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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 03-21-73 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 21, 1973 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Pearson and Mayor pro tempore Simpson present. Mayor Buxton and Councilman Norgard were absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the minister of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints and Councilman Pearson led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 7, 1973, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #3607 to #3763 inclusive for the period of February 16th to February 28, 1973, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $56,792.63. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #1444 to #1591 inclusive, in the total amount of $115,255.92 be approved and ordered paid. ORDINANCE NO. 634 ADOPTED ADDING TO UKIAH CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR UNDER- GROUNDING OF UTILITIES ON NEW CON- STRUCTION & FOR REMODEL OR REPAIR CONSTRUCTION On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried Ordinance No. 634 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah, Adding Article 6 To Chapter 3, Division 4 Of The Ukiah City Code Providing For The Undergrounding Of Utilities On New Construction And For Remodel Or Repair Construction, And Providing Exemptions Therefrom". RESOLUTION NO. 73-37 REQUESTING TERMINATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 73-37 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Requesting Termination Of The Social Security (Old-Age, Survivors, Disability, And Health Insurance) Agreement Between the City Of Ukiah And The State Of California". RESOLUTION NO. 73-38 DECLARING INTENT TO ABANDON PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (FAIRWAY OAKS SUBDIVISION NO. 5) On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 73-38 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Declaring Its Intention To Abandon A Public Utility Easement (Fairway Oaks Subdivision, No. 5)11 . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 21, 1973 - PAGE 2 DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE (CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS) On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to set the public hearing for subject matter at 8:90 p.m. on April 4, 1973, in the Council Chambers. PURCHASE OF POLICE RADAR APPROVED Council had been furnished with a memorandum from the Police Chief dated March 13, 1973 which set forth difficulties the Department has experienced with the traffic radar equipment currently in use and stated facts to sub- stantiate the purchase of a stationary unit and requested consideration for an appropriation of funds permitting immediate purchase of said unit. The City Manager recommended said purchase be made in an amount not to exceed $1400. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to authorize the call for bids on an informal basis for stationary radar unit in an amount not to exceed $1400. SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF FEDERAL FUNDING OF PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES Council had been provided with a copy of a letter from Mr. Donald J. DeMartini, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services requesting Council support, in the form of notification to the State legislators, urging the continuation of subject funding. Mr. DeMartini was present in the audience and spoke concerning the program and introduced other persons in the audience who were interested in the continuation of said program - Mesdames Allen, Pearson, Glascock, Gulyash, Brigham, Wells. Mr. Ray Sierra, who has a child participating in the program, also spoke in favor of said continuation. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried to direct the City Manager to write the State Legislators urging continuation of state funding for subject program. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (LUDIE CARDWELL, 209 PARK COURT) Council had been provided with a copy of Mr. Cardwell's letter calling the Council's attention to a business operating on Park Court (R-1 Zone) and stating his concern about the number of vehicles parked on the street as a result of the business operation. The City Manager reported the Building Official was aware of the problem and has determined that it was in violation and has ordered that said operation cease. The area will continue to be monitored. APPROVAL OF USE OF PARK FOR LIONS CLUB ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT Council approved subject request for use of the park and a portion of the golf course on April 22, 1973. DONATION OF A SCOTCH PINE TREE BY MRS. NELSON EVANS Council was advised that Mrs. Nelson Evans, 390 Stephenson Street has donated a Scotch Pine tree to the City in memory of her father, Mr. C. W. Barrick. The tree has been planted in the planter of the parking lot located at Stephenson and Oak Streets. Mrs. Evans will have an appropriate plaque mounted at the foot of the tree at a later date. Council expressed their appreciated for said gift and instructed the City Manager to so advise Mrs. Evans. AW MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 21, 1973 - PAGE 3. MR. CLAUDE TRIMBLE SR. CITIZENS PROGRAM Mr. Trimble was present in the audience and stated it was his understanding the Senior Citizens proposal would be brought up for consideration at this meeting. The City Manager stated the matter would be heard at the next meeting. PORTABLE PARK Mrs. Marilyn Watkins was present in the audience to inquire of the status of the proposed portable park and was advised that details of the proposal are under- way. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro tempore Simpson adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk