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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 09-20-72 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton present. City Manager James A. Swayne was present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Travis Hiatt and Councilman Weinkauf led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of September 6, 1972, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #1868 to #2016 inclusive for the period of August 16th to August 31, 1972, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $61,019.73. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #419 to #534 inclusive, in the total amount of $152,726.73 be approved and ordered paid. ORDINANCE NO. 624 INTRODUCED REZONING PORTION OF E. GOBBI ST. (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-2) "Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning In An Area --. fronted by East Gobbi Street On The South And Highway 101 And Gibson Creek On The West And North Respectively (Zone Change Application No. 73-3)" was introduced by Councilman Simpson and the reading of same was waived. APPROVAL OF UKIAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT On a motion by Councilman Norgard, secondec by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried "Agreement Retaining Greater Ukiah Chamber Of Commerce For Pro- motional And Advertising Activities For The City of Ukiah (1972-73)" be and the Mayor and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. Councilman Weinkauf again brought up the matter of future contributions to the Chamber stressing the importance of said contributions being on a percentage basis set by the Council. RESOLUTION NO. 73-15 TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM & CITY OF UKIAH On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 73-15 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be author- ized to sign same, "Resolution Of Intention To Approve An Amendment To Contract Between The Board Of Administration Of The Pulbic Employees' Retirement System And The City Council Of The City Of The City of Ukiah". RESOLUTION NO. 73-16 FOR STATE FIREMEN'S CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN UKIAH IN 1976 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 73-6 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be author- ized to sign same, 'kesolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Urging The California State Firemen's Association To Hold Its 1976 Annual Convention In Ukiah". MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 - PAGE 2 CORRECTION OF AWARD ON TRANSFORMER BID OF 8-22-72 The City Manager referred to subject bid award and reporte an error was made in the extension of unit cost for 5 - 37.5 transformers awarded to Allis Chalmers. The error was not noticed in the staff review of bids received. Allis Chalmers would not honor the extended price so in order to expedite delivery of said transformers, the order was placed with Consolidated Electric, the correct low bidder. The corrected bid award is as follows and Council was requested to approve said correction. 5-37.5 KVA Pole Mount BIDDER C.P. Trans. /7oS,00 Allis Chalmers 15-:A9 (error in unit price extension) (Delivery Weeks) (8) Industrial Electric $2020.00 (Delivery Weeks) (10 Consolidated Electric $1670.00 (Delivery Weeks) 1 Maydwell & Hartzell $1930.00 (Delivery Weeks) (14-16) Graybar Electric $1755.00 (Delivery Weeks) $12-15) Westinghouse Electric $1705.00 (Delivery Weeks) (8) Amfac Electric $1755.00 (Delivery Weeks) (12-14) Wrathall & Krusi Inc. $1705.00 (Delivery Weeks) (8) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried the bid award for transformers of August 22, 1972, be corrected as recommended. RESOLUTION NO. 73-17 ADOPTING REVISED SCHEDULE OF WATER SERVICE AND SEWER CONSTRUCTION CHARGES The City Engineer reviewed subject resolution which, if adopted, sets forth an effective date of October 1, 1972. The revised sewer construction charges have been reviewed and approved by the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District. In the discussion of the charge for installation of fire service, the opinion was expressed that based on the fact that the general costs are known, an amount more definite than "at cost" could be set forth in the revised schedule. City Manager stated it would be possible to establish an hourly rate for employee and equipment. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 73-17 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting Revised Schedule Of Water Service Charges And Sewer Construction Charges; Effective Date; Repeals Of Prior Schedules". AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None ABSENT: None REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL. FOR BIDS FOR TRANSFORMERS OF VARIOUSSIZES City Manager reviewed specifications for subject transformers and requested the bid call for October 3, 1972, 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for transformers of various sizes, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , October 3, 1972. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 - PAGE 3 REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR GREENS MOWER City Manager reviewed specifications for one greens mower and requested the bid call be October 3, 1972, 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one greens mower, __.._ bids to be received prior to 2: 00 p.m. , October 3, 1972. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson referred to a copy of the letter received from some of the residents on Live Oak expressing their appreciation for the paving on said street and reported he had received another letter thanking the City for keeping the noise to a minimum at the park. Councilman Simpson referred to the County-Cities Planning Council and reported the joint powers agreement has been revised and it was requested that copies be forwarded to the Mayor of each of the cities in the Council for their review. Said agreement has not been received. COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson reported she had received a call prior to the meeting about the weeks on Cooper Lane. City Engineer explained that this is a private street. Councilman Pearson expressed her appreciation to Mr. Kruth for serving as City Manager pro tempore and also Director of Public Works the past several months. MAYOR BUXTON Mayor Buxton expressed his appreciation to those attending the meeting and also to the residents of Live Oak for their letter of appreciation. Mayor Buxton welcomed City Manager James A. Swayne to the City. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. , after which the Council reconvened in Closed Personnel Session. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION Council discussed and took action on its employment contract with City Manager James Swayne. It was moved by Councilman Pearson with seconded all around that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract. The following roll call vote was taken. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None ABSENT: None. ayor ATTEST: } r City Clerk