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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 03-01-72 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 1, 1972 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session at 8:02 p.m. with Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Norgard present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by The Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Pearson led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1972, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #2592 to #2713 inclusive for the period of February 1st to February 15, 1972, inclusive to be approved in the teal amount of $51,536.05. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #5307 to #5323 inclusive, in the total amount of $9450.35 be approved and ordered paid. ORDINANCE NO. 620 INTRODUCED AMENDING UKIAH CITY CODE BY REZONING C-M TO C-1 (JOHN E MYERS) "Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning A Portion Of C-M To C-1 (John E. Myers)" was introduced by Council- man Scotto and the reading of same was waived. ---- ORDINANCE NO. 621 INTRODUCED GRANTING CITATION AUTHORITY TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS "Ordinance Amending Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 10 Of The Ukiah City Code By Adding Section 472 To Said Article" was introduced by Councilman Simpson and the reading of same was waived. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR SEWER PIPE & FITTINGS FOR SCOTT-SCHOOL STREET PROJECT City Manager reviewed specifications for subject budgeted project and re- commended the bid call for 2:00 p.m. March 15, 1972. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for sewer pipe and fittings as recommended, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , March 15, 1972. ANNUAL PUBLIC AUDIT (TOUCHE ROSS & CO.) On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, be "� awarded to Touche Ross and Company, Santa Rosa, in the total amount of $5180.00 A f _ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 1, 1972- PAGE 2 RESOLUTION N0, 72-30 ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS, FIXING POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS & FIXING COMPENSATION On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-30 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Establaing Consolidated Voting Precincts For General Municipal Election, Consisting Of Regular And Consolidated Voting Precincts, Fixing Polling Places Therefor And Hours Polls Will Be Open, And Appointing Election Officers And Fixing Compensation Thereof". REPORT OF BUSH STREET BRIDGE PROJECT The City Manager reported the preliminary plans and specifications for subject project were presented to the Division of Highways as scheduled. Said plans will be reviewed and prior to bid call will be brought back to the Council for further discussion. RESOLUTION NO. 72-31 OPPOSING POSITION OF CITY OF NORWALK RE SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-31 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Opposing The Position Of The City Of Norwalk, California Regarding The Manner In Which Sales Tax Revenues Are Distributed". REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR LIBRARY FURNISHINGS City Manager reported review of subject specifications have been made with the Architect and recommended the bid call for 2:00 p.m. March 21, 1972. - On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for library furnishings, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , March 21, 1972. APPROVAL OF USE OF PARK & PORTION OF GOLF COURSE FOR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT City Manager read letter of request for subject matter from Ukiah Lions Club dated March 1, 1972. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to approve use of the park and a portion of the golf course to conduct the Ukiah Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 2, 1972. MENDOCINO STATE HOSPITAL City Manager read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce expressing concern about the decreasing activity at Mendocino State Hospital and its apparent closing in the near future and recommending the Council meet with officials in Sacramento to aid in efforts to keep the facility open. City Manager reported the city is represented as part of an 8 member hospital utilization committee as well as being represented on an ad hoc committee in trying to arrive at an economically sound use of the facility. Much of the work that has been done has not been publicly announced since it is of necessity, "..._.� confidential. The Chamber of Commerce Manager, Frank Wolfe and President Dean Nelson were present in the audience and expressed their appreciation for Council efforts made to date and stressed the importance of a united effort to maintain the facility. Mayor Norgard stated he was of the opinion the Council has done all in its power in actively trying to maintain the facility by taking a stand several years ago in MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 1, 1972 - PAGE 3 opposing the potential closing and by making trips, on several occasions, to Sacramento to restate its position. Councilman Buxton expressed his apprecia- tion for the work currently being expressed by citizen groups in their concern with the potential closing. City Manager reported a meeting is scheduled Saturday to get proposals for the hospital's use in priority order. He stated, in his opinion, all bases have been covered and that with the number and types of individuals involved, the matter is being considered from many different points of view. - � CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT Mr. Lyell C. Cash read a letter to the Council announcing his retirement from his position as City Manager, effective October 16, 1972. On this date the City Manager will be eligible for normal retirement benefits and will have accrued almost 29 years in the Public Employees Retirement System. He stated that his 16 years work for the City have been enjoyable, education, in his opinion, productive. The resignation was accepted with regrets and each Councilman wished for the City Manager the very best in his retirement. It was pointed out that the City Manager, a knowledgeable person in many areas, has through the years worked for the best interest of the city, resulting in the city being currently in an extremely sound financial position - one for which each should be proud. The City Manager will work with the Council in setting up procedures for the required recruitment. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton reminded the Council of the invitation from F.A.A. to visit the F.A.A. installation. The time for the tour was tentatively set for April or May. COUNCILMAN PEARSON -- Councilman Pearson referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission minutes and stated they were to be commended for the work being done. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. r' Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk