HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-18-71 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
AUGUST 18, 1971
The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session at 8:07 p.m.
with Councilmen Scotto, Bdxton, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Norgard present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Scotto led in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
The City Attorney reported this as being the time and place for the public hear-
ing regarding the weed abatement program. The public hearing was declared
opened at 8:08 p.m. The Affidavit of Posting and the Certificate Withdrawing
Certain Properties From Order To Destroy Weeds As Contained In Resolution
No. 72-11 were placed on file. There was no one present in the audience to
speak regarding subject program. The public hearing was declared closed at
8:10 p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-14 ORDERING
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
PROCEED WITH ABATEMENT OF
WEEDS & RUBBLE
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was
unanimously carried Resolution No. 72-14 be adopted and the Mayor and
Clerk be authroized to sign same, "Resolution Ordering Director
Of Public Works To Proceed Wity The Abatement Of Weeds And Rubble".
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was
unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of August 11, 1971, be
approved as corrected.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was
unanimously carried General Warrants #4246 to #4348 inclusive in the
amount of $89,395. 70 be approved and ordered paid.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT
The City Attorney reported the following matters were considered by the
Traffic Committee at their regular meeting August 10, 1971:
1) Stop sign to be installed on a trial basis on Highland Avenue stopping
traffic as it approaches Highland Court.
2) Traffic problem at Todd Road, Barnes Street and Park Boulevard inter-
section held over until the September meeting.
3) Installation of a stop sign on Cypress Avenue at its intersection
with Live Oak Drive.
4) Request granted for street closing on a portion of Bush Street as requested
by Rev. Travis Hyatt for a "block barbecue" co-sponsored by the United
Methodist Church, St. Mary's of the Angels Catholic Church and the
First Presbyterian Church.
5) Stop sign to be installed at the Orchard Avenue extension (north side
of Perkins Street) .
6) Speed zones on Talmage Road - request to be made to the Division of
Highways for reduction of speed zones.
7) No action taken on eliminating loading zone in front of the Book
Review, 116 West Standley Street.
8) A junk car removal ordinance will be drafted and presented to the
committee members for consideration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 72-15 APPROVING
PARTICIPATION BY LOCAL HOUSING
OWNERS IN THE FEDERAL RENT
SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM
The City Attorney reported receipt of a letter from Federal Projects, Inc.
Sacramento, stating their intent of joint venturing with Mr. James Dobbins
on a proposed 48 unit apartment development at the corner of Low Gap Road and
Bush Street. In order to obtain the necessary FHA financing to proceed with
this development for qualified low income families the Council is requested
to support such a rent subsidy program by approval of a resolution. The
Council had indirectly supported such a program with the adoption of
Resolution No. 71-35 supporting the Housing Authority of Mendocino County's
application for a leased housing program at the April 14, 1971 meeting.
On a-motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was
unanimously carried Resolution No. 72-15 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of
Ukiah Relative To Approving Participation By Local Housing Owners In The
Federal Rent Supplement Program".
Mrs. Jeanne Roundy was present in the audience and asked how such a develop-
ment would effect the tax picture. The City Attorney stated such a program
would enhance the tax picture.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH
GOLF PRO (PAUL UNDERWOOD)
City Manager reported a one year contract extending the agreement with the
Golf Pro has been executed by the Pro. The City Manager reported payment
-- remains the same with the same rights and privileges as the previous contract.
Other changes were enumerated as set forth in the agreement. The question
of the supervision of Civil Service personnel by non-civil service employee
was clarified by the City Attorney as contained in a memorandum dated
June 25, 1971.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was
unanimously carried the Golf Professional Concession Agreement between the
City and Paul R. Underwood be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
to sign same.
REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR MATERIAL FOR LIGHTING
SOFTBALL DIAMOND AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
The City Manager reviewed the specifications for floodlights for subject
project and recommended the bid call be September 7, 1971, prior to 2:00 p.m.
On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was
unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for floodlights
as recommended by the City Manager.
WAGE & PRICE FREEZE - PRESIDENT NIXON
The City Manager reported as a result of the President' s position regarding the
wage and price freeze, a memorandum has been distributed to the employees
advising there are as yet no definite guidelines in this regard and that
every effort is being made to secure official information as rapidly as possible.
The City Manager has been in conversation with two of Congressman Clausen's
field men and they have agreed that information will be forthcoming as soon
as it is available to them.
GARBAGE COMPLAINTS
City Manager reported garbage complaints have been reduced. The type com-
plaints received at the present time require more personal attention and
for this reason future complaints will be assigned to the Assistant City Manager.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
The City Manager reported meeting with the Airport Commission at which time
Mr. Walter Eversole was elected Chairman and Mr. John Todd was elected
Vice-Chairman.
The Commission shows much enthusiasm in the development of the long range
capital improvement program which was formally assigned to the commission
at the last meeting. The City Manager will be meeting with the Recreation
and Parks Commission next week to discuss the matter.
MEETING WITH DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS RE TALMA GE ROAD
City Manager reported at a meeting held with the Division of Highways and the
Board of Supervisors it was announced there is a change of policy in the State
Highway relinquishment program. The City Manager stated in his opinion the
position the City took several years ago regarding Talmage Street relinquish-
ment should remain the same since the cost to bring the street up to standard
is excess of $100,000.
COUNCILMAN SIMPSON
Councilman Simpson asked what is the plan for the area at Mill and Main Streets.
The City Manager reported this area will be examined in the traffic study
which is just beginning.
Councilman Simpson asked the status of the future use of the Mendocino State
Hospital. City Manager reported a reply from the State Department of
Finance indicates the State Department officials are far more interested in
attempting to work out full utilization of the facility rather than planning
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for its closure.
MAYOR NO RGA RD
Mayor Norgard asked the status of the library project and was advised work
is proceeding on schedule and in a very satisfactory manner.
Mayor Norgard asked the status of the City's insurance coverage and was advised
an analysis of the city' s insurance coverage is being made by a San Francisco
firm.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting
adjourned at 9:11 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel
session.
Mayor
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City Clerk