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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-03-71 JiL. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 3, 1971 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 p.m. with Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, and Simpson present. Mayor Norgard and Mayor pro tem Henderson were absent. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Councilman Scodto be elected Mayor pro tem for the Council meeting this date. MAYOR PRO TEM SCOTTO DECLARED THE MEETING OPEN AT 8:03 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 27, 1971 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #3281 to #3285 inclusive in the total amount of $940.92 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 71-24 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROBERT L. THOMAS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-24 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Robert L. Thomas". REPORT OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES The City Attorney reported receipt of a claim for damages received this date in- volving rear end damage to an automobile by a police vehicle. Details of said - - claim will be presented next week with a recommendation. ANNEXATION NO. 71-1 (FOUTZ ANNEXATION) The Attorney reported a certified copy of Resolution No. 71-23 (Foutz Annexation) has been forwarded to the Secretary of State for filing. Upon its receipt the annexation will be complete after which the required papers will be forwarded to the State Board of Equalization and the fire protection district. AWARD OF BID FOR PUBLIC AUDIT (JOHN R. MCKEAN) The City Manager reviewed the following tabulation of bids received for the public audit and recommended the bid award to the low bidder on the basis of a 1 year contract: John R. McKean Touche Ross Co. Alternate #1 3 year contract $11.,100 $13,500 Alternate #2 1 year contract $ 3 400 $ 4,000 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to award the bid for the annual public audit to John R. McKean, Ukiah in the amount of $3,500. COUNCIL MEETING IN LARGER QUARTERS City Manager reported arrangements have been made for the February 10th Council meeting to be held at the High School Auditorium. Matters other than discussion of the garbage service problem are scheduled for Council consideration on this date. Discussion followed to determine where the Council would meet to take care of the routine business. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to adjourn this meeting to February 10, 1971, 7:00 p.m. , in the Council Chambers and open the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 3, 1971 - PAGE 2 CORRECTION OF GRANT DEED CHARLES RUELLE ET UX ORR CREEK DRAINAGE City Manager reported the County Assessor' s office discovered an error in the exchange of deeds with Charles Ruelle in April 1969, for the straightening of the Orr Creek Channel. City Manager read that portion of the proposed grant deed which will clear this error and recommended the Council execute said deed. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute Grant Deed to Charles V. ' Ruelle and Jacqueline Ruelle to correct errors in Deed previously authorized for —� execution April 23, 1969 and recorded in Mendocino County Records Book 792, Page 705 and 706. WESTERN PIPE CASES SETTLEMENT The City Manager reported receipt of the third payment in the Western Pipe Cases settlement which is paid over a period of seven years. The initial payment received was $9278.26. The total yearly payments received to date, $888.35. DISCUSSION OF UNDERGROUNDING ORDINANCE NO. 608 Mr. Sam Ray, Jr. , County Treasurer, was present in the audience to ask specific questions regarding subject ordinance and how it relates to his duties as County Treasurer. The City Manager explained said ordinance is an enabling legislation to establish districts throughout the City. The manner in which said districts are formed was also explained. GARBAGE SERVICE DISCUSSION There were those present in the audience to discuss the garbage service problems. Mrs. Sharon Whitaker, 130 Ford Street, read an excerpt from a report of the Council meeting which appeared in the January 14th issue of the Ukiah Daily Journal pertaining to whether there would be a charge for the garbage service without the service being received. The City Attorney stated there would be a charge unless the residence were vacant. Instances were cited alleging the contractor's refusal, on various occasions, to pick up the garbage, It was pointed out a report of such an incident should be reported to the Contractor or City Hall. Warren Lampson, 154 East Gobbi, asked if the City employees and Council were going to take care of all garbage grievances for all time. It was explained that this is not the intent. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson stated the South Little League has an amount of money to contribute to the park proposed near the Oak Manor School. City Manager reported there were no development plans for said park at the present time and requested the officials of the South Little League to contact his office regarding their contribution. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton asked the time involved for completion of an annexation. The City Attorney advised it should take 3 to 4 months for annexation of inhabited territory and a matter of weeks to complete annexation of uninhabited territory. Councilman Buxton stated he appreciated the orderliness with which the audience addressed the Council at this meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 3, 1971 - PAGE 3 ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro tem Scotto adjourned the meeting to February 10, 1971, 7:00 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in personnel session. The Council reconvened in open session and discussed the advisability of bidding on the Louis J. Trimeloni property as a further protection for Municipal Airport Clear Zone. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried the City offer $11,734. 18 for six lots offered for sale by Frank F. Trimeloni, Administrator of the estate of Louis J. Trimeloni in the legal notice dated January 18, 1971, and that a check #3334 in the amount of $1,174.00 be issued for bid on Monday, February 8, 1971. i Mayor pro tem ATTEST: City Clerk k