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Home My WebLink AboutMin 10-21-70 462 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 21, 1970 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor pro tem Henderson, Councilmen Scotto, and Simpson, present. Mayor Norgard and Councilman Buxton were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of October 14, 1970, be approved as -e submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #3379 to #3500 inclusive for the period from October ls� to October 15, 1970, be approved in the total mount of $43,955.40. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #2748 to #2881 inclusive in the amount of $105,423.87 be approved and ordered paid. COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AD THIS POINT - 8:02 P.M. ORDINANCE NO. 605 READING WAIVED City Manager read Section 36934 of the Government Code - (Time of Passage; reading; urgency ordinances; alterations). Said section states, at the option of the Council, reading of an ordinance may be waived by regular motion adopted by unanimous vote. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 605, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Adding, Amending And Repealing Sections Of Chapter 5, Division 5, Of The Ukiah City Code". ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 605 (GARBAGE, RUBBISH, REFUSE) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 605 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Adding, Amending and Repealing Sections Of Chapter 5, Division 5, Of The Ukiah City Code". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson and Mayor Pro tem Henderson NOES: None ABSENT.: Mayor Norgard. IMPOSITION OF LICENSE FEES UPON INSURANCE AGENTS - OPINION The City Attorney distributed to the Council a memorandum on the above named subject for their information and consideration at a subsequent meeting. REPORT & RECOMMENDATION GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTRACT City Manager distributed to the Council the following tabulation of bids re- ceived for the garbage disposal contract: Franchise Payment of Gross Revenue Reuben G. & Elsie W. Hohnstein 3% Marvin E. Bowen 15% Redwood Empire Disposal Corp. , Santa Rosa 17/0 James Russell & Phillip Ward, Potter Valley 25% V' t MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 21, 1970 - PAGE 2 City Manager recommended award of bids be deferred until the next meeting to allow sufficient time to check references. City Manager reported the high bid appears to be a reasonable amount since it compares to the estimate of 33% made prior to the bid opening. The high bidder Mr. James Russell, was present in the audience and stated time is a critical point to his firm in the award of the bid, however, he stated he could appreciate the City's position and would welcome the check of his part contract experience and personal references. Mr. Clyde Oakes and Mr. Jim Smith were present in the audience to ask questions pertaining to the proposed commercial rates. That portion of the specifications pertaining to commercial rates was read and discussed. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to defer award of bid for garbage disposal contract until the next meeting, November 4, 1970. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL-COMMISSION RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Each Councilman stated his thinking of the committee report regarding Council- Commission relations. The procedure set forth in said report would channel commission recommendations through the Planning Commission for a broader pre- sentation to the Council. It was pointed out that this would not apply to un- related items of other commissions. However, it would promote better coordina- tion for overall City planning and would meet requirements of state and federal programs which the City may from time to time participate in. Mr. Linton Norman, Planning Commission Chairman, was present in the audience and expressed the need for a closer relationship with the Council to better understand the desires of the Council. He also stated it appears the Planning Commission will be having a full agenda for a period of time and was glad to know the unrelated items of other commissions would not be considered by the Planning Commission. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to approve recommendations set forth in the committee report on Council-Commission relations dated October 12, 1970. APPROVAL OF DOG POUND AGREEMENT City Manager distributed to the Council a comparison of cost for operating the dog pound by City and contracting for the service with the County. City Manager reported the greatest benefit for the City under the present proposal its elimi- nation of the need for the City to construct a dog pound facility. The Agreement with the proposed changes had been resubmitted to and approved by the Board of Supervisors with one addition which set the amount of the lease at the rate of $1.00 per year. City Manager recommended adoption of said agreement. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to approve the Dog Pound Agreement and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. REPORT ON LIBRARY PROJECT City Manager clarified reports that had been made regarding the library project. - - To reiterate, City Manager stated: 1) The $95,000 grant has been approved as previously reported. 2) Other grants may be approved, but are not assured. 3) The City agreed to furnish a building and the City's position is identical as last reported. City Manager read a memorandum from the Librarian to "All Friends Of The Mendocino County Library" requesting that legislators by contacted uring that library funds be released. 46- 4 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 21, 1970 - PAGE 3 SPURLOCK SUBDIVISION UNIT #3 RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT SECURITY A memorandum from the Director of Public Works was read stating the sub- divider of subject subdivision has completed all requirements of his agree- ment with the City for the development of subdivision improvements and re- commended the release of the remaining security. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried carried to release the remaining security for Spurlock Sub- division Unit #3 as recommended. COMPARATIVE SALES TAX YEAR TO DATE City Manager distributed to the Council a sales tax revenue comparison year to date indicating an increase from last year in the amount of $600. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 71-1 ROSE CURTIS Mrs. Rose Curtis was present in the audience to inquire of the status of subject variance and stated her reasons for not signing the Acceptance of the terms set forth therein. City Manager explained applicant had appealed to the Planning Commission; however, results of Planning Commission action had not reached City Manager's office. Applicant was informed her appeal would be heard at the November 4, 1970, Council meeting and that until Council action is taken, the variance does not exist. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked if the employee recommendations were complete and was informed that said recommendations were not complete. Councilman Scotto asked of progress made on the drawings of the FAA building. City Manager reported the time schedule has been submitted to FAA and after more accurate cost figures have been determined the matter willcome back to the Council for further consideration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Mayor pro tempore ATTEST: Ile City Clerk