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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SEPTEMBER 16, 1970
The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the
Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto,
Simpson and Henderson present. Councilman Buxton was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was
unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of September 9, 1970, be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was
unanimously carried General Warrants #2605 to #2717 inclusive in the amount
of $79,666.75 be approved and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM
UKIAH WOMEN'S GOLF CLUB
City Manager read a letter from the Ukiah Women's Golf Club requesting a
reduction of green fee for their Fall Guest Day October 6, 1970. City
Manager recommended the request be granted at a $1.25 rate for visitors
only.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was
unanimously carried to grant the green fee rate reduction for the Women's
Golf Club as recommended.
APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN GARBAGE
DISPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS
Council discussion of the proposed specifications for the garbage service
resulted in a minor change on Page 1, Section 2(b) and in an increase in
requirement for public liability insurance and property damage insurance.
The City Manager reported receipt of one additional letter of protest from
a resident who requested exemption from the all inclusive pickup in the
area in which he lived on South State Street.
A discussion of the proposed rate increase followed. The Council expressed
concern for those who would experience a hardship from the proposed increase;
however, inflationary conditions and the need to offset general fund expenses
necessitate an increase at this time. The City Manager reported 54 of the 57
questionnaires to other cities resulted in an average monthly rate of $2.38
for similar or identical service.
Councilman Scotto made a motion that the basic monthly rate for garbage
disposal be set at $2.00. After discussion, Councilman Scotto withdrew his
motion.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson to increase
the garbage disposal rate to $2.25, the following roll call vote resulted in
a tie vote:
AYES: Councilmen Scotto and Henderson
NOES: Councilman Simpson and Mayor Norgard
ABSENT: Councilman Buxton
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was
carried by the following roll call vote to increase the monthly rate for
garbage disposal to $2.50, the rate for reduced volume to remain as recommended.
AYES: Councilmen Simpson, Henderson and Mayor Norgard
NOES: Councilman Scotto
ABSENT: Councilman Buxton
Specifications will be put in final form in accordance with Council direction
for consideration of bid call.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SEPTEMBER 16 1970 - PAGE 2
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE
SURFACING ON ORCHARD CLAY MASON STS.
City Manager reviewed the specifications for construction of asphalt concrete
surfacing on Orchard Avenue between Perkins Street and Gobbi Street, Clay Street
between State Street and Oak Street, and Mason Street between Smith Street and
Clara Avenue, and recommended the bid call be October 6, 1970, 2:00 p.m.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani-
mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for asphalt concrete
surfacings on City streets as recommended by the City Manager, bids to be re-
ceived prior to October 6, 1970, 2:00 p.m.
WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM
City Manager distributed to the Council a report of weed abatement costs in-
curred by the City upon properties not completed by owners. Said report has
been posted in compliance with requirements of the law. The report was taken
under submission by the Council to allow time for property owners to be noti-
fied of said changes and to make the necessary payment. On November 4, 1970,
the Council will consider any objections and make final confirmation of the
report after which amounts unpaid will be submitted to the County Auditor and
registered as a lien against the property.
EMPLOYEES ANNUAL BARBE UE
City Manager reminded the abuncil of the Employees Annual Barbeque Thursday,
September 17, 1970; serving to start at 6:30 p.m.
12th DISTRICT FAIR
City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Secretary-Manager of the
12th District Fair expressing appreciation of support from City personnel in
preparing for the 1970 "Festival of the Vines".
SWIMMING POOL
City Manager reported it is impractical to open the pool at this time since the
staff has been released and chemical treatment of the pool has started. It may
be possible in future years to keep the pool open after Labor Day. If so,
arrangements will be made at the time the staff is hired.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mr. Guf O'Farrell, Chamber of Commerce President was presentin the audience
to request Council Consideration of their 1970-71 budget request. The
matter will be placed on the agenda next week.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman Scotto asked the current status of the budget. City Manager
reported matters for discussion in the personnel session may clarify the
question.
COUNCILMAN HENDERSON & MAYOR NORGARD
Councilman Henderson and Mayor Norgard expressed their appreciation to
Mr. O'Farrell for his regular attendance at the Council meetings and wished
him the best in his new job.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting
adjourned at 9: 19 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel
session.
ATTEST:
MAYOA
CITY CLERK
