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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-09-70 4 4 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 9, 1970 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, and Simpson present. Councilmen Buxton and Henderson were 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 2, 1970, be -- approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #2946 to #3086 inclusive for the period of August 16th through August 31, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $442728.50. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #2602 to #2604 inclusive in the amount of $554. 10 be approved and ordered paid. FURTHER DISCUSSION RE PROPOSED CHANGES IN GARBAGE DISPOSAL SPEC RECESS - Mayor Norgard declared a one minute recess at this point - The City Manager distributed to the Council copies of the garbage disposal specifications incorporating proposed changes discussed previously. City Manager reviewed said specifications briefly pointing out sections pertaining to recommended changes. Council discussion of various points contained there- in followed as well as the condition of the dump area and enforcement of the proposed regulations. City Manager recommended review of said specifications by the Council prior to its adoption. The matter will be continued at the next meeting. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (MRS. B. L. BURGER) City Manager reviewed a claim for damages in the amount of $19.75 by Mrs. B. L. Burger, 238 Pomo Drive, for the loss of a watch which claimant alleges was mis- placed or stolen at the swimming pool, left at this location for safekeeping. Request was made that no action be taken at this time pending receipt of a statement of fact from the Director of Parks and Recreation. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED (MRS. WAYNE MILLER) The City Manager reviewed the claim for damages in the amount of $305 plus all medical bills from Mrs. Wayne Miller, 339 Hillcrest. Claimant alleges her son was injured when he and his bike hit a cable located at the deadend of Giorno Street. It was recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the claim for damages by Mrs. Wayne Miller in the amount of $305 plus all medical bills be denied. ~� ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED VERNON A. PARDUCCI & EDITH E. PARDUCCI (E. GOBBI ST.) City Manager reported a grant deed has been executed by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon A. Parducci and Edith E. Parducci for a strip of land 5 feet in width located on East Gobbi Street and recommended its acceptance. A plat of the exact location of subject area accompanied said grant deed. 446 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 9, 1970 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to accept the grant deed from Vernon A. and Edith E. Parducci as recommended. APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION- FIRE INVESTIGATOR City Manager read the job description for Fire Investigator which is recom- mended for Chief Bechtol to allow recruitment of his replacement before his retirement May 1, 1971. The Chief's illness makes it impossible for him to continue any active duties, however, his long service with the City and accrued benefits afforded safety employees give him three options, each of which allow him full compensation until May 1, 1971. City Manager recom- mended the adoption of Fire Investigator Job Description and continuance of the present Fire Chief's salary until May 1, 1971. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to adopt the Fire Investigator Job Description as re- commended. APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN FIRE CHIEF JOB DESCRIPTION City Manager reviewed changes recommended in the current Fire Chief Job Description as it pertains to supervisory experience required and education preferred. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to approve changes in the Fire Chief Job Description as recommended. AWARD OF BID FOR COPPER & ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS TO CONSOLIDATED ELECTRIC & -- MAYDWELL & HARTZELL City Manager reviewed the following tabulation of bids for copper and aluminum conductors of various sizes noting that the bid from National Electric Supply had been added subsequent to the original tabulation. Said bid was received prior to the bid opening but due to mis-routing did not reach City Hall until this date. The bidder met all legal requirements which qualify his bid to be a part of tabulation. Westinghouse Electric Supply Consolidated Electric Dist. 10,000'Two Strand, 15 KV Aluminum, $3284.40 10,000'Two Strand, 15 KV Aluminum, $2919 00 10,000'4/0 Stranded, 600V, Alum. $1528. 10 10,000'4/0 Stranded 600V Alum. 1479. 13000'12/1 600V OF Copper Blk 43.22 12000' 12/1 600V OF Copper Blk. 35 39 12000' 12/1 600V OF Copper White 43.22 131000' 12/1 600V OF Copper White 35.39 Industrial Electric Maydwell & Hartzell 10,000' Two Strand 15KV Aluminum $3174.71 10,000' Two Strand 15KV Aluminum X2911.3 10,000' 4/0 Stranded 600V Alum. $1518.22 10,000' 4/0 Stranded 600V Alum $1497.44 12000' 12/1 600V OF Copper Black 35.39 12000' 12/1 600V OF Copper Black 39.15 13000' 12/1 600V OF Copper White No Quote 12000' 12/1 600V OF Copper White 39.15 National Electric Supply 10,000' Two Strand 15KV Aluminum $2842.00 103000' 4/0 Stranded 600V Alum. $1524.79 110000' 12/1 600V OF Copper Black 34.01 13000' 12/1 600V OF Copper White 34.01 City Manager recommended the bid for 10,000' two strand, 15 KV Aluminum be awarded to Maydwell and Hartzell in the total amount of $2911.37 and the bid for 10,000' 4/0 stranded, 600V, Aluminum, 1,000' 12/13 600V3 UF, Copper, Black; 1,000' 12/1 600V, UF, Copper, White to Consolidated Electric Distributors. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to award the bid for copper and aluminum conductors in various sizes to 447 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 9, 1970 - PAGE 3 Maydwell and Hartzell and Consolidated Electric Distributors as circled on the above tabulation. LEGISLATIVE REPORT PROPOSITION 1 City Manager reported receipt of correspondence from the League office asking for a position of the City in support of Proposition 1 - Clean - Water Bond Law of 1970. Said Law authorizing the issuance of state bonds in an amount not exceeding $250 million to assist cities and other local agencies in paying the cost of sewerage treatment facilities will be on the ballot in November as Proposition 1. The League was among the one of many co-sponsors of the legislation placing this proposition on the ballot. The League requested Council permission to use each Council- man's name in connection with campaign literature endorsing Proposition 1. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to approve use of Councilmen names as a body in any manner that will support Proposition 1. LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS EFFECTIVE 1-1-71 City Manager reported the Board of Supervisors has determined that the term of the Library Advisory Committee appointments will be effective January 1, 1971. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson reported that since High School dismisses at 1:00 p.m. this year, would it be possible for the swimming pool to remain open as long as the warm weather continues. City Manager will check out the possibilities. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard asked for a progress report of Vinewood Park. City Engineer reported the lawn should be seeded within 30 days and in use by the public next spring. Mayor Norgard asked progress made on the availability of land on the east side of town. City Engineer reported he had talked with the owner of said property and was advised he did not have an answer until after conferring with his partner. City Engineer will follow up. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. MAYOR % ATTEST: eol i CITY CLERK