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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-20-70 Ity MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 20_3_ 1970 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Mayor Hill, Councilmen Scotto, Norgard, and Henderson present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of May 13, 1970, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Library Payroll Warrants #1175 to #1197 inclusive and City Payroll Warrants #1962 to #2095 inclusive for the period of May lst through May 15, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $47,368.82. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #1974 to #2116 inclusive, in the amount of $85,236.97 be approved and ordered paid. COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:02 P.M. ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS TERMINATED KURT SCHMITZ & ARLYSS BROMM PROPERTIES City Manager reported in reviewing the information contained in the above named files, it was noted an error was made in the posting requirements and inasmuch as legal proceedings were not complied with, it was recommended said proceedings be terminated at this time. Kurt Schmitz, Jr. , 1090 North Pine Street was present in the audience to represent Mr. Kurt Schmitz. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to terminate the present abatement proceedings on properties owned by Mr. and Mrs. Kurt G. Schmitz, 1100 North Pine Street and Mrs. Arlyss Bromm, 755 South State Street. RESOLUTION NO. 70-30 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ANN FAAHS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 70-3- be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Ann Faahs". NOTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN QUALIFYING FOR LIBRARY GRANT FUNDS City Manager reported he had talked with the State Librarian and Congressman Clausen and verified the fact that there is a $95,000 cash allocation for the current fiscal year to the City of Ukiah for construction of a consolidated City-County facility. The availability of the remaining $136,000 which was a part of the original application, depends on Federal allocations which may be in the 1970-71 budget. City Manager reported if there were Council interest in obtaining said grant, a µ letter indicating such interest should be sent to the State Librarian immediately. City Manager recommended the Council consider making such notification and authorize a two week study made on the administrative level to re-negotiate for a consolidated library operation and in the meantime instruct the architect to continue as directed so there would be no loss of time in the event consolidation cannot be worked out. Council discussion followed. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to instruct the City Manager to write a letter to the State Librarian expressing Council interest in qualifying for library grant funds as set forth in the State Librarian's letter dated April 16, 1970. goo MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 20, 1970 - PAGE 2 AYES: Councilman Buxton, Henderson, and Mayor Hill NOES: Councilmen Scotto and Norgard. ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was carried by a majority voice vote the City Manager be appointed to meet with the County Administrator to re-negotiate for a consolidated library operation and submit a general outline of the results of said meeting to the Council and Board of Super- visors in two weeks. -- REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR ANNUAL PUBLIC AUDIT The City Manager reviewed the specifications for the public audit and requested the opening of said proposals be June 3, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for proposals for annual public audit, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , June 3, 1970. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR COMFORT BUILDING AT VINEWOOD PARK The City Manager reviewed the specifications for the metal comfort building at Vinewood Park and requested the bid call be June 16, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for furnishing and installing metal comfort building at Vinewood Park, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. June 16, 1970. LEGISLATIVE REPORT City Manager reported we have been advised by the League office that the Bank of America has joined the opponents of AB 908. This bill would impose a 14% tax on revenues of governmental agencies operating an electric utility business. City Manager read a communication from the Santa Rosa library regarding SB 3842 advising said bill would result in an increase in library book postal rates four times the amount now being paid. Expression of opposition to said legislation was urged. A poll of the Library Board members indicated favoring the protest of said bill. It was stated that most post office rate increases in the past have been levied on first class mail and general Council consensus was that those who use the service should pay for it. Council agreed they would not oppose SB 3842. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ENDORSING PROPOSITION 1 ON JUNE 2nd BALLOT (HEALTH SCIENCES CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT) A proposed resolution on the above named subject was read by the City Manager. Discussion of the proposed resolution resulted in some confusion as to its sponsor, so it was determined that action would be withheld one week. COMMUNIQUE FROM GOVERNOR REAGAN A letter from Governor Reagan dated May 18, 1970, was read by the City Manager stating his appreciation of concern about Mendocino State Hospital. The Governor advised there are no plans to close Mendocino State Hospital and he has, in the _ 1970-71 budget, included full support for its operation. City Manager stated his intent to complete and submit the economic impact report for the State's consideration in an effort to protect the community by efforts made in subsequent years to close the facility. APPLICATION DENIED FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT RAILROAD CROSSING AT CHERRY ST. City Manager advised that the application to permit construction of a railroad crossing on Cherry Street extending across the Northwestern Pacific Railroad has been denied. The 13 findkigs based on the evidence by the Commission were read by the City Manager. 4 0 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 201 1970 - PAGE 3 ORCHARD AVENUE RESURFACING APPROVED The City Manager asked for Council consideration of a street project proposed last year to resurface Orchard Avenue. With the deletion of the amount included in the current years budget for the Cherry Street crossing, sufficient money remains in the budget for inclusion of said project. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried to approve the Orchard Avenue resurfacing project in the current years budget. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton asked who owns the trees inside the curblines and was advised they are owned by the City. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard noted Planning Commission agendas had included consideration of zoning and he was anxious to hear the results of such consideration. Councilman Norgard asked about negotiations with the County regarding the dog control program. City Manager reported what is being done and stated that a formal proposal from the County should be forthcoming soon. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson expressed concern of the potential damage to the new nine hole golf course by motor scooters in the area and suggested a student committee be appointed to help patrol the area. City Manager stated the golf pro has advised him of the problem and he will check into the matter further. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor Hill declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. r C. yor ATTEST: City Clerk