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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-04-70 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 4, 1970 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, and Norgard present. Councilman Hill was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 28, 1970, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook it was unanimously carried Library Payroll Warrants #1006 to #1028 inclusive and City Payroll Warrants #1021 to #1171 inclusive for the period of January 16th through January 31, 1970, be approved in the total mount of $48,969.98. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #1494 to #1543 inclusive in the total amount of $10,893.77 be approved and ordered paid. WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC HEARING City Attorney reported this as being the time and place set for week abatement hearing continued from the December 3, 1969 meeting. Mayor Henderson declared the public hearing open at 8:02 p.m. The City Attorney reported said hearing is conducted pursuant to Section 39576 of the Government Code and in accordance with said code the City Engineer has kept an accounting of abatement costs where work was done by the City. Said costs were submitted to the legislative body for confirmation in the form of an itemized written report at the December 3, 1969, public hearing and posted prior to said hearings as prescribed by law. No objections were registered at that time. Council continued said hearing to this date to allow further opportunity to hear objections. After hearing ob- jections, Council may modify the costs if it so desires, after which the Council will confirm said report of costs submitted by the City Engineer. The following persons were present in the audience and spoke in protest of the total charge for work done on their property and unsufficient notification: Mr. Albert Niederost, property located at Dora St. and Beacon Lane Dr. Alvin Folkenberg, property located at Dora St. and Observatory. City Engineer explained the procedure followed for billing each parcel in questions and the manner in which work crews are directed to move in to clear properties. He also explained that notices are sent to owners of record on the last assessment roll. In the case of Dr. Folkenberg's property, said notice was sent to the previous property owner. City Manager reported after checking the charges and amount of work done by City crews on Fairway Oaks property, it was determined there was an error made which resulted in a charge for work on property not owned by the company. City Manager recommended said charges be reduced from $153. 16 to $104.76. Council explained the necessity of the weed abatement program and ex- pressed the opinion that the program had been conducted in a satisfactory manner. City Manager reported 34 owners were billed for abatement costs; 13 have been paid in full. Mayor Henderson declared the public hearing closed at 9:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 4, 1970 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried charges on parcels owned by the following persons be reduced 50%, the charge to Fairway Oaks Company reduced as recommended by the City Manager and confirm the City Engineer's report as modified: Albert Niederost - reduced from $172.53 to $86.27 Alvin Folkenberg - reduced from $523.58 to $261.79 Fairway Oaks Company - reduced from $153.17 to $104.76. - r P.U.C. HEARING - PG&E RATE INCREASE City Attorney reported the application of Pacific Gas & Electric Company to increase its rates and charges for electric service is scheduled in San Francisco April 2, 1970. Five hearings are scheduled, the last one April 17, 1970. A pre-hearing conference will take place at the PUblic Utilities Commission building, San Francisco, March 18, 1970. Said application for rate increase does not include schedule R. LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING City Manager reported the first committee meeting to reactivate the library project will be held Monday, February 9th. CORRESPONDENCE: FRANCIS J. MEE & ASSOCIATES City Manager reviewed a letter from real estate consultants, Francis J. Mee and Associates advising of a reduction in the price of the Albertinum which had been offered for sale to public agencies. Council took no action in this regard. APPROVAL OF POLICY FOR DEPOSITS FOR PRIVATE LIGHTING City Manager referred to the cost information on private lighting which was distributed to the Council several weeks ago. City Manager explaind the present policy for installation of private lighting and stated said policy offers the City no guarantee of a return on the original investment, particularly in the case of large installations. It was his recommendation that installations above three lights require the applicant deposit the full amount of deposit over a five year period of time with a forfeiture clause included therein. City Manager asked if the general procedure appeared acceptable, a rate schedule and policy statement could subse- quently be brought to the Council for their consideration. Council agreed. RECOMMENDED PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY USE OF PORTION OF CITY JAIL FACILITIES City Manager distributed a memorandum to the Council dated February 3, 1970, regarding a Iroposal for County use of a portion of the City jail facilities. Said memorandum was reviewed by the City Manager. The proposal set forth the Sheriff's proposal, the City Manager's recommendation, and the net financial effect to the City and County. The matter will be considered further by the Council next week. APPROVAL OF NAMING STREETS (PARK PLACE & PARK COURT) City Manager reviewed a plot plan of Park Blvd. and the two streets adjacent to it which have been accepted for dedication by the Council. Since there have been no opinions forthcoming from the residents in the area for a name for said streets, it was recommended the names originally suggested be considered at this time. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to adopt the names Park Place and Park Court for the two streets adjacent to Park Blvd. as shown on the map reviewed by the City Manager. INSURANCE ANALYSIS City Manager reported the insurance analysis is progressing. Additional in- formation required will be fDrwarded as soon as possible to the company making the analysis. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 4, 1970 - PAGE 3 COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto expressed the thought that perhaps the two new stop signs on Perkins and Clay Streets at Dora Street would chop the arterial streets. City Manager explained that the intent of placement of said signs was to reduce speed of vehicular traffic on these streets and to aid in the prevention of accidents. Councilman Scotto complimented the Fire Department personnel for the manner in which a recent fire was controlled. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook suggested the Council consider the annual dinner for Commission members be held the latter part of April. Councilman Crook stated it had been called to his a ttention that a group has replaced the floor at the club house and suggested they have some recognition. Councilman Crook stated that the need for a burning ordinance was apparent this week when the burning of old buildings on State Street was conducted. He asked what could be done to prevent this. The City Attorney stated with the present ordinance, nothing could be done. Councilman Crook asked support of the efforts pur forth by the local citizens for the Mardi Gras scheduled this weekend. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard suggested that the parking lot located at Main and Standley be restripped. City Engineer stated the bumpers will be re- placed and stripping will follow. Councilman Norgard asked when the burning ordinance would be prepared for Council consideration. The City Attorney stated said ordinance would be ready for consideration next week. Councilman Norgard stated he would be out of two for two weeks. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m. , after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. y a MAYOR ATTEST: L CITY CLERK