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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-17-69342 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 17, 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Norgard, and Hill present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of December 10, 1969, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #1247 to #1358 inclusive in the total amount of $73,314.79 be approved and ordered paid. REQUEST FROM LEGAL SERVICES FOUNDATION FOR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS The City Attorney read a letter dated December 11, 1969, from the Legal Services Foundation of Mendocino County requesting that the City parti- cipate in "in-kind contributions" to the foundation. Council tabled the matter until a later date. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS RE LEGISLATION The City Attorney reported on legislation contained in current Sacramento Newsletters: Speaking of Taxes: Two major property tax relief proposals considered at last week's joint hearing of the Senate & Assembly Revenue and Tax Committees. could force the State to increase personal income taxes by 85%, or sales & use taxes by 65%, according to State Finance Director Caspar Weinberger. He said he was "strongly opposed to both issues" . . the initiative being proposed by the California Teachers Assn. and the County Supervisors Assn. and the County Supervisors Assn. of California; & Assem. Joe Gonsalves' proposal to alter the State Constitution. Board of Equalization recommendations included: Authorize counties to collect property taxes in 4 or more installments; end restrictions on review of property tax appeals taken to superior courts; subject public lands leased to private users to full taxation; simplify administration of the 1% local sales & use tax and eliminate special exemptibns for utilities and carriers; provide more quity in the truck transporation tax or eliminate it; eliminate.preferred treatment for insurance com- panies; and end the inequity between diesel & gasoline use by raising diesel fuel 2¢ a gallon because it is 50% more efficient. Dos Rios Alternatives: Controversy over the Department of Water Resources' plans for the Eel River is expected to erupt again following Water Re- sources Director William Gianelli's report on alternatives to the proposed Dos Rios high dam urged by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Gov. Reagan had halted planning on the Dos Rios project in May after he found it would flood Round Valley in Mendocino County and force 350 Indians to be evacuated, and called for a review of "all alternatives". Gianelli reported on 16 possible alternatives and recommended consideration for 6 of them, all 6 calling for at least a small dam at the Dos Rios site. Each of the 6 would provide a minimum of 900,000 acre-feet of water annually at the Sacramento-Sa Joaquin Delta. The 6 principal alternatives are divided into 30 basic plans and 2 routings: 1) A small Dos Rios Dam and reservoir which would not flood Round Valley; 2) a medium sized Dos Rios Dam and reservoir with auxiliary features to protect Round Valley and the Indian Reservations; & 3) Yellow Jacket Dam and reservoir on the lower Eel River and a Dos Rios Dam. The 2 routings were an easterly diversion with holdover storage in Glenn County; and a southerly routing via Clear Lake, with holdover storage in Cache Creek. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 17~ 1969 - PAGE 2 REPORT OF STATUS OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES The City Attorney reported that three of the nine claims for damages which had been filed with the City prior to November 14, 1969, had been settled. They are: R. S. Davis David Warren Morris Mrs. Bawny Bean $368.12 52.00 31.50 The City Attorney will have periodic reports .of this nature for Council information. APPROVAL OF COUNTY-CITIES JOINT PLANNING COUNCIL AGREEMENT The City Manager read in full the proposed "Agreement For Formation Of A Mendocino County-Cities Joint Planning Council". Section 5 of said agreement in which differences of opinion had been expressed, was changed to the satisfaction of the City Manager and the County. On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to approve "Agreement For Formation Of A Mendocino County-Cities Joint Planning Council" and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. JOINT ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM The City Manager read a letter from the County Administrator dated December 15, 1969, which requested a delay in the proposed joint City-County Dog Control Program to July 1970 or January 1971. DISCUSSION WITH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RE CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY OPERATION City Manager distributed to the Council copies of a letter from the County Administrator dated December 16, 1969, regarding the Board of Supervisor's action proposingtwo plans to continue operation of the City-County Library operation after June 30, 1969. A report regarding library recommendations from the League of Women's Voters was also distributed to the Council. Mr. Albert P. Beltrami, County Administrator was present in the audience and spoke with regard to the proposed continuance of the joint facility. He stated that the two areas in which there appears to be a difference of opinion is the County's requirament for a State certificated librarian and the County's desire for representation on the Library Board of Trustees. The City Attorney reviewed a memorandum dated December 17, 1969, which had been distributed to the Council giving a legal opinion regarding possible composition of the Library Board in the event the City and County enter into a new agreement for joint library services. Councilman Crook gave the following points for consideration: 1) Accept, with thanks, the County's salary offer for a certificated Librarian. However, if a certificated librarian is not available, a qualified librarian will be hired so there will be no disruption of the agreement. 2) Continue with the Library Board as is. There is no objection to the advisory com~nittee attending all Library Board meetings. 3) County should pay cash for its share of cost of the building and land with provision for reimbursement in case of dissolution. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 17~ 1969 - PAGE 3 4. Appoint a commi~ee consisting of City Manager, City Librarian, and one Library Board member together with the County Administrator and andy other person appointed by the Board of Supervisors to prepare an agreement to submit to the Council by January 7, 1970 so there will be no interruption of our construction schedule. Mr. Bob Axt, representing the Architect, was present in the audience to report that the plans in accordance with Council action last week could be held up upon instruction from the Council. Councilman Hill made a motion to rescind former Council action regarding size of the library. After discussion and in view of the statement made by Mr. Axt, Councilman Hill withdrew his motion. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried to indicate to the Board of Supervisors Council willingness to discuss a joint agreement through a committee consisting of the City Manager, City Librarian, member of the Library Board of Trustees, with committee recommendations to be presented to the Council no later than January 7, 1970 and in the interim the Architect be in- structed to hold work in abeyance until further notice. Mr. Axt asked Council permission to submit to the County the proposed plans and cost breakdown of the proposed library building. The Council determined this to be confidential information to be distributed only by the City. REPORT OF ACHIEVEMENTS OF POLICE OFFICERS City Manager reported that every officer of the Ukiah Police Department has qualified for and has been awarded Commission certificates. The following certificates were awarded by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training: Basic Certificate Captain H. E. Andersen Captain A. P. Book Sergeant R. G. Bowman Sergeant G. J. Markus Sergeant J. J. Ransom Sergeant T. P. Shea Patrolman V. R. Bach Patrolman J. P. Griffin Patrolman P. J. McCoey Patrolman R. L. Miller Patrolman D. T. Woskow Intermediate Certificate Patrolman F. D. Stafford In addition to the above awards, Chief Donn Saulsbury, Sergeant R.-W. Borecky and Patrolman L. E. Maxson hold Advanced Certificates from POST. City Manager also reported the Police Chief has received a final grade of A+ and a Certificate of Completion of the Municipal Police Administra- tion Course conducted by the International City Managers Association through Michigan State University. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to commend the Police Department for their achieve- ment in the state sponsored certification program. AWARD OF BIDS FOR OPERATION OF CONCESSION STANDS (C.L. SWINNEY) City Manager reviewed the bids received for operation of the concession stands at Giorno Park and the Municipal Swimming Pool as follows and recommended the award be made to the only qualifying bidder, C. L. Swinney. Lack of a signature disqualified the other bid. Mrs. Ruth Beals - 7~% of the gross receipts Mr. C. L. Swinney, representative of Peoples Temple Disciples of Christ Deonomination of Christian Churches - 5% of the gross receipts. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 17~ 1969 - PAGE 4 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the bid for operation of the concession stands at the Municipal Swimming Pool and Giorno Park be awarded to C. L. Swinney, representative of People Temple Disciples of Christ Denomination of Christian Churches. MAYOR HENDERSON DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 9'13 P.M. AUDIT REPORT City Manager distributed to the Council the annual audit report submitted by Touche, Ross, Bailey and Smart and read the letter of transmittal which accompanied the report. Each point contained therein was discussed by the Council. The Council will give the report further study. REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TRUCK CAB & CHASSIS City Manager reviewed specifications for a 1970 truck cab and chassis and recommended that the bid specify an alternate with a trade-in of a 1960 Studebaker chassis only. It was recommended the bids be received prior to 2:00 p.m. January 14, 1970. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one 1970 truck cabn and chassis with an alternate trade-in of a 1960 Stude- baker chassis only, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. January 14, 1970. BEACON ACCESS RENTAL City Manager reported an increase in the rental rate has been imposed on those who use the access road to the beacon. Said increase is from $100 to $720 per year. The City Manager recommended authorization to prepare an agreement for one year duration and the Council determine during this period of time the importance of this access at the increased rate. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to authorize the preparation of an agreement as specified for use of the access road to the beacon and subsequent con- sideration by the Council. COVENANTS OF AP-4 AGREEMENT WITH C.A.A. TERMINATED The City Manager reported we have been advised by the Federal Aviation Administration that the covenants of the AP-4 Agreement with the Civil Aeronautics Administration were terminated November 21, 1969. The City entered into said agreement with the Civil Aeronautics Administration for construction of the Ukiah Municipal Airport November 21, 1941. As successor to the C.A.A., the F.A.A. has determined that the intent and purpose of the AP-4/DLAND Program has been accomplished. PERKINS STREET RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNALS City Manager reported receipt of a notice from the Public Utilities Commission advising the City will receive our payment January 1970 of the proportionate share of the signals in the Perkins Street Railroad Crossing. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto complimented the Fire Department on their excellent and effective fire prevention program. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 17, 1969 - PAGE 5 COUNCIIA[AN CROOK Councilman Crook reported that at the recent firemen's dinner, thr&e received special recognition for 25 years service as volunteer firemen. 1) Herman Runkel, 2) Walter Hoenig, 3) Lawrence Samsoe. Councilman Crook suggested that a letter of thanks be sent to Senator Collier for the time spent with the Council recently. COUNCILMAN HILL. Councilman Hill asked what could be done about the fire hazard which exists in some of the buildings in the area of the recent large fire. City Manager explained what has been done in the past and stated he will check into the matter further. Councilman Hill also complimented the Fire Department on the excellent job they performed at the time of the recent three alarm fire. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM COUNCII. Each member of the Council extended to all City employees a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK