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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-10-69MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 10~ 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 Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of December 3, 1969, be approved as corrected. LIBRARY DEED As a result of a questiOn asked at the last meeting, the City Attorney reported the present library site was deeded to the City in 1912. A condition set forth in said deed was read which may effect title to the property. The City Attorney recommended necessary steps be taken to clear title to said property. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to commence necessary action to obtain clear title to the present library site. LIBRARY BUILDING PLANS City Manager reported he had attended the special meeting of the Library Board of Trustees at which time the Architect's schematic drawings for the proposed library building were reviewed. A letter dated December 10, 1969, from the Acting Library Director set forth the following recommen- dation from the Board of Library Trustees: "The Library Board enthusiastically recommends Scheme B. If, for budgetary reasons it is necessary to go below the estimate set forth by Max Kappeler in Scheme B, the Board will recommend: 1. deletion of the basement, and if necessary 2. deletion of the northern extension The Trustees would not be in favor of eliminating the extension of the southern wall." Various aspects of the Architect's two schemes were discussed including parking requirements, the manner in which the children's section could be expanded, relocation of the rest rooms, need for area adequate for present collection and future needs, and concern for short growth pro- jection estimated in Architect's Scheme "A". The size of the proposed facility and how it effect the amount budgeted was also discussed. It was pointed out that at the time plans were made for the City-County operation the general area provided in Scheme "B" was adequate for the joint operation. Scheme "A" should therefore be adequate for a city facility since it is approximately 3~ times larger than the space pro- vided in the present library building. Funds are available for con- struction of Scheme "A", but a bond election would be necessary in the event Scheme "B" were approved, and then the City would be faced with the question of its success or failure. Mr. Jack Pearson and Mr. Dean DeVries were present in the audience and spoke concerning the proposed building. Mr. DeVries stated reasons why in his opinion the location proposed was not the best use of the site. Mr. Pearson asked if the question of a joint library operation were still possible. He stated that information he had obtained this date indicated the Board of Supervisors was not aware of the Council final- izing their plans at this meeting and that a report would be forth- coming to the Council from the Board of Supervisors by January 1, 1970, concerning continued joint operation. The City Manager explained the joint library agreement was terminated at the request of the Board of Supervisors and an additional request was granted for a six month ex- tension to provide for a more orderly dissolution of the joint operation . Council had not objection to plans for a joint operation, but would not be willing to pay additional architect fees required due to necessary change of plans. Mr. Pearson stated, in his opinion, a joint facility is important to the entire community and indicated his intention to speak with the Board of Supervisors in this regard and advise the Council at the next meeting. 34O MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 10~ 1969 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote to instruct the Architect to submit a revised plan for the city library building containing approxi- mately 10,800 square feet, deleting the proposed basement, and exp~nding the children's room as recommended by the Board of Library Trustees. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Norgard, and Mayor Henderson NOES: Councilman Hill ABSENT: None. Councilman Hill stated his reason for voting "no" was that in his opinion the building proposed will not be adequate for our collection and our future needs. After the motion, the Architect answered two questions concerning cost of the proposed facility - 1) The projected cost for the enlarged children's area would be on the basis of $10 per square feet, 2) Archi- tect's contract excludes fee for furnishings. This could be done on an hourly basis. LEAGUE COMMITTEES The City Manager reported the City is well represented on the League committees for the coming year. The following appointments have been made: Committee On Community Development - Mayor Harold Henderson Committee On Urban Environmental Quality - Councilman Cyril Hill Committee On Public Safety - City Manager Lyell C. Cash Committee On Intergovernmental Relations - City Attorney John D. Wagner. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT DEED (ALEX R. THOMAS~ JR.) The City Manager read a memorandum from the City Engineer dated December 4, 1969, requesting acceptance of a grant deed executed by Alex R. Thomas, Jr. for the 150 foot extension of Orchard Avenue. Said extension was constructed by Gulf Oil Corporation and Alex Thomas, Jr. in conjunction with the development of the service station. All construction was to City requirements and was inspected by the Engineering Department and conforms to City of Ukiah standards and requirements. The City Manager recommended the offer by the owner be accepted and recorded. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the deed from Gabrielle A. Thomas, Trustee, be accepted and recorded. NOTICE OF COMPLETION WAUGH LANE & SPRING STREET A memorandum from the City Engineer dated December 10, 1969, was re- viewed stating the Contractor, ABSCO Paving Company has completed all work required under the contract for asphalt concrete surfacings on Waugh Lane and Spring Street. The City Manager recommended the work be accepted as ~mplete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it wam unanimously carried that construction of asphalt concrete surfacings on Spring Street from Walnut Avenue to Standley Street and Waugh Lane from East Gobbi Street to Cooper Lane be accepted as complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. USE OF COURTHOUSE STEPS City Manager reviewed a notice from the County Administrator regarding regulations adopted by the County which will require a permit for use of the courthouse steps as a public gathering place. PG&E CREDIT The City Manager reported by action of the Federal Power Commission and MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECMEBER 10~ 1969 - PAGE 3 the results of the case involving E1 Paso Gas used for power generation, the City has received a credit from PaciRcGas and Electric Company in the amount of $12,326.28. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto reported Spanish Mountain Television Company has invited the Council to open house at their place of business. Councilman Scotto asked the status of the negotiations with the County regarding dog pound. City Manager reported a meeting is scheduled Monday, December 15th with the County Administrator regarding this matter. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook referred to an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding use fees to supplement property taxes and suggested that it be reviewed. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard referred to the Airport Commission minutes with regard to the access road to the beacon. City Manager reported there will be a $60 per month charge for said use and conversation with the owner of the property has indicated there will be no adjustment of the amount. COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill asked if the status of our joint planning with other cities could be the reason our project with HUD is stalled. City Manager states he did not think this was the reason for the HUD project being delayed. MAYOR HENDERSON Mayor Henderson announced there would be no Council meeting Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Mayor Henderson asked by insurance agents were not required to pay a business license. The City Attorney will have a written opinion on the matter for presentation to the Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Closed Personnel Session. MAYOR ATTEST: · CLERK