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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-19-69MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 19~ 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. with Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Crook and Hill present. Councilmen Scotto and Norgard were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by .Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of November 12, 1969, be approved as corrected. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT & GRANT OF EASEMENT (APPLE AVE.-CLEME~ M. FOMASI) The City Attorney reviewed an agreement executed by Clement M. Fomasi and Lavina Fomasi for a ten foot easement along the northerly side of their property located on Apple Avenue to allow construction of a sewer line as previously approved by the Council. The negotiated price for said easement was $128. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the "Agreement and Grant Of Easement" between the City of Ukiah and Clement M. Fomasi and Lavina Fomasi be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #1105 to #1237 inclusive in the amount of $94,606.66 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #889 to #911 inclusive and #16,666 to #16,801 for the period of November 1st through November 15, 1969 be approved in the total amount of $47,080~58. BRILL CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED The City Attorney reviewed a claim for damages from Chris Brill on behalf of Cheri Brill for injury sustained on a Municipal Park swing. Said claim alleged that the links in the chain of the swing were defective. It was recommended that the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the claim for damages by Chris Brill in the amount of $29.85 be denied. REVIEW OF WEED ABATEMENT COST TO PROPERTY OWNERS & SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager distributed to the Council a listing of individual charges to property owners for clearing weeds on property not cleared by property owners during the weed abatement program. Council determined December 3, 1969 as the time for formally considering the report and hearing any objections of the property owners liable to be assessed for the abatement. RESO. NO. 70-9 RELEASING PUBLIC USE EASEMENT (YOKAYO HEIGHTS SUBDV.) On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 70-9 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Releasing Public Use Easement". Councilman Crook requested the minutes state that this easement was originally given to the City and in consideration of gaining other easements the release is reasonable. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 19~ 1969 - PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF LIBRARY AGREEMENT EXTENSION TO JUNE 30~ 1970 The City Manager read the proposed agreement to extend City operation of County library to June 30, 1970. He reported said agreement had been reviewed with the County Administrator and the Board of Supervis- sors and there is general agreement except for two points - - 1) The Board of Supervisors would prefer to have reference mad e to Section 12 of the previous library agreement set forth that section in full, (2) Continued recognition of the Advisory Committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors. One Point No. 1 the Council was of the opinion that the reference to the previous agreement was proper and clearly indicated procedure. On Point No. 2 Council opinion was that any Board appointed committee was welcome to attend any meetings of the Library Board and any suggestions would be considered by the City. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to approve "Agreement For Continuation Of Library Service" and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR OPERATION OF CONCESSION City Manager read the agreement cUrrently in effect for operation of the concession stand at the Municipal Swimming Pool and proposed for use in the operation of both the pool and stadium concession stands for the next calendar year. City Manager recommended that operation of said concession stands be authorized for bid call prior to 2:00 p.m. December 16, 1969. The points to be considered in award of the bids will be experience, capability, and amount of fee proposed to be paid to the City. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for operation of concession stands at Anton Stadium and the Municipal Swimming Pool, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. December 16, 1969. AIRPORT COMMISSION The City Manager reported the Airport Commission minutes were corrected to eliminate the confusion regarding the lease for Beacon access. The corrected version indicates that the Commission would consider, the matter prior to action by the Council. City Manager reported he had attended the recent Airport Commission meeting at which time need for the Beacon was discussed. The matter came up because of the position F.A.A. has expressed in regard to maintaining the Beacon. They no longer have an interest in the beacon since they prefer instrument control; however, the Airport Commission is not in agreement with this position. A letter from the Airport Commission was read giving reasons why the cOmmission is of the opinion there is a need for continuing operation of the Beacon. The City Manager reported the 20 year lease for access to the beacon over private property expires December 1, 1969, and the property owner has proposed a substantial increase in said lease. The Council will be advised at the time a definite proposal is ready for consideration. The City Manager reported that the Airport Commission had changed their previous position and agreed to redesign the south tie-down area. This will result in gaining tie-down spaces to achieve maximum use of limited grOund area. A sketch will be made of the project together with cost figures for black-topping the area in connection with this change to eliminate aircraft damage from loose gravel. The City Manager reported the proposed building project with F.A.A. has been stalled. 334 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 19~ 1969 - PAGE 3 SALES TAX The City Manager reported receipt of the current sales tax check and notice that the rate for collecting and handling locally has been reduced from 1.23 per one hundred dollars collected, to 1.13. The City is currently $14,000, or 12% ahead of this time last year which includes the 7~% rate increase over last year. REPORT FROM ARCHITECT The Library architect advised the City Manager that his presentation to the Council would again be delayed two weeks because of the necessity of jury duty. VINEWOOD PARK The City Manager reported the Vinewood Park Citizens committee has worked at the park for the last three weekends cleaning debris. They are doing an excellent job. MAYOR HENDERSON Mayor Henderson reported that unless theire were objections, there would be no meeting next week because of the Thanksgiving holidays. Mayor Henderson reported the City Manager has requested an Executive Session at the conclusion of this meeting. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked the status of naming the street in the Frank Zeek minor Subdivision. The project will be renewed. Councilman Crook suggested that Mrs. Martha Cooper be sent a letter of thanks for the excellent manner in which she has operated the concession stand at Giorno Stadium. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. MAYOR ATTEST- CITY CLERK