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OCTOBER 22, 1969
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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 unanim6us]y carried the minutes of the meeting of October 15
1969, be approved as corrected. '
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councioman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was un'~ffSimously~ carried Payroll Warrants #843 to #865 inclusive
and #16,382 to #1v,519 inclusive for the period of October 1st
through October 15, 1969, be approved in the total amount of
$45,922.3l.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Yorgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
'it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #1083 to #1085 in-
clusive in the total amount of $3,8/~5.43 be approved~nd ordered paid.
OLIVERA CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED
The City Attorney reviewed a claim for damages and a subsequent
amended claim for damages from Longreth and Siegel, Attorneys for
Hrs. Carolyn L. Ol ivera. Said claims were ambiguous in the des-crip-
tion of the location of claimant's alleged fall. It was recommended
the claim be denied.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unani~cusly carried the daim for damages by Mrs. Carolyn L.
Ol ivera in the amount of $7,500 be denied.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
The City ~ttorney made the following report from the Sacramento
Newsletter:
1) Revenue Sharing: Two opponents of the President's proposal to
have the Federal Government send money back to the states have come
up with alternative proposals. Sick's plan would have the internal
Revenue Service contract with the states to levey a stae "piggy-back"
tax on the Federal income tax.
2) Controversy over the Dos Rios Dam.
F.A.A. INSPECTION
AIRPORT FACILITIES
City Manager read a letter dated October 17, 1969, from the Federal
Aviation Administration regarding the periodic compliance inspection
of the Municipal Airport. It was determined that the City is in
compliance with the terms of the various agreements. One of the
points mentioned in the letter regarding the apparent outgrowing
of available tie-down space will be discussed with the Airport
Commission and an alternate recommendation made for subsequent
Council consideration.
~PPROVAL OF PURCHASE
OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
City Manager gave a detailed report of the availability of a recon-
ditioned fire alarm system which had been investigated by the Fire
Chief. The purchase of this item had been deleted from the budget
with the request that it again be discussed January, 1970 with the
possibility of placing the order at that time for delivery and
payment in the next fiscal year. However, due to the following in-
formation its purchase was considered at this time, The offer by
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the sole supplier of this equipment expires October 30, 1969, and
carries a new equi. pment guarantee at a selling price of $13,650.
The current price for new equipment is $18 641. City Hanager re-
ported said equipment could be used in the future in conjunction
with a north and south substation or any change that might occur
in department operations. It will be installed by fire department
personnel. It was also pointed out that the City's purchasing
ordinance does not provide a method for purchase in this amount
without bid call, but based on the price and recognition of the
problem with the present system, the City Hanager recommended the
Council consider purchase of the fire alarm system at this time.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman ~'orgard,
it was unanimously carried to approve the purchase of the recon-
ditioned fire alarm s~tem from Herman Oliver, Inc., Palo Alto,
in the amount of $13, O.
REPORT OF N.C.P.A. MEETING IN LODI
City Manager gave the following report of the Northern
Power Agency meeting which he attended with Councilman
the City Attorney:
Cal i lorn i a
Crook and
l) Application for $125,OOO planning loan to complete engineering
and financing studies should be approved within two months.
2) Study to include feasibility of alternate power available to
accomplish long range program for the eleven agency cities.
3) No specific accomplishment in negotiations between the agency
and Pacific Gas and Electric, however, this will continue when
the time is proper.
4) Geo Thermal international has
steam than previously. It is
gated further.
5) Dues set by formal action at the same rate as last year.
6) Chairman of agency made a report of the Washington trip and
discussion with Assistant Secretary of Interior.
7) Annual report of agency accomplishments during the past year
and re-election of last years officers.
set forth a better proposal for
being reviewed and will be investi-
Councilman Crook reported concerning the loan application and the
resulting special charges to the agency members. Objection to
said charge was expressed and the manner in which charges for the
loan application has been allocated to the City. The Joint Powers
Agreement calls for only the payment of dues so the additional
amount billed has not been paid and there appears to be no reason
to pay said amount until the loan is approved and the special
assessment approved by the City Council. Councilman Crook also
expressed his appreciation to the City Attorney for his work in
connection with various matters concerning N.C.P.A.
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
City Manager reported he had received current workable ideas which
may be incorporated into our meet and confer procedures. These
ideas have been effective and acceptable to both employer and
employees with other agencies. The Council will be kept advised.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman Scotto asked if the adult
progress now. City Manager explained
COUNCILMAN CROOK,
recreation program is in
the program now in progress.
Councilman Crook stated he had read where substantial changes were
being made in the building code to permit new techniques in material
and construction. City Engineer explained many of these new
techniques will not apply to our situation. Building Official is now
reviewing said changes.
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COUNCILMAN NORGARD
Councilman Norgard stated that the extension of Elm Street through
Vinewood Park looks excellent
Councilman Norgard complimented the City Manager and the Police
Department for traffic control at the last football game at
Anton Stadiu.
Councilman ?.!orgard asked when the budgeted City Hall building
improvements were scheduled. Said work is scheduled in the
Spring of 1970.
MAYOR HENDERSON
Mayor Henderson asked what was left for the City to do to finish
McGarvey Park. City Engineer explained work to be done.
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Mr. Dick Sarber, Chairman of the Airport Commission reported for
information of the Council, the possibility that the owner of
the new motel at the north end of the airport may consider, with
Council approval, paving a portion of airport property across
from the motel for the tie-down purposes.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. to
reconvene in closed personnel session.
MAYOR
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CITY ,CEERK