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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
AUGUST 20, 1969
The CitypCOUnC. il convened in regu,lar session in the Council Chambers
at 8:02 m. with Mayor Henderson Councilmen Scotto, Crook Norgard
and Hill present. ' '
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman F!orgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimOusly carried the minutes of the meeting of August 13, 1969
be approved as corrected.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hill, it
was unanimously carried General Warrants #7295 to #7408 inclusive
in the total amount of $77,O31.36 be approved and ordered paid.
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
DEED (PARK PLACE)
The City Manager reported, in accordance with Council instruction,
the Grant Deed has been executed by thirteen property owners in the
Park Place area and all papers are in order for Council consideration
of acceptance of said street for dedication.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, 'Seconded by Councilman $cotto, it
was unanimously carried to accept the grant deed for the street
known as Park Place and authorize the acceptance of same.
POSTPONEMENT OF NAMING
STREET (PARK PLACE)
The naming of the street now called Park Place will be postponed until
after Planning Commission review and recommendation.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
AGREEMENT WITH TWELFTH
DISTRICT AGRIC. ASSOC.
City Manager presented for consideration the contract agreement be-
tween the City & the Twelfth District Agricultural .Association for
127 hours of special police services during the 1969 Redwood Empire
Fair and recommended approval of the contract agreement in the amount
of $615.95.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was
unanimously carried to approve the contract agreement between the City
and the Twelfth District Agricultural Association and the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to sign same.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM CITIZENS
GROUP FOR GOLF COURSE EXPANSION
Mr. Ralph Buxton, spokesman for the citizens committee for construction
of the second nine holes at the golf course addressed the Council re-
garding a proposal to purchase additional materials for said golf
course. A detailed report indicated that the committee had accomplishec
all it had set out to accomplish ~ the time the first proposal was
made to the Council on August 30, 1968, to purchase materials for the
golf course which amount was subsequently reimbursed. Hr. Buxton ......
reported the project to date has been financed through the coopera-
tion of service clubs, golf activities, and pledges. The proposal
to the Council was for consideration to purchase additional materials
needed for completion of the project in an amount not to exceed $15,O00.
Paul Underwood, Golf Pro, stated it was important to get the preliminary
work completed as soon as possible so the area could be seeded this
fall and ready for play by the end of June 1970.
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On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was
unanimously carried to provide monies for pipe and sprinklers, $11,O00;
grass seed, $2,500; and labor $1,500 for the second nine at the golf
course.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-1 FIXING
TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
City Manager's memorandum dated August 20, 1969, was reviewed whi. ch
explained the effect of the home owners property tax exemption as
per Council request.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman $cotto, it
was unanimously carried Resolution No. 70-1 be adopted and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Ukiah Determining Amount of Revenue Necessary From
Property Taxes and Fixing Tax Rates For Fiscal Year 1969-70".
RESOLUTION NO. 70-2
ADOPTING 1969-70 BUDGET
..0n a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman $cotto, it was
uanimously carried Resolution No. 70-2 be adopted and the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of
The City Of Ukiah Adopting 1969-1970 Budget For The City Of Ukiah".
WRITE-OFF OF BAD DEBTS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it
was unani'mously carried the Director of Finance be authorized to write
off uncollectible utility accounts in the amount of $7,557.53.
/~,PPROVAL OF RATE REDUCTION
LADLES DAY (WOMENI$ GOLF CLUB)
City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Women's Golf Club
requesting Coundl consideration to reduce green fees for their nine
hole tournament. City Manager recommended the request be granted.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it
was unanimOusly carried to approve the reduction in green fees to
$1.25 as recommended.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT
COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was
unanimously carried to approve the Agreement For Advertising with the
Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign same.
CORRESPONDENCE: CHERRY
COURT RESIDE~'.~TS
City Manager reported receipt of another petition from the residents
of Cherry Court requesting Council consideration to accept said street
and affirming the property owners willingness to bear the expense of
curb and gutters. The spokesman for the group has been advised that
subject to adoption of the budget, certain work should be done on
said street during the fiscal year.
ALBERTINUM PROPERTY
City Manager reported he has toured the Albertinum with the real estate
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representative who is handling its sale. After receipt of a map of
the area, details of the tour and information obtained therefrom will
be given to the Council.
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PLANNING COURSE
City Manager gave a progress report of the
conducted by Mr. Jack Simpson, Chairman of
Mr. Simpson is doing an outstanding job in
is to be commended for his work.
planning course being
the Planning Commission.
presenting the course and
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
ELM STREET EXTENSION
A memorandum from the City Engineer dated August 20, 1969 was re-
viewed stating the Contractor, C]overda]e Ready Mix Company has
completed all work required under the contract for concrete improve-
ments for the extension of Elm Street. The City Manager recommended
the work be accepted as complete and the C]erk be authorized to
file the required Notice of Completion.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it
was unanimously carried that concrete improvements for the extension
of Elm Street be accepted as complete and the City Clerk be authorized
to file the required Notice of Completion.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
COUNC
Councilman Scotto asked the status of the dog pound agreement. City
Manager reported the County was to prepare a sample agreement which
has not been received. A scheduled meeting next week will perhaps
bring some definite information in this regard.
Councilman Scotto asked the status of the Library. No formal action
has been taken with the architect at this time. Other problems need
to be solved after which further instruction from the Council will be
needed.
ILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook referred to the City Manager's memo reoarding the
handling of petty cash and suggested the matter be put on the agenda
next week for consideration.
COUNC
Councilman Crook reported receiving a complaint regarding the "gas,
food and lodging" signs on the freeway.
ILMAN NORGARD
Councilman Norgard complimented the golf course committee for their
accomplishment in accordance with their committment to the Council.
COUNCILMAN HILL
Councilman Hill gave a report of the joint planning council he
recently attended. Said council would be made up of elected officials
and would be an advisory type organization through which the federal
government could work.
MAYOR HENDERSON
Mayor Henderson expressed congratulations to the golf course
committee for their work and also to Councilman Hill for his work
to improve the Fairgrounds.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 9.' l l p.m. to
reconvene in closed personnel session.
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MAYOR