HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-06-69MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
AUGUST 6, 196~
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The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 p.m. wi th Cyril Hill, Mayor pro tem; Councilmen
Scotto, Crook, and Norgard present. Mayor Henderson was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of July
23, 1969, be approved as corrected.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded b~ Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants 722 to #744 inclusive
and #15,675 to #15,823 inclusive for the period of July 16,
1969, through July 31, 1969, be approved in the amount of $48,196.44.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook
it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #7241 to #7294
inclusive in the total amount of $15,076 93 be approved and ordered
paid. '
CANVASS OF VOTES
The Council counted the votes cast for the Special Munici al
Annexation Election (Annexation 68-1 - Munson Subdivision~)and
all we re found to be correct.
RESULTS OF ELECTION
On a motion by Mayor pro tem Hill,
it was unanimously carried that the
in the minutes:
seconded by Councilman Scotto,
following record be entered
l) The proposition submitted: "Shall the territory descrived as
'Annexation 68-1 (Munson Subdivision)' be annexed to the
City of Ukiah?"
2) Total number of votes cast: Sixty-nine (69)
3) The number of votes cast for and against annexation:
34 "Yes" votes - 35 "NO" votes.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
1969 LEGISLATION
Disclosure of Assets by Public Officers. ~ has been approved
by the Senate and sent to the Governor for his signature. This
bill concerns the public disclosure of all investments exceeding
$10,000 held by public agnecy officials.
On a motion by Councilman
it was unanimously carried
AB325.
Norgard,
that we
seconded by Councilman Crook,
indicate our opposition to
_Bay Fill. Conflictinq Jurisdiction With Local Government. The
Senate has approved amendments to AB 2057 to extned the juris-
diction of BCDC to 100' of land surrounding the 276 mile shoreline
of San Francisco Bay.
Business License Taxes Prohibited. Trucks. AB2b~O was soundly
defeated by the Senate by a vote of 30 to 2.
Preempti on_. Genera 1.
been referred wi th a
for approval.
Gun Reqistration. SB
favorable recommendation
4 has, as amended,
to the Assembly
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Policemen. Salaries. R~etirement. SB1414 relative to police
salaries has been defeated~'l~y the Senate Committee on Finance
and referred to an interim committee for study. AB 374 doubling
the cost of retirement for policemen and firemen is still pending.
Taxation of Municipally. Owned Electric Utilities. AB1618 as
amended was referred to interim committee for study. It is apparent
that an all out effort will be made to subject municipally owned
utilities to a tax comparable to the taxes paid by their privately
owned counterparts. Municipally owned utilities should be
prepared to make detailed presentations to appropriate interim
committees. The City Manager was present in Sacramento along
with other CMUA members to aid in the defeat of this bill. This
action resulted in a savings of $150,0OO to the City this year.
MRS. JACK W. MORRIS
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED
The City Attorney reviewed the claim for damages fi led by Mrs.
Jack W. Morris resulting feom injury to her child while playing
on the Merry-Go-Round at the Municipal Park. The child was
alleged to have fallen off the Merry-go-round thus striking his
head against a cement curb nearby. It was recommended the claim
be deni ed.
On amotion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by
it was unanimously carried the claim of Mrs.
in the amount of$52.O0 be denied.
Councilman Norgard,
Jack W. Morris
A report of the results of future claims of this nature will be
given to the Council.
DISCUSSION WI TH REPRESENTATIVES OF
CITY & COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
The City Manager reported that in reply to a request by the County
Chamber of Commerce, the Manager and a portion of the members of
the Board were present in the audience to ask the Council to give
further consideration to their budget request. Mr. Ken Jamieson,
County Chamber Manager introduced members of the Chamber Board
who were present. He gave a detailed report of operations of the
County Chamber and its achievements since organization and stated
that the County Chamber concept is based on the participation
of each city wi thin the County.
The following persons were present in the audience and spoke in
behalf of said request and stated, in their opinion, cooperation
an,ong the cities was of the utmost importance;
l) Mr. Jack Pearson, President, County Chamber of Commerce
2) Mr. Ottis Smith, Mayor, Willits
3) Mr. Ralph Pennock, Mayor, Point Arena
A letter from Frank Petersen, Mayor pro tem of the City of Fort
Bragg was read urging the Council to cooperate in the County
Chamber funding.
A genera 1
in which
matter as
discussion and question and answer session followed
the Council again stated their position regarding this
set forth in previous budget hearings.
At this point in the meeting representatives from the Greater
Ukiah Chamber of Commerce were recognized as each urged the
Council to consider reinstatement of. the deleted amount from
their budget request. Those present in the audience speaking
for the City Chamber request were Mr. Bob Axt, Delores Shannon,
Marshall Leve, and Dean Devries. Mr. Axt was the principal spokes-
man for the group and stressed the need for additional funding
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was to hi re a qua1
functions and to s
pointed out that t
increased from yea
quested would not
their request cons
plus the time requ
ified Manager for the Chamber to promote community
timulate business within the city. It was
he amount al located to the City Chamber has
r to year and even though the full amount re-
be realized, the Chamber is in fact getting
idering the 1969-70 fiscal year is underway
irement to fill the Manager position.
MAYOR PRO TEM DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS POINT - 9:40 :.M.
Councilman Scotto made a motion, seconded by Mayor pro tem Hill
that the County Chamber of Commerce budget be reinstated as
requested. The following roll call vote resulted in a tie vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scotto and Mayor pro
Councilmen Crook and Norgard
Mayor Henderson
tem Hi 11
Mr. Jamieson requested that he be advised when there is a full
Counc i I .
DISCUSSION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
As requested by the Council, the replacement of the fi re alarm
system was discussed with the Fi re Chief who expressed concern
wi th the system in its present condition and it was agreed that
there is a degree of hazard involved in postponing its replace-
ment indefinitely. The details of orderinf the proposed system
and the time element involved were reviewed. The City Manager
recommended said alarm system be ordered January, 1970. Council
agreed and a review of the matter will be made prior to the
placement of the o.rder at that time.
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET ADOPTION
The Counc i
determi ned
fi na 1 form
for Counci
1 discussed the matter of adopting the budget and it was
that the budget would be adopted when typed in its
. The City Manager reported the budget would be ready
consideration in two weeks.
REQUE
ENGI N
ST FROM REPRESENTATIVE OF OPERATING
EERS LOCAL UNION NO. ~
At this point in the meeting, Mr. Doug Emmans introduced himself
to the Council stating he was from Vallejo and at the present
time representing the majority of the employees of the City of
Ukiah. He stated the employees are dissatisfied by the Council
action regarding salaries and that he was making two recommenda-
t ions:
That the
employee
That the
discuss
Council suspend adoption of the budget and reopen
negoti ati ons.
Council adjourn to Executive Session to study and
provisions of Section 3500 of the Government Code.
The City Attorney stated that the Council was under no obligation
to discuss the provisions of Section 3500 of the Government Code
with the City Attorney in Executive Session, but that the Council
had the privilege to do so.
After some discussion, Mr. Emmans then stated he was representative
of those employees of the City of Ukiah who are dissatisfied with
salary arrangements and again stated that contract negotiations
should be reopened; otherwise there would be necessary and economic
action by the employees to get the job done. Mr. Emmans also stated
that a formal written presentation will be sent to the City by the
Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3. Council determined that
prior to any action a report from the City Attorney giving alterna-
tives for subsequent Council decision would be reviewed. It was
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stated that the Council could see no reason
to discuss a matter of this type and would
be advised of any meeting of this type.
for Executive Sessions
prefer that the public
REqUE
L,A.F
PLANN
ST FROM COUNTY
.C. MEMBERS AS
lNG AGENCY
TO UTI L I ZE
COUNTY
The City Manager reported a letter from the County Administrator
had requested that L.A.F.C. members be utilized as a County and
Cities Planning Agency to possibly meet requirements for Federal
grants and monies. The City Manager recommended against a
committee of this type on a permanent basis until more details
are known but would be agreeable to an exploratory meeting using
L.A.F.C. members plus a selected member from the City of Willits.
Council agreed.
OPPOSITION TO EFFORTS TO
REMOVE TAX EXEMPT FEATURES
OF MUNICIPAL BONDS
City Manager reviewed a letter from the Bank of America asking
Council to express opposition to the members of the House Ways
and Means Committee opposing any action on the part of Congress
which would have an adverse effect on state and local government
bonds.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was unanimously carried that opposition to alter the tax-exempt
feature of municipal bonds be expressed to members of the House
Ways and Means Committee.
REQUEST FROM AIRPORT
COMMISSION (TIE-DOWN FEES)
City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Airport Commission
requesting an increase in tie down fees to $1.OO per day. The
schedule would be two days free, $1.OO per day wi th a monthly
maximum of $5.00. Before Council decision is requested, various
points will be cleared with the Airport Chairman, Dick Sarber.
APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE CITY WATER
SERVICE (MITCHELL-725 ORR STREET.)
City Manager reported that Mr. J. B. Mitchell who had requested
outside city water service was agreeable to annexation if permitted
to continue his trailer occupancy, however, the City Manager
reported that in view of the condition of Orr Street and the
bridge crossing Orr Creek, he would recommend that annexation not
be considered at this time and that the outside water rate be
charged for city water.
On a mot
it was u
outsi de
charge a
June 27,
ion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
nanimously carried to grant J. B. Mitchell water service
city limits to his property at 725 Orr Street for a
s set forth in the City Engineer's memorandum dated
1969.
REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT OF HANGAR
LEASE (CRAWFORD LUMBER COMPANY)
City Manager reported receipt of a request from F. M. Crawford
Lumber Inc. for assignment of hangar lease to Crawford Lumber
Products, Inc. This request is prompted by a change in the
organization of the company. Council agreed to completion of
the assignment which will be returned for consideration at the
next meeting.
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F.A.A. FLIGHT SERVICE
STATION BUILDING
City Manager gave a progress report on the proposed F.A.A.
Service Station building on airport property. Plans made
appear to be totally acceptable to F.A.A. and their reply
be forthcoming shortly. Council will be kept advised.
Fl i ght
to da te
s hou 1 d
SERVICE STATION LEASE
(STATE AND HAS TINGS ROAD)
City Manager reviewed the lease with Standard Oil Company on
property located at State and Hastings Road and recommended its
approval inasmuch as the building is owned by Standard Oil
Company and thus precludes other oil companies interest in said
location. Council asked the possibility of construction of a new
building at this site and asked the City Manager to again endeavor
to see if this could be arranged prior to execution of the lease.
UNAUTHORIZED WATER CONNECTION
NORTH STATE STREET
City Manager
connecti on o
billed for t
requested to
that failure
agreed to ac
reviewed the details of use of an unauthorized water
n North State Street. The property owner has been
he full amount due at the out of city rate, has been
apply for an out of city water service, and advised
would result in disconnection of service. Council
ti on on this basis.
ALBERTINUM PROPERTY
City Manager reported a representative of the Albertinum will be
in Ukiah the week of August 17 at which time a tour of the property
will be made.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAYS
The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer
dated August l, 1969 stating the Contractor, ABSCO Paving, has
completed all work required under the contract for asphalt concrete
overlays on South Dora and Standley Streets. City Manager recommended
work be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file
the required Notice of Completion.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was unanimously carried that asphalt concrete overlays on
South Dora Street and Standley Street be accepted as complete
and the City Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of
Completi on.
BREAK IN AT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
The City Manager reported the Sewage Treatment Plant was broken
into and tools valued at $1000 were stolen. There was no other
damage. There is an inventory of the tools so the missing tools
are known. The loss is being handled by the insurance company.
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR
BIDS FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING
City Manager reviewed the specifications and requested
authorization to call for bi ds for street resurfacing,
be opened 2:00 p.m. August 26, 1969.
Counc i 1
bids to
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for
bids for asphalt concrete surfacings on North Pine, Park Boulevard,
Barnes, and Elm Streets, bids to be received prior to August ~.6,
1969, 2:00 p.m.
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COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked the status of the late Judge Held's home.
There was no definite information on the matter.
COUNCILMAN NORGARD
Councilman Norgard requested a discussion for use of a portion of
the funds in the Special General Fund and stated that in view
of the impasse with the County for a combined library facility,
it was his suggestion that the City build a 10,000 square foot
library on the former Greyhound property.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried to include in the current budget the
cost for construction of a 10,000 square foot library on the
former Greyhound property, Perkins and Main Streets.
The County will be advised of this Council action.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked about the annual employee picnic. Follow
up will be made on this matter.
MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor pro tern Hill thanked the City Manager for the organizational
work done in preparation for the dinner for the former Councilmen.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:34 p.m. the Council adjourned
ATTEST:
~CrTY CLERK
to Executive Session.
OR pr° trim~