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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-16-69278 M lt'r~L.,,TES OF' THE MEET I,~,,!q OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JULY 16, 1969 APPR The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Cyril Hill, Mayor pro tem; Councilmen gcotto, Crook, and Norgard present. Mayor Henderson was absent. OVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman F.!orgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meetin9 of July 9, 1969 and the adjourned meetin9 of July 14, 1969, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. GENERAL W4RRANTS CITY RE 19 On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried General Warrants ~7142 to #7235 inclusive in the total amount of $57,047.97 be approved and ordered paid. ATTORNEY REPORTS 69 LEGISLATION Bay Fill Commission. Upland Control Over Zoning & Development. The Senate Committee on Finance consid~red"the variod's bills-con- cerning this matter. The only issue is whether the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission will be granted control over land use and development of buildings and other structures on shoreland in addition to its present absolute control over any filling of San Francisco Bay. The League office has taken an adverse position in this instance, inasmuch as they are of the opinion that such decisions should be left to the cities involved. Private Gas and Electric Utilities Sponsor Heavy, Tax on Munici~all~ Owned ..... Electri~""and Gas Utilities, AB 161'8 was amen~'ed to'prov('de or the levy against every municipally operated electric utility of an excise tax of 14,~ of the annual gross revenue from retail sales. - ..... Major private gas and electric utilities in California are the prin- cipal recipients of the only major property tax relief that has been going on in California for the past several years. While only gas and electric utilities are taxed under the provisions of AB 1618, we can only assume that if this bill is successful, it will furnish the pre- cedent for applying it to municipally owned water systems. The League urged city officials to express opposition to the bill because of the principle involved. The City Manager has contacted 4, ssemblyman Belotti expressing the city's opposition to this bill. Preemption. Generally. Registration of Guns. dTOwPless. SB 4 has been approved by the Senate Committee on J~diciary an ~'11 -be debated on the floor of the Senate. 4. B 61 and AB 524, topless ordinances, are both on the Senate third readin9 file. Community Antenna Television Systems. Control b~ PUg. SB 1077 will be hea'rd by the Senate Commi"ttee on Public Utili les--and CorpoFation on July 17. As proposed to be amended the bill will place CATV systems under the jurisdiction of the PUC. The authority of cities to require franchises, licenses or permits and to exact franchise fees will not be changed. SB 1414, police salary bill, is set for hearing by the Senate Committee on Finance on July 17. AB 374, Police and Fire Retirement. We have been advised by Senator Collier that 'no action will be taken on any assembly bills this week. This bill was scheduled to be heard July 15th. The Senator has again been advised by the City Manager our position in the matter and the financial disadvantages to the City. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE JULY 16, 1969 - PAGE 2 CITY OF UKIAH 279 Blue-penciling by Governor - Major cuts in the budget were reviewed. It was reported the California State Budget tops the spendin9 of every other state and the 9ross wealth of California is exceeded by five nations - the L!.S., U.S.S.R., West Germany, LInited Kingdom & France. REPORT ON CITY-COUNTY JAIL PROGRAM City Manager reported he and the Police Chief met with the County Administrator and the Sheriff to discuss the possible joint operation of the security section of the jail. A general financial study has been made which appears to have some merit. There are some operating problems, the solution of which need to be explored. Cities operating in a similar manner will be contacted in an effort to obtain the needed information. Said information should be ready in two weeks for report to the Council. REPORT OF LIBRARY MEETING City Manager attended the Library Board of Trustees meeting. Questions which had developed as a result of action between the County and the City Manager's office were answered. The Board expressed an interest in the development of the use analysis, continuation on a joint basis, and results of the final fiscal year records. Members of the County Advisory Committee will arrange to be in attendance at future Board meetings. Board indicated their willingness to meet with the Council at any time to discuss any library problems. LEAGUE QUARTERLY MEETING - EUREKA City Manager reminded the Council of the League Quarterly Meeting to be held in Eureka, July 19, 1969. PROGRESS REPORT MAYOR HENDERSON City Manager reported he had visited Mayor Henderson who is at home now. He is up and pleased to have company. REQUEST FOR HELP SEWAGE PROBLEM EVANS STREET Mayor pro tem recognized Mr. Harold Stevans who was in the audience to request Council consideration for help to correct a sewa9e problem which exists on his property on Evans Street. Evans Street sewer construction was part of an $18,000 total project commented on in the proposed budget, but not recommended for improvement at this time. Mr. Stevans stressed the health hazard which exists particularly durin9 the winter months. Council expressed concern with the alleged health hazard but the general opinion of the Council was that the problem is owner responsibility. The City Engineer was directed to explore other possible solutions to the problem which would not in- volve City participation but possible participation of the other two property owners on said street. MAYOR PRO TEM DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9:05 P.M. CLOSED PERSONFEL SESSION Council went into closed Personnel Session to discuss several recommended individual personnel performances. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned at l l:O0 P.M. ~LERK