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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-02-69270' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 2, ~969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Cyril Hill, Mayor pro tem; Councilmen Crook and Norgard present. Mayor Henderson and Councilman Scotto were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of June 25, 1969 and the adjourned meeting of June 30, 1969, be approved as sub- mitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman ~!orgard, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants //7131 to #7136 inclusive in the total amount of $2,008.05 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 69-58 GRANTING VARIANCE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-58 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Grantin9 Variance to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company." MRS. BAWNY BEAN CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED The City Attorney reviewed the claim for damages filed by Mrs. Bawny Bean resulting from a fall on a sidewalk located at /+10 Walnut Avenue which was claimed to be defective. It was recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Florgard, it was unanin~ously carried the claim of Mrs. Bawny Bean in the amount of $31.50 be denied. CORRECTION OF BID AWARD PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (MTR. OIL) City Manager reported the tabulation of bids for petroleum products designatin9 the low bidder for motor oil was in error when reported to the Council at the June 25th meetin9. Said award should have been to Standard Oil Company and the companies involved have beep so , notified. City Manager recommended said change be authorized. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the action for the bid of motor oil on June 25, 1969, be rescinded and the award for motor oil be made to Standard Oil Company, the low bidder. REQUEST FOR OUTSIDE WATER SERVICE - 725 ORR STREET City Manager read a memorandum from the City Engineer dated June 27, 1969, regardin9 a request from J.B. Mitchell, 725 Orr Street for water service outside the city limits. The request, if approved, would require the property owner to pay a proportionate share of the main extension which was recently constructed on Orr Street plus the cost of a service to their property as well as the out of city rate. Council deferred action one week to allow time for further study of the request. 27'1 HI N~.~TES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 2, 1969 - PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF BOND REDUCTION SPURLOCK SUBD I VI S I ON UN I T 3 City Manager read a memorandum from the City Engineer dated June 30, 1969 statin9 the Subdivider of Spurlock Subdivision Unit 3 has requested a reduction of his security deposit on said subdivision to $1,000. This amount will cover the guarantee of the work remainin9 to be completed at the time the proposed CherFy Street railroad crossin9 is constructed. The City Attorney was of the opinion that the length of time the other improvements in said subdivision have been completed could be a factor for the Council to favorably consider this request. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman F!orgard, was unanimOusly carried to approve the reduction of the security deposit for Spurlock Subdivision L!nit 3 to $1,000. it NOTICE OF COMPLETION GOLF CART STORAGE BUILDING The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer in- dicating the Contractor has completed the work on the golf cart storage building at the Municipal Golf Course, it has been in- spected by the building department and complies with the applicable codes and other City requirements under terms of the contract. The City Manager recommended the work be accepted as complete and the City Clerk be requested to file the required Notice of Com- pletion. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, was unanimously carried the golf storage building be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. MAYOR PRO TEM DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS POINT -8:35 P.M. it FLY-IN BREAKFAST MUNICIPAL AIRPORT City Manager reported the annual Fly-in Breakfast is scheduled for July 20th at the Hunicipal Airport and all city requirements have been met for this annual event. BUDGET REQUEST FROM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Manager reported the Manager of the County Chamber of Commerce was in the audience to elaborate on the budget request previously presented to the Council. Mr. Jamieson stated their request involved a chanbe in the formula for computing the payment to the County Chamber reducing the amount from 1 ~o 23% to 10% of the previous fiscal years revenue from room occupancy tax which amounted to a reduction of approximately $300 under last years pay- ment. He also stated the functions of the County Chamber~r the cities in the county and how they work with the various city chambers, particularly in the realm of promotion. Council questions were generally as follows: (1) the necessity of funding both the County and City Chambers of Commerce and (2) promotion directed pri- marily toward tourism instead of industrial development. BUDGET REQUEST FRnM CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Check Lewis, President of the City Chamber of Commerce intro- duced Mr. Paul Stern who distributed additional information and set forth reasons for the requested budget increase. In his opinion, the proposed increase, if approved, would permit the appointment of a full time Chamber Manager experienced in public relations who could get the Chamber on an upward twend which would eventually lead to a self-sustaining Chamber of Commerce not dependent upon City funding. Mr. Stern enumerated the various functions within 272 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKI,~H JULY 2, 1969 - PAGE 3 the past year in which the Chamber participated. The question of why the City should fund both Chambers of Commerce was also posed to the City Chamber representatives. Council will complete review of the preliminary budget prior to any decision concerning the requests from the Chambers of Commerce. DISTRIBUTION TO COUNCIL The City Manager reported the following had been distributed to the Council for their information and perusal: ]) An open letter to the City Council from Walter N. Heady. 2) Confirmation of reservations for League Conference in San Francisco. 3) Reminder of Quarterly League meeting in Eureka July 19th. 4) Memo regarding suggested method for handling petty cash and travel and expense allowances. DATE SET FOR DISCUSSION WITH EMPLOYEES Council determined the time to hold discussions with the City of Ukiah EmployeesI Association and the Police Officers Association to be Monday, July 7th at 8:00 p.m. Both groups will be notified. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard commented it was good to see the increase in the swimming pool revenue. Councilman Norgard inquired about Magnolia and Pine. City Engineer was following this matter closely not forthcoming soon, the Council further instructions. the fire damaged building at reported the Building Department and if compliance by the owner is will be advised and asked for BUDGET DISCUSSION Council continued discussion of the 1969-70 Preliminary Budget. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned to Monday, July 7, 1969 at 8:00 p.m. to continue discussion of the budget. ATTEST: TY CLE /~AYOR' PRO TEM