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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-28-69MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE MAY 28, 1969 CITY OF UKIAH 2:49 The at 8 Norg City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers :12 p.m. with Cyril Hill, Mayor pro tem; Councilmen Scotto and ard present. Mayor Henderson and Councilman Crook were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of May 21, 1969, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimc~usly carried Special Warrant #7010 in the amount of $775.00 be approved and ordered paid. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS RE 1969 LEGISLATION Senate Defeats Repeal of 1% Utility. Use Tax Exemption. SB 396 which would have eliminated an exemption from the local 1% use tax enjoyed solely by railroads and other utilities, was re-referred to the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation. It appears that the bill may die in this committee. Subdivisions. Neighborhood Park Dedication. Emasculation. SB 994 would eliminate-the authoFity of cities to require payment of fees in lieu of dedication of land for neighborhood park or recreation purposes. The bill will be heard by the Senate Committee on Business and Professions on May 29 and the League urged interested city officials to express their opposition to the members of the committee. The City Attorney stated that even though the Council does not have this authority now, he would recommend opposition to said bill. Policemen. and the repr ment on wage that the mat that the dec agency, exce salaries, in vised this i 'Fore recomme as possible Labor Relati opposition t Firemen. Labor Relations. Arbitration. When employers esentat~ves of policemen or Firemen fail to reach agree- s, hours, and conditions of employment, AB 1400 provides ter shall be submitted to a 3-man arbitrat '6--~oard and ision of the board is final and binding on.the public pt where the decision or award pertains to wages or which case the award is advisory only. The League ad- s completely contrary to the public interest and there- nded that the cites express opposi~on to AB 1400 as soon since it will be heard by the Assembly Committee on ons on June 4. The City Attorney recommended the City's o this bill be expressed. Policemen had been ~me half the sal one-half the the bill is vide for the be 261 days Minimum sala from $10,200 the Peace Of those holdin agencies wou times his re day, double Mandatory Wa.~s, Hours and Vacation. SB 1414 This bill nd~Id' on May 16 to provFde that''tHe-state woul~ pay one- aries of policemen at the regular rate of pay rather than cost of the increase in pay. Except for this change, the same as reported previously. This measure would pro- following: (1) the basic work year of policemen shall including all paid leaves and compensated time off. (2) ries to be paid by cities to policemen per year would range for policemen holding a basic certificate issued by ficers Standards and Training Commission to ~6 500 for g the advance certificate issued by POST. (3) Local ld be required to compensate policemen at one and a half gular rate of pay for any worn in excess of his basic work time for hours worked on Sundays, and triple time to the extent that overtime is put in on Sundays and/or holidays. (4) A bonus shift of 10% of the regular rate of pay would have to be paid to all police officers when working any shift falling wholly or partially be- tween 6:00 p.m. of one day and 7:00 a.m. of the next day. Annual vacation depending on the length of service are also part of this bill as well as a requi~ment for at least a 3 months sabbatical every 250 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKI.~,H MAY 28, 1969 - PAGE 2 5 years and a requirement to provide a minimum of 80 hours paid training every 2 years. The City Manager recommended that we pro- test this measure since decisions of this type should remain with the Council, not the State Legislature. Council agreed that the State Senator be contacted to protest SB 1414, followed by a letter. The Council directed the City Attorney to contact the proper legislators to oppose the other bills so recommended in his report. ...... RESOLUTION DECLARING DETERMINATION ON ANNEXATION PROTECT The City Attorney recommended postponement of consideration of the resolution declaring determination on annexation protest ~Munson Subdivision) to June 11, 1969 until all members present at the protest hearing are again present. AWARD OF BID FOR TRACTOR-LOADER (STEVENSON EQUIP. CO.~ SANTA ROSA) City Manager reviewed the bids for the tractor-loader as follows and recommended the award be made to Stevenson Equipment Company, Santa Rosa: Stevenson Equip. Co. Wilson Ford Trac. Empire Trac. Santa Rosa, Calif. Ukiah Rohnert Prk. Tractor-Loader Less Trade- In '32 Case Trac. Sa les Tax Net Pr ices $ 3,963.00 $ 4,840.00 $ 5,542.0O 50.00 150.00 291.00 $' 3,'913.'00 $ 4,690.00 $ 5',251'.~00 198.15 242.00 277.10 $ "~4 ~" 11-1.15 ~ $ 4,"932' .' 0'0 $ 5', 52'8 .- ..... '~ 0 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the bid for the tractor-loader be awarded to Stevenson~ Equipment Company, Santa Rosa, in the total amount of $4,111.15. REPORT OF MEETING WITH COUNTY RE ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM The City Manager reported he, Councilman Scotto, and other city staff met with the County Administrator and representatives from Willits and Fort Bragg to discuss a uniform city and county animal control program. The proposal as presented would be operated and enforced by the County at a lower cost than the City now pays with no reduction in service. Other aspects of the proposal were reviewed in detail which appeared to be favorable and beneficial to all concerned. The County Administrator will prepare a basic outline of a contract agreement and distribute to the cities for their consideration at a later date. DISCUSSION OF LEASE AT AIRPORT TO CAR RENTAL AGENCY City Manager read the proposed lease for counter space in the Airpor~ Administration Building by a car rental operation. Terms of the lease have been reviewed with the lessee and appear to be satis- factory. Said lease will be executed by lessee for consideration by the Council at the next meeting. There was general Council agreement that the sign at the airport entrance should be repaired to be in keeping with the other signs which are in a good state of repair and also to improve the general appearance to the entrance of the airport. 25'1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 28, 1969 - PAGE 3 REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CONCRETE WORK ON S. DORA & STANDLEY ST. City Manager reviewed the specifications for asphalt concrete over- lays on South Dora and West Standley Streets and recommend the bid call be June 17, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanFm~usly carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for asphalt concrete overlays on South Dora between Clay Street and Mill Street and Standley Street between State Street and School Street, bids to be received prior to June 17, 1969, at 2:00 p.m. PRESENTATION OF RECOMMENDED 1969- 1970 BUDGET City Manager distributed to the Council the recommended 1969-70 budget and read the City Manager's Budget Message. He reported it is estimated that there will be a cash balance of $22,998 in the general fund July l, 1969. This will indicate a $165,000 gain in the general fund during this fiscal year. The City Manager reported budget hearings could start at the convenience of the Council. Council determined budget hearings will begin in two weeks. PETITION FROM CHERRY COURT RESIDENTS City Manager reported receipt of a petition from the residents of Cherry Court askin~ Council consideration of improvement on that street. City Mana er suggested and Council agreed that the matter will be considered at the time general street improvements are considered by the Council during budget hearings. The petitioners will be so advised. MENDO-LAKE CHAPTER OF CALIF. CREDIT UNION LEAGUE The City Manager took reservations for Sponsor's Night meeting of the Mendo-Lake Chapter of California Credit Union League to be held at the Broiler Steak House on June 5th at 8:00 p.m. CORRESPONDENCE: NWPRR RE INSTALLATION OF CURB AND GUTTER City Manager reported receipt of a communique from Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company indicating their approval to install curb and gutter along Mason Street as requested and recommending closing the alley 150 feet west of Clara Avenue. DISCUSSION OF MEETING Wl TH MASONITE CORPORATION City Manager reported meeting with the General Manager of Masonite Corporation, other representatives, and their engineering consultants to again discuss their problem of disposal of waste materials, it was determined to install a temporar~ sewer line to take ~he regular flow of select waste material for a 0-90 day test period This will be done at no cost to the City and can be handled by the present City personnel. At the end of this time the results can be evaluated to determine whether or not the city treatment plant can handle the types of waste material being proposed For treatment without a detri- mental effect. It is understood that should any upset of the treat- ment process occur during the test period, the need for termination of the test will be determined wholly by the City with no obligation to the company. 252: MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 28, 1969 - PAGE 4 LAFCO SELECTION COMMITTEE City Manager reported the Selection Committee for the Local Agency Formation Commission will meet Monday, June 2nd at 2:45 p.m. Mayor pro tem will continue to serve as the Council's representative. SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND (PROJECTS 42 AND 54) City Manager reported the State Controller's office has advised Projects 42 and 54 (Perkins Street right of way and construction) in the special gas tax street improvement fund are accepted and their audit considered final. MAYOR HENDERSON City Manager reported he had visited with Mayor Henderson in U.C. Hospital in San Francisco. He will be in the hospital for several more weeks. LIBRARY MEETING City Manager reported a meeting has been arranged with the County for library discussion June 16th at 10:00 a.m. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman $cotto commended the high school students who conducted the orderly demonstration from the high school to the Court House. Councilman Scotto reported the Giorno Park parking lot is in need of repair. This will be checked. COtJNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard commended the City Manager and the City Engineer on their negotiations to date with the Masonite representatives since their efforts could have a favorable result for the District as well as the City. MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor pro rem reported attending the drug abuse seminar as instructed and stated it was very informative with much more to be done in this regard. Mayor pro rem asked how summer recreation personnel are chosen and suggested high school students be used in so far as possible. Cit.y Manager and City Engineer explained how the summer help re- cruitment is conducted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, Mayor pro tem declared the meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYO /PRO TEM'