HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-21-69MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 2], 1969
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The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers
at 8..O0~P.M. with 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 May 14, 1969,
be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried, Payroll~/,~c:..:., Warrants #600 to #623 inclusive and
#14,973 to #15.1uo,., for ~he period of May 1st through May 15, 1969,
be approved in the total amount of $43,876.65.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it
was unanimously carried General Warrants #6857 to #7009 inclusive,
in the total amount of $88,312.15 be approved and ordered paid.
PROTEST HEARING-ANNEXATION
NO. 68-1 (MUNSON SUBDIVISION)
The Mayor pro tem reported this as being the time and place for the
continuation of the protest hearing regarding Annexation No. 68-1
(Munson Subdivision) from the May 7th meeting.
The City Attorney again reviewed action taken to date by the Council
regarding said proposed annexation stating the hearing was continued
as set forth in the Government Code to hear any additional protests
that had been made in the interim. The Clerk reported there had
been no additional protests Filed. The City Attorney read in full
the protest received at the Hay 7th hearing from Fred L. and Sarah
Evans who own property in said subdivision located at 30, 32, and
32A Betty Street. The Clerk reported the assessed valuation of
said properties as recorded in the County Assessor's office is
$1,5OO. The City Attorney reported the Council was to determine
whether or not a majority protest has been made.
Mrs. Evans was present in the audience and stated her opposition
to said annexation was the same as stated in her letter of protest
which was read in full by the City Attorney. Mrs. Evans stated
her approval of the assessed valuation of the property as reported
by the Clerk.
The protest hearing was declared closed at 8.-13 p.m.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried the Ctiy Attorney be instructed to prepare
a resolution stating that a majority protest in the proposed annexa-
tion is not made.
On instruction by the City Attorney, Councilman Norgard did not par-
take in the hearing proceedings or vote because of his absence from
hearing on May 7th.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
RE 1969 LEGISLATION
Utility 1% Use Tax Exemption Repeal The Senate Committee on
Revenue and Ta~'ation has app~'oved SB ~96. It will be considered
on the floor of the Senate within the next 10 days. The bill
eliminates an exemption from the local 1% use tax enjoyed only by
utilities, common carrier and water borne vessels which should have
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been repealed at the time the state was completely blanketed by
local sales and use taxes under the Bradley-Burns Act.
Policemen and Firemen Retirement at Age 50. AB 374 will be heard
by a Senate SubcOm'mittee on May 27th". .... (Senate Committee on Govern-
tal Efficiency).
men
Business License Taxes Prohibited. For-Hire Carrier. AB 240, which
would pro'hibit cities from imposing business license taxes on for-
hire carriers unless they have a fixed place of business within
the city, is still on the Senate floor and has not yet been debated.
Local ~gency Formation Commissions. Special District Members
Proposed. SB''1178 Wou'ld change ~embe~hip of"tHe Local Agency For-
mation Comm['§'us'ion .... by the elimination of special district and in-
corporating into multi-purpose district. In the opinion of the
League, it is not proper for special district representatives to
pass on proposals regarding municipal annexations or incorporations.
Preemption. Topless. SB 4 will be heard by the Senate Committee
on Governmental ' fficiencyE on May 13th. This is the general preemp-
tion measure which the League is supporting and which would return
to local government the right to enact police regulatory ordinances
in fields not actually, expressly, and fully occupied by the state.?
Community A. ntenna Television Systems. Control by PUC. SB 1077
would repeal "'t~'hat section ofthe 'Government Cd'de WhFch now auth'or-
izes cities to franchise or license community antenna television
systems.
REPORT OF VISIT TO RED BLUFF
(FAA FLIGHT SERVICE STATION)
The Mayor pro tem, Cou
(Airport Commission) s
to visit the FAA fligh
familiar with the type
The City Manager repor
in Red Bluff and a cop
received
specific
station
ncilman Norgard and Commissioner Gillespie
poke regarding the flight made to Red Bluff
t Service Station in operation to become
facility being considered for this area.
ted summary of the costs of the operation
y of their lease agreement with FAA has been
· The City Manager was directed to contact FAA to obtain
details of the procedure required for said proposed flight
for this area.
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF
LIBRARY CONSTRUCT ION PROGRAM
The City Manager repor
in answer to a letter
the denial of the libr
of the library buildin
and reviewed in detail
announced plan from th
to discuss the general
The City Manager was d
with the Board of Supe
be taken regarding the
ted there has been no reply from the state
requesting specific information regarding
ary grant application. A cost comparison
g project was distributed to the Council
by the City Manager. There has been no
e County in this regard, but the willingness
program with the Council has been expressed..
irected to make arrangements for a meeting
rvisors in three weeks to discuss action to
library building project.
PROPOSAL FROM YOKAYO ARCHERS
(LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY)
The City Manager read a letter from the Yokayo Archers
Council consideration to lease city property located in
City-County park. The following.people were present in
and spoke in favor of the proposal as presented in the
requesting
the proposed
the audience
letter:
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Gordon Foote, 20 Oak Knoll Road
Bob Montgomery, President, 631 Grove
Neal Worley, 161 Laws
Charles Gibson, 350 Mendocino Drive
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No action was taken by the Council since there was no site plan
showing how the proposed area relates to the adjacent property.
The City Manager will meet with Mr. Foote to work out the details
for subsequent Council Consideration.
MAYOR PRO TEM DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9:25 P.M.
CONCESSION STAND
SWIMMING POOL AREA
The City Manager reported the Giorno Park Concessionaire has
indicated that she will not be able to operate the concession
stand located in the swimming pool area at the park. There has
been no expressed interest in operation of the pool so the City
Manager recommended authorization of bid call for the concession
stand operation. Council determined that the matter be given some
publicity and suggested that various youth groups who work on
special projects from time to time might be interested in said
operation.
STANDARD OIL LEASE
City Manager reported the Standard Oil lease has been signed but
certain changes had to be made which made it necessary to be sent
back to the company.
INSURANCE STUDY
City Manager reported the insurance study is being conducted and
its completion was anticipated by this date, however, it appears
that an additional month wili be needed for its completion.
1969-70 'BUDGET
The City Manager reported the preliminary budget will be ready for
Council consideration at the next meeting.
PROPOSED LEASE OF JAIL SECURITY
SECTION TO COUNTY
The City Manager reported the possibility of leasing the security
section of the jail to the County Sheriff's Department has been
considered for several months and there appears to be major benefits
by joint use of the facility. The meeting for further joint dis-
cussions will be scheduled within the next two weeks after wh~h
presentation will be made to the Council for determination of the
economic feasibility of the proposal.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman Scotto asked the function of the Recreation and Parks
Commission. City Manager explained that its function is to work
primarily with the Director functioning in an advisory capacity
to the Council by expressing opinions and making recommendations.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked the result of 1968 legislation regarding
street signs. City Manager reported the City is still making its
signs. The results of the legislation will be checked.
Councilman Crook referred to minute action regarding appointment
of Councilman Norgard as laternate to the special meeting of the
Sanitation District Board of Directors and suggested he be the
alternate for other meetings as well. Councilman Norgard indicated
his willingness to serve in this capacity if the Council desired.
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Councilman Crook referred to the meeting on drug abuse which is
scheduled this week and asked if perhaps the Council should be
taking the lead in such matters. There was general Council agree-
ment that the Mayor pro tem be the Council representative in this
regard.
COUNCILMAN NORGARD
Councilman Norgard and the City Manager gave a report of the special
meeting of the Sanitation District Board of Directors at which time
their budget was considered. In order to meet obligations with
the City, it was necessary to increase their base sewer service
charge to $2.00 and increase the tax rate 2¢ over last year.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney reported to the Council concerning the City
Attorney conference he recently attended and distributed to the
Council summary information regarding NCPA.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further regular business, the Mayor pro tem declared
the meeting adjourned at 10:02 P.M.
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