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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-12-69MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 12, 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, and Norgard present. Councilman Hill was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1969, be approved as corrected. SPECIAL WARRANTS CIT REG On a motion by Councilman Norgard, i't' was unanimously carried Special in the total mount of $4,963.05 be Y ATTORNEY REPORTS ARDING LEGISLATION seconded by_ Councilman Henderson, Warrants#6554 to #6560 inclusive approved and ordered paid. AB374 - Retirement, Policeman and Fireman, A~e 50. The employee con- "tribut"ion rate would 6e a uniform 9%. THere are indications that the employer contribution rate would be approximately double present costs. This measure represents a serious threat to home rule. Such uni- lateral amendments of existing contracts deprive local legislation bodies of their right to determine-benefit for their own employees and imposes on local governments substantially increased costs with- out regard to their ability to pay such costs. The League has ex- pressed opposition to the bill and recommended that the Assemblymen and Senators be so notified. The City Attorney and City Manager recommended that the bill be opposed. SB208 - Firemen and Policemen. Conclusive Heart Trouble Presumption. This bill adds a new section to the Labor Code wHi'ch was read by the City Attorney. The presumption provides that heart trouble which develops with respect to certain firefighting and law enforcement employees shall be conclusive, rather than disputable, where such employee has served 10 years or more. The League urged immediate opposition to the bill because it provides for liability without regard to whether the injury is service connected. City Attorney recommended the bill be opposed. an On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to notify legislators of Council opposition to AB374 and SB208. AB240 - bill wou unless t and woul directly the Publi measure s hibits a and becau to the de of local Business License Taxes Prohibited. For-Hire Carriers. This ld prohibit local busi'ness license taxes on for-hire carriers he carrier maintains a place ob business within the city d also prohibit local business license taxes if the tax or indirectly effects the rates and services established by c Utilities Commission. In the opinion of the League, the hould be opposed because it is ambiguous, because It pro business license tax on a select group or special interest se it establishes a precedent which eventually will lead struction of business license taxes as a substantial source revenue. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by it was unanimously carried to instruct the City legislators of Council opposition to AB240. Councilman Henderson, Attorney to notify SCA7 - Highway Users Taxes. Use for Rapid Transit. This amendment Would permit the use Of motor vehicle fuel 'taxes for rapid transit purposes instead of only for one form of transportation (streets, roads and highways). AB711 - Regional Government. San Francisco Bay Area. This bill author- izes the establishment of regional government within the San Francisco 216 HINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH HARCH 12, 1969 - PAGE 2 Bay Area when approved by a majority of the voters at an election to be held on June 2, 1970 AWARD OF BIDS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM EQUIPMENT City ManageWread the City Engineer's memorandum dated March 12, 1969, setting forth his recommendations for the sprinkler system equipment from the bids received March 4, 1969. The City Manager also reported that the 85' strip of land necessary in the construction of the second nine holes and therefore critical to this bid award, has been .acquired with the completion of deeds signed by the property owners ~nvolved. Group I Group II Automatic Rain Co. $6,O96.91 $620.03 Benjamin Steel Corp. 6,285.40 N/B Bessone Supply Co. _NZB 507.89 Floyd Bradley ~,927.13~ 532.87 Ewing Turf Products 7'.~T+~119 597.75 Grinell Co. 7,050.48 555.6Q Groeniger & Co. N/B (~7~2.-96~ O'Hair Supply Co. 7,069.88 Edward S. Walsh Co. 6,767.00 500.65 Western Toro N/B 611.01 Alt. $583.71 Group Ill Automatic Rain Co. $1,358.28 Benjamin Steel Corp. ~/B. Bessone Supply Co. ~ Floyd Bradley 15183.O5 Ewing Turf Products 1,350.80 Grinnell Co. N/B Groeniger & Co. 1,665.29 O'Hair Supply Co. 1,776.60 Edward S. Walsh Co. 2,235.00 Western Toro 1,O50.O0. Alt. $1,428.84 Alt. $1,132.29 Group IV Automatic Rain Co. Alt. A $2,414.23 Benjamin Steel Corp. N/B Bessone Supply Co. Alt. B $3,293.29 Floyd Bradley Alt. 1 $3,088.80 Ewing Tuf Products Alt. A $2,213.90 Grinnell Co. N/B Grceniger & Co. $3,235.96 O'Hair Supply Co. 3,025.75 Edward S. Walsh Co. 1,836.25 Western Toro Alt. A $2,809.95, Alt. B $3,371.55 ~ $2,98 7.53~ 2 $2,702.70 3 $2,252.25 $3,370.25 and $2,275.00 On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the bids in the total amount of $10,716.20 for the golf course sprinkler system be awarded to the following fi rms: Floyd Bradley & Association Groeniger & Company Bessone Supply Automatic Rain Company Alt. Group 1 $5,927.13 Group 2 452.96 Group 3 1,348.58 Group 4 2,987.53 $"1"O, 716.20 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C~TY OF UK~AH MARCH 12, 1969 - PAGE 3 217 POTENT I AL COMMERC I AL A! R SERV ! CE OPERATORS City Manager reported he has met with representatives oS Golden Pacific Airlines and they have indicated a desire to start their service to Ukiah no later than May 1, 1969. They have expressed verbal agreement to pay to the City, office and lobby rent at a price to be engotiated and to pay a landing or passenger fee. The passenger fee, with an established minimum, appeared to be more practical. Skymark Airlines has alos expressed an interest to start operating at the Municipal Airport. Their representatives are expected to discuss said plans with the City Manager tomorrow. Council will be advised the results of this discussion at the next Council meeting. RES. NO. 69-40 AUTHORIZING FILING APPLICATION TO PUC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHERRY ST. CROSSING On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-49 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Filing Of Application To The Public Utilities Commission Of The State Of California For Permission To Construct Cherry Street Crossing". LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTE City Manager reported the Mayors' and Councilmen's Legislative Insti- tute will be held in Sacramento April 14-16, 1969 and requested that reservations be made as soon as possible. INVITATION: AIRPORT COMMISSION City Manager reported the Council has been invited to attend the next Airport Commission meeting. NCPA MEETING The City Manager and Councilman Henderson reviewed in detail the tengthy meeting which included discussions and actions on the follow- ing subjects: l) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation contract discussed regarding the Agency purchasing power for all members from the Central Valley Project. 2) Discussions regarding the possibility of producing a competitive natural gas supply line for electric generation for California. 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) lll 12) Discussion of the possibility of receiving a loan in the maximum amount of $125,000 under PL650 repayable at no interest at time of construction for additional feasibility studies. Discussion of possibilities and problems connected with legislation which might authorize joint powers agencies to issue revenue bonds for power projects. Discussion of relationship of NCPA with Farmers Consumer Informa- tion Bureau. Discussion of "Split Wheeling Concept". Discussion of appointments to NCPA planning committee. Discussion of interest expressed by City of .San Francisco and Modesto and Turlock Irrigation District regarding areas of mutual benefit. Report of negotiating team discussions with Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Report of negotiating team discussions with Geo-Thermal Resources ! nternat ional. Report and approval of the selection of a financial consulting firm to be retained by contract. Establishment of policy for payment of bills. MINUTES OF THE MEET lNG OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 12, 1969 - PAGE 4 13) 1/+) 15) Discussion of need for additional legal information to determine specifically the authorities of the agency. Discussion regarding the necessity to schedule a Washington D.C. meeting with the new Secretary of Interior and his Under-Secretary for Water and Power when appointment is confirmed. General discussion of matters of interest. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook recommende struction and installation as possible. This to wor has hel be Cou ori fun soon as make concrete plans For k will be financed joint deposited his ~are of t d in trust. It was sugg paid out of the special ncil authorized proceedi ginally planned, the cos d. d that the work necessary for street con- of utilities in the Vinewood Park start will enable the citizens planning committee the work they plan for said park. The ly by the City and Mr. Ted Fiebusch who he project with the City which is being ested that the City's portion of the cost general fund or the general fund. The ng with the work in Vinewood Park as t of which will be taken from the general Councilman Crook asked how long it has been since review of business license ordinance. City Manager reported the ordinance has not been reviewed in 7-8 years. It was suggested that a review be made. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Counci Admini report Until furthe lman Norgard asked for current information from the County strator regarding the proposed county park. City Manager ed there has been no recent information in this regard. it is a current years budget item, there likely will be no r action. Councilman Norgard asked if a personnel session were planned. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular meeting adjourned at 9'. 42 P.M. in personnel session. business, Mayor Scotto declared the after which the Council reconvened MAYOR ATTEST: '~CITY CLERK