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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-05-69M! NUTES MARCH 5, OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, and Hill present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 26, 1969, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. it PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants//4 75 to #499 inclusive and ~¢11514, 785 to-~;14,427 inclusive for the period of February 16, through February 28, 1969, be approved in the total amount of $4/+,092.54. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Hill, was unanimously carried Special Warrants #6547 to #6553 inclusive in the total amount of $3,169.48 be approved and ordered paid. AWARD OF BIDS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM POSTPONED it The City Manager distributed to the Council the tabulation of bids received for the golf course sprinkler system equipment. Since several alternate proposals were offered which require further analysis, it was recommended the award of bids be postponed for one week. Council reviewed the tabulation of bids and agreed to the recommended postponement. NOT ICE OF COMPLETION AIRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer dated February 4, 1969 stating the contractor, Metropolitan Electric Company, has completed all work required under the contract for the airport lighting project. City Manager recommended the work be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the re- quired Notice of Completion. On was as Not a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded' by Councilman Hill, it unanimc~usly carried the airport lighting project be accepted complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file the required ice of Completion. REPORT ON CITY MANAGER'S SPRING MEETING City Manager gave a detailed report of the City Manager's Spring meeting held in Monterey. A large portion of the program was devoted to discussion of employer-employee relations. The League has pre- pared a suggested employer-employee relations ordinance together with the necessary rules and regulations to implement the ordinance. Final draft of said ordinance will be distributed to the cities next week ad each member of the Council will be furnished copies to review. There was also a discussion pertaining to city acquisition of equipment and materials from the state instead of local sources. This could be a money saving operation, but because of related problems, particularly regarding maintenance costs the League will investigate the matter further and advise the results. Current legislation import- ant to cities at the present time was also discussed at the meeting. 214 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 5, 1969 - PAGE 2 LIBRARY APPLICATION FOR GRANT City Manager reported the time schedule was met for submission of the application for federal grant for the proposed library. The amount of the grant applied for is $231,199. It was reported the County Administrator has been advised of the current p. osition of the project based on Council action at the February 26th meeting. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT PARK On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to approve the use of the park and a portion of the golf course for the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on April 6, 1969 as requested by said club. ANNUAL MEETING OF LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES & COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Manager read a letter in which the Council was invited to attend the annual meeting of the Library Board of Trustees and the County Library Advisory Committee March 31, 1969, at Little River Inn. The County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors have also been invited to attend said meeting. CORRESPONDENCE: RE CLOSING CAL-VET OFFICE IN SANTA ROSA City Manager read a letter from Senator Collier concerning the closing of the Cal-Vet office in Santa Rosa. The Senator is co-author of SR 50 which asks the Governor and the California Veterans Board ~ reconsider the closing of said office. In view of this information, Council determined that it was not necessary to take any action in this regard at this time. REPORT FROM RECREATION PARKS COMMISSION City Manager reported the Recreation and Parks Commission has dis- cussed the golf cart storage proposed rates but have delayed action until their next meeting. Requested information regarding the swim- ming pool project will also be discussed at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further regular business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. after which the Council reconvened to a personnel session. ATTEST: CITY CLERK - MAYOR