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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-12-69204 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 12, 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council at 8:01 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Hill present. Councilman Norgard was absent. Chambers and APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a mot was unan 1969, be ion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, imously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 5, approved as submitted by the Clerk. it SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson, was unani'mously carried Special Warrants #6421 to #6424 inclusive in the total amount of $298.90 be approved and ordered paid. it APPROVAL OF MENDOCINO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT The City Attorney exp the Mendocino County receipt of a list of The requested informa read in full by the C lained that consideration of the contract with Chamber of Commerce had been delayed pending services said Chamber will perform for City. tion was submitted as set forth in the contract ity Attorney. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the Agreement for Advertising with the Mendo- cino County Chamber of Commerce be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. CONTROL OF WATER COURSES The City /~ttorney reported the discussion regarding the control of water courses will be continued at the time of a full Council in two weeks. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR GOLF COURSE MATERIALS The City Manager reviewed the specifications for materials for the first stage of the sprinkler system for the second nine holes at the golf course and requested bid call opening on March 4, 1969 at 2:00 On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unani'mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for materials for the golf course sprinkler system including cement asbestos pipe, caste iron fittings and valves, automatic electric sprinkler controllers, and electric valves, bids to be received prior to March 4, 1969 at 2:00 P.M. LIBRARY CONSULTANT City Manager reported that the Library Consultant has advised that he still had definite reservations but feels that the decision of the Council and the Library Board on the initial size of the new building with provisions for expansion may be done and eligibility for grant money retained. He has set the week of February 24, 1969, for the submission of his report modification. The retention of an architect was discussed, since March 15, 1969 is the deadline for the submission of application for federal grant and certain work by the architect is required as a part of the application. The City Manager was instructed to update the architect's proposal and determine if the deadline can be met for consideration by the Council at the next meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 12, 1969 - PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS City Manager reviewed in detail the maintenance agreement between the City and the Division of Highways which set forth a change in the maintenance of the traffic signals and street lights at the signal crossings on State Street. The City will maintain the signals, thus reducing the cost and the state will reimburse us for ½ the cost. The State will reimburse the City in full for the cost of sweeping on the State highway and this amount has been adjusted upward to cover the City's cost. The City Manager recommended approval of the contract. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the Agreement for Maintenance of State Highway in the City of Ukiah be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. PLANNING COMMISSION REOUESTS DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFFIC ELEMENT OF MASTER PLAN City Manager read a letter from the Planning Commission requesting completion of the traffic element of the master plan and authorizing a consultant to be hired to accomplish the required work. The City Manager was instructed to acquire all related information on this type project and to report back to the Council within four weeks. PLANNING COMMISSIONER RESIGNS - PAUL STERN City Manager read a letter of resignation from Commissioner Paul Stern thanking the Council for the opportunity of serving on the Planning Commission. PLANNIMG COMMISSION CONSIDERS TRUCK ROUTES City Manager reported the Planning Commission has discussed the proposed truck routes to control trucks parking in the residential areas and it was the thought of the Commission that efforts be made to contact the violators personally prior to attempting to establish a truck route. Further report will be given after con- sideration by the Traffic Committee. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson reported a hazardous condition on the sidewalk on Maple Street due to water seepage. The matter will be checked. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked about the summary of airport revenue. City Manager reported that the report is near completion. Councilman Crook reported the shrubs in front of the Bath House at the Park look very good. COUNC I LMAN HI LL Councilman Hill reported the Ukiah Development Company is in operation. Said corporation was organized to help supply capital for new and existing businesses. Councilman Hill congratulated the elctric division on the excellent work done in connection with the accident involving a power pole on State Street. 206 M IHUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COIJNClL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 12, 1969 - PAGE 3 PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY CONCERT WEEK Mayor Scotto proclaimed the week of February l0 through February 15 as "Community Concert Week". ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. after which the Council reconvened in Personnel Session. MAYOR ATTEST: