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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-22-691,98 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 22, 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Crook and Councilmen Henderson and Norgard were absent. Council Chambers Hill present. I.C.Y.E. STUDENT VISITS COUNCIL May the Mat the hig her or Scotto recognized Mrs. A1 Bechtol who introduced Helen Mattila, International Christian Youth Exchange student from Finland. Miss tila is sponsored by the local Methodist Church and is living in ..... Ted Hinds home this year while attending her senior year at h school, She spoke briefly concerning her country and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to attend the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 15, be approved as corrected. i t was 1969 GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by unanimously carried General Warrants #6249 total amount of $99,415.31 be approved and Councilman Crook, to #6372 inclusive ordered paid. i t was in the PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #396 to #421 inclusive and //13,863 to #14,001 inclusive for the period of January 1st through January 15, 1969, be approved in the total amount of $43,900.63. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE REGULATION OF WATER COURSES The City Attor the regulation the next meeti ney requested postponement of the discussion regarding of water courses. The matter will be discussed at ng. DISCUSS OF CONC (GIORNO ION OF EXTENSION ESS ION AGREEMENT PARK) The City Attorney read in full, a proposed agreement to extend the concession agreement at Giorno Park. Three changes requested by the Concessionaire were set forth in the proposed agreement and were ex- plained by the City Manager. The proposed reduction in the percentage to the City was discussed briefly. It was determined that this matter will be held over until the February 5th meeting. DISCUSSION WITH CITIZENS GROUP RE LIBRARY SITE Mrs. William Moores, spokesman for the Ukiah Beautification Committee, was present in the audience to request the Council take no further action to continue work on the proposed library site. She stated reasons why, in the opinion of the committee, the proposed site was not the best location for the proposed use and expressed the opinion that if the site were not changed there could be difficulty in getting a bond issue passed. The following persons present disagreement to the proposed were answered by the Council, members of the Library Board: in the audience also expressed general library site and asked questions which City Manager, Library Director, and Dr. David E. Haskell, Mr. Pete Dohring, 558 Mrs. Elena Bell, 415 151 Whittmore Lane North State Street Oak Park ~..venue MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 22, 1969 - PAGE 2 1:99 Mrs. Marshall Leve, 61 Oak Knoll Road Mrs. Eiluned J. Green, 289 Freitas Mrs. Char les Andersen, 816 North State Dr. Paul Poulos, 127 Glenwood Mrs. Josie Massengill, 409 Luce Avenue. Explanation. was made to the group that decisions made to date regard- ~ng the library and its proposed site have been given to the Library Consultant who, on the basis of this information, is to make specific determinations and report back to the Council. Until this report is made no further action will be taken by the Council. Appreciation of the interest shown by the group present was expressed and it was suggested that perhaps they would be interested in be- coming a member of the Friends of the Library Group. Mrs. Beverlee Rhodes, President of the Library Board, advised those present of the time and place of the next meeting and extended an invitation to them to attend. MAYOR SCOTTO DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9:10 P.M. POSTPONEMENT OF DISCUSSION OF TWO PROJECTS Discussion of the additional information regarding Cherry Street project and the golf cart storage sheds was postponed. MID-YEAR BUDGET DISCUSSION City Manager presented a comparison to date and a projection of revenues and expenditures for the balance of the fiscal year. Details of each revenue and expenditure account were reviewed with the Council. The report indicated that the City should realize an increase in surplus by June 30, 1969, in the amount of $45,905 as compared to the original estimates in the current budget. It was recommended and approved that minimum maintenance work be done on Beacon Lane, Cooper Lane, Oak Manor Drive extension, and Cherry Court. Each of these is undedicated private property, but has been publicly used and maintained for many years. Estimated cost of minimum maintenance $1100. The Council asked for specific details regarding some portions of the projection which will be presented at a future meeting. The projection of both revenues and expenditures was approved as presented. DINNER FOR COMMISSION AND BOARD MEMBERS City Manager reported that the dinner for the Commission and Board members will be at the House of Garner, January 30th at 6:30 P.M. Invitations have been sent to each member. CORRECTION OF REGISTER OF DEMANDS & WARRANTS APPROVED On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to correct an error in the Register of Demands and Warrants as follows: APPROVED DECEMBER 18, 1968 CORRECTED AMOUNTS Water $1.59 Sewer $1.59 COUNCILMAN HENDERSON City Manager reported that Councilman Henderson is recovering rapidly from his recent operation and will be home from the hospital tomorrow. 200 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 22, 1969 - PAGE 3 MEETING WITH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR City Manager reported he will be meeting with the County Administrator tomorrow to discuss several items of mutual concern to the City and County. CORRESPONDENCE: FORT BRAGG City Manager reported the City of Fort Bragg has advised that their attorney has been. instructed to prepare a 1% sales and use tax ordinance for consideration at their next meeting. TRUCK ROUTES City Manager reported the truck route problem has been presented to the Planning Commission for their study. The matter will be discussed at their February meeting at which time the City Manager or the City Engineer has been requested to attend. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if Well No. 4 is out of service and it was explained that it has been out of service for a period of time, but that it can be put back into use within a short time. COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill asked why the tap water at the northeast end of town becomes black at times. This matter will be checked. Councilman Hill asked if the city were allowed to purchase from the Department of Corrections and was advised that purchases have been made from this department. Councilman Hill asked if the personnel evaluations and the determina- tion of those eligible for the "X" step have been completed and was advised that this was in the process of being prepared for presenta- tion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourned at 11:32 P.M. ,j' ' MAY~gR - ATTEST: CITY CLERK