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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-08-69190 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 8, 1969 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:O1 P.M. with Mayor $cotto, Councilmen Crook, Norgard, and Hill present. Councilman Henderson was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of December 18, 1968 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unani'mously carried Payroll Warrants #371 to.!~95 inclusive and #13,733 to #13,862 inclusive for the period of December 16th through December 31, 1968 be approved in the total amount of $43,780.37. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Morgard, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #b2L~o to ~6248 in- clusive in the total amount of $7,566.39 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEAR ! NG - NUI SANCE $.BATEMENT AT 508 W. HENRY The City Attorney reported this as being the time and place for public hearing continued from October 2, 1968 on the abatement of a fire damaged building at 508 W. Henry owned by Mr. Ed Chapman et ux. The City Manager read a memorandum from the Building Official advising that he and the Fire Chief had checked the pro- gress made to date of the repairs to subject property and found the work to be approximately 70% complete. City Manager reported it appears that no fire hazard exists at the present time and that acceptable progress is being made inasmuch as this is a one man project being completed as time is available to the property owner. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried to close the public hearing regarding nuisance abatement of property located at 508 W. Henry owned by Mr. Ed Chapman et ux. On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried that the council not order the Director of public Works repair or remove the property located at 508 W. Henry. ORDINANCE NO. 602 INTRODUCED TO CHANGE SALES & USE TAX RATE TO 1% Copies of proposed Ordinance No. 602 were distributed to the Council and read in full by the Clerk. The Mayor read a letter from the Board of Supervisors stating their intent to adopt an .ordinance whereby proceeds of the sales tax will go totally to the cities. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 602, "Ordi- nance Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Section 1701 (c), 1710 and 1720 Of The Ukiah City Code To Change The Rate Imposed For Sales And Use Taxes To 1%". REQUEST TO SUPPORT INITIATING NEW LEGISLATION RE ASSESSING & TAXING REAL PROPERTY The City Attorney read a letter and resolution adopted by the City of Marysville. Their request was for city support in initiating new legislation to revise or amend existing inequities in the laws MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 8, 1969 - PAGE 2 of the State of California pertaining to assessing and taxing of real property. This matter will be brought up at the executive session of the League meeting in Vacaville January 11, 1969. DISCUSSION OF REGULATION OF WATER COURSES WITHIN CITY City Attorney reported he had requested ordinances from the League office which have been adopted by cities to regulate and control water courses. These ordinances were reviewed, after which the City Attorney asked the Council to consider formulation of a policy which could begin with a program to obtain easements from property owners for rights of entry into channels where correction was necessary. City Attorney was directed to prepare a proposed ordi- nance for presentation at a future meeting. Additional information from Sonoma and Santa Clara Counties will be obtained as well as consideration of the possibility of government-homeowner participa- tion in channel clearing and correction. REQUEST FROM CITIZEN (BOB CAPEHART) Mr. Bob Capehard, 305 W. Standley Avenue was present in the audience to ask Council consideration to help with a problem which exists on the undedicated street leading to his home. Said street is in a poor state of repair and becomes impassable during the rainy season. Mr. Capehart stated that he and the other property owners in this area are willing to dedicate a portion of their property to the City to make this a dedicated street. To give him immediate relief he asked that the city grade the road which, in his opinion, would in some way compensate for the lack of city protection he claims he is receiving at the present time even though he is in the city limits and paying city taxes. Mr. Capehart left at this point in the meeting. THE MAYOR DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS POINT - 9:24 P.M. SKYMARK AIRLINES City Manager reported we have been advised by Skymark Airlines they proposed to start air service to Santa Rosa, Codding Field on January 20th and to Redding on February 3rd. Their plan is to service Ukiah, but sufficient aircraft to provide service is not available at the present time. REPORT ON PROPOSED TRUCK ROUTES City Manager reported the proposed truck routes to control trucks parking in the residential areas has resulted in problems which, at the present time, are not solved. The matter will be referred to the Planning Commission and the Traffic Committee for their con- sideration and recommendations. The Council will be advised of said recommendations at a subsequent meeting. CORRESPONDENCE FROM COUNTY RE LOW GAP REGIONAL PARK City Manager read a letter from the County dated December 20, 1968 in reply to questions raised by the Council concerning the proposed Low Gap Regional Park. The City Manager will discuss details of the letter at a meeting with the County Administrator next week. DISCUSSION OF RIVER EROS ION PROBLEMS City Manager reviewed a map~showing river erosion problems which exist in the neighborhood of the old sewage treatment plant property and explained the proposal made to establish the property line between Ford Gravel Company property and city property. Owner of said gravel company has proposed that the line as delineated on 192,. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 8, 1969 - PAGE 3 said map be established as the property line. This would result in the gravel company obtaining a gravel bar of approximately two acres which is owned by the city. For this property the city might obtain land of equal value from Ford Gravel located near the site of the city owned Ranney Collector. The proposal for Council con- sideration is an exchange of property of equal value which would result in advantages to both parties. The City Manager was directed to continue to negotiate on an exploratory basis. REPORT ON LIBRARY BEQUEST City Manager reported regarding the library bequest. The bank has advised that it will, without charge, set up a special trust account into which deposit of payments received will apply against the three deeds of trust. The city will be able to withdraw the Oalance on deposit at any time. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to depsoit cash received from the library bequest in a special account ~ collect interest and accumulate in the account, REPORT ON EMPLOYEE EVALUATION PROGRAM City Manager reported each department has completed the employee evaluations. Prior to next meeting all recommendations received for placement in the "X" step will be reviewed to determine those who qualify. There were two requests for hearing before the rating board which resulted in employee satisfaction and no change in the evaluation. CIVIL DEFENSE PUMPER City Manager reported the Fire Chief has received a notice from the State that the Civil Defense pumper presently housed in the City Fire Station may be offered for sale to the City for $1.00 in June 1969. The additional pumping capacity which this unit affords will allow the city credit on our fire rating which we do not receive at the present time. COUNTY GOLF COURSE LEASE City Manager referred to the lease agreement with the County for the proposed golf course and that portion of said lease referring to a small parcel which could be withdrawn by the county if needed for county purposes. An inquiry from the School District Superin- tendent indicate an interest in said parcel for school district purposes. Our position in this matter was explained to the Superintendent. City Manager reported this could result in a proposal being made to the Council at a later date by the district. No modification of existing golf course plans is being considered. ANNEXATION REQUEST FILED WITH LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION The City Manager referred to a recent newspaper article regarding a request for annexation to the City before the Local Agency Forma- tion Commission and advised that this was filed with the Commission, not the City. The Council was advised of the procedure which would apply if the proposal were approved by LAFCO and that author- ity for acceptance or rejection of the proposal remained with the Council. ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS City Manager reported on the status of the two pending annexations stating the circulation of petitions should start in the Munson Subdivision within the week. 1..'9 3 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 8, 1969 - PAGE 4 GOLF CART STORAGE SHEDS City Manager reported the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Mens' Golf Club have reviewed the golf cart storage shed proposal. Cost figures on this project should be available for consideration at the next meeting. BUDGET City Manager reported a half year budget program will be presented to the Council in two weeks, the existing problems, and recommendations for completing this budget program. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if there were any agencies through which we could obtain auxiliary pwoer in case of an emergency. This was ex- plained by the City Manager and the City Engineer. Councilman Crook referred to the dinner previously given to Commission members which gave them an opportunity to see others who also serve the City, and suggested that this be repeated soon. City Manager will make arrangements for the cinnero Councilman Crook asked if the Recreation and Parks Commission had made recommendations regarding the swimming pool project and was advised that recommendations have not been received. Councilman Crook asked if the Waugh Lane property owner had given the requested answer regarding improvements on this street. City Manager reported there was a promise made by the property owner to call back at a later date, but this has not been done. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard asked when the contract with the Sanitary Disposal Service expires and was advised that the expiration date is December 31, 1970. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourned' at 10:54 P.M. ATTEST: CITY C[~'RK