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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-13-68170 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 13, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, present. Councilman Hill was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of November 6, 1968 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #5984 to #5988 includive in the total amount of $375.84 be approved and ordered paid. COUNCILMAN HILL ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:03 P.M. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 600 AMENDING SECTIONS 7050 & 7144 OF CITY CODE (VEHICLES ON STREETS) On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman No.rgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 600 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, 'lOrdinance Amending Sections 7050 And 7144 Of The U[(iah City Code". AYES: Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Hill and Mayor Scotto. INTR HOTE ODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 601 L-MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX The City Attorney reported the Board of Supervisors has declared its intention to enact the additional 1¢ tax of the room occupancy tax providing the four cities in the County do likewise. A memorandum dated October 24, 1968, regarding this matter had been previously distributed to the Council and was reviewed by the City Attorney. Council discussed various aspects of the proposed ordinance and determined that no committment for the additional revenue resulting from the tax increase would be made at this time. City Clerk read the proposed ordinance in full. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 601, "Ordinance Amending Section 1752 Of The Ukiah City Code". it The City Manager was directed to advise the other cities and the County of this action. ACCEPTAN CHANNEL AT ORR C CE OF DEEDS RE STRAIGHTENING REEK The City Manager reported the deeds pertaining to channel straightening at Orr Creek are in order and ready for acceptance by the Council, and explained the transactions as had been previously discussed and approved by the Council. ~-- On a mot was unan and dacq and Arth ion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it imously carried to accept the deeds of Charles V. Ruell, Jr., ueline Ruelle; Harold J. Zimmerman and Alma F. Zimmerman; ur P. Matthews and Minerva W. Matthews. On a mot was unan Charles deeds. ion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it imously carried to authorize transfer of the property to V. Ruelle and Jacqueline Ruelle as described on the prepared 1 71! MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 13, 1968 - PAGE 2 FURTHER DISCUSSION OF AUDIT REPORT City Manager reported the auditors have been advised of the need for clarification of parts of the audit report as well as correction of the errors. The representatives have been in conference with the City Manager and Director of Finance in this regard and have agreed to submit a revision of fund balances to make the report more clearly relate to figures in the budget as well as to correct the errors. GOLDEN PACIFIC AIRLINES City Manager read a release from the Public Utilities Commission announcing that Golden Pacific Airlines will furnish air travel to Ukiah. The available routes will be Ukiah-Santa Rosa-San Fran- cisco and Ukiah-Napa. No further details of their proposed service were available at this time. DAMAGE TO POLICE VEHICLE City Manager reported it appears that the damage to the police vehicle can be repaired for an approximate cash outlay of $850 with assistance from City garage personnel for a portion of the work. PARKING DURING CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS (DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS) City Manager reported the Downtown Merchants have aaked for the total payment required for metered parking in the downtown area to allow potential customers one hour free parking eight days prior to Christmas. Based on the rate of 25¢ per meter per day the total cost would be $426 for meters in theRrea defined in the request. City Manager reported this is the basis on which the request will be granted, if Council concurred. Council agreed. NCPA MEETING City Manager reported Commissioner Crook and Alternate Commissioner Henderson have received notices of another Northern California Power Agency meeting scheduled in Lodi, Wednesday, November 20, 1968. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED LIBRARY City Manager reviewed information gained to date on the possibility of a contingency fee for a library architect and asked Council con- sideration of a meeting to discuss the matter further with the Library Board. ~ lengthy discussion followed regarding the work of the Library Consultant, the architect, and the manner in which a bond issue may be most effectively presented to the voters. There was a general consensus that the square footage of the proposed facility would of necessity be smaller than that recommended in the Consultant's report and approved by the Library Board. The opinion of the Council was that the building size be approximately 15,000 square feet with a possibility of future expansion when needed to be considered in any design work. The Council also expressed their agreement to the use of the City owned property at Main and Perkins Street as the library site. Effort will be made to arrive at mutually agreeable course of action at a Special Meeting of the Council and the Library Board on Tuesday, November 19, 1968, at 4:00 P.M. in the Library Community Room, 108 W. Clay Street. The City Manager was instructed to arrange the meeting. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook"again referred to the requested swimming pool report and was advised that it would be ready for the next Council meeting. 172. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 13, 1968 - PAGE 3 COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill expressed an interest projected revenue and expenditures for ADJOURNMENT in Council consideration of advance planning. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at lO:O0 P.M. to reconvene in personnel session. ATTEST: CITY CLERK