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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".
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The City Manager was directed to advise the other cities and the
County of this action.
ACCEPTAN
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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. ~--
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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.
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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
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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.
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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