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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-09-68161 M II'.,~UTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 9, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard and Hill present. City Manager was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1968, be approved as corrected. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it 'was unanimously carried Special Warrants #5827 to #58/+5 inclusive in the total amount of $20,248.28 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #223 to #247 inclusive and ¢/12,895 to #13,u42 inclusive for the period of September 16th through September 30, 196, be approved in the amount of $4b~,012'58 . RESOLUTION RE GRAPE BOYCOTT The City Attorney reported the resolution opposing the grape boycott of California table grapes was not in its final form, but should be ready for Council consideration for the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 69-27 APPROVING CONTRACT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF STATE PUBLICAT IONS TO L I BRAR I ES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-27 be adopted and the Hayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approvin9 Contract For Distribution Of State Publications To Libraries". FURTHER DISCUSSION OF WATSON AMENDMENT The City Attorney reported information has been received from the League of California Cities setting forth arguments of the Watson Amendment which were primarily those arguments discussed at the previous meeting. The League's stand against this amendment results in their recommendation to cities that a committee be appointed to form a local campaign to inform the public of this amendment. It was also suggested that a speech be given as part of the suggested campaign and that the cities consider taking an official stand by adopting a resolution opposing said amendment. City Attorney asked direction as to what extent the Council wishes to become involved in this matter. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried directing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution opposing the Watson Amendment. APPROVAL OF LEASE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO PAT'S CLEANERS 295 NORTH MAIN STREET Acting City Manager mad a letter from Hr. E. B. Knapp, owner of .Pat's Cleaners, 295 North Main Street regarding a request to lease City property adjacent to their place of business. ''r. Knapp's request is for a short term lease at the rate of $30 per month and if granted, he will oil the area and provide the necessary insurance. Acting Manager stated subject property has never been developed and at one time the County was interested in it for use as a parking lot. it has been determined that County is no longer interested M NUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH O~,TOBER 9, 1968 since they have made other arrangements for their parking. It was reported that the preliminary review of the request seemed to merit Council consideration and a favorable consideration was recommended. Mr. Knapp was present in the audience and stated his desire was to alleviate a parking problem which has developed on Main Street. Council indicated general approval and directed the City Attorney to draft an agreement for execution by Mr. Knapp and subsequent consideration by theCouncil. RES. NO. 69-28 APPROVING CONTRACT FOR PROMOTION WITH GREATER UKIAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-28 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, 'lResolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approving Contract For Promotion With Greater Ukiah Chamber Of Commerce." D I SCUSS ION OF POSS I BLE ENCROACHMENT OLD SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PROPERTY Acting City Manager reported a possible encroachment of Ford Gravel Company on the Old Sewage Treatment Plant Property. He stated the company has moved equipment onto the City gravel bar and has constructed a crossing of the river with the apparent intent of removing material from the west side of the river. The owner has been contacted regarding the matter and he stated that according to property deeds acquired from the prior owner of his property, he owns the land he is now working on. However, he stated that he has en- gaged a licensed surveyor to make the determination of the correct property lines but due to a heavy work load, this has not been done. The property owner has been asked to refrain from any further work ..... until it can be determined whether there is an encroachment on his part. He is agreeable to the request but asked permission to con- tinue to cross the gravel bar. This permission was granted until t~he matter could be discussed with the Council. The property owner is anxious to get the correct boundary lines established and is willing to work with the City in this regard. Acting Manager requested Council approval to work with the property owner's surveyor to determine the correct property line between the properties. Council agreed to permit Ford Gravel to haul its gravel across the City lands provided no gravel is tak from the disputed area and also agreed to the Acting Manager's recommendation that the correct property lines of subject property should be determined and authorized him to work with Ford Gravel to this end. COUNCILMEN CROOK Councilman Crook reported that he, Vice-Mayor Henderson, and the City Attorney attended the NCPA meeting in Lodi Friday, October /+th. He reported that even though there is no definite progress now, there will be in the near future at which time Council will be advised. Councilman Crook reported he had a request from a member of the Downtown Merchants to remove parking restrictions for 10 days prior to Christmas. He advised the party that he thought this could not be permitted because of covenants with the parking district. The details of this request will be explored and reported back to the Council. Councilman Crook. reported that two Councilmen will be attending the League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles next week. Councilman Henderson will be out of town. Since a quorum will not be present, there will be no meeting next week. ]!'63 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 9, 1968 - PAGE 3 Councilman Crook referred to a newspaper article in which it was stated that we must act quickly to reserve our water rights and asked Acting Manager for further information in this regard. Mr. Kruth reviewed the work being done by the Mendocino County Water Advisory Board, of which he is a member. He reported that at some time in the future, Southern California will be taking water from this part of the state and prior to this time we must establish our needs for water to protect our local growth potential. It was suggested that the City of Ukiah needs be currently evaluated with possible filing of an additional water right application if needed. Councilman Crook requested a short personnel session after the meet i ng. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard reported that at a Sanitation District meeting recently attended by he and the Acting Manager, a request from a group of interested parties from the Rogina Heights area was made for sewer service connection to the City Sewage Treatment Plant. The Sanitation District Board has asked engineers for tentative costs for a feasibility study for this area. It is the opinion of the City officials on the Board that such a study also should con- sider what effect the additional flow would have on the City's plant. A re-evaluation of the capacities of our plant should come as a part of any feasibility report. MAYOR SCOTTO Mayor Scotto asked the status of the Burger trailer and was advised that ,they are attempting to sell the trailer and that there has been an ad in the paper to this effect. Mayor Scotto asked about the Fire Department study. Acting Manager reported he has no knowledge of this study, ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor $cotto declared the meeting adjourned at 9:49 P.M. after which Council reconvened to Personnel Session. MAYOR ~ ~.._.. ATTEST: ~ CITY CLERK