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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-07-68123 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C~TY OF UK~AH AUGUST 7, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8-03 P.M. with Mayor Sco to, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard and Hill present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 24, 1968 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #5515 to #5556 inclusive in the total amount of $9,720.73 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #lO1 to #125 inclusive and #12,211 to #12,362 inclusive for the period of July 16, 1968 through July 31, 1968 be approved in the amount of $49,921.76. Mayor Scotto expressed concern over the large payroll. The City Manager explained that in the payroll were included all summer help and all library employees. Councilman Crook inquired whether the City had received payment from the County for the July library payroll. It was ascertained that the warrants had been approved only recently and the County would be billed on the 8th of August for the second half. Councilman Crook also was interested in the approximate time the check from the County could be expected. County procedure is that all warrants be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Councilman Crook asked that he be made aware of when the warrant is received. RES. NO. 69-13 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE TO NCPA On a motion by CounCilman Norgard, seconded by Counci.lman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-13 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Authorizing Signature Of Representative To Northern California Power Agency Commission." Councilman Crook requested that because of the responsibility in- volved for him and Councilman Henderson all important documents be presented to Council prior to signing. STEPHAN IE E. BROWN - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED COUNCILMAN HILL ASKED TO BE EXCUSED ON THE GROUNDS THAT HE WAS PERSONALLY ACQUAINTED WITH CLAIMANT. MAYOR SCOTT EXCUSED COUNCILMAN HILL AT WHICH POINT HE LEFT THE MEETING. The City Attorney presented to Council a claim for $8,760 of which $760 is approximate representation of medical expenses and $8,000 for pain and suffering. Alleged injuries occurred on June 5, 1968. He listed for the Council from the Government Code, Section 912.6, the three alternatives which should determine their action and recommended denial of the claim on the basis of the first alternative. HINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 7, 1968 - PAGE 2 On a motion by CounCilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried that the claim of Stephanie E. Brown be den ied. COUNCILMAN HILL RETURNED TO HIS SEAT ~ THIS POINT IN THE MEETING APPLICATION FOR CARNIVAL LICENSE Before presentation of this order of business, Councilman Hill again absented himself from the meeting due to conflicting interests. City Manager presented to Council application for a Carnival License from West Coast Shows, Inc. and explained that to satisfy Ordinance Code requirements information had been requested and received from the locations of the last five places of showing. It was reported that in most of the cities no problems were seen. In one case a problem with an employee which was not connected with carnival opera- tions was corrected rapidly. Roseville had a problem involving bottle games which was corrected. City Manager recommended granting of the license on the basis of the reports which had been received. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried that the West Coast Shows, Inc. be qranted a license to permit a showing in Ukiah on August 15-18, 196~ inclusive. SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES FOR FAIR OPERATIONS City Manager presented for consideration contract agreement between the City and the Twelfth District Agricultural Association for the 119 hours of special police services which will be necessary for the~air, and recommended approval of the contract agreement in the amount of $480.76. Two addi.tional policemen will be on duty by contract agreement with the carnival. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried that the Council approve the contract agreement between the City and the Twelfth District Agricultural Association for 119 hours of special police services for the carnival showing in the amount of $480.76. COUNCILMAN HILL RETURNED TO HIS SEAT/~' THIS POINT IN THE MEETING MEETING OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REDWOOD EMPIRE DIVISION City Manager reported on the meeting of the Redwood Empire Division of the League in Eureka which he and the City Attorney attended. Although the agenda was confined almost totally to riot control, Mr. Richard Simpson, Regional Director of Local Affairs for California Taxpayers Association, spoke on the Watson Amendment which reduces property tax to one percent of market value. The City could take a considerable loss and no alternate means of raising money is provided in the bill. The League will take a position on the issue and their bulletins are being reviewed by the City Attorney. BUDGET The 1968-69 proposed Budget was distributed to the Council and the budget message read. It was requested that the message be made a part of the record. City Manager reported that he had prepared an amortization schedule of the 1948 Bond issue which pays off in 1973 and involves higher principal payments in the last few years. After discussion, it was agreed that the Council be re-convened in an adjourned meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall in public session at 7:30 P.M. on August 12, 1968 to study the 1968-69 Budget. MINUTES PF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 7, 1968 - PAGE 3 LUNCHEON MEETING HOUSE OF GARNER The Council was reminded of a luncheon meeting to be held at the House of Garner on August 26 to discuss the proposed building pro- ject. It was requested that the Councilmen be reminded of the meeting prior to it. TRAP AND SKEET CLUB It was reported that the Trap and Skeet Club has received their in- corporation papers and that their lease should be signed immediately. ANNEXATIONS NO. 68-1 AND 68-2 City Manager reported approval by the Planning Commission of the annexation plans of each annexation as referred to them by the Council. Council will be presented ~ the next meeting wi th a schedule of the different steps to be taken on the annexations. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook questioned that progress had been made in the nego- tiations with the architect for the library project and was advised that the matter would be discussed in the Personnel Session after the meeting since it involved an agent of the City and a negotiated legal document. Councilman Crook asked the Finance Director the status of the payment for the library consultant. The matter will be investigated. Councilman Crook also requested the City Manager to conduct research and fire insurance rates within the City should it go to Class Four or Five and also estimate additional cost of operation for the second fire station. MAYOR SCOTTO Mayor Scotto inquired as to what action had been taken concerning the proposed fire break around the lower foothills. It was learned that no progress had been made due in part to the lack of cooperation of property owners. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned to Monday night, August 12, at 7:30 P.M. to con- sider the Budget. A closed Personnel Session followed the meeting. ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK