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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-24-68119 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 24, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson and Crook present. Councilmen Norgard and Hill were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 17, 1968, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #12062 to #12074 inclusive and #12081 to #12209 inclusive for the period of July 1st through July 15, 1968, be approved in the amount of $42,695.02. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanim'ously carried Special Warrants #5511 to #5514 inclusive in the total amount of $3,971.62 be approved and ordered paid. CITY ATTORNEY - JOHN D. WAGNER The Hayor introduced the new City ~ttorney, John D. Wagner, to those present in the audience and welcomed him to the Council. RES. NO. 69-8 GRANTING VARIANCE TO GULF OIL CORPORATION On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unani'mously carried Resolution No. 69-8 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, 'lResolution Granting Variance to Gulf Oil Corporation". COUNCILMAN HILL ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:06 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS SB 513 (PUBLIC WORKS) The City Attorney reported that the public works bill, if signed by Governor Reagan, would permit adoption by reference of the prevailing wage scale in the publication calling for bids on public works projects and would require only one such publication annually. Since this would save the various governmental agencies in excess of one million dollars a year in legal publication costs, the League urges the cities to write the Governor u~ng his favorable consideration of SB 513. The City Manager was directed to advise the Governor of the Council's desire for his favorable consideration of this bill. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AB 202 (BROWN ACT) The City Attorney reported that AB 202 has been completely re- written and as re-written, is not now opposed by the League. However, the League is not supporting AB 202, but has simply with- drawn its opposition to the new measure. The City Attorney ex- plained the effect resulting from changes made in the bill as it pertains to no quorum meetings and employer-employee relations. 120 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 2~+, 1968 - PAGE 2 REQUEST BY DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS FOR RECOMMENDATION ON HIGHWAYS FOR I NCLUS ION I N STATE SYSTEM The City Manager reported Mr. Del Brown of the Division of Highways was present in the audience to request Council recommendations on highways to be considered for inclusion in the State System. Mr. Brown reported that the Division of Highways if required by law to make a report every four years to indicate the progress made in the Systema~d to make recommendations for additions or deletions to the System. He explained the recommendations made in the County were as follows: 1) Inc and 2) tnc lusion of Mountain View Road between Manchester. lusion of Comptche-Ukiah Road. Boonville The City Engineer reported that appropriate resolutions have been prepared for Council consideration recommending inclusion of the above named routes in the State System. A resolution had also been prepared uring the retention of State Street and Talmage Road in the State System reaffirming the City's position in objecting to the relinquishment of these two highways by the State to the City. It was pointed out that the City's position had not changed since the adoption of the protest to the relinquishment several years ago. It was reported that Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 14 specifically included instructions to the Division of Highways to include in their report a current study of the possi- bility of retaining these two highways in the State System. The Council agreed that the retention of State Street and Talmage Road was of much higher priority than their support of the inclusion of the other two routes. RES. NO. 69-10 RECO. RETAINING ROUTES 101 & 222 IN STATE SYSTEM On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-10 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Recommending Retaining Routes 101 And 222 Within State Highway System." RES. NO. 69-11 URGING INCLUSION OF HNT. VIEW RD. IN STATE SYSTEM On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-11 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Urging Inclusion of Mountain View Road Between Boonville and Manchester In State Highway System." RES. NO. b9-12 UP~ING INCLUSION OF COMPTCHE-UKIAH RD. IN STATE SYSTEM RES. HAROL On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-12 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Urging Inclusion of Comptche-Ukiah Road Into State Highway System." NO. b9-9 COMMENDING D A. IRISH On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 09-9 De adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "l~esolution Commending Harold A. Irish For His Services As City Attorney." AYES: Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Hill and Mayor NO E S: None. ABSENT: Councilman Norgard. Scotto. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 2L~, 1968 - PAGE 3 FURTHER DISCUSSION OF LIBRARY PROGRAM As directed at the previous Council meeting, the City Manager dis- tributed to the Council a bond retirement schedule regarding the proposed cost of the library facility. He also reported the City Attorney will prepare an Opinion concerning consolidation of the accounting facilities with the Finance Office for discussion with the Library Board of Trustees and subsequent presentation to the Council for their consideration. A lengthy discussion followed regarding square footage and site location of the proposed facility and investigation of the possibility of hi'ring an architect with the fee payment contingent upon a successful bond issue. Three membe~ of the Library Board, the Librarian, and a group representing Friends of the Library were present in the audience speak in regard to the proposed facility. The general consensus of the group was expression of the importance of the size of the proposed facility and the hope that the Council not reduce the proposed square footage as previously discussed. to Council agreed that one architect be selected, preferably the local architect if this were agreeable to the Library Board, to determine his willingness to work on a contingency fee basis. The President of the Library Board, Mrs. Beverlee Rhodes, reported that the majority of the Board concurred in this decision. Mrs. Rhodes also reported that the Board will be willing to have a joint meeting with the Council to work out differences of opinion regarding square footage as suggested. The Library Consultant will furnish the Council with a list of libraries comparable to the size proposed so the Councilmen might visit the various facilities at their convenience. On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unani'"mously carried that the City. Manager be directed to contact the local architect, Max Kappeler and Associates, to negotiate on a contingency fee basis. THE MAYOR DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS - 9:55 P.M. The City Manager reported that the total uncollectible account is larger than in previous years inasmuch as the list includes accounts which were withheld in previous years anticipating possibility of collection. The City Manager reported the Finance Department has reduced the current uncollectible accounts to a great extent and recommended that the total amount as submitted by the Director of Finance be written off as uncollectible. Each account will be reactivated if collection is accomplished. A discussion followed concerning increasing the deposit on certain domestic accounts. City Mana various u and repor agreed th lishing a Northern Municipal could be ger was directed to determine the general practice of tilities regarding required deposits on utility accounts t to the Council at a subsequent meeting. It was also at investigation be made into the possibility of estab- procedure through an appropriate agency (such as the California Municipal Electric Association or the California Utilities Association) by which a follow-up of skips accomplished. On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried to write off uncollectible $13,208.36. Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, the Director of Finance be authorized utility accounts in the amount of NORTH PARK SITE The City Manager reported the committee appointed to study the various aspects of the North Park Site have met and will be meeting at the site July 3Oth to look over the site and continue to work toward a presentation for recommendation and consideration by the Council.