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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-17-681 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 17, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:04 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, and Hill present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On was be a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 10, 1968 approved as submitted by the Clerk. GENERAL WARRANTS On a mot it was u and #5 48 approved ion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, nanimously carried General Warrants #5301 to #5b~O0 inclusive 7 to #5510 inclusive, in the total mount of $65,151.86 be and ordered paid. RES. NO. 69-2 REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO AIRPORT COMMISSION · On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 69-2 be adopted and the Mayor I and Clerk be authorized to sign same, 'Resolution Reappointing Members To Airport Commission (Commissioners Oswell and Gillespie)". RES. NO. 69-3 REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO PLANNING COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanin~ously carried R~.solution No. 69-3 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution ReAppointin9 Members To Plannin9 Commission (Commissioners Caldwell, Stern and Norman".) RES. NO MEMBERS . 69-4 REAPPOINTING TO RECREATION COMMISSION RES. MEMBE On a mot i t was u and C ler To Recre ion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Henderson,- nanimously carried Resolution No. 69-4 be adopted and the Mayor k be authrozied to sign same. "Resolution Reappointin9 Members ation Commission (Commissioners Weselsky, Eckman and Thomas)". NO. 69-5 REAPPOINTING RS TO LIBRARY BOARD On a mot was unan and C 1 er To the L ion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it imously carried Resolution No. 69-5 be adopted and the Mayor k be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Reappointing Members ibrary Board (Trustees Rhodes and Ericksen)". RES. NO. 69-6 COMMENDING DONALD L. G ILMER On a mot was unan and C 1 er L. Gilme ion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it imously carried Resolution No. 69-6 be adopted and the Mayor k be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Commending Donald r For Service To The City Of Ukiah". RES. NO. 69-7 APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE & ALTERNATE On a mot was unan and C 1 e r Appo i n t i Northern ion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it _ imously carried Resolution No. 69-7 be adopted and the Mayor k be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah n9 Representative And Alternate To The Commission Of The California Power Agency''. ill 7':' MINUTES OF THE MEETINC; OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 17, 1968 - PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68- 18 - GULF OIL CORPORATION Gulf Oil Corporation Application No. 68-18 for variance in sign height was reconsidered by the Council. The City Engineer reported the committee organized for the purpose of recommending a uniform sign height along the freeway had met to discuss the problem, but a recommendation had not been formulated. The County Planning and Building Departments were contacted fot their policy in this regard. Their ordinance restricts sign heights to 60' without a variance and it was reported that the-County is not granting a variance to exceed this height. Mr. Schilling, who spoke in behalf of the application at the previous meeting, was present again to speak in its behalf. He requested the Council consider the request for 64' in fairness to his company since the surrounding signs in the area are higher and due to the fact that their proposed sign will be located farther from the freeway, thus making the additional footage essential for the desired visibility. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, i'~' was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution granting Variance Application No. 68-1I~ to Gulf Oil Corporation as recommended by the Planning Commission. ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 202 (BROWN ACT) City Manager read a letter- from Senator Collier in response to the telegram expressing Council opposition to AB 202. This legislation has been referred to the Senate Committee on Rules to be re-reviewed and it appears that there will be no further action on this bill this sess i on. CIGARETTE TAX City Manager reported the Cigarette Tax Allocation has been approved by the Senate and signed by the Governor. Reports indicate that this same formula will not apply to other sources of revenue such as the sales tax. NOTICE OF COMPLETION CONCRETE DECKS & STEPS -FOR OLD SWIMMING POOL The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer dated July 15, 1968, stating the Contractor, Cloverdale Ready Mix, has completed all work required under his contract. It was recommended that the work be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the construction of concrete deck and steps for the old swimming pool at the Municipal Park be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authroized to file the required Notice of Completion. LIBRARY CONSULTANT'S REPORT A lengthy Council discussion was held regarding the Library Consultant's report, remuneration due him for work completed to date, and details of future Council action from this point on. Inasmuch as the amount due the Library Consultant at this time is based on the proposed cost of the facility and the Consultant's estimate of cost appears, in the opinion of the Council, to be higher than can be afforded at the present time, it was general Council thinking that the amount due the Consultant be scaled downward. 118 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 17, 1968 - PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the Library Consultant be paid $2700 for services rendered to date. Further action was delayed one week at which time a more realistic cost figure of the proposed facility will be determined as well as determination of square footage and land acquisition. The City Manager was directed to determine the tax rate after federal parti- cipation on a scale of $400,000 to $600,000 at varying intervals and to obtain information on how the Library records may be inte- grated with the Finance Office. ANTIQUE ARMS DISPLAY SHOW The City Manager reported regarding the Antique Arms Display Show recently held at the Fairgrounds and the resulting criticism. He explained in detail the manner in which the request for conducting the show was handled and reported that in spite of erroneous and conflicting stories and newspaper criticism of City procedure, the matter was, in the opinion of the City Manager, in every manner properly handled by City personnel. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook inquired regarding the Trap Club contract and incorporation. The City Attorney reported the Club's attorney had been contacted regarding status of their incorporation but not useful information had been received. Efforts are being made to bring this matter to a conclusion. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard asked about the meetings with the County regarding the Dog Pound. The City Manager explained a scheduled meeting was ...... cancelled, however, it appears that the County is willing to con- sider the matter on a more logical basis. COUNCILMAN HILL Councilman Hill inquired regarding the skating on Seminary and the City Manager reported he will be meeting with the group next week. Councilman Hill asked about burning at the City dump and the City Engineer reported there should be no burning at the present time. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business at this time, Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourned at 10:O5 P.M. after which the Council reconvened to a Personnel Session. CITY CLERK