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Home My WebLink AboutMin 07-03-68MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 3, 1968 109: The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, Norgard and Hill present. Councilman Crook was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of June 26, 1968, be approved as submitted by the Clerk, SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanim'Ously carried Special Warrants #5471 to #5478 inclusive, in the total amount of $2,604.81 be approved and ordered paid. PROCLAMATION - "SING OUT UKIAH" A Proclamation proclaiming the week of July 8th through 14th as "Sing Out Ukiah" Week was read in full by the City Attorney and declared as such by the Mayor. SING OUT UKIAH A number of youth representing the "Sing Out Ukiah" group were present in the audience in anticipation of the Mayor's Proclamation in their behalf. President Harry Fletcher spoke regarding the newly organized group and Judy Hayes stated their goals. The group expressed their thanks to the Council by singing one of their jubilant songs,"Up, Up With People" which was led by Kathy Tollini. REPORT RE RES. NO. 68-53 RESTORATION OF FARM ADVISOR FUNDS The City Attorney read a letter from Assemblyman Frank P. Belotti reporting the success in restoring the Farm Advisor Funds in the State Budget. Assemblyman Belotti and other legislators were advised of the Council's concern regarding this matter in Resolution No. 68-53. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS - AB202 The City Attorney reported the League of California Cities has issued a bulletin urging consideration of opposition to the pending AB2.02 which deals with the Brown Act. It is their opinion that problems would be created and that it is an extension of the Brown Act that is not warranted. The City Attorney reported approval of this bill would create major operating problems and establish a condition which will make the technical requirements of committee operation unreasonable to the point of probably eliminating use of committees. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to notify interested parties of Council opposition to AB202. all PUBLIC HEARING - NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 508 W. HENRY It was reported this as being the time and place for public hearing continued from May 22, 1968, on the abatement of a fire damaged build- ing at 508 W. Henry owned by Mr. Ed Chapman et ux. The City Manager reported some of the work has been done by the owner, however work is not completed even though it may meet the nuisance requirements at t~ present time. The City Attorney recommended the public hearing be continued ninety days and Mr. Chapman to be so notified to complete work. within this period of time. 1.10 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 3, 1968 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried public hearing on abatement of the fire damaged building located at 508 West Henry be continued to October 2, 1968, at 8:00 P.M' or as soon thereafter as same may be heard at which time an up to date report of the condition of the building shall be presented to the Council and the owner shall be immediately notified of this action, GOLDEN PACIFIC AIRLINES~ INC., As requested at the previous Council meeting, the City Manager reviewed in detail a report from Golden Pacific Airlines, Inc., which is their application to the Public Utilities Commission to maintain and operate passenger and cargo airline service, said hearing scheduled July 8, 1968, The City Manager read a resolution which had been adopted by the Board of Supervisors supporting the application of Golden Pacific Airlines and recommended the Council consider immediate action to support the application of this airline, On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried a letter be directed to the Public Utilities Commission indicating Council support of the application of Golden Pacific Airlines, Inc, in their application for passenger and cargo airlines service, PROPOSED CHANNEL STRAIGHTENING ON ORR CREEK BETWEEN BUSH & OAK The City Manager reported negotiations have been completed with property owners involved in the proposed c~annel straigntening on Orr Creek between Bush and Oak Streets. The plot plan was reviewed which involves purchases from Zimmerman and Matthews in the amounts of $500 and $4700 respectively. The trade of property between the City and Ruelle was reviewed to point out the advantage to the City in gaining ownership .... ~ of the Oak Street frontage. In the discussion regarding possible future use of the property being acquired by the City, it was pointe~ out that after filling, a substantial amount of propert.y would become useable for development and that the acquisition of more property from Ruelle might be advisable. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried to approve "Agreement For Orr Creek Channel Improvement (Arthur P, and Minerva W, Matthews)", "Agreement For Orr Creek Channel Improvement (Harold J, and Alma F. Zimmerman)", and "Agreement For Orr Creek Channel Improvement (Charles V. and Jacqueline Ruelle(" and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, and the Director of Public Works be directed to negotiate with Mr, Ruelle for additional property for Council consideration at a subsequent meeting, APPROVAL OF OUT OF CITY WATER TO FORMER RAY JEAN PROPERTY The City Manager reported a request for water service has been received from the owner of the former Ray Jean property located at the end of Helen Avenue. The City Manager reported Mr. Jean had a similar problem and an agreement which would provide water service to his property was executed, even though the service was never installed which resulted in the service being terminated. The City Manager reviewed the Jean lease, stating the present owner, Mr. N. S. Peters was agreeable to execut---- ing a similar agreement. On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson, i-t was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an agreement to extend water service, to the N. S. Peters property and that a temporary service be provided in the interim as required. THE MAYOR DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9:48 P.M. 1 !1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 3, 1968 - PAGE 3 APPROVAL OF SHORT TERM LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY The City Manager reported a request has been received from Magic Carpet Turf, Inc. to lease airport property formerly leased by the Model Plane Flying Club. The company has agreed to a rental rate of $25.00 per month on a yearly basis. The City Mangger reported the company would require only water service to the property and use of a tool shed for their operation, and recommended its approval. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to lease a portion of the Ukiah Municipal Airport to the Mag. ic Carpet Truf, Inc. for one year, said lease to be paid in full, ~n advance. MAYOR SCOTTO Mayor Scotto read a letter from the Mayor of Mizusawa, Japan stating that he had presented a gift to the Coast and Geodetic Survey (Observatory) in his City and was send a similar gift to the Observa- tory in Ukiah and the Mayor in an expression of interest and friendli- nes s. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourned at 10:O7 P.M. MAYOR--'- ......... ATT -F__/~T: CITY CLERK