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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-19-68102 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:0.7 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Norgard and Hill present. Councilmen Henderson and Crook were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of June 12, 1968 be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgar_d, it was unanimously carried the Payroll Warrants #11770 to #11906 inclusive, for the period of June 1st through 15, 1968 be approved in the amount of $40,811.26. ABSCO PAVING, INC. PROGRESS PAYMENT City Manager~read a memo from the City Engineer dated June 19, 1968 giving the details of the progress payment due ABSCO Paving, Inc. under their contract for street improvements on Standley and Barnes Streets. GENERAL WARRANTS The City Manager requested that Warrant No 5242 in $9,186.47 to ABSCO Paving be deleted from ~:he total Warrants. the amount of amount of On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by was unanimously carried General Warrants #5243 and #5401 and #5467 inclusive in the amount of approved and ordered paid. Councilman Hill, it to #5300 inclusive $76,773.37 be RES. NO. 68-54 APPOINTING RUBY ORR CITY TREASURER On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 68-54 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Ruby Orr As City Treasurer". RES. NO. 68-55 COMMENDING AIRPORT COMMISSION MEMBERS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 68-55 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Commending Don Rones And Leonard Nix For Services On The City Airport Commission." RESOLUTION NO. 68-56 JOHN ROMERO) CHAN Council delayed for one week, action on Resolution No. 68-56 granting variance to John Romero for inclusion of Special Condition imposed by the Planning Commission in their Resolution No. 68-26. GE IN BIDDING PROCEDURE The City Attorney reviewed a proposal which would expedite the bidding procedure on small contracts. It was recommended that an agreement be executed by the contractor which would require a deposit with the City in the form of a cashiers' check, time certificate of deposit, or savings account passbook, each in the name of the City, in lieu of the present bid bond requirement, if so elected by the bidders. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1968 - PAGE 2 1.03 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the Director of Finance be directed to accept a cashiers' check, time certificate of deposit, or savings account passbook, each in the name of the City, from contractors bidding City work in the amount of $5,000 or less, at the election of the bidders. LIBRARY CONSULTANT REPORT The Library Consultant, Mr. David Sabsay was present in the audience and explained in detail the reports of the Central Library Building Program and the Long-Range Development Program proposed for the Ukiah-Mendocino Library, copies of which had previously been dis- tributed to the Council. Pertinent questions were presented to Mr. Sabsay by the Council with regard to the proposed facility. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT - 9:19 P.M. Mr. Sabsay suggested that after approval of work completed to date, the next steps for Council consideration could be selection of an Architect and development of the schematic design and cost estimate of the proposed facility. It was pointed out that application for Fede~ 1 grant available for this purpose could be applied for at any time. Council took the reports under advisement. The'City Librarian, Mrs. Frieda Winter, was present in the audience and reported the reason for the absence of the Library Board at this particular meeting and also reported the results of a survey made in the Adult Department over a two week period which indicated the foot traffic use of the library. MAYOR SCOTTO DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT THIS POINT - 9:27 P.M. DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH ANNEXATION AS APPROVED BY LAFCO The City Manager distributed to the Council a tabulation showing the financial effect of Annexation No. O8-1 and No. 08-2 on the City as approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission. He also reported the net potential tax loss by the elimination of the shopping center to be $37,160. It has been determined that by a revision of duty assignments in the Police Department, the work in this area can be assumed by the present staff, with one additional vehicle. Based on this current analysis, the City Manager recommended the Council consider proceeding with the annexations on the basis approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to proceed with Annexation No. 68-1 and Annexation No. 68-2 as approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CONCRETE SURFACING ON STANDLEY, BARNES AND PARK BOULEVARD The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer dated June 19, 1968 stating the Contractor, ABSCO Paving, Inc, had completed all work required on Standley Street and a portion of the work on Barnes and Park Boulevard under the terms of his contract. A substantial number of property owners on Barnes Street and Park Blvd. have not indicated their agreement to construct curb and gutter. This makes it impractical to do any further paving under the terms of the contract and since any further paving will be a departure from the contract, ABSCO Paving has been contacted and is agreeable 104' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1968 - PAGE 3 NOTIFICAT STATE ACT to the cancellation of any further work. As a result of this condition, it is recommended that the work be accepted as com- plete and the Clerk be authorized to file the Notice of Com- pletion. :',,. ,t ,,~,.~;~,~ n, ~ ...... ~,~.~-,~, ,~,.,.~-,c~ .... , -~c~..~,~ ~ ~ ~ ..... .~ ION OF FEDERAL & c~.,,~,~~- ~.~ :,-~ c~'.~ ~-~ .~::~-'.~.~-.~ ~ ION ON AIRPORT PROJECT ~"'~' z~ ~'~'~ '~-"~ ~'~' ~'""'"'~"~' The City Manager reported he had been advised by Congressman Don Clausen that the $21,000 grant to the City for the airport lighting and runway marking which had been frozen, was released. It was also reported formal notification from the California Aeronautics Division has been received approving our application for the 1968-~69 Airport Assistance Revolving Funds. A letter dated June 17, 1968, from the California Aeronautics Division was read by the City Manager and also the "Allocation Offer And Preliminary Agreement". The City Manager recommended Council approval of the agreement by the Cali- fornia Aeronautics Division and consideration of the award of bids for the work which was submitted and reviewed previously. On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the "Allocation Offer And Preliminary Agree- ment'' be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. AWARD OF BIDS ,(AIRPORT LIGHTING) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimOusly carried the bid of Hetropolitan Electric, be accepted for replacement and removal of Airport Lighting facilities at the Ukiah Municipal Airport (FAA P 9-04-047-06) in the total amount of $24,621.00. AWARD OF BIDS - RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY PAINTING On a motion by C i"t' Was un~n imous be accepted for Airport (FAA P 9 ouncilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Hill, ly carried the bid of Safety Striping Service runway and taxiway painting at the Ukiah Municipal -04-047-06) in the total amount of $1,950.OO. STATUS OF LEASE WITH UKIAH TRAP SHOOTING CLUB The City Manager reported completion of the Trap Shooting incorporation and their intent to sign the lease under the previously discussed by the next meeting. Club's terms CIGARETTE TAX The City Manager reported the Senate Finance Committee met yesterday but did not consider the cigarette tax item. Consideration of the matter will be held this date. A report should be available for the next meeting. RESPONSE FROM LEGISLATORS REGARDING RES. NO. 68-53 _(FARM ADVISOR FUNDS) The City Manager read communications from Senator Collier and Assemblyman Belotti in response to Council action on Resolution No. 68-53 urging restoration of Farm Advisor Funds to the State Budget, indicating their interest and action on the matter. MINUTES OF THE MEETING JUNE 19, 1968 - PAGE 4 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH 05:" REQUEST FROM SIS-Q FLYING SERVICE DENIED The City Manager reviewed the request from Sis-Q Flying Service a 2¢ per gallon discount for gasoline amounting to approximately $800 per year. Council discussion followed. for On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the request for gasoline discount from Sis-Q Flying Service be denied. DISCUSSION OF NORTHERN CALIF. POWER AGENCY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Copies of "Norther which had been pre in full by the Cit reported execution which the next ste was reported that $1600 per year. T to the Ci for execu n California Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement", viously distributed to the Council, was read y Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager of the agreement would form a new agency under ps of the program would be accomplished. It the cost to the City would amount to approximately he City Manager reported the potential benefits ty are unlimited and recommended Council authorization tion of the agreement. RES. NO. 68-57 APPROVING NORTHERN CALIF. POWER AGENCY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, 'i't was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 68-57 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving Northern California Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement And Authorizing And Directing The Mayor Of The City Of Ukiah To Execute Said Agreement On Behalf Of The City". AYES: Councilmen Henderson, Norgard, Hill and Mayor NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Crook. Scotto. SALES TAX REVENUE The City Manager reported that wi th tax payment for the fiscal year, it anticipated $20,000 deficit will be determination will make it possible possibly at the next meeting. the receipt of the final sales has been determined that the reduced to $18,000. This for completion of the Budget, COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard thanked the Director of Public Works for efforts he has made regarding protection of water interests along the Russian River. He also expressed appreciation to the City Manager and the City Attorney for their efforts in advising the legislators of Council action on Resolution No. 68-53. He requested that a copy of Senator Collier's letter be sent to interested parties. Councilman Hill Councilman Hill stated he was anticipating a tour of the City faci 1 ities. Mayor Scotto Mayor Scotto reported that in view of the recent gun legislation proposed by the State and Federal Government, it appears that no action is necessary from the City in this regard at the present time. 106:' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1968 - PAGE 5 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Scotto declared the meeting adjourne:!at 11:22 P.M. t- CITY CLERK