HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-01-68MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY ], ]968
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers
at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Scotto, Councilmen Henderson, rrook, Norgard,
and Hill present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of April 24,
1968 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
City Manager explained the payroll warrants were entirely accumulated
authorized Police Department overtime which had not previously been
paid. The total payment was greater than that previously discussed
with the Council as a result of one resigned employee not being
included and individual adjustments in computing overtime due based
on salary earned at the time the overtime was actually worked.
The release signed by each employee waiving any further claim for
any overtime during the period covered was read to the Councilo
It was also explained that the cost of the overtime paid would not
increase the department cost over the approved budget since several
vacancies had occurred during the budget year which left sufficient
funds in the salary accounts to cover the total overtime costs.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE c.~' ..... t =~
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The City Attorney reviewed the map of the North Park site and
reported the Grant and Deducation of Parcel B and C as shown on
sa,id map had been signed by Mr. and Mrs. Feibusch. The City Attorney
recommended Council consideration of payment to Mr. and Mrs.
Feibusch for purchase of said property in the amount of $40,000.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it
was unanimously carried to approve payment to Theodor S.K. Feibusch
et ux for the north park site property in the amount of $40,000,
$7,500 to be withheld by City for the improvements of the extension
of Elm Street.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
CONCRETE WORK ON STANDLEY
STREE.T~ DORA TO BARNES
The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer dated
May 1, 1968, stating the contractor, Cloverdale Ready Mix, has
completed all work required under his contract for construction of
concrete work on Standley Street, Dora to. Barnes. It was recommended
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 unanim6usly carried the construction of concrete work on
Standley Street, Dora to Barnes be accepted as complete and the
Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it
was unanimc~usly carried Special Warrants #5079 to #5086 inclusive,
in the amount of $46,381.79 be approved and ordered paid.
H INUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY 1, 1968 - PAGE 2
AWARD OF BID FOR TELEVISION
FRANCHISE TO SPANISH MOUNTAIN
TELEVISION COMPANY
On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
was unanimously carried the bid for a franchise of fifteen year
duration to operate and maintain a Community Antenna Television
System in the City be awarded to Spanish Mountain Television
Company.
it
City Attorney reported Spanish Mountain Television Company must
formally accept said franchise within twenty days of the granting.
ORDINANCE NO. 597 ADOPTED
GRANTING FRANCHISE TO SPANISH
MOUNTAIN TELEVISION COMPANY
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 597
be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
"An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Granting A Franchise To
Spanish Mountain Television Company Its Successors And Assigns To
Operate And Maintain A Community Antenna Television System In
The City; Setting Forth Conditions Accompanying The Grant Of Franchise,
Providing For City Regulation And Use Of Such System; Prescribing
Penalties For Violation Of The Franchise Provisions; Renumbering
Section 1900 Of The Ukiah City Code As Section 1860; Repealing
Former Article 2 Of Chapter 11 Of The Ukiah City Code; Adopting
New Enactment As Article 2 Of Chapter 11 Of The Ukiah City Code
Entitled 'Community Antenna Television Franchise'; Repealing
Prior Conflicting Ordinances".
AYES: Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, Hill, and Mayor Scotto.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
RES.
RATES
(SPAN
NO. 68-43 APPROVING
FOR CATV SERVICES
ISH MOUNTAIN TELEVISION CO.)
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill,
was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 68-43
be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
"Resolution Approving Schedule of Rates and Charges for CATV
Service (Spanish Mountain Television Company)".
it
AYES: Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, Hill, and Mayor
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: None.
Scotto.
RES. NO. 68-44 REQUESTING U.S.
DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE TO ASSIST
IN EMERGE[.ICY FARMER LOANS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it
was carri"ed by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 68-44 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
"Resolution Requesting United States Department Of Agriculture To
Assist In Making Available Emergency Farmer Loans."
AYES: Councilmen Henderson, Crook, Norgard, Hill, and Mayor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
Scotto.
CITY CODE SUPPLEMENTS
City Attorney reported the 1968 Supplement to the Ukiah City Code
will be ready for distribution on or prior to the next meeting.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY l, 1968 - PAGE 3
DISCUSSION OF ROAD &
STREET NEEDS REPORT
City Manager explained that the report on the current city street
needs, made every four years, has been prepared by the Engineering
Department and is ready for Council consideration. The City Engineer
reviewed the report and map of the select system of streets in detail.
Council was advised that the report contained estimates of bringing
all streets in the City up to minimum State standards and projected
the cost through June 30, 1978. It was clearly explained that the
report did not constitute a schedule of construction and did not
in any manner commit the City to a program. The City Engineer
stressed his opinion of need for greater General Fund financing
for street projects in the future in order to reduce the deficiencies.
RES. NO. 68-45 APPROVING
ESTIMATE OF ROAD & STREET NEEDS
On a motion
was unani~m°u
Mayor and C1
Estimate Of
Directing Tr
by Councilman Hill seconded b~, Councilman Norgard, it
sly carried Resolu~:ion No. 68-~5 be adopted and the
erk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approvin9
Road And Street Needs For The City Of Ukiah And
ansmittal To California Division Of Highways".
AWARD OF BID FOR PAVING
STANDLEY ST., BARNES, PARK
BLVD. TO ABSCO PAVING
The City Manager reported receipt of only one bid for asphalt
concrete surfacing on Standley Street, Barnes and Park Blvd.
The bid received was from ABSCO Paving in the total amount of
$7,204.00 and the City Manager recommended its acceptance.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it
was unanimously carried the bid for asphalt concrete surfacing on
Standley Street, Barnes, and Park Blvd. be awarded to ABSCO Paving
in the amount of $7,204.00.
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 68-15
ROSWELL L. ADAMS~ ET UX
Variance Application No. 68-15 by Roswell L. Adams, et ux
to permit reduction of front setback from required twenty feet
to fifteen feet on parcel zoned R-1 hillside located at 930 Live
Oak Avenue, ~ ot plan, and minutes of the Planning Commission
dated April 1968, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 68-23
recommending the granting of the variance was reviewed by the
City Manager.
There were no written or verbal protests to the
proposed variance. There was no one present on
application.
granting of the
behalf of the
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
Ft was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
a resolution granting Variance No. 68-15 to Roswell L. Adams as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
REPORT OF CITY CLEAN-UP
BY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
The City Man
resulted in
of debris.
distributed
citizens and
Thanks was a
who donated
their public
ager reported the City clean-up program by the employees
the collection of approximately five hundred cubic yards
A list of employees who participated in this project was
to the Council. The program was well received by the
the employees were highly commended for their work.
lso expressed to Mr. Hohnstein of the local refuse service
his time and truck and also to~ the news and radio for
ity of the project.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAY l, 1968 - PAGE 4
SALARY REQUESTS
The City Manager reported he will be meeting separately with
representatives from the Police Department and the Employees'
Association on Friday to review with them their salary requests
for the coming fiscal year. Personnel recommendations for Council
consideration should be ready in two weeks. In addition to the
salary information, budgets from approximately half of the depart-
ments have been received.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMAN'S
INSTITUTE - ANAHEIM
The City Manager again reminded the Council of the Mayor and Council-
man's Institute scheduled May 19th - 21, 1968, in Anaheim. Councilman
Norgard reported the benefits derived from these institutes and
urged Council attendance.
CIGARETTE TAX PROJECT
The City Manager reported he is awaiting additional information from
the committee protesting the change in the cigarette tax formula and
upon its receipt, the Council will be advised.
CITY MANAGER REQUESTED A SHORT PERSONNEL MEETING AT THE END OF THE MEETING.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked about the Personnel Policies and was advised
that the necessary corrections have not as yet been completed.
Councilman Crook asked that the Employees' Association be given
thanks for their work on the City clean-up program and expressed
the hope that this will be done on an annual basis.
COUNCILMAN NORGARD
Councilman Norgard reported receipt of a complaint about dumping
garbage at the edge of town and asked what could be done in this
regard. City Manager reported that in his opinion the only way
this could be corrected is by compulsory garbage service.
COUNCILMAN HILL
Councilman Hill requested the Chamber of Commerce be advised the
results of the City clean-up program since they had supported this
project.
Councilman Hill asked the procedure in removing double utility poles
and.the City Engineer explained the manner in which this is done.
MAYOR SCOTTO
Mayor Scotto reported the Board of Supervisors has requested Council
representation for a discussion of the Community Action Program under
the Economic Opportunity Act scheduled to meet May 7, 1968, at 1:30 P.M.
in the Board Room. Councilman Hill will attend this meeting.
MAYOR PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL RADIO MONTH
Mayor Scotto read the Mayor's Proclamation of National Radio Month
and declared the month of May as such.
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF
FIESTA WEEK
Mayor Scotto proclaimed the week of May ll to 19, 1968, as Fiesta
Week in the City of tlkiah.
MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
HAY l, 1968 - PAGE 5
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Scotto declared
the meetin9 adjourned at 9:41 P.M. after which the Council recon-
vened in a Personnel Session.
MAYOR