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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-03-68MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 3, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the at 8:07 P.M. with Hayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, and Harlowe present. Counc i 1 Crook, Chambers Henderson APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a mot t was u 968, be ion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, nanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of Harch 20, approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded b/ Councilman Harlowe, it was unani'mously carried Payroll Warrants ~/11038 to #11175 inclusive, for the period of Harch 16th through 31, 1968 be approved in the total amount of $38,107.40. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion unan i rHous ly total amoun by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried Special Warrants #493~+ to #4947 inclusive in the of $12,988.76 be approved and ordered paid. APPROVAL OF UKIAH-MENDOCINO LIBRARY AGREEMENT The City Attorney reported the Ukiah-Mendocino Library Agreement has been referred to and approved by the Library Board. The agreement was read by the City Attorney after which various aspects of the agreement were discussed. The City Librarian and each member of the Library Board were present in the audience to express their gratitude for progress made thus far and answered questions directed to them by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote the Ukiah-Mendocino Library Agreement be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same and the Board of Supervisors be advised that the Advisory Committee provided for in the Agreement be appointed to work with the Library Board. AYES: Councilmen NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. APPR AMEN WITH OVAL OF FIRST & SECOND DMENTS TO AGREEMENT LIBRARY CONSULTANT The City Attorney reported that in light of formalization of a joint Library Agreement, the agreement which has been pending with Mr. Sabsay to do consulting work for the City Library should be amended to consider the expanded facility. It was proposed that time for receiving report be extended to May 31, 1968 and the amount of com- pensation that the Consultant would receive be changed. This has resulted in necessary amendments to the contract. The City Attorney read the First and Second Amendment in full. On a motion by unanimously car between the C it and Clerk be au Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was ried the First and Second Amendment to the Agreement y and the Library Consultant be approved and the Mayor thorized to sign same. RES. NO. 68-38 GRANTING EXTENSION FOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 67-14 HUMBLE OIL AND REFI.NING COMPANY On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was carriAd by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 68-38 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 3, 1968 - PAGE 2 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Extension Of Time For Variance No. 67-1~+ (Humble Oil and Refining Company). THE MAYOR DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 9:20 P APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT OF TRAP SHOOT AREA (OLD TREATMENT PLANT PROPERTY) The City Manager reviewed a sketch of the area of the old treatment plant property which a trap shooting club proposes the Council consider leasing to the club. If approved, the club proposes to use two-thirds of the entire parcel and will construct five traps, a storage building and provide the necessary insurance. In addition, they have agreed to construct a road to the southwest corner of the parcel, fence the southern boundary and demolish and level the old sewage treatment plant building. In their opinion, such an operation would benefit the City by providing an added recreational program in this area since the facility would be open to the public while under the supervision of their range masters. The club expressed a prefer- ence for a ten year lease with option for an additional five years and a minimal lease payment of $1.00 per year. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a lease with the Ukiah Trap Club on the basis of a five year lease with five year option, rent of $1.00 per year, with the inclusion of a thirty day cancellation clause for City use of property. APPROVAL OF USE OF PARK FOR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT The City Manager read a letter from the Lions Club requesting use of the City Park and a portion of the Golf Course for the 1968 Lions Club Taster Egg Hunt. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the request from the Ukiah Lions Club be granted to use the City Park and a portion of the Golf Course for the 1968 East Egg Hunt on Sunday, April l~+th. COMMENDATION FROM DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH City Manager read a letter dated March 28, 1968 from the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Sanitary Engineering, commending the City on the bacteriological quality of the water supply for each month of 1967. APPROVAL OF PARK DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM City Manager reviewed the plot plan of an area proposed to be purchased for park development. Property is presently owned by Mr. Ted Fiebusch and is located between Pine Street and an extension of Elm Street. The area consists of approximately 4.7 acres and the purchase arrangement provides for future completion of the Elm Street projection including utilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and permanent street improvements. Total cost to the City, including street improvements and utilities, $47,500. It was suggested payment to be out of the General Fund, subject to reimbursement. Owner agreed to waive water rights on this plot plus any adjacent property acquired. On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare an appro- priate agreement with Mr. Fiebusch for purchase of property for park development as herein presented. In order to encourage the residents in the general area of the new park to participate in an advisory capacity in planning for the improvement of the site, the Council requested that the Recreation MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 3, 1968 - PAGE 4 PG&E GAS FRANCHISE PAYMENT City Manager reported receipt of gas franchise payment from Pacific Gas & Electric Company for calendar year 1967 in the amount of $2,347.42. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR NINE POWER GLOW LUMINAIRES City Manager reviewed specifications for. power glow luminaires and recommended bid call for April 23, 1968, 2:00 P.M. This request results from a customer application for private lighting. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for nine power glow luminaires, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P M April 23, 1968. ' ' CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Jack Pearson, Chamber of Commerce President, was present in the audience and complimented the Council on action taken at this meeting approving the Library Agreement and park development program. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook suggested that appreciation be expressed to Mrs. Ardis Conoly, City Treasurer, for her service to the City. Councilman Crook also expressed appreciation for the new flags in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 11:24 P.M. ATT~ S/1': .fCITY CLERK - MAYOR/ ~ ' ,, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 3, 1968 - PAGE 3 and Parks Commission form a committee consisting of two of its members and whatever number of interested citizens the Commission desires to assist in development planning. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS - BILLING MACHINE The City Manager reviewed requirements for a billing machine to meet requirements of the Finance Department for utility billing and payroll accounting. On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for a billing machine, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M. April 16th, 1968. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR REMODELING OF SWIMMING POOL The Council reviewed bids received for remodeling of swimming pool facilities as follows: John Wagner Ukiah $22,768.00 Russell Hansohn Redwood ..Val le.y $24,997.o0 Rapp Construct ion Santa Rosa $27,433.O0 Jeffers Pool Lakeport $23,900.00 It was noted that all the bids are substantially in excess of the Engineers' estimate and that rebidding would delay commencement of construction so that the facility could not be ready for the 1968 swimming season. Accordingly, the City. Engineer recommended that all bids be rejected and that the work proceed by City forces except concrete work including the installation of new coping, tile, and plastering of scum gutter, specifications for which will be presented for consideration next meeting. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried all bids for remodeling of swimming pool facilities at Ukiah Municipal Park be rejected and the Director of Public Works be directed to proceed with remodeling by City forces as outlined. BUDGET DISCUSSION The City Manager reported the need for a delay of another week for the budget di'scussions to allow additional time for discussions with department heads regarding their individual budgets. CIGARETTE TAX COMMITTEE MEETINGS The City Manager reported the City of E1 Monte has advised of the progress being made by the cities protesting the proposed change in formula for the cigarette tax. City Manager read list of cities making this protest and reported another meeting of these cities has been held and the minutes of the meeting should be forthcoming soon, after which the results of the meeting will be known and the Council so advised. PG&E ELECTRIC FRANCHISE The City Manager reported receipt of Pacific Gas & Electric Company draft in the amount of $119.21 for payments to City for year 1967 pursuant to the electric franchise granted to Pacific Gas and Electric Company by City Ordinance No. 558. Since the amount of this franchise payment was the same as the franchise payment for the year 1966, a letter of explanation from Pacific Gas & Electric Company dated March 26, 1968, was received and read in full by the City Manager. City will verify figures specified in the letter of explanation.