HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-20-68MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH
MARCH 20, 1968
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers
at 8:03 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson
and Harlowe present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 13,
1968, be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it
was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #10904 to #11037 inclusive,
for the period of March 1st through 15, 1968 be approved in the total
amount of $37,631.47.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it
was unanin~(~usly carried General Warrants #4813 to #4933 inclusive
in the total amount of $88,L~96.11 be approved and ordered paid.
UKIAH-MENDOCINO LIBRARY
AGREEMENT APPROVED BY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The City Attorney reported the agreement to provide a consolidated
City-County library system which would envision the construction of
a new building to house both entities has been completed and pre-
sented to the Board of Supervisors. With only one or two definition
adjustments, the Board acted and authorized approval of the agreement
by a four to one vote. The City Attorney reported the Library
Board is party signatory to the agreement and recommended the agree-
ment be forwarded to them for appropriate action and subsequent
consideration bythe Council.
Supervisor Ernie Banker was present in the audience to report the
action of the Board of Supervisors and answer questions the Council
might wish to direct to him. The manner of payment to the City was
discussed. Mr. Banker indicated the County's willingness to make
payment in any manner convenient to the City - either on a quarterly
or monthly basis.
The matter of the Library Consultant's contract was further discussed
and the City Attorney was requested to contact the Consultant to see
if an appropriate amendment of the Library Consultant Contract
granting sufficient time to cover the necessary preliminary reports
could be arranged.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
it was unanimously carried acknowledging receipt of agreement from
the Board of Supervisors as executed by the Board and directing
that it be referred to the Library Board and refer back to the
Council after their action.
CITY CODE SUPPLEMENT
The City Attorney reported annual review of the City Code has begun.
All ordinances enacted in the prior twelve months will be reviewed
to obtain a new supplement ~ the Code. This should be completed
by the latter part of April..
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MARCH 20, 1968 - PAGE 2
INTRODUCTION OF VISITING
DEMOLAY MEMBERS
The City Manager reported that as a result of the Mayor proclaiming
this "DeMolay Week" there was a group of the members visiting in the
audience. Mr. Dick Mazzoni, their .~.dvisor, was introduced as well as
each of the members after which greetings were extended to them by
the Mayor.
APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT-CITY OF UKIAH AGREEMENT
The City Manager reported meeting with the Board of Directors of the
Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District to discuss the agreement for
the 1968-69 fiscal year between the City and the District. A tabu-
lation was distributed to the Council and reviewed in detail by the
City Manager showing a net total increase in
1967-68 to $35,598 for 1968-69. An amendment
approved by the Board for payment to the City
for services to the District.
costs from $31,870 for
to the agreement was
of a total of $35,598
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it
was unanimously carried the Fourth Amendment to Ukiah Valley Fire
Protection District-City of Ukiah Agreement for the period of
July 1, 1968 to June 30, 1969 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to sign same.
THE MAYOR DECLARED A CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THIS POINT - 8:40 P.M.
EXTN. OF ZONE VARIANCE
APPL. NO. 67-14 (HUMBLE
OIL AND REFINING COMPANY)
A request for one year time extension on Variance Application
No. 67-14 by Humble Oil and Refining Company as set forth in the
Planning Commission minutes of March 7,1968 were read by the
City Manager.
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Mr. Charles Larl<in, representing applicant was present in the audience
to support the request.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
'it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare
a resolution approving nunc pro tunc a one year time extension as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
ZONE VARIANCE APPL. NO. 68-11
BEAUTY SHOP (ERNIE FAAHS ET UX)
Variance Applicati
addition to permit
680 Orchard Avenue
Commission dated F
City Manager. Pla
and Resolution No.
also read by the C
on No. 68-11 by Ernie Faahs et ux to build an
the operation of a beauty shop in the home at
, plot plan, photos, and minutes of the Planning
ebruary 15, and March 7, 1968, were reviewed by the
nning Commission memorandum dated March 14, 19~8
68-21 recommending denial of the application was
ity Manager.
Mrs. Faahs was present in the audience and stated reasons for re-
questing the variance and requested Council support for the variance.
The following persons were present and spoke in favor of granting the
variance:
Mrs. R. A. B~rton, 690 Orchard Anthony Onellion, 669 Leslie
John Wagner, Helen Avenue.
There was no one present in opposition to the granting of the
proposed application.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
MARCH 20, 1968 - PAGE 3
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH
Discussion followed as to the accessibility of the backyard for
parking purposes if applicant's customers were required to drive
through a converted garage or carport. Applicant expressed a
willingness to do whatever was necessary to make easier access to
the proposed parking area. Applicant appeared willing to have the
garage removed from the house and reconstructed to the rear if this
would meet the city requirements for approval of the application.
On a motion by C
it was unanimous
to the Planning
of applicant's s
garage and provi
ouncilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
ly carried Variance Application No. 68-11 be referred
Commission for further consideration in the light
uggestions that it might be possible to remove the
de better access to the rear of the property.
CITY ATTORNEY POSITION
The City Manager read, for minute record, a letter dated March 6,
1968 from Harold A. Irish submitting his resignation as City Attorney
effective May 15, 1968. City Manager reported that in reestablishing
this position as a full time Civil Service position, it would be
necessary to approve a Job Description and Salary Range. The City
Manager read the proposed job description and recommended the salary
at Range 43, $1123 - $1364 monthly. The Job Description as presented
was agreeable to the Council with a request for additional information
pertaining to experience. Prohibition against private practice was
discussed and agreed upon.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded
was unanimously carried to approve the City
and salary scale at Range 43.
by Councilman Crook, it
Attorney Job Description
REQUEST FOR SKEET SHOOT
The City Manager reported Mr. Chuck Galli was present in the audience
to request Council consideration to lease, at a minimum amount, the
southerly section of the old Treatment Plant property for use by a
skeet shoot club. The club proposes to use the area to practice and
hold competitive meets and propose to construct a storage building,
five traps, and provide liability insurance as required by the City.
Access, parking accomodations during meets, garbage and rubbish disposal,
and sanitary facilities were discussed. Council agreed that a plot
plan should be developed, the details of which would be worked out
by the City Manager and City Engineer for subsequent consideration
by the Council.
AIRPORT COMMISSION ACTION
The City Manager reported that the Airport Commission had considered
several points referred to them by the Council at their meeting
March 19, 1968.
After discussion, the Commission recommended that a two cent
Der gallon discount be given to any purchaser of gasoline in a
tanktruck in amounts of one thousand gallons or more per pur-
chase and that no consideration for discounts be given to any
deliveries into aircraft.
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The Commission agreed that open hangars be considered for
construction as rapidly as financing could be developed to
prov'ide thirteen covered tie-down areas which would result
the construction of a shelter of the same dimension as the
present closed ten unit hangar buildings.
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City Manager also reported that he had clarified with the Commission
the Council approved Master Plan and the long range capital improvement
program which was submitted with the application for matching funds
under the new program of utilization of unrefunded aviation fuel tax
and the program as submitted had met with approval of the Commission.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MARCH 20, 1968 - PAGE 4 .
The City Manager dist
Council and explained
Revenues. The accoun
possible General Fund
the method being used
year is correct. The
Board of Equalization
that the periods of t
estimated correctly.
ributed the February 29th Fund Report to the
the problems that exist in the General Fund
ts involved were enumerated which showed a
Revenue deficit of $20,900. This assumes that
to compare sales tax revenue with previous
change in formula and the timing of the State
in distributing sales tax funds leaves doubt
ime used in making comparisons are being
In regard to expenditures, the problem created by Warehouse charge-
outs not being posted in June 1967 was explained. This amounts to
a total of $46,413.34 in unbudgeted expenses to operating funds
during the current year. It was further explained that the surplus
charges to utility accounts could be absorbed during the current
year by rigid control and minor adjustments and that the effect on
the General Fund would be detailed and reported to the Council at
a subsequent meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared
the meetin9 adjourned at 12: lO A.M.
ATTEST":
¢ITY CLERK
- ' 'MAYOR