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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-13-6856. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 13, 1968 The City Council convened in regular sessi/on in the Council Chambers at 8:03 P.M. with Mayor Norgard,:'/~oUncilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present. ~./ APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 6, 1968, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, ~t was unanimously carried Special Warrants #4808 to #4812 inclu- sive in the total amount of $20,072.50 be approved and ordered paid. NOTICE OF CALL FOR PROPOSALS (C.A.T.V. FRANCHISE) The City Attorney reported that the fifteen year Television Service Agreement with Spanish Mountain Cable Television will expire June 3, 1968. He reviewed in detail a proposed television service franchise ordinance which sets forth changes in the area of equipment and service, pay television, rates to be established, and amount to be paid to the City. A booklet issued by National Institute of Muni- cipal Law Officers gives a model ordinance regarding C.A.T.V. franchise which the City Attorney recommended the Council consider adopting in granting the franchise. The City Attorney proposed the Council set a time for receipt of proposals for the franchise and establish that the proposals be based on the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Granting A Franchise to , 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 19OO 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 ll Of The Ukiah City Code Entitled 'Community Antenna Television Franchise'; Repealing Prior Conflicting Ordinances'". On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for proposals for C.A.T.V. franchise based on said ordinance, proposals to be received prior to April 23, 1968 at 2:00 P.M. PROGRESS REPORT ON PROPOSED CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY CONTRACT The City Attorney reported that photo.copies of the proposed City- County library contract was presented to the Board of Supervisors at their last meeting. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting of the Board. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FROM UKIAH AREA BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE (FREEWAY SIGN REGULATION) The City Manager read a letter from the Ukiah Area Beautification Committee requesting formation of a group to study and achieve conformity of sign regulations applicable to land directly adjacent to the freeway. A memorandum from the Planning Commission dated March 13, 1968 was also read by the City Manager requesting Council recommendation concerning heights and other restrictions which the Commission may use as a general guide in making its recommendations in this regard. The City Manager was directed to notify the MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 13, 1968 - PAGE 2 Planning Commission of the Beautification Committee's suggestion and request that a joint committee of two members each from the City and County Planning Commissions work with City staff to formulate a recommendation which could result in ordinance amend- ments. REQUEST FROM UKIAH CHAPTER ORDER OF DEMOLAY The City Manager reported the Mayor has proclaimed the week of March 17, 1968 as I'lnternational DeMolay Week". In order to familiarize this group with the conduct of government, the Ukiah Chapter Order of DeMolay has requested that approximately twenty of the members, in the company of an Advisor, attend the Council meeting of March 20th. Council agreed. NOTIFICATION OF APPROVAL OF AIRPORT LIGHTING BY F.A.A. The City Manager reported receipt of confirmation by letter of Federal Aviation Administration approval of airport lighting project in the amount of $21,862. DISCUSSION OF CITY ATTORNEY POS IT ION The City Manager reported the League office has been notified of the resignation of the City Attorney and our need for recruitment for a replacement to reestablish the position on a full time basis. Presentation of the formal resignation from the City Attorney will be presented at the next meeting, after which efforts will be made to fill the vacancy. DISCUSSION OF BUDGET CONDITION The City Manager reported he and the Director of Finance have reviewed the audit report with the contract auditor and explained the successful reconciliation of the differences. This has re- sulted in an essential one week delay in the budget analysis. The City Manager reported the Finance Department has completed the February 29th fund report and it is the intent to have this report completed no later than the 10th of each month. CLEANUP PROGRAM PROPOSED BY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION The City Manager read a letter from the City Employees' Association proposing a "Spring Clean Up", furnishing City employee manpower at no cost for hauling and disposing of trash and rubbish. Their request was for Council authorization to use City equipment to be operated by City employees during the weekend selected for this project. The Chamber of Commerce President was preset in the audience and stated the Chamber would be glad to work with the employees to help make this drive a success. Council agreed that the request be granted and expressed their thanks to the Association for this offer to be of service to their community. APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN AIRPORT ASSISTANCE REVOLVING FUNDS (ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT) The City Manager reported the California Aeronautics Board has established March 15, 1968 as the final date for receipt of the completed application forms for participation in the Airport Assistance Revolving Funds (Acquisition and Development). Appli- cation procedure which would have to be complied with requires approval of an airport master plan and a plan of potential airport improvements for a minimum of five years. The first two projects proposed for completion would be the lighting and runway markings 58 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 13, 1968 - PAGE 3 and construction of additional transient aircraft parking areas. The City Manager recommended that the application be filed inasmuch as the final determination of acceptance can be made within 30 days after notification from California Aeronautics Division of approval of the project. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanim'ously carried to approve the Airport Master Plan and authorize the City Manager to su0mit the application tor funds trom the Airport Assistance Revolving Funds (Acquisition and Develop-" ment ). CHAMBEK OF COMMERCE The President of the Chamber of Commerce was present in the audience and requested that the Mayor proclaim a "Chamber of Commerce Day" in the City. He also requested City policy as it pertains to property owners installing sidewalks on their property. The City Manager made this explanation. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook reported a dog problem on Barnes Street. The City Manager explained that we are in the process of utilizing a staggered work shift assignment, Councilman Crook asked how critical the continuance of the Beacon is. The City Manager will check on this matter. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard referred to the next Local Agency Formation Commission meeting and the City Manager reported the papers to be submitted to this group should be ready next week. ~ ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M. qSITY CLE'RK