HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-06-68MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MAR CH 6, 1968
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers
at 8:07 P.H. with Hayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook and
Harlowe present. Councilman Henderson and the City Clerk were absent.
COUNCILMAN HARLOWE
CITY CLERK PRO TEMPORE
The Mayor, with the concurrence of the Council, appointed Councilman
Harlowe City Clerk pro tempore.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it
was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 28,
1968 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #10759 to #10903 inclusive
for the period of February 16th through 29th, 1968 be approved in
the total amount of $39,649.56.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it
was unanimously carried Special Warrants #4795 to #4807 inclusive
in the total amount of $8,962.34 be approved and ordered paid.
PROGRESS REPORT ON PROPOSED
CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY CONTRACT
The City Attorney reported the proposed City-County Library contract
has been prepared and after further discussion with the Assistant
District Attorney may be ready for consideration by the Board of
Supervisors at their next meeting.
CITY CLERK ARRIVED AT THIS TIME -8:08 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED TO
ABATE PROPERTY (508 W. HENRY)
The City Attorney reviewed Council action to date to abate property
located at 508 West Henry. Efforts to contact the property owner
to obtain their cooperation in abating their property has been un-
successful. The City Attorney recommended the City start the necessary
proceedings to abate subject property by setting a hearing date after
which the property will be properly posted by the Building Official.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
'it was unanimously carried April 24, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
be set as date for public hearing to abate property located at
508 West Henry Street.
WATER RIGHTS APPLICATION
(PAMELIA FORD ET AL)
The City Attorney reported the water rights application by Pamelia
Ford et al which the City protested will soon be set for hearing.
The Water Resources Control Board is hopeful that this be worked
out by negotiations, if possible. The City Attorney has forwarded
an agreement to the attorneys for applicants setting forth conditions
under which the City will withdraw the protest. The Water Resources
Control Board will be notified in approximately two weeks if a
hearing will be necessary on this application.
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REPORT ON FEDERAL INFORMATION
ON ,~IqlRPORT LIGHTING PROJECT
The City Manager reported he has been notified by telephone by the
Federal Aviation Administration that Congressman Clausen has issued
a news release that the project for the new airport runway lighting
system, including the threshold displacement, has been approved.
This approval will eliminate the one objection in the agreement
expressed by the Council at the previous meeting by the inclusion of
the threshold displacement as a part of the total project. Approval
of this project will cancel the need for additional clear zone re-
quirements without additional land.
RES. NO. 68-37 A
OF AMENDMENT NO.
AGREEMENT (MUNIC
PPROVING ACCEPTANCE
1 TO GRANT
IPAL AIRPORT)
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it
was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 68-37 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Reso-
lution Of The City Of Ukiah, California Alproving Acceptance Of
Amendment No. 1 To Grant Agreement For Project No. 9-04-047-6005
(Ukiah Municipal Airport) And Authorizing City Manager To Sign Same."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counc i lmen Scotto, CROOK,
None.
Councilman Henderson.
Haroowe and Mayor Norgard.
REPORT ON CITY MANAGER'S
SPRING CONFERENCE
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The City Manager reported on the following items discussed at the
City Manager's Spring Conference he recently attended in Palm Springs~
Proposed Cigarette Tax Formula - Mr. Richard Carpenter of the
League office stated the action taken by the League regarding
the proposed new cigarette tax formula was a result of a majority
vote at the League meeting in October, 1967 and a subsequent
vote of the Board of Directors. In their opinion, this would be
a more equitable distribution of the tax. This proposed formula
revision would result in the City receiving $4500 to $5000 less
per year than would have been received on the basis of the
original formula.
COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS TIME - 8..41 P.M.
City Manager reported approximately 25 cities have protested this
revision. He also stated that while this reduction is in anti-
cipated revenue, it is likely to be permanent and this could be
a basis for revision of other tax revenues in the future. The
bity Manager was directed to secure additional information from
Mr. Carpenter at the League Office and advise the Council.
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Computer Facilities - Not recommended for consideration by small
cities. Buying surplus computer time, if available in the area,
was recommenoed for consideration by tne small cities. Preliminary
discussions have been held with the County Administrator in this
regard.
Labor Negotiations - Summary of what has occurred and suggestions
on how to meet this type situation prior to the time it occurs
was stressed. A series of seminars to discuss this are scheduled
in the next few months.
BUDGET STATUS
The City Manager requested a one week delay in discussion of the budget
revisions. The analysis of the problem shown in the January 31, 19
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fund report is confined primarily to the General Fund. It appears
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that
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meth
tion
CALL FOR
SWlMMING
the Special and Utility accounts will balance out by the end
he fiscal year. The City Manager reported revision of the
od used for handling expense accounts and the supporting informa-
regarding personnel policies should be ready for the next meeting.
BI DS FOR REMODELING
POOL AT MUNICIPAL PARK
The City Manager reviewed the specifications for remodeling the
swimming pool at the Municipal Park. Due to a time problem,
immediate call for bids on the project was recommended with the
financing of the project to be considered at the time bids are
received.
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook,
'it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids
for remodeling the swimming pool at the Municipal Park, bids to be
received prior to March 26, 1968 at 2:00 P.M.
~EETING WITH STATE DIVISION OF
AERONAUTICS RE AIRPORT FUNDS
The City Manager reported Mr. Smart and Mr. Goforth met with the
State Division of Aeronautics regarding airport funds available to
cities. More detailed information of what-the City will be able to
par. ticipate in without going beyond budget ability will be completed
at a later date.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman Sco~to inquired of the use of sand bags on
City Manager explained work on this street cannot be
the rainy season.
Cleveland Lane.
scheduled during
Councilman Scotto asked if there were a reason why the Recreation
and Parks Commission would not be involved in the Club House and
Golf Course activity. The City Manager cited a recent request for
improvements at the Club House which was properly referred to the
Recreation and Parks Commission for consideration.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked if the requested information in the audit
report had been checked and was advised this report will be given
with the budget report next week.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular
meeting adjourned at 9:42 P.M.
to a Personnel Session.
bus i ness,
after which
Mayor Norgard declared
the Council reconvened
the
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CITY CLERK
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