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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-28-6850 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 28, 1968 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto and Crook present. Councilmen Henderson and Harlowe and the City Manager were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 21, 1968 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. RES. NO. 68-36 GRANTING VARIANCE TO HEATH & COMPANY ON BEHALF OF DENNY'S RESTAURANT On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded ~by~ Councilman $cotto, was unanimously carried Resolution No. 68-j~ be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, I'Resolution Granting Variance to Heath and Company on Behalf of Denny's Restaurant." REPORT ON MEETING WI TH COUNTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE it The Libr Scar Dist City Attorney reported he, the City Manager, and the City arian met with the County Committee consisting of Supervisors amella and Banker, the County Administrator a~d the Assistant rict Attorney to discuss further the area of disagreement between the committee agreed that the City Librarian continue to serve in this capacity as Librarian of the proposed combined facility and any replacement would require a certificated librarian. The committee directed the City Attorney and the Assistant District Attorney to prepare a revised contract form on this basis by Harch 8th for pre- sentation to the Board of Supervisors on March 12th. The Council will be advised of their decision. City and County as it pertains to a certificated Librarian. The COUNCILMAN HARLOWE ARRIVED AT THIS TIME - 8:15 P.M. A discussion followed pertaining to City protection against re- stricting the County to 12¢ in event of failure to construct the proposed library. The City Attorney will clarify this point in the document preparation with the Assistant District Attorney. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS RE CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION The City Attorney reported receipt of the Constitutional Revision Committee's study and revision of Article 13. This article deals with laws relating to City and County procedures for formation and annexation development. DISCUSSION RE AGREEMENTS TO AMEND F.A.A. GRANT FOR AIRPORT CLEAR ZONE Acting City Manager Kruth reported Amendment No. 1 to the Grant Agreement for the airport had been received from Federal Aviation Administration and was ready for Council consideration. This amend- ment revises the project by deleting a!lrequirements relating to the acquisition of Parcels 13 through 21 which, with the dis- ' placement of runway thresholds, are no longer required. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS TIME - 8:24 P.M. The City Attorney read Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement explain- ing the three points contained therein. One of the points questioned by the Council was the covenant by the City to diSplace the runway threshold lights with or without federal aid within one year after 5¸1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 28, 1968 - PAGE 2 the date of acceptance of the amendment to the Grant Agreement. Acting City Manager also reported that the City's request for the amendment to the Grant Agreement included a request for approval to install a new runway lighting system in addition to the thresh- hold displacement under the currently authorized grant. The Federal Aviation Administration has advised that since this work is not incidental to that contained in the current project, it is being treated the same as a new request. The necessary Regional and Washington coordination for this work is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks. After Council discussion, it was agreed to postpone action regarding Amendment No. 1 one week awaiting possible approval of the new project to install the runway lighting system. APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL AVIATION FUND FOR STATE AIRPORT ASSISTANCE REVOLVING FUNDS Acting City Manager explained the accounting system under which we have been handling aviation funds received from the State Airport Assistance Revolving Funds. It is a requirement that a Special Aviation Fund be established to match the $2500 State Airport Assistance Revolving Funds. It was recommended that $2500 to establish the Special Aviation Fund be transferred from the General Fund. Then upon receipt of the State matching fund, some of the budgeted work of a capital nature could be started at the airport. A question of the improvements that would qualify to be expended from this fund was discussed, particularly the hangar lease pur- chase payments. Expenditures can only be made for capital improve- ments to the airport and land acquisition for airport use. On a motion by Councilman Scotto,~ seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was carried by a majority voice vote to establish a Special Aviation Fund for State /',.irport Assistance Revolving Funds by transferring $2500 from the General Fund for this purpose. SONOMA COUNTY ENGINEER'S PLAN FOR EEL RIVER WATER Acti news ized sale poss that the furt ng Ci paper a st and ibili ty Manager called the Council's attention to a current article in which the Sonoma Board of Supervisors author- udy of Eel River water development to produce power for bring new water into the Russian River Basin with the ty of building the English Ridge project. It was requested the City Engineer follow the development carefully and obtain actual recommendation and official action of the Board for her review. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto had a question regarding the golf course. The answer was postponed until return of the City Hanager. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if the proposed annexation maps and accom- panying information had been forwarded to the Local Agency Forma- tion Commission. The details of this is still being worked out, but this should be completed within a week. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson complimented Mr. attending Council meetings in behalf ciation. Councilman Crook requested reminded of the list of changes made Ameigh on his interest in of the City Employees' Asso- that the City Manager be in the personnel policies. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 28, 1968 - PAGE 3 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. CITY CLERK