HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-21-68MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 21, 1968
The C i ty Count i 1 convened i n regu 1 ar sess ion i n the Count i 1 Chambers
at 8:03 P.H. wi th Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Crook, Henderson, and
Harlowe present. Councilman Scotto was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried the minutes of the meetin9 of February 14,
1968 be approved as submittec by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #10622 to 10758 inclusive
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for the period of February 1st through 15, 1968, be approved in the
total amount of $38,046.03.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion
it was unan
be approved
by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
imously carried General Warrants #4661 to #4795 inclusive,
and ordered paid.
RES. NO. 68-35 ESTABLISHING CONSOLIDATED
VOT I NG PREC I NCTS FOR GENERAL MUNI C I PAL ELECT I ON
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 68-35 be adopted and the
Hayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Establishin9
Consolidated Votin9 Precincts For General Municipal Election, Con-
sistin9 Of Regular And Consolidated Voting Precincts, Fixin9 Polling
Places Therefor And Hours Polls Will Be Open, And Appointin9 Election
Officers And Fixin9 Compensation Thereof."
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS RE
CIGARETTE TAX ALLOCATION
The City Attorney reported a recent Legislative Bulletin from
the League of California Cities has stated the Board has approved
legislation to distribute the cities share of cigarette taxes one-half
on the basis of population and one-half on the basis of taxable sales.
If the City has a strong position either way, it is hoped this will
be supported by contacting the respective legislators.
AWARD OF BID FOR FIVE REPLACEMEF,,iT
PICKUPS TO GALVINIS CHEVROLET
AND UNDERWOOD-FORD
The C i ty Manager rev i ewed the tabu 1 at ion of b i ds
pickups as follows:
Cox Motors
Galvin's
for
replacement
Underwood
Ford
3-½ Ton Pickup Trucks
1-1 Ton Truck Wi th
Service Body
1-½ Ton Pickup Truck
Wi th Surveyor"s Body
De 1 i very
All Amounts Net
*Low Bid (Individual)
$5,778.36 $5,467.33*
3,406.99 3,305.98
2,455.23 2,414.10
1,640.58 $11,18'7.4]
45 Days 90 Days
$5,614.36
3,269.54~
2,298.25*
$11, lB2.15
30-45 Days
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FEBRUARY 21, 1968 - PAGE 2
Discussion followed as to the award being made to the bidder on an
individual unit basis or on the basis of total amount of all units.
The City Attorney reported that there was a possibility of misinter-
pretation by the bidders and recommended that the Council reject all
bids. The City Manager stated that repeat bids are seldom successful.
He Therefore recommended that the bid be awarded to Underwood Ford
on the basis of the total amount of all units as specified in the
legal notice.
COUNCILMAN HARLOWE EXCUSED HIMSELF AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING DUE TO A
CO~FLICT IN INTEREST - 8:25 P.M
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On a motion by Councilman Henderson seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried by the Council present, the bid of Galvin's
Chevrolet-Olds be accepted for furnishin9 three ½ ton pickup trucks in
the amount of $5,467.33 and the bid of Underwood-Ford be accepted for
furnishin9 one 1 ton truck with service body in the amount of $3,269.54
and one ½ ton pickup truck with surveyor's body in the amount of
$2,298.25.
FURTHER DISCUSSION RE
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PROCEEDINGS FOR WAUGH
LANE AREA
The City Manager reported a bond conseling firm has been con'tacted
to discuss with them the economics of improvement district proceed-
ings-For possible water, street, and drainage improvements in the
Waugh Lane area. Their report indicated the fixed costs of such
proceedings would be prohibitive unless the project cost was a
minimum of $60,000 to $80,000. A discussion of the City Engineer's
original estimate of the initial work proposed was again reviewed in
detail.
Mr. Joe Foutz, a large property owner in this area, was present in
the audience and stated that there was no question but that thc,
benefits to be derived from the improvements as proposed by the
City Engineer would be 9rearer than the cost and stated his willin9-
ness to cooperate with this plan.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it
was unanimously carried to proceed with improvements in the Waugh
Lane area as proposed by the City Engineer, all property owners in
the area to be notified by letter of the proposed improvements and
their share of the cost. Non-participants, in the event of their
desire for city service at a later date, will at that time pay their
share of the cost.
APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPL. NO. 68-10
SIGN - PROPOSED DENNY'S RESTAURANT
As requested at a previous meeting regarding Variance Application
No. 68-10, the City Hanager summarized information regardin9 existin9
signs in the freeway area and explained how permits for their
erection were obtained.
Hrs. Tom Nicholson, representing the Ukiah Beautification Committee
was present in the audience to oppose the 9rantin9 of the proposed
variance. The committee is urgin9 City and County cooperation in
establishin9 sixty feet as the absolute maximum height for signs
alon9 the freeway in an effort to establish uniformity. Mr. Bill
Youngblood, present in the audience, also spoke in opposition to
the 9rantin9 of the proposed variance.
Mr. Sankovich, of Sanky Signs and representing Denny's restaurant,
spoke in favor of the granting of the proposed variance and explained
the details of the design of the sign.
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On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
"i't w~s unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
a resolution granting Variance No. 68-10 to Heath and Company (Denny's
Restaurant) as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The City Engineer reported there appears to be inconsistency in sign
heights and perhaps more stricl< sign regulations could be considered.
It was his recommendation to establish a height limit and a standard
way of measuring signs. The City Engineer was directed to make
suggestions for a more constructive approach to this problem.
N.W.P.R.R. APPROVAL OF
PERKINS STREET CROSSING
The City Manager reported receipt of the agreement from the North-
western Pacific Railroad Company approving the crossing at Perkins
Street and the Railroad. Work will commence after the Public Utilitie.~
Commission approval of the project.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The City Manager reported attending the regular meeting of the
Airport Commission to discuss Commission progress on airport master
plan, proposed discounts for bulk gasoline sales, Commission prefer-
ence on open vs. closed hangars and current status of pending
federal aid projects; all points of interest previously expressed
by the Council.
1. It was reported that good progress is being made in the planning
for use of vacant space on the airport.
2. The Commission was favorable to all proposed applications for
Federal funds for airport development.
3. The Commission unanimously approved the construction of open
hangars as early as possible but requested current details
on cost of the structure and estimated rental rate prior to
any Council consideration of bid call.
4. A specific recommendation regarding bulk sales of gasoline and
storage problems will be determined at their next regular
meeting.
CORRECTION OF REGISTER OF
DEMANDS & WARRANTS APPROVED
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
it was unanimously carried a correction of error on Register of
Demands and Warrants for January 17, 1968 be approved.
The correction results in changes as follows:
APPROVED AMOUNT CORRECTED AMOUNT
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General F~nd $ 34,942.60 Genera[ Fund $ 3/~,9b~2.60
Electric Fund 65,053.15 Electric Fund 65,953.15
Water Fund 1,938.L~3 Water Fund 2,0b~6.56
Sewer Service 855.55 Sewer Service 747./42
San. Dist. 29.82 San. Dist. 29.82
Park. Dist. 1,48g.00 Park. Dist. 1,489.00
Spec. Deposits 51.33 Spec. Deposits 51.33
Soc. Sec. T. 730.~0 Soc. Sec. T. 730.40
Res. Off. T. Fd. 4.25 Res. Off. T.Fd. ~+.25
$105, Og4.53 $105,094,5'3
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked if the requested
report had been received and was advised
next week.
information on the audit
this would be checked
Councilman Crook complimented the Finance Department on having the
January 31st fund report available to the Council at this time.
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The City Manager reported budget revisions will be made after
discussion with various department heads.
ADJOURNHEIJT
As there was no further reg~ar business, Mayor Norgard declared
the meetin9 adjourned at 10:09 P.M., after which the Council
reconvened to a Personnel Session.
ATT, S ': '
MAYOR