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Home My WebLink AboutMin 11-15-67t MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 15, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:08 P.H. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, and Harlow present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, ]t was unanimously carried the minutes of November 8, 1'967 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, "i't was unanimously carried Special Warrants #4245 to ¥/4276 inclusive in the total amount of $49,936.71 be approved and ordered paid, ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 595 RE REFUND OF UNUSED PORTION OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 595 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Repealing Section 21/~3 Of The Ukiah City Code Re Refunds Of IJnused Portions Of Business License 'Tax." REPORT OF APPA LEGAL SEMINAR ON JOINT ACTION The City Attorney reported his attendance at the American Public Power Association Legal Seminar on Joint Action in Chicago was very productive. There is no detailed report to make at this time, how- ever, there will be for presentation to the Council, a report of what City Attorneys who attended this meeting, envision as steps that could be taken by the City and other interested cities in pursuing the possibility of bringing low cost power to the public. REQUESTS FOR REFUND OF BUSINESS LICENSES APPROVED inasmuch as Ordinance No. 595 previously adopted by the Council will not be effective for thirty days, the City Manager presented for Council consideration two requests for refunds of unused portions o'1': business license fees. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the two requests for refund of unused portions of business license fees be approved as set forth in the Ukiah City Code. REPORT ON WATER RATE STUDY AND Af,~ALYSIS The City Manager read a memorandum from the City Engineer dated November 15, 1967 setting forth explanation of graphs and charts from which data was used for specific recommendations. The City Manager suggested the Council may wish to familiarize themselves with the charts and graphs in the presentation before a discussion of the report is made. Council agreed that discussion of said report be scheduled for the December 6th meeting. REPORT ON COUNTY POSITION RE PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX The City Hanager reported that in his discussion with the County Administrator regarding the property transfer tax, he was advised that the Board of Supervisors had instructed the District Attorney's office to check certain points in the model ordinance prior to MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUI",,IC ! L OF THE C I TY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 15, 1967 - PAGE 2 action by the Board. The City Manager recommended the City Attorney be instructed to check these points with the District Attorney's office and prepare an ordinance for Council consideration. The Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance regard- ing property transfer tax for Council consideration. WILSEY AND HAM ELECTRIC SYSTEM STUDY REPORT The City Manager Ham, has advised the country For t and wi]] be able the report in der report cou]d be9i and that the E lec to discuss any te to schedule a Spe to meet with the electric system s reported that Mr. Heidrick, representing Wilsey that it will be necessary for him to be out of he next two weeks. He will return November 3Otb to meet with the Council at that time to review ail. The City Manager reported discussion of n at this meeting as scheduled if the Council tric Distribution Engineer was present in the chnical questions that might arise. Council cial Meeting November 30, 1967 in the Council representative from Wilsey and Ham to discuss tudy report. and the desired audience agreed Chambers the DISCUSSION OF AREA CONSIDERED FOR POSSIBLE ANNEXATION The map of the ar for further discuss that a recent chang made it necessary t County Water Distri area to be consider an election be held determine if the wa system or remain as pointed out that th predict any bene area as a result with the Cityls s agricultural land major concern to of the re-analysi that the Council desires of the pe substantially red consioered: (1) expressing intere Subdivision as fa frontage from Fir in such a manner ea being considered for annexation was presented ion. The City Attorney pointed out to the Council e in the law pertaining to county water districts o re-evaluate the desirability of using Willow ct boundaries as a basis 'for determining the ed for annexation. The change requires that within a water district after annexation to ter district shall become a part of the City an autonimous public agency. The City Nanager is requirement made it impossible to accurately fits that might accrue to the properties in the of consolidation of the Willow County Water District ystem. It was pointed out that the benefits to as a result of annexation are minimal and of no the property owners at the present time. In view s of the area under consideration it was suggested consider as a more practical approach to meet the ople involved that the area under consideration be uced in size and that two separate annexations be The Hunson Subdivision and any adjacent properties st at the present time and (2) the Ukiah Village r south as Fircrest and including all of the highway crest north and the residential area in the foothills to logically provide for the electric service by the City. The Council agreed to the modified plan and instructed the City Manager to have a specifically outlined area map for consideration at the December 6th Council meetin9. It was agreed that a modified report of 'Financial effect be presented at that time and that for information a financial effect report for the Oak Knoll area be presented. ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT INVl The City Manager distributed to the Council the annual audit report prepared by Fitzpatrick and Poulsen. At the next meeting, a statement will be distributed to the Council regarding matters brought up by the auditors, some of which have been corrected and some of which there is a difference of opinion. TATION FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The City Manager reported that the Council had received an invitation from the County Board of Supervisors to attend the open house and dedication ceremony of the Public Works Center on Tuesday, November 21, 1967 from 2:30 - 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 15, 1967 - PAGE 3 THANKS FROM HISTORICAL SOCIETY The City Manager reported the City Treasurer has received a from the Historical Society expressing their thanks for the Sewer Bond #1 recently presented to the Society. letter REQUEST FROM STATE HOSPITAL GRANTED The City Manager reported a letter Coordinator of Volunteer Services, waiver of green fees fro a weekly Golf Course. Request was granted has been received from the State Hospital requesting patient foursome at the Municipal by the Council. REQUEST FROM LIBRARY BOARD TO ADOPT RESOLUTION The City Manager read a letter from the Librarian advising that the Library Board requested Council consideration of adoption of a resolution to be forwarded to the Governor setting forth a re- quest to include in the 1968-69 Budget an appropriation to fully fund the California Public Library Services .Pct. On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried a resolution as requested $cotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, the City Attorney be directed to prepare and adopted by the Library Board. PAYMENT ON AIRPORT GRANT RECEIVED The City Manager reported payment on the airport grant for purchase of airport clear zone property had been received in the amount of $5,058.58. DINNER FOR BOARD & COMMISSION MEMBERS The City Manager reported the date for the dinner for Board and Commission members has been established for December 5th. The invitations will be in the mail tomorrow. REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT The City Hanager reported the report from the Finance Department will be distributed to the Council tomorrow. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman $cotto requested his suggestion regarding budget preparation be included on the next agenda. Councilman Scotto inquired if consideration had been given to making a mandatory right turn at the Perkins and State Street intersection. The City Manager explained that the present arrangement at this intersection seems to be working out, but study is still being made. Councilman $cotto asked if the report from the Chamber of Commerce regarding parking on School Street had been received, The City Manager reported the recommendations have been received and will be distributed to the Council, ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M., ai:ter which the Council reconvened to a Personnel Session. ATTEST: , C1-TY CLERK