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Home My WebLink AboutMin 11-08-67498 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 8, 1967 The City Council .convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:11 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes of November 1, 1967 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 #9700 to #9839 inclusive for the period of October 16th through 31st (Warrant #9564 issued to replace #9050) be approved in the total amount of $38,902.13. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #4245 to ¢~4253 inclu'sive in the total amount of $25,751.56 .be approved and ordered paid. ORDINANCE NO. 595 REPEALING SECTION OF CITY CODE RE REFUNDS OF UNUSED PORT IONS OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 595, "Ordinance Repealing Section 2143 Of The Ukiah City Code Regarding Refunds Of Unused Portions Of Business License Tax" was read in full by the City Attorney and .introduced by Councilman Scotto. DISCUSSION OF REAL ~-~' PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX The City Attorney reported that under 1967 legislation, cities and counties will be permitted to levy a real property transfer tax in the total amount of 55¢ per $500 valuation. This tax will replace the federal document stamp tax in the same amount which is due to expire January 1, 1968. The League of California Cities has fur- nished to all cities a model ordinance which they recommend be adopted for the sake of uniformity. The City's tax would be 27½¢ per $500 and would be a credit against the total County tax of 55¢ per $500. Adoption of a city ordinance will be dependent upon adoption of a County ordinance by the Board of Supervisors. The League of California Cities recommends that city and county officials get together at the earliest possible time and consider some uniform approach to this new revenue source. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook it was unanimous"l~}' carried the City Manager be directed to arrange a meeting with the County Administrator to discuss a uniform approach to City-County participation in adopting a uniform real property trans~ fer. tax. REPORT RE RESOLUTION TO ABATE BUILDING AT 508 WEST HENRY The City Attorney reported that efforts to get owners of 508 West Henry to voluntarily abate their property have been to no avail and if no effort is made by property owner to comply with City request, dates for public hearing will be scheduled so further action may get underway. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 8, 1967 - PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF WESTWOOD ACRES SUBDIVISION TENTATIVE MAP The City Manager read the memorandum from the City Engineer in which explanation was made of previous action regarding considera- tion of this tentative map by another subdivider. The minutes of the Planning Commission dated November 2, 1967 were reviewed by the City Manager. It was recommended that the tentative map be accepted for consideration on the basis that it was previously approved and en- gineered and approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. On a mot was unan division ion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, imo'usly carried the tentative map of Westwood Acres Sub- be approved as presented. it NOTICE OF COMPLETION ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAYS ON CITY STREETS The City Manager reviewed a memorandum from the City Engineer dated November 7, 1967, stating the contractor, ABSCO Paving, has com- pleted all work required under his contract for construction of asphalt concrete overlays on City streets. It was recommended that the work be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the construction of asphalt concrete overlays on City streets be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM RATES The City Manager reported that many problems have resulted in the preparation of the water rates study which have made it necessary to request an additional week in getting the report to the Council. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS-4 POLICE CARS The City Mana recommended t trade- ins be discussion fo the trade-ins ger reviewed specifications for police cars and he call for bids for four replacement cars with four received prior to 2:00 P.M. December 5, 1967. A l lowed as to the adviSability of the City buying back as quoted by the bidder. On a motion by ~ouncilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for four replacement police cars with foUr trade-ins, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., December 5, 1967. ZONE APPLICATION NO. 68-2 LEO FOSTER, ET AL SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried that a public hearing be held on Zone Change Application No. 68-2 by Leo Foster, et al, on December 6, 1967 at 8:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard. PURCHASE OF VEHICLE PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER APPROVED FOR The City Manager reported the proposals submitted by manufacturers of the gasoline and electric powered vehicle proposed for use by the Parking Enforcement Officer were as follows: 500 HI NUTES OF NOVEMBER 8 THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH , 1967 - PAGE 3 Cushman Gesoline Powered Vehicle West Coaster Electric Executive Car $1827.75 $1240.OO The City Manager recommended purchase of the electric vehicle and Council agreed. MEETING WITH COUNTY RE PROPO£ED LIBRARY The City Manager reported attending meeting with the County Administrator and County Librarian regarding proposed City- County Library. The Board of Supervisors has requested a meeting with the Council and the Library Board Tuesday, November 14, 1967 at 7:30 P.M. at the County Library Building, which was agreeable with the Council. REPORT ON MEETING RE POWER POOLING The City Manager reported that at the last meeting in Sacramento of the Northern California Municipal Electric Association, the services of an engineering firm were retained to do the preliminary studies on the engineering feasibility of the pooling of efforts of the member cities to gain long term 'low cost power. In this regard, the City Manager reported there is an APPA Legal Seminar on Joint Action scheduled in Chicago November 13th and 14th which he would recommend the City Attorney attend since the seminar would relate to the type project in which we are not in- volved. Council approval was granted for the City Attorney to attend the seminar. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook inquired about the annual audit report and ity Manager advised the report will be distributed to the Council prior to the next weeks meeting. the Councilman Crook had questions regarding the report from the Finance Department which were explained by the City Manager with the further explanation that clarification of the report will be made at the next meeting. Councilman Crook asked if there were plans to landscape the Bath House at the Park. The City Engineer reported the engineer- ing is not complete but the project should be completed before the start of the swim program next year. Councilman Crook asked what is planned for the triangle by the golf course. The City Engineer reported the work is not scheduled but perhaps it can be done at the time the wor. k is scheduled at the Bath House. Councilman Crook reviewed additional personnel requirements that might be a result of annexation. Councilman C from the Con th i s year. the C i ty to rook reported attending a committee meeting resulting gress for Community Progress which was held earlier The people attending appeared anxious to work with go ahead on projects raised at'the Congress. MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C i TY OF UK! AH NOVEMBER 8, 1967 - PAGE 4 MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard reported that the project for consideration of additional park property within the City was being handled and that a map of the area to be considered was expected to be available for the Council by next week. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. after which the Council reconvened to a Personnel Session. MAYOK ~ "' ATTEST: CITY CLERK