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Home My WebLink AboutMin 09-20-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 OF UKI AH The City Council convened in regular session at 8:06 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen and Harlowe present. in the Council Chambers Scotto, Crook, Henderson, APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by it was unanimously carried the minutes of the September 13, 1967 be approved as corrected. REGULAR WARRANTS Councilman Scotto, regular meeting of On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Regular Warrants as listed below be approved in the total amount of $62,877.81 and ordered paid: Warrants #3965 to #3980 inclusive in the Warrants #3981 to //3990 inclusive in the #'3985 previously approved) Warrants #4003 to #4066 inclusive in the '#4067 rejected). amount of $2,652.71. amount of $1,443.95, (Warrant amount of $58,781.15, (Warrant PAYROLL WARRANTS On was for the a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #9174 to #931~Finclusive the period of September 1st through 15th, 1967 be approved in amount of $40,313.83. it RES. NO. 68-15 DIRECTING CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE INJUNCTIVE ACTION AGAINST LANDIS MORGAN On a motion by it was carried be adopted and "Resolution Of Injunctive Acti The City At to September 25, his business. Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman by the following roll call vote Resolution the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign The City Of Ukiah Directing City Attorney on Against Landis Morgan, et al". Henderson, No. 68- 15 same, To Fi le rney was directed to serve said injunction Monday, 1967, if subject were not in the process of relocating AYES: Counc i lmen NO E S: None. ABSENT: None. Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. ORDINANCE NO. 594 ADOPTING DOG LICENSES INTRODUCED Ordinance No. 594, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Certain Sections Of The Ukiah City Code, Relating To Dog Licenses, Duties Of Director Of Finance To Issue Fees Therefor, And Transfer Procedure And Fees" was read in full by the City Attorney and introduced by Councilman Scotto. RES. NO. 68-16 FOR PURCHASE OF TAX DEEDED PROPERTY On a motion by was carried by be adopted and "Resolution Of Of Supervisors Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it the following roll call vote Resdution No. 68-16 the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Agreement With Board For Purchase Of Tax-Deeded Property." AYES: Council NOES: None. ABSENT: None. men Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 - PAGE 2 RECESS - At this point in the meeting, the Mayor declared a five minute recess - 9:03 P.M. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEE TO STUDY EMPLOYEE WORKING CONDI T IONS The City Manager reported the Civil Service Board and the Employees' Association have been notified of the makeup of the committee which is proposed to discuss and establish a recommendation regarding City employees' relationship with City. Each group has been asked to advise the City Manager of its selection for representation on the committee. After discussion, it was clarified that the Council's thinking is that there would be only one vote for each representative group represented on the committee. The City Manager also reported that this meeting was designated as the time for the appointment of the Council's representation on this committee. On a motion bY Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Councilmen Henderson and Harlowe be appointed to be the Council's representatives on the committee to s~dy employee working conditions. APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES TO COMMITTEE TO STUDY EMPLOYEE WORKING CONDITIONS The President of the Employees' Association arrived at this point in the meeting and announced that the two representatives from their association who were appointed to serve on the committee to study employee working conditions are Charlie Galyean and Wilbur Ameigh. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH UKIAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Manager reviewed the revised budget submitted by the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce and asked for Council reaction to determine what should be included in the contract agreement. Discussion followed. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the proposed contract between the City and the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce be the basis for the preparation of a contract agreement for the performance of the service included in the budget. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, i't was unanimously carried the contract agreement between the City and County Chamber of Commerce be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. REPORT OF STEERING COMMITTEE OF NO. CALIF. PUBLIC UTILITIES The City Manager gave a report of the activities of the steering committee of the Northern California Public Utilities which met in Sacramento last week. Additional meetings will be scheduled in the immediate future to continue the cooperative efforts to obtain lower cost power. REPORT OF CREMATION OF CERTAIN BONDS & COUPONS The City Mangger reported the bonds and coupons approved at the previous Council meeting for cremation had been cremated at the Savings Bank by the Treasurer and the City Manager with two 480 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 - PAGE 3 employees from the bank as witnesses. Sewer Bond #1, properlY stamped paid and perforated, was withheld for presentation to the Mendocino County Historical Society. REPORT OF USE OF PARKING LOT BY UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The City Manager reported he was advised the Ukiah Unified School District is not at the present time in agreement with the use of the parking lot across the street from their office. They have been advised all spaces in the parking lot will be metered. REQUEST GRANTED FOR REFUNDABLE PORTION OF BUSINESS LICENSE The City Manager read a memorandum from the Director of Finance re- questing Council approval of a request for refunding a portion of a business license as set forth in the Ukiah City Code. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the request for a refund of a portion of a business license as set forth in the Ukiah City Code be approved. APPOINTMENT OF CITIZEN FOR CITY-COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK - WALTER SANDELIN The City Manager reported the County has appointed Mr. Walter Sandelin to be the representative for the City-County Government Week. The first meeting in this regard is scheduled next week. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Mr. Walter Sandelin be the City's representative for "City-County Government Week". NEWS RELEASE RE RANNEY COLLECTOR The City Manager reported the news release on the Ranney Collector will be ready to go to press tomorrow. 1967-68 BUDGET The City Manager reported portions of the budget have been discussed further, specific adjustment will be made, and the budget will be in its final form for the meeting next week. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked if there would be immediate replacement for' the vacancies in the Police Department and was advised that the vacancies will be filled as soon as possible. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked how petty cash funds were accounts for in the Finance Office. It was reported the account does not show on the Finance Officer's report and it would be determined how the account is shown in the audit report. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson reported he recently attended a dinner meeting of the County Chamber of Commerce. It appears that the group is very progressive and will have a strong organization. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 - PAGE 4 Councilman Henderson asked when the announcement on the Administra- tive Assistant position will be made and was advised that announce- ment could be made next week. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard asked when the water rate study would be completed. The City Engineer reported it could be ready within a month. Mayor norgard asked that it be an agenda item at that time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. to meet again September 27, 1967. CITY CLERK '-- MAYOR