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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-23-674(;2 MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH AUGUST 23, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:09 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Henderson, and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF MINUTEB On a motio i t was una approved a n by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, nimously carried the minutes of August 16, 1967.be s submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #8897 to #9035 in- clusive for the period of August 1st through 15th, 1967 be approved in the total amount of $39,496.00 GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3864 to $3964 in- clusive in the amount of $26,331,26 be approved and ordered paid. TED FEIBUSCH PRESENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENT RE SWIM POOL CONSTRUCTION Mr. Ted Fiebusch was present in the audience to present a financial statement on the swimming pool construction recently completed at the Municipal Park. He explained the reasons for the total expenditure for pool construction running exceeding the original estimate was due to a more expensive filtering system required by the Health Department and a lack of volunteer labor. Mr. Fiebusch reported that in spite of these unforseen expenses aris- ing, it is anticipated that the existing $2,003.69 deficit will be mad e up from unpaid pledges. The Mayor expressed thanks to Mr. Fiesbusch for the work he has done on the project. The City Manager was instructed to have a resolution prepared and publicize the project in Western City Magazine. REQUEST FROM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRANTED Three Uk i request a footba 11 Education was read ah High School students were present in the audience to pproval to carry out a broadcasting program of the home games. A letter indicating approval by the Board of and specifying locations of the broadcasting points by the City Manager. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the request as set forth in the letter dated August 23, 1967 to broadcast Ukiah High School football games on September 16, 1967 and October 14, 1967 be approved. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 67-30 DENIED - DOROTHY SHIELDS Variance Application No. 67-30 by Dorothy Shields to permit'a family care home for four mental hygience patients at 1961 Elm Street and minutes of the Planning Commission dated July 20, 1967 and August 17, 1967 were reviewed by the City Manager. The City Manager also reported a petition protesting the granting of the proposed variance was also placed on file. There was no one present in behalf of the application. Discussion followed relative to reasons for approval and denial of variance applications. Since a similar application in this vicinity was recently approved by the Council, reasons for this denial were MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH AUGUST 23, 1967 - PAGE 2 discussed, The possibility of discrimination against applicants and acting on the opinion of unqualified neighbors was expressed as being undesirable. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by a majority vote the City Attorney be directed to .prepare a resolution denying Variance Application No. 67-30. COUNCIL RECESSES At this point, 9:00 P.M., the Mayor declared a brief recess, after which the Council reconvened at 9:06 P.M. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF SOILS REPORT DENIED - SPURLOCK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3. The City Manager reported the Subdivider of Spurlock Subdivision had requested a waiver of the soils report and a letter to this effect had been placed on file, He read a memorandum from the Cit~ Engineer and the Building Official recommending waiver of the report. Discussion followed. The Cou~l agreed that the soils report should be made in all instances. Revision of the ordinance to eliminate the waiver clause was also discussed. Councilman Henderson made a motion the matter be tabled until return of the City Attorney. Discussion followed. Councilman Henderson withdrew his motion. the On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, -it was'carried by the following roll call vote the request for waiver of the soils Report in the Spurlock Subdivision Unit No.. be denied. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor COUNCILMAN SCOTTO WAS EXCUSED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 9:35 P.M. DOOLAN ACRES SUBDIVISION ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS A memorandum from the City Engineer dated August 17, 1967 was read by the City Manager advising that all required improvements have been completed in the Doolan Acres Subdivision and recommended acceptance of the improvement on behalf of the City by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by it was unanimously carried the City Council as complete in Doolan Acres Subdivision. Counc i lman accept 'the Henderson, improvements FOLEY ISSUAN LICENS & BURKE, COMBINED SHOWS CE OF CARNIVAL BUSINESS E APPROVED The City Manager reported a request has been received from Foley and Burke, Combined Shows to permit~eration of a carnival at the 12th District Fairgrounds August 24, 25, 26, and 27th, 1967. Police investigation of the operations has produced satisfactory reports and no derogatory information has been received. The required fee of $400 for the business license has been received and it was recommended approval of license be granted. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded it was unanimously carried the Council approve business license to Foley and Burke, Combined by Councilman Harlowe, the issuance of a Shows as recommended. 464 M! NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH AUGUST 23, 1967 - PAGE 3 CITY MANAGER'S REQUEST RE CHECK FOR BUSINESS LICENSE FROM FOLEY & BURKE~ COMBINED SHOWS The City Manager reported the check for required business license in the amount of $400.00 from Foley & Burke, Combined Shows was made payable to him as City Manager and he requested approval from the Council for the check to be endorsed for deposit to the City. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried request by .the City Manager be granted to endorse the check in the amount of $400 from the Foley & Burke, Combined Shows for deposit to the City of Ukiah. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PUMP AT RANNEY COLLECTOR The City Manager read a memorandum from the City Engineer dated August 22, 1967 stating the contractor, Western Pump Company has completed contract performance for installing and testing the 350 h.p. pump at the Ranney .Collector. 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 Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried installation and testing of the 350 h.p. pump at the Ranney Collector be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. ARTHUR PIED - CITY EMPLOYEE PASSES The City Manager reported that Arthur Pied, Department of Public Works employee, had passed away and the services will be held on Thursday, August 24, 1967. MRS. EDWARDS PASSES The City Manager reported that Mrs. Edwards, one of the Giorno Stadium Concessionaires, passed away. He has been advised that the remaining Concessionaire, Mrs. Cooper, will continue the contract with the City on the same basis as in the past. MEETING WITH CONGRESSMAN CLAUSEN The City Manager reported meeting with Congressman Clausen and representatives of F.A.A. at the airport on Saturday, August 19, 1967 to' discuss the proposed testing of the homing device which is designed to direct aircraft at a lower altitude than permitted at the present time. If the test is acceptable to F.A.A., it will then be presented to the Airport Commission and the Council and if installation is completed it will be financed by the Federal Government. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETINGS The City Manager reported attending the Chamber of Commerce dinner Saturday, August 19, 1967 and also the Board of Directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at noon on the previous day. At this time the City Manager reported he outlined to the Chamber the problems faced by the City. Request for the audit has been made but as yet has not been received. REPORT OF N.C.M.E.A. MEETING IN ROSEVlLLE The City Manager reported that he, the City Engineer and the Electric Distribution Engineer had this date met in Roseville with nine MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH AUGUST 23, 1967 - PAGE 4 other northern California cities to discuss the proposal to be made to Secretary of the Interior Udall at the scheduled meeting in Washington, D.C. on August 3Oth. The City Manager also re- ported receipt of a proposal from a private concern for steam for generation of power and read the letter from this firm. The City Manager stressed the necessity of the Council becoming familiar with the policies as they are discussed and stated that in his-opinion.Council representation at the meeting in Washington is vital. ~ ~ Recess - At this point, 10:40 P.M., the Mayor declared a brief recess, after which the Council reconvened at 10:54 P.M. Council agreed that the meeting with Secretary of the Interior will be attended by Councilman Crook, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works. UTILITY BILL ERROR LES RYAN Mr. Les Ryan was present in the audience to request adjustment of his utility account. An accumulated charge as a result of under- billing for several months was the basis for his complaint. The City Manager explained the manner in which the error was made. The matter was referred to the City Manager to be resolved. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook reported he had been requested by Councilman Scotto to inquire if there were restrictions on contractor's hours of work. The City Manager explained the reason some contractors start work at any early hour is because of the heat and further stated that if a complaint were to be filed, this would be a civil matter. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson asked if Landis Morgan had moved as yet and was advised that he had not. It was suggested that Mr. Morgan and his attorney, Leo Cook, be contacted regarding this matter. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE Councilman Harlowe questioned if the services should be stubbed into the proposed City Hall location before Perkins Street com- pletion. The City Engineer felt that there was still some element of chance since plans were not definite and recommended against doing this at this time. Councilman Harlowe requested that the request for waiver of the soils report be referred to the City Attorney. Councilman Harlowe requested that the Director of Public Works publicize the Ranney Collector in such a manner that the citizens will know how it has helped to avert a water shortage that surely would have developed with the extreme hot weather we have had this summer. Councilman Harlowe requested and was granted permission to be out of the State at the September 6th meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no furhter business, at 11:26 P.M. Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting to Monday, August 28, 1967. Further budget discussion are scheduled for August 24th and 25th. ATTEST: CITY CLERK