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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-02-67MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:05 P.M. with Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of July 26, 1967 be approved as corrected. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried that Special Warrants #3766 to $3821 inclusive in the amount of $12,742.19 be approved and ordered paid. RESO. NO. 68-6 GRANTING VARIANCE TO LARKIN YOUNCE Application was presented again to Council after clarification by Planning Commission with a memorandum that it was not their intent to permit extension of multiple use. It has been determined upon investigation that applicant has recorded a deed on the split parcel. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unaimously carried Resolution No. 68-6 be adopted and · "Resolution the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, Granting Variance to Larkin Younce as requested in Zone Variance Applicatibn No. 67-25." APPOINTMENT OF CLERK PRO-TEM In the absence of the City Clerk, Councilman Harlowe was appointed as Clerk Pro Tem, action taken as effective of beginning of meeting, 8:05 P.M. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS MC ALLISTER VS. CITY OF UKIAH The City Attorney reported that the motion for a new trial on the McAllister case has been denied. Some discussion was held on the advisability of appeal. It was the consensus of opinion that a decision be delayed until the next Council meeting. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS ON LEGISLATIVE BILLS SB 566 - Gas Tax Bill - This bill is out of the Senate Finance Committee and is now on the Senate Floor. AB 399 - Cigarette Tax Bill - This bill has been passed and signed into law as part of the total budget, effective October 1, 1967. Cities will be given a portion of the Cigarette Tax money, the total State-wide of which will be about $75,OOO,OOO. AB 1944 - Signs Manufactured by Cities - AB 1944 has been adopted and is now on the Governor's desk. In view of the Council's feelings on the bill, it was suggested that the Governor be urged to veto the bill. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to write a letter to Governor Reagan stating the City's opposition to Bill AB 1944. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1967 - PAGE 2 RESO. 'NO. 68-7 QUIT CLAIM OF EASEMENT On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 68-7 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Authorizing Quit Claim Of Utility Easement To Joseph L. Foutz" as per agreement entered into at time ease- ment was granted to City. CITY MANAGER REPORTS ON WASHINGTON MEETING The City Manager reported on his and the City Engineer's meeting in Washington with Congressman Clausen, other Congress- men and representatives of four other California cities on Ukiah's possible inclusion in the "wheeling" district and operation of a "power pool." The savings to the City's con- sumers could be $200,000 to $250,000 a year. Although the immediate goal was not attained, definite possibilities were determined to exist and investigations will continue. As a result of the meeting, a landing device may be made available to the Municipal Airport whiCH would facilitate landi.ng in bad weather. It wa water will s reported that the likelihood of a grant for the City's improvements appears very remote but that added contracts be made with involved agencies. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 67-29 RAYMOND WOODALL Variance Application No. 67-29 by Raymond Woodall to permit construction of deer fence in excess of 6 feet in height. Planning Commission minutes of July 6, 1967 were read, noting that application was in order, fees paid, and postings made. There were no. written or the proposed variance. of the application. verbal protests to the granting of There was no one present on behalf On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution granting Variance No. 67-29 to Raymond Woodall as recommended by the Planning Commi ss ion. BLIND INTERSECTIONS - REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN The City Manager reported that the owners of 19 properties with obstructions causing blind corners have been notified by the Police Department to clear them. The owners have been co-operative; several hedges have been cut down. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES The City Manager requested a time to be set for discussion of the Budget. It was decided that the time would be set at the August 9, 1967 Council meeting when the total budget is presented. LETTER - MRS. LAMPKE - UTILITY BILL ERROR The City Manager brought to the attention of the City Council a letter addressed to them from Mrs. Lampke requesting foregive- ness of a cumulative charge made to compensate underbilling for the past year. The matter was referred to the Finance Department with a suggestion that it be worked out on a pro-rata basis. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1967 - PAGE 3 APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEMBER - ROY WAGNER The City Manager read a letter from the City Civil Service Board advising that Mr. Roy Wagner had been selected as the third member of the Civil Service Board to replace Mr. Clyde Oakes, resigned. QUEST ION REGARDING sIS-Q FLYING SERVICE Mr. George Kuch requested from the audience information on the status of the Sis-Q matter. Mayor Norgard stated in answer that nothing more could be done until the City Council heard from Sis-Q Flying Service. Other persons in the audience also expressed an interest, although no one was present representing Sis-Q. PERSONNEL STUDY RECOMMENDATION QUESTIONED Mr. Gary Bruchler and Mr. Robert Vander Stoep were present in the audience to state their opposition to that portion of the Civil Service Personnel Study Recommendation which indicated unanimous approval of City employees to the recommendations. They maintained that the group represents less than 10 percent of the City employees and that the Fire Department was not notified that the study was being prepared. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked about the status of the City parking lot adjacent to Eversole Mortuary and was informed that the parking meters had not yet arrived. Councilman Crook asked about the status of the Municipal Park Bath House. He was advised that completion has been delayed due to strikes, bad weather, and non-arrival of equipment. Councilman Crook asked if the concession stand was now in use and was told that it is. Councilman Crook asked about the nature of the large water drain pipe on Mazzoni and Brush. The work bei:ng done has to do with a joint purchase between the City, Mr. Mazonni, and Mr. Bricarelli. The City has completed its section of the work. Councilman Crook asked the status on the removal of corner parking space on School in front of the Palace Hotel and was advised that the City crews have been painting on the south end of town and will do the work this week. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard suggested that the City Manager write a letter to the Dolphin Swim Club commending them on a job well done and thanking them for their efforts. CITY MANAGER REPORTS ON SWIMMING POOL The City Manager reported that some of the work, such as the black-topping, done at the pool site was temporary in nature and installed so that the pool would be available to the Dolphins for their meet. The City Manager stated that a final report is expected from Mr. Ted Feibusch on his participation in the work on the pool in the near future. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1967 - PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, August 9, 196 7' " MAYOR ATTEST: I , / CITY CLER'K'- PRO-TEM