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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-12-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 12, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:10 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Croor~, Henderson and Harlowe present. Councilman Scotto was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of July 5, 1967 be approved as corrected to include the following roll call vote under adoption of Resolution No. 68-1: AYES: Councilmen Scotto, NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Norgard. Crook, Henderson and Harlowe. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #3658 to #3717 inclusive in the amount of $33,380.82 be approved and ordered paid and Special Warrant #3657 in the amount of $381.33 cancelled. PUBLIC HEARING - WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM Public hearing was opened at 8:ll P.M. on the 1967 Weed and Rubbish Abatement Program. Affidavits of service by mail of all owners of property described in Resolution No. 67-46, and of the posting of all such properties by the Director of Public Works were placed on file. The Certificate of the Director of Public Works withdrawing certain properties from the order contained in Resolution No. 67-46 was also placed on file. There were no persons in the audience matter of weed and rubbish abatement declared closed at 8:15 P.M. requesting to be heard on the and the public hearing was RES. PUBLI ABATE NO. 68-2 ORDERING DIRECTOR OF C WORKS TO PROCEED WITH THE MENT OF WEEDS AND RUBBLE On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No...68-2 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Ordering Director of Public Works to Proceed With the Abatement of Weeds and Rubble." FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 591 ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS Discussion of this proposed ordinance continued. Objections to a portion of Section 3300 were heard and after discussion, it was agreed to defer action on this ordinance until next week. RES. NO. 68-3 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded fb.b~ Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No.v~-3 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, I'Resolution Appointing Member to Planning Commission.'! The new member is Mr. Jack Weddle. 44O MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 12, 1967 - PAGE 2 HcALLISTER VS. CITY OF UKIAH CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS The City Attorney reported he had filed a motion for a new trial of the Steiert water rights case. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS CURRENT LEGISLATION The City Attorney reported Assembly Bill 2454 which would modify the gas tax procedure by eliminating matching requirements and reducing State engineering rules, is scheduled to be heard July 19, 1067. Senator Collier's bill, SB 721, which would have only partially eliminated matching requirements is reported dead for the session. The League is strongly in support of AB 2454. REPORT FROM CITIZENS COMMITTEE - GOLF COURSE SPRINKLER SYSTEM Mr. Ralph Buxton, Chairman of the citizens committee for the golf course sprinkler system installation, was present in the audience to express his thanks to the Council for their approval of the citizens committee project. He commended the City employees who worked on the project and also stated it was his feeling that this project has done a great deal to generate a fine community spirit. REPORT ON LEASE NEGOTIATIONS WITH SIS-Q FLYING SERVICE The City Manager reported the representative from Sis-Q Flying Service had advised he had obtained individual approval from the board members of the proposal made by the City, but had not been able to schedule a meeting of his Board of Directors to take the necessary formal action of acceptance. Their request is for another week for the formal acceptance. The City Manager reported the financing institution is agreeable to their original proposal regarding this matter, however, stated there is a fluctuation in interest rates at the present time. After discussion, the Council agreed to the requested one week extension of time. REQUEST DENIED FOR EXTENSION OF TIME BY LANDIS MORGAN Mr. Leo Cook, Attorney for Landis Morgan, was present in the audience requesting an extension of time for relocation of the Landis Morgan Transportation Company. Mr. Bob Gianoli, the con- tractor, was also present in the audience. He explained the reasons for the delay in getting the building completed for oc~pancy by the scheduled deadline. Discussion followed. The Council explained that in view of the discussion at the time of the last request for extension, and the promises made by the Council to the opponents present at that meeting, they could not justify consideration of another extension. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the request for 30 days extension of time requested by Landis Morgan be denied. REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF NCMEA RE CITY'S INCLUSION IN "WHEELINGI' AREA The City Manager reported there will be a meeting Monday, July 17th, with the Northern California Municipal Electric Association regarding the city's position in inclusion in the "wheeling" area. After this meeting, another with Pacific Gas and Electric Company will be scheduled. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 12, ~967 ELECT ION OF OFFICERS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The City Manager reported that Mr. Ted Erickson had been elected president of the Library Board and Mrs. Beverlee Rhodes had been elected Secretary. LIBRARY CONSULTANT'S REPORT The City Manager reported the Library Board had requested a meeting with the Council next week to discuss the Library Con- sultant's report. The report will be distributed to the Council members. Council was agreeable to the request but expressed the desire to receive the report prior to meeting time. 1967-68 BUDGET The City Manager distributed three additional section of the 1967- 68 Budget for Council consideration. REQUEST FROM RAE M. DELAHOYDE Mr. Rae M. Delahoyde was present in the audience to request that the airport parking area be oiled before the scheduled Fly-in. Discussion followed as to the best manner in which this could be done. Mr. Delahoyde also asked about the portable rest rooms and was advised that arrangements have been made for their use. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook requested that Sis-Q be notified to give their acceptance in writing. Councilman Crook requested the City Attorney to have a proposed injunction against Landis Morgan prepared for Council consideration at the next meeting. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare an injunction against Landis Morgan for Council consideration next week. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson made a suggestion to the City Engineer regarding a manner in which the airport parking area may be prepared for the scheduled Fly-in. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE Councilman Harlowe asked concerning the schedule for the demolition of the Greyhound Bus building. The City Engineer explained that the' specifications are being prepared and will be ready for the next Council meeting. The City Manager reported he had talked with the Greyhound officials and they will be out of their location this weekend and operating the ticket office from a trailer. Councilman Harlowe asked about the grass planting on the triangle at the park. The City Engineer reported some supplies were left from the sprinkler system project and could be used in this area, however, this installation should be made before the grass is planted. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard asked about the application of chipped rock on West Perkins Street and after discussion, it was agreed that the appli- cation of chipped rock should be continued further west on Perkins Street. 442 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 12, 1967 - PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting.adjourned at 10:15 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, July 19, 1967. MAYOK /~/ ATTEST: · -CITY CLERK