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Home My WebLink AboutMin 06-28-67432 MINUTES OF THE MEETING JUNE 28, 1967 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Harlowe present. Councilman Henderson was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes of June 21, 1967 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman $cotto, seconded by Councilman Crook it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3623 to #3656 inciusive in the amount of $14,195.61 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 67-48 INTENTION TO VACATE PORT ION OF LIVE OAK AVENUE The City Attorney reported the resolution setting July 19, 1967 as time for the public hearing advising of intention to vacate a portion of the north end of Live Oak Avenue had been prepared and read same for Council consideration. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:08 P.M. Council agreed that prior to the hearing date, it should determined whether this street, if continued northerly to Gap Road is more economical, or if a location further west would be more feasible. be Low On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-b~8 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of Intention To Vacate Portion Of North End Of Live Oak Avenue." ORDINANCE NO. 591 INTRODUCED ADDING TO CITY CODE - ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE OR DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS Ordinance No. 591, I'Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Adding To Division 3 Of The Ukiah City Code Chapter 10 Entitled 'Abatement Of Unsafe Or Dilapidated Buildings' was read in full by the City Attorney and introduced by Councilman Scotto. RES. NO. 67-L~9 APPOINTING BOARD AND COMMI SS ION MEMBERS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe seconded by Councilman it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign "Resolution Appointing Board and Commission Members". Scotto, No. 67-~+9 same. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Hayor The new members are: Irene Rea and Newall Rawles, Recreation Commission; John Todd and Richard Sarber, Airport Commission; Jack Simpson, Planning Commission; William Chessall and John Nelson, Library Commission. FURTHER REPORT RE S JR 35 BUREAU OF RECLAMATION - PG&E PROPOSED CONTRACT The City Attorney reported that he, the City Manager and City Engineer will attend the hearing before the Senate Public Utilities Commission in Sacramento regarding the Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Gas and Electric Company proposed contract. The City Attorney reported a presentation to the Comission will be made in MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH JUNE 28, 1967 - PAGE 2 an attempt to see that the City is not excluded from the "wheeling" area for the next forty years. AWARD OF BID - PETROLEUM PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS Tabulation of bids received for furnishing petroleum product requirements through June 30, 1968 were reviewed as follows: Richfield Phillips Gulf Shell Standard Mobile Reg. Gas .218 .212 ~2~L~i ............ i~ .207 .212 .2099 Ethyl Gas .2425 .2425 ~.2t~j~) .2375 .2355 .2399 Motor Oil .82 1.06 .83 ~] .844 Gear Oil .16 .12 .14 .13 ~ Diesel Fuel .133 .124 .12 .1199 ~]_8~ .1221 The City Manager recommended the bid for regular and ethyl gasoline be awarded to Gulf Oil Company, the bid for motor oil awarded to Shell Oil Company and the bid for gear oil and diesel fuel awarded to Standard Oil. On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried products through June 30, of bids. Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, the bids for furnishing petroleum 1968 be as circled on the tabulation REPORT OF COMMITTEE DISCUSSION RE UNI'FORM SALES AND USE TAX The City Manager reported regarding the committee meeting with two Council members, two members of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to discuss the unFform sales? and use tax. The meeting resulted in agreement to recommend a compromise of 92.5% - 7.5% split and the Board's Ordinance No. 361 reflecting this agreement was read by the City Manager. The City Manager distributed a rabulation to the Council showing the results of adjustments of the sales tax formula on the basis of 100% to the cities, the 85-15 split presently received and the proposed 92.5-7.5 split. The Mayor stated that explanation to the committee was made indicating other issues between City and County will be discussed strictly on their own merits. ADOPT RATE TAXES ION OF ORDINANCE NO. 592 IMPOSED FOR SALES & USE TO .92½% On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 592 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Repealing Ordinance No. 588; Amending Sections 1701 (c), 1710 and 1720 Of The Ukiah City Code To Change The Rate Imposed For Sales And Use Taxes To. .92½%; Adopted As Urgency Measure. AYES: Councilmen Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor REPORT ON FURTHER RE PROPOSED S IS-Q DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION FLYING SERVICE The City Manager reported the scheduled meeting with Mr. Chaffee, Hr. Pearson and Mr. Kummert was held and the points discussed were basically the same as discussed with the Council. Mr. Chaffee was to advised his Board of Directors of the proposal and report the decision to the City Manager. Word from the company has no t been received. 434 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE JUNE 28, 1967 - PAGE 3 CITY OF UKIAH PURCHASE OF ELECTR I C D I STR I BUT ION FACILITIES IN ANNEXATION NO. 66-1 (ALEX THOMAS) AREA AUTHORIZED The City Manager reviewed appraisals of the electric distribution facilities in the City Annexation No. 66-1 area as prepared by Pacific Gas and Electric Company placing a value of $3,194.00 on the facilities. The City Manager reported the appraised value was within $150 of the City's appraisal. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be directed to notify Pacific Gas and Electric Company to prepare the Sales Agreement for purchase of the electric distribution facilities within the area of City Annexation No. 66-1 in the amount of $3,194.00 CONGRESSMAN CLAUSEN REQUESTS PROMOTION OF PATRIOTISM The City Manager mead a letter from Congressman Clausen requesting a promotion of patriotism in the celebration of Independence Day. MENDOCINO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REORGANIZATION MEETING The City Manager advised the Council of Commerce had scheduled a meeting and urged attendance by the Council the Mendocino County Chambe~ June 29, 1967 for reorganization representatives. FURTHER REPORT RE ANNUAL AUDIT The City Manager reported Fitzpatrick-Poulsen had signed the contract to conduct the City's annual audit with the inclusion of the cancellation clau~e. The City Attorney read that portion of the contract pertaining to said cclause. The City Manager advised the City is currently using the suggested audit~ issued by the League office. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE PORZIO LANE The City Manager read a memo from the Planning Commission requesting consideration of the dedication of Porzio Lane. The City Manager reported that this matter has come up before the Planning Commission and the Council in the past but has resulted in no action because of lack of improvements. The Council expressed the opinion that no action can be taken until the street is. brought up to standard. RES. NO. 67-50 COUNCIL POLICY RE CORRECTION OF DEFECTIVE SIDEWALKS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 67-50 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Statement Of City Council Policy Regarding correction Of Defective Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters And Program Of Prevention Of Future Damage." AYES: Counc i lmen Norgard. NO E S: None. ABSENT: None. Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 28, 1967 - PAGE 4 CITY ENGINEER ABSENT The City Manager reported the City Engineer's absence fnm the meeting was necessitated by his assistance in the completion of the golf course installation. The City Manager reported the installation was very well done and outside of minor adjustments, there have been no problems. ! LEONARD NIX Mr. Leonard Nix was present in the audience on behalf of the Airport Commission stressing the importance of completion of improvements scheduled in the 1967-68 Budget. MR. & MRS. JOHN J. CANNON Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cannon were present in the audience to express their thanks for City-County compromise regarding sales tax and to ask questions regarding City Budget. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if further information had been received regarding State Street and was advised there was no additional i nformat icn. Councilman Crook complimented Mayor Norgard, Councilman Harlowe, and the City Manager for their efforts at the meeting with the Board of Supervisors on the sales tax proposal. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:57 P.M. after which'the Council reconvened in Closed Personnel Session. ATTEST: CITY CLERK