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Home My WebLink AboutMin 06-07-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 7, 1967 The C i ty Counc i 1 convened i n regu 1 ar sess ion i n the Counc i 1 Chambers at 8:09 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Henderson, and Harlowe present. Councilman Crook was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried the minutes of May 24, 1967 be approved as corrected and the minutes of the adjourned meeting of May 31, 1967 be approved as submitted by the clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #8225 to //'8347 inclusive, for the period of May 16, 1967 through May 31, 1967 be approved in the amount of $35,817.63. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson Tt was unanimously carried Special Warrants //3486 to #3493 inclusive, in the amount of $21,744.76 be approved and ordered paid. FURTHER REPORT ON WESTERN PIPE CASES SETTLEMENT The City Attorney reviewed the settlement of Western Pipe Cases wherein the City will receive monies on overcharges for pipe pur- chased from various companies over the past several years. It is estimated that the recovery will be around $11,O00 on account of the 1957 pipe purchases in construction with the Sanitation District. The City Attorney reported the Attorney General's office had for- warded certain documents relating to the proposed settlement which they ask be acted upon by the Council. These documents, two reso- lutions and a Covenant Not To Sue, were reviewed by the City Attorney/ RESO. NO. 67-43 RE DISTRIBIITION OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS AMONG PLAINTIFFS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson iLt was unani"mously carried Resolution No. 67-43 be adopted and the "Resolution Re Distri Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, - bution Of Settlement Funds Among Plaintiffs'l. RESO. NO. 67-44 (Or Ecluivalent Document) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-44 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution (Or Equivalent Document)". ! COVENANT NOT TO SUE - WESTERN PIPE CASES SETTLEMENT On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign "Covenant Not To Sue" regarding the Western Pipe Cases Settle- ment. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 7, 1967 - PAGE 2 HCALLISTER V. CITY WATER RIGHTS CASES The City Attorney reported the decision from the court on the McAllister v. City water rights cases was totally adverse to the Cityls position. He stated there were areas in which there was misunderstanding on the part of the court and requested permission to file objections to the findings. Council agreed. .FURTHER REPORT ON SIDEWALK REPAIRS & CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS The City Attorney reported further on proposed procedure for correcting sidewalk deficiencies and requiring construction of new sidewalks, curb and gutter. He referred to memoranda pre- viously prepared setting forth procedures under which these corrections may be made and to a memorandum regarding the 1911 Act in so far as it could be used in this case. Since this was determined to be a long range policy the Council re- quested copies of the memoranda mailed to each Councilman so the matter could be reviewed before consideration for formal action. RESO. NO. 67-45 GRANTING VARIANCE TO JACK COLLENBERG On a motion by Councilman Harlowe seconded b_~ Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried Resolu~:ion No. 67=5 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to Jack Collenberg". FURTHER REPORT RE BURNED BUILDING The City Attorney reported no word has been heard from the property owner who was notified to take proper steps to eliminate the hazard his burned out property has created. In searching for further steps to take in this regard, the City Attorney reported on a procedure used successfully by the City of Stockton and explained the general mechanics of this procedure for Council consideration. The Council was in general agreement with the overall program and instructed the City Attorney to obtain their current experience on this program and report back to the Council. DISCUSSION RE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION - P.G. & E. PROPOSED CONTRACT The City Attorney reviewed Senate Joint Resolution No. 35 regarding Bureau of Reclamation - Pacific Gas and Electric Company proposed contract which could exclude Ukiah from the "wheeling areaI' for the next forty years. Inclusion in the "wheeling areaI' permits cities to receive surplus public power from Central Valley project at slightly over half the price presently paid by the City. The City has for a number of years expressed interest in obtaining inclusion within the Pacific Gas and Electric Company "wheeling area" and has been advised that such inclusion might be possible when the current Bureau of Reclamation - Pacific Gas and Electric Company contract was reviewed, however, the final contract document as proposed has not been made public. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to forward a letter to legislators advising of the possible effect upon the City of the Bureau of Reclamation proposed contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and to urge their support of SJR No. 35 asking the President and Congress to delay such contract until it can be fully and publicly reviewed. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried the City staff examine the possibilities of getting the City into the "wheeling area". HI NUTES JUNE 7, OF THE MEETING OF THE 1967 - PAGE 3 COUNCIL OF THE C l TY OF UKIAH REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for petroleum products requirement through June, 1968, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., June 27, 1967. DISC RE C USS ION OF CURRENT INFORMATION I TY-COUNTY SALES TAX FORMULA The City Manager reported attending the scheduled meeting with the County Administrator to formulate a basis for further discussion with the Board of Supervisors regarding sales tax. The City Manager distributed a report which the County Administrator had submitted to the Board for their consideration. On the basis of this report, the Board of Supervisors formally proposed a 88-12 split to the cities in Mendocino County. This proposal was in the form of a letter to the Council which letter was read by the Ci'ty Manager. The Council agreed this report would be reviewed and the matter placed on the June lb, th agenda. Receipt of said letter from Board of Supervisors will be acknowledged. PETTY CASH EXPENSE The City Manager explained the problems that exist in the petty cash expenditure statin9 that a better control can be worked out which will be contained in a written recommendation for Council consideration. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS and was recognized by the City Manager and Mayor. The Council to review the recommendations for discussion in approximately weeks. The City Manager distributed to the Council the Personnel Recommenda- tions regardin9 salary and posi.tion adjustments for the coming year and read in full said recommendations. In makin9 the report, the City Manager reported substantial assistance was received from the efforts of City Departments, City Employees' Association, Civil Service Board and all agencies contacted. Mr. George Dunning, Chairman of the Civil Service Board was present in the audience agreed two LETTER FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RETAIL DIVISION REGARDING SALES TAX The City Manager rea Division urging imme mise solution of the ported receipt of th d a letter from the Chamber of Commerce Retail diate City-County negotiations toward a compro- sales tax formula. The City Manager also re- e budget from the Chamber of Commerce. SPURLOCK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS A memorandum from the City Engineer dated June 7, 1967 was read' by the City Manager advisin9 that all required improvements have been completed in Spurlock Subdivision Unit No. 2 and recommended acceptance of the improvements on behalf of the City by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the City Council accept the improvements as complete in Spurlock Subdivision Unit No. 2. POSTPONEMENT OF PERSONNEL SESSION RE COMMISSION AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS The Council agreed to wait for a full Council for consideration of Commission and Board appointments. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 7, 1967 - PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:28 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, June 14, 1967. ATTEST: CITY CLERK