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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-24-67MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH MAY 24, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:04 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, and Crook present. Councilmen Henderson and Harlowe were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by was unanimously May 17, 1967 be Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, carried the minutes of the regular meeting of approved as submitted by the Clerk. it SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried special warrant #3485 in the amount of $53,796.93 be approved and ordered paid and special warrant #3480 in the amount of $50.00 cancelled. REPORT ON WESTERN PIPE CASES SETTLEMENT The City Attorney reported receipt of a letter from the Attorney General's office advising of settlement of Western Pipe Cases. Settlement was entered into between six of the seven pipe companies for a total payment of $21,275,000. The Attorney General's office is in the process of determining the dollar amount each plaintiff will receive and will make this distribution from the settlement funds available as soon as the required formalities and records are completed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS ON PENDING LEGISLATION The City Attorney reviewed pending legislation as follows: AB 399 - Cigarette Tax Enabling Act. The League of California Cities recommends any charter city considering the enactment of a cigarette or an increase in existing cigarette taxes in order to meet municipal needs to do so independently of AB 399. Meanwhile, the League urges all cities to contact their legislators to support AB 399. AB 1944 - Street Signs. The communique has been sent to the Senator and Assemblyman to urge opposition to this bill. AB 2454 - Unruh Gas Tax Hearing. The Assembly Committee on Trans- portation and Commerce heard Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh's AB 2454 on Tuesday, May 23, 1967. AB 2454, as amended at the time of the hearing on May, 23, will completely eliminate the matching require- ments contained in the 1963 Collier-Unruh Act. In addition, the bill will abolish the distinction between old money received prior to the 1963 Act and the new or additional money received as a re- sult of the 1% gas tax increase in 1963. The League urges strong municipal support for this bill. SB 1427 - Preemption. This bill contains a legislative declaration that the Legislature has not intended, by the enactment of any legis- lation, to occupy any field of regulation to the exclusion of the exercise of local police power unless such legislation expressly provides that it occupies the field or expressly prohibits regulation in the field by counties or cities. The League urges support of this bill as it will be amended prior to hearing on May 24, 1967. AB 2395 - Telephone In Lieu Tax. This bill was explained in detail to the Council. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:16 P.M. HI NUTES MAY 24, OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH 1967 - PAGE 2 SB 1213 - Utility Use Tax Exemption. This bill would remove the exemption from local use taxes now enjoyed by all utilities. SB 489 - Duty Hours of Firemen. Provides that no 'fire department shall require its employees to be on duty more than 56 hours per week. The League urges city officials to express their opposition to their Senators and emphasize that SB 489 is a violation of their right to control their own local affairs. WATER REDWO0 RIGHTS HEARING VACATED D VALLEY WATER DISTRICT The City Attorney reported the Redwood Valley Water District water rights hearing had been vacated and will be heard in the fall. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS RE BURNED BUILDING The City Attorney reported for Council information the possibility of Council consideration of filing a nuisance abatement program against a property owner who has failed to comply with a request made to him by City officials and the County Health Department to take proper steps to eliminate the hazard his burned out property has created. REPORT OF BIDS - FOUR PADHOUNT TRANSFORMERS The City Manager reported five bids have been received for purchase of four padmount transformers. He requested the bids be held over a week to determine the exact need of the Safeway Store for whom one transformer was expressly ordered and to also ascertain the importance of time of delivery. It was agreed to adjourn this meeting to Wednesday, May 31st at 1:00 P.M. to consider this award of bids. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 67-18 JACK COLLENBERG Variance Application No. 67-18 by Jack Collenberg to permit reduction of required 20 foot setback to14 feet on parcel zoned R-1 located at 405 Nokomis Drive, plot plan, and minutes of the Planning Commission dated May 4th and 18, 1967 were reviewed by the City Manager. The Planning Commission Resolution No. 67-24 recommending the granting of the variance subject to the following special condition was re- viewed by the City Manager: a) To decrease front setback from 20 feet to 16 feet and rear setback from 15 feet to 13 feet. The Council reviewed and discussed the information forwarded by the Planning Commission. There were no written or verbal protests to the proposed variance. There was no one present on application. granting of the behalf of the On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution qrantin!~ V~ri~nce~!o. 07-1~ to Jack Collenberg as recommended b~lthe Panning Commission~ CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The City Manager requested Council consideration of purchase of an electric vehicle for use of the Parking Enforcement Officer. He explained that specifications cannot be produced on this vehicle to permit the companies to bid on a competitive basis since no manu- facturer can be determined to be in competitive production of an 41o MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 24, 1967 - PAGE 3 electric vehicle with price of the vehicle i the City Manager reque purchase of said vehic agreed to authorize th of the electric vehicl port back to the Counc the body type required. Inasmuch as the list s under the amount required 'for Council action, sted Council authorization to negotiate 'For le. Discussion followed after which it was e City Manager to negotiate for the purchase e 'For the Parking Enforcement Officer and re- il. ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION RE NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The City Manager reported that the City Attorney has issued a legal opinion determining that the Civil Service Ordinance procedure 'for appointment to the position of Director of Finance is governing, but that to avoid any future difference of opinion it might be well for the Council to also approve the appointment. The Council determined to consider the matter at a later date. REPORT ON SIS-Q FLYING SERVICE REVISED BUILDING REQUIREMENT The lng for $60, offi Disc faci City Manager reported the revised construction cost of the build- proposed by Sis-Q Flying Service which has been under discussion several months is $45,000 including site plan instead of the 000 originally proposed. Mr. Davis will be in the City Manager's ce to determine what can be done regarding the financing program. ussion followed as to the advisability of visiting the Montague lity before another proposal is made by the company. BID CALL FOR REPLACEMENT PASSENGER CAR FOR CITY MANAGER ASSIGNMENT The City Manager requested authorization to call for bids for a replacement passenger car for City Manager assignment, bids to be opened June 13, 1967 at 2:00 P.M. A minimum of three bids will be requested for a standard automobile with extras - automatic trans- mission and power steering. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for replacement car for City Manager assignment, bid call to be June 13, 1967, 2:00 P.M. REPORT OF SALES TAX CHECK The City Manager reported receipt of sales tax check in the amount of $45,000 for the first payment on the first quarter of the calendar year. The balancing check will be received in June but at the present time sales tax revenue is $53,946 under the estimate for the year. AGREEMENT ON USE OF PARKING LOT BY SCHOOL DISTRICT The City Manager reported the School District has agreed to pay for the use of six spaces at the City parking lot located near their district office. The rate agreed upon amounts to $40.00 per meter per year, with the agreement that the School District police their six spaces. Discussion followed as to the best plan for the use of the remaining 22 spaces in the lot. On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried approval of rental of six parking spaces to the Ukiah Unified School District at the rate of $240 per year, the remaining area to be metered with all revenue from meters to go into the Parking District fund, and the balance into the General Fund with cost of improvement pro rated on the same basis. In- cluded in the motion was clarification that no permanent commitment of this parking lot was being made to the District. 416 MI NUTES MAY 24, OF THE MEETING OF THE 1967 - PAGE 4 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FOR PRISONER MEALS & MATRON FEES The City Manager reported meeting with the Sheriff to clarify the proposed increase in cost of prisoner meals to fifty cents per meal and increase of matron fees to $7.50. Inasmuch as the increase appears reasonable, the City Manager recommended approval of the agreement as submitted. On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded by Councilman Henderson was unanimously carried the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign "Agreement For Meals For City Prisoners And For Maintenance Of Female City Prisoners In County JailI' at the rate indicated. it PRELIMINARY BUDGET The City Manager reported portions of the preli inary budget will be presented in two weeks and in a different form than previously used. It was also reported that recommendations effecting personnel will be presented jointly with the recommendations of the Civil Service Board with consideration being given to departmentsl requests. TERMS OF BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS The City Manager distributed copies showing dates of expiration of the will be used by the Council at the the Boards and Commissions. of Board and Commission members terms of office. This'information time new appointments are made to EXPIRATION OF TIME BURGER HOUSE TRAILER The City Manager reported the time allowed Mr. Burger for use of his house trailer has expired and he will be so advised. REPORT ON INITIATING PROCEDURE TO CORRECT SIDEWALK DEFICIENCY The City Manager reported there exists in various parts of the city, sidewalk deficiencies which are in need of correction. Attempts have been made to get cooperation of property owners to make the necessary corrections, but the results have been unsuccessful. The City Manager reported there is a process set forth in the state law which allows the city to make this correction a requirement of the property owner and it was his recommendation that: this program be initiated immediately. Discussion followed. The City Attorney was requested to explore the possibility of incorporating the correction of the dirt sidewalk areas in this procedure. The Council authorized the City Manager to initiate the prescribed procedure to correct sidewalk deficiencies and present it for Council consideration at a later date. MEETING WITH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS SALES TAX The City Manager reported a meeting with the County Administrator has been scheduled for June 1, 1967, after which there will hopefully be information which will be a basis for further discussion with the Board of Supervisors regarding sales tax. OBJECTION EXPRESSED - MALL ON SCHOOL STREET The City Manager reported there has been an objection from a merchant on State Street to the scheduled pedestrian mall on School Street. The basis of his objection was the fact that he had been repeatedly prohibited by the city to display his merchandise in front of his place of business. The City Manager explained that this situation is entirely different from his requests and has no bearing on this situation. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 24, 1967 - PAGE 5 FURTHER DISCUSSION RE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REORGANIZATION The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the County Chamber of Commerce Manager reminding the Council of time for appointment of the two members from the Council to represent the City in the proposed reorganization of the County Chamber. It was agreed that this selection would be made at the June 14th meeting. CORRESPONDENCE - COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the County Chamber of Commerce advising of "A Forum Of The Future" program sponsored by the Sonoma State College on May 26th in connection with their formal dedication ceremonies. MEETING SCHEDULED RE FUTURE OF MENTAL HEALTH The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce stating there will be a program at the State Hospital on "The Future Of Mental Health" on Thursday, May 25th at 8:30 P.M. and all persons interested are urged to attend. REPORT RE PETTY CASH VOUCHERS The City Manager reported a written proposal on petty cash for authorized signatures will be prepared for Council consideration at the next meeting. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto directed questions regarding the terms of board and commission members. Councilman Scotto requested the City Attorney to clarify various areas of uncertainity in the Civil Service Ordinance at the next scheduled Council Meeting. Councilman Scotto stated that in his opinion it would be well for the various Commissions to have a deadline to meet in submitting their budget to the City Manager. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked what was being done about the hedges protruding into the streets in such a manner to obstruct vision of vehicular traffic and was advised that property owners were being advised to take care of this potential hazard as the City becomes aware of the s i tuat ion. Councilman Crook asked what had been done about the parking space on School Street in front of the insurance agent's office and was advised this will be recommended to the Traffic Committee to be el iminated. Councilman Crook stated it has come to his attention the City owes one of the schools for hookup to a water line paid for by the school. This situation was explained, stating there is no balance owing but there is a potential amount due as hookups are made in the future. Councilman Crook asked if the League office had been contacted regarding business licenses and was advised that it had not. MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UK! AH MAY 24, 1967 - PAGE 6 MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard thanked the Chamber of Commerce Manager for the success of the Fiesta and all the work done by the committee. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting at l l: lO P.M. to Wednesday, May 31, 1967, at l:O0 P.M. ATTEST: ,~, , ~' MAYOR CITY CLERK