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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-03-67402A MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 3, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 P.H. with Hayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF HINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, ]t was unanimously carried the minutes of April 26, 1967 and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting April 28, 1967 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #7986 to 8106 inclusive, for the period of April 15th through 30, 1967 be approved in the total amount of $33,948.33. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #3361 to 3366 inclusive in the amount of $14, 186.12 be approved and ordered paid. SPURLOCK SUBDIVISION NO. 3 TENTATIVE MAP APPROVED The Tentative Map of Spurlock Subdivision No. 3 was reviewed by the City Manager with the minutes of th,e Plannin9 Commission meeting held April 6th and 20, 1967 in which it was recommended the map be approved with the suggestion that consideration be given to the following items: 1. Extension of Marlene Street through into Waugh Lane would create traffic hazards. 2. Extension of Waugh Lane southward to Talmage Road at a future date would give the M Zone its own through street, minimizing traffic congestion engendered by mixing two zones. 3. Extension of Marlene Street west to connect to the railroad and any possible future extension of Cherry Street is blocked by an existing house. 4. The cost of bringing Cherry Street across the railroad could be prohibitive. 5. Feasibility study for possible extension of Betty Street north to Gobbi. Each of the above points were discussed briefly particularly the practicability of the extension of Cherry Street easterly across the railroad. The need of a master street plan was discussed and it was pointed out a plan had been developed but not adopted approxi- mately thirteen years ago. This study has been used as a reference since that time and the Council expressed their desire to review it in the near future. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried the Tentative Hap of Spurlock Subdivision No. 3 be approved as recommended by the Plannin9 Commission. REPORT ON PROCEDURE FOR COUNTY USE OF TRAILER The City reported the City Attorney has considered the request by the Health Department to locate a trailer for temporary Health Department use adjacent to their building and finds that application for a use permit is required. The Health Department has been so advised and application has been filed for Planning Commission consideration. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 3, 1967 - PAGE 2 REPORT ON STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND D I Vl DEND CHECK ( 1965-66) The City Manager reported $11,251.26 dividend check has been received from the State Compensation Insurance Fund which rep- resents a 43% dividend for the 1965-66 fiscal year. The City Manager read a letter from the company commending the City on · ~ts splendid record. REPORT OF GREYHOUND BUS LINES RELOCATION The City Manager reported he has been advised that the lease has been signed to relocate the Greyhound Bus Lines in the Yokayo Shopping Center. Greyhound will be advised to file a request for temporary quarters promptly so that the City can go ahead with call for bids for the street widening project. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF FIESTA WEEK The City Manager read in full the Mayor's Proclamation of Fiesta Week, May 15th through 21st, as signed by Mayor Norgard. REPORT OF SIS-Q FLYING SERVICE REVISED PLANS The City Manager reported he has talked wi th the contractor who will furnish information on the revised building program proposed by Sis-Q Flying Service. These plans will be reviewed along with the cost figures, after which further reports will be made to the Counci 1. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT APPROVED WITH STANDARD OIL CO. The City Manager reported that a proposed modification of the Standard Oil Company agreement with the City had been prepared for Council consideration. Standard Oil proposes to replace the present five thousand gallon tank with a ten thousand gallon tank which will eliminate the gasoline storage problem that existed last summer during peak demand in fire fighting season. In return for this, Standard Oil requests Council consideration of a new ten year lease to run through June 30, 1977 with a five year option beyond that time. The rental rate under the new lease agreement would be 3 1/2¢ per gallon of aviation gasoline as compared to the present rate of 3¢ per gallon. A dealer agreement for the same period of time for the proposed lease agreement was proposed to replace the one in existence under identical terms. This would replace the present lease and the present dealer agreement and would be non exclusive. On a motion by Councilman Henderson seconded by Councilman Crook ~t was unanimously carried the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to sign the Airport Dealer Agreement and the Airport Lease Agreement as revised. REPORT FROM WlLSEY AND HAM The City Manager reported that Wilsey and Ham will start work on the electrical survey and rate analysis on May 8th. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL RADIO MONTH The City Manager read in full the Mayor's Proclamation of National Radio Month for the month of May, as signed by Mayor Norgard. 404 MINUTES OF THE MAY 3, 1967 - MEET lNG OF THE COUNCIL PAGE 3 OF THE CITY OF UKIAH REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR FOUR PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS The City Manager requested the Council approve the specifications and call for bids on four padmount transformers. Two of these four transformers requested will be needed for projects now definitely scheduled. Some uncertainty of size still exists but will be known prior to receipt of bids. Due to the long delivery times being quoted, it was recommended that bids be called for four transformers of various sizes to be opened on May 23, 1967 at 2:00 P.M. with the understanding that only two of the four may be purchased and the size to be verified before award of bid. On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one each 150 KVA, 225 KVA, 300 KVA, and 500 KVA padmount trans- · formers, bids to be opened May 23, 1967 at 2:00 P.M. REPORT ON FEDERAL PARTICIPATION - WATER COLLECTOR The City Manager reported he will meet with the Administrative Officer of the Economic Development Administration Friday, May 12, 1967 at which time more specific answers will be obtained on the water project in particular as well as the existing possibilities regarding the Fi re House and Library. REPORT FROM LIBRARY CONSULTANT The City Manager reported meeting with Mr. Sabsay, the Library Consultant. He reviewed his work to date and also reported this the Library Board. The project has been put in outline form with the exception of the site study. The Consultant will now start elaborating on the outline and discuss points with City repre- sentatives periodically. Mr. Sabsay stresses consolidated facilities and this suggestion will be a portion of his report. tO ORAL INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED FOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The City Manager reported oral interviews for Director of Finance will be conducted Friday, May 5, 1967, for five applicants who qua l i fy. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson asked what has been done about the of the Administrative Assistant and was advised there is definite to report. placement nothing MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities meeting in Napa and discussed briefly several points which he felt were of interest to the City, among which was the discussion of sales and use tax in various cities. The City Manager reported a general outline of events that had occurred in three different areas that had been discussed at the Director's meeting. These were Red Bluff in Tehama County, Redding in Shasta County and Eureka in Humbolt County. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, May 1967. CITY CLERK MAYOR 10,