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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-26-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APR I L 26, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:O1 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson present. Councilman Harlowe was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook it was unanimously carried the minutes of April 19, 1967 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Hender- son it was unanimously carried Special Warrant #3360 in the amount of $110.20 be approved and ordered paid. RESO. 67-41 EXTENDING USE PERMIT NO. 66-20 (LANDIS MORGAN) The City Attorney read the resolution for Council consideration which proposes an extension of sixty days for Use Permit No. 66-20 (Landis Morgan), said use permit to expire May 11, 1967. The following persons were present in the audience and spoke in favor of granting the requested extension: Walter Jackson, 357 Gardens Avenue William Youngblood, 495 Luce Ed Bean, 930 View Drive R. F. Gianoli, 107 Glenwood Drive Del Kennedy, 908 Mendocino Drive Harold Daniels, 832 Cypress The following persons were present in the audience and spoke in opposition to granting the requested extension: Leo Foster, 226 Norton Jeff Jacobs, 222 Norton Mrs. M. W. Morgan, 144 Clara Mrs. Nancy Jensen, 139 Clara Fidel Royval, Norton Street. The proponents were of the opinion that this request was reason- able and stated reasons substantiating this belief. The majority of the proponents were business men as well as representatives of the Chamber of Commerce who were anxious to see that this firm remain in the Ukiah area for the business it generates and for the added payroll it affords the City. The opponents stated their willingness to cooperate, but were of the opinion that if this request were granted, there would be a strong possibility of another request for a similar extension at the end of the sixty day period. Mr. Ed Bean and Mr. William Youngblood stated the Chamber of Commerce would not solicit another extension when the proposed extension expires. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 67-41 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Extending Use Permit No. 66-20". AYES: Councilman Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Harlowe. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 26, 1967 - PAGE 2 RESO. NO. 67-42 OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL CONCERNING REVISION OF MAYO- BREED GAS TAX FORMULA On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 67-42 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, 'lResolution Of The City Of Ukiah Opposing Assembly Bill No. 3 Concerning Revision Of The Mayo-Breed Gas Tax Formula". AYES: Councilman Scotto, Crook, Henderson, and Mayor NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Harlowe. Norgard. ACQUIRING TAX DEEDED PROPERTY APPROVED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The City Attorney reported he had attended the Board of Super- visors meeting at which the proposed agreement to have tax-deeded property sold to the City was considered. The properties involved in the agreement are Rose, Yokay~ Wabash Streets and a portion of Beacon Lane. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the agreement for a purchase price of $1.OO and the agreement is to be forwarded to the State Controller. MENDOCINO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REORGANIZATION As directed at the previous meeting, the City Manager read the letter written to the County Board of Supervisors stating the City's support of and participation in reorganization of the County Chamber of Commerce. The Council approved, REPORT OF COMMITTEE ACTION RE SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION The City Manager reported the results of the committee meeting regarding sales tax distribution. He explained in detail the formula presented by the statistician from the State Board of Equalization. The formula would give Ukiah 36% of the total sales tax revenue collected in Mendocino County with other cities receiving different percentages. The percentages under discussion were in the approximate average percentage received by each city and the county during the ten years the' uniform tax has been in effect in Mendocino County. This proposal was the only one acceptable to the committee representatives of each city and the county. The Board of Supervisors considered this proposal at their meeting but have taken no formal action regarding same. A lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Crook made a motion, seconded by Mayor Norgard that Ordinance No. 5~J8 be adopted. The following roll call vote re- sulted in a deadlock: AYES: NOES: ABSENT Councilman Crook and Mayor Norgard. Councilmen Scotto and Henderson, Councilman Harlowe. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING THE MAYOR DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS. After reconvening, the Council agreed to an adjourned regular meeting at 1:OO P.M. Friday, April 28, 1967 to make a decision the alternate sales tax distribution programs under discussion. on MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 26 - PAGE 3 APPROVAL OF ELECTRIC SYSTEM STUDY AND RATE ANALYSIS BY WlLSEY AND HAH The City Manager distributed the proposals for the electric system study and rate analysis prepared by the firms of Wilsey and Ham and R. W. Beck and Associates. He read a memorandum to the Council stating the qualification of the firms, cost of the program based on the detailed proposals, and recommended Council acceptance of the proposal of Wilsey and Ham on the basis of it being broader and more specific at a substantially lower cost than the other proposal. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was carried by the following roll call vote approval of the electric system study and rate analysis be awarded to ~Vilsey and Ham for a total amount of $12,384.O0. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilman Harlowe. REQUEST BY COUNTY FOR MOBILE OFFICE ADJACENT TO PUBLIC HEALTH OFF ICE The City Manager reported receipt of a letter from the County Department of Public Works requesting permission to place a temporary mobile office building adjacent to the Public Health Office to alleviate the crowded condition in this office. The time limit is estimated to be for a period of two years. The City Attorney asked to review the proposal and report to the Council next week concerning this request. FURTHER DISCUSSION RE SIS-Q FLYING SERVICE PROPOSAL The City Manager reported Mr. Davis of Sis-Q Flying Service had called to advise of a change in their building requirements which would require a smaller capital outlay. The original figures will be revamped and a report given to the Council. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked about plans for planting the triangle at the park and was advised that the plan is to complete this project before the end of the fiscal year. Councilman Crook asked about the plans for the paving of Standley Street and was advised the delay was caused by bad weather but that this project should be completed before the end of the fiscal year. Councilman Crook inquired of Greyhound Bus Lines plan to vacate their building. The City Manager reported that he has been advised that the company has negotiated a lease and the details will be reported next week. Councilman Crook asked the results of the report of Federal parti- cipation in the water collector and was advised that there has been no report from the office. Councilman Crook asked if the amount had been established ~or gas tax participation for the front ten feet of property purchased by the City and was advised that the Eureka office of the Division of Highways had indicated that they would agree and recommended any reasonable portion for allocation to gas tax and the matter was being processed with the State. L~OI MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 26 - Paqe 4 COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson asked if the needed information annexations were completed and was advised that the is not yet complete. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting to Friday, April at 1:00 P.H. rega rd i ng i nforma ti on 28, 1967, ATTEST: C I TY CLERK