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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-19-67MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH APRIL 19, 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND Vl CE MAYOR Members of the Council retired to an adjoining office in Closed Personnel Session for the purpose of election of a Mayor and Vice Mayor. Upon their return, Mayor Norgard took the chair. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried Sterling Norgard be nominated Mayor and Donald Scotto be nominated Vice Mayor for the ensuing year. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook it was unanimously carried the minutes of April 12, 1967 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #7855 to #7920 inclusive and #7937 to #7985 inclusive for the period of April 1st through 15, 1967 be approved in the total amount of $34,232.51. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3234 to #3335 inclusive in the amount of $99,488.33 and #3336 to #3359 in the amount of $25,565.51 be approved and ordered paid. ADOPT ION OF ORDINANCE NO. 589 CODIFYING REQUIREMENT FOR SOIL REPORT On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson i't was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 589 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Codifying Requirement For Soil Report in Subdivisions Adopted By Ordinance No. 583". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS SENATE BILL NO. 837 The City Attorney reported the Sacramento League office had forwarded to him Senate Bill No. 837 dealing with proposed county property transfer tax. This bill is available to the Council for further study if they desire. Senate Bill differs from Assembly Bill 765 in that the latter provides that the transfer tax shall be a new state tax. CITY OF FRESNO RESOLUTION RE APPORTIONMENT OF STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS The City Attorney read a letter and resolution from the City of Fresno concerning Assembly Bill No. 3 which has been adopted in the Assembly and is now before the Senate and if adopted would change the Mayo-Breed formula for allocation of Gas Tax Fund monies for the state highway program to the detriment of the northern counties. The City of Fresno has asked for support in the adoption of a similar resolution for transmittal to the legislators in Sacramento. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a similar resolution for consideration at the next Council meeting. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1967 - PAGE 2 DISCUSSION RE DISSENTING REPORT TO PORTIONS OF THE LAW OF PRE-EMPTION The City Attorney read a letter from the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County and reviewed a dissenting report to portions of the report and recommendations of the Governor's Commission on the law of pre-emtion which asked for the City's support. The City Attorney explained the problem of pre-emption, stating the League of California Cities was supporting the majority recommendation of the Commission and that he had no recommendation at this time. APPROVAL OF FENCING FOR CONCESSION STAND AT STADIUM The City Manager reported that the concessionaires, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Edwards were in the audience to ask Council consideration of the installation of a chain link fence at the stadium concession stand to curb burglaries which have occurred frequently. The estimated cost of the fencing was $700, the main expense being the cost of the gates. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried the estimated expenditure of $700 be approved for fencing for the stadium concession stand. LEASE ASSIGNMENT AT AIRPORT APPROVED (JAMES SELZER) The City Manager reported he had talked with the parties involved in the requested lease assignment of airport hangar from Hollow Tree to James Selzer. Mr. Selzer is presently using the hangar with per- mission of the present lease holders and both parties feel that it is a proper request and identical in form to the previous assignment made on the hangar. The City Manager recommended that the Council consider approval of the assignment as requested. There was feel- ing expressed that the hangar be kept in good repair which is part oF the agreement of the leasee. The City Manager reported that the Building Official would inspect the hangar to determine current condition and required repairs. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried Hollow Tree Lumber Companyls interests in the airport hangar lease agreement be assigned to James Selzer. APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN MENDOCINO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REORGANIZATION The City Manager reviewed the report previously distributed to the Council regarding reorganization of the Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce. Their proposal requested active and financial participation by the City, the extent of the financial participation to be based on a percentage of the transient room occupancy tax. The City Manager read a letter from the City Chamber of Commerce wherein they agreed to the requested participation. Mr. Jamison, Manager of the Mendocino County Chamber and Mr. Ernest Banker, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors were present in the audience and gave further details of the proposed reorganization and presented letters of intent from other cities in the County expressing their willingness to parti- cipate on a financial basis if there were cooperation from the other cities. On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried the City Manager prepare a letter to be presen- ted to the Council next week which will be forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors indicating Council approval of their basic plan and the City's intent of participation in an amount not to exceed 12 1/2% of the previous year's revenue to the City from the Transient Hotel-Motel Room Occupancy Tax, said agreement to assist financially is contingent on participation by the County and all incorporated cities in the County. Iii NUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKIAH APR I L 19, 1967 - PAGE 3 F~EPORT OF SALES TAX COMMITTEE MEETING The City Manager reported he had attended the first committee meeting to discuss the proposed revised sales tax distribution and other City-County relations. The County Administrator pro- posed a change to a 90%-10% split and a motion was made to this effect with the only I'No'~ vote made by the City of Ukiah. Another meeting is scheduled April 2Oth at which time the representative from the State Board of Equalization will be present to furnish any additional information needed. The results of this meeting will be reported at the next Council meeting. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME BY LANDIS MORGAN The City Manager reported that he had this date met with Mr. Landis Morgan, Mr. Ed Bean, from the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Jack Cummert from Wells Fargo Bank regarding the time limit on the Landis Morgan use permit which is to expire May ll, 1967. At the meeting, Mr. Morgan stated that it was his intent to move his operation to Cloverdale but as a result'of a request from the Chamber of Commerce he has reconsidered hiS former plan and has purchased property north of the City for relocation of his business. Mr. Morgan has applied for proper zoning with the County and the county has advised their action should be complete by June 13, after which an estimated three weeks will be needed to complete construction of Mr. Morgan's buildings. On this basis, Landis Morgan has requested a sixty daY extension of time on his use permit. The following persons were present and spoke in favor of the sixty day extension of time: Mr. Ed Bean, Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Paul Stern, 1358 Rose Avenue. Mr. Ed Walsh, 10 Mill Court. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution providing for a sixty day extension of time on the Landis Morgan use permit. QUARTERLY LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING IN NAPA The City Manager reported the Quarterly League of California Cities meeting will be held in Napa April 29th and that reserva- tions will be taken prior to the next meeting. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto again asked the City Attorney about the wrecked cars on Washington and was advised that the owner had been con- tacted and his plan is to move them soon. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked if the Ranney Collector had been broken into. The City Engineer explained the manner in which entry was gained, extent of damage and correction of the problem. Councilman Crook asked if any contact had been made regarding the Federal grant in connection with the Ranney Collector and was advised that contact had been made and a reply expected at the end of the week. MI NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH APR I L 19, 1967 - PAGE 4 Councilman Crook asked about the installation of the parking meters by the parking lot and the City Manager reported there has been a delay but action on the project will be forthcoming. Councilman Crook asked about the electrical survey and the City Manager reported it should be ready for Council consideration next week. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned to meet again April 26, 1967. ATTEST: '~'C I TY CLERK