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.
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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