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Home My WebLink AboutMin 04-05-67388 ~INUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 5 lq67 _ The City Council. convened in regular session in the Councit Chambers at 8:76 P.~,l. with Mayor Norgard Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson and Harlowe ~reeent APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was ~]nanimou~Iv carried the minutes of March 22, 1967 be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion ky Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Crook, it was ~na~{m.~Ue!'v carried Payroll Warrants #776.7 to #7854 inclusive and #7921 to ~7q~6 tnc~uei-'~ "or the period or March 16th through 3lst, 1967 be approved in the total amount o ~ $35 153.65~ SPECIAL WARRANTS On a ~otion by Counci!man ltenderson ~econded by Councilman Scotto it was unantmouelv carrie~i Special Warrants #3229 to #3233 inclusive in the total amount 0r $6 139.09 t>e aooroved and ordered paid. RES. 67-&0 GRANTING VARIANCE TO MARSHALL S. LELrE, JR. On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Crook it was unantmou~!_v carried Resolution No, 67-40 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk k~ authorized to eign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Marshall S. Lave 3r.',. HEARING ON APPLICATION OF REDWOOD VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED The City Attorney reported that the hearing on the application of the Redwood valley Water District for appropriation of water from the west branch of the Ruffian River ha~ been tentatively set for May 24, 1967. The City filed a erotest in March 1.966 on the basis that their requested diversion is upstream Crom our water right and may adversely effect it. The City plans to be ,recent at the hearing., in support of City's position. POHEROY-NIPPER GRANT & DEDICATION OF WALKWAY EASEMENT TO OAK MANOR SCHOOL The City Attorney ore~ented the agreement between Pomeroy-Nipper and the City 'or tb~ con~'rvance oc a walkway easement to service the pedestrian overcrossing n'~r th~ reewav which will ~rovide acce,~s to Oak Manor School. Under previous agreement thr Stat~ agreed to construct the overcrossing., the Ukiah Unified School Dietrtct agreed to pay For construction of the walkway, and the City agreed to obtain the right of way and maintain the walkway after its completion. On a ~otion by Councilman tlarlowe, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimoue!.v carried the Oak Manor Pedestrian Easement Agreement between City o~' !!kiah and Pomeros'-Nipper be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to eign ~ame REPORT OF MEETING WITH t'OARD OF SUPERVISORS & REPRESENTATIVES OF CITIES IN COUNTY RE SALES AND USE TAX REVISION The City .Manager reported concerning the meeting with the Board of Super- vieors and representatives of all cities in the County to discuss the proposed · al em ray revie[on~ The Supervisors requested formation of a committee representing the County and the cities to discuss the matter further. Each city wa~ reeuested to appoint a member to this committee to meet with the County reoreRentative Mr, A1 Ir'eltrami County Administrator. The City Manager reeuested Council decision if they wished to be represented and appoint a m~mk, er ir. the,; ~o de,ired. MIN~:TES OF ~L~E MEETING OF TIlE COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 5. ~067 - PAGE ? On a ~-otion b,, Counci!man Crook ~econded by Councilman Harlowe it was ,jna~{~{~gf~q carried thc-. City Manager represent the City and advise the County to .rnce~d ~sith ha~.te The Clerk wa~ instructed to place proposed Ordinance No 588 on the agenda Aoril ~6 1967. AWARD OF riD FOR TWO PICKUP TR~;CKS TO '~NDERWOOD FORD T~.hu~ation o! bids ~or Vurnishing two pickup trucks was reviewed as follows by the City Manager and it was recommended the low bid of Underwood Ford°Mercury ~!ndvr~,ood Fo rd-~'4ercury Cow 3!o tor~ P-P Motor~ S3 652.76 3 667.99 4 1.86.00 Mn a ~otion by Council. men Crook seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried the bid of Underwood Ford-Mercury be accepted for furnishing two .icku~ trucks in the total amount of $3 652.76. AWARD OF BID FOR TRUCK CAB & CHASSIS ONLY TO COX MOTORS Tabulation of bids for furnishing one truck cab and chassis only was reviewed as follows by the City Manager, and it was recommended the low bid of Cox Motors be accepted: Underwood Ford-Mercury Cox Motors P-B Motors $3,376.37 3,366.18 4,O12.32 On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson it was unanimously carried the bid of Cox Motors be accepted for furnishing one truck cab and chassis only in the total amount of $3,366.18. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE OF AIRPORT HANGAR The City Manager reviewed the terms of the airport hanger lease agree- ment between Hollow Tree Lumber Company, F. M. Crawford and the City. The request for Council consideration is to transfer Hollow Tree Lumber Company's rights and interests to James Selzer. It was suggested by the Council that the lease could remain as is with the leasee's permitting use of the hangar as they see fit. The City Attorney stated that he felt in such an arrangement the City loses control. In his opinion the City should not refuse to permit assignment under the lease without reasonable grounds. Such refusal without grounds would be an indefensible position to take into court. The City Manager was directed to review the assignment further with the parties involved and if necessary, bring it back to the Council for further consideration. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION "MY FAIR LADY WEEKI' After reading in full the proclamation submitted by the Ukiah High School Choral Club, Mayor Norgard proclaimed the week of April lOth to 15th, 1967 to be "My Fair Lady Week" in honor of the 1967 Choral 'lMy Fair Lady" Club production of the Broadway show, . REPORT OF MEETING WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE SCHOOL STREET PARKING PROJECT The City Manager reported he had given the Chamber of Commerce the details of the School Street parking project as instructed. The Chamber accepted the project and will coordinate it with their current projects and make their recommendation within the time allotted by the Council. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 5, 1967 - PAGE 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM FAMILIES OF JOHN HOHNSON & CLIFFORD KNIGHTEN The City Manager reported cards of thanks had been received from the families of John Johnson and Clifford Knighten for flowers sent to the services. PROPOSED COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REORGANIZATION The City Manager distributed a report to the Council from the Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce giving a proposed reorganiza- tion of the Chamber. The City ~anager also read a letter from the County Chamber of Commerce requesting that time be alotted on the April 19th agenda to discuss and consider the reorganization plan at which time the County Chamber Manager will be present. FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION DINNER The City Manager took reservations from those members of the Council who plan to attend the Firemen's Association dinner which will be held at Southworth's on April 15, 1967. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked the City Attorney about the wrecked automobiles on private property on Washington Street. The City Manager reported a letter of protest had been received con- cerning these wrecked automobiles. The City Attorney will check into the matter. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked the hours of operation of the local taxicab company. He had a report that the company did not answer the phone after several attempts to reach them prior to 8:00 A.M. The City Manager reported the company operates 24 hours per day and that he will check into this matter. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. to meet again April 12, 1967. ATTEST: CITY CLERK