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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-08-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 8, 1967 The C i ty C ou at 8:07 P.M. present. Co ncil convened in regular session in the Council with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, uncilman Henderson was absent. Chambers Ha rl owe APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by was unanimously carried the minutes of March corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS Councilman Scotto, it 1, 1967 be approved as On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook,. it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #7499 to #7626 inclusive, for the period of February 16th through 28th, 1967 be approved in the total amount of $35,023.63. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried special warrants #3132 to #3]35 inclusive, in the total amount of $8,]09.50 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 67-37 GRANTING VARIANCE APPLICATION (HUMBLE OIL & REFINING CO. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-37 be adopted and the Mayor and C]erk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Humble Oil and Refining Company." CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS GARDNER V. CITY OF SAN JOSE The City Attorney reported that the decision in the case of Gardner v. City of San Jose in which the City of Ukiah participated amicus curiae ruled against the City of San Jose. In the event the case is appealed to the Supreme Court, the City of Ukiah may be again asked to participate amicus curiae. The Council agreed to this partici pation. ORDINANCE NO. 587 INTRODUCED REGULATING UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLES As directed at a previous meeting, the City Attorney submitted for Council consideration the proposed ordinance pertaining to regulating unattended motor vehicles. Since the fine to be imposed had been discbssed at some length, the City Attorney submitted the sample ordinance as suggested by National Institute of Law Officers wi th the standard fine imposed and an alternate with the fine imposed to be determined by the Council. There were several people in the audience who stated their opinion of the proposed ordinance with the main con- cern being enforcement of the proposed ordinance on private parking lots, cost of enforcement as opposed to cost of recovery of the stolen vehicle and amount of fine and term of imprisonment, if any. It was explained that the enforcement would be on City streets with an occasional spot check on the private lots. It had also been determined that the enforcement would be done with existing personnel, with no foreseeable need for extra help to handle the enforcement of this ....... ' ordinance.. The decision of the Council was a $5.00 maximum fine, with the jail term to be deleted from the ordinance. ~ Ordinance No. 587, "Ordinance of the City of Ukiah Regulating Un- attended Motor Vehicles, Describing Duties of Persons in Charge, Authorizing Removal of Keys and Providing for Penalties for Violation" was read by the City Attorney and introduced by Councilman Crook. MINUTES OF THE MEETING MARCH 8, 1967 - PAGE 2 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH PROGRESS REPORT O'F SWIMMING POOL BY TED FIEBUSCH Ted F iebusch wa to the Council, mony held recen drive for funds according to sc s present in the audience to present a large shovel a symbol used at the official ground breaking cere- tly for the proposed pool. He also reported the was financially successful and plans are going hedule. PROPOSED AGREEMENT FROM COUNTY FOR MEALS FOR CITY PRISONERS AND MATRON SERVICE The City Manager reported receipt of a proposed agreement approved by the Board of Supervisors and submitted to the City for approval. The new contract agreement proposes an increase in meals for City prisoners to 50¢ per meal from the present charge of 20¢ per meal. An increase in the matron service to $7.50 per day from the $5.00 per day charge is also proposed. Before any recommendations are submitted, additional information has been requested from the Police Department, which information should be available for the next meeting. CITY-COUNTY RELATIONS PROPOSED SALES TAX REVISION The City Manager submitted information to the Council as previously requested regarding different matters in City-County relations which would probably be brought up for discussion if any change were made regarding apportionment of City sales tax between the City and County. Some of the specific areas of City County relationships were enumerated and each one explained by the City Manager, wi th the explanation that many items mentioned are governed by separate legislation and each will require individual analysis. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a 100% sales tax revision ordi- nance which will be introduced next week. REVENUE FROM UKIAH SANITARY DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR The City Manager reported that the City received $1591.20 from the operations of the Sanitary Disposal Service for the calendar year 1966. FURTHER D OF LEASES FAWN CAFE I SCUSSION RE TERMI NATI ON - GREYHOUND BUS AND TERIA OPERATION The City Manager reported Greyhound Bus Lines and Fawn Caf'eteria had been advised of the March 31, 1967 date to vacate the building. In conversation with each tenant, it was stressed that the tenants make a proposal in writing to the Council for continuance of their operation for a limited time if this deadline date created a problem. A letter has been received from each tenant asking for an indefinite extension of time. It was the City Manager's recommendation that in- asmuch as a definite time had not been specified, this request could not be considered. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TWO ½ TON PICKUPS & ONE GVW TRUCK, CAB AND CHASSIS ONLY The C i ty cations bid call Manager reviewed the need of pickups and presented specifi- for two ½ ton pickups and one cab and chassis and requested opening on March 28, 1967. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for two ½ ton pickups and one 23,000 lb. GVW truck, cab and chassis only, in accordance with the specifications reviewed by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., March 28, 1967. HINUTES OF THE HEETING OF MARC.H. 8, 1967 - PAGE 3 THE COUNCIL OF THE C! TY OF UKIAH BREAK-IN AT ANTON STADIUM CONCESSION REPORTED The City Manager reported that the concession stand at the stadium has been broken into again and the Concessionaires had requested consideration of the possibility of installing chain link fencing to keep break-in at a minimum. The approximate cost of the fencing is $700. The Council deferred action on this proposal. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked if copies of the action of the Civil Service Board regarding the hearing of Davis v. City of Ukiah had been re- ceived and was advised that this had not been received but would be in the near future. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:23 P.M. to meet again Wednesday, March 15, 1967. ATTEST: C I TY CLERK