HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-23-67MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 23z 1967
The City Council
Chambers at 8:06
Crook, Henderson,
absent:
convened in regular session in the Council
P.M. wi th Vice-Mayor Scotto, Councilman
and Harlowe present. Mayor Nor9ard was
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of February 15, 1967 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Counci 1man
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Payroll ~'.larrants #7374 to
#7498 inclusive, for the period of February 1st through 15th,
1967 be approved in the total amount of $36,110.18.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried special warrants ://3128 to #3130 in-
clusive, in the total amount of $267.25 be approved and ordered
paid.
RES.
VARI A
NO. 67- 36 GRANTING
NCE TO HARTIN P. SMITH
SION OF MOTOR VEHICLES)
PERKI
R. F.
R! GHT
On a motion by C
i t was unanimous
the Mayor and Cl
Grantin9 Varianc
ouncilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook
ly carried Resolution No. 67-36 be adopted and
erk be authorized to si9n same, "Resolution
e to Martin P. Smith."
NS STREET ~'/IDENING
CLARKE ET AL
OF WAY CONTRACT APPROVED
The City Attorney reported that a deed has been obtained from
R. F. and Carrie A. Clarke and the Pioneer Fuel Company in
connection with the widenin9 of Perkins Street and reviewed the
standard contract a9reement which proposes to pay $15,000 for the
ri9ht of way.
On a motion by C
it was unanimous
Street" between
the Pioneer Fuel
authorized to si
ouncilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe
ly carried the "Right of Way Contract - City
the City and R. F. and Carrie A. Clarke and
Company be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be
gn same.
REPORT ON BI DS RECEIVED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF BATH HOUSE
AWARD OF BID TO NOLAN HUNT
The City Manager reviewed a
struction of a bath house at
fol lows:
tabulation of bids received
the Municipal Swimmin9 Pool
for con-
as
Ivan Christensen
Nolan Hunt
Russell Hansohn
Austin D. Hall
$35,712.OO
$30,550.OO
$41,800.O0
$33,599.OO.
The City Mana9
volved in this
costs are esti
$35,000. The
have offered t
that can be sa
the Corps of E
er reported that there will be additional costs in-
project and reviewed the costs in detail. These
mated to brin9 the tota] project to approximately
City Engineer reported that the Corps of En9ineers
o demolish the existin9 bath house for. the materials
lva9ed. The City En9ineer was instructed to advise
n9ineers their offer has been accepted.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 2_3, _1967 - PAGE 2
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook
it was unanimously carried the bid for construction of a bath
house at the Municipal Swimming Pool be awarded to Nolan Hunt
in the amount of $30,550.
REPORT ON SALES TAX REVENUE
The City Manager made a report to the Council pointing out the
comparison with current fiscal year sales tax revenue as compared
to the estimate and to last years receipts for the same period of
time which pointed out a shortage of approximately $28,000 as
compared to the estimate and that approximately $15,000 less had
been received this year as compared to last fiscal year. He
further explained that it appeared, without verification at this
time, that recommended changes and postponement of current general
fund budget items and an analysis of revenue for the balance of
this year should result in a gain of approximately $20,000 in the
general fund by the end of the year.
DISCUSSION OF TERMINATION OF
LEASES - POULOS BUILDING
The City Manager reported that the local Greyhound agent and the
Greyhound Bus Lines are making an effort to secure a new location
for their operation, however, nothing definite has been worked out.
The City Manager recommended that formal notice be given the tenants
so that the balance of the street widening project can be completed.
The City Manager was directed to issue the 30 day notice to the
tenants of this building.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF REDWOOD EMPIRE
DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES
MEETING I N NAPA
The City Manager reported he has received announcement that the
Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities Meeting
will be in Napa on April 29th and 3Oth.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked the status of the grant wi th the Federal
government on the water system and was advised that there has been
communication regarding this grant and an answer regarding the
grant should be forthcoming within thirty to sixty days.
COUNCILMAN HARLOWE
Councilman Harlowe asked how the press and radio get their releases
about the Council meetings when there is no representation at the
meetings and was advised that specific action is given by telephone
the following day, but there is a hesitancy in reporting any gen-
eral discussion.
Councilman Harlowe reported it was his understanding that Landis
Morgan's occupancy at his present location terminates May 11, 1967
and perhaps a notice should be given before the May l lth date.
Councilman Harlowe asked the target date set for the budget and
was advised that the salary recommendations are tentatively scheduled
for March and the preliminary budget for April.
Councilman Harlowe inquired of the status of the parking lot formerly
used by Eversole Mortuary and was advised no action has been taken.
Councilman Harlowe asked the status of the electric rate analysis
and was advised that proposals have been received and wi 11 be pre-
sented to the Council.
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FEBRUARY 23, 1 967 - PAGE 3
VI CE-MAYOR SCOTTO
Vice-Mayor Scotto asked the Pacific Gas and Electric. Company
representative who was present, when Ukiah is to expect natural
gas in the City and was advised that May, 1967 is the scheduled
da te.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Vice-Mayor Scotto
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. to meet again
Wednesday, March 1, 1967.
ATTEST:
C I TV CLERK