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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-04-67352 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 4, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of December 21, 1966 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants#6991 to #7115 inclusive, for the period of December 16th through 31, 1966 be approved in the amount of $35,112.87. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried special warrants #2866 to #2869 inclusive, in the total amount of $6,000.76 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 67-30 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR PURCHASE OF TAX-DEEDED PROPERTY The City Attorney read a proposed agreement which would initiate proceedings to enter into an agreement with the Board of Supervisors to have tax-deeded property sold to the City of Ukiah. The properties involved in the agreement are Rose, Yokayo, Wabash Streets and Beacon Lane, and were never dedicated to the County at the time the area was subdivided and before annexation by the City. The City Attorney advised that there are two blanks in the proposed agreement. The first is the County Resolution number which will be filled in after the County adopts its resolution. The other is the amount to be paid by the City. The County is presently checking this and the amount will range from nothing to approximately $31.56. This blank will be filled in for the amount determined by the County. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 67-30 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Agreement With Board Of Supervisors For Purchase Of Tax-Deeded Property." AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. AWARD OF BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUMP HOUSE FOR WATER COLLECTOR - JOHN WAGNER The City Manager reported that a bid from John Wagner in the amount of $4,280 was the only bid received for construction of the pump house for the water collector. The amount is approxi- mately $1,200 less than the engineer's estimate. It was recommended that the bid be awarded to John Wagner. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the bid for construction of the pump house for the water collector be awarded to John Wagner in the total amount of $4,280. MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 4, 1967 - PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF McGARVEY PARK PROJECT BY UKIAH BEAUTIFI- CATION COMMITTEE Further discussion was held regarding the request by the Ukiah Beautification Committee to obtain Council approval for their use of McGarvey Park for memorial planting. The City Manager read a memorandum dated January 4, 1967 giving a resume of the previous Council actions regarding this request and stating points which could affect the administration of this portion of the Municipal Park program, if this project were approved. The following members of the Recreation and Parks Commission were present and reported that the Commission had approved the preliminary plan as submit~d by the Beautification Committee: George Eckman, 1700 Elm Street Newel l Rawles, 395 North Spring Fabrielle Thomas, 1141 Maple. The following persons were present to urge Council approval of the Beautification Committee proceeding with their plans and spoke in behal ofthe project; Mrs. Wm. Moores, 490 Highland Dr. Mrs. Carl P. Jensen, 70 Spanish C~nyon Dr. Del Kennedy, 908 Mendocino Drive Don Brittingham, 116 Glenwood Drive Bessie Scott, 214 North Dora Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matthews, 906 N. Oak Mrs. James Athey, 575 Vichy Hills Dr. Bernice McKinney, 506 Park Blvd. Mrs. George Hunter, 22 Highland Drive Mrs. Robert Ray, 400 Vichy Hills Drive Mrs. Josie Massengill, 409 Luce Avenue Mrs. Walter Eversole, 180 Barbara Mrs. Alan Auger, 817 Walnut Avenue Mrs. Robert Kraft, Redwood Highway South. After a lengthy discussion, the Council gave individual reasons for their approval or disapproval of the proposed project. Some of the objections were the possibility of changing the park from a functional multi-purpose park to a formal garden, no time limit for completion of the project, no detailed plan, inadequate opera- ting funds, and possible increased maintenance cost after completion of the project. Councilman Scotto made a motion that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution stating the following points: 1. Council approval, generally, of McGarvey Park as a Memorial Park. 2. Any specific plan must be approved by the Council. 3. Council approval of each step of the project. 4. Project shall conform to all safety measures and once started, shall be completed before another i.s started. 5. At any time should it appear that a project cannot be completed, the whole project shall be considered completed and nothing else shall be done. After discussion, Councilman $cotto withdrew his motion. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the plan submitted by the Beautification Committee be approved in general with the limitation that working drawings be submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to any construction or improvement. 354 MINUTES JANUARY OF THE MEETING OF THE 4, 1967 - PAGE 3 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APPROVAL OF AIRPORT FRONTAGE PLANTING BY UKIAH BEAUTIFICATION COMMI TTEE The City Manager read a memorandum dated January 4, 1967 recommending the airport frontage planting, if approved as proposed by the Beautification Committee, be located in- side the existing fence and that plantings be limited to the area south of the F.A.A. building. The cost to the City for comple- tion of the work requested by the Beautification Committee is estimated to be $500 with an annual maintenance cost of approxi- mately the same amount. Mrs. William Moores reviewed the plan and stated that the committee has $885 at the present time to be used on this project and it could be completed with this amount of funds if the City could prepare the ground for the plantings and furnish the necessary risers for watering. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carriec by a majority voice vote the City proceed with preparation of the land and installation of the necessary risers so that the Beautification Committee can pro- ceed with their project of airport frontage planting as set forth in the City Managerls memorandum dated January 4, 1967. REVISION OF POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS The City Manager summarized the changes required to reorganize the City purchasing procecure and to coordinate purchasing with budgetary control and accounting and pointed out that in order to activate the program,, re-assignment of responsibilities to .... affected employees was necessary. It was explained that the present purchasing assistant was to be re-classified to Ware- house Foreman and the position of Assistant Purchasi.ng Agent previously assigned to the Director of Finance was to be re- assigned to an existing employee presently working as Warehouseman. The Assistant Purchasing Agent assignment is temporary and will be filled on a permanent basis by competitive examination. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, was unanimously carried the proposed position classification be approved as presented and recommended. ARTICLE BY POLICE CHIEF IN JOURNAL OF CALIF. LAW ENFORCEMENT The C of Po Claim issue i ty Manager reported that an article written by the Chief lice entitled, "Procedures For Checking Status Of Persons ing Diplomatic Immunity" had been printed in the current of "Journal Of California Law EnforcementI'. PARDUCCI & CRAWFORD REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION TO BE FILED Wl TH LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION The City Manager reported that an annexation petition had been received signed by the owners of the Parducci and Crawford property. Subject property joins the City Limits at the easterly boundary of the Municipal Airport. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to file application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for approval of proposed Annexation No. 67-2 of the Parducci-Crawford property. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY b~, 1967 - PAGE 4 EMPLOYEES i CREDIT UNION ANNUAL BUSINESS AND DINNER MEETING The City Manager read a letter from the Employees' Credit Union extending an invitation to the Councilmen and their wives to be their guests at the eighth annual business and dinner meet i ng to be held at the Southworth I S ! nn on January 20, 1967. REDWOOD EMPIRE SECTION LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES MEETING IN SANTA ROSA. The City Manager reported that the Redwood Empire Section League of California Cities meeting is scheduled in Santa Rosa on January 28, 1967 at the Los Robles Lodge. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto requested a closed personnel session at the conclusion of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 11:24 P.M. after which the Council reconvened in Closed Personnel Session. AT ~T~/~T: CITY CLERK '