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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-21-66349 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 21, 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:05 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson present. Councilman Harlowe was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook it wasunanimously carried the minutes of December 1, 1966 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #6865 to #6990 inclusive, for the period of December 1st through 15th, 1966 be approved in the amount of $34,562.26. BENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried general warrants #2852 to 2865 in- clusive, in the total amount of $95,668.27 be apporved and ordered paid. MAYOR WELCOMES UKIAH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLASS Representatives from the Student Government Classs from the Ukiah High School were in the audience and were welcomes by the Mayor and asked to introduce themselves and state the club or class he represented. RES. NO. 67-27 withdrawing territory of ANNEXATION NO. 65-2 FROM THE UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECT ION DISTRICT On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-27 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Withdrawing Territory Of Annexation No. 65-2 From The Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District." REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PUMPING EQUIPMENT FOR WATER COLLECTOR SYSTEM The City Manager reviewed the specifications for the pumping equipment for the new collector and reported that two used pumps had been offered to the City for use in the new collector. The Engineering Department had analyzed the pump data and determined that while the pump could be modified to fit, the loss of efficiency would be so great that the annual operating cost would far exceed any saving in first cost. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, ~t was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for pumping equipment for the Ranney water collector system according to specifications reviewed by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to January 10, 1967. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 21, 1966 - PAGE 2 REOUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR'BIDS FOR 1000 KVA LIMIT AMP LOAD CENTER UNIT SUBSTATION On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for 1000 KVA limit amp load center unit substation for the pumping equipment for the Ranney water collector system according to specifications reviewed by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to January 10, t967. RES. NO. 67-29 ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS The City Manager p of gas tax funds a Code Section 2107. increased the amou as estimated in th resented the budget proposal for the expenditure l located to the City under Streets and Highways It was pointed out that the budget request nt to be allocated for maintenance from $12,000 e budget to $22,356. Under the law, the City is permi for s this the u struc meet i al loc Manag tax 1 make additional money available but merely adjusts from which approved projects will be financed. tted to spend up to 60% of its annual allocation of 2107 Funds treet maintenance. The Division of Highways recommended that full maximum be utilized for maintenance in order to allow se of the same amount of general fund monies for approved con- tion projects. By so doing, the City would gain advantage in ng the matching requirement imposed for other gas tax funds ated under Streets and Highways Code Section 186.1' The City er and City Engineer discussed the requirements of the gas aws and pointed out that the change in the budget does not the accounts On a motion by Councilman Henderson,. seconded by Councilman $cotto, it was unaoimously carried Resolution No. 67~29 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting And Submitting A Budget For Expenditure Of Funds Allocated From The State Highway Fund To Cities." RES. NO. 67-28 FIXING PUBLIC HEARING ON ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION (HUMBLE OIL AND REFINING COMPANY). On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-28 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Fix- ing Public Hearing On Zone Change Application No. 67-7 (Humble Oil and Refining Company)". POSTPONEMENT OF DISCUSSION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FINANCING The City Manager recommended that the discussion of the capital improvement financing be postponed until after the December 31, 1966 budget statement. The Council agreed to delay this dis- cussion until a more accurate budget condition can be determined. REPORT FROM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. RE. INSPECTION OF CITY JAIL The City Manager reported that the City Jail had been inspected and was approved by the County Health Department. INFORMAL DISCUSS. ION WiTH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLASS At this point in the me~ing the students from the High School Student Government Class and the Council discussed various aspects of City and Student government. MINUTES PF THE MEETING' OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 2l, 1966 - PAGE 3 COUNCILHAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked what progress had been made on the survey for parallel parking on School Street and was advised that this report was near completion. Councilman Scotto asked concerning the new agreement with the California Highway Patrol for a dispatcher and was advised that this would be ready in a short period of time. Councilman Scotto asked what procedure is followed in buying parts which the City garage needs and was advised that the rotation system is not used but that purchases are made where the best possible service can be obtained. Council Scotto asked if the money budgeted to the Chamber of Commerce is turned over to them in a lump sum and was advised that the largest portion of their budget is released after the first of the year. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook referred to the Planning Commission minutes and asked if Mr. Alexander were a member of the Commission and was advised that he is an ex officio member. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson referred to a request from a student from the High School Student Government Class concerning permission to paint a portion of Dora Avenue adjacent to the High School in an attempt to cover up paint in the street and was advised that this request could be referred' to the Traffic Committee for their consideration or the School Administration. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:16 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK