HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-07-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
DECEMBER 7, 1966
The City Council
Chambers at 8:04
Crook, Henderson
convened in regular session in the Council
P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto,
and Harlowe present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman
Henderson it was unanimously carried the minutes of November
and 23, 1966 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
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PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman
Henderson, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for
the period of November 16th through 30th, 1966 be approved
the amount of $35,027.75.
in
ABSCO PAVING, INC.
PROGRESS PAYMENT
The City Manager read a memorandum giving the details of the
progress payment due ABSCO Paving, Inc. under their contract
for street improvements on Perkins Street in the amount of
$1,145.37.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman
Scotto, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the
amount of $7,221.38 be approved and ordered paid, including
the progress payment of ABSCO Paving, Inc.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
PERKINS STREET Wl DENING
The Council was advised that under the contract for the Perkins
Street widening program all work has been completed according to
specifications and it was recommended the work be accepted as
complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice
of Completion.
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Council'man
Scotto it was unanimously carried construction of street im-
provements on the widening of Perkins Street be accepted as
complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required
Notice of Completion.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
FROM STATE FIREMEN~'S ASSOCIATION
Mr. Ralph Rains I~esented a certificate of appreciation to the
Mayor and City Manager from the California State Firemen's
Association as an expression of appreciation for their parti-
cipation in the 1966 annual conference.
ILLUSTRATED PLAN OF
PROPOSED RACING SWIM POOL
Mr. Ted Feibusch presented an illustrated plan of the proposed
racing swim pool and adjacent area. He stated that his goal
for completion of his portion of the project is May 1, 1967.
He expressed the opinion that the opening of the pool and bath
house could be simultaneous.
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RES. NO. 67-25 APPOINTING MEMBER
TO PLANNING COMMISSION (RODNEY S. PALMER)
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimouslycarried Resolution No. 67-25 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, 'lResolution
No. 67-25 Appointing Member To The Planning Commission."
RES. NO. 67-26 WITHDRAWING TERRITORY OF
ANNEXATION NO. 66-1 FROM THE UKIAH VALLEY
FIRE PROTECT ION DISTRICT
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe seconded b~y Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-~6 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution With-
drawings Territory Of Annexation No. 66-1 From The Ukiah Valley
Fire Protection District."
RES. No. 67-22 FIXING
GOLF COURSE FEES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was carried by a majority voice vote Resolution No. 67-22 be
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
"Resolution Fixing Golf Course Fees."
APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT
AIRPORT SHOP BUILDING NO. 1
The City Attorney read in full an agreement for lease of Airport
Shop Building No. 1 to Thomas H. Oster and requested Council
approval of the lease which had been executed by Mr. Oster.
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, '- ....
it was unanimously carried the lease of .,~irport Shop Building No. 1
situated at the Ukiah Municipal Airport To Thomas H. Oster be .
approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS
PUMP HOUSE FOR RANNEY COLLECTOR
Specifications were presented for the Council's approval for con-
struction of a pump house for the Ranney collector.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call for
bids for construction of a pump house for the Ranney collector as
per specifications presented, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M.
December 27, 1966.
SALES TAX REPORT
The City Manager presented a comparative tabulation of current
years sales tax revenue as compared to 1965-66 fiscal year and
1966-67 budgeted estimates which indicated that revenues for the
year to date were approximately $15,OO0 lower than last fiscal
year and $20,878 less than the current years budget estimates.
It was indicated that an accurate comparison could not be made
until the December payment was received from the State and that
delays in budgeted expenditures will continue until the accurate
comparison is available.
RESO. NO. 67-23 AUTHORIZING FILING
APPL. WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION FOR GRANT UNDER PL89-136
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-23 be adopted and the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Authorizing
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Filing Of Application With The Economic Development Administration,
U. S. Department of Commerce, United States of America, For A
Grant Under The Terms of Public Law 89-136."
RES. NO. 67-24 AUTHORIZING FILING
APPL. WITH DEPT. OF URBAN AFFAIRS FOR
GRANT UNDER PL89-117
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-24 be adopted and the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Authorizing
Filing Of Application With The Department Of Urban Affairs Of The
United States Of ,~merica, For A Grant Under The Terms Of Public
Law 89- 117.~'
REQUEST FROM COUNTY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE RE. UNIVERSITY OF
CALIF. BRANCH IN MENDOCINO COUNTY
The City Manager reported that Mr. Ken Jamieson of the County Chamber
of Commerce had requested the Council send a letter to the Board of
Regents of the University of California stating its support of the
position taken by the County Chamber of Commerce and Mendocino County
requesting the location of the University's proposed branch in
Mendocino County. The City Manager was instructed to write said
letter to the Board of Regents of the University of California and
submit the letter to Mr. Jamieson as requested.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT
WITH LIBRARY CONSULTANT
The City Manager read in full the agreement between the City and the
Library Consultant which had been returned signed by Mr. David
Sabsay. It was generally agreed that an evaluation should be made
of the present library facilities to determine its deficiencies and
inadequacies. After discussion of a time limit clause to be added
to the agreement, it was agreed that a six month time limit for
submission of the Library Consultant's preliminary report be stipu-
lated in a letter of intent.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto it
was unanimously carried the agreement with Mr. David Sabsay be approved
and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same upon receipt of
the letter of intent from the Consultant.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED MCGARVEY
PARK MEMORIAL PROJECT BY UKIAH
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Mrs. William Moores, representing the Ukiah Beautification Committee
was present to request approval of a preliminary sketch of the
committee's proposed memorial project for McGarvey Park. The pre-
liminary sketch had been approved by the Recreation Commission.
Mrs. Moores reviewed the sketch which had been prepared by a land-
scape architect and explained the committee's plan to complete the
project in stages as funds are available. A lengthy discussion
followed with various objections expressed by the Council. The main
objections were lack of a specific development plan; the apparent
vastness and extended time proposed for completion of the project
with inadequate funds to finance it in its entirety; and the possi-
bility of the park losing some of its usefulness to the community,
particularly with the proposed removal of the picnic tables. Mrs.
Moores explained that the landscape architect had made an effort to
maintain the general plan of the park as it is at the present time
and that minor changes would inevitably be made as the proposed
project proceeded. She suggested that these minor changes could be
made as the Council approved the various stage projects.
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Councilman Scotto made a motion the preliminary sketch be approved
generally. After further discussion, Councilman Scotto withdrew
his previous motion and made a motion to approve the proposed sketch
in general to use McGarvey Park as a memorial park with the final
plan to be submitted to the Council for approval within one year~
This motion died for lack of a second.
The Council continued to discuss the proposed plan but were unable
to reach a decision as to the acceptability of the plan or desira
bility of using McGarvey Park for this type project. Mrs. Moores
pointed out that the committee had undertaken this project after
the Council had suggested they consider McGarvey Park as a possible
location. The Mayor read from the Minutes dated February 2, 1966,
and determined that the Council had suggested the Beautification
Committee consider a portion of McGarvey Park as a project. Mrs.
Moores pooled the Council's feelings for their individual opinion
regarding this project.
Councilman Scotto made a motion that McGarvey Park not be approved
as a memorial park. The motion died for lack of a second. The
City Manager was then directed to place this item on the agenda for
the January 4, 1967 meeting for further consideration of the project.
LIBRARY BOARD REQUEST
TO MEET WITH COUNCIL
Mrs. Frieda Winter, City Librar'ian, reported that the Library Board
would like to meet with the Council to discuss the proposed bond
election. It was agreed that the date of the meeting would be set
after receipt of the letter of intent from the Library Consultant.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked if the parking district fund was meeting the.- ~
estimates made prior to completion of the project. He was advised
that the use of the lot is currently exceeding the estimate for
the period of time it has been open.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared
the meeti?~ adjourned at 11:25 P.M. to meet again Wednesday,
December , 1966.
CITY CLERK
-- MAYOP.~/