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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. 22 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. 344 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 7, 1966 - PAGE 2 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 345 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 7, 1966 - PAGE 3 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. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 7, 1966 - PAGE 4 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.~/