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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-05-66HIHUTES 6F THE HEETING OF THE COUi',ICiL CF THE CITY CF UKIAI. I CCTC. BER ~, 1~56 Th~ City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at o OS P H witi~ Hayor Horgard, Councilman Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe present. COUNC I LHAH HARLO'.JE CITY CLERK PRO TEHPORE C,n a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unani- mously carried Councilman Harlowe be elected City Clerk pro tempore due to the resignation of former City Clerk, Paloma R. v/eover. APPROVAL OF HINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of September 2], 19~6 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS Cna motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried payroll warrants For the period oF September 16ti~ thrcug~ ~ ,.., ' 0 C: Sep'c~moer :~n, 19o~: b~ approvec in the amount c'F $32,973. · SPEC IAL '.'/ARRAHTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it ,,vas ~ .-) ...,...,, , , unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $G,":i-7.'m° be aooroved end ordered paid. N,,,~,v-,TIO;'I i'.!O,o~ 1 (ALEX TIiOP, AC). PUBLIC HEARING COHTIHUED Public neCring ',vas continued on oroposed annexation oF uninhabited terrii:cry ~. ' ' ew~o the " bo-1 (Ale)(Thomas) The ri ty Attorney revi '.~' ¢{esignatad Annexation ~,o .... mCp and since the petitioner had made annexation contingent upon zoning, the City Attorney reviewed the action of d~e Plannin9 Commission re9arding proposed ~oning. ..... niscussion follo',.,z,~o~' includin9 a review of both annexation and zoning. The majoriEy and minority opinions of the Planning Commission concerning re- zoning were revie4ed toge¢-~er with the Engineer's recommendation. Discussion · Fo 1 1 owed. Cna motion by uouncilm~n Crook, seconded by ,,cuncilman Harlo',,ve, it ',vas unani- r..nousl,/ c~,rried the ?ublic ','~earin9 regarding annexation be closed and it be , ' ' ~c~ (J ~. deLermined that no majori ~y orotest ~ea been -' Cna mo'Lion by Councilman ;:,~nderscn, secant'ed by Cc:,uncilman Cr,,'-:o~ iL ',vas ~nanimcus]y carried U'~e City ~tEorney be directed Eo prepare ~'ne requi,eo ~ ~ ~'t ~',~ . '.ac~ 1 lex Themes) ~:n. t zoning ~nr crdin.:nces approving ;~nn~:r.~ ion ,,o - ,,- .- ,.~_~ g es ~roposed C, ,'-~,:~. I;'~ 3A-FE CFu*ITY CC:U;!C i L HEETI,"'~,,,u n".:, t!:e regular uouncil meetinc will ein~ CcLc:ber ln l~; ...... is e legal i~,cliuay ..... ~'~0 P H in the ~i~y Council Chambers be sc~ ult. T',~urs y, . T:;e City Attorney reviewed ~ claim Filed by l':.ennet:'~ Trammel in the amount c,'F ¢]:;O./>~) Fc.r demag-~s to his windshield M~ich claimanL el leges resulted when ~ . .c~ hi tting rcc. k ~nr~ par~i~le o'F aso~'~elt ~.~11 cfr the t~ilg~te of City truck .,m the highway and bouncing up and striking the windshield thus causing it ~o break· It was recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it ,,vas unani- mously carried the claim of Kenneth Trammel in the amount of $l~;0o00 be denied. 314 HINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER .5~ 1965 - PAGE 2 GLEN BURGER REQUEST FOR USE OF HOUSE TRAILERS OI,l PROPERTY AT WAUGH LANE & GOBBI ST. GRANTED Discussion of Mr. Glen Burger's request for use of house trailers on his property was continued. Mr. Burger was present and after questioning by the Council, stated he was not aware of the ordinance regulations pertaining to trailers when they were placed on his property and hooked up to the City sewer and power. Mr. Burger also stated that the trailers were placed there because of ill health and insufficient income of relatives occupying the trailers. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Mr. Burger be granted use of only the large house trailer on his property for a period of six months and that occupancy of tt~e small house trailer cease immediately. RESULTS OF BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF METAL BUILDING AT SMITH AND MASON STREETS The City Manager reported that no bids were received for the demolition of the metal building located at Smith and Mason Streets. Interest has been expressed and the City Manager stated he could make an effort to negotiate a proposal for later consideration. Discussion followed as to the method of advertising for the bids and the feasibility of the City undertaking tile demolition by burning and disposing of the debris. It was agreed that the building should be demolished, either by the City or an outside party. It was agreed that the notice be again publicized and an effort made within the next three weeks to contact persons who might be interested in the demolition of the building and if there is no response, the City will proceed with the immediate demolition. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE The City Manager reported that the involved property owner had been contacted in an effort to obtain easements and also to discuss the possibility of obtain- ing additional property as a potential park site. Neither of the proposals could be concluded. It was agreed that the City Manager be instructed to contact Willow Water District in an effort to buy water for resale from their existing mains to service the church. REPORT OF MENDOCINO WATER COMMITTEE MEETING The City Manager reported that he had attended a citizens committee on water development for Mendocino County. The committee discussed at length, the need for a County wide development plan and the need for the establishin9 of projects to put into constructive use the maximum amount of water that the entire county might be able to use. This development is essential to eliminate the possibility of outside agencies gaining control over Mendocino County water. This position was also urged by Senator Collier. After the discussion, it was unanimously carried by the committee that the Board of Supervisors, acting as directors for the Mendocino County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, make immediate plans for development of such a plan uti lizin9 County and State money presently available for this purpose. REPORT OF REGIONAL WATER O~.UALITY CONTROL BOARD The City was notified by the board to appear in regard to changes which the board proposed to make in the permit which the City has for discharging sewege effluent to the river. The City Manager and City Engineer appeared before the board to comment upon the proposed changes. The board has made two basic changes in the permit. The first restricts the City from discharging any effluent to the river between May l:::Sth and September 3Otb. The second requires that chlorina- tion of the effluent will be made in order to disinfect the effluent to a criteria established by the board. This chlorination can be made between the trickling filter and the oxidation ponds. The City Manager and City Engineer expressed the opinion to the board that tile requirements could be met without MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 3 ~ 1966 - PAGE 3 unreasonable expense but would add costs to our treatment processes and that the City would not object if these requirements were uniformly applied over the entire Russian River Basin. The Council instructed the City Manager to inform the board that they were in accord with the position as stated by the City Manager and City Engineer. REPORT OF STUDY GROUP RE. UNIV. OF CALIF. CAMPUS IN MENDOCINO COUNTY The City Manager attended this meeting at which a University of California planner presented the general plan of the University and pointed out that the ~200 acres presently occupied by the University of California Field Station at Hopland might have some value as a site even though it is outside the area presently being considered. It was agreed that the County Administrator and 'the County Chamber of Commerce would prepare a prospectus and draft formal actions which would be recommended to interested groups and government agencies within the County in the near future. COATES, HERFURTtt & ENGLAND, CONSULTING ACTUARIES FOR SERVICES REQUIRED BY STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT LAW The City Manager read a letter from the State Employees' Retirement System dated S~ptember 6, 1966 stating the retirement Law requires an actuarial investigation and revaluation of the assets and liabilities of the system to be made at least every four years in order to determine whether any change should be made in the contributions. The firm of Coates, Herfurth and England, Consulting Actuaries will make the valuation at a cost of $2~,5.00 to the City. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was caFrie(,i by a majority voice vote approval of an agreement with Coates, Herfurth, and England, Consulting Actuaries for services required by State Employees Retirement Law in the amount of $255.00 be approved. SIS-~ FLYING SERVICE INC. REQUEST FOR FIXED BASE OPERATION AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT The City Manager reported that a tentative date of October 25th, 1966 had been set to discuss the proposal of the Sis-Q Flying Service establishing a fixed base operation at the Municipal Airport. DISCUSSION OF METHOD OF TRAVEL TO LEAGUE MEETING The Councilmen discussed their method of travel to the League meeting which will be held in San Diego, October 16th throu9h 19th. REVISED SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES AND SERVICE CHARGES The City Manager reported that the consumers of City water were being advised of the increase in the water rates and presented to the Council a copy of the notice that is being mailed to each consumer. DEDICATION OF PARKING LOT A~ PARKING DISTRICT #1 The City Manager stated that he had been advised by the Chamber of Commerce that the dedication of the new parking lot had been set at :S'DO P.M. on October 13, 1966. Inasmuch as there had been numerous inquiries as to 'when the parking lot would be opened and there were only minor items needed to complete the project, the parking lot will be made available to the public immediately. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER !3, 196~ - PAGE L~ FINAL PAYMENT ON STORM DAMAGES The City Manager reported receipt of final payment from the Federal Government 'For storm damages. The amount consisted of tile final 10% and completes the project. REQUEST AND AUTHORiZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 1000 KVA 12000 VOLT - 32 STEP VOLTAGE REGULATOR On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for 1000 KVA, 12000 Volt 32 Step Voltage Regulator, bids to be received prior to October 2q, 1966 at 2:00 P.M. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook noted that there is still a vacancy on the Planning Commission. He also inquired as to the status of tile golf course and was advised by the City Manager that work had begun to complete the two detailed layouts as well as specifications for the proposed golf course. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson asked what progress had been made at the Ranney Col lector site and was advised that test pumping is in progress and results will be available soon. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE Councilman Harlowe asked if the Federal monies for the Ranney Collector had been applied for. Ti',e City Manager reported that applications are being prepared and should be submitted soon. Councilman Harlowe asked what date had been set for the completion of the second parkin9 lot. The City Mana9er advised that 9radin9 is in process now and work will continue. No completion date has been estimated. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:39 P.M. to meet again Thursday, October 13, 1966. ATTEST: CIT~' CLERK PRO TEMPORE - MAYOR