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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-21-66309 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 21~ 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambe.rs at 8:05 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilman Scotto, Crook, and Harlowe present. Councilman Henderson was absent. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE CITY CLERK PRO TEMPORE On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Councilman Harlowe be elected City Clerk pro tempore due to the resignation of former City Clerk, Paloma R. Weaver. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of September 14, 1966 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of September 1st through September 15th, 1966 be approved in the amount of $36,223.21. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by. Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of $82,120.28 be approved and ordered paid. DONA D. MATTHEWS & HUGH L. PRESTON-CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED The City,revIewed a claim filed by Dona D. Matthews in the amount of $232.50 and Hugh L. Preston in the amount of $25.00 for damages to their automobiles which claimants allege resulted when a foreign object fell from a container atop a City power pole. It was recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Crook, i'tI W'as unanimously carried the claim of Dona D. Matthews in the amount of $232.50 and Hugh L.Preston in the amount of $250.00 be den ied. AIRPORT SHOP BUILDING NO. 1 PRO.POSED LEASE AGREEMENT The City Attorney reviewed the terms of a proposed lease agreement of the Airport Shop Building No. 1 for Thomas H. Oster who operates the Ostair Flying Service. Said building has been previously leased by Frank Prentice, but for the past several months the Ostair Flying Service has occupied this building.. After discussion the City Attorney was directed to submit the lease agreement to Mr. Oster for his approval and signature after which it should be returned for further Council consideration. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:22 P.M. SIS-Q FLYING SERVICE INC. REQUEST FOR FIXED BASE OPERATOR AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT The City. Manager read a letter from the Sis-Q Flying Service Inc. expressing a desire to become a "fixed baseI' operator at the Municipal Airport and requesting that negotiations be commenced as soon as possible. This matter had been favorably discussed 31o MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 21~ 1~b6 - PAGE 2 at the Airport Commission, but no formal recommendations made to the Council because of the need for more information. Members of the Council indicated they were favorable to the proposal, but requested the City Manager to contact the Sis-Q Flying Service Inc. to obtain more detailed information of their plans. FIREMEN'S CONFERENCE Mr. Ralph Rains was present to express his thanks to the Council for their cooperation in the plans for the forthcoming Firemen's Conference and to present each Councilman with a copy of "The California Fireman'l. The Councilmen were also invited to parti- cipate in the parade Tuesday, September 27th, and to meet at the Satellite Lodge at 5:30 P.M. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE The City Manager read a letter directed to the Council from the Seventh Day Adventist Church requesting permission to secure water from the Willow Water District for their new church site located on a westerly projection of Beacon Lane. It was generally agreed that expansion of the Willow Water District water service area within the City is undesirable. Discussion followed as to a possible location of a water line to accomodate this property and easements that would have to be obtained from property owners involved. The possibility of t~e City obtaining additional property adjacent to the proposed Seventh Day Adventist Church property for a park si.te was also discussed. The City. Manager was instructed to discuss the obtaining of the required easements for a City water line as well as exploring the possibility of a park site. MENDOCINO WATER COMMITTEE MEETI.NG The City Manager reported that the Mendocino Water Committee had requested a representative, at their meeting at the Ukiah Grange Hall, September 26, 1966 at 8:00 P-M. The Council instructed the City Manager to attend this meeting. SALES TAX RECEIPTS The City Manager reported the balancing check for sales tax receipts for the second quarter of the calendar year had been received, making a total for this quarter approximately $7U,000. ORDINANCE NO. 584 AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF WATER R.ATES & SERVICE CHARGES BY RESOLUTION Ordinance No.584, "Ordinance Adding Section 3516, Amending Section 3528 Relating To Manner Of Adoption Of Water Rates And Service Charges$ Urgency Measure" was read in full by the City Atto.rney and introduced by Councilman Scotto. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, i't was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 584 be adopted as an urgency measure and the Mayor and Clerk be .authorized to sign same. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. RESOLUTION NO. b7-13 ADOPTING REVISED SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES & SERVICE CHARGES The City Attorney read the resolution in full and also the revised schedule of water rates and services which reflected a rate change MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 21~ 1966 - PAGE 3 only in the minimum charge and various service charge changes. Discussion followed as to the advisability of changing the rates further, but it was generally ajreed that this would be considered at a subsequent meeting. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by the following rol.1 call vote Resolution No. ~7-13 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be autnorized to sign same, "Resolution Adopting Revised Schedule Of Water Rates And Service Charges; Effective Date; Repeals Of Prior Schedules." AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES: NONE. ABSENT. None. RESOLUTION NO. 67-14 ADOPTING 1966-67 BUDGET The Council reviewed the final budget and was of the general opinion that it was satisfactory but that the Special General Fund should be set apart from other funds and that no disburse- ments should be made out of such fund without the express approval ot the Council. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 67-1/~ be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving 1966-67 Budget.'l AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PROPOSED FIRE STATION PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLANS APPROVED Zaven Tatarian of Haines-Tatarian, Architects reviewed the various drawings that firm had made of the two proposed new fi re stations. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the preliminary floor plans of the fire stations by approved as prepared and presented. PROPOSED CITY HALL-PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLANS REVIEWED The Architect presented a schematic plan of the proposed City Hall for the Council's consideration. The plans were left for further study and copies will be made available to the Council- men. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto inquired as to the status of the position for a Parking Enforcement Officer and was advised that the inter- views had been conducted, but a decision had not yet been made. Councilman Scotto commented that the parking meters recently placed on Parkins Street near the new parking lot appeared to be farther from the curb then necessary. The City Manager pointed out thatthe meters were placed in the standard position but that the adjacent property owner's trees and shrubs en- croach the sidewalk area and he had been asked to trim the foliage. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 21, 1966 - PAGE 4 Councilman Harlowe Councilman Harlowe asked what had been decided about the use of the tokens for the parking lot and was advised that the decision had been left with the Chamber of Commerce to pro- pose a program. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 11:07 P.M., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ~..~ ATTEST: ~~~.~_~~_ ~ ~ C'ITY CLERK PRO TEMPORE