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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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C'ITY CLERK PRO TEMPORE