HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-22-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
JUNE 22, 1966
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:02 P.P,. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto,
Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes of June 15, 1966
be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman gcotto,
it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of
June 1st through 15th be approved in the amount of $35,2/+8.L~5.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of
$47,976.94 be approved and ordered paid.
CLOSED PERSONNEL MEETING
At this point in the meeting, 8:03 P.M., the Council retired to
adjoining chambers for a closed personnel meeting and returned
to continue in open session at 8:26 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - WEED AND RUBBISH
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Public Hearing was declared open at 8:26 P.H. on the abatement of
weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt 'From private property. The
City Attorney noted that notices had been mailed to each property
owner involved, but recommended that since postin9 of the properties
with a duplicate notice had not been completed within five days
of the hearing, the hearin9 be continued to the meetin9 of July
6th. it was also pointed out that all properties cleaned prior
to that date will be withdrawn from the list subject to abatement
There were no persons present in the audience requesting to be
heard on the matter of weed abatement.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the public hearing on weed, rubbish,
refuse and dirt from private property be continued to the meeting
of July 6, 1966 at 8:00 P.H.
WM. HOWARD HUDSPETH - CLAIM
FOR DAMAGES DENIED
The City Attorney reviewed a claim filed June 16, 1966 by
William Howard Hudspeth for personal injuries in the amount of
$10,500.00 allegedly sustained at the Municipal Dump on June 12,
1966. It was pointed out that the Disposal Area is maintained
under a contract agreement, and recommended the claim be denied
and referred to the contractor for his attention.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
it was unanimously carried the claim of William Howard Hudspeth
in the amount of $10,500 be denied.
ANTI-TRUST PIPE CASES;
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
The City Attorney reported that all plaintiffs involved in the
Anti-trust pipe cases have been requested to submit payment in
the amount of $200 by July 1st, 1966 to the State Attorney
General for the purpose of carryin9 on the necessary depositions
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and research work. It was recommended issuance of a warrant
in such amount be placed on the agenda for the adjourned
meeting of June 29th, 1966.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the matter of issuance of a warrant
to the Attorney General in the amount of $200 be placed on the
agenda for the adjourned meeting of June 29th, 1966.
TOM W. POULOS PROPERTY PURCHASE;
MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO SIGN NOTE
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried the Mayor be authorized to execute an
Installment Note payable to Tom W. and Kal iopi Poulos in the total
amount o'F $77,000.00 for purchase of property at the northeast
corner of Perkins and Main Streets.
DISCUSSION RE. PROPOSED
DEDICATION OF CHERRY COURT
The City Manager read a letter and petition signed by residents
of Cherry Court requesting acceptance of dedication of that
street and indicating willingness to assume any expense incurred
from construction of standard curbs and gutters. A memorandum
from the City Engineer was also read outlining various problems
in connection with drainage, and water and sewer lines, and
recommending further study and development of alternate solutions
to such problems before a decision is made regarding acceptance.
The Council concurred with this recommendation and the City
Engineer indicated his report would be prepared for presentation
sometime during the Fall months.
STATE PERSONNEL BOARD - REVISED COST
SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT APPROVED
A revised Cost Service Contract Agreement between the City and
the Cooperative Personnel Services of the State Personnel Board
was reviewed by the City Manager. The cost for examination
services will be increased by approximately $75.00 per year,
however, it was pointing out that preparation of examination
material cannot be duplicated by the City as reasonably as it
can be obtained by contract with the State.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
i"t 'was unanimously carried the Cost Service Contract Agreement
between the City and the State Personnel Board be approved.
NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE
i4otices were distributed regarding the Annual League of California
Cities Conference to be held in San Diego during October, and the
Council was requested to indicate their desire for reservations
prior to the middle of July in order to secure hotel accomodations.
WRITE-OFF OF BAD DEBTS APPROVED
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
[t was unanimously carried bad debts in the amount of $LI-,361./+9
be written off.
DELAYED D~ELIVERY OF DUMP
TRUCK APPROVED
The City Manager reviewed correspondence from Dunning Hotors, inc.
and Ford ~totor Co. advising that delivery cannot be made of the
lO~
),~ Dump Truck within the time specified in their bid by reason
oF a shortage of 15G" wheel base frames as specified in the bid
call. It was their recommendation the City wait for production
of 1967 models which should be available early in September, -for
the same terms and price bid for the 19~ model.
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On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Henderson,
it was unanimously carried the Council accept the delay for deli-
very of one dump truck until production of 1967 models as requested
by Dunning Hotors, Inc.
DISCUSSION RE. HIRIWG OF ARCHITECTS
FOR BUILDING PROGRAH
The retaining of an architectural firm for the approved portion
of the capital improvement program was discussed and it was
agreed that the 'Firm of Haines, Tatarian and Associates be employed:
for this project. The contract agreement between the City and tine
architects was discusseo i,, uucall regarding the extent to whhh
building projects under consideration should be included in any
present contract. The interest and desires of the Library Board
were discussed extensively as well as the connection between
preliminary Fire House drawings and the final construction design.
After discussion it was determined that at the present time the
agreement should include only the City Hall project and the
preliminary Fire House drawings and that the balance of the program
should be delayed until receipt of the financial feasibility study.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was carried by the following roll call vote The Council approve
the signing of a contract with the firm of Haines, Tatarian and
Associates for all required architectural services for a City
Hall building, and preliminary sketches of the fire stations.
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FEASI
AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Hayer h!orgard.
NOES: None.
ABS E ?',IT: f'!one.
HANAUER & CO. - FINANCIAL
BILITY STUDY
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the City Manager be instructed to
direct a letter to J. B. Hanauer & Co. giving notice that perform-
ance is required under their contract with the City by July 12, 1966.
PAINTING OF OLD GAS PLANT OFFERED
FOR SALE TO CITY
The Council was informed that a painting of the old gas plant
has been offered by the wife of the artist for the price of
Sb~O.O0, and i.t was determined the Council would examine the
painting at Redwood Auto Parts where it is now on display before
making a decision regarding possible purchase.
PLANN
ABAND
lNG COHHISSION REPORTS ON PROPOSED
ONMENT OF CUL-DE-SAC¢ W. END MILL ST.
The report of the Planning Commission recommending the abandon-
ment of the cul-de-sac at the West end of Hill Street was reviewed.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by
it was unanimously carried the City Attorney
pare a resolution initiating the abandonment
at the West end of Mill Street.
Councilman Harlowe,
be directed to pre-
of the cul-de-sac
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook asked if the
dren using bicycles was still
it had been dropped.
safety training program for chil-
in effect and was informed that
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COUNCILMAN HENDERSON
Councilman Henderson aksed whether or not an ordinance existed
regulatin9 the hei9ht of trees over public streets and sidewalks,
and commented that several trees alon9 W. Perkins Street ban9
very low over the sidewalk area. He was informed it is the
City's responsibility to trim all trees overhan9in9 public
property.
COUNCILMAN HARLOWE
Counci.lman Harlowe asked on what basis the selection of sites for
the proposed fire houses had been made and was informed that it was
the recommendation of the Fire Chief one be located as far north
as possible, and one as far south as possible.
In view of the selection of Airport property for the proposed
South Fire Station, Councilman Harlowe asked if the proposal for
operation of an airplane and car wash business had been dropped
and was informed that it had in favor of municipal use of the property.
MAYOR NORGARD
Mayor Norgard reported that several people had asked him whether
sufficient directional signs would be provided to the new parking
lots. The City Engineer stated that adequate signing had been
included in the development plans to clearly indicate the new
parking facilities.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard adjourned
the meeting to 1:00 P.M., June 29, 1966.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK