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Home My WebLink AboutMin 04-13-66236 MI NUTES OF APRIL THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Vice Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Crook, Scotto and Harlowe present. Mayor Buxton was absent. ~PPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman it was unanimously carried the minutes of April 6, 1966 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS Scot to, On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $20,]57.38 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 66-L~L~ GRANTING VARIANCE TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded ~y Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-QQ be adopted and the Hayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to the First Presbyterian Church." UKIAtt MEN'S GOLF CLUB - REOUEST FOR SPECIAL GREEN FEES FOR ANNUAL TOURNAMENT APPROVED A letter from the Ukiah Men's Golf Club was read requesting approval of special green fees durin9 the annual tournament to be held May ltl-th and ]fth in the amount of $2.50 for both days. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried special green fees in the amount of $2.50 be approved for the annual tournament of the Ukiah Hen's Golf Club to be held May illth and 15th, 1966. DISCUSSION WITH PLUMBING CONTRACTORS RE. ELIMINATION OF EXISTING EXCLUSIONS FROM UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Several plumbing contractors, including George Sullivan, Paul Trouette, H. L. Tolline and Warren Lampson appeared before the Council to request adoption of the 1964 Uniform Plumbing Code in its entirety, thereby eliminating existing exclusions from the Code which provide for the establishing of an examining board to determine the qualifications of persons performing plumbing work within the City. Mr. Sullivan read a prepared statement on behalf of several plumbing firms in this area requesting such action and alleging that work is being done for general contractos and homeowners by unqualified plumbers who have not obtained City business licenses. A copy of the statement was not placed on file wi th the Clerk. The matter was discussed at considerable length; however, it was determined that since the various codes relating to building construction are to be presented for the Council's consideration within approximately two weeks a decision should be delayes until that time. Hr. Sullivan requested that he be advised by the Clerk of the meeting at which adoption of the Plumbing Code will be further di scussed. REPORT RE. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAI NS TO GI ORNO AND STANDLEY ST. AREA The City Engineer reported to the Council on engineering adjustments which are required in connection with the pipe line construction from storage faci]ities to increase pressure and volume in the genera] area of Giorno Avenue and W. Stand]ey Street. It was MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 13, 1966 - PAGE 2 pointed out that during the preparation of final engineering plans for the project it had been determined that in order to accomplish the purpose of the project it was necessary to start the pipeline construction in the high pressure portion of the water system feeding the lOO,O00 ~allon reservoir instead of from the 2,500,000 ga]ion reservoir as discussed on a prelimina'ry bases. This portion of the total project will cost approximate]y the same as the amount budgeted and will result in a sub- stantial increase in both pressure and volume of water to the affected areas. Operation of valves in the present system will quarantee a permanent water supply to these areas under all conditions. The project as adjusted will provide for the installation of 8" mains instead of the planned 10% mains with substantially better results. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TRACTOR-LOADER-BACKHOE The City manager reviewed specifications for a gasoline powered tractor-loader-backhoe to rep]ace the City's ]955 Ford diesel tractor and requested authorization to call for bids, wi th reinstatement of the $5.00 per day penalty provision for failure to deliver within the time specified by the successful bi dder. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Ha rlowe, it was unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one tractor-loader-backhoe, that the penalty provision of $5.00 per day For non-delivery be reinstated, and bids be received prior to May 3, 1966 at 2:00 P.M. A WA R D OF 3 PARK! OF BID FOR REMOVAL RESIDENCES FROM NG PLOT PROPERTY The City Manager reported that a single bid was received For removal of the three residences from the parl<ing lots from Dale Barber in the amount of $225 for all three buildi'ngs. Although less than had been anticipated, it was recommended the bid be accepted. Considerable discussion was held regarding the time to be established within which the buildings must be Hr. Barber indicated that with favorable weather he complete removal within 30 days, but objected to being limited to that amount of time wi. thin the contract agreement. It was suggestion of the City Engineer that an additional ]5 calendar days be permitted for removal of the building on Oak Street, provided the two buildings on Standley St. are removed within 30 calendar days and Mr. Barber indicated he would be agreeable to entering a contract on this basis. peri od removed. Felt he could the On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the bid of Dale Barber be accepted for removal of three bui]dings on parking lot property in the amount of $225.00 subject to the condition that removal of the buildings at 307 and 311 W. Standley St. be completed within 30 calendar days, and that removal of the building at 216 So. Oak St. be completed within a total of 14-5 calendar days. VARIANCE NO. 65-20; RICHARD TAYLOR REQUEST FOR EXTENSION APPROVED A letter was read From Richard and Gladys Taylor requesting extension of Variance No. 65-20 to July 28,1967 for completion of construction of the addition to provide boarding home Facilities. The request was considered by the P]annin9 Commission at its meeting of April 7th, and it was recommended the extension be 9ranted. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution granting an extension of Variance No. 65-20 from July 28, 1966 to July 28, 1967. MI NUTES OF APRIL THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH 1966- PAGE 3 STREET REFUSE CONTAINERS ORDERING APPROVED The City Manager reported that price of $24.25 per unit had been furnished by the manufacturer of the street refuse con- tainers which have been under consideration and that for 60 cans the total cost wot]ld be $],513.20, includin9 tax. For an additional $35.00 silk screening of the words "Keep Ukiah Clean" can be provided on each can. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hat]owe, it was unanimously carried the City Manager proceed with orderin9 60 street refuse containers as stated above, with the words '~Keep Ukiah Clean" imprinted on each can. J. B. HANAUER & CO. REPORT The City Manager reported that he had reviewed the entire economic feasibility report coverin9 the proposed capital improvement projects with representatives of J. B. Hanauer & Co., and at his request an amortization schedule will be provided for repay- ment to the Genera] Fund from water system revenues of the funds advanced for construction of the B:]nney Collector System. This completed report wi]] be presented within approximately two weeks. C HAMB E R OF C OMME I~C E_ Representing the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Robert Kaufman informed the Council of their efforts to obtain a new Secretary- Manager, and enquired whether the final payment by the City to the Chamber had been made for the year. Mr. Kaufman was advised the payment had been made approximately two months ago. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Counc expa n the G plans in de by th i lman Scotto enqui red whether plans were in progress for sion of ~.he existing §o]f course, and was informed that olf Pro is inthe process of developing tentative preliminary and that a group of private individuals are also engaged ve]opment of a program to be presented for consideration e Counci 1 , ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Vice Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:02 P.M. ATTEST: CLP_RK / VI CE~ MAYO~/