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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-06-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF UKIAH ~PRIL 6, 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:0] P.M., with Vice Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Crook, Scotto and Harlowe present. Mayor Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded it was unanimously carried the minutes of approved as submitted by the Clerk. by Councilman Scotto, Ma rch 23, ] 966 be PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Counci 1man Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants For the period of March ]6th throu9h 3], ]966 be approved in the amount of $32,057.78. CEMENT MORTAR LINING OF WATER MAINS - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETI ON The City Manager advised the Council that the work of cement mortar lining of steel watermains is complete as of this date and recommended acceptance of the work and authorization to the Clerk to File the Notice of Completion. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, i t was unanimously carried the contract For cement mortar lining of steel water mains by Pipe Linings, Inc. be accepted as complete, and the Clerk be directed to fi le the requi red Notice of Completi on. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $23,386.9] be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 66-lt2 GRANTING VARIANCE TO DON A. LORD dba VARGAS & LORD The City .Attorney advised the Council that certain documents have not been received From the applicants For Variance No. 66-]8 including an Owners A9reement to Maintain Private Roadway, and two dedications of public utility easements. However, it was recommended the Council consider approving the resolution 9ranting the variance with authorization to the Mayor and Clerk to sign it subject to presentation of these documents. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-42 be adopted and the Mayor anc Clerk be authorized to si9n same subject to the Fi ling of the requi red Owners .A9reement to Maintain Private Roadway, and two dedications of public utility easements as outlined by the City Attorney. ~PPROVAL OF NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILRAOD CO. DRAINAGE EASEMENT (E. GOBBI ST.) The City Attorney reviewed an easement provided by Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co. for construction of a draina9e faci ]ity under the railroad tracks south of Gobbi Street by the City. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the drainage easement From Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co. be accepted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 6~ 1966 - PAGE 2 ROGER AND SANDRA SOUTHWICK COMPLA! NT FOR DAMAGES F! LED The City Attorney reported that a Summons and Complaint have been fi led by Roger and 'q~ndra Southwick against the State of California and the City of Ukiah in the amount of $2,500 for damages alleged to have resulted from the flooding of Gibson Creek. JOHN RIZOTTO - CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED The City Attorney reviewed a claim filed by John Rizotto in the amount of $100 for damages to his automobile which claimant alleges resulted from hittin9 a barricade and excavation in the street at Orchard and Plum Streets. It was recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the claim of John Rizotto in the amount of $100 be denied. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK The City Manager read in full the Mayor's Proclamation of Public Schools !'leek, April 25th through 29th, as signed by Mayor Buxton, VARIANCE APPL. NO. 66-19; FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - EXEMPTION FROM PARKING _BEQUIREMENTS Application for Variance No. 66-19 by the First Presbyterian Church for exemption from parking requirements of Zonin9 Ordinance No. 552 at the southeast corner of Perkins and Dora Sts., plot plan and P]anning Commission Resolution No. 66-20 were reviewed by the City Manager. It was recommended by the Planning Commission the variance be granted. Several members of the Presbyterian Chu behalf of the application, and there we protests to granting the proposed varia rch were present on re no written or verbal nce. On a motion by Counci it was unanimously ca prepare a resolution Presbyterian Church a lman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, rried the City Attorney be instructed to granting Variance No. 66-]9 to the Fi rst s recommended by the P!annin9 Commission. Mssrs. Sandelin, Bittenbender, Lawrence and Hyatt all thanked the Counci] and various City representatives for their coopera- tion and indulgence in 9rantin9 this variance, and assured the Council that as property i n the vicinity of the church becomes available every effort would be made to provide off-street pa rki n~. AIRPORT CLEAR ZONE PROJECT; REPORT RE. OFFER TO ACQUIRE FI NAL PARCEL The City Manager reported that the final parcel of land which would complete the South Airport Clear Zone i'roject is now in an estate and the City's previous offer of $7500 for the property has been reinstated. It was pointed out that there is an all- ocation of $4000 in the current Airport budget which would be the City's share of the total cost, of which the Federal 9overnment will pay approximately 54% as an F.A.A. approved project. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF TIlE APRIL 6, 1966 - PAGE 3 CITY OF UKIAH PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION REINSTATED The City Manager reviewed a recommendation relative to the reinstatement of the position of Parking Enforcement OFFicer based on the requirements of the newly Formed Parkin9 District which make Full time enforcement of parkin9 regulations a necessity. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the position of Parkin9 Enforcement OFFicer be reinstated as recommended by the City Manager. AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BI DS FOR REMOVAL OF 3 RESIDENCES ON PARKING LOT PROPERTY On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to call for bids For the removal of three residences From the parkin9 lot property, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., ,'lednesday, April 13, 1966. ALEX THOMAS GRAZING LEASE RENEWAL APPROVED The City Manager read a summary of off-site development costs which would occur primarily For the construction of water mains, power and control lines For each potential water well site which had been discussed. The report pointed out that the relatively ]ow cost based on the proposed location had been a major Factor in recommendin9 the location after the water production capacity had been determined. This cost Factor Fad affected the recommendations for 9ranting renewal of the grazing lease as a Factor in securin9 the purchase of the well si te. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried renewal of the Alex Thomas 9razing lease at Wells No. 1 and 2 be approved subject to the City's acquirin9 the property necessary for development of the new we] ] si te. COUNCIL APPROVES PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR WATER WELL SITE The proposed purchase of the water well si te was brought up by the City Manager who explained the potential interests of each of: the three parties involved. Based on this potential interest it was recommended that payments be approved in the Following amounts computed on the rate of $2500 per acre. Russian River Investment Co. $3,187.50 Alex Thomas and Gabrie]]e Thomas ],007.50 Stanley ',Vatson ]0.00 On a motion by Councilman $cotto, seconded by Councilman Hat]owe, it was unanimously carried the Council approve the purchase of 1.678 ac. of ]and for the new water well site from the three property owners involved in the total amount of $L~,205.00. Counci 1man Crook suggested that a owner expressing appreciation for the City. letter be di retted to each selling the property to SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanim.Qusly carried special warrants in the amount of $4-,205.00 be approved and ordered paid. MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 6_~_~]966_- PAGE 4 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH RES. NO. 66-l~3 AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICIES RE. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT T i ndi of t he City Manager advised the Council that due to problems encoun- ered in the recruitment of personne], primarily for positions nvoivin9 female employees, it was being recommended the Person- el Policies be amended to permit residence within a limited area urroundin9 the corporate limits of the City. It was suggested he area be bounded by Burke Hill on the South, TaImage, Rogina eights and DeeFwood Park on the East and Redwood Va]]ey on he North. Ail department heads have been contacted and have cared they anticipate no detrimental effects from revision his poi icy. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by the fol]owin9 roll cai] vote Reso]ution No. 66-43 be adopted and the Vice Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Reso] uti on Amendin9 Article !11, Section 8 Of The Personnel Policies 'Residence Requirements For Employement'". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Hat]owe and Norgard. NOES: Councilman Crook. ABSENT: Mayor Buxton. P.G. & E. CO. GAS LINE EASEMENTS The City Manager reported that satisfactory agreement has been reached with representatives of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. relative to the proposed 9as line easements to be 9ranted P.G. on the Sewage Treatment Plant property and east of the Airport, and the final documents will be presented for consideration by the Council in approximately two weeks. J. B. HANAUER & CO. REPORT E . The City Manager reported that he had been in contact with representatives of J. B. Hanauer & Co. by telephone and that discussions with the company regardin9 their report should be completed on next Tuesday. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook enquired whether Final patching of the holes in W. Perkins St. is the responsibility of the City or P.G. & E. and was informed that after compaction of the temporary patching is reasonably stable P, G, & E. will complete the repaving. Councilman Crook asked whether further information had been received From Sierra Pacific Airlines and was informed that the firm is continuin9 to make ail payments for operation fees and buildin9 rental and has stated they hope to begin service by the end of April. Councilman Crook enquired whether the General Fund had been reimbursed from the sale of the Parkin9 District bonds. The City Manager stated that as soon as the checks ordered for this purpose by the City Treasurer have been received the transfer wi ]l be made. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE Counc[ pole r The ma lman HarlOwe reported that a street light located on a emoved at Scott and Oak Streets had not been replaced. tter was referred to the Pub]lc Works Department. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 6, 1966 -_PAGE 5 COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard commented that he had not observed as many dogs runnin9 at large, and the City Hana9er reported that concentrated effort had resulted in considerably more pickups of stray do9s. I n rega rd be he1 d i n expressed all could d i sa g tee. to a newspaper article concernin9 a Peace March to Ukiah on Friday, April 8th, Councilman Norgard the opinion that it would be we]] if the ri9hts of be respected, i nc]udin9 those with whom we may ADJOURNHENT As there was no further regular business, Vice Mayor Nor9ard declared the meetin9 adjourned at ]0:14 P.H., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: VI CE HA~OR