HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-23-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 23, 1966
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:01 P.M. with Vice Mayor Norgard, Councilman Crook,
Scotto and Harlowe present. Mayor Buxton and City Manager
Lyell Cash were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was una'nimously carried the minutes of February 16, 1966 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman
~t was unanimously carried
February 1st through 15th
Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
payroll warrants for the period of
be approved in the amount of $35,249.18.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
i't was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of
$245.00 be approved and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL
RE. PARKING DISTRICT
BOND ISSUE
STATEMENT
NO. 1
The City Attorney reviewed the Official Statement prepared by the
City Manager's office relative to the issuance of bonds for
Parking District #1 which will be sent to prospective bond pur-
chasers, and reported it had received the approval of the Bond
Counse 1.
On a mot ion
i t was unan
Parking Dis
by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook,
imously carried the Official Statement regarding the
trict No. 1 Bond Issue be approved as presented.
ANTI-TRUST SUITS AGAINST
CONCRETE & STEEL WATER PIPE MFGS.
The C i ty
by the A
and s tee
1946 and
substant
has been offered representation by
in a class suit against the firms
Attorney reported that anti-trust actions have been filed
ttorney General against five manufacturered of concrete
1 water pipe for violations of anti-trust laws between
1964. Based upon information that the City purchased
ial quantities of such pipe during that period the City
the Attorney Generals office
involved.
RES. NO. 66-34 AUTHORIZING ATTORNEY GENERAL
OF CALIFORNIA TO CONDUCT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No.66 -34 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution
Authorizing the Attorney General of California To Conduct Legal
Proceedings.I'
PAC. TEL. & TEL. CO. APPLICATION
FOR RATE INCREASE
The City Attorney reviewed the application of Pacific Telephone
& Telegraph Co. to the Public Utilities Commission for approval
of a rate increase primarily affecting private line teletype
service. Although the City would be subject to any increase
authorized for teletype service at the Police station, the
effect would be minor and it was recommended no action be taken
concerning the application,
MINUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 23, 1966 - PAGE 2
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEARINGS
RE. UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC FACILITIES
The City Attorney reported that in proceedings currently before
the Public Utilities Commission the City has presented opposition
to potential inclusion of municipally-owned utilities under P.U.C.
jurisdiction in regard to construction of underground electric
facilities. The League of California Cities is also supporting
this stand.
DISCUSSION RE. RENEWAL OF
ALEX THOMAS GRAZING LEASE
AT WELL #2
Acting City Manager A. S. Kruth reviewed the requeat of Alex
Thomas for consideration by the Council at this time of the
renewal of his grazing lease at Well #2 which will expire July 1st
of this year. It was recommended renewal be authorized on all of the
same terms of the original agreement.
Discussion followed and due to the time remaining before expiration
of the present lease it was agreed to continue the matter for three
weeks unless the City Manager desires to bring it up at an earlier
meeting.
AIRPORT - DON THORNTON PROPOSAL
TO CONSTRUCT AIRPLANE-CAR WASH
The Council heard a proposal by Clay Duncan on behalf of Don
Thornton and himself for construction and operation of a combina-
tion airplane-car wash on property east of the Standard Station
at the northwest corner of the Airport. Mr. Duncan suggested a
minimum rental rate of $1OO per month based upon 5% of the gross
receipts for a term of five years with a five year option for
renewal.
Mr. Kruth reported that the proposal has been discussed and
approved by the Airport Commission.
The Council was informed that others have expressed interest in
establishing this type of business at the Airport, and the City
Attorney reported that Ernie Banker had requested the Council be
advised that he represented a client who also wished to be
cons idered.
After discussion, it was agreed that Federal Aviation Agency
requirements and other factors should be determined and reported
to the Council for further consideration of the proposal in
approximately two weeks.
PARKING DISTRICT #1
BURNING OF OLD BUILDINGS
SCHEDULED
Mr. Kruth reported that three old buildings on the parking lot
properties will be burned on March6th in connection with a Fire
Department exercise which will be attended by other fire depart-
ments in the area.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook requested a report of progress being made in
connection with the new water system. Mr. Kruth stated that
titles of the properties involved are being checked at this time,
and that agreements have been reached with the owners.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 23, 1966 - PAGE 3
Councilman Crook brought up the subject of residential solicita-
tion and expressed his opposition to this activity in the City.
The City Attorney agreed to look up the ordinance prohibiting
door-to-door selling which was previously considered and
rejected by the Council for reconsideration in the near future.
Counci
seeds
Mr. Kr
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lman Crook enquired whether attempts to obtain wild flower
for planting at the Airport had been successful.~
uth stated that he believed the City Manager was still
g on this project, but commented that obtaining them on a
on basis is very difficult.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman Scotto requested that a short personnel meeting be
held following adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Vice Mayor Norgard
declared the meeting adjourned/after which the Council reconvened
in closed personnel session, at 9:36 P.M.
ATTEST:
CITY
CLERK