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M I NUTES OF THE MEET I NG OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C ! TY OF UKI AH
FEBRUARY 16, 1966
The C i ty Counc i 1 convened i n regu 1ar sess i on i n the Counc i 1
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Vice Mayor Nor9ard, Councilmen Crook,
Scotto and Harlowe present. Hayor Buxton was absent.
APPROVAL OF M! NUTES
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of February 9, 1966 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
GENERAL WARi':'~ANTS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of
$86,522.74 be approved and ordered paid.
RES. NO. 66-32 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE
OF PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 BONDS
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No.
66-32 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign
same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah
Authorizing The Issuance Of $175,OOO Principal Amount of Parking
District No. 1 Bonds Of The City Of Ukiah, Providing The Terms
And Conditions For The Issuance Of Said Bonds, And Providing
For the Pledge Of Parking Revenues And The Levy Of Ad Valorem
Assessments In Parking District No. 1 Of The City Of Ukiah To
Secure Payment Of The Principal And Interest Thereof."
AYES: Councilman Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Vice Mayor Norgard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Buxton.
RES. NO. 66-33 AUTHORIZING SALE
OF PARK i NG D I STR I CT NO. 1 BONDS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No.
66-33 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign
same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of the City Of Ukiah
Authorizing And Directing The Sale of $175,OOO Principal Amount
Of Parking District No. 1 Bonds Of The City of Ukiah."
AYES: Councilmen Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Vice Mayor Norgard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Buxton.
PERKINS ST. WIDENING
FLOYD B. & EDDA TROMBETTA
RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT APPROVED
The City Attorney reported that a deed had been obtained from
Floyd B. and Edda Trombetta in connection with the widening of
Perkins Streets and recommended approval of the standard contract
agreement which proposes to pay $1N,OOO for the additional right
of way and replace existing curb, gutter and sidewall< along the
new street alignment.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the "Right of Way Contract - City
Street" between the City and Floyd B. and Edda Trombetta be
approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
H. F. HAYES - CLAIM FOR
DAMAGES DENIED
The City Attorney reviewed a claim filed February 16, 1966 be
H. F. Hayes in the amount of $74.50 for damages alleged to have
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resulted from sewage backing up into his residence at 120 E.
Hill St. following a sewer stoppage in the street. It was
recommended the claim be denied.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
'~t was unanimously carried the claim of H. F. Hayes in the amount
of $74,50 be denied.
LITIGATION REPORT
HAMMON V. MOORE
The City Attorney reported that in the case of Hammon vs. Moore,
in which the City is a defendant, the case has been ncn-suited
as to the City and as to Jerry's T.V.
AWARD OF STATE COMMISSION ON PEACE
OFFICERS STANDARDS & TRAINING PRESENTED
TO POLICE CHIEF SAULSBURY AND OFFICER
THOMAS JOHNDAHL
Vice Mayor Norgard presented a certificate issued by the State
Department of Justice Commission on Peace Officers Standards and
Training to Chief Donn Saulsbury. The certificate, among the
first to be awarded attests to the Chief's personal efforts toward
professional development by advanced training and education.
The Chief was complimented on behalf of the City for his efforts
and accompl i shments.
An Intermediate Certificate was also presented to the Chief for
Officer Thomas Jondahl together with the City's compliments for
his personal achievement.
REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR ONE STREET SWEEPER
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call
for bids for one street sweeper as per specifications reviewed,
bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., March 8, 1966.
It was pointed out and agreed that it would be necessary for the
Council to consider budget revisions prior to the award of the
bid.
FUN FAIR SHOWS - ISSUANCE OF
CARNIVAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVED
It was reportc,::! that a request has been received from Fun Fair
Shows for a business license to permit operation of a carnival
at the 12th District Fairgrounds February 25th, 26th and 27th,
1966. Police investigation of the operations has produced satis-
factory reports and no derogatory information has been received.
It was recommended issuance of the license be authorized upon
payment of the $100 per day permit fee.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the Council approve the issuance of
a business license to Fun Fair Shows as recommended.
REPORT ON P.G. & E. CO.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR GAS
LINE EASEMENTS
The City Manager reported on the progress of negotiations between
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and the City for gas line easements
involving a 30' wide strip of property at the Sewage Treatment
Plant and along the East line of the Airport. Mr. Cash stated
that it was his opinion the right to use the easements for possible
spur track extensions should be maintained and negotiations had
been conducted on this basis. It was pointed out that P.G. & E.
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representatives had been changed and although a general verbal
agreement meeting the City's requirements had been reached with
both representatives, a complete written agreement had not been
provided containing the points agreed upon. The only document
presented by P.G. & E. had been checked for proper legal des-
cription of the easement only, but it did not contain a
description of the rights of the City regarding the use of
the easement.
The Council agreed with the basis on which negotiations had been
conducted and instructed the City Manager to proceed without
change in the City's position.
EDSAL HUGHS - CITY EMPLOYEE
PASSES
The City Manager reported that Ed Hughs, City Heavy Equipment
Operator, had passed away following a serious operation last
week. Services will be held on Friday, February 18th.
REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO
CALL FOR BIDS FOR 8 PAD
MOUNT TRANSFORMERS
For use in reconstruction of the lighting system at Anton Stadium,
the Council was requested to authorize a call for bids for 8 pad
mount transformers.
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for
bids for 8 pad mount transformers, bids to be received prior to
2:00 P.M., March 8, 1966.
It was agreed that consideration of budget revisions would be
required prior to the award of this bid also.
LITTER CANS
A sample litter can provided by Jackson Manufacturing Co. for
possible installation in the downtown area was examined by the
Council. It was felt the release device was unsatisfactory,
although the can appeared acceptable in other respects. The City
Manager agreed to check with the firm to determined whether an
improvement in the release mechanism could be made.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman Scotto called attention to the time which had elapsed
since adoption of the 1964-65 budget, and at which time the
inclusion of a new city hall in a proposed bond issue program had
been approved. In view of the steadily increasing costs of con-
struction he felt it a matter of importance to expedite construc-
tion of a new city hall separate from the other capital improve-
ment projects. Other members of the Council concurred with this
suggestion and it was agreed the matter would be placed o~.~the
agenda in two weeks for for further discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Vice Mayor Norgard
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M., after which the
Council reconvened in closed personnel session.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK