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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-16-66210 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 211, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 16, 1966 - PAGE 2 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. MI NUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C I TY OF UKI AH FEBRUARY 16, 1966 - PAGE 3 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