HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-02-66HINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 2, 1966
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at ~:OO P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard,
Crook, Scotto, and Harlowe present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
"it was unan~mously carried the minutes of January 26, 1966 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of
$8,702.68 be approved and ordered paid.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of
January 16th through 31, 1966 be approved in the amount of
$32,295.37.
ORDINANCE NO. 579 ELIMINATING
RES I DENCE REQUI REMENT FOR APPL I CANTS
FOR PAWNBROKER LICENSE.
Ordinance No. 579 "Ordinance Amending Section 2203 Of The
Ukiah City Code To Eliminate Residence Requirement For Applicants
For Pawnbroker License,I was read in full by the City Attorney
and introduced by Councilman Scotto.
RES. NO. 66-30 GRANTING VARIANCE TO
UKIAH CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-30 be adopted and
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the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, esolution
Granting Variance to Ukiah Convalescent Hospital.,I
UKIAH SANITARY DISPOSAL SERVICE
CASH DEPOS.IiT IN SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN.
The City Attorney reported that a certificate has been received
from the Mendocino Lake Savings & Loan Assn. indicating that
a deposit in the amount of $5,000 has been made by Ukiah Sanitary
Disposal Service which has been assigned to the City for a period
of five years. The Pledge Agreement is to be executed by the
Savings and Loan Assn. tomorrow. Mr. Irish also stated that he
had been advised by a San Francisco bond underwriter the
required $5,000 bond will be issued for a period of one year,
to continue unless cancelled by the contractor.
SPANISH MTN. T.V. REQUEST
RE. POSSIBLE FCC CONTROL OF
C.A.T.V. SYSTEMS
The Council continued its discussion of the request received at
the last meeting from Spanish Mountain Television Corp. that
the Council protest F.C.C.'s possible action in assuming control
of CATV systems, and heard from Mr. Howard King who stated
that although the matter had now been placed in the hands of
Congress he would still urge that this action be taken.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was carried by majority voice vote the Council assume a
hands-off position in the matter as presented.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 2, 1966 - PAGE 2
THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH
LAWRENCE PACINI - PROPOSED
BUS SERVICE
The City Manager reported he had been requested to advise the
Council that Mr. Lawrence Pacini was seriously interested in
obtaining a franchise for bus service in the Ukiah area to serve
Talmage, Masonite and The Forks, as well as points within the
city limits and is involved in preliminary investigation and
negotiation for this operation.
The Council authorized the City Manager to obtain all informa-
tion available relative to the experience other cities of
comparable size have had with privately operated bus lines.
FURTHER DISCUSSION RE.
MEMORIAL PARK SITE
An estimate of costs totaling $2,970 for basic landscaping of the
undeveloped area immediately north of the Municipal Park was
reviewed. Mrs. Wm. Moores was present and again requested the
Council's consideration of permanently dedicating this area for
a Memorial Park. After considerable discussion, the Council was
in general agreement that dedication of this area would not be
in the best interest of the City. It was also suggested, however,
that the Beautification Committee consider the use of a portion
of McGarvey Park for a Memorial Park and Mrs. Moores indicated she
would be willing to discuss this with her committee.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the matter of the use of a portion
of McGarvey Park for a memorial park site be referred to the
Recreation and Parks Commission for its consideration and recom-
mendat ion.
PRESENTATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
STUDY BY AN EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT
Alex Thomas appeared before the Council and stated that while
attending an open house at one of the local schools he had
notice a portrayal of City government prepared by an eighth
grade student which he felt was of such merit that it should
be brought to the Council's attention. He then presented a
diagramatic outline of city government caricaturizing various
City officials, setting forth the manner of selection and
relative position in the municipal organization. The Council
expressed its appreciation and thanks for the presentation.
REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BI DS - HUNICIPAL PARK RESTROOMS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for
bids for construction of concrete block restrooms at the Municipal
Park as per specifications reviewed, bids to be recevied prior
to 2..00 P.M., March 1, 1966.
NOYO THEATERS REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
OF VARIANCE NO. 64- l0
A letter was read from Noyo Theatres, Inc. requesting further
extension of Variance No. 64-10 for one year. The variance
was granted to permit construction of an apartment building
on Observatory Ave. Mr. Cash pointed out that this property
has since been zoned for multiple dwelling use anO the request
extension would therefore be unnecessary. It was recommended
the request be denied and the permittee be so advised.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 2, 1966 - PAGE 2
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the request of Noyo Theatres for
extension of Variance No. 64-10 be denied as recommended.
SIERRA PACIFIC AIRLINES
The City Manager reported he had been advised by representatives
of Sierra Pacific Airlines that due to organization and other
problems service to Ukiah could not begin for at least one month.
Mr. Cash stated he had been assured the rental payments due and
the $1,5OO bond required by the Airlines Contract would be
received by the City no later than Monday of next week. The
firm was advised that if such payments are not received he
would be obligated to recommend termination of the agreement with
the Airlines.
NEW LIBRARY REPORT
Mr. Cash stated that the new library report mentioned at the last
meeting would be duplicated and distributed to the Council this
week.
STATE ST. AND TALMAGE RD.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS RESULTS
OF MEETING Wl TH STATE ENGINEERS
The City Manager reported on a meeting with State Engineers at
which it was indicated the State could make concessions in some
cases and not in others in the correction of deficiencies both
on State Street and portions of Talmage Road to be relinquiahed
by the State. The State's legal opinion is being reviewed by
the City Attorney and the matter will be rediscussed with the
State in approximately ten days in an attempt to reach a compro-
mise agreement satisfactory to both the City and the Division of
highways.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook questioned if hiking trails could be incorporated
with the proposed fuel breaks and on city owned property. The
City Manager stated that the fuel breaks would not be open to
vehicular traffic but that he would check the possibility of use
for hiking.
Councilman Crook requested that a closed personnel session be
held at the conclusion of this meeting.
CITY MANAGER REVIEWS
LIVESTOCK REPORT
The City Manager read a Livestocl< Report pointing out that in
addition to saving the cost of labor in weed control, there is
a net gain of $2,1L~9.56 since the inception of the program.
All stock has been sold but there are adequate funds remaining
to replenish the herd.
UKIAH VALLEY ASSOCIATION
FOR RETARDED CHILDREN
Mr. Porter Chaffee appeared on behalf of Ukiah Valley Association
for Retarded Children requesting the Council's consideration of
reduction of rent for the building now occupied by the Association
to $1.OO per month. Mayor Buxton suggested that Mr. Chaffee con-
tact the City Manager requesting a place on next week's agenda.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 2, 1966 - PAGE Z~
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business Mayor Buxton declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:53 P.M. after which the Council re-
convened in a closed personnel session.
ATTEST:
v CITY CLERK