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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-19-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 19, 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 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 unanimously carried the minutes of January 12, 1966 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried pay_roll war ran ts for the period of January'lst through 15th,1966 be approved in the amount of $33,0/+6 38. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of $97,682.49 be approved and ordered paid. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT APPROVED The City Attorney read in full a proposed contract with the Chamber of Commerce for promotional and advertising activities during the 1965-66 fiscal year. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the "Agreement Retaining Chamber of Commerce For Promotional And Advertising Activities For The City of Ukiah (1965-66)" be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. UKIAH SANITARY- DISPOSAL SERVICE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT APPROVED (REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND) The City Attorney read in full an amendment to the contract with Ukiah Sanitary Disposal Service relative to reduction of the performance bond required to $5,000, and a Passbook Pledge Agreement between the Contractors and Mendocino Lake Savings and Loan Assn. covering the required deposit of an additional $5,000 cash security. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the "First Amendment to Contract For Collection, Transportation And Disposal Of Garbage, Refuse and Rubbish From Within The City Of Ukiah" be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 DISCUSS ION RE. EXCHANGE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY The City Attorney reviewed the procedures involved in the proposed exchange of City-owned property for a portion of the existing parking lot within the District, and reported that it is the opinion of the bond counsel that the exchange could be deferred if the right to do so is set forth in the resolution authorizing issuance of the bonds, and assurance is included that no additional cost will be incurred by the District by reason of such exchange. MINUTES JANUARY OF THE MEET lNG OF THE COUNC I L OF 19, 1966 - PAGE 2 THE CITY OF UKIAH It was pointed out that an estimated $9,612 would be involved in improvement of the new lot for parking purposes. After discussion, the Council informally authorized the filing of the Engineer's supplemental Report regarding the proposed exchange of properties, and preparation of a draft of a resolution authori- zing issuance of the bonds. It was further agreed that the Council preferred a period of five years within which the decision could be made concerning the proposed exchange of properties. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS RE. ORDINANCE ADJUSTING COUNCILMEN'S SALARIES The City Attorney summar Council as it pertained and pointed out that the the matter be brought up modification to permit c effective in their parti conform with the schedul ized the opinion of the Legislative to the law affecting councilmen's salaries, League of California ~ties had requested in the pending legislative session for ity councils to determine the salary rate cular city in case they did not desire to e outlined in the law. JOHN CHARLES STARBACK CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED The City Attorney reviewed a claim filed by John Charles Starback in the amount of $26,000.00 for personal injuries as the result of alleged excessive force used in his arrest by City Police. It was recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the claim of John Charles Starback in the amount of $26,000.00 be denied. UKIAH BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE PLAN FOR MEMORIAL PARK A letter was read from the Ukiah Beautification Committee outlining their general purpose in proposing to develop a memorial park adjacent to the present municipal park, and presented a list of features to be included in any plan. They stressed the fact that no more definite plans could be formulated until their committee had a specific area to consider for landscaping. After discussion, the Council agreed that a decision on t~he request could not be reached until an estimate of costs for initial planting and sprinkler system is presented for its consideration. The City Engineer agreed to prepare such an estimate for next week's meeting. DISCUSSION RE. PROPOSED JOINTLY FINANCED RECREATION PROGRAM The City Manager reported recreation program for th facilities and programs t District. He pointed out sent program, but one whi the method of financing u consists of a $45,000 per program at all school fac sharing the cost of the i School District sharing t was pointed out that the necessarily be flexible s all information gathered been extensive throughout to the Council regarding the proposed e coming year to furnish recreation hroughout the Ukiah Unified School that this was an expansion on the pre- ch was justified, primarily because of nder discussion. In general, it year budget to furnish a desirable ilities, with the City and School District n-city program, and the County and he cost of the out-of-city program. It proposal under consideration would ince several unknowns exist, but that indicates that the citizen reception had the District. After a summary review of the proposal, the Council indicated general approval and authorized the City Manager to present the matter to the Board of Supervisors and ask for their financial support to the extent contained in the report. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 19, 1966 - PAGE 3 REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS - l~O00 KVA REGULATOR On a motion by Councilman $cotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one 1,000 KVS Regulator as per specifications reviewed, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., February 8, 1966. NO. BAY DIV. LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES MEETING The Council was reminded of the quarterly meeting of the North Bay Division of the League of California Cities to be held in Lakeport, Saturday, January 29th. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook asked for a report of progress in regard to the Anton Stadium Lighting project and was informed that the light poles have been on order for some time, but are expected to be received soon inasmuch as the anchor bolts were delivered yesterday. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton read an item published in a Sparks, Nevada newspaper from a statement by a councilman of that city, and expressed the hope that it could be published by the local press. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK