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.
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JANUARY
OF THE MEET lNG OF THE COUNC I L OF
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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.
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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