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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-15-65MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 15, 1965. The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto and Harlowe present. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unan"imously carried general-warrants in the amount of $22,514.42 be approved and ordered paid. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of December 8, 1965 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 The City Attorney reported that escrows have been opened for the properties to be acquired under the newly formed Parking District, and it is hoped that all ownerships will be ready to be deeded by the end of the week. PROPOSED REFUSE COI_LECTION AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT The City Manager advised the Council that after a series of meetings with the contractors and their legal counsel, agreement had been reached on a proposed contract to provide refuse collec- tion and disposal within the city, with the exception of certain points which were discussed and solutions reached as follows: l) Rates for both commercial and domestic 2-can service will be double the 1-can rate. 2) The type of container for curb-side service was discussed and it was determined that the specifications not require, but encourage the use of disposable containers. 3) The Contractor requested that a 50 foot walking distance limitation on backyard can location be enforced, but the present wording regarding location was not changed. 4) The requirement that the Contractor furnish a current list of customers and charges was modified to require only a customer list with the contractors books being open for examination by the City to determine the type of service and rates as des i red. 5) The reservation by the City to levying a charge for the use of the disposal area by the contractor operating in the fringe areas was deleted and it was determined that no charge would be levied during the term of the contract. 6) Based on the contractor's request that they be specifically permitted to burn, it was determined that this could be done based on the effects of inclement weather with specific written permission of the City Engineer. 7) In regard to the payment of $900 maximum per year to the Con- tractor, after extensive discussion it was determined that any further payment to the Contractor for the purpose for which the $900 has been paid be eliminated from the new agreement. RECESS At this point, ll:O1 P.M., Mayor Buxton declared a brief recess, after which the Council reconvened at 11:06 P.M. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 15, 1965 - PAGE 2 SIERRA PACIFIC AIRLINES R_EQUE. ST FOR OPERATING PERMIT The City Manager read a formal request submitted by Sierra Pacific Airlines for an operating permit to provide airlines service to the Ukiah Municipal Airport, and reviewed additional information presented with the request. Mr. Clinto Moen was present to repre- sent the Airlines and discussed the general objectives of the firm with the Council. It is proposed the Airlines occupy space in the main lounge of the Administration Building for a customer service counter, and office space as soon as it is made available. It was reported that the Airport Commission considered the proposal at a special meeting held last night, and recommended the Council act favorably on the request. A proposed draft of an operating agreement previously reviewed with Mr. Moen was read in full and met with the general approval of the Counc i 1. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepared the operating agreement with Sierra Pacific Airlines in final form for adoption. REPORT RE. NEGOTIATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS The City Manager advised the Council that as a result of his negotiations with various dealers for the purchase of police cars he would recommend the City call for bids again on a formal basis. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for three replacement police cars, bids to be received prior to 2:00 P.M., January 4, 196 6' A brief discussion followed concerningw, bether the $5 per day penalty for delayed delivery be deleted from the specifications for the cars. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the $5 per day penalty for delayed delivery be deleted from the specifications. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, '"i't was unanimously carried the provision for trade-in of existing cars be deleted from the specifications for police cars. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it wa s unanimously carried the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for petroleum products requirement through June, 1967, bids to be received prior to 2:O0 P.M., January 4, 1965. DIVISION OF FORESTRY REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FIRE BREAK DEVELOPMENT The City Manager requested the Council to support the 'lFire.Safe" program as it pertained to the construction and maintenance of a fuel break generally along the westerly City limits of the City and extending from Boonville Road to Low Gap Road on a permanent basis. The Council was agreeable to supporting the program and authorized the City Manager to make the necessary contacts with Division of Forestry officials. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 15, 1965 -. PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it Was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to contact the Division of Forestry officials in regard to the fire break program as outlined. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard requested and was granted the Council's per- mission to be absent from the State for a short period of time. SPECIAL MEET lNG It was informally agreed that due to the approaching Christmas holiday the next meeting of the Council would be in special session, Wednesday, December 22nd, 1965 at 2:00 P.M. instead of the regular meeting at 8:00 P.M. on that date. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 12:07 A.M. MAYOR .....