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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-13-651_55 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 13, 1965 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:05 P.M. with Vice Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Crook, Scotto, Harlowe present. Mayor Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, "~'t was unanimously carried the minutes of October 6, 1[;65, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PERKINS APPROVE CHARLES STREET WIDENING RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT D. GRANT ET AL The City Attorney reported that a deed has been signed in connection with the widening of Perkins Street by Wm. R. Grant, et al, and recommended the approval of the standard Contract Agreement which proposes to pay $3,550 for the additional right of way acquired. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, i"t was unanimously carried the City Council approve the Right of Way Contract with William R. Grant for Parcel #17 of the Perkins Street Widening project. APPLICATION OF THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO. BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION The City Attorney reported receipt of a copy of the application and Notice of Hearing of the Pacific Telephone And Telegraph Company before the Public U£ilities Commission for authority to increase certain Telpak and Private Line Telephone Service rates and charges applicable within the State of California. The PUC has set the hearing for October 14, 1965 at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco. AWARD OF BID FOR ONE lO-UNIT T-HANGAR STORAGE UNIT - PASCOE STEEL CORPORATION The City Manager reported the construction drawings submitted with the bids for the T-Hangars had been reviewed and checked. The construction of the J. W. Smith buildings which was the type building to be used in the lowest bid submitted (no bid bond) was checked for information only bY the City Engineer. It was determined this building had potential problems. It was recommended the bid be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder, Pascoe Steel Corporation, with no consideration at this time of 20 units. Mr. Leonard Nix, a member of the Airport Commission, concurred with the City Manager's recommendation for only 10 units at this time. He stated this was his personal opinion and not necessarily that of the Commission. Mr. Seltzer and Mr. Matthews from the Mendocino County Airmen's Association were present and spoke in opposition to the building of only 10 units at the present time, with Mr. Matthews also expressing a desire for consideration of open hangars. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the bid for furnishin9 one 10-unit T-Hangar Storage Unit be awarded to Pascoe Steel Corporation in the amount of $28,662.00. 156 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 13, 1965 - PAGE 2 FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION COMMUNICATION REGARDING MORTGAGE INSURANCE The City Manager read a letter dated October 5, 1965 which he had received 'From the Federal Housing Administration stating FHA will not be able to offer mortgage insurance consideration to any properties within an area shown on a map which had been left with the City Engineer on September 8, 1965 when the FHA staff met with the City Manager, City and County Director of Public Works, and the County Administrator. A lengthy discussion followed with the following persons present who spoke in opposition to this action taken by FHA: Mr. Nelmes Smith, Mgr. & Executive Vice President Bani< of America. Mr. Herb Saxon, President of Realty Board. Mrs. Letha O'Laughlin, Realtor. Mr. Clay Duncan, Realtor. Mt. Leonard Nix, Realtor. Mr. Bill Cleland, Insurance. The general ~:oncensus was that we taken a stand in protesting this action and the City, the lendin9 institutions, the real estate board, and the County coordinate their efforts after reviewing the map and reportin9 their findings. It was suggested that in our contact with FHA we indicate that we do not agree with the areas outlined on the map and are willin9 to cooperate to reduce the areas indicated as the flood plain area. The Councilmen agreed that immediate steps be taken to set an early appointment with the FHA officials in an effort to determine what their objections are and what we can do to come to an agreement. -The City Manager was instructed to contact the officials of FHA by telephone to advise them of our dissatisfaction with their decision and gain additional information and report to the Council next week. COUNCIL RECESSES At this point Vice Mayor Norgard called a brief recess after which the Council reconvened at 9:2b~ P.M. FURTHER DISCUSSION RE. GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL The City Manager read a refuse collection study prepared after meeting with representatives of the present garbage contractor and one other interested local party as instructed at the previous meeting. Attorney O'Brien spoke in behalf of the present garbage contractor. He reported a survey of 166 commercial users had been taken and reviewed the results of the questionnaires which were a part of the survey. The survey indicated satisfaction with the service. Discussion followed, with persons in the audience generally speaking in favor of privately owned refuse collection. The points in question were whether or not the service will be mandatory, who will do the collecting and billing, the problem of management which exists now at the City dump, and other factors related to level of service. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was moved that the City not go into the refuse business. By roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Scotto and Harlowe NOES: Councilmen Crook and Vice Mayor Norgard ABSENT: Mayor Buxton. Motion died for lack of a majority. Councilman Harlowe stated 157 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 13, 1965 - PAGE 3 his reason for making a second to the motion was to bring this matter to a conclusion because of the urgency of the situation. Councilman Crook stated he felt this motion was going beyond the point since a private concern could charge any amount and in this case, the City would be unable to go into the refuse bus i ness. Councilman Crook made a motion the City enter into the refuse business. The motion 'died fo/ lack of a second. Discussion followed which indicated that if the City is going into competitive bidding, there are certain standards that must be met. In setting these standards, the most important point to be decided is whether or not the service will be mandatory. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was moved that the City have mandatory collection. The City Attorney stated there could be no mandatory collection if the service were handled by a privately owned concern. Councilman Harlowe rescinded his second and Councilman Crook then rescinded his motion. The City Manager was instructed to prepare two sets of specifi- cations - one to apply to mandatory users and one to apply to optional users of the refuse service; and to have them read to submit to the Council at the next regular meeting. FREEWAY RE. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF FREEWAY PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY The City Manager read a letter from the Ukiah Unified School District stating their approval of approximately $2,000 in developing a temporary access path, including a temporary bridge over Gibson Creek. There was also a request that the City acquire a fee title or permanent legal right-of-way for these pedestrian paths which they requested the City maintain. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City cooperate with the Ukiah Unified School District in obtaining the necessary right of way and maintain the paths as a public thoroughfare. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook stated it was his understanding the reason the City observed October 12th Columbus Day, as a legal holiday was because the State Code stipulated it as such. He indicated most of the other businesses were open this day and he felt the City should conform to the other businesses regarding holidays. The Councilmen agreed to review this and make a decision at a later date. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Vice Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 12:03 A.M. The scheduled Closed Personnel Session was postponed due to the late hour. ATTEST: DEPUTY CITY CLERK