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Home My WebLink AboutMin 08-18-651..30 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 18, 1965 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard, Crook and Scotto present. Councilman Harlowe was absent. APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of $76,053.43 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 August 1st through 15th, 1965 be approved in the amount o'F $3Q, 143.16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the minutes of August 11, 1965 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 570 ANNEXATION NO. 65-2 (WAUGH LANE) The City Attorney advised the Council that subsequent to intro- duction of Ordinance No. 570 one or two minor errors had been discovered in the legal description of the area to be annexed, and it was recommended the ordinance be adopted as corrected. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Ordinance No. 570 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Approving The Annexation To The City Of Ukiah Of Certain Uninhabited Territory, Designated 'Annexation No. 65-2 (Waugh Lane)''~ COUNCILMAN HARLOWE ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:11 P.M. CITY-POLICE RESERVE ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FOR POLICE SERVICES APPROVED Tne City Attorney reviewed and recommended approval of a contract with the Police Reserve Association to provide for payment to the Association on accasions when its members are required to perform police services at special events for which the City receives reimbursement from the persons staging the event. It was explained that entering into the contract, as recommended, would eliminate the possibility of the Reserve officers beiHg considered as employees of the City. Councilman Crook enquired whether the Reserve Officers are covered by Compensation Insurance and was informed that they are covered under the City's insurance program when they are working for the City. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the "City-Police Reserve Association Contract For Police Ser'vicesI' be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. ORDINANCE NO. 570 - ROLL CALL VOTE Mayor Buxton noted at this point that a roll call vote had not been taken in adoption of Ordinance No. 570 and called for the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 18, 1965 - PAGE 2 REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT - WALNUT COURT SUBDIVISION~ .LOTS 1, 2 and 3; The City Attorney reviewed a request from the owners of Lots l, 2 and 3 of Walnut Court Subdivision for abandonment of a public utility easement which is not now in use and has not been in use in the past. A letter from Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. approving the requested abandonment was also read. The of aba pub City Attorney also recommended the Council consider the a reasonable fee to be required of applicants requesting ndonment procedures to cover the costs involved in legal l ication, posting of properties, etc. setting FEE FOR ABANDONMENT PROCEDURES APPROVED On a mot it was u be requ i easement unusual ion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, nanimously carried a minimum fee in the amount of $25.00 red of applicants 'For abandonment procedures involving s, streets, alleys or other public places, and that in cases this fee may be increased. RES. PORTI AND F NO. 66-10 OF INTENTION TO VACATE ONS OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT, IXING TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-10 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution of Intention To Vacate Portions of Public Service Easement In Lots 1, 2 And 3 in Walnut Court Subdivision, And Fixing Time And Place Of Public Hearing Thereon." ORDINANCE NO. 571 REPEALING ARTICLE 9 ("GAS MAI NS") OF CHAPTER 1 , D I V. 9 AND SECTION ~2.07 RELATING TO GAS, etc. INTRODUCED COU~IT GOLF Ord 1, Sec 819 Ame 9R int inance No 571 "Repealing Article 9 ("Gas Mains") Of Chapter Division ~ And Section 8207 Relating To Gas, And Repealing tion 8290 Relating to Record Of Survey Maps; Amending Sections 0 and 8191Rela~ing To Utility Easements In Subdivisions; nding Sections 5220 and 8272 To Eliminate Reference To Article epealed Hereby.I' was read in full by the City Attorney and roduced by Councilman Harlowe. Y APPROVES LEASE FOR COURSE ADD IT ION The City Attorney reported that at its meeting of August 17th, the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the proposed lease to the City of 55 acres of County property for expansion of the Municipal Golf Course. REDWOOD EMPIRE FAIR AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE POLICE SERVICES APPROVED. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the agreement between the 12th District Agricultural Association and the City to provide police services during the 1965 Redwood Empire Fair be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 18, 1965 - ,Page OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DOOLIN ACRES SUBDIVISION TENTATIVE MAP AP?ROVED The Tentative Map of Doolin Acres Subdivision was reviewed by the City Manager with the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held August 5, 1965 in which it was recommended the map be approved subject to dedication of a drainage easement alon9 the westerly and northerly boundaries of the property as recommended by the City Engineer. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the Tentative Map of Doolin Acres Subdivision be approved subject to dedication of a drainage easement as recommended by the City Engineer. MENDOCINO COUNTY REALTY BOARD INVITATION TO BARBECUE An invitation to the Council to attend the Hendocino County Realty Board annual barbecue on Saturday, August 21st at the Municipal Park was read by the City Manager. CRAFT'S 20 BIG SHOWS, INC. BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVED A request was presented for Council of a Business License to Craft's 20 at the 12th District Redwood Empire 22nd. Satisfactory reports from the investigation have been obtained and has been advanced by the firm. approval of the issuance Big Shows, Inc. to operate Fair August 19th through Police Department the fee of $100 per day On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried Craft's 20 Big Shows, Inc. Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, issuance of a business license to be approved as requested. ELECTRICAL WORK DELAYED IN CITY BLDG. AT SMITH & MASON STS. The City Manager reported that the electrical work in the building occupied by the Ukiah Valley Association for Retarded Children at Smith and Mason Streets has been delayed, since it is possible the tenants have found a more suitable location. Their plans should be known definitely within approximately two weeks. CHIEF SAULSBURY'S FATHER PASSES The City Manager reported that Chief Saulsbury is in Southern California For the funeral of his father who passed away early this week. The Chief is expected to return before the end of the week. COUNCIL RECESS At this a brief chambers open ses point in the meeting, 10:02 P.M., Mayor Buxton declared recess, durin9 which the Council retired to adjoinin9 for a Personnel Session. The Council reconvened in . sion at 10:19 P.H. PRESENTATION OF REVISED 1965-66 BUDGET The City Manager distributed copies of a revised budget for the 1965-66 'Fiscal year with a memorandum to.the Council dated August 18th and other material pertaining to the budget which was reviewed in detail. Discussion followed. RES. NO. 66-11 ADOPTING OFFICIAL BUDGET FOR 1965-66 On a motion by Councilman NRrgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried ~esolution No. 56-11 be adopted and MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 18, 1965 - PAGE 4 the Mayor and CleF[( be authorized to si~n ,s.,ame, "Resolution Adopting Official Budget For Year 1965- 6. , RES. NO. 65-12 ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES OF DIFFERENT TAX AREAS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 56-12 be adopted and ~'a '~Resolution the m yor and Clerl< be authorized to sign same, Establishing Boundaries of Different Tax Areas.'~ RES. NO. 56-13 DETERMINING AMOUNT OF ~EVENUE:, _ NECE:.:,S;-~,Y, "' 2,,'"' FR,'OF'I PROPERTY TAXES ;*-',ND F IXIHG TAX RATES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-13 be adopted and the Hayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Determining Amount o'F Revenue :~,~ecessary From Propcrty Te;~es and Fixing Tax Rates." RFS NO ~5 ltl. ADJUST INq COHPE[..]SATION TO SE PAID TO CITY H,~,ilP, GER On a motion by Councilman Crook seconded ?y Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 06-1~ be adopted and ~ '~Resolution the Hayor and ulerl( be authorized to sign same, Adjustin] Compensation to Be Paid To City Manager." COUNC I LKAN HARLOWE Councilman Harlowe requested and was granted permission by the Council to be absent from the country from September 5th to 18th, 1965. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard asked i-F the City still had a contract for providin~ the garbage cans located on the street, and whether the number of cans could be increased in certain problem areas. The City Manager stated that since the widow o-F the contractor has requested to be relieved of the contract, the City would have to install additional cans at iris own expense, and agreed to obtain information as Lo the cost and types o? receptacles available. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 11:11 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK