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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-21-65118 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 21, 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 Norgard, seconded by Councilman Sc6tto, i't was unanimously carried general warrants in the amount of $65,784.55 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, i-t' 'v~as ur~animously carried payroll warrants for the period of July 1st through 15th, 1965 be approved in the amount of $35,276.96. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes of July 14, 1965 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. RES. NO. 66-6 APPROVING FINAL HAP OF SPURLOCK SUBDIVISION~ UNIT NO. 2 The Final Map of Spurlock Subdivision, Unit No. 2 was presented for approval and the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held July 15th, 1965 reviewed in which it was recommended the map be approved. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 66-6 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving Final Map of Spurlock Subdivision, Unit No. 2, And On Condition That Subdivider Enter Into'and Perform Agreement For Subdivision Improvements." AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. SPURLOCK SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1 ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS A memorandum was read from the Director of Public Works and City Manager July 21, 1965 advising that all required improvements have been completed in Spurlock Subdivision, Unit No. 1 and recommending acceptance of the improvements on behalf of the City by the City Council. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Council accept the improvements as complete in Spurlock Subdivision, Unit #1. VARIANCE APPLICATION #65-20 RICHARD R. TAYLOR - BOARDING HOME 610 HOLDEN STREET The City Manager reviewed Application for Variance No. 65-20 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Tmylor to permit a boarding home at 610 Holden St., plot plan and minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held July 1st, 1965 in which it was recom- mended the variance be granted. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson were present on behalf of the application and there were no written or verbal protests to granting the proposed variance. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 21, 1965 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, ~t was unanimously carried the City Attorney be instructed to prepa~ a resolution granting Variance No. 65-20 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Taylor as recommended by the Planning Commi ss ion. DISCUSSION RE. GARBAGE COLLECTION PROGRAM As instructed by the Council, the City Manager made a summary report of general information regarding the practices of other cities in the field of garbage collection and disposal. General estimates of revenue and cost were presented which indicated that if the City were to operate the service it could be done within the existing rate schedule and would constitute an expansion of service and improved handling of the disposal area. It was stressed that due to the time problem a decision by the Council should be made within one week to follow one of three al ternat ives: 1) Calling for bids under the requirements of the present ordinance. 2) Immediate revision of the ordinance to eliminate the bid call requirement and negotiation for a new contract wi th interested parties. 3) Immediate preparation for operation of the collection and disposal service with City personnel and equipment. A general review of the proposal submitted by the Ukiah Sanitary Disposal Service was presented by Mr. Tim O'Brien, attorney for the firm. He presented the reed for the proposed rate increase and his general opinion of why the service could be better per- formed by a private company. Discussion at length followed, and Mayor Buxton agreed to appoint a committee to study the matter and submit a report at the next meetin9. ANTON STADIUM - DISCUSSION RE. CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF FOOTBALL FIELD The City Manager requested an opinion from the Council as to whether the City should continue to maintain the football field at Anton Stadium for the limited use of the Pop Warner League, in view of the decision of the School District to hold all future High School football 9ames on their own field. It was pointed out that the 9oal posts and bleachers owned by the High School will have to be replaced and arrangements made for linin9 the field. In discussion, it was agreed that bleachers may be available for temporary use from the 12th District Fair Grounds, and the Council approved continued use of the fi eld by the Pop Warner League provided all linin9 be done by that group. DOLPHIN PARENTS CLUB REQUEST REGARDING CLUB FUNDS The City Manager read a letter from the Board of Directors of the Dolphin Parents Club requestin9 that the funds of the Dolphin Club, now held in trust by the City, be returned to the Club for its own handlin9 under the supervision of the Parents Group. The present balance of the fund is $306./+5 and the City Manager recommended the Council approve the transfer of these funds as requested. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the balance in the Dolphin trust fund be returned to the Club was requested. 120 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 21, 1965 - PAGE 3 OUTDOOR LIGHTING DISPLAY APPROVED FOR 12TH DISTRICT FAIR The part sori avai and ever of $ publ City Manager reported that it had been suggested the City icipate in the 12th District Fair August 19-22 by spon- n9 an outdoor lighting display. The space will be made lable for the booth at no cost to the City, and equipment fixtures are available from various manufacturers. How- , the Council was requested to authorize the expenditure 250 for advertising materials to be distributed to the i c at the fair. After discussion, the Council gave general approval to parti- cipation in the Fair as recommended. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meetin9 adjourned at 10:02 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CLERK-