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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-07-65l_l 2 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 7, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, Ft was u'r[an'imously carried the minutes of June 23, 1965 be 'a0- proved as submitted by the Clerk. ' PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, 'Jr was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the period of June 16th through 3Oth, 1965 be approved in the amount of $34,479.54. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $5,479.03 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NOS. 66-1, 66-2, 66-3, 66-4 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was ur[animously carried the following resolutions be adooted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same: Resolution No. 66-1 Appointing Members To Airport Commission: Resolution No. 66-2 Appointing Members To Planning Commission; Resolution No. 66-3 Appointing Members To Recreation Commission; Resolution No. 66-4 Appointing Members To Library Bc~ rd of Trustees. UKIAH TAXI COMPANY - FURTHER DISCUSSION RE. REVISED FARES AND ZONE MAP The City Attorney reported that in the process of preparing a revised schedule of rates to be charged bY the Ukiah Taxi Company, and a simplified map of the various zones in which the company operates, it was discovered that application of the map presented by Hr. Pacini to a full sized City map would, in several instances, result in a change in zoning and an increase in both area and prices charged. The Council discussed the matter extensively and agreed that due to the complicated nature of the zone charge procedure, information should be obtained by the City Manager as'to the cost of metering the taxis for report to the Council at the next meeting. The City Attorney was also authorized to proceed with- preparation of the revised zone map for presentation at the next meeting. RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEE ...... INAS D. SMITH In recognition of his recent retirement, a placque and Certificate of Life Membership in the Employees' Association was presented to Inas D. Smith by Hayor Buxton with an expression of appreciation and best wishes from the City Council. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF [JKIAH JULY 7, 1965 - PAGE 2 PROGRESS REPORT RE. FORMATION OF PROPOSED DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT Mr. Dave Spencer, Chairman of the Parking Lot Committee of the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce, reported that several meetings had been held with City officials to discuss the downtown parking problems, and that the program to be pre- sented by the City Manager was supported in its entirety by both the Committee and the Chamber. The City Manager presented the details of a program which con- sisted, in general of: 1) Hap of the proposed district showing the specific locations of the two proposed parking lots; and 2) Report on the assessed value of the proposed district and summary costs to the City and to the property owners in the District. It was reported that options had been obtained to purchase all of the seven parcels of land involved for $1 each. The total cost of the land is $119,700, which when added to the develop- ment and improvement cost, and including an amount for legal fees and contingencies, results in a total project cost of approximately $175,000. After discussion, the Council gave general approval to the project and took the following action. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote the City Council approve the option agreements as reviewed by the City Manager, and authorize the Hayor and Clerk to sign same, and authorize the issuance of checks in the amount of $1 to each of the seven own e r s. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it'~a's u"n~inimously carried the firm of Orrick, DahlqUist, Her- ri ngton and Sutcliffe be retained pursuant to their letter of May 13, 1965 to act as bond counsel in connection with the formation of the parking district under the Parking District Law of 1951. WRITE-OFF OF BAD DEBTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, '~t was unanimously carried the write-off of bad debts in the amount of $3,653 for the 1963-64 fiscal year be authorized. LETTER OF RESIGNATION - AL ANTON PARKS AND RECREAT ! ON COMMI SS I ON A letter from Mr. A1 Anton informing the Council of his resigna- tion from the Parks and Recreation Commission was read by the City Manager, and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution of commendation in recognition of his contribution to the community. COMMITTEE REPORT RE. GOLF COURSE EXPANSION PROGRAM POSTPONED The City Manager reported that due to the absence of Supervisor Banker from yesterday's meeting of the Board of Supervisors, consideration of the City's proposal for expansion of the golf course had been delayed and no report can be made at this time. MIl'lUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 7, 1965 - PAGE 3 L..A.F.C. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RE. GENERAL PLANS FOR FUTURE EXPANSION The City Manager read a letter from the Local Agency Formation Commission requestin9 the City's cooperation in providin9 information as to general plans for future expansion to assist the Commission in its overall functions. With the Council's permission, the City Hanager agreed to submit information con- cernin9 the discussion which have been held regardin9 possible annexation south of the present City limits. REQUEST FOR RESERVATIONS - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE The City Manager reminded the Council of the annual League of California Cities Conference to be held in San Francisco durin9 October and requested that reservations be made at the earliest possible time. UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING FREEWAY CROSSING A letter from the Ukiah Unified School District was read requesting the City's support of it's efforts to obtain an overpass crossin9 the freeway for use by children l ivin9 west of the freeway who attend Oak Manor School. The City Manager was authorized to write a letter supportin9 the position of the Board of Trustees of the Unified School District and reiterate the previously established Council position. CARNIVAL TIME SHOWS - BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVED The Council was advised that application has been made by Carnival Time Shows for a business license to conduct a carnival at the Southwest corner of State and Washington Streets July 8th, 9th, 10th and llth. It was reported that all fees have been paid, and special police services are bein9 arranged. The r~port of the required Police Department investigation of the applicant was reviewed by the City Manager. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the issuance of a business license to Carnival Time Shows be approved as requested. HOTEL-MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX An additional prepared statement from the "Foundation For Res- ponsible Economic Education" was reported to have been filed with the City Clerk a~ the close of the last discussion period. The Council was advised that it contained the same type of in- formation that had been previously submitted and would be filed. ANNUAL EMPLOYEES' BARBECUE TO BE HELD JULY 31st The Council agreed with the suggested date of July 31st for holdin9 the Annual Employees' Barbecue at the Municipal Park, STANDLEY STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - PROPOSED WIDENING APPROVED The City Manager requested the Council's consideration of the proposed widen in9 of Standley Street from Oak to Dora Streets wi thin the present right of way by 3 feet on each side of the street in conjunction with water and 9as line improvements under construction at this time. The project was explained to the Council as one recommended by the State. Standley Street is a part of the State-approved Select Street System, and even though all Gas Tax funds are committed for several years into the future, compliance wi th State standards will establish MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 7, 1965 - PAGE 4 a credit of approximately one-half the cost to apply to future Gas Tax allocations. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the recommended program for widening Standley Street between Oak Street and Dora Street be approved. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook enquired whe.ther any action had been taken by the County in regard to an arrangement proposed by the City for County use of City property adjacent to the City parking lot. The City Manager pointed out that the matter had been discussed in detail with the County Administrator, but final action had been delayed in order to coordinate the County's parking project with the proposed downtown parking district format i on. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further reqular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:27 P.M. ATTEST: CITY CEERK