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Home My WebLink AboutMin 06-23-65MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 23,_.!. 9_65 The City Council convened in regular session in the Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Counci 1men Crook, Scotto and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Counc i 1 No rga rd, On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes 1965 5e approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS Councilman of June 16, On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of June 1st through 15th, 1965 be approved in the amount of $33,000.09. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded Harlowe, it was unanimously carried special amount of $8,O62.O1 be approved and ordered PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 65-2 (WAUGH LANE) APPROVED BY LAFC AND BOUNDARY COMMISSIONS by Councilman warrants in the paid. The City Attorney reported that reports have been received from the Local Agency Formation Commission and Boundary Commission indicating approval of the proposed annexation in the area of W?~ugh Lane. Since there are fewer than 12 registered voters within the area it may be annexed pursuant to the provisions of the Annexation of Uninhabited Territory Act of 1939. RES. NO. NO. 65-66 RE. ANNEXATION 65-2 (WAUGH LANE) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was carried by the following roll call vote that Resolution No. 65-66 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Declaring That Proceedings Have Been Initiated By The Council Of The City of Ukiah To Annex To Said City Certain Uninhabited Territory Described Herein And Designated 'Annexation No. 65-2 (Waugh Lane)' And Giving Notice of The Proposed Annexation", and that a public hearing be held on the matter on Wednesday, August ll, 1965 at 8:00 P.M. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Buxton. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Crook, Scot to, Harlowe and Mayor PERKINS~T. WIDENING PROJECT CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS INITIATED The City Attorney reported that eminent domain proceedings have been filed in connection with the Perkins Street Widening and Improvement Project. It is anticipated that satisfactory agreement will be reached with a number of property owners prior to court proceedings and that the property will be available for construction of the widened street in time to meet the anticipated completion date of the freeway. DISCUSSION WITH LOCAL COMMITTEE RE. HOTEL-MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX The City Manager read a letter from the "Committee To Repeal The Bed Tax" signed by Alex T. Noshkin, Chairman and J. M. Bawden, Co-Chairman, requesting repeal of the ordinance enacting the hotel-motel room occupancy tax (Ordinance No. 567). In addition, the Council heard from the following persons requesting repeal of the tax on the basis that in their opinion it was adopted because of the threat of State adoption of a- similar tax for State purposes: MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE JUNE 23, 1965 - PAGE 2 CITY OF UKIAH Henry DeCoss,Managing Co-owner, Rambler Fred Garten, Employee, Rambler Motel Ken Corkhill, Commercial traveler, Santa Alex Noshkin, Owner, Rancho Siesta Motel Jack Shaw, Owner, LuAnn Motel Neal Daly, Owner, Sequoia Motel Douglas Silva, Owner, Rose Motel Milt Bawden, Owner, State Motel Gray Riley, Manager,Satellite Motel 'Will}am Cleland, Ukiah Oscar Klee, Ukiah Motel Rosa A ] ette Educati A state Seve ra 1 opi ni on by F red r from the "Foundation for Responsible Economic on" was read by Alex Noshkin and fi led wi th the Clerk. ment was read by Henry DeCoss and Filed with the Clerk. statements purported to be statements expressing s relating to the subject tax were filed with the Clerk Ga rten. Mayor Buxton read a memorandum from the City Manager reviewing the discussions which resulted in the adoption of the ordinance establishing the hotel-motel room occupancy tax. in discussi Harlowe rea ti me the or felt was an on, Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard, Crook and ffirmed the position that had been taken at the dinance was adopted, and were in favor of what they equitable new source of revenue for City purposes. Councilman Scotto indicated that his participation in adoption of the Ordinance had been based on the supposition that if the City did not act the field would be taken over by a State tax and stated that he personally was opposed to the tax. The matter was declared tabled by Mayor Buxton, after which a "Notice Of Intention To Circulate Initiative Petition To Enact City Ordinance" was presented to the Council and fi led wi th the Clerk. DIVISION OF FORESTRY LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY The City Manager reported that the revised lease of Airport property has been returned by the State Division of Forestry and complies with the requi rements previously approved by the Council with one exception pertaining to permitted uses of gasoline stored by the Division of Forestry. It was the opinion of the representative from Santa Rosa that the necessary deletion could be ma de and initialed and that i t would be acceptable to the State. The City Manager recom- mended the lease be approved by adoption of the following resol uti on. RES. NO. 65-67 APPROVING LEASE OF PORTION OF HUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO DIVISION OF FORESTRY On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carri'ed by the following ro11 call vote Resolution No. 65-67 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving Lease of Portion of Ukiah Municipal A;rport To Division of Forestry, State of California." AYES: Councilmen Buxton. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor MI NUTES _JUNE OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF UKIAH 1,965 PAGE 3 The City Manager reported that provisionally approved forms have been received in connection with the City's application under Public Law 875 for Federal assistance in correcting damage occurring from the December 1964 flood. A total of $55,900 was originall~ applied for, and approval at this point is in the amount of $ 4,570 based upon numerous inspections conducted by various State agencies. With the approval of the Council the City Manager indicated he would sign the necessary forms and transmit them back to the State. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN TAXI FARES The City Manager read a his request for approval fol lows: letter from Lawrence Pacini setting forth of revi sed taxi fa res summa ri zed as Zone 1: Full fare passenger $ .60 Each additional passenger .30 Zone 2: Full fare passenger .75 Each additional passenger .35 Shopping Service Charge .50 Intra-route Stops (established) .25 Broken Route Stops Full fares both ways A revised zone map was also presented for approval primarily clarifies the different zones. whi ch After discussion the Council authorized revised rate shcedule in final form for at a later meeting. preparation of the further consideration CORRESPONDENCE - SENATOR KUCHEL The City Manager read a letter from Senator Kuchel reporting on progress of legislation relating to the plan of the Department of Defense for realignment of reserve units. REPORT ON MEETING WI TH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD RE. ANTON STADIUM LIGHTING PROBLEMS The City Manager reported that he had met with the Unified School District Board to discuss the problems which have developed with the light poles at An on Stadium. The Board agreed to study the proposal that they participate in the cost of the replacement program, and 9ave no in- dication that they were considerin9 construction of thei r own lighted field. SALES TAX REPORT Mayor Buxton read a report from the City Manager stating total sales tax receipts for the fi scal year have been $276,/+10.54. This amount is approximately 12% above the receipts during 1963-6/+ and approximately 47/~ above the current fiscal year estimate. that ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:37 P.M., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: CITY CLERK ~ ~-~'~ ~ / /