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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
JUNE 2, ,,!965
The City Counci 1 convened
Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with
Crook, Scotto and Harlowe
in regular session in the Council
Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard,
present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes of May 26,
1965 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
SPECIAL WARRANT
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by
it was unanimously carried a special warrant
of $400.00 be approved and ordered paid.
Councilman Scotto,
in the amount
PUBLIC HEARING RE. WEED
ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR ]965
Public hearing on weed and rubbish abatement for 1965 was
declared open by Mayor Buxton at 8:O/~ P.M.
The City Attorney filed with the Clerk a description of
properties as certified by the Assessor of Mendocino County
showing the names and addresses of owners. An Affidavit of
Mailing by the City Clerk, the Affidavit of Posting by the
Di rector of Public Works and the Certificate of the Director
of Public Works withdrawing those properties which have been
satisfactorily cleared of weeds and rubbish were also placed
on fi le.
,As there were no persons in the audience requesting to be
heard, Mayor Buxton declared the public hearing closed at
P.M.
8:07
RES.
OF PU
WEED
NO. 65-62 ORDERING DIRECTOR
BLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WI TH
ABATEMENT
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by
Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution
adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized
"Resolution Ordering Di rector of Public Works
the Abatement of Weeds and Rubble."
Councilman
No. 65-62 be
to sign same,
to Proceed With
REPORT ON PENDING LEGISLATION
The City Attorney reviewed the
Legislative Bulletin of May 28,
followin9 proposed legislation:
League of Cal ifornia Cities
1965 as it pertained to the
AB 295. Brown Act. Defines meetings of legislative bodies to
include any gathering of its members durin9 which either
deliberation or action takes place. Mr. Irish pointed out that
under a literal interpretation of this bill, discussion of
City business between any two Councilmen would constitute a
violation of the Brown Act. The League recommends opposition
to this 'bill, and in discussion the Council concurred with
this position.
AB 2317. Firemen; 56 Hour Work Week. This measure a. pproved
by Assembly Committee on Municipal and County Government and
to be considered by Assembly this week. The League again
recommends opposition to this bill, and in discussion, the
Counci 1 reaffi rmed its opposition to the measure based upon
the increase in cost to cities, and the violation of the
principle of home rule.
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JUNE 2, 1965 - PAGE 2
AB 3264- Local Agency Formation Commission. Proposes to
increase membership of the L.A.F.C. wi thin each county by
addin9 two representatives From special districts.
League and CoUnty Boa rd off Supervisorsl Assn. oppose
measure on the basis that it would be impractical to
select district representatives From the vast number of
districts which ordinarily exist within a county. In
addition to concurring wi th the position of the Leaque for
the above reason, the Council felt that membership comprised
of special district representatives could seriously hamper the
intended Function of a Local Agency Formation Commission.
AB 2387 - Liquor License Fees; Reduction. Would amend
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to provide that there shall
First be transferred to the state genera] fund the amount
necessary to support the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control and that only the balance wi]] be distributed to cities
and count[es as now provided by law. On the basis that liquor
license fees now paid to cities and counties are simply a
replacement of license fees which at one time were levied
directly on liquor establishments, and the opinion the
Department should be supported From taxes on alcoholic
beverages, the League urges opposition to this bi ]l . I n
discussion, the Counci 1 concurred wi th this pos; ti on.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried the City Manager be instructed to
contact the proper legislative representatives to state the
City's opposition to each of the foregoin9 bills and the
reasons For the positions taken, in concurrence wi th the
recommendations of the League of California Cities.
RI GHT OF
PACl FI C
APPROVED
WAY EASEMENT TO
GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
The City Manager reviewed a proposed right of way easement
as requested by Pacific: Gas & Electric Co. for the location
of poles on City dump property to serve the residence
on that property and extend service to the adjacent Harmon
property.
On a motion by Counci l~n Norgard, seconded by Counci 1man
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the right of way ease-
ment across City dump property be 9ranted to Pacific Gas
& Electric Co. and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
s i 9n same.
PROPOSED CITIZENS COMMITTEE
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The City Manager advised the Counci 1 that wi thin a short period
ott i me the C i ty wou ] d be i n a pos i t i on to be9 i n the pre-
liminary work regarding the Five capita] improvement pro-
jects genera|]y approved by the City Council. It was
recommended that the Council consider the appointment of a
ci ti zens corem; tree consisting of /t. 0 to ~50 members. The
Committee should consist of individuals representing every
possible division of public thinking regarding each project
under consideration. Thei r Function would De to assi st the
Council in formulating a program, making decisions and
devising a method for presentation of the Facts to the
public. I t was pointed out that the economic leas;bi ]i ty
report being prepared by J. B. Hanauer and Co. should be
in the hands of the Council within two or three weeks and
that the contents of this report would be the genera]
5asis on which to commence discussions.
A lengthy discussion, fiollowed during which
the use of such a committee were explored.
all phases of
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
JUNE 2, 1965-PAGE 3
Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote the
City Council 9o on record as approving the formation of a
ci tizens committee as discussed.
AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Scotto, Hat]owe and Mayor Buxton.
NOES: Councilman Crook.
ABSENT: None.
In casting his dissenting vote to the above motion, Council-
man Crook explained that while he was in favor of the use
of such a group, he felt that either establishing, or consider-
in9 appointees to such a committee was premature until
after the Council itself had been advised of all available
facts pertaining to the total project.
EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF BOARD
AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
The City Manager advised the Council that by
current month the terms of seven members of
Boards and Commissions would expire.
the end of the
the va rious
DISCUSSION REGARDING UNDERGROUND
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES.
The City Manager brought up the matter of constructing electric
distribution facilities underground in subdivisions. It
was pointed out that two small subdivisions presently in
progress offered ideal situations for the installation of
underground facilities, and that improvements in construction
of this type and drastic cost reductions made it feasible
for the first time for the City to consider such installation.
It was pointed out that the cost differential in the two
subdivisions under consideration amounted to ]ess than $50
per lot and it was recommended that the City finance this
minor additional cost in return For the subdividers'
agreement to construct all electric homes. I t was noted
that both subdividers were in complete agreement with this
proposal and ready to proceed immediately, and that without
City participation in the construction cost each would pay
the additional cost in order to eliminate unsightly overhead
construction. The reasons for the reduced cost, and the
practices of other utilities was discussed and it was deter-
mined that the Council would make a decision on the matter
at the next regular meeting.
APPLICANTS FOR GOLF PRO
POSITION TO BE INTERVIEWED
The City Manager reported that Five of
the posi tion of Golf Professional will
the selection commi tree on Wednesday,
the applicants for
be interviewed by
June 9, 196F.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Hayor Buxton
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:/+7 P.M.
ATTEST:
C l TY CLERK