HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-24-65MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
FEBRUARY 24, 1965
The C i ty Counc i 1 convened i n regu 1 ar sess i on i n the Counc i 1
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilmen Norgard,
Crook, Scotto and Harlowe present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto
it was unanimously carried the minutes of February 17, 1965
be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of
$452.50 be approved and ordered paid.
OPENING OF BID FOR SALE OF
MUNICIPAL PROPANE GAS SYSTEM
The time for receipt of bids for the sale of the municipal propane
gas system was declared open by Mayor Buxton at 8:03 P.M. and
affidavit of publication of the Notice of Sale filed with the
Clerk. A single bid, submitted by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
in the amount of $725,000 and accompanied by a certified check
in such amount, was received and opened by the Mayor. There
being no other bids received, the time for receipt of bids for
the municipal propane gas system was declared closed at 8:07 P.M.
RES. NO. 65-44 DETERM'I N lNG ADEQUACY OF B I DS
FOR SALE OF MUNIC I PAL PROPANE GAS SYSTEM, ETC.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No.
65-44 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign
same, "Resolution Determining Adequacy of Bids For Sale Of The
Municipal Propane Gas System Of The City Of Ukiah, Accepting
The Bid of Pacific Gas And Electric Company As The Highest
and Best Bid, and Authorizing Mayor and Clerk to Execute and
Deliver Deed To Said System To Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Upon Receipt."
AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor Buxton.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
SALES AGREEMENT FOR CITY OF UKIAH
MUNICIPAL PROPANE GAS SYSTEM
A proposed agreement for sale of the City's municipal propane
gas system was read in full by the City Attorney.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried the Sales Agreement for the City of
Ukiah Municipal Propane Gas System be approved and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
The City Attorney informed the Council the deed for the gas
system would be signed and delivered to Pacific Gas & Electric
Company at 12:00 noon, February 25, 1965.
GAS SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The City Manager informed the Council that two of the three
men employed in the Gas Department have elected to remain with
the City, with the third havin9 chosen to accept employment
with Pacific Gas g. Electric Co.
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FEBRUARY 24, 1965 - PAGE 2
RES. 65-45 APPOINTING MEMBER
TO AIRPORT COMMISSION
.(..Clyde W. Oswell)
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-45 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution
Appointing Member to Airport Commission.TM
RES. 65-46 APPOINTING MEMBER
TO LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(Ted Erikson, Jr.)
On a motion by Councilman Norgard seconded b~ Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-~6 be adopted and
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution
Appointing Member to Library Board of Trustees.II
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 568
GRANTING P.G. & E. GAS FRANCHISE
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 568
be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,
"Ordinance Granting to Pacific Gas And Electric Company, Its
Successors And Assigns, The Franchise To Install, Maintain And
Use Pipes and Appurtenances For Transmitting And Distributing Gas
For Any And All Purposes Under, Along, Across Or Upon The Public
Streets And Places As The Same Now or May Hereafter Exist Within
The City Of Ukiah."
AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Crook, Scotto, Harlowe, and Mayor Buxton.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
BAIRD ADVERTISING AGENCY REQUEST
FOR ASSIGNMENT TO CONTRACT
The City Manager reviewed a letter from Marion E. Baird requesting
the assignment of the contract with Baird Advertising Agency to
Slocum Sign Company and a release to her from all contractual ob-
ligations. The present contract provides for maintenance of the
refuse cans within the City in exchange for the right to sell
advertising. It was pointed out that no request for assignment
of the contract had been received from Mr. Slocum.
After discussion the Council agreed to consider assignment of
the contract upon determination of Mr. Slocum's interest in
assuming the obligations involved, and the City Attorney agreed
to write to him for this purpose.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR CORRUGATED
METAL ARCH PIPE DEFERRED ONE WEEK
The City Manager reported that due to the absence of one signature
on one bid bond submitted with the bids for corrugated metal pipe
arch, his report and recommendation on the bids would be delayed
for one week until the meeting of March 3rd.
DIV. OF FORESTRY REQUEST FOR LEASE
OF ADD I T I ONAL A I RPORT PROPERTY
The City Manager outlined the plans of the Division of Forestry
to make extensive additions to their program at the Airport
be9inl~ing wi th the summer of 1965. A sketch was presented and
it was explained that they wish to increase the property under
lease to extend easterly to the edge of the taxi-strip, and
southerly to include 40 feet of the existin9 wooden hangars.
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Their proposal would require the immediate removal of one wood
frame airplane storage unit in order to furnish the required
amount of parking space 'for the Forestry planes which will be
assigned to -this airport durin9 the comin9 fi re season. It was
also pointed out that 'their plans for the 1966 year were based
on the possibility of removin9 the remainin9 8 wood Frame hangars
in order to have available a total frontage on the taxi-strip
of approximately 350 feet,with a depth of 280 feet.
it was also reported that a special meetin9 of the Airport
Commission. had been called at which time they had expressed
Eheir approval of the program provided that no loss of revenue
From hangar rental developed and that durin9 the next two
years 'the Airport would realize a net gain off 10 hangar spaces.
EARTH
HUNIC
Tlae Council expressed its general approval of the overall program
and further negotiations by the City Manager.
. .
On a motion by Councilman F.lorgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the City Hanager and City .~ttorney be
instructed to negotiate with the Division of FOrestry and the State
Department of Finance for lease of additional land at ~he Hunicipal
Airport.
REMOVAL PROGRAM AT
IPAL AIRPORT
The City Hanager reviewed the program of earth removal at the
Airport by agreement with Ball Construction Company and pointed
out that the company now held title to the 3 acres of land pro-
jectin9 into the Airport property in generally the southeasterly
portion of the Airport. It was explained that an opportunity
exists for the City to acquire title to the 3 acres parcel at a
cost of $3,000 per acre, which amount is substantially less than
the recent purchase price. In summary, based on the quantity
of earth to be removed, the program involves the sale of
approximately $18,000 worth of Fill material and the purchase of
$9,000 of additional airport property.
It was generally agreed the City Manager be authorized to proceed
with negotiations for purchase of the property adjacent to the
Airport as recommended.
CITY HANAGER APPOINTED TO
LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES
COMMITTEE ON AIRPORT PROBLEHS
The City Manager informed the Council of his recent re-appointment
to the League of California Cities Committee on Airport Problems.
REPORT ON LITIGATION BY
PAULINE STEIERT HCALLISTER
(STEIERT WATER RIGHT)
The City Attorney reported that the Answer has been prepared to
the Complaint For Declaratory Relief filed by Pauline Steiert
McAllister in connection with the Steiert Water Right, and
requested the Council's approval of filing a cross-complaint in
order to brin9 in all others usin9 water under the original water
right.
On a motion by Councilman
it was unanimously carried
file a Cross-complaint in
vs. the City of Ukiah.
Scotto, seconded by Councilman Norgard,
the City Attorney be authorized to
the matter of Pauline Steiert McA11ister
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PROPOSED OFF- STREET
PARKING PROJECT
The City Manager reported that a committee meeting will
be held on Friday for the purpose of considering all
factors which would be involved in the formation of a
district to develop additional off-street parking in the
area west of State Street.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:36 P.M.
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