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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-03-65MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 1965 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH 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 Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, i"t~' was unanimously carried the minutes of January 1965 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 27, PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of Janua_ry 16th through 31st, 1965 be approved in the amount of $31,489.98. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $4,715.29 be approved and ordered paid. INTRODUCTION OF TRANSIENT ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX ORDINANCE An "Ordinance Impo Occupancy, Providi Penalties For Viol Attorney and intro sing A Tax Upon The Privilege Of Transient ng For The Collection Thereof, And Providing ations Thereof" was reviewed by the City duced by Councilman Norgard. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO GRANT GAS FRANCHISE The City Attorney. summarized his contacts with Mr. Sproul, Attorney for P.G. & E., and pointed out points of agreement and disagreement. The Council re-established its stand that a performance bond should be required. The City Attorney was instructed to pursue the matter further and reach agreement on wording satisfactory to both the City and P.G. & E. BID CALL AUTHORIZED FOR CORRUGATED METAL PIPE ARCH On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for 650 feet of 36" x 22" and 320 feet of 50" x 31~l cor- rugated metal pipe arch in accordance with the specifications, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M., February 23' 1965. DIV. OF FORESTRY REQUEST TO LEASE ADDITIONAL AIRPORT PROPERTY The City Manager reviewed a request by the Division of Forestry to lease additional space at the Airport for the coming fire season and stated that the matter had been discussed with the Chairman of the Airport Commission. A special meeting of the Commission will be called in order to'determine its recommenda- tion to the Council on this request. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard complimented Mayor Buxton for his fine work in connection with the election pertaining to the gas system, and Hayor Buxton expressed his appreciation to the entire Council for their contribution toward this project. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 3, 1965 - PAGE 2 STREET LIGHTS - NO. STATE ST. Mr. Kruth, the Director of Public Works, called the Council's attention to the new street lights installed on State St. between Low Gap Rd. and Empire Drive. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked if there was not an existing vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees and was informed by Mayor Buxton that a personnel meeting will be held in the near future to consider filling the vacancy. COUNCILMAN NORGARD APPOINTED TO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION Mayor Buxton announced the appointment of Councilman Norgard to the Local Agency Formation Commission to represent the cities of the county on the Commission. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:03 P.M. to an adjourned meeting at 7:30 A.M., Tuesday, February 9, 1965 for the purpose of can- vassing the ballots and declaring the results of the special election held February 2, 1965. ATTEST: - C FTY CL ~