HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-27-65MINUTES OF THE MEETING
JANUARY 27, 1965
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:01P.M. with Mayor Buxton, Councilman Norgard,
Crook, Scotto and Harlowe present.
SPECIAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried special warrants in
the amount of $125.23 be approved and ordered paid.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Scotto,
Crook, it Was unanimously carried
1965 be approved as submitted by
RES. NO. 65-40 GRANTING VARIANCE
TO UKIAH GAS FRANCHISE
seconded by
the minutes
the Clerk.
Councilman
of January 20,
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman
Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-40
be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign
same, "Resolution Granting Variance to Ukiah General
Hospital ."
REVIEW OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
TO GRANT GAS FRANCHISE
The City Attorney summarized a proposed ordinance to be con-
sidered in connection with the application of Pacific Gas &
Electric Co. for a franchise to distribute gas within the
City. Mr. Irish outlined several additional conditions which,
after discussion, the Council approved for inclusion in the
ordinance.
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED
ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX
The Council cont
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Board of Supervi
County. A sampl
inued its discussion of a proposed hotel-motel
ax which is presently being considered by the
sors and the other incorporated cities in the
e uniform ordinance provided by the League of
California Cities was reviewed by the City Attorney. The
exemption of State and Federal employees when on official
business of the employer is provided by the ordinance, and it
was explained this had been included as a practical device in
administering the tax. However, in discussion, it was generally
agreed by the Council that such exclusions should not be allowed.
Mr. Robert Sandelin of the Palace Hotel stated the opinion that
a necessary program should be established and approved prior
to any consideration of levying a tax for increasing revenue.
He stated that he had no objection to the proposed tax if a
specific need were established.
Mr. Alex Noshkin addressed the Council as an out-of-town motel
owner stating that he had no objection to the levying of the tax
and would be willing to absorb the minor additional cost pro-
vided the revenue be spent for development of facilities to
attract visitors and vacationers.
Mr. James Tocher stressed the importance of broadening the tax
base as a method of relieving the tax burden on the property
owner and establishing greater equity among the participants
in the cost of government.
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JANUARY 27, 1965 - PAGE 2
Each Councilman expressed his opinion concerning the levying
of the new tax and its possible effect on future City budgets.
It was generally felt that additional lime was necessary prior
to any consideration of formal action, and the City Attorney
agreed to revise the ordinance in accordance with the Councills
views pertaining to exceptions to the tax and present it as a
meeting in the near future.
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION - MEETING
OF CITY'S SELECTION COMMITTEE
The Council was informed that a meeting will be held January 28th
of the City's Selection Committee of the Local Agency Formation
Commission to select a replacement for former member Ernest
Banker.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE FOR
EXPANSION OF MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
The City Manager read a memorandum containing therecommendation
of the Recreation and Parks Commission that a committee be
appointed to appear before the Mendocino County Board of Super-
visors in regard to expansion of the present Municipal Golf
Course to an 18 hole course. The names suggested were:
Mr. Newel 1
Mr. A1 Ant
Mrs. Irene
Mr. Len St
Mr. Larki n
Rawles, Chairman
on, Recreation and Parks
Rea, Women Is Golf Club
rathman, Willits Citizen
Younce, County Citizen
C omm i s s i o n
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
it was unanimously carried the City Council approve the appoint-
ment of the committee as submitted by the Recreation and Parks
Commission for investigation of expansion of the existing Muni-
cipal Golf Course.
REPORT RE. MEETING OF NORTH BAY DIVISION,
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Mayor Buxton reported briefly on the recent meeting in San
Rafael of the North Bay Division of the League of Calif. Cities
and noted that Ukiah had won the travel award for man-mile
attendance. It was also reported that the next meeting will be
hosted by Ukiah in April.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Buxton declared
the meeting adjourned at 10:O5 P.M.
ATTEST: "
C I TY CLERK