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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-03-64 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 3, 1964. The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8.. 02 P.M. wi th Mayor Banker, Councilmen Norgard, Buxton, Scotto and Smalley present. APPROVAL OF MINU~TES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the minutes of May 27, 1964 be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried payroll warrants in the amount of $31,410.18 for the period of May 16th through 31st, 1964 be approved. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $5,138.96 be approved and ordered paid. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 559 REGULATING TERMS OF MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS Ordinance No. 559 Regulating Terms of and Providing for Vacancies For Absence of Members of Commissions and Boards was read iri full by the City Attorney and discussed by the Council. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote that Ordinance No. 559 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Regulating Terms of and Providing For Vacancies For Absence of Members of, Commi, ssions and Boards." RES. I~3c~6~-~55. AUTHOR IZIN~EClAL PAYMENT TO CITY TREASURER On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-55 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Auth- orizing Special Payment to City Treasurer." APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT TO UKIAH VALLEY ASSN. FOR RETARDED CHILDREN The City Manager read in full an agreement for lease of City property at Smith and Mason Streets to the Ukiah Valley Associa- tion for Retarded Children and requested Council approval of the lease which had been executed by the Association. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the lease of City property at Smith & Mason Streets to the Ukiah Valley Association For Retarded Children be approved and the MayOr and Clerk be authorized to sign same. 12th DISTRICT FAIR BOARD REQUEST CITY CONSTRUCT FENCE & GATE ALONG 50 FT. DEDICATED EASEMENT Several members of the 12th District Fair Board of Directors and the Fair Manager, with Chairman Nelmes Smith acting as spokesman appeared before the Council and requested that the City take action in regard to a conditional easement dedicated to the City in 1956. MINUTEs OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH June 3, 1964- PAGE 2. They stated that their current request was for the City to construct a fence on the northerly boundary of the easement down to the intersection of the easement with Mazzoni Street, including a gate located at the point which would be a northerly extension of Mazzoni Street. They requested that the opening or closing of the gate be determined solely by the Fair Board. They specifically stated that they were not concerned with any future development of the 50 foot wide dedicated strip of land except as it might pertain to any drainage facilities presently utilized to drain Fair Ground property. The City Attorney explained his interpretation of the status of the dedication and it was agreed that the only manner in which the matter could be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties would probably be the preparation of a new agreement which would clearly set forth the responsibilities and obligations of both parties. It was agreed that the City would definitely establish the drainage requirements within the dedicated area and that the City Manager would prepare a counter proposal for discussion at the next Council meet i ng. APPROVAL OF GOLF PRO RENEWAL CONTRACT A renewal contract agreement with Winston Howe, Jr. to provide Golf Professional services and management of the Municipal Golf Course was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Cash pointed out that Mr. Howe has requested an increase from $350 to $400 per month and extension of the contract period for a term of two years from July 1, 1964 to June 30, 1966. It was the recom- mendation of the City Manager that the above changes in the con- tract be approved. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried that payment to the Golf Professional be increased to $400 per month and that the Golf Professional Concession Agreement with Winston Howe, Jr. be approved and the MayOr and Clerk be authorized to sign same. RESIGNATION OF RUSSELL L. CLARKE 'FROM PLANNING COMMISSION The City Manager read a letter received from Russell L. Clarke advising the Council of his resignation from the Planning Commission effective June 30, 1964 due to the fact he has purchased a home outside the City limits. The resignation was accepted with regret and the City Manager was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Clarke expressing appreciation for the service he has rendered to the City during his membership on this Commission. DISCUSSION RE. POLICY REQUIRING COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYEES RESIDE WITHIN CITY LIMITS The Council briefly discussed the City's present policy which required that all employees and Commission and Board members reside within the City limits. The City Manager explained the policy had been established by ordinance, and if the Council so desired, can change it by ordinance. REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT OF FORMER EMPLOYEE; VINCENT COLE The City Manager notified the Council that Vincent Cole, a former lineman for the City, had applied for reinstatement. Since more than one year has elapsed since his resignation, any consideration for reinstatement must be granted by Council action in order to MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 3, 1964 - PAGE 3. comply wi th Personnel Policies. It was recommended that reinstatement be made at the fourth salary step for Lineman to become effective after the applicant has passed the normal pre-employment physical examination. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the reinstatement of Vincent Cole to the position of Lineman at the fourth step of the salary range be approved. REQUEST TO NORTHWESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD CO. TO CONSTRUCT CROSSING AT ALLEY NORTH OF CLARA AVE. Mr. Leno Valentini and Mr. Evan Oakley appeared before the Council to request the Council arrange for construction of a crossing where the dedicated alley immediately north of Clara Avenue crosses the railroad. It was explained their request developed from the fact that the access over private property which had previously been used had been closed by the Railroad. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be instructed to contact the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Co. to request construc- tion of a crossing at the dedicated alley immediately north of Clara Avenue. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Banker declared the meeting adjourned at 10:27 P.M. '---~ ; MAYOR ~ "-- ATTEST: