HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-23-61MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH -
AUGUST 23, 1961
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Smalley, Councilmen Runkel
and Banker present. Councilmen Wagner and Buxton were absent.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Runkel,--it was unanimously carried Payroll WaCrants for the
period from August 1st to 15th, 1961 be approved in the amount
of $31,552.41.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
B'anker,'~i-~-was unanimously carried the minutes of August
16, 1961 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-13 DETERMINING
AMOUNT OF REVENUE NECESSARY FROM
PROPERTY TAXES~ AND FIXING TAX RATE:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Ru'n~l-~--~t was unanimously carried Resolution No. 62-13
be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign
same "Resolution Determining Amount of Revenue Necessary
from Property Taxes, and Fixing Tax Rates".
EVERSOLE LEASE - NORTH
SCHOOL STREET PARKING LOT:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Run-l~l, ~~l~-was unanimously carried the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to execute a lease W.ith Eversole Mortuary for use
o'F city-owned parking lot located on North School Street for
the period of one year from September 1, 1961 to September
1, 1962 at the rate of $/+80.OO per year.
REPORT ON STATE WATER
RIGHTS BOARD DECISION:
The City Attorney reported receiving a decision from the State
Water Rights Board to the effect that the City is granted the
'Full amount of its request of 22 cu. ft. per second water in
the Russian River subject only to the general conditions set
forth by the Board.
APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANT:
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
~a~~-~-'i~t"-was unanimously carried General Warrant No. 1893
payable to Jim Whitaker from the Recreation Trust Fund be
approved in the amount of $25.40.
ERROR REPORTED IN BILLING FOR
CLEANUP - CAROLINE A. STEWARD:
The Council was advised that an error was made in calculating
the bill of Caroline A. Steward for weed abatement. Mrs.
Steward will be billed in the corrected amount of $58.63.
P. G. F= E. REQUEST TO SHORTEN PERIOD
REQUIRED FOR EITHER PARTY TO TERMINATE
CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC RESALE:
The City Manager informed the Council of a request by P. G. & E.
to shorten the period required for either party to terminate
the contract agreement dated 1955, as amended, for electric
resale from 12 months to 9 months. The present contract
expires in August 1962.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH -
AUGUST 23, 196l - PAGE 2:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
R"unkeT, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be
authorized to execute an agreement with P. G. & E. changing
the term required for either party Lo terminate the present
contract for electric resale from 12 months to 9 months.
RECESS: Mayor Smalley declared a 5 minute recess, the meeting
to reconvene at 8:30 P.M.
COUNCILMAN WAGNER ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:25 P.M.
AWARD OF BID FOR STREET
SWEEPER TO HOLZ COMPANY:
The tabulation of bids received for the purchase of a replace-
ment street sweeper was reviewed by the City Manager as follows:
Holz Co. Elgin
Railroad & Clay, Ukiah Trade-in
Tax
Total
$10,66O. 8O
700.00
'$" 9,960.80
426.43
Eureka Boiler Works
Eureka
Trade- i n
Tax
Total
Wayne 520 Wayne 550
$12,O46.OO 12,571 .OO
2,046.00 2,046.00
TI'-O-, o o o.-o-o'
481.84 502.84
$10, 4,81.~84 -~1T70'2-'778'~
Fu 11 erton
265 East
Equip. Co.
Clay, Ukiah
Trade- i n
Tax
Total
Mob.il Mobil - Twin
$11,804.O0 $13,O34.00
1,250.00 1,250.00
$10,554.00
472.16 521.36
-~-[i',0'2'6'.16 ~$~1-2",~'3'05~36
Eng.
On a motion by Cou
W,gner, i-~-was car
purchase of a rep l
Holz Company for t
ncilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
ried by a 3 to 1 vote the bid for the
acement street sweeper be awarded to
he Elgin IV in the amount of $10,387.23.
AYES: Councilman Banker, Wagner and Runkel.
NOES: Councilman Smalley
ABSENT: Councilman Buxton.
C.P.S. HOSPITALIZATION
TERMINATED - NEW CONTRA
METROPOLITAN AUTHORIZED
INSURANCE
CT WITH
:
In discussing hospital insurance programs for City Employees,
the City Manager reviewed briefly a proposal by C.P.S. to
increase its rates 16% and to reduce benefits to the extent
of paying 80% of the cost of the 3 bed ward rate. The Council
was also advised that a thorough study over the past several
months of eight different plans by six companies resulted
in his recommendation that the Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company offered the best plan for the least cost.
On a motion by Councilman Runkel, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, J-~--was unanimously carried the contract with C.P.S.
hospitalization insurance be terminated and a new contract
with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company be negotiated upon
presentation of a policy containing the elements as submitted
in its proposal and that the City continue to contribute
$4.75 toward each employee's share of the premium.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH -
AUGUST 23, 196l - PAGE 3:
COUNCILMAN RUNKEL:
Mr. Runkel reported a complaint that there is no loading zone
for the Ukiah Sheet Metal Shop on Stephenson Street. It was
agreed a loading zone be provided on the South side of Steph-
enson and one parking space in the City parking lot be al loc-
ated for access to and from the rear of the shop which will
be cleared for customer parking.
Mr. Runkel also suggested that the portion of Hortense Street
which extends North of Smith Street be abandoned. The street
right-of-way extends into property owned by Nelson and Gantor
but has never been improved. Initiation of abandonment
proceedings is made by formal written request by the property
owners.
COUNCILMAN BANKER:
Mr. Banker questioned the method used for reimbursing extra
help in the recreation department out of the Recreation Trust
Fund and was informed that this method is an improvement
over methods used in the past.
COUNCILMAN WAGNER:
Mr. Wagner remarked on the new signs designating Brush Street
and Low Gap Road to avoid confusion to north and southbound
traffic on North State Street.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Smalley declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. after which the Council
reconvened in closed personnel session.
ATTEST:
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