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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
. City Council Chambers
111 W. Church
September 19, 1979
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
STUDY SESSION - 6 : 30 p.m. Joint City Council/Planning Commission
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Workshop
Workshop regarding State Drive-In
Theater property
CALL TO ORDER 7 :31 p.m. Mayor Snyder presiding.
Councilmembers present: Hickey,
Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder.
Staff present: Swayne, Kruth, Hays,
Harris, Tillotson.
INVOCATION Laura Gullett, Business & Professional
Women' s Club President
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Snyder
PROCLAMATIONS Universal Children' s Day, 10-1-79
CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Hickey requested that =2
& Councilman Simpson requested #4 be
removed.
M/S: Brannon/Myers to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 , 3 , 5, 6 , 7 as
follows. Carried by roll call vote. AYES : Hickey, Myers, Simpson,
Brannon, Snyder. NOES : None ABSENT: None
1) Payroll Warrants #7094 through #7252 , 8--19-79 through 9-1-79,
$99, 725. 70
3) Award bid. for construction of Bush Street extension, Low Gap
northerly to Lee Howard Construction, $118, 940 and Alternate
B, $2 , 015 .
5) Award bid for 2-door midsize/compact sedan to Ken Fowler
Motors, $6419 . 72 including tax.
6) Award bid for wood power poles to J. H. Baxter Co. , $6 , 641 . 50 .
7) Authorize the Clerk to file Notice of Completion for asphalt
concrete surfacings on city streets, Spec. No. 79-12 .
Councilman Hickey asked about the warrant to Brogan Seminar and
was advised the Finance Director & Electrical Distribution Engineer
will attend. He also asked about warrant to MTI Teleprograms
for films. The expenditure was for the Police Department and it
will be determined if it is a budgeted item.
M/S: Hickey/Simpson to approve General Warrants #12633 to #12743
$356, 037 . 16. Carried by roll call vote: AYES:Hickey, Myers, Simpson,
Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Nene
Councilman Simpson referred to the recommendation to award the bid
for a Mazda pickup and questioned the availability of suitable main-
tenance. It was explained this style has a standard motor and has
had no problems.
M/S: Simpson/Hickey to approve Consent Calendar #4 to award the bid
for two pickups to Autoland Motor Company for a total price of
$10, 135. 72 including tax.
PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING
Urban Services/Governmental Subject platter ,is scheduled for
Functi.otl Study public hearing at the 10-3-79
meeting .
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REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS
8) In-lieu fees to be paid for On file: Director of Finance memo,
parking exemptions 9-14-79 stating Parking Advisory
Commission recommendation to require
developers who cannot -provide the
required- parking spaces as set forth
in the zoning ordinance to pay an
in-lieu fee of $1000 per space for
any space not provided.
Nelmes Smith, Chairman of the Parking Advisory Commission spoke on
subject matter. He stated that at the time the in lieu parking fees
were being considered the Parking Advisory Commission was looking
to cost and to the future. In their opinion, the fee should be
less than the cost of a parking space with no conditions other than
that the fees be set aside (not in the General Fund) for acquiring
additional parking. There would be no commitment where or when
the parking spaces would be provided. It was suggested that a
change in the code could be the means for putting this proposal
into effect.
Councilman Simpson & Hickey asked if it is proper for the City to
accept a fee and not provide parking in the immediate area. City
Attorney stated this would be proper and the in lieu fees could
be covered through an ordinance.
Mayor Snyder asked if the desire is- to create a reserve. y•
Chairman Smith stated the Commission is asking Council to give
it consideration and have staff explore the possibility.
Councilman Brannon asked if the fee would create a variance auto-
matically and if the in lieu fee would be less than acquiring.
property. Mr. Smith gave an affirmative answer to both questions.
City Attorney asked if the fee would apply only to new construction
and .not existing businesses. Mr. Smith stated it would apply to
any business that is creating a need for more parking. The question
was raised as to what effect Proposition 13 would have on this
proposal since no new taxes or fees are to be levied.
The Planning Director asked if this proposal would be applied only
to those within the parking district or throughout the City. Mr.
Smith stated the concept is to apply to everyone. There would be
no need for a parking variance in the future.
M/S: Simpson/B'r.arin'(jift to direct staff to prepare a proposed ordinance
covering in lieu fees for parking exemptions covering concerns
expressed tonight; in particular variances, hardship cases ,
exemptions, Proposition 13.
Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon
Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
9) Proposal to abandon Hortense On file: City Manager report, 9-19-79
Street north of Smith Street Attorney Cr_ofoot letter, 8 23 79
requested by Attorney Thomas The proposal is to return the street
11. Crofoot to private ownership. Title to this
property has yet to be researched.
Matter was referred back to stat=f
for research.
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ORDTNANCES & R1.;;01,UTIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
11) Airport clear_ zone supple- On file: Director of Public works
mental grant for property memo, 9 19 79. FAA advises of
purchase unexpended grant funds which could
be made available to the City if
commitment is made prior to 9-30-79
M/S: Simpson/Brannon to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 80-15, to sign grant
agreement (FAA, Municipal Airport) -- -
Carried by roll call vote: AYES:
Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon,
Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None - -
12) Resolution approving agree- M/S: Hickey/Simpson to adopt
ment with School District for RESOLUTION NO. 80-16 authorizing
right of way acquisition agreement with Ukiah Unified School
District for right of way acquisi-
tion (Bush Street Ext. , South of
Arlington Drive) . Carried by roll
call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers,
Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES:
None ABSENT: None
13) Resolution providing for M/S: Simpson/Myers to adopt
crossing guards near Frank RESOLUTION NO. 80-17 providing for
Zeek School crossing guards at Bush' Street &
Low Gap Road intersection & .Arling-
ton Ave. & Bush St. intersection.
Carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon,
Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None
City Manager referred to a letter
from School Superintendent Murphy
expressing concerns about develop-
ment of Frank Zeek School. Council
directed Mr. Murphy be advised of
Council' s general sense of responsi-
bility to joint development of school
properties in the past as well as in
the future.
14Y Introduction of ordinance M/S: Hickey/Simpson to introduce
amending Chapter 5 Division 4 Ordinance No. 733 by title only.
of Code (Utility Deposits) Unanimously carried.
M/S: Hickey/Brannon to introduce
• Ordinance No. 733 . Carried by roll
call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers,
Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORTS
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15) Determination of City' s City Manager stated LAFCO has had
Sphere of Inf luence '
an ongoing study of subject matter, t
The final decision. is ready to be
made and prior to this time, a re-
quest has been made for City input.
M/S: Simpson, Brannon to establish the City General Plan area as
the City' s Sphere of Influence.
Mayor Snyder requested that it be a matter of record that this action
dcx-s I 10 mOC111 t11e City must expand services to cover those areas
or deliver services.
Mot i_011 et-1i-ried by roll c.-1].1 vote. AYES: II i_ckey, Myers , Simpson, �
;t"�1t1T10n, ilyci��r. NOES,: None A11S1. NT: Noii(._-
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS (cont'd. ) CITY MANAGER REPORTS (cont 'd. )
16) Resolution authorizing agree- On file: City Manager_ r.cport, 9-19 79
ment with NCPA for establish- Council had considered subjoct 8-15-79 ,
ment of a residential energy & requested additional information.
conservation & insulation. pro- Resolution No. 78-73 adopted 3-1-78
gram. declared Council ' s intent to parti-
cipate in an energy conservation
• program in cooperation with the Calif.
Energy Resources Conservation Develop-
ment Commission.
M/S: Hickey/Simpson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 80-18.
Mayor Snyder stated it is her understanding that of the 731 all-elec-
tric homes in the area that could utilize the program, only 1/3 are
eligible for the program. Of the 244 eligible only 3% would use
the program, i.e. only 7 homes would benefit. She stated further
that she could not understand why the City of Ukiah should accept
a $14 , 000 grant from NCPA to provide a service that PG&E will pro-
vide for us.
Sharon Aochi, representative of NCAA was in the audience to clarify
questions Council had regarding the grant. She named the cities
which have successfully adopted the program and are enthusiastic
about the results. She stated there is a- need to be responsive to
the need, private and public enterprise working together is an
important factor, a small utility backing the" program brings it
down to a more local level than with the bigger utilities and the
City ' s failure to establish this program could jeopardize future
funding.
Councilman Brannon ' s objection was the proposal for additional staff.
City Manager stated the program could be implemented by reassign-
ment of duties of existing personnel. Councilman Simpson suggested
the possibility of contracting with NCO. It was pointed out that
implementation of the program must be- approved by I3CPA and the pro-
gram could not be accepted with PG&E doing the work. Councilman
Brannon asked if additional commitments will be imposed on the City
asked if the City will have to make the loan, and was informed that
the City will make the loan. City Manager stated it could be borrow-
ing capital. The City Attorney pointed out the City could not use
funds from the grant to pay PG&E. Councilman Brannon also asked
how much of the total grant would go to NCPA and 'what percentage to
the cities. Administrative cost will go to NCPA.
PTayor Snyder referred to the resolution adopted March 1, 1978 , and
stated it was her understanding this action was to develop the pro-
gram, not implement it. She was not aware ,we would be faced with
the financial impact now.
Councilman Simpson was of the opinion it is important to demonstrate
our concern with energy and that he would agree with the proposal if
it is done with city staff.
Councilman Myers concern was with jeopardizing the program if the
City does not participate.
M/S: Brannon/Simpson to amend the motion by deleting the word "hire"
and place the word. "provide" on Page 2 under 2b of the resolution.
The motion to amend carried by roll call vote. AYES: Hickey, Myers,
Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None
The motion adopting RESOLUTION NO. 80-18 carried by roll call vote.
AYES: Hickey Myers, Simpson, Brannon. NOES : Snyder ABSENT: None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
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17) Assembly Bill 1483 The basic principle of the bill is
to make audit mora uniform. Council -
man Si.mr)son inquired as to the status
of Ilio bill. and whother Council.
;llonl d ;support or i»,dke cif forts to
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont'd. ) CITY COUNCIh REPORTS (cont 'd. )
AB 1483 (cont'd) defeat it. Councilman Brannon ex-
pressed concern about legislation
of this sort. In his opinion, this
could be the start of-creating standard common accounting for every-
one and he would oppose anything of this nature. Councilman Mickey
concurred with Councilman Brannon' s comments and stated this pro-
posal would takeaway from local control. - -
Councilman Hickey Stated he has been inquiring about
when construction work will begin on
Scott and Oak Streets and to date he
sees no progress. Director of Public Works stated the Oak Street
contract has been awarded and we are waiting for return of the executed
contract documents. Scott Street will be going out for bid . immed -
iately for concrete work only. The street work will come later.
Councilman Hickey reported the study using garbage to generate
electricity has been completed and the final report should be out
at the end of October. There are 5 viable alternatives , some of
which would be cost effective.
Councilman Myers Reported -that there is a Flyer
available from MTA showing the
rout system. He suggested that
the flyers be mailed out with the
utility bills . ,.
Councilman Simpson Concurred with Councilman Hickey' s
statement regarding the importance
of completion of work on Scott St.
Stated the program the League of
Women- Voters recently conducted re-
garding 701 Study and annexation is
a good way to inform the public.
Mayor Snyder Asked the status of Bush Street
drainage . It was reported the project
is going out to bid. The pipe has
to be manufactured.
The problem at Low Gap & Bush should
be referred to the Traffic Committee.
Reported the Records Management Consultant has volunteered to assist
Council with setting up a filing system for the filing cabinets
Council members will be getting. Council agreed that this could
be scheduled at a study session. City Manager stated there is a
need for additional funds to make the transition from standard
filing cabinets to space finder units.
M/S : Simpson/Brannon to authorize a $1500 budget transfer to cover
the cost to complete this portion of the records program. Carried
by roll call vote. . AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Brannon, Snyder .
NOESt None ABSENT: None.
Inquired about the City' s Class III
Fire rating . City Manager stated the
rating has not been decreased and no
prospect of a Class II rating.
Reminder of the Barbeque foremployees
in the park at 6 : 00 p.m. tomorrow.
Counci_l.im-1n Asked wh(--n the quarL-orl_y report-s from
Ileal s w i 1 1. ho ay.-1 i 1(-1 h 1 (, .
Tll i i.s a cjood wt-iy Lo keep of
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