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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-06-79 59 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 111 W. Church June 6, 1979 A G E N D A ACTI ON TAKEN 6: 30 p.m. Study Session Circulation Study & Downtown Traffic Study CALL TO ORDER 7 : 33 p.m. Mayor Snyder presiding. Councilmembers persent: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder. Council- man Brannon was absent. Staff present: Swayne, Kruth, Hays, Harris, Tillotson INVOCATION Jim Hamilton, President, Lions Clb. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Snyder PROCLAMATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Hickey requested 5/16 Minutes be removed. He was absent at this meeting & will not vote. Simpson/Myers to approve Agenda Items #1, 2 , May 2nd Minutes , --_ , 5, 6 as follows. Carried by roll • . call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Brannon 1) Payroll Warrants #5434 thru #5597; 4-1-79 thru 4-14-79 , $90, 470. 23. 2) General Warrants #10941 to 11073 inclusive, $380, 470. 68 . 3) May 2 , 1979, Minutes 4) Award of bid for communication cable to Maydwell & Hartzell, $4645. 03. 5) Deny claim for damages filed by Grasshopper Wheatgrass, Barbara Allen, Larry Laing. 6) Resolution authorizing agreement RESOLUTION NO. 79-81 for Building Inspection services 3b) May 16, 1979, Minutes M/S: Simpson/Myers to approve May 16, 1979 , minutes as sub- mitted by the Clerk. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Brannon ABSTAIN: Hicke%* REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES; COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS 9) Buc3cJet request by Teen Board of M/S: Hickey/Myers to refer_ matter Directors to Budget sessions as reconuiieii.::ci by the City Manager. Unani_mou:=1y ctir.Tied. lzeq .Mt(-J. 0-0-79 60 A G E N D A ACT I O N TAKEN ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 14) Introduction of Ordinance M/S: Simpson/Hickey to introduce No. 730 amending definition of by title only. Unanimously authority of Parking Advisory carried. Commission M/S: Hickey/Simpson- to introduce Ordinance No. 730. Carried by roll call vote: AYES : Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: No: ABSENT: Brannon. TIMED AGENDA - 7 : 40 p.m. TIMED AGENDA - 7 . 40 p.m. Appeal of denial of Site Development Council considered subject matter Permit No. 79-104 by Don Jenkins, May 2nd & asked that applicant 949 N. Oak redesign the project. Planning Commission considered it May 23 & only minor modifica- tions had been made, hence denial . Applicant has asked for appeal of } Planning Commission ruling. M/S: Hickey/Simpson to grant the appeal. It was pointed out that architectural review is the only thing being considered at this time. The City Attorney read Section 9167 of the City Code per- taining to architectural control. It was also pointed out that the site plan has not been altered since previously considered by the Council and Planning Commission. The motion to grant the appeal failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hickey NOES: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. ABSENT: Brannon PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 7) Consideration of Block Grant Councilman Myers excused himself Application, Small Cities from the meeting because of a Program conflict of interest. On file: City Manager memo, 6-6-79 City Manager explained the first year, the project must be a single purpose program, the second year is more comprehensive and could finance others. City Manager also recommended that the permit fees for construction be waived. Public hearing opened - 7: 55 p.m. No one spoke in favor or in opposition. Public hearing closed - 7 : 56 p.m. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-82 Authorizing Filing Final Application for Funding Under Provisions of Block Grants, Small Cities Program. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Myers, Brannon. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-83 Authorizing Execution of Agreement Wity County Regarding Housing Assistance Plan. Carried by roll call vote: AYES : Hickey, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Myers, Brannon. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to waive permit fees for this project. Carried by roll call vote: Ayes: Hickey, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Myers, Brannon. 8) Continue public hearing M/S: Simpson/Hickey to continue Vineyard View/Las Casas to June 20, 1979. Carried unanimously . Reg.Mtg. 6-6-79 Page 2 . 61 A G E N D A ACT ION TAKEN REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS 10) Mendocino Council of Governments Planning Commission recommendation Funding was to request Council advise MCOG to reverse its decision for allocation of $26, 000 to bicycle and pedestrian walkways instead of to streets and roads. M/S: Hickey/Myers to forward a letter to MCOG requesting the $26, 000 which was deleted be reinstated for bicycle and pedestrian trails. Councilman Simpson, Council ' s representative to MCOG, explained in detail the discussion and action taken by MCOG on subject matter. He requested Council input and recommendation. Councilman Hickey' s motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey Myers, Simpson, Snyder NOES: None ABSENT: Brannon 11) General Plan density inter- Planning Commission request that pretation Council made a General Plan inter- pretation of medium density classification of 6-10 dwelling units/acre. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to make this a Study Session item Monday, June 11, 1979, 3 : 00 p.m. Carried by roll call vote. AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT:Brannon REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, REPORTS' FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS 12) Use Permit NO. 79-98, Dr. John Planning Commission considered Ratto, 275 W. Gobbi to convert subject matter May 23 , 1979. existing residential structure The vote was a 3-3 tie. Now in to professional dostors office. order for Council consideration. Staff recommendation is to deny. Dr. Pasternak, 270 W. Gobbi, read a letter dated 6-6-79 from Philip Gorny expressing opposition to the use permit being granted. A Petition with signatures of 23 residents in the immediate area who were opposed to granting the use permit was placed on •file along with a Petition containing signatures of those not in the immediate area who were concerned with the precedent granting this use permit would set. Others who spoke in opposition were : Michael Hall, 191 Court, who presented a statement from Helen M. Worster, Crossing Guard at the Yokayo School. Peter Harris, 270 E. Clay Virginia Brody, 1000 N. Oak The main objections expressed were the increased traffic in an already congested area and how it relates to the safety of the elementary grade school children in the immediate area. Those who spoke in favor were: Vivian Martin, 124 Court Art Bhringelli, 275 W. Gobbi Wayne Morrison, 144 and 134 Court Peter Harris, 270 E. Clay The major points brought out were that the area is destined to go commercial and this use would be better than apartments being located on this site. M/S: Hickey/Simpson to grant Use Permit No. 79-98 . Councilman Simpson requested subject area be pointed out on the 1:11)(1 uSe map and review of the uses permitted. Planning Director Il;r r r i indicated it is a transition area and the status of the i rl the .inunedi.tte are-i on Gobbi L)Otween State & Dora we t-e C'e�ttr►�_� i Inr.r►t 1'•1yer:", t1oLc'd t_: w dt:( �t i -s lc>nc�ci 1Z-3 & l.her'c.` is 110 to (Jo .Illy cit fief- wdy. 6-6-79 3 . 62 A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSION (cont'd) COMMISSION ' (cont d) 12) Use Permit No. 79-98, Ratto Mayor Snyder was of the opinion (cont'd. ) this area should become consistent with the General Plan in the future. Councilman Hickey' s motion to grant the use carried by roll cal vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson NOES: Snyder ABSENT: Brannon Recess - 8 : 50 p.m. TIMED AGENDA TIMED AGENDA School Street Mall On file: City Mgr. memo, 6-6-79 The alternatives before Council are: 1) full mall, 2) partial mall, 3) Church St. only. Lee Enemark, of the Downtown Merchants spoke. He stated all but two of the property owners in the area have submitted their letters of intent to cooperate with the undergrounding. They ask for a target date. The consensus appears to be for a mall design which could possibly be converted or added to in the future to eliminate parking altogether. There is no exact plan in mind. Cost of the project and loss of parking were concerns expressed by staff and Council. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to endorse the semi-mall concept and direct. staff to work with Downtown Merchants on the project with an appropriation of $15 , 000 and direct the City Attorney to prepare an Opinion on future closing of School Street. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Brannon. A target date was set for June 1, 1980. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 13) Letter from Senator Robbins M/S: Simpson/Myers determined re Gann Initiative not appropriate information & tabled the issue. • Unanimously carried. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 15) Resolution authorizing JPA Ernie Dickens, MTA was present to continue MTA to explain the 3 changes in the agreement. Councilman Myers, Council representative to the MTA Board spoke in support of the program and proposed changes. M/S: Myers/Simpson to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-84 authorizing JPA to continue the MTA. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Brannc 16) Resolution authorizing final M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt 701 Grant Application-Airport RESOLUTION NO. 79-85. Industrial Park specific plan Carried by roll call vote:. AYES: Hickey, Myers, S i.nipson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT:Brannon 6-6-79 4 . 63 A G E N D A ACT ION TAKEN CITY MANAGER REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORTS 17) Low Gap Road Improvement Project On file :Dir. of Publ.Wks memo6-1-10 Subject project is ready to move into the design phase with Council input on policies and conditions. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to approve the Low Gap Road Improvement Project as set forth in the Public Works Director memo, 6-1-79. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Brannon Subject project can be completed before school starts in the fall. 18) Award of bid for asphalt concrete M/S: Hickey/Myers to award sub- surfacings on city streets ject bid to Parnum Paving in the total amount of $40, 700 . 00. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder. NOES :. None ABSENT:Brannon 19) Presentation of proposed budget This item continued to Monday, for 1979/80. June 11, 3 p.m. at which time budget review schedule will be set up. 20) Consideration of Memorandum of The following 3 resolutions will Understanding implement the MOU for the first year. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-86 , Adopting Pay Plan, RESOLUTION •NO. 79-87 , Amending Personnel Policies Re- lating to Fire Dept. Overtime Pay & Educational Incentive, RESOLUTION NO. 79-88, Requesting Termination of Social Security. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, 21) Title company selection for Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Brannon clearzone acquisitions On file: City Manager memo, 6-6-79 Proposals were received from 4 title companies. Fees of each company is substantially similar & there is no particular advantage to the use of one title ocmpany over another. City Manager recom- mendation is to continue the current policy of allowing the seller to select the title company. Mayor Snyder pointed out her in- tent was to be impartial & fair. There was no apparent desire to make a change. ADDITION TO AGENDA City Manager request to add considera- M/S: Hickey/Myers to add subject tion of proposed sewer easement for easement agreement with NWPRR pipeline crossing and manhole with to agenda. Carried unanimousl%-. Northwestern Pacific Railroad to agenda. MIS: Hickey/Simpson to approve the agreement with the NWPRR for a sewer easement lociited ()n south side of Perkins Street & railroad. 0-0-79 64 A G E N D A ACT ION TAKEN CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CITY COUNCIL REPORTS 22) Commission appointments Staff will contact those whose expiring. terms are expiring to determine if they will serve another term. There is one vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission. Consideration of this matter will be made June 20th. Councilman Hickey On Oak St. going north at Scott, a stop sign is obscured by tree limbs. Needs to be trimmed. A telephone pole is in the middle of the sidewalk at Walnut & Spring. This is a hazard. Councilman Myers Inquired of progress of ABAG/CRIS model. City Manager reported the City could become cooperative member for $300. We are getting input and data together. Councilman Simpson Referred to the house that burned on MOrris & N. Oak. It is a fire hazard. It was reported it is on the weed abatement list. Report on the League of Calif. Cities Legislative meeting at which time bills of interest to cities were reviewed. The stop sign at Low Gap & Despir cannot be seen for brush. Suggestec: to paint STOP on the street ahead of the sign. Mayor Snyder Status of the City Code update. It will be ready by the next meeting. Dedication of the Low Gap Amphi- theater will be Tuesday, June 12 , 1979, 12 : 30 p.m. Council invited. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Snyder 10: 13 p.m. to Monday, June 11th, 3: 00 p.m. HATTIE M. TILLOTSON City Clerk Reg.Mtg. 6-6-79 Page 6. a