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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-16-79 55 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 111 W. Church May 16, 1979 A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m. Mayor Snyder presiding. Councilmembers present: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. Councilmembers absent: Hickey, Brannon. Staff present: Swayne, Kruth, Hays, Harris, Tillotson. INVOCATION Mary Ashford, Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Snyder PROCLAMATIONS National Safe Boating Week Rear Commodore James G. Rizer accepted and spoke briefly concerning the duties & activities of the 12th U.S. Coast Guard District. This special week is June 1-7, 1979. Annual sale of Buddy Poppies May 18 & 19, 1979 Nursing Home Week John Pritchard, Administrator of Ukiah Convalescent Hospital accepted. This special week is May 13, 1979. Shrine Hospital Day Bob King accepted. This special day is May 20, 1979. Architectural Barrier Awareness May 13-19, 1979 Week CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Myers requested the General Warrants be removed from the Consent Calendar. M/S: Simpson/Myers to approve the Payroll Warrants and Item 2 on the Consent Calendar. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey Brannon. Payroll Warrants #5266 through 5433 , 3 18 79 thru 3 31 79, $92, 022. 68. 2) Resolution delcaring weeds RESOLUTION NO. 79-•79 and rubble on private property to be public nuisance & order- ing abatement. 1) General Warrants Councilman Myers referred to Warrant #10902 which was a payment to TJKM Consultants for the traffic study. It was his understanding the final report was to be presented in March. To date only the preliminary report has been completed. He asked when Council- would have the final report so definite action can be taken be- fore budget time. City Engineer ex- plained there are two phases, the r Reg.Mtq. 5 16 79 P act e 1. a A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N CONSENT CALENDAR (cont'd. ) CONSENT CALENDAR (cont'd. ) General Warrants (cont'd. ) downtown study and the circulation element. Had hoped to have the circulation element by this meeting, but a recent conservation with the consultants indicates it will be ready by the first or second meeting in June. City Engineer stated the contract provides for a .. specific number of days for the consultant to complete the work. Subject warrant provides for a progress payment as set forth in the contract. M/S: Myers/Simpson to approve General Warrants #10804 to #10925 inclusive in the total amount of $397, 094 . 56 . Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey, Brannon. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 3) Adoption of Ordinance No. 729 Removed from the agenda Off-street parking requirements for medical & dental offices CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Fee appraisal, North Oak Street Council had previously authorized property by Orr Creek Bridge subject appraisal. M/S: Myers/Simpson to add to agenda consideration of subject appraisal to raise minimum bid established for subject North Oak Street property. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None . .............. ABSENT: Hickey, Brannon. City Attorney reported the appraisal by Larkin Younce resulted in an amount of $32,500 for the North Oak Street parcel, zoned R-2 . M/S: Simpson/Myers to accept the minimum bid for subject parcel in the amount of $32,500 and advertise it for sale. Councilman Simpson expressed a need for protection of the buyer of the property and asked if a density figure has been determined & is it realistic for the amount of this appraisal. Mayor Snyder stated it would not be reasonable to put the amount below the market value. It was pointed out 4 to 6 units could be placed on the parcel. Councilman Simpson' s motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey, Brannon. CITY MANAGER REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORTS 4) School Street Undergrounding On file: Director of Public Works memo, 5 11 79 & Electrical Distri- bution Engineer memo, 5 9 79, Proposed boundary map. M/S: Simpson/Myers to set June 20, 1979 as public hearing date to hear comments on formation of the Under- ground District. The City' s current share of the cost is estimated to be $266 , 000. This action is the vehicle for all entities involved to go ahead with their planning. Carried unanimously. Reg.Mtg. 5 .16 79 Page 2 . 57 A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N CITY MANAGER REPORTS (cont'd. ) CITY MANAGER REPORTS (cont'd. ) Firefighter Dennis Bartolomei has sustained serious leg in- juries at the fire at Masonite this date. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Myers - Referred to the recent joint meeting Coincil had with the Planning Commission at which time the Cost Revenue Impact System was presented. Council consensus was that it is a good vehicle for City use. It was requested the matter be placed on the next agenda. City Manager stated he had noted Council interest and has instructed the Planning Director to gather data and proceed as if the project will go ahead. Had hoped to have the traffic study by this time. Hopefully it will be ready by the next meeting. Councilman Simpson - Reported on articles of interest in the April 30th and May 7th Nations City Weekly paper. Mayor Snyder - Asked why the 4 way stop at Dora & Perkins was changed. This was done to imporve the traffic flow. Another inquiry concerning letters of proposal to title companies. The .matter will be on the 6/6/79 agenda. Another inquiry concerning the City Code update. City Attorney will be working on it. Also interested in traffic study. Doesn' t appear to be more than we already had. Would like to see what has to be done for a mall on School Street. Parking Advisory Commission has considered the proposed mall, recognized the financial burden, and has taken no action. Until basic information is available, no way of knowing what the cost will be. Asked staff to prepare time lines and steps that would result in a mall effect for downtown. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Resolution supporting Mendocino Emily Valentini, 2020 Ridge Road, Community College funding. stated the college has lost its funding & asked Council support for the funding to be reinstated. M/S: Simpson/Myers to place consideration of support resolution on the agenda. Carried unanimously. M/S: Simpson/Myers to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 79-80, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukish Supporting Mendodino Community College Funding" . Carried by roll call vote. AYES: Myers, Simpson, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey, Brannon. Ted Feibusch spoke in opposition to adoption of the resolution. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Snyder 8 :38 p.m. HATTIE M. TILLOTSON City Clerk Reg.Mtg. 5 16 79 Page 3.