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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-07-79 26 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES • CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 111 W. Church March 7 , 1979 A G E N D A ACT ION TAKEN CALL TO ORDER 7 :30 p .m. Mayor Brannon presiding --- - Councilmembers present : Hickey, 14yers , Simpson, Snyder, Brannon. Staff present : Swayne, Kruth, Hay; , Harris , Tillotson. INVOCATION Councilman Hickey PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Snyder APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS MIS: Simpson/Hickey to approve Warrant #4576 to #4743 inclusive, 1-7-79 to 1-20-79, $90, 336 . 19 . Carried by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder, Brannon NOES :None ABSENT:None APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS M/S: Hickey/Snyder to approve Warrants #10303 to #10383 inclusive, $222 , 825 . 77 . Councilman Hickey requested further information on a warrant to Calif. State Fire Academy and for uniform allowance for Police Chief. It was explained that it was anticipated Roe Sandelin will have recovered sufficiently to attend the fire academy. The uniform all ­ ­- ance was last payment to the forme- Chief before his retirement . The warrant that appeared on the register last meeting has been voided. Carried by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder , Brannon. NOES : None ABSENT: None PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION Up With People Mayor Brannon proclaimed *14arch 9th to be Up With People Day and en- couraged all citizens to attend the Up With People performance . APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Snyder requested Consent Calendar #2 be pulled. M/S: Hickey/Myers to approve Agenda Items #1 & 3 as follows : Carried by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder , Brannon. NOES : None ABSENT: None 1) Approve Budget Transfer Authorization to provide funds for Council approved position of Firefighter as of 10-1-78. Reg.Mtg. 3-7-79 Page 1 27 AGENDA A C T 1 0 N TAKEN CONSENT CALENDAR (cont ' d. ) CONSENT CALENDAR (cont 'd. ) 3) Set public hearing date 3-21-79 for Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 79-55 , exemp- tions from parking requirements in downtown area. 2) Consideration of bid award On file: Public Works Director for portable T-Hangars memo, 2-28-79, Bid tablulation. Recommendation: To award bid to Port-a-Port West , in the amount of $59, 371. 00 for 10 units . Councilwoman Snyder stated :that prior to the City' s call for bids , the representative of Port-A-Port had quoted to her a "turn key" figure in an amount less than the bid submitted to the City. She stated she did not understand why the City has to pay more than the quote made to her. City Engineer stated it is not unusual that the amounts are different. City Attorney explained the alternatives available to Council in the bid procedure . M/S: Snyder/Hickey to table the award of bids for portable T-hangars to the next meeting at which time an explanation of the matter can be made. Carried by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder, Brannon. NOES : None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARINGS - Timed Agenda item postponed to 8 : 00 p .m. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMt4UNICATIONS 4) Letter of thanks from Mrs. Council expressed its gratitude Ila Kuck for beeper cross for the expression of thanks . signals . 5) Report on Recycling Center Eric Glassey gave a status report on the Recycling Center. He re- ported SB650, which was supported by Council for the Center to obtain a mobile baler, has been rescinded . However, it is anticipated the baler can still be obtained. He also re- ported that after March 15th the Center will no longer accept glass , tin, or aluminum containers . These items are no longer profitable to handle. The Center has to look to its own survival so after March 15th only cardboard, newspapers , and computer paper will be handled. 6) Letter of request for The request was for a letter of proposed Sun House Museum committment from Council which will provide for a Director for & maintenance of the proposed Sun House Museum. M/S: Hickey/Simpson directed the City Manager to prepare the letter of committment as, requested. Carried by roll call vote : AXES: Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder Brannon. NOES : None ABSENT: None Reg.Mtg. 3-7-79 Page 2 28 A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 7) Resolution authorizing appli- M/S: Simpson/Hickey to adopt cation for federal funds for RESOLUTION NO. 79-60, p Engineering Services - Carried by roll call vote : S.T. P. Funds AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder, Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None Recess - 7 : 55 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS Tided Agenda - Annexation policies On file : Draft document relating & direction for Vineyard View/ to annexation polices . Las Casas annexation & general Subject matter was placed on the policies for subsequent annexa- Agenda at the request of Bobby . tions . Kennedy, Kennedy Homes . Bobby Kennedy asked Council what the annexation policy of the City is . Mayor Brannon stated past Council policy was generally in opposition to annexation. This Council is of the opinion there is merit to annexation. There is not a set of written policies, however, there is a need. Mr. Kennedy referred to his current project for annexation, Vine- yard View/Las Casas , which is being delayed due to LAFCO decision which will prohibit the City to provide the water service in the proposed annexed area. Based on this fact, it is his understanding the area cannot be annexed to the City. In his opinion, the City is closing the door to any possible annexations in the future & is getting in a position where no annexation can happen. he asked that the City reconsider the position it has taken. Mayor Brannon stressed the importance to the City of the economics of all annexations . The City has to provide all services to con- sider any annexation and in his opinion such policy is appropriate . Councilwoman Snyder agreed and stated it has been her understanding all along that it is City policy to provide all services as areas are annexed to the City. Councilman Simpson stated the reason annexations in the past have not been challenged is because another water distr�.ct did not want to provide the service. Councilman Simpson was of the opinion the populated areas adjacent to the City should be annexed so the people can have a voice in their government. Councilman Myers stated the economics of scale is an important aspect of consideration in this matter. Annexation is the direction the Council is headed but he would not favor such a decision if it were determined to be detrimental to the taxpayers of the City of Ukiah. Bob Ernst, who lives in Redwood Valley stated he is concerned with planning in the Ukiah Valley. He stated the City has not taken the responsibility to take care of high density. In his opinion, the problem is lack of continuity in planning on the part of the Council. In his opinion, Council should take on the annexation now - the County cannot handle it. Ted Feibusch stated what Mr. Ernst is saying is that the City shoul-l---a, annex, never mind the cost, & let the citizens of Ukiah pay if there is a deficit, while Mr. Ernst lives in Redwood Valley and doesn' t have to pay a dime . Reg.Mtg. 3-7-79 Page 3 . 29 AGENDA ACT ION TAKEN PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont ' d. ) PUBLIC HEARINGS (cont ' d. ) Vineyard View/Las Casas annexa- tion (cont ' d. ) Mr. Kennedy referred to the LAFCO meeting at which time this annexa- tion was discussed and decision made to allow Millview Water District to supply the water service. It was his understanding that the density this annexation will provide would give Millview what it needs to survive . If the district cannot provide the water, then a request would be made to be taken out of Millview District and put into the City. Mayor Brannon stated that maybe the question is not that this would be required for Millview' s suraival, but does Millview really need to survive . It is inter- esting when considering the taxpayers point of view. The capacity exists to provide these services within the Vineyard View area at the present time without capital expenditure out of our existing system. He stated he could not see justification for another public entity to spend $700, 000 for additional capitalization to provide services that could be accomplished without more cost . Further discussion of annexation policies will be placed on the next agenda at 6 : 30 p.m. at a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS Statements of Economic Interest Reminded Council subject statements must be filed no later than 3/30-79. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CITY COUNCIL REPORTS 8) Consider Planning Commission 20 applications were received. appointments Selection was made by each Council- member selecting their top choice and by assignment of points for the final decision. M/S: Hickey/Simpson to appoint Bill Fowler to fill unexpired term of Lee Sandelin (RESOLUTION NO. 79-61) Carried unanimously. M/S: Simpson/Snyder to appoint Philip Gorny to fill the unexpired term of Peter Onori. Carried unanimously. (RESOLUTION NO. 79-61) Councilman Myers Reviewed the 2/22/79 MTA meeting : 1) Consolidation of transit services . 2) Annual finding that there are no unmet transit needs that can be rea- sonably met. 3) Subcommittee for South Coast Van. 4) Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. 3/19-Regular MTA meeting at 2 p .m. Mayor Brannon Introduced the new PlanningCommis- sioners and congratualated each on their willingness to serve . Councilman Hickey NCPA meeting cancelled due to Mr. Michael ' s illness - Rescheduled to 3/23. Reg.Mtg. 3-7-79 Page 4. 30 A G E N D A ACT ION TAKEN Councilwoman Snyder Interviewed each of the 20 applicants for Planning Commission and ex- pressed appreciation to those who applied. Councilman Simpson Reviewed MCOG meeting and expressed concern about several proposed legislative bills . City Attorney Hays , Ernie Dickers , and Councilman Simpson appeared before a group of PG&E employees to explain LAFCO and sections of the Code. Mayor Brannon Quarterly review of Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday at the Clubhouse. It is the custom to elect the Mayor and Vice Mayor in %larch, so the matter will be scheduled under f Council Reports at the next meeting. Councilman Hickey Need to notify the Willits City Manager who will be attending the meeting. Four will be attending. Councilman Simpson Requested that Council review where Council is on projects already bud- geted. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Ted Feibusch Council made excellent choice for -the Planning Commission. Hope that in June a qualified woman will be selected. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brannon to Executive Session, 9 : 02 p .m. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to Executive Session to consider a litigation matter. Council returned to regular session where it was moved by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder to include Millview County Water District in the lawsuit to be filed against LAFCO. Motion carried unanimously. HATTIE M. TILLOTSON City Clerk Reg.Mtg. 3-7-79 Page 5.