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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-17-79 U CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 111 W. Church January 1-7 , 1979 A G E N D A ACT ION TAKEN CALL TO ORDER 7 : 30 p .m. Mayor Brannon presiding. Councilmembers present : Hickey, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon . Staff present : Swayne, Kruth, Hays ; Harris , Tillotson INVOCATION Councilman Hickey PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Myers APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANTS M/S : Simpson/Myers Warrants #4072-4241 inclusive 1/26 to 12/9/78 inclusive, $`91, 716. 15 Carried by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snya=--, Brannon. NOES : None ABSENT: None . APPROVAL OF GENERAL WARRANTS M/S : Hickey/Snyder Warrants #9891-10009 inclusive $547 , 520 . 90 . Carried by roll call -.-ote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyc�_ Brannon. NOES : None ABSENT: No.. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR �^ CONSENT CALENDAR M/S : Snyder/Simpson approving Ite-z , 1, 2, 3 on Consent Calendar . Carri`c by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Simpson, Snyder, Brannon. 1 ) Award of bid for transformer NOES : None ABSENT: None to WESCO in total amount of $8, 331. 60 2) Set public hearing date of 2-7-79 , Zone Change No. 79-45 , Marvin Brody & Zone Change No. 79-52, Robert Jensen. 3) Deny Claim for Damages : Lee Enemark; State Farm Ins . for Byrl & Janice Evans ; John Driggs . Approve Claim for Payment : Earl Fish; William & Laura Gullett by Cal State Auto Assoc. ; James or Arlene Steely. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS Reg.Mtg. 1-17-79 Page 1 . 9 A G E N D A A C T I O N T .A K E N REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTES , REPORTS FROM BOARDS , COMMITTEES , COMMISSIONS COMMISSIONS 4) Report & recommendation on On file : Traffic Committee Minutes , issues raised by Ukiah 12 12 78 , School District letter , Unified School District 11 27 78 , School District Safety Study, October 1978 . M/S : Snyder/Myers to approve Traffic Committee recommendations concerning street crossing problems at State `-- & Gobbi, in the' area of Oak Manor School & Pomolita School as contained in the minutes of said committee dated 12 12 78 . Carried unanimously. 5) Report & recommendations on On file : City Manager memo, 1 17 79 , proposed T-hangars at Public Works Director memo, 1 11 79, Municipal Airport Port-A-Port brochure Council had previously approved construction of 10 hangar units . City Manager reported there is a question about how many additional units are required to meet the need. Public Works Director and Airport Commission have investigated a portable hangar which is available immed- iately upon acquisition since there is no site work necessary for the installation. The Airport Commission has recommended purchase of the portable units and staff and City Manager concur with this recommendation. M/S : Myers/Simpson approving recommendation to authorize call .for bids for 10 portable type units and instruct staff to prepare financing program on a lease purchase - basis . Larry Kier, Ai.- -rt Commissioner expressed a need for the project to get 'erway since the project to obtain the hangars has be( oing on for a long period of time and nothing definitu rias been accomplished to date. Councilwoman Snyder stated that at the time her husband purchased a plane there were 53 names on the list who wanted hangars . She had provided the Airport Commission with the Port-A-Port brochure . She expressed her concerns with the proposal for the the City to purchase these hangars and referred to an article on Page 16 and 17 of the Janu- ary 1979 issue of American Cities Magazine entitled, "Proposition 13 : Meeting Ground for the Public & Private Sectors?" . She stated the City does not provide garages for individuals and asked why pilots can' t buy their own hangars . Councilman Simpson pointed out the cost would not come from taxpayers . City Manager pointed out the City can provide the hangars to the pilots at less cost because of the City' s tax exempt status . Mayor Brannon referred to Mr. Kier ' s statement concerning the length of time the City has been contemplating this project and pointed out that during this period of time Council would have been willing to consider offers from private enterprise, but no offers came forth. In his opinion the prospect of the lease program with the user paying for it is appropriate since the end result benefits the City. Councilwoman Snyder stated that if -Council had advised of the availability of this project through pri- vate enterprise, in her opinion an interest would be r shown. She stated further that while she would have no personal interest , others in the city or outside the city would have an interest in such a venture . Motion carried by the following roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Brannon NOES: Snyd.-,v, A-USENT: None M7- -75 Page 2 . to A G E N 0 A ACT ION TAKEN WRI'T'TEN COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 6) Report and recommendation On. file : City Manager memo, 1 17 79 on Lake Mendocino Project Tudor Engineer Company' s representa- tives , David Willer & David Alden, reviewed conclusions & recommenda- tions set forth in the feasibility study of subject project. Mr. Willer reviewed recommendations - � for the immediate next steps in the project , funding that may possibly be available and the major activities that are � } required to bring hydro-electricity to the City system. Council asked questions pertinent to the project. It was pointed out that it is important to keep applying for grants and loans as programs come forward. The first application will be made to the California State Energy Commission requesting a $30, 000 grant for EIR preparation and Federal Energy Commission license preparation. It was pointed out a different firm will prepare the required EIR. M/S : Snyder/Myers to accept the report and transmit copies to the Corps of Engineers and California Fish and Game . Motion carried unanimously. M/S : Hickey/Simpson to adopt Resolution No . 79-47 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approving The Applica- tion For Grant Funds Under The California State Energy Resources Conservation & Development Commission Lake Mendocino Power Project (RFP) #400-045 (8/9)" . Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey , Myers , Simpson, Snyder, Brannon NOES : None ABSENT: None 7) Consolidation of transit On file : MTA letter , 1 11 79 • services under MTA The proposal to consolidate the transit services in the County was reviewed by Ernie Dickens . - Funding of servic,: ._s done on an individual basis at the present time. The propos.._ . consolidation would allow the MTA Board of Directors to come_ ,� , evaluate, and coordinate different kinds of services so that iiore informed policy decisions about transit services could be made than is being made at the present time by the separate agencies . Mayor Brannon' s questions related to the necessity for a determination of transportation needs of the City, the possi- bility that transportation costs may exceed SB 325 monies , and the fact that consolidation could mean abdication. Councilman Simpson stated the proposed structure is to funnel all activities through MTA and coordinate transportation services which will provide away to see if transportation needs are being met. City Manager pointed out this proposal does not change who makes final decisions . Councilwoman Snyder was interested in whether this . proposal would make any difference in the functioning of the' dial-a-ride which the City now operates . Mr. Bartlett, Sr. Citizens Manager, spoke and indicated this proposal would simplify procedures for the Center since they would be making application through only one source . --s. M/S: Snyder/Hickey to approve the consolidation of transit servic under MTA. Carried by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Myers , Simpson, Snyder, NOES: Brannon ABSENT: None Reg.Mtg. 1 17 79 Page 3 . A G E N D A ACT ION TAKEN ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Recess - 9: 00 p .m. 8) Resolution authorizing appli- On file : Draft agreement, applica- cation for housing rehabilita- tion and proposed resolution tion funds in the Wagonseller ' s COUNCILMAN MYERS ABSENTED HIMSELF Addition & for Project Sanctu- BECAUSE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ` ary residential facilit Application was y• pp prepared by CDC staff and is ready for transmittal . M/S : Simpson/Hickey to approve the preapplication & adopt resolution authorizing its submittal to HUD & the agreement for staff services be referred to the City Attorney for preparation in final form in the event the preapplication is approved. Councilman Hickey expressed an interest in knowing who would be responsible for repairs to the homes . City Manager stated it could be handled through a contractor and CETA crew. Councilman Hickey stated his knowledge of self help programs was not good. Mayor Brannon spoke to Project Sanctuary project and related what was , in his opinion, excessive costs for the facility and administration costs as well . It was his suggestion, that based on 10% administrative fees , a more realistic figure would be $12, 500 instead of the $20, 000 proposed and the cost of the Project Sanctuary facility be set at $75 , 000 instead of $100, 000 proposed. Kate Yeager stated both projects could not be done for the $12, 500 administrative cost proposed. Susan Plummer spoke re- garding the Project Sanctuary project and related problems she has experienced in locating a residence. City Manager stated HUD will determine the reasonableness of the administrative Councilman Simps(;,:. -:mended the motion to the extent that $15 , 000 be allowed for af.` "_strative costs and $80, 000 be allowed for Project Sanctuary ,cility. Mayor Brannon seconded the amendment . Amended motion c,-c- :.ed by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Simpson, Brannon. NOES : : -lyder ABSENT: Myers Councilwoman Snycl ,_ questioned the fact that Project Sanctuary was cut and Wagon eller application was not . The motion as amended carried by roll call vote : AYES : Hickey, Simpson, Snyder, Brannon NOES : None ABSENT: Myers Councilman Myers returned to the meeting. CITY MANAGER REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORTS 9) Electrical peak load manage- On file : Publ . Wks , Dir. memo, 1 11 79 ment project, application for Proposed resolution grant funds under California Grant funding is available for local State Energy Resources Con- energy programs to encourage con- servation & Development servation of energy and develop Commission load management programs . The request is for Council approval to apply for grant funding & develop the required application information. The program could be achieved by educating electric users regarding conse- quences of high hourly demands and by enlisting their volunteer support in reducing a _r conditioning, water heating and other high demand uses during the peak periods . Council was not convinced subject program would- be effective to the consumer and determined not to apply for the grant . Request from Planning Commission Council agreed to meet as requested to meet with Council on February 21st, 6.; 30 p .m. Reg.Mtg. 1 17 79 Page 4. A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CITY COUNCIL REPORTS 10) Appointment to Parks & M/S : Hickey/Snyder to adopt Recreation Commission Resolution No . 79-49 appointing Robert Huff to the Recreation & Parks Commission. Carried unanimously. Councilman Myers y Report on MTA meeting. Noticed that crossing guards have been stationed at Bush & Low Gap . -' Councilwoman Snyder Referred to 1-9 letter from FAA concerning grant offer and asked if representative had contacted City and was advised contact has been made. Councilman Simpson Referred to Legislative Bulletin & asked if Council intends to take a stand on 1(� of present sales tax to be allocated to cities & counties . Mayor Brannon was of the opinion that we should try to get by on what we have and he would vote "no" . Mayor Brannon Noted that tenant on Main Street is out of building . Building will be rioved as soon as weather permits . Asked if Council should develop a new- policy to govern the granting of parking variances in the Park-- ing District . Subject matter will be part of scheduled study session 2/21/79 . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brannon adjourned the meeting at 10 : 17 p .m. HATTIE M. TILLOTSON City Clerk Reg.Mtg. 1 17 79 Page S .