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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 08-16-78 407 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE CITY -OF •UKIAH AUGUST 16, 1978 - PAGE 1 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7 : 30 p.m. with Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder and Mayor Brannon present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Myers led in the Invocation and Councilman Hickey led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #2411 to #2585 inclusive for the period of July 9th to July 22, 1978, inclusive, in the total amount of $89,250. 36. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None .. GENERAL WARRANTS . On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants #8855 to #9010 inclusive in the total amount -of $448,120. 02. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman�.Hickey, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the minutes of July 19, 19781 as corrected. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilwoman Hickey, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the n:inutes of August 2, 1978, as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items #1 to #4 inclusive, as follows: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 79-12, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor & Clerk To Sign Ambulance Services Contract" . 2) Set September 6th as public hearing date for Prezone No. 79-13 Kennedy, Cagle, McGraw 3) Set September 6th as P public hearing date for zoning ordinance amendment No. 79-7, Adult Book Stores. 4) Authorize Clerk to file Notice of Completion for Ford Street Bridge. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None . 458 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 16 , 1978 - PAGE 2 BID FOR ORCHARD AVENUE STORM DRAIN AWARDED TO JOSEPH LAMALFA The agreement for installation of subject drain provides that the drain be designed, bid and installed under the direction of the developers, and the award of bid be approved by the City. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve award of bid for the Orchard Avenue storm drain to Joseph LaMalfa in the total amount of $117 , 827 excluding fees, engineering costs, bond, with the City' s share of the cost to be $10, 678. 00, AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Brannon declared the public hearing opened at 7 :38 p.m. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to subject matter Public hearing was declared. closed at 7:39 p.m. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to refer subject matter to Council Study Sessions. REQUEST FROM SOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE FOR BASEBALL FIELDS The request was to lease the old sewage treatment plant property _ ... on Levaggi Lane to the Little League for a baseball complex. Other sites have been considered but the city owned property better fills the need. The following persons in the audience spoke con- cerning the matter: Mark Raymond, President Jean Clifton, representing Mothers of Little League Pat Knudsen, Treasurer Bob DeLapo, Coach Ted Feibusch, 240 S. Highland Avenue On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Co,incilwoman Snyder it was carri,7:3 by the following roll call vote to authorize staff to draw up a master plan for use of the old sewage treatment plant property by the South & North Little League, allowing use of a portion of the land for gravel extraction or other uses that may be possible on subject property. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None KENNEDY, CAGLE, MCGRAW PROPOSED ANNEXATION Planning Commission had considered subject matter at its meetings of July 12, 26 and August 9, 1978, and recommended approval. The points for Council consideration at this time is whether or not the Council desires to have dedication of land for park purposes in-- accordance with the City' s park dedication ordinance, the issue of off site improvements raised by the Planning Commission, and determination of proceeding with the application for annexation through the Local Agency Formation Commission. Councilwoman Snyder made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hickey to authorize staff to process the application for annexation �- -through LAFCO. City Manager stated the question of the water purveyor is one that will be resolved by LAFCO in that they have a statutory duty to determine which water purveyor can provide the best service for the development and to so provide in their approval of the annexation. Neither the City nor Millview has the final authority in this matter. 459 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 16, 1978 - PAGE 3 The following persons spoke: Floyd Lawrence, Chairman of the Board, Millview Water District Jarred Carter, Attorney for Millview Water District Ted Feibusch, 24Q South Highland Avenue Mr. Carter requested that Council proceed with the proposed annexation and leave the water service to Millview. In his opinion, the City supplying water to the proposed area does not justify the City sufficiently to justify the adverse effect on the others in the water district. City Manager reviewed attempts made by the City to work out agreements., however, all joint efforts have been rejected. Councilwoman Snyder' s motion to process the application for annexation through LAFCO carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Hickey made a motion, seconded by Mayor Brannon to accept the park development fee of $108, 000, to be used as the City sees. in lieu of park dedication for the proposed annexation. fit,V% Daniel Hamburg, Planning Commissioner, was present and spoke on subject matter. He stated there is not enough open space within the 80 acres. Open space is needed for younger children. The following persons also spoke on subject matter: Patricia Ramsey Mark Cagle Bobby Kennedy. Councilman Hickey' s motion to accept park development fees carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Mayor Brannon NOES: Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None MAYOR BRANNON DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9 :52 P.M. ANNEXATION NO. 78-1, GROSS & HARRIS Subject request is for annexation of approximately eleven acres adjacent to the City at Marlene Street. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the annexation in concept and authorize staff to process the appli- cation for annexation through LAFCO. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor . Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 79-13 AGREEMENT TO ANNEX; WATER SERVICE KENNEDY HOMES - TALMAGE ROAD On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 79-13 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor And Clerk To Sign Water Service And Annexation Agreement" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None 460 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 16, 1978 - PAGE 4 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE N0. 716 LEASH LAW FOR DOGS On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 716 by title only. On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 716, "Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City of Ukiah Amending Sections 4300 and 4334 Of The Ukiah City Code (Leash Law For Dogs) " . LAKE MENDOCINO POWER DEVELOPMENT TUDOR ENGINEERS The status of subject project and a tentative calendar setting forth preliminary cost estimates and time requirements for various stages were set forth in the Director of Public Works memo dated August 10, 1978. Mr. David Willer, representing Tudor Engineers was present to give further explanation and answer questions posed by Council. On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilman Myers ,.� . it was carried by the following roll call vote to authorize the letter agreement with Tudor Engineers to furnish the specified services not to exceed $12 , 000. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder NOES: Mayor Brannon ABSENT: None RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMISSIONIONERS Councilman Hickey made a motion, seconded by Mayor Brannon, not to require residence within the city limits for those appointed to city commissions. The motion did not carry a unanimous vo- e. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder-Et-was unanimously carried that members of commissions shall be residents of the City of Ukiah at the time of appoint- ment but can continue to serve if the commissioner moves out- side the city limits but within the sphere of influence or if appointed -a member at large to a specific commission. COUNCILMAN MYERS MTA Bus Route - The question of the route being changed to make it more accessible for the Senior Citizens to get to the Social Security office was referred to Traffic Committee. ,, . COUNCILMAN HICKEY ., Non-conforming sign, Mr. Steak *- Attorney for company has been contacted on the matter. Traffic Survey Proposals - Interviews will begin August 17th. • • COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Noise in park - Reports of complaints made to City Manager prior to- meeting. COUNCILMAN HICKEY Unable to attend the September 6th Council meeting. t' 461- MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 16, 1978 - PAGE 5 COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Noise in park - Complaint regarding noise generat6d by swim meets. Vinewood Park - Request to clean along the fence along southeast corner of park Mendocino Council of Governments - Gave report of meeting. MAYOR BRANNON Breakdown of premiums by members .of Mudicipal Insurance Fund were reviewed. MENDOCINO-LAKE COUNTY MAYORS AND COUNCILMEMBERS CONFERENCE Subject meeting till be held at the Palace Hotel, September 12 , 1978, 5: 00 p.m. Mayor Brannon and Mr. Frank James, Sonoma City Manager will present the program on the Redwood Empire Municipal . .. .._.. _ u _ Insurance Fund. . TED FEIBUSCH Mr. Feibusch referred to a water bill he received from the City with a zero balance and stated how unfortunate it is that the society has become paper shuffling robots. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brannon adjourned the meeting at 10:57 p.m. to Executive Session. Mayor ATTEST: XCity Clerk