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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 05-17-78 4�0 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 17 , 1978 - PAGE 1 City Council met in regular session in the Council CY-ambers wig Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor :.cannon present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. John Chocholack, Ukiah High School gave the Invocation and Councilman Myers led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVITATION TO UKIAH INVITATIONAL BAND REVIEW Mr. John Chocholack extended an invitation to Council to sit on the band review stand on June 3. 1978, for the ann--,al par ac�_. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Counc-'- soman Sr::-ger it was carried by the following roll call vote to apT-ove Payr: l Warrants #1219 to #1375 inclusive in the amount of $E2, 201 . =:6 for the period of April 1, 1978 to April 15, 1978 inclusive . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Br=----non NOES : None ABSENT: None GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Council--an Myer it was carried by the following roll call vote to ap-rove General Warrants #8181 to #8403 inclusive in the total amount of $388 , 709. 90 . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Srau 2 NOES: None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a moticii by Councilman Simpson, seconded by ounc='.woman S._-..fer it was carried by the following roll call vote/ $pro;= the `-IiL_tes of April 19, 1978 as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Br—=--non NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Minutes of May 1, 1978 as corrected. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brame:on NOES: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Myers requested No. 4 , "Award of floor covering '.-o-- FAA orFAA flight service building" be pulled from the Consent Calen`a_. Councilwoman Snyder requested No. 1, "Set public hearing date for._. zoning ordinance amendment" pulled from the Consent Calendar. On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Counci'--ian Si-npscn it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve 11o. 2 and 3 on the Consent Calendar as follows: 2) "Resolution No. 78-99 Declaring Weeds & Rubble On Private Property To Be Public Nuisance & Ordering Abatement 0' Same" 3) Award of bid for asphalt concrete surfacings on city streets to Parnum Paving in the total estimated amount of $71,220. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, !Mayor Br-annon NOES: None ABSENT: None v_- 4 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 17 , 1978 - PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE Councilman Simpson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hickey to set June 7 , 1978 , as the public hearing date for subject matter. Councilwoman Snyder requested the matter be heard at the June 21st meeting inasmuch as she will be out of town on the 7th. Councilman Simpson withdrew his motion, with the consent of the second. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to set June 21, 1978 , as the public hearing date for zoning ordinance amendment, Planned Development Zone. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None AWARD OF BID FOR FLOORCOVERING FAA FLIGHT SERVICE BUILDING Councilman Simpson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Hickey to award the subject bid to Chamberlain' s Floor Covering in the total amount of $4 , 386.50. COUNCILMAN MYERS LEFT THE MEETING DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST The following roll call vote carried Councilman Simpson' s motion: AYES: Councilmembers .Hickey, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None _ ABSENT: Councilman Myers COUNCILMAN MYERS RETURNED TO THE MEETING VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 78-70 POSTPONED (CLARE HOLMES, 600 WALNUT) Applicant again requested postponem:�nt of subject application - this postponement to the June 7th Council meeting. Councilwoman Snyder made a motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson to defer subject m tter to June 7th as requested. Councilman Myer/wrhY was the policy on such postponements ar•3 was advised by the City Attorney that it is appropriate to defer subject application 30. days. i The following roll call vote granted the request for postponement: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: Councilman Myers ABSENT: None VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 78-75 FLOYD HAWN, PERKINS & DORA Applicant requests a variance from the lot size and parcel frontage requirements for both an interior and a corner lot in anticipation of a three lot parcel split -on Dora Street between Standley and Perkins. At the May 10th Planning Commission meeting, the motion to deny the application resulted in a tie vote. Staff recommended denial in accordance with a memo dated May 11, 1978 . Councilman Hickey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder to grant subject variance application. Ted Feibusch, 240 S. Highland was present in the audience and spoke in favor of granting subject application. It was his suggestion that the south lot line be moved south to provide parking for center parcel. This would necessitate removal of an existing garage. No one spoke in opposition. 422 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 17 , 1978 - PAGE 3 Council had opposing viexAs to that of the recommendation. There appeared to be no problem with a three way split of the parcel. This would necessitate the existing garage be torn down. There was general Council consensus that alternatives could be worked out with applicant. The opinion was expressed that the matter go back to the Planning Commission for further _ consideration. Councilman Hickey withdrew his motion. Councilwoman Snyder agreed. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to favor the concept of subject request, to refer the matter back to staff to work out details with applicant for Council consideration at a subsequent time. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES : None ABSENT: None VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 78-73 H.A. MADDEN, 200 CLARA AVENUE Applicant is requesting a variance from the 10 ' required setback in the C-2 zone abutting an R-2 zone. Applicant is proposing to modify two existing older structures by replacing them with metal buildings on a C-2 parcel off Clara Street. Planning Commission recommended approval subject to a special condition that a two hour firewall be constructed on three sides of the proposed building. Council action is set forth in the next order of business. RESOLUTION NO. 78-100 GRANTING VARIANCE TO H. A. MADDEN On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by -the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-100 , "Resolution Granting Variance To H. A. Madden" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None INTRODUCTION Gam' ORDINANCE NO. 711 PARKING METER PERMITS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 711 by title only. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 711, "Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Chapter 4 Of Division 8; Parking Meter Permits" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Branno NOES: None ABSENT: None DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT TO BRING UKIAH FREEWAY UP TO CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS Mr. Jim Bradfield made subject presentation. The proposal is to remove fixed objects from the off-ramp gore areas which will involve changes in sign placement at several off-ramps. 1 4�.J 3 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 171 1978 - PAGE 4 Mayor Brannon expressed the opinion that the problem sf inc;-ess and egress at the freeway and Perkins Street is of g-._ater ic- nificance than the scope of the current proposal. Cc-.:ncil concurred with the proposal to standardize the ground mounted signs as recommended by the Department of Transportat-on ani noted to Mr. Branfield that further study be given tc the problem of ingress and egress, southerly on the freeway. PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED BICYCLE LANE FOR DORA STREET Mark Heller, a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee fo; to Mendocino County/City Planning Council, was present t-- give a slide show and presentation on subject matter as the -south representative for said committee. The proposal is fsr a h_ke lane on Dora Street beginning at the south city limit and e ing north to the present High School site at a total :roposed cost of $8 , 000 . Councilman Simpson made a motion, seconded by Council-an Mvers to consider the bike lane proposal at budget discuss_--ns in conjunction with a completed traffic study. .COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER LEFT THE MEETING DUE TO CONFLICT OF 7`►TERES The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson NOES: Mayor Brannon ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER RETURNED TO THE MEETING MENDOCINO COUNTY YOUTH PROJECT REQUESTING SUPPORT OF AB2692 & PARTICIPATION ON PROJECT FOR 1978-79 COUNCILMAN SIMPSON IS MEMBER OF SUBJECT BOARD - LEFT MEE`-=NG Allanya Guenther made the presentation briefing Council on prc:-cess to date. The request for participation in the projec= for fiscal 1978-79 would be $2, 953 out of a total budget zf $171 , It was determined subject matter would be considered as par-- of ar-of the 1978-79 budget. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON RETURNED TO THE MEE`i.ING RESOLUTION NO. 78-101 ENDORSING PROP 2 CLEAN WATER & WATER CONSERVATION BOND ACT On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-101, "Resolution Of The City Council The City Of Ukiah Endorsing Proposition 2, Clean Water & Wa mer Conservation Bond Act of 1978 On The June 6 Ballot" . AYES:Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder NOES: Mayor Brannon ABSENT: None MAYOR BRANNON DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9 :08 P .M. RESOLUTION NO. 78-102 APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS (HOSPITAL DRIVE,ORCHARD AVE. ) On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to adept Resolution No. 78-102, "Resolution Of The City Council Of Tie Zity Of Ukiah Approving Agreements for Utility Improvemen-s (Hospit-al Drive, Orchard Avenue) " . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Br-anon NOES: None ABSENT: None "ILJ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 17 , 1978 - PAGE 5 RESOLUTION NO. 78-103 APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS (HOSPITAL DR. ,ORCHARD AVE. ) On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-103 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approving Agreements For Storm Drain Improvements (Hospital Drive, Orchard Avenue) " . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Mayor Brannon NOES: Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-104 AUTHORIZING JPA TO CONTINUE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-104 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City of Ukiah Authorizing Execution Of A Joint Powers Agreement To Continue The Public Transportation Pilot Program" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-105 AUTHORIZING GRANT AGREEMENT (DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION, FAA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT) On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll .call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-105, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Grant Agreement (Department Of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Ukiah Municipal Airport) " City Manager recommended additional staff be hired to administer subject project after acceptance of the grant offer. Councilman Simpson made a motion, E --conded by Councilman Hickey to hire additional staff for subject project as recommended. Council consensus was that a professional is needed for this project and perhaps it would be possible to contract with NCO for this purpose. Councilman Simpson amended his motion, with permission of t'.•e second, to hire a person on a contractural basis for administering subject project, the j-ob specifications to be handled by staff, the proposal to be brought back to Council at a subsequent time. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder NOES: Mayor Brannon ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-106 FOR 1978 APPORTIONMENT OF FEDERAL AID FOR SAFER OFF SYSTEM ROADS FUNDS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman- Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-106, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Regarding The 1978 Apportionment Of Federal-Aid For Safer Off- System Roads Funds" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Branno.. NOES: None ABSENT: None 4�"2 oft- MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 17 , 1978 - PAGE 6 SB 325 CLAIM Council had considered subject matter at its April 19th meeting and referred it back to staff for further input from concerned groups. The matter is back at this time for Council action. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to allocate $8 , 000 toward an Article 4 claim for continuation of our contract with the Senior Citizens to provide certain transportation services, approve the recommendation for the Dial A Ride Claim and for the Article 8 Claim. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC STUDY City Manager and Director of Public Works are developing requests for proposals. It was noted that a need exists for coordination between City and County as it pertains to the- circulation element of the General Plan. Mayor Brannon invited comments from the audience and the following persons spoke: . - Lee Enemark, 150 Mendocino Place Mr. Olson, Olson Sports Paul and Dorothy Hansen, Palace Place John Keefe, Ukiah Rexall The comments centered around traffic flow and need for professional input. Mr. Olson, a member of the Downtown Revitalization Committee presented a basic plan for traffic efficiency in the downtown area. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to seek proposals for a traffic study master plan of the, area encompassed in the General Plan of the City of Ukiah, said proposal. to include traffic circulation. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF BUTLER AMUSEMENTS CARNIVAL On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to add request for permit of subject carnival to agenda. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Carnival Permit for Butler Amusements as recommended. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None absent: None On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to draft a revision to the ordinance pertaining to issuing permits to carnivals. 426 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAR MAY 17 , 1978 - PAGE 7 TRAINING SESSION ON GOAL SETTING. PROCESS Request was made for setting a time for subject film presentation. Council determined to adjourn this meeting to 4 : 00 p.n. May .18, 1978, in the Council Chambers. RESOLUTION NO. 78-107 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Mye=-s it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resclu.ion No. 78-107 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The Cit- Of -K3�_- Appointing Member to Parking Advisory Commission (Ted 'eibu sch, " . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Bra-;.on NOES: None ABSENT: None MRS. EMMA MITCHELL JOHNSON & O'MALLEY PROGRAM Mrs. Mitchell, representing subject program stated there are 1 in subject program who would like to use the swimming �acilty at the park, but have been told there are no accommodations -or them. She requested a new pool be built or alternative measur_s used. Use of the new High School pool was suggested as an r.lt_=na- tive. Staff was directed to work with Mrs.Mitchell of the -rc--em. COUNCILMAN MYERS Review of meetings attended - Debate concerning Proposition 13 and Proposition 8 organized by Councilman Simpson. Town Meeting regarding cultural development - Anticipate re--o==-n( tion and direction will be back to Council at a subsec-aent =ina. Goals and objectives meetings - Have been helpful as a new Co=ii member. Think it is important for the public to know the meet_-gs e are informal and action is not taken by the Council . COUNCILMAN HICKEY Referred to newspaper article wherein Commission member was speaking for the City on policy matters . This should be co-ir_z- from the Council, not the Commissirn which is an advisory grout. COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Referred to letters received objecting to location of adult bc;{ store in the city, and to a number of calls also voicing objec=ion. Councilwoman Snyder stated, in her opinion, this type -iater.al is a detriment, contributes to crime rate, and create= deteric=a- tion in the neighborhood. Other Council members state. it +s -ot a type business we would like to have, but its control is only through zoning. She requested the matter be an agenda item at the 6/21 meeting. Council agreed. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Since the debate, a letter of commendation concerning the quality of the debate was received from Senator Behr. Complaint received regarding garbage spillage and cans in the gutter at the church on Pine Street. Refer to Traffic Committee - White lines not visible on Low Ga.:- and a:and Bush Streets. Ford Street - knocking down TV antenna. Requested to notify people in the area what is happening. Mayor' s and Councilmembers Institute - Could have been complet-ed in one day. However, meeting with other people and getting their approach to problems is beneficial. Traffic study - Need to look at economic issues as they apply to the City of Ukiah and set patterns and goals for our _uture. The informal Council meeting to set goals will continue to be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. 42�.J'7 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 17 , 1978 - PAGE 8 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brannon adjourned the meeting at 11: 32 p.m. to meet in . Personnel Session after a recess. Council reconvened in adjourned session at 4 : 00 p.m. , Thursday, May 18 , 1978 . Mayor ATTEST: f � City Clerk