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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 04-19-78 400 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19 , 1978 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 7 : 32 p.m. with Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, and Mayor Brannon present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Simpson gave the Invocation and Councilman Myers led _. . in the Pledge of Allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #903 to #1058 inclusive for the period of 3-5-78 to 3-18-78 inclusive in the total amount of $82 , 498 . 81. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES : None ABSENT: None GENERAL WARRANTS On a mo--ion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants #8050 to #8208 inclusive in the total amount of $511, 846 . 78 . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the adjourned meetings of March 23rd and 27 , 1978 , as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the Special meeting of March 27 , 1978 , as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None PROCLAMATION-HIRE A VETERAN WEEK Mayor Brannon read subject proclamation and declared the week of May 7 - 13 , 1978 , as "Hire A Veteran Week and called upon all citizens, especially employers , to assist and cooperate in develop- ing job opportunities for our Veterans. Mr. Gates, Employment Development Department, was present in the audience to accept the proclamation. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to pull Agenda #2 from the Consent Calendar. - "Discontinue prepaid postage on parking ticket envelopes" and approve Agenda Items #1, 3 , 4 , 5, 6 as follows: 1) Resolution directing unpaid weed abatement cost placed on tax roll. (Resolution No. 78-87) 407 MINUTES OF' THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1978 - PAGE 2 3) Approval of Budget Transfer from General Fund, $1, 523 . 11 to Account No. 100 2101 450 , $1, 523 . 11 for fuel in 3 new tanks at Fire Station #2 . 4) Resolution establishing agenda order (Adding "Comments from Audience") . (Resolution No. 78-88) 5) Resolution establishing records retention schedule and authorizing destruction of useless records. (Resolution No. 78-89) 6) Acceptance of Andersen Report and refer to Personnel Session to be considered as part of the Meet and Confer process. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannan. NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to reagenda t-he ma`tir of prepaid postage for parking tickets to the second meetinc in -.a%, to allow a longer period of time for more input on the subje-t. 1 AYES : Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDER OF AGENDA CHANGED On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to alter the agenda order to consider the discussion of the wading pool at the City Park prior to the scheduled public hearing. AYES :Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None ' _ RECOMMENDATION RE WADING POOL REFERRED BACK TO RECREATION & PARKS The alternatives presented to Council concerning subject mater was to abandon the pool at a cost of $2200 , reconstruct the -000l and install a filter system and operate for one season at a cost of $11 , 240, convert to a spray pool, or expand the pool co a training pool for beginning swimming at a cost of $30, 000 . Councilman Hickey made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder to approve Alternate B to renovate the pool and approve the budget transf,-r in the amount of $11, 240 . 00. Gail Monpere, a member of- the Parks and Recreation Commission presented Council with a petition containing 22 signatures recommending that the pool be renovated. She stated receipt of 15 to 20 calls regarding subject matter and suggested a decision not be made at this time, but the Parks and Recreation Commission be given an opportunity to give the matter further study. There was no one present in the audience to oppose any proposal mads. Council indicated an interest in providing an activity for the small children, however were concerned about the large expenJiture for the proposed renovation. It was suggested that the total swimming program be examined to see what type facility could be $ - made available for the younger children. Councilman Hickey withdrew his motion, with the consent of the sero-d. On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to defer the matter of the wading pool and refer back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further study and alternatives. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None 408 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19 , 1978 - PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING - SMALL CITIES GRANT PROGRAM The City' s application for a community development block grant under the Small Cities Program was explained by Cathy Monroe, North Coast Opportunities. Preapplications for the program are due at the HUD Regional Office by May 15th. Subject hearing is scheduled prior to the actual preparation of the preapplication to obtain views and proposals of citizens with regard to the determination of priorities and community development and housing needs. Various groups were present to speak on needs and Cathy Monroe gave a report from the Citizen' s Committee. It was the recommendation that the City apply for a single purpose application related to housing needs and that at a later_ date .a community development planning process be initiated that could relate to other needs such as economic concerns and downtown revi- talization so that the City can apply for a comprehensive grant next year. The public hearing was opened at 8: 00 p.m. The following persons spoke in favor of the proposed program: Bob Kuder, Blind and Disabled Action Center Florence Renfro presented a Petition in support of the program. Michael Hunter, Legal Services Mary Keese, Senior Citizen Aide Brent Walston Dr. Clarence Kroeger, 403 Mendocino Drive Dan Johnson There was no one present who spoke in opposition to the program. The public hearing was closed at 8 : 30 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to proceed on the application for Community Development Block Grant moriies under the Small Cities Program. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 78-59 THOMAS BRIGHAM, PERKINS & OAK Subject application is for elimination .of the off street parking requirement of 15 spaces for a 7361 square foot office building proposed on the northeast corner of Oak and Perkins Streets. The The parking lot immediately across the street from subject site, which is currently underutilized, could accommodate parking for subject parcel. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the variance. The Planning Commission expressed concern about the impact of traffic circulation in the area. City Manager recommended that two lanes of traffic running westerly on Perkins Street be instituted in accordance with the TOPICS report previously adopted by the Council. Bob Axt, Architect for the project was present in the audience and spoke in favor of the application and spoke to traffic problems in subject area as well as other parts of the city. There was no one present in the audience to speak against the- application. Councilman Hickey made a motion to grant the variance as recommended. Councilwoman Snyder seconded the motion. Traffic pattern on Perkins and related issues were discussed in detail. The opinion was expressed For a need for the TOPICS report to be updated to tie in with what is currently being planned by the Downtown Merchants, i.e, the proposed plan to do away with parking on School Street which could place a burden on the existing- parking lots. 409 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19 , 1978 - PAGE 4 Councilman Hickey withdrew his motion to approve the variance application. Councilwoman Snyder agreed. Councilman Hickey made a motion to table subject matter pending completion of a traffic study to determine the parking and traffic flow problem which has developed in the downtown area and staff be authorized to secure proposals for subject study. The City Attorney read Section 9166 from the City Code pertaining to exemptions from parking requirements. Councilman Hickey' s motion to table the matter pending a traffic study failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Brannon NOES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson ABSENT: None Council action on subject matter is set forth in the following order of business. RESOLUTION NO. 78-90 GRANTING VARIANCE TO THOMAS BRIGHAM On a motion by Councilman Hickey, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt"Resolution No. 78-90 Granting Variance to Thomas Brigham" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson NOES: Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Brannon ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSAL SITE FEES Subject hearing was scheduled to reinstitute the pickup and station wagon load rate of $1. 25/load and to limit loads at this rate to two cubic yards. No change in compacted or loose yardage fees are proposed. Public hearing was opened at 9: 42 p.m. Marvin Bowen, Modern Disposal, spoke on subject matter. He stated that inasmuch as the City Manager' s report shows revenues in excess of the budgeted amcant of $10 ,000 , in his opinion the commercial haulers should enjoy a "break" the same as is proposed fur those with pickup and station wagon loads. Public hearing was closed at 9 : 30 p.m. Councilman Simpson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder to approve the disposal site fees as recommended. Councilwoman Snyder referred to Line 22 and 24 on the proposed resolution and suggested that the dollar amount be $1 . 50 in each instance to insure simpler computation at the disposal site. Councilman Simpson amended the motion to state in the resolution that the pickup load of loose material be no higher than the top M_x of the cab. Councilman Myers seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Mayor Brannon NOES: Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None Council action on subject matter is set forth in the following order of business. 410 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1978 - PAGE 5 RESOLUTION NO. 78-91 ESTABLISHING FEES & CHARGES AT SANITARY DISPOSAL SITE On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-91 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Fees and Charges At The Ukiah Municipal Solid-__-. Waste Site" as amended: "C. . Material delivered in a 1/2 or 3/4 ton pickup truck or station wagon: $1. 50/load up to top of cab. Quantities over top of cab will be charged at rate of $1. 50/yd. " AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-94 APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP, SUBDIVISION NO. 78-62 SCHAMBER/BENNETT, WABASH ACRES On a notion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Myers, i-- was =was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution. No. 78-94 Approving Tentative Map (Wabash Acres) . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-92 ESTABLISHING HANGAR RENTAL FEES AT AIRPORT Councilwoman Snyder made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 78-92 but to increase the rental fees for the closed T-hangars to $30 and the open T-hangars to $30 instead of that proposed by the Airport Commission. Councilman Myers seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mavor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to proceed with construction of a new 10 unit closed T-hangar on a lease purchase basis as recommended by the Airport Commission. AYES: 7ouncilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor B-rannon NOES: None ABSENT: None BUDGET TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION FOR CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the following budget transfer to provide funds for the City' s share of Cultural Arts Commission consulting fee for a cultural development fund: From Acct. 100 19.95 695 $250 . 00 To Acct. 100 6160 690 $250. 00 AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-93 ESTABLISHING A PORTION OF HIGHLAND AVE. AS ONE WAY AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 78-26 Council again considered one way traffic pattern on Highland avenue. Richard Henderson, representing Mr. Willian. H. A. Smith, was presen_ and urged Council reconsider and restore the street to two wav status based on the fact that the General Plan calls for it as a two way street, the Planning Commission has recommended it be a two way street, and suggested that other traffic control measures be used. 411 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1978 - PAGE 6 Councilwoman Snyder made a motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson to have Highland Avenue remain a one way street. Councilman Simpson amended the motion to the extent that Mr. Smith could have aocess to his property from Clay Street. The amended motion was seconded by Councilman Myers. The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Myers it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-93 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing A Portion Of Highland Avenue As A One Way Street And Amending Resolution No. 78-26" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 709 LICENSING & REGULATING PARADE VENDORS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 709 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 adopt Ordinance r No. 709, "Ordinance Of The Ctiy Council Of The City Of Ukiah Licensing And Regulating Parade Vendors By Adding Article 6 Tl Chapter 2 Of Division 2 Of The Ukiah City Code" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 710 ELIMINATING COUNCIL PARTICIPATION ON COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS & BOARDS On a motion_ by Councilwoman Snyc,2r, seconded by Councilman Hic„ey it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 710 by tit-le only. AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Hickey it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 710, "Ordinance Of The Ctiy Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending The Ukiah City Code By Eliminating City Council Participation On Committees, Commissions And Boards; Division 1, Chapter 4" . AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon. ..._.�_ NOES: None ABSENT: None SB325 CLAIM Subject funds are available through the State and are raised by sales tax on gasoline. The purpose is to provide public trans- portation services. There are two major categories - the funding of public transportation systems and the funding of street and road construction to serve those systems. In order to make expen- ditures on street and road projects, the Council must make a finding that the reasonable public transportation needs of the community have been met or do not exist. The Mendocino County-Cities Planning Council and Transportation Planning Agency has requested the City to submit our request for. 412 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 1.9 , 1978 - PAGE 7 allocation of 1978-79 SB325 funds. The current status of projects for which funding has been previously allocated was reviewed. The total funding estimated to be available to Ukiah in 1978-79 is $148, 714 . Councilwoman Snyder made a motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson to approve the total allocation requested, $148, 714 . Representatives from Legal Services , Mary Ann Villwald, Michael Hunter, and Chuck McKinley, expressed concern that there has been no opportunity for those who feel they have unmet transportation needs. It was explained that allocations are made by TPA and this agency makes the finding. Councilwoman Snyder withdrew her motion so the matter could be referred back to staff in light of more public input. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to postpone action to allow staff an opportunity to meet with interested parties on subject matter. AYES: Councilmen Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Snyder, Mayor Brannon NOES: None ABSENT: None APPOINTMENT TO FIRE DEPT. AD HOC CO1,1MITTEE On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to appoint Councilman Myers to serve on the Fire Department ad hoc committee. CLAIM FILED BY S .R. BOYNTON DENIED Councilwoman Snyder made a motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson to approve payment of statement from Renaissance Gallery in the amount of $326 . 85 for framing of certain Grace Hudson sketches . Council discussion .revealed that the pictures at this point are not City property. The following roll call vote resulted in defeat of the motion: AYES: Councilman Simpson and Councilwoman Snyder NOES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Mayor Brannon COUNCILMAN MYERS Parking Meters - Need for explanation to the public via the News- letter concerning the parking meters paid for by some of the businesses. The opinion expressed is that these meters are re- served for customers of that particular store. COUNCILMAN HICKEY NCPA meeting - Report of subject meeting. COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER League Meeting - Ukiah is chairman of the city selection committee. General Warrants have not been included in the agenda package. It was explained that a problem with the machine has caused this. Request for Agenda Item at the next meeting to consider changing Council meetings to day time meetings. i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCC'IL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1978 - PAG ' 8 COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Report of meeting attended - Local Agency Formation Commission, Mendocino Transit Authority, Ground Breaking for Rural Communities Housing Development Cor- poration, May 1 , 11: 00 a.m. Jarvis-Gann Initiative and Behr Bill presentation at the Pomolita School, May 12th, 7 : 30 p.m. Mayor and Councilmen Institute scheduled to start on the date of the next Council meeting. Three Council members will be atte-dingy. Council determined the next meeting will be May 1, 1978 , instead of May 3rd. MAYOR BRANNON Questioned resolution of our own Sewage Treatment Plant proble:-is . Advised that the final report is being printed. Request for Agenda Item next meeting - Solicit proposals for traffic study in conjunction with working with Downtown Revitali- zation Committee for a design plan. ADJOURN TO LITIGATION & PERSONNEL SESSION Mayor Brannon adjourned the meeting at 11: 32 p.m. after which . Council reconvened in litigation & personnel session. Mayor ATTEST: ity Clerk