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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 03-01-78 386 MItitlTVS OF Till' MEETING OF THE CITY C;OUNC1L. OF THE CITY Of- UKTAII NIA-RCII 1 ) . 1978 PAGE I The City Coullca l convened in regular session at 7 : 30 p .m. with Councilmen 13raiiiion , tvood , l-cibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson present . INVOCATION F4 PI.,EllGE OF ALLEGIANCE' Councilman Wood gave the Invocation and Councilwoman Snyder led in the Pledge of Allegiance . PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #403- #570 inclusive in the total amount of $82 ,449. 48 for the period from 1- 22- 78 to 2-4- 78 . AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood , Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants # 7733- 7812 inclusive in the total amount of $204 , 005 . 76 . AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT : None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder_ , seconded by Councilman Feibusch, it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 1S, 1978 as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78- 74 WATER RIGHTS APPLICATION On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78- 72,, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor to Execute and File Water Rights Application with California State Water Resources Control Board" . AYES: Councilman Brannon, . Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78- 7 FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78- 73, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor to Execute and File Preliminary Application with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. " AYES: Council man l3 rannon, Wood , Fc i.bus ch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ,A11S1:NT : No»e .. :....._.-_.,-.,__.__..:....___�..�.__S.w -- -- :. ^" .. ..�:*,.'.. .',:."'. PS Y._. '^.cv.w...r.+sr.. ._.....;•n;,.�:, -.«+.xY.ac- _....,_ ._.-,.......n-.-w.w.,.w..,u...,.. ..-.,_�._r. .,-._ .. .....-.. ...._,._.._.�. .. 387 MINU'I'E;S O 'I'Il]: N1l:V 1'ING OF THE' CI'T'Y COUNC11, 01' TILE' C;1TY OF UKIAII MAl"ICH 1_, 1978 - _I'AGI; 2 ADOPTION OF 0 I)I NANC E? NO. 707 NON-CONFOMING t1SES On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman l,cibusch, it was carried by a unanimous vote to adopt subject ordinance by title only. On a motion by Councilman Brannon , seconded by Councilman Feibusch, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopted Ordinance No. 707 , "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Amending Section 9168 (e) Non-Conforming Uses . " AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 708 REZONING C-M ZONING On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Brannon, it was carried by a unanimous vote to adopt subject ordinance by title only. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Brannon, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 708 , "Ordinance of the City Council.. of the City of Ukiah Amending Chapter 2 , Division 9 of the Ukiah City Code by Rezoning Property From Existing C-M Zone, to C-2:' (Zone Change Application No . 78- 50) AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder , Mayor RESOLUTION AMENDING NOES : None Simpson PERSONNEL POLICIES ABSENT: None City Manager James Salayne stated this resolution has been prepared to implement the recommendations of the State Personnel Board, eliminating references to sex i . e . male pronouns in the Personnel Policy. Other major changes would include certification of the top five eligibles except in the case of a closed promotional_ exam which would retain the current policy of certification of the top three applicants , and grant 60 days leave without pay for maternity purposes with a possibility of a one year leave. Discussion was had as to postponing adoption of these changes until the complete Personnel Policy has been reviewed and revised. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to continue this matter until review of the entire policy. AYES: Councilman Brannon , Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS CITY OWNED DUPLEXES City Attorney Bayes stated an opinion is needed from Council as to the disposition' of the city owned duplexes located at 157 E. Mill. Street . Considerable expense would be required to bring those structures up to the Uniform Building Code , therefore the City Attorney recommends the buildings be disposed of. Councilman Foibusch suggested moving the structures onto the City owned sui-plus property behind the Safeway store to facilitate the sale of the properties . Counci lmai-i Wood suT;geste(I using a portion of the duplexes �e+f...•yy,,.—.- ,.:-.... - ,_ .... .._,.... _ .._,_:r3- -...:, _ ,......, __�__s,.: ....__.�..._...:....;�:c.�c:•cam .... .. _ _.-. _ _. _ .._�_...__.._. 388 MINUTES OI' '1111' MI;I;'1'I�NG OF T111" CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CI'T'Y OF UKIA11 MARCI 11 , 1978 - I'AGIi as an addition to provide more seating room at the Ukiah M1.11-licipal Clubhouse . Another possibility could be the moving of the duplexes to the Carpenter property nearby for use in the development of the park. On a motion by Councilman. Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was defeated by the following roll call vote to place these duplex structures up for bid. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Mayor Simpson NOES : Councilman Wood, Feibusch and Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following vote to continue this matter for two weeksto enable an investigation to be made into the disposal of the duplexes . AYES: Councilman Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Brannon ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78- 73 MUNICIPAL UTILITY RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION Mr. Gordon Gill , a representative of the C. E .R. C. D. C. spoke on the spoke on the application for federal funds from the Federal Energy Administration to carry out a Municipal utility residential energy conservation project . Mr. Gill stated passage of this resolution and the filing of the application would aid the City in other federal grant applications , indicating City endeavors to conserve energy. Mr. Gill also stressed the City would not have to expend any money for this project. Councilman Brannon expressed concern over future mandatory. inspections of homes to determine adequacy of insulation. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78- 74 , "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Declaring its Intent to Participate In An Energy Conservation Program in Cooperation with California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. " AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78- 72 COMMENDING BARRY WOOD Mayor Simpson presented Councilman Wood with a plaque and a gavel commemorating his term as Mayor and City Councilman and read from a Resolution commending him for his four . years of service to the City of Ukiah. Councilman Wood thanked the City Council and accepted the presentation on behalf of himself and his family. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Fel )Lisch It was carried by a unanimous vote to adopt Resolution No . 78- 75 , "Resolution of the C=ity Council of the Cit), of Ukiah Commending Barry Wood for his years of service as a member of the Ukiah City Council . " M 1 NUT];S OF T111; 1`11:FT I NG OF THE C-ITY C ,UNCI 1. O1- THE CITY 01- Uh IAII MAIZCI 11 , 1,978 - PAGE 4 COMPUTEIZ IIIZOGRAM PURCHASE BUDGET TIZANSFI:R City Manager Swayne read a. memorandum from the Director of Finance requesting a budget transfer to hire a consulting farm to help design and write a program r for utility billing. Councilman Feibusch stated. the efficiency of the in- house computer program has fallen short of original expectations . On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve a budget tranfer of $3 , 500 to hire the firm of Computer Software Specialist . AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT : None COUNCILMAN BRANNON Budget - Suggested City departments prepare an alternate budget to be used should the Jarvis Act be passed. Municipal Insurance - Suggested an appointment be made for the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund and also an alternate representative be selected. APPOINTMENT TO INSURANCE FUND-RESOLUTION NO. 78-76 On a motion by Councilman Wood , seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by a unanimous vote to agenda the appointment of an alternate representative to Redw6od Empire Municipal Insurance Fund for the next meeting . On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder , seconded by Councilman Feibusch, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-76 , "Resolution Of The City council Of The City Of Ukiah Re-appointing Ira Brannon To The Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund" AYES: Councilman Brari,ion, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES : None .ABSENT: None COUNCILMAN BRANNON Expressed his appreciation and enjoyment with having served on the City Council .with Barry Wood. COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH Traffic Committee - Suggested Traffic Committee investigate a no-parking section on Mason Street between Standley and Perkins Street to facilitate a right turn onto Perkins . Councilman Feibusch also wished Councilman Wood good luck in his future endeavors . COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Thanked Councilman Wood for his service to the City and stated he will be sorely missed by members of the Council . 390 MINUTE,`; O1` THE M1;FTING OF, TIII; CITY COUNCIL 01" '1111.; CITY OF UhIAII MARICII I , 1978 - I'AGI; 5 MAYOR SIMPSON Jarvis Act - Suggested investigating the amount the City budet will have to be cut back should the Jarvis Act pass . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 8 : 30 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: / y, ( erk - Dep to