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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 02-15-78 3tSO - -- MINUTES OF '110i MEETING OF TME CITY COUNCIL OF TI[E CITY OF UKIN 1 FEBRUARY 15, 1978_- PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session at 7:30 p.m. with Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Simpson gave the Invocation and Councilman Feibusch 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 #6253-6420 inclusive in the total amount of $83,320.00. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT:None GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants # 7572-7732 inclusive in the total amount of $380,440.97. 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 1, 1978 as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Simpson read a proclamation declaring February 20-25, 1978 to be Drug Abuse Prevention Week. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Feibusch requested that Consent Calendar Item #1 regarding Hillside Hospital be pulled. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Items #2 and #3 as follows: 2) Denial of Claim for Damages as filed by David B. Wilson. 3) Amendment to election services contract with Mendocino County and authorizing resolution. (resolution No. 73-69) AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon, it was carried by the following roll call vote to take no action on the Hillside Hospital Use Permit. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Feibusch and Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Wood and Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None 381 MINUrl'S OF 11IC: MEETING OF THE CI`T'Y COUNCIL OF TIS CITY OF UKIAII FEBRUARY 15, 1978 - PAG13 2 PUBLIC I CF.ARING - ZONE CHANGE ADPL. NO. 78-50 ELIMINATION OF C-M ZONING- INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 708 On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce subject ordinance by title only. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce 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 (Zone Change Application No. 78-50) AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78- 70 USE FEE CHARGES FOR ANTON STADIUM A.S.Kruth, Acting City Manager, reported on a recent meeting of the Recreation & Parks Commission at which it was recommended the City Council charge Mendocino Community College a flat fee of $2,000 for the baseball season. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder µ- it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and revise Resolution No. 78-48 to read a fee due of $2,000.00 instead of $5,000.00. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None CONSIDERATION OF ENVIROIZEITAL IMPACT REPORT FOR AIRPORT CLEAR ZONE ACQUISITION Planning Director Michael Harris reported on recent public hearings held on the Environmental Impact Report for the Airport Clear Zone Acquisition program. At their meetings of December 14 and December 28, 1977 the Planning Commission considered the Environmental Impact Report and found it to be adequate and complete. The following people spoke in opposition to the Airport Clear Zone Acquisition program but not against the Environmental Impact Report. Helen Trimeloni, 20 Lewis Lane Mrs. Gilligan, Lorraine Street Betty Crispin, Townsend Lane . Marvin Jarvis, owner of property on Waugh Lane Moe Massi, Pomo Lane Doris McCutcheon, 61 Norgard Lane Bernard Chapman, 18 Lewis Lane On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Wood it was car ed-Fy the following roll call vote to find the Environmental Impact Report for the Airport Clear Zone Acquisition to be adequate and complete. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None 382 MINUPES OF TIM, MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT`f OF UKIAI I FEBRUARY 15, 1978 - PAGE 3 VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 78-51 - RESOLUTION NO. 78-66A STERLING NORGARD, NORTH STATE STREET On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carrie y the following roll call vote to approve Variance Application No. 78-S1, Sterling Norgard, Applicant. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ✓�� ABSENT: None PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to establish four hour metered parking on portions of Oak, Pine and Clay streets as recommended by the Parking Advisory Commission. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to establish a monthly rate of $9.00 for parking lot A. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carrie y a unanimous vote to place the matter of the Gardner parking lot on the agenda for consideration of paving and also a proposal by the Ukiah Garden Club for landscaping. On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carrie y the following roll call vote to accept the layout and offer from the Garden Club for landscaping the area at the Gardner Lot. AYES: Councilman Brar-ion, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None ANNUAL BAND REVIEW Mr. Rowland Nielson, presented the City Council with informational brochures on the Invitational Band Review to be held June 3, 1978. W. Jim Howlett also spoke on preparations for the band review. HOUSING AND COWUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon and carr-ie-d by a unanimous vote it was decided to consider this ' matter out of agenda order. Mr. Charles McKinley of Legal Services, reported on a proposed Housing and Community Development Act application for funds to rehabilitate existing sub-standard housing in the area. Mr. Michael Hunter presented slides of dwellings within the City that would possible qualify for rehabilitation funds. Mr. Rick Mattessich of the Community Development Commission stressed the need to rehabilitate existing housing and explained procedures for qualifying recipients of funds. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder MINUTT:S OF TIIE MI;I:TING OF 'I11E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAII FEBRUARY 15, 1978 - PAGE 4 it was carried by the following roll call vote to support the Rousing and Community Development Act application for housing rehabilitation funding. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson . NOES: None ABSENT: None It was the consensus of the Council that the City shall not incur any expenses in the application of,or administration of the Housing and Community Development grant. NON-CONFORMING USE SECTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE- INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 707 A.S. Kruth, Acting City Manager, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the City Council amend Section 9168 (e) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow non-conforming uses and buildings to be re-established and rebuilt with the requirement of Planning Commission architectural review of the new building. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by a unanimous vote to introduce an amendment to the non- conforming use section by title only. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the amendment to Section 9168 (e) of the Zoning Ordinance with the additional terms "voluntary or involuntary" to be inserted. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None REVIEW OF 701 GRANT APPLICATION Planning Director Michael Harris presented the preliminary application for a grant to study the governmental functions and responsibilities and urban delivery systems throughout the Ukiah valley. Mayor Simpson expressed approval of the grant application and stressed the importanc- of such a study. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was cava eT by the following roll call vote to support the 701 grant application and direct staff to proceed with the necessary forms. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 706 CULTURAL ARTS CMII SS I ON On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder 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 adopt Ordinance No. 706, "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Amending Sections 1021 and 1022 of the Ukiah City Code-Cultural Arts Commission". AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None .r 384 MI NUI'ES OF 111r; MEETING OF TIM CITY COUNCIL OF TI IE CITY OF UK IAI I FEBRUARY 15, 1978__ - PAGE 5 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 703 DORA STREET REZONE- On EZONEOn a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by a unanimous vote to adopt subject ordinance by title only. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 703, '.'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 R-3 and R-2 to R-1 and R-3 to R-2." (Zone Change Application No. 78-2) AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch and Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-67 JOINT POWERS AGREDIENT-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM Some discussion was had as to duplication of services between the MTA and the Dial-A-Ride system within the City. It was decided that the MTA was a necessary service and should be continued. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Feibusch, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-67, "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: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None REAPPOINTIvENT TO MTA BOARD On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by a unanimous vote to reappoint Jack Simpson to serve for another year on the MTA Board. RESOLUTION NO. 78-68 OFF SYSTEM ROADS FUND On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-68, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah regarding the 1978 Apportionment of Federal-Aid for safer Off- System Roads Funds". AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None FEDERALLY MANDATED UNIBIPLOYMENT INSURANCE After some discussion it was the consensus of the Council that a Local Public Entity Employees Fund be adopted. The would provide a premium of .80 of gross payroll be paid for three years starting after June 30, 1978. The estimated cost for 1978-79 fiscal year would be $17,000 and increase each year by any gross payroll increases. After three years the premium rate would be adjusted up or down depending on amount of claims paid. AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None