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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 11-17-77 352 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Off' UKIAH NOVEMBER 16 , 1977 - PAGE 1 The City Council met at 6 : 30 p.m. with candidates for the Cultural Arts Commission . The City Council net in regular session at 7 : 31 p.m. with Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson present. Councilwoman Snyder was absent. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Wood gave the Invocation 'and Councilman Feibusch led 1P in the Pledge of Allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #11923 to #12099 inclusive in the total amount of $82 , 510. 33 for the period of October 16 , 1977 to October 29, 1977, inclusive. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants #7004 to #7111 inclusive in the total amount of $452 , 388 . 22 and #7112 to #7113 inclusive in the total amount of $7 , 085. 93 . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the meeting of November 2 , 1977 , as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED-APPEAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 78-19 , FINITZ & HULL, GIBSON STREET Subject matter was continued at request of applicant. Applicant is appealing the denial by the Planning Commission of a Use Permit to construct a 40 unit complex at the rear of 148 Gibson Street. Mayor Simpson opened the public hearing at 7 : 50 p.m. Mr. Fred Hull spoke on behalf of application. Mr. Walt Smith, Planning and Environmental Consultants reviewed a traffic study conducted on subject area. The following persons spoke in opposition to subject application. Ernie Fine1987 North Oak Virginia Brody, 1000 North Oak Marion Henderson, 164 Gibson Street Victoria Kaplan, 148 Gibson Terrill Sizemore, 989 North Oak Street Charles Ruelle, 980 North Oak A Petition signed by residents of the area was presented to Council stating their objections to the proposed high density development. Public hearing was declared closed at 8 : 16 p.m. A major portion of subject project is zoned C-1, the remainder R-3. City Attorney read from the Government Code the allowed uses in each zone. 353 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 16 , 1977 - PAGE 2 Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wood to approve the project proposed in Use Permit No. 78-19 filed by Finitz & Hull. The following roll call vote upheld the Planning Commission decision to deny the Use Permit: AYES : Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder `"CONSENT CALENDAR - DENY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was unanimously carried to deny the Claim for Damages filed by Elton Blake, 615 Spanish Canyon Drive. PUBLIC HEARING - AMEND REVENUE SHARING ALLOCATION FOR CLEARZONE ACQUITITION AT AIRPORT Public hearing opened at 8 :37 p.m. No one present to speak in favor or in opposition. Public hearing closed at 8 : 38 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to amend the City' s revenue sharing allocation to allocate $50 , 000 for clearzone acquisition at the Municipal Airport and authorize the following Budget Transfer: From Special General 110-260 $141, 500 To 320-7804 $191, 500 if Revenue Sharing 330-260 50 , 000 " Est. Revenue 320-280 1,723 , 505 To 320-7804 1, 723 , 505 AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 78-28-RURAL COMMUNITIES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Mayor Simpson left the meeting at this time due to a conflict of interest on subject matter. Vice Mayor Feibusch assumed the chair. Subject appl.i.cati.on. requests elijnnat.ion of the requirment of covering the off street parking spaces. Duane Hill spoke in favor of subject application. Council action is set forth in following order of business. RESOLUTION NO. 78-45 GRANTING VARIANCE TO RURAL COMMUNITIES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION On— a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Resolution No. 78-45, "Resolution Granting Variance To Rural Communities Housing Development Corpora;tion" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch. -��- NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson MAYOR SIMPSON RESUMED THE CHAIR AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 78-46 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT VOCKER, GOLF PRO On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-46 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Execution Of Agreement Between The City Of Ukiah And Robert Vocker, Golf Profesisonal" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 16 , 1977 - PAGE 3 RECOMMENDATION OF PARKING COMMISSION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PARKING & PAVING OF PARKING LOTS On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the redesign of the Standley and Main Streets parking lot so that 102 „ spaces would be available for public parking and the lot be repave �. for a total estimated cost of $9670. 00 . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Wood ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to develop an area behind the Police Department for public parking at an estimated cost of $5218 . 00, leaving adequate area behind the Police Department for proposed building expansion program for the Police Department at some future date. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to agree in principle with the recommendation to develop the Gardner lot when total funding becomes available and tc pave at the time the Police Department lot is paved. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Wood ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO SUBSTITUTE SUBCONTRACTORS-GIBSON CREEK CHANNEL PROJECT On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to authorize Western Floor, Menlo Park as the substitute subcontractor for the Gibson Creek Channel Project. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder MAYOR SIMPSON DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9: 13 p.m. AWARD OF BID FOR NORTH FIRE STATION TO FOSTMEIER CONSTRUCTION, ROHNERT PARK Only one bid received for subject project - Fostmeier Construction Co. Inc. P. 0. Box 1087 , Rohnert Park in the total amount of $492, 600. The minority requirement has been met. The bid exceeds the grant funds available by approximately $60, 000 . Costs in the amount of $15, 900 have been deleted. The Fire District is willing to share 52% of the additional costs. A summary of proposed reduc- tions was provided Council. The City' s share (48%) of the addi- tional costs amount to $12,728 . -On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to award the bid for construction of the North Ukiah Fire Station to Fostmeier Construction, Rohnert Park in the total amount of $492 ,600; the City' s share of the $26, 516 shortage to be paid by a two year loan rather than withdrawn from the Special General Fund. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder Ams 4 355 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 16, 1977 - PAGE 4 KENNEDY ENGINEERS REPORT RE CONSTRUCTION NECESSARY TO LIFT CEASE & DESIST ORDER AT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT Mr. Bob Ryder. , Kennedy Engineers, gave a detailed presentation on the cost of improving the sewage system to lift a cease and desist order over violation of pollution standards. The financing r mechanisms for the proposed project were reviewed by Vic Sebotten, Stone and Youngberg. Costs for the proposed improvements may include selling bonds and a bond election as well as public hearings on the environmental impact of the project. Council consensus was that the City' s water reclamation committee meet with Mr. Ryder to summerize the alternatives available for our local needs. BUDGET TRANSFER AUTHORIZED TO REPLACE TEE MOWER On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to authorize Budget Transfer for tee mower as follows: From General Fund $3, 200. 00 To Acct. 100 3201 801 $3,200. 00 AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: Councilwoman Snyder CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was unanimously carried to limit the Candidate Statement of Qualifications to 200 words, no additional material allowed and the cost to be borne by the candidate. MAIN STREET EXTENSION ROUTE Planning Commission correspondence directed subject matter to Council ' s attention subsequent to Councilman Feibusch-' s request to Planning Commission. City Attorney stated the matter should be the subject of a public hearing if Council is to reconsider. Council determined the matter not to be an action item but one which may be presented to Council at this time and agendaed at a later date if Council deemed it necessary. Councilman Feibusch made a presentation showing reasons why in his opinion Route #6 was more appropriate for the extension of Main Street than Route #5. Council consensus was to make no change in the decision made at the November 2, 1977 , meeting. COUNCILP'IAN FEIBUSCH Orchard to Talmage Road - Referred to estate next to the Gobbi Substation and the possibility of subject extension. Well Drilling Status - One bid received. Will be on next agenda COUNCILMAN BRANNON Change of fees at parking lots - Reduction will be effective after first of year. 356 , MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH. NOVEMBER 16 , 1977 - PAGE 5 COUNCILMAN WOOD Cultural Arts Commission Appointments Suggested membership of commission consist of seven plus two members appointed at large. If Council concurs, a change in the existing ordinance would be in order. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Airport Commission comments re Airport Administration Building City Engineer stated more waiting room space in needed. The machines can be taken out to allow more space. The Commission wants to add to the building and modernize the existing structure. Apple/Cherry Street Drainage - What is the status? The plan is to do some work tomorrow. NCPA meeting - Meeting scheduled tomorrow. City manager stated it appears that other member cities will exclude Ukiah and go ahead without us. JEANNE JACKSON - CHERRY .STREET Ms. Jackson spoke of her concern with. the drainage problem in subject area and how it affects her property. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 11 :36 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Personnel Session. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk _.an..y