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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 10-05-77 f 337 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 51 1977 - PAGE 1 The City Council met in regular session at 7 :31 p-m. with Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, and Mayor Simpson present. Councilman Wood was absent. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Brannon gave the invocation and Councilman Feibusch led in the Pledge of Allegiance. COUNCILMAN WOOD ARRIVED AT THIS TIME - 7 : 33 p.m. PAYROLL WARRANTS ' On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #11427 to #11579 inclusive in the total amount of $84 , 048. 88 for the period of September 4th to September 17, 1977 , inclusive. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: None GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants #6778 to x#6837 inclusive in the total amount of $135, 568. 00. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Fe.ibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, . Mayor Simpson NOES: None • - ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded _by Councilwoman Snyder - it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the minutes of the. regular meeting September 21, 1977 , as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None, ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Feibusch requested Agenda Item #3 , bids for test wells, be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Wood requested Agenda Item #1, bids for parking meters, be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Brannon requested Agenda Item #13, claim for damages, be deleted from its proposed position on the agenda and be considered under Consent Calendar. Council concurred. On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Consent .,Calendar Agenda Items No. 2, 4, 5, and 13 as set forth below: 1) Award of bid for street light fixtures to Industrial Electrics Service, Arcata in the total amount of $2747. 05. 2) Resolution No. 78-35, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The 'City Of Ukiah Autnorizing The Destruction Of Certain Records. 3) Resolution No. 78-36, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The Mayor To Sign Grant Agreement (State Criminal Justice Planning Office) " . 4) Deny Claim for Damages filed by Ronald D. Smith, 105 Faull 'Ukiah. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None 338 . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 5, 1977 - PAGE 2 AWARD OF BID FOR PARKING METERS TO TRAFFIC APPLIANCE CORP. , LOS ANGELES On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to award the bid for parking meters to Traffic Appliance Corporation, Los Angeles, in the total amount of $6395. 00. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: - Councilman Wood ABSENT: None BID FOR TEST WELLS REJECTED On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to reject the bid received for test wells, readvertise on the basis of new specifica- tions and eliminate the requirement for an electro-log instrument. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 78-2 , DORA STREET AREA Subject application was initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone the area west of Dora from Clay Street to the alley between Walnut and Willow from R-3 and R-2 to R-1 and the area from Dora to Bush between Clay and the alley from R-3 to R-2 . The Planning Commission initiated the subject zone change in response to concerns for General Plan implementation and also preservation of neighborhnnd identity and characteristics as outlined by some property owners in the area. City Manager reviewed Planning Commission action on subject matter which recommends favorable action on the zone change. On the request by Mayor Simpson, the City Attorney reviewed the sections of the City. Code setting forth uses allowed in R-3 zones which are not allowed in R-1 or R-2 zones. The City Attorney also read Section 9168e of the City Code for clarification of non-con- forming oncon- forming uses. Mayor Simpson declared the public hearing open at 7: 53 p.m. No one spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposed change: Attorney Don Hinkle, representing Jennie Hawn, Dora Street Ray Worster, 115 South Spring Mrs. James Williams, Calvert Court Floyd Owen, representing Jeannie Owen Planning Director Harris spoke to the objections raised by Mr. Hinkle. Mayor Simpson declared the public hearing closed at 8:14 p.m. Council action on subject matter is set forth in the following order of business. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 703 AMENDING CODE BY REZONING PROPERTY ON DORA STREET (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 78-2) On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 703 by title only. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce 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, 4. (Zone Change Application No. 78-2) " ' 'r,.. 3 sLe..'i'.�,.'..'..,+4'i.'•S',�th�.ri.;�f,'.�.1Sl.za.� ". 4.' x`.r". .'. h.1a:•e?,4Yd 3.,..w...A';.•'.'6.:.. 339 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 5, 1977 - PAGE 3 AYES: Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Brannon, Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: None Councilman Wood requested that an amendment of non-conforming uses in the Code be included in the next agenda. Councilman Feibusch requested a policy and standards committee meeting to discuss subject matter. AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPROVED TRI CLUB LIONESS, INC. On a motion by Councilman Wood, Seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to approve the Tri Club Lioness, Inc. proposal to adopt the Ukiah Municipal Airport as a community improvement project under the Chairmanship of Barbara Bassett. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION RE PROPOSED PERKINS STREET WIDENING Councilman Wood referred to frequent communication Council has received on subject matter and requested the news media to indicate the Council is not interested in the proposal and same has been withdrawn. Council concurred. ORDINANCE NO. 700, ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 77-71, HUNT CONSTRUCTION SIDNIE AND CLARA STREETS - Councilman Feibusch asked why subject zone change is acted on before the use permit on subject property is effective. Councilman Feibusch made a motion that before any action is taken on subject zone change, that Council see a draft of the Use Permit containing the conditions. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Brannon made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wood to adopt Ordinance No. 700 by title only. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to adopt Ordinance No. 700 , "Ordinance Of The Citu Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Chapter 2 , Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning Property From Existing R-1 Zone, To R-3 (Zone Change Application No. 77-71) " . Councilman Wood withdrew his motion, with. the consent of Council-- man Brannon. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to defer action on Ordinance No. 700 to the next meeting to allow Council consideration of a contract between the City and Mrs. Helen Rea for the extension of Ford Street. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None � J On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was unanimously carried that the contract committment with v 5. Mr J$ Helen Rea not exceed $100. 00. MAYOR SIMPSON DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING f 340 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 5, 1977 - PAGE :4 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 701 GARBAGE RATES SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Branno it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 701 by title only. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, Secondedby Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No.. 701, "Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Section 3951 Of The Ukiah City Code (Public Hearing On Utility Rates) " AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None ADOTPION OF ORDINANCE NO. 702 ESTABLISHING LEASH LAW FOR DOGS On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 702 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. 702, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Sections 4300 And 4334 Of The Ukiah. City Code Thereby Establishing a Leash Law For Dogs AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-37 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH SENIOR•CITIZENS CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Snyder, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-37 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor And Clerk To Sign Agreement With Senior Citizens Center For Transportation Services" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None Prior to the vote, -Council determined that the word "total" be added on Page 3 , Line 8 after "payments the" COUNCIL REQUESTED STUDY SESSION TO DISCUSS TAXI SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. 78-38 AUTHORIZING PREAPPLICATION FOR ADAP FUNDING (AIRPORT CLEARZONE ACQUISITION) On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-38, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The City Manager To Sign And Submit Preapplication For ADAP Funding" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None r: ,_ 34-1- MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 5, 1977 - PAGE 6 On a motion by Councilman Foibusch, .seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 704 , "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City If Ukiah Adding Article L (a) To Chapter 4 Of Division 1 Of The Ukiah Municipal Code Relating To ' The Establishment, Appointment, And Duties Of The Ukiah Cultural Arts Commission" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None PROPOSED EXPANSION OF REWCF TO INCLUDE A LIABILITY INSURANCE POOL City Manager reported member cities of Redwood Empire Workers ' Compensation Fund authorized a study and report on the feasibility of establishing a "risk management pool" expanding the operational Workers ' Compensation pool to include liability exposures. The basic concept is that the cities jointly establish a cash pool to pay claims up to a certain level. Each city would select the level of self insurance desired. Then all other exposures would be insured on a joint basis. The conclusions of the Consultant' s report were reviewed as contained in the City Manager' s memo dated October 5, 1977 . On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to direct .Councilman Brannon to give further consideration to the report, explore the possibilities, and report back to the Council at a subsequent time. CITY ATTORNEY OPINION RE REFUND OF ADVANCED COSTS (OAK MANOR SUED. #4) City Attorney opinion dated July 1, 1977 , based on specific facts contained therein, stated subject subdivision is residential in character and under the regulations adopted by Council should be classified as a residential subdivision and therefore eligible for refund of advanced costs. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon, it was carried by the following roll call vote to accept the City Attorney opinion regarding Oak Manor Subdivision #4 . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: None COUNCILMAN BRANNON Progress report on Mendocino Drive complaint - District Attorney has issued a complaint to be circulated in the neighborhood. COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH Complaint from Mrs. Allen regarding Main Street alley - Referred o Traffic Committee. Trash at Bush and Perkins - Has been there 2� months. Whose responsibility to pick up. Safety Committee Matter - The step in City Hall just outside Council Chambers is azardous. ' 342 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 5, 1977 - PAGE 7 COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Goodwill Stop at Safeway Parking hot - Request to ask Safeway to. clean up the area. MAYOR SIMPSON League of California Cities Conference - A detailed report was given Council. Brochures were given -to City Manager which was available to members of Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 11: 05 p.m. Mayo ATTEST: w City Clerk