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MINUTES OF THE MEI-"JTTNG OF IFIL CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
SEPTEMBEP. 71 1977 - PAGE 1
The City Council met as the Policy and Standards Committee
at 7 : 00 p.m. to give further consideration to the transportation
system study and heard a report from the Director of Public
Works on the proposed study.
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by' Councilman Brannon,
carried by a unanimous voice vote it was decided to hold a
meeting the last week of September between the County, City,
and other interested parties on the proposed traffic study.
The City Council convened in regular session at 8 : 00 p.m.
with Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Wood, Councilwoman Snyder
and Mayor Simpson present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Wood gave the invocation and Councilman Brannon
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 411104-11265 for the period of
August 7 , 1977 to August 20, 1977 , inclusive in the total
amount of $32 , 839. 74 .
Councilman Wood requested it be made a matter of public record
that he opposed the breakdown of City employee salary warrants
i.e. , withholding taxes , being available to the public.
AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyc�r
and Mayor Simpson
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman
Snyder, it was carried by the following roll call vote to
approve General Warrants #6576-6673 , inclusive in the amount
of $69, 203 . 80.
AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder
and Mayor Simpson
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon,
it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the
Consent Calendar as follows:
1) Resolution No. 78-29, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Sign
Amendment to NCPA Joint Powers Agreement" .
2) Resolution No. 78-30, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor and Clerk to Sign
Grant Offer (North Fire Station Project - Public Works
Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976) " .
3) Resolution No. 78-31, "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor and Clerk to Sign
Grant Offer (Gibson Creek Channel Project - Public
Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976) " .
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4) Resolution No. 78-32 , "Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Ukiah Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Sign
Easement (Sanitary Landfill Site - Power Line) '.'
AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder
and Mayor Simpson
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
AWARD OF BID FOR HYDRAULIC PIPE AND CATCH BASIN CLEANER
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman
Brannon, it was carried by the following roll call vote to
award the bid for th6 Hydraulic Pipe and. Catch Basin Cleaner
to Stegemann Motors of Ukiah in the amount of $59 , 482 . 63 .
AYES : Councilman Brannon, Fei.busch, Councilwoman Snyder and
Mayor Simpson
NOES : None
ABSENT: Councilman Wood
RESOLUTION DENIED AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CLERK TO SIGN AGREEMENT
FOR SPECIAL ENERGY CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Councilman Brannon made a motion, seconded by Councilman Wood
to adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to
sign the Agreement for Special Energy Crisis Intervention
Program. The motion failed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: None
NOES: Councilman Brannon, Feibusch, Wood, Councilwoman Snyder,
Mayor Simpson
ABSENT: None
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
The Director of Public Works reported on a proposed test well
drilling project to include two exploratory water wells located
at Riverside Park and near the Ranney Collector. Estimated cost
of two wells to a depth of 200 ' is $5 , 000.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 699
AMENDING LOCAL BINGO ORDINANCE
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon,
it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 699 by
title only.
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon,
carried by the following roll call vote it was decided to
introduce Ordinance No. 699, "Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Ukiah providing for the operation of Bingo games by
Exempted Organizations by amending Sections 2435 and 2436 of the
Ukiah City Code" .
AYES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Councilwoman Snyder and
Mayor Simpson
NOES: Councilman Feibusch
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 77-71
HUNT CONSTRUCTION, CLARA AND SIDNIE AVENUES
Subject application is a request for change of Zone from R-1,
Single Family Residential to R--3 , General Multiple District on
an approximate 4 . 5 acre parcel located on the northeast corner
of Si-dnie and Clara Avenues. Planning Commission recommended
approval of the Zone Change.
Public hearing was opened at 8: 15 p.m.
Mr. Herb Krumpe, Architect for Hunt Construction, spoke in favor
of the proposel stating that all 'requirements imposed by the
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Farmers Home Administration had been met by the developers.
Councilman Wood stated his opposition to approving the Draft
Environmental Impact Report due to the sociological implications
of segregating low income people out in a pear orchard.
Councilwoman Snyder expressed concern over the lack of attention
given to increased traffic flow in the Environmental Impact Report.
Councilman Feibusch indicated that a strip of land approximately
55 'x500 ' remains undeveloped behind the proposed apartment
project. Mr. Feibusch suggested this parcel could be used as
an extension of Ford Street sometime in the future.
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch,
carried by the following roll call vote , the Environmental
Impact Report for Orchard Manor Apartments was found to be
inadequate due to lack of a favorable description of free-flow
east-west traffic patterns at the Perkins-Orchard street
intersection and inadequate treatment of traffic circulation.
AYES : Councilman Wood, Feibusch and Councilwoman Snyder
NOES : Councilman Brannon, Mayor Simpson
ABSENT: None
Council recommended the developers amend the sections of the
Environmental Impact Report relating to drainage (page 14)
and projected traffic patterns.
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon,
it was unanimously carried to continue the public hearing for
Zone Change No. 77-71 until the next regular meeting .of the
City Council.
MAIN STREET EXTENSION
On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman
Feibusch, carried by the following roll call vote, Route #3 .
the extension of Main straight through to Gobbi , was adopted
as first priority and that staff begin negotiations to acquire
right-of-way.
AYES: Councilman Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder
and Mayor Simpson
NOES : Councilman Wood
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 78-33
REVISED SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Mayor Simpson,
denied by the following roll call vote, water rates would
have been: $5 up to first 600 cu. ft. , 20� per 100 cu. ft. ,
for use of from 601-3500 cu. ft. , 30� per 100 cu. ft. for over
3501 cu. ft. and 20� per 100 cu. ft. for public agencies.
AYES: Councilman Wood, Councilwoman Snyder.
NOES: Councilman Brannon, Feibusch and Mayor Simpson
ABSENT: None
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Mayor Simpson,
and denied by following roll call vote the revised water rates
would have been: $5 for up to first 600 cu. ft. ,, 35� per 100 cu.
ft. for use of from 601-up and 15� per 100 cu. ft. for public
agencies.
AYES: Councilman Feibusch and Mayor Simpson
NOES: Councilman Brannon, Wood and Councilwoman Snyder
ABSENT: None
Game motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Mayor Simpson,
iE was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt rates
as set forth in "Resolution No. 78-33 of the City Council of
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the City of Ukiah Adopting Revised Schedule of Water Rates;
Effective Time; Repeal of Prior Schedule. "
AYES : Council-man Brannon, Wood and Mayor Simpson
NOES : Councilman Feibusch and Councilwoman Snyder
ABSENT: None
MENDOCINO TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman
Snyder, it was carried by the following roll. call vote to
adopt "Joint Powers Agreement to Continue Pilot Program:
Public Bus Transportation System" .
AYES : Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder
and Mayor Simpson
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
NON-AGENDED ITEM
APPROVAL OF TRAVEL WARRANT
City Manager introduced a warrant in the amount of $177 . 00,
travel expenses for Ron Brooks of the Police Department. it
was noted that this expenditure is 100% reimbursable from P .O.S.T.
On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon,
it was carried by the following roll call vote to alter the
agenda to include the additional item.
AYES : Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman
Snyder, Mayor Simpson
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
• On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder,
it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve travel
expense warrant for $177 . 00.
AYES : Councilman Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder,
and Mayor Simpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
COUNCILMAN BRANNON
Redwood Empire Workers Compensation Fund - Discussion at a
recent meeting centered around self-insurance, general liability.
Would like to consolidate General Liability with Workers Compensation
Fund.
COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH
Wild Animals - Questioned responsibility for disposing of wild
animals within City Limits.
Dump Rates - Has received a complaint from Mr. ,Marvin Bowen
concerning raising of rates for compacted yardage. Item to
be on next agenda.
COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER
Garbage Rates - Would like to amend City Code to have garbage
rates, dump fees and water rates included in public hearings.
MAYOR SIMPSON
CETA Fund - Received letter from Ed Huddleston, Director of
Manpower, indicating there is $185 , 000 available in CETA funds.
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Correspondence - Received let-ter from Congresswoman Shirley
Pettis reg_a_rd1ng the, possible widening of Perkins Street.
Councilman Brannon requested this item be included on the
next agenda.
Solar Collectors - Recommends Planning Commission consider
requiring solar collectors on now buildings. City Attorney
indicated the Council would soon be presented with information
on the Uniform Solar Energy Code.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 10 : 30 p.m.
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'City Clerk