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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 08-17-77 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 17, 1977 - PAGE 1 The City Coun.-il mot in Litigation Session at 7 : 00 p.m. to discuss potential condemnation of property. The City Council convened in regular session at 8 : 01 p.m. with Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, and Mayor Simpson present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Wood. gave the invocation and Councilman Feibusch led in the pledge of allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon itwascarried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #10934 to #11103 inclusive and #10767 to #10768 inclusive, in the total amount of $83 , 710. 99 . .Lve, AYES : Councilmen Brannon,, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: None GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants #6446 to #6575 inclusive, in the amount of $317, 009. 33 . AYES : Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded .by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 3 , 1977 as submitted by the Clerk. AYES : Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: None (Councilman Wood was absent at 8-3-77 meeting) PROCLAMATION-HUNTING AND FISHING DAY Mayor Simpson proclaimed September 24 , 1977 , as Hunting and Fish- ing Day after reading subject proclamation. CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager requested that Agenda #4 , award of bid for pipe and catch basin cleaner to be pulled from the Cqnsent Calendar. Councilman Brannon asked that Agenda #1, approval of carnival permit for Butler Amusements to be pulled from the Consent Calendar. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch;! it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar: 2) Set September 7, 1977, as public hearing date to consider Zone Change Application No. 77-71 for apartments at Sidnie and Clara. 3) Authorize the Clerk to file the required Notice of Completion for asphalt concrete surfacings on city streets . APPROVAL OF CARNIVAL PERMIT FOR BUTLER MIUSEMENTS On a motion by Councilman Wood seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to approve the carnival permit for Butler AmusOments for four days, August 25-28 , 1977. 319 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAIi AUGUST .1'1, 1977 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTIONT NO. 77-25 GRANTING VARIANCE TO ROE SANDELIN Variance Application No. 77-89 for variance from the 20 foot frontyard setback to 14 ' 6" for an existing residence located at 607 W. Smith, zoned R-3 to allow construction of an approxi- mate 1000 square foot addition. Planning Commission findings recommended approval of the variance. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-25, "Resolution Granting Variance To Roe Sandelin" . AYES : Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: None AWARD OF BID FOR TRUCK MOUNTED PIPE AND CATCH BASIN CLEANER Myers-California The two low bidders/did not meet the city ' s requirements for subject equipment. The units had not been tested, cannot be demonstrated, and has no service facilities available. It was recommended the bid be awarded to Stegemann Motors in the total amount of $59, 482 . 63 . COUNCILMAN WOOD EXCUSED AT THIS TIME - 8 : 12 P.M. City Attorney stated Council ' s obligation is to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the City ' s criteria . Council expressed concern regarding the approximately $10, 000 difference between the low bid and the recommended bid. On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to hold over subject bid award to the next meet.Lng. COUNCIL14AN WOOD RESU14ED HIS CHAIR AT THIS TIME - 8 : 15 P.M. PROPOSED CULTURAL COMMISSION Recreation and Parks Commission recommended establishment of subject commission. Council determined a membership of 5 to 7 members would best serve the City' s need. On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to determine the duties and responsibilities of similar commissions in other cities prior to the appointment of members to the commission. RESOLUTION NO. 77-26 DESIGNATING PORTION OF HIGHLAND AVENUE ONE WAY Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder to adopt Resolution No. 77-26, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The . - City Of Ukiah Designating A Portion Of Highland Avenue As A One Wap Street" . After Council discussion, it was determined to make subject street one way for a period of six months to one year. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Wood, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch. ABSENT: None MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAII AUGUST .17, 1977 -- PAGE 3 PUBLIC BEARING TO AMEND WATER RATES Subject rates were last changed August 1 , 1973, with the adoption of Resolution No. 74-11. Council had been provided with a survey of water rates in other California cities and adjacent water purveyors . Water rate alternatives were reviewed as provided by the City Manager . Mayor Simpson declared the public hearing open at 8 : 48 p.m. There was no one present in the audience who spoke in favor or in opposition to the proposed amendment. The public hearing was declared closed at 8 : 49 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to continue the matter to the next meeting and direct staff to come back with the amount of revenue required to make up the deficit, charges for users outside city limits, and redistribution of the schedule of charges per 100 cubic feet. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 77-91 GLADYS TAYLOR, 52 LORRAINE STREET Subject application is for variance for exemption of the off street requirements of one garage space for each single family dwelling in an R-1 zone. The Planning Commission con- sidered that such an action may be precedent setting and a particular hardship related to the factor of special property circumstances could not be found. Planning Commission recommended denial of subject application with the provision that the applican,__ , have three months in which to complete an alternative solution to the situation. Applicant was present and spoke concerning subject matter, stating she was not aware she was in violation of parking requirements . Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to approve Variance Application No. 77-91. The motion was defeated by the following roll call vote: AYES: None NOES: Councilman Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson. ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 78-27 APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR DOOLIN PARK ESTATES 2 & 3 On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-27, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approving The Final Map For Doolin Park Estates Units 2 & 3" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: None REQUEST FROM SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER $10, 440 ALLOCATION FROM SB325 FUNDS TO SUPPORT BUS SERVICE Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to coordinate the Senior Citizen bus 'service with the City taxi service and charge the senior citizens 50� per ride. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Wood NOES: Councilmen Brannon, Councilman Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson. ABSENT: None ti 3 L! _ MINUTES OF THE MET TIN(: OF TILT CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 17, 1977 -- PAGE 4 On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman L'eih��ac�1 it was carried by the following roll call vote to appropriate $7200 of the City ' s share of SB325 funds to hire a driver for the Senior Citizen bus, the bus to be made available to pick up haridi- capped persons . AYES : Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : Councilman Brannon ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER REQUEST FOR REVENUE SHARING MONIES Daniel Hamburg, Director of the CDC was present in the audience and reviewed subject proposal. On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Mayor Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to grant the request for $2500 of revenue sharing funds for the Child Development Center . AYES : Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : Councilman Flood ABSENT: None PETITION FILED BY ELSE FEIBUSCH REQUESTING RECONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE POWER CONTRACT WITH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWERAGENCY City Attorney memo dated August 12, 1977 , spoke to subject matter and stated the questioned action of the Council is implementation of a policy previously established by the Council , is therefore administrative in nature and is not subject to the referendum process . • Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to decline the petition. To put the motion in a positive tone, Councilman Wood amended his motion to accept the Petition Protesting City Of Ukiah Resolution No. 78-7 And Seeking Submission To Voters. Councilman Brannon seconded the amended motion. The motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES : Councilman Feibusch and Councilwoman Snyder NOES : Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Mayor Simpson. RESOLUTION 78-28 ESTABLISHING FEES & CHARGES AT UKIAH SOLID WASTE SITE On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-28 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Fees & Charges AT The Ukiah Municipal Solid Waste Smote" . AYES : Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None REQUEST FROM JUDGE LUTHER FOR CITY TO TAKE OVER COLLECTION OF PARKING FINES On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was unanimously carried to add subject matter to the Agenda. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to hold subject matter over to an adjourned meeting Thursday, August 18, 1977, 9: 45 a.m. AYES : Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder NOES : Councilman Brannon and Mayor Simpson ABSENT: None 3v MINUTES OF THE MEETTi NC OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OI' UKIAII AUGUST, 17, 1977 - PAGE 5 MAYOR SIMPSON DECLAPED A RECESS AT THIS POINT -- 10 : 40 P.M. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 697 (ZONE CITANGE APPL. 77-43, (I IM FOUCAULT) On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 697 by title only. On a motion by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 697 , "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Chapter 2 , Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By RezonirJ Property From Existing C-2 Zone To C-1 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 77-43, Jim Foucault) " . AYES : Councilmen Brannon, Wood., Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: None ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 698 AlIENDING TIME OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 698 by title only. On a motion by Councilman Mood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 698, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Division 1, Chapter 2 , Article 1 Section 41 Of The Ukian Municipal Code (Time Of City Council Meeting) " . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attorney reported an ordinance will be coming to Council to conform to state law, amending the existing bingo ordinance to allow more non profit organizations to conduct bingo games . CONTINUATION OF MTA TO 6-30-78 BY AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the 3rd Supplemental Joint Powers Agreement to June 30, 1978. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None VOTING REPRESENTATIVE FOR LEAGUE CONFERENCE On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried Mayor Simpson will be the voting rep- resentative at subject conference. COUNCILMAN BRANNON C/Brannon reported lie, the City Manager, and Mayor Simpson attended a Mayors and Councilmen organization meeting in Santa Rosa ,regarding self insurance/general liability. Complaints received concerning uncontrolled dogs in the park area and excessive noise early in the morning and past 10 p.m. An ordinance with time constraints needed. y 3 MINUTES Ol.' THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UY.IAII AUGUST 17f 1.9 7 7 -- PAGE 6 COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH Councilman Feibusch stated there is a need for a leach ordinance to be placed on the agenda. A business has shown interest in locating on airport road. r- The matter will be referred to the Airport Commission. A call from a Marshall Street resident expressed a need for a sign indicating it is a dead end street. COUNCILMAN WOOD Compliments expressed for the successful Employees Bar BQ. Looking forward to the dinner_ to be scheduled for the Commissioners . COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Councilwoman Snyder reported there appears to be excessive use of water at the park. Barbara Street and Barnes and Standley have poor visibility at the intersections . MAYOR SIMPSON Mayor Simpson requested a letter of thanks be sent to Kiwanis Club for the equipment furnished at Oak Manor Park. There is a need for a Mayor/Councilmen association in-Mendocino/ Lake County. Is there a need for Policy and Standards meeting for traffic study? Need for Traffic Committee to consider striping Perkins overpass for bicycles. Need for information on how to operate in case of need for brown outs. Need for Traffic Committee to study Yield signs vs . Stop signs . Dinner for Board and Commission members will be September 15th, Manor Inn Restaurant, 6 : 30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 11 : 31 p.m. to August 18th at 9 : 45 a.m. ATTEST: May0'r _ Y City Clerk 3.24 ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 18 , 1977 - PAGE 1 The City Council met in adjourned session at 9 : 45 a.m, with Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson present. Councilman Wood was absent. CITY TO COLLECT PARKING FINES Y y On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded b Councilman. Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to negotiate with the County to pay 100 on those parking fine that are contested. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9: 54 a.m, to reconvene in Special ,70int-Ses-sion with the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District Board to review the architect' s schematic drawings for the proposed North Fire Station. MAYOR ATTEST: CTY CLERK 1- ,.