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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 08-03-77 313 MINUTES OF THE MEE'1'TNG OF T.11E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 3 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 determined that the City would operate the taxi system as approved in the 1977-78 Budget. The City Council convened in regular session' at 8:00 p.m. with Councilmen Brannon. Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder and Mayor Simpson present. Councilman Wood was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Brannon gave the invocation and Councilwoman Snyder led in the pledge of allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #10767 to #10933 for the period of July 10, 1977 to July 23, 1977, inclusive in the total amount of $84,264.52. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood At the request of Councilman Feibusch, it was determined that the Payroll Warrant print out will be made a part of the next agenda package after which it will be determined if this will be a regular_ procedure. 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 #6390 to #6391, inclusive in the amount of $171,072.88 and General Warrante #6392 to #6445 inclusive in the amount of $79,956.74. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood 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 meeting of July 20, 1977 as submitted by the Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 1) Resolution NO. 78-17, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of UKiah Authorizing Mayor And Clerk To Sign CETA Title VI Subgrant". 2) Resolution No. 78-18, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending The Pay and Classification Plan To Incorporate The Classification Recreation Supervisor". 3) Resolution No. 78-19, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing The Agenda Order For Council Meetings In Accordance With The Requirements Of Resolution No. 76-45". 4) Resolution No. 78-20, "Resolution Of The .City Council Of The City 0 .: -- �- Authorizing Mayor And Clerk To Sign Amendment To The NCPA Joiw -l - ;nip Agreement Designating The Treasurer And Controller As Thi -ftw_ - ` Palo Alto". 5) Resolution NO. 78-21, "Resolution Of The City Counc' r ,_ �: .� 40 Ap{rr,ovi W, Agreements Wity Chevron U.S.A. , Inc. , For Lam ^ At_Ukiah Municipal. Airport". LoOZZL- 314 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THF, CI°.I'Y COUNCIL OF THE CI'T'Y OF UKIAii AUGUST 3, 1.977 - PAGE 2 6) Accept concrete construction. on East Perkins, Orchard to Main and direct the Clerk to file the required Notice of Completion. 7) Deny the claim for damages filed by Elaine Dunn and refer same to the City Attorney and Claims Administrator. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT ON PROPOSED CLOSURE OF HIGHLAND AVE. Subject matter postponed to the next meeting at the request of Councilman Wood prior to the meeting. DRAFT EIR FOR EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET FROM GOBBI STREET TO TALMAGE ROAD Council considered subject document for information purposes only for the continued consideration of Zone *Change Application No. 77-41 which is scheduled for public hearing in the next order of business. The intent of the study is to have a planning document creating a north-south flow of traffic for Ukiah so developers A and others interested /wI tpzewCity has planned for the- area Council consensus was to see the impact on adjoining parcels as well as identification of the adjoining parcels. ,Gary Ackerstrom, North Counties Engineering, was present in the audience and reviewed the four project alternatives. Proposed rout, #1 was considered by Mr. Ackerstroz to be best of the four alternatives. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 77-41, JAMES FOUCAULT Subject application is a request for change of zone from C-2, Highway Commercial and Restricted Industrial, to C-1, Light Commercial at the northeast terminus of Cherry Court. Planning Commission action recommended approval. Public hearing continued from April 20, 1977 was opened at 8:36 p.m. Applicant was present in the audience. No one spoke in opposition to granting subject application. Public hearing was ,closed- at. 8:37 Councilman Feibusch made- a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to approve Zone Change Application No. 77-41 by introducing 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 Rezoning Property From Existing C-2 Zone To C-1 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 77-43, James Foucault)". Applicant's plan is to develop"the Cherry Street side of the parcel. When asked if he would dedicate to the City a portion of the Main Street frontage, Mr. Foucault stated it would be difficult to do so since the City has no plan established at this time for the area. . He was not willing to.. make this a condition of the zone change. He stated he has no' plan to develop the Main Street portion and will not build on that area of the parcel. j " I The motion to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 697 carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor. Simpson NOES; Councilman Brannon ABSENT: Councilman Wood TP i ��r 315 MTNUTES OF 111E MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O,'V' UKIAH AUGUST 3, 1977 - PAGE 3 RESOLUTION NO. 78-22 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY CII/!MBER OF COMMERCE On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-22, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement With The Mendocino County Chamber Of Commerce For The Fiscal Year 1977-78". AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood RESOLUTION NO. 78-23 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH UKIAH CH1MBER OF COMMERCE On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-23, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement For Promotional Services With The Greater Ukiah Chamber Of Commerce". AYES: Councilman Brannon, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: Councilman Wood INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 698 CHANGING TIME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to intorduce Ordinance No. 698 by title only. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 698, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 1 Section 51 Of The Ukiah Municipal Code (Time Of City Council Meeting)". AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood RESOLUTION NO. 78-24 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH NWPRR FOR MODIFICATION OF CLARA AVE. CROSSING On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 78-24, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor And Clerk To Sign Agreement With Northwestern Pacific Railroad For Modifica- tion Of Clara Avenue Crossing". AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to authorize budget transfer in amount of $1500 from Gas Tax Surplus to Gas Tax Project 098 for required work for ClaraStreet crossing. AUTHORIZATION TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION FOR PERSONNEL SYSTEM REVIEW On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon,. it was carried by the following roll call vote to file the Welfare Reform Act grant proposal for study of the City of Ukiah personnel system. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood s MINUTES OF THF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 3, 19T/ - PAGE 4 ANTON STADIUM LTGIiTING On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the cost for installation of lights at Anton Stadium in the amount of $30,000 with a use fee to be charged the college district for day or night use and referral made to the Parks and Recreation Commission for said use fee schedule for subsequent con- sideration by the Council. WATER FILTRATION PROJECT COMMITTEE REPORT The committee composed of Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, City Manager, and Public Works Director determined that the Public Works Director will prepare cost estimates for projects in lieu of proceeding with the filtration plant at this time. The projects are: 1) development of water sources at the golf course to take large irrigation load off the domestic system, 2) conduct exploratory drilling at the Old Sewer Farm and near Ranney Collector site to determine the feasibility of developing wells as an alternate supply, 3) develop plans to interconnect with Willow and Mill- view Districts to make possible mutual aid in emergency situation. A variance from the requirements of the act with respect to the turbidity requirement is being sought at this time. On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Mayor Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to accept the committee report as stated above. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood. PROPOSAL TO BAN USE OF CONSTRUCTION WATER FROM HYDRANTS Subject matter continued from previous meeting. Contractor's Association has been notified of proposal. It was pointed out this effects only the grading and paving contractors. City Engineer pointed out the permit to obtain water from the treatment plant has not yet been received. On a motion by Mayor Simpson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to authorize staff to enforce the ban on construction water from hydrants pending receipt of the required permit from the Water Quality Control Board. INVITATION TO MEET WITH NCPA CHAIRMAN City Manager reported the City Manager of Healdsburg has invited the Chairman of NCPA, Dick Hughes, to meet in a study session and invited Council to meet with the group. COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH Reduce speed limit on South State - County has reduced speed limit between the roller rink and city limits to 35 mph. Asked Traffic 'Committee to consider a similar reduction at the south city limits. General Hospital 50th Anniversary - Request for a Proclamation for this August 13th celebration. Need for guidelines for development of Clara_ Street area - Plans in the area will have an impact on the modest homes. Mayor Simpson and Councilman Feibusch will meet to discuss subject matter. 317 MINUTES 01? THE MEETING O F THE CITY COUNCIL 01? THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 3; 1-977 - I'AG E 5 COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Parking District tax was to decrease - It is anticipated that the tax will go down next year. City Manager stated the Chairman of the Parking Advisory Commission., Nclmes Smith is knowledgeable on this subject and would be able to give any background information needed. City-County Relation Committee was cancelled this date. MAYOR SIMPSON Redwood Empire Division of, the League of California Cities - a detailed report on subject meeting in. Arcata was given Hudson House slides - The presentation was excellent and informative. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. 6/Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk MIr1UTJ{;S OF THE MEETI14G OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 17, 1-977 - PAGE 1 The City Council met 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 it was carried 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 . 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 AMUSEMENTS On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to approve the carnival permit for Butler Amusements for four days, August 25-28, 1977 . -.