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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 06-15-77 29-1 MINUTER OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 15, 1977 - PAGE 1 The City Council met in Budget Session at 6: 00 p.m. and in regular session at 8 : 04 p.m. with Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Wood gave the invocation and City Manager led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM ADDED TO AGENDA Item 8 (a) wag added to the agenda - public hearing to consider sewer service charge amendment. Required publications had been met. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #12593 to #12767 inclusive in the total amount of $77, 558. 02 for the period of May 15th to May 28, 1977 , inclusive. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: None GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was .carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants #6046 --to #6154 in the total amount of $294, 931. 61. 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 June 1, 1977, as submitted by the Clerk. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Wood was absent at the June 1st meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Wood requested that Agenda Item No. 5, "Resolution Giving Assurances For Parking District Bond Payment" be pulled from the Consent Calendar. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Agenda Items No. 1 through 4 as set forth below: 1) Bid award for 2,200 feet 15 KV 1000 MCM cable to G. E. Supply in the total amount of 6140. 20. • 2) Bid award for construction of traffic signals and lighting on East Perkins Street and Orchard Avenue in the total amount of $55, 949. 00. 3) Resolution No. 77-106 Authroizing Write-Off Of Bad Debts. .4) Resolution No. 77-107 Urging Voluntary Restraint-s -_On 'The Display C Sexually Explicit Or Explicitly Violent Printed . rsaterial . AXES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman. Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None x MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 15, 1977 - PAGE 2. RESOLUTION NO. 77-108 GIVING ASSURANCES FOR PARKING DISTRICT BOND PAYMENT On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-108, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Giving Assurances For Parking District Bond Payment" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Wood ABSENT: None PUBLIC• HEARING-ZONE CHANGE NO. 77--56 GLEN BURGER, 201 EAST GOBBI STREET Subject application is a request for change of zone from C-N to C-2 on property located at 201 East Gobbi. Planning Commission determined the proposed change would not be in the best interest of the City since the regulations of the C-N zone were most appropriate for parcels along Gobbi Street and that heavy in- dustrial uses allowed in the C-2 zone should not be immediately adjacent to the major scenic corridors to the City. Planning Commission recommendation was for denial of subject application for change of zone. Mayor Simpson opened the public hearing at 8 :17 p.m. Glen Burger, applicant, spoke in favor of his application. There was no one present in the audience who spoke in opposition to subject request. Public hearing was closed at 8 :19 p.m. Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to grant Zone Change Application No. 77-56 . Councilman Feibusch amended the motion, .requiring a 20 foot setback. There was no second to the motion. The motion to grant subject request failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: None NOES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTION NO. 77-109 ' ABATEMENT OF LAMBS INN, 445 N. STATE Mayor Simpson declared the public hearing opened at 8: 24 p.m. Bob Levy, owner of the building was- present in the audience . to speak concerning subject matter, and requested 120 day's time to complete the project. The public hearing was closed at 8 : 26 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt`Re�olutior- No. 77-110, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Declaring Property A Public Nuisance And Directring The Director Of Public Works Of The City Of Ukiah To Abate Same"., changing the date on Line 21 to read, " . . . not sooner than January 1, 1978 . " AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None 293 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 15, 1977 - PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTION NO. 77-110 ABATEMENT OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND Public hearing was opened at 8 : 27 p.m. There was no one present to speak in favor or in opposition to subject matter. Public hearing was closed at 8 : 28 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-110, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Directing The Abatement Of Weeds,Rubbish, Refuse and Dirt on Certain Parcels Of Land In The City Of Ukiah" . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTION NO. 77-112 ESTABLISHING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Subject hearing is to consider amending the sewer service charges so as to continue the $4. 00 monthly charge for each dwelling unit or family unit, rather than revert to $3. 35 per month after June 30, 1977, as provided in Resolution No. 74-10. Public hearing was opened at 8 : 30 p.m. There was no one present to speak in favor or in opposition to subject matter. Public hearing was closed at 8 : 31 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Brannon it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-112 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Sewer Service Charges" . • AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-P. TIMM ALLRED RE CANCELLATION OF PERMITS Mr. Timm Allred, Empire Development Company, 400 E. Gobbi, was present in the audience to speak on subject matter. He expressed objection to a letter he received from the Building Inspector calling for cancellation of his building permits if certain items were not included in his Worker' s Compensation Certificate which was on file with the City. In his opinion, such action was unnecessary without prior communication and the matter could have been worked out without pulling permits. The City Manager stated that none of the jobs were stopped by those who received notices. The City Attorney stated this is a question of risk management and important since the City is self insured. He cited California Supreme Court case of Morris v. Marin County (1977) and Labor Code a Section 3800 regarding certificate of insurance requirements. Council expressed objection to the manner in which the matter was handled and Mayor Simpson apologized to Mr. Allred for the inconvenience this action has caused. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE TO PURCHASE POWER AGREEMENT WITH NCPA On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder,it was carried by the following roll call vote to hold over subject matter to the next meeting. AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None. 294 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 15'1 1977 - PAGE 4 PRIORITIES FOR PUBLIC WORKS ACT FUNDS - ROUND II City Manager reviewed the applications filed under Round I of the Public Works Act and the deficiencies contained therein. The City has been informed that under Round II of the Public Works Act, the City has a target allocation of $690, 000. The priority setting is the responsibility of the City in cooperation with the school districts. The City Manager recommended the prioritie_ to be the fire station construction and Gibson Creek project, with the fire station location to be reduced in size and the location to be at the north end of the Valley instead of to the south on airport property. Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to submit Public Works Act application for Gibson Creek project as No. 1 priority and the Fire Station as No. 2 , to be located at the airport as originally proposed. After Council discussion, Councilman Wood withdrew his motion. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to submit Public Works Act application for Gibson Creek as No. 1 priority and the fire station as No. 2 priority at an undetermined location. AYES : Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None MAYOR SIMPSON DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 9 :15 p.m. �. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried to defer subject appointments to the meeting of July 6th except the appointment of one member to the Planning Commission. Resolution No. 77-111 Appointing Sister Jane Kelly to Planning Commission On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-111, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Appointing Member to Planning Commission (Sister Jane Kelly) " . AYES: Councilmen Brannon, Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None The following persons spoke expressing interest in the various commission appointements: Planning Commission - Dan Hamburg, West Standley Larry Kier, 425 W. Church Recreation Commission - Gail MonPere, 1129 West Church COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH Expresses Appreciation - Councilman Feibusch expressed his appre- ciation to the Council -for sending flowers to his brother ' s funeral.. Proposed Perkins Street Wide nin - Councilmen Brannon, Feibusch and City Attorney met to discuss subject matter. He asked to defer- further consideration until the next meeting for a dollars and cents evaluation. 2, C1tJ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 15, 1977 - PAGE 5 COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Mobile Home at Airport - City Engineer reported the mobile homes will be moved out. Wading Pool at City Park - A call received inquiring why the pool could not be opened. Staff was of the opinion it would not be appropriate this year because of the water shortage and also because of the inability of keeping it sanitary. The matter will be referred to the Recreation Commission for recommenda- tions. MAYOR SIMPSON Sister City - Requested that consideration of a Sister City be on the next agenda. Mr. Brian Bell formerly from Torrance has been asked to speak on the subject. COUNCILMAN BRANNON Water Conservation Measures - Asked the status of the city' s water conservation measures . The Mayor, Councilman Wood and City Manager will meet at noon next week to discuss . ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9 : 42 p.m. to Budget Session June 17, 1977, at 9: 30 a.m. Mayor ATTEST: J r City Clerk