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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 03-16-77 253 . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 16, 1977 - PAGE 1 City Council met at 7 : 00 p.m. as Policy and Standards Committee to discuss downtown renewal. City Council convened in regular session at 8 : 00 p.m. with Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, and Mayor Simpson present. Councilman Brannon was absent. 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 Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #9665 to #9828 inclusive for the period of February 20, to March 5, 1977, inclusive in the total amount of $74, 879 . 52. AYES: Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilwoman Snyder ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Councilwoman Snyder had not seen subject warrants prior to the meeting. GENERAL WARRANTS Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to approve General Warrants #5447 to #5587 inclusive in the total amount of $247, 496.16. Councilwoman Snyder asked for clarification on the warrant to CMUA, Warrant #5494 to Maydwell and Hartzell for miscellaneous supplies, and the warrant to the Exchange Bank for Mastercharge purchases . Explanation was made by the City Manager. General Warrants were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to approve the February 16, 1977 , minutes as corrected. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to approve the March 2, 1977, minutes as corrected. Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder to approve Action Minutes of the City Council as proposed by the City Clerk. Councilman Feibusch stated he is fully aware of the difficulty in preparing the minutes and the working conditions; however, in his opinion the minutes are the only record Council has to refer to. Councilman Wood stated if a member of Council wishes to make a statement,upon request, it can be recorded In his opinion, action minutes will give sufficient coverage. Approval of Action Minutes carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Wood, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: Councilman Brannon. 254 - MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 16, 1977 - PAGE 2 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Wood asked that Agenda Item #4 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried the following items from the Consent Calendar be approved: 1) Set -April 6, 1977, as public hearing date to consider amendment to Zoning Ordinance establishing agricultural-ex- clusive district. 2) Set April 6, 1977, as public hearing date to consider Zone Change Application No. 77-35 (Tony G. Brazil, Rural Community Housing Development Corporation) 3) Adopt Resolution No. 77-72, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Directing Unpaid Weed Abatement Cost Placed on Tax Roll" . 5) Bid award for water supplies to Bell Industries, Groeniger and Company, and Ed S. Walsh, Redding, the low bidders. 6) Adopt Resolution No. 77-73, "Resolution Of The City Council OF The City Of Ukiah Establishing Calims Settlement Authority" . 'Agenda Item #4 - Councilman Wood excused himself from the meeting at this time because of a possible conflict of interest in the next order of business. On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to award the bid for three police vehicles to Stegemann Motors in the total amount of $15, 296. 37 plus tax. AYES: Councilman Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmen Brannon and Wood Councilman Wood resumed his chair at this point in the meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-AGREEMENT WITH PG&E TO ESTABLISH A MIN-BALANCING ACCOUNT On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was unanimously carried to approve the City Manager' s recommendation to approve the PG&E agreement to establish a min-balancing account, but not implement its provisions. Councilman Wood amended subject motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch so that the provisions of the agreement not be implemented without 30 days prior notice to the Council. Amended motion carried unanimously. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-LAKE MENDOCINO LIONS CLUB On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to refer subject correspondence expressing need for a new site for the South Ukiah Little League ball park to the Parks and Recreation Commission. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-TPA RE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Subject agreement asks for Council approval of two amendments to the Joint Powers Authority - for an additional $20, 000 for the period of the existing agreement because of a cash flow problem. The agreement provides that the $20,000 would be returned at the end of the agreement. The second amendment MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 16, 1977 - PAGE 3 would extend the term of the. MTA for an additional six month evaluation period as recommended by' TPA. Ernie Dickens, Transportation Technician for the TPA was present in the audience and answered questions posed by Council. Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to advance $20, 000 for the TPA as requested. Motion carried by the following roll call: AYES: Councilman Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon It was pointed out that Council wanted to extend the MTA service for another year. It appeared that the TPA did not listen to the recommendation of the Council. Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to extend the term of the MTA through March 12, 1978 . Councilman Feibusch, with Councilman Wood ' s approval, amended the motion to include notification to the other cities in the County of Council ' s action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon. RESOLUTION NO. 77-74 DECLARING "CALIFORNIA'S FORGOTTEN VICTIMS WEEK" On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Snyder it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-74, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Declaring "California' s Forgotten Victims Week" . AYES: Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon MAYOR STMPSON DECLARED A RECESS AT THIS TIME - 8: 50 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 77-75 AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTS TO MASTER LOCAL AGENCY- STATE AGREEMENT (CLARA AVE. & FORD ST. RAILROAD CROSSING PROTECTION) On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-75, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah To Sign Supplements To Master Local Agency-State Agreement" and to approve budget transfer authorization to provide funds for the Clara Avenue and Ford Street railroad crossing. AYES: Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attorney stated a report to help solve the problem of motorcycles on private property will be submitted to Council. MAIN STREET ROUTE STUDY Subject matter was considered at the March 2 , 1977, Council meeting at which time Council requested a staff report of the feasibility of doing subject work in-house. City Manager report 2wow 6 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 16, 1977 - PAGE 4 this date listed demands currently being made on the engineering department to justify the recommendation that North Counties Engineering be employed to do the Main Street Route Study as recommended earlier. Councilman Wood made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to enter into an agreement with North Counties Engineering for the Main Street Route Study from Gobbi to Talmage in an amount not to exceed $5000. It was pointed out the study will result in street improvements from which the developers benefit. Should the developers share some of the cost? City Manager pointed out the formation of an assessment district is a technique which could be used to get developers to share the cost. It was also pointed out that Council is the lead agency and it is up to Council to decide where the street will go. The motion for the Main Street route study carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES : Councilman Wood, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: Councilman Brannon RESOLUTION NO. 77-76 APPOINTING CATHERINE ROLZINSKI TO AIRPORT COMMISSION On a motion by Councilwoman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Feibusch, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-76 , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Appointing a Member To The Airport Commissior (Catherine Rolzinski) " . AYES Councilmen Wood, Feibusch, Councilwoman Snyder, Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Prior to Council action, Ms. Rolzinski spoke regarding her work experience and her interest in serving on the Airport Commission. COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH Proposed extension of Despina Drive- County Public Works Depart- ment response to subject matter was evasive. Since this will be a critical area, the city should look- into the possibility of challenging the negative declaration. Electrical consumption - peak periods. Request for an education program to make the public aware of peak demand times on electrical consumption. Executive Session. Request for procedure in recording Executive Sessions of the Council. City Attorney explained only Council action is recorded. COUNCILMAN WOOD Resignation from NCPA. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded y Councilman Feibusch, .it was unanimously carried 'to appoint Councilwoman Snyder to fill the vacancy of Councilman Wood, resigned, on the Northern California Power Agency. 257 . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 16, 1977 - PAGE 5 City .Manager Evaluation. Request for Personnel Session on April 6th agenda for evaluation of performance of City Manager. City Manager explained this was to be done each year and will start the Department Head evaluations again. Position on Community Hospital. Request for subject to be on the agenda for Council consideration April 20th. Close Highland Avenue. Request for subject to be on the agenda for Council consideration April 6th or 20th, whichever is con- venient with City Manager. National League of Cities Conference. Report given on subject matter. Met with Congressman Clausen. Expect an increase in the CETA program. Anticipate extension of public works act funds with the possibility of the rural areas and urban areas to be considered separately. COUNCILWOMAN SNYDER Councilwoman Snynder expressed her thanks to Council for its help to her during her first meeting. MAYOR SIMPSON Ad hoc Water Conservation Committee. Councilman Wood, Mayor Simpson, City Manager appointed to serve on subject committee. Budget - Request for a program planned budget. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9 : 35 p.m. /Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk