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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1976-07-07 126 MINUTES OF '1.'IIL MEE'1.'ING OF 'I11J.7j CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CI'T'Y OF UKIAIi JULY 71 J. 976 - PAGE 1, The City Council convened in regular session at 8 :01 p.m. , with Councilmen Feibsuch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pearson and Vice-Mayor Simpson present . Mayor Wood was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Brannon gave the invocation and City Attorney Hays gave the Pledge of Allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson to approve Payroll Warrants for the period ending June 12th and the period ending May 29th in 'the amount of $74 , 109 . 63 and $74 , 996 . 30 respectively. Councilman Feibusch asked if the overtime shown was for a particular problem. Mr. ' Kruth answered that it was a booster pump failure and a problem with a motor control. Councilman Feibusch asked if- the Electrical Department could not have standby time in lieu of overtime. Air. Kruth stated the problem with standby time is fixing the hours for the employee. It is very difficult to decide what hours would be most effective. Standby time is one week including weekends now. Payroll Warrants were approved -by the following roll call vote : AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pearson, Vice- Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Wood. G?R :',RAL WARRANTS Councilwoman Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to approve the General Warrants #3747 to #3935 in the total amount of $225, 237 . 70f $107, 430 . 32 , . $16 , 406. 18. Councilman Feibusch asked how 200 gallons of traffic paint' on Check No. 3873 could be purchased since those funds have been expended. The City Manager explained that the budget was an approximation and these expenditures could be covered from another department. Councilman Feibusch asked what the aerial photos on Check #3886 were for. Mr. Kruth explained that these were for relocation studies. Councilman Feibusch asked what the lock installation for $10 .50 on check no. 3888 was for. He questioned whether or not there was someone from the City Maintenance Department that could handle that. Mr. Kruth stated that the locks were installed at the Clubhouse and that they were special locks. Councilman Feibusch stated that Expense Account Reports had very little detail on them when they were turned in. He suggested that they be more complete. • General warrants were approved by the following roll call vote : AYES: Councilmen Feibsuch, Brannon, Councilwomen Pearson, Vi,ce Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Wood. /c-.;?, 7 M7_NU'1'1:aS OF THE MEETING OF THE CI`11Y COUNCIL 01�' `T'Iila CI'T'Y OF UKIAII JULY 71 1976 - PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF MTNt1`I'ES o Councilwomen Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 19th, May 26th.; June 2ndjr June 7th and June 8th, 1976 . The motion was unanimously carried. AIRPORT C014MI SS ION RECOMMENDATION LIMITING JET AIRCRAFT DEPARTURES Councilman Feibusch stated that he frequently received calls from people in the park area about noise. He said he would like noise abatement to include the total city and all noise. The City Attorney stated that such an undertaking would require ex- tremely expensive equipment and someone to audit the equipment. Councilman Feibusch stated that an ordinance to cover motorcycles was needed. IIe felt that the police are powerless to control these noises . The City Attorney stated that the Vehicle Code sets the decible limits . Councilman Feibusch asked what other cities did. The City Attorney explained there were problems in administering and setting limitations on noise causes such as lawn mowers, etc. Equal protection laws for all equipment was needed. It is easier to deal with things like parks first because time limits can be established. Mayor Simpson said that he has also received many complaints on all types of noise. Councilman Brannon stated that possibly a - curfew would best solve the problem for the noise around the park. The City Attorney 'felt that a curfew would be the most workable solution. Vice-Mayor Simpson said that many cities he visited had park cur- fews. Councilwoman Pearson asked if it was within the City' s power to regulate the takeoff and land of jets. The City Attorney answered yes. Councilman Brannon called for comments from the audience. A member of the audience felt the City should check with the air- craft owners as to any interference these regulations may cause. The City Manager stated that the Airport Commission had discussed the ramifications of placing regulations on takeoffs and landings . The pilots had indicated they could live with it. ' Councilman Brannon made a motion, seconded by Councilwomen Pearson to adopt the recommendation of the Airport Commission. The motion was unanimously carried. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARK & RECREATTON COMMISSION CONCERNING' THE CARPEN,rEi.: PROPERTY Marilyn Smith, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, stated that: many plans had bean submitted but she felt Exhibit C, 1A was the bt.�st . 111 I1W]"ES OF ` lIE MEETING OF TlIE" CITY COUNCIL 01' TIII CITY OF UKIA11 :.1_ILY�7, 1970 - PAGE 3 She felt this property in its entirety shoulA' d remain with the City and would like to see a fine arts center in the rear 'of the home in due time. It will need parking space and access to the property. Barbara Eversole presented the plan and described the area and landscaping they had prepared. She also described some pro- visions for protecting the property. Dr. Boynton commended the City Council on their foresight. He felt this was an opportunity to have and Art and Garden Center com ,arable to Marin Art and Garden Center. Councilwoman Pearson asked if the City Council should decided on which plan to accept and was answered yes. The City Manager stated that the estate does provide $10, 000 to City for improvements . He felt fire and burglary protection should be first priority. He recommended the proposal for fire and theft be approved. Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon, to approve the Master Plan Exhibit Cr Alternate 1A. Mrs . Smith felt that many people would be willing to build fences and other extras. Councilman Feibusch had a . comment on parking lot changes. Mr. Kruth suggested that specific changes be discussed at a later time . The motion was carried with a majority vote. PROPOSED ANNEXATION The City Manager recommended the - City Council accept the Fire District' s Proposed Annexation of Pinoleville . Councilman Feibusch stated that Russian River Estates and McNab Ranch be provided with coverage , and if City' s equipment was used they should be charged. i Councilman Brannon felt the City extended the services to outlying areas and then cannot annex any property to help offset the cost of these services. i Councilmen Fe shuC c stated that when the Fire District' s equipment is used they / $ dbefor the t services. x Mayor Simpson asked why the area would annex if they received the services before they came into the City. F: Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson to approve the annexation of the possibility of annexing Russian River Estates and McNab Ranch into the Fire District. The motion was carried by a majority vote. s RESOLUTION NO.' 77-1 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION k On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon ; it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution f No. 77-1 Appointing Members to the Parking Advisory Commission. AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pear.son, Vice Mayor Simpson y NOES : Nono v ABSENT:': Mayor. wood 3 -19 V MINUTES 0I' '1'111:' t9;:1:1I':I'NG OF '1.'11E CI'a'Y COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF UK:TAII JUI,Y 7L--L 7C_ - I.'1��)I_; 4 RES01J) .'ION 110. 77-2 RECOGI-VrZING Id"G)ION I CRIMINAL JUST?C1: PLANNING BOARD On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-2 Recognizing Region I Criminal Justice Planning Board. AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman pearson, ' Vice Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Wood RESOLUTION NO. 77-3 AUTI-IORIZING EXECUTION AND AGREEMENT FOR A PERSONNEL EXAMINING SERVICES WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CO- OPERATIVE PERSONNEL SERVICES On - a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon , it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution -Nb. 77-3 Authorizing Execution and Agreement for a Personnel Examin- ing Services with the State of California Cooperative Personnel Services. AYES:. Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pearson, Vice Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Wood RESOLUTION NO. 77-4 APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE 1.,'CPA DEVELOPMENT FUND AGREEMENT On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson, . it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 77-4 Appr_oving 'Revisions to the NCPA Development Fund Agreement. AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pearson, Vice Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Wood RESOLUTION NO. 77-5 AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND ` CLERK TO SIGN CITY-COUNTY FAU 'AGREEMENT Councilwoman Pearson made a 'motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon, to adopt Resolution No. 77-5 Authorizing Mayor and Clerk to sign City-County FAU Agreement. Councilman Feibusch stated Line 7 should be changed to read FORD ROAD rather than FORD STREET. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: . AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pearson, Vice Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Wood ' 'MORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ' WITH _ ;IE OPEP.ATING ENG - RESOLUTION NOS . 77-6 & 77-7 The City Manager recommended that the City Council not adopt the Memorandum but do adopt both Resolutions No. 77-6 Amending Pay Plaiz and Resolution No. 77-7 Amending Personnel Rules. Councilman Brannon made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson to adopt Resolution No. 77-6 Amending Pay Plan and Resolution No. 77-7 Amending Personnel Rules . Vice Mayos, Simp on requested the word "Will" be changed t:o "Sllc��.�." in the SL-I ety statemont. 130 MilgU'l'I; 01:' 11'1I1, OF THEJ CITY C OUHCU OF 'J'III: C:l:`I.`Y OF Ur IAII The motion was carried by the following roll call vot(, on Res. No. 77-6 : o AYES : Councilman Brannon, Councilwoman I'e:arson, Vice Mayor Simpson NODS : Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: Mayor Wood The City Manager stated that Item #3 Health and Welfare costs wotild be effective August 1 , 1976. , Councilman Feibusch asked if these benefits would cover all em- ; ployees of the City not just the Operating Engineers . T The City Manager answered yes , he felt it would- be a mistake to reward the union members only. Councilman Feibusch said he did not f� f 229 in rease was bad but did not see why it should be _/ os o wing oiancdrease. Councilwoman Pearson made a 'motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon. to extend the Health and Welfare benefits to a total of $90 . 00 . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote on Reso. No. 77-7 : AYES : 'Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pearson, Vice- Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Wood ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK ON THE DORA STREET WIDENING PROJECT Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to approve the acceptance of Contract work on the Dora Street Widening Project. - ' The motion was unanimously carried. BAD DEBT WRITE-OFFS Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson, to approve the Bad Debt Write-Offs dated June 30 , 1976 . Councilman Brannon asked if this list included bad debts for garbage service or just utilities. The City Manager explained that the City is responsible to pay resi- dential service but not commercial . The motion was carried by a majority. ` AWARD OF BID TO ELECTRIC UTILITY VAULTS Councilman Brannon made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibsuch, to approve the low bid of Electric Utility Vaults. The motion was carried JDy a majority. AWARD OF BID FOR GOLF CART STORAGE BUILDING Councilman Feibusch stated that no repa"Iymcnt agreement was provided for. IIe questioned whether rental received on new and old would be repaid into special journal fund. Councilwoman Pearson made a motion , &,ecbnded by Councilman Brannon,, that the bu(3qet be rovised and that the .l.ow bidder. -Nolan Bunt be awarded tho laid, and the loan be , repaid to the general fund for both old and new storage rents . The motion carried by a ma jox:ity. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL, of THE CITY OF UKIAII JUT.Y 7 , 1,976 — PAGE 6 AWARD OF BID FOR MAINTENA14CE AND COMMUNICATION I:aQ UI PMI':N T Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson to award the bid to the low bidder, Redwood Communica- tions, Inc. The motion carried by a majority. AWARD OF BID FOR TRANSFORMERS Councilwoman Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch, to accept the low bid from Westinghouse Electric for Transformers. The motion was carried by a majority. AWARD OF BID FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND FITTINGS Councilwoman Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to accept the low bid from. Westinghouse Electric for Electrical 'Conduit and Fittings. The -motion was carried by a majority. BID AWARD FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to award the bid for Regular, Ethyl and No Lead gasoline and Series 3 and motor oil to Texaco, Inc. , and for Diesel fuel to Standard Oil of California. The motion carried by a majority. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ADD THIRD TENNIS COURT TO OAK MANOR PARK Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson to add third tennis courtto Oak Manor Park Court Project. Councilman Brannon asked if these funds were reallocatable to other areas. The City Manager replied that they were reallocatable by the State but not by the City. The motion carried by a majority. REQUEST APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT PISTOL RANGE AT THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY NEAR THE DISPOSAL SITE Councilwoman Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch, to approve construction of a Police Department pistol range at the city owned property near the disposal site. Mayor Simpson questioned whether or not this would be controlled for reasonable hours. The City Manager stated that this project would be subject to a Use Permit. He said that there would be a test firing done before the project is begun. The motion carried by a majority. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 4 Councilman Feibusch felt this should be carried over until Finance- Department inanceDepartment has closed the books and Council can see fund balances of 1975-76 in order to get a clearer picture. He said the budget estimates were made in December and January. Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon. to delay the adoption of the 1976-77 budget until the first meeting in August. The motion carried by a majority. Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Counci_.lman Brannon, that the Mayor appoint a standing budget committee consistinci ref. two meatber.s of the City Council. . Councilwoman Pearson asked wh(-At purpose the C 0111I111 tt.Ce would Nerve. Council man FoAbusch stated Lhat; 13.2' MINUTES OF TML MEE`.C_T.NG OF THE CITY COUh4CIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 71 1.9 76 - PAGE 7 it was his duty to look after the funds since he was elected by the people. Councilman Brannon stated that the City Council has discussed having a standing budget committee previously to review costs, etc. Vice Mayor Simpson stated he felt having a budget committee would help new Council members learn and understand how the budget actually worked. The motion carried by a majority. Vice Mayor Simpson appointed Councilmen Brannon and Feibusch to serve on the Budget Committee. Councilman Brannon asked whether or not the Council would need to approve budget items . The City Manager stated he felt that the City needed internal flexibility. VICE-MAYOR SIMPSON Vice Mayor Simpson stated he felt there had been so much negative publicity in the Valley that now is an opportunity for some publi- city by congratulating Laura Vander Mey for her recently acquired title of Miss California Teen Ager and Miss Jeanine Tremaine for being elected Miss Personality in the same competition. City Council also felt that congratulations are due the Pomolita Junior High School Band for their participation in the July 4th parade at Disneyland. The City Manager will prepare and send the letters . APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon, to appoint Peter Wagner to the Planning Commission and- to reappoint Peter Onori and Clyde Oakes. Councilwoman Pearson questioned a con- flict of interest Mr. Wagner might have. The City Attorney stated if a conflict of interest did arise ,, he would have to sit out. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote : AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Bt:annon ,Councilwoman Pearson , Vice Mayor Simpson NOES : None ABSENT: Mayor Wood Councilwoman Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brannon to reappoint Marilyn Smith to the Recreation Commission. The motion was carried by a majority: It was suggested that a letter of thanks to both Charles. Meyers and Chaplin Williams be written. Councilman Brannon suggested that the replacement of Charles Meyers on the Recreation Commission be deferred until the next meeting. • Councilman Brannon made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibusch to_ reappoint Ms . MonPere to the Airport Commission. The motion was carried by a majority. Vice Mayor Simpson suggested that the replacement of Mr. Thornhill be deferred until the next meeting also. COUNCILWOMAN PEARSON Councilwoman Pearson reminded the Council members that the League of California Cities in the North Bay Division was having its meeting in Eureka on July 17th, and reservations needed to be made. COUNCILMAN BRANNON Councilman Brannon reported that he has had two meetings of the Redwood Empire Workers Compensation Fund. Organization since last Council_ meeting. Mr. Frank James was elected Chairman and Council- man Brannon was elected Vico-Chairman. They have approved and signed two years ESIP 8500 , 175 claims and the override of that. City Manager stated they would hold a hearing on Gibson Creck at the next meeting. Councilman Feibusch stated than he had requested a report on School 133 MINUTES OF TIIE MEETING O1:' THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 7, 1976 - L'AGI; B Street undergrounding. Mr. Kr_uth stated he would have the survey by next meeting. COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH ' Councilman Feibusch stated that he had attended a Board of Super- visors meeting and one of their items was a rquest by ROC to train people to use heavy construction equipment and develop the area east of the tennis courts and construct a dam similar to the Healdsburg dam only smaller and he had spoken to the administration to notify them that the City may be interested in getting spillway run-off for possible golf course irrigation. Mr. Kruth felt this would be a good possibility. Also the City should review relationship as to effect on golf course. VICE MAYOR SIMPSON Vice Mayor Simpson stated that he was happy to be back home. He ' reported that the signs along the roadway pointing out places of interest were very helpful and that the highway lane strips in some areas were extremely poor. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9 : 43 p.m. i V ce-May' r ATTES.T: s � CITY CLERK i