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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1976-05-05 1_00 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 51 1976 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session at 8 : 00 p.m. with Councilmen Feibusch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, and Mayor Wood present. Councilman Brannon was absent. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Sim so Councilman/gav to e invocation and Councilman Feibusch led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve Payroll Warrants #6216 to #6360 inclusive in the amount of $74,113 . 30 for the period of April 4, 1976 to April 17, 1976 , inclusive. AYES : Councilman Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood. NOES: Councilman Feibusch ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Under the question, Councilman Feibusch asked the City Attorney if the correct procedure had been followed in accordance with the code. The City Attorney stated that tb:ip_ section he is familiar with does not say it is incorrect. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve General Warrants #3524 to #3579 inclusive in the total amount of $41, 240. 58 . AYES : Councilmen Feibusch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Councilman Feibusch stated that three or four meetings ago Council- woman Pearson made a motion that for two meetings a breakdown of the general warrants register would be provided Council. Council- man Feibusch also stated that at a subsequent meeting he asked that the code be followed in the approval of general warrants and it was ruled that the register of warrants and supporting documents be available in the City Manager ' s office the Thursday afternoon prior to the meeting. He asked if that action supercedes the motion of Councilwoman Pearson. City Attorney stated he understood it was clarification as to form to be followed. Councilman Simpson stated he was of the opinion that the warrants were always available in the Finance office prior to each meeting . Councilman Feibusch then asked if the register of general warrants and supporting documents would still be available to him Thursday afternoon preceeding the Council meeting. Mayor Wood asked Council if it was content with documents being received. Council indicated its agreement. City Manager asked for clarification of what the Council wants. The City Manager was directed to continue including the general warrants register with the agenda package. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting April 21, 1976, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. Councilman Feibusch noted that he abstained from voting. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 683 (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-44) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 683 and waive the reading of same. met uman-- -i-mgs- -ed by- C"b- n c t Fe�ibu§ch it as carrier b the following ro"111 .scall vote to introduce Ordi nce N6. 683 b�-,title only, "An -ardinanCe Of The City Council f Theof...Uk-i ah A�'I ­Chapter,ter -2, -Division_ lot MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 5, 1976 - PAGE 2 r__;ouncilman Si_ 7)son made a motion, seconded by Councilman Feibus`h to introd4?ce Ordinance iso. E 83 b1 title only , "An ordinance Of The 'itt, :oun^il Of. The Cit,.r Of Ukiah A.mendincl Chapter 2 , Division 9 Cf The Ukiah City Code By Re oninC{ �'rO'_ O�"t 'roti Exi'st _i.Xiq R­2 e O r-3 i'Ot�.E? r'?ia,nge A`_ )licat ion No. 76-44 , Cale Youna) . PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-44 GALE ,YOUNG Subject application is a request for a change in zoning from R-2, multiple family district, to R-3 , general multiple family district, for four parcels, pending, on the east side of Leslie Street between 50 feet and 312 feet south of Peach Street. Planning Commission report dated March 25, 1976, recommending approval of the application, was reviewed by the City Manager. Mayor Wood declared the public hearing open at 8 :15 p.m. Applicant, Mr. Young, spoke in favor of the application and stated he is asking for a zone change for the purpose of a buffer zone and more density. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to the proposed zone change. Mayor Wood declared the public hearinq closed at 8 : 16 p.m. -ic-1. y.01..;_.o in,—, rol.',- !,Csu t+gid in the introl� uc`_ic,n {o AYES : Councilmen Fei.*usc�z,. .impson, Cc_)uncili,,voman Pearson, Ma,;%cr_ Wood one SBS�1iT: Counr i 1maI1 Brannon (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-38) On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 684 and waive the reading of same. OR a motion �y Councklman Ampson, secon`'ded by Councilwoman Pearson . Councilman Simpson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson , to introduce Ordinance No . 684 by title only, "An Ordinance Of 71'he Ctiy Council Of The Ci.4.---.7 Of Ukiah Amending City node By Rez �T oning Property From Existinq C-1 Zone To 2 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 76-38 , Kennedy Homes) " . -- - -----_- _ -------. . --___.---_, vvu A-l.YVLLL{All Lcu.L.7VIIr rlu J_ "UUU NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 76-38 KENNEDY HOMES Subject application is a request for a change in zone from C-1, Light Commercial District to R-2, Multiple Family District on an 8 acre parcel between U. S. 101 and Oak Manor Dirve. Planning Commission report dated April 30, 1976, recommending approval of the application, was reviewed by the City Manager. Mayor Wood declared the public hearing open at 8 : 20 p.m. Bobby Kennedy, applicant, spoke in favor of the application. in nnnnRi tion to the proposal. The following roll call vote resulted in the introduction of C -dinance No. 684 : AYES: Councilmen Fei �usch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 685 (SIGN ORDINANCE) On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 685 and waive the reading of same. a mot ' on by ..C�ouncilma Feibusch, seconded by Counci],,woman Pearson it, was ca'tried b�-,,the foil wing roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 685 by title only, "Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 5, 1976 - PAGE 3 "ouncilman Feibusch made a. motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson to introduce Ordinance No. 685 by title only, "Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Repealing Existing Chapter 7 Of Division 3 Of The Ukiah City Code And Adopting 'New Chapter 7, Division 3 (Sign Regulations) . L"'1L7►J L'LV L . %—CJ CA 11 L.111 C l CdA l 4JL"1111CJ 11 PUBLIC HEARING - SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 685 City Manager reported the proposed amendment to the sign ordinance has received extensive review during work sessions by the Planning Commission and has been subjected to public scrutiny at three public hearings. City Manager reported the existing sign ordinance is sketchy, was designed to meet building permit type problems, and its adoption was motivated at the time the freeway landscaping was begun. The proposed ordinance is more comprehensive and deals with aesthetics of signs , restricting height, size, and location. A variance procedure is included. It provides for 5 years ammortiza- tion period to allow the sign owner time to depreciate the sign. Non conforming signs would not be involved for 5 years . Mayor Wood declared the public hearing open at 8 : 35 p.m. Lee Enemark, 150 Mendocino Place, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Enemark stated that during the 4 months the Re- vitalization Committee was meeting and visiting other cities , it was noted that a successful sign ordinance was the first step for revitalization of that city. Mr. Enemark stated that in his opinion this is a good ordinance. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read expressing the revitalization committee ' s thanks to Council for accepting suggestions made regarding the proposed ordinance, and stated said ordinance has been submitted to the Chamber Board and has been approved by said board. Mr. Charles Snakovich, Sanky Signs , 150 Cherry, spoke in opposition to a portion of the proposed ordinance, with specific reference to Article 3 . He said it would result in needles red tape. In his opinion, the wording should be more definite. Mr. Sankovich estimated 80% of the existing signs would be non-conforming with the adoption of subject ordinance. Mr. Sankovich also stated that sign ordinances are being subjected to suits in other cities and suggested Council take a "wait and see" attitude. Mr. Barry Vogel also spoke against the proposed ordinance. His question pertained to the permit requirement. Mayor Wood declared the public hearing closed at 8 : 43 p.m. City Manager stated if subject ordinance is adopted, a sign survey will be conducted during the summer months to determine the percent of non-conformity, etc. Councilman Feibusch expressed concern about the bureaucracy being created. He stated there is no one to deal with aesthetics. He asked if the ordinance would be self supporting. It was explained that no fee structure was provided in the ordinance, but that this could be accomplished by resolution. When questioned about the amount to be budgeted to enforce said ordinance, the City Manager stated the cost would amount to $2500 per year for four years to determine non-conformity. Councilman Simpson asked who would do the policing. City Manager stated during the 5 year period, particularly at the end of the 5 year period, an administrative burden will exist. '-!'he _ollowing roll call vote resulted in the introduction of Ordinance No. 685 : AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood NOBS: Leone ABSENT : Councilman Brannon 1®3 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 5, 1976 - PAGE 4 PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT OF UTILITY RATES REQUIRING DEVELOPERS TO BEAR FULL COST OF UTILITY EXTENSIONS & SERVICES City Manager had prepared a recommendation for Council consideration which would require the developer to pay all costs of new services _ .. within the boundaries of his development and the cost of a system improvement required in order to serve the development. This procedure is similar to what is done with water or sewer system extensions. City Manager stated the adoption of this amendment would reduce the budget needs for 1976-77 by $150 , 000. Councilman Simpson made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 76-52 . Councilwoman Pearson seconded the motion. Public hearing was declared open at 9 : 02 p.m. There was no one present in the audience to speak in favor of the proposal. Those who spoke in opposition - Jim Allred, 980 Riverside Drive, stated the cost should be shared equally. Future developers should share the expense. Richard Codding, 33 Encino Court, Santa Rosa, was present in the audience and stated he was not for or against the proposed amendment. He received the material this date so was not familiar with its contents . He stated his concern is what position the City of Ukiah intends to take ragarding the developers of Orchard Plaza Inc . He introduced his architect and the Vice President in charge of Long ' s Drugs. He - - stated the company has made a large investment, is in the middle of the project and the building permit has been taken out. Mr. Codding stated he has bargained in good faith with the City of Ukiah and now there is mention of additional fees after the building permit has been obtained. He requested additional time to review the ordinance. Mayor Wood explained that the City needs help to purchase equipment and install it. Independent business decisions were made and those individual business decisions came together at a time and place when the city became obligated to pay $40, 000 to meet the demand for electrical service. The city did not know these projects were coming at the same time. It is a question of who pays - the customer or the developer. Mr. Codding alleged that the rules had been changed in mid stream and that it is apparent that the company was being penalized long after the development was approved. After being informed of how much additional money adoption of this ordinance would require, Mr. Codding stated the amount was triple the amount at the time the company became involved in the project. Mr. Allred asked if City rates are less or the same as PG&E. City Manager stated historically, 200; 5% at the present time. Mr. Allred stated PG&E is not talking about charging for transformers; that PG&E spreads the cost out where no one gets hurt. The question was posed: Should the people pay these costs or get costs at the front end and pay lower rates further down the line? Codding stated the company is willing to pay the City exactly what the project would cost for development with no charge for transformers. Public hearing was closed at 9 : 30 p.m. Councilman Feibusch stated he had misgivings about this resolution. In his opinion, this would hinder growth within the city. He stated he is looking for control in growth. This could discourage many people coming into Ukiah. Councilman Feibusch suggested that the city adopt a procedure whereby the developer pays the full cost of bringing power to his porject and then have a repayment schedule . elrly on a percentage of consumption so that the city will not have/Sff!�� to start with and developer will return fair share of his outlay to city based on consump- tion within the project. Councilman Simpson stated PG&E does not charge directly for putting in transformers but the charge is reflected in rate increases which the customers pay. Councilman Simpson suggested a compromise, not MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 5, 1976 - PAGE 5 once a year repayment, but a monthly repayment. Mayor Wood stated the real crunch is where to pinpoint the cost - at the time you require service or at the time the building permit is taken out. Mr. Codding again pleaded that property owners be given additional time indicating their counsel had not had time to review the proposal. The following roll call vote on the original motion which would amend the utility rates as originally proposed resulted in defeat of sAid motion: AYES: Mayor Wood NOES : Councilmen Feibusch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Councilman Simpson made a motion City Manager prepare another resolution taking into consideration items discussed at this meeting for pre- sentation at next meeting. City Attorney stated the matter could be continued to the next meeting. Councilman Wood stated Councilman Simpson' s motion was not definite enough to give direction to the City Manager Councilwoman Pearson stated she is in favor of passing the cost on to developer, but not in thisform. Councilman Simpson stated he is also in favor of passing the cost on to the developer, but he does not know how much. Councilman Feibusch stated he does not know over what length of time to receive a discount on consumption. City Manager stated there is a need for expression of philosophy. Councilman Feibusch made a motion to direct the City Manager to come back with a resolution with the concept that the developer advance total cost of improvements and be reimbursed with a time limit on reimbursement. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Simpson made a motion developer should advance total amount necessary and reimburse the developer in the neighborhood of 60% of that cost. Mayor Wood seconded the motion. Mayor Wood stated talking abouts-rebates made him nervous . Mayor Wood withdrew his second. On a motion by Mayor Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call Mote to adopt Resolution No. 76-52 as proposed originally with the payment effective as of the date of taking out the building permit. AYES : Councilmen Feibusch, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood NOES : Councilman Simpson ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Mr. Codding again stated his disappointment at not meeting with the City Manager and not being allowed more time to discuss subject matter with city staff. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-LEE ENEMARK RE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ' S PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE City Manager stated subject communication requests direction as to specific changes Council would like made to the plan. On a motion by Mayor Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to form an ad hoc committee to be composed of the City Manager, Councilmen Feibusch and Simpson, and Mr. Enemark to determine the purpose and state direction the P.A.C. should be taking and report back to Council in due time. AYES : Councilmen Feibusch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon O�_B MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 5, 1976 - PAGE 6 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - PARKING COMMISSION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING CREATION OF PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION The Parking Commission Committee has been meeting informally and its first recommendation is to formalize the creation of a Parking Advisory Commission by adopting an appropriate ordinance. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 686 PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 686 and waive the reading of same. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 686 by title only, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adding Article 4a to Division 1, Chapter 4 Of The Ukiah City Code (Parking Advisory Commission) ' . AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood NOES : None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Discussion followed as to composition of the Commission. Councilman Feibusch requested that members of the Chamber and Downtown Association not be members of both. It was explained that Council determines the makeup of a commission. Councilman Feibusch stated his interest is in having independent viewpoints expressed by members of the Commission. RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AS REQUIRED BY STATE Councilwoman Pearson made a motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson to adopt subject resolution. Under the question, Councilman Feibusch asked if the document could be amended by the City at any time, i. e. could the City of Ukiah force a change. It was explained the City, with the County, could force a change, but the City alone could not force a change. Councilman Simpson withdrew his second to the motion. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to continue consideration of subject resolution until the next meeting. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - GEORGE F. SMITH On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to deny the claim filed by George F. Smith and refer same to the insurance carrier. Mayor Wood declared a recess at this point - 10 : 27 p.m. REVIEW OF SOCIAL ELEMENT - PAGES I. - 8 Council requested that subject document be considered a section at a ' time. The logical break at this time is to consider the first eight pages. Mayor Wood recommended that ground rules be laid out in the beginning of the study of the Social Element. It was his suggestion that amendments be made as various sections are studied, after which adoption of the Social Element could be considered. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried to adopt a social element to the City ' s General Plan. _ On a motion by Mayor Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried to amend Paragraph 2 on Page 3. On a motion by Mayor Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried to amend Page 8 , indicating the goals are not listed in order of priority. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 5, 1976 - PAGE 7 BID AWARD TO PARNUM PAVING FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION ON DORA BETWEEN WASHINGTON & OBSERVATORY City Manager reviewed bids received for subject project as follows : Parnum Paving $31, 965. 00 Joseph LaMalfa 32, 826. 25 On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch it was unanimously carried to award the bid for street construction on Dora Street, between Washington and Observatory, to Parnum Paving in the total amount of $31, 965. 00. BID AWARD TO KREUTZKAMPF CONSTRUCTION, LOS ALTOS-CONSTRUCTION OF OAK MANOR PARK TENNIS COURTS City Manager reviewed bids received for subject project as follows : Kreutzkampf Construction $18 ,312. 00 W. K. McLellan Co, San Rafael 23 , 420. 00 Parnum Paving 21, 825. 00 Joseph LaMalfa 22, 486. 00 On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to award the bid for construction of tennis courts at Oak Manor Park to Kreutzkampf Construction, Los Alton, in the total amount of $18 , 312. 00. BID AWARD TO INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC & WESTINGHOUSE FOR TRANSFORMERS & VAULTS City Manager reviewed bids received for subject equipment as follows : It was pointed out that the low bid from Consolidated Electric was not a firm bid due to an escalation clause. CITY OF UKIAH BID CALL APRIL 26, 1976 3 PHASE TRANSFORMERS Radial Feed Radial Feed Radial Feed Loop Feed Loop Feed 3 Ph. 3 Ph. 3 Ph. 3Ph. 3 Ph. TOTAL 75 KVA 150 KVA 225 KVA 300 KVA 750 KVA 16,493 G. E. SUPPLY *1826 *2296 *2684 *3344 *6343 *16,163.14 G.E. Trans. Tax: 969.79 jDelivery 9 wks. 10 wks. 9 wks. 10 wks. 12 wks. $17,132..93 1 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRIC 1670 2080 *2475 -;*3300 *** 5750 15,275.00 McGraw Edison Trans. Tax: 916.50 Delivery 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 9 wks. 18 wks. $16,191.50 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC 1775 2232 2609 3284 6253 16,153.00 C.E. Transformers Tax: 969.18 Delivery 9 wks 9 wks. 9 wks. 10 wks. 12 wks. $17,122.18 MAYDWELL & HARTZELL 1722.10 2210.50 No Quote 3847,.40 6397.90 --- Delivery 10 wks. 10 wks. --- 10 wks. 10 wks. WESTINGHOUSE ELEC. SUPPLY 1656 2075 **2295 2974 5791 14,791.00 stinghouse Trans. Tax: 887.46 uelivery 12-14 wks. 12-14 wks. 12-14 wks. 12-14 wks. 12-14 wks. $15,678.46 WRATHALL & KRUSI 1797 2258 ***2491 3398 6235 16,179.00 RTE. Tax: 970.74 Delivery 16-18 wks. 16-18 wks. 12-14 wks. 12-14 wks. 12-14 wks. $17,149.74 * 2% Discount if awarded all transformers. ** No Sec. Breaker for this unit. Exception to Spec. *** No Sec. Breaker Quoting Bayonet Fuses., as exception. TOTAL AMOUNT OF AWARD AS RECOMMENDED Transformers as Recommended Meet Specification. INCLUDING SALES TAX $16,011.30 Thos4% that are noted do not and are therefore not acce0eahle. **** Not a firm price 107 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH__ MAY 51 1976 - PAGE 8 PROS & CONS OF AMENDING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ORDINANCE TO ALLOW APPOINTMENT OF NON CITY RESIDENTS Councilman Feibusch made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson that members of the Industrial Development Commission consist of A � residents within the city. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn. Councilman Feibusch asked what the procedure is for appointment to the commission and asked that he be appointed to this commission. Mr. Enemark asked the difference between subject commission and the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Commission. Councilman Feibusch stated that to the best of his knowledge a carpet company is the only business the Chamber has brought into town. Councilman Feibusch stated it was his suggestion that this commission be re-established to determine what city owned property could become revenue producing. There is a need for"new blood"to generate revenue for the city. Councilwoman Pearson stated the commission will need money to operate and there may not be money in the budget for this purpose. Councilman Feibusch stated he thinks of city owned lands in terms of dollars; he would like to see a return on the city' s investment. Councilman Simpson raised the question as to whether or not a commission is needed to handle these pieces of property and asked if part of Council could work with the Chamber in this regard. On a motion by Mayor Wood, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson the. follow- ing roll call vote to set wheels in gear to repeal the ordinance pro- viding for an Industrial Development Commission resulted in a tie vote : AYES: Councilman Simpson and Councilwoman Pearson NOES: Councilman Feibusch and Mayor Wood ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Mayor Wood stated that as a result of the previous motion, the ordinance is still alive. City Attorney stated that it should be specifically laid out if Council members can be a member of this commission. The City Manager suggested that this discussion is premature. RESOLUTION NO. 76-53 ESTABLISHING POSITION OF DISPATCHER On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch Et was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 76-53 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of UKiah Amending The Classification Plan And Pay Plan" . AYES: Councilmen Feibusch, Simpson, Councilwoman Pearson, Mayor Wood NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Brannon Councilman Simpson stated there is a lot of money to be saved or wast9d and asked the-plan. City Manager explained this action would eliminate the position of Assistant Purchasing Agent and transfer this employe to the Police Department. The job could be assigned to the Airport Manager, Warehouseman, or the City Manager & Finance Director. The final decision has not yet been made. COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH Councilman Feibusch thanked Council for budgeting to send him to Coronodo to the meeting recently held there. COUNCILWOMAN PEARSON Councilwoman Pearson stated she and Councilman Simpson attended the League meeting recently held in Petaluma. She stated she has received three letters from City Managers stating this is the best meeting we have had. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 51 1976 - PAGE 9 MAYOR WOOD Mayor Wood stated he has received a complaint regarding the playgground for the small children at the park. It appears that the swings are placed too close to the cement and the toys imbedded in dement should have dirt placed around them. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson stated the metal surface of the chairs at the ball park and the fence on the east side of the playing diamond need attention. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wood adjourned the meeting at 11 : 22 after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. '1 r� ay r ATTEST: City Clerk