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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
MARCH 17, 1976 - PAGE 1
The City Council convened in regular session at 8 : 01 p.m. with
Councilmen Feibusch, Brannon, Councilwoman Pearson, and Vice Mayor
Simpson present. Mayor Wood was absent.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Brannon gave the invocation and Councilman Feibusch led
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #5715 to #5897 inclusive
in the amount of $79, 352. 16 for the period of February 22, 1976 to
March 6, 1976 inclusive be approved.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3150 to #3304 inclusive
in the total amount of $224, 292. 92 be approved and ordered paid.
Councilman Feibusch abstained from voting. In his opinion ,
approval of subject warrants was not in compliance with Section 1620
of the Ukiah Municipal Code. The need for supporting documents
with the general warrant register was stressed. Council disucssicli
followed.
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried the detailed General Warrant Register
be included with the agenda material for the April 7th and April
21, 1976, Council meetings.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-CITY OF ALAMEDA
OPPOSING REQUIREMENT FOR PREPARATION
OF FORM EU-07 (ENERGY CONSUMPTION PATTERNS)
Subject communication requested Council to join in subject opposition.
The requirement for the preparation of Form EU-07 comes from the
Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, Sacramento.
Compilation of information from the forms submitted should give
energy consumption patterns which hopefully will determine the need
for additional energy and/or energy conservation in the State of
California. Council determined this requirement was a time consuming
procedure that is unnecessary and could be of . little real value.
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried to send a letter of protest to the
Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission opposing
the requirement for the preparation of Form EU-07 .
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-JEANNE LEWIS
Subject communication contained remarks made at the last Council
meeting at which time Council action was requested concerning location
of the Community College, and follow up meeting at the college.
Council acknowledged receipt and placed it on file.
PROPOSED LEASE OF CITY JAIL
FOR COUNTY PRISONERS
Coupty Administrator has requested use of the city jail for County.
prisoners. The amount proposed to be paid to the City is $70, 000/year.
City Manager asked for Council direction on subject proposal.
Parking facilities for county employees was considered to be an
important part of the agreement to work out with the County.
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MARCH 17, 1976 - PAGE 2
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch
it was unanimously carried to approve the concept of leasing the City
Jail facility to Mendocino County at an annual cost of approximately
$70, 000 per year.
The proposal will be brought back to the Council for final consideration.
MENDOCINO COUNTY YOUTH PROJECT
Mr. Dave Patton, Director of the Mendocino County Youth Project was
present in the audience to speak to a request for Council to
participate in the formation of the Mendocino County Youth Service
Bureau through a cooperative arrangement with the Board of Supervisors .
The purpose of the Bureau is to divert children and youth from the
juvenile justice system. This is accomplished through case work
system to discover the problem then provide the service when the
problem is derermined. The proposal for city participation is
"in kind" contribution by assigning a recreation director and
police officer to the bureau in a contractual way. Mr. Patton indicated
there is no guarantee of a return dollar for dollar, but every service
that is being given now would continue without interruption. Council
directed questions concerning total cost of the program, total funds
required, how much of the service provided comes back down to the
city, etc. Councilman Brannon stated, in his opinion, there appears
to be no general plan or related costs for the proposal.
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch
it was carried by a majority voice vote to endorse the concept of the
establishment of a county wide youth service bureau and assign the
major portion of the time of one police officer and one recreation super-
intendent to assist in the program, subject to approval and submission
of the grant request by the Board of Supervisors, the awarding of
funds, and Council approval of the specific contract document between
the City and the youth service bureau.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-MEN' S GOLF CLUB
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried to approve the written request from the
Men' s Golf Zlub to provide a free round of golf to out of county
participants in the tournament to be held on May 29th and 30, 1976 .
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 679
AMENDING & REPEALING SECS. 9051 & 9052
(HOTELS, MOTELS, MORTUARIES)
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon,
it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 679, "Ordinance
Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending And Repealing Portions
Of Sections 9051 and 9052 of The Ukiah City Code" .
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 680
REZONING PROPERTY FROM R-2 TO R-3
(ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-30)
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch
it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 680, "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
R-2 Zone To R-3 Zone (Zone Change Application No. 76-30; Planning
Commission Initiated) " .
RESOLUTION NO. 76-44 DIRECTING
UNPAID WEED ABATEMENT COST
PLACED ON TAX ROLL
On a motion by Councilman Brannon, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson
it was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 76-44 and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Ukiah Directing Unpaid Weed Abatement Cost Placed On
Tax Roll" .
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-45 ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING COUNCIL MEETINGS
Council had two points for clarification in subject resolution -
who will be responsible for delivery of notice of special Council
meetings and a requirement for roll call vote on both ordinances and
resolutions. These corrections will be made in the final draft.
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 76-45 be adopted and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council
Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Procedures For The Conduct Of
City Council Meetings" .
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED
ROBERT MACDOUGALL, III;
GREGORY J. SANCHEZ &
DAVID C. MINSINGER;
ARTHUR PIVER
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried to deny subject claims and refer same to
the insurance carrier.
The City Attorney reported the number of claims being received indicate
the possibility of a need for self insurance. We have asked for a
rate structure for self insurance and will evaluate the savings from
the standpoint of our insurance premiums.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET
SOCIAL ELEMENT TO GENERAL PLAN
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried to set the public hearing date for
April 7, 1976, to consider adoption of the social element to the
general plan.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION INITIATED REZONING ON LESLIE
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch
it was unanimously carried to set the public hearing date for
April 7, 1976, to consider Planning Commission initiated rezoning
from R-2 and R-3 to C-1 for parcels on east side of Leslie Street
between 310 feet and 762 feet south of Peach Street.
PEARSON AND FEIBUSCH APPOINTED TO
FIRE DISTRICT ADHOC COMMITTEE
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried Councilwoman Pearson be appointed to
serve on the Fire District Adhoc Committee, Councilman Feibusch to
serve as Alternate on said committee.
INITIATION OF ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS
ON MUNSON SUBDIVISION & ADJACENT
TERRITORY PROPOSED
Planning Commission had considered subject matter and recommended
Council consider initiation of subject proceedings. Councilman
Feibusch asked if any inquiries had been received from residents
within subject area indicating a willingness to be a part of the
city. Mr. Ray Jennings, 9 Betty was present in the audience, asked
who would vote on the matter and stated he is not interested in the
annexation. Councilman Feibusch also indicated a need to prepare
a financial impact study of the proposal prior to any further action.
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried to defer action on the proposed Munson
Subdivision annexation until a financial impact on the city and the
Fire Protection District is completed.
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MARCH 17, 1976 - PAGE 4
ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIM
FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 325 FUNDS
City Manager reported $253, 322 available funds for subject claim.
Use of these funds in order of priority are:
1. City Dial-a-ride Bus $30, 000
2. Ford Street Bridge Construction $140, 000
3. Bush Street Right of Way $50, 000
4. Main Street Right of Way $33 , 322
The recommendation would move Bua.h Street right of way up in order
of priority from those previously established. This is suggested
because development in the area appears imminent plus the fact that
right of way should be acquired before development occurs.
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch
it was unanimously carried to submit a claim for 325 funds to Mendocino
Transportation Agency for the four projects listed above as recommended
by the City Manager.
DAMAGE TO DISPOSAL SITE "CAT"
City Manager reported that due to negligent burning, the caterpillar
at the Disposal Site caught on fire and was damaged to the extent of
a $30, 000 repair bill. The City Attorney will be determining the
legal ramifications of this violation.
COUNCILMAN FEIBUSCH
Councilman Feibusch explained the efforts that have been made since
July 1975 to establish a hemodialysis unit in Ukiah. There are six
to eight kidney patients in our health service area who could use
this unit. This could save these patients-;having to go to Santa
Rosa or San Francisco three times a week for the 8 hour treatment.
Council support of this proposal was urged.
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried to instruct the City Manager to write a
letter of support for the establishment of a hemodialysis unit in
Ukiah, said letter to be mailed to NORCOA Health Agency.
Councilman Feibusch read Section 1050 of the Municipal Code wherein
it refers to the establishment of an Industrial Development Commission.
In his opinion there is a need for such a commission. One of its
functions could be consideration for development of some of the City' s
vacant properties.
On a motion by Councilman Feibusch, seconded by Councilman Brannon
it was unanimously carried to establish an Industrial Development
C6mmission.
Councilman Feibusch referred to action taken by the previous Council
at the last regular meeting on rezoning of property bounded by Hope,
Barnes, Perkins and Church. He read two legal notices filed by the
Planning Department which were contrary to action taken by the Council,
indicating they favored an R-2 zone. - The City Attorney stated the
notice which advertised the area for an R-3 zone change was not fatal
to the Planning Commission consideration as a more restrictive zone
can be considered under subject notification. Council expressed a
need for more precise language. It was also pointed out that the
Council should look forward to enhancing the city and not in more
density.
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COUNCILWOMAN PEARSON
Councilwoman Pearson referred to the bus stop at Leslie and Gobbi and
asked if it could be set back inasmush as it obstructs the view
at that point.
On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Feibusch
it was unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution requiring Council authorization of the person who will
make out of state trips for city business .
VICE MAYOR SIMPSON
Vice Mayor Simpson asked if there had been any complaints on the Teen
Center in the last few months. No complaints have been registered.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 10: 37 p.m.
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