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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1976-01-21 60 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 21, 1976 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session at 8 : 02 p.m. with Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, and Mayor Weinkauf present. Councilman Woad was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Simpson gave the invocation and Councilman Norgard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to approve the minutes of January 7, 1976 as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #4840 to #5016 inclusive in the amount of $81, 715.15 for the period of December 14, 1975 to December 27, 1975, be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried General Warrants #2733 to #2889 inclusive in the total amount of $326, 942. 09 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED ABATEMENT OF FIRE DAMAGED STRUCTURE-241 ARLINGTON City Manager reported corrective work is underway on subject property and recommended cancellation of the public hearing. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to cancel the public hearing on the abate- ment of a fire damaged structure at 241 Arlington. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-PARKING METERS IN FRONT OF THE POST OFFICE Mr. Arthur E. Kennedy, 4951 North State was present in the audience and requested that the parking meters in front of the Post Office on North Oak Street be removed, the curbs painted green, and signs with a parking time limit be installed. After Council discussion it was determined that alternatives to the alleged problem would be more complicated than the existing condition. Council determined the parking meters will remain at subject location. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-MEN' S & WOMEN' S GOLF CLUB The Men' s and Women' s Golf Club have made investigation and plans into the possibility of repairing and remodeling certain portions of the Golf Pro Shop. City labor is requested to complete the project. City Manager reported this type project, with proper supervision, would be suitable for CETA employees . The cost estimate for said supervision is $2, 000. City Manager recommended approval of the proposal indicating the maximum City contribution. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to assist the Men ' s and Women' s Golf Club by providing the labor force to complete the proposed alterations to the Golf Pro Shop and provide supervision for said work in an amount not to txceed $2000. M F OJI_ MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 21, 1976 - PAGE 2 PURCHASE OF PLAQUE APPROVED BACK NINE OF GOLF COURSE Councilwoman Pearson reported a need for formal recognition of those who contributed to the work on the second nine at the golf course and asked for Council thinking to purchase a plaque showing the names of those who helped with the project. Council expressed the need to express appreciation for the work and instructed the City Manager to purchase the plaque as recommended. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION-UKIAH NATIVE DAUGHTERS LANDMARK TO COMMEMORATE FIRST HOUSE IN UKIAH Subject correspondence from Mrs . Elbert Lane, History and Landmark Chairman of the Ukiah Native Daughter Parlor #264 requested permission to establish a landmark at the southwest corner of Main and Perkins Street to commemorate the first house built in Ukiah. On a motion by Councilman Simpson seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to grant permission to the Ukiah Native Daughter Parlor #263 to establish the landmark commemorating the first house built in Ukiah as requested. ORDINANCE NO. 675 GRANTING PERMISSION TO TRANSFER TV FRANCHISE TO TELEPROMPTER CORPORATION, A NEW YORK CORPORATION On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 675, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Granting Permission To Transfer The Community Antenna Television Franchise For Ukiah, California To Teleprompter Corporation, A New York Corporation" and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. AYES: Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 676 AMENDING FIRE ZONES (TECHNICAL AMENDMENT) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll vote to introduce Ordinance No. 676, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending And Repealing Chapter 4 Of Division 6 Of The Ukiah City Code" . AYES: Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood RESOLUTION NO. 76-38 APPROVING ANNEXATION OF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LOW GAP PROPERTY On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 76-38 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving The Annexation To The City Of Ukiah Of Certain Uninhabited Territory Designated 'Annexation No. 75-10a (Ukiah Unified School District Low Gap Property Annexation) " AYES: Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood RESOLUTION NO. 76-39 WITHDRAWING TERRITORY FROM MILLVIEW COUNTY WATER DISTRICT On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 76-39 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Withdrawing Territory To Annexation No. 75-10a From The Millview County Water District" . AYES: Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf NOES; None ABSENT: Councilman Wood MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 21, 1976 - PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET-PROPOSED PEAR ORCHARD SHOPPING CENTER ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 76-17 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to set February 4, 1976 as the public hearing date to consider the request of Pear Orchard Associates for -- a change in zoning from R-1 and C-1 to C-N and C-2 for property located north of East Perkins Street and adjacent to the northerly extension of Orchard Avenue. City Manager reported an appeal has been filed by Jim Weller, 204 North Bush and the Sierra Club on the action taken by the Planning Commission on subject application regarding its approval of the holding zone, the EIR, the architectural review and the zone change application. The appeal will be scheduled for the February 4, 1976 meeting. Councilman Simpson requested that prior to the next meeting, Council be provided with information showing the percent of profit from the pears marketed from subject parcel so that its productivity can be determined. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SICK LEAVE HERBERT L. NEWMAN - PLANT OPERATOR Mr. Newman is recuperating from a back injury suffered on the job and has requested Council consideration of advancement of his sick leave to May lst. The Personnel Rules provide for Council granting such advancement. City Manager reported his physician has been contacted to determine the liklihood of his being able to return to the job. The doctor has indicated that Mr. Newman will not be able to return to his former duties. City Manager recommended an ex- tension of 10 days which will allow time to process the disability retirement. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried to extend 10 days additional sick leave to Herbert L. Newman which will provide for pay through March 1, 1976. NOTICE OF COMPLETION-PARNUM PAVING A.C. SURFACINGS ON CITY STREETS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried the asphalt concrete surfacings on Berkeley Way, Gobbi Street, Mazzoni Street and Anton Parking Lot be accepted as complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. CITY TO BID FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FIREMAN' S ASSOCIATION SPRING CONFERENCE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to invite the Northern California Fireman' s Association to hold its annual spring conference in Ukiah on June 18 , 19, and 20, 1976. FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE BILLINGS TO PG&E TO BE WITHHELD The Federal Power Commission has required PG&E to place into effect a new fuel adjustment clause conforming to its regulations by Janu- ary 1, 1976. PG&E filed a revised fuel adjustment clause which was rejected by the Federal Power Commission. Because of this failure on the part of PG&E, legal counsel for NCPA has recommended that the cities withhold payment of the fuel adjustment clause and place the amount in an escrow account pending resolution of the billing dispute. 63 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 21, 1976 - PAGE 4 On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to direct staff to withhold payment of any portion of a bill received from PG&E for service rendered after December 31, 1975 which relates to the fuel adjustment clause until such time as the Federal Power Commission implements a legally binding fuel adjustment clause,, and place the amount in an escrow account. COUNCILWOMAN PEARSON Councilwoman Pearson reminded Council of the League Quarterly meeting January 31st in Napa and urged each to attend. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson referred to the Waugh Lane area and the extension of pavement proposed in that area. Director of Public Works indicated he would be meeting with Mr. Campbell, County Director of Public Works, tomorrow to discuss subject matter. MAYOR WEINKAUF Mayor Weinkauf asked the status of the sidewalk project. City Manager stated a report could be available for the next meeting. TED FEIBUSCH Mr. Feibusch was present in the audience and spoke concerning the EIR for the proposed Pear Orchard Shopping Center. He requested that an economic study be made of the impact the project will have on the City. He referred to specific figures in the EIR which, in his opinion, were questionable. At this point the City Attorney stated that without the applicants being present, it was his opinion that Mr. Feibusch was out of order. Councilman Simpson stated that it is necessary to know all aspects of subject matter and this is the reason for his remark when subject matter was being discussed earlier in the meeting. MR. ALCANTRE, MENDOCINO COLLEGE Mr. Alcantre complimented the Council on getting the work done on Mazzoni Street for the college. LEE ENEMARK Mr. Enemark complimented the city on the appearance of the trees on School Street with the use of the used bricks around each tree. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weinkauf adjourned the meeting at 9 : 04 p.m. ayo ATTEST: City Clerk