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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 1975-11-19 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 19, 1975 -_PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session at 8:07 p.m. with Councilmen Norgard , Wood, Simpson and Mayor Weinkauf present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Simpson gave the invocation, and Councilman Wood led in the Pledge of Allegiance. �- APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the meeting of November 5, 1975 as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried that Payroll Warrants #4092 to #4288 inclusive in the amount of $82,352.06 for the period of October 19, 1975 to November 01 , 1975 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried that General Warrants #2325 to #2523 inclusive in the total amount of $223,308.12 be approved and ordered paid. MAYOR WEINKAUF ADJOURNED THE COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE UKIAH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 8:09 P.M. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 8:51 p.m. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote that Resolution No. 76-27 be prepared and adopted with the following special conditions and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Loan To Ukiah Redevelopment Agency": 1 ) The amount of the loan to be for $5,500 to be used to pay current debts only; and that 2) No new obligations shall be incurred by the Redevelopment Agency. Ayes : Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson and Mayor Weinkauf Noes: None Absent: Councilwoman Pearson RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard , it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 76-28 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Execution Of Agreement With The County Of Mendocino For The Provision Of Election Services At The City Election To Be Held March 2, 1976". v� CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION City Manager advised the Council that the Election Code allows the Council determination on the following points for each municipal election: 1 ) Should the statement contain 400 words or 200 as has been allowed in the past? 2) Should other material be allowed in addition to the sample ballot and voter's pamphlet? 3) Should the cost be borne by the City or the candidate? On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried that the subject statement be limited to 200 words , no additional material be allowed, and the cost be borne by the candidate. 7. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 19, 1975 - PAGE 2 RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AIRPORT COMMISSION CONCERNING PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR PAINTING AIRPORT RUNWAY STRIPES The Airport Commission has recommended that the Contractor who erroneously painted the airport runway stripes be compensated. It was the concensus of the Council and the recommendation of the City Manager that such payment would be poor business practice and would violate the City's purchasing ordinance and state law. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood , it was unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Airport Commission for payment to the Contractor be denied. PROPOSAL FROM JACK FRANKS TO CONSTRUCT AIRPORT HANGARS Mr. Jack Franks has proposed to construct airport hangars at the Ukiah Airport. The Airport Commission has recommended that Mr. Franks' proposal be accepted. City Manager read a letter, dated November 19, 1975, from Merle P. Orchard, attorney representing Martin P. Smith, owner of Smith-Air Service, expressing his opposition to the proposal of Mr. Franks. Mr. Franks, present in the audience, claimed that he has been on a waiting list for a hangar for 3 1/2 years and cited what he considered to be a severe need for additional hangars. City Manager raised the following points of concern: 1 ) Granting of this proposal would put the City in a situation where the City would offer hangars in competition with someone else, i .e. , the City and Mr. Franks. 2) It raises the question of whether or not the City could enter into an agreement with Jack Franks based on his proposal . The City would have to make a public announcement that the City is interested in receiving proposals for the construction of hangars and accept the most favorable proposal . 3) The project will require environmental clearance. Council noted that the City constructed a number of new hangars about two and a half years ago. The City has not been in receipt of any requests from the Airport Commission for additional hangars. A motion was made by Councilman Simpson, and seconded by Councilman Wood that the Airport Manager be directed to contact the present operator and find out what his plan is concerning hangars; that any additional information needed on the proposal of Mr. Franks be obtained; and, recommendations be obtained from the Airport Commission determining the actual existing need. After further discussion, Councilman Simpson, with the approval of the second, withdrew his motion. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unani- mously carried that the City Manager work with Martin P. Smith and Jack Franks , examine the alternatives and make his recommendation to the City Council . SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE HILLSIDE HOSPITAL - REQUEST FOR REZONING On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to set the public hearing date for December 3, 1975 for hearing of the Hillside Hospital Rezoning Request. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE HILLSIDE HOSPITAL REQUEST FOR USE PERMIT On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to set the public hearing date of December 3, 1975 for hearing of the Hillside Hospital Use Permit Request. F� MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 19, 1975 - PAGE 3 CALL FOR BIDS FOR POWER POLES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unani- mously carried that Friday, December 5, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. be set as the date and time for opening of bids for Power Poles. CLEAR ZONE ACQUISITION GRANT APPLICATION (ADAP) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson , it was unanimously carried that Resolution No. 76-29 be prepared and adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Authorizing City Manager's Signature To Grant Application (Clear Zone)". REPORT ON CITY-FIRE DISTRICT AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING Councilman Norgard advised that the Ad Hoc Committee had met with represen- tatives of the Fire District and the Fire Chief to discuss the financial situation of the Fire District. The District has enough funds to pay for this fiscal year only, unless another election succeeds. The Committee feels that the Fire District will have to return to the people and ask for more money. It is the City's position that the City has the contract with the District and wants to continue the quality of service. COUNCILMAN WOOD Councilman Wood stated that the City has been in communication with Louisiana Pacific regarding operation of the Company jet out of the Ukiah Airport, and they are attempting to come in with a new take-off pattern to mitigate the noise and restrict early morning takeoffs. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson advised that he had attended a dinner in honor of Hall of Famers at the University of San Francisco. Harold Perry was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Councilman Simpson suggested that a Resolution be prepared congratulating Harold Perry on his induction into the Hall of Fame. Council agreed, and the City Attorney was directed to prepare same. THEODOR S. K. FEIBUSCH Mr. Feibusch stated that he is in the process of redeveloping a building at the corner of Church and S. State Streets. The Code requires that the new electric service be underground. He stated that he cooperated with all requirements ; however, the City has also asked that he participate in the repaving of the sidewalk. Mr. Feibusch advised that if the City keeps the Redevelopment Plan alive, and at the same time expects him to participate in the repaving of the sidewalk, he will refuse to do it. Public Works Director Kruth explained that the request was to share in the cost of replacing the remaining State Street sidewalk if it were removed. The City asked that Mr. Feibusch share in the cost of the other concrete needed to replace the entire area for a more finished appearance. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weinkauf adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Y ATTEST: 1 Deputy City C1 rk i