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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1975-06-18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 189 1975 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in Budget Session in the Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. with Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Simpson and Wood present. Councilmen NOrgard and Mayor Weinkauf arrived sometime later. Budget session was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to a personnel session to discuss the hiring of a Golf Pro- fessional. It was decided that the position be offered to Mr. Bob Vocker, the Assistant Pro at the Palo Alto Municipal Course. Council reconvened in open session at 8:06 p.m. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Rev. Elmer Schmitt, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Wood. PROCLAMATION - REV. ELMER SCHMITT Mayor Weinkauf read a proclamation expressing appreciation to Rev. Elmer Schmitt for his service to the Council in the capacity of its chaplain. Rev. Schmitt leaves Ukiah July 1, 1975 for a new assignment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 1975, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #1944 to #2164 inclusive for the period of May 18, 1975 to May 31, 1975 inclusive in the total amount of $82,115.13 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS _ On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Counciltman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #1349 to #1502 inclusive in the total amount of $239,511.24 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 75-74 AUTHORIZING MAYOR & CLERK TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH UKIAH VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT The agreement sets forth the responsibilities of the City and the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District and provides for the City to administer the contract for construction of the Low Gap Road Sewer. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried that Resolution No. 75-74 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The Mayor and Clerk To Sign Agreement With Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (City To Act As Agent)". RESOLUTION NO. 75-75 AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CLERK TO SIGN LEASE WITH CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY The subject agreement provides for a 10 1/2 year lease from 7-1-75 of which either party has the right to cancel with 180 days notice after 12-31-77. The rent agreed upon will be $2,000 per year; to increase 6% every two years throughout term of lease. City Attorney read the section of the Hold Harmless Agreement where the Division of Forestry holds the City harmless from all damage and causes of action as a result of their operation. Councilman Simpson questioned whether Federal or State aid would be available to correct sub-drainage and the surface failures which have been experienced from the fire fighters using the runway and taxiways. Councilman Simpson re- quested that the City staff pursue some action to try to solve the underdrainage problem. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 18, 1975 - PAGE 2 Councilman Norgard requested that landing fees be re-studied. On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by a majority vote that Resolution No. 75-75 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The Mayor and Clerk To Sign Lease With California Division of Forestry - Airport". RESOLUTION NO. 75-76 AUTHORIZING MAYOR & CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH U.S.A. (FAA REIL LIGHTING FACILITIES) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson, it was unanimously carried that Resolution No. 75-76 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Mayor And Clerk To Execute Agreement with the United Sates of America (FAA REIL Lighting Facilities)". RESOLUTION NO. 75-77 CALLING FOR CONTRACT WITH DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE AVA PROGRAM On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-77 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Calling For a Contract With The Department Of California Highway Patrol For Participation In The AVA Program". CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED - RICHARD SARBER On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried to deny the claim for damages filed by Richard Sarber, P. 0. Box 215 Ukiah, and refer same to the insurance carrier. _. i PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to set July 2, 1975, as public hearing date to consider Planning Cimmission initiated rezoning of certain parcels within the area bounded by Gobbi Street, N.W.P.R.R. , Talmage Road, and State Street from C-M, Controlled Manufacturing District to C-2, Highway Commercial and Restricted Indu strail District. TRANSFORMER FAILURE NORTH SUBSTATION City Manager read tine fallowing memorandum to the Council, dated June 18, 1975: MEMO kA 14 D UM DATE: June 18, 1975 TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: TRANSFORMER FAILURE NORTH SUBSTATION i I AGENDA ITEM #7 On May 29, 1975, at approximately 10:30 a.m. , one unit of a three trans- former bank at the north substation failed due to burn out from unknown causes. Due to its size, (166.7 KVA) , there was no replacement available from stock or supply sources. In order to restore service, the load was added to the other transformer bank, causing it to be overloaded to a critical level. Fans and sprinklers were used to cool these transformers and service was maintained. 3 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 185 1975 - PAGE 3 Emergency measures were taken to locate substitute transformers. Pacific , as & Electric Co. responded by loaning the City a special three phase unit whichl was suitable to replace the inoperative transformer bank. The loan was limited to 30 days. Bigge Drayage & Crane service was engaged to rove this unit from Emeryville to the substation. The move was completed about 2:00 a.m. , May 30, and the station was returned to normal operation on the substitute transformer at approximately 3:00 a.m. The burned out transformer was shipped via Bigge to G.E. service shop in San Francisco for possible repair. After receipt of repair estimates, we have determined not to repair the unit. City electric personnel contacted the NCPA cities and PG&E for possible f)iit•ohn" o ()f' 'I Ix"11),"O'oriiier ft;i perinai'ietd, t-ol 1not'niellf,. ��finLfG l;lrir•ti. ��I'f'eif �i I,Vio (JA ���i l (,;, ;�L 11offl n"a,l_ 1)r ice. `1'11c, utiii s I'Ud been reit hi(-ed f)y new(21. equipment and had been in service until recently. After review by our personnel it was decided to purchase these units and Bige Was engaged to oad and mo-,-e the units to `'kiah. Work is proceeding at' this time to install these transformers so that the loan unit may be returned to PG&E. The two units purchased from Santa Clara when installed will provide back- up capabilities for the north station which is presently unavailable. Purchase of new transformers for the north substation was considered, but rejected because we are gradually converting to higher system voltage to eliminate the need for the station. To convert the system at this time is unfeasible due to the cost and time required for replacement of the smaller system transformers. There are approximately 500 4KV transformers to change to 12 KV. This will require $100,000.00 to purchase transformers plus labor and time to install. We believe the present work at the station will buy time so that the system conversion can continue on a gradual changeover. . In the meantime, we should also have additional backup capacity so that a similar equipment failure will not leave us in such a critical condition. Attached is a memo detailing costs incurred or estimated to be required as a result of this failure. SUT14ARY OF COSTS RELATED TO 1667 KVA TRANSFORMER BURN OUT NORTH SUB STATION MAY 29, 1975 Trucking for trans borrowed from PG&E, Bigge delivered from Emeryville to Ukiah. Return trip delivered to GE service shop for inspection. $ 976.31 GE service shop inspection estimate 300.00 2-3000KVA trans purchased from Santa Clara 424.00 Bigge load & haul 2 trans from Santa Clara to Ukiah 2,345.00 I.F. Borns crane to unload & position trans 380.00 Estimated cost to return borrowed trans to PG&E 500.00 2-switches for sub. 1,400.00 wire & conduit sub. estimate 21000.00 Plus labor costs 2X500-00 Total: $'105825.31 4 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 1821975 - PAGE 4 ENGINEERING CONSULTANT MAIN STREET EXTENSION Council had been supplied with copies of the proposal submitted by forth Counties Engineering Company to assist the City of Ukiah in the administration and engineering aspects of the proposed extension of South Main Street. City Engineer reported that he had reviewed the project with Mr. Akerstrom of said company and he believed that his proposal presents a workable and reasonable program whereby the required work may be accomplished. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried that the City enter into an agreement with North Counties Engineering Company as outlined in their proposal, dated May 16, 1975 and that the City Manager be authorized to execute such an agreement on behalf of the City. APPROPRIATION FOR OAK MANOR PARK Oak Manor Park Construction cost, to date, has overrun appropriated amounts by $2,583.72 due to the cost of work performed by City personnel. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried that additional appropriation in the amount of $2,583.72 be authorized and transferred from the Capital Improvement Fund to the Oak Manor Park Development Fund. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON - SPHERES OF INFLUENCE REPORT Councilman Simpson reported that LAFCO had approved the Spheres of Influence as corrected to limit the spheres of influence to the existing City Limits of the various incorporated cities. Major county concerns had been raised that agricultural lands were included within the recorded boundaries and -._. should not be indicated for possible City development. City Manager commented further and recommended that the City of Ukiah object to the action taken; since, considerable area immediately adjacent to the City required and vas serviced by City facilities or by joint agreements with districts. Limiting the sphere to the City boundaries did not recognize obvious needs and inf lu enc es. COUNCIT11AN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson reported receiving complaints relative to the Municipal Park and Anton Stadium regarding replacement of lights in the stadium, repairing metal tread in the grandstands, delay in marking the field at Anton Stadium and water settling around the play equipment at Giorno Park. Complaints had been referred to staff and were in the process of being cared for. THEODOR S.K. FEIBUSCH Mr. Feibusch requested that progress reports for the Redevelopment Agency be made more frequently. He presented two questions. 1) Would the tax increment apply to the entire tax rate or only to portion that goes to the City. City Attorney replied that the tax increment would apply to the entire tax rate. Mr. Feibusch requested that the question and answer be noted in the minutes. 2) Mr. Feibusch asked and requested that future meetings of the Redevelopment Agency be recorded in case there are court hearings. City Attorney replied that the City is under no obligation to record the meetings. City Manager advised that the approved minutes are the official record. Mr. Feibusch stated that, in his opinion, the minutes are too sparse and that in a matter of such importance as the Redevelopment Agency, the meetings should be recorded. Mr. Feibush stated that he was unable to ciet into the Council ADJOURNMENT Chambers to attend the Budget Session. Mayor Weinkauf adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. Executive Session adjourned to Tuesday, June 24, 1975 in the City Manager's office for the purpose of continuing a Personnel Session.