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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 1975-05-07 487 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 7, 1975 - PAGE l The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8: 07 p.m. with Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson and Mayor Weinkauf present. Councilwoman Pearson was absent. City Attorney was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Reverend Dr. Elmer Schmitt led in the invocation and Councilman Norgard led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION - BUDDY POPPIES & FLANDERS POPPIES Mayor Weinkauf read subject proclamation urging the citizens to contribute generously to support the purchase of Buddy Poppies and Flanders Poppies. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2nd and April 16, 1975, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #1352 to #1533 inclusive for the period of April 6th to April 19, 1975 inclusive in the total amount of $76, 228. 78 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried General Warrants #1039 to #1078 inclusive in the total amount of $73 , 575. 17 be approved and ordered paid. AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING MAYOR WEINKAUF ADJOURNED THE COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 8 :15 P.M. The City Council reconvened in regular session at 9: 45 p.m. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 670 ALTERING PROCEDURE FOR BICYCLE LICENSING On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 670, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Article 1, Chapter 5 Of Division 8 Of The Ukiah City Code (Bicycle Licensing) " AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf . NOES: None ABSENT: Councilwoman Pearson CORRESPONDENCE: JACK AND MARIE GOUDGE City Manager acknowledged letter of thanks from Jack and Marie Goudge, 628 Grove for the sidewalk program and how it has improved the looks of the city as well as providing work for the unemployed. CORRESPONDENCE: TELEPROMPTER CABLE TV Subject correspondence requested Council adopt a resolution opposing sports programming blackout. Council determined the City Attorney should look into the implications involved and see if this action is necessary. DISCUSSION OF FORMER BROMLEY PROPERTY FOR USE AS PARKING FOR POSTAL DEPARTMENT Attorney Jim Luther, representing Mr. Ted Fiebusch, was present in the audience to request that the Council reconsider its action of January 15, 1975, approving a lease agreement with the postal depart- ment for subject property. Mr. Luther referred to Council action of 11-17-71 when subject property was purchased for the purpose of 488 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 7r 1975_- PAGE 2 expanding existing parking facilities in the downtown area. Mr. Luther referred to private parking in the immediate area that could be made available to the postal department, thus leaving subject property free to be used as originally intended. At this point in the meeting, Councilman Norgard raised the question of the possibility of a conflict of interest. Mr. Luther stated the question of conflict is totally up to Councilman Wood. He. and Councilman Wood share office expenses, but each has his own private practice. City Manager stated the property was sitting vacant and unused at the time the post office contacted the city and asked for lease arrangements. It was agreed that the post office would pave the lot. This appeared to be a reasonable approach to get the lot paved and used for parking at the end of the lease. Mr. Luther stated the concern is that during the term of the lease, the property will not be available for public parking. Councilman Wood stated at the end of the lease the city will have a paved lot plus money f r om the lease. Councilman Simpson raised the question of t* g feas i i y of the,use- of. ect property & the adiacent parking lot to develdp a eck to provide a toparkin, facilities. Council determined �t the tion clause n su t lease Ise examined more c�osely in Yie event subject property is needed by the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED - DANIEL C. RICE On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the Claim for Damages for alleged personal injuries to Daniel C. Rice, 1371 Berkeley Way be denied and the insurance carrier be notified of Council action. ELECTRIC RATES REMAIN UNCHANGED Resolution No. 75-28 adopted 10-2-74 approved an 11% electric rate increase to be effective May 1, 1975. Council indicated a desire to review this decision if anticipated PG&E retail rate changes did not occur. The rate changes have not occured. City Manager recommended the electric rates remain unchanged. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson .it was unanimously carried to withhold action on the electric rate increase to an indefinite time in the future. RESOLUTION NO. 75-67 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman NOrgard it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-67 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council of The City Of Ukiah Approving Agreement For Maintenance Of State Highway In The City Of Ukiah" . RECOMMENDATION OF AIRPORT COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AIRCRAFT PARKING FEES The Airport Commission requested Council adopt a policy authorizing a $50 per hour fee to aircraft owners/operators having aircraft based at Ukiah who park aircraft at the fueling area and leave it parked after fueling. Lack of cooperation in this regard makes it impossible for airport personnel to service other aircraft. This practice has been repeated over a period of a year and has resulted in a problem, making it impossible to offer reasonable services to pilots desiring fuel. Council asked if the area had been posted and if the proposal is practical. Council tabled subject matter. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 71 1975 - PAGE 3 REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to authorize the Clerk to call for bids for one 3/4 ton pickup truck, bids to be received prior to 2: 00 p.m. May 27, 1975. r� FURTHER DISCUSSION OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR PROPOSED SOUTHSIDE PARK Subject matter had been referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission by the Council at the previous meeting . Said commission recommended Council consider purchase of a portion of the Johnson property and all of the Vern Parducci property. The following persons were present in the audience and spoke in favor of said purchase: Charles Myers, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission Sally Maxson presented a petition with 250 signatures requesting purchase of the Johnson property. Robert Cannon Billie Smith Maggie Cooper The consensus was that a park located on the south side of town was a part of the master plan concept developed by the Parks and Recreation Commission, its location adjacent to Nokomis School is in harmony with the philosophy of joint facilities use, the need is for a 'park - not a subdivision, subject property is the only suitable piece of property on the south side, the immediate need is to purchase - develop later, parks are located on every side of the city except the south side. Council pointed out that a large percentage of public property is devoted to public use and that the City has carried the burden of availability of parks for the Valley. Council was concerned with the availability of funds at this time and considered budget time the opportune time to look at proposed capital improvements and set priorities at that time. City Manager was directed to present a definite approach to the matter at the next meeting after discuss- ing the possibilities with the School District and County. TOUR OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORK IN REDDING, SANTA ROSA, AND NAPA City Manager reported subject tour will leave City Hall May 14th at 7: 00 a.m. Arrangements have been made to have a bus take staff , Planning Commission, press and any others interested in seeing what redevelopment has accomplished in these cities. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - CONCRETE WORK ON W. PERKINS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was carried by the following roll call vote to accept the concrete work on West Perkins Street as complete and direct the Clerk to file the required Notice of Completion. - --- AYES: Councilman Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf NOES: Councilman Wood ABSENT: Councilwoman Pearson NO SMOKING ORDINANCE Councilman Wood suggested a no smoking ordinance be agendaed for Council consideration. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 71 1975 - PAGE 4 COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson reported the Transportation Planning Agency approved the three projects requested by the City, one of which was the dial-a-ride system. LEAGUE MAYORS ' & COUNCILS ' LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE Subject conference will be held in Sacramento May 19-21. Three members of Council are scheduled to attend. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weinkauf adjourned the meeting at 10: 45 p.m. after which Council reconvened in Adjourned Executive Session. RESOLUTION NO. 75-68 HONORING BARBARA COX On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-68 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Honoring Barbara Cox For Her Participation And Support Of The Ukiah Women' s Golf Club" . RESOLUTION NO. 75-69 HONORING GLADYS STICKNEY On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-69 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Honoring Gladys Stickney For Her Pa rticipation And Support Of The Ukiah Women' s Golf Club" . Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk i