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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1975-04-02 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 2, 1975 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8 : 01 p.m. with Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Norgard, Simpson and Mayor Weinkauf present. Councilman Wood was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Reverend Dr. Elmer Schmitt led in the invocation and Councilman Norgard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of March 19, 1975, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, TF was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #983 to #1162 inclusive for the period of March 9th to March 22, 1975, inclusive in the total amount of $76, 018. 82 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried General Warrants #819 to #857 inclusive be approved and ordered paid. COUNCILMAN WOOD ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8 : 03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING-FINAL APPLICATION FOR HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS Public hearing to consider the final application for subject funds was declared open at 8 : 04 p.m. by Mayor Weinkauf. Mr. Russell Near, Chairman of the Citizens Committee reviewed the final application. Mr. Near pointed out that in the pre-applica- tion to HUD for subject funds, $450, 000 was applied for. HUD has responded with a request to make final application for $300, 000 and to confine subject application to specific areas, i.e. rehabili- tation, acquiring land, and administrative costs. Committee con- fined itself to these three areas as recommended and indicated other areas of long term concern. There was no one present in the audience who spoke in favor of or in opposition to subject appli- cation. Mayor Weinkauf declared the public hearing closed at 8 : 20 p.m. Councilman Wood inquired as to administration of the funds, whether or not there was a reason for the order of listing of the four short term projects. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to direct the City Manager to sign the application for Housing and Community Develop- ment Act Funds and submit same to the Housing and Urban Development for approval. AYES: Councilmen Pearson, Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf. NOES :None RESOLUTION NO. 75-59 AMENDING ABSENT:None RESOLUTION NO. 73- 60 AS TO SLOPE PLANTING The owner of subject property, Mr. Snyder, introduced Mr. Higgins, landscape architect who explained the alternate plan for the slope area of the San Jacinta Drive Condominium Complex. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson TT was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-59 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Resolution No. 73-60 As To Slope Planting" MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 2, 1975 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 75-60 APPROVING FAU STREET SYSTEM & DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMITTEE On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-60 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City - - Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approving Federal And Urban (FAU) Street System and Designating Representative to FAU Project Selection Committee" RESOLUTION NO. 75-61 CONFIRMING ABATEMENT COST REPORT (CLEVELAND LANE) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-61 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Confirming Abatement Cost Report (Cleveland Lane) " REPORT ON PROPOSED FIRE STATION SITE The City Attorney reported receipt of communication from Attorney Don Hinkle dated March 26, 1975, indicating subject property has been purchased by the adjacent property owner, Mr. Jack Shaw. The City Attorney stated now that the property will be under single ownership, severance damages would be extensive and therefore recommended the site for a proposed fire station be abandoned. The ad hoc committee is of the opinion, that while subject property is still a good one, the projected costs of acquiring it at this time require, abandonment of efforts to secure it for a proposed fire station. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to abandon property located at North State Street and Empire Drive as a proposed fire station site. Mr. Ted Feibusch was present in the audience to speak to subject matter and requested Council consider state owned property on North State, near the freeway interchange. Councilman Norgard, a member of the ad hoc committee, stated the committee will consider the location, and if considered to be practical, will bring the matter back to the Council for further consideration. Councilman Simpson requested City Manager and City Attorney follow up with the State concerning Mr. Feibusch' s suggestion. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 75-33a GREATER UKIAH SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Subject variance is a request to reduce the minimum required off street parking spaces from 27 to 18 for parking lot at 319 East Perkins Street in an area zoned C-1, light commercial district. Council had been provided with and City Manager reviewed Planning Commission findings dated March 24, 1975, recommending approval of the application. There was no one present in the audience to speak concerning subject matter. Council action is set forth in the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 75-62 GRANTING K, VARIANCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-62 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Greater Ukiah Senior Citizens Center. " AUDIT CONTRACT TO JOHN R. MCKEAN The Director of Finance has requested proposals from three accounting firms to perform the annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 1975. One proposal was received from John R. McKean in the amount of $6000. On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried for authorization to negotiate a contract with John R. McKean, Accountants for the required services for an annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, in the total amount of $6000. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 2, 1975 - PAGE 3 COUNCIL ENDORSES CONCEPT OF SCHEDULED AIR CARRIER SERVICE INTO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT City Manager reviewed Airport Commission recommendation regarding subject matter with specific stipulations. Marin Aviation, Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, has an application before the PUC for scheduled air carrier service to Ukiah. City Manager reported the State has imposed restrictions that could amount to expense for the City; however, it was pointed out that such costs would be borne by the operator, not the City. Councilman Norgard reminded Council of the city' s prior experience with several airlines who wanted to serve Ukiah - none of the companies made it without these added costs - how can a company make it with these added costs. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to endorse the concept of scheduled air carrier service to Ukiah conditioned on the fact that any air carrier providing such service would meet the costs that would be incurred by the City for fire protection and baggage checking services. AYES: Councilwoman Pearson, Councilmen Wood, Simpson, Mayor Weinkauf . NOES: Councilman Norgard ABSENT: None AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR AB 325 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDS City Manager reported the Transportation Planning Agency is currently considering applications for use of AB325 funds. The Council has previously acted to approve priorities for the use of these funds for - 1) Ford Street Bridge, 2) Extension of Main Street, and 3 ) Sidewalk construction. Last year TPA approved funds for Pro- jects 1 and 2. Project 3 is proceeding with CETA and City funds. Council has considered a request from Ukiah Cab Company to purchase or subsidize its operation and directed staff to prepare a feasi- bility report on operation of a dial-a-bus system. Said report was prepared by Miss Cameron Andersen, Management Intern and had been previously distributed to Council. The total estimated cost of the system as set forth in Ms. Andersen' s report is $60, 000/yr. A suggestion concerning the report was the need for longer evening hours of operation for special events. The City Manager reviewed the estimated costs of subject projects, the amount received to date and the amount needed as well as the amount of funds on hand, the estimated amount remaining for the current fiscal year and fiscal year 1975-76. If the three projects were approved, it would be possible to fully fund Ford Street Bridge, Main Street extension and begin dial-a-bus operation on March 31, 1976, based on the estimated revenues. On a motion by Councilwoman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to authorize application to the Trans- portation Agency for AB 325 Public Transportation Funds for the purpose of funding three projects - 1)Ford Street Bridge, 2) Main Street extension, 3) Dial-a-ride system. BID AWARD FOR A.C. SURFACINGS ON WEST PERKINS TO PARNUM PAVING City Manager reported two bids were received for subject project: Parnum Paving $19,329. 60 Mendocino Aggregates $21, 354. 30 Parnum' s bid was $700. 00 below the engineer ' s estimate and it was recommended the bid be awarded to the bw bidder. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was carried by a majority voice vote to award the bid for asphalt concrete surfacings on West Perkins, Dora to Highland to Parnum Paving in the total amount of $19,329. 60. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 2, 1975 - PAGE 4 APPROVAL OF BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City Manager reported the ordinance creating the Redevelopment Agency is now effective and it is time to consider the next steps. Four recommendations were give for Council consideration: - 1) Provide operating funds by a loan in the amount of $35, 000 from the Special General Fund. 2) Select the survey area by resolution 3) Hire staff (Redevelopment Assistant, retain Genge Community Consultants, retain Joseph E. Coomes, Jr, as special development counsel) 4) Appoint ad hoc citizens advisory committee (committee who worked on the HCD application. The required legal documents can be prepared for action at the next meeting. City Manager explained the consultants will be compensated on a time-material basis. The preparation of the EIR could be completed by city staff. Councilman Simpson made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and delete the EIR flat rate as recommended by the City Manager. Councilman Wood asked what special expertise the Consultants have that the City needs, i.e. what are we buying . The City Manager ex- plained the Consultants would be available to do the specific work, be responsible for the staff to see that the job gets done, advise of the traps and pitfalls, provide input, and advise of the best format and procedures. Councilman Simpson withdrew his motion. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilwoman Pearson HE was unanimously carried to give the City Manager direction to proceed with documents necessary to put the work program for the redevelopment agency into effect. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH BARBER PROPERTY FOR CLEAR ZONE PURPOSES Council had considered subject matter at the December 4, 1974 , meeting. City Manager reported City may be eligible for FAA reimbursement if specific procedures and requirements are followed. City Manager re- quested authorization to proceed and acquire subject property in the airport capital fund. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried to proceed with negotiations for acquisition of the Barber property for clear zone purposes. GOLF PRO - PAUL UNDERWOOD City Manager reported receipt of two letters in support of the Golf Pro concerning his past service with the City and urging renewal of his contract. Council has determined not to renew subject contract which expires in June. The Golf Pro has been so notified. City Manager stated a Personnel Session is scheduled at the end of the meeting and subject matter could be discussed at that time if Council wished. Council woman Pearson stated the Golf Pro had been advised of subject matter at the request of the Council. In her opinion, the subject is a personnel matter. Councilman Wood recognized Mr. Bill Clarke who was in the audience. Mr. Clarke stated, in his opinion, there appears to be no justification for the action taken by the Council based on the contents of the City Manager' s letter. He stated further that members of: he Golf Club were shocked to hear the decision and regreted not be!4n- sulted. Golf Club Board of Directors will meet next week, the matter will be brought up and a recommendation to the Council will follow. Councilman Wood stated he had been getting letters pro and con on the matter and he would be interested in the thoughts of the Golf Club members. Mrs. Irene Hickey who was present in the audience stated she had also written one of the letters referred to by the City Manager. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 2, 1975 - PAGE 5 Mrs. Hickey will present a recommendation to the Council from the Womens' Golf Club on subject matter. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT There were a number of people in the audience who expressed objection to the removal of trees, particularly in the area of Walnut, Dora Street, and the hospital, during the sidewalk con- struction project. City Manager explained the policy the city has been following. The trees are removed only with the per- mission of the property owners. The City has attempted to be sensitive to the individual needs expressed; however, it is difficult to achieve a solution that is pleasing to everyone. The following people were present in the audience to express their individual opposition to the tree removal: 1. Marilyn Whitaker 2. Barbara Holdenberg, Ukiah Garden Club 3 . Bob Levy 4. Chan Gilbert Allegations made were lack of proper notice to the home owner and the public; removal of the "soft" look the trees gave the area in the spring and summer months , now exposing the forlorn look and faded paint of the older homes; incorre ct method of approach at the beginning of the project; concern with the dramatic effect tree removal has to private property where hedges have been planted and retaining walls constructed, thus eliminating the beauty and privacy of the property. Council expressed interest with the concern shown and the number of calls received on subject matter. Councilman Simpsons suggestions were that a written statement of the law may be given to the property owners prior to cutting the trees, the trees could be replaced and planted in a proper area, more publicity given in the newsletter. It was suggested that bare root stock suitable for the area be obtained. The representative from the Garden Club volunteered to work with the city if this planting program is pursued. Councilman Simpson requested that a progress report be provided on how these problems are being handled. Councilman Norgard stated he would like to see that progress is maintained on the project. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson reported concern regarding the recent vandalism in Oak Manor Park. Mr. Levy suggested that a reward be given for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. LEE ENEMARK - BOOK REVUE Mr. Lee Enemark reported the merchants are in favor of Council action concerning the downtown and expressed thanks to the Council. ADJOURNMENT MAYOR Weinkauf adjourned the meeting at 10: 06 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Personnel Session. ATTEST: May V61ity Clerk