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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1975-01-15 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1975 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, and Mayor Pearson present. Councilman Wood was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt gave the invocation and Councilman NOrgard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1974, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf,seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #4923 to #5071 inclusive for the period of December 7th to December 14, 1974 inclusive in the total amount of $61,334.65 be approved. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #1 to #138 inclusive for the period of December 15th to December 28, 1974 inclusive in the total amount of $62,737.42 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #227 to #380 inclusive in the total amount of $265,877.23 be approved and ordered paid. Councilman Weinkauf requested a review of the General Warrant register at future meetings. After the City Manager asked Council the value in getting a complete listing of payroll register, Council determined it not necessary. PUBLIC HEARING-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 75-23 (FAIRGROUNDS-BRUSH STREET) Public hearing on subject application was declared open at 8:08 p.m. . Said application was initiated by the Planning Commission to rezone four parcels bounded by the 12th District Fairgrounds, N.W.P.R.R. , Brush Street, and Mazzoni Street from C-M, Controlled Manufacturing District, to M. Manufacturing District. Affidavits of Publication of the required legal notice of the hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting and Mailing were placed on file. Planning Commission findings dated December 10, 1974, were read, recommending approval of the proposed zone changes. Mr. Harold Daniels was present in the audience to speak in favor of the proposed rezoning. There was no one present in the audience who spoke against the subject proposal. Public hearing was closed at 8:10 p.m. Council action is set forth in the introduction of the ordinance set forth in the next order of business. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 665 AMENDING CODE BY REZONING PROPERTY (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 75-23) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 665 by title, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Chapter 2, Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning Property From Existing C-M Zone to M Zone (Zone Change Application No. 75-23, Initiated By Planning Commission)" . 7 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1975 - PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 664 RENUMBERING SECTIONS OF PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ORDINANCE (NO. 653) On a motion by Councilman NOrgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Ordinance No. 665 to introduce Ordinance No. 664 by title, "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Renumbering Ordinance No. 653". } APPROVAL OF RENTAL AGREEMENT (UKIAH FLYING SERVICE, FORMERLY B & B AVIATION) On a motion by Councilman NOrgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson , it was unanimously carried the rental agreement with Ukiah Flying Service (formerly B & B Aviation) be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 75-26, DRS. MASSENGILL & COOK) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried February 5, 1975 as the date for public hearing of subject zone change application. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT (UKIAH RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried the agreement with the Ukiah Rifle and Pistol Club at an annual rate of $400 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. REQUEST FROM UKIAH TAXI COMPANY City Manager read a letter from Mr. Lawrence Pacini, Ukiah Taxi Service requesting subsidy to enable the operation to continue. Council had been provided with an article from Nations Cities magazine describing the successful manner in which the City of E1 Cajon had subsidized a taxi service. City Manager reported under the provisions of SB 25, certain monies have been set aside from the sales tax on gasoline for the purpose of subsidizing public transit. Roughly 20% of the funds available in the County are allocated for the use of the City. City Manager reported subject funds might appropriately be used to provide subsidized taxi service for Ukiah residents on the basis described in subject article. Council discussion followed. Some concern was shown about a direct subsidy under the current rules of operation. On a motion by Councilman Simpson seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to pursue the subject matter with the County to determine what specific program could be developed. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR POWER POLES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried subject specifications be approved and call for bids be prior to 2:00 p.m. , January 30, 1975, for 20 fifty foot power poles and 20 fifty-five f oor power poles DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 663 ESTABLISHMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Subject ordinance was introduced at the December 4, 1975, Council meeting. City Manager reported it appears that there is a need for providing the public and interested citizens with additional information on the estab- lishment,. makeup and purposes of the development agency. It was suggested that Council direct staff to set an informational seminar for the purpose of providing information and answering questions concerning the proposal for establishment of the redevelopment agency. Such a meeting should make possible a better understanding of the purposes of the agency and would provide an opportunity to answer some of the concerns that people may have. Council determined, after subject meeting, a decision could be made as to whether or not it would be appropriate to proceed with the establishment of the agency. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1975 - PAGE 3 COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT POSITION ALLOCATION City Manager reported the County staff met January 12th for the purpose of reviewing administrative regulations and procedures required under subject act. City Manager reported on the outcome of the meeting and requested Council authorization to proceed to hire under the Act. Fourteen positions were approved January 13th under Title II funds. A second request, under Title II funding has also been made which includes 12 additional positions. Two agencies, Voluntary Action Center and Recreation Specialist (Drama), have requested sponsorship under the act for Title II and is included in this second request. Requests for Title VI funding were reviewed which requested positions for city-wide sidewalk construction project. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman NOrgard it was unani- mously carried to authorize the City Manager to proceed to hire for 14 positions under Title II funding, request approval of the second request for 12 positions under Title II funding and request approval of the first request under Title VI funding for sidewalk construction project as outlined by the City Manager. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY an excerpt of Council had been provided with/the Sphere of Influence Study commissioned by the Local Agency Formation Commission as it applies to the City and surrounding territory. At the initial meeting of LAFCO there was some con- troversy surrounding the recommendations in the Ukiah area revolving primarily over the question of whether or not the sphere of influence is intended to indicate ultimate city boundaries. City Manager recommended the Council take a position on the recommendations of the Wainwright Ramsey Report and communicate this to LAFCO for its consideration. The City Manager reported, in his opinion, the reading of the law does not indicate that the sphere of influence should reflect only ultimate boundaries but also areas of city interest. The city is concerned in the larger area because of the relationship with the sewer district and fire district. The General Plan indicates the City's position of support of the maintenance of agricultural areas surrounding the city. The City's view as expressed in the General Plan opposes the conversion of agricultural lands to urban purposes. Council determined to endorse the recommendation of the Wainwright Ramsey report as recommended by the City Manager. MEETING WITH MAYORS & SPECIAL DISTRICTS Mayor Pearson asked Council opinion regarding scheduling dinner meetings every two months with Mayors of cities in the County and also Special Districts. City Manager was directed to write letters to institute this program. OFFER TO DEDICATE BEACON TO FAA Council had been furnished with copies of a letter from FAA dated January 2, 1975, indicating a need for the beacon and requesting Council consideration for its continued operation. Council authorized City Manager to offer to dedicate the facility to FAA at no cost. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT U. S. POSTAL SERVICE Subject agreement with the United States Postal Service is to lease the former Bromley lot for parking for a period of 57 months @ $100 per month, the postal service to pave and maintain said lot to city specifications. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried to approve the lease agreement with the United States Postal Service and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 15, 1975 - PAGE 4 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE LOT N.W. CORNER OAK & STEPHENSON Mr. Carrol Ornbaun, owner of the lot the City is currently leasing as a parking lot for city employees, has indicated his intention to sell. City Manager recommended Council express interest in the offer and direct the staff to pursue subject matter. - � On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to purchase the property located at the northwest corner of Oak and Stephenson Streets for a total amount of $122000. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood PROPOSED FIRE STATION ACQUISITION AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING City Manager reported inasmuch as the selling price of the property on North State Street proposed for a fire station has increased, legal action could continue for a year, and construction costs are increasing, the ad hoc committee may wish to give subject matter further consideration to determine what procedure would be best at this time. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to call a meeting of the ad hoc committee at a subsequent time to consider subject matter. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS OLD LIBRARY BUILDING City Attorney reported he has been working on the required quit claim deeds and has now received a sufficient number of signatures. Western Title has advised it will insure title of the building without charge.. Requests for bids will be going out soon. BRUCE EVANS Mr. Bruce Evans was .present in the audience and directed questions to Council pertaining to the CETA program discussed earlier in the meeting. Mr. Evans also referred to the discussion pertaining to the proposed fire station and recommended the ad hoc committee take whatever action is necessary to promote a fire station north of town. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson referred to the notice of the League meeting in Vacaville and stated the manner in which the notice was written was in poor taste. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m. ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk