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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 1974-12-18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 18 , 1974 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8 : 00 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Sim pson, and Mayor Pearson present. Councilman Wood was absent. City Manager was absent INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt gave the invocation and Councilman Weinkauf led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1974, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #4786 to #4922 inclusive for the period of November 17th to November 30, 1974 inclusive in the total amount of $63, 808. 78 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unnaimously carried General Warrants #82 to #226 inclusive in the total amount of $203,143. 16 be approved and ordered paid. COUNCILMAN WOOD ARRIVED AT THIS POINT - 8 : 03 P.M. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING CONFIRMATION OF WEED ABATEMENT COST LIST Subject matter had been continued to this meeting to consider two bills for weed abatement which were included on the report of costs. Only minor work was done on these parcels. The owners completed the required abatement. It was recommended charges assessed to parcels 1-351-39 and 2-04-18, 19 listed on Page 3 of the Report of Costs Of Weed Abatement be stricken from the list and the report be confirmed as so corrected. There was no one present in the audience to speak in favor of or in opposition to subject matter. Public hearing was closed at 8 : 05 p.m. Council action is set forth in the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 75-44 APPROVING WEED ABATEMENT COST LIST On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-44 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same; "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approving The Weed Abatement Cost Llst And Ordering Director of Finance To Collect Same" as corrected.- EFFECTIVE DATE CHANGED (RESOLUTION NO. 75-40 ESTABLISHING FEES AT THE DISPOSAL SITE) Acting City Manager Kruth reported two questions have arisen regarding subject resolution since it was adopted at the p previous meeting - the immediate effective date and how the change affects Ukiah Solid Waste. The matter has been discussed with other interested county people and it is recommended that the effective date for establishment of fees at the disposal site be January 1, 1975, to allow time for other operators using the site to pass the increase on as a customer expense. To clarify any misunderstandings regarding subject fees being a matter for public hearing prior to imposing a rate change applies to utilities, i.e. water, sewer, electricity. Acting City Manager reported the fee paid by Ukiah Solid WAste for the next year is fixed at a flat fee of $16, 000 plus a fee of $2. 00 per compacted cubic yard for materials he collects on the outside. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 18, 1974 - PAGE- 2 On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf , seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to change the effective date of Resolution No. 75-40 to January 1, 1975. APPROVAL OF UKIAH SOLID WASTE PROPOSAL FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION FRANCHISE Acting City Manager reported Ukiah Solid Waste and MOdern Disposal4� had responded to the City Manager ' s evaluation of proposals for solid waste collection. Said responses set forth areas of dis- agreement with the City Manager' s evaluation; however, both firms indicated the rates proposed by the City Manager would be acceptable. Mr. Jim Luther, Attorney for Modern Disposal and Mr. Bruce Crook, Jr. , CPA for Modern Disposal were present in the audience and reviewed in detail areas of the City Manager ' s evaluation/Rich, in their opinion, discrepancies existed. Mr. Bowen, Modern Disposal reviewed his ex- perience in the business and the reliability of his firm. Mr. Bob Gerber alleged the Council was being critical of Moderns proposal but not critical of the City Manager ' s evaluation. Councilman Weinkauf asked a series of questions pertaining to the City Manager ' s evaluation and the proposals from Ukiah Solid Waste and Modern Dis- posal. He asked why not consider an across the board increase of 10% instead of as proposed. Council pointed out that the present operator' s service has been good and complaints have been few. Councilman Weinkauf made a motion to continue the issue until the City Manager returned. Motion died for lack of a second. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Mayor Pearson it was carried by the following roll call vote to award the franchise to Ukiah Solid Waste and accept the City Manager' s recommendation of rates as set forth in memorandum dated December 3, 1974 . The effective date of the above is January 1, 1976. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilman Weinkauf ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 75-45 GRANTING VARIANCE TO IRVINE STYER, ET.AL./LIDO RESTAURANT On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-45 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Irvine Styer, et al, dba Lido Restaurant" . PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf was unanimously carried to set January 15, 1975, as public hearing date to consider Planning Commission initiated rezoning of four parcels bounded by the 12th District Fairgrounds, N.W.P.R.R. , Brush Street, and Mazzoni Street from C-M to M zone. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED GONZALES, BERRY & BATTLE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson _ it was unanimously carried the class action claim for damages in subject claim be denied. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED MRS. MILDRED CANALE On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried the claim for damages filed by Mrs. Mildred Canale, San Francisco, be denied. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 18, 1974 - PAGE 3 BID FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY FOR TELEMETERING EQUIPMENT TO GENERAL ELECTRIC Acting City Manager reviewed the tabulation of bids received for subject equipment as follows: Maydwell & G.E. Supply Industrial ' Hartzell Electric 1. Static Inverter $2,850 * Opt. A $4717.03 Opt. B $3801.00 2. Lead Calcium Batteries 2,150 Bid Together: $2789.72 $7322.00 Bid As 3. 2-Step Rack for Batteries 324 A Unit 4. Static Battery Charger 1,910 TOTAL $79234 ---- $7322.00 Option A. Static Transfer Sw. $900 $6793.00 Option B Electro-Mech. Sw. $600 Option C. Manual By-Pass Sw. $100 Not Available TOTAL OPTION A. $8,134 $79506.75 $14115.00 TOTAL OPTION B. $7834 ** $69590.72 1 $7,322.00 TOTAL OPTION C. $7334 ---- $73,322.00 * Inverter, Charger & Switch Bid As One Item. ** Plus Freight of Approximately $100 It was recommended the bid be awarded as circled on the tabulation. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to award the bid for emergency power supply for telemetering equipment to General Electric Supply Company for Option B in the amount of $6590. 72 plus tax and transportation. BID FOR PERKINS STREET IMPROVEMENTS AWARDED TO CLOVERDALE READYMIX COMPANY Tabulation of bids received for subject project were reviewed as follows: Cloverdale Readymix $26,391.30 Wagner Construction $37 , 502. 34 Eureka Construction $30,188 . 00 _ Denny & Gianoli Construction $32, 221. 28 It was recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Cloverdale Readymix. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by a majority voice vote to award the bid for Perkins Street improvements to Cloverdale Readymix in the total amount of $26, 391. 30. PARTICIPATION IN COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING ACT OF 1973 A resume of subject act had been provided Council . The Act appears to provide an excellent means for the City to obtain needed help at MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 18, 1974 - PAGE 4 a minimum cost in City funds. Salary costs are paid from federal funds except for specific fringe benefits. It was recommended that Council authorize the City Manager to pursue participation in the program and obtain necessary contract docaments for final consideration by Council at a subsequent meeting. Councilman Simpson was specific in the fact that the program add to, not take the place of existing personnel. Councilman requested that the choice of positions be selected at a later date. In his opinion the unemployed s_Zould be considered before the under-employed. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to participate in the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 program and obtain the necessary contract documents for final consideration by Council at a subsequent meeting. MERRY CHRISTMAS & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Council extended to all the customary greetings of the year and extended to City Manager Jim Swayne a speedy recovery from his recent operation. LEAGUE MEETING IN VACAVILLE reported Mayor Pearson/the Redwood Empire League of California Cities meeting will be in Vacaville on January 18th and urged Council to attend. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 9: 57 p.m. w Mayor ATTEST: 1- C ty Clerk