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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1974-12-04 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH December 4, 1974 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8: 03 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Wood, Simpson, and Mayor Pearson present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt gave the invocation and Councilman Simpson led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ---, APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman NOrgard it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 1974 , be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #4465 to #4785 inclusive for theperiod of November 3rd to November 6, 1974, inclusive in the total amount of $62, 529. 12 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried General Warrants #56 to #80 inclusive in the total amount of $52, 025. 21 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF WEED ABATEMENT COST LIST Council had been provided with itemized costs for abatement of weeds, rubbish, dirt, and refuse on properties where said costs remain unpaid as of November 1, 1974 . If Council determined said list to be in order it was recommended a resolution be adopted so that collection may be made. Public hearing was opened at 8: 07 p.m. There was no one present in the audience to speak on subject matter. Public hearing was closed at 8: 08 p.m. Councilman Norgard had a question regarding one of the properties on the list. Council action on subject matter was postponed to the end of the meeting to allow time to check out the property in question. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 75-19 AUTUMN LEAVES RETIREMENT RESIDENCES Subject application is a request for a variance from covered parking requirements as prescribed by Section 9165 of the Municipal Code. The property which is the subject of this application is located at 425 East Gobbi Street. Planning Commission findings dated ll-25-74 recommended granting said application. Mr, Ivan Christensen, contractor for the proposed facility, was present in the audience to speak on subject matter. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to subject application. Council action is set forth in the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 75-41 GRANTING VARIANCE TO C.F. TRIMBLE/AUTUMN LEAVES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-41 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To C. F. Trimble/Autumn Leaves" . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 41 1974 - PAGE 2 REQUEST BY C. F. TRIMBLE FOR PROPOSED AUTUMN LEAVES RETIREMENT RESIDENCES DENIED Subject request was for waiver of the capital improvement fee for the proposed Autumn Leaves facility to get the project within the scope of the budget. Mr. Ivan Christensen, contractor for the project, reviewed in detail subject program which is funded by HUD and the problems he has encountered in obtaining said funding. Assurance has been given that the money has been approved for the program, but that it is the last of the HUD projects. Council considered subject request and suggested alternatives which had already been presented but refused by HUD. Council determined that the only exception that could be granted this project was the elimination of the covered parking requirement as approved in the preceeding Council action. To make an exception in this instance would raise the question of where exceptions stop. RESOLUTION NO. 75-40 ESTABLISHING FEES AT DISPOSAL SITE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-40 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Fees At The City Solid Waste Disposal Site" . INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 663 ESTABLISHING A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City Manager reported subject ordinance, after adoption, would establish a financing and management vehicle for downtown renewal. An allocation of $25, 000 toward a downtown study is in the current budget. An analysis of the establishment of said agency had been provided Council. City Manager reported that once the agency is established a certain area would be set out within the entire city limits and a survey conducted to determine what areas are appropriate for the establish- ment of a redevelopment area. Once the project area boundaries are established, the project area committee would be appointed and staff consultants would begin to work on a project area plan. This plan then becomes a guideline for expenditure of city funds, redevelop- ment funds, and federal funds in the project area. Council discussion followed. Councilman Norgard questioned no pro- vision for anyone other than Council. In his opinion, this proposal would affect more of the downtown people and a direct report from the downtown area should be considered. Councilman Norgard cited an in- stance where the establishment of such an agency had adverse effects. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce, by title, Ordinance No. 663 , "An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing A Redevelopment Agency" . M AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf , Wood, Simpson, Mayor Pearson. NOES: Councilman Norgard ABSENT: None BID AWARD FOR TRANSFORMERS TO ALLIS-CHALMERS City Manager reviewed the following bid tabulation and recommended the bid award to the low bidder, Allis Chalmers: Allis-Chalmers $4227 . 28 including tax Maydwell & Hartzell 4284. 52 If of Graybar Electric Co. 4430. 80 to It Consolidated Elec. Distr. 4452. 00 of If Wrathall & Krusi 5287. 28 " Noble Enterprises 5448. 40 " MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 4, 1974 - PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to award the bid for two 150 KVA padmounted transformers to Allis-Chalmers in the total amount of $4227. 28. BID AWARD FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE TO GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY City Manager reviewed the following tabulation of bids for electrical ` cable and recommended the bid be awarded to Graybar Electric Co. , the low bidder: Graybar Eleectic Co. $25,376. 40 including tax Noble Enterprises 25, 840. 68 " It Maydwell & Hartzell 31, 694. 00 " Is Consolidated Electric Distr. 27, 220. 80 " Alternate Bid 28, 938 . 00 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to award the bid for 20, 000 feet, 15 KV shielded cable to Graybar Electric Company in the total amount of $25, 376. 40. OFFER OF PROPERTY FOR SALE BY DOROTHY BARBER City Manager reported he has been contacted by Mrs. Dorothy Barber who indicates her plan to sell her property on Lewis Lane and re- quested a determination of Council interest prior to placing said property with a realtor. City Manager recommended the City proceed with the purchase of this property, assuming the parties could arrive at a reasonable price. It was also recommended that said acquisition be conducted in such a way that eligibility for federal reimbursement be maintained. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to pro- ceed with the details of purchase of the property on Lewis Lane as recommended. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS RELOCATION Council had been provided with a sketch and cost estimate in the amount of $21, 000 for subject relocation. The proposal is to use space immediately adjacent to City Hall for Council Chambers in addition to specific corrective work to the City Hall building. City Manager stated that to meet the required safety measures some of the costs enumerated in said cost estimate would be required in any event. Councilman Weinkauf stated the proposed cost would take a big "chunk" out of the capital improvement fund and questioned adding $21, 000 to a project we do not want to stay with. In his opinion, to rent a building for $125/month would be reasonable. Councilman Wood referred to a part of the special census wherein capital improvement priorities placed a new City Hall low on the list. He asked if Council should spend the $21, 000 for relocation and at a later time reassess the priorities. Councilman Norgard stated under the circumstances, Council does not have many choices; the proposed relocation is functional, but not cheap; if there were a new City Hall on the drawing..boards tomorrow, it would be a long time before the facility would be ready for occupancy. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the remodeling of City Hall and make the changes in a portion of the H & H Furniture building, as recommended by the City Manager. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilman Weinkauf ABSENT: None. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 4, 1974 - PAGE 4 CORRESPONDENCE RE FIRE AT PALACE HOTEL Mayor Pearson read a letter from Mr. Dennis Denny of the Welfare Department commending city employees and volunteer firemen for their work at the Palace Hotel fire and for the cooperation given his department in helping to temporarily relocate residents of the r_...... hotel. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION City Manager reported proposals were received from Ukiah Solid WAste and Modern Disposal Company. Basically, there is not a significant difference in the two proposals in terms of the important issues. The income figures are almost identical in total but there is a sig- nificant difference in the allocation between commercial and resi- dential. Modern Disposal proposes a higher commercial rate and Ukiah Solid Waste proposes a higher residential rate. It �was pointed out that since commercial pickup is not mandatory the commercial rate increase proposed by Modern could result in a decrease in customers. The proposals indicate that both firms are underfinanced. City Manager recommended that a modified rate structure be awarded to Ukiah Solid Waste inasmuch as both proposals are almost identical on important issues and inasmuch as it seems desirable not to change at this time without a significant reason to do so. Council discussion followed. Mr. Jim Luther, Attorney for Modern Disposal spoke concerning subject matter. He alleged the City Manager had disregarded both proposals and submitted another proposal for Council consideration. It was pointed out these are proposals, not bids. Mr. Luther reviewed the history of the garbage franchise since 1970, Mr. Bowen' s efforts to obtain said franchise, and the alleged changes made since the franchise began. The following persons were present in the audience and spoke in favor of the Modern Disposal proposal: 1) Marvin Bowen 2) Bob Burke, Jr. 3) Ed Walsh 4) Mr. Boesel, Ukiah Jaycees Councilman Norgard made a motion, seconded by Councilman Simpson to offer the garbage franchise to Ukiah Solid Waste as recommended by the City Manager. Under the question, Council discussion followed. Councilman Wood pointed out the rates as proposed by the City Manager are different from the rates proposed by either Ukiah Solid Waste or Modern Disposal and asked if either company would_ be in accord with the modified rates. Mr. Luther requested a copy of the information developed by the City Manager. He stated the public is not aware of what is being proposed and suggested that the matter be continued. Councilman Wood stated the City Manager has made a proposal believed to be realistic, but he has not seen an opportunity for Ukiah Solid Waste and Modern Disposal to review the City Manager proposal . If people want to speak on the subject, they should be given the opportunity. At this point Councilman Wood requested Councilman Simpson consider withdrawing his second to the foregoing motion and continue subject matter two weeks to allow Ukiah Solid Waste and Modern time to submit a written response to the City Manager ' s proposal. Councilman Simpson withdrew his second to Councilman Norgard' s motion. Mayor Pearson then seconded Councilman Norgard' s motion. The following roll call vote resulted in defeat of the motion: AYES: Councilman Norgard and Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Wood, Simpson ABSENT: None Councilman Weinkauf explained the reason for his ''no" vote was because he did not like any rates proposed and until the rates approach something he likes he would continue to vote "no" . On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried that a decision on the garbage contract be con- tinued to December 18, 1974, and that an invitation be extended to Ukiah Solid Waste and Modern Disposal for a written response to the City Manager' : evaluation of the proposals prior to December 11, 1974, 5: 00 p.m. !: e MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 41 1974 - PAGE 5 ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS (NOKOMIS ACRES NO. 5) City Manager reported the developer have completed the improvements in subject subdivision in accordance with approved plans and city specifications and recommended acceptance. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried to accept the improvements in Nokomis Acres Subdivision Unit No. 5 for public use and maintenance. RESOLUTION NO. 75-42 APPROVING FINAL MAP ( OAK MANOR SUBDIVISION UNIT 2E) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-42 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Approving The Final Map For Oak Manor Subdivision Unit 2E" . PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED (WEED ABATEMENT COSTS) On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to continue subject matter to the meeting of December 18, 1974. RESOLUTION NO. 75-43 AUTHORIZING INCURRENCE OF EXPENSES FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood ` it was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 75-43 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The ICcurrence Of Expenses For The Seeking Of Grant Funds Available Under The Housing And Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383) " . COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson requested that the street lights in his neighborhood be turned on. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 10: 37 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: ity erk