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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 1974-10-02 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 2, 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 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Norgard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf , seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of September 18 , 1974 , be approved as submitted by the Clerk. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the General Warrants #4770 to #4817 inclusive in the total amount of $40, 813 . 56 be approved and ordered paid . PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf , seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #4086 to $4213 inclusive for the period of September 8th to September 21, 1974 , inclusive in the total amount of $61 , 568 . 87 be approved - PROCLAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Mayor Pearson read subject proclamation and proclaimed the week of October 6 through 12 , 1974 , as Fire Prevention Week. PROCLAMATION - WORLD LIONS SERVICE DAY Mayor Pearson read subject proclamation and proclaimed October 8 , 1974 , as World Lions Service Day and urged all citizens to mark this occasion as a special observance in recognition of the numerous services provided by the Redwood Empire Lions Club to the needy and lonely. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE City Manager reported the Federal Power Commission has approved a new wholesale power rate schedule for PG&E which will increase the City purchased power cost by an estimated $129, 000/year - a 15% in- crease. In order to secure the needed operating funds a two step rate increase is recommended to be effective October 3 , 1974 , and May 1, 1975, that will raise an estimated $48 , 000 between now and May, 1975 . This will be about a 4% increase to most customers. An additional 11% increase is recommended for May 1, 1975 , to raise the additional funds required . The effect of the proposed increase to the citizens was reviewed by the City Manager . Public hearing was opened at 8 : 13 p .m. There was no one present in the audience to express approval or opposition to the proposed in- crease. Council discussion followed . Councilman Weinkauf stated , in his opinion, the full increase should be charged immediately since there is no guarantee that PG&E will not increase rates prior to May 1975 . It was pointed out that the resolution could be amended if the need arises . Council action is set forth in the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 75-28 ADOPTING ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE SCHEDULES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No . 75-28 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting Electric Utility Rate Schedules To Be Effective Octover 3 , 1974 And May 1 , 1975" . AYES : Councilmen Simpson, Wood , Norgard , Mayor Pearson NOES : Councilman Weinkauf ABSENT : None MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 2, 1974 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 75-29 REQUIRED UPON APPLICATION FOR FLOOD INSURANCE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Resolution No . 75-29 be Adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Required Upon Application For Flood Insurance" . RESOLUTION NO. 75-30 APPLICABLE TO FLOOD-PRONE AREAS On a motion by Councilman Norgard , seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Resolution No . 75-30 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Indicating The Building Permit System Which The City Has Adopted And the Review Procedure For That System (Applicable To Flood-Prone Ares) " . RESOLUTION NO. 75-31 APPLICABLE TO MUD-SLIDE PRONE AREAS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Resolution No . 75-31 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah INdicating The Building Permit System The City Has Adopted And The Review Procedure For That System (Applicable To Mid- Slide Prone AReas) " . RESOLUTION NO. 75-32 APPROVING KENNEDY ANNEXATION On a motion by Councilman Simpson seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by a majority voice vote Resolution No . 75-32 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving The Annexation To The City Of Ukiah Of Certain Uninhabited Territory Designated "Annexation No . 74-2" (Kennedy Addition) " . RESOLUTION NO . 75-33 WITHDRAWING ANNEX. NO . 74-2 FROM FIRE DISTRICT On a motion by Councilman Simpson seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by a majority voice vote Resolution No . 75-33 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same , "Resolution Withdrawing Territory Of Annexation No . 74-2 From The Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District" . RESOLUTION NO . 75-34 ACCEPTING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (JAMES W. JENNE) On a motion by Councilman Norgard , seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No . 75-34 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same , "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Accepting Public Utility Easement (James W. Jenne) " . ENDORSEMENT OF ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY J . D . FRANKS TO FIRE DISTRICT On a motion by Councilman Norgard , seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to endorse the annexation of approximately 93 acres of land owned by J . D . Franks bordering Redemeyer Road south of the Valette property and north of Deerwood Park and about 1900 feet along Redemeyer Road to the Ukiah Valley Fire District . ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSITION 1 (EARTHQUAKE SCHOOL & BLDG . AID BOND MEASURE) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to endorse Proposition 1. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH' OCTOBER 2, 1974 - PAGE 3 MAYOR PEARSON VOTING DELEGATE COUNCILMAN SIMPSON ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE TO LEAGUE On a motion by Councilman Norgard , seconded by Councilman Wood , it was unanimously carried Mayor Pearson to be the voting delegate at the League of California Cities Conference October 20 - 23rd and Councilman Simpson to be the alternate. UKIAH VALLEY TEEN CENTER City Manager reported the Teen Center has submitted , through written communication, a request that the Council grant to the Center, this year only, $10, 000 to finance the Center ' s capital improvement project . The Board of Supervisors has pledged an amount up to $10, 000 to the Center if matching funds can be obtained from the City. Sandy Holt , Secretary of the Teen Center Board of Directors was present in the audience and reviewed the Teen Center ' s accomplishments since 1973 which includes construction of a building, completion of a portion of the capital improvements , obtaining community support through donations and pledges and provision of low cost drop-in rec- reational center open six nights a week. Ms . Holt stated the immediate aim is to retain the use permit secured on the property by complying with Planning Commission requirements to pave and landscape the park- ing lot . A review of finances for the previous calendar year showed a deficit of $874 . 00 Others present in the audience who spoke in favor of the Teen Center were : Jim Jeffries , Jaycees ; Agnes Daugherty, Ivan Lynch, Teen Council President , Michelle Mitchell , Dave Pearson. Council inquiry requested a determination of a minimum figure that would meet the minimum requirements . It was pointed out the conditions placed on the Use Permit requires 70 parking spaces and if this re- striction could be minimized , the financing requirement could be reduced . The use permit application was reviewed and it was determined the Planning Commission condition for 70 parking spaces is in excess of the minimum requirement set forth in the code. The City Attorney stated the use permit parking requirement could be amended down to the statutory required figure. Councilman Wood made a motion to contribute $5000 to the Teen Center to match the County' s revenue sharing funds in like amount or more. There was no second to the motion. Councilman Wood withdrew his motion. On a motion by Councilman Wood , seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to contract with the Ukiah Teen Center for the fiscal year 1974-75 to provide teen related activities for Ukiah teenages in an amount not to exceed $5000 with an equal or larger amount to be matched by the County. Don Pearson thanked the Council for its assistance and individual support at the telethon . UKIAH SOLID WASTE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION DENIED City Manager reported receipt of a letter from Mr . Phil WArd , Ukiah Solid WAste requesting extension to January 1 , 1975 , for receipt of proposals for garbage contract . The other firms interested in the contract were contacted and each indicated an extension was not necessary and the proposals could be prepared and submitted to the City by the date originally established . City Manager was unable to contact Mr . Ward to determine reasons for the request and recommended the extension not be granted . Councilman Norgard asked what the City would lose if the extension were granted and stated in his opinion the Council would be arbitrary and unfair not to grant the extension. Councilman Simpson stated justification for the request would be helpful . Councilman Wood stated in his opinion it is important there be no aura of favortism dur- ing the negotiations . Y r MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 2, 1974 - PAGE 4 Councilman Norgard made a motion, seconded by Mayor Pearson to grant the requested extension to Ukiah Solid Waste in deference to their good service . The following roll call vote resulted in the request being denied : AYES : Councilman Norgard and Mayor Pearson NOES : Councilmen Simpson, Wood , Weinkauf ABSENT : None HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 City Manager reported subject Act allows a consolidation of programs into one blodk grant program, is an opportunity for the city to accomplish community type activities , and recommended that the city proceed with filing the application which is due April 1, 1975 . City Manager requested authorization of an expenditure of $5000 to $6000 to hire staff and in addition obtain a consulting firm for technical assistance. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to authorize an expenditure of $6000 to begin the application for the Housing and Community Development Act funds . DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FILED City Attorney stated subject statements had been filed prior to the deadline September 30, 1974 . COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson brought the Council up to date on current Local Agency Formation Commission actions . MAYOR PEARSON Mayor Pearson reported she has been appointed to serve on the Resolutions Committee at the League meeting in Los Angeles October 20th. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 10 : 02 p .m. after which the Council reconvened in adjourned executive session. Out - Mayor ATTEST : i 00 City Clerk