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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1974-06-19 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 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 & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Simpson 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 May 29 , 1974 , special meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried the minutes of June 51 1974 , regular meeting be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried the Payroll Warrants #2904 to #3079 inclusive for the period of May 16, 1974 to May 31, 1974 , inclusive be approved in the total amount of $66, 985. 25 . GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried the General Warrants #4121 to #4290 inclusive in the total amount of $147, 837 . 26 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE Mayor Pearson introduced Mr. Bill Moore, Pacific Gas and Electric representative. Mr. Moore spoke concerning the rate increases his company has experienced which has necessitated passing a portion of said increase on to the customer. Since the City purchases power from PG&E, said increase has effected the City also. At the time the cost of wholesale power to the City was increased 22% in 1972, only a 14% rate increase was passed along to the City' s customers. This has proved to be insufficient. Inflation has increased costs of materials and supplies, expenses have risen 30% over the last two years, and personnel costs continue to increase due to the impact of inflation. Based on these facts and the fact that funding for electric service improvements is necessary, the City Manager recommended an increase in electric rates by adding 3 mills per kwh to all rate blocks . Public hearing was declared open at 8 : 20 p.m. There was no one present in the audience to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed increase. Councilman Simpson asked if the proposed increase is the minimum the City can afford. City Manager stated the proposed rate increase will allow approximately $15, 000 in the reserve fund at the end of the year and this amount is considered to be quite low. City Manager also pointed out the proposed rates will be 4% to 13% below rates charged by PG&E to the customers in the outskirts of the City. Public hearing was declared closed at 8 : 25. Council action is reflected in the following order of business. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1974 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 74-66 ADOPTING RATES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-66 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting Rates For Electric Service" . ' ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 658 REZONING PROPERTY (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 74135-PLANNING COMMISSION) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 658 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "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 R-1 Zone and C- 1 Zone To C-N Zone (Zone Change Application No. 74-35, City of Ukiah Planning Commission) AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf , Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 74-67 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO PLANNING COMMISSION & RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION (SAM RAY, JOE MAYFIELD, BOB CANNON, AL NORRIS) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-67 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Appointing Commission Members To The Planning Commission & Recreation and Parks Commission (Sam Ray, Joe Mayfield, Bob Cannon, Al Norris) " . RESOLUTION NO. 74-68 AMENDING CITY PAY PLAN On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-68 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Amending The City Of Ukiah Pay Plan" . RESOLUTION NO. 74-69 AMENDING CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-69 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Amending The Classification Plan" . RESOLUTION NO. 74-70 ESTABLISHING INCENTIVE PAY PROGRAM FOR TREATMENT PLANT EMPLOYEES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-70 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City of Ukiah Establishing An Incentive Pay Program For The Positions Of Public Works Superintendent, Chief Treatment Plant Operator, and Treatment Plant Operator" . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1974 - PAGE3 REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION' TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION (HOSPITALITY HOUSE) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, the Clerk be directed to call for bids for water main construction to the Hospitality House. _ it was unanimously carried REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 12" WATER PIPE On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried the Clerk be directed to call for bids for 1370 feet 12" Class 150 AC pipe. AWARD OF BID TO UKIAH AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION FOR AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AIRCONDITIONING/HEATING UNIT City Manager reviewed the tabulation of bids received for subject bid as follows : 5 Ton Unit Ukiah Air Cond. & Refrig. $3200. 00 5 Ton Unit Wegesser Refrigeration* 4250. 00 *Alternate Bid 4 Ton Unit 3195. 00 On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to award the bid for one 5 ton unit to Ukiah Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Company in the total amount of $3200. 00. RESOLUTION NO. 74-71 ESTABLISHING GREENS FEES FOR MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE A tie vote at the previous Council meeting resulted in subject matter being brought back to the Council for consideration. Councilman Simpson indicated his approval of the proposed rates as recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission. The opinion of the remainder of the Council was the same as set forth in the June 5th meeting and was so stated by each Councilman. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 74-71 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Greens Fees For The Municipal Golf Course" . AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilmen Weinkauf and Wood ABSENT: None FURTHER DISCUSSION OF USE OF GIORNO PARK FACILITIES The use of the old softball diamond which had been abandoned several years ago because of complaints from adjoining property owners was a matter of discussion at the June 5th meeting and was brought back to the Council for further discussion at this time. The property owners in the immediate area had been contacted concerning subject matter. Mrs. Snyder and Mr. Brodie were present in the audience and stated they were in agreement with the use of the field for Pop Warner football but stressed the fact that this be the only activity allowed. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the old softball field at G iorno Park be used for Pop Warner football only. 7 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1974 - PAGE 4 REFERRAL OF GENERAL PLAN TO PLANNING COMMISSION Subject matter was continued for Council discussion from the public hearing June 12th to formulate specific recommendations for referral to the Planning Commission along with the recommendations set forth in the City Manager' s memorandum dated June 12, 1974 . Council discussion resulted in the following recommendations for Planning Commission consideration and study prior to public hearings the Commission schedules: 1) Grandfather in all existing non-conforming uses. 2) Referral to Page 76 of the Plan regarding gravel harvestin the creek areas - not opposed to that occurrence for new facilities . 3) Definition of downtown core in conjunction with section on scenic highway. If a downtown core is proposed to continue to the freeway, the result will be strip development along the freeway. 4) There appears to be misunderstanding of the concept of the greenbelt. There is a need for more explanation for future development of home sites. 5) Clarification of review of the plan three time per year. 6) Treatment of creeks is a problem and needs clarification. 7) Where is the low cost housing proposed to be. 8) Further explanation is needed as to the reason for the plan encompassing such a vast area. 9) The plan speaks to the problem of banishing farms, but it appears there is contradiction of this in the plan. 10) Agricultural landowners cannot survive with the proposed trails. This proposal is in need of clarification. 11) Some of the area in the plan is beyond the scope of the Council. 12) Council has to come to grips with cleanup of the hills in the winter and the fire hazard in the summer. 13) The idea of the plan is to keep the local control here. 14) The public should be advised of public hearings the Planning Commission schedules with an advertisement in the local paper. On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to refer the General Plan to the Planning Commission for study and consideration of recommendations. DISCUSSION OF 1974-75 PROPOSED BUDGET City Manager reviewed the changes Council had requested at the budget hearing June 18, 1974 as set forth in a memorandum dated June 19, 1974 . With one exception - Item Number 3 for a Dolphin "B" Coach - the adjustments were as previously discussed. Councilman Norgard made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 74-72 Adopting the 1974-75 Budget for the City of Ukiah. Councilman Simpson seconded the motion. Prior to the question, Councilman Norgard withdrew the motion. A proposal from the Tin Center for a paid director through the City' s Parks and Recreation budget was presented for Council consideration. Council recognized the work done to date by pri- vate individuals for the ongoing of the Teen Center and recognized the need for a director, but determined the Council may consider augmenting the program at a later date. RESOLUTION NO. 74-72 ADOPTING 1974-75 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF UKIAH On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 74-72 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting 1974-75 Budget For The City Of Ukiah" . AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf , Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 19, 1974 - PAGE 5 COUNCILMAN SIMPSON when Councilman Simpson suggested that/the Planning Commission gets the report concerning the General Plan, that the planning consultants also be provided with the information. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to personnel session at 9: 42 to consider commission appointments. Council action is set forth in the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 74-73 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION (COLLETTE MORRIS) On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-73 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Appointing A Member To The Planning Commission (Collette Morris) " . l Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk