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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 1974-05-01 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 1, 1974 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8 : 03 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson and Mayor Pearson present. Councilman Wood and the City Attorney were absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE r Councilman Norgard led in the pledge of allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Pearson proclaimed May 12-18, 1974, as National Transportation Week. Mayor Pearson proclaimed the month of May as National Radio Month. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1974, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #2482 to #2610 inclusive for the period of April lst to April 15, 1974, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $60, 058 . 09. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3941 to #3967 inclusive in the total amount of $31, 611. 01 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING DECLARING WEEDS & RUBBLE TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCE City Manager reported this as being the time and place to consider subject matter. It was recommended that the public hearing be continued to the Pext meeting since weather conditions have not allowed sufficient time to clear the weeds and rubble. Public hearing was declared open at 8 : 08 p.m. There was no one present in the audience who spoke concerning subject matter. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried the public hearing declaring weeds and rubble to be a public nuisance and ordering the abatement of same to be continued to May 15, 1974. PUBLIC HEARING-APPEAL OF USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 74-30 (A.W. MOUNKES) City Manager read, and placed on file, a letter dated May 1, 1974, from applicant wherein it was stated applicant does not wish to pursue subject matter further. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to sustain subject appeal. Mr. Leo Foster was present in the audience to report a complaint regarding a repair business operating at 148 Clara without a use permit. Staff will check into the matter. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 11 1974 - PAGE 2 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 657 AMENDING CODE RE HOTEL-MOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX INCREASE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was carried by the following roll call vote to introduce Ordinance No. 657, "Ordinance Amending Section 1752 Of The Ukiah City Code" with the understanding that final action will be taken subsequent to County action on subject matter. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, NOrgard, Simpson, Mayor Pearson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Wood. RESOLUTION NO. 74-54 COMMENDING ROY G. ALBRIGHT FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-54 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Commending Roy G. Albright For His Service to The Community" . BID FOR 1500 KVA PADMOUNT TRANSFORMER AWARDED TO AMFAC City Manager reviewed the tabulation of bids and recommended the award to Amfac Electric Supply. Lower bids failed to meet specifications or required delivery time. Amfac Elec. Supply 37 wks, delivery $8750. 00, plus tax Consolidated Electric 37 wks. delivery $8825. 00, " " General Electric Supply 32 wks, delivery $9078. 02, " if Graybar Electric 32 wks. delivery $9052. 00, " if Industrial Electric 32 wks. delivery $9047. 001, " Noble Enterprises No Bid Bond Westinghouse Electric Does Not Meet Specifications Wrathall & Krusi 55 wks . delivery $8558. 000, " On a motion by Councilman NOrgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the bid for one 1500 KVA padmount transformer be awarded to Amfac Electric Supply, in the amount of $8750. 00 plus tax. NOTICE OF COMPLETION-EVANS STREET EMPIRE DRIVE, MENDOCINO PLC, MENDOCINO DRIVE AND DORA STREET On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to accept the work of Parnum Paving, Inc. on subject streets and direct the Clerk to file the required Notice of Completion. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR OFFICE PARTITION AT POLICE HDQTRS. City Manager reported subject matter is a grant application partially funded by a CCCJ GRant. The City ' s share of the cost will be $2679. 00 which includes the partition and fencing. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to call for bids for office partition at Police Headquarters, bids to be received prior to 2: 00 p.m. May 21, 1974. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 11 1974 - PAGE 3 DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE SERVICE FRANCHISE City Manager reported the Ukiah Solid Waste has requested an extension of their contract for 10 years to enable the company to plan for the future by investing in more equipment to better serve the needs of the community. The Ukiah Valley Rehabilitation Workshop has been recycling on a limited basis with the consent of Ukiah Solid Waste. The current request is for exclusive recycling rights to include glass, cans, newspaper, magazines and corrugated cardboard. The following letters supporting the recycling effort by Ukiah Valley Rehabilitation Workshop were placed on file: Mr. Ray Nelson, County Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Dolores Scott, Parents and Friends of Retarded Children, Inc. Mr. Dennis R. Denny, County Welfare Director The following persons were present in the audience to speak in favor of the recycling effort: Mrs. Doreen Brady, Executive Director for the Ukiah Valley Association for the Retarded. Mr. Ken Gaither, Willits Recycling Center Mr. Schoor Berman, Director of the Ukiah Valley Rehabilitation Workshop. Council discussion followed. Mr. Phil Ward, Ukiah Solid Waste, was asked what effect granting subject privilege to the Workshop would have on his operation. Mr. Ward stated he was not prepared to give accurate figures on the full impact on the business at this time, but indicated his willingness to cooperate and the need for further discussions on the matter. City Manager was directed to meet with both parties and bring back for Council consideration - - at a subsequent meeting, renegotiation of the contract with Ukiah Solid Waste, including granting recycling rights to the Ukiah Valley Rehabilitation Workshop. RESOLUTION NO. 74-55 ADOPTING SENATE RESOLUTION 77 PASSED BY CALIF. STATE SENATE ON 2-6-74 Mr. Ed Bean, Pacific Telephone Company was present in the audience to give a detailed explanation as set forth in subject resolution. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-55 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council of the City of Ukiah adopting Senate Resolution 77 Passed by The California State Senate On February 6, 1974" . APPROVAL OF LEAVE OF ABSENCE PLANNING COMMISSIONER ROY ALBRIGHT On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to grant the leave of absence to Planning Commissioner Roy G. Albright as requested in his letter dated April 25, 1974. REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE BY TELEPROMPTER CABLE TV Council had been provided with copies of a letter dated April 12, 1974, from Mr. ,Tames R. Langton, Teleprompter Cable TV, wherein Council was requested to consider granting a rate increase for service. A similar letter was presented to the County Board of Supervisors . Mr. Langtonwas present in the audience to state reasons which, in his opinion, justified a rate increase at this time. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to postpone action on the proposed increase until there is definitive action from the County to provide a uniform set of rates and regulations for consideration. r MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 11 1974 - PAGE 4 DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ACCOCIATION URBAN RENEWAL RESOLUTION Subject resolution is to enlist Council aid for the restoration, maintenance, beautification of the downtown area. City Manager reported subject project is proposed in the General Plan. In addition, a specific plan will be required; the cost of which will be included in the 1974-75 Budget. Councilman Nor and stated his disapproval of the first part of subject resolution. �n his opinion, the Council is concerned with the care of the downtown area but he did not feel it is the responsibility of the Council to advise the businessmen how to operate their business. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED FIRE STATION SITE City Manager reported Attorney Donald G. Hinkle, representing Jack Shaw, the owner of the Lu-Ann Motel; and Attorney Charles B. Mannon, representing Richard Keehn and Karen Keehn, had asked to address the Council regarding subject matter. Mr. Keehn, who has purchased the property in question, stated he bought the property in question with the plan to expand the Tack Room which is located across the street from the present location. He wanted Council to be aware that in purchasing the property it was not his intention to make a profit off the City by resale of the property. It was not until he had a call from the City Manager that he was aware the City was interested in the property for a proposed fire station. Receipt of Resolution No. 74-51 declaring that subject property be acquired through eminent domain proceed- ings was, in his opinion, irregular. It was important to Mr. Keehn that the Council realize his intentions were ethical. The following persons were present in the audience and expressed opposition to the proposed site for location of a fire station: Mr. Robert J. Runnings, Tack Room Mr. Don Hinkle, Attorney Mr. Gordon Foote, Foote' s Liquor Mr. Conrad Cox, Attorney Mr. Jack Shaw, Lu Ann Motel Mr. Charles Mannon, Attorney The following objections and statements were made by the opponents to the proposal: 1. A petition containing 79 signatures to date is being circulated stating opposition to the proposed location for the fire station. 2. Subject proposal should be accomplished with a use permit, subsequent hearings, and filing of the required Environmental Impact Report. 3 . Procedural plans overlooked. 4. Noise created by the proposed facility and current traffic congestion will have adverse effect on the established businesses and the safety of people in the area. 5. Council requested to consider alternative sites. 6. Council owes it to the public to consider the impact this facility will have on businesses in the area. 7 . Proposed development is in prime commercial area which provides taxes to the city and should be used for this purpose. Councilman Norgard pointed out the ad hoc committee composed of he and the Mayor and two Fire District members have agreed; after investigation of other properties in the area, that subject location is a desirable one and the City has a committment with the Fire District to proceed with the location of a fire house. One of the reasons subject location was considered best was because the existing structure could be utilized, There was no antagonism toward anyone in making this decision. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 1, 1974 - PAGE 5 Councilman Simpson made a motion to take subject matter back to the ad hoc committee for futher consideration and input from the other two members of the committee. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Weinkauf stated, in his opinion, the City is trying to build a facility everyone wants but no one is willing to have near their operation. Councilman Weinkauf and Councilman Norgard i agreed the ad hoc committee has made a decision which is reasonable and were of the opinion that, the city go ahead on that recommendation. Various alternative locations were suggested for Council consideration. City Manager stated that if the group of protestants were interested in making a proposal for a "turn key" fire station on another site for the estimate at subject site, the City would consider it. It was determined that the ad hoc committee would meet again to be informed of the additional information resulting from this meeting and report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard referred to an article from the University of California Agricultural Extension Service indicating a need for brushland management through prescribed burning. Without such management a biological desert could result. City Engineer reported there will be recommendations to the Council formulated by the Fire Chief, Forestry, and Engineering Department to locate fire breaks on the mountain west of the city. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson attended a meeting of the Transportation Committee and reported the priorities for the Division of Highways have been rearranged so that the present plan is to convert the highway between Cloverdale and Hopland from freeway to expressway. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 10: 31 p.m. r Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk i