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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 1974-03-20 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 20, 1974 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8 : 01 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Wood, Simpson and Mayor Pearson present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Wood led in the Pledge of Allegiance. i CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION - KEITH LELAND Mayor Pearson read the above named commendation congratulating Keith Leland for his outstanding athletic achievement as Captain of a National Championship Team and for his fine individual effort in winning the National NCAA Division II 190 pound championship. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6th, 1974, be approved as submitted by the Clerk, On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the special meeting of March 12, 1974, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman NOrgard, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #2040 to #2193 inclusive for the period of February 16th to February 28 , 1974, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $63 , 165. 83 . GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #3588 to #3756 inclusive in the total amount of $124 , 056. 04 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 74-45 ADOPTING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF COUNTY EMERGENCY PLAN On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 74-45 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting Certain Portions Of The County Of Mendocino Emergency Plan" . RESOLUTION NO. 74-46 ADOPTING BASIC EMERGENCY PLAN DATED 8-73 & PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL UPDATE On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 74-46 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting A Basic Emergency Plan Dated August 1973 , And Providing For The Annual Update Thereof" . RESOLUTION NO. 74-47 GRANTING VARIANCE TO BRENDA WOOLLEY 569 REDWOOD AVENUE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 74-47 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Granting Variance To Brenda Woolley" . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 20, 1974 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 74-48 REQUIRING INPUT FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CERTAIN EIR On a motionby Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 74-48 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Requiring Input From The Ukiah Unified School District In ! Certain Environmental Impact Reports" . ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 656 AMENDING CODE BY REZONING PROPERTY (ZONE CHANGE APPLICA- TION NO. 74-17, STANDARD OIL CO. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 656 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-2 Zone To C-N Zone (Zone Change Application No. 74-17 , Standard Oil Company) " . AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf , Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: None ABSENT: None CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED HUGH L. PRESTON-207 W.STEPHENSON City Attorney reviewed subject claim in the amount of $254 . 00 . Claimant alleges damages to his pickup truck at the City Dump when the "cat" operator dropped the blade on the right rear end of said pickup. It was recommended the claim be denied and re- _ tc ferred to the insurance carrier. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried the claim for damages filed by Hugh Preston be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED CHARLES V. RUELLE-980 N. OAK City Attorney reviewed subject claim in the amount of $47 , 000. 00. Claimant alleges that removal of abutments to the old Bush Street Bride have caused a settling of the Ruelle property thereby damaging the structure located at 747 and 749 Bush Street. It was recommended the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried the claim for damages filed by Charles V. Ruelle be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. RECOMMENDATION RE AIRLINE SERVICE The City Manager reported that Marin Aviation has filed application with P.U. C. to provide scheduled air service to Ukiah in - addition to service to other cities . The Airport Commission has considered the proposal and recommends the Council endorse the concept of a feeder airline to serve Ukiah, but neither support nor oppose subject application. It is the consensus of the Airport Commission that Ukiah would benefit from scheduled airline service regardless of who it is provided by. Mr. Don DuPertuis, Airport Commission, was present in the audience and Spoke concerning his knowledge of subject operation and answered questions from the Council. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried the Council take no position on the application of Marin Aviation and direct the City Manager to so advise the Public Utilities Commission. L MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 20, 1974 - PAGE 3 APPROVAL OF INCREASED TAXI FARES Council had received copies of a letter from Mr. Lawrence Pacini requesting an increase in taxi fares, and a brief survey of rates charged in other selected cities. Mr. Pacini was present in the audience and stated the basis for the proposed increase is due to price increases the company has had to pay for gasoline, vehicle repairs, insurance, and wages . Councilman Simpson stated there may be a question of the ability to collect fares at the proposed rate increase. Councilman Weinkauf expressed the need for more information than that provided i.e. the number of passengers, etc. ,. so the Council can take a fair look at the proposal. Councilman Norgard stated Mr. Pacini is trying to make a living; the Council is concerned with the present conditions concerning subject matter. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the request for increased taxi fares by Ukiah Taxi Companyto $1. 00 for the first 1/9 mile, 10� for each 1/9 mile thereafter; cruising or waiting time to 15� per minute, $9. 00 per hour. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Pearson NOES: Councilman Weinkauf ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF JOHN R. MCKEAN, ACCOUNTANTS FOR 1973-74 AUDIT City Manager reported a Santa Rosa firm has performed the audit for the past two years. Proposals were sent to four firms, two of which responded. City Manager recommended John McKean for the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 1974. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Wood it was unanimously carried to employ John McKean, Accountants to perform the audit for the fiscal year 1973-74 . APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Council had been provided with a copy of the proposed 10 year agreement which has been negotiated by the Council Committee composed of Councilman Norgard and retired Councilman Buxton. Said agreement has been approved by the District. City Manager recommended execution of said agreement with the addition of an explanatory footnote detailing the portion of the formula related to assessed valuation on Page 2, Paragraph 4 of said agreement. Mr. Bogner,_ Fire District representative indicated his approval of the proposal and answered questions directed by Council. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the agreement with the Fire District and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Agreement Between The City Of Ukiah And The Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District" , with the explanatory footnote incorporated therein as recommended by the City Manager. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Wood, Simpson, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 20, 1974 - PAGE 4 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE FIRE STATION SITE The City Manager made his report recommending purchase of property for the proposed fire station. The Fire Chief re- viewed his report and indicated the property is very desirable for the proposed use and urged the Council to proceed. Council discussion followed. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to proceed to make arrangements for acquisition of property located at the northwest corner of North State Street and Empire Drive, by negotiation if possible and condemnation if necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 74-44 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RALPH I. BUXTON On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-44 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Expressing Its Appre- ciation For The Dedicated Service Of Ralph I . Buxton Of The Ukiah City Council" COUNCILMAN WOOD Councilman Wood requested the City Manager to prepare an agenda item for consideration at the next meeting setting forth the feasability of an across the board utility reduction of $1. 00- $1. 50 per month to those residents who have a medicare card. MAYOR PEARSON Mayor Pearson expressed her appreciation to the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for the flower arrangement. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 9: 05 p.m. f �+ Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk