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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 10-17-73 5 '- MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 17 , 1973 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8 : 03 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson, and Mayor Simpson present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and the City Manager led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of October 3 , 1973 , be approved as corrected. PROCLAMATION-NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK Mayor Simpson read subject Proclamation declaring October 21 through 27 , 1973, as National Business Women' s Week and urged all citizens in the City of Ukiah to join in the annual salute to working women by encouraging and promoting the celebration of the achievements of all business and professional women as they contribute daily to our civic and cultural development. A representative from the organization was present in the audience to accept the Proclamation from the Mayor. PROCLAMATION-UNICEF DAY Mayor Simpson read subject Proclamation declaring Wednesday, October 31, 1973 as "UNICEF DAY" in Ukiah and urge every citizen to participate in Trick or Treat for UNICEF and to welcome properly identified Trick or Treaters at the door to collect money which will be used for food or medicine for the sick and hungry children of the world. Miriam Johnson was present in the audience to accept the Proclamation from the Mayor.. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #632 to #784 inclusive for the peiord of September 16, to September 30, 1973, be approved in the total amount of $63 , 449. 53 . GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried General Warrants #2677 to #2817 inclusive in the total amount of $157 , 977 . 30 be approved and ordered paid. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 652 SALES & USE TAX PROVISIONS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 652 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance To Amend Various Sections Of Chapter 8, Division 1 Of The Ukiah City Code Setting Out The Sales And Use Tax Provisions Of The City Of Ukiah" . AYES : Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 17, 1973 - PAGE 2 CLAIM. FOR DAMAGES DENIED BRAD SHEAR, 459 EASTLICK The City Attorney reported subject claim alleged damage to a color television due to improper functioning of a trans- former at West Clay and Eastlick Street. It was recommended subject claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried to deny the Claim for Damages filed by Bradford M. Sher, 459 Eastlick Street, in the amount of $216. 69 as recommended by the City Attorney. UKIAH VALLEY TRAP CLUB The City Attorney reported progress made to date regarding subject matter. Since the September 19th meeting, at which time subject matter was continued to this date, Attorney James Luther has been kept informed of the efforts being made to locate a parcel of property suitable for relocation of said club. An area at the Sanitary Land Fill site is again being considered and it appears that this location will be settled on. Progress has been made and the matter is moving toward a resolution. City Attorney stated it would be in order to continue the public hearing to a time Mr. Luther might suggest. Councilman Buxton stated having spent time this date on subject matter. It appears there may be a reasonable possibility of relocating at the Sanitary Land Fill site, however, a location south of town is now being explored as well as the Vichy Road location. Mr. Luther stated his appreciation to the Council and staff for their cooperation to work out solution to the problem and suggested the matter be continued to November 21, 1973 . On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried to continue public hearing of the Ukiah Valley Trap Club lease to November 21, 1973 . APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 74-3 (FLORENCE ZIMMERMAN - 778 N. OAK ST. & 761 N. PINE) City Manager reviewed Planning Commission action concerning subject application which recommended that Council consider granting same. Subject application requests a variance from the required frontage and site area for a building site as prescribed by Section 9014 of the Municipal Code. The subject parcel is located at 761 North Pine Street. There was no one present in the audience to speak concerning subject matter. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to approve Variance Application No. 74-3 filed by Florence Zimmerman to permit reduction of required building site requirements from 60 foot frontage to 50 feet and a reduction of parcel area from required 6000 square feet to 5010 square feet at 778 North Oak, zoned R-2 and 761 North Pine Street, zoned R-1, as recommended by the Planning Commission. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 74-6 (ROBERT G. TURNER, 442 NORTH BUSH STREET) City Manager reviewed Planning Commission action concerning subject application to permit an over height fence at 442 North Bush Street. Planning Commission Findings of Fact set forth its determinations and recommended the variance be granted. There was no one present in the audience to speak concerning subject matter. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 17, 1973 - PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to approve Variance Application No. 74-6 filed by Robert G. Turner to permit a five foot fence along Walnut Avenue, frontage of parcel located at 442 North Bush Street, zoned R-1, as recommended by the Planning Commission. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 74-7 (DONALD R. RITCHEY, 152 PARK PLC. ) City Manager reviewed Planning Commission action concerning subject application which recommended Council consideration of it approval. Said application requests a variance from the fence height limits as prescribed by Section 9162 of the Ukiah Municipal Code. The Planning Commission determined in their Findings of Fact that subject request is in harmony with the character of the neighborhood and the existing development of the parcel that special circumstances are applicable to the subject parcel due to its existance as a corner lot and that granting does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations of other parcels in the vicinity. There was no one present in the audience to speak concerning subject application. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to approve Variance Appli- cation No. 74-7, filed by Donald R. Ritchey as recommended by the Planning Commission. AWARD OF BID FOR SEWAGE SCREENING AND CUTTING MACHINE TO E. C. COOLEY CO. City Manager reported only one bid was received for subject -- machine as follows: E. C. Cooley Company, San Francisco $12, 918 .72 1 set of spare parts for unit 808 .78 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to award the bid for the sewage screening and cutting machine to E. C. Cooley Company, San Francisco, deleting a portion of the bid to a total of $12, 055. 05 and rejecting the bid for spare parts as recommended by the City Manager. AWARD OF BID FOR 1974 3/4T PICKUP TRUCK TO UNDERWOOD FORD-MERCURY City Manager reviewed tabulation of bids received for subject vehicle as follows: Groves Motors, Ukiah $5, 800. 00 + $290. 00 tax = $6, 090. 00 Underwood Ford-Mercury $4 , 436. 18 + 221. 81 tax = $4, 657 . 99 Cox Motors, Ukiah $4, 700. 39 + 235. 02 tax = $4, 935. 41 Bid #2 41765. 39 + 238 . 27 tax = $5, 003 . 66 City Manager recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Underwood Ford-Mercury. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to award the bid for one 1974 3/4 ton pickup truck with service body to Underwood Ford-Mercury in the amount of $4436 . 18 plus tax as recommended. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 17, 1973 - PAGE 4 AWARD OF BID FOR 1974 ELECTRICAL LINE CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT TRUCK TO UNDERWOOD FORD-MERCURY & UTILITY BODY C ity Manager reviewed subject bids as follows : Cab and Chassis Groves Motors $16, 000 . 00 + 800. 00 tax = $16, 800. 00 Underwood Ford-Mercury $13, 386 . 87 + 669. 34 tax = $14, 056. 21 Utility Body Company $14,115. 87 + 705. 79 tax = $14 , 821. 66 Body & Derrick Utility Body Company $35, 424 . 60 +1771. 23 tax = $37 , 195. 83 City Manager recommended the bid for the cab and chassis be awarded to the low bidder, Underwood Ford-Mercury and the bid for the body and derrick to Utility Body Company. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was carried by the following roll call vote to award the bid for the electrical line construction and equipment truck to Underwood Ford-Mercury for the cab and chassis in the total amount of $14, 056. 21 and to Utility Body Company for the body and derrick in the total amount of $37 , 195. 83 . AYES: Councilman Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson, Mayor Simpson. NOES : None ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF SENIOR CITIZENS GOLF DAY AS RECOMMENDED BY RECREATION COMMISSION City Manager reported the Recreation Commission has proposed, for Council consideration, a Senior Citizens Golf Day each Tuesday at a reduced rate of $1. 00 for nine holes . Said proposal was presented to the Recreation Commission from the Golf Pro. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to approve the Recreation Commission' s recommendation for a Senior Citizens Golf Day each Tuesday afternoon at a reduced rate of $1. 00 for nine holes. GENERAL PLAN CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City Manager reported subject committee has requested the Council, Planning Commission and County Administrator meet for a joint study session. Council determined the meeting would be held November 5, 1973, 7 : 00 p.m. COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF Councilman Weinkauf asked the status of the traffic lites at Brush Street and State. City Engineer explained the detectors were re- moved by the Telephone Company and the situation will not be in normal operation until they are replaced. COUNCILMAN BUXTON a_ Councilman Buxton asked if there is a real need for the traffic lights at the Norton Street offset. The City Engineer explained the manner in which the situation could be improved. The matter of "no left turn" signs on State Street at certain hours was again mentioned. City Manager reported the Traffic Committee will be giving it serious consideration. A brief discussion of the proposed extension of Main Street followed. The City Engineer stated one of the problems was property acquisition. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 17, 1973 - PAGE 5 COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson preferred to the Gobbi and State Street inter- section and stated vehicles are still parking by the drug store at this location and backing into the traffic. The City Attorney pointed out that the city has no control over parking on private property. MAYOR SIMPSON Mayor Simpson inquired as to the completion date for the Bush Street Bridge and the City Engineer stated it could be 1-1-74. Mayor Simpson stated Oak Manor Park development is looking good. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 8: 47 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk