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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 09-19-73 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8: 01 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, and Mayor Simpson present. Councilmen Buxton and Pearson were absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Norgard 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 September 5, 1973, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #349 to #491 inclusive for the period of August 16th to August 31, 1973, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $63, 258. 28. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard It was unanimously carried General Warrants #2504 to #2635 inclusive in the total amount of $137, 743 . 01 be approved and ordered paid. PROCLAMATION-PASS, PUNT, KICK DAY Mayor Simpson read subject proclamation and declared the day of September 29, 1973, as Punt, Pass and Kick Day in the City and called upon our citizens to observe the day with the traditional American spirit of competitive and good sportsmanship. PROCLAMATION - LIONS WHITE CANE DAYS Mayor Simpson read subject proclamation and proclaimed Thursday and Saturday, October 4 and 6 to be Lions White Cane Days and recommended that the citizens share in the annual opportunity to help the Lions Club Save and Serve Sight Fund. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ABATEMENT OF OLD SLAUGHTERHOUSE This meeting was designated as the time and place for the public hearing to determine whether or not the Director of Public Works shall be directed to abate subject property as a nuisance. If, after hearing objections, the Council finds said objections are not substantial it may direct by resolution the Director of Public Works to abate said nuisance after a period of 30 days has e lapsed. Public hearing was declared open at 8 : 08 p.m. There was no one present in the audience to speak in favor of or in opposition to subject matter. The public hearing was closed at 8 : 09 p.m. Council action is reflected in the following action by adoption of Resolution No. 74-18 . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 19 , 1973 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 74-18 DECLARING PROPERTY A PUBLIC NUISANCE & DIRECTING ITS ABATEMENT On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-18 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Declaring Property A Public Nuisance and Directing The Director Of Public Works Of The City Of Ukiah To Abate Same" . PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER UKIAH VALLEY TRAP CLUB RENEWAL OF LEASE The City Attorney reported subject matter was continued from the last meeting in August to this date. During this period of time Attorney James Luther has been kept informed of the efforts being made to locate a parcel of property suitable for relocation of said club. To date a suitable site has not been located and it was recommended the matter be put over until the October 17th meeting. Mr. Luther was present in the audience and stated he had no objections to the matter being continued. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried to continue public hearing of Ukiah Valley Trap Club lease to October 17 , 1973. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 649 DESIGNATING PRIVATE PARKING AREA SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF VEHICLE CODE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 649 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Section 7386 Of The Ukiah City Code Which Designates Private Parking Areas Subject To Specific Provisions Of The California Vehicle Code" ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 650 REPEALING & AMENDING CODE BY RE-LETTERING (LOADING ZONE REGULATIONS) On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 650 and and Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Repealing Section 7180b Of The Ukiah City Code And Amending Section 7180 By Re-Letter- ing Said Section (Loading Zone Regulations) " . COUNCILMAN PEARSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8: 13 P.M. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 651 ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION SETTING FORTH FUNCTIONS & REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. 651 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing An Emergency Organization And Setting Forth Its Functions And Repealing Conflicting Ordinances" . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 , - PAGE 3 ORDINANCES NOS. 646 and 647 RE-INTRODUCED (SANITARY SEWER FEE & WATER CONNECTION FEE) City Manager reported subject ordinances are ready for re- introduction at this time. A committee, under the chairmanship of Councilman Norgard, consisting of representatives from the Contractors ' Association, Board of Realtors, and the Chamber of Commerce had met to consider a revis on of the fee schedule set forth in each ordinance that would/96reeable to all con- cerned. Copies of the proposed ordinances reflecting changes suggested by the Chamber of Commerce had been distributed to Council and the committee, indicated the deletions and identified the areas changed. Consideration of Ordinance No. 645 (Capital Improvement Fees) , which was also introduced at the August 15th meeting will be held over until the City' s capital improvement program is completed. The following persons spoke indicating concurrence with the proposed changes to subject ordinances: Mr. Ed Carpenter, Contractors ' Association Attorney representing the Board of Realtors. Mr. Carpenter indicated a need for assurance that subject fees go into a special fund so revenues would be used only for the purposes set forth in the ordinances. City Manager stated a resolution adopted by the Council would accomplish this purpose. __. Councilman Weinkauf expressed concern with the apparent inequity between the sewer connection fee for the single family dwelling and multiple dwelling. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to re- introduce Ordinance No. 646, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Fees For The Connection Of The Plumbing Of Any Building Or Structure To The Sanitary Sewer System and For The Improvement Of The Sanitary Sewer System" , and Ordinance No. 647 , "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing Fees For Water Transmission, Storage And Production And Treatment Facilities" . AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Pearson, and Mayor Simpson. NOES : Councilman Weinkauf ABSENT: Councilman Buxton MAYOR SIMPSON DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS AT THIS POINT - 8 : 35 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 74-19 DECLARING SEPTEMBER 24-30 TRAFFIC SAFETY WEEK On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-19 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Of Council Of The City Of Ukiah Declaring September 24-30 As Traffic Safety Week" . ...- RESOLUTION NO. 74-20 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION (CHAPLIN WILLIAMS) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 74-20 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" . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 - PAGE 4 REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR PICKUP FOR FIRE DEPT. Council had been provided with subject specifications for 3/4 ton pickup truck with service body which will be used in the Fire Department. It was recommended to call for bids prior to 2: 00 p.m. , October 9, 1973 . On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to authorize the Clerk to call for bids for one 1974 3/4 ton pickup truck, bids to be received prior to 2: 00 p.m. October 9, 1973 . REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC LINE TRUCK City Manager reported the budget allocates $45, 000 to subject purchase, and recommended the call for bids prior to 2 : 00 p.m. , October 10, 1973 . On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to authorize the Clerk to can for bids for electric line truck, construction body, derrick and equipment, bids to be received prior to 2: 00 p.m. October 10, 1973 . AWARD OF BID FOR OAK MANOR PARK TO PARNUM PAVING & HAND & HAWKINS, SANTA ROSA City Manager reviewed tabulation of bids for subject work as follows : Phase I Phase II Phase III Site Work Sprinkler Restroom Landscaping Hand & Hawkins $27, 140 $26, 501.70 $20, 000 Parnum Paving 26, 946 - - It was recommended to award the bid for Phase I to Parnum Paving , Phase II to Hand and Hawkins, Santa Rosa, and Phase III be delayed for budgetary reasons. An allocation of $28, 362 is provided in the budget for subject project. City Manager recommended that the additional amount of $25, 086 be transferred from unallocated revenue sharing monies. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to award the bid for construction of Oak Manor Park Phase I to Parnum Paving in the amount of $26 , 946, Phase II to Hand and Hawkins in the amount of $26, 501. 70, reject all bids for Phase III, and authorize transfer of $25, 086 from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the Oak Manor Park Construction Project. ADOPTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM The City Manager reviewed in detail subject program which is required by law. Subject program evaluates the City' s current re- cruitment program and indicates the areas where we need to expand. The current program is adequate is most areas, however, there is a deficiency in employment of women in the upper level jobs . On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the Affirmative Action Program. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Pearson, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 - PAGE 5 REQUEST FROM CONCESSIONAIRE FOR INCREASE IN FEES City Manager reported the Concessionaire for the Pool and Anton Stadium has requested a price increase for hot dogs from 40� to 50�, with a maximum set at 60� due to it being no longer financially feasible to sell the hot dogs at the price currently set forth in the contract. We have to date been unable to determine the Concessionaire' s actual costs. It is recommended that the recommendation await receipt of concrete evidence to justify the increase. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was carried by a majority voice vote to allow the price increase as requested for a period of 30 days in which time Concessionaire will be required to give the information to justify said increase. DISCUSSION OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS DOWNTOWN City Manager reported the Chamber of Commerce has explored the possibility of replacement of a portion of the Christmas decora- tions in the downtown area over a three year period of time at a purchase price of $1797 . 15 per year. The Downtown Merchants have agreed to pay $500 per year toward the cost of replacement. The current Chamber of Commerce budget allocates $2000 for this purpose and the request is to reduce this allocation to $1300 per year for three years. In the discussion it was pointed out that the $1300 did not include transportation and tax and this was estimated to be approximately $300 in addition. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf it was carried by the following roll call vote to reduce the amount of the allocation to the Chamber of Commerce to $1600 maximum per year for three years and authorize the Chamber of Commerce to enter into lease arrangements on behalf of the City with the remainder needed to be made up by the Downtown Merchants . AYES : Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Pearson, Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Buxton. An Addendum to the Chamber of Commerce Agreement will be made to include the change. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Frank Wolfe, Chamber of Commerce Manager, who will be assuming his new duties for the Lodi Chamber of Commerce was present in the audience to thank the Council for their cooperation during the past two years in which he has been Chamber Manager. Mayor Simpson expressed his thanks to Mr. Wolfe on behalf of the Council. COUNCILMAN NORGARD rt Councilman Norgard reported the Hospital Committee will meet again to discuss what will be done with the facility. COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF e Councilman Weinkauf reported the problem that existed with the signals on State Street look very good now. MAYOR SIMPSON Mayor Simpson reported the citizens in the vicinity of Magnolia and North Oak are very pleasedwith the stop sign recently placed at this location. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson declared the meeting adjourned at 9: 24 after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER 19, 1973 - PAGE 6 Mayor ATTEST: ity Clerk