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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 06-06-73 k„ MINUTES OF THEMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 62 1973 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8: O1p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Pearson and Mayor Simpson present. Councilman Buxton was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Travis Hiatt and Councilman Pearson led in the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of May 16, 1973, 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 #4326 to #4460 inclusive for the period of May lst to May 15, 1973, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $54,615.80. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, itwas unanimously carried General Warrants #1934 to #1959 inclusive, in the total amount of $45,139. 12 be approved and ordered paid. CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION (MR. G. HARRY BINNINGTON) Subject commendation was read by the Mayor and set forth thanks and appreciation to Mr. Binnington for his public spirited efforts and his willingness to be- come involved to aid his fellow citizens and law enforcement. Said certifi- cate will be forwarded to Mr. Binnington. RESOLUTION NO. 73-50 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION (CLYDE L. OAKES) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 73-50 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 (Clyde L. Oakes)" COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:09 P.M RESOLUTION NO. 73-51 CALLING FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE AVA PROGRAM On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 73-51 be adopted and the Mayor and Clark be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Calling For A Contract With The Department Of California Highway Patrol For Participation In The AVA Program". RESOLUTION NO. 73-52 DECLARING WEEDS & RUBBLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCE On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 73-52 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Declaring Weeds And Rubble Upon Private Property To Be Public Nuisance And Ordering Abatement Of Same" .' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 6, 1973 - PAGE 2 ORDINANCE NO. 637 INTRODUCED PROVIDES THAT BUSINESS LICENSE RATES MAY BE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 637, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Section 2152 Of Article 4, Chapter 1, Division 2 Of The Ukiah City Code". ORDINANCE NO. 638 INTRODUCED PROHIBITING PARKING OF VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS City Manager reviewed subject ordinance. Councilman Norgard read from the May, 1973 issue of Teamsters Union newspaper wherein support was given to the San Leandro City Council for the position regarding the prohibition of parking of commercial vehicles on city streets under certain conditions. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 638, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Prohibiting The Parking Of Vehicles On City Streets Under Certain Conditions, Thereby Adding Section 7154 To Article 10, Chapter 1, Of Divi- sion 8, Of The Ukiah City Code". PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-28 (W .GOBBI FROM DORA TO OAK) On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried to set July 18, 1973, 8:00 p.m. as the public hearing date for Zone Change Application No. 73-28. BID AWARD FOR A.0 SURFACINGS ON CITY STREETS TO PARNUM PAVING City Manager reviewed the bids received for subject work as follows: Mendocino Aggregates, Willits $202033.85 Parnum Paving, Ukiah 17,525.00 It was recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Parnum Paving. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the bid for asphalt surfacings on Helen, Freitas, Cypress Perry, Rupe,Church, and Oak Streets be awarded to Parnum Paving in the total amount of $17,525.00. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUND WIRING On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for underground wiring, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. July 10, 1973. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS TO DEMOLISH REDWOOD HANGARS Council had been furnished with Airport Commission minutes setting forth a recommendation to demolish subject hangars at the Municipal Airport. The City Manager concurred with said commission recommendation with the date for the bid call to be scheduled after the Rotary Fly-In July 15th inasmuch as these hangars are used each year during this celebration. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids to demolish Hangars "A" and"B" at the Municipal Airport as recommended. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 6, 1973 - PAGE 3 DISCUSSION OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SWIM PASS CARDS Council had been furnished with a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission for the establishment of swim pass cards at the Municipal Pool. Council agreed that revenues at the pool need to be increased particularly in light of the $12,000 annual deficit for the operation of the pool. However, Council was of the opinion that subject proposal would not generate + sufficient additional revenue. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was carried by the following roll call vote to make no change in the current rate schedule at the Municipal Swimming Pool. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson, and Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (BRUCE CROOK, JR.) Council had been furnished with copies of a letter from Bruce Crook, Jr. , 155 Marlene, in which he registered his complaint to the noise and the nuisance created by the fire fighting planes taking off from the Municipal Airport. City Manager was directed to acknowledge receipt of said correspon- dence. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE PROPERTY ADJOINING GOLF COURSE (PROPOSED LOW GAP PARK) City Manager reported meeting with the County Parks and Recreation Director concerning the proposed Low Gap Regional Park. The County is interested in a 5 acre parcel of land that joins the golf course and has asked if the City is interested in participating in its acquisition on a 50/50 basis. The City's share would be approximately $12,000. Council discussion resulted in an interest in the proposal. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was carried by the following roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the purchase of said parcel and allow for said allocation in the budget. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson and Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS City Manager reviewed subject plans and specifications whichinclude perimeter fencing and transient parking. A portion of subject project is state and federally funded, with the city to bear 25% of the cost of the project. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to authorize the Clerk to call for bids for construction of improvements at the Ukiah Municipal Airport, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. June 20, 1973, the award of which is subject to certification of availability of state and federal funds. REVIEW OF 1973-74 PRELIMINARY BUDGET City Manager reported the preliminary budget is in balance and there are adequate revenues to meet the expenditures. The Budget Message was read in full. It was pointed out that a major portion of the revenue will come from sales tax and revenue sharing. Rate increase is proposed for water, sewer, and business license fees. The tax rate is proposed to remain the same as set forth in the current budget. The Capital Improvement Program Fund contains $400,000. The City Engineer explained that the sewer and water rate increase is proposed for those on master meter charges at the present time so that they will share in the payment of the basic charge. Councilman Norgard stated MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 61 1973 - PAGE 4 in his opinion, persons coming into the city should bear the cost of the proposed increase. City Engineer stated this could be handled with an increased hookup charge. City Manager stated a $500 charge would be reasonable. Council determined budget hearings would resume June 20th at 7:00 p.m. JACK PEARSON Jack Pearson asked questions concerning Ordinance No. 638 which were answered by the City Manager. COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF Councilman Weinkauf reported the park on Perkins Street is looking good. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9: 17 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Attorney reported the City Council on the City's participation as a party plaintiff in a class action dealing with possible anti-trust violations in the sale of water meters. The City of Ukiah entered the suit in 1969 and to this date has recovered the amount of $81.27. The City's initial outlay in le7al fees in this matter to a private law firm was $300.00. Recent information obtained and transmitted to this office by the law firm handling the matter indicates that the matter should be dropped and the City Attorney recommended withdrawal from the litigation. Motion made by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf to authorize the City Attorney to notify the attorneys in this matter that the City of Ukiah wishes to withdraw. Unanimous vote of approval in this matter. The City Attorney reported to the City Council on the operation of a home business at 212 Park Court. The business in question is called Climate Control Specialities and is owned and operated by David R. Atkinson and deals in refrigeration, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. The business has exceeded the bounds of home occupations as set forth in the Ukiah City Code and the City Attorney requested Council authorization to proceed with legal action in this matter to stop the business from operating. Motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, unanimously approved to allow the City Attorney to proceed with legal action if necessary in the matter. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk