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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 04-04-73 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 4, 1973 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:06 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton present. Councilman Norgard was absent. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Pearson led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 21, 1973, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #3764 to #3898 inclusive for the period of March 1, 1973 to March 15, 1973, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $54,130.96. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #1592 to #1621 inclusive, in the total amount of $40,582.12 be approved and ordered paid. PROCLAMATION - CANCER CONTROL MONTH Mayor Buxton read subject proclamation urging full community support of the -- - American Cancer Society programs which spearhead the community's fight against this disease and proclaimed the month of April 1 to 30, 1973, as Cancer Control Month in Ukiah. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Members of the Council had retired to an adjoining office in closed personnel session for the purpose of election of a Mayor and Mayor pro tempore. At this point in the meeting Mayor Buxton announced that Councilman Simpson was the newly elected Mayor and Councilman Pearson the newly elected Mayor pro tempore. Mayor Simpson took the chair and expressed his thanks to the Council. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Council had been provided with copies of proposed subject ordinance. City Manager reported all legal requirements for notice of the public hearing had been met and also reviewed the proposed ordinance in detail. Mayor Simpson declared the public hearing open at 8: 17. There was no one present in the audience who spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance. The public hearing was declared closed at 8: 18 p.m. Council discussed the provisions made to assure adequate parking provisions and the extent of Council control. Council action is set forth in the next order I of business. COUNCILMAN NORGARD ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8: 24 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 635 INTRODUCED PROVIDING CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 635, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah, Adding Article 12a To Chapter 2, Division 9, Of The Ukiah City Code, Therefore Providing Condominium Development Regulations". MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 4, 1973 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 73-39 ESTABLISHING THE RENTAL RATE AT THE AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION BLDG. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 73-39 be adopted with the addition of a condition that the City Manager report the execution of each agreement to the Council and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establish- ing The Rental Rate At The City Of Ukiah Airport Administration Building". AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson and Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 73-18 APPROVED (GUY CHICK, 306 S. PINE) Council had been provided with Planning Commission action on subject appli- cation contained in minutes dated February 1, 1973 and Findings of Fact dated March 9, 1973 as well as a map of the area. Said variance is to permit a fence exceeding the allowed maximum height of three feet within the front setback on a parcel zoned R-3. Planning Commission recommendation to grant said variance set forth no special conditions. There was no one present in the audience who spoke concerning subject appli- cation. Council action on subject application is set forth in the next order of business. RESOLUTION NO. 73-40 GRANTING VARIANCE TO GUY H. CHICK, 306 SOUTH PINE STREET On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 73-40 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To Guy H. Chick". RESOLUTION NO. 73-41 ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 AS AMENDED On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 73-41 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting Guidelines For Implementation Of The California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code 52100 et seq.)" AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson & Mayor Simpson NOES: None ABSENT: None CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED MICHAEL W. OLSON, 4801 N. STATE) The City Attorney reviewed subject claim in the amount of $10,000. Claimant alleges damages sustained when his vehicle hit a guy wire in the parking area by the Manor Inn Restaurant. It was recommended the claim be denied and referred to the insurance carrier. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried claim by Michael W. Olson in the amount of $10,000 be denied and the matter referred to the insurance carrier. I PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-13 (TED FEIBUSCH) On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to set April 18, 1973, 8:00 p.m. for public hearing for subject Zone Change Applications. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 4, 1973 - PAGE 3 REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR 300 KVA TRANSFORMER On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one 300 KVA pad mounted transformer, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. April 24, 1973. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT & AIRPORT PERMIT (BOYD C HIRE) Council had been furnished with copies of the proposed lease agreement which would provide Mr. Hire with a fixed base operation at the Airport and two tie down spaces. The Airport Commission had reviewed Mr. Hire's application and recommended approval of same. City Manager recommended approval of said agreement at the rate set forth therein. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the Lease Agreement and Airport Permit with Boyd C. Hire be approved and the City Manager and Clerk be authorized to sign same. SENIOR CITIZENS RECREATION PROGRAM BUDGET City Manager reported that as of this date we have been unable to obtain any committment from the County for financial participation in the Senior Citizens recreation program. A program which is satisfactory to the Senior Citizens has been developed which would limit fee expenditures to $3000 annually. Council was provided with three alternatives for their consideration of subject proposal - decline to participate in the program in any fashion, participate in a recreation program to the maximum extent of $3,000 annually as outlined in the Assistant City Manager's memo dated March 16, 1973, or to withhold any financial participa- tion until such time as the County chose to participate to some extent. Council expressed a difference of opinion regarding the proposed expenditure. Councilman Pearson made a motion to allow the $3000 expenditure for the Senior Citizen recreation program ($750 for the three months remaining in the fiscal year) . Councilman Buxton stated the above motion would commit the Council to $3000 annually for subject program. After further discussion the motion was amended as follows: On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Rvafilman Weinkauf, it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the/expenditure of $750 for April, May, and June, 1973 for the Senior Citizens recreation program as set forth in the Assistant City Manager's memorandum dated March 16, 1973, with the program for the next fiscal year to be considered during budget sessions. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Pearson and Mayor Simpson NOES: Councilman Buxton ABSENT: None WEIGHT LIMIT & USE FEES ESTABLISHED AT UKIAH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT City Manager reported the Airport Commission has met several times during the past several months to review matters with respect to the operation of the airport. One pertains to the complaints from citizens residing in the vicinity of the airport concerning the noise and possible safety hazard resulting from the operation of the borate bombers during the summer fire season. Possible solutions to the problem were reviewed, but due to the fact that the bombers fulfill an important emergency fire control function and the fact that removal of the airport or massive land ' acquisitions in the area would not be economically feasible, the problems the aircraft create in the process of landing and take off appear to be ones which can be minimized, but not eliminated. Toward this end, Council determined that any nuisance created by the planes dropping borate on the personal property of citizens in the flight pattern should be reported to city hall so the matter can be referred to the carrier' s insurance company for handling. Another matter of concern which has been discussed by the Airport Commission is the damage done to runways by the fire fighting aircraft. To eliminate further damage and to take care of repairs over an extended period of time, the Airport Commission has made the following recommendations: (1) That a fee for take off or landing, whichever is larger, be established at 50 cents per thousand pounds for MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 4, 1973 - PAGE 4 aircraft whose weight exceeds 12,500 pounds. (2) To ban all aircraft from using the airport if the weight exceeds the FAA gross weight strength of 28,000 pounds. The Division of Forestry representatives concur with said recommendations, however requested a period of one year to comply with the FAA gross weight strength limit. City Manager recommended acceptance of the Airport Commission recommendations with a one year variance being granted to the operations of the Division of Forestry Fire Control PBY. The following persons were present in the audience to state their complaints regarding the noise, vibration, and potential hazard caused by the planes flying over their homes and to request relief: 1. Mrs. Dorothy Barber, Lewis Lane 2. Mrs. Frank Trimiloni, Lewis Lane Mr. Steve VanderHorst, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, was present in the audience to express his concern that the Division of Forestry planes continue to operate from the airport during the fire season. Council acknowledged the important function of the airport in this area and expressed the opinion that to be without it would be a disaster for our city. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to accept the Airport Commission recommendations as set forth in their minutes of March 20, 1973, and to in- clude the City Manager's recommendation of a one year variance to the operations of the Division of Forestry Fire Control PBY. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Buxton, Pearson, Mayor Simpson. NOES: None ABSENT: None CORRESPONDENCE: WILLITS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENDORSING RETENTION OF PRESENT LOCAL JUSTICE COURT SYSTEM Council took no action regarding letter and proposed resolution on subject matter. MAYOR S IMP SON Mayor Simpson gave a report of two meetings he recently attended representing the Council, - the Cities-County Planning Council and the Action Committee on Social Responsibilities in connection with the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard again reported his concern with the fact that the Board of Supervisors is currently considering putting more land in agricultural preserves. It is his understanding that the County Planning Commission has requested a moratorium on such action but to date the request has been ignored by the Board of Supervisors. Since City residents are affected by such action, Councilman Norgard stated he was of the opinion that the Supervisors should be advised of Council position on the matter. COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson reported she has served as Chairman of the Action Committee on Revenue and Taxation for the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities. The report of the committee has been formulated and will be forwarded for consideration at the next Redwood Empire Division meeting. Councilman Pearson reported she has also attended the State Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting recently held in Los Angeles. 4 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 4, 1973 - PAGE 5 MAYOR SIMPSON Mayor Simpson requested that a copy of Resolution No. 73-41 be sent to the news media. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Simpson adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. ,.r r Mayor ATTEST: f . City Clerk MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 18, 1973 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.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. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Norgard led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of April 4, 1973, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #3899 to #4040 inclusive for the period of March 16th to March 31, 1973, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $572270.69. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #1622 to #1748 inclusive, in the total amount of $127,257.51 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 73-13 (TED FEIBUSCH) Council had been furnished with Planning Commission action concerning subject application. Applicant requests that the rear triangular portion of property located on North Elm Street opposite Vinewood Park be rezoned from R-1 to C-1. Affidavits of Publication of the required legal notice of the hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting and Mailing were placed on file. City Manager recommended introduction of the ordinance following the public hearing. Public hearing was declared open at 8:05 p.m. Mr. Ted Feibusch was present in the audience and spoke in favor of subject appli- cation and reviewed the plot plan of the area to be rezoned. There was no one present in the audience who spoke in opposition to subject application. Public hearing was declared closed at 8:08 p.m. Council action is set forth in the introduction of the following ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 636 INTRODUCED AMENDING CODE TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-1 TO C-1 (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 73-13, TED FEIBUSCH) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to introduce by title Ordinance No. 636, "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 R-1 to C-1 (Zone Change Application No. 73-13, Ted Feibusch)". PUBLIC HEARING TO ABANDON PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAIRWAY OAKS SUBD. NOS. 2 & 5 City Manager reported the property owners of subject subdivision have requested abandonment of easements. The Director of Public Works had determined the easements are not necessary for any utility purpose. A letter from Pacific Gas & Electric Company dated March 28, 1973, and from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph dated March 29, 1973, stated there was no need for subject easements. City Manager recommended adoption of a resolution abandoning said easements. Public hearing was declared open at 8: 13 p.m. There was no one present in the audience to speak in favor of or in opposition to said abandonment. Public hearing was declared closed at 8: 14 p.m. Council action is set forth in the following order of business.