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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 02-07-73 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 7, 1973 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton present. 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 Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 17, 1973, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PROCLAMATION - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK week of Mayor Buxton read subject Proclamation and declared the/February 11 through February 17, 1973, as Vocational Education Week in the City of Ukiah. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #3191 to #3320 inclusive, for the period of January lst to January 15, 1973, inclusive, be approved in the total amount of $57,052.76. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #1210 to #1272 inclusive, in the total amount of $44,629.89 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-11 (DANIEL MCCURRY) Planning Commission action concerning subject application for change of zone from R-1 to R-2 for six lots fronting on Ford Street between Joseph Street and Myron Street was reviewed. City Manager pointed out this zone change is not consistent with the current land use element of the general plan. However, since the application was heard prior to 1-1-73 - the date the State law requiredthat the zoning ordinance must be consistent with the general plan - it is staff's opinion that subject restriction does not apply in this case. 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 approval as set forth by the Planning Commission and requested consideration of the introduction of an ordinance following the public hearing. Public hearing was declared open at 8:09 p.m. Applicant was present in the audience and spoke in favor of the application. There was no one present to speak in opposition to said application. Mayor Buxton declared the public hearing closed at 8: 10 p.m. Council action is set forth in the introduction of the following ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 629 INTRODUCED AMENDING THE CODE BY REZONING FROM R-1 TO R-2 (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-11) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried to introduce by title Ordinance No. 629, "Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9, Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning A Present R-1 Zone to R-2 Aone (Zone Change Application No. 73-11, Daniel McCurry)" . MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 7, 1973 - PAGE 2 PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-12 (JOE FOUTZ) Planning Commission action concerning subject application to rezone property known as 545 Leslie Street from R-2 to R-3 recommended Council consideration of its approval. 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: 14 p.m. Mr. Frenchy Sanchez was present in the audience, representing applicant and spoke in favor of the application. There was no one present to speak in opposition to said application. Mayor Buxton declared the public hearing closed at 8:16 p.m. Council action is set forth in the introduction of the following ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 630 INTRODUCED AMENDING THE CODE BY REZONING FROM R-2 TO R-3 (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-12) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to introduce by title Ordinance No. 630, "Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9, Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning A Present R-2 Zone To R-3 (Zone Change Application No. 73-12, Joe Foutz)"• PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-16 (GOLDEN, RAWLES & HINKLE) Planning Commission action concerning subject application to rezone the east side of the 200 block of North Pine Street from R-3 to C-1 recommended Council consideration of its approval. 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 reported said application is consistent with General Plan and recommended introduction of the ordinance following the public hearing. Public hearing was declared open at 8: 19 p.m. . There was no one present in the audience who spoke in favor of or in opposition to subject application. Mayor Buxton declared the public hearing closed at 8:20 p.m. Council action is set forth in the introduction of the following ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 631 INTRODUCED AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF DIVISION 9 OF CODE BY REZONING FROM R-3 TO C-1 (ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 73-16, RAWLES, GOLDEN & HINKLE) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried to introduce by title Ordinance No. 631, "Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Of Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code by Rezoning A Present R-3 Zone To C-1 (Zone Change Application No. 73-16, Rawles, Golden & Hinkle)". CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED (MARVIN E. BOWEN) City Attorney reviewed subject claim in the amount of $170.74, alleging the need for supplemental repair to truck damaged at the City Disposal Site. It was recommended the claim be denied and referred to the City's insurance carrier. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the Claim for Damages filed by Marvin E. Bowen, dba Modern Disposal Company be denied as recommended by the City Attorney. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 7, 1973 - PAGE 3 AWARD OF BID FOR TELEMETERING EQUIPMENT Only one bid was received for subject equipment and the recommendation for its acceptance was set forth in a memorandum dated January 22, 1973, from the Director of Public Works, copies of which had been furnished the Council. The bid from Integrated Systems, Inc. set forth two proposals which met the specifications. It was recommended that the proposal in the total amount of $23,618 + tax be accepted. The Director of Public Works reviewed,. for Council information, the function of subject equipment. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried the bid for electric system telemetering equipment be awarded to Integrated Systems, Inc. in the total amount of $23,618 plus tax. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR STREET SWEEPER, PICKUP TRUCK, TRANSFORMERS AND POWER POLES Council had been furnished with specifications and pertinent information per- taining to subject equipment and the City Manager recommended the bid call for 2:00 p.m. February 27, 1973. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one street sweeper, one pickup truck, 2 - 150 KVA, 2 - 75 KVA, 4 - 37.5 KVA, 2 - 50 KVA and 2 - 25 KVA padmount transformers, and for 30 Class 4, 45' poles and 6 Class 4, 35' poles, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. February 27, 1973. RESOLUTION NO. 73-31 ADOPTING REVISED ELECTRIC SERVICE RATES & CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICIES; EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEAL OF PRIOR SCHEDULES The City Manager reported the 22% increase in power cost to the City by PG&E will require the City to pass along the rate increase to its customers. Said increase, proposed to be effective 2-8-73, will average 13.8% for domestic customers and 14.4% for general commercial customers. A schedule of the proposed rates showing the effect of the change had been provided the Council. It was pointed out that the increase is 5% lower than the rate charged by PG&E on a comparable basis. City Manager reported notice of the increased rates, if approved, will be in the form of an immediate news release as well as in the customer billing. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 73-31 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Adopting Revised Electric Service Rates And Customer Service Policies Relating To Electric Service; Effective Date; Repeal Of Prior Schedules". APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN CONSULTANT (LAMPMAN AND ASSOCIATES, SACRAMENTO) City Manager reported four proposals have been received to provide the City's general plan. The firms submitting proposals were Arthur D. Little, Inc. , San Francisco; Duncan and Jones, Berkeley; Wilbur Smith and Associates, San Francisco; and Lampman and Associates, Sacramento. The City Manager reviewed the several advantages offered by Lampman and Associates which were not offered by the other firms. The other proposals were limited as to scope and if in the course of study, additional work were needed, there would be additional charge. City Manager explained that the consulting fee can be pro- vided by funds released due to the receipt of revenue sharing. The cost of the Lampman proposal represents approximately seven months revenue sharing allo- cation. Councilman Simpson requested, for the benefit of the public, that an explanation be made of the General Plan and its potential value to the entire community. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to accept the proposal for general plan preparation by Lampman and Associates in the amount of $50,000 and authorize preparation of an amendment to the budget allocating the necessary funds. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 7, 1973 - PAGE 4 SELECTION OF COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CITY LAND AND BUILDINGS Mayor Buxton reported the above committee will consist of Councilman Sterling Norgard; Marshall McCoy, Redwood Empire Title Company; Ira Brannon, Mendo-Lake Savings and Loan Association; Duane Wells, County Assessor's Office, and City Manager Jim Swayne. MAYOR BUXTON WAS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AT THIS POINT - 9: 19 P.M. & MAYOR PRO TEM SIMPSON CONDUCTED THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING REQUEST FOR USE OF OLD LIBRARY BUILDING (MENDOCINO COUNTY TASK FORCE) Margaret Hoaglan and Carmen Christy were present in the audience to request use of the old library building as a recreation facility for the Indians in Mendocino County. Their proposal was outlined in material previously dis- tributed to the Council and was explained at this time by Margaret Hoaglan as questions were directed by the Council. It was pointed out that several other agencies have requested use of subject facility and for this reason Council decision on this matter cannot be made at this time. The various inquiries for use of the building has prompted formation of a committee to study the city property complex after which a determination can be made regarding disposition of subject property. DEDICATION OF THE FAA FLIGHT SERVICE FACILITY An invitation from the Chamber of Commerce extended an invitation to the Council to the dedication of the new FAA Flight Service Facility at the Ukiah Airport, February 14th, 11:00 a.m. COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson referred to the bids for the pickup truck and asked questions pertaining to the specifications which were answered by the City Manager. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard stated that the Planning Commission members deserve praise and credit for their efforts and commended members of the Commission for their efforts and accomplishments. Councilman Norgard reported conversation with the County Administrator indicated plans for the proposed regional park are proceeding. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Executive Session. r_ Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk