HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 11-15-72 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
NOVEMBER 15, 19, 7.2-
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972The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:30 P.M.
with Councilmen Weinka.uf, Norgard, Simpson, and Pearson present. Mayor Buxton was
absent.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt.
MAYOR BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:05 P.M e
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIA1NCE
Mayor Buxton led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman .Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani-
mously carried minutes of the meeting of November 1, 1972, be approved as submitted
by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman 79einkau.f, it was
unanimously carried payroll Warrants #258 to x#2615 inclusive .for the period of
October 16th to October 31, 1972 inclusive be approved in the total amount of
X60,211.83.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it -was
unanimously carried General Warrants #724 to #891 inclusive, in the total amount
of 7165,796.96 be approved and ordered paid.
PROCLAMATION - YOUTH WEEK IN UKIAH
l°ayor Buxton read a proclamation declaring the week of November 26th through
December 2, 1972, as Youth Week in Ukiah.
ADOPTED
ORDINACE NO. 62 5/Amending POR'T'ION
OF THE CITY CODE BY DREZ ONING AREA
IN ZONE CHANGE APPL. NOS. ?3-4) 73-71 73-8
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was
carried by the following ro4l call vote Ordinance No. 625 be adopted and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Amending Chapter 2, of Division 9, Of
The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning In An Area Bounded On The West By- Orchard Avenue,
On the East By State Highway 101, On The South By East Gobbi Street, And On
The North By A Line Approximately 200 Feet South Of East Perkins Street (Zone
Change Application Nos. 73-4, 73-7, and 73-8)11.
AYES: Councilman 1.11vleinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, Mayor Norgard.
NOES: None
ORDINANCE NO. 626 ADOPTED AU`T'HORIZING _AMENDMENT
TO CONTRACT BET19EEN CITY & PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was
carried by the following rool call vote Ordinance NO.626 be adopted and the
layor and Clerk be Authorizing An amendment To The Contract Between The City
Council And The Board Of Administration Of The California Public Employees'
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Retirement System's.
AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION NO. 73-25 TO IMPLEMENT THE
ENVIRONT13�TAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970
The City Attorney reviewed recent California State Supreme Court legislation which
sets forth a requirement for an Environmental Impact Statement and Report for
those private activities which have a significant impact on the environment.
`'aid report shall be prepared by the governmental agency subsouent to the filing
of the Environmental Impact Statment by applicant after which said report and
statement w2i1 be subs-fitted to the Planning Commission for final decision. The
Planning Commission has considered subject procedure and recommended its approval
for Council con-sideration. City Manager explained the cost of .filing said report
T .11 be borne by the applicant and the Planning C ommissio recommendation is that
said fee be set at $50 on a temporary basis pending accumtion of experience,
of ter which a more realistic fee can be recommended.
The following persons were present in the audience to state their obs ections 10
these requirements imposed upon them, to clarify questions pertaining to projects
being help up pending implementation of said program, to ;suggest that an outside
firm prepare the report so the responsibility falls on someone other than the
applicant or taxpayer in the event said report is challenged, and to request the
matter have more publicity prior to final Council decision:
Mr. Bobby Kennedy, Kennedy Homes, h10 Burkhill Road, Ukiah
Mrs. Letha O'Laughlin, 1119 South State, Ukiah
i,7r. Jack Capps, Ukiah Realty, 1100 South State, Ukiah
---- iir. Ted Fiebusch, 21)0 Highland Drive, Ukiah.
Mayor Buxton voiced his objection to the mandate. Council acknowledged the fact
that there is only one course of action concerning the matter.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried
by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 73-25 be adopted and the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City- Council Of The City Of
Ukiah To Implement The EnvironmentalQuality Act of 1970 (Public Resources
Code 21000 Et Sed)",
AYES: Councilmen Weinkau.f, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson.
NOES: Mayor Buxton
ABSENT: None
On a. .motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani-
mously carried to establish a fee of : 50 for the Environmental Impact Report as
recommended by the Planning Commission at the November 9, 1972, meeting.
APPROVAL OF AIRPORT SHOP
BLDG. NO. 2 LEASE AGREEMENT
(MAX E. & MAURICE L. HARTLEY)
City Manager subject lease has been reviewed with the Lesses which, if
approved, will extend the lease for subject building for a period of five years and
increase the monthly rent to ` 160.00
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Person, it was unani-
mously carried to approve "Airport Shop Building No. 2 Lease Agreement" and
authorize the 1,,layor and Clerk to sign same.
1r. Jack Capps, Ukiah Realty, stated Phase II of the Government Control Act pro-
hibited a rental rate increase of more than 2�g and stated the airport shop
building rental rate increase :exceeds said 24 . The City Attorney explained
there is a. diffrence between a landlord increasing the rent and an increase
which is negotiated and agreed to by the Lessee. Mrs. Letha O'Laughlin stated
her understanding of said Act was that this restriction does not apply to
commercial buildinrrs.
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APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE
AGRE Ei,JENT & AIRPORT PERMIT (UNDERWOOD
FOND-MERCURY)
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unani-
mously carried to approve "Amendment No. 1 To Lease Agreement And Aitport
Permit Between City Of Ukiah And Underwood Ford-Mercury, Inc. Dated July
15, 1970, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
REQUESTED & AUTHORIZATION TO
CALL FOR BIDS FOR SERVICE TRUCK
Council had, prior to the meeting, reviewed specifications for a 1973 one ton
heavy-duty service truck which had been approved in the current budget. City
Manager recommended the bid call for 10:00 A.M. December 14, 1972. City
1.11anager stated, after inquiry from Councilman Weinkau.f, the specifications are
broad enough in scope to include all makes of trucks of this; required si;Je.
On a motion by Councilman Weinka,uf, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was
unanimously carried the Clerk by authorized to call for bids for one service
truck as recommended, bids to be recived prior to 10:00 A.Ti., December 14, 1972.
DISCUSSION OF REQd- FROi'1
UKIAH VA,'LLY`TEEN CENTER
City Manager reported representatives of the Teen Center have requested funds
for a Director. The matter has been considered by the recreation and Parks
Commission and it is their reco.nmendation to provi r?^ --le Center with ' 000
per month:; for a period of seven months for this purpose. City IT-anager repor ted
there is no provision in the current budget for an allocation to the Teem Center.
COUNCILMAN PEARSON stated inasmuch as the teen center is used by citizen- From both
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the city and the county, in her opinion, it would be well to explore the
possibility of forming; a recreational district so the cost could be shared by all
who used the facility instead of by only city residents. There was general e
Council concurrence on this point.
Mrs. Agnes Daugherty and Mrs. Letha O'Laughlin were present in the audience to
speak in support of the request. Mrs. Daugherty reported having been to the
Council prior to this date to ask for help for the center and she stated at
that time Council requested that the organization "prove" itself. She stated
her opinion, the roup has proven themselves for three years. In this period
of time the project has progressed with voluntary help to the point where
property has been purchased, construction is underway, and it had been operating
on a self sustaining basis. However. , it cannot continue on this basis without
help. Funds for a. Director for seven months would provide this help. The
Reverend Mr. Elmer )'chr2itt reiterated the need for leadership and suggested an
alternative that the City provide this leadership from City personnel.
MLr Bobby Kennedy stated he has contributed to the development, of the center,
but that he agreed with Council determination that this should be a. Joint
project T,,1 th the County.
1Lr, Dennis Hall, 1301 University Road, Hopland, Youth Services Coordinator for
North Coast Opportunities, Inc. , also spoke regarding the project. He stated
this kind of facility is sorely needed in this area in order to get funding
of any kind there has to be a show of support and cooperation from the governing --
body.
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City •-Tanager was directed to confer with the Count n
y Administrator and Jchool
`superintendent to determine what 4:oint effort could be made to furnish the Teen
Center with a means to meet the irugediate needs of the Teen Center, and to
report back to the Council at the next meeting.
Xrs. Letha O'Laughlin expressed a need for a special rate for lighting at the
center and asked for Council consideration of the matter.
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RESOL:tJTION NO. 73-26 ESTABLISHING
GiLEET� FEES FOR NNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
City i,ianager reported the z nirnuzn number for a tournament has been discussed
T°Fith the Golf Pro and the recommendation is that said minimum be set at 30
and the fee reduced `;1.00 as proposed. City 14anager recommended sub ect resolution,
held over from the previous meeting, be adopted.
On a
motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Colinc.ilman Norga.rd, it was unani-
mou:ly carried :iecolution No. 73-26 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be
authorized to sign same, "resolution of. The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah
Establishing Greens Fees For The I-iunicipal Gclf Course".
Further Council inquiry concerninu a reduced rate for >enior Citizens proposed
in said resolution opened the matter for further discussion. Councilman 'Norgard
stated his investigation of the matter reveals most :r. Citizens have carts and
if said reduction affected more people the matter could be considered reasonable,
however, the rates charged at the present time are reasonable. Council concurred
with Councilman Norgardts Statments and determined that the reduced fee proposed.
for OX. Citi.ens be deleted from the above named resolution.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
1,1r. Bobby Kennedy stated that Ukiah has spot zoning, that the City has done a good
joo in this regard, and that in his opinion the above named report is not designed
for our area. 1,"layor Buxton stated this was a point well taken but that we h -re
no chore in the matter.
CONFERENCE C01,11TTTEE
NORTH-COAST OPPORTUNITIES, INC
The Reverend i-fir. Elmer Schmitt, in behalf of the above named committee, asked that
a. member of the Council be their guest at the North-Coast Action- Conference,
December 1,20, 1972, at Blue Lakes Lodge Resot, Upper Lake.
_ JACK CAPPS
1Ir. Capps again asked for clarification of the time element involved in getting
a building permit after Filing the Environmental Impact Report.
OOUNCIU1AN NORGARD
Councilman Norgard referred to the Environmental Impact Report and stated that
any resolution adopted by the Council states the intent of the Council_ and is
a document that can be changed if the Council sees fit to do so.
COUNCILMAN SIMPSON
Councilman 3impson concurred with Councilman Norgard' s comment.
COUNCILMAN PEARSON
Councilman Pearson stated the new legislation will stop areas such as Ukiah from
getting too large.
ADJCU RNM2NT
?'here being no further regular business;, the Mayor declarpd the meeting adjourned
at 10:00 P.M.
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