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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 08-02-72 i �t MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1972 City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 p.m. with Councilmen Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Buxton present. Councilmen Weinkauf and Norgard and City Manager Lyell C. Cash were absent. City Manager pro tempore A. S. Kruth was present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f The invocation was given by the Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Simpson led in the pledge of allegiance. COUNCILMAN NORGARD ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:04 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 19, 1972, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants $1420 to $1571 inclusive for the period of July 1st to July 15, 1972, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $59,565.28. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried Special Warrants #179 to #243 inclusive, in the total amount of $33,101.69 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 73-9 REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO PLANNING, RECREATION & AIRPORT COMMISSIONS (MORRIS, HOWARD, COHEN, AND EVERSOLE) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 73-0 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Appointing Commission Members To The Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and the Airport Commission". COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:07 p.m. ISSUANCE OF CARNIVAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVED (BUTLER AMUSEMENTS) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to approve the issuance of a business license to Butler Amusement Shows as recommended. APPROVAL OF CONSULTING AGREEMENT (CCCJ PROJECT GRANT NO. 0952) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to approve the Consulting Agreement with Howard Brooks of Redwood Communications Service for services to prepare and submit plans and specifications •• for Police Department radio equipment. NOTICE TO COMPLETION - LIBRARY BUILDING City Manager pro tem read a letter dated July 31, 1972, from the Library Architect stating final inspection of the library building has been completed except for minor details which will be corrected no later than August 25, 1972. The 10% withheld from the final payment is in excess of the cost of said corrections. City Manager pro tem recommended the library building be accepted as complete with the minor corrections to be completed as set forth above. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to accept the work of John Wagner Construction, Inc. as complete for the Mendocino County Free Library System Headquarters building �t MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1972 - PAGE and authorize the Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton NOES: None ABSENT: None REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR TRANSFORMERS 3 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to authorize the City Clerk to call for bids for padmounted distribution transformers, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. September 5, 1972. GOLF COURSE FEES INCREASED City Manager pro tem read from the Recreation and Parks Commission Minutes dated August 1, 1972, wherein the following recommendation was made to increase golf course fees and rates: Fees and Rates Present Fee Recommended Fee Regular Fees - Week Days $ 2.50 $ 3.00 Regular Fees - Weekends & Holidays 3.50 4.00 Junior Fees .50 .50 Student (College) & Military & After 5 p.m. 1. 75 2.25 Junior Monthly 3.00 3.00 Junior Annual 15.00 15.00 Single Adult Monthly .15.00 20.00 Single Adult Annual 100.00 125.00 Family - Monthly 20.00 30.00 Family - Annual 125.00 150.00 Mayor Buxton read a tabulation of number of rounds of golf played from 1966 to the present time which showed an appreciable increase each year. In his opinion, such factual information should have a bearing on the consideration of said fee and rate increase. Councilman Weinkauf stated he was of the opinion the proposed Junior monthly and annual fee was not in line with the other rates and should be increased to $5.00 monthly and $20 annually. Mr. Felix Thornhill, 1000 West Perkins and Mr. Dick Mazzoni, 1009 West Perkins were present in the audience and stated reasons why in their opinion the proposed Junior rate was adequate. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote to increase golf course fees as recommended. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton. NOES: Councilman Weinkauf ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF REDUCED GOLF FEES PG&E EMPLOYEES TOURNAMENT City Manager pro tem read a request from the Golf Pro for $1.00 reduction in golf course fees for subject tournament. After discussion, it was determined that a policy be established by recommendation from the Recreation & Parks Commission for a fixed amount for all tournaments scheduled during the year. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried to reduce the green fees to $3.00 for the PG&E Employees Tournament, October 7, 1972. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION FOR COCA-COLA WAREHOUSE, BABCOCK LANE City Manager pro tem read a letter dated August 2, 1972, from Mr. Jack W. Sellers, Jr. concerning subject request. Mr. Sellers is agreeable to the policy requirement for payment of double city water rate, but would not want to annex independently of properties in the area. After Council discussion of MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1972 - PAGE 3 Local Agency Formation Commission requirements, importance of city services to annexation, drainage problems that exist on the road fronting subject property, Mr. Sellers agreed to annexation providing properties fronting Gobbi Street from subject property to the freeway would become part of a future annexation. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard it was unanimously carried to provide city water service to Mr. Seller's property on Babcock Lane in accordance with city requirements, the terms of which will be set forth in an agreement between the City and Mr. Seller, Sr. REQUEST TO WIDEN WEST PERKINS STREET FROM DORA STREET Mr. Dick Mazzoni and Mr. Felix Thornhill were present in the audience to state it was their understanding that subject widening was to be completed prior to the current budget. City Manager explained why it was necessary to postpone said project last year and stated there is an allocation in the current budget for said widening and it is anticipated that it will remain. REQUEST TO WIDEN GOBBI STREET Mr. Jack Pearson, 300 East Gobbi, was present in the audience and requested Council consideration to include Gobbi Street widening in the current budget. COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF Councilman Weinkauf asked for further consideration of the problem of traffic flow at the southeast corner of Mill at State Street. He suggested that painting the curb red an additional few feet would help solve the problem. The matter will be given further study. w - COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard commented that he was glad to see the Council action regarding the library. Councilman Norgard asked if the blind turn at the corner of Cypress and Bush could be remedied. The problem at this location will be checked. COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson requested Council to consider an outline of capital improve- ments for the future. Councilman Pearson asked that consideration be given to the possibility of leasing to some interested party, city owned property near the freeway where one of the city water wells is located - the thought being the site would be an excellent location for a facility to attract the tourist trade. MAYOR BUXTON Mayor Buxton expressed his appreciation to FAA officials for the tour of the facilities on the Boonville Road and the flight service station. RECESS - Mayor Buxton declared a five minute recess at this point in the meeting - 9:50 p.m a THANKS EXPRESSED TO RESERVES Mayor Buxton expressed his thanks to the Army Reserve unit for their work recently accomplished in the city park system. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF 1972-73 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Golf Course - Pages 8 and 9 - Due to change in golf course fees, revenues to be received should be adjusted upward in the estimated amount of $6851.00. This will decrease the difference between the expenditures and revenues. City Treasurer - Page 24 - To remain the same as set forth in the Preliminary Budget. Chamber of Commerce - Page 29 - Council consensus indicated the $25,200 request was higher than could be considered at this time and offered varying opinions MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 2, 1972 - PAGE 4 as to the amount that would be realistic. Said opinions of the percentage of support varied from 5% to 45/0 of the bed tax revenue. The request was for 65% of said revenue. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the Chamber of Commerce budget in the amount of $14,000 as recommended. AYES: Councilmen Norgard, Simpson, and Mayor Buxton NOES: Councilmen Weinkauf and Pearson ABSENT: None Council determined that a percentage rate be established for future contribution to the Chamber of Commerce. Recreation Account - Page 66 - City Manager reported the Recreation Commission has requested additional funds in the amount of $6000 to be used for the Senior Citizens recreation program. Council was provided with information concerning said program. There were questions as to how the proposed contribution would be implemented, use of leaders and where they would function since their anticipated enlarged headquarters has not materialized. The following persons were present and spoke regarding said program: Mr. Claude Trimble, 480 Luce Avenue Mrs. Lois Andercu n, 1010 West Clay Lanetta Jones, 7600 East Road, Redwood Valley - California Commission on Aging. A difference of opinion developed as to whether an allocation should be placed in the current budget without a decision for its use or whether a special allocation should be given after determination of the use to which the funds will be placed. ,..,......., i Councilman Weinkauf made a motion, seconded by Councilman Pearson, i:kxwxx xxxxxxaxxiRdxh �hgxiBiiBwi ! � �xx�iixxH�t�tx��x��xx�$x��x�x��$xi�ixERRixixxtkxxammR$x to allocate $6000 in the Recreation Budget as developed by the Recreation Commission for Senior Citizens. Under the question, it was explained that the motion as stated would place said allocation in the General Fund. Councilman Weinkauf withdrew his motion. On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to set up a Special Fund in the amount of $6000 for Senior Citizens as developed through the Recreation Director and Recreation Commission with the Council the final authority for said expenditure. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Simpson, Pearson NOES: Councilman Norgard and Mayor Buxton ABSENT: None Golf Course - Page 71 - Golf course improvements were discussed with emphasis placed on the two biggest problems - water use and condition of cart paths. The budget will be brought back to the Council for approval in two weeks. WATER & SEWER SERVICE RATES City Manager distributed subject information to the Council and reviewed the changes proposed. Council took no action. The matter will be con- 1 sidered as a separate agenda item at a later date. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buxton adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m. after which the Council re- convened in Closed Personnel Session. ATTEST: ity Clerk