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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 05-03-72 r MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 3, 1972 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session at 8:00 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton present. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by The Reverend Mr. Elmer Schmitt and Councilman Simpson led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1972, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was u unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #541 to #669 inclusive, for the period of April 1st to April 15, 1972, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $51,538.65. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #5694 to #5726 inclusive, in the total amount of $41,593.29 be approved and ordered paid. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrant #5693 in the amount of $3572.40 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING RE APPLICATION OF VEHICLE CODE TO PRIVATE PARKING AREAS (YOKAYO SHOPPING CENTER) The City Attorney reported this as the time for public hearing on subject matter. Property owners and interested parties in said shopping center had been notified of the scheduled hearing, Affidavit of Publication was placed on file, and the petition submitted by the merchants in the shopping center was read. The City Attorney stated the application of the Vehicle Code to the Yokayo Shopping Center will regulate speeding, reckless driving, and speed contests. The public hearing was opened at 8:08 p.m. There was no one present in the audience who spoke in opposition to the proposal. Mr. Ray Stanfield, Assistant Manager of Purity Stores, spoke in favor of the proposal and cited instances which necessitated the request. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to declare the public hearing closed at 8: 11 p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 623 INTRODUCED ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PRIVATE PARKING AREAS SUBJECT TO VEHICLE CODE PROVISIONS Ordinance No. 623, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Adding Article 4 to Chapter 3 Of Division 8, Establishing Certain Private Parking Areas As Being Subject To Specific Provisions Of The Vehicle Code Of The State Of California" was introduced by Councilman Norgard and the reading of same was waived. ORDINANCE NO. 622 ADOPTED REZONING PORTION OF EAST GOBBI (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 72-12) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 622 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9 Of r ' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 31 1972 - PAGE 2 The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning In An Area Fronting On The North Side Of East Gobbi Street From Marshall Avenue To The N.W.P. Railroad And The Property Fronting On The South Side of East Gobbi Street From Approximately 140 Feet East Of Porzio Lane To The N.W.P. Railroad (Zone Change Application File No. 72-12". AYES: Councilman Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION NO. 72-36 DECLARING WEEDS & RUBBLE A NUISANCE & ORDERING ABATEMENT On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 72-36 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". FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES ACT SEMINAR The City Attorney reported subject seminar he is planning to attend has been rescheduled, the date of which has not as yet been announced. AWARD OF BID FOR PAD MOUNT & POLE MOUNT TRANSFORMERS TO MAYDWELL & HARTZELL, INC. & CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DIST. The City Manager reviewed the tabulation of bids for subject rransformers as follows and recommended the bid be awarded as circled on the tabulation based on the difference in time of delivery: �,$v,L.i9T/D/Y �F c5EA.c.�� iG7s• �P<ivm /t r' �.•eo R� o,s' .7� iyiz �-+ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -MAY 3 1972 PAGE 3. 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FLIGHT SERVICE STATION BUILDING The City Manager reviewed subject lease in detail and reported the necessary change pertaining to time intervals for interior decoration had been made and recommended its approval. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to approve the lease for the F.A.A. Flight Service Station Building and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. PROCLAMATION - ELKS WEEK Mayor Buxton read subject proclamation and proclaimed the week beginning June 11th as Elk Week to honor our flag on June 14th and to give fitting recognition to the Silver Anniversary of the Ukiah Elk Lodge and urged all departments of government, civic, fraternal and patriotic groups and our citizens to participate in its observance. PROCLAMATION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF PROP. I (CAL-VET FARM & HOME LOAN PROGRAM) On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unani- mously carried to support Proposition 1, the Cal-Vet farm and home loan bond issue, on the June 6, 1972, ballot. TREE ON STEPHENSON STREET PARKING LOT TO BE REPLACED. The City Manager reported the large evergreen tree on subject parking lot is dying. Mrs. Ruth Evans, Stephenson Street, has contacted the City Manager to report that the tree was planted on her 11th birthday as a gift from her father and she would like to replace this tree with permission of the Council. Council agreed and indicated their appreciation of the gesture. CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN NORTH COAST REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The City Manager read a letter dated April 25, 1972, from the County Adminis- trator stating the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing their Chairman to sign a Joint Exercise Powers Agreement creating subject commission. It was requested that the City select a member of the Council to serve on the Selection Committee. Mayor Buxton will serve on the City Selection Committee as set forth in Article 4 of subjwct agreement. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried the City will participate in the Joint Exercise Of Powers y Agreement Creating The North Coast Regional Planning And Development Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 72-35 SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR GENERATING FACILITIES IN COUNTY BY PG&E On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 72-35 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Supporting The Construction Of Nuclear Generating Facilities In Mendocino County By Pacific Gas And Electric Company". AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None ABSENT: None. }� Z OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 9 - ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE ON JUNE BALLOT On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was carried by the following roll call vote to express opposition to subject Proposition 9 and advise its sponsors of Council opposition. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton NOES: None ABSENT: None DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE CONTRACT City Manager reported the garbage franchise payment has been made by the Contractor in the total amount due for the period since the contract began January 1, 1971, to December 31, 1971. Payment of the current balance is due August 1972. The City Attorney and the Contractor's attorney, Mr. Charles Bell, are in the process of revising said contract to place the city as sub-contractor to'the present Contractor. The following points will be incorporated in an addendum to the contract for Council consideration at a subsequent meeting: 1) City to maintain the disposal area and collect all fees including a $16,000 dump fee paid yearly by the Contractor. 2) City to bill and collect all domestic accounts for 2% fee. City to withhold the 25% franchise fee on a monthly basis and pay the balance to Contractor. 3) Contractor totally responsible for billing and collecting commercial accounts. Pickup throughout the city will continue by the Contractor at the level of service acceptable to the city. Mr. Marvin Bowen, Modern Disposal Service, was present in the audience and asked for clarification of the proposed use of the dump by the contractor and the payment to the City for said use. Council concurred with negotiations made and commended the City Manager for same. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked if the Traffic Committee has considered bike trails and the possibility of getting the youth involved. City Attorney explained consideration given the matter by the Traffic Committee. COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson reported the Council will not meet May 17th since the Council will be attending the New Mayors' and Councilmen' s Institute at that time. MAYOR BUXTON Mayor Buxton requested recognition for all the people who worked and donated equipment to complete the second nine at the golf course. Said recognition to be scheduled during the Tournament May 20th and the request to waive the green fees for said workers. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried to waive the green fees May 20, 1972, for those who volunteered their time and equipment in completing the second nine at the golf course. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman 'm Si pson reported Dr. Lapkass has requested to appear before the Council concerning the Congress for Community Progress. Arrangements will be made through the City Manager. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 31 1972 - PAGE 5 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Frank Wolfe, Chamber of Commerce Manager, announced the Festival this year is scheduled June 1 - 4th, Woody White to be the Chairman. Mr. Wolfe also announced the Chamber has opposed Proposition 9 and in their opinion is detrimental to the local economy. -- ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buxton adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Closed Personnel Session. -Y Mayor J ATTEST: City Clerk