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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 04-19-72 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 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 Sister Gloria Marie and Councilman Norgard led in the pledge of allegiance. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #402 to #540 inclusive for the period of March 16th to March 31, 1972, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $531,218.79. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #5531 to #5692 inclusive, in the total amount of $95,725.27 be approved and ordered paid. ORDINANCE NO. 622 INTRODUCED REZONING EAST GOBBI STREET AREA Ordinance No. 622, "Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9 Of 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)" was intro- duced by Councilman Simpson and the reading of same was waived. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unani- mously carried minutes of the regular meeting of April 5th and April 18, 1972, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET REGARDING ESTABLISHING CERTAIN PRIVATE PARKING AREAS SUBJECT TO VEHICLE CODE PROVISIONS City Attorney reported the Legislature has passed a bill authorizing the city to act to control the driving habits of people on private parking lots. The merchants of the Yokayo Shopping Center have requested the city take the necessary steps to exercise this authority. Said request was presented to the Traffic Committee in the form of a petition which was discussed at the April meeting of said committee. The City Attorney explained this procedure requires a public hearing on the matter prior to the adoption of an ordinance establishing subject parking area as being subject to vehicle code provisions. May 3, 1972, 8:00 p.m. was recommended as the time for said hearing. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unani- mously carried to set May 3, 1972, 8:00 p.m. as the time for public hearing regarding adoption of an ordinance establishing subject parking area as being subject to vehicle code provisions as recommended. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT m_ The City Attorney reported the matter of a proposed ordinance establishing golf cart paths on public streets has again been discussed with the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Motor Vehicles and it has been determined said statute does not apply in this instance. The matter was considered at the Traffice Committee meeting. The street will be marked to provide a combination pedestrian and cart crosswalk with adequate warning signs to be established. After a discussion of the posting of 25 m.p.h. speed limit on East Gobbi, committee action determined the matter needed further review by the Public Works Department. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1972 - PAGE 2 A letter to the Traffic Committee from Councilman Weinkauf regarding the problem that exists on East Mill between State and Main Streets was read. Since the effect of the new traffic signals at this intersection is unknown, the matter will be considered at the committee meeting next month at which time the si signals should be operating. REPORT ON POWER OUTAGE City Manager gave a report of the power failure which occurred April 13th when PG&E's main lines that furnish power to the City failed. Said failure continued for 14 hours and effected the entire Ukiah Valley. Personnel from each department were on duty during this emergency and are to be commended for their work. Said power outage pointed out problems which effected most departments and will be discussed further in the forthcoming budget. City Manager commended Radio Station KUKI for their cooperation which resulted in helping the city and PG&E to get back into operation. Commendation of their performance and excellent broadcasting is set forth in the following resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 72-34 RECOGNIZING RADIO STATION KUK11 FOR SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY DURING POWER FAILURE On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-34 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Recognition Of Radio Station KUKI For Services To The Community During Power Failure". PROPOSED EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT City Manager reported subject district has considered an upward adjustment of their contract with the City and at the next meeting will consider its adoption to extend the contract one year. The increase to $47,562.00 results in in- creased costs of personnel involved. Subject agreement will be considered by the Council at a subsequent meeting. SELECTION MADE TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY City Manager reported the Mendocino County Solid Waste Management Committee composed of representatives from the County and each incorporated city within the county have selected Emcon Associates, San Jose as the consulting firm to conduct the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Study. The firm's first project is to mkae application for grant funds. Their contract is conditional on the approval of said grant. FUTURE MEETINGS City Manager reminded the Council of the three meetings announced at the April 5th meeting and took reservations for each. TESTIMONIAL DINNER FOR ASSEMBLYMAN FRANK BELOTTI The City Manager reported he had been provided with tickets for subject dinner for Assemblyman Frank Belotti who is retiring. Said dinner will be in Santa Rosa at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds May 16th. DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA PROBLEMS City Manager reported subject problems have been disucssed with Dr. Robert Holtzer and Mr. Dave Long of the Health Department. The discussion and a trip to the dump site resulted in a request to Dr. Holtzer for a statement as to whether or not the disposal area is a health hazard. The letter was received April 17, 1972, as requested and was read in full by the City Manager. A memorandum dated April 19, 1972, was distributed to the Council and read by the City Manager and a tabulation of estimates of cost and revenue for city operation of the garbage service was reviewed. Said memorandum set forth MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1972 - PAGE 3 a general historical background of the disposal area operations during the past 25 y ars indicating major difficulties experienced in both pickup and disposal portions of the operation of private contractors. A review of the problems that currently exist have been reviewed with the Contractor and his attorney at which time the Contractor stated that without relief he could not comply with the terms of the contract. The Contractor and his attorney, Mr. Charles Bell, requested the City Manager state their ---- absence at this meeting was not due to lack of interest. The Contractor has stated the City's proposed action was not favorable but expressed under- standing of the position and was agreeable to working out a reasonable project even if the ultimate result meant the necessity of going out of business. City Manager stated he was of the opinion it would be out of order for him to recommend relief and legally out of order for the Council to grant said relief. City Manager recommended the Council exercise its authority under the agreement and determine that a default exists and assume full responsibility for the operation. The following persons were present in the audience and spoke on the subject: Archie Sweet, 535 Plum Ralph and Grace Rains, 1001 Helen Robert Axt, 260 Oak Court Road Sister Gloria Marie, St. Mary of the Angels Salty Saline, KUKI Travis Marsha, 745 North Bush Marvin Bowen, 1001 Knob Hill Road, Modern Disposal Service Tom Neil, Division of Forestry Jess Scheiding, 626 Joseph Mr. Scheiding stated he is well pleased with the service. He bales and ties his trimmings as requested and has no complaints. The major objection voiced was the mandatory feature of the service, unnecessary noise resulting at pickup prior to 6:00 a.m. , alleged over- charge at the dump site without receipt being given, and when said receipts are given, no indication of firm name. Mr. Trevis Marsha talked at length concerning the merits of Mr. Marvin Bowen, his operation and successful performance at the time he was a partner with the previous contractor. He asked that the Council not make any quick decisions and further requested their consideration of a skilled and experienced contractor as Mr. Bowen before getting into a lot of expense and problems. Mr. Marsha referred to a recent notice mailed by the Contractor offering an additional service and asked what prompted this change and also asked if the franchise payment had been paid. City Manager answered both questions stating the notice was not authorized and that the franchise payment is due May 1st, 1972. Each Councilman asked pertinent questions concerning subject matter and each agreed individually a default in the contract exists and that the dump is in deplorable condition. Alternate solutions to the problem were suggested. It was also suggested that if the City operate said service, to allow a period of three months to gather figures to see if the operation is profitable for the city. The possibility of obtaining the necessary equipment on a lease purchase agreement was expressed. It was stated that the City Manager had pointed out the problems as they exist, the Contractor cannot meet the terms of the contract, so the logical approach is to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the Contractor to take over and the City assume their obligation and operate the garbage operation. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote to authorize the City Manager to negotiate immediately to take over the garbage business. AYES: Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Buxton. NOES: None ABSENT: None. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 19, 1972 - PAGE 4 COMPLAINT Mrs. Grace Rains, 1001 Helen registered a complaint concerning bicycles that are ridden with no reflectors. She also asked if something could be done about the "U" turns that are made on School Street. Explanation was made as to what was being done in this regard. RADIO STATION KUKI Salty Saline, from Radio Station KUKI expressed thanks on behalf of the station owner, Dan Cubberly, for the commendation set forth in Resolution No. 72-34 and stated their job was made easier with the cooperation of City Manager Lyell Cash. F.A.A. LEASE F.A.A. representatives were in the city and inspected the F.A.A. building and the lease. There was/�oint on which there was a difference of opinion. The necessary change will be made. COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF Councilman Weinkauf asked if the city has an ordinance pertaining to noise levels of motorcycles. City Attorney stated the state is working on standards of noise levels at the present time. It would be well for the City to make a decision in this regard at a later date. Councilman Weinkauf asked if the completion of the softball diamond were going according to schedule. City Engineer stated said field should be ready for play by May 15th. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON i Councilman Simpson cited, for the benefit of Councilman Weinkauf, an instance of Planning Commission action concerning noise generated from a motor cycle shop. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Closed Personnel Session. M yor ATTEST: City Clerk