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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 03-15-72 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 15,1972 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session at 8:01 p.m. with Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor pro tem Buxton present. Mayor Norgard was absent. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The invocation was given by Mr. Richard Rea and Councilman Simpson led in the pledge of allegiance. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #5324 to $5471 inclusive, in the total amount of $129,979.43 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #2714 to #2715 inclusive and #0101 to #0260 inclusive for the period of February 16th to February 29, 1972, inclusive be approved in the total amount of $54,344.92. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1972, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 620 ADOPTED (ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 72-10) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 620 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Of Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code By Rezoning A Portion Of C-M to C-1 (John E. Myers)". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor pro tem Buxton NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Norgard ORDINANCE NO. 621 ADOPTED BY ADDING SECTION 472 (HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 621 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Amending Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 10 Of The Ukiah City Code By Adding Section 472 To Said Article". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, Pearson & Mayor pro tem Buxton. NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Norgard. RESOLUTION NO. 72-32 - AUTHORIZATION TO FILE CONDEMNATION SUIT (EAST GOBBI & STATE) City Attorney reported the City has made an offer to purchase a portion of private property on the south side of Gobbi Street, east of State Street to provide better traffic control and safety at said intersection. To date, an agreement has not been reached with the owner of subject property. The City, at this point, has no recourse but to commence condemnation proceedings. The City Attorney recommended the Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign Resolution No. 72-32 expressing a need for the acquisition of subject private property in the public interest and that said property be acquired through condemnation proceedings. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-32 be adopted as recommended by the City Attorney. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 15, 1972 - PAGE 2 LEGISLATIVE REPORT SB 490 pertains to repair and maintenance of sidewalks. The bill, if enacted, would change the total responsibility for said maintenance and repair to the cities. This proposed expense could have a tremendous impact on the City. SB 580 proposes a 20% increase in retirement benefits for public employees. -- Current information is not clear what the impact will be on the respective contributors. AB 989 would eliminate the requirement for utility deposits which are currently required prior to initiating service to the customer. At the present time, said deposit is the only safeguard the city has left against those who "skip". ANNEXATION NOS. 72-1 and 72-2 FILED WITH LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION City Attorney reported subject annexations have been filed for consideration by LAFC. Both annexations are uninhabited, city owned property (the old sewage treatment plant on Levaggi Lane and four parcels that skirt the Municipal Airport) . The matter could be ready for consideration by the Council at the next meeting. AWARD OF BID FOR SEWER PIPE TO BESSONE SUPPLY CO. , SANTA ROSA City Manager reviewed the following bids for sewer pepe and fittings and recommended the bid be awarded to Bessone Supply Company, Santa Rosa, in the total amount of $2285.80. 1300' of 10" 10" A.C. A.C. Pipe Wyes Total Bessone Supply Company $ 2119.00 $ 166.80 $ 2285.80 Water Works Supply Company 2158.00 154.50 2312.50 P. E. O'Hair Company 2158.00 156. 75 2314.75 All bids carried 2% discountF.O.B City Yard with delivery in from 5-7 days. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to award the bid for subject pipe to Bessone Supply Company as recommended. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SPEARHEAD CITY WIDE CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN The Chamber of Commerce plans to spearhead subject campaign with the cooperation of the Business and Professional Women' s Club, the Garden Club, and possible other service clubs. The following persons spoke regarding plans made to date and requested Council support in making the campaign a project to create community pride, unity and spirit: Mr. Dean Nelson, Chamber of Commerce President Mr. Frank Wolfe, Chamberof Commerce Manager Mrs. Marilyn Watkins, 1070 Maple Mr. Jack Pearson, 265 Mendocino Place. On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unani- mously carried to support the city wide paint-up clean-up campaign and proclaim May 1st - 7th as the week for said activity. REPORT OF "SAVE THE HOSPITAL" COMMITTEE MEETING The City Manager reported subject committee appointed by the Board of Supervisors met this week with Dr. Stubblebine with the Department of Mental Hygiene. In- formation indicates the date has not been set for the closing of Mendocino State Hospital but its closing appears to be inevitable. Much work has been done by subject committee as well as the ad hoc committee for alternate uses of the facility. It has been determined to be impractical to operate the facility Y { ' MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 15, 1972 - PAGE 3 except as a single unit because of the high monthly cost of operation It does appear there is a possibility to maintain the level of economic stability which exists at the present time. APPROVAL OF SALE OF "BROMLEY" HOUSE City Manager reported the following proposals were made on the "Bromley" house: (1) Ray Worster, $600.00 (2) Arnold Larson, $103.00. It was recommended the $600 proposal for subject house be accepted, after which the proposal for parking stalls for the entire block can be begun. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to approve the sale of the "Bromley" house for $600.00 as recommended. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR HIGHLAND AVENUE DRAINAGE City Manager reviewed specifications for construction of subject storm drain. Said specifications specify two alternates - (1) furnishing and installation of concrete pipe, (2) cast-in-place concrete pipe. It was recommended bids be re- ceived for either or both alternates, April 4, 1972, 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for construction of storm drain on Highland Avenue between Gibson Creek and Clay Street, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. April 4, 1972. APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION - ZONE VARIANCE NO. 71-6 (ROBERT THOMAS) A memorandum dated March 1, 1972, recommending approval of extension of time of subject variance which was granted to permit construction of a tri-plex at the end of Eastlick in an R-1 zone, February 3, 1971. Construction has been delayed by FHA backlog and previous committments of the contractor. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to grant six month time extension to Robert Thomas, Zone Variance No. 71-6 as recommended by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 72-12 (EAST GOBBI STREET) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to set April 5, 1972, 8:00 p.m. for public hearing for subject matter as recommended by the City Manager. VOLUNTEER FIREMEN PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PLECTRON ALERTERS City Manager reported 22 additional plectron alerters have been purchased by the Volunteer firemen for a total cost of $2859.00. This will complete the total requirement for use by all volunteer and paid personnel and is the first concrete effort to eliminate the fire horen. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried that a letter of appreciation be directed to the Volunteer Firemen for their highly commendable work in the interest of the city. FIRE DRILL SCHEDULED MASON & SMITH STREETS City Manager reported the Fire Chief has scheduled a fire drill for a sub-standard unit at subject location to begin at 8:00 p.m. , Sunday, March 19th. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked the status of the employee insurance program. City Manager stated information has been submitted to the union but details of the program have not been finalized. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 15, 1972 - PAGE 4 Councilman Scotto asked the status of the proposed Low Gap Park and the Oak Manor Park. City Manager reported the final design of the proposed Low Gap Park is being prepared by the Councy personnel. Several basic plans for Oak Manor Park have been submitted by the Recreation and Parks Commission. The engineering department is making preliminary deisgn of sprinkler system and services. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson requested correction of the erroneous statement by a spokesman for the Senior Citizen group that the Council was not willing to help said group. City Manager will notify said group what is available to the group from various City programs and facilities. COUNCILMAN PEARSON Councilman Pearson expressed her thanks for the wallet identification badge pro- vided by the Police Department. ADJOURNMENT Mayor pro tem Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m. ayorprt tempore ATTEST: /City Clerk "/