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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-03-71 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 3, 1971 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in closed personnel session at 7:00 p.m. and in regular session at 8:10 p.m. with Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Norgard present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilman Buxton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1971, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unani- mously carried General Warrant #4653 in the amount of $100.00 and General Warrants #4654 to #4676 inclusive in the amount of $60,667.56 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 72-2 (SOUTH DORA & BEACON LANE) ALBERT F. NIDEROST The City Attorney reported this as being the date and time set for consideration of Zone Change Application No. 72-2 filed by Albert F. Niderost to rezone property located on the northeast corner of Beacon Lane and South Dora from R-1 to R-3 to permit construction of professional offices on subject parcel. The matter had been heard by the Planning Commission and had recommended its approval. Affidavits of Publication of the required legal notice of the hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting and Mailing were placed on file. A map of subject area was reviewed by the City Attorney. Applicant was present in the audience. There was no one present in the audience who spoke in opposition to the application. Public hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the City Attorney be directed to prepare an amending ordinance in accordance with Zone Change Application No. 72-2 as recommended by the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 617 ADOPTED REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES OF JUNK VEHICLES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 617 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "An Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Pro- viding For The Abatement And Removal As Public Nuisances Of Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled Or Inoperative Vehicles Or Parts Thereof From Private Property Or Public Property Not Including Highways, And Recovery Of Costs Of Administra- tion Thereof As Authorized By Section 22660 Of The California Vehicle Code By Adding Chapter 8, Section 7600 Et. Seq. To Division 8 Of The Ukiah City Code". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Norgard NOES: None ABSENT.: None ORDINANCE NO. 618 ADOPTED REZONING AN AREA IN ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO. 71-24 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 618 by 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 by East Perkins Street, Orchard Avenue, East Gobbi Street And The Northwestern Pacific Railroad Exception There- F MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCILOF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 3, 1971 - PAGE 2 from The Majro Portion Of Orchard Village Subdivision (Zone Change Application File No. 71-24)". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson and Mayor Norgard. Councilman Pearson refrained from voting due to a conflict. NOES: None ABSENT: None LEGISLATIVE REPORT, Sales Tax on Gasoline - The City Attorney reported due to some confusion pertaining to subject bill, a request has been made for a copy but it has not as yet been received. The bill would provide 35 million dollars each year to the general fund of cities and the remaining portion would be allocated statewide for public transportation and street and road purposes. Motor Vehicle In Lieu Fees - It appears this bill will be approved. If so, it would increase motor vehicle in lieu fees, which are in lieu of property taxes, from 2% to 2.65% of the value of a motor vehicle. These fees have not been adjusted in over 20 years. The bill, if approved will produce over $3.00 per capita in needed additional revenue. AWARD OF BID FOR FIVE POOL VEHICLES TO UNDERWOOD FORD-MERCURY Tabulation of subject vehicles was reviewed as follows: Silveira Pontiac, Healdsburg $11,742.47 plus new import tax Underwood Ford-Mercury 10,272.50 Cox Motors 113,414.60 City Manager recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Underwood Ford- Mercury. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the bid for five pool vehicles be awarded to Underwood Ford- Mercury as recommended. AWARD OF BID FOR 4-DOOR SEDAN TO UNDERWOOD FORD-MERCURY City Manager reviewed tabulation of subject vehicle as follows and recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder. Silveira Pontiac, Healdsburg No Bid Underwood Ford-Mercury $3491.57 Cox Moors $3688.90 On a motion by Councilman Pears-n, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the bid for one 1972 four door sedan be awarded to Underwood Ford= Mercury in the amount of $3491.57. AWARD OF BID FOR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE TO UNDERWOOD FORD-MERCURY City Manager reviewed tabulation of subject vehicle as follows and recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder. Silveira Pontiac, Healdsburg Did not meet specs Underwood Ford-Mercury $3723.22 Cox Motors $3810.56 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the bid for one four wheel drive vehicle be awarded to Underwood Ford-Mercury in the amount of $3723.22. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 3, 1971 - PAGE 3 AWARD OF BID FOR SERVICE TRUCK TO COX MOTORS City Manager reviewed tabulation of subject as follows and recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder. � - Silveira Pontiac, Healdsburg $4371.15 Underwood Ford-Mercury No Bid Cox Motors $4216.26 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried the bid for one service truck be awarded to Cox Motors in the amount of $4216.26. AWARD OF BID FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TO MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS City Manager reviewed tabulation of bids for radio equipment for the Fire Department and recommended the bid be awarded to Motorola. Supplier Base Station Two Way Mobile Antenna Line Kit Subtotal Tax Total Motorola 873.00 803.00 180.00 70.00 $1926.00 96.30 $2022.30 General Elec Dic not meet specifications General Electric Company did not meet specifications since the proposed wattage would not meet the range necessary. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried the bid for radio equipment be awarded to Motorola Communications and Electronics in the total amount of $2022.30. AWARD OF BID FOR PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS TO WESTINGHOUSE City Manager reviewed the tabulation of bids for transformers as follows and recommended the bid be awarded to Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, Alternate #1 bid. 1-167 KVA 2-75 KVA Industrial Electric Service $1357.00 $ No Bid National Electric Supply Co 1274.00 1536.00 Westinghouse Electric Supply .00 1674.00 Alternate #13 08.0 Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc. 1272.00 1680.00 Graybar Electric Company, Inc. No Bids On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the bid for one 167 KVA and two 75 KVA pad-mounted transformer be awarded to Westinghouse Electric Supply as recommended. NOTICE OF HEARING - WATER RIGHTS LICENSE NO. 4143 ISSUED ON APPLICATION 13009 City Manager again brought to the attention of the Council the pending hearing pertaining to the City's water rights license on the new sewage treatment plant property which is scheduled to be heard November 11th in Sacramento. Said right has not been utilized since the property was purchased 15 years ago. There is no basis at the present time to devise a logical plan for consumptive use. The City Engineer recommended the Council authorize relinquishment of the water rights license and to so notify the State Water Resources Control Boards. t MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 3, 1971 - PAGE 4 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to instruct the City Manager to notify the State Water Resources Control Board that the City agrees to the revocation of its portion of the water rights License No. 4143. QUESTIONNAIRE FOR QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REDWOOD DIVISION City Manager reported efforts are being made to improve the program content of subject meetings. Each Councilman has been asked to complete a questionnaire to accomplish this objective. Additional forms will be mailed to the Cou ncil for completion. NOTICE OF COMPLETION (N. STATE & EVANS ST. SEWER) A memorandum from the City Engineer dated November 3, 1971, was read stating the Contractor, Lin W. Ford, has completed the work required under subject contract. The City Manager recommended the work be accepted as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file the required Notice of Completion. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the North State Street Sewer and the Evans Street Sewer be accepted as complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. BIDS FOR HIGHLAND AVENUE STORM DRAINAGE LINE POSTPONED The City Manager reported the call for bids for subject project will be postponed until March, 1972, due to procedural problems. ANTON STADIUM SCOREBOARD City Manager reported there is no further information concerning subject matter The matter will be br.,ught back to the Council at a later meeting. POLICING SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITIES City Manager reported difficulty in projecting costs for policing activities for the School District makes it necessary to postpone this discussion. The school administration has been advised and is agreeable to the postponement. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESS IN HONOLULU City Manager reported receipt of a notice of subject meeting November 28, - December 1, 1971, and requesting the names of those who plan to attend the California Delegation Breakfast, Wednesday, December 1st, 8:00 a.m. ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM City Manager reported receipt of a memorandum from the County Administrator summarizing activities of subject program. Another meeting will be required to discuss the matter after which the Council will be advised. MENDOCINO STATE HOSPITAL City Manager reported he and Councilman Pearson had attended a meeting conducted by the California State Employees Association to discuss the recent curtailment at the hospital. Mrs. Boynton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the hospital will set up a meeting to see what can be done through the Board of Directors of the local unit. There has been difficulty in getting answers from the State Department of Mental Hygiene. The City Manager recommended that the city continue to participate in the program for continuance of said hospital. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 3, 1971 - PAGE 5 GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY F.A.A. BUILDING City Manager reported Monday, November 8, 1971, is the date for formal groundbreaking ceremonies for the F.A.A. building at the airport. F.A.A. will have a delegation of officials present for the brief ceremony. Council requested to be present. CITIZEN COMPLAINT Mrs. E. E. Walker, 1010 West Perkins, reported a problem which exists along the creek near her home. The problem will be checked to see how it can be corrected. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton reported he would like to see the Council meet with the Board of Supervisors and Councils of the other cities within the County. Councilman Buxton reported he had inquired about the future of the State Hospital and was told individual letters to the administration is important. Councilman Buxton stated he would like to see Council action in the near future regarding the nuclear power plant at Point Arena. City Manager concurred. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson concurred with statements made regarding future of the State Hospital. Councilman Simpson reported attending the LAFCO meeting. One island in the York Water District was added. MAYOR NO RGA RD Mayor Norgard referred to city owned property where Water Well No. 1 is located and its potential. City Manager was directed to check into the alternate uses for the property. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. after which the Council re- convened in closed personnel session. ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED PERSONNEL SESSION The Council approved and adopted Resolution No. and Resolution No. 71-22 dealing with salary of the City Manager and salary and wage supplement and classification program of city employees. Mayor ATTEST: City tlerk