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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
OCTOBER 6. 1971
The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session at 8:08 p.m.
with Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, Pearson and Mayor Norgard present.
Councilman Buxton was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Scotto led in the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was
unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of September 15,
1971, be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani-
mously carried Payroll Warrants #1001 to #1129 inclusive for the period of
September 1st to 15, 1971, inclusive in the total amount of $48,739.97 and
Payroll Warrants #1130 to #1282 inclusive for the period of September 16th to
30, 1971, inclusive in the total amount of $49,223.63 be approved.
COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT - 8:09 P.M.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani-
mously carried General Warrants #4492 to #4516 inclusive in the amount of
$98,723.93 be approved and ordered paid.
Councilman Buxton asked if the warrant to the Public Employees Retirement
System included one months contributions and received an affirmative answer.
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was
unanimously carried Special Warrant #4491 in the amount of $311.70 be
approved and ordered paid.
PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
NO. 71-24 (E. PERKINS ST. TO E. GOBBI
& FROM NWPRR TO ORCHARD AVENUE)
The City Attorney reported this as being the date and time set for considera-
tion of Zone Change Application No. 71-24 initiated by the Planning Commission
to change zones in the area bounded by East Perkins Street, Orchard Avenue,
East Gobbi Street and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad excepting the major
portion of Orchard Village Subdivision. Affidavits of Publication of the
required legal notice of the hearing as well as Affidavits of Posting were placed
on file. Memorandum of transmittal from the Planning Commission dated July
20, 1971, was read recommending approval of subject application. A map
showing the present zoning and the proposed zoning of subject area was
reviewed.
Public hearing was declared open at 8:19 p.m. The following persons present
in the audience spoke on subject matter:
Larkin Younce, 775 South State Street ,_
Jack Pearson, 300 E. Gobbi
George S. Singley, 100 Orchard Avenue
There were no objections to the proposed zone change. Questions regarding the
effect the proposed change would have on each of the above named persons
were answered. Public hearing was closed at 8:37 p.m.
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried
by the following roll call vote the City Attorney be directed to prepare an
amending ordinance in accordance with Zone Change Application No. 71-24 as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilman Pearson withdrew due to a conflict of interest.
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OCTOBER 6, 1971 - PAGE 2
AWARD OF BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
F.A.A. FLIGHT SERVICE STATION TO
PAGE CONSTRUCTION, NOVATO
Since the September 15, 1971 meeting at which time bids for subject construction
were reviewed, F.A.A. officials have advised of their approval of the low bid
received from Page Construction,Novato. A letter indicating the formal approval
and containing an agreement to enter into a 10 year ammortization program is
in transit. Inasmuch as the 30 day period allowed for award of the bid will
lapse prior to the next meeting, the City Manager recommended the bid be awarded
to Page Construction, Novato subject to receipt of formal approval by F.A.A.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani
mously carried to accept the bid of Page Construction, Novato, in the total
amount of $93,980, subject to formal approval by F.A.A. in accordance with
the verbal committment.
The City Manager stated he was pleased to see the government take the shorter
ammortization to save the additional interest that would result from a 15 year
term program.
AWARD OF BID FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
CABLE (NORTH OAK TO NORTH SUBSTATION)
City Manager reviewed the bids received for subject cable as follows and
recommended the bid be awarded to National Electric Supply as circled below:
#1 9,000' of 500 MCM Conductor
#2 1,000' of 700 MCM Conductor
Supplier Item Unit Price Total Price Terms Delivery
Maydwell & Hartzell #1 $1033.75M' $9303.75 2 of 1%-10th 12 Wks. ARO
#2 1771. 10M' 8855.50 "l
Consolidated Elect. Dist #1 1042.00M' 9378.00
#2 1787.00M' 8935.00(D 2 of 1%-10th 12 Weeks
Westinghouse Electric Supply - Did Not Comply With Spedifications
National Electric Supply
Okonite Brand #1 914.00M' 8226.00
#2 1513.00M' 026.00 o 2 of U-10 days 6-7 weeks ARO
Rome Brand #1 1083.60M' 9752.40
#2 2425.50M' 2425.50(o 2 of 1%-10 days 9-10 weeks ARO
Kaiser Brand #1 1043. 70M' 9393.30
#2 1788. 15M' 8940. 75 (1,) 2 of 1%-10th 12 weeks ARO
11 quotes F.O.B.-Ukiah
1 Minimum order - 52000'
2 , Minimum order - 5,000'
Minimum order - 2,000' and bid based on "All or None"
4 Bid based on "All or None"
5 Minimum order - 5,000'
On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani-
Mously carried to accept the bid of National Electric Supply, Santa Rosa as
recommended by the City Manager.
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR 1972 FOUR DOOR SEDAN
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
City Manager reviewed specifications for subject replacement vehicle to be used
in fire suppression work. It was recommended the bid call be 2:00 p.m. October 26,
1971.
On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani-
mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for one 1972 four door
sedan, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , October 26, 1971.
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OCTOBER 6, 1971 - PAGE 3
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR 1972 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
CAB & CHASSIS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
City Manager reviewed specifications for subject replacement vehicle. Bid
call was recommended at 2:00 p.m. , October 26, 1971. 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 one 1972 four wheel
drive cab and chassis with step-side pickup body, bids to be received prior to
2:00 p.m. , October 26, 1971.
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR SERVICE TRUCK
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
City Manager reviewed specifications for subject replacement vehicle and re-
quested authorization to call for bids for October 26, 1971, 2:00 p.m.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani-
mously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for minimum 10,000
pound GVW rated service truck, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. ,
October 26, 1971.
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR FIVE POOL VEHICLES
City Manager reviewed specifications for subject vehicles and requested
authorization to call for bids October 26, 19712 2:00 p.m. Four units are
replacement vehicles; one additional unit for warehouse use. It was noted
that subject units will be from the series of compact cars available from four .w"'
local bidders. Experience of other cities in the use of the compact cars
resulted in satisfactory reports. Councilman Simpson questioned the safety
and life expectance of the compact units.
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried
by the following roll call vote the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for
five pool vehicles as recommended by the City Manager, bids be received prior
to 2:00 p.m. , October 26, 1971.
AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Pearson, and Mayor Norgard.
NOES: Councilman Simpson
ABSENT: None.
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
City Manager reviewed specifications for 1 FM base station, multi-channel,
1 FM two way mobil radio and related radio equipment and requested authoriza-
tion to call for bids for October 26, 19712 2:00 p.m. City Manager reported
all fire department radio equipment will eventually be replaced and the
successful bidder for subject equipment will gain an advantage for future bids.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was
unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for radio equip-
ment as recommended by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m.
October 26, 1971.
REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL
FOR BIDS FOR ONE 167 KVA & TWO
75 KVA PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS
City Manager reviewed subject specifications for subject transformers and
requested authorization to call for bids for October 26, 1971, 2:00 p.m.
On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was
unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for transformers
as recommended by the City Manager, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. ,
October 26, 1971.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
OCTOBER 6, 1971 - PAGE 4
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FROM SCHOOL DISTR.iCT
RE POLICE SERVICE AT HIGH SCHOOL FUNCTIONS
City Manager reported he had talked with Mr. W. 0. Murphy, Superintendent
of the Ukiah Unified School District regarding subject matter. A letter
dated October 4, 1971, from Mr. Murphy was read requesting increased police
coverage at athletic events and expressing concern because of possible
liability resulting from security guards hired by the district to provide
crowd control functions which, in their opinion, should be provided by the
City. The City Manager stated the Police Department is responsible for traffic
control and trouble incidents that may occur at any public event, but it is
Council policy for any service beyond this to be paid for by the agency
requiring the service.
The following persons were present and spoke regarding the matter. Their
statements are set forth below:
Mr. Bill Tully, Ukiah High School
Mr. Bill Broaddus, Ukiah High School
Mr. Charles Bell, Board of Education
1) The request is a question of responsibility. The subject is crowds of
people. The line of responsibility for control should go to the pro-
fessionals. Police force from two separate organizations for the same
event is not right.
2) The major concern is that no officer is assigned to cover the event during
its entire duration. The police officer has, on occasions, left the
assignment at the stadium to cover an incident elsewhere. Exit from the
stadium considered to be an emergency need. Having one off duty officer
attend school functions where large crowds are in a confined area considered
W» to be an obligation of the city.
3) Of the opinion the high school students themselves are responsible for
no incidents to date which is not the case in other schools.
4) Cannot hire off duty officers - have to hire reserves.
5) The proposal would be to ask the Police Chief how many officers would be
needed for an estimated number of spectators.
6) EXpense is not the only concern. Responsibility of control of discipline
is of concern.
7) High school games were moved to the stadium because of pressure from a
committee for night games.
Various members of the Council made the following statements and raised the
following questions:
1) Football games are not limited to students. The entire community
participates. What obligation does the city have to protect the needs
of the City. It was pointed out that the city is not obligated to perform
this function automatically.
2) It was suggested that a committee be appointed to review the matter. It
was pointed out that the city is following a policy set by the Council,
that this request is beyond the level of police service that our department
furnishes.
3) If the high school contracts for police protection, who do they hire?
The school district hired security guards from a private agency the last
few months of the school year.
4) It appears that money is not the key - manpower is the key.
5) Why does the police department not cooperate?
6) Is there city responsibility on city property?
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OCTOBER 6, 1971 - PAGE S
City Manager asked if a formula were devised for a given number of policemen _
for a high school event and the City indicated one would be required, would
the school district be willing to pay for that one? Their answer was that
they could not answer for the board. City Managerrecommended the City Attorney
and the District Attorney meet to determine who is legally responsible in
such a situation. Councilman Simpson stated this would not allow time for a
decision prior to the Friday night football game. Councilman Buxton stated he
was of the opinion the Council is responsible to the citizens. Council
agreed the matter to be worked out as suggested by the City Manager and that
proper coverage at the Friday night game be guaranteed. City Manager requested
it be understood that the matter is totally different to that proposed in the
letter from the Superintendent of the school district.
REPORT OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES CONFERENCE
The City Manager reported the League meeting was attended by Mayor Norgard,
and Councilmen Pearson and Scotto. The three day meeting was highlighted by
representatives of both parties - Congressman Wilbur Mills, Senator Hubert H.
Humphrey, Mayor John Lindsay of New York, Mayor Alioto of San Francisco,
Casper Weinberger, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
in the White House, Vice-President Agnew and Governor Ronald Reagan.
The meeting covered the following points:
1) Revenue sharing programs were discussed. Method for making it work is
disputed.
2) A series of resolutions were adopted at the business sessions a portion
of which was reviewed by the City Manager. Council will be furnished with
details regarding said resolutions at a later date.
3) A problem developed in voting at the business session. Effective immed-
iately, each city shall delegate a voting delegate and some means will
be devised to make sure each city gets one vote and no more.
4) Police and Fire Department sessions were attended by the City Manager.
Councilman Pearson stated the question came up as to the correct title for
a female member of a Council. In the opinion of the League, a female member
of a Council is to be called "Councilman" since it is a position being filled.
Councilman Pearson suggested that a representative from the Planning Commission
and Recreation and Parks Commission attend the League meeting next year.
Councilman Pearson stated she was impressed with her first League meeting
and that a great deal can be gained from such meetings.
WAGE-PRICE FREEZE
City Manager reported the request for exemption from the Executive Order for
wages has been denied. The letter of denial from Mr. Ralph D. Burns, Regional
Director of the federal program was read. A memorandum will go to employees
this week to advise each one of the efforts made and action taken.
TELEVISION PROGRAM
The City Manager reported he and Councilman Pearson appeared on a one hour
television show September 22. Questions were asked by television personnel
and the audience was requested to call in for answers to questions. One
call was a complaint about a trucking firm on Cherry Street. The matter
has been checked. The trucking firm is operating in a properly zoned area and
there is no violation.
COUNCILMAN SIMPSON - LAFCO MEETING
Councilman Simpson reported attending the LAFCO meeting. The York Ranch
annexation to Willow County WAter District was discussed.
The County has developed excellent maps which may be of interest to the city.
SB920 was discussed.
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OCTOBER 6, 1971 - PAGE 6
COUNCILMAN SIMPSON
Councilman Simpson reported a citizen called to state he was happy to see
the work being done on Oak Street.
Councilman Simpson asked if a pedestrian crosswalk could be painted on Dora
Street at Holden.
Councilman Simpson asked the City Attorney the law as it pertains to entrapment
(radar control behind trees) .
MAYOR NORGARD
Mayor Norgard referred to dogs running loose within the city and stated we are
not getting the service as set forth in the agreement with the County. The
City Manager will check into the matter.
Mayor Norgard asked the possibility of the Traffic Committee discussing a
truck route in relationship to our city streets.
Mayor Norgard reported the downtown merchants seem to be happy about the parking
available to their customers with the parking available to them in the parking
district. Some want to increase the parking available. Information in this
regard is being compiled at the present time.
1970 CENSUS
City Manager reported he plans for an allocation in the next budget to pay
the federal government to run the base figure in an official federal census
count.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting
adjourned at 11:20 after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel
session.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk