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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-21-71 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 21, 1971 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session at 8:06 p.m. with Councilmen Buxton, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Norgard present. Council- man Scotto was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Buxton led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 14, 1971 be approved as corrected. WELCOME TO GOVERNMENT CLASS Mayor Norgard extended a welcome to the High School Government Class who were in the audience and expressed appreciation of their interest. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #1025 to #1166 inclusive for the period of July lst through July 15, 1971, be approved in the total amount of $50,957.25. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried General Warrants #4038 to #4222 inclusive in the amount of $122,365.49 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 72-5 APPOINTING MEMBER TO RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION (JOE MAYFIELD) -�- On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-5 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City of Ukiah Appointing A Member To The Recreation Commission." RESOLUTION NO. 72-6 APPOINTING MEMBER TO AIRPORT COMMISSION (WILLIAM CARTER) On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-6 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Appointing A Member To The Airport Commission." RESOLUTION NO. 72-7 APPOINTING MEMBER TO PLANNING COMMISSION (SAM R. DAVINA) On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-7 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member To Planning Commission (Sam R. Davina)". RESOLUTION NO. 72-8 APPOINTING MEMBER TO AIRPORT COMMISSION (R. E. SEWARD) On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-8 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member To Airport Commission (R. E. Seward)". MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 21, 1971 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 72-9 APPOINTING MEMBER TO AIRPORT COMMISSION (RICHARD N. REA) On a motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 72-9 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member To Airport Commission (Richard N. Rea) f LEGISLATIVE REPORT AB 1617 (TIPPLER'S TAX) The City Attorney reported subject bill, authority to levy a local tax of 5% on bar drinks, failed to get sufficient votes when it was heard by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation. Said bill is probably dead for the current year. REPORT ON MEETING WITH COUNTY REGARDING REQUESTS FOR INCREASE IN AMBULANCE FEES The City Manager reported meeting with County representatives regarding ambu- lance operations throughout the County. A substantial increase in fees is proposed. Said fees are currently $10,000 per year and the proposed combined increase is $112,000 per year. There has been no request from the local operator for fee increase; however, the proposed increase to the County would cost the residents of the City $16,000 in County taxes. It appears that some substantial reduction in the amount requested may be forthcoming. The City will be represented at future meetings regarding said proposal and the Council will be advised when factual information is available. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE MAP OF WESTWOOD ACRES SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3 City Manager reviewed the previous Council discussion and Planning Commission action on the tentative map for subject subdivision when considered at the June 16, 1971, Council meeting. Action at that time was postponed to allow time for the Council to view the area with the City Engineer. Subject map was reviewed by the City Engineer. Mr. Bobby Kennedy, Subdivider and Mr. Ed Carpenter, Engineer were present in the audience and spoke concerning the matter. Planning Commission recommended approval of the tentative map subject to the following exceptions as set forth in Planning Commission Minutes dated May 20, 1971: 1. Section 8055 - The minimum area of one acre be waived on lots 1 and 5 and the minimum frontage of 100 feet be waived on lots 2 and 3. 2. Section 8072 - The minimum length of 400 feet for a cul-de-sac be waived for San Jacinta Drive. 3. Section 8130 - Public sewers be waived for lots 2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12. These may be sewered with properly engineered septic systems. Council expressed concern with Exception No. 3 listed above due to potential problems that exist with septic systems. In the review of subject map by the City Engineer he stated the cost of the septic system could be comparable to the cost of public sewer. Council agreed that said comparison of costs should be _. made by the developer. Mr. Carpenter requested Council consider conditional approval until completion of a cost comparison of the two proposed sewer systems. City Manager recommended the Council not consider a conditional approval since the Subdivider has not met the established requirements and until they are met this is not an acceptable project. The City Engineer recommended Council approval of the tentative map with the exception of Exception No. 3 set forth above. On a motion by Councilman Simpson seconded by Councilman Buxton it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the tentative map as recommended by the Planning Commission with the deletion of Exception No. 3 which will require public sewers on all proposed lots. AYES: Councilmen Buxton, Simpson, Pearson, and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Scotto. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 212 1971 - PAGE 3 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Pearson, it was unani- mously carried to approve write-off of uncollectible debts for the current fiscal year in the amount of $6,493.67. AWARD OF BID FOR NORTH STATE AND EVANS STREET SEWER CONSTRUCTION TO LIN FORD City Manager reported the Board of Directors of the Sanitation District have considered the bid received for construction of subject sewer reviewed by the Council on July 7, 1971. Said Board authorized the City Engineer to negotiate with the bidder regarding their portion of the bid to make adjustments in the project that would result in a price reduction but without a detrimental effect on the project. Negotiations resulted in a reduction of $2230 which was accept- able to the district. City Manager stated in the event the total project is acceptable, the Council should be aware that this project would result in the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Revolving Fund maintained by the City operating in the red for short periods of time. City Manager recommended the bid award be made to Lin Ford on the basis of his original bid with a change order of four individual items totaling a $2230 reduction in cost to the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District. On a motion by Councilman Buxton seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried to award the bid for construction of the North State and Evans Street sewer to Lin W. Ford with the cost reducing change order in the amount of $2230 as recommended by the City Manager. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY INSPECTOR City Manager read a proposed agreement between the City and Mr. Lowell Oliver to provide required construction inspection on the library building. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Pearson it was unanimously carried to approve the "Mendocino County Free Library System Head- quarters Inspection Contract: and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. REPORT ON DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS OPINION RE PARKING METERS AND FINES City Manager reported the Downtown Merchants have met since subject matter was discussed by the Council June 16, 1971. The City Attorney attended said meeting and heard the problems and opinions of the merchants and advised them of the important factors in the ammortization of the parking district debt. The merchants agreed by majority vote to support the proposed increase in parking meter fines with the understanding that this is a stop gap measure pending a review of the parking situation by the parking committee of the Downtown Merchants Asso- ciation. City Manager reported the Downtown Merchants Association represents less than 50% of the Downtown Merchants and recommended no action to allow time to devise a workable means of getting opinions of the majority of the parking district. Said recommendation should be ready for Council consideration at the next meeting. PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF PERSONAL USE AIRPORT (MACNAB RANCH PROPERTY) City Manager reported communication from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration advising of the proposed establishment of subject airstrip located on the MacNab Ranch approximately 6 miles south-southeast of Ukiah. City Manager reported a review of the matter indicates no conflict if the operations are limited to the landings planned at the present time. There was no objection expressed from the Council. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 21, 1971 - PAGE 4 JOINT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER & OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO. 3 FOR SALARIES & FRINGE BENEFITS FOR REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1971-72 AND 1972-73 City Manager distributed to the Council subject memo which set forth the results of meet and confer sessions with the union and recommends acceptance of the Griffenhagen-Kroeger report, with adjustments and a 5% cost of living increase, an educational incentive program for the Fire Department, Fire and Police retirement as set forth in the Government Code to be effective January 1, 1973 with due diligence exercised to determine if similar benefits may be obtained for Miscellaneous employees, due diligence exercised to determine and place in effect an insurance program to be in effect January 1, 1972, but no later than June 30, 1972, a salary increase to be effective for all represented employees in July 1, 1972 in the amount of 5% or the coming one year cost of living increase whichever is higher. It was recommended Council not consider action until completion of state mandated conferences with individual employees, upon request, and management personnel. The complete program should be ready for Council consideration in two weeks. SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS TO AIRPORT COMMISSION & RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION FOR STUDIES RELATING TO INCLUSION IN CITY WIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM City Manager distributed subject memorandums to the Council. City Manager reported the suggestions contained therin ties in with the Spirit of ' 76 Capital Improve- ment Program and projects in the discussion stage at the present time but is not considered to be an all inclusive list. It was suggested that a special meeting be scheduled to present subject information to each Commission. On a Motion by Councilman Pearson, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried subject memo be presented to each Commission as a basis for their studies and recommendations. RENEWAL OF PG&E LICENSE FOR OPERATION OF POTTER VALLEY POWER PLANT City Manager reported subject renewal of license has been referred to the Water Advisory Committee by the Board of Supervisors for review and recommendation. Council indicated their general approval. The Council will be advised of committee and board action. PROPOSAL FROM SMITH-AIR FOR GROUND LEASE AT AIRPORT City Manager reported a proposal has been made by Smith-Air for a ground lease of 2 acre at the airport to erect a building 50'x120' immediately north of the FAA Building. City Manager recommended terms of a proposed lease which would pro- tect the City's interest be worked out. INVITATION TO DINNER BY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN TO PRESENT BADGES ---- City Manager reported the Volunteer Firemen invites the Council to a dinner at the fire station at 6:00 p.m. July 28th. New badges will be presented to the Volunteers at that time by the Council. RESOLUTION NO .72-10 SUPPORTING PROJECT "IMPROVE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF UKIAH POLICE DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS" Subject resolution was read and is proposed for adoption in connection with the "1971 Region I Comprehensive Plan for Criminal Justice" project. Said resolution does not make a final committment but is required by the California Council on Criminal Justice prior to certification of the plan by the State Council. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 21, 1971 - PAGE 5 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 72-10 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Supporting Criminal Justice Improvement Project Entitled: 'Improve Operational Capability Of Ukiah Police Department Radio Communications"'. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked if further consideration was to be given to a change to two Council meetings per month. Mayor Norgard reported Ukiah is unique among smaller California cities in its ordinance requirement to meet four times per month and named cities in Northern California which meet two times monthly and in some instances once a month. The City Attorney was authorized to prepare the necessary ordinance to change Council meetings to the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, at the same time and place, and at a salary established in Section 36514 of the Government Code. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. f. i A Mayor X ATTEST: >? .00 City Clerk