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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-09-71 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NNE 92 1971 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:03 p.m. with Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard present. The City Manager was absent due to the death of a relative. Mayor Norgard suggested that prior to the pledge of allegiance to the flag, an invocation be included as part of the opening ceremony of each Council meeting. The City Attorney will prepare an appropriate resolution for this to be instituted. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Buxton led in the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of June 2, 1971, be apporved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #5602 to #5736 inclusive for the period of May 16, 19712 through May 31, 1971, be approved in the total amount of $49,342.98. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #3889 to #3900 inclusive in the total amount of $8,695.68 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING - WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM Public hearing was opened at 8:05 p.m. on the weed and rubbish abatement program. N- Affidavit of Posting by the Director of Public Works of all properties described in Resolution No. 71-39 and the Certificate of the Director of Public Works withdrawing certain properties from the order contained in Resolution No. 70-39 were placed in file. There was no one present in the audience who wished to speak on the subject. Councilman Buxton asked if this program included governmental agencies and the City Attorney advised that the City has no authority to mandate other governmental agencies to take care of their properties. The City Engineer reported the City attempts to be consistent and the problem area mentioned will be examined. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-44 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Ordering Director Of Public Works To Proceed With The Abatement Of Weeds And Rubble". PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET - ZONE CHANGE APPL. NO. 71-21 (Angell & Nicolaisen) The City Attorney read Planning Commission report of findings and recommendations dated June 3, 1971, recommending amendment to the zoning ordinance for changing zones in the area located at the northeast corner of Dora and Mill and the southeast corner of Dora Street and Jones Street as set forth in subject application. It was recommended June 23, 1971, 8:00 p.m. be the time for public hearing on the matter to allow time for posting and publication. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried to set June 23, 19712 8:00 p.m. for public hearing for subject application as recommended. MINUTE OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 92 1971 - PAGE 2 ABANDONMENT OF ALLEYS IN BLOCK BOUNDED BY CLARA, FORD, MYRON & SIDNIE STREETS City Attorney reviewed a plot plan of subject alleys proposed for abandonment as a result of a petition from adjoining property owners requesting said aband- onment. None of the alleys serve as useful alleys at the present time. Plan- ning Commission minutes dated May 20, 1971, were read recommending approval of the proposal. To accomplish the abandonment the procedure requires the schedul- ing of a public hearing and posting of the area prior to said hearing. The City - -; Attorney reported said abandonment would result in the City giving quit claim deeds to the property owners abutting the alleys. Extent of title would be the same as the City acquired said properties. RESOLUTION NO. 71-46 ABANDONING ALLEYS ANDIECLARING PUBLIC HEARING (BOUNDED BY CLARA, FORD, MYRON, SIDNIE) On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-46 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be author- ized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Stating Its Intention To Abandon Certain Alleys And Declaring A Public Hearing (Alleys Bounded By Clara, Ford, Myron & Sidnie Streets)". PARKING ENFORCEMENT City Attorney reviewed the current bail schedule for overtime parking on meters and in timed zones. The County has advised they propose to increase the cost to the City for handling said fines from 10% to 25%. Ukiah pays the lowest per- centage in the County and generates most of the work. The Finance Department has assumed that portion of the work that should be done by the Justice Court. The processing of the fines is now on a current basis. The Traffic Committee has considered the matter and to offset the increased cost proposes to double the metered parking fines and increase the timed parking from $2 to $3. The The Council expressed opposition to the proposal and made the following suggestions: 1) Opposed to the use of parking fines to provide revenue. 2) Opposed to doubling the metered parking fines. 3) Suggested that the opinion of Downtown Merchants be obtained. 4) Asked what the 10% figure the City has been paying the County represents in dollars and cents. The matter will be brought back to the Council at a subsequent meeting. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION City Attorney reported ballots of the Special Election will be canvassed by the Council July 7th instead of the time reported at a previous meeting. The new Councilman will be sworn in at the July 8th meeting. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE USED ROLLER Acting City Manager Kruth reported in accordance with Council authorization at the April 28th meeting, information has been obtained to determine the basis for the purchase of a used 8-12 ton roller. Rollers from four different companies were examined. The roller offered by Stevenson Equipment Company, Santa Rosa, for a 1967 Galion Roller for $6,982.50 was considered to be the best offer and within the budgeted amount of $7,000. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was carried by the following roll call vote to approve the purchase of a 1967 8-12 ton Galion roller from Stevenson Equipment Company in the amount of $6.982.50. AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None ABSENT: None. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 9, 1971 - PAGE 3 T.O.P.I.C.S. PROGRAM Acting City Manager reviewed the T.O.P.I.C.S. program which had been considered at the May 13th, July 8th, and August 5, 1970, meetings. He also reviewed the State Agreement and the "Application For Federal Participation In The Preparation Of An Area-Wide TOPICS Plan and Study Report For The City Of Ukiah, Mendocino County, California". The TOPICS program will make federal funds available to the City for projects on city streets related to traffic safety. Under the program, the City will participate to the extent of approximately 28% of the total project cost. To participate in the program, completion of the traffic element of the master plan of the City is necessary. It was recommended to authorize approval of the application for TOPICS funds and the Consultant's agreement with the firm of CH2M/Hill. RESOLUTION NO. 71-45 AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS REQUIRED IN T.O.P.I.C.S. PROJECT On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 71-45 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The Mayor To Sign The Required Local Agency State Agreement and Other Documents Required In T.O.P.I.C.S Project". REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR NO. STATE & EVANS ST. SEWER Acting City Manager reviewed plans and specifications for construction of North State Street Sewer and Evans Street SewEras authorized in the current years budget. It was recommended to call for bids July 6, 1971, 2:00 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to authorize the Clerk to call for bids for sewer construction as recommended, bids to be received prior to 2:00 p.m. , July 6, 1971. PROCLAMATION - "COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEEK" Mr. Marshall Leve was present in the audience and spoke concerning Community College Week in the City of Ukiah and plans underway for its fulfillment. The City Attorney read a Proclamation urging all citizens to avail themselves of all current information related to the extensive work that has been done by many interested groups throughout the County and realize and pay honor to the many graduates of community college extension courses, and together with other individuals business houses, and groups to express their opinions of the Community College concept. Mayor Norgard so proclaimed the week of June 14 through June 20, 1971, to be Community College Week in the City of Ukiah. VINEWOOD PARK DEDICATION POSTPONED Acting City Manager reported due to the problems of vandalism experienced in Vinewood Park, it would be necessary to postpone the dedication ceremonies to June 22nd. FIREMAN GEORGE LANG ILL Acting City Manager reported George Lang, Fireman, is home from the hospital. DEDICATION CEREMONIES �a DOG POUND SITE A letter from the County Administrator was read inviting the Council to the Dedication Ceremonies of the dog pound June 16, 1971, 1:30 p.m. at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Lunch 411 be served at the House of Garner at noon. SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES RELOCATION OF SOFTBALL DIAMOND A letter had been received from the Ukiah Unified School District Board stating their approval of relocating the softball diamond on school property. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JUNE 9, 1971 - PAGE 4 BUDGET HEARINGS Council determined budget hearings will begin Wednesdy, June 16, 1971, at 7:00 p.m. WES CALDWELL RESIGNS PLANNING COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried to accept the resignation of Wes Caldwell, Planning Commissioner, and direct the City Manager to write a letter thanking him for his eight years of service to the Commission. FLAG CEREMONY Council was reminded of the flag ceremony at McGarvey Park June 14th at 5:00 p.m. sponsored by the Ukiah Lodge of the Elks. D. R. BRAGG Mr. D. R. Bragg was present in the audience and asked the Council the plans for the ditch running along the side of his property. Acting Manager stated he had an appointment Monday with Mr. Bragg to talk with him concerning a cooperative arrangement which may be worked out to accommodate improvements. TED E. MYER Mr. Ted E. Myer was present in the audience and asked the Council to consider what, in his opinion, was a community problem - the need of a community center for meetings and recreation for the young and old. He proposed that the pro- posed facility could be financed with money received from the 5% Tipplers Tax which will be imposed. STATE & GOBBI SIGNAL LIGHTS ,i Glenn Ericksen, Ukiah Daily Journal was present in the audience and asked the status of the signal light project at State & Gobbi and was advised the plan is to complete the work this summer or early fall. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson referred to Mr. Myer's statements and stated the subject on which he spoke will be disucssed at a future date. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting at 10:31 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. a Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk