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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-10-71 { MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 10, 1971 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson and Mayor Norgard present. Councilman Henderson and City Manager Cash were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of March 3, 1971 be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Payroll Warrants #4720 to #4879 inclusive for the period February 16th through February 28, 1971, be approved in the total amount of $51,584.39. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #3457 to #3468 inclusive in the total amount of $2,866.91 be approved and ordered paid. AIRPORT HANGAR LEASES The City Attorney reported in accordance with instructions from the Council he had negotiated with the present tenants of the wooden hangar building built by Hollow Tree Lumber Company. One tenant agreed to the terms set forth by the Council; the other did not. The City Attorney will proceed with instructions to negotiate for rental of the second hangar. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING The City Attorney reported the first meeting of the Traffic Committee was held as scheduled in the Council ChambersTuesday March 9, 1971, at 2:00 p.m. Three members from the Downtown Merchants Association presented points for consideration by the committee, the discussion of which was postponed to allow time for study by the committee. A letter from Mrs. John C. Norberry regarding a traffic condition near her home at Smith and Pine was discussed. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PERMANENT MEETING TIME OF TRAFFIC COMMITTEE City Attorney presented to the Council for study and introduction at a later date, a proposed ordinance establishing a permanent meeting time of the Traffic Committee. PROPOSED RESOLUTION RE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL City Attorney reported he had been unsuccessful in getting needed information re- garding Board of Supervisors position as set forth in their resolution regarding urging the change of Mendocino State Hospital to a community mental health training institute and mental health research center. Efforts will continue to be made to acquire said information. AWARD OF BID TO PENNWALT CORP. FOR CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT City Mana er pro tem reviewed the bids received for automatic chlorine equipment to converthe existing chlorinator to a more current model: Chlorine Specialties, San Feancisco $6,245* *Disqualified, No Bio Bond Pennwalt Corporation, San Francisco $5,780 Borges & Mahone, San Francisco $6,638 *Disqualified, No Bond, Late The low bidder noted their bid offers a new chlorinator since their firm no longer supplies the necessary parts to make the conversion set forth in the specifications. City Manager pro tem reported said bid exceeds the specifications and recommended the bid be awarded to Pennwalt Corporation in the amount of $5, 780. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to accept the bid of Pennwalt Corporation as recommended. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 10, 1971 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF BREATHING APPARATUS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT City Manager pro tem read a memorandum dated March 10, 1971, from the Fire Chief requesting purchase, on an emergency basis, four self-contained breathing masks and three spare air bottles at an estimated cost of $1900. It was pointed out -p that an investigation of the use of the "all purpose" canister type breathing equipment (presently in use at the Fire Department) has recently been com- pleted by the State Compensation Inusrance Fund and the California State Firemen' s Association. Said investigation resulted in the recommendation that this type mask be discontinued due to the life and health hazards involved in breathing hot, gaseous and contaminated air. City Manager pro tem recommended purchase of the four units on an emergency basis as requested with future requirements if any, to be included for consideration in the coming budget. On a motion by Councilman Simpson seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried to authorize the purxhase of four self-contained breathing masks and three air bottles as recommended. CORRESPONDENCE: MARDI GRAS City Manager reported receipt of a letter from Sait Mary of the Angels thanking the City for their help in the recent successful Mardi Gras. PUBLIC HEARING - TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN STATE & GOBBI STREET INTERSECTION City Manager pro tem reported this as being the time set for the public hearing concerning traffic signal plan at the intersection of State and Gobbi Streets. The area had been posted and personal contact made with interested parties in the area. City Manager pro tem read Planning Commission minutes dated Feb- ruary 18th and March 4, 1971, which set forth Commission discussion and action subject matter. Council action was read from minutes dated February 24, 1971. Action taken by the Planning Commission March 4, 1971, set forth the recommendation that Council consider acquisition of the necessary right of way for East Gobbi widening at the southeast corner of State Street. Further recommendations, set forth on a map of subject area and reviewed by the City Manager pro tem, were to continue with the use of no parking area recently established and to use a double yellow line instead of painted traffic islands to permit left turns into existing driveways. Mayor Norgard declared the public hearing open at 8:30 p.m. The following persons were present in the audience and asked questions pertaining to the proposed plan for subject intersection: Mrs. Lorraine Pearson, 300 East Gobbi Mike Franchetti, P. 0. Box 408, Santa Rosa, Medico Drug Rod Seydel, 1160 South Dora, Medico Drug Paul J. Trouette, Jr. , 812 W. Church Mrs. Pat Neeley, 619 Marshall Glenn Ericksen, Ukiah Daily Journal Pete Onori, 1000 Maple Jeanne Roundy, 316 North Main Salty Saline, KUKI Dean Nelson, 760 Mendocino Drive, Safeway Stores Sydney Schmierer, 1410 Talmage Road. i There was general agreement to the plan proposed for this intersection with the exception of the elimination of parking at the southeast corner of subject inter- section. Mr. Mike Franchetti, owner of property at said corner stated the sacrifice of his custimer parking in accordance with the proposed plan would result in a loss of customers to his business. He also stated he could see that eventually this change would come about, but at the present time his plans are too nebulous to coincide with work planned for completion this summer. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 101, 1971 Mr. Rod Seydel, Medico Drug Manager, also expressed concern with the loss of parking in this area and suggested consideration of widening Gobbi Street on the north side instead of the south as planned. He stated he failed to see why the elimination of parking athis location would reduce the accidents alleged to occur on this corner. In his opinion, the reason for the hazardous condition is not traffic flow, but excess speed. He stated he could understand the City' s position in the matter; but he has a position also - strictly a matter of business. City Manager pro tem stated, to widen Gobbi Street on the north side would be poor engineering practice inasmuch as the jog whick now exists at this inter- section would be accentuated instead of eliminated. Such action would further complicate the situation. City Manager pro tem stated elimination of parking at said location would eliminate the hazardous condition which presently exists when vehicles encroach into the traffic lane when leaving the parking area. In his opinion the loss of parking spaces could be alleviated with proper planning of the remaining private parking area at said location. Council discussion followed after which the Mayor declared the public hearing closed at 9:25 p.m. Om-a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to take the matter of the Gobbi and State Street intersection under submission to the March 24th meeting at which time the City Engineer will present suggested solutions to the problem which exists at the southeast corner of said intersection . COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked the status of the proposed F.A.A. flight service building and was advised preliminary design plans should be completed in two weeks after which said plans will again bw submitted to F.A.A. for their approval. COUNCILMAN BUXTON Councilman Buxton asked if the purpose of the proposed ordinance provided to each Councilman earlier in the meeting was to establish a time and meeting place for the Traffic Committee. This is the purpose of said ordinance. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson asked the status of the library project. City Manager pro tem stated he will meet with the Assistant State Librarian on Friday of this week. There should be definite information available after that meeting. MAYOR NO RGARD Mayor Norgard complimented the attentive audience for their pleasant approach and cooperation throughout the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. May6r ATTEST: City Clerk