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Home My WebLink AboutMin 03-03-71 ? 9 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 3, 1971 - PAGE 1 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 unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 24, 1971, be approved as corrected. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Special Warrants #3450 to #3456 inclusive in the total amount of $2,484.80 be approved and ordered paid. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 609 AMENDING A SECTION OF ARTICLE 13 CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 9 OF CODE On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote Ordinance No. 609 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Amending A Section Of Article 13, Chapter 2, Division 9 Of The Ukiah City Code". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Henderson. RESOLUTION NO. 71-27 GRANTING VARIANCE TO WILLIAM R. BENNETT (APARTMENT COMPLEX) On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-27 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance To William R. Bennett". RESOLUTION NO. 71-28 GRANT APPLICATION FOR FOOT PATROL AND INVESTIGATION COMMUNICATIONS The City Attorney reported federal funds, administered by the State are avail- able under subject application. Two communications units had been budgeted; however, it has been determined that funds available under subject application would provide five units for the cost to be expended for two units. Funds are available through the California Council on Criminal Justice with the qualifying city providing the required matching funds. Mr. Bill Chambers, Region I Coordi- nator, California Council On Criminal Justice, was present in the audience to speak regarding the program and to answer questions. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 71-28 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The Mayor's Signature To Grant Application". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Henderson RESOLUTION NO. 71-29 transferring the ISSUING AUTHORITY AS TO PERMITS FOR THE HANDLING AND SALE OF EXPLOSIVES On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No . 71-29 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Transferring Pursuant To Section 12007 Of The Health And Safety Code The Issuing Authority As To Permits For The Handling And Sale Of Explosives". AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson, and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilman Henderson MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 31 1971 - PAGE 2 RESOLUTION NO. 71-30 WITHDRAWING TERRITORY FROM UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (ANNEX. NO. 71-1) On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani _ mously carried Resolution No. 71-30 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be M � authorized to sign same, "Resolution Withdrawing Territory Of Annexation No. 71-1 From The Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District". AIRPORT HANGAR LEASES City Attorney reported the wooden hangar building built by Hollow Tree Lumber Company approximately fifteen years ago has reverted to the City under terms of the lease. The building contains places for two aircraft presently occupied by aircraft owned by James Selzer and Crawford Lumber Products. Direction of the Council was asked to set the rental rates to be changed so that new leases may be negotiated with prospective tenants. The July 21, 1970 Airport Commission minutes recommended a monthly rental rate for each hangar in the amount of $55 per month including utilities for a period of one year. City Manager pro tem stated this as being the current thinking of the Commission. There are other parties interested in the rental of said hangars, but it was recommended the present lessee be given first opportunity to express their interest. On a motion by Councilman Simpson seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unani- mously carried to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a lease for subject airport hangars based on the recommendation from theAirport Commission July 21, 1970, the rent to be retroactive to the expiration of the former lease in the event the present lessee continues use of said hangars. GOLDEN PACIFIC AIRLINES City Attorney reported Golden Pacific Airlines lease expires March 26, 1971. Efforts made since November 1970 have failed to determine the plan of said airlines to continue their service to Ukiah. Notice of cancellation of the Performance Bond has benCreceived. The City Attorney has again communi- ll cated with the airlines and/,Ml �e unCept advised of further information in this regard. COUNCILMAN BUXTON WAS EXCUSED AT THIS POINT - 8:50 P.M. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MEETS MONTHLY City Attorney reported the relinquishment of State Street to the City has brought about an increase in matters to be considered by the Traffic Engineer- ing Committee. The City Attorney recommended said committee meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers at 2:00 p.m. instead of the manner presently set forth in the Code. There will be a meeting of said committee March 9th, 2 p.m. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to direct the City Attorney to amend that section of the ordinance pertaining to the meeting time for the Traffic Engineering Committee as recommended by the City Attorney. GDBBI STREET INTERSECTION i City Manager pro tem reported the parking area at the Gobbi Street intersection has been painted red as authorized by the Council. Reports indicate the re- stricted parking has improved ingress and egress and has also lessened con- gestion in the area; however; problems on the southeast corner of the inter- section have not been resolved. MENDOCINO STATE HOSPITAL City Manager pro tem read a resolution which had been adopted by the Board of Supervisors urging the change of Mendocino State Hospital to a professional and para-professional community mental health training institute and mental health research center. It was requested the Council consider support of this position. Council indicated their concern for the future of the State Hospital and also indicated an interest in possible implications of such a position. [J¢ A+. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 3, 1971 - PAGE 3 City Attorney was directed to review current information on the subject and prepare a resolution for subsequent Council consideration: APPROVAL OF USE OF ANTON STADIUM FOR GRADUATION EXERCISES City Manager pro tem read a recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission for use of Anton Stadium June 11, 1971, for High School Graduation Exercises. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried to approve the request for use of Anton Stadium as recommended. APPROVAL OF USE OF PARK & GOLF COURSE FOR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT City Manager pro tem read a letter from the Linos Club requesting use of the Park and Golf Club on April 11, 1971 f6r the annual Easter Egg Hunt. On a motion by Mayor Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unani- mously carried toapprove the use of the park and golf course for the annual Easter Egg Hunt as recommended. APPROVAL OF SWIMMING POOL HOURS AND FEES City Manager pro tem read a recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission to establish the following hours and fees at the swimming pool: 1. Municipal swimming pools to be open for public swimming from 1 p.m, to 5 p.m, during week days and from 1 p.m, to 6 p.m, during weekends and holidays. 2. Municipal swimming pools be reserved on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings for adult swim classes and public swimming. 3. Municipal swimming pool fee for elementary school boys and girls - 25�., High School students - 35(�, Adults - 50�. (The only increase was in the fee for elementary school boys and girls) . On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried to establish the hours and fees at the Municipal Swimming Pools as recommended. PACIFIC FIRE RATING BUREAU RATES UKIAH CLASS III City Manager pro tem reported a summary of the rating of the City of Ukiah by the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau indicates Ukiah has maintained their enviable Class III rating. The Fire Chief is making a comparative report of previous ratings with notations of existing deficiencies after which specific recommenda- tions will be made for Council consideration. PROPOSED OAK MANOR PARK City Manager pro tem reported a committee of six has been appointed by the Recreation and Parks Commission to work on the development plans for the proposed -= park site near the Oak Manor School. CITIZENS INTEREST The following persons were present in the audience and indicated their interest throughout the meeting by statements and questions: 1) Jeanne Roundy, 316 North Main 2) Sydney Schmierer, 744 South State 3) Paul J. Trouette, Jr. , 812 West Church 4) Jack Pearson, 300 East Gobbi COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto reported the foilage in the foothills of Ukiah is quite heavy and, as a fire prevention measure, should be cut out. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MARCH 3, 1971 - PAGE 4 Councilman Scotto asked the status of the library. City Manager pro tem stated he called the State Library this date but there was no additional news regarding the project. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard commented that he was pleased to see the appointment of a park committee for the development of the new park in the Oak Manor ! Subdivision and stated, in his opinion, this was an excellent approach and should give the local area opportunity to help plan and develop the facili- ties to meet their desires and needs. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in Personnel Session. Ma or -- ATTEST: City Clerk