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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-27-71 496 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 27, 1971 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson and Henderson present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 20, 1971, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried Special Warrants #3278 to #3280 inclusive in the total amount of $1039.68 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 71-21 APPOINTING DAN COHEN TO AIRPORT COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 71-22 APPOINTING R. E. SEWARD TO AIRPORT COMMISSION On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-21 and Resolution No. 71-22 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Appointing Member To Airport Commission (Dan Cohen)" and "Resolution Appointing Member To Airport Commission (R. E. Seward)". Mr. Seward was present in the audience and expressed his thanks to the Council for the opportunity to serve Ukiah and the surrounding area. RESOLUTION NO. 71-23 APPROVING ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY ANNEXATION NO. 71-1 (FOUTZ ANNEXATION) On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-23 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Approving The Annexation To The City Of Ukiah Of Certain Uninhabited Territory Designated 'Annexation No. 71-1' (Foutz Annexation)". CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DENIED (WILLIAM J. MONTGOMERY) The City Attorney reviewed a claim for damages in the amount of $118.25 filed by William J. Montgomery alleging a loose wire connector at service head placed an undue load on heat pump causing malfunction. It was recommended the claim be denied. On a motion by Councilman Scodto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried claim for damages by William J. Montgomery in the amount of $118.25 be denied. FEDERAL FLOOD INSURANCE The City Attorney reported he had contacted the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the City' s eligibility for federal flood insurance. Contents of the report indicate the City does not qualify for the insurance at this time. AWARD OF BID FOR 16" BRUSH & WOOD CHIPPER TO EUREKA BOILER WORKS The City Manager reviewed the bids received for a 16" brush and wood chipper as follows and recommended the bid be awarded to Eureka Boiler Works in the amount of $4912.95: Edward R. Bacon Company $5435.75 Eureka Boiler Works 912.95 Woodbury Ford Tractor No Bid 497 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 27, 1971 - PAGE 2 On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to award the bid for 16' brush and wood chipper to Eureka Boiler Works as recommended. DISCUSSION WITH STATE LIBRARY OFFICIALS City Manager reported he had met with the State Library Board in Sacramento to review with them the work done to date on the proposed library building and to review the bids and specifications. Under current negotiations the cost of the land cannot be considered part of the project cost. This reduces said cost by $60,000. The State Library Board requested delay of the bid award to allow time for further checking. City Manager recommended waiting for final approval from the State within the 30 day time limit allowed. Council agreed. APPLICATIONS FOR TAXICAB PERMITS PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET City Manager reported receipt of two applications for taxicab permits from Larry H. Whetstone and Victor H. Jones. Proper procedure requires a public hearing to establish a basis for eligibility of either or both parties. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried to set February 10, 1971, 8:00 p.m. as the time for public hearing on applications for permits to operate taxi service. WASHINGTON SQUARE SUBDIVISION TENTATIVE MAP APPROVED The tentative Map of Washington Square Subdivision was presented for considera- tion. City Manager read the letter of transmittal from the City Engineer dated 1-26-71 recommending favorable consideration by the Council and setting forth points discussed by the Planning Commission at their meeting December 17, 1970, and January 7, 1971. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the Tentative Map of Washington Square Subdivision be approved as presented. VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 71-6 ROBERT L THOMAS, EASTLICK STREET Variance Application No. 71-6 by Robert L. Thomas to permit construction of a tri-plex at the end of Eastlick, zoned R-1, was reviewed. Planning Commission minutes dated December 17, 1970 and January 7, 1971, were read. Planning Commission Resolution No. 71-12 recommended approval with the following stipu- lations: 1) Standard Conditions Nos. 1 - 9 contained in the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Planning Commission on file with the Clerk shall apply in addition to any special conditions set forth below. 2) The special conditions listed below shall apply: a) That the owner grant any needed right-of-way for improving Eastlick Street and provide curb, gutter and sidewalk as part of his improvements. b) Building set back requirements be from the newly established right-of-way. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were present in the audience on behalf of the application. There were no written or verbal objections to granting the proposec variance. Councilman Simpson asked the basis for the objection expressed at the Planning --_ Commission meeting and asked questions pertaining to the drainage problem in the area, all of which were answered by the City Engineer. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution granting Variance No. 71-6 to Robert L. Thomas as recommended by the Planning Commission. 498 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 27, 1971 - PAGE 3 PROCLAMATION - CABLE TV WEEK City Manager read a proclamation designating February 7 through February 13 as Cable TV Week in recognition of the growth, development, and services of the cable television industry and it was proclaimed as such by Mayor Norgard. APPROVAL OF EASEMENT FOR SEWER CONSTRUCTION (NWPRR) The City Manager reported the proposed sewer construction project extending from Brush Street to Ford Road requires an easement through properties owned by Northwestern Pacific Railroad. Said easement has been prepared for Council consideration and provides for an annual rental payment to said railroad in the amount of $132.00. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unani- mously carried the easement between the City of Ukiah and Northwestern Pacific Railroad for an 8" sewer line be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. CORRECTION OF REGISTER OF DEMANDS & WARRANTS APPROVED On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried to correct an error in the Register of Demands and Warrants for December 16, 1970, as follows: APPROVED December 16, 1971 CORRECTED AMOUNTS General Warrant #3134 $208.33 General $263.33 Electric 25.00 Water 20.00 Sewer 10.00 $263.33 $263.33n OPPOSITION TO CONSOLIDATION OF FAIRS i City Manager reported correspondence from Senator Collier requests Council consideration of a resolution opposing consolidation of fairs. City Manager recommended Council delay action until completion of the report for presenta- tion at the hearing February 11th in Santa Rosa. FURTHER DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION PROBLEMS City Manager reported receipt of 137 letters expressing favorable comments to the position taken by the Council regarding the garbage collection service. Three of the letters were read. Approximately 20 letters of com- plaint had been received. Prior to the meeting again being opened for comments from the floor, Mayor Norgard read an excerpt from a speech made by Mayor Lindsay at the National Municipal League meeting in Portland concerning problems facing all cities. The Mayor stated further that 90% of the cities in California are in financial trouble. Ukiah's financial condition is good with all functions of the city up to or above standard. The following people in the audience spoke: 1) Warren Lampson, 154 East Gobbi 2) Sydney Schmeer, 744 South State 3) Jack Egan, 270 Freitas 4) Marjorie Fuller, 5 Cherry Court 5) Kenneth Kimes, 215D South Main 6) Loren Kimes, 207 Faull Avenue 7) Paul J. Trouette, Jr. 8) Richard Edgar, 824 Yosemite The line of questioning and comments from complainants were in the same vein as had been expressed at previous meetings. Answers were given to reasonable questions. At times the crowd became so irate reasonable questions could not be answered. Mr. Warren Lampson referred to a petition he held which he alleged 4 .9 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JANUARY 27, 1971 - PAGE 4 contained 1080 signatures of those who did not agree with the Council decision regarding the garbage collection service. The consensus of those who spoke appeared to be objection to the mandatory feature of the garbage service. Mr. Kenneth Kimes requested the Council adjourn to an auditorium large enough to accommodate the crowd. Mayor Norgard explained the mechanics of moving the meeting and the resulting problems. The City Attorney explained the manner in which the law sets forth the meeting place of the Council. At this point ---- the Council agreed the meeting would continue in the Council Chambers as prescribed by law. Mr. Kimes then requested the Council meet with interested parties at another time, in a larger place, at an official meeting. Council agreed the February 10th meeting would be held at a location other than the Council Chambers, the location to be announced at a later date. At 9: 15 p.m. , a group, led by Mrs. Carol Williams, 424 Empire Drive, who had gathered at the High School Auditorium expecting the Council to adjourn their meeting to this location, entered the Council Chambers, disrupted the meeting, and conducted themsleves in such a disorderly manner Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m. Chaos reigned for a time after the meeting adjourned. Mayor —' ATTEST: 1 CI CLERK