HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-20-71 492
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
JANUARY 202 1971 - PAGE - 1
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at
8:05 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Buxton, Simpson and
Henderson present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was L.nani--n----
mously carried the minutes of the meeting of January 13, 1971, be
approved as corrected.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was
unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #4322 to #4441 inclusive, for the period
from January 1st through January 15, 1971, be approved in the total amount
of $47,475.28.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was
unanimously carried General Warrants #3159 to #3277 inclusive in the total
amount of $99,623.61 be approved and ordered paid.
PROPOSED FOUTZ ANNEXATION
City Attorney reported the report from the Local Agency Formation Commission
regarding the proposed annexation of subject property had been received. A
resolution will be prepared for Council consideration at the next meeting.
AWARD OF BID FOR PLASTIC CONDUIT
(NATIONAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.)
The City Manager reviewed the bids for electrical conduit as follows and
recommended the bids be awarded to the low bidder, National Electric
Supply Company:
Conduit Couplings Cement Net
Maydwell & Hartzell, Inc. $22331.00 $ 5.76 $18.70 $22308.35
Alternate NO BID
Campton Electric Supply, Inc. NO BID
Alternate 21137.50 10.80 14.70 21119.74
Consolidated Electric Dist. 22475.00 6.00 10.40 22491.40
Alternate 23137.50 11.28 13.90 22162.68
National Electric Supply Co. 2,358.00 6.18 10.08 2,326.77
Alternate 22133.00 14.54 13.94 2,118.25
Industrial Electric Service NO BID
Alternate 22140.20 11.28 13.90 22165.38
Moore Mfg. , Inc.
Graybar Electric BID RECEIVED LATE
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 3
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was
unanimously carried to accept the bid from National Electric Supply Company
in the amount of $2118.25 for 9,000 feet 3" Carlon Power & Communication
Duct - Type D.B. Carlon #48813, with couplings, 24 each extra couplings for
duct, 2 gallons cement for duct, and 8 quarts cement for duct.
REPORT ON LIBRARY BIDS
City Manager reported the State Library Board has requested permission to
review bids received for construction of the library building prior to
the bid award by the Council. A meeting has been scheduled Monday,
January 25, 1971, for this purpose. City Manager recommended a week delay
to review the bids as requested.
493
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
JANUARY 20, 1971 - PAGE 2
PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION OF FAIRS
City Manager reported the recommended statement of position of the City of
Ukiah regarding possible consolidation of Mendocino and Lake County Fairs
will be ready for presentation to the Council next week. The hearing on the
matter is scheduled February 11, 1971, in Santa Rosa.
PROPOSED TRANSFER OF
TAXICAB COMPANY PERMITS
City Manager reported the present taxi permit holder is selling the business
and two individuals are interested in purchasing and operating the business.
Each will submit applications as required by the ordinance for Council con-
sideration next week. City Manager suggested the Council review the taxicab
ordinance to be familiar with the transfer process.
REQUEST AND AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR
BIDS FOR 300 KVA PADMOUNT TRANSFORMER
City Manager reviewed specifications for subject transformer for the new
library service and recommended the bid call 2:00 p.m., February 9, 1971.
On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Henderson it was
unanimously carried to authorize the City Clerk to call for bids for 1 -
300 KVA padmount transformer as recommended by the City Manager.
PROPOSED ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
City Manager reported receipt of a written request to permit a collection bin
for trash on the sidewalk area in the commercial section of the city. Prior
to Council action additional information is needed so the matter will be con-
sidered at the next meeting. Councilman Simpson requested pictures of subject
area for Council consideration next week.
APPOINTMENT OF SHIELA BROOKS
TO LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Manager reported the Board of Supervisors has appointed Miss Shiela Brooks
to the Library Advisory Committee as recommended by the Council. The
other appointees to the committee were read.
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF
GARBAGE COLLECTION PROBLEMS
City Manager reported calls continue to come to his office concerning the
garbage problem, some of which are in the nature of criticism and some
complimentary. There were those present in the audience who wished to be
heard and at this point Mayor Norgard opened the meeting for comments from
the floor.
The following persons spoke and asked questions. Those pertinent to the subject
were answered.
Carol Williams, 424 Empire Drive, - Objected to the mandatory feature of the
ordinance and stated she was circulating a petition in accordance with
Section 4051 of the Elections Code so the matter could be brought to the
vote of the people.
Jim .Tuso, 1139A W. Standley - (1) Objected to not being informed of his eligi-
bility for the lower rate.
(2) Asked how the alleged deplorable condition at the dump site could be
improved.
(3) Stated he had been advised by Councilman Scotto the mandatory feature
is unconstitutional and illegal and was advised not to pay for the service
if he did not want the service. Councilman Scotto clarified the statement
of misunderstanding concerning his conversation with Mr. Tuso.
(4) Stated he was advised by the County that delinquent garbage bills could
not be recorded as a lien against the properties.
(5) Asked where the 25% franchise payment was to be used.
494
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
JANUARY 20, 1971 - PAGE 3
Robert Capehart, 305 Standley Avenue - Alleged waste in the City is, in
his opinion, intolerable and stated specifically that three men are
assigned to do a one-man job. He also stated he has a petition to recall the
City Manager and the Council.
Carol Riva, 6592 Marshall - (1) Asked that the status of the City's general
fund be published for public information. '
2) Disputed the City Attorney's comment at a previous meeting concerning
whether or not the garbage disposal trucks were repainted.
3) Stated that it was not stated in the newspaper prior to the award of
bid that the service would be mandatory.
Ruth McConnell, 669 Marshall - Asked the date the garbage contract was
awarded and stated the Contractor knew he was going to get the bid
since his trucks were so readily available.
Wayne Elliott, address unknown - also inquired concerning the Contractor's
trucks.
Tom Roberts, Reliance Service, 145 Wabash - (1) Stated the lower rate
should be charged at first with periodic increases .
(2) Stated that people are tired of being pushed by the Federal government
and now the City government.
Paul Trouette, Jr., 812 W. Church Street - Stated the increase in leaf
pickup will result in material suitable as compost and asked if
this could be sold.
Sharon Whitaker, 130 Ford Street - Asked if the Council considered their
action as taxation without representation or if they were looking out
for themselves. She asked why not vote as to whether this service is
wanted and, in her opinion, it is wrong to be told we must pay.
Bill Youngblood, 1130 South State - (1) Stated he was of the opinion most
of the people did not understand home owners would be paying the same rate
for the service regardless of which firm received the bid.
(2) Referred to Mr. Capehart's comment regarding City manpower and stated
reasons why, in his opinion, City procedure was the economical means to
accomplish the job.
Paul Trouette, Jr., 812 W. Church Street - Asked why the domestic accounts
did not have the same option to haul their garbage as the commercial accounts.
Dick Satterwhite, 228 E. Perkins - (1) Asked why commercial accounts have
to pay 3 or 4 times the amount paid previously. He stated, in his opinion,
when tge Contractor loses a commercial account by said account choosing to
haul his own garbage, he has to make up this loss somewhere.
Bill Townsend, 1282 South State - (1) Stated he has a business in the city
limits and has not been advised what his charge will be but was satisfied
he will be able to work out a solution to his problem.
(2) He stated he would like to see a cleaner city and less burning and
stated that certainly it is worth $2.50 monthly for any individual to
have his garbage disposed of.
(3) Stated he would like to see some procedure worked out whereby the
property owner is not obligated for non-payment by a tenant. .
(4) Stated he was of the opinion the Council is doing a good job and it
endeavors to be fair.
(5) Stated he would like to see the mandatory feature retracted.
Ronald Gupton, 190 Eunice Court - Asked if there would be a charge in the
case of non-occupancy.
Most of the foregoing questions had been explained at previous meetings but
were again explained in detail. Mayor Norgard stated the intent of the Council
in awarding the garbage bid and subsequent adoption of the ordinance was to
upgrade the City by making it a cleaner, better place in which to live and
offer a better service by permitting the unlimited curbside service. He stated
the garbage contract is effective for the next 5 years and asked who would
like to establish a price for a commodity and guarantee it will be in effect
5 years from now. The Mayor stated the matter was properly publicized and read
49a
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
JANUARY 20 1971 - PAGE 4
the dates on which the matter was so publicized, dates on which the matter
was an agenda item, and stated a Chamber of Commerce representative was in
the audience at various tomes when the matter was discussed.
The City Manager reviewed discussions and action taken by the Council from
the time said discussions began in August 1970 to the present time. He
again pointed out the fact that the garbage rates were set prior to the call
for bids. The bid was awarded to the high bidder with the intent that the
revenue therefrom would pay for the increased cost to operate the street
sweeper, purchase a brush chipper, purchase a second street sweeper at a later
date, and to correct conditions at the dump site to meet State and Federal
standards.
COUNCILMAN HENDERSON WAS EXCUSED AT THIS TIME - 10:00 P.M.
COUNCILMAN SCOTTO
Councilman Scotto stated when rates were discussed he voted against the
rate now in effect and voted against the present Contractor. As to the
mandatory feature, he stated its constitutionality could be tested in
court. He stated he would back the Council, regardless; and as long as the
decision has been made he will go along with it.
COUNCILMAN BUXTON
Councilman Buxton stated he is of the opinion the garbage contractor is
doing his best; that it just takes time to get all matters settled.
Councilman Buxton stated he was glad to see the improvement at the dump
site.
COUNCILMAN SIMPSON
Councilman Simpson stated anything he would say would be redundant.
ADJOURNKENT
Mayor Norgard adjourned the meeting at 10:07 p.m. after which the Council
reconvened in Personnel Session.
Mayor ,
ATTEST:
City Clerk