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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-18-70 -4 6 (t MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 18, 1970 - Page 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:01 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilman Scotto, Buxton, and Simpson present. Councilman Henderson was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of November 4, 1970, be approved as submitted • - by the Clerk. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councioman Simpson, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #2889 to #3999 inclusive in the total amount of $117,075.09 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #3501 to #3653 inclusive for the period from October 16th to October 31, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $45, 312.44. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 606 ADDING & AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5, DIVISION 5 OF CITY CODE The City Attorney reviewed subject ordinance setting forth changes in the manner for enforcement of nonpayment of garbage collection charges. Said changes treat the garbage charges as a special assessment made by the City and set forth a procedure whereby the City is notified of nonpayments. A lengthy discussion followed in which Council expressed concern regarding the effect nonpayment of accounts will have on property owners. It was pointed out a workable program to assure collection is necessary due to the mandatory service requirement set forth in the garbage contract. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 606, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Adding And Amending Sections Of Chapter 5, Division 5 Of The Ukiah City Code", and to waive the reading of same. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO 607 AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF DIV. 6 OF CITY CODE & FURTHER PROHIBITING OPEN OUTDOOR FIRES BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO DIV. 6 The City Attorney reviewed subject ordinance which specifically bans burning outdoors unless such burning is done within an approved type incinerator which limits emissions of gases as well as particles to those standards set by the State Air Resources Board. It was reported that any ordinance adopted by the County will use these standards. On a motion by Councilman Scotto seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried to introduce Ordinance No. 607, "Ordinance Of The City Of Ukiah Amending Chapter 3 Of Division 5 Of The Ukiah City Code And Further Prohibiting Open Outdoor Fire B Adding Chapter 8 To Division 5 Of The Ukiah City Code", and to waive the readin of same. ,... RESOLUTION NO. 71-15 APPROVING FINAL j MAP OF FAIRWAY OAKS SUBDIVISION NO. 5 On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-15 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Approving Final Map of Fairway Oaks Subdivision No. 5 And On Condition That Subdivider Enter INto & Perform Agreement For Subdivision Improve- ments". Councilman Buxton did not vote as the matter beforehand was of direct personal interest to him as he is the Subdivider. 470 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 18, 1970 - Page 2. The City Manager read a memorandum dated 11-17-70 which had been previously distributed to the Council regarding subject relinquishment and reviewed the proposed agreement furnished by the Division of Highways. One addition made to said agreement was read by the City Manager which stated the agreement in no way affects the established or future position of the Council regarding Talmage Road. City Manager reviewed the extent of proposed improvements and location of stop signals which will be installed at 50% State expense. City Manager stated in his opinion, maximum benefits for the City have been gained and recommended the Council accept the relinquishment of State Street subject to proposed improve- ments being done at State expense. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to approve "Cooperative Agreement" between the City and Division of Highways and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. Mr. Bruce Anderson, 155 Laws Avenue #18, representing the Jr. Chamber of Commerce was present in the audience to express appreciation to the Council regarding the action taken toward the relinquishment of State Street. GOVERNMENT CODE PROVISION AFFECTING PLANNING FOR AIRPORTS City Manager reported AB 1856, Chapter 1182 enacted this year requires the creation of an airport land use commission by January 1, 1971, in each county which has at least one airport "operated for the benefit of the general public and served by a certified air carrier". The work proposed for the Commission was set forth in a League bulletin and was read by the City Manager. Said Commission will consist of seven members. Two are appointed by the Mayors' select committee, two by the County Board of Supervisors and two by the airport managers of the public airports within the county. The seventh member, representing the general public, is to be selected by the other six. An alternate method for selection of commission members was set forth in the League bulletin. City Manager recommended Council gain permission of Mayors of other cities in the County and the Board of Supervisors to appoint the Council as the Airport Land Use Commission. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Scotto it was unanimously carried to instruct the City Manager to request the Mayors and Board of Supervisors to appoint the Council as comprising the membership of the Airport Land Use Commission. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK The City Manager read a proclamation and the Mayor declared the week of November 22 through November 29, 1970, as Bible Week launching Worldwide Bible Reading from Thanksgiving to Christmas, 1970, in Ukiah. PROCLAMATION - GOODWILL GOOD TURN DAYS The City Manager read a proclamation stating the Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers of the Sonoma-Mendocino Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America have banded together in a fine humanitarian effort to aid the handicapped served by Goodwill Industries, Inc. for Sonoma-Mendocino Counties. The Mayor declared the week of November 21st through December 5, 1970, as Goodwill Good Turn Days. APPROVAL OF SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS EFFECTING MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES & EMPLOYEES PRIVY TO CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO A CLOSED PERSONNEL SESSION AT 9:29 P.M. & RECONVENED AT 10:11 P.M. City Manager recommended salary increases for the following positions not considered or included in the discussions held with union representatives: Job Title RECOMMENDED INCREASE 1. Administrative Assistant 10% 2. Assistant Purchasing Agent 72% 471. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 18, 1970 - Page 3 Job Title (Cont'd) Recommended Job Title (Cont'd) Recommended Increase Increase 3. Secretary to City Manager 5% '13. Sr.Steno.Clerk (Pol.l) 5% 4 � Steno Clerk (C.M.1) 5% *14. Fire Chief - 5. City Attorney - 15. Fire Captains (3) 10% 6. Director of Finance 10% 16. Director Public Works 10% ✓ 7. Principal Account Clerk 5% 17. Public Works Supervisor 10% 8. Airport Manager 5% 18. Public Works Foreman 72% 9. 'Chief Building Official 10% 19. Distribution Engineer 10% *10. Director of Parks & Rec. 22% 20. Civil Engineer 72% 11. Police Chief 10% 21. Secretary (P.W. 1) 5% 12. Police Captains (2) 10% 1. Administrative Assistant 6. Director of Finance *10. Director Recreation and Parks Recommended for reclassifications *13. Sr. Steno. Clerk (Pol. 1) "I 5. City Attorney Recommendations withheld for com- *14. Fire Chief pletion of probation and further analysis 1. Administrative Assistant - It is recommended that the position of Administra- tive Assistant be reclassified to Assistant City Manager on Salary Range 36. 6. Director of Finance - it is recommended that this position be placed on an executive salary range consisting of Range 37.5 plus $1.00. *10. Director Recreation and Parks - The following is recommended: 1) The position of Director of Recreation and Parks be eliminated. 2) The position of Recreation Director be established with the present Director to hold the position with a 22% increase. 3) The position of Grounds Maintenance Supervisor be established with responsibility for working supervision of maintenance of all park areas and golf course. Job specifications to be presented for consideration at a later date. 4) No increase in classified personnel, but hreater utilization of temporary employees during summer months as required. %;13. Senior Steno. Clerk (Pol. 1) - it is recommended that the position of Senior - Steno. Clerk (Pol.l) be reclassified to Secretary. City Manager repoeted the above recommendation is consistent with the increase pre- viously granted to subordinate employees and in each case substantially protects the differential in salaries between supervisory personnel and the employees supervised by them. It was also recommended the following list of previously approved positions which are currently vacant, be abolished: Library Assistant Librarian II Clerk III Building Inspector Janitor Lead Man (Heavy Equipment) Bookmobile Driver Plant Foreman Assistant Librarian Fire Lieutenant Maintenance Man Assistant Library Director Engineering Draftsman Jailer Junior Equipment Mechanic City Librarian Librarian I Junior Electrical Engineer Utilities Serviceman Library Director Night Maintenance Man Assistant Civil Engineer City Manager recommended adoption of the above program as outlined and as set forth in the memorandum dated November 4, 1970. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unanimously carried to approve the salary recommendations as set forth above and the recommen- dation to abolish the above named positions. 472 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 18, 1970 - Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 71-16 SETTING SALARY OF CITY MANAGER On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 71-16 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Setting Salary Of City Manager At Ten Percent (10%) Above That Of Fiscal Year 1969-1970". NON-RESIDENT USE OF CITY DISPOSAL AREA City Manager referred to a memorandum dated November 17, 1970, which had been distributed to the Council regarding use of City Disposal Area for non-residents and setting forth the intent to negotiate a new agreement with the County for use of the City Disposal Area. TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND TO PARKING DISTRICT FUND On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Buxton it was unani- mously carried Warrant No. 2417 in the amount of $60.00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Parking District Fund. PROPOSED FLIGHT SERVICE STATION BUILDING City Manager reported preliminary drawings of the proposed flight service station building for the Municipal Airport have been completed and forwarded to Federal Aviation Administration for their consideration. Council will be kept current with the project. APPLICATIONS FOR FIRE CHIEF POSITION City Manager reported for Council information that the 55 applications received for the position of Fire Chief are being reviewed. TOUR OF ATOMIC PLANT City Manager reported the tour of the atomic plant at Rancho Seco is scheduled tomorrow and six from the City will be going. THANKS TO THE COUNCIL Mr. James Smart expressed his thanks to the Council for their action regarding the reclassification of his position. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard asked the City Manager to report progress made concerning acquiring property for park purposes east of town. City Manager reported approximately four acres fronting Oak Manor Drive bordering the school property could be purchased. City Manager was authorized to negotiate for the property and report to the Council at a subsequent meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to meet again December 2, 1970. Z 17 C176, ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk