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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-08-70 420 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 8, 1970 The City Council of the City of Ukiah convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, Simpson, and Henderson present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of July 1, 1970, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants #2281 to #2289 inclusive, in the amount of $20,290.67 be approved and ordered paid. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried Library Warrants #2363 to #3507 inclusive and City Pay- roll Warrants #1245 to #1270 inclusive for the period of June 16th through June 30, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $50,631,93. APPROVAL OF VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 70-14 (DONALD P. ROTH) City Manager reviewed Variance Application No. 70-14 by Donald P. Roth to permit construction of a medical office building on parcels zoned R-3 and R-1 located at 600 South Dora Street. Plot plans and profile of the pro- posed building were also reviewed, and Planning Commission Minutes dated July 2, 1970, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 70-17 recommending granting said variance subject to the following special conditions, were read: 1) Standard Conditions No.s 1 - 9. 2) Sidewalks be constructed on all street frontages. Walks and drive approaches to be of Portland Cement concrete to City standards. 3) That signs for the development be limited. to one on Dora Street with smaller signs permitted on the building to direct patients to the individual medical offices. 4) Design of the sign on Dora to be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval prior to its construction. 5) All parking areas to be paved with a 2* Asphaltic Concrete pavement. There was no one present in the audience to speak in opposition to the grant- ing of said variance. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried to direct the preparation of a resolution granting Variance No. 70-14 as recommended by the Planning Commission. AIRPORT LOBBY SPACE LEASE City Manager read the standard lease executed by Underwood Ford-Mercury for rental of lobby space at the airport for a car rental operation. Council discussed the rental rate and manner of payment set forth in the lease and determined said rent should be paid quarterly in advance. The executed lease, with the necessary changes, will be brought to the Council for consideration at a subsequent meeting." COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT 8:45 P.M. 421 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 8, 1970 - PAGE 2 INTENT TO USE TOPICS MONEY FOR STREET PURPOSES City Manager reported receipt of Resolution No. 70-172 from the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors allocating their portion of the money from the T.O.P.I.C.S. fund for the fiscal years 1969-70 and 1970-71 ($29,656 total) to the City of Ukiah. City Manager recommended Council consider acceptance of said funds and notify the State Department of Public Works of our intent to use this amount as well as the amount apportioned to the City ($106,262 total) for improvement projects relating to traffic needs approved for the expenditure of said funds. City Manager reported the possible sources of local share of matching funds ($39,417) are: (1) gas tax monies where street is eligible, (2) State partici- pation, i.e. State Street and Talmage Road, (3) local participation by private parties, and (4) local General Funds. RESOLUTION NOS. 71-1 & 71-2 ACCEPTING & DECLARING INTENT TO USE T.O.P.I.C.S. FUNDS On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 71-1, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Accepting Assignment Of County Apportioned T.O.P.I.C.S. Funds For Fiscal Years 1969-70 and 1970-71 and Declaring Its Intent To Accept And Use Such Funds" and Resolution No. 71-2, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Declaring Intent To Accept And Use T.O.P.I.C.S. Funds For The Fiscal Years 1969-70 and 1970-71" and the Mayor and Clerk be author- ized to sign same. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL PUBLIC AUDIT (TOUCHE ROSS & CO.) City Manager reported requirements for the annual public audit have been reviewed with the interested firms. John R. McKean submitted a $2150 minimum, $4000 maximum proposal, depending on actual time spent on the audit. Touche Ross Company submitted a fixed fee of $3500. City Manager recommended the firm of Touche Ross and Company to conduct the annual public audit for a period of one year. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Henderson, it was unanimously carried to accept the audit proposal from Touche Ross and Company in the amount of $3500 for a period of one year. CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY AGREEMENT City Manager read the City-County Agreement which had been executed by the Board of Supervisors and recommended approval in compliance with previous discussions. Council review of said agreement revealed that no provision had been made for responsibility of maintenance of the proposed new facility. City Manager will clarify this point and bring ti back to the Council next week. LEGISLATIVE REPORT SB 78 (Carrell) would provide for the creation of a solid waste management board. The bill was sponsored by private refuse collectors who hope to have a strong voice on the eleven member board. The proposed board would be empowered to charge registration fees or licensing fees. The League recommended opposition to said bill since in their opinion, this would be additional stae control over matters which are being properly handled locally. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried to oppose SB 78 and instruct the City Manager to so notify Senator Collier, Assemblyman Belotti, and members of the State Finance Committee. SB 1400 (MARKS) would create an independent Bay Area open space commission. While this does not effect the City at this time, it could be of statewide concern at a later date and eliminate local option on the development and 422 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 8, 1970 - PAGE 3 carrying out of local general plans. This bill has the potential of freezing all developments with the Bay Area on sites of ten acres or larger regardless of what has been developed locally by the regional area plan prepared by ABAG, would establish a precedent for an individual commission to assume authority for land use with no relationship to the general plans of the area, and the makeup of the proposed commission would be less than one half representative of locally elected officials. On a motion by Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was - -. unanimously carried to oppose SB 1400 and instruct the City Manager to so notify Senator Collier, Assemblyman Belotti, and members of the Senate Finance Committee. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POLICE CHIEFS AND SHERIFFS MEET City Manager reported the Council is welcome to be present when the Northern California Police Chiefs and Sheriffs meet at the Manor Restaurant tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Norgard will be present. REDWOOD EMPIRE DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEET City Manager took reservations for the above stated meeting scheduled in Eureka July 18, 1970. SONS OF ITALY CONVENTION City Manager read a telegram from the Grand Venerable, Sons of Italy ex- pressing thanks for courtesies and hospitality extended during their recent convention. FIRE CHIEF BECHTOL City Manager reported Fire Chief Bechtol had a heart problem last week, is hospitalized, and will not be able to return to work. Captain Erwin Martin has been appointed to the position of Acting Fire Chief. Recruitment for a permanent Chief will start as soon as problems related to Chief Bechtol's retirement are settled. 1970-71 BUDGET City Manager reported the budget will be completed without salary recommenda- tions. The final list of demands from the Union has not been received and until receipt of same there will be no salary adjustments or recommendations from the City Manager's office. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked the status of the City Attorney position. City Manager advised it will be necessary to again advertise for the position. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson asked if there had been notification on insurance rates. City Manager advised there had been no correspondence on the matter; only estimates from the local agent. Councilman Henderson requested that at the time the street section of the budget is presented, a list of project priorities for the next three to five years be available. City Engineer will provide this information. Councilman Henderson inquired about payment of Mr. Hill's utilities and was advised he has not paid said utilities nor has he been paid. Councilman Henderson asked when bids would go out on sanitary disposal service and was advised all information should be ready in two weeks. Councilman Henderson asked progress made toward pollution control. City Manager reported the proposed anti burning ordinance would have to be acted on if the City were to go into pollution control. 4 23 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH JULY 8, 1970 - PAGE 4 MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard asked if a record of attendance could be kept of commission members. City Manager stated this could be done. Mayor Norgard asked the status of the proposed FAA building and was advised that no formal notice of available Federal funds has been received. Mayor Norgard asked if a suggestion to Pomeroy-Nipper could be made for a portion of their property for park use. Pomeroy-Nipper will be contacted in this regard. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk