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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-01-98(1)MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 1, 1998 The Ukiah City Council met at an Adjourned Regular Meeting on July 1, 1998, the notice for which had been legally noticed and posted, at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Councilmembers Chavez, Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. Staff present: City Manager Horsley, Risk Manager Harris, and City Clerk Ulvila. 2. Pledge of Alleqiance Councilmember Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. Special Order of Business 3a. Special Presentation - Randy Poole, General Manager, Sonoma County Water Agency Regarding Russian River Water Issues Randy Poole, General Manager of the Sonoma County Water Agency, presented to the Council the Sonoma County Water Agency's perspective of the various water issues that are currently affecting both Mendocino and Sonoma County water agencies concerning the Motion to Intervene which was filed on the reduction of the Eel River diversion at the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project. Sonoma County Water Agency has submitted an analysis of the P.G.&E study defining various problems with the original study. Sonoma has requested a technical conference to discuss the vadous in-stream flow models developed by P.G.&E. in early August. It is his hope that they will be able to analyze the models and address vadous flaws in the proposal. He expressed concerns with monitoring reservoir levels and with the operational plan. Various affects to Lake Pillsbury and the Russian River were discussed, as well as a time line, which could be extended in order to provide for a settlement conference. The importance of water to Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, and options available if P. G. & E. decides to dispose of the project in Potter Valley were discussed. Possible funding for maintenance and operational expenses for the facility needs to be considered by all three counties. He cited the benefits of using wastewater for agriculture by recycling water for irrigation purposes. Barbara Spacic addressed the Council with concerns regarding P.G.&E. possibly selling the hydroelectric plant in Potter Valley, and noted they have included multiple plants in the sale. Mr. Pool advised that it was uncertain how P. G. & E. would divest all their projects. The next step they will take will be to address concerns at the technical conference in August. 4. A_o_~roval/Correction of Minutes_ 4a. ..Special Meeting of June 17, 1998 Motion KellylMastin to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 17, 1998, as submitted, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Chavez and Ashiku. ABSENT: None. 4b. Regular Meeting of June 17, 1998 Mayor Malone noted a correction to Page 4, first paragraph, to read "...people to build their own homes, since it was also an investment in making them better community members." MIS MalonelMastin to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 1998, with a correction to page 4 as discussed, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Chavez and Ashiku. ABSENT: None. 5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Malone reviewed the appeal process. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Mastin referred to Item 6d and inquired if the Press Democrat is considered a newspaper of general circulation in Ukiah. Discussion followed, with City Manager Horsley advising Council that she will report back to them on this matter. Mayor Malone recommended that item 6e, "Deny Claim of Damages Received from Neil Gross, and Referral to Joint Powers Authority, Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund", be pulled from the agenda since the claim will be paid. MIS KellylMastin to approve items a-d and f-j of the Consent Calendar as follows: a, Adopted Ordinance No. 1006 Amending Division 9, Chapter 2, Articles 6, 7, and 8 (Commercial Zoning Districts) of the Ukiah Municipal Code; Regular Meeting - July 1, 1998 Page 1 b, d. g. h. Adopted Ordinance No. 1007 Amending Section 3000 ("Model Code Adoption") of the City Building Regulations; Adopted Ordinance No. 1008 Amending the Official Zoning Map for the City of Ukiah and Approved the Doolan Creek Subdivision and Planned Development Project; Awarded Legal Publishing Services by Ukiah Daily Journal for Fiscal Year 1998/99; Awarded Contract to American Asphalt Repair and Resurfacing Co., Inc., for Runway and Taxiway Slurry Seal Project, Specification No. 98-01 in the Amount of $121,253.40; Awarded Consultant Service Agreement to Cadile-Macy for the Preparation of Contract Documents for the Reconstruction of Perkins Street, at a Total Compensation Not exceeding $26,571; Awarded Consultant Service Agreement to Carlile-Macy for the Preparation of Contract Documents for the Reconstruction of Orchard Avenue, at a Compensation Not Exceeding $24,247; Set Date for the City of Ukiah Employees' Bi-Annual Picnic for August 16, 1998; Accepted Notification to Council Regarding the Award of Bid for the Purchase of Sensorlink Metering Equipment to Young and Company CIO Charles Grannis in the Amount of $9,605.28. The motion carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chavez, Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward to address the Council. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8a. Annual Nomination and Appointment of Commission and Board Members i. Plannincj Commission M/S Mastin/Kelly placing Eric Larson into nomination for appointment to the Planning Commission. M/S Kelly/Mastin placing Jennifer Puser into nomination for appointment to the Planning Commission. M/S Ashiku/Mastin placing Mike Correll into nomination for appointment to the Planning Commission. ii. Airport Commission MIS Mastin/Malone placing Ken Fowler into nomination for appointment to the Airport Commission. M/S Kelly/Mastin placing Mark Ashiku into nomination for appointment to the Airport Commission. M/S Ashiku/Mastin placing Doug Crane into nomination for appointment to the Airport Commission. M/S Chavez/Malone placing Michael Whetzel into nomination for appointment to the Airport Commission. iii. Parks and Recreation Commission M/S Malone/Kelly placing Jon Henderson into nomination for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. M/S Mastin/Malone placing Fredrick Koeppel into nomination for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. M/S Kelly/Mastin placing James Mulheren into nomination for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. iv. Golf Course Committee M/S Mastin/Malone placing Elsie Nielson into nomination for appointment to the Golf Course Committee. M/S Chavez/Malone placing Faye Hefte into nomination for appointment to the Golf Course Committee. v. Investment Oversicjht Committee M/S Malone/Mastin placing Monte Hill into nomination for appointment to the Investment Oversight Committee. MIS Kelly/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 99-1 Making Appointments to the Planning, Airport, and Parks and Recreation Commissions, and the Golf Course and Investment Oversight Committees, carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Authorize City Manaqer to Sicjn Settlement A~lreement With Ka~lelini Kabinets,lnc. City Manager Horsley referred this matter to Closed Session for discussion. See agenda item 12a. 10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTR Councilmember Kelly felt it might be useful to have each City department go through the General Plan, pulling out the time lines for implementation. She suggested creating a data base for each Department's time line, which would allow Council to track progress by Department. City Manager Horsley advised she will refer the matter to the Planning Department to create a database, and noted all Departments are following the priority list as outlined in the General Plan. Last year she asked Planning staff to give an annual update to the City Council and this report will be presented at the next joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. Regular Meeting - July 1, 1998 Page 2 Commissioner Kelly reported meeting with Kim Logan last week and they discussed possible school sites. The School District feels the Montgomery Wards site is the mostly likely location for a new school, however, it may be a long term process to have it sighted there. She advised the School District is going through some reorganization with the Adult School moving, allowing for expansion of Frank Zeek School to the south. Councilmember Mastin advised that the main topic of conversation at the MTA meeting was the railroad property. They want to pursue the purchase of that property and a letter of intent was drafted to NCRA, with a provision they not be driven by NCRA's timeline, which is July 1, and will proceed to resolve a number of issues. He advised the railroad property has been appraised. One of the items of interest at the Mendocino Solid Waste Authority (MSWA) meeting today was the North Forks Improvement Group request to support a delay of filing an appeal relating to the North State Street property, which was purchased by MSWA for a transfer station. MSWA voted not to support another stay based on the need to go forward. They expect the courts will make the final decision. Additionally, MSWMA approved a new employment contract with Mike Sweeney, with an increase in salary. City Manager Horsley advised the City's application to the P.U.C. for the railroad crossing is being held. The P.U.C. told the City they would not consider an application unless there was a project. A project, such as MTA's, has an excellent chance of getting approval. Therefore, until the City has an application for the project from MTA, they cannot submit an application to the P.U.C. There was discussion conceming the appraisal of the railroad property and a 20-year lease to Baker Beverage for their warehouse. It was noted by Mayor Malone that the lease is now on a month-to- month basis. No long term leases exist on the property at this time. Councilmember Mastin discussed the recent death of David Hayes who was one of the founding members of the Ukiah Players. His funeral service will be held Friday, July 4, and will be held at the Playhouse and will be moved to the Amphitheatre. Consensus of the Council was to send flowers in recognition of Mr. Hayes' contribution to the community. Mayor Malone reported getting a call from Dan Hauser regarding a pending bill to reclassify the railroad as an "inter-city" rather than "freight-only" railroad. The item needs to go from the committee to both houses and the Governor for approval. He felt it would be appropriate for the City to write a letter supporting the railroad and the fact that they have passenger possibilities. It is important to continue to support the multi-purpose concept for the railroad. City Manager Horsley reported that she left a message at the Chamber of Commerce office regarding the upcoming fireworks display on the Fourth of July. She further advised that the Chamber of Commerce was very pleased with Council's support of a Web Site and its budget allocation. Councilmember Kelly discussed the upcoming Community Services Conference in Monterey and advised she would like to attend Friday's session, August 14th, which will specifically address working with schools and communities on joint projects. 11. CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR REPORTS City Manager Horsley reported MCOG has informed the City that they have the Toyota electric vehicle for an additional week and any Councilmember interested in riding in it can call Janet Orth at 463-4770. She noted this Sunday the Sundays in the Park will be the symphony and they will perform an American salute of the 100th anniversary of John Phillips Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. Councilmember Kelly volunteered to attend. 12. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - G.C.Section 54956.9(b) (one case) MIS MastinlAshiku authorizing City Manager to sign settlement agreement with Kagelini Kabinets, Inc., carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Malone adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Marie Ulvila, City Clerk Regular Meeting - July 1, 1998 Page 3