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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-18-9633 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 18, '1996 The City Council convened in a regular adjourned meeting, of which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 5:47 p.m. in Conference Room 3, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers PRESENT: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. ABSENT: None. Staff Present: City Manager Horsley and City Clerk Giuntoli. 2. INTERVIEW ORIENTATION City Manager Horsley briefly reviewed the information submitted by City Clerk applicant Colleen Henderson, and advised the Councilmembers that this interview provided a good opportunity for a mutual dialogue and discussion regarding expectations for the position. 1 CITY CLERK APPLICANT INTERVIEW i. Colleen B. Henderson Colleen B. Henderson, applicant, commented on her background as a legal secretary, and the years she had served in local politics, including being elected as the Mayor of Ukiah. In response to Council's questions, she indicated it was her desire to work part-time, but was willing to spend whatever time was needed to complete her tasks, and that she considered set office hours a priority. She further indicated she was looking forward to learning how to operate the records management optical imaging system, and that the only drawback to the position she could see at this time was that she was not permitted to speak on agendized items during Council meetings. Ms. Henderson further responded that, as Mayor, she had campaigned to have the City Clerk position become an appointed one. Although the stipulated salary was not an issue for her at this time, she had not experienced the' actual demands of the job, and would make the decisions whether to run for re,election or pursue a salary increase at a future date. She stated she would be willing to avail herself of various educational opportunities to increase her knowledge of City Clerk job requiremer,ts and legislative updates as needed. Discussion followed relative to the recent history of the City Clerk position, with Council explaining the past rationale for the amount of salary paid, the need for public office hours, and the government mandated requirements of the City Clerk. 4. ADJOURNMENT MalonelMastin to adjourn the regular adjourned meeting of December 18, 1995, carried by an all AYE vote. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. to the regular meeting of December 18, 1996. b: meg\cc\cc 121896. ram 34 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 18, 1996 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda was 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 Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. ABSENT: None. Staff Present: Public Utilities Director Barnes, Community Services Director DeKnoblough, Compliance Officer Goodrick, Finance Director EIton, Assistant City Manager Harris, City Manager Horsley, Public Works Director Kennedy, City Attorney Rapport, Planning Director Sawyer, Deputy Public Works Director Seanor, Senior Planner Stump, Police Captain Williams, and City Clerk Giuntoli. 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Special Order of Business. a. Proclamation Supoorting the January 19, 1997 Martin Luther King Day Events Mayor Malone read and presented the proclamation to Jay Holden, who thanked the City for its support and accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Martin Luther King Day Celebration Committee. b. Status Report on the Mendocino Transit Authority Intermodal Transportation Center Planning Efforts Mayor Malone announced that Item 3b had been pulled from the agenda. 4. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - December 4, 1996 MIS MastinlKelly to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 1996, with the following correction: Councilmember Kelly suggested the following correction to the Minutes: Page 5, Paragraph 7, amend the first sentence to read: "Councilmember Kelly stated she wanted to acknowledge that the Ukiah Valley Arts and Recreation Center received a commitment of $25,000 a year for four years from the County Board of Supervisors." The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Malone explained the appeal process. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR MIS KellylMastin to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: a. do e. Received. Report of Disbursements for the month of November; Cancelled the regular City Council meeting of January 1, 1997; Accepted the work performed by Ferranti Construction and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion for the Leachate Piping Improvements at the' Ukiah Municipal Landfill, Specification No. 96-14; Accepted the resignation of Phillip Ashiku from the Ukiah Planning Commission and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for applications; Awarded bid for high voltage line clearing and tree trimming services at various locations within the City of Ukiah to Family Tree Service in an amount not to exceed ,$11,000; Awarded bid to Rinehart Oil, Inc. for the supply of petroleum products for the City garage. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES' None. ABSTAIN' None. ABSENT: None. Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 1 35 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. MIS Malone/Mastin to hear Item 10A, AppOintment of City Clerk, at this time since it was not yet the 7:00 p.m. hour scheduled for the public hearing, carried by an all AYE voice vote of the Councilmembers present. 10. lOa. NEW BUSINESS Adopt Resolution Making Appointment of City Clerk to Fill the Term Expiring November, 2000. City Manager Horsley advised that the recruitment process had been completed and the interview conducted with applicant Colleen Henderson for the position of City Clerk. MIS Malone/Kelly to adopt Resolution No. 97-40 Making Appointment To Fill The Vacant City Clerk Position with Colleen B. Henderson, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES' Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN' None. ABSENT: None. So UNFINISHED BUSINESS Adoption of Ordinance Amending the City Zoning Map to Rezone 28 Lots in the East, Side Rezoning Area Senior Planner Stump advised no verbal staff report would be given since the ordinance had been introduced with a public hearing at the Council meeting held on December 4, 1996. Mayor Malone invited public comments at this time. No one came forward. MIS Ashiku/Kelly to adopt Ordinance No. 984 Amending the Official Zoning Map for the City of Ukiah, California, rezoning 28 parcels in the East Side Area, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, and Mayor Malone. NOES: Councilmember Mastin. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 9b. Approve Development of a Special Agreement with Mendocino Brewing Company (MBC) Under Ukiah Municipal Code Section 3706.7(i) Relative to the Characteristics. of Their Waste System City Manager Horsley briefly reviewed the staff report, and advised that Mendocino Brewing Company was requesting a Special Agreement under Code Section 3706.7(i) to allow for the discharge of a small amount of rainwater that will be combined with effluent from their brewing process. Public Utilities Director Barnes advised that this item was brought back in response to the Council's request for more information. He further advised that Mendocino Brewing Company had agreed to cover the drains in the two splash pads during the rainy season, which will reduce the amount of rain water discharged to the sewer system by 11,000 gallons per year. In addition, MBC is restricted by the City of Ukiah to a daily discharge of 55,000 gallons per day, and will pay for the treatment of all wastes discharged, including any rainwater that is included in their 55,000 gallons. Staff believes that with the technical and cost information provided by Summit Engineering and the agreement to mitigate the inflow of rainwater where possible, MBC will meet the intent of the Municipal Code. Staff, therefore, recommends approval of the agreement, the conditions of which shall be included in the Operating Permit issued by the City of Ukiah to MBC as required by the State Water Resource Control Board. Mayor Malone invited public comments at this time. Bill Phillips, President, Summit Engineering, stated that his firm felt Mendocino Brewing Company had worked with City staff to satisfy the intent of the provision of the ordinance. Councilmember Mastin inquired regarding the aesthetics of the new plan. Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 2 36 Mr. Phillips replied that by changing the discharge constituents through the Special Agreement, MBC was able to avoid both the additional expense and aesthetic impact of the roof cover. MIS Mastin/Kelly to accept the Special Agreement with Mendocino Brewing Company under Ukiah Municipal Code Section 3706.7(i) relative to the characteristics of their waste stream, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 8.5 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8.5a Request for Reconsideration of the Award of Contract to Provide Services for the City of Ukiah's Yardwaste and Woodwaste Diversion Program City Manager Horsley advised staff had received a request from Cold Creek Compost to reconsider the award of contract on November 20, 1996, to Reuser, Inc. to provide services for the City's yardwaste and woodwaste diversion program. At that meeting, the item was pulled from the Consent Calendar by the Council to be discussed separately on the agenda. Since they were not in attendance at that meeting and therefore unable to participate in the ensuing discussion, Cold Creek Compost has asked they be allowed to speak on their behalf regarding Council's concerns relative to the project. Eric Anderson, General Manager, Cold Creek Compost, reviewed his prior conversations and meetings with staff regarding Cold Creek Compost's ability to perform the contract and deliver the required service. He advised they were presently fully permitted, and that regardless of the status of the use permit, they would still be able to fulfill the contract. Since he had been aware there were concerns surrounding Cold Creek's ability to operate, he advised Deputy Public Works Director Rick Seanor that although he had a schedule conflict, he would change his plans and attend the November 20, 1996 Council meeting, if staff had any outstanding questions or concerns, and at that time was assured by Mr. Seanor staff had none and the item had been placed on the Consent Calendar for approval. He was, therefore, surprised to learn of the Council's decision to award the contract to Reuser, Inc., and was upset upon listening to the tapes of the meeting to hear his company discussed without an opportunity for rebuttal. He stated there was no pending litigation relative to their facility. The matter has been adjudicated; the court issued an order, and Cold Creek is currently undergoing environmental review. All of the issues have been scrutinized by the California Integrated Waste Management Board pursuant to an application for a $565,000 loan from the State, and Cold Creek has spent a great deal of time demonstrating to the State they were capable of performing in the event the permit were suspended or revoked. After extensive review, the loan was approved. Mr. Anderson further commented he thought the Council would have chosen the contractor who was able to perform the service at the lowest cost, thus saving the City money and helping the local economy. All Cold Creek Compost has asked is an opportunity to fairly compete to provide this service. He considers Council's actions and the negative message sent regarding his company to have the potential to be harmful to his business, and felt the staff findings to be incorrect and Council's decision to be based on bad information. It was his hope that Council would take public action to correct the misinformation in the staff report and the language in the findings. Mary Goodwin, Box 321, Calpella, voiced her disagreement with Mr. Anderson's narrative, and spoke against the Council reversing their prior decision to award the contract to Reuser, Inc. Eric Sunsweet, Potter Valley, spoke regarding the Cold Creek loan, the draft environmental impact document, and the inaccuracies relative to their composting process. Mr. Anderson reiterated his stance that should there be a problem with their facility, they have other sites and other markets for selling the waste material. He again stated there is no pending litigation and no formal complaint with the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The court order regarding the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) occurred in April, and the only further dealings with the court have involved reviewing the progress of the EIR that is currently being conducted. Councilmember Ashiku inquired regarding Cold Creek's capacity if the permit is revoked and whether it was a secondary or primary use on that site. Mr. Anderson replied they have alternative sites where the material could be processed, and that they are fully permitted. Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 3 37 Councilmember Mastin asked what the use of alternative sites would do to the cost for services, both now and after July 1, 1997. Mr. Anderson replied there would be no change since they would perform on the contract entered into with the City. After July 1, services could probably be provided at a similar price. City Manager Horsley clarified with Mr. Anderson that Cold Creek could continue to mulch even if there was difficulty with the composting permit. John McCowen, PO Box 454, Ukiah, commented that since there apparently are two qualified entities competing for the same service and one is demonstrating a lower price, unless there is a clear indication that one party cannot perform, the Council should award the contract to the lowest bidder, especially since it is a local company. He further stated he was present at the meeting when Reuser, Inc. gave their presentation, but that he had not had the opportunity to hear the opposing side since representatives from Cold Creek Compost were not present. Ms. Goodwin refuted Mr. Anderson's comments, and stated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) litigation is by no means fully resolved. Councilmember Ashiku stated he did not feel comfortable with taking action on this matter at this time. City Attorney Rapport advised the item could be agendized for another meeting, and reviewed the Council's previous discussion and action relative to matter. Discussion followed regarding the legal status of the contract with Reuser, Inc., wherein it was determined said company had agreed not to sign the contract and to put the matter on hold until the issue was resolved. Further discussion followed relative to the City's liability in the matter, and the issues to be considered by the judge at the December 23 hearing regarding the Cold Creek litigation. It was determined that even if Cold Creek loses its permits, it can still accept green waste and mulch it without a permit. Counciimember Kelly stated she felt the technical issues needed to be researched and presented in a cohesive form, and asked if there was a staff consensus relative to a recommendation. City Manager Horsley replied the information staff has is that Cold Creek can mulch even if it is not allowed to compost. She further clarified that individuals are advised that their items may be pulled from the Consent Calendar and discussed as regular agenda items if the Council so desires. Discussion followed relative to the current state of removal of the green waste from the landfill, wherein it was noted the need for removal is immediate, and that the budgeted funds were available. Councilmember Mastin stated he was the maker of the motion to award the contract to Reuser, Inc. at the previous meeting. At that time Council listened to Mr. Reuser and, in order to be fair, should have recommended the item be brought back for reconsideration so that both sides could be heard. MIS MastinlAshiku to reconsider the matter at the January 15, 1997 regular Council meeting, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES:. None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Discussion followed regarding what additional information was needed prior to discussion of the item at the next meeting, with Councilmember Mastin requesting an update on the upcoming Cold Creek hearing. am PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. Adoption of Final Draft of AB 939 Mendocino County Siting Element Prepared by Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority Compliance Officer Goodrick advised pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 41700- 41721.5, Mendocino County is required to prepare a County-Wide Siting Element which ensures that future solid waste disposal needs will be met in an environmentally and fiscally sound manner. Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 4 38 The Siting Element is part of the County Integrated Waste Management Plan, which also includes the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE), the Household Hazardous Waste Element, and the Non-Disposal Facility Element. Staff recommends the Council conduct a public hearing on the Siting Element, accept input from citizens and Council members, adopt the resolution approving the Siting Element and establish the document as a part of the City's Solid Waste Management Plan, and transmit Council's comments and recommendations to the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority. Mike Sweeney, Manager for the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority, was present to answer questions and offer additional information. Council had no questions regarding the Siting Element. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:37 p.m. Eric Sunsweet, PO Box 363, Potter Valley, commented regarding the public hearing held in July before the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:38 p. m. MIS Mastin/Ashiku to adopt Resolution No. 97-41 Approving and Adopting the Final Draft Siting Element for Mendocino County, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES' Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. RECESS: 7:40 p.m. RECONVENE: 7:45 p.m. SC. Consideration of Proposal by Parking and Business Improvement District Advisory_ Board for Disbursement of District Funds for 1997 Community Services Director DeKnoblough advised that in its capacity as the District Advisory Board for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District, the Ukiah Main Street Program is required to annually submit for Council approval recommendations on the programs and promotions for which the District funds will be expended. Prior to the adoption of Resolution 97-31, these funds had been released to Main Street at their request, based upon budget approval only. The Main Street Program has now provided a specific proposal for release of the funds and identifies the programs and promotions which Main Street engages in and are supported by the assessment district funds. The proposal also provides a timetable for release of the funds on a quarterly basis. Main Street utilizes the funds as seed money, leveraging nearly $60,000 in additional private contributions and earnings. Staff supports the programs submitted by Main Street for 1997 as being beneficial to the participants in the Assessment District and recommends approval of the proposal as submitted. Kris Rasmussen, Manager, Main Street Program, offered a summary of the Main Street Program and its annual programs and events, and identified the plans to use the funds. Upon query by Council, Ms. Rasmussen advised that Main Street may not participate in activities which are time-consuming yet produce no revenue for the Program. Mayor Malone commented that the AB 1693 money was basically self-imposed by businesses who pay a double business license fee up to a cap of $250; that contribution on their license supports the Main Street Program. MIS Malone/Kelly to approve the proposal submitted by the Ukiah Main Street Program for utilization of the Parking and Business Improvement District Funds, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 10b. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Section 7030 Relative to the Composition of the Traffic Engineering Committee City Manager Horsley advised that the Traffic Engineering Committee is comprised of five City staff members and three citizens appointed by the City Council. Steve Ford, one of the citizen members, has resigned and staff has evaluated the composition and responsibilities of the Committee in order to increase its effectiveness and efficiency. Staff. recommends the replacement Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 5 39 of the City Attorney position on the Committee with that of the Director of Planning, the continuation of representatives from the Mendocino Transit Authority and Automobile Club, and the recruitment of a third public member, who would be a City resident and of legal driving age, to fill the position vacated by Steve Ford's resignation. MIS MastinlAshiku to introduce by title only the Ordinance Amending Article 2, Chapter 1, Division 8 of the City of Ukiah Municipal Code Relative to the Composition of the Traffic Engineering Committee, carried by an all AYE voice vote of the Councilmembers present. City Clerk Giuntoli read the Ordinance by title only. MIS KellylAshiku to introduce the Ordinance Amending Article 2, Chapter 1, Division 8 of the City of Ukiah Municipal Code Relative to the Composition of the Traffic Engineering Committee, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. MIS AshikulMastin to accept Steve Ford's resignation from the Traffic Engineering Committee, carried by an all AYE voice vote of the Councilmembers present. MIS KellylAshiku to authorize the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy for the public member on the Traffic Engineering Committee, carried by an all AYE vote of the Councilmembers present. 10c. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to Determine Public Convenience and Necessity for Alcoholic Beverage Control Licenses Assistant City Manager Harris advised a change in the State law has required that there be a determination at the local level when an Alcoholic Beverage Control license is applied for, for the public convenience and necessity. State law also provides that the local governing body can delegate the authority to make the determination to any department within the jurisdiction. Staff believes the City's law enforcement agency is the most appropriate to make the determination, which must be made for "public premise" applications; a restaurant application need not come to the local agency. Discussion followed relative to what types of businesses would fall in this category, wherein it was noted that bars, liquor stores, and convenience stores would be the most common. Further discussion followed relative to the application process the businesses would follow, and whether the law enforcement agency's findings could be subject to appeal if an applicant's request was denied. No public hearing would be held; the application would be made to the Police, and the determination made on the information given them. Mayor Malone invited public comment at this time. Diana van der Byl, 890 North Oak Street, spoke in support of the resolution and stated she represents a group who meets monthly to address youth access to alcohol issues. She stated their desire to work closely with the Police Department in recommending some additional strategies that would cover issues such as proximity to schools and other areas where youth gather, and the incidence of alcohol-related crime. Councilmember Ashiku stated he had concerns regarding the Police Department making the final decision, and that he felt there should be an appeal process included in the resolution where the applicant could appeal to Council should their application for a license be denied. Discussion followed regarding the appeal process. MIS MastinlMalone to adopt Resolution No. 97-42 Authorizing the Director of Public Safety to Determine Public Convenience or Necessity Where a Finding of Undue Concentration Has Been Made by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, with the inclusion of language relative to an appeal process and a 15-day waiting period, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 6 4¸0 1Od. Authorize Mayor to Execute an Agreement with KennedylJenks Consultants for the Preparation of the City's 1995 Urban Water Management Plan, in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000 Public Utilities Director Barnes advised that the California Urban Water Management Planning Act requires both private and publicly owned water agencies to prepare and adopt an Urban Water Management Plan every five years if they provide water, either directly or indirectly, to more than 3,000 urban customers. According to Department of Water Resources records, the City of Ukiah submitted a management plan in 1985, but did not submit an updated plan in 1990 as required by the Act. The 1995 Urban Water Management Plan was to have been submitted by January 31, 1996. The Department of Water Resources has indicated that drought assistance funding would be withheld if the 1995 updated plan is not submitted by February 15, 1997. No extensions beyond this date will be granted. Since Kennedy/Jenks Consultants developed the Urban Management Plan that was submitted in 1985 and the time to complete the 1995 plan is extremely short, staff is requesting approval be given to allow Kennedy/Jenks to proceed with preparing the 1995 update at a cost of $15,000. Discussion followed regarding the failure to file the 1990 report. It was noted a computer list is now maintained by staff pertaining to renewals so that situations such as this will no longer occur. Further discussion followed regarding the need to amend the plan again in the year 2000 and when the process would be initiated. It was noted that primary funding would be applied for in the next few years. It was further noted the possibility existed of not submitting the 1995 plan and focusing instead on the 2000 plan, with the acknowledgment of the consequence that the City would not be eligible for the drought funds if they were applied for. City Attorney Rapport commented that Council was discussing whether or not to comply with a state mandate. Councilmember Ashiku stated he was not suggesting the City not comply with the mandate, but to prepare the report with a view for the future plan due in the year 2000. CoUncilmember Mastin commented that the State has exhibited little concern for six years, and that he was concerned about the City spending the funds if it was not necessary now. He suggested the State be informed the City will comply with the 2000 plan. City Manager Horsley replied that a letter of intent could be sent to the State indicating that since there were only three years left to the time the 2000 plan is required, the City would start toward that process immediately and possibly submit the plan early. MIS AshikulMastin to deny authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for the preparation of the City's 1995 Urban Water Management Plan, and to write a letter to the State indicating the City intends to submit a plan that will be in compliance with the prior plan as well as the plan for the year 2000, and direct staff to initiate steps to secure the information necessary to develop the plans as described, incorporate the General Plan, and seek bids for a Water Management Plan, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: Councilmember Kelly. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 10e. Approval of New Department and Budget Amendment for Abatement of Abandoned Vehicles, Assistant City Manager Harris advised the State has a program that will reimburse the costs for this program, which must be accounted for in a separate budgeting and accounting procedure. Staff feels the best way to accomplish this is to establish a new department within the General Fund. The changes that would occur include reducing the current Police Department budget and redistributing funds to the new department, which would result in a net increase in revenue to the City. Staff recommends the creation of an Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Department, the approval of the budget amendment reducing the Police Department budget by $24,779, and the authorization of $27,653 in expenditures in the Abandoned Vehicle Department, and also increasing the' General Fund Revenue by $19,353. Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 7 41 Captain Williams, Ukiah Police Department, explained the program and how the officers will be hired specifically to do abandoned vehicle abatement within the City, both on public and private property. Discussion followed relative to the determination of funds, the number of hours necessary to carry out the program, duties of the abatement officers, and neighboring cities' experience with similar situations. MIS KellylAshiku to approve the creation of an Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Department (100.2002) and the budget amendment, reducing the Police Department budget (100.2001) by $24,779, authorizing $27,653 of expenditures in AVA (100.2002), and increasing General Fund Revenue (0800.632) by $19,353, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Of. Selection and Appointment of Vice-Mayor. MIS MalonelAshiku to appoint Councilmember Jim Mastin as Vice-Mayor of the City Council of the City of Ukiah, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Mastin. ABSENT: None. CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS Councilmember Ashiku gave no report. Councilmember Kelly reported there will be a meeting regarding the skateboard issue at 7:00 p.m. at Ukiah High School on January 21. A "Name the Skateboard Park" contest is being held, with the winner to be announced at that meeting. The Ukiah Arts and Recreation Center is moving ahead; funds have been applied for from North Coast Opportunities to be able to develop and apply for non-profit status. On January 7, there will be a short trip to Rohnert Park to observe their Arts Center. After the first of the year, a meeting will be held regarding the scientific aspect of Observatory Park and the development of a park. Councilmember Mastin gave no report. Mayor Malone reported on the Christmas tree lighting and the Trucker's Parade. He also attended a North Coast Railroad Authority meeting, and reported the excursion companies are looking at stopping in Ukiah as well as Hopland. 12. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS City Manager Horsley reported applications for the vacant City Council seat had been distributed to the candidates' pool and that a notice had gone to the media regarding the vacancy. 13. CLOSED SESSION No closed session was held. 14. ADJOURNMENT. MIS MalonelMastin to adjourn the meeting carried by an all AYE voice vote. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Ma~g~iuntol ,~City Clerk b:meg\cc\cc 121896.reg Regular Meeting - December 18, 1996 Page 8