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MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting - June 4, 1997
A regular meeting of the Ukiah City Council, the agenda for which was legally noticed and posted,
convened at 6:34 p.m. in the Ukiah Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah,
California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were PRESENT: Chavez, Ashiku,
Kelly, and Mayor Malone. Staff Present: Public Utilities Director Barnes, Community Services
Director DeKnoblough, Assistant City Manager Harris, City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport,
Personnel Officer Revheim, Fire Operations Chief Sandelin, Planning Director Sawyer, Police
Operations Captain Williams, and City Clerk Henderson.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Councilmember Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3a was taken later in the evening, to accommodate the recipient.
4. Approval/Correction of Minutes
MIS Kelly/Malone to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 1997, as submitted,
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, and Mayor Malone.
NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Ashiku. ABSENT: Councilmember Mastin.
5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Malone reviewed the appeal process.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelly inquired if the oak tree on the property cited in item 6c would be affected by
the demolition permit. Staff assured her the tree was on City property and would not be harmed.
MIS Kelly/Ashiku to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
a. Denied claim for damages received from Lucy Pacini, and referred to City insurance carrier,
REMIF;
b. Awarded the bid for a used tractor/loader in the amount of $21,450 to Lampson Tractor and
Equipment;
Approved the demolition permit for 1141 South Dora Street;
Authorized surplus property appraisals and approved budget amendment;
Received notification regarding purchase of winch and cable assembly for sewer camera;
and
Declared Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) as surplus property and approved
sale.
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The motion carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Ashiku, Kelly, and
Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mastin.
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Special Order of Business
Commendation Upon the Retirement of George Hall
Mayor Malone presented Fire Captain George Hall with a Commendation upon his retirement from
the City.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No one came forward.
Item 9a was moved forward as it was not yet time for the scheduled public hearing.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9a. Adoption of Resolution Relative to Employee Retirement
Personnel Officer Revheim noted, in order to reduce expenditures in the General Fund yet avoid
lay-offs, staff is recommending the Building Official be given two additional years of service credit
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for an early retirement. The Building Official duties could then be combined with the Code
Compliance OfficedPlan Checker duties, resulting in a significant savings to the City.
MIS Chavez/Ashiku to adopt Resolution No. 97-78 Granting One to Four Years Additional Service
Credit for Retirement Purposes, authorize the Mayor to sign the Cedification of Compliance and
Agreement to Requirements for Section 20903.5, and to approve the job description for the Building
Inspector position. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Chavez, Ashiku, Kelly, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Mastin.
10. CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS
Councilmember Chavez had no report.
Councilmember Ashiku had no repod.
Councilmember Kelly reported she attended a meeting of the Economic Development Financing
Corporation in Point Arena.
Mayor Malone had attended a railroad Steering Committee meeting.
11. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Manager Horsley reminded the Council of the Commissioners' Appreciation Reception
scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 1997, at the Grace Hudson Museum.
Mayor Malone noted the reception scheduled for Friday evening, June 6, 1997, at the Grace Hudson
Museum to thank Norma and Eved Person for the generous donation by the Eyed B. and Ruth Finley
Person Foundation of Grace Hudson's first numbered oil painting, "National Thorn," to the Museum's
permanent collection.
12.
CLOSED SESSION
G.C. Section 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: Langley, et al., AP Nos. 180-110-01 and 02
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment, or Both
The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:53 p.m.
The Council reconvened in Open Session at 7:27 p.m. There was no action to announce from the
Closed Session.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Vehicle Abatement -495 Ford Street, Ukiah
Police Operation Captain Williams outlined the history of the current vehicle abatement program.
There has been a cooperative effod between the Public Safety Depadment and the residents of the
Ford, Sidnie, and Myron Streets area to improve the appearance and safety of the neighborhood.
Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Raoul Ramos, 495 Ford Street, appellant in this matter, asked if this was a City-wide program and
for what time period it was being carried out. He would like to keep the vehicle until he can afford
to fix it or move it. He was unclear as to why he had to move it, since it was on his properly.
Donna Roberts, 781 Sidnie Coud, representing the Wagenseller's Neighborhood Committee,
thanked the Public Safety Department for its effort in this neighborhood improvement project and
urged continuation of the process.
Eric Larson, 123 Clara Avenue, spoke to the neighborhood's effods at self-improvement, and asked
the Council to consider a different process for vehicle abatement appeals.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m.
In regard to Mr. Ramos' questions, it was noted the Vehicle Abatement Ordinance applies to the
entire City. City Attorney Rapport noted abandoned vehicles on private properly are considered
public nuisances by City ordinance.
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As to Mr. Larson's concerns with the process, City Attorney Rapport noted much of the process
is dictated by the State Vehicle Code.
MIS AshikulMalone to allow the abatement process to continue as to the vehicle outlined in the staff
report, a tan Tempest, located in the driveway at 495 Ford Street. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES' Councilmembers Ashiku, Kelly, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Chavez. ABSENT: Councilmember Mastin.
13. ADJOURNMENT
MIS Ashiku/Chavez to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m,. carried by a voice vote of all AYE.
The meeting was adjourned to June 11, 1997 at 7:45 a.m.
O~olleen B. Henderson, City Clerk
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