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MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting - January 21, 1998
A regular meeting of the Ukiah City Council, the agenda for which was legally noticed and posted,
convened at 6:31 p.m. in the Ukiah Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah,
Califomia. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Chavez, Kelly, Mastin,
and Mayor Malone. Absent: Councilmember Ashiku. Staff present: Electric Supervisor Bartolomei,
Community Services Director DeKnoblough, Finance Director Elton, Assistant City Manager Harris,
City Manager Horsley, Public Works Director Kennedy, Public Safety Director Keplinger, Police
Administrative Captain McBride, City Attorney Rapport, Fire Operations Chief Sandelin, Police
Operations Captain Williams, and City Clerk Henderson.
Mayor Malone announced item 8b, the Public Hearing of the Appeal of Planning Commission Denial
of Use Permit #97-39, would be continued to the next regular meeting, February 4, 1998.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Malone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Special Order of Business
Commendation for Wayne McBride for Work Related to the Police Activities League
City Manager Horsley noted the extensive effort Police Captain McBride has given to the
establishment and day-to-day operation of the Ukiah Police Activities League (PAL), designed to
serve the youth of this community. Captain McBride has done this as a volunteer, giving of his
personal time to make PAL a tremendous success.
Public Safety Director Keplinger praised Captain McBride for his dedication to the youth of Ukiah,
noting he is an individual of high integrity with great commitment to bettering his community.
Mayor Malone presented the Commendation to Captain McBride.
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Approval/Correction of Minutes
Regular Meeting - December 17, 1997
Councilmember Kelly offered an amendment to the draft Minutes of December 17, 1998, asking
to have included the following in her Council report: "She attended a Mendocino County Air Quality
Management District Meeting and noted the District's Requests for Proposals for an Air Quality Plan
satisfy the Council's concerns regarding California Environmental Quality Act requirements."
MIS Mastin/Kelly to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17, 1997, as
amended, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and
Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: CouncilmemberAshiku.
5. RIGHT TO APPI~AL DECISION
Mayor Malone reviewed the appeal process.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
MIS MastinlKelly to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
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Denied Claim for Damages Received from Kagelini Kabinets, Inc., Grace Frost, and Gail
Marie Morley, and Referred to City Insurance Carrier, REMIF;
Approved Disbursements for the Month of December 1997;
Adopted Resolution No. 98-20, Approving Qualified Contractors List for 1998 Calendar
Year; .
Adopted Resolution No. 98-21, Eliminating On-Street Parking and Establishing a No-
Parking Zone on the East Side of Main Street Between Gobbi Street and Marshall Street;
Approved Budget Amendment for Personnel Department for Costs Associated with Civil
Service Board Activities;
Received Notification Regarding the Purchase of Liquid Polymer;
Approved Budget Amendment for Recreational Facility Feasibility Study Expenditures -
CDBG Grant # 97-STBG-1175;
Approved Budget Amendment for Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant;
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Adopted Resolution No. 98-22, Accepting a Portion of Hospital Drive into the City Maintained
Street System;
Authorized the Mayor to Sign a Letter to Our Senators and State Representative Stating Our
Opposition to Senate Bill 1483;
Awarded Bids for Various Pole and Pad Mount Transformers and Rejected Bids for 5 and
10 KVA Pad Mount Transformers;
Adopted Resolution No. 98-23, Approving Sale of Surplus Property and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Agreements, as to Assessor's Parcel No. 156-160-06 & 156-180-03;
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Adopted Resolution No. 98-24, Establishing Procedures for Conducting Administrative
Hearings Requested Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 40215.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No one came forward to address the Council.
As it was not yet time for the items 8a, Public Hearing portion of the meeting, the CounCil
proceeded to UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The representatives of the BMX program were not yet
available to discuss item 9a.
9b.
Approval of Settlement Agreements, City of Ukiah v. Invest Financial Corporation, et
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This matter was taken up in Closed Session at the end of the meeting. No action was taken.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Presentation by Phil Dow and Discussion of SB45
Phil Dow, Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) staff member, presented an overview of
Senate Bill 45 and its affect on transportation funding. Significant to Mendocino County is the
provision of the bill which will allow MCOG to specify which projects the local portion of State
Transportation Funds should be directed. Regional Improvement Program funds available to
Mendocino County in this funding cycle total $17.3 million. These funds must be used for capital
improvement projects, not operations and maintenance. MCOG has the flexibility to direct these
funds to various types of capital improvements, not just state highway improvements. For years, the
number one priodty for State Transpodation Funding in Mendocino County has been the construction
of a Willits bypass, even though there are many other needs. It is his recommendation to earmark
the bulk of the currently available funding, $16.5 million, to the Willits bypass.
The Council had a number of questions regarding the total funding requirements for the Willits
bypass and possible environmental challenges thereto, as well as the possibility of using these
funds for other modes of transportation and on projects other than state highway 101, such as
county roads and city streets.
Public Works Director Kennedy noted these funds can be reserved now for projects in the future.
Mr. Dow stated the guidelines for the use of these funds preclude use on rail projects unless it is for
passenger related rail service. Mayor Malone disagreed.
MIS MalonelMastin to not support a 4-lane Willits bypass, and ask MCOG to put together a Regional
Improvement Program based on local priorities.
Mayor Malone offered an amendment to his motion specifically to include funding in the program
for rail transportation. The amendment died for lack of a second.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin,
and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: CouncilmemberAshiku.
Mayor Malone once again announced item 8b was continued to February 4, 1998.
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PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 p.m.
Adoption of Resolution Increasing to $65.00 the Fee for the Release of Stored or
!mpounded Vehicles and Establishing a Fee of $15.00 per Day for Vehicles Stored on
City of Ukiah Property to be Collected by the Police Department
Police Captain McBride introduced Deputy District Attorney Kevin Maloney and Officer Greg Barts,
both of whom were instrumental in developing the proposed increase in impound fees and the
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establishment of new storage fees for impounded vehicles. The new fees reflect the actual costs
of impounding and storage of vehicles as allowed by state law.
Mayor Malone opened the public hearing on this matter at 8:07 p.m.
No one came forward to address the Council
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:08 p.m.
MIS MastinlChavez to adopt Resolution 98-25, Increasing to $65 the Fee for the Release of Stored
or Impounded Vehicles and Establishing a Fee of $15 per day for vehicles Stored on City of Ukiah
Properly to be Collected by the Police Department, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Ashiku.
8b. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Use Permit #97-39
This matter was continued to the meeting of February 4, 1998.
9a.
Presentation by BMX Group and Consideration of Lease Renewal for Rusty Bowl BMX
Track
Community Services Director DeKnoblough introduced BMX program representatives Debbie
Rodgers and Pauline Albright.
Ms. Albright outlined the BMX program for the Council, noting BMX activity in the community since
the early 1980s. Members pay a fee of $35 per year to use the track and participate in the races,
which include an awards program. She provided a BMXer magazine for each Councilmember.
Councilmember Kelly inquired about the safety of the site and the cost of running the program.
Ms. Albright and Ms. Rodgers felt the site was very good. Noise can be a factor in siting and this
site is not adjacent to many houses. They noted most parents accompany their children to the track,
thus it is not a "drop off and leave" situation. They noted the expenses of running the program are
covered by the membership fees collected each year.
MIS MalonelMastin to approve the renewal of the lease of the "Old Sewer Plant" property to the
Rusty Bowl BM× program, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez,
Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilmember
Ashiku.
RECESSED: 8:23 p.m.
RECONVENED: 8:34 p.m.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10d. Approval of Lease with North Ukiah Little League
Sandra Talemo, 1480 Riesling Court, President of North Ukiah Little League, pointed out that 425
children padicipated in the program last year. Fundraising for this non-profit program is a large part
of what the organization does, as well as provision of the equipment and maintenance of the ball
fields.
MIS KellylMastin to approve the lease of "Lions Field" to North Ukiah Little League, carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: CouncilmemberAshiku.
10a. Approval of the Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA) Manual
ADA Compliance Officer Goodrick noted the City of Ukiah began its first ADA compliance efforts
in 1991, formally adopting accessibility measures in 1994. On January 9, 1998, the ADA Advisory
Committee met and proposed certain recommendations for the manual. The proposed manual is
a comprehensive document incorporating all the City's ADA compliance efforts.
MIS Mastin/Kelly to approve the ADA Manual including the recommendations made by the Advisory
Committee, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin,
and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: CouncilmemberAshiku.
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10b. Approve the Northern California Power Agency Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and
Authorize Submittal to the Western Area Power Administration (Western)
City Manager Horsley noted the governing bodies of Northern California Power Agency (NCPA)
members are required to approve the Integrated Resource Plan prior to its submittal to the Western
Area Power Administration (Western).
There was no one in the audience to speak to this issue.
MIS KellylMastin to adopt Resolution No. 98-26, Approving the Nodhern California Power Agency's
(NCPA) Integrated Resource Plan and Participation in its Submittal, carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: CouncilmemberAshiku.
10c. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding
for Employee Bargaining Unit - Police
This matter was discussed in Closed Session. The following action was taken in open session at
9:25 p.m.
MIS MastinlKelly to adopt Resolution No. 98-27, Adopting the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Ukiah and Police Unit, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Ashiku.
10e. Approval of Budget Amendment for Solid Waste Disposal Site
Public Works Director Kennedy noted the proposed budget amendment was necessary to reflect
the additional amount of waste being accepted at the Landfill. The revised Ending Fund Balance
remains approximately the same as was budgeted.
MIS Mastin/Kelly to approve an amendment to the 1997/98 budget by: 1) Increasing Landfill
revenue by $441,720 in account 660.0800.646.002; 2) increasing expenditures by $112,180 for
Landfill operation in accounts 660.3401.XXX.XXX; 3 ) increasing transfer from account
660.283.664 to Landfill Closure Reserve Fund 664 by $175,000; and 4) authorizing a transfer of
$154,142 from account 660.283.661 to landfill Pre-Closure Project Reserve Fund 661, carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: CouncilmemberAshiku.
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Chavez attended a Ukiah Valley Sanitation District meeting at which it was
requested the City not impose right-of-way fees at this time. She met with the Main Street Board of
Directors who are in the planning stages for the Cinco de Mayo celebration and parade. The Main
Street Board would like the City to consider waiving the fees for a parade on State Street.
City Manager Horsley noted the City does not charge parade fees, rather it asks for reimbursement
of Police overtime costs.
Councilmember Kelly noted Coastal Conservancy funds are being allocated for the development
of Riverside Park. Assemblywoman Strom-Martin's office was successful in convincing Caltrans to
add the word "Museum" to the Sun House historic marker signs on Highway 101. The Recreation
Center committee is meeting tomorrow night at the Grace Hudson Museum. The salvage of beams
from the old Safeway building is not going to be possible for use in the new recreation center.
Councilmember Mastin attended the Fire Department's annual dinner. He announced the
Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority meeting next week will focus on the future use or
sale of its Nodh State Street property. He will be meeting with representatives of public radio station
KZYX regarding the possibility of locating an inland studio at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center.
Mayor Malone noted the North Coast Railroad Authority has approved an operations proposal with
a private company, and it has put out a Request for Proposal to study the refurbishment of the rail
line. He attended a steering committee meeting for the Transit Hub. The group is doing a study on
the impact of the Transit Hub on the community, if located at the old Ukiah Railroad Station. He will
attend a League of California Cities Community Services policy committee meeting tomorrow in
Ontario.
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12. CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR REPORTS
City Manager Horsley noted staff has applied for a grant to prepare a Master Plan for the Transit
Hub, and has located 10 possible grants to assist the development of the Recreation Center.
Mayor Malone announced the Redwood Empire Division, League of California Cities meeting on
February 7, 1998, in Fort Bragg.
13. CLOSED SESSION
The Council convened in Closed Session at 9:13 p.m.
13a.
G.C. Section 54956.9 - Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation,
City of Ukiah v. Invest Financial Corporation, et al., San Mateo Superior Court Case No.
39841
No action was taken.
13b. G.C. Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator. Agency Negotiator - Candace
Horsley; Employee Department - Police Unit
The memorandum of Understanding with the Police Unit was approved. See item 10c above.
13c. G.C. Section 54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiator, Property: AP No. 184-
100-03, Negotiator: Candace Horsley, Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment
No action was taken.
The Council reconvened in open session at 9:25 p.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
C~lleen B. Henderson, City Clerk
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