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Home My WebLink About1997-06-04 Packet ty of Ukiah Commendation is presented on the 4th day of June GEORGE HA LL In appreciation for over 33 years of dedicated service to the City of Ukiah Since joining the City Of Ukiah Fire Department as a Volunteer Firefighter in August, 1963, you have demonstrated a consistently high degree of devotion, dedication, and commitment to the delivery of service to our citizens. Your performance, attitude, and considerable personal skills and talents have always been directed in support of the vital mission of the Fire Department. Your e.~forts of the four Fire Chiefs with whom you have served: Albert Bechtot; Kenneth Donahue; Leland Mitchell, and Fred Keplin§er. They observed in you something very special and of great value. They made decisions to appoint you to the full time career position of Firefighter in 1966, to promote you to Engineer in 1968, and to promote you to Captain in 1989. pa t have i,, apparatus maintenance program. Under your watch .all fi~_ e ap. paratu.s, h.~ kept in excellent running condition and down time ttas ~een s~gnt~can£ y reduced. Employee knowledge and awarene~_~ of apparatus operation has been improved and a system of operator qualification has been put in place. Your ~ ~ vision and drive brought about the creation of thelncident Support Unitfr°m~ff what was a salvaged beverage delivery truck. This apparatus now plays a key ~ role in the delivery of services to our citizens, and in .support of our firefighters and neighboring firefighters dur/ng ernerency operations. As the C-Shift Commander you prolgded clear direction and lead_ersh..ip., ~ required a high degree of accountability, and modeled a very strong work ethw ~ for your subordinates. Consistently, you stood firm in support of,w_hat, w.as the~ best course of action for the Fire Department to accomplish it s rn~ss~on, o.~ ~L service. Your fellow firefighters knew you were first, last, and_alway_s a ~ru~e profe-_~_~ional firefighter. They knew they could count on you to keep them sqle duri-n-g the worst emergency situations. You were very 'salty'. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sheridan Malone, Mayor of the City of Ukiah, beha[f of my fellow City Councilmembers, Jim Masttn, Kristy Kelly, Phillip~ Ashiku, and Guadalupe Chavez, and the people of the City of Ukia~ do.. hereby. commend you, George Hall, for your exemplary commitment to th. e citizens o.~ ~',~ Ukiah and to your fellow firefighters while performi..ng your duties ~_ a well-~ respe~ member and employee of the City Of Ukiah Fire Department these past ~ Sheridan 'Malone, Mayor MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting. May 21, 1997 A regular meeting of the Ukiah City Council, the agenda for which was legally noticed and posted, convened 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: Chavez, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. Absent: Councilmembers Ashiku and KeUy. Staff Present: Public Utilities Director Barnes, Fire Engineer Clark, Community Services Director DeKnoblough, Finance Director Elton, Assistant City Manager Harris, City Manager Horsley, Public Works Director Kennedy, City Attorney Rapport, Fire Operations Chief Sandelin, Police Captain Williams, and City Clerk Henderson. 2. Pledge of Allegiam;e Mayor Malone led the Pledge of Allegiance. :!!.~ ..... .-:.::: .-.. ..i"*:::::' ::!ii:: ::::: . ..F':' Mayor Malone announced item 7c., Vehicle Abatemeht - 495~0rd*Street, Ukiah, had been rescheduled to the June 4, 1997 Regular Meeting'i'~:and item 9b,,*iConsideration..Of Request by the Ukiah Valley Medical Center for~.~the City,Of Ukiah to '~:Provide 'the Transformer for the Obstetrics Wing had been wi~Cirawn fro~i*the agenda. 3. AD_r)roval of Minutes 3a. Regular Meeting of May 7. 1997 '~ '~': ~'-':/!~ ..... MIS Mastin/Chavez to approve the Minutes of.tl~*~e ~*~*:'¥~ ::: RegularMeeting of May 7, 1997, as submitted, by the following roll call vote: Ay. ES::Councilmembers ~Chavez, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: .... None.. ABSENT: coUncilmembers Ashiku and Kelly. ::~'i ~' ..?/i .!:i..: ~ii!i .::!:~:' ::~:i ~.:'.- ::~': · 4. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISI N ?" ": Mayor Malone reviewed the appeal Process. 5, CoN:SENT CALENDAR M/S Chavez/MaSfin to a~pr°ve the .Consent Calendar as follows: a. Approved the' Disbursements:for the month of April 1997; b. Awarded :the bid :to Rinehart Oil, Inc. for a supply of petroleum products for City fac~litieS'i*'" :':-:::~!.ii.i;;:. :::~ .... c. .:~-APproved the purchase' of one 1996 or newer dealer or factory demonstrator Type-3 ?~??ambulance; 'i;ii~:. d. :/::~'~:~ Approved the Agreement with Management Unit for Temporary Reduced (Tiered) /~i:!~!.' Level of WorkSchedule, Salary, and Benefits; :e:.~i:?'?. Received the Report of Proposal for Providing Fuel Card Lock System and awarded ii!?~'~'~;'ii'i?;::..i.~e Service Agreement for same to Redwood Oil Co.; 1~:i?"'!!!:: '!Received Report Regard ng Estimated Costs for Employee Retirement; and g?i~iiii!i~iil.i:;i~'pr0Ved Resolution No. 97-74 Establishing a Two Hour Limited Parking Zone Along the South Side of Mill Street Between South State Street and Main Street. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Ashiku and Kelly. Councilmember Kelly joined the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Regular Meeting - May 21, 1997 Page I 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEM~; No one came forward. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Sa. Ratification of the Final Indemnification Agreement with the Cities of Willit~. and Fort Bragg Public Works Director Kennedy noted, in order for the City of Ukiah Landfill to receive waste from Willits and Fort Bragg, an indemnification agreement is required to indemnify those cities against any claim or liability for hazardous or toxic waste contamination related to the deposit of that waste. Mayor Malone asked for audience comments. No one came forward. MIS Mastin/Kelly to ratify the Landfill Agreements which, provide ~ecifi~ii~demnification to the cities of Willits and Fort Bragg in regard to the solidWastetheYideposit in the Ukiah Landfill, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the?~agi:eement~ on ~behalf of the Ci.~ carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers ~avez?.'iKe!!yl :Mastin...and Mayor Malone, NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT:.:C~UncilmernberAshik~il: Bb. Discussion and Action Concerning the clOSure of Marlene Street. at Orchard Avenue ';::i::i?':i.~:.:~::,: :::i!~ .. Public Works Director Kennedy outlined :the traffiC~-~.;'~0unt' ~abulations for the neighborhood from Gobbi Street to Talmage R°ad and from:;i~t~/augh Lane to Orchard Avenue. He noted one-way traffic eastbound on Marlene .Street i~to Orchard Avenue has been successful in diminishing traffic flow through this neighborhood Mayor Malone asked for audience'~omment'~:. :~ Arleen Shippey, 43 Lorraine Street, felt the:traffic :p~blem in the neighborhood has been solved by the one-way, eastbound floWOf trafficon Marlene Street to Orchard Avenue. · :' .... '. -.~:.::i.-::" Sylvia RoCha;21,A Lorraine :Street, spok~'to the need for increased speed bumps in the neighborh~??i:~' "::~:~i :...' :-u~. ..... '":i::{i-.i F :'::::~ .... ":'ii-i?:i.:':..!! !! x ~ !:?~ Pat Cave, 5 Loffaine ..... Street, waS dissatisfied with the one-way flow on Marlene Street and would p~efer"Marlene :Street closed altogether. ..... - .....: ..:.. ..... - ....... WillieGomes, 18 Lo~aineSt'reet, preferred removal of the traffic light at Talmage Road and Airport Boulevard so that traffic would not exit or enter the neighborhood at that point. ~ii'i ..... ..:i:.' ~:[['7 i'ii;'i ? Elaine Burgess, 4I Lorraine Street, preferred the one-way eastbound configuration of ..Mailene,.Street. Cl:i~'Cki,;~Wiiii'ams, 3 Betty Street, commented on general traffic patterns in the neighborhood. City Manager Horsley noted she would look into the access onto Talmage Road from Betty Street and report back to the Council. MIS Mastin/Kelly to approve Resolution No. 97-75 Establishing the Opening of Marlene Street at Orchard Avenue as One-Way for Eastbound Traffic, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: Councilmember Chavez. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ashiku. Regular Meeting - May 21, 1997 Page 2 7. ~UBLIC HEARING_ 7a. Consideration of Herbicide S_Drayinq by Caltran,~. City Manager Horsley noted at the April 2, 1997 meeting, the Council requested a public hearing be scheduled to discuss herbicide spraying of the freeway rights of way within the City limits. Rick Knapp, District Director of Caltrans District 1, outlined the Caltrans Vegetation Management Program, emphasizing the focus of the program is primarily for safety, both for the motorist and from a fire hazard perspective. Caltrans has reviewed many alternatives to herbicide spraying, and has a goal to reduce such spraying, even though now minimal, by 80 percent by 2012. Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m. ::!- ..:7: :'.. John McCowen, P. O. Box 454, Ukiah, preferred the reduction ofherbi~ide use. Barry Vogel, 280 North Oak, called for a total ban of:~'bicide':~SP~-a~?:~: Chuck Williams, 3 Betty Street, felt Caltrans wa~'::¥esponsi~ stated he would welcome the Caltrans spraying prOgramin'Ukiah. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m. :'":::':'Z--~' '::' ' ' ..:3: '.: ::'::.'::::..,.: In response to questioning, Public Works Director'Kenne~: noted the City uses only five gallons of herbicide per year throughout the City.-.:. -. The consensus of Council was to have~'~itranS;'ilSdng'~ack toihem a modified spraying plan, and for City staff to report back on the cUrrent use and methods of spraying herbicides within the City, together With a prOPosal toi.reduce the spraying to the point of total elimination of herbicide spraying within the Cityi~ 7b. Consideration of .ResOlution .Adiusting':Fees for the Ukiah Municipal Gol~ Course .::..' .... .::.. .. - Community serVices Director DeKnoblough outlined the operating deficit incurred at the Golf Coorse since the purchase of the back eight holes from the County of Mendocino in fiscal year 1993/94.' The Golf Course Committee has recommended fees increases on a one-yea~:basiS, While staff recommends a five-year fee adjustment program. . .:.: ::! ' The ,PUblic Hearing opened at 8:15 p.m. .. Larry Steppe, 9745 West Road, Redwood Valley, spoke against the fee increases. ElSie:Nielson,::gS0 St. Francis Way, member of the Golf Course Committee, felt the 10creases Were unfair to Senior Citizens, and preferred any increase to be for one year. Jay Ferfigan, 1477 Deerwood Drive, felt the proposed increases targeted seniors, and would like to see more City effort to promote the Golf Course outside the area. Bob Maloney, spoke against raising the rates of Senior Citizens. Mark King, 588 Hazel Avenue, spoke against raising the rates. Don Rones, 717 Live Oak Avenue, member of the Golf Course Committee, supported the Committee's recommendations on a one year basis. Regular Meeting - May 21,1997 Page 3 Fay Hefte, 641 Chablis Court, member of the Golf Course Committee, preferred the Committee's recommendations over those of staff. Perry Ramsey, Chair of the Golf Course Committee, asked for the increase to be on a yearly basis, not for five years as staff recommended. Roland Nielson, 980 St. Francis Way, knew increases were necessary, but not as proposed. He felt the matter should be referred back to the Golf Course Committee. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:52 p.m. City Manager Horsley emphasized the appreciation of the City for the volunteer contributions from the Community on behalf of the Golf Course; however, the lack of reserves in the Golf Course fund, and the severe deficit the City faces in its budget, necessitate an increase in fees. Staff was attempting to plan ahead with this five-year projection of fees. M/S MastinlKelly to approve Resolution No. 97.;~6iAdjuS{~ing ~Fees.for the Ukiah Municipal Golf Course, as submitted, as a one year increase.......The motion'Carried bythe following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly,~Mastin, and MayO~:MaiOne NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Coun~ilmember Ashiku. RECESSED: 9:19 p.m. ..:.-:~. RECONVENED: 9:3O p.m. -::.:::.. .:: :.:.. .....::: Councilmember Chavez had some questions re~arding iheGoff. Course fee increases, however, no motion for formal reconsideration'was 'made. ... 9. NEW BUSINESS . i~:':~'' ..i.ii:.::~:....: ': .,:. :.... 9a. Report Regarding Commission and Board M{~mber terms Expiring June 30_ 1997 and ~et Date to Interview ApPlicants ~.~.~: ' It was the consensus of the?iCouncil:.!t~: interview the applicants for the Planning Commission prior to the July 2~ ~1997 Council.Meeting. The procedure outlined in the City Clerk's repor/, was acceptab~le'to Council. '?;i:::::~i.' i :: !:::!i. ' .... 9b. c0nsid~riation of RegueSt by the Ukiah Valley Medical Center for the City or Ukiah to Provide the Transformer for the Obstetrics Wing This matter:;was vacated from the :agenda by the applicant. ..:.; ~:::: :... ~. : ~' 9c. ~:,~?'Ap.Droval tO Issue a :Reguest for Proposals Relative to Examining the Electric ?:~":' Utilit¥'s O_otions Under Utility Restructuring public Utilities Dire'Ctor Barnes asked the Council to allow him to issue a Request for Proposals to askan industry consultant to define the City's options and possible long term ~i~a, egies:~der electric industry restructuring. John McCowen, P. O. Box 454, Ukiah, felt this knowledge could be acquired through the Northern California Power Association (NCPA). Director Bames responded NCPA may be interested in bidding on this proposal. M/S Kelly/Mastin to approve issuing Request for Proposals relative to examining the Electric Utility's options under utility restructuring, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: CouncilmemberAshiku. Regular Meeting - May 21, 1997 Page 4 9d. Approval of Covenant with Mendocino ~;olid Waste Management Authority Councilmembers noted they received letters from Patrick McAIlister and the Mendocino County Employers Council. City Attorney Rapport noted the Covenant would obligate the City's waste stream to be delivered to the Solid Waste Systems Transfer Station on North State Street for 20 years from the time of closing of our landfill. He asked for an amendment to the proposed Resolution which would specify the time for closure of the Ukiah Landfill at 1.7 years after closure of the Willits Landfill. To meet closure costs of the Ukiah Landfill, it is necessary to collect revenues for this amount of time. Mike Sweeney, General Manager, Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA), outlined the steps taken to arrive at this point in the development of the Transfer Station. ..~ Patrick McAIlister, representing North Forks Improvement GrouplSpoke against entering into the Covenant. He felt this would be an undesirable economic.decision. Robert Wright, 67 Bonita Place, asked the Coun~'i;~o table!h'~'issue'.' :~.: ":'::::::...: .... .. Richard Shoemaker, Chairman of MSWMA ~ndi:!M:~ndocino Count~::i~?SUPervisor addressed the liability policies of MSWMA. ':'~:i~ ~; MIS Mastin/Malone to approve Resolution No. 97-77 providing aCovenant Regarding the Use of Solid Waste Transfer Station, as modified by the!::CityAttorney to allow for closure of the Ukiah Landfill 1.7 years after the' clOSUre of the Willits Landfill, thereby approving the Covenant between MSVVMA ancl Solid Waste Systems, Inc. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Co~ciimembers'ghavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: NOne. ABSENT: Councilmember Ashiku, ge. Consideration of Pend'inc~' Federal Aviat'i~n Administration Flight Servic,, Station Closure and Authorization for Mayor to Sign Letter to Frank Riggs Support of Maintaining FAA Service at Ukiah Airpor~ .:~'::-'i':., · ::: ":i~, ' ': ..... MIS KellYlChavez to authorize ~he Mayor to sign a letter to Frank Riggs in support of maintaining the .Federal Aeronautics :Administration service at the Ukiah Airport, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: :Councilmembers Chavez, Kelly, Mastin, and Mayor Malone...NOES:'None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Ashiku .. ... 10 ..... ::~?i.~.ClTY COUNClLREPORT~ C0uncilmember Cha~ez commented she appreciated "Bike to Work Day" and felt it was ~good way to promote biking in the City, but that the City needs to do more to promote ~icYcle. safety..: :S:he also attended a Ukiah Valley Sanitation District meeting. C0'Uncilmember Kelly reported on upcoming Sun House Guild events, mentioned the proposed Skateboard Park Committee was looking into a site on City property at Low Gap Park, and noted the Arts and Recreation Center Site Selection Committee had looked at the Montgomery Wards site for its location. Councilmember Mastin noted he was erroneously listed as a member of the Investment Oversight Committee on the list of Terms of City of Ukiah Board and Commission Members. He believes Councilmember Ashiku is the Council's designee. City Manager Horsley agreed and noted the error will be corrected. Regular Meeting - May 21, 1997 Page 5 Mayor Malone reported a reception is scheduled for May 23, 1997 at Assemblywoman Virginia Strom-Martin's Ukiah office. He attended a celebration of Buddha's birthday at the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, and also attended a Train Station Committee meeting and a Northwestern Pacific Railroad Authority meeting in Fortuna. 11. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT~ City Manager Horsley asked the Council to schedule a Goal Setting Session for the Council the first week in June. The date of Tuesday, June 3, 1997, to begin between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., was established for this session. 12. CLOSED SESSION There was no Closed Session. ,..:::.:~: :.::. 13. A D J O U R N M E N T ::~:~'~:~ ...... ~;? M/S Mastin/Malone to adjourn the meeting at11:2.~ti:i:~j:~i:, car~:i:~d:'i:~Y~;:.~'!~oJce vote of all AYE. .~!i!!!!!;i:.!: .:~;: ":ih.iL · ~::!i:iColleen. B. Henderson, City Clerk .... :::. ::.:::...... ~.:.: Regular Meeting - May 21, 1997 Page 6 ITEM NO. 6a DATE: JUNE 4, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: DENIAL Of CLAIM FOR DAMAGES RECEIVED FROM LUCY PACINI; AND REFER TO CITY INSURANCE CARRIER, REMIF The claim from Lucy Pacini was received by the City of Ukiah on May 14, 1997 and alleges damages related to material in the Babcock Lane public right of way on May 13, 1997. Pursuant to City policy it is recommended the City Council deny the claim as stated and refer it to Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF), the City of Ukiah's insurance carrier. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny Claim for Damages received from Lucy Pacini; and Refer it to REMIF, the City's Insurance Carrier. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: Alternative action not advised by the City's Risk Manager. Acct. No. (if NOT budgeted): N/A Appropriation Requested: N/A Citizen Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachments: Acct. No.: N/A Yes Michael F. Harris, AICP, Assistant City Manager Candace Horsley, City Manager 1. Claim of Lucy Pacini, pages 1-3. APPROVED: \_~~ ~.~"'~, ..., Candace ~or's~ey, Cit"~ lanager mfh:asrcc97 0604CLAIM NOTICE OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF UKIAH, CAIIFORNIA This claim must be presented, as prescribed by Parts 3 and 4 of Division 3.6, of Title 1, of the Government Code of the State of California, by the claimant or by a person acting on his/her behalf. RETURN TO: City Clerk's Office City of Ukiah 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 1 · CLAIMANT ' S NAME: ~~,~/ Number/Stree~ and City/( ~ Sta~e ~o~e Phone /Zip Code Work Phone Number · NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON TO WHOM NOTICES REGARDING THIS CLAIM SHOULD BE .SENT (~f different than above): ~ / ./~ · · · · .. 7 -97 : GENE~L DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCIDENT OR OCC~ENCE (Attach additional pages ~f more space is needed): ~l'U ..... N~ES, IF KNO~, OF ~Y PUBLIC EMPLOYEES CAUSING THE INJ~Y OR LOSS: · · NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF WITNESSES (optional): A® NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF DOCTORS/HOSPITALS WHERE TREATED: A· NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE Be 10. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE LOSS, INJURY, OR DAMAGE SUFFERED: 11. 12. TOTAL AMOUNT CLAIMED: THE BASIS OF COMPUTING THE TOTAL AMOUNT CLAIMED IS AS FOLLOWS: Damages incurred to date: Expenses for medical/hospital care: Loss of earnings: Special damages for: General damages Estimated prospective damages as far as known: Future expenses for medical and hospital care: Future loss of earnings: Other prospective special damages: Prospective. general damages: The claim shall be signed by the claimant or by some person on his/her behalf. A claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to the person or to personal property or growing crops shall be presented not later than six (6) calendar months or 182 days after the accrual of the cause of action, whichever is longer. Claims relating to any other causes of action shall be presented not later than one (1) year after accrual of the cause of action. Received in City Clerk's Office this' /~ day of ~~ · / SIGNATURE ' / NOTE: This form of claim is for your convenience only, and any other type of form may be used if desired, so long as it satisfies the requirements of the Government Code. The use of this form is not intended in any way to advise you of your legal rights or to interpret any law. If you are in doubt regarding your legal rights or the interpretation of any law, we suggest that you seek legal counseling of your choice. 3:FORNI~CLAIM Rev: 3/10/95 CU$ I OMEI! COPY INVOICE NO. o^T~ I 9~r°~'~ · DO YOU WANT ~o~.I 'YOUR OLD PARTS BACK? , a~<~ , YES [] NO [] QTY. .SIZE. ,' ;..,,... ,', DESCRiPTiON , ', DOT IDENTIFICATION ~ ,: CODE ~ WARRAN~ YES ~ NO ~ INITIAL . TIRE DISPOSAL. $1.~ NEV. STATE SURCHARGE $1.00 TIRE DISPOSAL $1.75 CA. RECYCLING FEE $0.25 ~EEL BA~NCE COMPUTER ~ ' . . VALVE STEMS RUBBER ~ .... CONOmON a~. ESTIMATE ~ 'iTEM DESCRiPTiON ~:~';~;;:S,'~:L;;'~*' : ;, ,'.~':.~. · ', * ;, '. . , ,, .: ,,, ..... 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(7~) (70~ 552-7657 SUBJECT: ITEM NO. 6b DATE: June 4. 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT AWARD OF BID FOR USED TRACTOR/LOADER IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,450 TO LAMPSON TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT REPORT: The Wastewater Treatment Plant has been processing and storing biosolids (sewer sludge) since the plant was commissioned in 1958. As part of our loan agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Advanced Waste Treatment Facility, the City must have a biosolids disposal plan in place in order to obtain plant certification. Staff has been working with the our regulatory agency, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), in developing this biosolids disposal plan. In the spirit of recycling and the best management practices for the disposal of biosolids, RWQCB wishes that this material be put to beneficial use rather than land filled with other garbage. Land application, for farming or vegetative cover at a landfill, is the direction RWQCB has wished that we go. This material would be air dried during the hot summer months and trucked to a site for application in the early fall. Several locations have been selected as possible sites for this material. Processing this waste will require the purchase of a medium sized tractor/loader for management of the material at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City Manager was consulted and authorized staff to request quotations for a good used tractor using unused funds from the current budget. Requests for quotations through the formal bidding process were sent to ten suppliers of used tractors. Four responses were received and opened by the City Clerk on May 20, 1997. Lampson Tractor and Equipment submitted the lowest bid of $21,450. Funds to purchase this machine will come from Account 612-3580-800. The dump truck authorized for purchase this year will be deferred and a portion of the $50,000 allocated for it's purchase will be used to purchase the used tractor/loader. RECOMMENDED ACTION' Award the bid for the used Tractor/Loader to Lampson Tractor and Equipment. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS- Reject all bids. Acct. No. (if not budgeted): 612-3580-800 Acct. No.' Appropriation Requested: N/A Citizen Advised' N/A Requested by: Darryl L. Barnes, Director of Public Utilities Prepared by: George Borecky, Water/Sewer Operations Superintendent Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager Attachments: 1. Tabulation of Bids C~ndace Horsley, 'cit~' I~anager Z 0 0 0 0 t- 0 U ITEM NO. 6c DATE: June 4, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: APPLICATION TO DEMOLISH A STRUCTURE OVER 50 YEARS OLD LOCATED AT 1141 SOUTH DORA STREET SUMMARY: Pursuant to Ukiah Municipal Code [}3016, the City Council must review Demolition Permit applications of structures over 50 years old to determine if the structure to be demolished has historical, architectural, or cultural significance. If a determination of significance is made, the permit shall not be issued; if not, the permit shall be issued in a manner consistent with Uniform Building Code {}3303.9. To assist the Council in making this determination, the Demolition Permit Review Committee (DPRC) met on May 29, 1997; discussed the potential historical significance of the single- story structure located at 1141 S. Dora Street; and, finding no apparent historical significance, unanimously voted to recommend Council approval of the Demolition Permit. This determination was based, in part, on the attached historical profile provided by DPRC (Continued on page 2) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Find the structure located at 1141 South Dora Street to not be historically significant, thereby implicitly authorizing its demolition. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: 1. Find the subject structure to be historically significant, thereby disallowing its demolition. Citizen Advised: Property owner notified (T. Ryan) Requested by: Robert Sawyer, Planning Director Prepared by: Robert Sawyer, Planning Director Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager and Mike Harris, Asst. City Manager Attachments: 1. Historical Profile (Pruden) 2. Draft Demolition Permit Review Committee Minutes Candace Ho~sley, City I~anager Page 2 Chairperson Judy Pruden, which concludes that the structure is not historically, architecturally, or culturally significant. While the DPRC did not find any historical significance associated with 1141 S. Dora, two other site-related issues were discussed. First, the subject structure underwent a partial remodel in recent years, and, while the remodel was never completed, the structure contains new construction materials (studs, wiring, plumbing, and siding) worthy of salvage. Accordingly, the Committee directed staff to write the property owner a letter which suggests that the material be salvaged, or, if possible, explore the option of moving the structure, in order to conserve building materials. The Committee recognized that the City has no legal authority to require the property owner to pursue either of these options, but thought it would be prudent to pass the suggestion or recommendation on to the applicant nevertheless. Second, a vintage Oak tree is located in front of the house, yet in the public right-of-way (sidewalk area), and not on private property. Nonetheless, concern was expressed that the demolition activities could possibly and inadvertently affect the tree, and that precautions should be taken in order to avoid the tree. Accordingly, this issue will be addressed in the aforementioned letter to the applicant, and, more importantly, the City Engineer indicated that a staff member could be present during demolition, thereby overseeing the preservation of the tree. MEMORANDUM DATE: TO' FROM' SUBJECT: May 29, 1997 Bob Sawyer, Planning Director Judy Pruden, Chairman - Demolition Permit Review Committee 1141 So. Dora, Application for Demolition Permit 1141 So. Dora is a vacant structure that was formerly a single family residence. Tax records indicate the structure was built in 1932. The building has been entirely gutted to its wall, floor and ceiling structural members. The only indicators of age are the exposed exterior roof rafters and sheathing which are of the typical construction style used in Ukiah in the 1920's and 1930's. Review of the 1941 Ukiah aerial map shows that this structure was not built at this site. The biographical history and deed records indicate that Collin Y. Campbell and his family moved to Ukiah in 1946 and purchased land at 1141 So. Dora. They either moved or reconstructed an older building on their lot and added a small garage building at the back of the property. Collin Y. Campbell was a janitor for Ukiah Unified School District for over 20 years. He and his wife raised four children at 1141 So. Dora. Mr. Campbell died in 1987. The home was probably sold at this time. In 1990 an extensive remodeling was begun but not completed. Nearly all the original building materials have been replaced. There is no historical or architectural significance in this structure to the City of Ukiah. There are only two further issues which should be noted in this evaluation. The first is that this structure is like a new building. It seems very extravagant to demolish it. The building is structurally reconditioned and should be moved to another location. Secondly, the demolition of the structure may cause damage to a City street tree, a vintage oak. The Public Works Department should condition demolition to protect this tree. JP:mh MINUTES DEMOLITION PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE May 29, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT Rick Kennedy, Public Works Director Thom Parducci Bob Sawyer, Planning Director Clif Shepard, Building Inspector Judy Pruden,Chairman STAFF PRESENT Marge Giuntoli, Recording Secretary MEMBERS ABSENT None The meeting of the Demolition Permit Review Committee was called to order by Chairman Judy Pruden at 2:39 p.m. in Conference Room 3, Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken with the results listed above. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -April 22, 1997 ON A MOTION by Member Shepard, seconded by Member Parducci, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote to approve the minutes of April 22, 1997 as submitted. Member Kennedy abstained from the vote. 4. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No audience was present. 5. APPEAL PROCESS Since the applicant was not present, Chairman Pruden dispensed with the reading of the appeal process. . DEMOLITION PERMIT REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1141 South Dora, Assessor's Parcel No. 003-130-11, Patricia E. Ryan Chairman Pruden advised there was no history on this property other than the fact that it was a family home for 50 years. Member Parducci asked how the applicant planned to demolish the structure. Chairman Pruden replied she did not know, and had hoped the applicant would be present to answer that type of question. Operations Chief Sandelin had advised the demolition would not be used for a practice burn since it was too close in proximity to other buildings. Discussion followed relative to moving the building in lieu of a demolition, wherein it was suggested that the applicant be contacted regarding placing a classified advertisement in the newspaper inquiring whether there were any parties interested in that option. Further discussion followed relative to the vintage Oak located on the site in the public right-of-way, and classified as a City street tree. It was acknowledged that the Demolition Review Committee retains no power to condition a demolition permit; however, it was the Committee consensus to take Demolition Permit Review Committee Page 1 May 29, 1997 whatever measures were possible to preserve the tree. Therefore, it was recommended that Planning Director Sawyer contact the applicant, in writing, and encourage her to either consider salvage of the demolition or place an advertisement in the newspaper regarding moving the building to another location. In addition, she should also be informed that the Oak is a City tree, that it is significant, and that the City does not want to see it damaged during the demolition process. Member Sawyer advised he would send City Manager Horsley a copy of his letter so that she would be aware of the Committee's concern relative to the tree. He further advised that he would include that concern in his staff report to the City Council for consideration as a Consent Calendar item at their June 4, 1997 regular meeting. Member Kennedy advised that the Engineering Department could be present if they are notified when the demolition is to occur, thereby overseeing the preservation of the tree. ON A MOTION by Member Parducci, seconded by Member Shepard, it was carried by the following roll call vote, to recommend to the City Council approval of the Demolition Permit for 1141 South Dora, Assessor's Parcel No. 003-130-11, based upon the evaluation presented by Chairman Pruden, site observation, and the lack of significant historical or architectural value. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Members Kennedy, Parducci, Sawyer, Shepard, and Chairman Pruden. None. None. None. 7. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Pruden advised that the Budget Motel (historically the State Motel) was removed in May of 1997 and the site demolished. She commented she was unable to ascertain whether any significant salvage was removed. Member Kennedy replied that all salvage from the site had been taken to the landfill. 8_ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:03 p.m. Judy Pruden, Chairman Marge Giuntoli, Recording Secretary b: m eg\dm 52997. min Demolition Permit Review Committee Page 2 May 29,1997 ITEM NO. _6d DATE: JUNE 4, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY APPRAISALS AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT At their May 7, 1997 meeting the City Council identified properties to be considered surplus and directed staff to proceed with the tasks necessary to appropriately dispose of them. The initial step is to conduct appraisals. Quotations through the informal bidding process were received from qualified firms for appraisals of the North Fire Station and Low Gap Road properties, with a total estimated cost of $3,700. Since this matter was not included in the 1996- 97 adopted budget, a budget amendment is required to appropriate the necessary funds. The funds are to come from the General Fund fund balance and be applied to contractual services line item within the Miscellaneous General Government Department. Adequate funds are available to meet this expense. The appraisals are requisite to the sale of the properties at realistic levels. Staff recommends that the Council authorize the appraisals and approve the budget amendment to account for the costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize appraisals of the North Fire Station and Low Gap Road properties and approve budget amendment of $3,700 from General Fund fund balance to Miscellaneous General Government Contractual Services (100.1990.250.000). ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: 1. Determine other properties should be included in appraisals, identify them, and revise authorization and budget amendment accordingly. 2. Determine appraisals should not be conducted, do not authorize or approve budget amendment, and provide direction to staff. Acct. No. (if NOT budgeted): 100.1990.250.000 Appropriation Requested: Citizen Advised: Requested by: Prepared by: Coordinated with: Attachments: Acct. No.' N/A $3,700 N/A Candace Horsley, City Manager Michael F. Harris, AICP, Assistant City Manager Larry DeKnoblough, Director of Community Services,~--~ "-"---'Roe Sandelin, Fire Operations Chief, Gordon Elton, Director of Finance, and Candace Horsley, City Manager 1. Budget amendment worksheets, page 1. ROVED: Candace Hor~ley, Ci~, I~anager mfh:asrcc97 0604APPRAISALS LI.I ILl (/3 Z Z (J Z 0 (J ITEM NO. 6e MEETING DATE: June 4, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: NOTIFICATION TO COUNCIL REGARDING PURCHASE OF WINCH AND CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR SEWER CAMERA Included in the 1996/97 Budget are funds to purchase a winch and cable assembly for our sewer video system. Requests for Quotations through the informal bid process were sent to seven suppliers of sewer video equipment. Five bids were returned and evaluated by staff. The Iow bidder is Cues, Inc. with a total bid of $6,381.38. A purchase order has been issued to Cues, Inc. Based on our purchasing policies, we are giving the City Council the required notification of this action. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Receive and file report regarding the purchase of Winch and Cable Assembly for sewer video camera. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: N/A Acct. No. (if not budgeted): Acct. No.' 612-3510-800 Appropriation Requested. N/A Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by' Darryl L. Barnes, Director of Public Utilities Prepared by: George Borecky, Water/Sewer Operations Superintendent~,~z~ Coordinated with- Candace Horsley, City Manager ~" Attachments: 1. Bid Tabulation Candace Horsley, City, Manager Z Z Z Z Z Z ITEM NO. 6 f MEETING DATE June 4, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVAL OF SALE The Ukiah Fire Department has five surplus self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This equipment is older, heavier, and more difficult to maintain than the newer styles currently used. The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) has a need for and has been loaned two SCBAs. This has allowed the County's Household Hazardous Waste Program to operate within the guidelines established for employee safety, and provide a very important service not only to county occupants, but also to residents of the City of Ukiah. It is the wish of the Fire Department to declare these five SCBAs surplus and sell two of them to the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority and three to any other interested party. Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority has offered to purchase the SCBAs, at fair market value, which is $150 each (established price based on an evaluation of the equipment by the original supplier, Vallen Safety Supply Co.). The City of Ukiah Standard Asset numbers for these SCBAs are 001034, 001035, 001037, 001038 and 001039. Funds from the sale of these SCBA's would be routed to Account 100-0800-625 (General Fund-Sale of Property). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council declare the SCBAs to be surplus property and allow the sale as is, with no warranty, written or implied, of two to Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority for $150 each. ALTERNATE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: Retain the equipment and continue to loan it, and maintain it. Acct. No.:N/A Acct. No.: ( if NOT budgeted) Appropriation Requested: N/A Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by: Candace Horsley, City Manager Prepared by: Mark Hilliker, Engineer Coordinated with: Roe M. Sandelin, Fire Operations Commander and Candace Horsley, City Manager Attachments: None AP PROVE~DqB Y ~ Candace Horsley, City Manager ITEM NO. 6a MEETING DATE June 4, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: VEHICLE ABATEMENT- 495 FORD STREET, UKIAH In response to complaints from neighbors in the area of Ford, Myron and Sidney Streets, the Police Department initiated a vehicle abatement program. Numerous vehicles were identified as being either abandoned, non-operable or dismantled. On April 12, 1997, a "Letter to Residents" was hand delivered to residents in the area (attached). In response to this letter, many of the identified vehicles were voluntarily moved by the owners. Some owners were unable to move a vehicle belonging to them in the time allotted but worked with the Police Department to ensure the vehicles would be moved in a timely manner. On May 3, 1997, residents which had made no effort to move or otherwise care for their vehicles were hand delivered a "Notice of Intent to Abate" letter (attached). Per Ukiah City Code, Section: 7610, the owner of the vehicle or land upon which it is parked may request a public hearing regarding the abatement. The owner of a vehicle being abated at 495 Ford Street has requested a public hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Allow the abatement process to continue until the vehicle is either removed by the owner or towed by the Police Department. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: The City Council may exercise its options as outlined in the Ukiah City Code, Section: 7611. Acct. No.: N/A Acct. No.: (if NOT budgeted) Appropriation Requested: N/A Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by: Fred W. Keplinger, Director of Public Safety Prepared by: John Williams, Operations Captain ~z,) Coordinated with' Candace Horsley, City Manager APPROVED BY §76OO §7601 CHAPTER 8 ABANDONED VEHICLE REMOVAL SECTION: §7600: §7601: §7602: §7603: §7604: §7605: §7606: §7607: §7608: §7609: §7610: §7611: §7612: §7613: §7614: Title Nuisance Definitions Exclusions Application of Provisions: Administration of Ordinance: Contract or Franchise Authority: Administrative Costs: Abatement Action: Notice Required: Request for Hearing; Hearing Unnecessary Hearing Removal; Time Limits Required Department of Motor Vehicle Notices Lien §7600: TITLE: This Chapter shall be known as the ABANDONED VEHICLE REMOVAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY. (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) §7601: NUISANCE: In addition to and in accordance with the determination made and the authority granted by the State of California under Section 22660 of the Vehicle Code to remove abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof as public nuisances, the City Council hereby makes the following findings and declarations: 8085 §7601 §7603 The accumulation and storage of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof on private or public property, not including highways, is hereby found to create a condition tending to reduce the value of private property, to promote blight and deterioration, to invite plundering, to create fire hazards, to constitute an attractive nuisance creating a hazard to the health and safety of minors, to create a harborage for rodents and insects an to be injurious to the health, safety and general welfare. Therefore, the presence of an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle or parts thereof, on private or public property not including highways, except as expressly hereinafter permitted, is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance which may be abated as such in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) §7602: A, Be Gl De DEFIN[T][ON$: Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this Section govern the construction of this ordinance' Ee The term "vehicle" means a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn upon a highway, except a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. The term "highway" means a way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Highway includes street. The term "public property" does not include highway. The term "owner of the land" means the owner of the land on which the vehicle or parts thereof is located, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. The term "owner of the vehicle" means the last registered owner and legal owner of record. (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) §7603' EXCLUSIONS: This ordinance shall not apply to' A, A vehicle, or parts thereof, which is completely enclosed within a building in a lawful manner where it is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or Be A vehicle, or parts thereof, which is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, a junk dealer, or when such storage or parking is necessary to the operation of a lawful conducted business or commercial enterprise. 8086 {}7603 {}7608 Nothing in this Section shall authorize the maintenance of a public or private nuisance as defined under provisions of law other than Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 22650) of Division 11 of the Vehicle Code, and this ordinance. (Ord. 617, {}1 adopted 1971) ' {}7604: APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS: This ordinance is not the exclusive regulation of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles within the City. It shall supplement and be in addition to the other regulatory codes, statutes and ordinances heretofore or hereafter enacted by the City, the State or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction. (Ord. 617, {}1, adopted 1971) {}7605: ADMINISTRATION OF ORDINANCE: Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Chief of Police or his designated representative. In the enforcement of this ordinance the Chief of Police or his designated representative may enter upon private or public property to examine a vehicle or parts thereof, or obtain information as to the identity of a vehicle declared to be a nuisance pursuant to this ordinance. (Ord. 617, {}1 adopted 1971 ) ' {}7606: CONTRACT OR FRANCHISE AUTHORITY: The City Council may contract with or grant a franchise to' any person or persons for the removal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof. If such a contract or franchise is granted, such person or persons shall be authorized to enter upon private property to remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or parts thereof declared to be a nuisance PUrsuant to this ordinance. (Ord. 617, {}1, adopted 1971) {}7607' ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: The City Council shall,, from time to time, determine and fix an amount to be assessed as administrative costs (excluding the actual cost of removal of any vehicle or parts thereof) under this ordinance. Said costs of administration may be expressed as a fixed sum per removal or as a percentage of the actual cost of removal. (Ord. 617, {}1, adopted 1971) {}7608: ABATEMENT ACTION: Upon discovering the existence of an abandoned, wreck~ed, dismantled or inoperative vehicle, or parts thereof, on private property or public property within the City, the Chief of Police or ~his designated representative shall have the authority to cause the abatement and removal thereof in accordance with the procedure prescribed herein. (Ord. 617, {}1, adopted 1971) 8087 §7609 §7609 §7609: NOTICE REQUIRED: A ten (10) day notice of intention to abate and remove the vehicle, or parts thereof, as a public nuisance shall be mailed by registered mail to the owner of the land and to the owner of the vehicle unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. The notice of intention shall be in substantially the following forms: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE AN ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLE OR PARTS THEREOF AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE (Name and address of owner of the land) As owner shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the land located at (address), you are hereby notified that the undersigned pursuant to §7605 of the Ukiah City Code has determined that there exists upon said land an (or parts of an) abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle registered to , license number , which constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to the provisions of Division 8, Chapter 8, of the Ukiah City Code. You are hereby notified to abate such nuisance by the removal of said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) within ten (10) days from the date of mailing of this notice, and upon your failure to do so the same will be abated and removed by the City and the costs thereof, together with administrative costs, assessed to you as owner of the land on which said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) is located. As the owner of the land on which said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) is located, you are hereby notified that you may, within ten (10) days after the mailing of this notice of intention, request a public hearing and if such a request is not received by the City Clerk within such ten (10) day period, the Chief of Police or his designated representative shall have the authority to abate and remove said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) as a public nuisance and assess the costs as aforesaid without a public hearing. You may submit a sworn written statement within such a ten (10) day period denying responsibility for the presence of said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) on said land, with your reasons for denial, and such statement shall be construed as a request for hearing at which your presence is not required. You may appear in person at any hearing requested by you or the owner of the vehicle or, in lieu thereof, may present a sworn written statement as aforesaid in time for consideration at such hearing. Notice Mailed s~ NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE AN ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VE~ICLE OR PARTS THEREOF AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE (Name and address of last registered and/or legal owner of record of vehicle - notice should be given to both if different) 8088 §7609 §7611 As last registered (and/or legal) owner of record of (description of vehicle - make, model, license, etc.) you are hereby notified that the undersigned pursuant to §7605 of the Ukiah City Code has determined that said vehicle (or parts of a vehicle) exists as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle at (describe location on public or private property) and constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to the provisions of Division 8, Chapter 8 of the Ukiah City Code. You are hereby notified to abate said nuisance by the removal of said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) within ten (10) days from the date of mailing of this notice. As a registered (and/or legal) owner of record of said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle), you are hereby notified that you may, within ten (10) days after the mailing of this notice of intention, request a public hearing and if such a request is not received by the City Clerk within such ten (10) day period, the Police Chief or his designated representative shall have the authority to abate and remove said vehicle (or said parts of a vehicle) without a hearing. Notice Mailed s~ (Ord. 617, § 1, adopted 1971) §7610: REQUEST FOR HEARING; HEARING UNNECESSARY: Upon request by the owner of the vehicle or owner of the land received by the City Clerk or her designated representative within ten (10) days after the mailing of the notices of intention to abate and remove, a public hearing shall be held by the City Council on the question of abatement and removal of the vehicle or parts thereof as an abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle, and the assessment of the administrative costs and the cost of removal of the vehicle or parts thereof against the property on which it is located. If the owner of the land submits a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on his land within such ten (10) day period, said statement shall be construed as a request for a hearing which does not require his presence. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed, by registered mail, at least ten (10) days before the hearing to the owner of the land and to the owner of the vehicle, unless the vehicle is in such condition that identification numbers are not available to determine ownership. If such a request for hearing is not received within said ten (10) days after mailing of the notice of intention to abate and remove, the City shall have the authority to abate and remove the vehicle or parts thereof as a public nuisance without holding a public hearing.~ (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) §7611: HEARING: All hearings under this ordinance shall be held before the City Council which shall bear all facts and testimony it deems pertinent. Said 8O89 §7611 §7613 facts and testimony may include testimony on the condition of the vehicle or parts thereof and the circumstances concerning its location on the said private property or public property. The City Council shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. The owner of the land may appear in person at the hearing or present a sworn written statement in time for consideration at the hearing, and deny responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on the land, with his reasons for such denial. The City Council may impose such conditions and take such other action as it deems appropriate under the circumstances to carry out the purpose of this Municipal Code Chapter. It may delay the time for removal of the vehicle or parts thereof if, in its opinion, the circumstances justify it. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council may find that a vehicle or parts thereof has been abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or is inoperative on private or public property and order the same removed from the property as a public nuisance and disposed of as hereinafter provided and determine the administrative costs and the cost of removal to be charged against the owner of the land. The order requiring removal shall include a description of the vehicle or parts thereof and the correct identification number and license number of the vehicle, if available at the site. If it is determined at the hearing that the vehicle was placed on the land without the consent of the owner of the land and that he has not subsequently acquiesced in its presence, the City Council shall not assess the costs of administration or removal of the vehicle against the property upon which the vehicle is located or otherwise attempt to collect such costs from such owner of the land. If the owner of the land submits a sworn written statement denying responsibility for the presence of the vehicle on his land but does not appear, or if an interested party makes a written presentation to the City Council but does not appear, he shall be notified, in writing, of the decision. (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) §7612- REMOVAL; TIME LIMITS: Five (5) days after ad;3ption of the order declaring the vehicle or parts thereof to be a public nuisance, five (5) days from the date of mailing of notice of the decision if such notice is required by §7611, or fifteen (15) days after such action of the governing body authorizing removal following appeal, the vehicle or parts thereof may be disposed of by removal to a scrap yard or automobile dismantler's yard. After a vehicle has been removed it shall not thereafter be reconstructed or made operable. (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) §7613: REQUIRED DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICES: Within five (5) days after the date of removal of the vehicle or parts thereof, notice 8090 §7613 §7614 shall be given to the Department of Motor Vehicles identifying the vehicle or parts thereof removed. At the same time there shall be transmitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles any evidence of registration available, including registration certificates, certificates of title and license plates. (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) §7614: I.,[EN: If the administrative costs and the cost of removal which are charged against the owner of a parcel of land pursuant to §7611 are not paid within thirty (30) days of the date of the order, such costs shall be assessed against the parcel of land pursuant to section 38773.5 of the Government Code and shall be transmitted to the Tax Collector for collection. Said assessment shall have the same priority as other City taxes. (Ord. 617, §1, adopted 1971) 8091 UKIAH POLICE DEPARTMENT 300 SEMINARY AVE., UKIAH, CA 95482 ABANDONED VEHICLE REPORT CASE NUMBER OBS ( ) B/C ( ) DETAIL (~ INFORMANT~~u~'~-$&~c~'~'~ -' DATE OF COMPLAINT I~IA'~'"-' ADDRESS TELEPHONE LOCATION ~r'l~-~'~ ~'~':~'J~J~ VIN ~ ' VEHICLE LICENSE NUMBER~~~~STATE ~ODOMETER VEHICLE YEAR ~' MAK~~~0DY STYLE ~- COLOR~ REGISTERED OWNER ADDRESS ( ) MARKED 72 HOUR PARKING _.__~.~~ ( ) REGISTERED OWNER CONTACTED ( ) TELETYPE MVS ( ) CHP AUTO - STATUS CHECK ( ) UNABLE TO LOCATE REGISTERED O NER IMPOUND AUTHORITY DATE ( ) MOVED ( ) REGISTERED OWNER CONTACTED ( ) CITED ( ) STORED NARRATIVE (Feason foF abatement) ~PRIVATE PROPERTY ( ) PUBLIC PROPERTY HEARING REQUESTED? DATE OF HEARING DISPOSITION REQUESTED BY DECISION ( ) RELEASED ( ) TO BE DESTROYED ( ) OTHER POUCE 300 NT UKIAH, CA95482 FRED W. KEPUNGER DIRECTOR OF PUBUC SAF~ POUCE 707/463--6242 FAX 707/462-6068 4/12/97 Dear Resident, The Ukiah Police Department has recently received complaints reGardinG abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperable vehicles parked on the streets and on private property in your area. Vehicles found on public or private property in this condition are subject to abatement pursuant to City Ordinance and the California Vehicle Code. The Ukiah Police Department has identified at least 25 vehicles that may be considered abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperable parked on public and private property on Sidnie Ct., Myron Pl., and Ford St. If you own or maintain one of these vehicles, the Ukiah Police Department is asking that you take steps to remove or dispose of the vehicle or vehicles during this Grace period endinG May I, 1997. If after May 1, 1997, vehicles in this condition are located in the area, abatement proceedings will be commenced and the vehicles will be removed at the expense of the owner, if on the street, or the owner of the property where it is located, if on private property. If'you have any questions about this matter, contact SerGeant Trent Taylor or Captain John Williams at 463-6242. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. FRED W. KEPLINGER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF UKIAH POLICE POUCE 300 UKIAH, C~ 95482 FRED W. KEPLINGER DIRECTOR OF PUBUC SAFEr POUCE 707/463.6242 FAX 707/462-6068 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE AND REMOVE AN ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLE OR PARTS THEREOF AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE As the last registered (and/or legal) owner of record for the vehicle listed on attachment "A", or as the owner shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the land listed on attachment "A", you are hereby notified that the undersigned, pursuant to Section 7605 of the Ukiah City Code, has determined that there exists upon said land an (or parts of an) abandoned, wrecked, dismantled or inoperative vehicle registered to the person and/or persons listed on attachment "A", which constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to the provisions of Division 8, Chapter 8 of the Ukiah City Code. You are hereby notified to abate said nuisance by the removal of said vehicle (or parts of vehicle) within 10 days from the date of receiving this notice. Failure to do so will result in the Nuisance being abated and removed by the City and the costs thereof, together with administrative costs, assessed to you as the owner of land and/or the vehicle on which the said vehicle (or parts of a vehicle) are located. As the registered and/or legal owner of the vehicle (or parts of a vehicle) and/or the owner of the land on which it is located, you are hereby notified that you may, within 10 days after receiving this notice, request a public hearing and if such a request is not received by the City Clerk within this 10 day period, the Director of Public Safety or his designated representative shall have the authority to abate and remove said vehicle (or parts of a vehicle) without a hearing. Notice delivered on ~I~l~gC- To ~ ~~o~ By: Sergeant T.N.Taylor #S-10 FRED W. KEPLINGER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY CITY OF UKIAH POLICE ATTACHMENT "A" LOCATION OF NUISANCE VEHICLE OF PART OF VEHICLE: DESCRIPTION OF NUISANCE VEHICLE OR PART OF VEHICLE: REGISTERED OR LEGAL OWNER OF NUISANCE VEHICLE OR PART OF VEHICLE: Jl Il II MENDOCINO COUNTY SECURED ROLL IIPARCEL NO:002-134-08-00 TYPE:A TRA:003031 USE: I: O~NER/MAILI~G ADDRESS JJ OWNER:RAMOS RAUL & TERRY LEE , C~E oF: IILIEN OWNER:RAMOS RAUL & TERRY LEE ,O~R INFO: ADDR~:495 FO~ ST zip:95482 ziP4: 1- R2 BK_PG: 002m311 II HOUSE #:495 II STR: FORD ST , CIT¥:~I~ II hAND= 2sess II II PERS= II I1~O~: 93631 II ~: ~3Z SITUS ADDRESS/DESCRIPTION/ACRES SUFF: ACRES: LOT: BLOCK: CITY CODE:UK EXEMPTIONS CODES OTHER HO-EX: 7000 EXE: 4 APPR DT: 1990 OTHER: VET: AG NO: TOTAL: 7000 C-MISC: LOT SQFT: IMP%: 72 II SALES HISTORY IIREC_NO: 4774 DATE:19880301 DTT: DTT AMT: SPLIT CODE:9 SPLIT 1: II AOL: SPLIT 2: IIREC m~: SPLIT 3: IIREC PG: SPLIT 4: II MAIL ADDRESS II CLEAN:Ramos Raul & Terry Lee II SWAP:Raul Ramos II STR~: 495 DIR: IISTREET: Ford II CITY :Ukiah II STATE:CA ZIP:95482 ZIP4: I]STRT #: 495FRA: DIR: ,STREET:FO~ TYPE:St CONDO: SITUS ADDRESS STRT#2: TYPE:ST End of Record CONDO: II cAL:¥11 USA:Y11 II II II ITEM NO. DATE: 9^ June 4, 1997 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT As the Council is aware, Staff has been researching various options to reduce expenditures in the General Fund. As part of the cost- saving measures to avoid employee lay-offs, staff is recommending that the City offer an early retirement ("golden handshake") to one employee. Under PERS regulations, there are various eligibility requirements which must be met, such as the employee must be at least 50 years of age and have at least 10 years of service credit. We are currently proposing that a golden handshake be offered to the classification of Building Official. There is only one employee in this classification and he would be eligible for an early retirement. We can save significantly in the General Fund by offering a golden handshake to the Building Official, eliminating the two positions of Building Official and Code Compliance 0fficer/Plan Checker, and reclassifying the positions to one modified position. (Continued on next page) RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: 1. Adopt the proposed resolution. 2. Authorize Mayor to sign Certification of Compliance and Agreement to Requirements for Section 20903.5. 3. Approve the Building Inspector Job Description. ALTERNATIVE COUNCIL POLICY OPTIONS: 1. Do not adopt the proposed resolution. 2. Amend and adopt the proposed resolution. 3. Refer to Staff. Appropriation Requested: N/A Citizen Advised: N/A Requested by: N/A Prepared by: Kari Revheim, Personnel 0fficer~ Coordinated with: Candace Horsley, City Manager Gordon Elton, Finance Director Robert Sawyer, Planning Director Attachments: 1. Proposed resolution for adoption 2. Certification of Compliance and Agreement 3. Estimated cost analysis 4. Building Inspector Job Description APPROVED-~~ --~~ ~~. Candace Horsley, C~ty Manager SUMMARY (C01FFIN~D) The early retirement offer would increase the employee's years of service by two years. We have discussed the early retirement program with the eligible employee and he has indicated that he would accept the offer. In order to be eligible to receive the two years of additional service credit, the employee must retire prior to July 1, 1997. The estimated annual savings by allowing this employee to retire early and consolidating two positions into one position would amount to $64,807. The City's estimated one-time cost to PERS for the additional years of service credit would be $27,794. To comply with Government Code Section 7507, we provided the estimated costs of the proposed golden handshake to the public at your last public meeting. The estimated cost analysis prepared by the Finance Director is again attached for your review and consideration. Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution authorizing two years of service credit to be granted to the designated employee for retirement purposes. Staff also recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Certification of Compliance and Agreement to Requirements for Section 20903.5 of the California Government Code. This document is required by PERS regulations to ensure that the City of Ukiah will comply with all of the requirements for allowing an early retirement. In addition, Staff recommends approval of the proposed Building Inspector Job Description which is attached for your review and consideration. 3: PER\ASR .GH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFUKIAH GRANTING ONE TO FOUR YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah is a contracting Public Agency of the Public Employees' Retirement System; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 20903.5 provides that when the governing body of a contracting agency determines that because of an impending curtailment of, or change in the manner of performing service, the best interests of the agency would be served by encouraging the retirement of local members, the governing body may adopt a resolution to grant eligible employees one to four years additional service credit when certain conditions specified in said Section exist; and WHEREAS, said Section requires the governing body to specify the number of whole years of additional service credit being granted and to determine a period in which eligible members, who meet the conditions, must retire to be entitled to receive said credit; and WHEREAS, said period may begin as early as one day following, and end not more than 120 days following, the governing body's adoption of the resolution; and WHEREAS, said Section requires the governing body to designate the categories of eligible members and allows for eligibility to be limited to members employed in specific departments, programs, and/or position classifications within said Agency; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, as the governing body of the City of Ukiah has determined that because of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 an impending curtailment of service, or change in the manner of performing service, the best interests of the public Agency would be served by encouraging the retirement of local members and desires to provide two (2) years additional service credit pursuant to Section 20903.5 for eligible local Miscellaneous members. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said governing body determines that the period in which eligible members, who meet the conditions, must retire to be entitled to the additional credit shall begin on June 5, 1997, and end on June 30, 1997, and that to be entitled to the additional credit, eligible members, who meet the conditions, must be employed in the position classification of Building Official of the City of Ukiah on the date of adoption of this Resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1997, by the following roll call vote- AYES- NOES- ABSENT- ATTEST- SHERIDAN MALONE, MAYOR COLLEEN B. HENDERSON, CITY CLERK 3 :PER\RES .GH CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE AND AGREEMENT TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTION 20903.5 The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby certifies and agrees as follows- I . The annual salaries (including benefits) for the two positions of Building Official and Code Enforcement 0fficer/Plan Checker which will be eliminated total $110,017. The salary (including benefits) of the position of Building Inspector which will replace the two eliminated positions totals $45,209. The total annual savings for this restructuring is $64.807. The estimated one-time cost to provide two additional years of service credit to one employee totals $27,794. o The position of Building Official will be eliminated and the Code Enforcement Officer/Plan Checker position will be reclassified to the position of Building Inspector. This will amount to an annual savings of $64,807. . Sufficient positions have been deleted with a total cost which exceeds the lump-sum actuarial cost of the additional service credit granted. The City of Ukiah agrees to transmit to the retirement fund an amount determined by the Board to equal the actuarial equivalent of the difference between the allowance the member receives after receipt of the additional service credit and the amount the member would have received without the additional service credit. The City of Ukiah agrees to transmit to the retirement fund applicable administrative costs. . The City of Ukiah shall maintain records for the worker retiring pursuant to this section (name, social security number, retirement effective date, and cost of additional service credit). . The City of Ukiah shall provide verification of its certifications through independent review if the Board so requires. . The City of Ukiah will certify to CalPERS that the eligible employee does not receive unemployment insurance payments any time within two years of the governing body's adoption of the Resolution granting the additional service, due to employment with any employer participating in the CalPERS retirement program. . The City of Ukiah will certify the amount of actual savings and the measures taken to achieve the savings at such time the governing body has achieved savings that are more than adequate to meet necessary payments to the Board. DATED- 3: PER\CERT. GH SHERIDAN MALONE, MAYOR I- Z ill W t- 0 (D 0 0 5 ~ 0 ~ 0 0 ~ ~ ~ 0 ooo cu o -~. ~ '~ ea u:,,_o 0 0 0 ~ ~ 0 m ~ ~oo · ~ ~ · oo~m==~6 ~ ~ ~0 ~ ~ 0 0 0 .~ ~O~ ~ ~ c ~ '- 0 0 F- O 0 Z · ~> o on 4.~ g ° JOB DESCRIPTION BUILDING INSPECTOR DEFINITION: Under general direction of the Director of Planning, coordinates the application and enforcement of all local ordinances and State codes pertaining to building in the City; performs building plans examination on all Building Permit applications (excluding structural engineering); functions as a code enforcement officer for all local ordinances pertaining to zoning, planning, and building; and performs other related duties as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all- encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.) (E = Essential Duty; M =Major Portion of Time) - Maintains all applications and files associated with the building inspection function, and screens building permit applications for completeness. (E-M) - Provides reliable and objective building code information to the general public, and to building permit applicants and/or their agents. (E-M) - Performs building plans examinations (excluding structural engineering) on all building permit applications, and ensures that all construction projects comply with local building ordinances and State building codes (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations). (E-M) - Coordinates all phases of the plan check review process, including review by other City departments, and review by the structural engineering firm under contract to the City. (E) - Maintains a high degree of proficiency in understanding and interpreting building codes, and independently remains current with all applicable building code revisions. (E) - Schedules appointments with contractors and builders for field inspections, and inspects all relevant phases and aspects of construction (foundations, framing, electrical installations, plumbing, and zoning), thereby ensuring that construction is accomplished in a manner consistent with the approved plans, and with all applicable building codes. (E-M) - Issues appropriate permits for projects meeting codes, and posts stop work, prohibited occupancy, and hazardous conditions notices on construction sites and existing structures which fail to meet code. (E) - Performs zoning and planning code enforcement duties, including responding to citizen complaints, issuing violation notices, and effectively abating zoning and planning code violations throughout the City. (E) - Integrates the duties, responsibilities, and field work of the building inspection and zoning code enforcement functions, thereby maintaining the highest degree of efficiency and productivity in both areas. - Provides field inspection services on projects approved by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, and/or City Council, and ensures that 'conditions of approval' are satisfied. - Represents the City at community meetings and public hearings, as required, and assists the Director of Planning in establishing Building Division goals, policies, priorities, and budget computations and information. (E) - Works flexible hours. (E) - Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations ('California Building Code'), and all applicable local ordinances related to building. - Construction methods and materials, engineering principles and practices, and building safety standards. Local ordinances pertaining to planning and zoning, and ability to enforce their provisions in a professional, tactful, and efficient manner. Ability to: - Read and interpret building specifications, codes, and regulations, and provide plan check services to a local agency. - Communicate building permit requirements and building plan deficiencies to builders in a professional, articulate, and courteous manner. - Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with builders, contractors, the general public, and City officials and employees. - Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. - Perform field inspections on new construction and remodel projects, which will include mobility in 'hard hat' areas, and tight or high places. Compute building permit fees, as derived from the Uniform Administrative Code and Building Valuation data. EXPERIENCE - Three years of plan check/review and building inspection experience is required. (ICBO certification as a Plans Examiner may substitute for one year of required plan check experience.) - One year as a construction worker in any standard building trade. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS - Equivalent to graduation from high school, and supplemental specialized training in plan check/review and building inspection. Required ICBO certifications: Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, and Mechanical Inspector. ICBO Plans Examiner certification must be acquired within one year of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. PROBATIONARY PERIOD Employees serve a six-month probationary period. If performance is not satisfactory, an employee may be terminated without cause or recourse during this period. 3/RECRUIT/BUIlDINg. INSP