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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-20-95350 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 20, 1995 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:33 p.m. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Absent: None. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport, Public Utility Director Barnes, Senior Planner Stump, Recreation Coordinator Weselsky, Assistant Redevelopment Director DeKnoblough, City Engineer/Public Works Director Kennedy, and Executive Assistant Yoast. 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The City Clerk delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Wattenburger led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of November 29, 1995 and the regular meeting of December 6, 1995, as submitted. Councilmember Mastin requested the motion BE withdrawn as he needs to abstain from the vote on the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1995. Councilmember Malone, as the maker of the motion, withdrew his motion from the floor, with approval from Councilmember Wattenburger, the maker of the second to the motion. 3a. Regular Adjourned Meeting of November 29, 1995 M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of November 29, 1995, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. 3b. Regular Meeting of December 6, 1995 M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 1995, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Mastin. 4. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed Government Code Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedures. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Mastin/Malone to approve the Consent Calendar as follows; 5a. Approved the report of November 1995 Disbursements. 5b. Denied claims received from Susan Lanning; Crawford's VCR Repair; and referred them to the City's Insurance Carrier, REMIF. 5c. Adopted Ordinance No. 961 amending Article 17, Chapter 2, of the City Zoning Code for Off Street Parking and Loading. 5d. Adopted Resolution No. 96-33 establishing uniform hours during the day for which restricted on-street parking within the Downtown Parking District are effective. 5e. Adoption of Resolution No. 96-34 establishing two twenty-four minute on-street parking spaces at 582 N. State Street, in front of Henne's Candy and Ice Cream store. 5f. Awarded bid for 12,000 feet of 500 MCM Aluminum Conductor Reg. Mtg. December 20, 1995 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 20, 1995 Cable to Champion Wire and Cable in the amount of $12,625.47 and for 21,000 feet of 397.5 MCM Bare Conductor to King Wire and Cable Corporation in the amount of $10,315.31. 5g. Accepted the work as complete for placement of Street Striping 1995, Spec. No. 95-21, by Central Striping Service and authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 5h. Authorized the City Clerk to continue advertising for the one vacancy on Airport Commission in the Ukiah Daily Journal. 5i. Approved the professional services agreement with Dot Brovarney for "Remember Your Relations" Elsie Allen Exhibit and Catalogue, in the amount of $7,000, and authorized the City Manager to execute contract. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Bill Fernandez, California State Automobile Association District Manager presented a plaque to the City of Ukiah for a AAA pedestrian protection program, based on 1994 fatalities, injuries, and enforcement compared to other national cities statistical comparisons. Mayor Schneiter received the award and expressed his appreciation for public safety and passed the plaque to the City Manager to display. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Consideration of Letter Received from "Parents for Youth" Regarding 9th - 12th grade Boys Basketball Program The City Manager reported that the basketball program 5 week sign up deadline ended with only 29 High School boys applying with 8000 total children, grades 2 through 8, applying for City league basketball. She explained the staff procedures and processes in implementing this program. She explained the letter delivered from Vickie Sangiacomo from Parents for Youth, is a request to implement a High School league which cannot be done, at this late date by City staff, due to time constraints needed to develop gyms, practice/game times and staffing. She explained the City's available gym time is filled and Mendocino College charges $130 per day plus $40 per game, which is too costly. Vickie Sangiacomo, requested the City to reinstate boys basketball grades 9 - 12. She stated in the past this age group has had lots of participants who really need a program such as this. She noted that late signups were allowed in the past, and is unsure of why there were not enough sign ups by the deadline time. Discussion ensued regarding potential numbers of committed High School players and past numbers. Recreation Coordinator Weselsky reported last year there were a total of 800 children through High School who played City league basketball, with this year having 800 children, without High School players. Discussion ensued regarding required number of boys and girls, gym space, staff needed for additional teams at this point in time, and various possibilities. Angela Hooper, suggested the reason High Schoolers signed up late, is that they do not read newspapers or hear radio announcements, and in the past, late signups were allowed by the City. 351 Reg. Mtg. December 20, 1995 Page 2 352 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 20, 1995 Mayor Schneiter noted that 800 other children were able to make the deadline. There was further discussion regarding potential City residency requirements, costs for sponsors, Mendocino College options, current City staffing level constraints, basketball starts playing games on January 6th, and coordination efforts for scheduling games and practices. Angela Hooper stated she is willing to volunteer. Councilmember Shoemaker noted he is willing to ask the College, but we need parent volunteers to coordinate this program, as City staff cannot do it, with a final deadline to January 6th. The City Manager explained City staff has already offered this option to the High School parents, as there was no available City staff or time available after the deadline time. Councilmember Shoemaker offered to sponsor one team this year if the parents can make it happen. Bob Webb offered his ideas as to why his High School son did not make the deadline for signups. The City Manager offered to have staff make up a list for parent volunteers, of what needs to get done, and noted it will take a tremendous amount of work to develop a High School league from scratch at this point. It was the consensus of Council for staff to try to facilitate and accommodate the volunteer parents who will develop this league and asked staff to keep Council apprised. NEW BUSINESS 8a. Adoption of Resolution Committing In-Kind Services for the Performance of Environmental Review Documentation and Preliminary Engineering for the Orchard Avenue Bridge, Orchard Avenue Extension, Brush Street Improvement Project and Approval of Budget Amendment The City Engineer/Public Works Director reported the City has submitted two applications to the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) for federal funding under the Surface Transportation Program. He explained the function MCOG in nominating these projects for funding. He reported there are $277,841 current STP funds on hand with approximately $100,00 to 120,000 funds available for 1995/96 project funding. He reported according to MCOG procedure and policy, the project applicants arerequired to submit a funding commitment when other sources of funds are to be used as a project funding match, which this proposed Resolution will satisfy. He explained the upcoming City projects for the construction of Orchard Avenue Bridge at Orr Creek, Orchard Avenue Extension, Brush Street Improvements and State Street Road Surface Remediation. He reported these projects' environmental review and preliminary engineering was approved for funding, with an estimated $4,400 for in-house engineering services by City staff for preliminary plan, profile work and consultant contract administration, which will be considered as City matching funding. M/S Malone/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 96-35, committing in-kind services for the performance of environmental review documentation and preliminary engineering for the Orchard Avenue Bridge, Orchard Avenue Extension, and Brush Street Improvement Project; and approve budget adjustments of 1) Create Fund No. 341, STP; 2) Allocate $50,000 Revenue in Account No. 341-0600-490; and 3) Allocate $50,000 expenditures in Account No. 341-9816-250. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. December 20, 1995 Page 3 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 20, 1995 8b. Discussion an4 Approval of Disbanding Cultural Arts Advisory Board (CAAB) The City Manager reported on the past accomplishments of the CAAB and the history of the policies, other community culture and art oriented groups. She explained the recommendation received from this Board, after lengthy discussions, is to recommend to Council that this Board disband, and reform when needed. Discussion ensued regarding the composition of membership of this Board, Boardmembers time constraints, and duplication of efforts within our community. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to disband the Cultural Arts Advisory Board. The City Attorney advised Council to just accept resignations which will automatically render the Board as inactive. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to allow the resignation of the entire Cultural Arts Advisory Board. The motion was carried with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. The City Council expressed their appreciation to Marge Guintoli, for her efforts as a member of the CAAB. · CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS Councilmember Mastin wished everyone happy holidays. Councilmember Malone reported on current Chamber events. Councilmember Wattenburger - Expressed his appreciation for the help extended to him and his family after the big oak fell on his house during this recent storm. He reported on a meeting he attended regarding future courthouse space planning and noted he needs City staff technical assistance for future meetings. Councilmember Shoemaker - Questioned whether the City received notice of the intent from the County to lease the space at the old Rexall on Perkins and State by the County District Attorney Family Support Unit; reported on the Christmas lighting ceremony; noted he attended the Ukiah Police Dinner which was very nice; commented the City Employees Christmas awards dinner was the best ever regarding food and attitudes; reported January 9th is the Public Hearing for Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority the Environmental Impact Report for the transfer station with close for comments on January 24, 1996. Mayor Schneiter - Thanked all City staff for their great efforts after last weeks storm, and noted he will be out a week starting December 29th. 10. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS The City Manager reported on Christmas week staffing levels. Recess to Revelopment Agency - 7:43 p.m. Reconvened - 7:53 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 11a. As per Government Code Section 54957(e) Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release The City Attorney noted there is no action anticipated regarding this item of business. Council entered Closed Session at 7:54 p.m. 353 Reg. Mtg. December 20, 1995 Page 4 354 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 20, 1995 Council came out of Closed Session at 8:00 p.m. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business p.m. CCMIN.216 th~.~ee.,ting was a~journed at 8:01 Cat%~] MCK~ CMC/AAD, City Reg. Mtg. December 20, 1995 Page 5