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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-18-95MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - October 18, 1995 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:31 p.m. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport, Senior Planner Stump, City Engineer/Public Works Director Kennedy, Public Utility Director Barnes, Finance Director Elton, Assistant Redevelopment Director DeKnoblough, and Assistant to the City Manager Harris. 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Wattenburger delivered the Invocation and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3a. Proclamations - Red Ribbon Week of October 22-28, 1995 Mayor Schneiter read and presented the Proclamation to Valerie Lawe, Community Organizer for Community Works Coalition. She reported on National Red Ribbon Week events and she expressed appreciation to the City of Ukiah for their support in the new Police Activities League, the Police decoy program, passing local ordinances against the use of tobacco, Youth Service Ukiah, and passing the Hospitality Covenant. She reported on current alcohol prevention and awareness efforts. Ramona Ansolebahare, Coordinator of Safe Haven and Violence program, distributed literature regarding a parent and community pledge to address alcohol and violence in the community. 4. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 4, 1995 Councilmember Shoemaker requested a correction to Page 5, tenth paragraph, last line, delete "could be proposed" and replace with "would be required." Council concurred. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 4, 1995, as amended by Councilmember Shoemaker. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Abstain: Wattenburger. 5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed Government Code Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. CONSENT CALENDAR Council queried staff regarding project management and expected completion date of River Bank Repairs and electric transformer stock replacement procedures. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to approve the Consent Calendar as follows; 6a. Accepted report of September 1995 disbursements. 6b. Denied the claim for damages received from J.C. Penney Co. and referred it to the City insurance carrier, REMIF. 6c. Approved legal publishing services contract as submitted by Ukiah Daily Journal for Fiscal Year 1995/96, in the amount of $3.70 per column inch for first day and $2.35 per column inch for additional days. 6d. Approved budget amendment of $270,000, from account 115.260.000 (General Fund Reserve) to account 100.1401.250 (City Attorney Contractual Services) for investment counsel services. 319 Reg. Mtg. October 18, 1995 Page 1 32O MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - October 18, 1995 6e. Adopted Resolution No. 96-21 establishing the requirement to stop on eastbound Mendocino Drive at Gardens Avenue. 6f. Awarded unit item contract for street striping to Central Striping Service in the amount of $11,491.90 for the total base bid plus the additive bid, as per Specification No. 95-21. 6g. Awarded bid for one 75KVA and one 1000KVA transformer to Western States Electric in the respective amounts of $5,627.40 and $18,264.67, and one 150KVA transformer to General Electric Supply Company for $8,131.70. 6h. Rejected bid for Bolted Steel Water Storage Tank, Specification No. 95-W1. 6i. Awarded Bid for River Bank Repair Project for Wastewater Treatment Plant to Mendocino Construction Services in the amount not to exceed $254,482, and authorized budget transfer. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Review of League of California Cities Proposed Resolutions for Annual Conference, October 22-24, 1995 Council reviewed each League of California Cities proposed resolutions, and by consensus, provided direction to Councilmember Malone and Shoemaker, for representation and voting at the Annual League of California Cities. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 p.m. Sa. Consideration of Request for Extension of Previously Approved Redwood Business Park Tentative Subdivision Map for Three Years, as Requested by Gary Akerstrom The Senior Planner reported the original map was conditionally approved by the City on April 16, 1986. At the request of the subdivider, the life of the tentative subdivision map was extended until October 16, 1991. He explained one month prior to that date, the subdivider requested an additional three year extension. During consideration of this request, it was determined that the extension could not be granted without the conduct of proper environmental review. He explained the matter was tabled until the Airport Industrial Park Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified. This EIR document was certified by the City Council on August 16, 1995, therefore the 1991 extension request is now being processed. He reported on planning procedures and explained the Planning Commission approved this request after conducting a Public Hearing on September 27, 1995. Council queried staff regarding the extension of Airport Road and construction of a southern road connection to South State Street and non restriction of other access, a frontage road, parcel maps and boundary line adjustment. Public Hearing Opened - 7:32 p.n. Gary Akerstrom, representing Redwood Business Park, 425 Talmage Road, explained that the extension of this tentative map provides the developer with options. No others came forward. Reg. Mtg. October 18, 1995 Page 2 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - October 18, 1995 Public Heating Closed - 7:35 p.m. M/S Malone/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 96-22, making findings pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15091 in connection with the extension of the Redwood Business Park Tentative Subdivision Map. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. 9b. Approval of March 26, 1996 Ballot Measure Wording for Submittal as Exhibit B to Resolution No. 96-20 Mayor Schneiter noted he received no comments from Councilmembers and asked Council whether the 1991 ballot argument wording is desired. Discussion ensued regarding the wording in the 1991 argument for Council appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer positions. Mayor Schneiter noted that minor wording changes in this argument will not change opinions. M/S Wattenburger/Malone approved the ballot argument wording to be included with Resolution No. 96-20 as Exhibit B. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. 9c. Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development The Senior Planner reported on the changes made to the draft Ordinance, as directed by Council at the last meeting. He explained the proposed Resolution makes CEQA findings in connection with the anticipated action on the Ordinance, and is necessary to adopt prior to the adoption of the Ordinance. Councilmember Wattenburger, noted as he was absent from the last meeting, questioned whether Council reviewed the applicant's proposed copy of the Ordinance. Mayor Schneiter explained that Council reviewed both applicant and staff ordinances in a page by page manner and made changes by consensus of Council. M/S Wattenburger/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 96-23 making findings pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 in connection with the adoption of the amended Airport Industrial Park AIP Planned Development Ordinance. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to adopt Ordinance No. 959 amending the Airport Industrial Park Planned Development. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Scheniter. NOES: Mastin and Wattenburger. 9d. Amend Consultant Agreement with Dames and Moore for the Construction and Testing of Leachate Extraction Wells at Ukiah Landfill The City Engineer/Public Works Director reported on the proposal received from Dames and Moore for the construction of three leachate extraction wells and the subsequent testing and preparation of a report of findings which has been submitted pursuant to the scope of work under Phase I of Task III of our consultant service agreement. He further explained noted assumptions and possible additional costs. 321 Reg. Mtg. October 18, 1995 Page 3 322 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - October 18, 1995 Council queried staff regarding phases, tasks schedules, leachate feasibility and non-attainment issues. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger authorized the Mayor to execute the amendment to the consultant service agreement with Dames and Moore to allow for the construction and testing of three leachate extraction wells and the preparation of a report of findings at a compensation based on a time and expense basis not to exceed $24,200, and authorized the expenditure of budgeted funds as indicated from Acct. No. 660-7301-250-003 $9,100, and Acct. No. 660-7301-250-005 $15,100. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. 9e. Consi4eration and A4option of Resolution Approving Downtown Parking Improvement Program The Assistant Redevelopment Director reported since the initial review and discussion by Council at the March 15, 1995 meeting, staff has met with a number of downtown groups, individuals, parking enforcement staff, County Administration, and Courthouse staff. He explained the modifications and adjustments made in the attempt to accommodate all downtown parking users. The City Manager noted staff is trying to create a mix of all types of parking in all parking lots instead of designation of total types of parking for each lot. Mayor Schneiter commented he feels this proposal is appropriate for each area. Council queried staff regarding permitted spaces conversion from meters process, 250 total County employees parking downtown, County administration agreeing to pay for some permitted parking, and leasable building space that creates a constant variable for needed parking spaces regardless of the County Administration moving. The Assistant Redevelopment Director clarified this parking program will have 250 permitted spaces in lots, in addition to 157 spaces available on the streets. Councilmember Mastin stated he resents the City having to come up with a solution to the County employees parking problems, and feels they should address using alternatives such as bikes, ride sharing and Mendocino Transit Authority. The City Manager noted we are looking at working with the County concerning incentives. Councilmember Mastin noted with the County Family Support Division moving we should look at more permits on Main Street, instead of around the School Street area. Council queried staff regarding parking on Seminary in the median and west side of Main Street South of Perkins. The Assistant Redevelopment Director noted there will be a future implementing Ordinance and Resolutions for fees. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 96-24, approving and adopting the Downtown Parking Improvement Program. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Review and Amendment of Council Committee Assignments By consensus, the Council approved the addition of designated alternates to City Manager staff liaisons, deleted a City Reg. Mtg. October 18, 1995 Page 4 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - October 18, 1995 representative from the Ukiah Players Board, directed staff to determine who the LAFCO City representing members are and if Councilmember Wattenburger is still needed as an alternate, directed staff to send a letter to MCOG and LAFCO to send an agenda packet to our City representatives well in advance of the meetings, and corrected the County Economic Development committee title. 11. CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS Councilmember Mastin - Reported on fundraising events he recently attended in addition to riding in a race car at the Ukiah Speedway. Councilmember Malone - Reported on the staff review process of the General Plan finalization; informed the Council of the Sun House Guild meeting he attended; and his participation as a pumpkin judge. Councilmember Shoemaker - Expressed his admiration for Councilmember Wattenburger's dedication in service to the California Department of Forestry during the recent Guntley fire while he was on disability leave, where he served as PIO; reported on the League Housing Committee meetings; noted his participation at the pumpkin weigh in last Saturday; and informed Council of a meeting sponsored by Supervisor Peterson involving the Local Government Committee on November llth. Mayor Schneiter - Encouraged Council to complete the Shannon and Associates survey; questioned staff regarding when the Airport Master Plan will be coming to Council; and noted his and the City Attorney's meeting with PG&E concerning confidentiality surrounding the headwaters benefit issue. 12. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS The City Manager explained the Draft Airport Master Plan has just been received by staff and is being reviewed, and is expected to be forwarded to Council after adoption of the General Plan. CLOSED SESSION 13a. As per Government Code Section 54957.6 - Conference with Labor Negotiator for City Regarding Department Directors Recessed to Ukiah Redevelopment Agency - 8:47 p.m. Reconvened - 9:08 p.m. The City Attorney announced the need to go into Closed Session as noted on the agenda. Council entered Closed Session at 9:09 p.m. Council came out of Closed Session at 9:30 p.m. The City Attorney explained no action was taken in Closed Session. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meetin~ was adjourned at 9:33 p.m. / ity Clerk 323 Reg. Mtg. October 18, 1995 Page 5