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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-06-95298 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - September 6, 1995 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:34 p.m. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. Absent at roll call: Councilmember Wattenburger. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, Interim City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport, Public Utilities Director Barnes, Finance Director Elton, Senior Planner Stump, Airport Manager Bua, Assistant to the City Manager Harris, and Public Safety Director Keplinger. Mayor Schneiter announced that Councilmember Wattenburger has been detained on a fire and will be late for this meeting. 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Malone delivered the Invocation and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval/Correction of Minutes 3a. Regular Meeting of August 16, 1995 Councilmember Malone raised questions regarding Mr. Akerstrom's concerns surrounding the traffic mitigations in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and requested clarification. The City Attorney explained the EIR was certified by the Council at the last meeting. Discussion ensued relative to wording in the EIR pertaining to mitigations and the Public Hearing process on August 16, 1995, and consequences of readdressing this matter at this time. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to approve the revised draft minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1995, as submitted to Council the afternoon of September 6, 1995. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 3b. Regular Adjourned Meeting of August 23, 1995 Mayor Schneiter requested a correction to Page 1, Item 3a. title, third line, add "per dry ton" after $334.25. M/S Mastin/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of August 23, 1995, with the amended wording. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 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/Shoemaker to approve the Consent Calendar as follows; 5a. Denied the claims for damages received from Indus Food DBA Wendy's; Denise I. Brant; and referred them to the City's insurance carrier, REMIF. 5b. Approved the agreement for subdivision improvements with contract security and certificates of insurance, for parcel map of Minor Subdivision No. 95-06, McDonald's Development at the northwest corner of State and Empire, and authorized the Mayor to sign. Reg. Mtg. September 6, 1995 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - September 6, 1995 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7a. Authorize the Mayor to Execute Participation Agreement with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District The Public Utilities Director reported the current participation agreement with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District expired on July 1, 1995. He noted the new agreement is based on the terms of the old agreement, relative to cost sharing and services provided, and has been reviewed and approved by both agency's legal counsel. He explained this agreement was approved by the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Board on July 20, 1995. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to authorize the Mayor to execute the participation agreement between the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger.. 7b. Authorize the Transfer from NCPA Operating Funds of Approximately $495,377 Representing City of Ukiah,s Share of Geysers Effluent Project Relative to Geothermal Project The Public Utilities Director reported on the Geysers steam field operations in which NCPA are participants. He explained the loss of steam in the wells has resulted in reduced power generation and noted how the reinjection of treated wastewater from Lake County Sanitation District, via a 26-mile pipeline construction project will increase power generation; and therefore, revenues. He further reported on the details of this project and funding resources with 10 participants. M/S Malone/Shoemaker to authorize the transfer of $495,377 from the City of Ukiah's General Operating Reserve to fund the City's share of the Geysers Effluent Pipeline Project. Council queried staff regarding the projected kilowatt output, and water quantities needed from Clearlake. Mayor Schneiter reported on the information he has received by attending the many meetings held in Lake County regarding this project. The motion on the floor was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 7c. Award of Bid for Scraper Operations at the Solid Waste Site to Wipf Construction and Analysis of In-house Operation Versus Contractor Services The City Engineer/Public Works Director reported only one bid was received, from Wipf Construction at the rate of $137 per hour. He reported on the research conducted by staff regarding Council's questions concerning possible in-house scraper operations. He noted he just learned that next year the current provider may not be able to provide this service. He noted this may change his recommendation if this information is correct. 299 Reg. Mtg. September 6, 1995 Page 2 300 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - September 6, 1995 Council queried staff regarding the positives and negatives of purchasing a new scraper, or a used scraper, and the costs with respect to the projected closing date of the landfill. The City Engineer/Public Works Director suggested awarding the contract for six months to give staff time to develop a final recommendation regarding in-house scraper operations. M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker to award the bid to Wipf Construction which will terminate April 30, 1996, with the provision that City staff pursue their investigations relative to the feasibility of in- house scraper operations. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Mayor Schneiter requested this report be brought back to Council prior to April 30, 1996 NEW BUSINESS Sa. Appointment of Council Representative on the Civil Service Board The City Attorney and Interim City Manager reported the Civil Service Board serves to hear appeals regarding employee disciplinary and dismissal actions, which has met twice in the past four years. It was noted that Mr. Beltrami indicated by letter, his willingness to serve another term. M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker to appoint Mr. Albert Beltrami to serve another four-year term as City Council representative on the Civil Service Board. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 8b. Approval of Agreement and Adoption of Resolution for Participation in Member Resource Power Marketing Project through NCPA The Public Utility Director reported this agreement will allow the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) to market any excess capacity or energy for the City of Ukiah. He noted NCPA will review the members projected resource balance for the next 20 years and will develop a marketing plan for the members. He explained that based on this marketing plan, NCPA will market any excess capacity or energy to other NCPA members or to any other entities, which will assist the City in optimizing generation resources by reducing costs. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 96-14 authorizing the Mayor to execute member Resource Marketing Project Agreement between the City of Ukiah and the Northern California Power Agency. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 8c. Approval of Airport Land Lease Renewal with the Federal Aviation Administration The Airport Manager reported these agreements are for renewal of current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lease contracts No. DTFA08-95-L-14710 REIL and DTFA08-95-L-14711EIL, for placement of REIL runway identifier lights at north and south ends of the runway for a term of one year ending September 30, 1996. He noted automatic renewal is allowed until the year 2010. He explained these lights are commonly known as the strobe lights and are owned and maintained by the FAA, with placement allowed by lease agreements with the FAA. Reg. Mtg. September 6, 1995 Page 3 301 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - September 6, 1995 M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the agreement as submitted and authorize the Interim City Manager to sign the agreement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Councilmember Wattenburger arrived at this time - 7:26 p.m. Sd. Discussion Regarding Compensation of Interim City Manager Mayor Schneiter reported it was his recommendation to the Acting City Manager to develop a figure for compensation no less than 15%. He noted her proposal contains staffing level adjustments, vacation allowances, and a temporary salary increase, which he is in agreement with. Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he is adamant that City staff should take their vacation time and he would like the Interim City Manager to take vacation at least one week per quarter. Discussion ensued regarding vacation time schedule and staffing levels. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to approve the interim compensation as requested by the Interim City Manager, plus vacation, and make it retroactive to the prior beginning pay period. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None Se. Discussion Regarding Annual Congress of National Cities Mayor Schneiter asked if any one is interested in going to the National League of Cities Annual Conference and questioned whether the City receives $900 worth of benefit from this organization, in comparison to the dues paid. Discussion ensued regarding the newsletter and the conference. M/S Mastin/Wattenburger to not renew the membership dues to the National League of Cities. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he wants to keep getting the paper, if at all possible. · CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS Councilmember Mastin - Reported he attended the Todd Grove Park Labor Day celebration, and the MTA meeting in Ft. Bragg. Councilmember Malone - Reported on the Sun House Guild meeting he attended, noted he will attend the League meeting tomorrow in Oakland, and noted other upcoming meetings he will be attending. He asked that the barricades be removed from Stephanson Street to the new parking lot, and stated the skateboarders are causing damage at that site already. Councilmember Wattenburger - Commended the new cooperation between Ukiah Ambulance and Ukiah Fire Department, which he has witnessed, and questioned the status of the Phil Baldwin letter regarding the Airport. The Interim City Manager reported it has been referred to the Airport Commission. Councilmember Shoemaker - Reported on the upcoming meeting of Reg. Mtg. September 6, 1995 Page 4 302 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - September 6, 1995 Mendocino Solid Waste Managemetn Authority, questioned status of league urgency request action items and the National Cities League request for support, and commended the City staff for another excellent season of concerts in the park. Mayor Schneiter - Reported on the NCPA meeting he attended and upcoming meetings he will attend, noted the City has not heard from PG&E, updated the Council as to pending legislation regarding power generation, and asked staff to draft a letter for MTA, and requested Council to determine who will want to participate as City representative to NCO, noted the big C130 fire airtanker flying out of our airport yesterday. 10. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS The Interim City Manager reported on the meetings with the City Treasurer to develop an investment policy and noted the deadline for proposals from executive search firms are due next Thursday. 11. CLOSED SESSION - None 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 . // i // ~ / / '' CCMIN208. Cat~' MCCOy ~~ , City Clerk Reg. Mtg. September 6, 1995 Page 5