HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-16-95284 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 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. Mayor Schneiter noted Councilmember Wattenburger called and stated he will be a little late. Staff present; City Clerk McKay, City Attorney Rapport, Assistant City Manager Horsley, Planning Director Sawyer, Senior Planner Stump, City Engineer/Public Works Director Kennedy, Assistant to the City Manager Harris, and Assistant Redevelopment Director DeKnoblough. Mayor Schneiter announced that an urgent item of business has arisen since the posting of the agenda and requested Council to take necessary action to add an urgency item of business to Closed Session. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to add this matter of urgent business as an additional closed session item regarding a personnel matter concerning the City Manager. 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 6:37 p.m. 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Schneiter delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Malone led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval/Correction of Minutes 3a. Regular Meeting of August 2, 1995 M/S Malone/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 2, 1995, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. 4. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed Government Code Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Shoemaker pulled Consent Calendar Item 5d. Authorize Staff to Award Contracts to Metamorphosis Hydroseeding Inc.~ in the Amount of $12~250: and to California Conservation Corps (CCC) in the Amount of $10,000 For Erosion Control Measures at the Ukiab ~ To New Business Item 9d. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the Consent Calendar as follows; 5a. Received and accepted report of June and July Disbursements. 5b. Denied claims for damages received from Carol Jean Abad; Ronald Cordell; Sandra Porter; and referred them to the City Insurance Carrier, REMIF 5c. Awarded Bid for Six 15KVA Transformers to General Electric in the amount of $5,654.58; three 25KVA to Central Maloney, Inc. for $4,913.13; one 150KVA and one 300KVA transformers to Western States Electric for $5,992.06 and $8,117.75, respectively. 5e. Award Unit Price Contract to Reuser, Inc. for wood and yardwaste removal at Ukiah Solid Waste Disposal Site at $3.75/Cubic Yard and authorized the City Manager to execute letter of agreement. 5f. Approved work as complete by Donald R. Ferranti Construction for construction of Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, Valley Gutters, and Handicap Ramp Construction at various locations in the City, Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 1 285 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 1995 Specification No. 95-04, funded from account nos. 2106-9632-250, 2106-9631-250, 800-3728-250, 300-9631-250, 800-3646-250, and authorized the City Clerk to File Notice of Completion. 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 No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Sa. Adoption of Resolution Approving Non-Profit Community Funding Appropriations Mayor Schneiter and Councilmember Malone explained their sub- committee review of the applications and reasoning for their recommendations to Council. M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 96-9, authorizing 1995-96 grant funding for community based non-profit organizations, for a total funding amount of $28,500. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Mayor Schneiter reported Item 8b. Receive and Accept Investment Report Regarding City Investment Portfolio from Chandler Liquid Asset Management Inc, will be considered later in the evening. 8c. Report regarding Feasibility Study and Engineering Services for Establishing a 200 foot Corridor Between the City of Ukiah sewer Ponds and the Russian River The Public Utility Director reported there was a previous proposal submitted to Council by the Russian River Coastal Conservancy to widen the Russian River by 200 feet. He requested the work be included as an enhancement to a solution and repair of the pond damage sustained in the flooding of winter 1995/96 rains. Council directed staff at that time to obtain a cost estimate for this work, in conjunction with other engineering work being conducted by Rau and Associates. He reported that Rau and Associates have proposed an additional cost of $12,000 to $15,000 for this additional feasibility study/engineering services for establishing a 200 foot corridor between the city sewer ponds and the Russian River, for a total combined cost to be between $30,000 and $37,000. Discussion ensued regarding the proposal submitted by Rau and Associates, possible reimbursement from FEMA is unknown at this time, repair time frames by this upcoming winter required by Water Quality Control Board. The Public Utility Director reported that Rau and Associates has been sensitive to the design of the slopes of the river banks, and feels the initial design will be adequate without having to move the percolation ponds. He indicated we will soon have a cost estimate to obtain reimbursable amounts from FEMA. Councilmember Shoemaker requested staff to forward this figure to Council as soon as possible. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to move forward with this feasibility study to estimate a 200 foot corridor without actually doing a design, to be completed as soon as possible. The City Attorney noted wording needed for clarification in the motion pertaining to an agreement with Rau minus drawings and need authorization to sign. Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 2 286 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 1995 Amended Motion by Shoemaker for staff to execute an agreement with Rau and Associates to conduct this study minus the drawings. The amendment to the motion was approved by Councilmember Wattenburger, the maker of the second to the motion. Sd. Nominations to Fill Three Cultural Arts Advisory Board Public Members and One Airport Commissioner with Only One Application Received, Adoption of Resolution Confirming Appointments, and Authorize Readvertisement of Vacancies Councilmember Shoemaker nominated Beth Campbell to fill one public member vacancy on the Cultural Arts Advisory Board with Councilmember Wattenburger seconding the nomination. The nomination was confirmed with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 96-10 appointing Beth Campbell to a three year term as a public member representative on the Cultural Arts Advisory Board. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 p.m. 7a. Airport Industrial Park (AIP) Final Environmental Impact Report, Prepared for the AIP Planned Development Ordinance Amendments, AIP Buildout, Mendocino Brewing Company Site Development Permit, and Redwood Business Park Tentative Subdivision Map Extension Request. The Airport Industrial Park (AIP) Is Situated Between Highway 101 on the East and the California Railroad on the West, and Between Talmage Road on the North and the Intersection of Highway 101 and the Railroad Tracks to the South Mayor Schneiter polled the Council as to whom had viewed the site and all Councilmembers indicated they have viewed the site. The Senior Planner reported on the public hearings conducted by the Planning Commission on August 9, 1995 regarding the Airport Industrial Park Environmental Impact Report, Mendocino Brewing Company (MBC) Site development Permit application and the Friedman Brothers Hardware, Inc., Use Permit application. He presented the staff report concerning the project descriptions, summary of issues, and the environmental analysis contained in the EIR and associated projects. Leonard Charles, Environmental Impact Report Consultant, reported on the EIR and the impacts regarding the development of raw land and recommended mitigations. He explained mitigation would be less than adequate regarding the extension of Airport Road south of the airport, pertaining to the noise and community character on Norgard Lane, and the process involved for mitigations. Council queried staff regarding a southern access for public safety reasons, percent buildout of the park and time frames, and the existing zoning ordinance land use designations is what this EIR addresses. Open Public Hearing - 7:21 p.m. Frank Basik, Mr. Akerstrom's attorney, addressed the technical mitigations and understands the ordinance amendments will not be addressed tonight. He reviewed the history of the development of this business park. He indicated they are in agreement with the EIR consultant that the EIR is adequate and addresses impacts with full disclosure, and urges Council to approve/certify. Gary Akerstrom, investor in the Redwood Business Park, EIR and AIP planned developments and Walmart. He reviewed the history of the park development's EIR. He explained that some of the traffic assumptions in this EIR are different than Walmart and feels they are not correct. He stated he did a traffic study in April that shows the Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 3 287 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 1995 City traffic study is 38% too high. He showed overheads which explained how to conduct a traffic analysis process involving land coverage, by his analysis. He stated he would be willing to sit down with The City Engineer and work out what is considered reasonable traffic volumes and then pay his fair share for mitigations. Council queried staff regarding Mr. Akerstrom ' s figures and reasoning. The City Attorney advised that Council has hired experts which you rely on, which may conflict with the applicant's opinions as to what is reasonable. Eric Larson, 123 Clara, member of Planning Commission, he requested a correction to the draft minutes of the Planning Commission. The City Attorney indicated he could only offer clarification, as the full Planning Commission must take action on it's minutes. Mr. Larson clarified some wording in the draft Planning Commission minutes. No others came forward. Closed Public Hearing - 7:51 p.m. Council queried staff regarding mitigations and the process for making findings. The City Attorney advised that the EIR is a snapshot in time of what is projected to occur from each project. He noted it could change for each projects traffic. He noted public comments are submitted during a previous review period where the issues may be addressed by experts prior to submittal of the draft EIR to Council. Mr. Charles stated that the traffic analysis was conducted by Crane Engineering Services who are experts in traffic analysis for EIR's, and were aware that the applicant is an engineer who would scrutinize their figures. Traffic projections vary for types of land use, not coverage, and the consultants knew the applicant felt the projections were different. He reported the levels of service projected in the EIR may never occur as they are worse case scenarios to provide for future possible needs. He referred to Marin and Sonoma at peak hours when traffic systems break down, and that is what traffic engineers try to plan for, so as to avoid this in the future. He indicated that traffic analysis is a very complex process. Council queried Mr. Charles and city staff regarding southerly routes, the Airport Master plan recommendation for not extending the runway, southerly Airport thresholds, police and fire mitigations will be addressed at budget time of each year, and future sales tax may or may not be enough to mitigate these impacts. The City Attorney advised Council regarding mitigations for each project. The EIR identifies impacts and recommends possible mitigations. Council further queried staff regarding cumulative impacts, total buildout projections for wastewater treatment capacity, the use of the AB1600 process, the EIR uses the old general plan, as the new general plan had not yet been finalized when the applicant had applied, Council's concern about fill and preservation of the native Oaks, and noise measurements. M/S Malone/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 96-11, making findings pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15091 supporting the certification of the subsequent environmental impact report prepared for the Airport Industrial Park (AIP) Planned Development Ordinance amendments, AIP buildout, redwood business park Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 4 288 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 1995 tentative map extension, and the Mendocino Brewing Company Site Development Projects. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Councilmember Shoemaker stated the approval of this EIR does not necessarily obligate the next items of business. Recess - 8:30 p.m. Reconvened - 8:37 p.m. ?b. Site Development Permit Application No. 95-19, as Filed by the Mendocino Brewing Company, to Allow Construction of a 57,357 Square Foot Beer Brewing, Bottling, and Packaging Plant on the Southern Portion of the Airport Industrial Park, on Property Zoned Planned Development (PD), Assessor,s Parcel No. 180-110-01 The Senior Planner reported on the proposed project which is located south of the Redwood Business Park, within the Airport Industrial park. Public Hearing Opened - 8:43 p.m. Victor Lopes, 266 Eastside Road Ukiah, Architect for this project described the site plans and architect renderings which show adobe type remnant walls. He informed Council regarding the tree preservation efforts, and a higher than expected flood elevations He indicated this project's proposed completion date is May 1, 1996. Michael Layborn, CEO for Mendocino Brewing Company, stated that his discussions and meetings with the City planning staff during the past year, is to be commended. Granville Pool, stated it is exciting to see a project with great professionalism. He indicated the aesthetics will be wonderful to see from the Highway. Public Hearing Closed - 8:48 p.m. Council queried staff regarding the access to this project via Airport Road instead of the Airport Park Boulevard main access. The Senior Planner answered that this road is temporary until completion and buildout of the AIP, when Airport Park Boulevard will be primary access. Discussion ensued regarding City street development standards. Councilmember Wattenburger expressed concern regarding the length of time being an unknown for temporary access, and he has problems with the fact that the City is establishing road standards for this project which would be different than what we would require from a private development. He feels we should not be different because we are the City. Councilmember Shoemaker concurred, as he is concerned about no time frames for the development of park access and road standards. We should insist on same development standards as we request from others regardless of whether we are the project managers. Councilmember Mastin noted he is also concerned about other development occurring. The Planning Director stated this service road will only serve the Brewery and any other development will have to access through the other areas via Airport Park Boulevard. The Assistant Redevelopment Director stated there are two options for this road, one is to develop Airport Park Blvd. now, with shared costs for its development, or maintain the road until negotiations finalized with adjacent property owners. Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 5 .290 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 1995 Councilmember Wattenburger indicated he is more comfortable to move towards a permanent access through the Redwood Business Park. M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to adopt Resolution No. 96-12 making findings pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15091 in connection with the approval of the Mendocino Brewing Company Site Development Permit No. 95-19 submitted by the Mendocino Brewing Company. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 7c. Use Permit Application No. 95-22, as Filed by Friedman Brothers Hardware, Inc., to allow The Construction and Operation of an 80,000 Square Foot Bulk Retail Hardware Store and a Four Acre Self-Service Drive-Through Supply Yard on 10.5 Acres Located in the Airport Industrial Park The Senior Planner reported on the proposed Use Permit application which would allow the construction and operation of an 80,000 square foot bulk retail hardware store and a four-acre self-service drive through supply yard on 10.5 acres located in the Airport Industrial Park. He reviewed the staff report issued to the Planning Commission dated August 4, 1995. He reviewed the Planning Commission action to deny the use permit. Council queried staff regarding number of lots and boundary line adjustments, and the distance between the south line of this property and the Brewery project. Public Hearing Opened - 9:13 p.m. Bill Friedman, President of Friedman Brothers, noted his partners and uncle are here tonight to answer Council's questions and requested Council's approval tonight. He explained our Chief Financial Officer will present a report to Council offering the financial benefits of this project and business to Ukiah. David Proctor, 3297 Juniper Avenue, stated he is 5th generation Santa Rosa, and has been the controller for Friedman Brothers for 10 years. He addressed the benefits of this family business coming to Ukiah. He reviewed their site selection process history from 1990 to current and explained their product lines and the salary levels with benefits paid to 40 full-time positions and 20 part-time positions here in Ukiah. He reviewed statistics they compiled in making the decision to open a store in Ukiah. He noted Friedman Brothers is not a predatory business and they seek to work with other businesses. Bill Friedman addressed the business and family commitment to the community regarding fundraising donations. Donna Roberts, 781 Sidnie Court, read and submitted a letter to Council expressing concern regarding the proposed site and possible reduction of industrial land use. Ernie Olsen, 1133 West Church, is known at both local hardware stores and is part of the leakage from Ukiah to Friedman brothers. He reported on the reasons why he shops Friedman brothers in Santa Rosa, and the amount of money that he spends when he goes south to shop. Darryl Smallton, who lives east of town, was against large development as he is from Santa Rosa and he is anti-growth. He feels that we need a Friedman Brothers here, as this is the type of business people need. He noted that the profits from this store will not go out of state and they spend a lot of money in the community fundraising. He is proud of this business, although he mostly shops Mendo Mill, he stated that letting Friedman Brothers build will be one of the best decisions that Council will make. John Brediascous, a native of Santa Rosa, stated he shops at Friedman Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 6 289 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - AUgust 16, 1995 Brothers. He reported on his personal and professional knowledge of the Friedman Brothers in Santa Rosa, and his involvement in Youth activities and schools. He testified as to how Friedman Brothers family and their donations to fundraisers for athletics and arts for his non-profit organizations. He urged Council to approve this project. Dick Arneson, Owner of Arneson Furniture, indicated that Ukiah now has the opportunity to bring in a business organization into our community. Let us welcome such a fine family owned business into Ukiah with a unanimous approval of this project. Granville Pool, Redwood Valley, noted our area is prime for a large hardware retailer and we should encourage Friedman Brothers as a family business instead of a Home Depot or Home Base. Lynn Wood, President of the Board of Directors for Chamber of Commerce of Ukiah, reported they polled 100 chamber businesses on a non-scientific basis, done very quickly by telephone, 70% responded favorably at the desired location, 15% were against and 15% had no opinion either way. She summarized that this indicates the business community is for Friedman brothers coming to Ukiah. She indicated the advantages of reduced retail sales leakage to Santa Rosa, the increased wages and employment to Ukiah, the benefit of this business's community contributions to the Non-profit community, are all positive factors to approve this project. No others came forward. Public Hearing Closed - 10:11 p.m. Councilmember Malone commented the Planning Commission's findings there is no restriction to primary use conflicts when a project meets the conditions, and spoke about the Planning Commission findings. The philosophy of this Park's private development is something else. Councilmember Shoemaker noted he owns a retail nursery and has discussed a possible conflict of interest with the City Attorney, who determined he does not have to sit out of this item of business. He spoke about owning a family business, and the other family owned competitors who may also be financially impacted by a Friedman Brothers coming, and that it is not pleasing to him. Retail uses in the AIP was contentious to him. The Friedman Brother business located in this area is appropriate use. He referred to the buffer on the side of Friedman is the industrial buffer and he will insist on abiding by it. Councilmember Mastin agrees that the industrial buffer should be protected and he is willing to draw the line at this property. He agrees that there may be impact on our local stores, he has counted 20 to 30 stores which carry like kind products in Ukiah. He spoke to other businesses and stated they may ask for marketing assistance and business plans, which is provided by the City of Ukiah. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 96-13, making findings pursuant to public resources code section 21081 and California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) guidelines Section 15091 in connection with the approval of the Friedman Brothers Hardware Inc. Use Permit No. 95-22. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. Councilmember Malone stated the cry that Ukiah businesses will go out of business due to a limited amount of money available in our community just doesn't hold water. 7d. As Requested by Appellant, Continue to September 20, 1995, Appeal of Planning Commission,s Denial of Site Development Permit Application No. 95-28, as Filed by Harold Titen, to Allow a 3-Unit Apartment Structure in the C-1 Zoning District, on Property Located Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 7 291 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 1995 at 959 North Oak Street, Assessor.s Parcel Number 002-114-69, and Located in the C-1, Light Commercial Zoning District It was the consensus of Council to continue this public hearing to September 20, 1995. Recess - 10:25 p.m. Reconvened - 10:34 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Authorize the Mayor to Execute Participation Agreement with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District It was the consensus of Council to continue this matter of business to the regular meeting of September 6, 1995. 9b. 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 It was the consensus of Council to continue this matter of business to September 6, 1995 meeting. 9c. Consideration of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority,s Use of City Property for Hazmobile Program The Assistant City Manager reported on the request to locate this program north of the Animal Shelter on Plant Road which is owned by the City of Ukiah. She indicated that staff will need to evaluate insurance conformance, and could negotiate and bring an agreement back to Council to approve at the next meeting, if desired by Council. It was the consensus of Council for the City Attorney to draft an agreement to return to Council and directed staff to negotiate with MSWA for insurance conformance requirements. 9d . Authorize staff to Award contracts to Metamorphosis Hydroseeding Inc. In the Amount of $12,250 and to California Conservation Corps (CCC) in the Amount of $10,000 for Erosion Control Measures at he Ukiah Landfill. Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he has information that there is another product locally, which is offered, that is comparable and questioned the possibility that this should be addressed by the city bid process. Discussion ensued regarding sole source price and city procedures. It was the consensus of Council to continue this matter to 4:30 p.m. on August 23, 1995. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to authorize staff to award contract to California Conservation Corps in the Amount of $10,000 for Erosion Control Measures at the Ukiah Landfill. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 8b. Receive and Accept Investment Report Regarding City Investment Portfolio from Chandler Liquid Asset Management, Inc. Kay Chandler reported on the analysis of the city's investment portfolio which addressed safety, liquidity and return, portfolio characteristic, market value, the mortgage derivatives, compliance with State law and with the City's investment policy and the six recommendations. She noted it is a real loss when an investment reflects the future stream of reduced revenue that you will receive. She is basing her recommendations that these specific investments are too great of a risk of the public trust funds, as these bonds are Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 8 292 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 16, 1995 uncertain. The City Treasurer and Ms. Chandler answered Council questions concerning the investment report and the securities market, and various scenarios. It was the consensus to discuss this further in Closed Session. 10. CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS None 11. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS None CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced it is advisable to go into Closed Session to discuss the following; 12a. G.C. Section 54956.9 - Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Litigation 12b. As previously approved as an urgency item of business that arose after the close of the agenda, to discuss a personnel matter concerning the City Manager Charles Rough. Council entered Closed Session at 11:53 p.m. Council came out of Closed Session at 1:10 a.m. The City Attorney reported there was no action taken regarding agenda item 12a. 12b. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to accept the resignation of Charles L. Rough, Jr., City Manager, including 3 % month's severance pay. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to appoint Candace Horsley as interim City Manager. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the ~eeting was adjourned to August 23, 1995, at 4:30 p.m. in the Civic/Center Council Chambers. ' / ยท CCMIN. 206 ~-- ~ ~..,,.. i: /" ' '~ Cathy McKaY, CMC/~E, City Clerk Reg. Mtg. August 16, 1995 Page 9