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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-05-95268 HINUTES OF THE C~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKI~H - July 5, 1995 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:32 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Absent at Roll Call: Councilmember Wattenburger. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Treasurer Coyne, City Manager Rough, Assistant to the City Manager Harris, Public Utilities Director Barnes, Planning Director Sawyer, Finance Director Elton, City Engineer/Public Works Director Kennedy, Public Works Analyst Goodrick, Public Safety Director Keplinger, Assistant City Manager Horsley and Airport Manager Bua. 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Shoemaker delivered the Invocation and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. Special Order of Business 3a. Introduction of New Senior Center Executive Director, Terr Willis Mayor Schneiter introduced Ms. Willis, who provided Council with a brief Biography and a slide presentation regarding the Senior Center and its activities. Approval/Correction of Minutes 4a. Regular Meeting of June 21, 1995 Councilmember Wattenburger arrived at this time of 6:44 p.m. Councilmember Shoemaker questioned the wording pertaining to the correction wording for the minutes of the June 10, 1995 meeting, of which the City Clerk clarified, and requested the change to Page 2, Item 8a., 5th paragraph, second line, delete the word "year" and replace with the word "ton". M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 1995, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Abstain: Councilmember Wattenburger. 5. 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 Mastin requested Item 6g. Adoption of Resolutions Removing Highland Avenue as a One-Way Street. Establishing a Prima Facie Speed Limit of 15 mph, and Requiring Vehicles to Stop on Highland Court be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It then became New Business Item 9c. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to approve the Consent Calendar as follows; 6a. Denied the claims for damages received from Matthew Elliott, Timothy Fischer, and referred them to the City Insurance Carrier, REMIF. 6b. Awarded bid to Jones Chemicals, for Sodium Hydroxide, in the amount of $334.25/Ton. 6c. Awarded of bid to McFarland Cascade for various size Class 3 Western Red Cedar Poles in the amount of $12,687.68, including sales tax. 6d. Accepted the work as complete, and directed the City Clerk to Reg. Adj. Mtg. July 5, 1995 Page 1 file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder for Construction of Taxiway Lighting and Improvements at the Ukiah Municipal Airport, Spec. No. 94-01 AIP #3-06-0268-04. 6e. Accepted the work as complete and directed the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder for furnishing and installing a Fuel Storage Tank at the Ukiah Municipal Airport, Spec. No. 94-10. 6f. Approved the Final Map Minor Subdivision No. 94-07, and Subdivision Improvement Agreement, and Acceptance of Parcel "A" and Easements for the Cleveland Subdivision. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8a. Annual Nomination and Appointment of Commissioners and Board Members Jim Mastin questioned the reason why there was no interviews of Planning Commissioners this time. Mayor Schneiter indicated time constraints and Councilmembers are familiar with the applicants for Planning Commission. Councilmember Wattenburger questioned Mr. Winiger's residence, and it was the consensus of Council that Mr. Winiger's true residence is out of the City limits and therefore cannot qualify for Planning Commission. i. Planning Commission Applicants - Ashiku, Randolph, Larson, Farnbach, Froneberger, Baker, McCowen, Winiger (3 vacancies) Mayor Schneiter nominated Phillip Ashiku to another three year term on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Wattenburger seconded the nomination. The nomination was approved with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Councilmember Shoemaker nominated Cheryl Baker to a three year term on the Planning Commission. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Malone. The nomination was approved with an affirmative majority voice vote with Councilmember Mastin voting NOE. Councilmember Wattenburger nominated Eric Larson to a three year term on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Shoemaker seconded the nomination. The nomination was approved with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. ii. Airport Commission Applicants - Hunter, Fowler, Froneberger, (3 vacancies) Council questioned whether the residence of Kenneth Fowler is within the sphere of influence. The City Attorney determined that the City Code provides for two members to reside within the current LAFCO sphere of influence, and Mr. Fowler residence currently complies. Mayor Schneiter nominated Allan Hunter to another three year term on the Airport Commission. Councilmember Shoemaker seconded the motion. The nomination was approved with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Councilmember Shoemaker nominated Ken Fowler to serve a three year term on the Airport Commission. Councilmember Malone seconded the 269 Reg. Adj. Mtg. July 5, 1995 Page 2 27O nomination. The nomination was approved with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Councilmember Wattenburger nominated Matthew Froneberger to a three year term on the Airport Commission. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Malone. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. iii. Parks and Recreation Commission Applicants - Hooper, Carter, Meier, Malone (3 vacs.) Mayor Schneiter nominated Angela Hooper to another three year term on the Parks and recreation Commission. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Wattenburger. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Councilmember Shoemaker nominated Allen Carter to another three year term on the PArks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Mastin seconded the nomination. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Councilmember Wattenburger nominated John Meier to another three term on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Malone. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. v. Cultural Arts Advisory Board Public Member Applicants - Vogel (4 vacancies) Mayor Schneiter nominated Barry Vogel to a three year term on CAAB. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember Wattenburger. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. v. Receive and Accept Letters of Resignation From Planning Commissioner Menton and Airport Commission Simon and Adopt Resolution Confirming Nominations M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 96-5, making appointments to the Planning, Airport, Parks and Recreation Commissions, and Cultural Arts Advisory Board. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES; Councilmember Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to accept letters of resignations from Planning Commission Menton and Airport Commissioner Simon, with Mayor to write letters to commissioners to thank them for their service. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Bb. Approval of Final Ambulance Dispatch Agreement with Ukiah Ambulance and Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement The Public Safety Director reported since conceptual approval by Council at the regular meeting of June 21, 1995, the proposed agreement contains minor changes by the City Attorney, which meets with approval of Ukiah Ambulance owner Mr. McAdoo and his attorney. He explained the two additional minor provisions which have been approved. He noted the agreement will be rewritten upon approval of Council, and submitted for Mr. McAdoo and the Mayor's signatures. Council queried staff regarding after hours transportation procedures, the dispatch process, and Ukiah High School transportation of employees due to an existing medical plan. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the final ambulance dispatch agreement and authorized the Mayor to execute final agreement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Reg. Adj. Mtg. July 5, 1995 Page 3 8c. Consideration of Outside Investment &dvisor to Evaluate City's Investment Portfolio The City Manager reported on the City Attorney's research and recommendation for Chandler Liquid Asset Management Inc., to provide outside investment analysis include which will included 1. Provided a complete description of the risk/return characteristics of each position; 2. Marking each security to its approximate market value; 3. Calculating the expected total return on each security over the next year over a range of possible interest rate environments; 4. Making recommendations as to whether each security should be held maturity, sold now, or sold at some future date if conditions change; 5. Determine the cost value of the total portfolio as of March 31, 1993; 6. The month-end cost value of the total portfolio for each month from April 1993 through June 1995. 271 The City Attorney reported on his recommendations received from the City of Danville, not to exceed of $9,000 plus June 30 letter costs of $400 to $1200 Council discussion ensued regarding whether travel time will be needed. The City Treasurer indicated Items No. 2 and No. 3 will be necessary for Chandler to conduct in order to do the other processes. He indicated this cost is as he originally estimated. M/S Malone/Wattenburger to authorize the retention of Chandler Liquid Asset Management, Inc. to serve as an Investment Advisor, in an amount not to exceed $9,999. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES; None. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Viewing of the Redding Waste Transfer Site Facility Videotape Councilmember Shoemaker narrated a 10 minute video of the new facility in Redding owned and operated by the City of Redding with 17 public works employees, at a cost of 10 million dollars. He noted the City of Redding operates the County landfill site which is a title D, fully lined facility at a cost to $28 per ton cost to dump. He explained Redding collects with a fully automated curbside pickup program for 90 gallon toters for mixed refuse from its citizens at a cost of 13 dollars per month. 9b. Consideration of Proposal and Adoption of Resolution to Self Insure for Pollution Coverage at Landfill The Assistant City Manager reported on the regulations by the California Integrated Waste Management Board requiring all solid waste landfill operators must demonstrate adequate financial ability to compensate third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by facility operation prior to closure. She outlined current City coverage through REMIF and the unknown factors with the benzene contamination in two wells and incomplete findings at this time. She explained insurance carriers exclusions and coverage for types of pollutants. Discussion ensued regarding costs, potential for contamination and existing findings at the solid waste site. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 96-6, self-insuring City for pollution contamination 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. / / / / Reg. Adj. Mtg. July 5, 1995 Page 4 272 Recess - 8:26 p.m. Reconvened - 8:30 p.m. Council went in to Closed Session at 8:31 p.m. Council came out of Closed session at 9:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m. to July 10, 1995, 9:00 a.m., in Civic ~Center Council Chambers for start of three day Budget Hearings. ,, ,.~ / CCMIN. 2 0 3 Cathy Mc~/CM~/~,~ity Clerk Reg. Adj. Mtg. July 5, 1995 Page 6