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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-07-95MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - June 7, 1995 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Chairman Schneiter. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Staff present: Assistant Redevelopment Director DeKnoblough, Finance Director Elton, Assistant to the City Manager Harris, Public Works Director/City Engineer Kennedy, Public Safety Director Keplinger, City Attorney Rapport, City Manager Rough, Planning Director Sawyer, and Recording Secretary Yoast. Z. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Wattenburger delivered the Invocation and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. Special Order of Interest - Recognition of Emergency Medical Service Award Recipients The Public Safety Director reported that each year, the Emergency Medical Care Committee takes recommendations and nominations for medical awards in the community. He reported that all three awards were awarded to the City of Ukiah, noting Fire Volunteer of the Year is Michael Hamilton, Career EMT of the Year is Skip Williams, and the 1994 Volunteer Service Agency is the Ukiah Fire Department Volunteer Association, known as the Flying Squad. This is the first time a public agency has been recognized in this manner. He explained the County Board of Supervisors will be presenting these awards. The Council expressed their appreciation and congratulations to our City of Ukiah Fire Department staff and volunteers, for these awards. Approval/Correction of Minutes 4a. Regular Adjourned Meeting of May 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 1995 Councilmembers Malone made the following corrections to Page 3, 5th paragraph, last line, change "replavecemnet" to "replacement"; same page, next paragraph, first line, correct spelling of "regarding"; same page, tenth paragraph, first line, correct spelling errors. Councilmember Wattenburger made the following correction to Page 4, fourth paragraph from the bottom, add the wording "the matter will be discussed within 6 months from adoption of the General Plan." M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17, 1995, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Abstain: None. 4b. Regular Adjourned Joint UVBD Meeting of May 17, 1995 M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned joint meeting with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Abstain: Councilmembers Malone and Shoemaker. 4C. Regular Meeting of May 17, 1995 M/S Wattenburger/Malone to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 17, 1995, as submitted, was carried by the following roll call vote. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Abstain: None. 253 Reg. Mtg. June 7, 1995 Page 1 254 Right to Appeal Deoision Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. Consent Calendar Mayor Schneiter removed Item 6a. Deny the Claim for Donna Boyd~ and Refer to City Insurance Carrier, from the Consent Calendar and it then became New Business Item llc. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 6c. Approved a Revocable License to Gary and Susan Miles for the Installation of a Fence on City Property 6f. Awarded Bid for Cushman 6150 Wing Rotary Mower or Equal from Jenkins Machinery Company in the Amount of $36,175.39 6g. Approved Demolition Permit Application to Demolish a Structure (Office and Barber Shop) over 50 Years Old Located at 154 East Gobbi Street, as Filed by Rachel and Edward Peugh 6h. Approved Demolition Permit Application to Demolish a Single Family Residence Structure over 50 Years Old Located at 838 North State Street, as Filed by Thomas Goforth 6i. Awarded Contract to S.D. Meyers for Disposal of Transformers and Miscellaneous Items for $7,608.32 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Scheniter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Mastin. M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 6b. Received Report Regarding the Acquisition of Services Pursuant to Ukiah City Code for Traffic Signal Repair at Low Gap/brush/state Street Intersection 6d. Authorized the Acquisition of Real Property from the Savings Bank Building Corporation and the Expenditure of Public Funds in the Amount of $8,560 for Public Street Purposes 6e. Authorized the City Manager to Execute a Grant of Easement from Bart and Marianne Garbocci and the Expenditure of Public Funds in the Amount of $2,880 for Public Street Purposes The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, and Mayor Schneiter. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT: Councilmember Mastin. 7. AUDIENCE COMNJ~NTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 8a. Appeal of Plan~ing Commission,s Decision to Deny Use Permit Application No .95-01, as Filed by Redwood Oil Co., to Allow the Construction and 24-Hour Operation of a Card Lock Fuelino Station for Commercial S-hscri~ers on a Parcel Located at 106~ Observatory Avenue~ Assessor's Parcel No, 003-074-14. and Located in the C-2~ Highway Commercial and Limited Industrial Zoning Distric~ It was noted upon receipt of letter from applicant, this matter of business was officially pulled. Bb. Review and Update of South Orchard Avenue and East GobbJ Street Traffic Signal Capital Improvement Study Area and Fee~ -- The City Engineer/Public Works Director requested this matter be tabled for further review by staff, with possible renoticing needed. Reg. Mtg. June 7, 1995 Page 2 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9a. Update on Mendocino County P~hlic Broadcasting, (Northern California Public Broadcasting) Ann Oliver, Management Consultant, reported on the progress in developing a public radio station here in the Ukiah Valley. She noted KZYX and Northern California Public Broadcasting have joined forces. They will be coming back to ask how the City wants to participate in broadcast space. Mayor Schneiter requested they send a letter just before signing onto the air. He indicated he would like to have an opportunity to see what is on the programming first. 9b. Presentation by Mendocino County Water Agency and Coastal Conservancy Regarding Russian River Enhancement Pla~ Dennis Slota, Mendocino County Water Agency and Laurel Marcus with Coastal Conservancy Agency, submitted a letter to Council and presented a report as to their accomplishments to date and showed slides. Discussion by Council followed. Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he would like to see the City Wastewater Treatment Ponds restored and protected in addition to working with the neighbors, noting we need to wait and get an engineer's opinion on the effect of implementing the conservancy's program on our system. City Manager Rough requested this information be received for City staff review and recommendations. It was the consensus of Council to receive this report. 9c. Authorize Letter of Sugport from Council to Congressman Fran~ Riggs on Behalf of Rural Communities Housing Develogment Corp_oration Self-HelD Housin~ Programs in Northcoast -- _ -- Communities Richard Shoemaker excused himself from and the meeting at this time due to a potential conflict of interest, and left the meeting room. Tom MonPere, RCHDC representative, requested a letter of support indicating the Council's support of RCHDC. He noted they have supplied 62 units of housing, with another 15 units being completed this year. It was the consensus of Councilmembers present, that the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter of support to be submitted by RCHDC. Councilmember Shoemaker rejoined the meeting at 8:09 p.m. NEW BUSINES~ 10a. Review of Staff Recommendation Regarding Highland Avenue Traffic Circulation The City Engineer/Public Works Director reported on the recommendations to mitigate speeding cars that impact neighbors in the Highland Avenue area. He identified and explained a preferred alternative and then a less-preferred alternative. Council queried Staff regarding the mitigation recommended. M/S Malone/Wattenburger to make Highland Avenue a two way street from Highland Court to Clay Street; City to install stop sign at Highland Avenue and Highland Court for southbound motorists; City to install double yellow centerline stripe on Highland Avenue from Highland Court to Clay Street - with work to be contracted out; and City to install delineators along curves and stop ahead sign north of intersection with Highland Court; and City to install with speed signs. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of 255 Reg. Mtg. June 7, 1995 Page 3 256 all AYE. 10b. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Council Nomination Procedures for Filling Vaca__n_cies on City Commissions ~-& The City Manager reported as directed by the Council on April 19, 1995, the City Attorney prepared the proposed Resolution. Councilmember Malone expressed concern that this resolution does not provide for the process where the senior Councilmember made a nomination, which was not approved, then the nomination went to the next person, which he thought Council desired. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 95-48, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Malone. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Abstain: None. h'RW BUSINESS 11a. Approval of Recommended N-me for Downtown Plaza/Park as "Alex R. Thomas. Jr. Plaza" The City Manager explained the Thomas's could not be present but they expressed their appreciation for the opportunity. Gabriella was looking at the empty site and thought how nice it would be to have a plaza on that site. She contacted staff and was thrilled to find out there was a plaza in the works and asked if the family could be involved and acknowledged their significant contribution to the community. He explained there will be a plaque naming the park and two entryway signs. He announced the groundbreaking ceremony on 15th or 16th, will be followed by a brief reception at the Conference Center. Council expressed their appreciation for the Thomas family's financial contribution and continued community support. M/S Wattenburger/Malone to approve the recommended name for the Downtown Plaza/Park as Alex R. Thomas, Jr. Plaza. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Abstain: None. 11b. Authorize the Mayor to Execute Contract NO, 94-SA0-00047 with the Western Area Power Administration and the Department of Reclamation for Fundina of Maintenance Work at the Shast~ -- Power Plant. Includina the Transfer of the City of Ukiah's -- _ Share of the Project in the Amount of $105.875 from the General Operating Reserve Held at the Northern Californi- Power Agency The Public Utility Director reported on this proposal. He explained the Shasta Generators have been in need of repair, and electricL generation capacity is decreasing significantly. He reported on this proposal to refinance and fund the repairs from the Dept. of Reclamation. As the capacity will be increased, it is a good investment to secure our future power, therefore authorizing this funding from our general operating reserves. M/S Malone/Shoemaker to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract No. 94-SAO-00047 with the Western Area Power Administration and the Department of Reclamation for funding of maintenance work at the Shasta Power plant, including the transfer of the City of Ukiah's share of the project in the amount of $105,875 from the general operating reserves held at the Northern California Power Agency. The motion was carreid by the follwoing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. 11c. Deny Claim Received from Donna Bovd. and Refer to City -- Insurance Carrier - Reg. Mtg. June 7, 1995 Page 4 258 Mayor Schneiter questioned the City's responsibility in providing safe parking for employees and payment of this claim. The City Manager reported on current prevention efforts and the required claim process. Discussion ensued regarding fencing, camera, and lighting in the Civic Center parking lots. It was the consensus of Council to table this matter until staff looks into security and find out more information regarding claimant's insurance with alternatives for payment. 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Wattenburger - Reported he was unable to attend the monthly MCOG meeting so he asked Richard if he could sit in. Councilmember Shoemaker - Reported on the MCOG meeting he sat in as an alternate. He noted after reading the minutes of the Airport Commission regarding the change to "action minutes", he does not want to change from the current summary minutes. Mayor Schneiter - He attended the NCPA debt restructuring meeting and they will be making a recommendation regarding this item in June, and noted that NCPA is going to mount a heavy lobby effort against the AB318 effort. 13. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS The City Manager reported the air show is this Saturday and Sunday, and the first of Concerts in the Park starts this Sunday at 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 14a. As per Government Code Seciton 54956.9 the City Attorney announced the need to go into Closed session for conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation. Council entered closed session - 8:49 P.M. Council came out of closed session - 10:15 P.M. The City Attorney announced that no action was taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m., to the regular adjourned meeting on June 10, 1995 at 8:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center for the continued Public Hearing Regarding the review of the Ukiah Vally General Plan. COMIN. 200 ~~ ~ Kar~n Yoast, Re~rding Secretary Reg. Mtg. June 7, 1995 Page 5