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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-17-9525O MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - MAY 17, 1995 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, which was legally noticed and posted, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Planning Director Sawyer, Senior Planner Stump, Associate Planner Lohse, Assistant to the City Manager Harris, Executive Assistant Yoast, and Public Utility Director Barnes. Z. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance The Assistant to the City Manager delivered the Invocation and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Proclamation for Russian River Run Day of June 4, 1995 Mayor Schneiter read and presented the Proclamation to Dr. Coursey, who outlined this years events. Councilmember Mastin left the meeting at 6:35 p.m. 4. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 3, 1995 Mayor Schneiter noted one incorrect spelling of his name, again. M/S Wattenburger/Malone to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1995, with the amendment of the spelling correction. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter . NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Councilmember Mastin returned to the meeting at 6:36 p.m. 5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 6a. Approved the Report of April Disbursements. 6b. Denied the claim received from Carolyn F. Pummill, and referred it to the City's Insurance Carrier, R.E.M.I.F. 6c. Authorized the Mayor as commissioner to Northern California Power Agency to execute instruction for payment of Sonoma County property taxes for 1994 and 1995 in the amount of $97,442. 6d. Authorized the City Manager to execute agreements for changes in scope of work for consultant Services of Rau and Associates in the amount of $5,905.40 for the North State Street/Low Gap Road/Brush Street Intersection and Signal Improvement Project. 6e. Set Date for Public Hearing date of June 7, 1995 to consider updating South Orchard Avenue and East Gobbi Street Traffic Signal Capital Improvement Fee. 6f. Authorized the City Clerk to advertise commission terms expiring June 30, 1995 and forward applications to Council for consideration at regular meeting of June 21, 1995. 6g. Approved expenditure of funds not to exceed $8,000 for borrow investigation, and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Master agreement with EBA Wastetechnologies. 6h. Authorized the City Manager to execute agreement to collect California Highway Patrol (CHP) Parking Tickets. Reg. Mtg. May 17, 1995 Page 1 251 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Set Date for GMSC/Planning Commission Appreciation Dinner It was the consensus of Council to set the date of July 13, 1995 for the Growth Management Steering Committee and Planning Commission appreciation dinner. Recess to Redevelopment - 6:37 p.m. Reconvened - 6:47 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Sa. Continued Public Hearing review of the Ukiah Valley General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) as Filed by the City of Ukiah Planning Department, Review June 10th which will Guide the Growth and Development of the Ukiah Valley for the next 20 Years, Which Specifically Consists of 14 Elements Mayor Schneiter reopened the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m. Council proceeded to review the zoning maps and pages 12, 13 and 14 of the Land Use element, queried staff regarding zoning designations. It was the consensus of Council to redesignate Vichy Springs as RRX to include also the corner of Redemeyer Road and Vichy Springs Road. Mr. Jack Cox expressed his view that he did not know that land use and reduced densities were being changed at this time. Mr. Toll advised Council that Mr. Cox did sit as an alternate on the committee which discussed and determined these decisions in this plan. Council proceeded with their review of the Land Use Element with discussion concerning zoning designations pertaining to resource lands, range lands, and remote residential. Mr. Gary Akerstrom questioned procedures for general plan amendments by resolution which change zoning. Mr. Toll stated that Planned Development is a zone, and the general plan is adopted by resolution which is state law. He reported that the master plan for the Airport Industrial park is in conformance and does not need a Master Plan designation. Council proceeded to review the land use element pertaining to the residential land use element, density bonus, new LDR designation pertaining to medium low density, MDR, and HDR zoning designations. Recess - 8:08 p.m. Reconvened - 8:15 p.m. Council review and discussion proceeded regarding economic development land uses, commercial designation, general plan implementation procedures, urban development limit area, with Council concurrence to leave the wording of "Industrial" as designated. Council proceeded to review portions of the general plan pertaining to zoning designations of North State Commercial Industrial Complex, Rural Community, Recreation and Public land uses, and Open space. Council determined they wished to adjourn at this time and discussion regarding a future date and time to finish Council review of the general plan. It was the consensus of Council to meet at 8:00 a.m. on June 10, 1995, Saturday. Bb. Certify Ukiah Valley General Plan Integrated Environmental Impact Report Reg. Mtg. May 17, 1995 Page 2 252 No action was taken as Council review of the general plan was not completed at this time. 8c. Adoption of Resolution Approving and Adopting the Ukiah Valley General Plan No action was taken as Council review of the general plan was not completed at this time. 10. None. 11. None. 12. None. CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS CLOSED SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the me~,~ing was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. CCMIN.199 City Clerk Reg. Mtg. May 17, 1995 Page 3