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CITY OF UKIAH - February 15, 1995
The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda
was legally noticed and posted, at 6:32 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the '
Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah,
California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were
present; Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. Absent: None. Staff present: City Clerk McKay,
Acting City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport, Planning
Director Sawyer, Public Utility Director Barnes, Senior Planner
Stump, Assistant Redevelopment Director DeKnoblough, Assistant to
the City Manager Harris, Public Works Administrator Goodrick
Finance Director Elton, and Airport Manager Bua. '
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schneiter read a quote from President George Washington's
Inaugural address and Councilmember Wattenburger led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3.Proclamation Declaring February as Big Brothers/Big Sisters Month
in Ukiah
Mayor read and presented the framed Proclamation to Ann Schmidt,
who is Boardmember of Big Brothers and Big Sisters. She introduced
her Little Sister Angela and invited participation and sponsorships
for the annual fundraiser to be held on March 18th as a Bowl-a-
thon at the bowling alley. She expressed her appreciation for the
City's recognition.
4. Approval/Correction of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 1, 1995
M/S Mastin/Shoemaker to table this item of business to the next
meeting, so each Councilmember may submit their corrections in
writing to the City Clerk. The motion was carried by a unanimous
voice vote of all AYE.
5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISIO~
Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of
Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Mastin questioned Item ' ·
D]ii_V_9]L~ if we have figures regarding estimated revenue. As there
was no Public Safety staff member present no answer was
immediately available. '
The Acting City Manager requested Item 6c. Award of Bid for Pun
the Amount of $32.758.44 be pulled from the agenda completely at
this time. '
Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he would like to pull Item 6g.
in order to vote NOE, but indicated in order to save time he
wished to state for the record, that he feels the resignation of
Planning Commission Chairperson Hoppe is a great loss to both the
City Council and the Planning Commission.
M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to approve the Consent Calendar as follows
with agreement to pull Item 6c., as requested by staff.
6a. Received and denied 'the claims for damages received from i.
Ernie and Joyce Banker, and ii. Ronald Lee Fritts, and referred
them to the City's Insurance Carrier, REMIF.
6b. Awarded the bid for a new Aeroil Pavement Cutter to Edward
Bacon Company in the amount of $7 590 91 for the Public Works
department. ' ' '
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6d. Awarded the bid for a new mid size Skid Steer Loader to
Lampson Tractor in the amount of $18,688 31, for the Public Works
department. ·
6e. Adopted Resolution No. 95-39 amending Resolution No. 94-8
establishing Golf Course Committee.
6f. Adoption of Ordinance No. 956, adding Section 2053 to Division
1, Chapter 13 of the Ukiah City Code, providing for the recovery of
response costs from intoxicated drivers.
6g. Accept Letter of Resignation received from Planning
Commissioner Stephanie Hoppe, authorized the City Clerk to
advertise vacancy, and approved the afternoon of March 15th for
applicant interviews.
6h. Received and accepted the report of disbursements made during
the month of January 1995.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None.
7.
Bob Wattenburger Jr., PG&E introduced Bob Jackson, PG&E's new
representative who started with PG&E 23 years ago and is taking
Gregg Colby's Ukiah position. He also reported that Gary Green will
be reporting to Concord on March 1.
~NFINISHED BUSINES~
Sa. Authorize the Solid Waste Disposal Site to Open the Day
PrecedingAny Major Holiday Which Would Allow the Disposal Site to
Be Closed Three Consecutive Days in a Row
Mayor Schneiter noted this item of business was returned to Council
for further information as Councilmember Mastin had asked about re-
compensation or other holidays.
The Public Works Administrator asked Solid Waste Systems and they
indicated they have no problem with opening on Monday just for a
half day from 7 to 12 and that Solid Waste Systems can adjust their
routes.
M/S Mastin/Malone to approve the adjustment of the disposal site
hours of operation to allow the disposal site to be open to
commercial haulers who are willing to participate in the
compensation of the expenses incurred by the City for remaining
open the day preceding any major holiday which would cause the
disposal site to be closed three consecutive days in a row; and
approve the hours of operation on such days be 7:00 am to 12:00
noon. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None.
Bb. Supplemental Discussion of "Air Quality Offset Fund,, Project
(KMART Trust Fund Monies)
Charley Stump reviewed the February 1, 1995 report, citizen comment
and Council action to supplement the Air Quality Offset Fund with
an additional $15,250 to fully fund a City Master
Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan and a Traffic Calming pilot project in the
Orr. ~reek/Wagonseller neighborhood. He reviewe . .
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several months. He recommended this matter b
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a~ressing policy, upmen= or ~u=ure Ordinance
Council queried staff regarding clarifications, air quality
mitigation issues, and deferment to after adoption of new general
plan.
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Councilmember Malone stated he views this project as a good public
works project which is a valid pilot project.
Mayor Schneiter stated he remembers the KMART hearings with
discussions that this fund was for air quality mitigation and he
does not see Clara Avenue traffic calming a part of air quality.
He indicated there are gas tax funds available for street
improvements.
Councilmember Wattenburger indicated his February 1st motion was
to appease both parties, traffic calming and a needed bike
plan/pedestrian, which are both very important.
The Planning Director explained if Council refers this matter back
to staff, it may take a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks to fully address
projects and air quality nexus, and is uncertain at this time which
projects will be recommended.
Mayor Schneiter stated that traffic flow numbers are important
information he would like to see.
It was the general consensus of Council to refer this matter to
staff.
Adam Freeman, Citizens for Adequate Review, stated he supports this
matter to be brought back in order to develop an ordinance. He
noted he appreciates the effort for both projects, but the bike
plan is underfunded as $20,000 is needed for seed money for federal
funds. He advised a way to resolve this is to instruct staff to
seek advise regarding ozone precursors from professionals outside
of the Ukiah valley.
Valerie Law, 2501 Twining Road, suggested a familiar process where
a two page proposal is submitted to define project goals, with the
proposals using quantitative data for evaluation. She submitted a
suggested outline to the Assistant Planner.
Council queried the City Attorney as to legal mechanism available
to accomplish the proposed project.
The City Attorney replied that the AB1600 mechanism is available.
Councilmember Wattenburger appealed to all groups to be actively
involved in this project.
Eric Larson, 123 Clara, indicated that traffic calming concepts
appear to be unclear to Council, and stated that transportation
management and traffic calming does work to enhance quality of
community. He noted his committee is ready to implement this plan
but now cannot if funding is withheld.
M/S Mastin/Shoemaker to refer this matter back to staff. The motion
was carried by a majority voice vote of AYE with one Noe vote by
Councilmember Malone.
NEW BUSINES~
Councilmember Shoemaker removed himself from the meeting due to
possible conflict of interest as this project is located directly
in front of his property
9a. Authorize Execution of Work Authorization for Contractual
Engineering Services Related to the State Street/Low Gap Road/Brush
Street Intersection and Traffic Signal Improvement Project and
Authorize Budget Transfer
The Associate Engineer reported the Public Works department has
committed to a construction start date of June 1995 for the State
Street/Low Gap Road/Bush Street intersection and traffic signal
improvement project. He explained preliminary design work has been
initiated with a need to contract outside engineering services to
complete the design and contract drawings in order to accomplish
the project date. He reported that Rau and Associates have
submitted a proposal to provide the design and contract drawings
based on preliminary layouts provided by the City for an amount to
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not exceed $15,232, with 45 days to complete the design and
drawings.
Council queried staff regarding the convenience store's previous
project status, timeframes regarding other utilities coordination,
reviewed map details of the proposed project, corner reductions,
striping streets, red curbs, allowance for possible bike lanes.
Councilmember Mastin commented that it seems State Street would be
a natural choice for bike lanes as it is a major north and south
corridor.
The Assistant City Manager noted the common north and south route
for bikes is currently the lower traffic streets of Dora and Bush
Streets.
M/S Malone/Mastin authorized the City Manager to execute a work
authorization for Engineering Services to Rau and Associates for
the State Street/Low Gap Road/Brush Street Intersection and traffic
signal improvement project. Compensation for engineering services
shall be on a time and expense basis not to exceed a total fee of
$15,232. A budget transfer was authorized in the amount of $15,232
from the unobligated fund balance in Fund 300 (2106 Gas tax fund)
to project account 300-9624. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone,
Wattenburger and Mayor Schneiter. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember
Shoemaker.
Councilmember Shoemaker returned to the meeting at this time.
9B. APPROVAL OF ORCHARD PARK DESIGN
The Assistant City Manager reported on the 3/4 acre site located in
the newer South Orchard Avenue housing development which was
dedicated by the owner for future park development. She reported
this site is located next to a creek and has been designated for a
passive park including three picnic areas, a small playground,
walking paths with grass hill and flat areas, but will not include
enough room for soccer or baseball activities. She explained this
park design has been approved by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and neighborhood residents who met in October to review
the park plan. She indicated the neighbors requested a fence or
hedge along the Orchard Avenue side of the park to prevent children
from running out to the street, which was incorporated in this
final design. She reported the park development will cost $18,522.
Discussion ensued regarding a 4 foot chain link fence located next
to a creek, safety factors for toddlers, creek concerns, receiving
indigenous trees from Louisiana-Pacific and a tree grant, Youth
Service Ukiah labor assistance, and lighting.
Councilmember Shoemaker expressed his concerns regarding the
project; constraints on City workers, and maybe we should possibly
look at contracting some of the work out, such as irrigation or
concrete work.
Staff indicated with community volunteers and the project should be
completed in 4 to 5 months.
Discussion ensued regarding parks staff attempts to conserve park
funds for the future Observatory park.
M/S Wattenburger/Malone to approve the park design and budget
adjustment appropriation from the Park Development Fund of $18,525
for this park project. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger,
Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None.
Recess-7:53 p.m.
Reconvened - 7:58 p.m.
9¢. Consideration and Approval of Lease Agreement with Arrow
Fencing Company for Municipal Airport Property
The Assistant Redevelopment Director reported City staff has been
negotiating over the last six months with Mr. Chris Woida, owner of
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Arrow Fencing, for a business location at the Municipal Airport,
which will be used as a construction yard and retail sales
occurring off-site. He noted teh company has with future plans for
expansion to secondary manufacturing of chain link fence material.
He explained that Mr. Woida has agreed to a 10 year lease with a 5
year option for 25,000 square feet located on the eastern border of
the Airport, next to the new fuel tank facility, and agreed to
complete all improvements which will revert to the City upon
completion, in exchange for an initial low-entry lease payment. He
reviewed the 10 year lease summary.
Mayor Schneiter noted he requested additional information from
staff regarding the lease amounts in the staff report and referred
to this analysis.
Discussion ensued regarding per foot values with current leases at
the Airport.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated he feels it is inappropriate for
Council to intercede after staff has negotiated an agreement.
Mayor Schneiter stated he merely wanted more equitable comparable
lease figures.
Discussion ensued regarding previous Council discussions and
actions regarding leases at the Airport, appraised values, market
rates, and ground lease values.
M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to approve the lease agreement with Arrow
Fencing Company for Municipal Airport property and authorized the
City Manager to execute the lease documents. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYE: Councilmembers Mastin,
Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
9d. Consi4eration and Appointment of City Council Committee and
Boar4 Assignments
It was the general consensus to remove the Ukiah Valley Wide Task
Force from the list.
General discussion ensued regarding possible upcoming City LAFCO
representation, and League of California Cities committees.
Council requested staff to distribute a complete list of League
committees to Council.
Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he wishes to remain on the same
committees.
Councilmember Malone indicated that Main Street Board could use a
new city representative and he is interested in transportation
issues.
Councilmember Wattenburger indicated he wishes to remain on MCOG
until LAFCO is determined.
It was the consensus of Council to bring this item of business back
at the March 15 regular meeting.
M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to approve Councilmember Shoemaker as
League of California Cities delegate. The motion was carried by a
unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
CITY COUNCIL/REPORT8
Councilmember Mastin reported on the Economic Development Finance
Corporation meeting he attended. Noted he will not be at the March
15 meeting.
Councilmember Malone reported on the Sun House meeting he attended
today and the new mobile shelving units recently installed. He
requested better signage to the Ukiah Valley Conference Center from
the freeway.
Councilmember Wattenburger reported he has a concern for our
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police station security, which is lacking with recent nationwide
events. He reported the MCOG call box program has incurred fee
problems with DMV, CALTRANS, CHP, handicap access, insurance etc
and is on hold for now. ,
Councilmember Shoemaker reported he would like to discuss runway
extension on the joint agenda with the Airport Commission on
February 28th, and noted we need to have a appreciation dinner for
the general plan steering committee now, as we have not had a
Commission appreciation dinner in three years. He would like this
matter be brought back at the next meeting for discussion. He
reported on the Mendocino Solid Waste Authority meeting he
attended.
Mayor Schneiter explained due to the NCPA meeting in June he would
like our budget sessions be completed by June 21. He noted he will
not be at the next Council meeting, and would like the City
Manager annual performance review scheduled for Closed Session on
March 15. He reported on his NCPA trip to Washington D.C. and teh
surrounding electric utility issues, and on the Ukiah Valley
Sanitation District meeting he attended.
11. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The Assistant to the City Manager noted the three letters received
by Council last week will be addressed by staff soon.
12. CLOSED SESSION - None
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16
p.m. to the joint meeting with Airport Commission, from 7 to 9 p m
Feb 28, 1995, . .
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