Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-21-94~NUTES OF THE C~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UK~]~I - December 21, 1994 The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll call was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, Public Utilities Director Barnes, City Engineer/Public Works Director Kennedy, Finance Director Elton, Public Works Administrator Goodrick, and Assistant City Manager Horsley. 2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Mastin delivered the Invocation, by reciting a poem by Silverstein regarding relations, and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3a. Approval/Correction of Minutes Regular Meeting of December 7, 1994 Mayor Schneiter noted a few typographical errors and provided his notes to the City Clerk for corrections. Councilmember Shoemaker requested a rewording of the sixth paragraph on Page 3, line 1, to state "he has a problem with a staff report that poses the question if Council still wants to do this, after a majority vote had taken place to do that." Councilmember Malone requested the following correction to Page 2, Item 7a., third paragraph from the bottom, adding "that the" after the word "commented". M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1994, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Manager requested Items 5e. Approval of Final Grantee Performance Report - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Number 92-STBG-570, Planning and Technical Assistance and 5f. Award of Bid to Edward R. Bacon Company, for New 100 Gallon Capacity, Diesel Powered and Heated Pavement Crack Sealant Melter/Applicator be pulled from this agenda for further work by City staff. Council concurred. M/S Malone/Mastin follows; to approve the Consent Calendar as 5a. Received and approved report of November 1994 Disbursements. 5b. Adopted Resolution No. 95-31 certifying County Clerk election results for City of Ukiah General Municipal Election of November 8 1994. ' 5c. Set the date establishing public hearing on January 18, 1995 for electric utility rate adjustment. 5d. Approved the Sheriff's Air Squadron request for use of Municipal Airport for Airshow June 10 and 11, 1995. 5g. Adoption of Resolution No. 95-32 amending Resolution No. 95-6, Incorporating Reference to Public Resources Code Section 50000 to Approval of M & M Feed Composting Facility. 179 Reg. Mtg. December 21, 1994 Page 1 180 5h. Received report regarding purchase as allowed by U.C.C., of one mid-sized 4 door sedan in the amount of $9,899 including tax, registration and transportation for Police Department. 5i. Adopted Resolution No. 95-33 amending Resolution No. 95-16, authorizing Lease Agreement, Signatories, and Notice of Intent to be reimbursed in the amount of $554,500. 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. NEW BUSINESS Sa. Consideration of Proposed Computer Upgrade and Establishment of Local Area Network and Approval of Budget Adjustment for $10,000 The City Manager reported on the Three Phase Computer System upgrade for the Civic Center departments. He explained the current Finance Department operations have been evaluated with appraisal of current computer capabilities and operations. He explained Phase I will extend the use of the AS400 mid sized IBM computer by establishing a client/server local area operating network which will include the departments of Finance, Purchasing, Utilities, City Clerk, City Manager's Office and Personnel this budget year. He explained the remaining City administration is proposed to be added to the network next year. He referred the remaining presentation to Computer Consultant Bob Manogue, regarding his computer network proposal distributed to Council. The Finance Director reported on the upcoming Finance department system enhancements and improvements to operations. Bob Manogue, reviewed his proposal and evaluation of current computer software and hardware capabilities of the Civic Center, concentrating on the Finance Department. Discussion ensued regarding current computer uses, efficiency of BRC Software Company, proposed work stations and new computer efficiencies proposed. Councilmember Shoemaker noted it would be nice for those Councilmembers who have computers at home, to be able to modem into the City Hall system. Councilmember Wattenburger stated he is very pleased to see the City approach modern technology expeditiously, and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Manogue for his expertise. Council concurred. M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the proposed computer upgrade and establishment of local area network and budget adjustment for an additional general fund budget adjustment of $10,000 to Acct. 100.1301.800.002. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. PUBLIC HEARING ?a. Consideration of Garbage Collection Rate Adjustment for Recycling and Drop Box Collection The City Engineer/Public Works Director and the Public Works Administrator presented the staff report regarding a requested increase in garbage and recycling collection service rates for drop boxes. They noted the previous garbage rate increase which was approved by Council on October 19, 1994, had adjusted drop box fees by a flat 225%, but the garbage hauler has informed City staff that Reg. Mtg. December 21, 1994 Page 2 this increase was not enough to cover the increase in tipping fees at the landfill. These rates ranged from $5.75 per loose cubic yard to $12.65 per loose cubic yard. They explained that Solid Waste Systems is requesting this increase to cover the increase in landfill tipping fees, which is assured to them in their contract with the City of Ukiah. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:21 P.M. No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:22 P.M. Councilmember Shoemaker stated he has no problem adjusting this rate so that the City's contracted garbage hauler will receive the revenue they need to stay solvent, but he has a problem with the calculations used. It appears that we are charging $83 to $100 per ton for loose loads under this program. Discussion ensued regarding the separation of materials and hauling procedures used by the garbage hauler for drop boxes. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to adopt Res No. 95-34 setting forth the revised schedule of fees and rates for garbage and recycling collection service as shown as Appendix G in City Manager's report. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. Bb. Approval of Agreement and Authorize Mayor to Execute Final Western Area Power Agency Settlement The Public Utility Director reported under the terms of the Lake Mendocino Project Power Sale agreement with the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). Energy was accounted for in a special energy surplus account for over or under amount delivered contract amounts. He explained that there is an energy surplus in this account and WAPA has agreed to issue a billing credit of $41,760 under our purchase contract with them, which staff feels is more beneficial than receiving power at this time. M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the final settlement with the Western Area Power Administration. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ' 8c. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Ukiah City Code Pertaining to the Terms of Members the City,s Commissions and Boards The City Manager reported the City Attorney has prepared an amendment to the City Code pertaining to City Boards and Commissions, which implements the authority by Council to remove a Commissioner or Board member before the expiration of term. It was noted that it is the intent that City Commissioners and Boardmembers serve at the will and pleasure of the City Council. Councilmember Shoemaker requested the proposed Ordinance be amended to reflect a four fifths vote passage by Council instead of a majority vote. Council concurred. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to amend the proposed Ordinance under Section 1200, Line 5, delete the word "majority,, and replace with "four fifths", and read the title only of the proposed Ordinance for the first reading. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. The City Clerk read the title of the proposed Ordinance only. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to introduce the Ordinance amending Section 1200 of Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 5 of the Ukiah City Code, pertaining to the terms of Commission and Boardmembers. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers 181 Reg. Mtg. December 21, 1994 Page 3 182 Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS Councilmember Mastin Reported the Economic Development Financing Corporation is officially active with 21 members and the recent activities its Board is addressing. Councilmember Malone Reported he attended the Planning Commission General Plan review meetings. Councilmember Wattenburger He reported on the Mendocino Council of Governments meeting he attended where highway safe call boxes were planned for the next five years when 107 call boxes will be installed at 1 1/2 mile intervals on highways most needed. Councilmember Shoemaker Reported on the Willits City Council meeting he attended two weeks ago regarding the proposed transfer station. He reported on the meeting he attended with County staff regarding Ukiah landfill information and issues. He noted LAFCO nominations are approaching. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Schneiter Reported on the Redevelopment Finance Review Committee he attended today. He explained recent developments on the PG&E Eel River fish bypass and issues. He noted Ukiah will be represented at the State Water Resources Control Board meeting of January 4, 1995. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS He informed the Council he is in the process of working with citizens planning the Martin Luther King celebration and will be advancing $500 for their activities, of which will be partially reimbursed. He noted the citizens have requested the use of the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. He explained staff is thoroughly addressing the request by the Downtown merchants regarding skateboards, before bring a recommendation to Council. It was the consensus of Council that they desire the Ukiah Valley Conference Center not be used, and that the Methodist Church is more appropriate, which was demonstrated by last year's successful celebration held there. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting of January 18/7 1995, as the January 4, 1995 meeting was previously cancelled./,,/ ~'/ CCMIN.185 / catt~yV~c~a~ ~/AAE City Clerk i Reg. Mtg. December 21, 1994 Page 4