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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-07-94121 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - SEPTEMBER 7. 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. Roll call was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Absent at roll call: Councilmember Wattenburger. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Executive Assistant Yoast, Associate Planner Lohse, Planning Director Sawyer, City Engineer Kennedy, Assistant to the City Manager Harris, Acting Finance Director Thomas, Assistant Redevelopment Director DeKnoblough, Assistant City Manager Horsley, and Golf/Park Superintendent Carpenter. 2.Invocation/Pledge of Alleqian~ Mayor Schneiter recited a prayer which was delivered by John Adams upon moving into the White House as President of the United States, and Councilmember Shoemaker led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 3a. Presentation of California Smoke-Free Cities 1994 Leadership -- Award to City of Ukiah by the California Healthy Cities Project Joan Hogan, League of California Cities representative reported the City of Ukiah was nominated and chosen as one of 22 winning cities in California to receive the Leadership Award for Healthy Cities Project. She showed a video which will be distributed to the media and presented a clear crystal trophy which may be lighted, to Mayor Schneiter. Jane Piper, Mendocino County Health Department Tobacco Coalition, introduced Sheila McCarthy, Field Service Manager for American Cancer Unit; Doug Puckering, Instructor, who was instrumental in spearheading Ukiah's 1981 initial no smoking legislation and Janet Keller, Mendocino County STAMP representative; all of who congratulated Council on their leadership and strong conviction to protect the public's right to breathe clean air. Council thanked the efforts of Jane Piper and the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, in forming the initial County wide stance. 3b. Status Report bv Northern California Public Broadcastina. Inc Barry Vogel, President of Northern California Public Broadcasting, Inc., distributed brochures to Council and reported they are still pursuing grant funding, and they are currently engineering the transmitter on Cow Mountain. He requested letters of support to the granting agency, in which he will provide the address to City staff. 3c. Proclamation for September 1994 SuDDortina "Schools Open - Drive Carefully" Mayor Schneiter read and presented the proclamation to Bill Fernandez, California Automobile Association representative who commended the City of Ukiah for the continued good traffic safety reports. APPROVAL /CORRECTION OF MINUTES 4a. Regular Meeting of August 3~ 1994 M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1994, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Abstain: None. Page 1 122 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, with a correction to Item 6f. by adding an asterisk by the Planning Commission listed in the appendix to the proposed resolution; 6a. Received and approved the July 1994 disbursements. 6b. Waived the bidding requirement for a load cell diagnostic capability which is exclusive only to Fairbanks Scale and Award the truck scale bid to Scales Unlimited for the alternate bid unit, Powell Full Electronic Low Profile Motor Truck Scale, and associated equipment as proposed in the amount of $23,614.51. 6c. Waived the bidding requirements as required by Section 1520 of the Municipal Code and awarded the annual cover dirt production and miscellaneous earthwork agreement to Wipf Construction and authorize the Mayor to execute agreement in the amount of an hourly rate of $137.00 to furnish a primary CAT 627B Scraper with operator as needed, and provide a back-up machine in case of breakdown of a Terex TS-14B Scraper with operator in the amount of $129.00 per hour. 6d. Adopted Resolution No. 95-10 fixing limitation of $15,687,382 on City expenditures for Fiscal Year 1994-95. 6e. Adopted Resolution No. 95-11 declaring obsolete items determined to be surplus or obsolete as surplus property. 6f. Adopted Resolution No. 95-12 amending appendix to conflict of interest code. 6g. Set date of September 21, 1994 for public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed change by Department of Transportation proposed reduction of existing 40 M.P.H. speed limit to 35 M.P.H. speed limit on Talmage Road (Route 222) from South State Street to 264 feet east of Hastings Frontage Road. 6h. Approved the demolition permit application received from Trinity School for Children, to demolish structure over 50 years old located at 246 S. Barnes Street 6i. Awarded the service contract for repair to Landfill D8N CAT Tractor to Peterson Tractor in the amount of $20,450.98. 6j. Received report regarding award of professional service contract exceeding $5,000 to Kennedy Jenks, in the amount of $8,500. 6k. Awarded bid to Chuihard & Myhre, Inc. for new IBM 6252 Impact Printer for Utility Billing Department, in the amount of $17,374.50. 61. Authorized the City Manager to sign loan application on behalf of the City in the amount of $165,000, with Aeronautics Division of the California Department of Transportation to Finance above ground fuel storage tank project at Ukiah Municipal Airport, and authorized staff to accept loan and expend monies to construct the project if the loan does not exceed a 10 year term at an interest rate of 5 percent. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Abstain: None. Reg. Mtg. September ~, 1994 Page 2 123 7.AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Receive and Accept Cindee Mavfield's Letter of Resiqnation from Planninq Commission ~nd Set Date-for Planninq Commission Applicant Interviews. It was the consensus of Council to receive this letter of resignation and requested the City Clerk to contact previous non- interviewed Planning Commission applicants to inquire if they desire an interview by Council, and if so or if there are new Planning Commission applications received by Noon on September 14, 1994, set a special Council meeting for interviews just prior to the next regular Council meeting on September 21, 1994. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 p.m. Sa. Appeal of Plannina Commission's Denial of Use Permit Application No. 94-17~ -as Filed by Kathleen Bradley~ for C~struction of an Existinq Carport Structure to a 380 Square Foot Second Residential Unit on a 7.250 Square Foot Lot. Located at 845 Dora Avenue. Assessors Parcel No. 001-101-04. in the R-1. Sinqle Family Residential Zoninq District. -- The Associate Planner and the Planning Director reported on July 13, 1994 the Planning Commission heard a request for a Use Permit to allow a second unit on a lot in the R-i, Single Family Residential District, and voted 3-3 to approve the project, so the motion failed. The applicant requested an appeal on July 15, 1994. They reviewed the Panning Commission's discussion and viewpoints on this project, for Council. The recommendation by Planning Staff is to approve this project with findings. Planning staff presented slides to Council and the audience of the project site. Mayor Schneiter polled the Council as to whom have viewed the site prior to this hearing. All Council stated they had each viewed the site prior to this meeting. Council queried staff regarding future situation if the alley is abandoned by the City, non-owner occupied current structure and applicants intent to occupy, existing carport pad and setback measurements less than 5 feet, and if there is a current building permit for laundry room addition. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:20 P.M. John McCutcheon, neighbor at 845 Dora Avenue, expressed his opposition to this application for a Use Permit due to additional noise, it would be a precedent in this neighborhood, the rear 10 - 14 foot alley is not adequate for fire apparatus in addition to more traffic causing problems on this alley, cited there will be a loss in value to his home if a rental unit is allowed next door, existing structure does not meet building code requirements and has been in disrepair for 18 months since the owners have purchased the subject property, questioned how will the City enforce the owner occupied regulation after the fact, and urged Council to consider existing traffic impacts from Pomolita Middle School and Todd Grove Park on this neighborhood and not approve this Use Permit for higher density in a single family residential zone. Councilmember Shoemaker questioned the position of the fence. Mr. McCuthceon stated he is also concerned about the setback. He noted he constructed the fence around existing large trees. Jay Holden, 633 Live Oak, stated he borders the rear of the subject property, and urged Council to consider the intangibles of the neighborhood such as the spirit. He noted the subject property has had to have the City abate weeds, which is contrary to the Reg. Mtg. September ~, 1994 Page 3 124 surrounding homes which are kept nicely. He commented if the alleys are used for traffic for second units, it will negate the spirit and intent of this nice neighborhood. Van Cligh, noted he lives across and kitty corner to the subject property and his protest was included in the protest sent to Council. He expressed concern for lack of environmental assessment and fire access. He referred to his Planning Commission testimony in the Planning Commission minutes and noted if second units are to be allowed, the entire zoning should be changed instead of using the Use Permit process. Kathleen and Dale Bradley, applicants, noted they brought photos in today for Council to review. Mayor Schneiter noted they were distributed by the City Clerk to each Councilmember. Kathleen Bradley stated the alley is used by everyone for rear yard access. They noted that second unties are allowed by State law which will be affordable housing for Dale to live in while he does the construction as he is a contractor. She explained she owns the trust deed. Dale Bradley stated if the City ever abandons the alley he is sure all property owners will maintain it. He stated their use will only use 150 feet of the alley for one car only. He noted that everyone uses this alley. He indicated he measured 5 feet for the se backs and noted the existing pad is not parallel to the fence which would cause different measurements at different place, but agreed he will comply with whatever setbacks the City needs. He explained they are obtaining a construction loan for this property and they are planning to completely renovate and landscape this property, remodeling to a new structure, with plans on file now. He stated this property is owned jointly by himself and Kathleen Bradley and he will occupy the second unit. He noted the unit is rented right now to cover the mortgage payments. Discussion ensued regarding the type of new structure proposed. Darryl Hopper, 100 Thompson, explained they are buying 826 Dora Avenue, and stated he is currently living in a second unit and was surprised to hear this property was in the process of building a second unit next door. David Rodrique, 826 Dora Avenue, expressed his concerns regarding the increased use of the alley and this second unit is not in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood which have only one home on each parcel. He stated his alley fence has been run into and destroyed by cars using this dark and narrow alley at night. He expressed concern that this proposed second unit could accommodate 4 cars which would have no through access to the public street, which other parcels have. He questioned the permit dated August 24, 1994 for a laundry room addition and provided it to the City Clerk. Mayor Schneiter noted it was included in Council's information. Tom Mayhew, 835 Dora Avenue, noted he lives two houses from this property. He stated he has a gate to the alley for his rear property that he uses for fire wood. He expressed concern that there will be increased traffic on this alley with any second units and fears for pedestrians and playing children. He indicated he does not believe any vehicle will fit on this rear parcel with the proposed second unit. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:50 p.m. Council queried staff regarding the permits and history, proposed parking size and location, Fire Department concern regarding small alley access but verbal indication from Roe Sandelin that a fire could be handled, and the Ukiah City Code regarding second units. Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 4 125 The City Attorney read the appropriate code section, and advised Council regarding possible procedures. Councilmember Malone stated he would like to see the property occupied by the owner, as required in the Code, before this permit is issued, as there could be enforcement problems later. He indicated this second unit appears to not benefit the neighborhood and if second units were added to each of these parcels, there could be potential problems. Councilmember Mastin expressed concern regarding increased traffic on this narrow alley. Councilmember Shoemaker commented he is concerned regarding the alley access as a detriment to the neighborhood. The City Attorney advised Council regarding the State statutes regarding housing policy and identifiable public impacts should be identified with any decision. Mayor Schneiter offered possible conditions for approval of this Use Permit. M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker to approve appeal of the Use Permit application as filed by Kathleen and Dale Bradley for a second unit at 854 Dora, with the following conditions; 1) That the existing structure be completed as per the applicants building permit prior to the construction of the second unit, 2) that the second unit be located in the rear one half of the property so that it observes the 20 ft setback from the alley and the 5 foot set back of the sideyard and no closer than 10 feet form the constructed new unit; 3) That one of the structures be occupied by an owner; 4) That the driveway be extended along the eastern portion of the property to the degree that it can easily accommodate two vehicles and it be asphalt and to satisfy our planning department; 5) The property must be week free and in good repair when inspected by the City Planing department. Council queried staff concerning the parking layout and allowed use in perspective to the two structures. Mayor Schneiter offered an amendment to his motion on the floor, approved by Councilmember Shoemaker, the maker of the second, "To require that parking exist for two cars in tandem on the blacktop surface and that a third parking place be created which would extend form the eastern property line to be wide enough to accommodate two cars side by side". Councilmember Shoemaker clarified that this would prohibit access from the alley. The motion on the floor failed upon the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Mastin, Malone, and Shoemaker. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. M/S Malone/Mastin to deny Use Permit No. 94-17, and to uphold the Planning Commission's denial to permit a second residence at 845 Dora Avenue, based on the findings there is a lack of frontage access; the footprint of the proposed second unit is within the front half of the lot; and the lack of current occupancy by an owner and maintenance of the subject property. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, and Shoemaker. NOES: Mayor Schneiter. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Abstain: None. RECESS - 8:25 P.M. RECONVENED - 8:40 P.M. Councilmember Wattenburger arrived at this time. Bb. Approval of Application No 94-07. as Filed by Rural Communities Housina Development Corporation ~RCHDC and William -- Neese~ for a Tentative SubdiVision Map Development Plan in the PD Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 5 126 (Planned Development) Zoning District. and Neaative Declaration t~ develop a 15- lot~ Sinqle Family Residential Development on 2.~ Acres. Assessor Parcel Nos. 002-311-04. 15 and 18. Lo~ated at thc eastern terminus of Cleveland Lane i. Approval of Neqativ¢. Declaration ii. Adoption of Resolution -~pprovinq Tentati¥c Subdivision Map iii. Introduction of Ordinance Establishinc Development Plan - -- Mayor Schneiter polled the Council as to whom had viewed the site and each Councilmember answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Shoemaker removed himself from this portion of the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest due to his business contract relationship with the applicant. The Associate Planner and the Planning Director reported on this proposed project which was approved by the Planning Commission with conditions of approval and presented slides showing the existing property. Staff reviewed the tentative subdivision map, zoning and tree plan for this proposed subdivision. Councilmember Malone left the meeting at this time - 8:48 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 9:02 P.M. Cheryl Baker, 750 N. Pine Street, stated her support for this project as it meets the goals of the low and moderate housing requirements, it provides affordable home ownership for low income residents in a location close to downtown and within walking distance to work. She indicated this high density mixes well with the surrounding area. Pedro Mora, 578 Clara Avenue, stated he has been a renter for 14 years and wants to buy his own home for his family and is excited about building his own home which has been his dream. Laura Pinnel, 765 B Yosemite, stated she is building her own house on Cindee Drive which will be completed in 2 months. She stated her lot is small but she does not care as she is 55 years old and has always had to rent. Lilly Galasantros, 3310 Eastside Road, stated sweat equity works for her as she is a single mother with two children who would never own her own home if not for this program. Duane Hill, RCHDC, 237 East Gobbi Street, reported this housing in this proposed subdivision is for home ownership by people earning under $30,000 per year, who must work 34 hours per week on their new home for a period of one year and will be 80% occupied by families. Steve Woodbury, 541 South Main Street, stated he is the owner of the neighboring 38 unit apartment complex. He opposes this high density project as it will contribute to traffic, loss of commercial zoning and impact the downtown. He expressed concern for the firetrucks having to back down the proposed street to fight fire. He indicated they could have built higher density units but did not in order to create nice housing. He expressed concern for the length of construction lasting one year and expressed doubts regarding a home on 6,000 sq. feet. Ralph Perrin, 765 B. Yosemite Drive, stated he is building a house on Cindee and his lot is the smallest in that project but indicated lot size does not preclude his happiness at owning his own home with a yard. He stated owning your own home overcomes any concern for small lot size. Mosies Soria, 1371 N. Bush Street, stated he was the first to build his own home in the self help program and noted he had to always rent. He explained while he was in this program he learned new skills for employment which has provided a better life for his family. He noted everyone is happy in his neighborhood and urged Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 6 127 Council to approve this project to allow others to have the same opportunity he had. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 9:25 P.M. Council queried staff regarding other uses for a planned development, and the boundary to the south containing an existing 6 foot wooden fence. The City Attorney questioned Condition No. 6 pertaining to developer paying an in-lieu park fee. Staff replied this is a standard condition used previously. M/S Mastin/Wattenburger to approve the Negative Declaration as submitted finding no significant impacts . The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Wattenburger, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Malone and Shoemaker. Abstain: None. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 95-13 approving the negative declaration and Tentative Subdivision Map No. 94-07, with the following findings: The project is consistent with the medium high density land use classification designated for the property and the policies of the General Plan; 2. There are no significant environmental impacts associated with the project that are not reviewed and mitigated by measures included in the initial study prepared for the project, and a negative declaration has been adopted as a part of this project; 3. The approval of the project will permit the construction of single family residential units for ownership by persons with low and moderate incomes, and is therefore supportive of the housing goals of the City of Ukiah; and 4. The establishment, maintenance operation of the use or buildings applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular buildings applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City because: a. the proposed residential units comply with all the development standards listed in the Zoning Code for single family residences other than building area; b. the loss of trees will be mitigated by preservation of the largest trees removed with newly planted trees; and c. the access to the project site and other adjacent parcels will not be improved by the required improvements to Cleveland Lane. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Wattenburger, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Malone and Shoemaker. Abstain: None. M/S Mastin/Wattenburger to read the title only for the first reading of the proposed ordinance. The motion was carried by all AYE. The City Clerk read the title of the proposed Ordinance. M/S Mastin/Wattenburger to introduce the Ordinance Approving the Cleveland Lane Planned Development. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Wattenburger, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Malone and Shoemaker. Abstain: None. Councilmember Shoemaker rejoined the meeting at this time. RECESS TO UKIAH REDEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEARING - 9:29 p.m. RECONVENED AS CITY COUNCIL - 9:35 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Award of Grant Fundina for Mendocino County Library and -- -- -- Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 7 128 Henry Bates, County Library Director reported on how the grant funding will be used and thanked the City Council for their five years of support. Roy Smith, President of the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, expressed his appreciation for continued City funding assistance to the Chamber. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 95-14 authorizing 1994-95 grant funding for Mendocino County Library and Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce in the respective amounts of $45,000 and $21,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10b. Approval of Golf Course Lona Ranae Master Plan The Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director reported on the history of the Ukiah Golf Course since it's establishment in the 1930's and the current and future needs of the Golf Course. The Golf Course Committee's objective was to develop a five to ten year maintenance and capital improvement master plan guideline for the Golf Course. She reviewed the Golf Course Long Range Master Plan as approved by the Golf Course Committee this July. She explained the average number of player per year in the 1930's was less than 20,000 per year with over 60,000 players per year currently. Mayor Schneiter stated this was a very productive process that resulted in a good plan, and expressed his appreciation to the committee and the Golf Course staff for their fine efforts. Councilmember Shoemaker commented he is pleased to see the golfers concerns have been heard and addressed in the development of this plan to please the majority opinion of the golfers. Councilmember Wattenburger expressed his appreciation everyone's hard work in this process. for M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to approve the Golf Course Long-Range Master Plan, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Malone. Abstain: None. 10c. Authorize City Attorney to Abate Violation of U.C.C. 9082 f~ "Operation of an Amusement Arcade Without a Use Permit" at 203 S. -- State Street Council queried staff regarding the staff contacts with Mr. Frank Howard, and questioned the legal process. M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker authorized the City Attorney to file law suit against Frank Howard DBA DEF-CON to prevent the operation of an amusement arcade at 203 South State Street without a Use Permit in violation of UCC Section 9082 (G). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Malone. Abstain: None. RECESS - 10:06 p.m. RECONVENED - 10:14 p.m. 10d. Consideration of Demolition Permit AoDlication for 326 East -- -- Perkins Street Councilmember Malone rejoined the meeting at this time. The Planning Director reported the Demolition Permit Review Committee decided on a 3-1 vote to approve the application to demolish a vacant, single story structure at 326 East Perkins, which is also referred to as 320 East Perkins Street. The applicant, David Ryan has indicated the demolition will make way for a 15,000 square foot medical office complex planned for next Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 8 129 spring. He noted this structure is listed in a secondary category in the City's Historic Resources Inventory and is considered historically significant by Ukiah History specialist Judy Pruden. He explained the majority opinion of the Demolition Permit Review Committee was that this structure is too dilapidated and out of context with newer commercial land uses in the vicinity, in addition to no unique architecture or any historical significance to preserve this structure. Council queried staff regarding CEQA regulations, historical requirements, and historical record. Judy Pruden, 304 South Hortense, Chairman of Demolition Permit Review Committee, reviewed the past process of developing the historical survey which met State guidelines for rating. She requested Council to deny both of these demolition requests as they both have strong history and noted there is no effort by the City to conduct historical preservation. Discussion ensued regarding ratings of specific properties, the Redemeyer House nest to the Sizzler restaurant, and spoke to the numbers of homes currently left in the City which are similar to these two types of structures. David Ryan, applicant, stated these two structures are currently vacant and in dis-repair and are a public nuisance. He explained he agrees to the salvage of materials. He requested an opportunity to address Council at a later time to address any further concerns. Mayor Schneiter indicated this is the time in which he needs to address Council regarding this matter of business, then Council will make it's decision. Council queried staff regarding alternative conditions, historical significance enforcement procedures, and possible alternatives. M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the demolition permit for 326 East Perkins Street, with the request to the property owner to allow for relocation of the structure or salvage of the materials. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, and Shoemaker. NOES: Mayor Schneiter. Absent: None. Abstain: None. 10e. Consideration of Demolition Permit Application for 400 East Perkins Street M/S Mastin/Shoemaker to deny the demolition permit application for 400 East Perkins Street. Councilmember Malone and Mastin questioned staff regarding the process for requiring the moving of the structure instead of demolition. The City Attorney replied further research is needed to answer. M/S Mastin/Shoemaker to table this matter until the next meeting. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to withdraw the previous action taken on 10d. Consideration of Demolition Permit Application for 326 East Perkins Street, The City Attorney advised this is not the proper procedure and advised them on the process for reconsideration. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to reconsider previous action on Item 10d. Consideration of Demolition Permit Application for 326 Eas~. Perkins Street. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: Councilmembers Mastin and Wattenburger. 10d. Reconsideration of Demolition Permit Application for 326 East Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 9 130 Perkins Street. Councilmember Malone stated he would prefer this structure be relocated instead of demolished or the salvage materials and he would favor a motion to table this matter until staff can provide further clarification. The City Attorney explained only denial or approval of the demolition permit is before Council for action at this time. He stated as the maker of the original motion which passed for Item 10d., he will allow that motion to stand. He explained it still contains the request for the applicant to relocate or salvage materials with the approval of the demolition permit request. The City Manager stated it appears this process needs to be readdressed as it is to onerous in addition to revisiting the historical inventory list. It was the consensus of Council to revisit this process and to address possible revamping of the historical list, just to update the inventory on the historical list. 10f. Consideration of Recruitment and Appointment Process for City -- -- Treasurer M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the recruitment and appointment process for selection of City Treasurer. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. 10a. Council Discussion of Solid Waste Proposal as Outlined bv R. _ -- -- Shoemaker Councilmember Shoemaker distributed an additional letter pertaining to his proposal in the agenda packet. He noted Council has approved the following policies concerning the landfill in past actions; 1) Use of our landfill till full; 2) The Ukiah landfill should be the destination for as much waste as possible if a local transfer station is developed; 3) Operate our enterprise funds in the black to the benefit of our residents; 4) Keeping our rates as low as possible; 5) Work cooperatively with other jurisdictions to secure the best possible solution to solid waste disposal; 6) Make sure a strategically placed transfer station is ready when needed; and 7) Operate local systems with as much independence and self determination as possible. Councilmember Shoemaker requested Council discussion regarding his proposal as it appears to be a simple economical solution that will affect the direction Mendocino Solid Waste Authority will take in the future. Councilmember Mastin questioned if the $76 figure per ton accurate closure at the landfill as further State and Federal regulations may keep coming in. Councilmember Shoemaker stated in his telephone conversation with the Water Quality Board today, they indicated they see nothing coming other than some clarification. Councilmember Malone stated it makes good sense to transfer solid waste to a transfer recycling facility if we receive the volumes needed to cover closure costs. Discussion ensued regarding opening up the landfill to the entire County. Mayor Schneiter stated he does not want to fund closure costs of other agencies nor will he agree to indemnification of other agencies. Discussion ensued regarding tonnage figures and resultant per 30 gallon can prices, control of waste stream, and franchise Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 10 131 contracts. Councilmember Wattenburger stated he wants to see all options from others and he opposes indemnification of other agencies. Councilmember Malone left the meeting at 11:40 p.m and returned at 11:42 p.m. · Discussion continued regarding other County landfills, wastestream originations going into the City landfill, tonnage figures, other proposals to MSWMA, and the need to address all proposals in a public forum including all interested parties. Councilmember Wattenburger stated this issue is too complicated to discuss further tonight at this late time and wishes to address it further at a specific workshop. It was the consensus of Council to schedule a workshop in October. ii. CITY COUNCIL/REPORTS Councilmember Mastin Stated he would like staff to agendize the matter of Mayor nominations for Commission appointments and his City Council appointment to the Ukiah Community Center Board for an upcoming meeting. Councilmember Malon~ Stated he attended the new "Good Afternoon Ukiah" Chamber meeting. Councilmember Wattenburaer -- Stated he is hoping for rain as he has been all over the State of California fighting fires this season. Councilmember Shoemaker Reminded Council of the Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup day this Saturday at Mendocino College. Mayor Schneiter Reminded Council of the last concert in the park this upcoming Sunday here at the Civic Center, and updated the Council regarding PG&E's order from FERG to construct the fish ladder. He noted a letter of resignation letter was received from Marge Guintoli, Mendocino County Historical Museum representative on the City Demolition Permit Review Committee. The City Manager reminded Council the reception for Summer Concerts in the park sponsors will be here tomorrow night. 13.CLOSED SESSION None. 14.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business th~meeting was adjourned at 12.21 a.m. ' C ~ y M~a~"-CM~AE, City Clerk :i "? Reg. Mtg. September 7, 1994 Page 11