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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-19-9420 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - January 19, 1994 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 Chamber of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, City Engineer/Public Works Director Kennedy, Airport Manager Bua, Electric Utility Director Barnes, Finance Director Burt, Community Development Director Harris, City Engineer Beard, Assistant City Manager Horsley, and Redevelopment/Economic Coordinator DeKnoblough. Invocation/Pledqe of Alleqiance Community Development Director Harris delivered the Invocation and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 4a. Special Order of Business - Presentation by Tom MacMillan, Assc. Pastor of First Baptist Church Reqardinq Ukiah Interfaith Network Mr. Tom MacMillan presented an informational report to Council regarding an informal alliance of 13 faith communities which share the responsibility of providing up to 100 bag lunches on weekends to the needy. 5. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Reqular Meetinq, December 15, 1994 M/S Mastin/Malone to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 1994, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed the Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Wattenburger/Malone approved the Consent Calendar as follows: 7a. Received and approved reports of December 1993 disbursements. 7b. Adopted Resolution No. 94-32 amending Resolution No. 93-32, approving Ukiah Municipal Golf Course Rules of the Course, restricting hard liquor. 7c. Award of Bid for Compact Pickup Truck for Golf/Parks Division to Ukiah Ford in the amount of $10,785.06. 7d. Accepted the work as complete and directed the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion for Water Main Improvements by Harborth Excavating at Various Locations in the City of Ukiah, Spec. No. 93-07 7e. Accepted the work as complete and directed the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion for installation of 8-Phase Traffic Signal by Smith Electric at Talmage and Airport Park Blvd, Spec. No. 93-01 7f. Approved use of Ukiah Municipal Airport for Annual Ukiah Lions Airshow, June 11 & 12, 1994 21 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to the Enqineering Aqreement with Kennedy Jenks for Wastewater Treatment Plant Upqrade The Public Utility Director reported that upon staff review of the project's 50% design submittal, several suggestions for improvements and cost reductions were made and Kennedy Jenks analyzed the feasibility of the suggested modifications. They determined the changes required an additional amount of engineering fees of $38,275, but implementing the changes is expected to result in a net savings to the project of $60,000. He indicated it is staff's recommendation to approve these changes which will enhance plant efficiency and reliability, which will benefit long term operation and maintenance costs. Mayor Schneiter announced the City's appeal to the State, regarding the amount of the loan, has been successful, which will result in less outlay of funds and interest costs. M/S Malone/Mastin to authorize the City Manager to execute amendment No. 3 to the Kennedy/Jenks agreement for supplemental services dated May 21, 1993. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 10b. Establish New Date for Joint Council Meetinq with Airport Commission Due to staff constraints, the previous joint Airport Commission meeting of January 18, 1993 was cancelled. It was the consensus of Council to reset the previous date for a joint meeting with the Airport Commission to February 15, 1994, Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 p.m. 9a. Approval of Final Map for Subdivision Application 93-40, as Filed by Rau and Associates for the Roman Catholic Church for Reversion to Acreaqe for property located at 900 South Oak Street, AP Nos. 003-031-66, -67, -68, -69 and -75 in the R-1 Sinqle Family Residential and R-3 Genera] Multiple Residential Zoninq Districts. The City Engineer reported this reversion of acreage will combine five parcels commonly owned by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Santa Rosa, a corporation, into one parcel. He explained City Code requires a public hearing and approval of the final map, which must include findings. He noted the Community Development Director has advised this reversion to acreage is categorically exempt in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:06 p.m. George Rau, representative for the applicant, explained that this request will allow for future development of a new church which will be connected to St. Mary's school. Jerry Martin, 1220 Marwin Drive, stated he is an agent for a property owner on Freitas, and questioned whether this reversion will affect neighborhood zoning. Reg. Mtg. January 19, 1994 Page 2 The Community Development Director answered there will be no zone change, and only a Use Permit will be required for operation of a church in a Ri and R2 zone, in which the neighbors will be notified. No others came forward. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:11 p.m. M/S Mastin/Malone approved the final map for reversion to acreage and authorized the Mayor to execute the Final Map on behalf of the City of Ukiah, based on the findings that there are no dedications or offers of dedications to be vacated or abandoned by the reversion to acreage and all owners of an interest in the real property within the subdivision have consented to reversion. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS lla. Authorize EBA Wastetechnoloqies to Proceed with Various Plans and Well Installations for Ukiah Sanitary Landfill The City Engineer/Public Works Director reported additional work is required at the Municipal Landfill site, by regulations governing the operations at and care of landfills in addition to directives from regulatory agencies. He summarized the requirements pertaining to preliminary post closure and closure maintenance plan submittal, methane monitoring program, and additional groundwater monitoring wells. He reported on the proposals received from EBA Wastetechnologies for this additional work, for a total amount of $92,548. He explained the additional costs have not been budgeted and recommends using the budgeted funds for moving power transmission lines, and to re-budget this project for the 1994/95 fiscal year. Mayor Schneiter stated he would like to see us meet the deadline date for submittal of a monitoring well workplan by February 1, 1994. Councilmember Mastin commented contacted him regarding this matter. the Ashoff's have Discussion ensued regarding location of proposed well sites, status of the power line relocation project and current landfill volumes. ' Councilmember Shoemaker noted this additional unexpected expense due to additional regulations, will add approximately $3.50 per ton to our cost, and posed the question of who will be paying for the cost of this additional regulation. The City Manager noted staff is researching the dump fees and costs. The results of this research will be provided to the citizens in the City Alert publication. Discussion ensued regarding post closure projected costs and timeframes. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement, as allowed in the change of service terms of the master service agreement with EBA Wastetechnologies, to proceed with the proposals for; Item 1. Closure and postclosure maintenance plans and cost estimate, in accordance with proposal dated December 16, 1993 to be completed 12 weeks from written authorization in an amount not to exceed $29,138; 2. Gas and monitoring well installations, filed evaluations, reporting and monitoring at isolated area along south property line, in an amount not to exceed $34,000, pursuant to proposal dated December 8, Reg. Mtg. January 19, 1994 Page 3 23 1993 with work to begin after workplan is approved and written authorization is issued,; and 3. Drill two groundwater monitoring wells pursuant to proposal dated December 8, 1993 with work to begin after workplan has been approved and written authorization is received, for an amount not to exceed $24,960. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES- None. Absent: None. ' llb. Consideration of Resolution Demonstratinq the City of Ukiah's Availability of Financial Resources to Conduct Closure and Post Closure Maintenance Activities at the Ukiah Solid Waste Disposal Site M/S Wattenburger/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 94-33, providing financial assurance for closure and post closure maintenance of the City of Ukiah Solid Waste Facility, with the supporting documents identifying the previously established enterprise fund for the purpose of accumulating monies for closure and post closure maintenance costs at the landfill. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. llc. Approval of Community Forest Manaqement Plat The Assistant City Manager/Community Services Director reported the Community Forest Committee, composed of Glen McGourty, Bill Randolph, Reid Carpenter, George Borecky, Tom McArthur, Noel Ibalio, Robert McDougall, William Smith, Vickie Sangiacomo, Allan Johnson, John Philips and herself, developed this proposed draft Community Forest Management Plan. She indicated this plan has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in which two public hearings were held. She reported it is the plan's goal to ensure a healthy, vibrant, diverse and sustainable urban forest, and to promote community awareness and participation. It was noted that upon Council approval of the plan, sub-committees will form to design and begin implementation of the various aspects of the Plan, with a grant application pending in which funding will be provided to .develop a brochure and conduct educational tree care seminars. Discussion ensued regarding City staff responsibility for enforcement, each tree situation will be addressed individually, safety hazards to public, anticipation of future tree failures due to age and encourage replacement, adopt a tree and replacement programs, and master tree list. Councilmember Shoemaker complimented the good work in accomplishing this plan, and questioned implementation timeframes. The City Manager indicated staff resources will be reviewed and determined during the budget process for the next fiscal year. Councilmember Shoemaker commented he would like to see opinions received from other arborists with expertise, and not necessarily certified. He offered some possible alternate wording on page 10, and expressed concern for highway tree plantings that would not obstruct the view of the valley's mountains. He noted that the best industrial business parks have nice trees. Mayor Schneiter commented this plan's general policies and guidelines will be fine tuned, and indicted more trees are needed, with possible leveraging within future developments. He suggested a glossary of terms would be desirable. M/S Shoemaker/Mastin approved the Community Forest Management Plan. The motion was carried by an unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Reg. Mtg. January 19, 1994 Page 4 Mayor Schneiter commented he prefers Council to not micro manage this plan at this point. Councilmember Shoemaker indicated his desire to see this plan implemented and not put on hold, he requested staff to forward Council's gratitude for their hard work in developing this excellent plan. The City Manager assured Council this plan will not be tabled and will be used in the General plan update process. Recess - 8:21 p.m. Reconvened - 8:29 p.m. lld. Approval of Proposed Revision to Airport Hanqar Rental Master Aqreement The Airport Manager reported on the proposed amendments to the Airport Master Hangar Rental agreement which have been approved by the Airport Commission. He explained the modifications which delineate for a based aircraft, allow inspection by Fire Marshall, reduce timeframesfor aircraft replacement, and change of ownership assignments by City. Discussion ensued regarding airport procedures in hangar rentals, aircraft identification number included in agreement, hangar waiting list numbers, and execution authority of legal City contracts. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to approve the Master Airport Hangar Rental agreement, with the addition of City Attorney wording changes to paragraphs 4 and 7 noted in his memo dated December 13, 1993; and amend wording for execution by the City Manager. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. lle. Adoption of Resolution Authorizinq Submittal, Execution, and Acceptance of the U.S. Department of Housin9 and Urban Development Innovative Homeless Initiatives Demonstration Grant The Community Development Director reported in late December the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced a new program to assist local entities in developing permanent resolutions to the homeless issue, in which $25 million is available nationwide. He explained the application deadline and grant award timeframe is accelerated, which required submittal prior to Council approval. He explained the details and wording of the grant application. A letter of support received from Plowshares was distributed to Council. Discussion ensued regarding the details of the grant application, staff concerns regarding the selected site review procedures not initiated yet, unbudgeted funding requirements, and possible wording in the proposed resolution and letter that would not jeopardize the grant. Councilmember Mastin stated as the Council liaison to the Ukiah Community Center Board of Directors, serving as President of the Board, he has had many conversations with Sister Jane and Cheryl Baker regarding this matter. Sharon Kiichli, 817 Clay Street, consultant contracted to conduct the City of Ukiah homeless needs assessment study, indicated she feels a modified Resolution would be appropriate, but the attached letter would kill the application. She requested more neutral wording at this stage in the grant process. Discussion ensued regarding possible amendments. Reg. Mtg. January 19, 1994 Page 5 25 Martin Bradley, Ukiah Community Center Executive Director, reported on this unique grant and the different grant application process. He stated that any clarification of intent, at this time in the grant application review process, would very much jeopardize receiving the grant. M/S Malone/Mastin to take no action tonight on this matter, without prejudice. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Councilmember Shoemaker. llf. Matter of Upcominq Municipal Elections 1994 i. Adoption of Resolution Callinq June 7, 1994 Municipal Election, Authorizinq Consolidation Aqreement for Election Services and Approvinq Candidate Statement Aqreement, or, ii. Adopt Ordinance Chanqinq the Date of the General Municipal Election to the date of the Statewide C~neral Election, From June to November The City Clerk provided a report concerning the legal process of conducting the 1994 regular municipal election which is consolidated through the County Elections department and held in conjunction with the California primary, which occurs on June 7, 1994. Statistics were provided to Council regarding voter registration and turnout, ballot items and measures, and costs for the 1988, 1990, and 1992 primary and general elections. As an option, a memorandum and proposed Ordinance was provided to Council regarding the legal procedure in moving the municipal election from June to November. Mayor Schneiter stated he favors moving the municipal election to November as there is a better voter turnout, and possibly less cost. Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he has always felt it would be better to hold the City election in November, and now with the odd 1996 California primary to be held in March in addition to the favorable statistics, he favors moving from June to November. Councilmember Wattenburger commented he has no problem moving the election to November with favorable voter turnout and cost savings, but also expressed concern for the finalization of the General Plan amendment process this year. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to pass and adopt Ordinance No. 948, changing the date of the municipal election to the date of the Statewide General election, in November. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Mastin and Malone. Absent: None. llq. Approve Financinq Aqreement with Ukiah Redevelopment Aqencv for the Remodel of 1203 S. State Street The Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator reported on the proposed remodel of the previous electric corporation yard site, which will provide lease revenues to the Airport Enterprise fund. The proposed future use is to relocate Mayacama Industries to this site, from their current location at the old firehouse on school street, which is scheduled for destruction. Councilmember Shoemaker stated this project should be used as an example for City beautification efforts and indicated he desires increased funding for improved landscaping, especially since this is a highly visible corner and is a gateway into the City. Discussion ensued regarding proposed and possible additional improvements. Reg. Mtg. January 19, 1994 Page 6 M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the financing agreement between the City of Ukiah and Ukiah Redevelopment Agency for the remodel of 1203 South State Street, for the amount of $10,000, with 1/2 of the funding to be used for landscaping of the facility. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. llh. Approval of Manufacturinq Business Expansion Incentive Packaqe for Earthenware Potters The Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator reported on the business expansion and incentive package for Earthenware Potters, which was approved by the Finance Review Committee January 13, 1994. This expansion project will add two full-time positions and a new $17,000 kiln used to fire the new fine porcelain tableware line. He noted Council approval is requested for a 35% utility discount for a period of 18 months, not to exceed $5,635. M/S Mastin/Malone to approve the manufacturing business expansion incentives for Earthenware Potters. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. lli. Adoption of Resolution Amendinq Res. No. 93-55 Establishinq Demolition Permit Review of Committee The Redevelopment/Economic Coordinator distributed a revised Resolution, and reported on the proposed reorganization of this committee which would add City staff expertise in the area of public right of ways and planning, and remove the position of Planning Commission Chairman, which is rotational. Councilmember Shoemaker commented this committee would appear to be City staff heavy. Mayor Schneiter stated he favors having technical expertise on this committee. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 94-34, with the addition of a sixth member to be the Chair of the Design Review Committee. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Mastin Reported on the fundraiser he attended for the Ukiah Community Center, and noted he will be attending the Mendocino Transit Authority meeting tomorrow. Councilmember Malone Reported he has moved to Jones Street, the Sun House Guild meeting he attended today, and commented that the new quilt exhibit at the Museum is very good. Councilmember Wattenburqer Reported he went on a Police ride along, noted he is observing increased graffiti and he is looking forward to addressing this problem, reminded Council of the grand opening of the Ukiah Theatre expansion to 6 theatres tomorrow, and he will be attending the annual Ukiah Firefighters Association dinner January 29, 1994, and encouraged Council to attend. Reg. Mtg. January 19, 1994 Page 7 27 Councilmember Shoemaker Reported the quarterly Redwood Empire divisional meeting will be held here at the Todd Grove Room on February 5, with the dinner held at the Sunset Grill; noted he attended the Martin Luther King celebration held last Sunday at the Methodist Church, and explained there was no Mendocino Solid Waste Authority meeting today. ~a¥or Schneiter Reported on the Martin Luther King ceremony he attended where he presented them with a Proclamation, and reported on the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District meeting in which County Supervisor McMichael and Sugawara were seated to the Board; noted that the Environmental Protection Agency will be conducting a meeting regarding Masonite on January 25, 1994, at 7;00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; reported there is a great need for blood donations due to the earthquake; and noted he will be attending the American Power Agency meeting in Washington D.C. next week and Vice-Mayor Shoemaker will be acting Mayor. 13. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Reported on new staff assignments to MTA, LAFCO, MCOG, RRFCD; explained the new police hot line and 12 hour shift assignments and directives. 14. CLOSED SESSION None. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further busineSS, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ~ CCMIN.152 City Clerk Reg. Mtg. January 19, 1994 Page 8