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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-15-9316 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - December 15, 1993 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 Chamber of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Absent: Councilmember Malone. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director/City Engineer Kennedy, Public Utility Director Barnes, Assistant City Manager Horsley, Deputy Fire Chief Sandelin, Museum Director Abel-Vidor, Redevelopment/Economic Coordinator DeKnoblough and Finance Director Burt. INVOCATION/PLF. DGE OF ALLRGIANCE Councilmember Wattenburger delivered the Invocation and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 4a. Introduction of Jim Phelps, Chief Executive Officer the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Roy Smith, President of the Board of Directors, introduced Mr. Phelps to the Council and provided them with his extensive biography. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Malone joined the meeting at this time - 6:43 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding Item 7c. Rejection of Bids for 4 X 4 Pickup Type Vehicle for Fire Department It was the consensus of Council to pull this item from the Consent Calendar and move it to New Business Item 10e. M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 7a. Received and approved the report of disbursements made during the month of November 1993. 7b. Awarded the contract for annual purchase of chlorine and sulfur dioxide products on an as-needed basis per firm unit prices to All Pure Chemical for total amount not to exceed $89,540 for water, sewer treatment and swimming pool departmental accounts. 7d. Waived the bidding requirements for the acquisition of equipment and authorized the City Manager to negotiate a purchase price with Lee Fitch, or his designated agent, for the acquisition of the 1976 955L CAT track loader for the landfill, with total price not to exceed budgeted amount of $36,000. 7e. Cancelled the regular Council meeting of January 5, 1994. 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. 17 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Review of Cultural Arts Advisory Boar8 The Community Services Director and Cultural Arts/Museum Director reported on the proposed goals and objectives of the Cultural Arts Advisory Board (CAAB), and referred to two typographical corrections in line items lb. and 6a. M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the CAAB goals and objectives for 1993-94, with the corrections. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 9b. Consideration of Amendment to Joint Powers Aqreement of the Mendocino Council of Governments The City Manager reported on the proposed amendment to the JPA agreement with MCOG. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger authorized the Mayor to sign original amended Joint Powers Agreement for the Mendocino Council of Governments. 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 10a. Consideration of Mendocino Operational Area Disaster Services Aqency Joint Powers Aqreement The Deputy Fire Chief reported on the proposal received from Ft. Bragg City Manager Gary Milliman, to pursue establishing a County wide joint powers agency for disaster planning and administration services, as regulated by the California Office of Emergency Services Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). Discussion ensued regarding a possible future, three County regional area, local government's responsibilities in a disaster, a command team structure, mutual aid systems implementation, no involvement with Mendocino Council of Governments, and use of existing staff to provide administrative support. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin authorized execution of a Joint Powers Agreement creating a county-wide Joint Powers Agency for disaster planning and administration, subject to further review by the City Attorney and City Council. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 10b. Set Date for Joint City Council/Airport Commissior Meeting It was the consensus of Council to establish the date of January 18, 1994, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, for a joint meeting with the Airport Commission. 10c. Consideration of Aqreement to Administer Parkinq Ticket Collection for the County of Mendocino The Finance Director reported the County of Mendocino has requested the City of Ukiah, provide a service for parking citation hearings, which the State has removed from the jurisdiction of the courts. She noted the County only writes approximately 12 tickets per month inland, and would not greatly impact the current City operational system. She indicated the City Attorney has developed an agreement which Reg. Mtg. December 15, 1993 Page 2 18 provides adequate revenue to offset the indirect cost to the City of Ukiah. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement to collect County parking tickets. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. 10e. Rejection of Bids for 4X4 Pickup TyDe Vehicle Discussion ensued regarding budget constraints due to down sizing of a suburban type 4x4 vehicle to a smaller 4x4 truck in order to build the fixed asset fund in anticipation of next year's purchase of a triple combination pumper. It was also noted by Fire Department staff, that of the three bids received, only two conformed, and referred to UCC Section 1522, which specifies open market purchases be based on three bids. It was Fire department staff, with approval from the City Attorney, recommendation to reject all bids and readvertise, in order to receive the lowest best bids for complete conformance to all specifications. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to award the bid to the bidder who conforms to the bid specifications, on the assumption that the only bidder (Ken Fowler Motors) who met specifications, cannot perform, then the bid would go to Manly Oldsmoblile, or the closest qualified bidder who will conform to the specifications. 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 Noted the City awards dinner was very successful. Councilmember Malone Expressed commendation to the City employees with long tenures who received awards at the presentation dinner/dance. Councilmember Wattenburqer Commended the choice of Shirley Grover as Employee of the Year, for 34 years in the Police Department. Councilmember Shoemaker Reported on the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority meeting he attended. Mayor Schneiter Reported on the NCPA meeting he attended in Roseville, noted the upcoming Sanitation District meeting and the Police Officer Association dinner this coming Friday. CLOSED SESSION The City Manager stated the need to meet in Closed Session to discuss real estate negotiations regarding the Francheschi property, AP# 178-210-01, before New Business Item 10d. Consideration of Purchase of Franchesch~ Property and Authorize the City Manqer to Execute Necessary Purchase Documents for AP No. 178-210-01 Council entered Closed Session at 7:54 p.m. Council came out of Closed Session at 8:28 p.m. The City Manager reported the City has been involved in negotiations with the Trust of Leonida Reg. Mtg. December 15, 1993 Page 3 19 Johnson-Francheschi for the purchase of 96.82 acres to use as a buffer zone against additional residential development occurring on the south side of Vichy Springs Road, which could impact existing landfill operations. He noted current activities on the property, such as cattle grazing and operations of the Ukiah Gun Club, are expected to continue. He reported the Gun Club has been on the present site since 1951, and the City will assume the existing 50-year lease, which will expire in 2044. He explained the appraisal completed by Bruce Harding, Inc., evaluated the property in the range of $800,000 to $1,100,000. M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to authorize purchase of Franceschi property in the amount of $650,000, and authorize City Manager to execute necessary purchase documents. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further at 8:29 p.m. CCMIN.151 business,/~e ~meeting was adjourned Cathy McK~y~i CMC/~-, City Clerk Reg. Mtg. December 15, 1993 Page 4