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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-03-931 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - November 3, 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, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Absent: Councilmembers Wattenburger. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, Acting City Attorney Les Marston, Golf Superintendent Carpenter, Public Utility Director Barnes, Community Services Director Harris, Finance Director Burt, Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator DeKnoblough, and Public Works Director/City Engineer Kennedy. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Schneiter asked for a moment of silence in memory of recently departed Nancy Verville. The Pledge was led by Councilmember Shoemaker. 4a. Introduction of New Employee Sean McGee, Firefiqhter/EMTII Acting Fire Chief Sandelin introduced Mr. McGee and provided Council with a brief biograpghy. Firefighter McGee expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve the citizens of the City of Ukiah. 5. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Reqular Meetinq of October 20, 1993 M/S Malone/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 1993, 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. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Mastin clarified a typographical error in item 7d., noting the correct replacement cost to the City of Ukiah for the emergency purchase of the police vehicle is $10,000. M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 7a. Accepted the request from Buehrer Equipment to withdraw their bid, and awarded the bid for three new utility vehicles for the Community services department to J & J Golf and Utility Cars of Ukiah for $14,562.09, and authorized full payment from the Golf/Parks fixed asset account. 7b. Awarded the bid for one new compact size pickup truck to Ukiah Ford in the amount of $14,154.00 for the Electric Department. 7c. Awarded the bid for 12,000 feet of 1000 MCM 15kv cable to Pirelli Cable Corporation in the amount of $48,012.06. 7d. Ratified the emergency purchase of a police vehicle to replace a 1992 Ford, which was totaled in an accident occurring September 19, 1993. 7e. Denied the claims for damages received from Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation and Melinda Schebler, and referred them to the City ' s insurance carrier. 7f. Adopted Ordinance No. 943, dedicating revenue from an increment of sewer user charges to repayment of State revolving Fund Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant advanced waste treatment and upgrade to facilities, with effective date of January 1, 1994. 7g. Authorized the Mayor to execute the lease renewal with Ukiah Credit Union for 10 years at $5.00 per year, payable November 1 of each year. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 8. Audience Comments on Non-Aqenda Items No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Final Adoption of "Tree Protection and Enhancement Policy" and "Tree Plantinq and Maintenance Recommendations" Councilmember Shoemaker discussed his proposal for amended wording to the proposed wording in the staff report that he distributed just prior to the meeting. Councilmember Malone noted he would like to see some wording included concerning tree preservation in parking requirements, such as providing for findings allowing variances. The City Manager explained that parking requirement amendments would necessitate a code change. He noted that staff has the ability to be sensitive to these planning matters, until on site parking and other issues are brought to Council. Mayor Schneiter indicated his discomfort in not having adequate time to review these recommendations. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed wording changes and their effects to the policy document. M/S Malone/Mastin to adopt the "Tree Protection and Enhancement" Policy and "Planting and Maintenance" recommendations, with Councilmember Shoemaker's amendments. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 9b. Adoption of Ordinance Amendinq Portions of Section 3731A, Article 12, Chapter 2, Division 4 of the Ukiah ~unicipal Code Pertaininq to Sewer Connection Charqes M/S Malone/Shoemaker to adopt Ordinance No. 944, amending portions of Section 3731a, article 12, chapter 2, division 4 of the Ukiah Municipal Code pertaining to sewer connection charges, with the effective date of January 1, 1994. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Adoption of Resolution Authorizinq the Mayor to Execute the Northern California Power Aqency Member Poolin~ Aqreement and Related Schedules for the Sharinq of Enerq¥ Costs Reg. Mtg. November 3, 1993 Page 2 3 The Public Utility Director reported this final version of the proposed Pooling agreement for member cities of the Northern California Power Agency negotiations began in 1985. He explained this agreement establishes the method in which the cities are billed for the power, both capacity and energy, that is bought and sold on their behalf by NCPA and the methodology in conducting daily power acquisition and distribution. Mayor Schneiter reported on his observations as a Boardmember of NCPA, concerning the negotiation process and the politics involved in developing this very important agreement. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 94-27, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Northern California Power Agency Member Pooling Agreement and Related Schedules. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 10b. Adoption of Resolution Authorizinq the Mayor to Execute the Northern California Power Aqenc¥ Member Facilities Aqreement and Related Schedules for Generation and Transmission Facilities Cost Sharinq The Public Utility Director explained this agreement defines the way in which the member utilities will participate in the development of new and existing generation and transmission facilities, in addition to outlining the manner in which the members will share the operating cost of their participation in those facilities. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 94-28, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Northern California Power Agency Member Facilities Agreement and Related Schedules. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Mayor Schneiter noted all member agencies are expected to approve these two agreements by the first of the year. 10c. Consideration of Proposal for Source Reduction and Rec¥clinq Procurement Policy The Finance Director reported the final Source Reduction and Recycling Element, which was adopted by Council on October 20, 1993, requires the City to establish a source reduction and recycling procurement policy intended to reduce the production of waste and encourage the market for recycled goods. She explained the proposed policy has been drafted by the City purchasing department. Councilmember Malone expressed concern regarding the wording of VI.l, pertaining to the health and safety of employees. Discussion ensued regarding potential negative impact to the health and safety of employees and citizens, blueprints, consultant contracts and budget impact exemption issue resolution by the City Manager and not the Council. M/S Mastin/Schneiter to adopt the proposed source reduction and recycling purchasing policy, with the amended wording for budget impact review to be conducted by the City Manager and not Council. Councilmember Malone requested consideration of amended wording clarification concerning health and safety of employees. Councilmember Mastin withdrew his motion with approval of Mayor Schneiter, the maker of the second to the motion. Reg. Mtg. November 3, 1993 Page 3 5 After further discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that the City of Ukiah supports, and will be actively involved through MSWMA, in the development of a regional transfer site, and further, that MSWMA should place as a top priority the hiring of a Project Manager for this project. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Mastin Reported he attended the Mendocino Ballet fundraiser on the 24th, and on the Mendocino Transit Authority meeting he attended. Councilmember Malone Reported on the Chamber of Commerce recruitment for a new Executive Director, and reminded Council of their Annual Harvest Ball this Saturday. Councilmember Shoemaker Reported Ukiah will be hosting the Redwood Empire Divisional League of California Cities here in February. Mayor Schneiter Reported on the Mayors/Managers meeting he attended which was hosted by Ukiah, he attended a very good retirement dinner for Don Richardson, and noted he will attend the NCPA meeting on the 8th. ADJOURNMENT a Ukiah Valley Sanitation District t~discuss septage issues. Cathy~Mc City There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.. to November 17, 1993, at 5:30 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers, for joint meeting with the policy Clerk Reg. Mtg. November 3, 1993 Page 5