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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - October 20, 1993
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: Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor
Schneiter. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Staff present: City
Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport,
Public Works Director/City Engineer Kennedy, Public Works
Administrator Goodrick, Police Captain Budrow, Community
Development Director Harris, Public Utility Director Barnes,
Finance Director Burt, Assistant City Manager Horsley,
Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator DeKnoblough,
and Acting Police Chief Williams.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Community Development Director delivered the Invocation
and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS
4a. Declarinq October 17-23, 1993, as Safe Schools Week
Mayor Schneiter read and presented the Proclamation to Ukiah
Unified School Superintendent Charles Myers, who reported on
the schools, local law enforcement agencies, and the
Committee for Safe Schools efforts to address school
problems, and thanked the City for it's assistance and the
Proclamation.
5. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Acting Fire Chief Sandelin introduced Mike Rains and Terry
Israel, Firefighter/EMTII's and provided a brief biography
of each for Council.
The Acting Police Chief introduced Police Officer Karen
Baxman, and provided Council with a brief biography.
6. Approval/Correction of Minutes
Councilmember Malone made a correction to Page 5, last
paragraph, 2nd line, to change the word "planting" to
"saving".
M/S Wattenburger/Malone to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 6, 1993, as amended. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember
Mastin.
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 Item Sh. Resurfacinq of
Municipal Pool at Todd Grove Park, Spec. No. 93-18 be
pulled from the Consent Calendar and placed as New Business
Item llb.
Council concurred with the request from the City Manager.
M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the Consent Calendar as
follows:
Sa. Received and approved the report of disbursements made
during the month of September 1993.
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8b. Adopted Ordinance No. 942, amending Chapter 7 of
Division 5 of the Ukiah City Code, regulating smoking in
various locations within the City of Ukiah.
8c. Adopted Resolution No. 94-18, authorizing and directing
the execution of certain lease financing documents,
authorizing the preparation and distribution of a
preliminary official statement in connection with the
offering and sale of certificates of participation relating
thereto, and authorizing and directing certain actions with
respect thereto; for purchase of the back eight holes of the
golf course.
Sd. Approved the policy changes for the senior rate and
Twilight League rates as recommended by Staff and the Golf
Course Committee.
Se. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Reuser, Inc. for the removal of greenwaste and
woodwaste at the Ukiah Municipal Landfill facility at $3.00
per cubic yard of waste material, for a total amount not to
exceed $15,000.
Sf. Adopted Resolution No. 94-19, appointing Cultural Arts
Advisory Board Education representative, Bard Zensen, and
Public Member Alfred Chad Ramirez, for three year terms
which expire October 1996.
8g. Awarded the base bid for Asphalt Overlay project for
1992-1994 fiscal years, Specification No. 93-13a, to
Ghilotti Construction, in the amount of $228,162.00.
8i. Adopted Resolution No. 94-20 authorizing execution of
agreement with the California Highway Patrol for use of the
City of Ukiah firing range for a three-year term.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker
and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember
Mastin.
Mayor Schneiter noted for audience information the Smoking
Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Calendar and will
become effective in 30 days.
9. Audience Comments on Non-Aqenda Items
No one came forward.
NEW BUSINESS
llb. Award of Bid for Resurfacinq of Municipal Pool at Todd
Grove, Spec. No. 93-18, as per bid openinq October 18, 1993
The City Manager reported only one bid was received for a
fiberglass liner and it is staff's recommendation to reject
the bid due to insufficient number of alternatives provided
and authorize staff to readvertise the project. He explained
there is a resurfacing process available that staff will
evaluate that provides a 25-year warranty.
M/S Malone/Wattenburger to reject the one bid submitted and
authorized staff to reevaluate and readvertise. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember
Mastin.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Schneiter noted as it is not yet 7:00 p.m., which is
the time scheduled for the Public Hearings, Council reports
will be the next item of business.
Reg. Mtg.
October 20, 1993
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Councilmember Malone
Reported the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director Elizabeth Christian tendered her resignation
effective December 10, 1993, and noted how in such a brief
period of time she had made an invaluable contribution to
Ukiah.
Councilmember Wattenburqer
None.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Reported on the Mendocino Solid Waste Authority meeting he
attended today, and noted the Annual League of California
Cities Conference held this week in San Francisco, was much
better this year
It was the consensus of Council to agendize the subject of
City of Ukiah policy regarding the future direction of solid
waste policy and issues surrounding garbage.
Mayor Schneiter
Reported on the NCPA meeting he attended, reminded Council
of the joint Public Hearing with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation
District on October 27, 1993, at 5:30 p.m., to be held at
the Todd Grove Room in the Municipal Clubhouse.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The City Manager reported there will be a Mayors/Managers
meeting and luncheon on October 27, 1993 and noted he and
staff will be attending the telecommunications conference at
the College on October 29, 1993.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 p.m.
10a. Adoption of the Final Draft Source Reduction and
Rec¥clinq Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste
Element (HHWE) Dated April 1993 as Prepared in Consultation
with the Mendocino Solid Waste Local Task Force by Keep
Mendocino Beautiful, Inc. for the Mendocino Solid Waste
Manaqement Authority as Mandated by California Inteqrated
Waste Manaqement Act of 1989 (AB 939)
The City Manager reported this public hearing has been
noticed for 30 days, during which time the report and
negative declaration has been available for public review.
He noted only one letter was received from Erik Gjesteby,
P.O. Box 363, Potter Valley, primarily expressing concerns
regarding commercial composting by Mendocino Solid Waste
Management Authority. The City Manager outlined the
development and review of the final draft by other
jurisdictions in the County and explained a Public Hearing
is required for public input prior to final approval by all
agencies.
The Public Works Administrator reported on the status report
for the City of Ukiah that was distributed to Council.
Mike Sweeney, Project Manager for Mendocino Solid Waste
Management Authority, reported the revisions to the draft
SRRE have been reviewed by each agency in the County, the
Mendocino County AB 939 Task Force, and the City of Ukiah
Recycling Task Force.
Councilmember Shoemaker requested that the letter from Mr.
Gjesteby be attached in the Final SRRE.
Councilmember Malone requested that staff prepare a letter
of response to Mr. Gjesteby, in which his points are
addressed.
Reg. Mtg.
October 20, 1993
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Mr. Sweeney noted the issue of private versus government
composting will be responded to by letter.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:18 p.m.
No one came forward.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:19 p.m.
Councilmember Shoemaker noted this final document has been
developed through an 18-month process with other agencies in
our County, involving four or five Public Hearings with many
amendments.
The City Attorney proposed some wording reorganization of
the proposed resolution.
M/S Malone/Shoemaker to adopt Resolution no. 94-21, adopting
the Final Draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element and
Household Hazardous Waste Element as the City's Solid Waste
Management Plan, as amended by the City Attorney. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Mastin.
10b. Consideration of Resolution Approvinq Adjustment of
Parkinq Enforcement Fees
The Finance Director reported AB 408, which became effective
July 1, 1993, decriminalized parking violations in order to
streamline the justice system. This State legislation made
parking enforcement an administrative function of the agency
issuing the citation. She outlined the previous and new
citation administration procedures and the previous and
proposed new rates which only reflect in increase in four
categories out of the total 23 State mandated vehicle codes
section.
Discussion ensued regarding dispute resolution process.
The City Manager noted that staff will develop a
recommendation for Council regarding the appointment of the
Hearing Officer.
The City Attorney noted there have been several changes to
State legislation in the past five years regarding this
matter.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:32 p.m.
No one came forward.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:33 p.m.
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to adopt Resolution No. 94-22
establishing parking enforcement fees. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember
Mastin.
10c. Consideration of Resolution Approvinq Policy ana
Adjustment of Rates and Rental Fees for Parks and Civic
Center Council Chambers
The Community Service Director/Assistant City Manager
reported on the proposed adjustment of rates and rental fees
for City facilities, involving the rental of the Civic
Center Council Chambers by non-profit agencies and
reservations for rental of facilities at the parks, as per
Exhibits A and B. She explained the demand for these
facilities is increasing with additional demand on City
staff and an increased need for defined rental agreement
policies.
Reg. Mtg.
October 20, 1993
Page 4
496
Councilmember Malone noted that reserved facilities could
use some sort of notification to prohibit the general public
from taking the facility prior to the reserved time. He
indicated concern regarding potential disputes between
citizens. He also noted he has received complaints that
Vinewood Park bathrooms are closed.
The Community Services Director noted one side of these
bathrooms are open, with the other side closed due to
vandalism.
Discussion ensued regarding staff procedures, enforcement
process, posting reserved signs, possible additional
barbecues, and rental rates for tables and chairs.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:43 p.m.
No one came forward.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:44 p.m.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No 94-24,
amending rental rates for use of City facilities in the
Parks and the Civic Center Council Chambers. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember
Mastin.
14. Closed Session
The City Attorney announced a meeting in Closed Session is
requested to discuss personnel and employee negotiations
before action is taken on Agenda Item lla.
Recess to the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency - 8:46 p.m.
Reconvened as the Ukiah City Council at 8:55 p.m.
Council entered Closed Session at 8:56 p.m.
Council came out of Closed Session at 9:04 p.m.
lla. Adoption of Resolution Approvinq Memorandums of
Understandinq for Manaqement, Miscellaneous, Electric,
Police, Fire and Director Employee Units
M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to adopt Resolution No. 94-24,
adopting addendum's to the memoranda of understanding
between the City of Ukiah and the employee units. The motion
was carried by an unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
to October 27, 1993, 5;30 p.m., at the Todd Grove Room in
the Municipal Clubhouse, 599 Par~ Boulevard, Ukiah, for a
Joint Public Hearing with th~lUkiah Valley Sanitation
District. /~] ~{~~
CCMIN. 145 .
Cath~ McK~y-OMO/AA~, City Clerk
Reg. Mtg.
October 20, 1993
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