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CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Adjourned Meeting
JOINT MEETING WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
December 8, 1992
The City Council convened in a regular adjourned meeting at
6:30 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300
Seminary Avenue. Roll was taken and the following
Councilmembers were present: Malone, McMichael, J.
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. Airport
Commission present: Commissioners Webb, Housman, Hunter, B.
Wattenburger, McBride, and Chairman Farnbach. Staff present:
City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, Airport Manager Bua,
City Engineer Beard, Airport Assistant Richey, and Principal
Planner Sawyer.
4. Audience Comments on Non-Agenda Items
No one came forward.
NEW BUSINESS
5a. Staff Reports
Staff provided verbal reports on the current status of the
Federal Aviation Administration Grant Approved Airport
Projects, Planned program to Establish above Ground Fuel
Bulk Storage Facility, Economic Development plans for the
Airport, and the Status of Airport Master Plan Study Grant.
General informal discussion proceeded regarding these
subjects.
It was the general consensus of the City Council and the
Airport Commission to have staff look into the possibility
of locating bulk fuel storage tanks recessing into the
nearby bank with containment walls.
Rudolph Light stated his contact with the F.A.A. last week
informed him Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77 pertaining
to encroachments, which has incurred with the new
construction of the mini storage buildings southwest of the
runway, would affect future federal grant funding for the
Airport. He encouraged the County to develop the Airport
Master Plan as soon as possible as there are building height
violations occurring throughout the valley.
The City Manager noted, however, that in recent
conversations with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), they had indicated the City's FAA funding was not in
jeopardy, and that the City could not be held responsible
for projects approved by the County.
It was the consensus of the Council and Airport Commission
for staff to request the FAA to put these representations in
writing.
5b. General Discussion Regarding Reloadinq of Large Tankers
at Ukiah Airport; Airport Runway Extension to the South
Pertaininq to Grants and Timinq; Closure of Lewis Lane;
Annexations/Purchase of Additional "Reserve" Properties for
Future Airport Development and Expansion; Hastings Road
Closure; Business Park Build-Out Effect on Future Air Shows;
Establishment of Airport Land Use Commission by City of
Ukiah; and Funding Availability for Administration Buildin~
Repair/Replacement
Discussion between Council, Airport Commissioners, and staff
ensued.
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It was the consensus of the Council and Airport Commission
for Staff to pursue the feasibility of the State of
California allowing four engine aircraft to use the Ukiah
Municipal Airport.
M/S Wattenburger/McMichael to move ahead with the expansion
of the Airport runway to the south with appropriate
clearzones, and directed staff to conduct research as to the
feasibility. The motion carried by a majority voice vote of
all AYE with no opposition.
Commissioner Housman submitted his proposal to recapture the
object free area to the north.
Council expressed their appreciation for Mr. Housman's
concern, but explained Hastings Road must remain open as per
conditions involved in approving the recent site development
for Wal-Mart.
It was the consensus of Council for the Airport Commission
Chairman to provide quarterly reports to the Council.
Commissioner Wattenburger suggested that any excess dirt
generated by the City should be dumped at the south end of
the runway to start building it up for future expansion;
requested staff look into a designated helipad, an overnight
hangar, securing a possible new easement to the Beacon with
the new road extension on Crestview, adding a new windsock
to the north end, and noted that a tetrahedron should be
built for night visibility.
There being no further
at 9:21 p.m.
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business, /~he~meeting /was adjourned
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Reg. Adj. Mtg.
December 8, 1992
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