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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - October 21, 1992
The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the
agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:33 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue.
Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were
present: Malone, McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and
Mayor Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City
Manager Rough, Community Development Director Harris, City
Engineer Beard, Electric Utility Director Barnes, Acting
Executive Assistant Yoast, Public Works Director Goforth,
Director of Public Safety Keplinger, Assistant City Manager
Horsley, and Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator
DeKnoblough.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLV. GIANCE
The City Clerk delivered the Invocation and Councilmember
Malone led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
4a. Certificate of Appreciation to Gary Ni×
Mr. Nix was not present.
5. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Reqular Meetinq of
October 7, 1992
M/S McMichael/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 7 1992, as submitted. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAT.
Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Manager recommended pulling Item 7d. Award of
Contract for Tree Trimminq Services to Marvins Gardens at ~
rate of $23.43 per hour, from the Consent Calendar, for
rejection of all bids received.
M/S McMichael/Wattenburger to approve the Consent Calendar
as follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants, #45509 to #45677, dated
September 27 to October 10, 1992, in the amount of
$132,390.64; and the General Warrants, #57505 to #57713,
dated October 21, 1992, in the amount of $854,390.15.
7b. Denied the claim for damages received from Albert P.
Beltrami, and referred them to the City's insurance carrier.
7c. Adopted Ordinance No. 931, Amending Section 2606 of the
Ukiah City Code Assessing a Fee on Businesses in the Parking
and Business Improvement District and Benefit Zone.
7e. Awarded bids for various electrical cable as follows; to
GESCO for #4 Bare/25,000', 4/0 Bare/10,000',and 4/0
600V/5,000' in the amounts of $1,798.85, $2,777.24 and
$1,803.36; to Pirelli for #2 15KV/10,000' and 500MCM
600V/9,000' in the amounts of $8,601.45 and $6,602.31; and
to King Wire and Cable for 300MCM 600V/1,500' in the amount
of $1,032.82, all including sales tax.
7f. Awarded contract to Sangiacomo Landscaping for Gobbi
Street Electrical Substation Landscaping in the amount of
$7,387.
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7g. Received a status report regarding the fish hatchery at
Lake Mendocino.
7h. Received a status report regarding Proposition 162.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael,
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No one came forward.
NEW BUSINESS
9a. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Purchase Power Agreement with Western Administration Power
Association
The Electric Utility Director reported the current
allocation contract expires July 1, 1994. He stated that
after lengthy negotiations, WAPA's future allocation will be
equal to previous allocation, less 160 KW, under an
agreement relative to the Lake Mendocino project. He noted
there is a possibility that additional diversity power will
be available for negotiations after July 1, 1994.
Discussion ensued regarding diversity power, peak loads, and
kilowatt ratings.
M/S Wattenburger/McMichael to adopt Resolution No. 93-29,
authorizing the Mayor to execute contract for electric
service with the Western Area Power Association. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
9b. Adoption of Resolution Approving Purchase of Property
at Waugh Lane and Talmaqe Avenue for Street Widening
The City Engineer reported future widening of Waugh Lane
from 30 feet to 60 feet, necessitates the purchase of the
parcel located at the northeast corner of Waugh Lane and
Talmage Avenue. He noted the owners have requested the City
purchase the entire parcel as the right of way would take
approximately half of the parcel. He explained the appraisal
was $96,000 with the negotiated price of $105,000 with some
minor conditions, plus escrow fees to be paid by the City.
Discussion ensued regarding reducing the size of lots
creates the reduction of the possible number of multiple
units, future use of the remaining parcel after street
improvements, and the process regarding right of way
acquisitions.
Councilmember McMichael stated that the most frequently
asked question of him, when he was campaigning in this area,
was when sidewalks would be installed.
M/S McMichael/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 93-30,
authorizing purchase of property at northeast corner of
Talmage Road and Waugh Lane for Street widening with funding
to come from Special Gas Tax Fund No. 300 unappropriated
reserves. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael,
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
9c. Receive Oral Report Regarding SB 1559
The City Manager reported Senate Bill 1559 was signed by the
Governor on September 14, 1992, which allows counties to
increase their jail booking fees. He advised Council that
the Mendocino County Sheriff's proposal is to raise the fee
from $41 to $174 per booking under the new program. He noted
the County Administrative Officer has indicated a
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willingness to negotiate. He advised this proposed increase
could result in an additional cost to our General Fund of
approximately $159,000.
Discussion ensued regarding a cite and release program and
procedures similar to the program currently being used by
Ft. Bragg.
It was the consensus of Council to receive this verbal
report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Malone
Reported on the Chamber Board and Sun House Guild meetings
he attended.
Councilmember Wattenburger
Reported on the recent Candidate's Night Debates sponsored
by the Ukiah Daily Journal and the League of Women Voters.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Reported on the League of California Cities Annual Meeting
held in Downtown Los Angeles, requested the issue of the
League's constitutional convention proposal be agendized for
Council discussion, and reported on the Solid Waste
Authority JPA meeting regarding proposed site selections.
Mayor Schneiter
Noted he will attend the upcoming Sanitation Board meeting,
and reported on the Board of Realtors meeting he attended.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The City Manager reported on his upcoming speaking
engagements, noted the refund received from REMIF will be
held in a special reserve fund for future premium increases,
and reminded Council of the joint meeting with the Airport
Commission on November 10, 1992 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
at 7:05 p.m.
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business, /fhe meeting was adjourned
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