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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-16-92341 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - September 16, 1992 The City Council convened in a regular meeting at 6:35 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker, and Mayor Schneiter. Councilmember Wattenburger was absent. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Community Development Director Harris, City Engineer Beard, Electric Utility Director Barnes, Public Safety Director Keplinger, Assistant City Manager Horsley, and Public Works Director Goforth. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALT.RGIANCR The Community Development Director delivered the Invocation and Vice-Mayor Shoemaker led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION 4. Declarinq October 4 - 10, 1992, as "Public Power Week" Mayor Schneiter read the Proclamation and presented it to City of Ukiah Public Utilities Director Barnes. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 5a. Certificates of Appreciation for Day Camp Volunteers Mayor Schneiter read and presented the certificates to Jessica McCann and Melissa Lynn Kirch, Pomolita Jr. High Students. 5b. Cultural Arts Advisory Board Quarterly Report Gary Nix, CAAB representative, provided Council a verbal report regarding accomplishments and future goals of the Cultural Arts Advisory Board, and expressed their appreciation of City staff support. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES 6a. Reqular Adjourned Meetinq of Auqust 12, 1992 M/S McMichael/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of August 12, 1992, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 6b. Reqular Adjourned Meetinq of Auqust 13, 1992 M/S McMichael/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of August 13, 1992, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 6c. Reqular Adjourned Meetinq of Auqust 14, 1992 M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of August 14, 1992, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 6d. Reqular Meetinq of September 2, 1992 M/S McMichael/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 1992, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 342 Councilmembers McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Abstain: Councilmember Malone. 7. Riqht to Appeal Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to approve the Consent Calendar as follows; 8a. Approved the Payroll Warrants, #44954 to #45143, dated August 16 - 29, 1992, in the amount of $144,272.78; and the General Warrants, #57074 to #57232, in the amount of $856,893.31. 8b. Adopted Ordinance No. 930, Approving Planned Development No. 92-40, Sonoma Valley Homes. 8c. Adopted Policy Resolution No. 26, Intent to Modify the Method of Assessing Businesses in the Parking and Improvement District and Benefit Zone. 8d. Adopted Resolution No. 93-26, Approving Final Subdivision Map No. 90-22, Marlene Estates. 8e. Approved demolition permit, as requested by Steve Gomes, for the garage structure at 960 Perkins Street with the condition that materials be salvaged. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 9. Audience Comments on Non-Aqenda Items No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS lla. Consideration of Fiscal Year 1992/93 Fundinq for Non-Profit Orqanizations The City Manager reported the Chamber of Commerce funding request will be brought separately to Council on October 7, 1992. He noted there are seven requests from community based non-profit organizations for grant funding assistance. He explained this program is dependent on the fiscal condition of the City's General Fund, with continued future funding in question. The following representatives provided brief reports to Council regarding their funding requests for their programs; Mark Rohloff, from the Ford Street Program, requesting $4,800 for the homeless children program; Ivan Christenson, from the Ukiah Senior Citizens Center, requesting $5,000 for senior nutrition with home delivery; Arlene Rose of Mendocino County Youth Project requesting $5,000 for securing matching grants to be used for youth services; Dottie Deerwester of Project Sanctuary requesting $5,000 for children's meals and program supplies; Dianne Anastasio of Plowshares, requesting $5,000 for a personal care facility; Martin Bradley of Ukiah Community Center requesting $5,000 for the emergency services program; and Susan Collins of Community Care Management Corporation Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program, requesting $5,000 for medication, counseling, in-house help, and meals on wheels. Councilmember McMichael commented although the Ford Street project only requested $4,800, he feels they should Reg. Mtg. September 16, 1992 Page 2 343 be granted $5,000, an equal amount recommended to the other agencies. M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to add $200 to the Ford Street Project request and approve staff recommendations for grant funding assistance as follows; Ford Street Program $5,000; Ukiah Senior Citizens Center $5,000; Mendocino County Youth Project $5,000; Project Sanctuary $5,000; Plowshares $5,000; Ukiah Community Center $5,000; Community Care Management Corporation Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program $5,000. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. PUBLIC HEARING 10a. Appeal of Planning Commission Conditions of Approval Regarding Height of Siqn, Use Permit Application No. 92-36, as filed by Carlson Design, for the construction of a 2,300 square foot eat-in/drive-through restaurant (Kentucky Fried Chicken) in a C-2 zone located at 1139 North State Street, Ukiah, California, aka Assessor's Parcel No. 001-360-25. Mayor Schneiter noted receipt of a letter from the applicant requesting this hearing be continued until October 7, 1992. He polled the audience to determine if anyone was in attendance for this item of business. There was no response from the audience. Councilmember Malone asked if information could be provided regarding where the recomendation for the height reduction of this sign originated from the Planning Commission. It was the consensus of Council to continue this Public Hearing to the regular Council meeting of October 7, 1992. NEW BUSINESS 12a. Appointment of Cultural Arts Advisory Board Community Services Director Horsley reported seven applications were received to fill the vacant three organizational and two public member positions of the Cultural Arts Advisory Board. M/McMichael to approve the recommendations for Cultural Arts Advisory Board appointments. Mayor Schneiter stated it is the normal policy for the Mayor to nominate Commission and Board appointments with approval of Council. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Schneiter nominated Margaret Guintoli as the Mendocino County Historical Society representative, Jean Slonecker as the Ukiah Symphony representative, Keith White Wolf James as the Mendocino Multicultural Development Council representative, Starr Carroll-Smith and Nancy Biggins as Public Members and Gary Nix as a temporary Museum Endowment Fund representative. The nominations were seconded by Councilmember McMichael, and were approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. M/S Shoemaker/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 93-27, appointing the approved nominations to the Cultural Arts Advisory Board. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Reg. Mtg. September 16, 1992 Page 3 344 Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 12b. Consideration of Emergency Loan Funding to Project Sanctuary The Community Development Director reported the local Project Sanctuary program, which provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, has been significantly impacted by the California State budget crisis. He noted although this program received funding commitments to continue their operations through June, the funds will not become available to them until mid-November of this year. This request for a no-interest loan of $32,000 will allow them to keep operating during this interval. He reported the City has $80,000 in the Community Development Commission Fund No. 335, which receives revenue from paybacks of loans previously granted for housing rehabilitation through the Community Development Block Grant program. He indicated this proposed use is appropriate because reuse of these monies are authorized for housing and economic development projects meeting the criteria that low and moderate income persons benefit from this funding. Councilmember Shoemaker stated he would like to see a minimum interest policy adopted for future projects or programs to better maintain the portfolio. Councilmember McMichael stated this particular program is very valuable to our Public Safety department, and ultimately saves money. Dottie Deerwester, Project Sanctuary Director, stated they have received word that they will receive the same level of funding that they expected, but would not be receiving monies until as late as the second week in November. She assured Council this loan from the City will be paid back with the funds received from the State. Councilmember Malone questioned circumstances in the event the State has another crisis. The City Manager stated this would be brought back to Council at that time. M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to approve the emergency loan of $32,000, with no interest for a nine month period, to Project Sanctuary from the Community Development Commission Fund No. 335, and authorized the City Manager to execute the loan contract. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. 12c. Ratification of Contract with City of Ft. Bragg for 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Services The Public Safety Director reported many months of negotiations with the City of Ft. Bragg have been completed, regarding the City of Ukiah providing dispatch services in the amount of $78,000 per year. He outlined the departmental modifications that will occur with this contract. He noted Ft. Bragg averages 200 emergency 9-1-1 calls per month, and indicated this will not adversely impact the City's current level of services, in fact, the added personnel will allow shared workload which will provide better service. Discussion ensued regarding the actual process and procedures, personnel possessing knowledge of Ft. Bragg, enhanced 9-1-1 calls, and current training. Councilmember McMichael commented consol idated services are advantageous to both communities. Reg. Mtg. September 16, 1992 Page 4 M/S McMichael/Malone to approve the 9-1-1 dispatch agreement with Ft. Bragg and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Malone, McMichael, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Malone Requested the purchase of a CEQA book for Council reference. Nancy Verville, 932 Helen Avenue, noted she attempted to ask this question during the discussion of business. She stated she did not hear who was appointed to the Cultural Arts Advisory Board. Mayor Schneiter repeated the names of the appointees. Councilmember McMichael None. Councilmember Shoemaker Complimented the staff at the Municipal Pool and the lessons they gave children this year, noted a "Not a Through Street" sign is needed on the new extension of Orchard Avenue, and reported on the Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority meeting he attended. Mayor Schneiter Reported on the NCPA meeting he attended, noted the upcoming last summer concert series on September 26th, and commented he will be attending the Annual NCPA conference September 23 - 25, 1992. CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS None. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney advised a motion is needed to go into Closed Session to discuss pending litigation, as allowed under the Brown Act regulations, City of Ukiah vs. County of Mendocino, a case pending in Mendocino County Superior Court which has not received a verdict at this time. M/S McMichael/Malone to go into Closed Session as per the City Attorney's advice. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Recess - 8:05 p.m. Reconvened - 8:10 p.m. Council entered Closed Session at 8:10 p.m. Council came out of Closed Session with no action announced at 8:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further at 8:50 p.m. CCMIN.110 business, the meeting was adjourned Cathy Mc~y CMC/~E, City Clerk 345 Reg. Mtg. 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