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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - December 4, 199~
The City Council convened in a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., in
the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue. Roll was
taken and the following Councilmembers were present; McMichael,
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson.
Absent: None. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager
Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Community Development Director
Harris, Executive Assistant Stamelos, and Public Works Director
Goforth.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALT,F. GIANCF.
The City Clerk delivered the Invocation and Councilmember
McMichael led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Reqular Meetinq of November
20, 1991
Mayor Henderson made the following corrections to Page 5, second
paragraph, last line, add the wording of "by the Dharma Realm
Buddhist Association to the Sanitation District.", after the word
"annexation"; Page 6, last paragraph, last line, change
"Schultz" to "Schutz".
M/S Schneiter/McMichael to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 20, 1991, as amended. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
5. Riqht to Appeal Decision
Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of
Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Wattenburger/McMichael to approve the Consent Calendar as
follows:
6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants, #41389 to 41563, dated
November 10, 1991 to November 23, 1991, in the amount of
$156,814.03 and the General Warrants, #53293 to 53482, in the
amount of $416,945.13.
6b. Adopted Ordinance No. 923, Adopting Sections 4150-4193 of the
Ukiah City Code Regulating Animals within the City Limits.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
7. Comments from the Audience
None.
NEW BUSINESS
8a. Consideration of Request by Ukiah Players to Waive Site
Development Permit Application Fee
The Community Development Director reported that the Ukiah
Players Theatre have requested a waiver of the $150 Site
Development Permit application fee. He noted that the lease for
this site contains a clause that the buildings will revert to the
City when the contract is terminated. He reported that staff is
pursuing a means of cost recuperation through in-kind facilities
use with the Players, for the City's Recreation Program.
Mayor Henderson expressed concern for precedent setting regarding
requests for waivers.
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Councilmember McMichael requested consideration of a possible
use of wording in the motion that would indicate the offsetting
of this particular fee with an in kind trade in facilities use
for City programs.
Councilmembers Schneiter and Wattenburger noted this
property is owned by the City of Ukiah, and that the City
should consider such requests on their own individual merit.
M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker to waive the site development permit
application fee for the Ukiah Players Theatre. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
8b. Consideration of Proposed Amendment to the Mendocino Solid
Waste Manaqement Authority Joint Powers Aqreement
The City Manager reported that in recent months the Mendocino
Solid Waste Management Authority Board has seriously discussed
its future role and responsibilities. He noted the Board agreed
that it needs to allow for a broader role, although not
immediately assuming that role. The Board has proposed an
amendment to the original JPA agreement that is being
circulated to the member agencies for their review and
consideration. He explained the proposed amendment expands the
definition of Section 1.a. of the original agreement, and
detailed the seven areas of expanded responsibility.
Discussion ensued regarding future possible roles, funding
progress, current expenses and Ukiah's share of costs to date.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to approve the amendment to the
Mendocino Solid Waste Joint Powers Agreement. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
9. City Council Reports
Councilmember McMichael
Noted the new City Speaker's Bureau brochure is excellent and
thanked staff for their efforts, and noted the Sun House Guild
needs volunteers to help with next Sunday's Victorian House Tour
fundraiser.
Councilmember Wattenburger
Stated that the recent Yaeger and Kirk fire demonstrates that
our City fire department can handle major fires very effectively
against overwhelming odds, and thanked our courageous
firefighters for their outstanding efforts. He further noted that
the Yaeger and Kirk store was open for business in two days and
they are very grateful.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Questioned Street trees location within sidewalks as per our
Street Tree Ordinance, referring to a site development
application on Mazzoni Street. He reported on the recent
MSWMA JPA meeting he attended in which they reviewed
consultant applications, and inquired as to the status of request
from the Ford Street Project.
The Community Development Director responded the tree plantings
on the Mazzoni development will be researched and that staff
and the Planning Commission are reviewing the Ford Street request.
Councilmember Schneiter
Noted there was no LAFCO or MCOG meeting this month; reported
he will be attending the NCPA meeting on December 12, and a
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TANC meeting on December 18; and reminded Council of the City
of Ukiah Employees Christmas Awards Dinner on December 14, 1991.
Mayor Henderson
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney recommended that Council pass a motion to go
into closed session under the Pending Litigation exception of the
Brown Act, Government Code Section 54956.9, to consider potential
litigation.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to go into Closed Session as per
the City Attorney's recommendation. The motion was carried by a
unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Council went into Closed Session at 7:00 p.m.
Council came out of Closed Session at 9:08 p.m.
There was no action taken by Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
9:09 p.m.
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business, the/meeting was ~djourned
at
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