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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - October 2, 1991
The City Council convened in a regular meeting at 6:33 p.m.,
in the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue. Roll was taken and
the following Councilmembers were present; McMichael.
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. Staff
present; City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City
Attorney Rapport, Electric Utility Director Barnes,
Electrical Distribution Engineer Wobig, Executive
Assistant Stamelos, Community Development Director Harris,
Director of Public Safety Keplinger, Fire Marshal
Sandelin, Fire Operations Commander Chrzanowski, Fire
Captain Vanderstoep, Fire Captain Evans, Fire Captain
Hall, and Finance Director Vara.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Community Development Director delivered the Invocation
and Vice-Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Special Order of Business - Commendations to Police
Department Volunteers
The Director of Public Safety introduced O.J. "Bud"
Hawkins, Law Enforcement Liaison, Office of the Attorney
General State of California, who presented individual
Service Awards from Dan Lundgren, Attorney General, to
Paul Argast, Herb Blood, David Durfee, and Morey
McCloud, for their outstanding volunteer contributions to
the Police and Fire Departments.
5. Approval/Correction of Minutes
Councilmember Shoemaker requested the following changes to
Page 1, Item 5b., 2nd paragraph, 1st line, add
"Shoemaker" after the word "Councilmember"; and to Page 4,
9th paragraph, change the roll call vote to "NOES:
Shoemaker."
M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of September 18, 1991, as corrected. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and
Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Mayor Henderson.
6. Right to Appeal
Vice-Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the
California Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal
process.
7. Consent Calendar
M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to approve the Consent Calendar,
as follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants, #40534 to 40695, from
September 1 to 14, 1991, in the amount of $124,162.55; and
the General Warrants, #52507 to 52711, in the amount of
$485,473.76.
7b. Denied the claim of Judith M. Corwin, and referred to
the City insurance carrier.
7c. Awarded the contract for construction of South State
Street Storm Drain, Perkins Street to Seminary Avenue,
Specification No. 91-10, to Arcadian Enterprises, in the
amount of $107,560.
7d. Ratified approval by City Manager for emergency purchase
of three police vehicles from Sopp Chevrolet in the amount
of $43,181.63.
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7e. Set the date of October 8, 1991, 7:00 a.m., for a Study
Session to be held in the Council Chambers regarding the
Valley Wide Task Force Report.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Wattenburger,
Shoemaker, and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent:
Mayor Henderson.
8. Comments from the Audience
No one came forward.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Adoption of Resolution Authorizinq Application to
~eneral Services Administration for Receipt of Latitude
Observatory Property
The Community Development Director reported on the past
history of the process for acquiring excess federal property
pertaining to this specific historical property which is one
of six observatory sites throughout the world. He reported a
Resolution is necessary for the transmittal to the General
Services Administration of the application packet, which
consists of assurances and conditions, property development
and utilization, and submittal authority.
The City Manager stated that the proposed use is for a
passive park that will incorporate the historical value and
noted that an anonymous donor has offered to donate $50,000
to assist in the development of a City Park. He stated that
the neighborhood petitions previously received by the City,
will be submitted with the formal application and that a
letter writing campaign is being coordinated between the
City and the neighborhood to further lobby for approval of
our application.
Mark Cavella, 832 Alice Avenue, stated that as a neighbor
of this property, he would like to see this Park developed
and offered his services to assist in this Park's
development.
Councilmember McMichael commented that the interest
expressed by another Agency for a proposed homeless use of
this particular site is not appropriate and indicated he
hopes this other Agency would attempt to work with the City
to find a more suitable site for their purposes.
~UBLIC HEARING
9a. Appeal of Planninq Commission denial of application fol
a one year extension of Use Permit No. 89-99, as filed bk
Michael Shapiro and James p. Lohr, approvin9
construction of a commercial building and a mini-storage
complex at 185 East Gobbi Street zoned C-1 Light
.Commercial District. ' '
Councilmember Shoemaker stated for the record that due to
a possible conflict of interest he will excuse himself from
this portion of the meeting.
Councilmember Shoemaker left the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
The Community Development Director reported at the meeting
of September 11, 1991, the Planning Commission denied the
request for the extension of Use Permit 89-99, by a 3-3
vote. He reported this Use Permit is for the construction of
a 20,000 square foot mini-storage complex with 1,500 square
feet of commercial space at 185 Gobbi Street. He noted the
Use Permit was extended for six months by the Planning
Commission, on February 27, 1991, and is the Planning
Commission's policy to grant one extension of time, maximum
one year. He reported that the City's structural plan check
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contractor, Morton Technologies, Inc., had returned the
plans due to expiration of the application which was not
approved within the six month timeframe as stipulated in
the Uniform Building Code.
Discussion ensued regarding the chronology of events in this
project.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN - 7:07 p.m.
Mike Shapiro, 367 North State Street, outlined the events
associated in this project and indicated the initial delay
was caused by problems with the vendor of materials for the
buildings and delays associated with Planning Commission and
Council processing. He requested Council grant a a routine
one year extension of the Use Permit as he feels there is a
need for climate controlled storage within the City and
needs the extension to find suitable financing.
Council questioned Mr. Shapiro regarding other storage
developments construction timeframes, possible expansion
of the proposed project, financing difficulties at this
economic point in time, and possible new site development
permit.
There were no other comments from the audience.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:21 p.m.
The City Attorney noted that findings for the granting of an
extension of a Use Permit is not required by City Code, but
findings are appropriate in a quasi-judicial hearings.
M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to grant the appeal with the
finding that an extenuating financial situation had not
allowed the project to complete in the time allowed and
grant a six month extension. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
McMichael, Wattenburger, and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember Shoemaker and Mayor
Henderson.
Discussion ensued regarding the beginning timeframe of the
six month extension.
M/S McMichael/Schneiter to reconsider the previous
motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of
all AYE.
M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to grant the appeal for a six
month extension of Use Permit No. 89-99, starting October 2,
1991, with the findings that extenuating financial
difficulties had not allowed the project to commence until
this time. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Wattenburger,
and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent:
Councilmember Shoemaker and Mayor Henderson.
Councilmember Shoemaker rejoined the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Recess - 7:28 p.m.
Reconvened - 7:35 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (cont.)
10b. Set Time and Date for Planninq Commission Orientation
It was the general consensus of Council to set the date of
November 5, 1991, at 7:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, for
a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and orientation.
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Vice-Mayor Schneiter
Reported on the Annual Northern California Power Agency
meeting he attended with staff last week in Sacramento, and
noted he will be attending the upcoming meetings of LAFCO,
MCOG, with Masonite representatives, and the open house
on October 4, 1991 for the newly remodeled Hoffman House
located at 308 South School Street.
City Manaqer/Department Head Reports
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at this time, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:57 p.m., to October 8, 1991, 7:00 a.m.,
in the Council Chambers, for a S~dy Session on the Ukiah
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