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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - August 7, 1991
The City Council convened in a regular meeting at 6:48 p.m., in
the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah,
California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers
were present: Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
Absent: Councilmember McMichael and Mayor Henderson. Staff
present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney
Rapport, Museum Director Abel-Vidor, Executive Assistant
Stamelos, Public Works Director Goforth, Director of Public
Safety Keplinger, Finance Director Vara, Fire Operations
Commander Chrzanowski, and Police Captain Budrow.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALL~GIANCF.
The Community Development Director delivered the Invocation and
Councilmember Wattenburger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Introduction of New Em lo ee - Richard Chrzanowsk~iFire
Department Operations Commander --
The Public Safety Director introduced Richard Chrzanowski, Fire
Department Operations Commander, and provided Council a brief
biography.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
5a. Reqular Adjourned Meeting of June 25 - 27, 1991
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the regular
adjourned meeting of June 25 - 27, 1991, as submitted. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember McMichael and Mayor Henderson.
~b. Regular Meetinq of July 17. 1991
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 17, 1991, as submitted. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
Absent: Councilmember McMichael and Mayor Henderson.
6. Riqht to Appeal
Vice-Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Shoemaker requested pulling Items 7c 7d 7h.,
and 7k. -, -,
Discussion ensued regarding Item 7k.
Councilmember Shoemaker placed Item 7k back on the
Calendar. '
Consent
It was the general consensus of Council to remove Item 7c__~.
Award of Bid for Ambu___~lance Life Su_~ort Su_~lies to
Physio-Control in the amount of $18,120.70 from the Consent
Calendar, it then became New Business Item 12b.; and to remove
Item 7d. Awar~d of Bid to ~dical Service for_~urchase
of two Ambulances in the a__mount of 16~~, it then became New
Business Ite----------m 12c.; and to remove Item 7h. A_~rove N___otice of
Com l~_~tion for Orr Creek Bride Deck Removal and Re lacement
S ec~. 90-~, it then became New Business Item 12d.
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M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to approve the Consent Calendar as
follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants, #39752 to 39955, dated July 7
to July 20, 1991, in the amount of $127,169.95, and the General
Warrants, #51785 to 51988, in the amount of $442,604.38
7b. Awarded the bid for one-750 KVA and one-150 KVA Padmount
transformers, in the amount of $4,329.68 and $5,361.43,
respectively, from Western States Inc., and the purchase of
one-300 KVA Padmount Transformer in the amount of $7,850.70 from
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company.
7e. Rejected the bid of Nixon-Egli Equipment Company for a
compactor tractor, as the bid did not meet City Specifications;
awarded the bid for a Caterpillar Model 826C Compactor Tractor
to Peterson Tractor Company in the amount of $316,923.75
including tax; authorized the City Manager to negotiate terms
for a lease/purchase agreement either with Caterpillar Tractor
Company or other competitive financing source; authorized staff
to purchase the extended power train warranty for 7,500 hours or
five-years offered by Peterson Tractor Company in the lump of
$9,500; and authorized staff to enter into a 12-month contract
with Peterson Tractor Company for a lump sum annual cost of
$10,000.
7f. Approved demolition permit for the structure at 240 Thomas
Street, as requested by Eric Garbocci, with the condition that
it be effective September 15, 1991 or sooner if the materials
can be salvaged. '
7g. Approved demolition permit for the structures at 742 and 744
West Stephanson Street, as requested by Gino and Dianne Porzio,
with the condition that the archaic materials be salvaged from
both buildings.
7i. Accepted the work of Parnum Paving, Inc. as complete and
directed the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion for Asphalt
Concrete Surfacing on City Streets, Specification No. 90-14.
7j. Accepted the work of American Asphalt, Inc. as complete and
directed the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion for Slurry
Seal on City Streets, Specification No. 90-1.
7k. Adopted Resolution No. 92-3, Appointing Roy Sorenson as the
Ukiah Civic Light Opera Association representative on the
Cultural Arts Advisory Board, replacing Penelope Rains.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES;
Councilmember Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember McMichael and Mayor Henderson.
8. Audience Comments on Non-Aqenda Items
Bob Wa~tenburger, 611 West Clay Street, expressed concern that
there is still no airport taxiway lighting, even though City
staff indicated it would be completed by December 1988, and also
questioned why the South State Street Traffic and Signalization
project has taken so long when it only requires some street
striping.
The City Manager explained that the Airport Taxiway Project
grant application includes Federal and State funding with a
private match donation, that has involved lengthy coordination.
He noted the construction is to start next week.
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PUBLIC HEARING
9a. Adoption of Resolution Implementinq Fee Schedule for Life
Support Services (ALS) Provided by the City of Ukiah Fire
Department
The Public Safety Director reported on the proposed fee schedule
for ambulance service calls, mileage charges, ambulance night
calls, EKG, IV therapy, oxygen and supplies. He recommended a
policy of not charging City residents for night calls, waiting
time, or supplies by report.
Councilmember Schneiter questioned why these exceptions are not
noted in the Resolution.
The City Manager stated the policy to not charge citizens is an
administrative policy that the Council would adopt.
Discussion ensued regarding rates and fees typically charged by
private companies in comparison to the proposed fees.
Public Hearing Open: 7:06 p.m.
No one came forward.
Public Hearing Closed: 7:07 p.m.
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to adopt Resolution No. 92-4,
Implementing Fee Schedule for Advanced Life Support Services
(ALS) Provided by the City of Ukiah Fire Department, with the
exclusion of charges for night calls, wait time, and supplies by
report for City of Ukiah residents. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Wattenburger,
Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent:
Councilmember McMichael and Mayor Henderson.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
10a. Request from Citizens Alliance for Resource and
Environment (C.A.R.E.) Resolution Regardinq Pending State
Redwood Timber Legislation (Known as the Sierra Accord)
The City Manager reported on the request from Claudia
Jennings, asking for a Resolution of City support that neither
supports or approves State timber legislation (AB 641, AB 714,
SB 300, SB 854) that is now pending before the State
legislature. He explained the proposed resolution urges the
legislature to consider amendments to present legislation that
better differentiates the unique growing characteristics of all
forest regions in the State.
George Hollister, speaking for Claudia Jennings, who could not
be present, addressed local concerns that the legislature is not
considering local timber issues unique to Northern California,
which is characteristically different from the Sierras, which is
where the special interest groups that are providing input to
the legislature are from. He requested support from the City to
urge the legislature to look at all interests regarding timber,
and not just a few special interests.
Betty Ball, Mendocino Environmental Center, stated that the
legislature's process for developing timber harvest laws is
flawed as the people affected have been excluded from providing
input to the legislators involved. She urged the Council to not
support any amendments, as the whole process was flawed and they
feel the legislature should reopen the matter to the public and
rewrite legislation.
Discussion ensued regarding the draft Resolution and possible
letter to our legislators.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated that a letter from the Mayor and
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Council, to our representatives, requesting legislative remedy
to this problem, would be more appropriate than a Resolution,
and this letter should state that we are a concerned City and
community.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger directed the City Manager to work
with the Mayor to develop an appropriate letter that voices the
concerns of Council, and to not adopt the proposed Resolution.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmember Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None: Absent: Councilmember McMichael and Mayor Henderson.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
lla. Ratify Letter to General Services Administration Reqarding
Observatory Property
The Community Services Director reported that Council
ratification of a letter sent by the City Manager to the Federal
General Services Administration, is desired. He noted that this
letter expressed specific written interest in procuring the
surplus government located on Observatory Avenue, which
addressed the five items required by GSA and expressed the
City's desire for property stewardship. He reported that in the
next 60 days, staff will be working with the neighborhood,
National Parks Service, Community Development Commission of
Mendocino County, and the State Historic Preservation Office
to prepare the most appropriate property use plan.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to ratify the letter sent to
General Services Administration regarding Observatory property.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmember Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Vice-Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember McMichael and
Mayor Henderson.
NEW BUSINESS
12a. Appointment of Leaque of California Votinq Deleqate for
Annual Conference October 13 - 16, 1991
Discussion ensued regarding which Councilmembers will be
attending this conference.
The City Manager indicated Councilmember McMichael has
planned to attend.
It was the general consensus of Council to tentatively appoint
Councilmember McMichael as the League of California voting
delegate with Mayor Henderson as the alternate voting delegate,
and if these two Councilmembers cannot attend the League of
California Annual Conference, then the matter can be placed on a
future Council agenda before September 20, 1991.
12b. Award of Bid for Ambulance Life Support Supplies to
Physio-Control in the amount of $18,120.70
12c. Award of Bid to Reqional Medical Service for purchase of
two Ambulances in the amount of $16,000 plus tax and license
Councilmember Shoemaker stated he pulled Items 12b. and 12c.
from the Consent Calendar because he preferred considering these
matters after the Public Hearing establishing the fees for the
new Ambulance Service.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to award the bid for two Life-PAk
10 defibrillators from Physio-Control for $18,120.70
(including tax) and to award the bid for two used 1987 Ford
Coach Ambulances from Regional Medical Service in the amount of
$16,000 (plus tax and license). The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger,
Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent:
Councilmember McMichael and Mayor Henderson.
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12d. Approve Notice of Completion for Orr Creek Bridqe Deck
Removal and Replacement, Spec. No. 90-9
The City Manager provided Council with corrected figures to the
amounts in the agenda summary report. He stated that although
this project ran $3,223.88 over budget for this year, the
original total budgeted amount was $25,000, with the total cost
of $17,123.88 for the entire project.
The City Engineer explained the unexpected need for new lumber
material.
Councilmember Shoemaker expressed concern for the possible
hazard due to ice and frost on the wood decking of this bridge
in wintertime. He noted there is already graffiti on the new
bridge and noted the lack of County participation for this
County bridge reconstruction.
Discussion ensued regarding management of materials at the
corporation yard.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to accept the work as complete and
directed the City Clerk to file notice of completion for Removal
and Reconstruction of theWood Deck on Orr Creek Bridge,
Specification No. 90-9, and authorized $9,365.11 from Special
Gas Tax Fund 301 to cover over budget expenditures on the
project. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Councilmember McMichael and
Mayor Henderson.
City Council Reports
Councilmember Wattenburqer
Apologized to the City Employees for missing the Annual City
Employees Picnic due to a conflict with his work schedule.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Reported on the Valley Wide Task Force meeting he attended;
expressed appreciation for the City Manager's letter in favor of
the Bright Center West Company; indicated he would like to see a
presentation from the Lake County Small Business Development
Corporation, pertaining to what they have to offer Mendocino
County; and reported on the recent survey of garbage content at
the landfill site and commended the efforts of the surveyors.
Councilmember Schneiter
Noted the employee picnic was very enjoyable and would like to
see a better turnout next year, noted the upcoming Redwood
Empire League of California Cities business meeting will be in
Eureka on August 17, 1991, reported he will be attending a
NCPA meeting August 22, 1991 in Truckee, and announced he
was appointed Chairman of LAFCO and MCOG, at their
respective meetings last Monday, August 5, 1991.
City Manager/Department Head Reports
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
7:42 p.m.
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business, ~he meeting was adjourned at
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~ath~ ~c~<a~,-~ity Clerk
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