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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-16-9171 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - January 16, 1991 The City Council convened in a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. The following Councilmembers were present: McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Public Safety Director Keplinger, City Engineer Beard, Community Development Director Harris, Public Works Director Goforth, Assistant City Manager Horsley, Electric Utilities Director Roper, Executive Assistant Stamelos, Acting Community Services Director Heise, and Finance Director Vara. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember McMichael delivered the Invocation and Vice-Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATIONS 4a. Healthy Breakfast - Healthy Kids Week of February 10 - 16, 1991 Mayor Henderson read and presented the proclamation to Linda Nagel, Chairperson of the Ukiah Unified School District Health Council and Jeff Breslow, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Ukiah Unified School District, who outlined upcoming events for this newly established nutritional curriculum for students. 4b. Mardi Gras Week of January 28 - February 3, 199! Mayor Henderson read and presented this proclamation to Mary Jo Hons, Principal of St. Mary's School, who thanked the City of Ukiah for their continued support of their yearly fundraiser. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 5a. Presentation of Award from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to Serqeant Charles Durfee The Public Safety Director read a letter of commendation and presented a plaque to Sergeant Charles Durfee, for conducting and hosting a bike-a-thon in October of 1990 that raised $1,840.45 for cancer research at St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. 5b. Presentation of Commendations i. Serqeant Charles Durfee ii. Police Officer Barry J. Inman Mayor Henderson read and presented this commendation to these two Police Officers who rescued Mrs. Eda Guisti and three other occupants from a burning home located at 532 South Main Street, on December 21, 1991. iii. Jerilyn Harris's Advanced Placement Bioloqy Class Mayor Henderson read and presented this commendation for winning the University of California, Berekley, Lawrence Hall of Science competition to Mrs. Jerilyn Harris and her class, with special team recognition to Alison Bell, Anna Magoulas, Jayson Mallie, and Robin Taylor, who were in attendance, and John-Paul Bliss, who could not attend. 6. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Regular Meetinq, December 19, 1990 M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker approved the minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1990, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers 72 Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES. None. Abstain: Councilmember McMichael. Absent: None. 7. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Manager requested Item Sq. Recommended Appointment of Norman Coffman to the Growth Manaqement Steerinq Committee be removed from the agenda, as Mr. Coffman will be unable to serve. It was the general consensus of Council to remove Consent Calendar Item 8g. from the Agenda. M/S Schneiter/McMichael to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 8ai. Approved the Payroll Warrants dated from December 9, 1990 to December 22, 1990, #37229 to 37395, in the amount of $125,661.97 and the General Warrants, #49102 to 49261, in the amount of $407,817.84. 8aii. Approved the Payroll Warrants dated from December 23, 1990 to January 5, 1991, #37396 to 37556, in the amount of $130,351.68, and General Warrants, #49262 to 49445, in the amount of $589,616.57. 8b. Denied the claims for damages received from Pacific Bell and William or Monica Patterson, and referred them to the City's insurance carrier, R.E.M.I.F. 8c. Approved and authorized the City Manager to sign the addendum to the agreement with PG&E, providing an additional 60 day extension for temporary electric service to a single location on Low Gap Road at the Ukiah High School. Sd. Rejected all bids for the repair of the North Fire Station Siding, Spec. No. 90-22, due to budgetary constraints. Se. Rejected the bid for the painting of the North Fire Station Siding, Spec. No. 90-22A, due to budgetary constraints. 8f. Approved the Amendment No. 4 to Lease Agreement dated January 7, 1970 for access road to Airport Beacon and authorized the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City with Larkin D. Younce. 8h. Adopted Resolution No. 91-38, Supporting the Submission of an Application for a Grant under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. 8i. Approved a letter to be sent to Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) regarding the Ukiah Valley Fire District annexation request. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 9. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No one came forward. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Expense Reimbursement Policy for Elected and/or Appointed City Officials Officers and Employees ' The City Manager noted this draft policy resolution includes the concepts discussed and approved at the Council meeting of Reg. Mtg. January 16, 1991 Page 2 73 December 5, 1990. He commented this resolution clarifies and defines reimbursement practices. Discussion ensued regarding air fare cost variations, college or special courses directly related to their career With the City, and prior approval by the City Manager. Councilmember McMichael requested the additional wording of "cost of attendance" be added to No. 6, 2nd line, after the "for" word, . It was the general consensus of Council to agree with the additional wording requested by Councilmember McMichael. Councilmember Shoemaker requested the additional wording of "feasible" be added to No. 3, 1st line, after the word "fare", and the additional clarification to No. 8, that approval must precede any commitment to education courses. It was the general consensus of Council to agree with the additional wording requested by Councilmember Shoemaker. M/S McMichael/Shoemaker to adopt Policy Resolution No. 25, Declaring Policy Regarding Reimbursement of Expenses for Elected and/or Appointed City Officials, Officers, and Employees, with the amendments requested by Council. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 10b. Adoption of Resolution Appointinq New Plannin~ Commissioner to Fill the Unexpired Term of Anqelina Svendser - Mayor Henderson nominated Stephanie Hoppe. Councilmember McMichael seconded the nomination. The nomination was approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: McMichael, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Wattenburger and Shoemaker. M/S McMichael/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 91-39, Appointing Stephanie Hoppe to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Angelina Svendsen. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Wattenburger, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson, NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. 10c. Recommendation Reqarding Civic Center Sycamore Trees The Acting Community Service Director reported on various proposals and costs associated with the Sycamore trees located at the east entry to the Civic Center. Mr. Victor Lopes, Civic Center Architect, 2606 East Side Road, Talmage, reported as to the original intent of the design of these trees, costs, and location of underground utility lines, and the history of the Oak tree. He stated he feels these trees will not damage the bordering sidewalks for 30 to 50 years and that the repair of the sidewalks then would be less expensive than removal of the trees at this time. He noted that the trees were planted to achieve a lollipop spherical shape to be created by pruning. Mr. John Phillips, Arborist, answered questions concerning current and appropriate height of the Sycamore trees and the pollard type of pruning and effects. He stated growing conditions will determine whether or not roots will damage the sidewalks. M/S McMichael/Schneiter to preserve and maintain the Sycamore trees, and to use Mr. John Phillips expertise to instruct our crews on how to properly pollard them, and to look into how we can enhance the old Oak tree. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: McMichael, Wattenburger, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. Reg. Mtg. January 16, 1991 Page 3 74 NEW BUSINESS lla. Recommendation Concerning Proposed Sale of Ukiah Solid Waste The Public Works Director reported that on November 19, 1990, Mr. Phil Ward, President of Ukiah Solid Waste Systems, Inc., notified the City of an impending sale of Ukiah Solid Waste Systems, Inc. to a Mr. James Ratto of Santa Rosa. He reported on staff's investigation of references, other solid waste operations in relation to level of service, reliability, community reputation, service rate comparisons, operating staff, equipment condition and appearance, and overall financial capacity to acquire the system, with no significant negative findings. Discussion ensued regarding composting, purchase of existing equipment, equipment availability, and that there is no rate change anticipated. Councilmember Shoemaker complimented the extensive research done by staff. The City Manager stated for the record that staff did investigate all the systems that Mr. Ratto owns, and spoke with the regulatory agencies that were involved in each of the localities. He stated staff talked with an extensive range of people within those communities, including all the media and newspapers, as part of the effort to evaluate Mr. Ratto's company's reputation and service performance in those areas. Jim Salyer, General Operations Manager for Mr. Ratto, stated they do not have a composting program at this time, but since Ukiah has already implemented a curbside recycling program, they are excited about breaking new ground and working with the City of Ukiah in the areas of multi-residential recycling and composting. M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to encourage and support the prospective acquisition of Ukiah Solid Waste with the understanding that we seriously look at a grinder/composting program, and authorized the City Manager to sign any necessary documents to allow the sale to consummate. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. llb. Authorize Letter Requesting Legislative Amendment to State Conflict of Interest Codes The City Manager reported this recommendation addresses Council's concerns regarding California law pertaining to conflict of interest codes that creates some problems with Planning Commissioners holding office while owning business property within the jurisdiction that they serve as an advisory body to the Council and the Redevelopment Agency. The Community Development Director distributed recommended amended wording to Section 33130 of the Health and Safety Code, as developed by David F. Beatty, Ukiah Redevelopment Agency's Consultant. M/S Schneiter/McMichael to staff to pursue legislative representation and proceed with the proposed amendments to State conflict of interest code, as submitted by Dave Beatty. The motion was carried by an unanimous voice vote of all AYE. llc. Adoption of Resolution Urging the County of Mendocino to Support the Repeal of SB 2557 and the Leaque of California Cities Vehicle License Fee Extension Proposal The City Manager noted this Resolution is a recommendation to the County of Mendocino, to support the repeal of SB 2557, which gave counties the authority to charge other local government Reg. Mtg. January 16, 1991 Page 4 75 entities for the collection of property tax revenue and fees for booking and also to support the League of California Cities Vehicle License Fee extension proposal. He outlined the recent discussions and events with the Board of Supervisors. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 91-40, Urging the County of Mendocino to Support the Repeal of SB 2557 and the League of California Cities Vehicle License Fee Extension Proposal. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. .CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember McMichael Reported on the Sun House Guild meeting he attended today. Councilmember Shoemaker Reported on the Mendocino Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority meeting he attended today in Willits. Councilmember Schneiter Reported he was appointed Chairman of the Mendocino Council of Governments at the meeting of January 14, 1991 and provided a summary of the Valley Wide Task Force Committee and Northern California Power Authority meetings he also attended. Mayor Henderson Reported on Governor Pete Wilson's Inauguration she attended, requested nominations for the 1990 Young American Hero program, and noted she will be attending a 2-1/2 day R.E.M.I.F. training session at the end of January. City Manager Reported on the upcoming City of Ukiah management conference. Councilmembers Schneiter and Shoemaker commended the City of Ukiah staff for their exceptional leadership role and handling of the extra workload associated with extensive community outreach and participation this past year. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced a Closed Session is necessary to discuss a personnel matter. He noted this matter can be discussed in conjunction with the Redevelopment Agency Closed Session. Recess to Redevelopment: 8:19 p.m. Entered Closed Session: 8:37 p.m. Reconvened from Closed Session : 9:58 p.m. The City Manager noted no action was taken on the Closed Session personnel matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, 9:58 p.m. CCMIN.54 t~meeting was adjourned at Cat~ ~k~ ~ ~ityClerk Reg. Mtg. January 16, 1991 Page 5