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CITY OF UKIAH - Auqust 15, 1990
The City Council convened in a regular meeting at 6:32 p.m., in
the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah,
California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were
present: McMichael, Shoemaker, and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. Absent:
Councilmember Wattenburger and Mayor Colleen Henderson. Staff
present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney
Rapport, Community Development Director Harris, Public Works
Director Goforth, City Engineer Beard, Fire Chief Mitchell,
Police Chief Keplinger, Community Services Director McCarty, Sun
House/Grace Hudson Museum Director Abel-Vidor and Electrical
Distribution Engineer Dunn.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Community Development Director Harris delivered the Invocation
and Vice-Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONS
The Police Chief introduced the following new employees in his
department: Barry Inman, temporary Police Officer; Karin
Schimka, part time Community Service Officer; Carlos
Galvin, temporary Community Service Officer; and Wendy
Cromwell, Dispatcher/Clerk.
The Fire Chief introduced Kimberly Marsh, part time Fire
Department Typist/Clerk.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 1, 1990, as submitted. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael,
Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Wattenburger and Mayor Henderson.
RIGHT TO APPEAI.
Vice-Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Shoemaker expressed his appreciation for status
reports listed as consent calendar items.
The City Manager noted Item 7e. Report Reqarding Piedmont Fire
Ladder Truck staff recommendation requests Council
authorization to purchase and authorize the City Manager to
enter into a lease purchase agreement.
M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to correct Item 7e. title to read
"Authorize the City Manager to Proceed with Purchase of
Piedmont Fire Ladder Truck".
M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to approve the Consent Calendar as
follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants dated July 22, 1990 to August
4, 1990 #35368 to 35558 in the amount of $123,736.15 and the
General Warrants #47425 to 47633 in the amount of $855,532.59.
7b. Denied the Claim for Damage of R. Brent Johnson and
referred it to the Airport insurance carrier Johnson &
Higgins. '
7c. Approved the purchase of five 15 KVA Single-phase
Polemounted Transformers as specified, from the Westinghouse
Supply Company for the amount of $3,113.10 (including sales tax
and freight).
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7d. Approved the purchase of twelve 30 foot galvanized street
light poles and hardware, as specified, from Westinghouse Supply
Company at a cost of $6,492.94 (including sales tax and freight).
7e. Approved the purchase of the 1983 American LaFrance 75'
aerial ladder truck from the City of Piedmont for $136,000,
plus $8,500. sales tax for a total amount of $144,500,
authorized the City Manager to execute a Lease Purchase
Agreement on behalf of the City of Ukiah with an acceptable
vendor under the terms as approved by the City Council and
declared the old Ukiah Fire Department Ladder Truck surplus and
allowed staff to advertise it for sale by closed bid.
7f. Adopted Ordinance No. 909, Amending Chapter 3, Article 5 of
the Ukiah Municipal Code Establishing Compensation for City
Clerk.
7g. Adopted Ordinance No. 910, Amending Chapter 3, Article 3 of
the Ukiah Municipal Code Establishing Compensation for City
Treasurer.
7h. Adopted Policy Resolution No. 22, Waiving Fees for the
Dolphins/Soroptomist Swim Meet.
7i. Accepted the status report regarding the sidewalk repair
program.
7j. Received and filed the status report regarding tire and
appliance diversion from the landfill site.
7k. Received and filed the status report regarding general plan
and zoning code clean-up legislation.
71. Accepted the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals
(R.A.A. P)
The previous motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger and
Mayor Henderson.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Appointment of Two Parks and Recreation Commissioners and
One Airport Commissioner
The City Manager noted that the attached applications were
received timely and informed the Council that Gilbert Ashoff's
residence is not in the city limits.
Councilmember McMichael commented he would like to see the
residency requirement changed at some point in the future.
Vice-Mayor nominated S. Allan Johnson and Tammi Weselsky to the
two vacancies created by the resignations of Parks and
Recreation Commissioners D. Strong and A. Langton. Councilmember
McMichael seconded the nomination. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael,
Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Wattenburger and Mayor Henderson.
Vice-Mayor Schneiter nominated Dorleen McBride to the vacancy
created by Airport Commissioner Simmonds. Councilmember
McMichael seconded the nomination. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael,
Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Wattenburger and Mayor Henderson.
M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker to adopt Resolution No. 91-11,
Appointing Commission Members to the Airport and Parks and
Recreation Commissions. The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Shoemaker and
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Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
Wattenburger and Mayor Henderson.
ABSENT:
Councilmember
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Matter of Policy Change for Utilities Billinq Proration
The Finance Director reported on some citizens concerns
regarding seasonal rate changes in electric utility billings and
the request from the City Manager to explore alternatives. He
reported on two alternative options for prorating customer's
bills during these two times each year and noted the impacts,
benefits, disadvantages and summarized the cost involved to the
City.
The City Manager stated he feels it is better business to
prorate customer billing.
Discussion ensued regarding costs of implementing this program.
M/S Shoemaker/McMichael to adopt the policy of the City of Ukiah
to prorate the electric billings to customers so that seasonal
and rate changes after a certain date apply as closely as
possible to usage occuring after that effective date and that
such a change in policy be communicated to all electric
customers affected by this change. This shall occur as soon as
possible and be implemented by the November 1, 1990 winter
change. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger and
Mayor Henderson.
llb. Discussion Reqardinq Fall Clean-Up Week
The Public Works Director summarized past Clean Up Weeks and
reported last Spring Clean Up's diversion of compostibles and
metals in which the content was 60% compostibles. He noted
direction is desired from Council for planning the Fall Clean Up
Week tentatively scheduled for November 5-9, 1990.
Discussion ensued regarding separation at curb, special handling
fees, appliance pick up program with a lift gate truck, no
construction materials, City owned chipper, a more efficient
system with proper equipment, a non-allowed material list and
referral to the recycling committee.
It was the general consensus of Council to refer this matter to
the recycling committee for recommendations to Council at the
regular meeting of September 19, 1990.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 p.m.
9a. Consideration of Golf Course Committee Recommendations for
Increase of Daily Green Fees
The Community Services Director and Tom Goforth, Chairman of the
Golf Committee reported that the Committee had discovered that
the rates at the Municipal Golf Course were lower than other
similar courses and agreed that a rate increase would provide
for needed capital improvements at the course. The Golf Course
Committee recommended increasing weekend rates, weekday rates,
after 5:00 p.m. play, weekend/holiday rates, punch card rates
and implementing a out of County resident rate which would
provide approximately $30,000. The Community Services Director
noted that this increase has been reflected in the current
budget and will be used for improving the appearance of the Golf
Course.
Public Hearing Open - 7:25 p.m.
No one from the audience came forward.
Public Hearing Closed - 7:26 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding residency identification and punch
card rate determination.
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M/S McMichael/Schneiter to adopt Resolution No. 91-10, Adjusting
Rates for the Ukiah Municipal Golf Course. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
McMichael, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger and Mayor Henderson.
Councilmember Schneiter noted the need for an inventory of
needed repairs at the Golf Course as soon as possible.
The City Manager commented that the golf clubs and the committee
will provide a list of needed capital improvements in the near
future.
NEW BUSINESS (cont.)
The City Manager introduced at this time the following City of
Ukiah new employees: Suzanne Abel-Vidor, Sun House/Grace Hudson
Museum Director, Bette Fairbairn, Sun House/Grace Hudson
Museum Assistant, and Elaine Johnson, part time Sun House/Grace
Hudson Museum receptionist.
llc. Introduction of Ordinance Establishing Cultural Arts
Advisory Board
The City Manager reported effective August 1, 1990 the entire
Sun House/Grace Hudson Museum was incorporated into the City
organization. He noted at a special meeting on June 6, 1990, the
Council approved the establishment of a Cultural Arts Advisory
Board to be comprised of nine members with the City Manager or
the Community Services Director serving as staff. He noted
corrections in the summary report and the proposed Ordinance
pertaining to membership appointment composition.
The City Attorney offered amended wording for retyping.
Discussion ensued regarding appointment procedures, staff
support, and the Sun House/Grace Hudson Museum Director
attendance at all meetings.
M/S McMichael/Schneiter to read the title only for the first
reading of the proposed amended Ordinance. The motion was
carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
The City Clerk read the title only of the proposed Ordinance.
M/S McMichael/Shoemaker to introduce the revised Ordinance
Adding Article iA of Chapter 4, Division 1 of the Ukiah City
Code. Establishing the Cultural Arts Advisory Board, and
amending Article 1 of Chapter 4, Division 1, of the Ukiah City
Code, Regarding Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers McMichael, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger and Mayor
Henderson.
lld. Review of Draft Joint Powers Aqreement for New Solid Waste
Site
The City Manager reported on the current meetings with the
cities of Ft. Bragg, Willits and Ukiah with the County of
Mendocino attending regarding the concepts for development of a
joint powers authority for a new regional landfill site,
management policies and a integrated waste management plan. He
noted the differences between the draft Joint Powers Agreement
of Ft. Bragg, Willits and Ukiah, and the draft Joint Powers
Agreement of Mendocino County.
Discussion ensued regarding the wording differences, alternates
for complete attendance at all meetings, research of regional
facilities, and task force advisory desired by the County.
The City Manager stated that our current landfill site was never
meant to be a regional landfill and it will now hinder our
citizens in the future.
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It was the general consensus of Council to approve staff's
recommended direction with respect to the formulation of a Solid
Waste Joint Powers Authority Agreement and to proceed.
lle. Approval of Aqreement with North Coast Enerqy Services for
Residential Electrical Audits
The Electrical Distribution Engineer reported that the current
Electric Department budget includes $25,000 for purposes
associated with energy conservation. He noted the proposal to
enter into a contract with North Coast Energy Services, for an
amount not to exceed $10,000 for 100 residential energy audits
for city residents. He noted these audits will provide the
customer with information that will demonstrate what the
projected cost and benefits of proposed measures would be.
Nancy Johnson, North Coast Energy Services Representative,
reported to Council on the audit procedures in Ukiah.
The City Attorney submitted a draft contract containing his
recommended amendments.
M/S Shoemaker/McMichael authorized the City Manager to execute
the contract with the amendments recommended by the City
Attorney with North Coast Energy Services. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
McMichael, Shoemaker and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger and Mayor Henderson.
llf. Approval of Demolition Permit as Requested by Pete
Carter for Buildinqs Located at 191 and 203 Cherry Street
The Community Development Director reported that demolition of
buildings over 50 years old must be approved by the City
Council. The property owner, Douglas P. Carter, has requested a
demolition permit for 191 and 203 Cherry Street which has two
houses and two detached garages that are not listed on the
Historical and Architectural Resources Inventory and are zoned
C-2. The applicant wishes to build a mini storage complex on
these two lots.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter approved the demolition permit for
structures at 191 and 203 Cherry Street with the condition that
the permit not be effective until September 17, 1990 and that
prior to that time every effort be made to secure a party to
move or dissemble/reconstruct the living units at no cost to the
property owner. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McMichael, Shoemaker and
Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember
Wattenburger and Mayor Henderson.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember McMichae]
Reported he will be attending the Redwood Empire Division
Business Meeting in Ft. Bragg this Friday.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Commented on his interest in the results of the PG&E community
survey regarding Ukiah's economic base, and noted he had a great
time at the Employees Annual Picnic on August 5, 1990.
Councilmember Schneiter
Discussed the County Counsel's advice to the Board of
Supervisors regarding a bed tax increase with the City Attorney.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
The City Manager reported to Council on recent changes in the
Mendocino County Budget that will have impact on the City of
Ukiah.
Recess to Redevelopment - 8:30 p.m. Reconvene - 8:34 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced the need for Council to go into
Closed Session to instruct the negotiators in employer/employee
negotiations.
Break - 8:35 p.m. Reconvened into Closed Session - 8:40 p.m.
Council came out of Closed Session - 8:40 p.m.
The City Attorney noted no Action had been taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
9:05 p.m.
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business, t~ meeting was adjourned
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