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M/NUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - JUNE 20, 1990
The City Council convened in a regular meeting at 6:34 p.m. in the Civic
Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was
taken and the following Counciln~rs were present: McMichael, Wattenburger,
Shoemaker, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. Staff present; City Clerk McKay,
City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Planning Assistant Yarbrough,
Director of Finance Vara, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Pedroncelli,
Assistant City Manager Horsley, Deputy Director of Public Works Goforth,
Assistant Director of Public Works Beard, and Administrative Secretary to the
City 5~3nager Stamelos.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF AT.T.FGIANCE
Mayor Henderson delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Schneiter led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
4i. Regular Meeting of June 6, 1990
Mayor Henderson made the following corrections to the regular meeting of
June 6, 1990: Page 4, last paragraph, check the vote of Counci~r Hickey
voting "NOE;" Page 6, Item lle. second paragraph, after the word "future"
add "in her absence;" Page 6, Item llg. first paragraph, fourth line" change
the word "family" to "families."
M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
June 6, 1990, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson;
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Councilmsmber McMichael.
4ii. Regular Adjourned Meeting of June 7, 1990
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger approved the minutes of the Regular Adjourned
Meeting of June 7, 1990, as suk~itted. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and
Mayor Henderson; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Counci~rs McMichael and
Schneiter.
Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil
Proceedures Regarding the Appeal Process.
Mayor Henderson pulled Item 6e. It then became new business Item 9c, Award of
Bid to Ward Way Lumber in the amount of $6,626.18 for Pressure Treated Lumber.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants #34489 to 34639 from May 13, 1990 to
May 26, 1990 in the amount of $106,524.68; and the General Warrants #46817 to
46990 in the amount of $1,100,267.82.
6b. Denied the Claim for Damages from Susan J. Meier and referred it to the
City's insurance carrier REMIF.
6c. Authorized the Mayor to appoint five persons to serve as the Building
Code Appeals Board as requested by Russell Kamp.
6d. Awarded the bid for a 6 - 8 yard Dump Truck to S & C Ford in the amount
of $36,656.25.
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6f. Adopted Ordinance No. 908, Adding Section 2052 to Chapter 13, Division 1
of the Ukiah City Code Providing City With Right to Recover it's Attorney's
Fees From Opposing Parties in Certain Cases.
6g. Accepted the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: CounciLmembers
McMichael, Watternburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson; NOES:
None.
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None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8a. Adoption of Resolution Appointing Ccnmd_'ssioners
Mayor Henderson nominated Robert Wattenburger, Councilmember Schneiter
seconded the nomination. The nomination was approved by a unanimamous vote of
all "Aye." It was the general concensus of the Council to readvertize the
remaining vacancy on the Airport ~ssion.
ii. Planning
Mayor Henderson nominated David Dickey, Counci~r McMichael seconded the
nomination. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson; NOES: None.
Mayor Henderson nominated Robert Sandelin to the vacancy created by
Cc~nissioner Mc24ichael' s election to the City Council. Counci~r
McMichael seconded the nomination. The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Counci~rs McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter and Mayor Henderson; NOES: None.
iii. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Ccnm~ssion
Mayor Henderson requested only two members be appointed to the Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Arts ~ssion, with the remaining to be appointed
after budget hearings to allow Council and Staff time for reorganization of
the ~ssion.
Discussion ensued regarding time frames and the establishment of the Ccnxm~ity
Services Con~ssion.
It was the general concensus of the Council to make two appointments at this
time and make two additional appointments after the Budget Hearings.
Mayor Henderson nominated Glenn McGourty. The nomination was seconded by
Councilmember Schneiter. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: CouncilmembersFkvMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiterand
Mayor Henderson; NOES: None.
Koreen Hurlbut, was nominated byMayor Henderson. The nomination was seconded
byCouncilmember Schneiter. Themotion was carried bythe following roll call
vote; AYES: Councilmembers Mc/Hichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and
Mayor Henderson; NOES: NoD~.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 90-55 Appointing the
nominated Conm~ssion Members to the Airport, Planning and Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Arts ~ssions. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote; AYES: Councilmembers Mc24ichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter and Mayor Henderson; NOES: None.
8b. Appointment to UnreinforcedMasonryBuildingAdvisory Task Force
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The City Manager reported receiving letters from 17 interested individuals
with one additional application submitted by Gary Akerstrom which was received
on June 19, after the deadline. He noted no application was received from the
Banking/Lending Institutions for representation on this Task Force.
It was the general consensus of Council to keep the Banking/Lending
Institution representative position open and to solicit applications.
M/S Shoemaker/Henderson to appoint as Property Owner Representatives:
Arlene Hughey, Maggie McNeill, Sterling Norgard, David Riemenschneider and
F.J. Sanchez; Civil/Structural Engineer Representative: Roger Vincent;
Contractor Representatives: Theodore Feibush and Patrick Harbin; Architect
Representative: Victor Lopes; Insurance/Broker representative Bob Mirata; and
Real Estate Agent/Broker Representative: Gary Nix.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to adopt Resolution No. 90-56 Appointing the eleven
previous names with not adding another Civil Engineering Structural
Engineering Contractor and appoint a Banking/Lending Institution
Representative in the future. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Counci lmember s McMichael, Wattenburger, Sh~er,
Schneiter and Mayor Henderson; NOES: None.
Ted Feibush, addressed the Council and thanked them for the appointn~-nt to
this Con~ssion and urged solicitation for a Banking/Lending Institution
Representative as he feels they play a very important part in a complicated
process regarding construction and reinforcm~nt masonry buildings.
NEW BUSINESS
9a. Appointment qf ViceMayor
Mayor Henderson nominated Counci~r Schneiter for Vice Mayor. The
nc~ination was seconded by Councilmsmber Wattenburger. It was the general
concensus of the Council to appoint Counci~r Schneiter as Vice Mayor for
the next two years.
9b. Assignment of Council Conx~ittee Representatives
Mayor Henderson made the following nominations for Council Conm~ittee
Representatives to the following Co~ttees: Councilmember Schneiter to MCOG;
Recom~nded Schneiter to LAFCO; MTA Board of Directors, Wattenburger; City
Selection Committee Representative, Mayor; Counci~r Schneiter as NCPA
representative with first NCPA alternate City Manager and second NCPA
alternate the Director of Electric Utility; keep REMIF alternate the same;
REFA, City Manager; Chamber of Conm~rce Liaison, Counci~r Shoemaker;
League of California Cities Liaison, Councilmember McMichael; Sunhouse Guild,
Councilmember M~34ichael; Ukiah Players Board, City Manager; Mayor Managers
Cc~mittee, Mayor and City Manager; Mendocino Development Corporation,
Councilmember Shoemaker withCouncilmsmber Wattenburger being the alternative;
delete the Ad-Hoc Downtown Merchants Conm%ittee and add Valley Wide Task Force
with Councilmsmber Shoemaker and Schneiter as representatives. The
nominations were seconded by Counci~r Shoemaker. The appointn~nts were
approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Counci~rs McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson; NOES: None.
9c. Award of Bid to Ward Way Lumber in the amount of $6,626.18 for Pressure
Treated Lumber
Mayor Henderson questioned why this one-lane bridge on Orr Street is being
considered, when eventually she feels we need to widen this bridge to allow
for more traffic.
City Engineer/Public Works Director Pedroncelli reported that this necessary
replacement of lumber is to maintain public safety because the bridge is old
and in dangerous condition. He noted that there are plans for the north
extension of Orchard Avenue through this area at some future tim~.
Discussion ensued regarding future traffic patterns and plans.
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M/S Henderson/Schneiter to award the bid to Ward Way Lumber Co. Inc. in the
amount of $6,626.18 including sales tax for Pressure Treated Lumber. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Counci~rs
McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson; NOES:
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember McMichael
Councilmember McMichael noted his foot is getting better and he is looking
forward to budget hearings and his orientation after returning from Hawaii in
mid July.
CounciLmsmber Wattenburger
Councilmember Wattenburger reported on the MTA meeting he attended and advised
Council of future consideration by MCOG/or MTA budget reductions.
Councilmsmber Shoemaker
CounciLmsmber Shoemaker reported on the possibility of a City of Ukiah
Employee art display at the Grace Hudson Museum. He also c~nted on recent
legislation bulletin from the League of California Cities, and expressed his
concern that Mendocino County and the City of Ukiah band together to send a
message to the State regarding proposed budget cutbacks. He noted upcoming
Assemblyman Hauser's fund raiser at Valley Oaks, and a Chamber of Con~rce
mixer June 22 at the Sun House from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Counci~r Schneiter
Counci~r Schneiter reported on the LAFCO meeting he attended and upcoming
LAFCO Agendas.
Mayor Henderson
Mayor Henderson reported that REMIF will have a ground-breaking ceremony
June 29 in Sonoma for their new administrative building.
City Manager provided Council an update report on tire and appliance
collection and pickup at the Solid Waste Site. He reported on a proposed
hazardous material drop-off day in July in a location out of the City limits
which will be provided in cooperation with Empire Waste Management Program.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney advisedCouncil of the need to meet in Closed Session to discuss
Pending Litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 Subsection A,
regarding Mendocino Environmental Center vs City of Ukiah law suits, Superior
Court Cases No. 59987 and No. 60148.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to go into Closed Session as advised by the City
Attorney. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Counci~rs McMichael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson; NOES: None.
Stan Snook, invited the Council to attend the opening BMX ceremony at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday as the track has been rebuilt, they have the proper
insurance and are looking forwardto a prosperous season.
The Council thanked Mr. Snook for the invitation.
The Council went into Closed Session at 7:19 p.m.
Council came out of Closed Session at 8:35 p.m.
M/S Schneiter/McMichael, authorized the City Attorney to sign the stipulation
settling the Mendocino Environmental Center vs City ofUkiah lawsuits, through
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the end of this week only with the following changes to the last stipulation
as proposed by Bob Peterson: 1. Attorney fee payments to finally settle
claims for all parties; 2. The City will waive reapplication fees but is
under no obligation to pay for a Environmental Impact Report; 3. Real parties
to waive any claims against the City for setting aside decisions pursuant to
stipulation. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote; AYES:
Councilmsmk~rs Mc~chael, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor
Henderson; NOES: None. ,
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m., to
June 25, 1990 at 9:00 a.m. in the Counci~ Chambers at the Civic
300 Seminary Avenue for Budget Hearings. / /~ / Center,
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