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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF UKIAH - APRIL 4, 1990
The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:32 p.m. in
the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Ave.,
Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following
Councilmembers were present: Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. Absent: Councilmember Hickey.
Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City
Attorney Rapport, Assistant City Manager Horsley, Acting Police
Chief Williams, Fire Chief Mitchell, Deputy Fire Chief
Sandelin, Electric Utilities Director Roper,City
Engineer/Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Community
Development D~rector Harris, Parks and Recreation Director
McCarty, Administrative Secretary to the City Manager Stamelos,
Finance Director Vara and Deputy Public Works Director Goforth.
INVOCATION/PLEDG~ OF ALLEGIANCE
City Clerk McKay delivered the Invocation and Councilmember
Wattenburger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
4a. Commendation to Gary Bruchler on the Occasion of his
Retirement
Mayor Henderson read and presented the framed commendation to
Gary Bruchler which honored his 32 years of service to the City
of Ukiah, of which 29 years were as a paid firefighter.
Mr. Bruchler thanked the Council and expressed appreciation for
the Council's decision and appointment of new City Manager
Chuck Rough.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
Mayor Henderson made the following corrections to the minutes
of the regular Council meeting of March 21, 1990, as follows:
Page 1, Item 4a., 1st paragraph, 2nd line, add "is" after the
word "America"; and same paragraph, 5th line, strike the word
"whose" and replace with the word "recipient"; Page 3, 5th
paragraph, 4th line, after the word "crews" add the word
"pick"; Page 5, 3rd paragraph, 2nd line, after the word
"Project", add the wording of "to be used for preparation of
applications for grant funding for homeless housing".
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the
Council meeting of March 21, 1990, as amended. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Hickey. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wattenburger.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
Mayor Henderson reviewed section 1094.6 of the California Code
of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a.,
7b., 7c., 7d., 7e., 7f., and 7g., as follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants from March 4, 1990 to March
17, 1990, #33714 to 33867, in the amount of $113,959.66 and the
General Warrants of April 4, 1990, #45723 to 45934, in the
amount of $409,625.14.
7b. Denied the Claim of Serafin Benitez Mora and referred it to
the insurance carrier, R.E.M.I.F.
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7c. Awarded the bid for a new Backhoe/Loader to Hogue Equipment
Company, Inc., in the amount of $28,796.88, which includes a
trade in allowance and sales tax.
7d. Accepted the work as completed for the removal of
underground fuel storage tanks, Specification No. 87-22 and
authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
7e. Authorized the Mayor to sign amendment No. iA, EDA Grant
for Carousel Sewer Project.
7f. Adopted Resolution No. 90-43, establishing a special fund
for the water Filtration Plant Project.
7g. Approved the report of Administrative Actions and Proposals
(R.A.A.P.)
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9a. Adoption of Ordinance No. 901, Prohibiting Parking of
Vehicles Exceeding 10,000 lb. GVWR in Residential Zones
The City Manager noted that this Ordinance was originally
introduced at the meeting of February 21, 1990 and was brought
back to Council, with revisions, at the meeting of March 7 in
which the revisions were approved. This Ordinance was then
brought back for final adoption at the meeting of March 21,
1990 and was pulled for discussion regarding whether the
revisions were made and the Council asked that this item be
continued until this meeting when the City Attorney could
address these questions.
Discussion ensued regarding restriction of parking on private
property, effect on business home operations and workmen who
must drive their gasoline fueled trucks home, questions
regarding the definition of a 10,000 lb. GVWR Commercial
vehicle, large westside lots with rear parking that does not
impact the neighborhood, and large acreage parcels on the
hillsides that require heavy vehicles for maintenance.
Mory McCloud, 301 Snuffin Street, suggested restricting just
diesel fueled trucks as the quieter gasoline fueled trucks do
not impact anyone and should be allowed to park in their own
driveways and that the hillside lots need heavy equipment.
Howard Rose, 820 Jackson, questioned whether recreational
vehicles are included in this proposed Ordinance.
The City Attorney answered no, this Ordinance only addresses
Commercial vehicles.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to refer this item back to staff to
address the concerns expressed by Council and provide some
options before rewriting the Ordinance. The motion was carried
by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
9b. Report and Recommendation Regarding the Purpose and Goal~
of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission
The City Manager reported on the current duties of this
commission as outlined in the City Code. He suggested the
Council consider the present scope of oversight responsibility,
a more community services based concept for the Commission,
cultural arts responsibility remain or be separated, and
whether the membership be opened to valley wide residents or
remain open to the City of Ukiah residents only.
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Discussion ensued regarding a Community Services Commission and
possible responsibilities, increased need for recreational
programs for seniors and child care, funding, and demands on
staff.
Mayor Henderson expressed her wish that the Cultural Arts
responsibility be separated out.
It was the general consensus of Council that more education be
provided to Council regarding this new concept of a Community
services, maintain all current Commissions membership for Ukiah
citizens only, and maintain the traditional role of the Parks
and Recreation Commission but add the following:
1. The Commission shall make the periodic inventories of parks
and recreational facilities and services that exist, and
regularly provide the Council with community needs assessments
in these areas.
2. The Commission shall advise the City Council in preparation
of long-range parks and recreation capital improvements
programs.
Council discussed and expressed interest in a summer season
concert program for the Civic Center as they had requested last
year.
9c. Recommendation for Establishment of Valley-Wide Task Force
The City Manager explained the recommendation for a Ukiah
Valley Governmental Services Task Force, as initiated by the
agreement between retiring County Administrator Albert Beltrami
and Interim City Manager Richard E. Watson. He noted the need
to evaluate present public services and public service delivery
systems in the Ukiah Valley and their adequacy in terms of
cost-efficiency and effectiveness of service to the residents
of this valley. He stated the Task Force will be primarily
charged with identifying the optimum ways of delivery of sewer,
water, fire protection and emergency response services in the
Valley, and explore the establishment of consistent development
standards and costs between local agencies.
Mayor Henderson commented that this is a needed tool to assist
in planning for future growth.
Discussion ensued regarding staffing costs and membership
composition.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to approve the Ukiah Valley
Governmental Services Task Force as amended, to be comprised of
the following membership: 3 County appointees (2 board members
and the County Administrative Officer), 3 City appointees (2
Councilmembers and the City Manager), 1 representative from
the Ukiah Valley Fire District, 1 representative each from the
Millview, Redwood Valley, Willow, Calpella, Rogina and Russian
River Flood Control Water districts, 1 representative from the
Farm Bureau, 1 representative from the League of Women Voters,
and 4 public members as submitted from the other Committee
members. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of
all AYE.
9d. Adoption of Resolution Appointinq Members to the Recyclin~
Task Force -
The City Manager reported on the recommendations they have
received for the Recycling Task Force from the various
agencies selected by Council.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 90-44,
appointing Dan Garvin, Betty Hartnett, Charles Chase, Michael
Sweeney, Gerald De Chaine, Bill England, William Jones, Phil
Ward, Heinz Dullinger, and Denise Hoffman to the City of Ukiah
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Recycling Task Force. The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Hickey.
9e. Discussion of Mandatory Recycling Procedures at the
Landfill Including Consideration of a Proposed Mandatory
Recycling Ordinance
The Director of Public Works reported on the meetings and
discussions with the Recycling Action Group regarding mandatory
recycling, by Ordinance or by policy implementation of
procedural changes at the landfill site for prohibition of
recyclable materials.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed Ordinance severity,
development of a policy and a 6 to 12 month trial period, new
signage desired, and prohibition of tires and white metal.
M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker directed staff to construct a process
and policy statement that reflects the Council's attitude
toward the non adoption of a mandatory recycling ordinance.
The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
It was the general consensus of Council for this matter to come
back to them at the first meeting of May.
9f. Set Date for Goal Setting Session
It was the general consensus of Council to meet on April 19,
1990, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for the continuation
of Goal Setting Workshop.
Break to Redevelopment - 8:08 p.m. Reconvene - 8:38 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
10a. Recommendations from the City Manager and the Golf
Screening Committee for Retaining a Contracted Golf Pro for the
Ukiah Golf Course
The City Manager reported receiving over forty applications for
the Golf Pro position and explained the process by the Golf
Course Selection Committee of elimination to the top four
finalists of which the City Manager personally interviewed.
Mayor Henderson thanked the members of the Golf Screening
Committee for all their work on this matter.
Discussion
timeframes.
ensued
regarding contract negotiations and
Councilmember Schneiter stated he does not wish to see back and
forth negotiations.
The City Manager answered that he will pursue single
negotiations in order from the top finalist.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger approved the recommended finalist
list as ranked and submitted by the Golf Course Selection
committee; authorized the City Manager to enter contract
negotiations with the two top ranked finalists for the
contracted Golf Pro as submitted by the Golf Course Selection
Committee; authorized the City Manager and City Attorney to
execute a professional services contract on behalf of the City
of Ukiah with whichever one of the top two finalists that is in
the best interests of the City and the Golf Course; authorized
the City Manager to include the retention of the current Golf
Pro Assistant as one of the terms and conditions of any
contract negotiations with either of the two Golf Pro
finalists; and authorized the City Manager to further explore a
possible contract relationship for the refurbishment of the
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Club House including but not limited to restaurant and banquet
facilities at the Golf Course. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger,
Shoemaker, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: none. ABSENT:
Councilmember Hickey.
.~0b. Matter of Transformer Disposal
The Electric Director reported on the Electric Departments
transformer removal program and the current need to dispose of
transformers as the last disposal was in the Spring of 1987. He
explained that the list of transformers was sent to six
Environmental Protection Agency approved disposal companies
with quotes received from four which ranged from $12 370 to
$40,271. ' ·
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger approved contract for the disposal
of PCB contaminated transformers and waste to S.D. Meyers
Company for the amount of $12,370.00. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey.
10c. Matter of Sign Violation at 737 South State Stree~
The City Attorney reported on correspondence sent to the
property owner and stated that there has been no voluntary
compliance or application for the required permits.
M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter authorized the City Attorney to file
suit in order to obtain court orders to enforce the sign
ordinance. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter,
and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey.
10d. Request from Mendocino Development Corporation for Gran~.
Assistance - Incubator System
The City Manager reported on the request from Mendocino
Development Corporation for $3,500 for application preparation
costs for a Community Development Block Grant application for a
business incubators feasibility study.
Discussion ensued regarding available funds in the CDBG funds.
Councilmember Shoemaker expressed concern that we have no
policy for dispensing these funds.
Discussion ensued regarding development of these funds and
allowed uses.
Bill Lindsteadt, Executive Director of the Mendocino
Development Corporation, explained the Rural Renaissance Grant
funds and County program, which is administered by MDC. He
stated that the application process will take an estimated 45
days and needs to address the targeted and median income of low
and moderate income City residents. He noted that the
application is due by June 1, 1990 but indicated that the
applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis.
Councilmember Shoemaker asked if MDC would pursue this grant if
the $3,500 was not provided ?
Mr. Lindsteadt answered that the MDC does not have the money in
their budget, but development of small businesses in Ukiah
would benefit the City by increased sales tax revenues.
Discussion ensued regarding in house and partial contract
preparation of this application, other possible business
incubator studies done by others.
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Mr. Lindsteadt stated these program funds from HDC have just
been made available this year for these type activities and
there is a good possibility of getting this grant.
Mayor Henderson asked who funds the actual incubator after the
feasibility study is completed.
Mr. Lindsteadt answered that the feasibility study will
determine who provides the funding, but there are public
funding agencies (grant monies) that have funded incubators
nationwide and statewide. He commented that depending on how
the grant application is prepared, the HDC could pare down the
application dollar request, but indicated they will be careful
in the preparation.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger authorized $3,500 to Mendocino
Development Corporation to prepare Community Development Block
Grant application for Business Incubator Feasibility Study.
Councilmember Shoemaker reported hearing some expressed
concerns that this project is not feasible for an area like
this as it would need continued subsidies to keep the project
going and feels uncomfortable even though he has expressed
previous support for economic development in Ukiah but is
concerned about cooperation of the agencies involved. He
desires development of policies regarding distribution of CDBG
funds.
The previous motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter,
and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey.
Michael Pucci, Community Development Commission, explained the
history of development and intended use of the CDBG funds.
10e. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into Agreement for
Engineering Services for Water Filtration Plant with HDR
Engineering, Inc.
The City Engineer/Public Works Director reported on the
evaluations of proposals for engineering services for the
design of the 6 MGD Water Filtration Plant and noted that HDR
Engineering ranked the highest with high praise for their work
in the development of new water treatment plants in Willits and
Ft. Bragg. He noted that staff estimates the maximum costs for
this service will range between $298,000 and $323,000,
depending on the duration of the construction phase.
M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter authorized the City Manager to enter
into and agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the design of
the 6 MGD Water Filtration Plant. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger,
Shoemaker, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Hickey.
Bill Lindsteadt, Executive Director of Mendocino Development
Corporation, stated he inadvertently omitted some information
regarding agenda Item 10d. He informed the Council that the
feasibility study grant, HDC will require a 21% match from the
City.
Mayor Henderson stated this is new information and is not
comfortable with the previous action.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to reconsider Item 10d. Request from
Mendocino Development Corporation for Grant Assistance -
Incubator System is desired. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger,
Shoemaker, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson.
Discussion ensued regarding cost to the City of Ukiah.
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M/S Henderson/Schneiter as there was new information regarding
a 21% matching fund requirement to the feasibility study
submitted after the vote, to rescind the prior motion to
approve the allotment of $3,500 and refer to staff for the next
meeting for discussion of the matter of where the additional
funding will come from should that grant funding be approved at
that time. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of
all AYE.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Wattenburger
Reported on the MTA meeting he attended regarding budget
constraints and cut backs.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Expressed appreciation for the prompt spring mowing of the
Airport, commented he feels we should encourage the County to
use recycled paper products as we do to help reduce the cost of
recycled products.
Councilmember Schneiter
Noted there was no LAFCO meeting and recommended trying the
ride-along program with our Ukiah Police Department.
Mayor Henderson
Reported on the NCPA interview and lack of a quorum for a
Council meeting on April 2, 1990.
City Manager
Noted he will attend a Redevelopment Seminar in San Francisco
April 5 and 6, and the Assistant City Manager will be the
Acting City Manager.
12a. Status Report on the Curbside Recyclinq Survey
Reported on the participation rates of the first four weeks of
the curbside recycling program and provided the Council with
the comments of residents responding to the survey the city
distributed.
Mayor Henderson stated it is obvious that more education is
required regarding why we need to recycle and thanked the staff
for the tremendous effort in distributing and compiling this
survey and its results
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney stated there is a need to meet in Closed
Session to discuss pending litigation, under the exception of
the Brown Act,Subsection Bi, Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code, regarding Mendocino Environmental Center v.s. City of
Ukiah, et. al. Mendocino County Superior Court Case No. 59987.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to go into Closed Session to discuss
pending litigation regarding Mendocino Environmental Center
v.s City of Ukiah, et. al. Mendocino County Superior Court
Case No. 59987. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice
vote of all AYE.
Council went into Closed Session at 9:55 p.m.
Council came out of Closed session at 10:45 p.m.
The City Attorney noted no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business
10:45 p.m.
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the/meeting was a~journed at
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