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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-21-90413 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - FEBRUARY 21, 1990 The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. Councilmember absent: Councilmember Shoemaker. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Community Development Director Harris, Assistant City Manager Horsley, Public Works Director/City Engineer Pedroncelli, Deputy Public Works Director Goforth, Police Captain Budrow, Fire Chief Mitchell, Electric Director Roper, Finance Director Vara, Parks, Recreation and Parks Director McCarty, and Administrative Secretary to the City Manager Stamelos. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Clerk McKay delivered the Invocation and Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS i. Commendation to Police Chief Fred Keplinger The City Manager noted the Police Chief's absence due to sickness and requested this item be postponed. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mayor Henderson made the following corrections to the City Council minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1990, as follows: Page 4, 2nd line, move the word "planting" to after the word "tree". M/S Hickey/Schneiter to approve the minutes of February 21, 1990, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. RIGHT TO APPEAL Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil procedures regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 7c. Request for Demolition Permit, 334 N. Main Street was pulled and continued to the March 7, 1990 meeting. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a, 7b, 7d, 7e, and 7f, as follows; 7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants from January 21 to February 3, 1990, #33249 to 33419, in the amount of $111,067.32 and the General Warrants of February 21, 1990, #45186 to 45350, in the amount of $707,085.57. 7b. Denied the Claim for Damage of Frank Noyd and referred to the City's insurance carrier, R.E.M.I.F. 7d.i. Awarded the bid for a 500 KVA Three Phase Padmounted Transformer to Pauwells Transformers in the amount of $9,245.88. 7d.ii. Awarded the Bid for 6 each of 50 KVA and 75 KVA Single Phase Polemount Transformers to General Electric Supply Company for $9,371.28 and $10,059.78, respectively, including tax and freight. 7e. Adopted Resolution No. 90-39, Approving the 1990 Obligation Plan as recommended by the CRP Committee. 414 7f. 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, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Report and Proposed Ordinance Providinq for Mandatory Recycling of Materials at the Landfill The Public Works Director/City Engineer reported on the new separation area at the solid waste site that provides bins for recyclables and an area for collection of compostable materials. He noted that with no current market for recyclable materials and the recent impact of the Sher Bill (AB 939) he advised additional time and input are needed before a mandatory recycling Ordinance is adopted. The City Attorney reviewed the proposed Ordinance and outlined the differences from the proposed initiative Ordinance. The Mayor commented that 60% of the total materials going into the Landfill site are from the County and wants to make sure an Ordinance will work for the County also. The Mayor asked for audience comments. No one came forward. It was the general consensus of Council for staff to gather more information from the garbage haulers and Mendocino County regarding this matter and provide an update at the next Council meeting of March 7, 1990. 10b. Matter of Structural Engineer Proposal The Community Development Director reported on an interim program to have a qualified structural engineer in the building division for four hours every other week on Thursdays. This program would not begin until mid to late March. He noted that this interim program would allow time to evaluate the service and prepare a comprehensive service package for the next fiscal year which would be considered at budget hearing time. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to direct staff to negotiate for the services of a structural engineer to begin on a twice a month basis. Discussion ensued regarding when the transfer of funds would be appropriate. Councilmember Schneiter withdrew his motion. M/S Schneiter/ Wattenburger authorized staff to seek and enter into an agreement with a structural engineer on a twice monthly basis with funding provided by a transfer from the unappropriated reserves account. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. Reg. Mtg. February 21, 1990 Page 2 415 pUBLIC HEARIN~ 9a. Introduction of an Ordinance Prohibiting Parking of Vehicles Exceeding 10,000 lb. GVW in Residential Areas The City Attorney reported on his analysis of Ukiah Municipal Code Section 7154 and his conclusion that it may not be enforceable. He recommended this proposed Ordinance which amends Section 7154 to comply with Vehicle Code Section 22507.5 requirements to allow enforcement by the Police Department. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN - 7:12 p.m. Ed Etherington, 776 South State St., PG&E representative, asked for clarification regarding the memorandum mentioning overnight parking. The City Attorney explained Section 1, Section 7154 a, b, and c wording. · Mr. Etherington expressed concern that the wording in in Section 7154 c. in the proposed Ordinance only provides for construction activity on property abutting the street and noted there is no provision for construction on or in the street which his company and also the City needs for repair of utilities and streets. Frank McMichael, 1023 West Perkins Street, commented that a permit process for limited construction parking on the streets would provide parking where there is no on site parking available on some construction sites. The City Attorney answered that this proposed Ordinance allows for construction parking where there has been a building permit issued. No others came forward. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Hickey noted we require an encroachment permit for construction in the streets. The City Attorney stated there should be wording added to the proposed Ordinance to clarify and provide for construction in the street. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to read title only of the proposed Ordinance, with changes to be determined by the City Attorney. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. The City Clerk read the title only. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to introduce Ordinance No. 901, with the City Attorney's changes, Amending Section 7154 of Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Division 8 of the Ukiah City Code to Prohibit the Parking of Certain Vehicles in Residential Districts within the City of Ukiah. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. 9b. Feasibility Hearing for Water Treatment Plant i. Resolution Accepting State Loan ii. Authorize Staff to Distribute RFP's for Desigr Services The Public Works Director reported on the need to ensure the City's safe drinking water by constructing a new water treatment plant which would be funded by a State approved loan for $2.7 million amortized for 30 years at an interest rate of 3.6024% per annum with payments of $155,358, per year. He noted this would result in a water rate increase of $3 to $4 per month per customer. He noted letters and comments received from the Reg. Mtg. February 21, 1990 Page 3 416 following citizens in response to the public notice distributed City wide in January: A phone call from an unidentified citizen residing on Lorraine Street stating they support a new water treatment plant. A letter from Nolan and Vesta Hunt, 506 W. Mill Street, stating they are in favor of this project. A letter from Robert and Kathleen MacDougall, 105 Barbara Street, stating that they have had no problems with their water since 1951 and wonder why we have to fix it if the water is fine. A letter from Ira Brannon which outlined the history of the water quality issue in Ukiah and asked why we have to filter irrigation water and suggested a cheaper method that each potable water outlet in each home be equipped with an individual filtering unit. The Public Works Director replied that individual units would have to be non-disconnectable, foolproof with probable maintenance necessary. He stated that both these suggestions have been considered and are not feasible. The Assistant Public Works Director reported on the current City water sources, demands, water flows, and turbidity problems. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN - 7:48 p.m. Ted Feibush, 240 South Highland Ave., stated he agrees that we need to filter our water but questioned the need to filter irrigation water also as it is costly. John McCowen, P.O. Box 454, Ukiah, stated that water conservation measures are needed to prevent future costly expansion of the water treatment plant and that treatment of irrigation water should be avoided if possible.. He stated that rate schedules are not available as stated on City utility bills. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:58 p.m. The Assistant Public Works Director noted at one time there was a plan to drill wells at the golf course for irrigation use there only. The Public Works Director stated that it would require construction of two separate water systems to provide for untreated irrigation water that only averages 10 to 15% of the total water consumption. Discussion ensued regarding estimated costs for irrigation water treatment, water treatment plant future expansion and costs, and plans for future water conservation efforts. The City Attorney noted that one of the conditions of this loan is that the City will be required to conserve water to the maximum extent that is cost effective. M/S Schneiter/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 90-40, Accepting Construction Loan Under the California Safe Drinking Water Bond Law of 1986 and Matters Related Thereto, in the amount of $2.835 million. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to authorize staff to distribute Requests for Proposals to engineering consultants for the design services for this treatment plant project. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. Reg. Mtg. February 21, 1990 Page 4 417 Recess - 8:03 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Reconvene - 8:11 p.m. lla. Matter of Acquisition Proposal for 203 South School Street It was the general consensus of Council to continue this matter to the next meeting scheduled March 7, 1990. Recess to Redevelopment - 8:12 p.m. Reconvened - 8:15 p.m. llb. Consideration of City Sponsored Ballot Issues for June 5 1990 Election , The Finance Director reported on the recommended increase in the City's Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 6% to 8%. Discussion ensued regarding the County's tax rate of 8% and other areas motel tax rates are higher yet. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to approve placing on the June 5, 1990 ballot the measure increasing the transient occupancy tax from 6 to 8%, and approved the format as submitted by the City Attorney. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. The Assistant City Manager reported on the proposed Civil Service ballot measure that would repeal the existing 1956 Ordinance and therefore allow the City Council to adopt a new up-dated Civil Service Ordinance that 6ould be amended from time to time to comply legally. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to present the measure to the voters in the June Election authorizing the City Council to amend the City of Ukiah Civil Service Ordinance and approved the format as presented by the City Attorney. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. llc. Mid-Year Financial Report The Finance Director presented the mid year financial report summarizing the General Fund Revenues, General Fund Expenditures , General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Parking District, Garage Fund, Airport Fund, City-District Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Disposal Site, Golf Fund, Electric Operating Fund, Water Fund, and Treasurer's Investments and Cash Assets Report. Council accepted this report and expressed appreciation for the thoroughness of the information. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Wattenburqer None. Councilmember Schneiter None. Councilmember Hickey Reported on the upcoming NCPA meeting agenda items and noted the Calaveras Project is on line with the Dedication ceremony to be announced. Reg. Mtg. February 21, 1990 Page 5 418 Mayor Henderson Reported that the Carousel Sewer Project groundbreaking ceremony is at 10:00 a.m. on March 7, 1990. City Manager Advised Council of a recent development of negotiations with the Sanitation Board staff regarding the Carousel Sewer Project change orders overage, and noted his next meeting with the County Administrator on Friday. The Public Works Director updated the Council on the recent developments and facts in the new Gobbi Street sewer line sinking. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. CCMIN.23 ~"" Reg. Mtg. February 21, 1990 Page 6