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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 10-04-89347 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - OCTOBER 4, 1989 The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:32 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, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. Absent: Councilmember Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, Interim City Manager Watson, City Attorney Rapport, Community Development Director Harris, City Engineer/Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Finance Director Vara, Sun House/Grace Hudson Museum Director Abel'Vidor and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Director McCarty. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hickey delivered the Invocation Councilmember Wattenburger led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL PRESENTATION and The Sun House/Grace Hudson Museum Director presented Council and City Manager with copies of the book "A Sense of Place" by Victoria Patterson, containing the late Scott Patterson's photos of Mendocino County Native Americans. Victoria Patterson, Dan Taylor, and Mike Rawitch addressed the Council regarding the efforts of many in the publication of this book. Council gratefully accepted the presentation. APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/S Hickey/Wattenburger approved the Agenda for this meeting of October 4, 1989. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mayor Henderson made corrections to the City Council Minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 1989, as follows, Page 3, Item 12a., line 4, change "reveiw" to "review" and Item 12b., line 3, change "reveiw" to "review". M/S Hickey/Henderson approved the the City Council minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 1989, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES. None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved the City Council minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of September 22, 1989, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES. None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wattenburger. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. RIGHT TO APPEAL Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Hickey pulled Item 8f. Matter of Facilities Fee Schedule. It then became New Business Item 12d. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved Consent Calendar Items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8g as follows: 348 8a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of September 3, 1989 to September 16, 1989, #27440 to #275991, in the amount of $112,111.31; and the General Warrants of October 4, 1989, #42577 to #42738, in the amount of $695,930.44. 8b. Denied the Claim for Damage of Margie J. Vanoven and referred to the insurance carrier. 8c. Awarded the bid for 10,000 feet of 2/0 Triplex Aluminum, Neutral Conductor to Pirelli Cable Corporation in the amount of $9,830.00. 8d. Awarded the bid for a Kawasaki Police motorcycle to Motorsports of Ukiah, in the amount of $5,855.00. Se. Awarded the bid for scheduled replacement of undercarriage components of the D8N CAT Tractor at the Solid Waste site to Peterson Tractor Co. in Willits for the amount of $41,388.48. 8g. Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.) COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCF None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10a. Letters form Veterans Groups regardinq Location of Vietnam War Memorial The City Manager noted receipt of letters from other Veterans groups protesting the relocation of the Vietnam veterans Memorial to Todd Grove Park. Mayor Henderson commented she had assumed that since this memorial had stood at the softball complex it met with community approval. David Eby, 300 Scott St., member of the American Legion, District 1, Louis White Post #76, reviewed the history of the original placement of the Vietnam Memorial at the Mens Softball complex as a private monument constructed without official recognition of official Veterans Groups. Seymore Brush, 565 Empire Dr., Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1900, Ukiah, stated his main objection to this so called memorial is that living names should not be on a monument to the dead. He commented that the list of dead may be incorrect also. He recommended taking the names of the living off the monument and placing elsewhere near the monument. Discussion ensued regarding regulations for veterans monuments. James Russell, 151 Lovers Lane Apt 34, President of the Mendocino County Veterans Organization, stated that this memorial was intended to honor all veterans, living and dead, and indicated the other organizations should have discussed their feelings with them first before bringing this to Council. Larry Mayness, 1747 Lockwood Drive, ex-member of the Mendocino County Veterans, stated he is one of the 3 living names that are on the plaque and helped build it, but indicated he did not know his name was going to be placed on it and does not wish it to be there and the other 2 men whose names are on it feel the same way. Dennis Piacentini, 1600 Talmage Rd., reviewed his role in the original placement and construction of this monument. Reg. Mtg. October 4, 1989 Page 2 349 Jack Brose, 517 N. Bush, commented he feels this issue can be worked out. Don Madden, Gardens Ave, stated he feels these veterans monuments should be placed at the County Veterans building. M/S Henderson/Wattenburger the Vietnam Veterans Memorial may be placed in Todd Grove Park only if the names of the living are removed. Discussion ensued regarding future changes, ownership, timeframes, and how to make changes. Mayor Henderson amended her previous motion to "The City Manager is to work out the placement of the plaque with the 3 groups and to allow permanent placement at Todd Grove Park only with the following conditions: 1. No names of the living shall be on the monument, 2. The name of the Mendocino County Veterans association may remain on the plaque, and 3. The work shall be completed by November 11, 1989. The maker of the second agreed to the amendment. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS lla. Adoption of Resolution Appointinq Airport Commissioner The City Clerk noted no applications were received for the vacancy on the Airport Commission. It was the general consensus of Council to advertise one more time and if no applications at that time, then the Council will deal with it. llb. Adoption of Resolution Settinq Date for Public Hearinc for Abatement of Public Nuisance - New State Hotel/Authoriz6 Demolition of Second Story Walls The Community Development Director reported that the property owners contractor applied for a demolition permit for demolition of a building that is 50 years old or older for demolition of the second story walls on September 28 with the work to be started on October 9 and completed by October 27, weather permitting. He noted the removal of the walls will take place while Smith Street and the parking on State Street remain closed for safety reasons. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker authorized granting of permit to demolish the second story walls of the New State Hotel, 307 N. State St., a structure older than 50 years old. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. llc. Consideration of Adjustinq Rates at the Municipal Golf Course The City Manager reported that this item was held over from the August 16 , 1989 meeting as requested by Councilmember Hickey. He noted future fee increases creating additional revenues could be held in a golf course improvement fund to provide for golf course repair and improvements. Discussion ensued regarding golfers input on this matter. M/S Henderson/Hickey to establish a Golf Course Commission to review fees and punchcards as their first order of business. Discussion ensued reqarding the status of this Commission in relation to the other'Commissions. Reg. Mtg. October 4, 1989 Page 3 35O Councilmember Shoemaker stated that if a Golf Course Commission is established then a Museum Commission should also be established. Discussion ensued regarding Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission interests, responsibilities and possible restructuring. Mayor Henderson amended the previous motion as follows: to establish a Committee as per the City Attorney recommendation for a one year time frame to be advisory to the City Council on matters regarding the golf course, containing 5 members with 2 members from the Men's golf club, 2 members from the Women's golf club and one at large member, the two clubs are to submit names to be appointed by the Council. The first order of business for this committee is to consider a punch card and daily fees at the Municipal golf course. Councilmember Hickey, the maker of the original second, agreed to the amendment of the previous motion. The motion was carried by a majority voice vote of all AYE with Councilmember Shoemaker voting NOE. Councilmember Schneiter was absent. lld. Set Date for City Manager Candidate Interviews It was the general consensus of Council to set the date for October 17, 1989 at 1:00 p.m. to review City Manager Candidate videos in Closed Session. It was the general consensus of Council to tentatively set the dates of November 9 and 10, or November 17 and 18, 1989 for interviewing the candidates, to be confirmed with Rich Perry and Councilmember Schneiter. lle. Progress Report - Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Program The Community Development Director reported on the Unreinforced Masonry Building law that stipulates that the local governments must identify the potentially hazardous buildings, notify the property owners of the potential, and prescribe mitigation measures. He noted that the City has completed the first two tasks of identification and notification with 61 identified properties. He noted development of mitigation measures is in progress and the City is in compliance with the State timeframes. Mayor Henderson stated that a workshop with the property owners is a good idea as we need to alleviate the fears of the property owners. Council accepted this report. RECESS: 8:10 p.m. RECONVENED: 8:20 p.m. llf. Matter of Curbside Recycling The City Manager reported that Ukiah Solid Wastes has withdrawn its proposal to provide curbside recycling for the City and recommends sending a Request for Proposals out for bid. M/S Hickey/Wattenburger to have the City Attorney draw up a RFP similar to the Ukiah Solid Wastes contract, and put it out for bid then return it to Council as soon as possible. Discussion ensued with the City Attorney regarding RFP content, direction, distribution and wording. Councilmember Shoemaker commented that we should consider our own recycling program as we have the personnel, the vehicles, we own the solid waste site, and it would eliminate contractor Reg. Mtg. October 4, 1989 Page 4 351 problems. He feels the City of Ukiah has been innovative in the past and would like us to bid our own RFP. Councilmember Wattenburger stated that government should not be in competition with private business and does not feel the City has enough personnel to handle this task but would like to see an estimate of the cost. Linda Medders, Empire Waste Management representative, stated that her company currently has a curbside recycling pilot program here and operates a larger scale in Sonoma County with 125 curbside recycling programs nationwide and would like to be considered. Mayor Henderson assured her the RFP would be sent to her company. The City Clerk reread the previous motion upon request of Mayor Henderson. The previous motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. NEW BUSINESS 12a. Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract for Geotechnical Services at Solid Waste Disposal Site The Public Works Director/City Engineer reported that the Solid Waste Site is due for permit renewal by the Local Enforcement Agency (Mendocino County Environmental Health Division) and that the operational needs of our landfill, together with our desire to safeguard groundwater and to fulfill State mandates requires the study for Geotechnical services at the Solid Waste Site as proposed by EBA Wastechnologies in an amount not to exceed $113,250.00. Discussion ensued regarding selection, the over budget proposal, more wells being required and winter deadlines. M/S Hickey/Wattenburger to authorize the City Manager to execute contract with EBA Wastechnologies fir Geotechnical services at the Solid Waste Site for a maximum not to exceed fee of $113,250.00. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES. None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. 12b. Report on Cleanup Week and Solid Waste Disposal Sit~ Composting The City Manager reported on Spring Clean up week and a collection system for compostable materials at the Solid Waste Disposal Site. M/S Wattenburger/Hickey to initiate a pilot composting program at the Solid Waste Site. The City Attorney questioned contract and monitoring requirements. It was the general consensus of Council that if agreements are needed for a pilot composting program, then to bring them back to Council for approval. Councilmember Shoemaker expressed concern for monitoring to be done by the Solid Waste Disposal Site employee. The motion on the floor was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Reg. Mtg. October 4, 1989 Page 5 352 Mayor Henderson expressed concerns regarding clean up week rules that specify rubbish is to be put out the day ahead indicating it would be easier for working people to be able to put it out the weekend before pickup, and also suggested two free Sundays at the Solid Waste Site for City residents, and feels that composting materials could be separated upon pick up by City crews during clean up week. It was the general consensus of Council for staff to report back at the next meeting on these issues. 12c. Matter of Holiday Meetinq Schedule Discussion ensued regarding upcoming meetings during the Holiday season. It was the general consensus of Council to cancel the regularly scheduled Council meeting of January 3, 1990. 12d. Matter of Facilities Fee Schedulc Councilmember questioned why only the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission is listed on the list, as there are other City Commissions that use the Civic Center. The City Manager answered that the attachment is the current policy. Discussion ensued regarding County School use and history and other public agencies use. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker to amend the fee schedule for the Civic Center under Rental Rates, omit "City of Ukiah sponsored activities - No charge" and add "No charge for any meetings in which the City of Uk~ah is a participant", and to keep the Ukiah Unified School District on the list as no charge. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Wattenburger Reported on a Mendocino Transit Authority and a Fire District Consolidation meeting he attended. Councilmember Shoemaker Reported the Sun House Guild will report on their 5 year plan next meeting, summarized his research on pending bills in Congress regarding recycling, and questioned hazardous waste responsibility and the future of the recycling bins at the Solid Waste Site now that Ukiah Solid Waste is out of recycling. Councilmember Hickey Reported on the annual Northern California Power Association meeting he attended with the Electric Director. Mayor Henderson Reported on a meeting she attended regarding oil spill prevention hosted by Lt. Govenor Leo McCarthy, noted a letter from John Ackert regarding a a course at Santa Rosa Junior College about developing sister city relationships with the Japanese, and requested continued updates on special district representation at LAFCO, and asked if Shoemaker's appointment is confirmed on the County Recycling Task Force. Reg. Mtg. October 4, 1989 Page 6 353 ~LOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to October 17, 1989 ' applicants videos Manager CCMIN. 12 : for reve~ of the City at 1 00 Session~/,/ in Closed .. _/J,,~ ~~ Reg. Mtg. October 4, 1989 Page 7