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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-05-89305 Phil Ward, 940 Waugh Lane, President of Ukiah Solid Waste, stated only one load of newspapers were dumped into the landfill at Spring Cleanup time due to lack of manpower and he notified Ted Goforth of this incident. He stated he personally supervises the recycling and keeps accurate records to assure all recyclables are accounted for. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Presentation on Access Cable Channel 3. The City Manager noted that Hal Titen, representing the Mendocino County Office of Education was not present at this time. It was the general concensus of Council to continue with the Agenda until Mr. Titen arrives. 10b. Adoption of Resolution Appointinq Members to Commissions. i. Airport Vice-Mayor Schneiter made a motion to nominate Rudolf Light, Stephen Ford and Robert Farnbach to the three vacancies on the Airport Commission. Councilmember Shoemaker seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all Aye. iii. Planning Commission Councilmember Hickey nominated Frank McMichael, Robert Reid, and Ted Bertsch to the three vacancies on the Planning Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. Vice-Mayor Schneiter suggested one nomination submitted by each Councilmember in order of seniority. M/S Hickey/Schneiter nominating Frank McMichael to a second term of three years on the Planning Commission. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to appoint Robert Reid to a first term of three years on the Planning Commission, filling the vacancy of Eunice Knutson. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all Aye. M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to appoint Larry Sheehy to a first term of three years on the Planning Commission, filling the vacancy of Tom Mason. The motion was carried by a 3-1 voice vote, with Councilmember Hickey voting NOE. ii. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to appoint Leif Farr to a second term of three years on the Parks, recreation and Cultural Arts Commission. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. M/S Schneiter/Hickey to appoint Robert Farnbach to a first three year term on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all Aye. M/S Hickey/Wattenburger to appoint Lynn Kirch to a first three year term, filling the vacancy of Ken Schleintz. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Reg. Mtg. July 5, 1989 Page 2 306 M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger adopted Resolution No. 90-3, Appointing Commission Members to the Airport, Planning and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commissions. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Henderson. Councilmember Wattenburger requested information regarding when the Civil Service Board terms expires and when the appointments were made. 10a. Presentation on Access Cable Channel 3 Hal Titen,1740 Oak Grove Drive, Redwood Valley, reported on what Cable access Channel 3 is, its history and policies, rules and regulations, the policy Board members, and operational plans for the coming year. Discussion ensued regarding funding, video taping the Council meeting, timeframes and costs, and the training program. Councilmember Shoemaker asked if the City would receive any gratis. Mr. Titen stated that they would broadcast any materials brought to them for free, but anything that needs staff after hours would cost $15.00 per hour per person. M/S Schneiter/Hickey directed staff to work with Hal Titen to see if they can develop a City information program. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. Absent: Mayor Henderson. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 p.m. 9a. Adoption of Resolution Creatinq Underqround District No. 2, Perkins Street - State Street to Pomeroy The Electric Director reported the Council goal of u. ndergrounding Perkins Street will be funded and constructed in the 1989/90 budget year. He noted that Nor Cal Utility Design, Inc. are nearing completion of the design and preparation of the joint utilities trench. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED 7:19 p.m. No one came forward. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 7:20 p.m. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 90-1, Designating Underground District No. 2 Perkins Street - State Street to Pomeroy. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES. None. Absent: Mayor Henderson. 9b. Adoption of Resolution approvinq Use Permit Application 89-74, Ukiah Terrace, 41 unit Apartment Complex, Mulberry Street. The Planning Director noted that at the May 24, 1989 Planning Commission meeting, this Use Permit was approved unanimously. He reported that this Use Permit is for development in the Planned Development Zoning District and as required by Ukiah City Code Section 9165, action by the Council is required. He stated that this property represents phase three of development of the old Drive-In Theatre property to Reg. Mtg. July 5, 1989 Page 3 307 iow/moderate income housing, and that this proposal for 41 apartments on 2.2 acres is consistent with the General Plan and zoning. He reported that the engineering for the entire Mulberry Street extension will be completed by the developer and the street will be constructed to 50% of the total projected cost. Public Hearing Opened 7:21 p.m. George Rau, 100 N. Pine St., stated as he is the engineer representing the applicant and is present to answer any questions. No others came forward. Public Hearing Closed 7:22 p.m. M/S Wattenburger/Hickey to approve Resolution No.90-2, approving Use Permit No. 89-74, Ukiah Terrace. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter, NOES: None. Absent: Mayor Henderson. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) 10c. Proposal for Curbside Recyclinq - Solid Waste Systems, Inc. Phil Ward, President of Ukiah Solid Wastes System, Inc. reported on Plan A and Plan B submitted to the City Manager, noting that he estimates an increase of $1.00 per month to the residential customer under Plan B. Discussion ensued regarding the closure of Ukiah Solid Waste Buyback Center, full service recycling versus curbside recycling, citizen participation percentage, price fluctuations, and composting. Councilmember Schneiter stated he would like to see recycling in stages, with curbside first, then a recycling center and composting. Councilmember Shoemaker stated he supports curbside recycling, but feels more is needed, and would like to see a composting pile at the landfill site. Mike Sweeney, Recycling Action Group, commented the figures provided are determined by the two unknowns of participation rates and current market prices which determine the revenue received from the recyclables, and final figures could only be estimates. He stated the current wholesale market prices for newspaper is $37.00 per ton, (baled and picked up in Ukiah,) glass is $120.00 per ton (hauled to the Bay Area), aluminum is $1930.00 per ton (picked up here in Ukiah), and cardboard is $55.00 per ton. He stated his opinion is that the Council is in the position to go ahead and direct staff to go ahead and work out a plan with Ukiah Solid Wastes where they could recover their direct costs, as Mr. Ward has offered to do, with auditing by the City. He stated there should also be administration costs allowed. It was the general concensus to refer these proposals to staff for review and report back to Council at the July 19, 1989 meeting. Vice-Mayor Schneiter requested Councilmembers Wattenburger and Shoemaker to continue on the Recycling Committee to address the issues of composting and a Buyback center. Reg. Mtg. July 5, 1989 Page 4 308 Councilmember Shoemaker stated he prefers staff to do the footwork on the feasibility of these issues. It was the general concensus of Council to have staff do the research and report back on the subjects of composting and a Buyback center. 10d. Introduction of Ordinance Amending Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission Appointments. - M/S Hickey/Wattenburger directed the City Clerk to introduce this Ordinance by Title only. The motion was carried by a 3-1 voice vote, with Councilmember Shoemaker voting Noe. The City Clerk introduced Ordinance 890 by reading the title only. M/S Hickey/Wattenburger introduced Ordinance 890, Amending Section 1001 of the Ukiah City Code pertaining to the appointment of members to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. Absent: Mayor Henderson. Break for recess 8:04 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Reconvened 8:17 p.m. lla. Matter of City Representative to MTA Board of Director~ M/S Hickey/Shoemaker to reappoint Jim Wattenburger to the Mendocino Transit Authority Board of Directors. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. llb. Introduction of Ordinance Approvinq Police Dispatcher P.O.S.T. Training. The Assistant to the City Manager reported the City Police Department receives reimbursement from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission for police officer training program expenses. She noted that P.O.S.T. is currently offering cities the same reimbursement program for dispatcher training and in order to take advantage of this funding source, the City needs to adopt an Ordinance. M/S Wattenburger/Hickey directed the City Clerk to introduce this Ordinance by reading the title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. The City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 891. M/S Wattenburger/Hickey introduced Ordinance No. 891, amending Sections 6400 and 6401 of the Ukiah City Code pertaining to accepting the penal code requirements relating to the selection and training standards of Public Safety Officers and Dispatchers. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Mayor Henderson. llc. RMI Final Report - Masonite Cogeneration. The Electric Director noted that this feasibility report regarding the Cogeneration project at the Masonite Plant shows that a 21.3 Megawatt Cogeneration Project at a cost of $19.3 million, which includes $2.3 million of annual debt service is feasible. , Reg. Mtg. July 5, 1989 Page 5 309 The City Manager noted representatives from RMI and Masonite were present if the Council desires to hear from them regarding this report. It was the general concensus of Council to hear this report. Henry C. Koner, President of Resource Management International, Inc., and his assistant Kevin Smith summarized this report for Council. Discussion ensued regarding the different Phases of this project and participation. John McGregor, Masonite Manager, stated that Masonite is very involved and very interested in this project as they are concerned in balancing the energy needs and uses of the plant, of which they are in the process of modernizing, and stated they want to do everything possible to cooperate. Councilmember Schneiter expressed concerns regarding cost to the City and wants value for the money expenditure. He questioned references of RMI, costs per KWH for the life of the funding, peak load fluctuations analysis for Masonite, what happens when Masonite shuts off, NCPA input regarding this report, an EIR to satisfy potential concerns regarding emissions, and cost of 2 miles of KV line. Councilmember Shoemaker questioned funding sources, air quality, annexation, costs and benefits to use outside power. M/S Hickey/Schneiter refer to staff to study and make recommendations at the July 19, 1989 meeting. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Wattenburger Questioned the skateboard ramp status which is still intact at the Wilson's house on Oak St. and noted he has received compliments on our new City Manager. Councilmember Shoemaker Questioned the return of revenues regarding the new Airport Hangars, and commented the abbreviations in the NCPA reports are baffling. Councilmember Hickey Reported on the NCPA Meeting he attended June 23, and noted he will not make his first MCOG meeting due to our budget hearings. Vice-Mayor Schneiter Noted receiving a letter from Mike Shapiro regarding Ordinance 813 pertaining to second family dwellings, and reported no LAFCO meetings. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney noted that the City Manager is the negotiator for pending employer/employee negotiations and requires instructions from Council regarding those negotiations, and that Section 54957.6 of the Brown Act allows the Council to meet in Closed Session to instruct the negotiator in collective bargaining negotiation of an employee Reg. Mtg. July 5, 1989 Page 6 310 group. He noted the Council may discuss this item during the Closed Session scheduled for Redevelopment. Break to Redevelopment 9:18 p.m. Reconvened at 10:52 p.m. The City Attorney noted no action was taken in Closed Session. ADJOURNMENT There being no 10:53 p.m. further business,~ m~eting was adjourned at C~h~ '~fc if, Clerk Reg. Mtg. July 5, 1989 Page 7