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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - JUNE 21, 1989
The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:31 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 Vice-Mayor Schneiter. Absent: Mayor Henderson. Staff
present: Interim City Manager Watson, City Attorney Rapport,
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Horsley, Planning
Assistant Yarbrough, Public Works Director/City Engineer Pedro-
ncelli, and City Clerk McKay.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Works Director/City Engineer Pedroncelli delivered the
Invocation and Vice-Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice-Mayor Schneiter read a letter from Maggie Apfel, the
applicant, requesting postponement of Item 10b. Request to
Demolish Buildinq at 460 North Oak Street, to July 19, 1989.
It was the general consensus of Council to postpone this item
to July 19, 1989.
Vice-Mayor Schneiter expressed concern regarding Consent
Calendar Item 7d. Ad-hoc Historic Preservation Committee
proposed Ordinance, stating that the City Attorney should be
involved in the review of this proposed Ordinance.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated he desires to see reports as
this proposed Ordinance goes through the review process.
M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved the Agenda of June 21, 1989. The
motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Absent: Mayor Henderson.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
The City Manager noted one correction on Page 3, line 8,
change "August 31" to "August 1".
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker approved the City Council Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of June 7, 1989, as amended. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Vice-Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Hickey. ABSENT:
Mayor Henderson.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Vice-Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of
Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey approved the Consent Calendar Items 7a,
7b, 7d, and 7e. as follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants from May 28 to June 10, 1989
#26306 to #26454, in the amount of $217,440.62; and the
General Warrants of June 21, 1989, #41502 to #41686, in the
amount of $862,217.56.
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7b. Awarded the contract for construction of Gobbi Street
Sewer Improvements to Mendocino Paving, Inc. in the total
amount of $157,978.00.
7c. Directed staff to complete, with assistance from Historical
Society, and other necessary resources, the research and
documentation to include 100 W. Standley and 205 N. State St.
in the Architectural and Historical Resources Inventory Report.
7d. Received the Ad Hoc Committee for review of Historical
Preservation Ordinances Report and directed staff to commence
review and public hearings by the Planning Commission with the
Committee included in the consultation and adoption process.
7e. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and
Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Suzanne Abel-Vidor, Sun House/ Grace Hudson Museum Director,
commented she is willing to discuss the problems of the
Museum's organizational structure and operations that are
identified by the grant reviewers, with the City Manager.
M/S Hickey/Shoemaker to receive and file the report of the
review of museum application to the General Operating Support
Program of the Institute of Museum Services, and asked the
City Manager to continue discussions with the Museum Director.
The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Absent: Mayor Henderson.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Introduction of Ordinance, Amending Section 1200, Terms
of Office for Members of City Commissions and Boards.
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey to introduce Ordinance by Title only. The
motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Absent: Mayor Henderson.
The City Clerk introduced the Ordinance by reading the Title
only.
M/S Hickey/Shoemaker introduced the Ordinance amending Section
1200 of the Ukiah City Code, pertaining to the terms of office
for members of City Commissions and Boards. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
10b. Request to Demolish Buildinq - 460 North Oak Street.
Vice-Mayor Schneiter noted this item has been postponed to the
July 19, 1989 meeting, as requested by the applicant, Maggie
Apfel.
10c. Discussion of Commissions
i. Number of Members
Vice-Mayor Schneiter noted that two members of the Planning
Commission terms are expiring on June 30, 1989, and now would
be the appropriate time to reduce the Planning Commission's
size, if so desired by Council.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated that having the larger number
of Commissioners allows for more public input.
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Vice-Mayor Schneiter stated that a reduction in number of
Commissioners may possibly help shorten the length of the
meetings.
Discussion ensued.
M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker to leave the Planning Commission
number of members at the current number of seven. The motion
was carried by voice vote of all AYE with one NOE voice vote
from Vice-Mayor Schneiter. Absent: Mayor Henderson.
10c.ii. Appointment Procedures of Commissions.
M/S Hickey/Schneiter appointment by the Mayor with approval by
Council, for all Commissions.
The City Attorney stated that the only Commission that is
appointed by Council is the Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Arts Commission, and this motion would require an Ordinance
amending Chapter 4, Article 1, Section 1001, pertaining to
this Commission.
Discussion ensued regarding procedures of the past, nomination
process, and consistency.
The previous motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Hickey, and
Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT:
Mayor Henderson.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Matter of City Representative to MCOG.
Vice-Mayor Schneiter stated as the current City representative
on the Board of the Mendocino Council of Governments, he is
unable to attend these afternoon meetings which occur on the
same day that the LAFCO Agency meets in the mornings.
Discussion ensued regarding meeting dates and times.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to remove Councilmember Schneiter
as the MCOG Representative and appoint Councilmember Hickey to
serve until further action of the Council or expiration of
their office. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote
of all AYE. Absent: Mayor Henderson.
llb. Adoption of Resolution Increasinq Golf Course Fees.
The City Manager reported that to keep up with increasing
maintenance costs due to the increase of play on the municipal
golf course, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Commission and Staff have recommended the elimination of the
Punch card and the rate increases included in the proposed
Resolution. He noted that the proposed increase would result
in an increase of approximately $22,645.00 annual revenues.
Discussion ensued regarding past history of rate increases,
effective date, noticing, and Council questioned Golf Pro
Steve Fry about expiration dates of cards, runs on the yearly
membership dues before rate increase, and lack of maintenance
on the weekends.
Councilmembers Schneiter and Shoemaker expressed concern
regarding a higher price for weekend play, but less service
due to lack of maintenance manpower on the weekends.
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Vice-Mayor Schneiter allowed a comment from the audience at
this time.
Jesse Suttles, State St., stated she is a member of the League
of Women Voters and wished to address the Taco Bell issue that
she just noticed was scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the Planning
Commission review.
Councilmember Shoemaker indicated his desire to see an
anniversary date with a beginning date and an ending date.
Councilmember Schneiter indicated
effective date of July 1, 1989.
his desire to see an
The City Attorney proposed wording of "Monthly and annual
tickets shall be effective from the first of the month in
which purchased and shall expire on the last day of the month
or the last day of the twelfth month following the month of
purchase, respectively. These changes shall be effective July
1, 1989."
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger approved Resolution No. 89-47
Adjusting Fees for Use of the Municipal Golf Course including
the City Attorney's proposed wording amendment. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Vice-Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Wattenburger
None.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Reported he has concerns regarding the changeover of the
majority of the Council every 2 years and desires a change of
the Mayors term from 2 years to 4 years or a change back to an
alternating Mayor as before, and wishes this to be agendized
July 19, stated he wishes criminal penalties for development
on hillside properties without a Use Permit and questioned the
possibility of notification of hillside property owners
regarding the regulations of hillside development.
The City Attorney explained the legal process of prosecuting
development occuring without a Use Permit.
Councilmember Shoemaker reported he attended the installation
luncheon of the Sun House Guild and noted they are developing
more volunteer programs.
Councilmember Hickey
Reported he attended the American Power Association
Conference the first week in June, in Florida with the
Electric Utility Director in which 2400 people attended.
Vice-Mayor Schneiter
Reported that the first Main Street Farmers Market Street Fair
will be on July 6, 1989, a Thursday evening, starting at 5:30
p.m.
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Break to Redevelopment 7: 48p. m.
C_LOSED SESSION
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Reconvened 8:11 P.m.
The City Attorney noted that the City Manager is the
negotiator for pending employer/employee
needs instructions from the Council for those negotiations and
negotiations and
the Brown Act allows the Council to meet in Closed Session to
instruct the negotiator in collective bargaining negotiation
of an employee group.
Council went into Closed Session for both Redevelopment and
Council Closed Session at 8:12 P.m.
Council reconvened at 9:44 p.m. with no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business,
9:45 P.m.
the meeting was adjourned at
303
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