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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - MARCH 15, 1989
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,
Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. Staff present: City
Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Community Development/Assistant
Executive Redevelopment Director Harris, City Engineer/Public Works Director
Pedroncelli, Electric Director Roper, Assistant to the City Manager Horsley,
Administrative Secretary to the City Manager Stamelos, and City Clerk McKay.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Hickey delivered the Invocation and Mayor Henderson led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
Mayor Henderson made corrections to the City Council Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 15, 1989, as follows: Page 1, 6th paragraph, 4th line,
add an "s"_ on to the word NOE; Page 2, Add "7e. Awarded bid for three compact
size pick-up trucks to Ukiah Nissan, in the amount of $24,518.00," between 7d
and 7f; Page 6, 4th paragraph, 7th sentence, omit "To" and add "not".
Councilmember Hickey made a correction to the City Council Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of February 15, 1989, on Page 6, 5th paragraph, 7th sentence,
change "non-forming" to "non-conforming".
M/S Hickey/Wattenburger approved the City Council Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 15, 1989, as amended. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey approved the City Council Minutes of the Regular
Adjourned Meeting of February 25, 1989, as submitted. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger,
Shoemaker, Schneiter, and Hickey. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Mayor Henderson.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Henderson reviewed Sections 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil
Procedures regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d,
6e, and 6f, as follows:
6a. i. Approved the Payroll Warrants of March 1, 1989, #25112 to #25255, in
the amount of $95,065.01.
Approved the General Warrants of March 1, 1989, #40377 to #40500, in
the amount of $619,687.15.
ii. Approved the Payroll Warrants of March 15, 1989, #25256 to #25400,
in the amount of $98,825.62.
Approved the General Warrants of March 15, 1989, #40501 to #40662,
in the amount of $266,763.97.
6b. Denied the Claim for Damages from Shawn Michael Bashow, and Referred to
the Insurance Carrier.
6c. Awarded bid for a portable diesel air compressor to Edward R. Bacon
Company, in the amount of $9,447.22.
6d. Awarded the bid for a Utility Vehicle for the Golf Course to Motorsports
of Ukiah, in the amount of $6,886.22.
6e. Adopted Ordinance No. 884, Establishing Interest Charges on Delinquent
Payments.
6f. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.).
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The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Janet Hall, 4301 No. State Street, of B&J Recycling read a letter that she
submitted to Council requesting a reconsideration of B&J Recycling for the
recycling of City Hall paper products, stating her company has more experience
and expertise in this area than Ukiah Solid Waste, who is a garbage service.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
9a. Letter regarding restroom facilities at 628 So. State Street -
Lisa Reveles.
The City Manager noted the ordinance referred to in this letter is a County
Ordinance and that the City has no ordinance pertaining to public bathrooms in
restaurants.
Lisa Reveles, 1149 No. Oak Street, stated it creates inconvenience and health
jeopardy if a restaurant, regardless of size, has no bathrooms for its
customers, and this issue needs resolving.
The City Attorney explained the City contracts with the County Health
Department and they should be enforcing this issue.
Lisa Reveles stated that the County Health Department referred her to the
City.
Discussion ensued pertaining to State laws, Health and Safety Codes, and
restaurant plan check requirements.
Mayor Henderson and Councilmembers expressed concern regarding restaurants not
providing bathroom facilities.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger referred to the Planning Commission to research an
ordinance for restaurants to provide restroom facilities. The motion was
carried with a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Councilmember Schneiter requested staff to write a short communication to the
County Health Department regarding this issue.
9b. Letter regardin$ scheduling athletic facilities at Ukiah High School -
Ukiah Unified School District.
The City Manager reported on a letter received from A1 Snarski and
Diane Brunemeyer, Ukiah High School Athletic Directors, requesting that the
City Recreation Department become the responsible agency for the supervision
of reserving the athletic facilities at the Ukiah High School.
Discussion ensued regarding what guidelines and other organizations are
involved in this process.
M/S Schneiter/Hickey requested staff to write a letter to Dr. DeMartini for
clarification. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
9c. Letter requesting ongoing formal discussion on various City/County items
- Board of Supervisors.
The City Manager reported on a letter received from Albert Beltrami, County
Administrative Officer, requesting ongoing formal committee discussions
between the County and the City regarding land exchanges and other issues of
concern between the two entities. He noted informal discussions have been
occurring for the last 1½ years and feels they are requesting formalization of
the process.
It was the general consensus of Council to continue the ongoing committees.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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10a. Staff Report on Skateboard Facility.
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Parks Director reported on the positive and
negative aspects of possible future skateboard facility locations at Low Gap
Park, Ukiah High School, City property west of the Sheriff's parking lot, the
Old Police Station, the Old Sewer Plant and City Parks.
Mayor Henderson asked which site the Parks and Recreation Commission favored.
The Parks and Recreation Director answered after lengthy discussion, the
Commission felt the Low Gap Park site is best suited, although it is a County
Park.
Mayor Henderson stated there is no insurance available from the City's self
insured group with 13 other cities. Mayor Henderson requested to see the Boy
Scout Explorers insurance policy that has been referred to previously, and
indicated she will not jeopardize the City if the skateboarder's insurance is
not fully adequate.
Councilmember Shoemaker noted the insurance requirements should be the same as
for the Men's Softball Association and the BMX Association where insurance is
secured through other organizations, and lease requirements should clearly
state that. He commented after serious review, he feels the Low Gap Park
possibility is the most reasonable.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter requested the City Manager contact the County
Administrator regarding location of a skateboard facility at Low Gap Park.
The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 p.m.
8a. Appeal of Planning Commission's Conditions of Approval of Use Permit
89-44, 187 East Gobbi Street - Redding.
The Community Development Director reported on Conditions 11, 13 and 27 that
the Planning Commission determined appropriate for Use Permit 89-44, at their
meeting of January 25, 1988.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:12 p.m.
Sherell Simmons, Pacific Heartland Realty, stated he is representing the
appellant Steve Redding and provided and reviewed with Council copies of
pictures of ingress and egress near railroad tracks within the City and
commented that there is no proof that the easterly proposed driveway is a
detriment to traffic and safety and requested this driveway be left in as they
need it for large trucks.
Mayor Henderson questioned the three conditions appealed.
Sherell Simmons stated their major concern is the driveway but would like to
just oil the gravel storage area instead of paving and agreed to install a
right turn only sign.
Discussion ensued pertaining to the gravel area.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:21 p.m.
Councilmember Wattenburger stated a single driveway with separate entrance and
exits would allow easier access by large rental trucks with inexperienced
drivers.
Councilmember Schneiter stated two driveways would allow faster ingress and
egress, thus not slowing traffic on Gobbi Street.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to grant the appeal of the Planning Commission's
conditions with the existing condition 13 and 27, but a change in Condition 11
stating the existing driveway on the east side of the driveway, be allowed to
exist, but adequate and definitive signage to occur on the eastern and western
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driveways, stating "entrance" on the western and "exit" on the eastern
driveway.
The City Attorney requested an amendment to the motion omitting the term
"adequate signage" and adding instead "signage to the approval of the Planning
Department."
The makers of the motion and the second agreed to the amendment.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember
Wattenburger, Schneiter, and Hickey. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker and Mayor
Henderson.
8b. Use Permit Application No. 89-46, to modify Sierra Sunset Planned
Development - Les Ryan.
i. Adoption of Resolution
The Community Development Director explained the modification of the Sierra
Sunset Planned Development Use Permit from 77 apartment units to 27 single
family residential units for 3.75 acres located on the south side of Capps
Lane. He noted the lower density will decrease the impact on schools and
traffic in the area.
Discussion ensued pertaining to cul-de-sac parking criteria.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN - 7:41 p.m.
Howard Bashford, 308 So. School St., stated he engineered this subdivision and
his design incorporated the maximum amount of parking that is feasible, and
noted these are three bedroom homes.
Ray Hansen, California Homes, stated there is a demand for single family homes
in this area and they have a waiting list of buyers.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:46 p.m.
M/S Hickey/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 89-29 approving Use Permit No.
89-46, Sierra Sunset Village and amending Sierra Sunset Planned Development.
The City Attorney requested an amendment to the motion by adding a sentence to
Resolution No. 89-29, Page 2, line 11, after "developments.", add "However,
the City Council has not reconsidered and makes no new decision with respect
to those portions of the previous use permits which are unchanged by these
amendments."
The makers of the motion and second agreed to amend the motion to include the
stated sentence in Resolution No. 89-29.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
8c. Subdivision Application 89-47, Sierra Sunset Village - Les Ryan
i. Adoption of Resolution.
The Community Development Director stated this Tentative Subdivision map
creates the parcels just approved by the Use Permit.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 8:51 p.m.
No one came forward.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 8:25 p.m.
M/S Hickey/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 89-30, approving Tentative
Subdivision Map No. 89-47, Sierra Sunset Village. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson.
8d. Zoning Code Amendment 89-55, Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations
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i. Introduction of Ordinance.
The Community Development Director reported upon Review by the Planning
Commission regarding off street parking and loading regulations, the
Commission has made recommendations of changes pertaining to length, covered
parking, compact space requirements, day care parking requirements plus other
wording clarifications. He noted the Ordinance will be prepared after Council
reviews the changes and makes recommendations.
It was the general consensus of Council to open the Public Hearing and
continue until next meeting to allow Council time for review.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 8:01 p.m.
No one came forward.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to continue this Public Hearing to April 5, 1989.
The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
8e. Use Permit Application No. 81-39(c), Redwood Business Park, to Amend Use
Permit No. 81-39 - Airport Industrial Park.
The Community Development Director recommended continuing this item until
April 5, 1989, due to Planning Commission's continuation of their review of
this matter.
M/S Schneiter/Hickey to not open this Public Hearing at this time as the
Planning Commission has not finished with this matter, and to continue this
item until April 5, 1989. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of
all AYE.
Councilmember Shoemaker asked the City Attorney if other Public Hearing items
could be continued to a future meeting without renoticing.
The City Attorney advised that yes, an item that is formally noticed as a
Public Hearing, the Council can continue the matter, without opening the
Public Hearing and renoticing.
8f. Amendment to Zoning Code No. 89-5, minimum lot size, Agricultural
Exclusive Zone.
i. Introductions of Ordinance.
Councilmember Shoemaker requested continuation until April 5, 1989.
Mayor Henderson asked the audience if anyone in attendance is interested in
this item, and no one came forward.
The Community Development Director noted the Planning Commission is holding up
the Prezone issue to see how this matter is addressed by Council, but is not
critical at this time.
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey to continue this item to April 5, 1989. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
82. Electric Rate Adjustment.
The Electric Director reported an increase in power cost of $200,000 by the
end of the year due to decline of power generation at the steam fields which
has increased the cost of power and provided less energy to purchase, also
entering the third year of drought conditions has caused low flows at the Lake
Mendocino Hydro power plant causing less power generation and reported the
budgeted costs of operations are up. He noted the recommended increase is now
10% below PG&E's base rates with only passing on the fuel costs to the
consumers, instead of the previous 5-6% below, and passing on the fuel costs.
Discussion ensued pertaining to power generation, lifeline amount changes, and
Public Utilities Commission's allowed increases.
Councilmember Schneiter indicated he would like a chart of some easier way to
show the public how rate changes would affect them.
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The Electric Director stated it would be impossible to show all the variables
on a chart.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 8:32 p.m.
David Goldberg, 140 Thompson, stated with so many variables when rates are
raised, there should be a list for people to interpret and feels that the
April 1, 1989 date is too soon for enactment of this increase.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 8:34 p.m.
Councilmember Schneiter stated if we purchase power at a fixed rate feels we
can make our own rate adjustments, instead of following PG&E rate adjustments.
M/S Hickey/Shoemaker to adopt Resolution No. 89-31, revising residential and
commercial rate schedules. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmember Shoemaker, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES:
Councilmember Wattenburger and Schneiter.
M/S Hickey/Shoemaker to set a Council policy of a 10% discount below PG&E's
base rate and pass on the fuel costs. The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and
Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Schneiter.
Councilmember Shoemaker requested that at the next rate change a better
schedule be provided the public, to allow easier determination of effects on
individual customers.
8h. Adoption of Resolution - Off-Site Facility Fees - South Orchard Drainage
Area.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to postpone this matter until April 5, 1989. The
motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
RECESS - 8:41 p.m.
RECONVENE - 8:50 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Cont.)
10b. Adoption of Resolution Establishing Interest Charges per Ordinance
No. 884.
M/S Schneiter/Henderson adopted Resolution No. 89-32, establishing interest
rate on past due debts owed to the City of Ukiah. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
10c. Matter of Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District.
The City Manager noted there has not been any communication received at this
time, from the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to continue this matter until after Closed Session.
The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Councilmember Shoemaker requested item llc be taken next, then item llk, then
back to regular scheduled agenda. The general consensus of Council agreed to
this request.
llc. Appointment of Building Code Appeals Board.
The City Manager stated staff has provided a list of people who have served on
past Building. Code Appeals Boards and noted this Board is appointed by
Council, therefore staff has not contacted these people.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to appoint the five people listed in the staff report.
Discussion ensued pertaining to which five people.
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Councilmember Shoemaker withdrew his motion with agreement from the maker of
the second.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to contact and appoint the previous board members
(Jeff Rea, Chris Henderson, Jim Lohr, George Baffico and Tom Roberts) and if
any cannot serve then make appointments from the alternate list. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
llk. Matter of BMX Lease/Renewal.
The City Attorney reported on a controversy that has arisen regarding the
recently approved lease for the BMX track and briefed the Council on
occurrences and dates of two separate BMX organizations desiring to lease the
same property. (Rusty Bowl BMX, Inc. and Ukiah BMX Club, Bill French).
Discussion ensued regarding original lease and change in original group's
name.
Lee Adams, Attorney representing Bill French, made a proposal that both
organizations use the track, alternating Sundays.
Nick Knox, 525 So. Main Street, attorney for Rusty Bowl BMX, informed the
Council of the differences between American Bicycle Association and National
Bike League, noted only Rusty Bowl BMX, Inc., is a legal non-profit
organization as required in the lease.
Discussion ensued pertaining to profits returning to track, NBL and ABA
participant numbers and track differences, and insurance coverage and
liability.
R. Jones, 1139 West Street, Redding Ca., stated he was an original signer on
the first lease and reported to Council on the history of Rusty Bowl BMX,
Inc., and how Bill French, as the track director, deceived the Board and took
over the lease without permission from Rusty Bowl BMX, Inc., Board of
Directors. He stated that apathy possibly allowed this to occur, but feels
the original group is best suited to run the track.
The City Attorney asked what assurance the City has that apathy won't occur
again.
Two-thirds of the total audience stood up to show their support and interest
in continuing Rusty Bowl BMX, Inc.
Kay Snook, 2297 So. Dora, reported the Rusty Bowl BMX, Inc., Board of
Directors has met every month, and at the January 29, 1989 meeting, Bill
French informed the Board ~he had negotiated a new lease and would run it
himself from now on, upon which the Board fired him as Track Director.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated the new lease with French was a mistake and
feels the original group needs to be allowed to continue as before.
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to terminate the existing lease and open up
negotiations for a new lease.
The City Attorney recommended terminating the lease as per clause 7.1 giving a
60 day termination of lease, as the safest way.
Discussion ensued regarding misrepresentation and non-profit status required
in lease.
Councilmember Wattenburger stated he feels the City could enact clause 7.2
regarding termination due to non-profit status not provided at time of signing
of lease.
Councilmember Wattenburger modified his prior motion to allow for termination
of this lease as per clauses 7.1 and 7.2 of the lef~e agreement.
Councilmember Shoemaker, maker of the second, agreed to the modification. The
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motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
lla. Adoption of Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Amendment
No. 2 to Project Agreement No. 2 for the California-Oregon Transmission.
Project.
The Electric Director reported that this amendment allows the Cities of Biggs
and Gridley to drop their percentage shares in the TANC project, while also
increasing the ceiling allowed for indebtedness from $26.8 million to
approximately $65 million, of which some of this increase will be used to
retire the existing notes.
Discussion ensued pertaining to TANC relationship to NCPA.
M/S Henderson/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 89-33 approving and authorizing
execution of Amendment No. 2 to Project Agreement No. 2 for the
California-Oregon Transmission Project. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
llb. Request for reimbursement from Mendocino College regarding Anton Stadium.
The City Manager expressed concern that the President of Mendocino College may
not be aware of this letter from the College's staff.
Councilmember Shoemaker noted that people paying for Anton Stadium have
expressed resentment of other groups using it for free.
Discussion ensued regarding what groups use the facilities and payment, if
any, involved.
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to put the verbal agreement with Mendocino College
in writing and to issue a credit to Mendocino College for $804.30 for material
reimbursement this one time only. The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, and
Hickey. NOES: Mayor Henderson.
Mayor Henderson stated she does not like doing business this way.
lld. Set April 26, 1989, for City Council/Planning Commission Meeting,
establish time and agenda.
Mayor Henderson requested Council to forward agenda subjects to her.
It was the general consensus of Council to meet with the Planning Commission
on April 26, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
lle. Drug Free Workplace Act - Carousel Sewer Main Project.
The City Manager reported that the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 enacted
November 18, 1988, requires grantees of Federal agencies and recipients of
contracts from Federal agencies to certify that they will provide drug free
workplaces.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger authorized the Mayor to sign the Certification
regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
llf. Matter of Ukiah Valley Sanitation District action initiating annexation,
Cox/Mayfield property, North of Orr Creek.
Mayor Henderson reported on the chain of events regarding this property's
application for sewer in the Sanitation District.
The Public Works Director reported on the water agreement the City has with
some of these lots owned by Cox and Mayfield.
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The City Attorney mentioned when this application goes to LAFCO, there exists
plenty of grounds for denial.
Discussion ensued regarding how the City should handle this with the
Sanitation District and LAFCO.
M/S Schneiter/Hickey authorize the Mayor to state the majority opinion of the
Council that the property in question which is applying for annexation into
the Sanitation District, be denied and request that this property be annexed
into the City. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shoemaker.
llg. Discussion of Utility Deposit and Billing Policy Changes.
The Finance Director reviewed proposed utility deposit and billing policy
changes for electric service deposits, reconnec~ fees, new service turn on,
delivery/trip charges and interest charged per month on outstanding bills. He
noted these proposed changes .will be instrumental in defraying our costs for
processing delinquent utility customers.
Discussion ensued pertaining to disconnect and reconnect procedures.
The City Manager noted an error on Page 4 of the draft Resolution, stating the
final 48-hour Notice for domestic service fee should be $6.00 not $16.00.
M/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger to proceed with this matter and conduct the Public
Hearing on April 19, 1989. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote
of all AYE.
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey to refer the property tax lien matter to the City
Attorney for further review. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote
of all AYE.
llh. Approval of New Classification - Senior Clerk Dispatcher.
The Assistant to the City Manager reported upon the City of Ukiah becoming the
Public Safety Answering Point responsible for the 9-1-1 emergency line in
September of 1985, the creation of five civilian Clerk Dispatcher positions
were approved by Council. She noted with increasing skills and proficiency of
the seasoned Clerk Dispatchers, it is appropriate to create a second range on
higher salary to encourage the dispatchers to improve their skills and also
serve as a incentive for remaining with the City.
M/S Shoemaker/Henderson to approve a classification of a Senior Clerk
Dispatcher and approve the allocation of this classification to salary
schedule range 30. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmember Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
lli. Matter of Sister City relationship - City of Nichinan-Cho, Japan -
Henderson.
Mayor Henderson noted receipt of a letter from a Mr. Ernest R. Carr, an
English teacher in Nichinan-Cho, requesting a meeting with the City of Ukiah
on March 29, 1989 for a facts gathering tour for consideration of establishing
a Sister City relationship. She expressed interest and polled the Council as
to their feelings.
It was the general consensus of Council to proceed with this meeting.
llj. Discussion of Civic Center Exterior Li~htin~ - Wattenburger.
Councilmember Wattenburger reported he has received a lot of contact from the
public regarding overlighting of the exterior of the Civic Center. He feels a
timing device, set at midnight, would be proper conservation method of
excessive use of electricity. He requested more information of costs of this
project.
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The Director of Public Works reported with the costs incurred, of only 10 to
20 flood lamps, for the time clocks, labor, trenching into concrete and
lowered security when the exterior shrubs grow higher in 10 to 20 years; it
would possibly take 10 years to recoup the costs.
Councilmember Wattenburger requested a report on the costs of putting t~e
exterior flood lights on timers. The general consensus of Council agreed.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Wattenburger
None.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Requested Council to save the agenda documents from tonight that were
continued, so as to save copying costs; noted an article from the League of
California Small Cities Newsletter requesting small city videos for the Annual
Conference and indicated we should make arrangements to send our new video
ASAP; reported the Sun House museum just completed a 10 minute video which he
will show at the next meeting; noted he is interested in obtaining insurance
that will cover our deductible for our recreation programs, desiring
information on what is available and costs.
Councilmember Schneiter
None.
Councilmember Hickey
None.
Mayor Henderson
Reported on the R.E.M.I.F. meeting today noting a one million dollar surplus
in the Workmen's Compensation fund which will be reimbursed to the City in the
form of a $55,000 rate decrease next year; reported on the article "Ukiah's
Claim" in the Golden State Report Magazine documenting the corrected fact that
the first city to ever have a City Manager was the City of Ukiah in March of
1904.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney recommended that Council go into Closed Session under the
Pending Threatened Litigation exception to the Brown Act, Section 54956.9,
Subsection B, to discuss Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District vs City of
Ukiah, County of Mendocino, Case No. 56504; a potential litigation issue and a
personnel matter. '
M/S Hickey/Schneiter to go into Closed Session to discuss the following:
1. Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District vs City of Ukiab, County of
Mendocino, Case No. 56504.
2. Personnel matter.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT - 11:20 p.m.
RECONVENE: 12:00 a.m.
Council went into Closed Session at 12:01 a.m.
Council reconvened at 12:37 a.m.
M/S Hickey/Wattenburger to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Ukiah
Valley Fire Protection District notifying the District that the last offer
from the City of Ukiah will be effective only until March 30, 1989 at 12:00
Noon, after which the offer is withdrawn and revoked. The motion was carried
by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
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M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 89-34, authorizing the
Mayor to sign agreement accepting City Manager, D. Kent Payne resignation.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Hickey and Mayor
Henderson.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting ~as adjourned at 12:38 a.m.
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