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Home My WebLink AboutMin 01-19-89228 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JANUARY 18, 1989 The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:33 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, Assistant to the City Manager Horsley, Parks and Recreation Director McCarty, Public Works Director/City Engineer Pedroncelli, Fire Chief Mitchell and City Clerk McKay. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hickey delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Wattenburger led the Pledge of Allegiance. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Councilmember Hickey requested a change to the City Council Minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1989, as follows: Page 1, eighth paragraph, last sentence, omit his vote listed as an "AYE," and correct to a vote of "ABSTAIN." Mayor Henderson made corrections to the City Council Minutes of January 4, 1989, as follows: Page 2, sixth paragraph, second line, change "Scannel" to "Scannell," and Page 2, last paragraph, second line, change "Fairburn" to "Fairbairn," and Page 7, ninth paragraph, fifth line, change "Aynda" to "Ayuda." M/S Hickey/Wattenburger approved the City Council Minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1989, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b and 6c as follows: 6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of January 18, 1989, #24669 to 24807, in the amount of $100,305.50. 6b. Approved the General Warrants of January 18, 1989, #39872 to 40055, in the amount of $287,681.49. 6c. 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, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8a. Letter from Century Cable regarding KGO Channel 7 - Lustfield The City Manager noted receipt of a letter from Mark Lustfield, General Manager of Century Cable, requesting a waiver from local governments, that states; "Due to the distance, weather, and terrain problems associated with receiving KGO Channel 7 San Francisco, the Franchisor's technical standards listed in "Exhibit A" will be waived for that channel. Degraded picture quality on KGO Channel 7 will not constitute failure of service." The City Manager noted our franchise is different with Century Cable than other cities 229 agreements. Discussion ensued pertaining to why this channel has bad reception. The City Attorney noted under the existing Ordinance pertaining to Cable T.V. in the City of Ukiah, this request would constitute a change in standards and would require publishing and holding of a public hearing. M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to proceed with the public hearing regarding Cable T.V. channel selection. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger Shoemaker, Schneiter and Hickey. NOES: Mayor Henderson. It was the general consensus of Council to postpone Item 8b until all participants were in attendance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Introduction of Ordinance AB 1693 - Main Street Expansion M/S Hickey/Wattenburger for the City Clerk to conduct first reading of Ordinance 883 by Title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE. The City Clerk read Ordinance 883 by title only. M/S Hickey/Schneiter to introduce Ordinance 883. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8B. Letter from Solid Waste Systems, Inc. regarding Curbside Recycling and other Resource Recover Programs - Williams Phil Ward, 850 Isola Way, owner of Ukiah Solid Waste, reported his company has hired a consultant to advise them on how to initiate a curbside recycling program. Allan Milner, 338 Encino Court, Santa Rosa, reported on his background and experience as a consultant for recycling programs. He noted his preliminary estimates for start-up costs for a curbside recycling program within the City limits would be approximately $125,000 with annual operational costs of $100,000 and revenues of $72,240. He stated he feels Ukiah's size is perfect for implementing a successful curbside recycling program. Discussion ensued pertaining to costs, degree of participation and recyclable materials. Councilmember Shoemaker stated the interest in recycling is out there and recommends analysis of the figures noting that the market can change which would affect revenues. The City Manager stated a proposal is needed from Ukiah Solid Waste so staff can proceed with an analysis. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9b. Resolution Appointing Member to the Historical Preservation Committee Councilmember Wattenburger nominated Shari Brown to the Historical Preservation Committee. M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to adopt Resolution No. 89-25 which rescinds Resolution No. 89-17 and creates the Ad-Hoc Committee for review of Historic Preservation Ordinances. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1989 Page 2 23O 9c. Approval of Request for Proposal, Landscape Maintenance - Civic Center/Sun House and Museum Property The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director noted the revised Request for Proposal was rewritten with advice and review by the City Attorney. Councilmember Shoemaker feels the proposals will be high due to the cost of necessary insurance and still feels a part time position will be less expensive. M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to send out this Request for Proposals. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Commissioner Shoemaker. NEW BUSINESS lOa. Renewal of Joint Powers Agreement for Fiscal Year 1989/90 - Mendocino Transit Authority The City Manager reported he knows of no changes since 1985. Councilmember Wattenburger stated he believes renewal of this agreement is appropriate since the records show the City of Ukiah is benefitting the most from Mendocino Transit Authority services. M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to renew the Joint Powers Agreement for fiscal year 1989/90. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Wattenburger Reported on two MTA public hearings and noted that dial-a-ride use has increased 38% in the last six months. Councilmember Shoemaker Reported no Sun House Board meetings since November, but hopes Council is reading the Director's reports, noted he attended the Chamber Board meeting but had to leave early and missed seeing the Ukiah video. Councilmember Schneiter Reported on the January 8, 1989 MCOG meeting and the LAFCO meeting the same day. Councilmember Hickey None. Mayor Henderson Reported on the Sanitation District meeting, noting Dan Garvin was hired to oversee the annexation process of the Carousel Sewer extension project. 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 v. City of Ukiah, County of Mendocino, Case No. 56504 and the back nine of the Golf Course. M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: 1. Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District v. City of Ukiab, County of Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1989 Page 3 231 . Mendocino, Case No. 56504 Back nine of the Golf Course The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Break: 7:55 p.m. Reconvene to Redevelopment Agency: 8:00 p.m. Council went into Closed Session at 8:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:40 p.m. M/S Schneiter/Henderson that the Council reiterate the stand of the original offer to the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District. The intent of this offer is to allow an additional year of fire service at the same level as currently provided to allow resolution of the current lawsuit. It was not the Council's intent to negotiate issues involved in the lawsuit as part of this one-year extension agreement. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all Aye. M/S Wattenburger/Schneiter to authorize the mayor to send a letter, with the context of the proposed confidential draft, to the County making them an offer. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all Aye. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, R:CCMIN4 the me~ng was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1989 Page 4