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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-17-88170 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - AUGUST 17, 1988 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: Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Staff present: City Manager Payne, Public Works Director/Engineer Pedroncelli, Community Development Director Harris, Electric Utility Director Roper, Finance Director Vara, 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 August 3, 1988, as follows: Page 6, Item 10c, 9th paragraph, change who to whom, and to read after the word monies, "and Council indicated the des{re to dispense the money at the Council meeting of September 21, 1988. Also: Page 7, Item 10e, 1st paragraph, 1st sentence should read: M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker to appoint Mayor Henderson as alternate voting delegate and alternate to the League of California Cities. M/S Schneiter/Hickey approved the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 3, 1988, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. The City Manager requested an item regarding a request from the Board of Directors of the Main Street Program to be added to the Agenda due to the urgency of the matter, under New Business. M/S Shoemaker, Henderson to agendize this item under New Business 10f. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6e, 6f, as follows: 6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of August 17, 1988, #22345 to #22540, in the amount of $113,832.94. 6b. Approved the General Warrants of August 17, 1988, #38491 to #38660, in the amount of $380,422.94. 6c. Deny the following Claims for Damages and refer to the Insurance Carrier: i. Richard Tilander ii. Donna Smith 6d. Authorized execution of the McCoy Sky Ranch Christmas Tree Lot Lease. 6e. Authorized the City Clerk to sign the Notice of Completion for Traffic Signal Modifications on State Street at Perkins and Standley Streets performed by John E. Low, Electrical Contractor. 6f. Approved the Report of Administrative Sections and Proposals (R.A.A.P.). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. 171 COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9a. Letter requestin~ waiver of curbs, ~utters and possibly sidewalks - Jack Cox Realty, Inc. The City Manager reported on a letter received from Jack Cox Realty, Inc., requesting waiver of Policy Resolution #5 requiring curbs, gutters and sidewalks to be installed with any new construction. The City Manager stated that no staff reports have been made on this communication and with the City Attorney being absent at this meeting that if the Council wishes input on this issue, this item would need to be postponed. Howard Bashford, 420 Eastlick, clarified the request stating that Mr. Cox has a potential buyer interested in developing the subject property. Discussion ensued regarding future widening, drainage, other sidewalks in area, surrounding Agriculture land and city boundaries. Mayor Henderson stated a staff report would be helpful. Jack Cox, 551Pomo Lane, stated the interested party is waiting for an answer and requested Council to make the decision at this meeting, as he felt it is an uncomplicated issue since the property borders Agriculture land that the public will never use. M/S Hickey/Schneiter to approve applicants request. Councilmember Shoemaker stated that if the Council approves this request without Staff recommendation, he feels the Council could be flooded with requests to change planning rules and regulations. Discussion ensued. The motion was rejected by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Hickey. NOES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. Jack Cox, 551 Pomo Lane, stated he is confused over staff unyielding in discussions at the counter due to rules over which the Council can only change, yet the same staff has no input tonight. The City Manager answered there was no staff report provided to the Council at this meeting due to this being a communication, and there is need for the City Attorney to be present to advise Council. M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker referred this matter to staff to prepare a report. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Shoemaker, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Hickey. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. PUBLIC HEARING a. Electric Rate Adjustment - Continued Public Hearin~ from July 6, 1988 Meeting. The Electric Utility Director reported that this requested 3% electric rate increase would parallel PG&E's rate increase approved May 17, 1988 by the Public Utilities Commission and would continue keeping Ukiah's electric rates 3~% to 4~% under PG&E rates. Discussion ensued. Reg. Mtg. August 17, 1988 Page 2 172 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:20 P.M. No one from the audience came forward. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:21 P.M. Discussion ensued. Mayor Henderson stated with 8 increases and 8 decreases, this give and take on electric rates is working well, and the Public appears not concerned as demonstrated by the lack of public input and indicated she does not want to change the rate adjustment structure if it works. Councilmember Schneiter commented he does not feel comfortable setting rates by PG&E standards, who doesn't turn any meters within Ukiah. M/S Hickey/Henderson adopted Resolution NO. 89-8 adopting Electric Rate Schedules effective September 1, 1988. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Schneiter. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. 8b. Matter of Fee Increases for City Services. Mayor Henderson read the letter received from North Coast Builders Exchange requesting this matter be postponed till September 7, 1988 meeting to allow input from local builders. The City Manager noted and issued corrections to Exhibit A as provided in agenda packet. The Public Works Director/Engineer reported with increased workload the department cannot provide adequate level of plan checking service to private development. He indicated how the current two year budget showed costs exceeding revenues and with this proposed plan check fee increase will alleviate this problem and add funding for a new position of an entry level Engineering Technician to expedite plan checks. He noted the current fees have been in effect since 1958. Mayor Henderson commented on apparent massive jumps in fees and requested comparisons to other engineering fees in cities of similar size. The Community Development Director reported on the need to provide better service to the community, additional staff is required, with one proposed position of Planning Analyst being funded by an increase in charges for planning service. He noted the current fees have been unchanged since initiated in 1964, 1973 or 1976 and the proposed fees are comparable to adjacent local governments fees and charges. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 8:07 P.M. Frank Crane, #4 Banker Blvd., stated these increases will not cost contractors but will cost the community. He noted with the school district fees these increases, although may be necessary, could result in slowed building and requested the Council to consider these increases carefully. George Baffico, Waugh Lane, stated if development costs in Ukiah are too high then there will be less development. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED ON ITEM 8bi. M/S Hickey/Schneiter to introduce Ordinance authorizing establishment of fees, Engineering Services and Community Development; by title only. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. The City Clerk introduced Ordinance No. 880 by Title only. Reg. Mtg. August 17, 1988 Page 3 173 M/S Hickey/Schneiter introduced Ordinance No. 880, amending Sections 8211, 9208, 9229(a), 9235(a) and 9260 of the Ukiah City Code, Providing for Fees and General Plan Amendments. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue the Public Hearing portions establishing Engineering Services and Community Development Fees to the September 7, 1988 Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO SEPT~BER 7, 1988 - on items 8bii and 8biii - 8:15 P.M. RECESS: 8:16 P.M. to Redevelopment RECONVENED: 8: 32 P .M. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Set date for Presentation Preliminary Streetscape Design Guidelines with Plannin~ Commission/EDAW - September 7, 1988. Mayor Henderson set the date to the October 5, 1988 regularly scheduled Council meeting with the request for staff to set the time. The Council concurred. 10b. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Project A~reement No. 2 and Amendin~ Ordinance for Transmission A~ency of Northern California (TANC) Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 1985. The City Manager commented on the final EIS/EIR for the California-Oregon Transmission Project, and the January 20, 1988 Resolution of the Transmission Agency of Northern California Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report is available for review as has been previously. The Electric Utility Director reported this amendment is to permit TANC to utilize the remaining proceeds of its Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 1985, to pay the costs of starting the acquisition and construction for the California-Oregon Transmission Project. To permit the expenditure of the note proceeds for such purposes, it is necessary that each member of TANC amend certain approvals given in connection with the issuance of the notes; namely 1) The Resolution approving Project Agreement No. 2 and, 2) The Ordinance approving the issuance of the notes. Discussion ensued. i. Adoption of Resolution Approvin~ and Authorizin~ Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Pro~ect A~reement No. 2 for the California-Ore~on Transmission Project. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 89-8 approving and authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 to Project Agreement No. 2 for the California-Oregon Transmission Project. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. ii. Introduction of Ordinance Amendin~ Ordinance No. 853 Authorizin~ TANC to Issue Revenue Bonds, Notes and other Evidences of Indebtedness. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker to introduce Ordinance No. 881 by Title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. The City Clerk introduced Ordinance No. 881 by Title only. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker introduced Ordinance No. 881, amending Ordinance No. 853 authorizing the Transmission Agency of Northern California to issue Revenue Bonds, Notes and other evidences of indebtedness. The motion was carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger. Reg. Mtg. August 17, 1988 Page 4 174 Councilmember Wattenburger joined the meeting at 8:50 p.m. 10c. Matter of Rec~clin~ - Shoemaker. Councilmember Shoemaker gave a presentation showing how individuals can save recyclables, such as, glass bottles and aluminum cans at home using stackable plastic bins manufactured at Microphor Inc., in Willits, with a cost of approximately $5.00 each and are available from Retech and Ukiah Solid Waste. He demonstrated how newspapers can be stacked into paper grocery bags. He reported two Recycle Centers located at 981 E. Gobbi Street and 122 Leslie Street are currently paying 1¢ lb/paper, 1¢ lb/glass, 1C/aluminum can. He stated that Solid Waste of Ukiah has a recycle center that takes everything except plastic, and will open accounts. He reported receiving community interest and will give another report in a month. 10d. Discussion of Future Council Meetin~ Dates - Henderson. After brief discussion the Council. concurred due to the Annual League of California Cities Conference, October 15-19, 1988 there would not be a quorum of Councilmembers at the October 19, 1988 meeting, so the Council meeting of October 19, 1988 was cancelled. 10e. Discussion of Redwood Empire Division League of California Cities Dues Increase - Henderson. Mayor Henderson reported on a proposal by Redwood Empire League of California Cities to have a structured dues schedule based on population. Mayor Henderson reported by this new schedule Ukiah's dues would increase from $25.00 to $100.00. This new rate structure may be due to the small membership number in the new division. With the general consensus of Council the payment of $100.00 dues increase for the Redwood Empire Division League of California Cities was approved. 10f. The Board of Directors of Main Street requestin~ notification that Ukiab has a self-initiated Main Street Program. The City Manager reported that the Main Street Board of Directors is now incorporated and functioning and they have requested that the City authorize a letter to be sent indicating that the City of Ukiah has initiated a Main Street City program here in Ukiah. He reported that the purpose for this is that we were not selected as one of the official Main Street program cities, but other Cities have initiated this program themselves without the State designation. He noted the difference is that there are no services received when your City is not State designated. He reported the Designated Cities have first calls on services available, but the self-initiated are still entitled to these services, only after the designated Cities. He commented this letter gives the City's Main Street Program some status and gives the signal we are attempting to do this program on our own. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter authorized letter to be written noting that Ukiah has a self-initiated Main Street Program. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote: NOES: None. ABSENT: None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Wattenbur~er None. Councilmember Shoemaker Responded to Supervisor DeVall's statement in the newspaper concerning County selling the back nine of the golf course; he commented, maybe the City should sell the Library. He felt the Supervisor's comment was out of place. Reg. Mtg. August 17, 1988 Page 5 175 Councilmember Schneiter Indicated we need to address the County on these issues, and suggested informal meetings with less than a quorum, over lunch, also reported on some complaints regarding signals on State at Perkins and Standley being out of synchronization, noted youth employment difficult and maybe the City can deploy a hiring program. Councilmember Hicke~ None. Mayor Henderson Council picnic for Employees is this Sunday, August 21, 1988. Please bring aprons to help serve. City Clerk requested Councilmembers to bring two bottles of wine each, to raffle off to employees and retirees. Mayor Henderson noted she will attend the at League of California Cities Redwood Empire Division meeting in Fortuna on Saturday, reported the National Guard is leaving Ukiah and moving to Lake County with a better offer on the location than what Ukiah offered them, reported she is writing form letters to local agencies notifying them of the $20,000 give-away at the September 21, 1988 meeting and a Press Release should be done too. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. R:CCMIN3 Reg. Mtg. August 17, 1988 Page 6