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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - MAY 4, 1988
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: Shoemaker, Myers,
Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. Staff present: City Manager Payne,
Community Development Director Harris, Finance Director Vara, Recreation and
Parks Director McCarty, Personnel Officer/Administrative Assistant Horsley,
City Manager's Secretary Stamelos, and City Clerk Hayes.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Community Development Director delivered the Invocation and Mayor
Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamation - March of Dimes 50th Anniversary
Mayor Henderson read the proclamation declaring 1988 as March of Dimes 50th
Anniversary Year and noted it would be sent to and for the California State
Capitol Day.
Proclamation - Hire a Veteran Week, May 1 - 7, 1988
Mayor Henderson read the proclamation declaring May 1 through May 7, 1988 to
be "Hire a Veteran Week" and delivered the same to Mtllie Hickey.
The City Manager introduced the new Main Street Manager Peggy Young.
Approval/Correction of Minutes
Councilmember Myers noted a correction to the City Council Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 20, 1988. Page 2, Item 8a, third paragraph, the
comments were made by himself not the City Manager.
Mayor Henderson noted a few corrections to the same minutes. Page 2, Item
8b, first paragraph, second line, designate that Mr. and Mrs. Sandelin are
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sandelin. Page 7, fifth paragraph should be part of the
motion (fourth paragraph). M/S Shoemaker/Myers to extend a written offer of
a one-year extension to the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District at the
current price of $319,000 per year. That Robert Day, County Fire Chief,
should be encouraged to remain involved in the continued discussions as he
would have some valuable insight as a fire professional.
M/S Myers/Shoemaker approved the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of April 20, 1988, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter.
Right To Appeal Decision
Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure
regarding the appeal process.
Consent Calendar
M/S Myers/Hickey approved the Consent Calendar Items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, and 8e,
as follows:
Sa. Approved the Payroll Warrants of May 4, 1988, #23283 to #23429, in the
amount of $97,175.04.
8b. Approved the General Warrants of May 4, 1988, #37641 to #37747 in the
amount of $1,385,431.51.
8c. Adopted Ordinance No. 875, Amending Division 9, Chapter 5 of the
Entitled Floodplain Management.
Sd. Adopted Ordinance No. 876, Amending Ukiah City Code Section 1252 to
Provide Compensation for Members of the Redevelopment Agency.
8e. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
120
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None.
Unfinished Business
9a. Matter of Employee Reclassification
The City Manager reviewed the memorandum explaining that the job
descriptions and salary levels evaluated need to be adjusted to more
adequately reflect the existing duties being performed.
Councilmember Schneiter questioned when the proposed salary increases would
take effect and at what salary level would the positions be placed.
The City Manager explained that the City Manager's Secretary is at Level E
and the Personnel Officer/Administrative Assistant is at Level C. If the
positions were placed at the same level in the new job description then the
increases would take effect July 1, after the budget review. No increase is
being proposed for the Community Development Director.
Councilmember Schneiter suggested that the pay step be comparable to what is
currently being received so as to allow review and compensation when
appropriate.
The City Manager noted Councilmember Schneiter's intent and commented that
if it were Council's direction also, keeping within the appropriate 5%
allowed increase, the new pay level would take effect immediately.
Councilmember Shoemaker questioned why the Recreation and Park Director's
level of pay is so far out of line with regards to the other director
positions.
The City Manager explained that in most municipalities the position reflects
the areas of responsibility within the broadness of its operation. He
further explained that because it is not a 24 hour operation the area of
responsibility is different than other department level directors.
Councilmember Shoemaker believes the Recreation and Parks Department and its
programs should be stronger with further review of the pay schedule to
follow.
Discussion ensued regarding how the extra monies had been appropriated in
the Planning Department's budget, what would happen to the job descriptions
proposed to be abandoned, if it wouldn't be more effective to hire one new
employee, if other cities were reviewed regarding comparable positions and
pay schedules, and finally, what course an employee can request a position
review.
M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker approved the employee reclassification with the
qualification that each reclassified employee assume a step in the system at
or near their comparable wage not to be less and to allow the incremental
increase of 5%. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
9b. Discussion of Development Process
The City Manager reviewed the memorandum.
Council set May 31, 1988 at 8:30 a.m. for the study session.
New Business
10a. Matter of Ukiah Women's Golf Club Green Fees
The Recreation and Parks Director reported on the request; that the Women's
Golf Club be allowed to reduce the green fees for an upcoming tournament.
Councilmember Myers asked what privileges the Men's Golf Club's Invitational
event receives.
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Councilmember Shoemaker asked if the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts
Commission had commented on the request.
The Recreation and Parks Director commented that the request was not
received in a timely manner to present it to the Commission.
Irene Hickey, 108 N. Hortense, explained that the Women's Golf Club is not a
special interest group but rather noted the improvements the Men's Golf Club
has done to the course and given to the City. She further noted all gifts
for the tournament are purchased at the pro shop and that the tournament
brings many into our City to spend money at our motels, restaurants, and
shops.
M/S Myers/Schneiter approved the request that $5.00 per person for green
fees be charged on the Women's Golf Club's Guest Day, May 10, 1988. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
Councilmember Shoemaker believes recommendations such as these be reviewed
by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission.
The City Manager again noted the item was not timely for such review but
rather suggested an overall policy recommendation be reviewed by the
commission of whether any tournaments should receive special privileges.
10b. Matter of Airport Commission Vacanc~
The City Manager explained that a vacancy exists on the Airport Commission
because of a year's absenteeism.
It was the consensus of the Council to advertise the vacancy with all other
commission openings in June.
10c. Matter of Evaluation for Sun House Contractor
The City Manager explained the yearly review process. He suggested omitting
the outside museum person in the process because of the difficulty in making
arrangements; i.e., long distance travel.
M/S Henderson/Shoemaker appointed Councilmember Shoemaker, the City Manager,
and two Sun House Guild members, as appointed by the Chairman of the Boad of
Trustee's of the Sun House Guild, to evaluate the Sun House Contractor. The
motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None.
10d. Authorize Purchase of Computer Hardware
The Finance Director reported on the need to upgrade the IBM-System 36's
megabytes so as to increase memory space.
Some discussion was had regarding the proposed purchase.
M/S Schneiter/Hickey authorized the purchase of computer memory upgrade from
200 megabytes to 716 megabytes not to exceed $38,000. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker,
Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
10e. Discussion of Summer Concert Series - Henderson
Mayor Henderson explained that citizens at the dedication ceremony expressed
interest in continuing some kind of a yearly summer event at the Civic
Center. She suggested referring the matter to the Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Arts Commission to explore and develop, keeping in mind that no
cost to the City or it's citizens would be incurred. Further it was noted
all events should be sensitive to the Civic Center grounds.
It was the consensus of the Council to refer the matter of a possible
monthly summer event to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission.
Comments From Audience
None.
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City Council Reports
Councilmember Shoemaker
Suggested EDAW review the airport corridor in their streetscape design.
Commented on the nice design of the new building next to the Victory Theatre
building.
Noted the Scott Patterson show at the Sun House.
Commented on the Board of Supervisors support of the Department of Housing
receiving all CDBG economic development allocations rather than 30% going to
the Department of Commerce.
The issue to be agendized for Council action on May 18, 1988.
Noted the Board of Supervisors supported a letter to the PUC regarding power
line availability to a proposed trash burning facility in the Ukiah Valley.
Mentioned the recent Century Cable assessment of $I.00 per month to its
customers.
Councilmember Schneiter believes the City should follow the City Council of
Fort Bragg by sending a letter of displeasure to Century Cable.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter requested reconsideration of the Report of
Administrative Actions (R.A.A.P.); agenda Item 8e. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers,
Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
The City Manager read Century Cable's letter, received April 25, 1988,
regarding their $1.00 surcharge.
Council discussed the issue.
M/S Schneiter/Hickey authorized the Mayor to send a letter to Century Cable
expressing displeasure with the surcharge. The motion was carried by a
unanimous voice vote. NOES: None.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter approved the Report of Administrative Action
(R.A.A.P.). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None.
Councilmember Shoemaker discussed the possibility of two new State
Universities to be built in Northern California.
Councilmember Myers
None.
Councilmember Hickey
None.
Councilmember Schneiter
Commented on the Department of Commerce's letter of April 26 1988 to Gary
Akerstrom. '
Commented on an appeal he has filed with the City Clerk regarding Use Permit
Application No. 88-79. He formally withdrew his appeal.
~ayor Henderson
Commented on MDC's work.
Noted upcoming informal meeting with Supervisor Butcher and Redding
regarding land swap issues.
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Noted the nice NCPA annual report and the Summer Park and Recreation
brochure.
Will be gone for the May 18, 1988 meeting.
Recess: 8:10 p.m. to Redevelopment Reconvened: 8:18 p.m.
Closed Session
The City Manager recommended going into Closed Session regarding Employee
Matters: Meet and Confer.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter go into Closed Session to discuss employee matters:
Meet and Confer. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
Council went into Closed Session at 8:25 p.m.
Council reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Ref:CCMIN3
Yvette S. Hayes, City Clerk
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