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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - APRIL 20, 1988
The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:35 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,
and Mayor Henderson. Absent: Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter. Staff
present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Pedroncelli, Community Development Director Harris,
Finance Director Vara, Electric Utility Director Roper, Personnel
Officer/Administrative Assistant Horsley, City Manager'.s Secretary Stamelos,
City Clerk Hayes, and Recording Secretary Revheim.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Henderson delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Myers led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval/Correction of Minutes
Mayor Henderson noted that in the third paragraph on Page 3 of the City
Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1988, Dallas Carpenter's
address of 182 Tom Street should be changed to read 182 Thomas Street.
M/S Myers/Shoemaker approved the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of March 16, 1988, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter.
M/S Myers/Henderson approved the City Council Minutes of the Regular Adjourned
Meeting of March 23, 1988, as submitted. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Myers and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT: 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 Shoemaker/Myers approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e,
6f, 6g, 6h, and 6i, as follows:
6a. i. Approved the Payroll Warrants of April 6, 1988, #22992 to #23137, in
the amount of $97,007.38.
Approved the General Warrants of April 6, 1988, #37342 to #37474, in
the amount of $452,753.02.
ii. Approved the Payroll Warrants of April 20, 1988, #23138 to #23282,
in the amount of $95,451.85.
Approved the General Warrants of April 20, 1988, #37475 to 37640, in
the amount of $648,322.66.
6b. Deny the following Claims for Damages and Refer to the Insurance Carrier:
i. Linda Czyzewski
ii. Richard and Patsy Myer
6c. Awarded bid for Backhoe/Loader to Hogue Equipment in the amount of
$25,950.
6d. Adopted Ordinance No. 874, Adding Article 12 to Chapter 1 of Division 4
of the Ukiah City Code Providing for the Protection of Public Water
Supply by Requiring Backflow Protection.
6e. Accepted the following Subdivision Improvements, excluding the portion
covered under "Faithful Performance Security" for the required one-year
maintenance period and retention of "Labor and Material Security" for
six (6) months:
i. Sierra Sunset, Unit 3 Subdivision
ii. Vineyard View Estates, Unit 3 Subdivision
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6f. Authorized $5,000 for the Corps of Engineers to review the Liquid
Oxygen (LOX) Modification at the Lake Mendocino Hydroelectric Plant.
6g. Adoption of Resolution No. 88-35, Amending Resolution No. 63-49,
Designating Certain Streets as Parking Prohibited at all times.
6h. Adoption of Resolution No. 88-36, Amending Resolution No. 77-46,
Twenty-Four Minute Parking Zones.
6i. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.).
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
Petitions and Communications
8a. Letter from Gary Akerstrom requesting revision of policies on
distribution of cost for installation of electric facilitie~
The City Manager noted that a letter had been received from Gary Akerstrom of
the Redwood Business Park requesting that the Council review the development
fees for the installation of electric facilities. He advised that he had met
with Mr. Akerstrom to discuss this matter. The City Manager suggested that a
study session be scheduled if the Council desired to review the electrical
development fees.
Mayor Henderson stated that the electrical fees had previously been reviewed
and some of the procedures in the Electrical Department had been revised.
Councilmember Myers stated that while one of Council's major goals is to
develop the Business Park, he felt a study session should be held after the
upcoming election in order to allow any new Councilmembers adequate review of
the matter.
Councilmember Shoemaker concurred that a study session be scheduled after the
upcoming election.
Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the Council that a review of costs for the
installation of electric facilities be referred to staff and that a study
session will be scheduled after the upcoming election.
8b. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sandelin regarding eight-foot fence on southerly
side of Civic Center
The City Manager noted that a letter had been received from
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sandelin requesting the installation of an eight-foot
fence between their property located at 318 Jones Street and the Civic Center.
He advised that a variance from the Planning Commission would be required for
an eight-foot fence and that the Sandelins have requested that the cost of
construction be shared equally between themselves and the City. The City
Manager stated that the Sandelins' property is impacted by the Civic Center
and suggested that the City initiate the variance process through the Planning
Commission.
Discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be referred to staff to
initiate the variance process and the City will share equally with the
Sandelins in the cost of construction for an eight-foot fence between the
subject property and the Civic Center.
8c. Letter from Mendocino Transit Authority requesting input on 1988-89
~dget matters
The City Manager stated that Council had been provided with a letter from the
Mendoctno Transit Authority (MTA) to the Mendocino Council of
Governments (MCOG), dated March 29, 1988, requesting the City's input
regarding MTA's budget. He also noted that the matter of staffing for MCOG
had not yet been resolved.
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Mayor Henderson asked Councilmember Myers, the Council's representative to
MTA, to comment on the budget.
Councilmember Myers stated that he felt the budget was appropriate and had
expressed approval of same at the MTA Board of Directors Meeting.
Mayor Henderson stated that the Council concurred with the approval of MTA's
1988-89 budget and directed staff to notify MTA accordingly.
8d. Letter from Solid Wastes Systems, Inc., regarding residential pickup
The City Manager advised that he had previously met with the City's franchised
garbage company, Solid Wastes Systems, to discuss a new concept in residential
garbage service. He noted that Phil Ward of Solid Wastes Systems would like
to present this new concept to the Council.
Phil Ward, President, Solid Wastes Systems, Inc., stated that Solid Wastes
Systems is proposing to offer a mobile Toter system and distributed brochures
of the system. He explained that this would be implemented on a voluntary
trial basis and input would be requested back from customers at the end of the
trial period. Mr. Ward also noted that the Toters are maintained by the
manufacturer and have a 105-gallon capacity. He advised that information
regarding this system will be distributed throughout the community and stated
that he would like to place a Toter at the Civic Center where people sign up
for garbage service.
The City Manager noted that because the Toter has a 105-gallon capacity, it
would only be available to garbage customers signed up for two or more cans.
He emphasized that the system would be introductory and voluntary.
Councilmember Myers complimented Solid Wastes Systems on their service to the
community.
Mr. Ward advised that he would report back to the Council as to the progress
of the new system.
8e. Letter from Richard Darby requesting a hearing from the Building Cod~
Appeals Board
The City Manager stated that a letter had been received from Richard Darby
requesting a Building Code Appeals Board hearing.
Mayor Henderson noted that a list of possible members for a Building Code
Appeals Board presently exists and suggested that this list be used~to appoint
members in this matter.
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be referred to the
Building Code Appeals Board for a hearing and that members for the Board be
selected from the existing list.
Richard Darby, 280 KUKI Road, asked about the timeframe of the hearing.
Mayor Henderson informed him that a hearing would be held as soon as the
members were available to meet.
Public Hearings
7a. Consider proposals for application to the California Department of
Housing and Community Development for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds.
The City Manager stated that the Community Development Commission of Mendocino
County (CDC) has requested that the City of Ukiah submit an application to the
California Department of Housing and Community Development for a Community
Development Block Grant in the total amount of $270,807.00. He noted that
these funds would be used to rehabilitate 20 public housing units that CDC is
intending to purchase. Mr. Payne noted that he has reviewed the Memorandum of
Understanding which is required by the State and the proposed resolution in
this matter and found these documents acceptable.
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PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:05 P.M.
Michael Pucci, Executive Director of the Community Development Commission,
advised that these funds are being requested to rehabilitate 20 public housing
units and discussed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
regulations. He explained the proposed program in detail, outlining the
objectives, development, and funding. Mr. Pucci requested that the City
Council adopt a resolution in this matter and authorize the submittal of a
CDBG application.
Roy Tindle, Community Development Manager of the Community Development
Commission, advised that the requested CDBG funds would be supplemental funds
to rehabilitate 20 units of the Community Development Commission's acquisition
of 30 public housing units. He advised that these family units would be
located throughout the community and discussed the need for additional public
housing. He discussed the program funding and noted that the project would be
completed in approximately one year.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:20 P.M.
The City Manager noted that this type of public housing program would require
a referendum vote and that this had been accomplished in 1982. He further
noted that these types of grant funds are non-recoverable funds and not loans
on which the City would receive a return. Mr. Payne explained that the
Community Development Commission will own these public housing units.
M/S Myers/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 88-37, Authorizing a Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Ukiah and the Community Development
Commission of Mendocino County and Approving an Application for Funding from
the General Allocation of the State Community Development Block Grant Program.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
7b. Adoption of Resolution establishing fees for processing, inspecting, and
?.estin~ of backflow devices
The City Manager noted that the Council had previously been provided with
information regarding the Backflow Prevention Program which had been mandated
by the State. He explained that the proposed fees for this Program would be
$15.00 for an inspection of a newly installed device or for an annual
recertification; $30.00 for device testing and certification service when
performed by the City; and $15.00 for the re-testing of a device following
test failure.
Councilmember Shoemaker commented that he felt the re-testing fees were not in
line with the other proposed fees and suggested that the resolution be changed
so that the re-testing fees apply only when the test is performed by the City.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:25 P.M.
Jeff Trouette, 807 Maple, advised that he is a plumbing contractor and
expressed concern that the City would be in competition with local plumbers as
to fees charged for this service.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:27 P.M.
The Public Works Director explained that the fees were established by
evaluating the costs involved and reiterated that this is a program which was
mandated by the State.
The City Attorney advised that the City cannot legally charge fees in excess
of its costs to perform a service. He explained that an analysis was
conducted to arrive at the fee schedule.
Discussion followed.
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Councilmember Shoemaker requested that this matter be reviewed in one year to
ascertain if there are enough private contractors certified to perform this
service and evaluate the City's involvement in the program.
M/S Shoemaker/Myers adopted Resolution No. 88-38, Establishing Fees for
Processing, Inspecting, and Testing of Backflow Devises as set by Ordinance
No. 874, with the paragraph regarding the Re-Testing fee of $15.00 being
amended to read, "Re-Testing, following test failure when first tested by the
City, (optional service) - $15.00." The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey and Schneiter.
7c. ~pproval of Zoning Code Amendment No. 88-74, Floodplain Management
i. Introduction of Ordinance
The Community Development Director advised that in recent years the Federal
Emergency Management Agency has revised the requirements and standardized the
Floodplain Management Codes. He further advised that in order for the City to
remain in the federally subsidized Flood Insurance Program, the City is
required to update its Floodplain Management Code by making these minor
modifications. He noted that the Planning Commission had reviewed the
proposed Ordinance and recommended adoption.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:30 P.M.
No one was present desiring to be heard in this matter.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:31 P.M.
M/S Myers/Shoemaker introduced Ordinance No. 875 by title only. The motion
was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
The City Clerk introduced Ordinance No. 875 by title only.
M/S Shoemaker/Myers introduced Ordinance No. 875, Amending Division 9,
Chapter 5, of the Entitled Floodplain Management. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, and
Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter.
7d. Appeal of Planning Commission approval, Use Permit Application No. 88-67,
915 N. State Street, Paul Trouette
The Community Development Director advised that at its meeting of
March 23, 1988, the Planning Commission approved a use permit to expand and
renovate the neighborhood retail food and gas sales business at
915 N. State Street, with several conditions and improvements being imposed on
the project. He noted that Paul Trouette, who resides across the street to
the south of the subject parcel, has appealed the approval of the use permit
due to a concern with traffic circulation on Brush Street. He further noted
that Mr. Trouette feels that as improvements are being made to the northeast
corner of Brush and State Streets, that improvements should also be required
on the southeast corner.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:35 P.M.
Paul Trouette, 115 Brush Street, expressed concern with the circulation at the
intersection of Brush and State Streets, noting that an increase from four
nozzles to 20 nozzles would worsen the traffic situation. He stated that the
situation of cars being backed up, delivery trucks servicing the store, and
talking gas pumps would be a nuisance. Mr. Trouette indicated that the
accident rate at this intersection was high.
Dave Haas, 3720 Ruddick Cunningham Road, stated that he felt the traffic
situation at this intersection was a serious problem and that it should be
reviewed before the store is allowed to increase the number of gas pumps.
Timothy Boe, 940 Tyler Street, Suite 23, Benicia, California, stated that he
was the architect of the proposed project and had thought that Mr. Trouette's
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concerns were addressed at the Planning Commission meeting. He noted that one
important fact that had been mentioned at the Planning Commission meeting was
that Mr. Trouette is residing in a commercial zone and is a non-conforming
use. He discussed the proposed renovation project and the improvements that
will be included. Mr. Boe advised that the hours of operation were reduced
due to the concerns expressed and that a representative of The Customer
Company met with Mr. Trouette and gave him a toll-free number to call if he
had any further concerns.
Collin McIver, 4457 Park Road, Benicia, California, representative of The
Customer Company, advised that the company has over 60 locations throughout
California with talking gas pumps and have had no problems with volume
control. He explained the project which will upgrade and enhance the facility
and noted that he did not anticipate a problem with cars stacking up at the
driveways.
Cathy Haas, 3720 Ruddick Cunningham Road, stated that she worked at the
subject location for 10 years and commended The Customer Company for the
proposed improvements at the facility. She expressed concern with the traffic
situation near the exit and entrance of the property if the gas pumps are
increased.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:50 P.M.
Councilmember Shoemaker expressed concern with the traffic situation in the
area and asked if there was a stacking requirement for this type of facility.
The Community Development Director indicated that a stacking requirement is
placed on auto washes only.
Discussion followed concerning the traffic situation at the intersection of
Brush and State Streets.
Mayor Henderson stated that she felt this would be an improvement on this
corner and did not want to discourage commercial improvement in commercially
zoned areas.
Councilmember Myers stated that he felt the traffic situation needed to be
considered, but felt that this type of improvement was compatible with the
zoning.
M/S Myers/Henderson denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission's
approval of Use Permit Application No. 88-67, to expand the neighborhood
retail food and gas sales business located at 915 N. State Street. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Myers and
Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
RECESS: 7:55 P.M.
RECONVENED: 8:05 P.M.
Petitions and Communications
8f. Letter from Renee Adair requesting a review of the Ukiah Valley Fir~
Protection District/City Contract
The City Manager noted a letter from Renee Adair, a resident of the Ukiah
Valley Fire Protection District, who has requested that the matter of the
City/District fire protection contract be placed on the Council agenda.
Mayor Henderson discussed in detail the history of the negotiations between
the City and the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District. She noted that
Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey had been appointed to an ad-hoc committee
which had been attempting to negotiate a contract. She further noted that at
the Fire District's request, the City Manager had been removed from the
negotiations in approximately November of 1987. Mayor Henderson also
discussed the offer of Robert Day, County Fire Chief, to serve as a mediator
in the negotiations and stated that she would be willing to extend an offer of
a one-year extension to the Fire District.
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Robert Steufen, 356 George Place, stated that he was a resident of the Ukiah
Valley Fire Protection District and was representing Renee Adair as she was
unable to attend. Mr. Steufen read Ms. Adair's letter of April 14, 1988, and
encouraged the Council to continue negotiations with the Fire District.
Councilmember Shoemaker expressed support in attempting to reach an agreement
with the Fire District and offering the District a one-year extension of the
current contract.
Councilmember Myers stated that the City's Fire Department is one of the best
in the State and that it would-be in the best interests of the City and Fire
District to reach an agreement. He supported the offer of a one-year
extension to the Fire District.
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. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter.
RECESS: 8:25 P.M. to Redevelopment Agency
RECONVENED: 9:27 P.M.
Unfinished Business
9a. Presentation by EDAW regarding Streetscape Study and authorize execution
of Agreement
The Community Development Director explained that the consultant evaluation
process for the Streetscape Study had now been completed and Staff recommended
EDAW to serve as the Streetscape Consultant. He advised that pursuant to the
Council's request, EDAW was in attendance to give the Council a presentation
on design, development, and concept plan.
Cheryl Barton, Streetscape Consultant with EDAW, introduced her associates,
Greg Heckman, Project Manager, and Mary Swanson, Project Landscape Architect.
She gave a brief history of the firm and stated that their goal was to enhance
the imagibility of the City of Ukiah. She explained EDAW's proposal in detail
and noted that they would focus on the entire length of State Street along
with Talmage, Perkins, and Gobbi Streets. Ms. Barton presented slides of
EDAW's recent projects.
Discussion followed.
M/S Shoemaker/Myers to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
EDAW for Streetscape Study in the amount of $15,000. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, and
Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter.
9b. Introduction of Ordinance to provide compensation for members of the
Redevelopment Agency
The City Manager advised that an ordinance relating to the compensation of
members of the Redevelopment Agency had been provided to the Council and noted
that additional compensation would only apply if Commissioners attended
meetings in excess of regular meetings.
M/S Myers/Shoemaker introduced Ordinance No. 876 by title only. The motion
was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
The City Clerk introduced Ordinance No. 876 by title only.
M/S Shoemaker/Myers introduced Ordinance No. 876, Amending Ukiah City Code
Section 1252 to Provide Compensation for Members of the Redevelopment Agency.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
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Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
9c. Report regarding Solid Waste Management Steering Committee
The Public Works Director discussed the City's participation with the County's
Solid Waste Management Steering Committee and updated the Council on the
Long-Range Solid Waste Management Plan. He requested the Council's comments
regarding the City's level of involvement in this matter.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Shoemaker stated that he would like to see the Steering
Committee take a more active role in recycling. Councilmember Myers
concurred.
It was the consensus of the Council that the City should continue to
participate actively in the Solid Waste Management Steering Committee.
9d. A~option of Resolution appointing member to the Traffic Engineering
Committee
Mayor Henderson asked for nominations for the Traffic Engineering Committee.
M/S Shoemaker/Myers appointed Roy Tindle and adopted Resolution No. 88-39,
Appointing Member to the Traffic Engineering Committee. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker,
Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Hickey and
Schneiter.
New Business
10a. Matter of Employee Reclassifications
The City Manager stated that after the 1987 Management Unit Negotiations, a
review of the positions within the Unit was undertaken as to how the actual
duties related to the position classification. He felt that three positions
needed to be readjusted so as to accurately reflect the duties performed. The
proposed changes would be Personnel Officer/Administrative Assistant to
Assistant to the City Manager; Secretary to the City Manager to Administrative
Secretary to the City Manager;. and Planning and Community Development Director
to Planning and Community Development Director/Assistant Executive
Redevelopment Director.
Mayor Henderson stated that she would like to continue this item until the
complete Council was present. Councilmember Shoemaker concurred.
It was the consensus of the Council that the matter of Employee
Reclassifications be continued to the agenda of May 4, 1988.
10b. Matter of Billiard and Pool Parlors
The City Manager initiated discussion on Ordinance No. 513 which regulates
billiard and pool parlors, noting that a section of the Ordinance sets forth
that any business which contains a pool table is required to close at
12:00 Midnight. He advised that due to a citizen's complaint about the lack
of enforcement of this ordinance, the Police Department reviewed the matter
and it was determined that the Ordinance had not been enforced in
approximately 11 years. The City Manager recommended that Council abolish
this Ordinance or update the Ordinance so that it would be enforceable. He
suggested that if the Council desired to update the Ordinance, establishments
that would be affected should be notified.
The City Attorney advised that if this Ordinance were going to be enforced, it
would have to be enforced uniformly.
Tom Johnson, 210 Thompson Street, stated that he was representing
Ted Feibusch, a downtown property owner. Mr. Johnson opposed the abolition of
the ordinance stating that he felt that the ordinance should be revised and
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used as a tool of enforcing the vandalism and destruction occurring in the
downtown area. He discussed the problems that his client is having with an
establishment located adjacent to his property and requested that the Council
review the ordinance to see if a solution to these problems can be reached.
Ted Feibusch, 240 South Highland, discussed the problems he is having with an
establishment adjacent to his downtown property and the economic hardship that
has occurred. Mr. Feibusch advised that he had been unable to rent his
building due to the minors loitering in front of his building and the
destruction occurring in the downtown area. He urged the Council to attempt
to solve the problem through enforcement of this ordinance.
Jim Wattenburger, 530 W. Stephenson, stated that he believes the current
downtown problem of minors loitering is spilling over into the residential
neighborhoods surrounding the down, town area. He advised that there is a
constant problem with alcohol and destruction occurring at the park near his
home.
Discussion followed.
M/S Henderson/Myers referred this matter to the City Attorney for his research
into a possible solution to the problem. The motion was carried by a
unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Hickey and
Schneiter.
10c. Rate Adjustment, Off Street Parking Lots
The Finance Director explained that due to the deficit in the Downtown Parking
and Improvement District's budget, staff feels it is necessary to increase the
parking lot fees. He discussed the current fees and the proposed adjustments
while referring to the staff report in this matter. He noted that the
increases are modest and would make the rates in the downtown area consistent.
The City Manager advised that parking spaces at the Airport and the Civic
Center which were recently rented to the public were $12.00 per month.
Discussion followed.
M/S Shoemaker/Myers approved the following rate adjustments for City Parking
Lots, effective May 1, 1988.
MONTHLY RATE
LOT DESCRIPTION METER PERMIT
,,
A Standley & Oak $16.50 $15.00
B Stephenson & Oak 16.50 12.00
C Main & Standley 16.50 7.50
D School & Henry 16.50 12.00
E Stephenson & Oak (Public) -0- -0-
F Stephenson & Oak -0- 12.00
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
10d. Discussion of Development Process
The City Manager initiated discussion on the Development Process.
Councilmember Shoemaker requested that this matter be continued until the next
regularly scheduled meeting so that the complete Council could be present for
discussion.
It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be continued to the
agenda of May 4, 1988.
RECESS: 10:45 P.M.
RECONVENE: 10:55 P.M.
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10e. Final Map for Phase 1 of the Redwood Business Park of Ukiah
i. Determination of Signalization Fund Formula
ii. Discussion of Property Owner Association
iii. Adoption of Resolution
iv. Adoption of Resolution vacating portion of Hastings Road
The Community Development Director stated that the Final Map for Phase 1 of
the Redwood Business Park had been considered and approved by the Planning
Commission at its meeting on April 13, 1988. He noted that the Planning
Commission in their approval expressed concern with the portion of the
C.C.& R.'s dealing with the Property Owners Association.
The Public Works Director explained in detail how Staff arrived at a per acre
contribution rate for the Signalization Participation Fund for the Redwood
Business Park project. He referred to Exhibit "A" of the Staff Report and
advised that the proposed per acre rate is $1,707. He further advised that
this amount would become due upon the issuance of a building permit and that
the formula would be reviewed in approximately two years.
The City Manager advised that the dollar amount would not be changed, but the
length of time to complete the project would be reviewed.
Discussion followed.
M/S Myers/Shoemaker to approve the following formula for the Traffic Signal
Participation Fund contribution of the Redwood Business Park which sets forth
a cost of $1,707 per acre:
REDWOOD BUSINESS PARK - TRAFFIC SIGNAL PARTICIPATION FUND
Location:
Cost - 1988:
Cost - 1993:
Talmage Road and Airport Park Boulevard
$150,000
$150,000 + 4% escalation/year -- $183,150
Subdivision Obligation (50%) = $183,150
2
= $ 91,575
Net Subdivision Acreage = 89.4 acres
ASSUME SIGNALS TO BE INSTALLED IN 5 YEARS - 1993
Amount needed per year to generate $91,575 in 5 years @ 7% interest
= $15,260 per year
Average Acreage to be developed per year = 89.4 acres = 8.94 acres/year
10 years
Contribution required per acre = $15,260/~ear = $1,707/acre
8.94 ac./yr.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
Discussion ensued regarding the Property Owners Association.
The City Attorney recommended that the Resolution Approving Final Map for
Phase I be revised beginning on Page 1, Line 16, as follows:
". . . to sign said maps at such time as Subdivider provides Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions to fulfill Condition 9 of this Resolution which
are approved in writing by the City Attorney, signs and fulfills all the
requirements of an Agreement . . ."
The City Attorney further recommended the following revisions to this
resolution beginning on Page 2, Line 14, as follows:
"9. Property Owners Association will be formed and provide landscaping
maintenance for street landscaping. The Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions be properly referenced on deeds conveying lots in the
subdivision."
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M/S Myers/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 88-40, Approving Final Map for
Phase I, Redwood Business Park of Ukiah, as amended by the City Attorney. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers
Hickey and Schneiter.
M/S Shoemaker/Myers adopted Resolution No. 88-41, Summarily Vacating Street or
Highway Pursuant to Chapter 4, Part 3, Division 9 of the California Streets
and Highways Code. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter.
City Council Reports
Councilmember Shoemaker
Councilmember Shoemaker noted that he attended a CALED Conference regarding
economic development and advised that a Candidates' Night had been scheduled
at the Community College.
Councilmember Myers
None.
Mayor Henderson
Mayor Henderson advised that a letter had been received from Project Sanctuary
expressing appreciation for the Plus-5 funds they had received. She further
advised that she and the City Manager had attended a Mayors and Managers
Meeting in Fort Bragg and discussed the issues of redevelopment and solid
waste. Mayor Henderson noted an upcoming meeting of the Mendocino Development
Corporation in Boonville which she will be attending and reported on a
R.E.M.I.F. meeting she had previously attended. She also welcomed
Randy Foster from the Journal.
Ad~ ournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Kari Revheim
Recording Secretary
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