Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-03-88UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Matter of Island Curbing on Airport Park Boulevard The Public Works Director/Engineer reported on the issue. During the presentation the approved Redwood Business Park plans were displayed. They showed the required scoring. The City Attorney commented on the issue. He believes Council does not have the authority to waive requirements case by case. Gary Akerstrom of North Counties Engineers, discussed the City's standards and codes. He believes they do not specifically address island curbing. Mr. Akerstrom further discussed other projects around town where conditions have been changed or modified by the City Engineer. Discussion ensued regarding how scoring is done, alternative solutions, and scoring absent around the Civic Center. Councilmember Schneiter asked Staff to address, in an FYI, scoring in the island curbing around the Civic Center. M/S Schneiter/Hickey directed the City Manager to work with Mr. Akerstrom to resolve the issue. The City Attorney expressed concern with the motion. Councilmember Schneiter withdrew his motion with the consent of Councilmember Hickey. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker put in scoring where cracking is occurring presently as this is an acceptable solution to the City. The City Attorney again expressed concern that Council is trying to waive a code requirement. Councilmember Hickey withdrew his motion but Councilmember Shoemaker called for the vote. The motion was declared lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Hickey. NOES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter take no action on the issue. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmembers Myers and Hickey. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Variance No. 88-38, 1127 S. Dora Street, Ben M. Rome Mayor Henderson noted that the applicant has withdrawn his appeal. 8b. Distribution of Plus-5 Funds The City Manager noted letters had been sent out to all community groups last receiving revenue sharing funds, plus the Ford Street Project by their request, of the said public hearing. Public Hearing Opened - 7:40 p.m. , A1 Bellon, Plowshares, noted that funds are always needed to keep the kitchen open. Tom Sutherland, Mendocino County Youth Project, explained how his agency provides a needed service to the community. Sheryl Greene, Ukiah Community Center, stated she believes the Plus-5 Program hasn't been as successful as it could have been and explained she believes Reg. Mtg. February 3, 1988 Page 2 it's partly due to the percentage the City was retaining to help utility customers. She believes the City should rethink and rework their commitment to the Plus-5 Program. Further, she asked that the City rethink allocating funds from the City's budget to the community groups. She stated the Community Center administers the Reach Program for their customers. They get no funds to administer such. Discussion ensued. Public Hearing Closed - 7:47 p.m. Mayor Henderson explained her feelings on wanting to discontinue the Plus-5 Program. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter allocate the 20% the City would be holding for City customers in need of help with their utility bills to the Community Center to administer the Reach Program. The remainder to be evenly allocated to the following: Ukiah Community Center Plowshares Mendocino County Youth Project The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. M/S Henderson/Hickey the City abandon the Plus-5 Program. The.motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Myers, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmembers Shoemaker and Schneiter. The City Manager noted that if the City receives any more Plus-5 funds they will be allocated as Council has directed. RECESS: 7:58 p.m. to Redevelopment RECONVENED: 8:23 p.m. Councilmember Shoemaker explained that Project Sanctuary hoped to be part of the Plus-5 funding. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey reconsider Plus-5 funding. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter allocate the 20% the City would be holding for City customers in need of help with their utility bills to the Community Center to administer the Reach Program. The remainder to be evenly allocated to the following: Ukiah Community Center Plowshares Mendocino County Youth Project Project Sanctuary The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. Unfinished Business 9b. Appointment of Alternate to the Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) M/S Henderson/Hickey designated Councilmember Shoemaker as the official alternate to MCOG. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 9c. Discussion of the Role of Mayor and Increased Compensation for the Mayor Position The City Manager reported on a current telephone survey and data from a 1985 League of California Cities survey regarding Mayor and Council compensation. The City Attorney explained an advisory question and a ballot measure. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey a ballot measure be written that a 50% increase in stipend, above what Councilmembers receive, be given to the Mayor. The motion Reg. Mtg. February 3, 1988 Page 3 was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 9d. Adoption of Resolution Opposing Off-Shore Oil Drillin~ M/S Hickey/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 88-31, Opposing Off-Shore Oil Drilling and Gas Exploration. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Mayor Henderson noted Mayor Wasserman from Point Arena attended the Off-Shore Drilling Hearing on February 3, 1988, in Fort Bragg for Ukiah. Staff was directed to send the adopted Resolution to all proper authorities. 9e. Presentation of Proposals for Economic Development Activities The Community Development Director noted the $6,000 available for Economic Development. i. Calvacade Productions Dale McCully, 7360 Potter Valley Road, Ukiah, explained his proposal; slides are transferred to the finished product, a videotape. Councilmember Schneiter asked about marketing the finished video. Mr. McCully responded that the City and/or Mendocino Development Corporation would do the marketing of the video. ii. Chamber of Commerce Tim Tait, 1400 E1 Dorado, explained the Chamber proposes a video and the funds from the City will be matched by the Chamber. He noted marketing will be done by the Chamber. Bob Stuefen, discussed the effective market value of a video. Video updating was discussed. iii. Mendocino Development Corporation (MDC) Bill Lindsteadt, 320 So. State Street, explained MDC's proposal to contact clients by an enticement letter, provide brochures and economic data, and make timely personal responses and site visits. Discussion ensued regarding out of area marketing proposed by MDC. M/S Schneiter/Hickey directed Staff to negotiate a contract with the Chamber of Commerce to produce a video on economic development as they have proposed. The Council will give final approval of the contract and the video. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, and Schneiter. NOES: Mayor Henderson. 9f. Letter from Myrna Oglesby Regarding Porzio Lane Development The City Manager noted Mrs. Oglesby's request to continue the matter to February 17, 1988. 9g. Authorization of City Manager to Sign Agreement with RCHDC Regarding Density Bonus - Senior Citizen Pro~ect, Bush and Low Gap The Community Development Director explained the 29 unit senior citizen residential project at Bush and Low Gap. Councilmember Shoemaker left the meeting at 9:18 p.m. due to a possible conflict of interest. M/S Schneiter/Myers authorized the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with RCHDC. The 29 unit senior citizen housing project will be located at Bush Street and Low Gap Road. The motion was carried by the Reg. Mtg. February 3, 1988 Page 4 86 following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker. Councilmember Shoemaker returned at 9:20 p.m. Jack Simpson thanked Council for their action. New Business 10a. ~doption of Resolution Regarding Fees for Appeals of Planning Commission Decisions The Community Development Director explained that fees for zoning cases must be heard during public hearings noticed 15 days prior and a report must be prepared and available to the public 10 days prior. Staff is asking for direction on the issue before them. He reviewed the fees which haven't been adjusted since 1964. Councilmember Schneiter expressed concern with charging a fee for an appeal. Believes the fee could be included in the initial applicant permit fees. Councilmember Hickey believes an appeal fee can deny one of their due process of an appeal. He believes the other fees require review and updating. Discussion ensued regarding the recent withdrawn appeals after all noticing has been done. The City Manager noted that in 1982 the City prepared a survey on permit fees in surrounding jurisdictions. He asked Council to consider those and staff will make justification for such. Councilmember Schneiter stated that comparisons can be justified to accomplish any means. Believes Council should do what is best for the community. M/S Schneiter/Hickey directed staff to analyze the costs of processing appeals and to develop a fee structure for Council's review that captures those costs in the application process. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, and Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Myers and Mayor Henderson. lOb. Request from the Board of Directors of the Main Street Program Regarding AB 1693 Funds M/S Hickey/Myers approved the Main Street Budget and authorized the disbursement of AB 1693 Funds to them. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. lOc. Request for Proposals - Streetscape and Design Standards Councilmember Schneiter asked how the streetscape and design standards fit with redevelopment. The City Manager explained how streetscape and design standards will compliment and is a key part of redevelopment. Discussion ensued regarding the tight timeframe noted in the RFP to do the work and questioned if it is realistic that two staff members will be able to carry out the plan. The City Manager explained Staff's intent. M/S Schneiter/Hickey approved the draft RFP for streetscape and design standards. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Myers, Hickey, Schneiter, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. February 3, 1988 Page 5 87 COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Shoemaker Noted attendance at a CALED conference. Councilmember Myers Attended MTA meeting and reported on the same. Councilmember Hickey Reported that the February NCPA meeting in Ukiah has been rescheduled to August. Councilmember Schneiter Attended MCOG meeting and reported on the same. Commented on Planning Commission's review of parking requirements and denial of four County referrals. City Manager Payne Commented on the Mayor/Managers meeting in Willits where it was agreed by all in attendance that a letter be sent to the Solid Waste Management Board. It would request agendizing the Grand Jury report on solid waste and information on how Sonoma County is putting together a county-wide solid waste site. Mayor Henderson Reported attendance at the CALED conference, R.E.M.I.F. seminar, League meeting in Rohnert Park, and noted Sebastopol wants to rejoin the Redwood Empire League Division. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney recommended that Council go into Closed Session under the exception to the Brown Act, Section 54957, to discuss Personnel. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel. 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 10:07 p.m. Council reconvened at 11:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. February 3, 1988 Page 6