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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-04-87MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - NOVEMBER 4, 1987 The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:30 p.m., in the Public Meeting Room at the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director/City Engineer Pedroncelli, Community Development Director Harris, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Public Works Director/Engineer delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Kier led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S Schneiter/Hickey approved the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 21, 1987, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Hickey/Schneiter approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, and 6f, as follows: 6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of November 4, 1987, #15947 to #16095, in the amount of $97,657.78. 6b. Approved the General Warrants of November 4, 1987, #36031 to #36152, in the amount of $333,844.29. 6c. Adopted Ordinance No. 870, Amending Division 5, Chapter 6, Article 2 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the Prohibition of Smoking in City Owned Facilities. 6d. Accepted the Notice of Completion - Asphalt Concrete Surfacing on City Streets and directed the City Clerk to file the same. 6e. Accepted the Notice of Completion - Construction of Storm Drainage Facilities Between Main Street and Marshall Street and directed the City Clerk to file the same. 6f. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.) The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Letter and Petition from Ted Bertsch - Nuclear Free Zone. The City Manager noted the letter received. Ted Bertsch, 813 Maple Street, stated he is in favor of economic development and noted the local committees he has served on. He suggested that Council adopt a resolution, as other cities have done, declaring Ukiah a nuclear free zone. This would mean no nuclear food irradiation, no star wars industry, no transportation of nuclear products, no nuclear waste facilities, no nuclear plants, no assembly or manufacturing of support components for nuclear warfare, no investment of public funds that may support nuclear products in any way. Councilmember Hickey noted beneficial industrial uses such as medical. Mr. Bertsch believes that nuclear situations beyond mankind are not beneficial. Reg. Mtg. November 4, 1987 Page 1 Irene Sargentini, 3000 South State Street, spoke against the proposal of a nuclear free zone. John Crapps, Methodist Minister, discussed reasons for establishing a nuclear free zone and hopes it will send a message throughout the layers of government. Steve Turner, 219 Magnolia, believes it is important to address the issue as a community as well as individually. Ludie Cardwell, 209 Park Boulevard, believes the community is not willing to support a nuclear free zone. And further he believes it is very important to support our country and be prepared against any aggression. Charles Williams, 3 Betty Street, believes we all should be aware of the warnings of a possible nuclear war or waste before it is too late. Mr. Sargentini, believes it is important to think about the proposal before declaring such for the defense of our country. Vivian White, 4901 Mill Creek Drive, stated since Ukiah doesn't have an economical base in its boundaries it would be a very appropriate time to declare it a nuclear free zone. Kevin Murphy, 4901 Mill Creek Drive, believes there is a paranoia kind of fear within the government regarding nuclear power. A1 English, Ukiah, believes it is important to pass such a resolution. Rachael Barry, 398 W. Smith Street, believes it is important to world peace to pass such an ordinance. Councilmember Shoemaker believes Council should explore the issue and believes it should be an issue for the ballot. Council concurred. M/S Kier/Hickey receive and file the letter. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Councilmember Shoemaker stated he hopes Council will communicate with other communities on the issue. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8a. Matter of Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) - Expanded Role of MCOG. The City Manager explained Council's desire to discuss the issue further. The Mayor reported on a recent Mayor/Manager's meeting where the issue was part of their Agenda. The City Manager noted the continued concern by all with the staffing of MCOG. Councilmember Kier explained that due to the fact the County has committees pertinent to their assigned subjects, staffed by their own, should be sufficient to address their areas of concern. Council concurred that MCOG, as well as other committees, can be used as think tanks. No formal action was taken. 8b. Matter of Bush Street Annexation. The City Manager explained LAFCO's action on the Bush Street Annexation. He believes the City has three options: 1) request reconsideration due to the Reg. Mtg. November 4, 1987 Page 2 condition that Millview is not being detached is not acceptable to the City and its long range annexation plans, 2) take no action for a year and refile, or 3) set a Public Hearing date, proceed with the annexation noting final action will be to file a new application to detach from Millview. M/S Kier/Schneiter set December 2, 1987 for the Public Hearing on the Bush Street Annexation. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Matter of Budget for Downtown Improvement District. The City Manager explained the budget before Council. Councilmember Kier believes AB1693 has become part of the Main Street Program. M/S Kier/Schneiter approved the Ukiah Downtown Improvement Association's Budget for the Fiscal Year 1986-87 in the amount of $6,200.00. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: ~AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 9b. Matter of Gerald Kin~ Annexation to Millview County Water District The Community Development Director reported on the application of Mr. Gerald King to annex to Millview Water District. The City Manager commented on Millview's view and stance on annexation. Councilmember Schneiter questioned if the City's denial has a binding effect on the property owner. The City Manager responded that it does not have a binding effect but rather puts on paper the City's position. Since LAFCO's action on the Bush Street Annexation is not acceptable, the City should recommend denial of the Gerald King annexation. Discussion ensued regarding qualifying the recommendation. John Prince, Oak Park, believes the property is joined by the Army Corps of Engineers and no expansion of the line will be requested for. M/S Kier/Hickey recommend to LAFCO denial of the Gerald King Annexation to the Millview County Water District because there is no long term agreement for water provisions outside the City limits. The City Manager noted he would attach a letter under his signature noting the parody of the issues. After some continued discussion, Councilmember Kier withdrew his motion with the approval of Councilmember Hickey. M/S Kier/Hickey approved Gerald King annexation to the Millview County Water District provided that detachments from Millview County Water District also be allowed. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 9c. Matter of Buildin~ Code Appeals Board for John Prince The Community Development Director reported on Mr. Prince's request. John Prince explained he wished there was a solution beyond the appeals board but believes it is the only step at this point. M/S Kier/Hickey authorized the Mayor to appoint a five-member Building Code Appeals Board to hear the matter of a property line/firewall at 444 McPeak and Reg. Mtg. November 4, 1987 Page 3 118/118½ Calvert Court. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 9d. Matter of Institute of Museum Services Grant - Sun House The City Manager noted the Sun House Museum Contractor's request. Suzanne Abel-Vidor explained the previous applications that were submitted for the same. City staff has helped with the proposed application. Noted if the grant is received it will be administered by the City as a restricted fund. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter authorized the City Manager to sign and submit the General Operating Support Grant application to the Institute of Museum Services. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 9e. Consideration of November and December Meetings Councilmember Kier noted he will be out of town on November 18 and December 2, 1987. Councilmember Shoemaker noted he will be out of town on January 6, 1987. Mayor Henderson recommended considering cancelling the December 16, 1987 meeting. Council concurred to cancel the December 16, 1987 City Council meeting. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter Reported on the MTA meeting in Covelo. Asked if Ukiah was invited to be part of the process regarding the water issue with Sonoma County. The City Manager responded he didn't believe so. Councilmember Shoemaker Discussed the Nevada Declaration. Noted a letter from Willits thanking the City for their recent assistance in transporting water pipes. Discussed the successful black and white ball the Sun House Guild had. Councilmember Hickey Reported on the progress of the City's and Fire District's Ad-hoc committee. Reported on the filings of Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas and Electric Company to participate in the northwest and southwest transmission lines. Councilmember Kier Concerned about the recent press the City is receiving regarding the Fire District negotiations. He noted the Fire District has a contract with the City and can negotiate with whomever they wish. Reg. Mtg. November 4, 1987 Page 4 Mayor Henderson Discussed the County Mayor/Managers' meeting. Noted Rural Renaissance Committee has completed their report and reported on the same. Noted Redwood Empire League of California Cities meeting upcoming in Ukiah. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. November 4, 1987 Page 5