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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-29-8741 CITY OF UKIAH REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING MINUTES 431 South Main Street September 29, 1987 The City Council convened in a regular adjourned session at 4:30 p.m., in the Public Meeting Room at the Grace Hudson Museum. 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 Pedroncelli, Community Development Director Harris, and City Clerk Hayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2a. Study Session for Development Standards - Properties North of Orr Creek The City Manager noted a request for development standards of an area north of Orr Creek. This was requested so there would be a basis for planning and annexation discussions. He suggested Council list all the development standards so that generally speaking the development standards would be known. This would then allow the Planning Commission to do the long range planning for the area. The Community Development Director explained the area encompasses 89 acres with four different property owners. He discussed the infrastructure requirements being recommended for Orr Street, Brush Street east of the railroad tracks, Orchard Avenue extension, Orchard Avenue/Brush Street signalization, freeway on and off ramp, Orr Creek, and Ford Street/Orchard Street signalization. Jared Carter addressed Council noting he is an attorney representing the Bricarelli interests. He questioned the City's influence for the area in question. The City Manager explained that because of a written request to discuss development criteria, this meeting was being held. Mr. Carter explained the current status of the Bricarelli estate. He believes it is inappropriate for the City to decide where roads should go and that a defensible assessment should be realized. Alex Thomas addressed Council and commended them and the City staff for taking a long-range planning look at properties in and around the City. He believes the City as a whole will benefit from infrastructure improvements on Orr Street and Orchard Street and that the City should participate in the costs. Jack Cox, 551Pomo Lane, believes the improvements will benefit the entire community. Further, that channelization to Orr Creek could solve many problems of the area. He believes the highest and best use of the property should be determined and if not done a moratorium could happen. Councilmember Kier stated that the properties in the area as well as the City as a whole will have better access when infrastructure improvements are done. He believes Orchard Street should be extended and that rezoning the area to the highest and best use should be done. The City Manager stated that site-specific planning can be done by a consultant but the City has a Planning Commission wanting to do long-range planning and believes it is appropriate for them to do so. Discussion ensued. Jared Carter discussed at length adopting ordinances that note standard conditions. Reg. Adj. Mtg. September 29, 1987 Page 1 Tom Thomas discussed reasons why the properties should be annexed into the City. He believes it would be of value to the property owners and the City. He questioned who would pay for the infrastructure improvements. John Mayfield, 2090 Sierra Place, believes a long-range plan for the area is appropriate. He requested the City submit a formal request to Cal-Trans to do a study of freeway on and off ramps for the area. He further discussed PD zoning noting he doesn't believe there is such but rather there should be standard conditions in the Code. Paul Trouette, 1151 Brush, discussed a need for standard conditions. Councilmember Schneiter discussed the need for the Planning Commission to understand and follow Council's direction towards long-range planning. There was discussion regarding property owners and City staff meeting to pre-plan the area. Mayor Henderson suggested Tom Thomas head a committee to do such. Mr. Thomas asked if staff could help with projecting costs for infrastructure improvements. Jack Cox stated that due to the community's watershed draining into Orr Creek the costs of drainage system should be addressed by the City. M/S Kier/Schneiter property owners meet to discuss and plan the development for the areas north of Orr Creek, staff to help when needed. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 2b. Authorize Grant Application to the Economic Development Administration - Carousel Industrial Park Sewer Line Extension The Public Works Director discussed the EDA Grant application for the extension of a sewer main to Carousel Industrial Park. Mayor Henderson noted a request from Gary Akerstrom that local engineering firms be considered for the project. The Public Works Director responded that for the second phase of the grant or the work all proposals will be considered. He did note that any design that affects the wastewater treatment plant he would recommend Kennedy/Jenks/Chilton. Bill Lindsteadt, Mendocino Development Corporation (MDC), explained at length the need for the sewer line and MDC role of writing the grant. Robert Phillips, 4060 Fisher Lake Drive, Redwood Valley, discussed the community's positive feeling that Carousel add a dye facility. He noted the need to have the sewer line extended to his facility. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey authorized the City Manager to execute an EDA Grant Application in the amount of $715,000 for the Carousel Industrial Park sewer line extension. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. RECESS: 6:40 P.M. RECONVENED: 6:48 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 3a. Adoption of Resolution Awarding Merit Compensation - City Manager Mayor Henderson explained the evaluation done on the City Manager noting his financial expertise in refinancing the bonds for NCPA's geothermal plant, the City's Hydroelectric Plant, and negotiations with WAPA. M/S Kier/Hickey adopted Resolution No. 88-18, Awarding Merit -Pay to City Manager for the 1987-88 fiscal year. Reg. Adj. Mtg. September 29, 1987 Page 2 Councilmember Shoemaker expressed concern with awarding the merit compensation at this time. He believes it is more appropriate to address compensations in the City's regular merit pay program. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 3b. Matter of Councilmember Attendance at California Economic Development Conference (CALED) Mayor Henderson explained that she wished to attend the CALED Conference October 15-16, 1987, on Industrial Development in the 1990's at Newport Beach. Councilmember Shoemaker noted he wished to also and that he could provide for his own lodging. M/S Kier/Hickey authorized Mayor Henderson and Councilmember Shoemaker's attendance at the CALED Conference on October 15-16, 1987 at Newport Beach. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 3c. Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) October 5, 1987 Agenda, Item No. 5 - Discussion of Expanded Role of MCOG - Kier Councilmember Kier discussed concern with MCOG expanding their role to intergovernmental affairs and that he and the Council's alternate will be out of town for the October 5, 1987 meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the MCOG staff being independent consultants but that all their reports are prepared by the County and that fact is important to the current forum. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey a letter be sent to MCOG requesting that Agenda Item No. 5 for the October 5, 1987 meeting be rescheduled. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 3d. Discussion of Millview Water Negotiations - Henderson/Shoemaker Mayor Henderson discussed the outcome of a recent meeting she, Councilmember Shoemaker, Mr. Mayfield, and Mr. Lawrence had regarding the Millview Water negotiations. Mr. Mayfield and Lawrence believe they represent the entire board which wishes to continue serving their customers if any properties are taken out of the district. They noted they want to work towards a valley-wide water district. There was considerable discussion regarding submitting the draft agreement of 1985 conceptually to the whole board for their comments. Noting to them substantial changes would have to occur to reflect the District's financial condition to date, the Cortese-Knox Government Reorganization Act of 1985 would have to be taken into consideration, and the feasibility of establishing a water commission would be entertained. Jean Harmon, 3100 Westerly, talked about division of jurisdictions and to think about what is better for the Ukiah area as a whole. Discussion ensued regarding the Commission idea. John Mayfield believes elected representation can only serve the population. There was discussion of how an ordinance could provide a board which represents areas outside the City limits. Councilmember Schneiter believes LAFCO has the responsibility to follow its policies and act upon them. The City Manager discussed a new application by a property owner to annex will be forthcoming to Council. He believes the current issues will become larger. John Mayfield noted the City cannot state all utility services can be provided for upon annexation because the City cannot provide natural gas needs. Reg. Adj. Mtg. September 29, 1987 Page 3 Councilmember Schneiter stated that an impasse should be declared to LAFCO on the water issue. A lengthy discussion continued regarding the whole Millview Board looking at the draft agreement conceptually. M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker reagendize the matter and discussions to the October 21, 1987 City Council Meeting so as to establish and/or reinforce Council's position. The motion was declared lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. NOES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. M/S Henderson/Kier the Mayor and the City Attorney to send a letter to the Millview Water Board restating Council's position to provide water service to properties removed from the District and that representation under today's laws would be researched. Because they have a meeting on October 12, 1987, a response would be appreciated by October 15, 1987. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Schneiter. The City Manager noted an upcoming LAFCO Meeting on October 5, 1987, for which the Bush Street annexation is agendized. He believes because negotiations with Millview are continuing and because Council and Staff will be attending the League of California Cities Conference a letter should be written requesting the matter be continued. Council concurred that staff should do so. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter None. Councilmember Shoemaker Requested Councilmember Schneiter question MTA about providing bus service to children in Boonville wishing to attend school in Ukiah. Councilmember Hickey None. Councilmember Kier Suggested Council entertain the idea of holding an annual Civic Center function. Mayor Henderson Met with the County regarding the golf course. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Adj. Mtg. September 29, 1987 Page 4