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CITY OF UKIAH - SEPTEMBER 2, 1987
The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:40 p.m., in the Public
Meeting Room at the Grace Hudson Museum. Roll was taken and the following
Councilmembers were present: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey,
Kier, and Mayor Henderson. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney
Rapport, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Community Development Director
Harris, Finance Director Vara, Fire Chief Mitchell, Personnel Director
Horsely, City Manager's Secretary Stamelos, and City Clerk Hayes.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Henderson delivered the Invocation and the City Manager led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
M/S Kier/Shoemaker approved the City Council Minutes of August 19, 1987, as
submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson, NOES:
None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
REPORT FROM ARCHITECT, VICTOR LOPES - CIVIC CENTER
Mr. Lopes updated Council on the work done and yet to be done at the Civic
Center. He noted the interior portion of work should be completed by mid-next
week, the exterior work would be completed in two weeks, and the lawns would
be planted after September 25.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure
regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Shoemaker pulled Item ?f, Award of Bid - Dozer/Tractor from the
Consent Calendar. It then became New Business - Item 10d.
City Manager pulled Item 7e, Award of Bid - Fire Truck from the Consent
Calendar.
It then became New Business - Item 10e.
Councilmember Shoemaker pulled Item 7h, State Community Development Block
Grant Program.
i. Adoption of Resolution for Time Extension
ii. Adoption of Resolution for Budget Change. It then became New Business -
Item 10f.
M/S Schneiter/Kier approved the Consent Calendar Items 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7g, 7i,
7j, and 7k, as follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of September 2, 1987, #15332 to #15490, in
the amount of $106,076.08.
7b. Approved the General Warrants of September 2, 1987, #35419 to #35426 and
#35500 to #35602, in the amount of $372,182.35.
7c. Awarded the following Bids:
i. A Stuffing Machine to Bell & Howell Company in the amount of
$16,887.92.
ii. A Mailing Machine and Meter to Diversified Business Systems in the
amount of $5,294.70.
7d. Awarded the Bid for a Turfco Top Dresser to H.V. Carter Company, Inc. in
the amount of $5,718.70.
7g. Awarded the Bid for a Vertical Angle Flow Pump to J.M. Squared Equipment
in the amount of $14,170.08.
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7i. Adopted Resolution No. 88-12, Authorizing and Designating Authorized
Representative (Grant Application - Safe Drinking Water Bond Law of
1986).
7j. Authorized the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Sky Ranch
Christmas Tree Lot.
7k. 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.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Rev. John Kraps, 398 W. Smith, questioned who would be participating in the
religious portion of the Civic Center's Dedication Ceremony.
The Mayor responded.
Rev. Kraps believes the Mayor's choice to be appropriate.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9a. Parking Recommendation, Response to Downtown Merchants
The Community Development Director explained the memorandum.
The City Manager noted an opinion from the City Attorney on the feasibility of
ticketing those who move vehicles to new parking spaces within the area.
Mayor Henderson expressed concern with AB 1693 bearing the cost to implement
the new parking modifications.
The City Manager explained the deficits occurring by the Parking and Business
Improvement District since the parking meters were removed.
Councilmember Shoemaker asked if increasing parking fines would help.
The City Manager stated that it would and also adjusting the cost of parking
lot permits would be appropriated.
Mike Rodgers, 260 S. School St., thanked Council for looking at the Downtown
Merchants request. He believes that by limiting downtown parking to one hour
may be defeating to the merchants. He would like Council to pull the request.
M/S Kier/Hickey receive and file the parking recommendation. The motion was
carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None.
Council suggested the merchants review the proposal during the Redevelopment
and Main Street process.
PUBLIC HEARING
8a. General Plan Amendment 1987-A, Documentation Changes.
i. Adoption of Resolution Approvin~ General Plan Amendment 1987-A
The Community Development Director noted the changes that Council had
requested and explained that no negative declaration was needed because no
land use changes would not occur. He noted some further changes needed to be
done to Exhibit F; omit from the second paragraph, seventh line the words not
only, the eighth line omit everything after the City of Ukiah. The next
sentence should end after Solid Waste Management Plan. Exhibit G, the
Deficiency Analysis, second paragraph, second line change South State Street
to the City boundary.
Councilmember Shoemaker noted a change on page 23, last paragraph omit
construction and add: and utility improvements occur.
Mayor Henderson noted at 7:17 p.m. that the Public Hearing was continued and
open from the last City Council meeting.
No one wished to speak on the issue.
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Public Hearing Closed 7:17 p.m.
M/S Hickey/Keir adopted Resolution No. 88-13, General Plan Amendment 1987-A,
with the Exhibits amended as discussed. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey,
Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9b. PLUS-5 Program
The City Manager reported on the PLUS-5 concept and noted the draft Newsletter
for Council's review.
Council took five minutes to read the Newsletter.
Councilmember Schneiter asked who at City Hall would answer citizen inquiries
of the Program.
Councilmember Shoemaker suggested omitting the words more disadvantaged from
the second paragraph, sixth line. Further he questioned if adding up to 20%
to the tenth line wouldn't be appropriate.
The City Manager responded negatively to the second suggestion.
Councilmember Shoemaker suggested that the initials CBO be spelled out
throughout the Newsletter. Further, the last paragraph any amount to be
highlighted.
Staff noted the appropriate changes as directed by Council.
NEW BUSINESS
10a. Matter of Advisory Board for the Hazardous Waste Management Plan for
Mendocino county
The City Manager noted the City Selection Committee should appoint the member
as stated in Section 25135.2 of Tanner Bill 2948. He suggested the Mayor
contact the Mayors in the County for such an appointment.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter table the matter and refer it to the Mayor's Selection
Committee. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None.
10b. Award of Bid - Storm Drain Construction - Marshall and Main Streets
The Public Works Director reported the bids received and staff's
recommendation.
M/S Kier/Schneiter awarded the bid for the Storm Drain Facilities at Main
Street and Marshall Street to Valley Paving in the amount of $15,410. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
10c. Report from Committee regarding Negotiations with Millview Water District
- Henderson/Shoemaker
The City Manager noted a 1985 Draft Agreement and a map for Council's review.
Mayor Henderson reported on the meeting she and Councilmember Shoemaker have
had with Millview Water Board representatives. The discussions have been on a
commission, concerns of District people being treated equally to those of the
City and if annexation occurred financial debts of the District would have to
be met.
There was discussion on LAFCO having the North Bush Street property annexation
on their next agenda even though the City has written them that the meeting
falls on a City holiday and that the District and the City negotiations are
still ongoing.
Discussion ensued regarding the negotiations past and present on unifying the
water systems and LAFCO being made to assume their responsibility in taking
action on the issue.
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No formal action was taken.
10d. Award of Bid - Dozer/Tractor
10e. Award of Bid - Fire Truck
Councilmember Shoemaker expressed concern with how the funds would be
generated to pay the loan back on the Dozer/Tractor.
The City Manager explained noting revenues from the Solid Waste Site will
cover most of the cost for the Dozer/Tractor.
Discussion ensued.
M/S Shoemaker/Kier awarded the bid for the Tractor/Dozer to Berglund Inc. in
the amount of $266,113.00 less $18,000.00 trade-in of the City's tractor, for
a net purchase price of $248,113.00
Awarded the bid for a Fire Truck - 1250 G.P.M. Pumper - to Beck Fire Apparatus
in the amount of $158,423.00 plus tax.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
10f. State Community Development Block Grant Program
i. Adoption of Resolution Time Extension
ii. Adoption of Resolution for Budget Change
Councilmember Shoemaker asked about opening the project area so as to be City
wide.
The City Manager explained the matter would be on the next regular meeting's
agenda.
Michael Pucci, of the Community Development Commission, explained that Council
will have to take formal action on expanding the project area.
M/S Shoemaker/Kier adopted Resolution No. 88-14, Requesting the State of
California To Amend The Community Development Block Grant Agreement and
Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement.
Adopted Resolution No. 88-15, Amending the Memorandum of Understanding Between
the Community Development Commission of Mendocino County and the City of Ukiah
regarding 1985 CDBG Program.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson, NOES: None.
cOMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
None
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Schneiter
Explained action at an August 26 MTA meeting; a second taxi has been added to
the Fort Bragg area.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Discussed Sun House Board of Trustee's meeting; new president is Marge Boynton
and a grant writer will be hired.
Councilmember Kier
Noted MCOG will meet in October.
Mayor Henderson
Discussed the Civic Center Dedication Ceremony.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. to a
regular adjourned meeting of September 3, 1987 for Goal Review Session, 4:30
p.m., Grace Hudson Museum, Public Meeting Room, 431 South Main Street.
Yvette S. Hayes
City Clerk
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