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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-19-87Councilmembers Hickey and Schneiter were appointed to the ad-hoc committee. They noted they would set a date for the first meeting with two members of the Fire Protection District between themselves. 8b. Letter from Ukiah Unified School District Requesting Use of Buildings at Civic Center Site The City Manager noted the letter received. He stated the City has concerns with the School District's new proposal. He explained reasons for concern: the School District's long-term administrative use of the corner property at Dora and Clay Streets is now a school; the surplus buildings do not meet code standards; no rental fee was included in the proposal; and further he believes the proposed use is incompatible near the Civic Center. Councilmember Hickey stated he believes the one-year lease extension was appropriate but the new proposal from the School District is not. Evelyn Broaddus, representing the School District, noted a structural exam of the buildings had been done. It proved not feasible to buy and move them. She explained the upgrading of the buildings the District wishes to do to be compatible with the fine Civic Center. She noted the buildings would be used as six classrooms. Councilmember Schneiter also believed the one-year use was appropriate but not a long-term one. The City Manager noted wanting to have the buildings, if not used, cleared by the dedication date. M/S Hickey/Schneiter accepted and filed the letter from the Ukiah Unified School District. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. PUBLIC HEARING 7a. Matter of Grantee Performance Report for the State Community Development Block Grant Program The City Manager noted the items needing Council's approval. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:09 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:10 P.M. Councilmember Hickey questioned why the Community Development Commission's (CDC) administrative costs have gone up and the housing rehab loans are being reduced. Roy Tindle of CDC responded that the program administration costs cover the housing rehab specialists to do site work and write-ups of the same. The general administrative budget still has funds remaining. Councilmember Hickey asked how five more houses can be rehabilitated on the remaining budget with the administrative cost overruns. Mr. Tindle believes CDC can do such. He noted that the target area of Empire Gardens has met with slow responses so this has contributed to some of the cost overruns. He is hoping to expand the target area. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey approved the Grantee Performance Report and authorized the City Manager to execute the same. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 7b. General Plan Amendment 1987-A, Documentation Changes The Planning Assistant reported that the General Plan Amendment for 1987 includes review of the Circulation-Transportation and Scenic Highways Element Reg. Mtg. August 19, 1987 Page 2 and the Community Facilities, Recreation, and Community Design Element of the General Plan. The documentation changes updates the plan. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:25 P.M. Myrna Oglesby, 169 Mason Street, stated she thought the extension of Main Street had been decided; that, being not to proceed. Councilmember Shoemaker asked why site specifics are not mentioned in the report. The City Manager believes that restricts areas of land too much. Councilmember Shoemaker asked if the Observatory property could address the south areas need for park. The City Manager explained that could not meet the deficiency analysis of the plan. Council discussed expanding the area in the deficiency analysis, changing wording in the Action Program regarding pursuing an agreement with the School District regarding neighborhood recreation, updating sections pertaining to the Civic Center when the restoration is completed, and updating the Sanitary Landfill section. Mayor Henderson noted the Public Hearing would be continued to September 2, 1987. 7c. Adoption of Resolution - Water Rate Adjustment The Public Works Director explained the need for the water rate adjustment. The City Manager noted the increase will help budget the maintenance and operation costs incurring .and future needs to bring health back into the operation. Councilmember Shoemaker expressed concern that the proposed increase will still fall short of the expected future needs. The City Manager explained that during each budget review the situation will be examined. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:51 P.M. Sheridan Malone, 305 Hillcrest, asked why consumption wasn't also charged. The City Manager explained that a gallonage adjustment was done two years ago and staff believed the flat rate adjustment to be appropriate this time. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:54 P.M. M/S Hickey/Kier adopted Resolution No. 88-9, Adopting Revised Schedule of Water Rates: Effective Time; Repeal of Prior Schedule. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Adoption of Resolution Appointing Planning Commissioner The City Manager noted the applications for Council to consider. M/S Henderson/Hickey adopted Resolution No. 88-10, Appointing David L. Dickey to Planning Commission. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. August 19, 1987 Page 3 9b. Set Date for Study Session - Development Standards - Properties North of Orr Creek Council set September 29, 1987, at 4:30 p.m. for the study session. RECESS: 7:55 P.M. to Redevelopment RECONVENED: 8:19 P.M. 9c. Status Report on Plus-5 Program The City Manager addressed his memo of August 14, 1987 at length. He believes the timing of the program is important; example, featuring the program in the City's Newsletter, but that first all concerns need to be addressed. Councilmember Schneiter stated that when the concept was presented he did not remember the 50% being set aside to cover utility bills. Councilmember Hickey stated he did not want the 50% collected to go to every person who did not pay their utility bill, but rather to the community organizations who know of the truly needy. The City Manager explained the 50% does not make the City whole on their utility bills, but rather the negative response to turn-offs will be lost when help is given to those in need. Council discussed at length who should be an appropriate agency to direct monies for utility needs, if the monies could go for other heating needs, and whether a percentage should be directed to utility needs at all but rather all generic and the allocations be determined later during the hearing sessions. Ed Etherington, 776 South State Street, discussed P.G.& E.'s Reach Program and suggested the City consider that program to direct the utility funds. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter not designate a percentage of the monies collected for utility bills or for community groups. Council discussed wanting to leave the monies collected alone until the need is realized. Councilmembers Shoemaker and Schneiter withdrew their motion. The City Manager believes it is important that some percentage be noted to assist utility needs. M/S Schneiter/Hickey 20% be allocated for utility bill assistance and 80% to the Community Based Organizations. Councilmember Hickey stated the percentages could be changed as Council felt appropriate. The motion was carried by a majority voice vote. Shoemaker. NOES: Councilmember 9d. Adoption of Resolution to Abandon Alleyway off Sprin~ Street The Public Works Director reported that the alley is not paved and contains no public utilities. M/S Kier/Hickey adopted Resolution No. 88-11, Abandoning Alley Right of Way (South of Cypress Avenue and East of Spring Street). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Appeal of Site Development Permit 87-85 - Warren Beaman The Planning Assistant reported on the Planning Commission's decision to deny the Site Development Permit. She explained the changes staff had made to the Reg. Mtg. August 19, 1987 Page 4 plans that address the neighbors' concerns noting the property owners approval. Myrna Oglesby, 169 Mason Street, representing Mr. Beaman noted the applicant's approval to staff's recommendations. She believes the back-up line from the garages should be set back further. She explained Mr. Beaman's contact with Jeri-Jo Idaries; noting Ms. Idaries has no further concerns and accepts the project. Ms. Oglesby noted the property is zoned C-1 and the project is appropriate. Barry Vogel representing Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wood and Larry Wood, noted the zoning is appropriate but believes the project will set a precedent on the adjacent properties thus an over build of the area. He explained the adjacent owners are not opposed to the project in its entirety but to the build-out of the space. He believes Council should deny the Site Development Permit based on the Code Section 9028-C. Ann Wood, 600 Talmage Road, talked about the tenants there now. M/S Kier/Schneiter granted the appeal and approved Site Development Permit 87-85 subject to staff's conditions in the August 12, 1987 memo and Exhibit A: The Plan. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 10b. Authorize City Manager to Execute Memorandum of Understandtn$ i. Police Officers Unit ii. Police Supervisory Unit The City Manager noted the Memorandum of Understandings before Council. M/S Kier/Hickey authorized the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understandings with the Police Officers Unit and the Police Supervisory Unit. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Counctlmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 10c. Discussion of Goal Review Session There was discussion in changing the scheduled Goal Review Session because it appeared to be hard for some to attend. Council set September 3, 1987, at 4:30 p.m. at the Grace Hudson Museum for their Goal Review Session. 10d. Oral Report - REFA Financing The City Manager reported that in last year's budget and included in this year's budget is the purchase of one fire truck and one D-8 Tractor. The City is looking to the Redwood Empire Finance Authority (R.E.F.A.) for financing. Under Certificates of Participation, the City hopes to finance approximately $310,000. He noted the item will be on a future City Council agenda for formal action. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter Attended MTA meeting on July 29, all members were in attendance noting it was a routine and business-like meeting. Questioned some statements in a past RMI Report on the Lake Pillsbury/Scott Dam. Reg. Mtg. August 19, 1987 Page 5 27 Councilmember Shoemaker None. Councilmember Hickey Happy to be back! Councilmember Kier Reported on Mayor and City Manager's Meeting in Point Arena. Noted OEDP Committee had their last meeting and the report should be approved by the County by the end of the month. Reported on Main Street Committee's progress: monies are being collected and the Manager's job description will be sent out. Mayor Henderson Read postcard sent from Moscow by the Ukiah Wrestling Coach. Noted upcoming CALED Conference. ~ity Manager Payne Noted the Narcotics Task Force has been funded for another year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. August 19, 1987 Page 6