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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-01-8701 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JULY 1, 1987 The City Council convened in a regular session at 6:30 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, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Finance Director Vara, Electric Distribution Engineer Dunn, Personnel Director Horsley, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hickey delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Shoemaker led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S Hickey/Schneiter approved the City Council Minutes of June 17, 1987, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Kier. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Mayor Henderson. Mayor Henderson noted a correction to the Special Adjourned Minutes of June 22-24, 1987. Page 3, last paragraph, second line, add after the word Products not to exceed and omit the word i__n. Page 4, the third paragraph after the recess at 2:55 p.m., it should read: Regarding the Community Groups' requests, the City Manager suggested an innovative program; through a citizen's utility bill, one could contribute to human services. The last line of that paragraph would remain as was submitted. Councilmember Shoemaker requested an addition to the same Minutes. Page 4, after the last line of the page and before the Adjournment add: Councilmember Shoemaker stated he would still be in support of some direct funding for the Community Groups. Further, Councilmember Shoemaker noted a change to Page 4, second paragraph after the 11:50 a.m. Recess. It should read: the City Manager explained that every year the general funds major expenses are fixed employee costs whereas the Electric Department's major expenses are power purchase costs. The last line of the same paragraph would remain as submitted. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey approved the Special Adjourned Minutes of June 22-24, 1987, as amended. 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 Councilmember Hickey pulled Item 6b - General Warrants. It then became New Business Item 9g. Mayor Henderson pulled Item 6d - Award of Bid - Electronic Metering Equipment. It then became New Business Item 9h. Councilmember Shoemaker pulled Item 6c. Adoption of Ordinance Prohibiting Signs in Public Right of Way. It then became New Business Item 9i. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6e, 6f, 6g, and 6h, as follows: 6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of June 30, 1987, #14482 to #14636, in the amount of $95,413.43. Reg. Mtg. July 1, 1987 Page 1 O2 6e. Awarded the bid for Legal Publications for the 1987-88 Fiscal Year to the Ukiah Daily Journal in the amount of $3.10 per column inch for the first publication and $2.00 per column inch for the additional publications. 6f. Denied the Claim for Damages, Steve Gomes, and Referred the Matter to the Insurance Carrier. 6g. Adopted Resolution No. 88-1, Approving Final Maps for Vineyard View, Unit Four - Phase I and II. 6h. 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 Requesting Abandonment of Alley off of Spring Street The City Manager explained the letter received noting an abandonment is just that and that the City could not divide the strip of land between property owners by adjusting property lines. Marshall Tippets, 1353 Rose Avenue, spoke on the request noting the alley is no longer used as such but is indicated so on an Assessor's Map. M/S Kier/Hickey referred the matter to Staff for their review. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8a. Adoption of Resolution Approving 1987-88 Fiscal Year Budget The City Manager explained the proposed resolution follows the budget hearings. It notes the appropriate changes so making a balanced budget. M/S Hickey/Schneiter adopted Resolution No. 88-2, Adopting the 1987-88 Budget for the City of Ukiah. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Discussion of Surplus Buildings - Civic Center Site The Public Works Director reviewed his memorandum and options the City may have regarding the surplus buildings at the Civic Center Site. Councilmember Schneiter questioned who would care for the buildings site during the upcoming year. He suggested the contract with the School District include care of the buildings and surrounding site be kept reasonably clean and neat. Councilmember Kier stated he believes it should be the City's responsibility to care for the site. M/S Hickey/Schneiter postpone the issue until the City Council Meeting of July 15, 1987. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. Council set Monday, July 13, 1987, at 4:30 p.m. as the date and time to tour the surplus buildings. 9b. Discussion Regarding Number of Members on City Commissions The City Manager noted that during budget hearings Council discussed the number of members on the Commissions. He believes that if the Commissions were smaller, there would be better efficiency and a better level of'training would occur. M/S Hickey/Kier reduce the number of members to five on the City Commissions. Reg. Mtg. July 1, 1987 Page 2 O3 Discussion ensued. Council discussed having seven members may make it easier to produce a quorum and it may allow for a better cross-section of the community. Discussion concluded that five members could accomplish the same. Councilmember Shoemaker expressed opposition towards the trend of the discussion. He believes the number of members don't reflect efficiency but rather seven members give a better cross-section of interests and representation of the co~unity. Further, seven members allow for more discussion which he believes helps make better decisions. He stated though that Council should review a Commissioner's performance. Upon being put to a vote, the motion was carried by the following roll call: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. 9c. Sun House Board of Trustees - Governance Committee Report The City Manager noted the Governance Committee report. He believes it should be referred to staff. Councilmember Kier discussed concern with not knowing the rationale behind items 2c and 3c of the report. Mayor Henderson questioned the difference between a two-year contract and that of a one-year contract. Suzanne Abel-Vidor addressed Council on the issue. She explained there are many problems regarding the governance of the museum. The Committee will continue to meet during the next year and address the problems. She stated the Sun House Museum as an institution does not run well with a yearly contract. M/S Kier/Hickey refer the Governance Committee Report to Staff. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 9d. Matter of Appointment of Finance Committee for Civic Center Dedication Councilmember Hickey submitted: Walt Eversole Pat McAllister Charlie Mannon Billie Smith Floyd Ross Ira Brannon Councilmember Kier submitted: Dick Selzer Charley Myers Mayor Henderson submitted: Ron Ledford Mayor Henderson appointed all the names submitted to the Finance Committee for the Civic Center Dedication with Council's approval. The members will work with the City Manager. 9e. Set Date to Review City Council Goals - Henderson The City Manager explained that staff would like to make presentations on Council's Goals. Council set Thursday, August 27, 1987, at 6:00 p.m., for a dinner meeting to review their goals. The place of the meeting to be announced. Reg. Mtg. July 1, 1987 Page 3 O4 9f. Discussion of City Employee - Council Picnic Mayor Henderson explained the tradition of the picnic. She suggested Council treat the employees to the Civic Center Dedication dinner noting the event as a once in a lifetime event for all. The City Manager reported that of the employees contacted regarding the picnic, they enjoyed and preferred the picnic. Council discussed the issue. Councilmember Shoemaker suggested if Council supported the dedication day treat, then there should be a way to recognize the employees. For example, Council give them a badge or a colored T-shirt to wear, or provide a section of tables for them. M/S Kier/Hickey Council would invite and sponsor the City employees to the Civic Center Dedication dinner. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmembers Schneiter and Shoemaker. 9g. General Warrants Councilmember Hickey explained his reason for pulling the item from the Consent Calendar. He questioned the police shoulder patches being provided for beyond the uniform allowance. The City Manager explained what the City provides for the Police. M/S Hickey/Schneiter approved the General Warrants of June 30, 1987, #34970 to #35066, in the amount of $512,916.24 and the General Warrants of July 1, 1987, #35067 to #35086, in the amount of $38,187.95. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 9h. Award of Bid - Electronic Meterin~ Equipment Mayor Henderson asked for information on the proposed metering equipment; why was it to be located at the sewer treatment plant and for the cost didn't the City need the expanded data bank. Councilmember Schneiter questioned if we weren't in fact going to measure the flow of effluent and why is it important to measure the treatment plant usage. The City Manager explained. Council discussed time of use metering that needs to be done on major users of electricity. M/S Kier/Henderson awarded the bid for electronic metering equipment to General Electric Supply in the amount of $8,444. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 9i. Adoption of Ordinance Prohibiting Signs in Public Right Of Way Councilmember Shoemaker explained that he pulled the item from the Consent Calendar as requested by some citizens. He hoped Council would allow time for public comments. Martin Bradley, 1 Lorraine Street, stated he believes the proposed ordinance is flawed and is directed towards those war resistors who wish to do the Shadow Project. He presented Council with a proposed addition of items g and h to the ordinance. (A copy is on file.) Further, he suggested Council wait until the City Attorney returns to review his proposal. Susan Crane, 1155 South Dora Street, believes the ordinance is a result of an overreaction on Council's part. Questioned why permanent plaques can be Reg. Mtg. July 1, 1987 Page 4 O5 placed in sidewalks in the public right of way and temporary ones will not be allowed. Morey McCloud, 301 Snuffin Street, commented that graffiti is just that and should not be allowed. M/S Hickey/Kier adopted Ordinance No. 868 by title only. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 868 by title only. M/S Hickey/Kier adopted Ordinance No. 868, Adding Article 5, Entitled Prohibition Against Signs on Public Rights of Way and Property To Chapter 2 of Division 7 of the Ukiah City Code. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schnetter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Councilmember Shoemaker regretted introducing the ordinance during Budget Hearings. Mayor Henderson stated she encourages the right to express one's thoughts on an issue but believes City streets and sidewalks are not the place to do so. COMMENTS FOR AUDIENCE Jay Holden, Ukiah Community Center, 505 So. State Street, commented on the Community Groups' requests of City funds. He stated the letter presented to Council by the groups during Budget Hearings was well intended but the language contained in it had some flaws. He commented on the proposed "Plus-Five" Program; believes the proposal has merit. He further discussed the groups current need for funds and suggested Council look at their proposed $207,000 street overlay projects for 1987-88. He believes there are streets not needing attention and just one of the overlay projects could help feed the hungry. Martin Bradley, Plowshares, noted he looks forward to working with the City Manager on the "Plus-Five" Program. Presented Council with a mailer going out containing a copy of the recent proclamation given to Plowshares by Council. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter Commented on a dumpster located near Smith and School Street. Councilmember Shoemaker Commented on the current need of the Community Groups for direct funding and suggesting not waiting for the new computer billing system to be on line to start initiating the "Plus-Five" Program. Councilmember Hickey Noted a recent letter from the Downtown Merchants. The City Manager announced the matter has been agendized for the next City Council Meeting. Councilmember Kier None. Mayor Henderson Commented on a recent R.E.M.I.F. Meeting. RECESS: 8:20 P.M. to Redevelopment RECONVENED: 8:43 P.M. Reg. Mtg. July 1, 1987 Page 5 O6 Councilmember Shoemaker requested Council reconsider their decision to sponsor the Civic Center Dedication dinner rather than the Employee Picnic. No Councilmember voting for the Civic Center Dedication dinner wished to reconsider their vote. CLOSED SESSION The City Manager requested going into Closed Session to discuss Meet and Confer. Council went into Closed Session at 8:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to July 13, 1987, at 4:30 p.m., at 300 Seminary Avenue, to tour the surplus buildings located at the Civic Center Site. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. July 1, 1987 Page 6