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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 05-20-87479 NEW BUSINESS lla. Set Date for Budget Hearings Council set the week of June 22, 1987, for Budget Hearings; they will begin at 8:00 a.m. llb. Matter of Commission Appointments Council noted the upcoming vacancies rand those who may wish to continue serving. They directed the City Clerk to advertise the vacancies and letters to be sent to those whose term is due requesting they reapply if interested. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Don Delahoyde, 985 No. State Street, addressed Council with concern and disgust at the building department's slow process to approve his plans to add a wall to his place of business. He noted they have now informed him they have lost his plans. Council noted his concerns. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Shoemaker Noted the upcoming recycling presentation. Councilmember Hickey None. Councilmember Kier Noted he is continuing to make presentations on the Main'Street Program. He discussed the County's upcoming meeting of May 28, 1987, where their overall economic development plan would be discussed. Requested the matter of economic development plan be agendized for June 3, 1987. Mayor Henderson Announced that the City had not been chosen as a Demonstration City of the Main Street Program. Attended an NCPA dinner. Noted the 1987 Penofin Run has been cancelled. Noted the upcoming Hometown Parade and a R.E.M.I.F. Annual Open House on July 31, 1987. CLOSED SESSION The Mayor recommended going into Closed Session regarding Section 54957.2, Subsection A, to the Brown Act, to discuss pending litigation, Underground Construction Company vs. City of Ukiah, et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850, and City of Ukiah vs. Transcontinental, pending in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 861774. M/S Kier/Hickey to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: 1. Pending Litigation. Underground Construction Company vs. City of Ukiah, et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850. 2. Pending Litigation. City of Ukiah vs. Transcontinental, pending in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 861774. Reg. Mtg. May 20, 1987 Page B 477 PUBLIC HEARING 8a. Adoption of Resolution Approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 87-56, Vineyard View Estates, Unit 4. The Planning Director explained that this is the last phase of development. Staff has suggested the developer inform new property owners, where necessary, when an apartment complex is going to be built next to their lot. The developer has agreed to do so. Councilmember Kier left at 7:28 p.m. because of a possible conflict of interest. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:30 P.M. Howard Bashford, 420 Eastlick, represents M. & L. Enterprises, noted he is present to answer any questions. Nancy Verville, 932 Helen Avenue, representing the Russian River Cemetery District, asked if there is a condition in the proposed resolution that addresses a fence to be placed on the boundary line of the project and the cemetery. Mayor Henderson noted there is. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:32 P.M. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 87-48, Approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 87-56, Vineyard View, Unit Four. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Kier. Councilmember Kier returned at 7:33 p.m. 8b. Adoption of Resolution Establishing After Hours Electric and Water Turn-On Procedures The Electric Distribution Engineer explained that a majority of the after hour calls for turning on electricity and water are not really emergencies. He explained the costs the City incurs from these non-emergencies. The Acting City Manager further explained that the proposed resolution will improve service and lower costs to the City. Councilmember Kier asked for the timeframe a new customer may have to wait for the turn-on to occur. The Finance Director explained the turn-on procedure from his department and noted the wait can be, at times, a half hour depending on other emergencies. Councilmember Shoemaker suggested the after hours charge be half of what is being proposed and having an employee stay an hour past closing hours to do turn-ons for those who work. It was noted that turn-ons are done durin~ lunch hours. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:50 P.M. Ed Etherington, 551 Chablis Court, Customer Service Representative for P.G.and E., explained P.G.& E.'s procedure for after hour calls and suggested the City could adopt something of the same. Noting if an employee responds to more than one call, the emergency charge is pro-rated. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:55 P.M. The Acting City Manager explained again the after hour charges the City incurs. After much discussion among the Councilmembers: Reg. Mtg. May 20, 1987 Page 3 478 M/S Shoemaker/Hickey take no action on the proposed resolution, but directed staff rewrite the resolution adding an after hours service call would be at a cost basis up to 5:30 p.m. The motion was declared lost by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Shoemaker. NOES: Councilmembers Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. M/S Hickey/Kier adopted Resolution No. 87-49, Adopting Electric and Water Turn-on Procedure. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. Councilmember Kier suggested that staff continue checking the after hour calls and that possibly an after hour program could be implemented and that the charge could be less than the one adopted. Staff noted the suggestion. RECESS: 8:13 P.M. to Redevelopment RECONVENED: 8:27 P.M. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. ppdate on Dedication Ceremony for the Lake Mendocino Hydro-Electric Project The Acting City Manager explained how many invitations have been sent, how many guests could be expected, and the plans for the event. Council accepted the report. 10b. Lake Mendocino Hydro-Electric Project - Notice of Completion The Acting City Manager requested the item be discussed during Closed Session. 10c. Adoption of Resolution Abandoning Alley West of Spring Street, between Willow and Walnut The Public Works Director explained that the alley is not paved, contains no public utilities, has not been maintained by the City, has no physical access from Spring Street, and is not needed for alley or roadway purposes. He noted that under the authority of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Streets and Highway Code, the vacation of right-of-way may occur. M/S Kier/Hickey adopted Resolution No. 87-50, Abandoning Alley Right-of-Way. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. 10d. Report and Adoption of Policy Resolution Regarding Special Events The Public Works Director reported on adding the Ukiah Air Show to the special events resolution the City supports. M/S Kier/Hickey adopted Policy Resolution No. 18, Providing Necessary City Services for the Hometown Festival Parade, Band Review, Penofin Run, and Air Show. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. Councilmember Kier noted he still wishes to have the information regarding the costs the City incurs during the events. The Public Works Director explained that the information would be provided during Budget Hearings. ~ Reg. Mtg. May 20, 1987 Page 4 475 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - MAY 20, 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: Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. Staff present: Acting City Manager Roper, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Finance Director Vara, Electric Distribution Engineer Dunn, Personnel Director Horsley, City Manager's Secretary Stamelos, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Public Works Director delivered the Invocation and Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mayor Henderson noted a couple of corrections to the City Council Minutes of May 6, 1987. On Page 4, under Item 10c., second line, add the word Cities after California. On Page 5, Item 10d, first paragraph, change the word President to Chairperson. M/S Hickey/Kier approved the City Council Minutes of May 6, 1987, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. Special Order of Business - Discussion with Architect, Victor Lopes - Civic Center Mr. Lopes presented Council with a color guide for the exterior paint on the Civic Center. Council noted the shade ~hat would be used. Mr. Lopes further discussed the completion date for the end of July, the upcoming work that will take shape, and the work that has been done to date. 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/Kier approved the Consent Calendar Items 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, and 7g, as follows: 7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of May 20, 1987, #14034 to #14180, in the amount of $91,186.06. 7b. Approved the General Warrants of May 20, 1987, #34557 to $34754, in the amount of $720,704.73. 7c. Denied the following Claims for Damages and Referred the Matter to the Insurance Carrier. i. Kathryn Thompson ii. Lottie Center 7d. Approved a no charge of green fees for Friday, May 22, 1987, practice day for the Annual Ukiah Invitational Golf Tournament. 7e. Awarded the Bid for Conduit, Fittings, and Electrical Boxes to Industrial Electrical Service in the amount of $4,070.38 and G. E. Supply Company in the amount of $5,109.73. 7f. Adopted Ordinance No. 867, Amending Chapter 2, Division 9 of the Ukiah City Code by Rezoning Property (Zone Change Application No. 87-52). 7g. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter. Reg. M~g. May 20, 1987 Page 1