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lld. AB 2020 - Bottle Bill Information - Shoemaker
Councilmember Shoemaker explained that the Department of Conservation will
come to Ukiah and deliver a presentation on recycling. He noted retailers,
the County, recyclers, and refuge collectors should be those invited to the
presentation.
Council requested staff to coordinate
June 9 or 10, 1987, at 5:00 or 5:30 p.m.
the event for possibly
lle. Award of Bid - Miscellaneous Utility Concrete Repairs
Councilmember Hickey questioned the fact that the engineer's estimate falls
below the accepted bid, then from what budget pays for the project.
The City Manager explained that the engineer's estimate doesn't reflect the
actual dollar amount in the budget to pay for the project.
M/S Hickey/Kier Awarded the Bid for Reconstruction of Concrete Sidewalks,
Curb, and Gutter on Various City Streets to Mattern Construction in the amount
of $7,482.00. The motion was carried by the following roll call: AYES:
Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES:
None.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
None
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Schneiter
Noted the last two MTA meetings were not held because of a lack of quorum.
Councilmember Shoemaker
Commented on the April 16, 1987, Guild Meeting noted he is on the Budget
Committee.
Councilmember Hickey
Noted the City Manager is the Chairman of the Finance Committee for NCPA;
recent bond negotiations reflect a substantial savings for NCPA.
Councilmember Kier
Noted the recent MCOG meeting revieWed and approved the MTA budget.
Commented on CALED Conference.
Mayor Henderson
Commented on Rural Renaissance Committee.
Noted attendance at recent LAFCO Meeting where Bush Street property annexation
was discussed. Annexation is being postponed for four months during which
time a meeting with Millview will be sought.
Noted meeting with County regarding golf course property.
Attended R.E.M.I.F. meeting earlier in the day.
Noted the invitations for the Hydro Electric Plant dedication have gone out.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney recommended going into Closed Session regarding
Section 54957.2, Subsection A, to the Brown Act, to discuss pending litigation
City of Ukiah vs. Transcontinental, pending in San Francisco Superior Court,
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Case No. 861774 and Underground Construction Company vs. City of Ukiah, et
al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850.
M/S Kier/Schneiter to go into Closed Session to discuss the following:
1. Pending Litigation: City of Ukiah vs. Transcontinental, pending in
San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 861774.
2. Pending Litigation: Underground Construction Company vs. City of Ukiah,
et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
Council went into Closed Session at 10:10 p.m.
Council reconvened at 10:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Yvette S. Hayes
City Clerk
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The City Manager recommended that staff should review the activities the City
supports and that possibly the Airport event should be added to the facility
report.
Rick Roemmick expressed concern with the time and effort the Committee has
given and if a fee is assessed then possibly they will abort the event.
M/S Kier/Shoemaker staff ascertain the incurred cost the City may occur if the
event were added to the Community supported and/or sponsored events with the
intent in making the necessary amendments to the policy resolution that
addresses events sponsored.
Council discussed setting perimeters around events vs. giving a blank check.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Kier. NOES: Mayor Henderson.
M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter authorized the 1987 Air Squadron Air Show with no fees
assessed on this year's event. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmember Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
Paul Richey thanked the City for the helpful input on the event for without
it, it would not be a reality.
RECESS: 7:55 P.M. to Redevelopment.
RECONVENED: 8:13 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Adoption of Resolution Appointing Airport Commissioner
M/S Hickey/Kier appointed Don King and adopted Resolution No. 87-47 noting the
same. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES:
None.
10b. Authorize Agreement with Northwest Pacific Railroad Easements - Redwood
Business Park
Councilmember Kier left at 8:15 p.m. because of a possible conflict of
interest.
The Public Works Director explained the grant of easement needed to serve the
Redwood Business Park development.
The City Manager discussed the language in the agreement noting that if the
Railroad needs to be indemnified and if costs were incurred by the City they
would have to be the developers responsibility.
M/S Hickey/Schnetter referred the agreement to the City Attorney for his
review and input. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier.
Councilmember Kier returned at 8:21 p.m.
10c. Discussion of AB 169 - LAFCO Bill - Kier
The City Manager explained the reasons for agendizing the matter and noted the
information that had been provided. He explained the League of California
Cities concern with the bill was that it would be a conflict of interest to
add special districts to a LAFCO Board. Further explaining why LAFCO was
established.
M/S Kier/Shoemaker authorized the Mayor t~' send a letter to the Ways and Means
Committee addressing the matter, expressing opposition to AB 169. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter,
Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None.
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10d. ~eport from Civic Center Dedication Committee - Henderson
Mayor Henderson noted that the Committee has met twice.
Rose-Marie Yull, Chairperson of the Committee.
Introduced
Rose-Marie Yull presented a report that outlined the plans, theme, and
proposed date for the dedication ceremonies.
The City Manager commented on the proposed date noting that the move may still
be in progress.
Council concurred that September 19, 1987 would be alright for the ceremony.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Appeal of Conditions of Approval of Site Development Permit No. 87-53,
525 S. Main Street
The City Manager noted the letter receive~ from Mr. Johnson.
The Planning Director explained the Planning Commission's decision regarding
the site development permit. He also noted the attachment titled Losses from
Requested Dedication.
Council asked questions about the proposed dedication.
Thomas Johnson, 210 Thompson Street, explained why he is opposed to the
dedication by giving a history of parcel; what shape it had been in,
improvements he has done, and at no time had he been told a dedication of land
would be required.
Council questioned the proposal further and asked staff if there is in fact a
City Policy that requires dedication.
The Planning Director explained the City's Policy of upgrading parcels with
curb, gutters, and sidewalks, and street widths are all addressed when new
development occurs.
Thomas Johnson stated he believes the City has a substantial proprietary
interest in asking him to dedicate the ten feet along the alley.
The City Manager responded negatively to the statement noting it is in fact
for the City's circulation plan.
M/S Hickey/Kier granted Site Development Permit No. 87-53 with the omission of
Conditions No. 2 - Dedication of ten ~eet along the alley and No. 3 -
Installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the alley. Further, no
development requiring a building permit may occur on the ten foot portion of
the most southerly property adjacent to the alley. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker,
Hickey, and Kier. NOES: Mayor Henderson.
RECESS: 9:33 P.M.
RECONVENED: 9:38 P.M.
llb. Matter of P.G.and E.'s Rate Adjustments
The Electric Utilities Director reported on the recent P.G.and E. increase.
He noted no increase is being recommended at this time for the City.
Council accepted the report.
llc. Discussion of City Council Participation in Hometown Parade - Henderson
Mayor Henderson explained her proposal that Council ride together in the
Hometown Parade.
Council concurred to ride as a group and staff will arrange for them to use an
old fire truck.
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7b. Approved the General Warrants of May 6, 1987, #34416 to #34556, in the
amount of $1,762,713.71.
7c. Denied the following Claims for Damages and Referred the Matter to the
Insurance Carrier.
i. Mendocino Transit Authority
ii. Jack Cox Realty
7d. Adopted Ordinance No. 866, Amending Chapter 2, Division 9 of the Ukiah
City Code, by Rezoning Property (Zone Change Application No. 87-48).
7e. Awarded the Bid for the Multiple Seating System for the New City Council
Chambers to BB&T in the amount of $21,229.00.
7g. Accepted the Notice of Completion from Robert Clark regarding the
Construction of the Tainter Valve Control Building at the Lake Mendocino
Power Project and directed the City Clerk to file the same.
7h. Adopted Resolution No. 87-46, Declaring Weeds and Rubble Upon Private
Property to be a Public Nuisance and Ordering Abatement of same.
7i. 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
9a. Letter from Community Development Commission (CDC) regarding Public
Housing Units in the City of Ukiah
The City Manager noted the letter re~ived. He explained that several
meetings have been held with CDC regarding the issue of public housing units.
CDC does not need Council's approval for the proposal, but wished to make the
Council aware of their intent.
Michael T. Pucci, Executive Director of CDC, addressed Council on the issue.
He believes Ukiah has a slim chance in acquiring a grant for the proposal, but
they filed for the same no doubt.
Council asked questions.
The letter was accepted and filed.
9b. Letter from Community Development Commission regarding Housing Voucher
Program
The City Manager explained the request is before Council yearly.
Council discussed making amendments to the proposed letter.
Michael T. Pucci explained how the Housing Voucher Program helps with
establishing housing quality standards with landlords.
M/S Shoemaker/Kier approved the submittal of a Section 213 letter with the
following amendments: Omit the last line, note the Housing Voucher Program i__s
consistent with our General Plan Housing Element and that the City supports
the application. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson.
NOES: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
8a. Zone Change Application No. 87-52, Orchard Property Partnership, South
Side of Kings Court, CN to C1
The Planning Director explained the zone change proposal.
Councilmember Hickey asked when drainage requirements are addressed.
The Planning Director noted the requirement is addressed when development
occurs.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:03 P.M.
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Les Ryan, 230 Stipp Lane, explained that a motel is being proposed for the
site.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:04 P.M.
M/S Kier/Hickey adopted the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for
Rezone Application No. 87-52, vacant parcels located on the south side of
Kings Court and extending southerly 510.60 feet, aka AP# 179-050-24, 25, and
26. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hick~y, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES:
None. ·
M/S Hickey/Kier requested that Ordinance No. 867 be introduced by title only.
The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 867 by title only.
M/S Hickey/Kier to introduce Ordinance No. 867, Amending Chapter 2,
Division 9, of the Ukiah City Code by Rezoning Property (Zone Change
Application No. 87-52). The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor
Henderson. NOES: None.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
9c. Letter from P.G.and E. Request~n~City of Ukiah to Express Thoughts on
Proposed Annexation
The City Manager explained that the City and/or occupant received
communication from P.G.and E. which provided information on annexation and
requested comments back. He noted on the question and answer page, first
answer, that annexation is not the acquisition of property, but rather
annexation is the joining of properties.
Council discussed the letter.
Dennis Schimka, 51 Hopkins, Calpella requested information regarding
purchasing P.G.and E. transmission li~es and how it is financed when
annexation does occur.
The City Manager responded; fair market values are assessed and proposed
through the P.U.C. The City's electric funds finance the purchase. He noted
capital fees are not financed or assessed through the new customers.
There was a consensus of the Council to respond to P.G.and E. expressing
thoughts on annexation.
9d. Authorize 1987 Air Squadron Air Show - June 14, 1987
The City Manager noted the letter received.
Paul Richey, 3750 Eastside Calpella Road, explained that the event needs to
obtain a special operations permit. ~t guarantees liability insurance and
hopes the City will allow the event to happen noting at no cost to the City.
Further he explained the profit that is made helps to fund the next year's
event.
Rick Roemmick, 1461 Meadow Drive, believes the event will draw tourists into
the area and because it is a non-profit event, hopes the City will not assess
them anything.
Dick Arneson, 1341 Sirah Court, noted he is a sponsor for the event, a Rotary
member, and Chamber member. Ail these areas donate time and efforts to the
event and he too believes no assessment should be made.
Don King, 314 No. Pine, talked about last year's event and what a great
success it was. Hopes the City Council will approve this year's event.
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