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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 04-15-87459 12f. Discussion of AB169 LAFCO Bill - Kier This item was postponed to the May 6, 1987 City Council meeting. 12g. Letter of Support - Rural Renaissance Funds for Main Street Program - Henderson Mayor Henderson proposed that she write a letter to the Board of Supervisors and the Rural Renaissance Committee requesting Rural Renaissance Funds be given to City's Main Street Program. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved the Mayor's proposal to write the letters requesting support. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. 12h. Award of Bid - Video Equipment Councilmember Shoemaker requested information on how the equipment is going to be used. The City Manager explained and noted where the monies came from for the video equipment. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey awarded the bid for video equipment as follows: Home Video Plus for Item No. 20 in the amount of $2,862.00; North Counties Discount for Item Nos. 14, 15, 16, and 21, in the amount of $4,242.12; Teletape Video Systems for Item Nos. 17 and 22 in the amount of $816.20; and Videotape Products, Inc. for Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, and 19 in the amount of $5,879.82. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter None. Councilmember Shoemaker Noted a presentation by the State on recycling will be forthcoming. Councilmember Hickey Noted that Mrs. Romer would like to donate 25 lilac plants for the Civic Center. Explained that Turlock Irrigation District, after three years of an annexation process, is a member of NCPA. Mayor Henderson Explained that the Hauser meeting had been cancelled. Reported on League of California Cities Redwood Empire Board Meeting and noted that no one from Ukiah will be attending quarterly meeting in May. Noted an upcoming League program on Downtown Revitalization. Would like to agendize for May 6, 1987, City Council Meeting Council's participation in the Hometown Parade. Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page 8 457 Ron Ackerman, Representative for Contel Executone, explained his company's proposal. Council discussed the proposals. The City Manager discussed the references he and his staff had done. Explained withholds on securities, expanding capabilities, the ten-year savings proposed by CRC, bid response analysis, pros and cons of staying with present system, and reasons for CRC supervising the project to completion. Council discussed at length the issue of a maintenance contract for the phone system. M/S Henderson/Shoemaker awarded the contract to Furnish, Install, and Maintain Complete Telephone Services to Contel Executone in the amount of $69,705. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Kier. Mr. Rudh explained the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) further. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved the inclusion of the Optional Feature of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in the amount of $3,850. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Kier. M/S Hickey/Henderson approved a supervision and inspection portion of the contract with CRC in the amount of $3,150. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Hickey and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter and Kier. RECESS: 10:30 P.M. RECONVENED: 10:37 P.M. Councilmember Schneiter returned at 10:37 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 12a. Ukiah Municipal Airport i. Adoption of Resolution - Aviation Fuel Prices The Public Works Director explained how the sale of aviation fuels provided a portion of the needed funds to operate, maintain, and improve the airport and noted current fuel prices at airports between Arcata and Napa. Rudolph Light, 616 West Church Street, opposed to the proposed pricing policy. Believes the airport should keep careful records of fuel sales to see if the demand changes when prices change. Jim Thompson, owner of Dave Zedrick, Inc., he is the distributor of jet fuel. He discussed how he provides the jet fuel and believes it is inappropriate to cancel Smith Air's contract to sell jet fuel at the airport. Art McChesney stated he has the contract to sell jet fuel at the airport and explained why he believes he is doing a good job, doesn't want contract taken away. Council discussed the issue. M/S Hickey/Schneiter adopted Resolution. No. 87-45, Establishing Aviation Fuel Prices at the Ukiah Municipal Airport. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. ii. Authorization to Cancel Jet Fuel Agreement Councilmember Hickey expressed concern with terminating the contract with Smith Air. Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page 6 458 The City Manager explained that termination would probably not occur immediately. Mr. McChesney talked about what input he had on the contents of the agreement, not allowing free enterprise to continue, and the City wanting exclusive rights to sell jet fuel. Staff responded to the concerns. Councilmember Shoemaker, stated he would rather see the agreement continue and review staff's proposal in July when the contract renewal time is due. Council further discussed options to pricing and selling jet fuel. M/S Schneiter/Hickey directed staff to review the present contract with Smith Air with the concept of increasing the City's portion of profit so as to provide needed revenues to operate the airport. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. 12b. Authorize Agreement Water Main Extension/Annexation - Jack Cox, et al. The City Manager explained the proposal: extension of City water to a parcel of land outside the unincorporated limits. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter approved the extension of City's water service to the Cox-Mayfield property at 297 Brush Street and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement for the same. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. 12c. Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement with ORCOM Computers - Utility Billing System The Finance Director explained the utility billing program that ORCOM Systems could provide for the City's needs. Council questioned the change over process that would occur from the present Burroughs system to the one proposed. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker authorized the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with ORCOM Systems for utility software programming services. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. 12d. Matter of Airport Commission Vacancy The City Manager noted the Public Works Director's memo concerning Tim Morgan's absence from the state and commission meetings since January, 1986. Council concurred that Tim Morgan should be notified that his seat on the Airport Commission has been terminated and the vacancy should be advertised. 12e. Report on Improvements to Allow Direct Electric Feed to Wastewater Treatment Plant The Utilities Director explained the proposal to install a 12KV line to the Treatment Plant from existing City facilities. This would help NCPA measure the amount of energy used at the facility instead of the current situation; P.G.andE. billing NCPA then it's rebilled to City on the NCPA bills. The City Manager noted the proposed project has been budgeted for, but not as a line item. Also was noted that NCPA will provide $20,000 towards the project. Council accepted the report and noted it be filed. The approval to proceed was noted. Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page 7 455 9b. Zone Change Application No. 87-48, Nor-Cal Investments and Bernard Ho~nestad - Hastings Road The Planning Director explained the proposed zone change from C-1 to C-2 for 8+ acres between the 101 Freeway and Hastings Road, south of Talmage Road and noted the uses that could be allowed. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 8:32 P.M. Stan Hildreth, 1550 Ruddick/Cunningham Road, stated he was not opposed to the zone change but wanted to make note that the land adjacent to the property in question is farm and agriculture lands. Anyone purchasing or using the adjacent areas should be aware that inconveniences could be experienced because of the farm and agricultural operations. He further discussed Chapter 10A.13 of the County Code and requested the City look at this section and possibly adopt something of the same. Councilmember Hickey noted that it is the responsibility of the seller and/or his agent to inform new buyers of adjacent conditions. Mike Hildreth, 1550 Ruddick/Cunningham Road, noted he also is an adjacent property owner to the area in question. He explained that although the existing businesses adjacent to his farming and agricultural lands are aware of the daily operations, they often complained about the conditions. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 8:40 P.M. Council concurred that the County Code, Chapter 10A.13, would be referred to the City Attorney for his review; specifically how the City could address the same issue and/or possibly be incorporated into the City Code. M/S Hickey/Schneiter adopted the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Zone Change Application No. 87-48, 1150, 1300, and 1350 Hastings Frontage Road, as adequate and complete. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. M/S Hickey/Schneiter requested that Ordinance No. 866 be introduced by title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 866 by title only. M/S Hickey/Schneiter to introduce Ordinance No. 866, Amending Chapter 2, Division 9, of the Ukiah City Code by Rezoning Property (Zone Change Application No. 87-48). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. 9c. Adoption of Resolution - Tentative Subdivision Map No. 87-44, Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC) - Ford and Sidnie Streets Councilmember Shoemaker noted that his business holds landscaping contracts with RCHDC, but will gain nothing on said issue. The Planning Director explained the proposal; ten individual single-family lots with units, four of which would be attached and six detached. The project is for low/moderate income "self-help" housing. Council questioned what other development could have been proposed, existing parking, design of the units, and the dedication widths for public utilities. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 8:55 P.M. Dwayne Hill, Director of RCHDC, explained how the program works and noted that a block area is advantageous to a project because families work together to construct their homes. Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page 4 456 Council discussed the proposal further. Jack Simpson noted he is on the RCHDC Board. Discussed the need for low income housing and explained that the housing requirements have been upgraded to a level all can be proud of. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 9:12 P.M. The City Manager suggested that the proposed resolution be amended as follows: add to condition No. 5; Calculations shall show available existing storm drain capacity to the satisfaction of the City Engineer or appropriate mitigation shall be required. M/S Shoemaker/Schneiter adopted the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Subdivision Application No. 87-44, Variance Application No. 87-46, Southwest Corner of Ford and Sidnie Streets, Assessor's Parcel No. 002-134-01 as adequate and complete. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. M/S Shoemaker/Hickey adopted Resolution No. 87-44, Approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 87-44, Ford Street Subdivision, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10b. Letter from Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) Requesting Input on Budget Matters The City Manager noted the communication received. Councilmember Schneiter explained when and how the MTA budget is reviewed. He also noted from where the funds come. Councilmember Shoemaker suggested that extended hours for Friday and Saturday nights still be pursued and that the additional revenues could be obtained through increased fares. The City Manager expounded on the idea; differential rates for "special customers" or an overall fair box rate increase. Council requested the City Manager write a letter to MTA noting the City's request on extended hours of service and possible avenues of funding. UNFINISHED BUSINESS lla. Report of Phone System - Civic Center Councilmember Schneiter left the Council Chambers at 9:20 p.m. because of a possible conflict of interest. Glenn Rudh, Regional Vice-President of Communication Resources Company (CRC), noted those that bid on the project, explained the financial comparisons done, references checked, and how his firm would carry out the project to completion. Council questioned the back-up battery, response time to any problems, advantages to a regulated system as opposed to a non-regulated system, and why the system would still be tied into Pacific Bell. Arquelle Troutfetter, Representative for Pacific Bell, explained the company's proposal and believes it should be considered for the award of bid. Jim Cotter, Representative of Local Phone Company, presented and discussed a section of the General Terms and Instructions to Bidders. Believes the company's proposal still should be considered. Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page 5 453 8e. Adopted Resolution No. 87-43, Appointing Stephen Ford Airport Commissioner. 8f. 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, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10a. Petition to Abandon Alley - West of Sprin~ Street between Willow and Walnut Streets The City Manager explained the communication received has not been reviewed by staff and recommended that before any action be taken, Council allow staff to review the request. Mayor Henderson noted a request had been made by Lorie Pacini to remove her name from the petition. Lorie Pacini, 428 No. Spring Street, addressed Council and noted that after reviewing the petition request she felt it was appropriate. She explained the historical background on the alley and why a lot split adjacent to the alley had been done. She noted that physically the alley now was not there. Joanne Donner, 432 No. Spring Street, noted that most of the people signing the petition do not have property adjacent to the alley. Believes the reason the abandonment is being requested is so that a proposed two-story house can be built further back on the lot. John Durrand, 704 Willow Avenue, explained his property is adjacent to those who circulated the petition and noted he had not been asked to look at the petition or been notified that the issue was before the Council. Maryanne Landis, 708 Willow Avenue, explained that she and her husband have purchased the lot and are the ones who first initiated the proposal to request the City abandon the alley. She talked about the setback issues they hoped for, design of the house, and why the Durrands had not been notified; because their property is not adjacent to the alley. M/S Schneiter/Hickey referred the matter to staff for their review. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. The matter will be reagendized after staff has had time to review. The City Manager noted the City Clerk will notify those on the petition of when the subject has been rescheduled. PUBLIC HEARING 9a. Appeal of Plannin~ Commission Approval, Use Permit No. 87-47, Ukiah Valley Child Development Center - Cresta Drive The Planning Director explained Use Permit Application No. 87-47. He noted an appeal has been filed opposing the Planning Commission's decision to grant the permit. Council asked questions regarding the proposed number of children at the facility, who is licensed to operate the child care center, if the conditions as set by the Commission would still be done if the Use Permit were not granted, State requirements for child care licensing, the layout of the grounds, and traffic circulation to and on Cresta Drive. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:13 P.M. Diane Pauli, Potter Valley, member of the Church and on the Child Development Center (CDC) Board. She read a letter from the CDC Director, Mardi Griswold. Mrs. Pauli stated the Church believes that CDC is providing a good option for Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page 2 454 those of need and the Church is glad they can provide the place to carry out the need. She presented a layout of the plan. Wilma Parker Gilliam, 1255 So. Dora, noted she runs a care home for the elderly and is opposed to the Center due to the noise and traffic it has created. Also, she noted that CDC has been operating without a use permit where they are now located. Cliff Williams, 153 Cresta Drive, noted he is a shift worker. He is opposed to the Center moving to the new proposed site because the noise will be closer to him. He also discussed parking on Cresta Drive. Debbie Zimmerer stated her daughter attends CDC and believes it is a good service. John MacNab, 126 Cresta Drive, opposed to the use permit. He commented on a real estate transfer disclosure statement. Main concerns are with noise, privacy, and traffic. Lisa Aseltyne, Administrative Assistant for CDC, explained the reasons why CDC is at the Grace Lutheran Church and further noted the need for the Center. Alice Evans, 196 Wabash Avenue, opposed to the use permit because of noise, parking problems, and believes property value will go down. Marie McGraw, 1215 So. Dora, opposed to permit and believes if allowed, it will devalue her property. She requested that a cement sound barrier be required if the appeal was denied. Wes Ronk, 1245 So. Dora, opposed to the use permit proposal. Bill Lindsteadt, 908 Fairway Avenue, noted he is on the Church Council. They had not been aware that a use permit had not been obtained, but noted they have a State license. He explained the new areas that would be used and some possible traffic circulation patterns to be considered. Sheri Brown, 604 W. Perkins Street, stated she is representing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mattern who live at 149 Cresta Drive. She explained that the Church, before establishing themselves at the present site, promised there would not be any daily use. When the day care use was first proposed, the neighborhood was opposed, but the concerns were not listened to. Requested that Council listen to those concerns now: noise, traffic, and devaluation of property values. Neil Gilliam, 1255 So. Dora, opposed to the proposal and explained why: noise and traffic. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:58 P.M. Council discussed the issue: Cresta Drive a narrow street, proposed new location would bring noise closer to the neighbors, and that neighbors have valid concerns that need to be addressed. M/S Schneiter/Hickey uphold the appeal and denied Use Permit Application No. 87-47, Ukiah Valley Child Development Center - Cresta Drive, based on the findings that the operation of the day care center in the facility would be harmful to the health, safety, and general welfare of the persons residing in the neighborhood. The findings based on the presentations made at the meeting regarding the noise and traffic it would create and the non-compatibility of use with the neighborhood. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. RECESS: 8:10 P.M. TO REDEVELOPMENT RECONVENED: 8:28 P.M. Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page 3 452 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - APRIL 15, 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, and Mayor Henderson. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. Staff present: City Manager Payne, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Electric Utilities Director Roper, Finance Director Vara, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hickey delivered the Invocation and Mayor Henderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION - KEEP UKIAH/MENDOCINO COUNTY BEAUTIFUL DAYS - MAY 1 & 2, 1987 Mayor Henderson read the Proclamation declaring Keep Ukiah/Mendocino County Beautiful Days May 1 and 2, 1987, and delivered the same to Craig Lykins. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S Schneiter/Hickey approved the City Council Minutes of April 1, 1987, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - DISCUSSION WITH ARCHITECT, VICTOR LOPES - CIVIC CENTER The City Manager explained that Mr. Lopes had been called out of town. He noted to the City Manager that he would like to take Council on a tour of site. The Public Works Director delivered a report on the construction progress. The completion date is now the end of July. Council set Wednesday, April 22, 1987, at 8:30 a.m., as the date to tour the Civic Center with Mr. Lopes. 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 8c, iv, Award of Bid for Video Equipment from the Consent Calendar. It then became New Business, Item 12h. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker approved the Consent Calendar Items 8a, 8b, 8c-i, ii, and iii, Sd, 8e, and 8f, as follows: 8a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of April 15, 1987, #13739 to #13885, in the amount of $91,947.44. 8b. Approved the General Warrants of April 15, 1987, #34274 to #34415, in the amount of $736,470.43. 8c. Awarded the following bids: i. Filing System Units to Spacesavers of Northern California, in the amount of $17,397.00. ii. Sound Reinforcement System to Telecom Concepts, in the amount of $17,844.00. iii. Secondary Conductor Aluminum Cable to General Pacific, Inc., for Item No. 1, in the amount of $4,650.86 and to Western State Electric, for Item No. 2 and 3, in the amount of $11,501.00. 8d. Consented to the Men's Softball Association subleasing the "Well Field" parcel to the Sports Attic and Grill, Inc., for use of the concession buildings. Reg. Mtg. April 15, 1987 Page I