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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 03-18-87445 Josie Vargas addressed Council and explained the financial commitments the committee has secured to date noting they are $12,300 short of their proposed budget. Council noted some changes they wanted in the draft application. The changes were noted by staff. M/S Schneiter/Hickey continue the application matter to the City Council Meeting of March 23, 1987. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 9b. Status Report from Electrical Department on Energy Programs The City Manager noted the memorandum before Council. The Electric Distribution Engineer explained the status report and reported on other items not included in the memorandum. Council took no action on the report. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter None. Councilmember Shoemaker Noted he would like to attend an upcoming CALED Conference but realizes there are no more funds available for Council's travel. Wishes the item be agendized for further discussion. M/S Shoemaker/Kier agendize the matter of travel and conference budget for the City Council Meeting of March 23, 1987. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. Commented on tarp requirements being published, the current Sun House display, a P.G.and E. Community Congress, and the Chamber updating their City sign. Questioned the AB 1693 Board status. Asked about the Southern Pacific Railroad Suit. The City Attorney responded. Councilmember Hicke¥ Noted an upcoming NCPA Commission Meeting to be held in Uktah on March 26, 1987, at the Lido. Councilmember Kier None. Mayor Henderson Commented on a recent meeting she, the City Manager, and Vice-Mayor Kier had attended in Fort Bragg. RECESS: 8:17 P.M. to Redevelopment RECONVENED: 8:45 P.M. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney recommended that Council go into Closed Session regarding Section 54957.2, Subsection A, to the Brown Act, to discuss pending litigation Reg. Mtg. March 18, 1987 Page 3 446 of Underground Construction Company vs. The City of Ukiah, et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850. M/S Hickey/Schneiter to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: 1. Pending Litigation: Underground Construction Company vs. The City of Ukiah, et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote: NOES: None. Council went into Closed Session at 8:45 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. to a Council Meeting of March 23, 1987, to be held in the Old Council Chambers, 111 West Church Street. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. March 18, 1987 Page 4 443 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - MARCH 18, 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: Schnetter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Electric Utilities Director Roper, Electric Distribution Engineer Dunn, Personnel Director Horsley, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Public Works Director delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Shoemaker led the Pledge of Allegiance. Proclamation - Community Center Week - March 21-27, 1987 Mayor Henderson read the Proclamation declaring March 21-27, 1987, as Community Center Week and delivered the same to Jim Mastin and Jay Holden. Proclamation - Keyboard Festival Week - April 6-13, 1987 Mayor Henderson read the Proclamation declaring April 6-13, 1987, as Keyboard Festival Week. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S Kier/Schneiter approved the City Council Minutes of March 4, 1987, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. M/S Kier/Hickey approved the City Council Minutes of March 5, 1987, as submitted. 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 M/S Kier/Hickey approved the Consent Calendar Items 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, and 7g, as follows: 7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of March 18, 1987, #13448 to #13592, in the amount of $90,745.00. 7b. Approved the General Warrants of March 18, 1987, #34044 to #34168, in the amount of $319,222.84. 7c. Denied the Claim for Damages, Mrs. N. F. Little, and Referred the Matter to the Insurance Carrier. 7d. Awarded the bid of Conference Room Furniture to King's Office Supply in the amount of $1,797.35; BB&T in the amount of $8,063.49; and The Mart in the amount of $836.89. 7e. Adopted Resolution No. 87-41, Procedures of Conduct of the City Council Meetings for the City of Ukiah. 7f. Approved a five-year lease extension with Mr. Harmon for grazing use of the City owned disposal area property and authorized the Mayor to execute the same. 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 Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. March 18, 1987 Page 1 444 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8a. Letter from Victor Lopes Re~ardin~ Errors and Omissions Insurance The City Manager noted the letter from Mr. Lopes and the attachments provided by staff. Mr. Lopes reviewed the requirement by the City that he provide errors and omissions insurance for the Civic Center project. He explained that his gross income will be less this year and believes that in fairness a dispensation from his 25% share of cost would be appreciated. Discussion ensued regarding the requirement of errors and omissions insurance and that it had been a requirement after the RFP's had been accepted. M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker the City shall pick up the architect's errors and omissions premium in the amount of $12,938.00. The Mayor expressed concern with paying the whole premium; she would rather pay all but $1,500.00. The City Manager stated that traditionally a contract is a binding agreement and they should be lived by. Noting further the negotiations that were held after the RFP's had been accepted; a contract with Mr. Lopes was negotiated and supercedes the RFP. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, and Kier. NOES: Councilmember Hickey and Mayor Henderson. 8b. Letter from Board of Supervisors Regarding County Proposed Property Exchanse The City Manager explained the letter received and a brief history of his meetings with the County Administrator where property switches were discussed. Councilmember Hickey questioned what appraisals had been done by the City. He also explained how the golf course property was leased and developed by the City to what it is today. Councilmember Schneiter questioned whether any trades and uses could be made conditionally. Councilmember Kier believes the important issue is not who owns the property but who gets to use it. M/S Kier/Schneiter appoint a City Council Committee to meet with a select County Board of Supervisors Committee. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. Discussion ensued regarding the intent of future negotiations. It was decided that Mayor Henderson and Vice-Mayor Kier would represent the City's Committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Discussion of Main Street Program The Planning Director reviewed portions of the draft application. The City Manager noted a meeting had been held with members of the Main Street Financial Committee, the Mayor, and Staff to discuss financial commitments. Mayor Henderson noted a Rural Renaissance Meeting she had attended and that its monies could help fund a Main Street Program. Reg. Mtg. March 18, 1987 Page 2