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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 02-18-87435 The City Manager explained the claim for damages process and R.E.M.I.F.'s policy on handling claims. He noted a letter had been received from Frank James, General Manager of R.E.M.I.F., requesting we handle the claim in house. He believes this is a change in R.E.M.I.F.'s policy and that issue should be addressed. After some discussion it was decided; M/S Henderson/Shoemaker to deny the claim for damages, James E. Smith, and referred the matter to staff. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. 10e. Approval of Downtown Improvement District - 1985-86 Budget Mayor Henderson questioned the reason for not disbursing funds until now on a September 1985 approved budget of the Downtown Improvement District. The City Manager explained. M/S Henderson/Kier approved the Ukiah Downtown Improvement District's Fiscal Year 1985-86 Budget and authorized disbursement of all funds collected for 1985-86. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Shoemaker Reported on a Sun House Guild meeting; recognized nice job and money saved on landscaping, new telephone outside the facility, attendance up and an upcoming visit and report from Bay Area Backroads. Councilmember Kier Commented on the Main Street Program's progress. Noted some street lights flickering and requested staff address the problem. Mayor Henderson Commented on a recent lunch and tour at the Ukiah Playhouse with the Ukiah Players Board of Directors. Noted an upcoming Redevelopment Seminar at Davis. RECESS: 7:57 P.M. TO REDEVELOPMENT RECONVENED: 8:32 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 of Under~round Construction Company vs. The City of Ukiah, et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850. M/S Shoemaker/Kier to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Pending Litigation: Under~round Construction Company vs. The City of Ukiah, et al., pending in Superior Court, Case No. 50850. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Counctlmember Schneiter and Hickey. Council went into Closed Session at 8:33 p.m. Reg. Mtg. February 18, 1987 Page 4 436 Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. February 18, 1987 Page 5 433 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Set Date for Study Session - Water System Overview The City Manager explained the proposed study session regarding an overview of the City's Water System. Council set March 23, 1987, at 4:00 p.m. as the Study Session date. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Matter of Proposed Changes - Mendocino County Zoning Codes The Planning Director explained the proposed zoning code changes by the County of Mendocino. He noted the one that is most incompatible with the Zoning Codes of the City is the deletion of the foundation requirement on mobile homes. Discussion ensued. M/S Shoemaker/Henderson request the Board of Supervisors require that foundations for mobile homes on individual properties outside of mobile home parks be required in the City of Ukiah Sphere of Influence. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Shoemaker and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Kier. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. 10b. Request for Time Extension Construction Rebuild of Cable TV The City Manager explained that Century Mendocino Cable TV, Inc. had requested a time extension to rebuild the City of Ukiah's Cable TV. But, before the agenda packets went out, the General Manager of Century Mendocino Cable TV called and requested no action be taken on his first request. They will comply with the terms of the franchise documents with the City of Ukiah and will have the City's systems energized as specified within our contractual arrangements. M/S Kier/Shoemaker accepted the request of Century Mendocino Cable TV, Inc., to take no action upon Century's letter request. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Counctlmembers Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. PUBLIC HEARING Sa. Introduction of Ordinance Approving Prezone No. 87-18 - Prezone Northeast The Planning Director explained the proposed prezone area encompasses 1,186 parcels extending easterly of the Russian River from Highway 20 to Sanford Ranch Road. He noted the land use classifications are similar and compatible between the County and City. The zoning districts proposed are consistent with the General Plan classifications. The only differences lie with the County and City's zoning designations. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:04 P.M. Ed Etherington, P.G.&E. representative, read a letter from P.G.&E.'s Division Manager, Ted Hester. It noted concern for their customers in the proposed prezone area. Pete Passof, 155 Deborah Court, commented on Council's action to pursue prezoning outside the City limits. He believes it is inappropriate. He further questioned future prezoning and possible hidden agendas on the issue. The Planning Director explained the process of prezoning. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:15 P.M. Discussion ensued. Reg. Mtg. February 18, 1987 Page 2 434 M/S Kier/Shoemaker adopted the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Prezone No. 87-18, Ukiah Northeast as adequate and complete. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. M/S Kier/Shoemaker requested that Ordinance No. 865 be introduced by title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. M/S Kier/Shoemaker to introduce Ordinance No. 865, Prezoning Certain Properties - Ukiah Northeast. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter and Hickey. 8b. Resolution Ado?tin~ Revised Rate Schedule Electric Rate Adjustment The Electric Utilities Director explained the proposed electric rate adjustment. Effective January 5, 1987, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) granted Pacific, Gas and Electric Company (P.G.&E.) a rate change. The Residential Rate Schedule 1600 will change from a three-tier rate to a two-tier rate. The minimum charge per meter is being increased to $5.00. The Commercial Rate Schedule 1602 will now have winter and summer rates. A customer charge of $5.00 per meter, per month, for single phase service and $6.25 per meter, per month, for poly phase is being added to the rates with adjustments being made to the energy charges to accomplish the desired results in the rates. Commercial Rate Schedule 1602-M will also have a winter and summer rate. The overall annual increase will be approximately 1.4%. There will be a $50.00 customer charge and the demand charge will be increased to $2.72 per KW of demand. There will be only minor fuel cost adjustments made to the Outdoor Lighting Schedule 1608-1, 2, and 3. Discussion ensued. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:33 p.m. No one was present to speak on the issue. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:33 p.m. M/S Kier/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 87-39, Adopting Rate Schedules to become effective March 1, 1987. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter and Hickey. 10c. Authorize Demolition of Building - 187 E. Gobbi Councilmember Kier questioned why staff was only addressing the removal of one building when the letter from the property owner's agent addresses removing buildings. The Planning Director explained that the front building is presumed to be over 50 years old thus the City, pursuant to Ordinance No. 821, must determine its historical, architectural, or cultural value. The other buildings don't need that determination to be removed. M/S Kier/Shoemaker approved demolition of any structures at 187 E. Gobbi subject to securing appropriate permits from the Building Inspection Division. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote: NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. 10d. Claim for Damages, James E. Smith, Deny and Refer to Insurance Carrier Mayor Henderson questioned the reason for not handling the claim in house and paying the $5.00 claim. Reg. Mtg. February 18, 1987 Page 3 432 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - FEBRUARY 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: Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Electric Utilities Director Roper, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Henderson delivered the Invocation and the City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mayor Henderson noted a correction to the February 4, 1987 City Council Minutes. Page 2, Item 9a, second paragraph, fourth line, write out NPDES Permit; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Page 4, under Mayor Henderson's Reports, third line, change sh~ to her. ,, M/S Kier/Shoemaker approved the City Council Minutes of February 4, 1987, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Schneiter and Hickey. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - DISCUSSION WITH ARCHITECT, VICTOR LOPES - CIVIC CENTER Mr. Lopes presented a revised work schedule, noting the first of July is still set for completion of the project. He explained that Change Order No. 1 is being processed. With it, Mr. Crane will be doing the cement decking for the generator. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Kier pulled Item 7d. Authorize Demolition of Building - 187 E. Gobbi, and placed it under New Business Item 10c. Mayor Henderson pulled Items 7c. Claim for Damages, James E. Smith, Deny and Refer to Insurance Carrier, and 7f. Approval of Downtown Improvement District - 1985-86 Budget. The items were placed under New Business Items 10d and 10e, respectively. M/S Shoemaker/Kier approved the Consent Calendar Items 7a, 7b, 7e, and 7g, as follows: 7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of February 18, 1987, #13157 to #13302, in the amount of $95,979.49. 7b. Approved the General Warrants of February 18, 1987, #33822 to #33965, in the amount of $404,418.18. 7e. Awarded the bid for the relocation of radio systems to the Civic Center to Beacon Light Communications Company in the amount of $14,652.79. 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, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Schneiter and Hickey. Reg. Mtg. February 18, 1987 Page 1