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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 02-04-87451 M/S Kier/Shoemaker authorized execution of a contract with a contractor that provides the lowest best bid to repair the riprap area. The City will pursue this matter with Tudor Engineering or their insurance carrier to recover these costs because the City believes this to be a design error. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter Commented on recent MTA Meeting. Councilmember Shoemaker None. Councilmember Kier Noted some concern from citizens that timed agenda items, such as Redevelopment, were not being followed too closely. Commented on Main Street Program progress and an upcoming Open House Event regarding the program. Commented on upcoming Main Street seminars. Commented on recent MCOG Meeting. Mayor Henderson Commented on recent R.E.M.I.F. Seminar in San Francisco. Noted the Ukiah Players lunch on February 10, 1987. Stated a County Animal Control Committee wants to meet with her and the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. February 4, 1987 Page 4 429 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. The City Manager requested adding an item-to the agenda pursuant to the Brown Act which allows for emergency items to be discussed and acted upon, the item being: Lake Mendocino Power Project - Tailrace Riprap Movement. It was noted the item came up since the closing of said agenda. M/S Kier/Schneiter approved adding New Business: Item 10d: Lake Mendocino Power Project - Tailrace Riprap Movement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Wastewater Treatment Plant - Long Range Plan Update The City Manager noted that Council had requested an updated report on the long-range plan for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He introduced the Public Works Director to present the same. The Public Works Director presented an updated long-range plan on the Wastewater Treatment Plant noting that Ukiah is still holding and planning to continue to discharge its properly treated effluent to the Russian River during the winter months which is consistent with the City's current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. Council discussed what might be the City's options if discharge were not allowed. The City Manager responded that pre-application of grants will continually be sought and/or requesting information on loan assistance from state and federal levels if additional necessary wastewater facilities should have to be constructed. He noted that the Regional Water Quality Control Board understands the financial and economic impacts that would be incurred regarding alternative options. ~ M/S Kier/Schneiter accepted the updated report and requested another update at the next fiscal year Budget Hearings. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. 9b. R. W. Beck - Demand Side Energy Management Study The City Manager noted the Electrical Conservation Committee's letter of January 30, 1987, in response to R. W. Beck's letter. Marlene Werra addressed Council. The Committee believes that R. W. Beck's report did not address the Committee's concerns especially in specific patterns of usage. Ferris Gilkey of R. W. Beck addressed Council. He believes the report was done well and addresses issues that were agreed upon. He explained in detail. Councilmember Shoemaker questioned some specific RFP issues. The City Manager noted that staff reviewed all the materials and believes the level of service and information provided in the report is substantial. The Electric Distribution Engineer reported on WAPA's response. It is in their opinion that the report is complete even though some may believe it is not what they were looking for. The City Attorney discussed the legal aspects of agreement noting that along with staff, R. W. Beck has provided what was contractually agreed upon. After Council expressed several motions and more discussion ensued: Reg. Mtg. February 4, 1987 Page 2 43O M/S Kier/Schneiter accepted the R. W. Beck Demand Side Energy Management Study and directed staff to return to Council plans and timetables that address implementing all the report's recommendations. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: Councilmember Shoemaker. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. RECESS: 8:08 P.M. RECONVENED: 8:18 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Authorize City Manager to Execute Agreement - Chevron Fuelin~ Facilities - Ukiah Municipal Airport The Director of Public Works noted his report and asked Council to accept the recommendations. Council questioned whether the tanks not being used will remain or be removed, how fueling costs will be affected, and requested a cost analysis of the City owning the facility. M/S Kier/Shoemaker authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement for the purchase of Chevron's tanks and equipment at the Ukiah Municipal Airport for $1.00. Chevron will remove two old abandoned tanks and will provide a test well (boring) into existing tank area to insure there has been no soil contamination. If any soil contamination, Chevron will remove and dispose of as required by the Mendocino County Department of Environmental Health. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. 10b. Letter from Charles Myers Resigning as R.E.M.I.F. Alternate Mayor Henderson noted the letter from Charles Myers. A Certificate of Appreciation will be sent. M/S Kier/Schneiter accepted Charles Myers' letter of resignation. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. 10c. Adoption of Resolution Appointing R.E.M.I.F. Alternate Mayor Henderson expressed her desire to have the Personnel Director be the R.E.M.I.F. alternate. There was discussion regarding the intent of the appointee being the City Manager, but that he allow the Personnel Director to consistently, when possible, attend said meetings. M/S Kier/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 87-38, appointing an alternate member (that being the City Manager or his designee) to the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. 10d. Lake Mendocino Power Project - Tailrace Riprap Movement The City Manager explained the recent movement of riprap material in the tailrace area at the Power Plant. The south wall of the 108-inch dissipation chamber is being undermined and could be in danger of damage. Tudor Engineering concluded the matter is serious and should be repaired as soon as possible. He explained that staff is unable to go out for formal bid because of the urgency to repair the situation. He noted that it is advantageous time because flows are only at 25csf. Discussion ensued. Reg. Mtg. February 4, 1987 Page 3 428 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - FEBRUARY 4, 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, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Finance Director Vara, Electric Distribution Engineer Dunn, Personnel Director Horsley, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Director delivered the Invocation and the Boy Scouts presented the Flag Ceremony and led the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Henderson read a proclamation declaring February 8-14, 1987, as Scouting Anniversary Week and delivered the same to Mr. Ralph Paulin. Mayor Henderson read a proclamation declaring February 2-8, 1987, as Mardi Gras Week and delivered the same to Steve Johnson, Perla Perez, Heath Dolan, and Sister Barbara. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - INTRODUCTION OF BOY SCOUTS Mayor Henderson noted it was Scouts in Government Day and introduced the Scouts who were Council's and staff's counterparts. Further she recognized the Scout Troops in the audience. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mayor Henderson noted a correction to the January 21, 1987 City Council Minutes. Page 2, Item 8a, second paragraph, at the end add ... minor, and because the City has no legal basis upon which to collect or require fees thereof. The City Attorney noted a correction to the January 21, 1987 City Council Minutes. Page 5, top paragraph, should read: The City Manager recommended that Council go into Closed Session regarding negotiations to renew a lease with the County. Said property is the back nine holes of the Municipal Golf Course which is owned by the County and leased by the City. M/S Schneiter/Kier approved the City Council Minutes of January 21, 1987, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Shoemaker/Kier approved the Consent Calendar Items 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d, as follows: 8a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of February 4, 1987, #13010 to #13156, in the amount of $107,000.08. 8b. Approved the General Warrants of February 4, 1987, #33725 to #33821, in the amount of $624,666.77. 8c. Awarded the bid for the construction of a Tainter Valve Control Building at the Lake Mendocino Power Project to Clark Construction in the amount of $10,251.00. 8d. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.). Reg. Mtg. February 4, 1987 Page 1