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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 10-15-86395 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 Discussed MCOG meeting: continued participation in pedestrian/bicycle program and that a draw program may be established for subsequent years, and the trash and abandoned vehicles the County believes needs to be addressed. Discussed MTA meeting: proposed ridership program. Councilmember Shoemaker Mentioned he will attend Electrical Conservation Committee Meeting where R. W. Beck's report will be discussed. Councilmember Kier Commented on previous day's annexation meeting. November 5, 1986 City Council meeting. Noted he will miss the Mayor Henderson Reported seeing Councilmember Hickey in the hospital. Commented on the October 6, 1986 LAFCO meeting where the valley-wide water study was agendized. Copies of study will be sent out and subject will be re-agendized for December 1, 1986, 9:30 a.m. meeting. Commented on the opening ceremonies at the Sun House. Noted next County-wide City Mayor November 10, 1986 at the Lido. and Managers Meeting will be There will be no meetings cancelled in November and December. RECESS - 8:07 P.M. RECONVENED - 9:04 P.M. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney recommended proceeding to Closed Session under Government Code Section 54956.9, Subsection B-I, pending litigation, Flood Plains from Sonoma County against various entities which include Uktah. M/S Kier/Schneiter proceed into Closed Session to discuss the following: Pending Litigation: Flood Plains from Sonoma County against various entities. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. The Council went into Closed Session at 9:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was October 23, 1986, 111 West Church Street, at 9:25 p.m. adjourned to Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. October 15, 1986 Page 4 393 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker and Hickey. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7a. Update of Rural Renaissance Legislation The Planning Director presented updated information on the Rural Renaissance Legislation; that it is the Board of Supervisors' responsibility locally in determining which program is to be funded and that John Turner of the Department of Commerce is the area representative in Mendocino County. He can provide information on local economic programs and rural renaissance. He noted further that the guidelines are still to be prepared. The City Manager commented that he believes a presentation by John Turner would be helpful for Council and staff in choosing a role to take regarding economic development. He further suggested that for the upcoming County-wide Mayor/City Manager's Meeting the Rural Renaissance issue should be discussed. M/S Schneiter/Kier that staff pursue the City's participation in the County's Rural Renaissance Program. That said issue be placed on County-wide Mayor/City Manager's next agenda. For the November 5, 1986 City Council Meeting, John Turner be invited to make a presentation and that the County-wide Mayors/City Managers and the County personnel responsible for the Rural Renaissance Program be invited to his presentation. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Shoemaker and Hickey. 7b. City of Ukiah Development Process Guide The Planning Director presented the final version of the Development Process Guide. It was noted there will be no cost to the public for the Guide. The City Attorney suggested that language be added to the introduction and the Council's cover letter stating that the guide should be used for general requirements and that the actual rules and regulations should be consulted with the Planning Department. No other action was taken. NEW BUSINESS 8a. Matter of Civilian Dispatch The City Manager explained how the establishment of a Civilian Clerk Dispatcher will enable the Fire Department and the Police Department to have a joint 24-hour dispatch service. The Mayor questioned who would do the training. M/S Kier/Schneiter eliminated one Supervising Dispatcher position in the Police Department, eliminated one Police Officer position in the Police Department, eliminated one Firefighter position in the Fire Department and created four full-time Clerk Dispatcher positions. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Shoemaker and Hickey. 8b. Approval of Amendment No. 9 - Work Order No. 15 - Tudor En~ineerin~ The City Manager explained the request and noted that the $57,000 had been previously anticipated in Amendment No. 7. An additional $15,000 is being requested for the black box flow and reservoir level devices, automatic unit start-up and automatic by-pass valve control, and transfer trip transmission line facilities. He noted no interest is being paid to Tudor Engineering and that the City is still noting a reservation of rights clause. M/S Kier/Schneiter authorized the City Manager to execute Work Order No. 15, Amendment No. 9, to Tudor Engineering Company. The motion was carried by the Reg. Mtg. October 15, 1986 Page 2 394 following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Shoemaker and Hickey. There was some discussion on how the work is checked against the billing. 8c. Introduction of Ordinance - City Council Compensation The City Attorney explained that Government Code Section 36516.6 allows Councilmembers to increase their salary during their present term. But such an ordinance must be adopted prior to December 31, 1986. However, some provisions of Proposition 61, which is the Gann initiative, on the November 4 ballot, will prohibit local elected officials of having the authority to increase their own salaries. 7:27 P.M. - Councilmember Shoemaker arrived. Council discussed raising their salary to $300 a month and meeting after five (5) days to adopt such an ordinance. They stated reasons for such an increase as: there has been no increase since 1966, time commitment to serve as a Councilmember warrants an increase in compensation, time required to serve the City and away from one's livelihood should not be a detractor, and that the increase proposed is within the statutory limits of Government Code Section 36516 (a)(1). M/S Kier/Shoemaker requested introduction of Ordinance No. 861 by title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. The City Clerk introduced Ordinance No. 861. M/S Kier/Shoemaker introduced Ordinance No. 861, amending Ukiah City Code Section 62 establishing the salaries for Councilmembers. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. Council set October 23, 1986 at 5:00 p.m, as their next meeting date to adopt said Ordinance. The meeting will be held in the Old City Council Chambers. 8d. R.E.M.I.F. Benefits for Elected Officials - Henderson The Mayor noted that previous Councils have discussed elected officials receiving health benefits. She wanted this Council to have the option for such a discussion. She did note that other cities have adopted a policy that elected officials could be part of the health plan at no cost to their city. The City Manager mentioned that benefits provided through Operating Engineers should be made available also. He further noted that he believes the more available benefit programs are made, there could be increased costs to the City. For example; more claims submitted increased benefit premiums. M/S Kier/Shoemaker set policy making available to all elected City officials the opportunity to obtain insurance coverage through the City's health programs. The cost of the premiums will be paid by the elected official, thus no cost shall be incurred by the City. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Hickey. 8e. Award of Bid - Padmount Transformers Councilmember Schneiter explained that he had pulled this item from the Consent Calendar because he had some questions regarding the spread sheet and how core and winding losses were calculated into the cost of a transformer. The City Manager explained. M/S Schneiter/Shoemaker awarded the bid for Padmount Transformers to Howard Dunn Company for Item No. 1 in the amount of $4,905.68 and McGraw Edison Company for Item No. 2 in the amount of $6,833.83. The motion was Reg. Mtg. October 15, 1986 Page 3 392 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - OCTOBER 15, 1986 The City Council convened in 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, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. Absent: Councilmembers Shoemaker and Hickey. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Police Chief Keplinger, Personnel Officer Horsley, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Planning Director delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Kier led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S Schneiter/Kier approved the City Council Minutes of September 25, 1986, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Shoemaker and Hickey. Mayor Henderson noted corrections to the October 1, 1986 City Council Minutes. On Page 4, fourth paragraph, Wayne Young's name should be Wayne Youngblood. On Page 7, under Councilmember Kier's report, third paragraph, omit . . . "at the October 6, 1986 meeting." Page 8, under Mayor Henderson's reports, third and fourth paragraph should read: Commented on Highway 20 Association and the Constitutions's upcoming Bicentennial. It was the consensus of the Council not to participate in either. M/S Kier/Schneiter approved the City Council Minutes of October 1, 1986 as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Shoemaker and Hickey. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Schneiter requested that Item 6d, Award of Bid - Padmount Transformers, be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was placed under New Business, Item 8e. M/S Schneiter/Kier approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6e, 6f, and 6g, as follows: 6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of October 15, 1986, #11740 to #11886 in the amount of $97,014.39. 6b. Approved the General Warrants of October 15, 1986, #32782 to #32950 in the amount of $1,305,035.15. 6c. Denied the following Claim for Damages and Referred the matters to the Insurance Carrier: i. Judy Hansen and Michael Elmer ii. Steve Geiger iii. Hugh and Anita McAvoy iv. Bill E. Patterson 6e. Adopted Ordinance No. 860, adding Chapter 7 to Division 6 of the Ukiah City Code, providing for the removal of encroachments from the public right of way. 6f. Adopted Resolution No. 87-24, accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues for the Caldwell Frontage Road Reorganization (No. 86-1). 6g. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.) Reg. Mtg. October 15, 1986 Page 1