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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 08-06-86363 COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Wallace Biehm, 117 Mendocino Place, commented on Council's facilities and the availability of housing through the Community Development Commission. Karen Bonime, 1112 Elm Street, commented on the July 16, 1986 minutes, items not present that she felt important; time in which the progress reports on the study of the City's long-range wastewater needs and plans would be brought back to Council and that annexation had not been projected into the wastewater long range plan report. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Schneiter Commented on attending first MTA meeting and arrest made early that morning for painting silhouettes on public sidewalks. Councilmember Shoemaker Commented on attending first Guild meeting and questioned the bid procedure. Councilmember Hicke¥ Requested updated information regarding negotiations with Pacific Bell on parking in the Downtown area. Also, appreciated Suzanne Abel-Vidor's packet on the Sun House. Councilmember Kier Commented on the recent MCOG meeting he attended. Questioned allocations made to the bicycle program. Mayor Henderson Commented on the League meeting held in Monterey and upcoming one in Los Angeles. Requested that staff arrange a time in which to take a photograph of new Civic Center under construction. It was set for 11:45 p.m. on August 11, 1986. Noted a joint meeting forthcoming on August 13, 1986 with other Mendocino County cities. Stated she was interviewed by the Grand Jury. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney recommended proceeding to Closed Session under the exception to the Brown Act, Section 54956.9, Subsection A, to discuss pending litigation of Underground Construction Company vs. The City of Ukiah, pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850, and Meet and Confer. M/S Hickey/Kier to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Pending Litigation: Underground Construction Company vs. The City of Ukiah, pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850. Meet and Confer. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. RECESS: 9:48 P.M. The Council went into Closed Session at 9:53 p.m. The Council reconvened at 12:15 a.m. Reg. Mtg. August 6, 1986 Page 6 364 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. to the Goal Setting Session on August 11, 1986, at 8:00 a.m., Old City Council Chambers. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. August 6, 1986 Page 7 361 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9b. Authorize Mayor to Execute A~reement Between City and Developer Re~ardin~ 204 South State Street The Planning Director noted that Council had previously approved the concept of an easement to meet emergency exiting requirements for a building on School and State Streets. Further it was noted that the addresses on the agreements should be 208 South State Street and 209 South School Street. M/S Kier/Schneiter authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement regarding emergency exit provisions from Zimmerman property. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schnetter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. RECESS: 7:47 P.M. RECONVENED: 7:57 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Recommendation Regardin~ City Owned Facilities and Rates The Park and Recreation Director explained the proposed facility rates. There was some discussion as to the uses that will be allowed at the Sun House public rooms, charges for specific park areas, security deposits, and that the use of the parks should be monitored now that there will be revenues from them. M/S Kier/Hickey approved the Revisions No. 1 through 6 for the revised Facilities Fee Schedule. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 10b. Authorize Mayor to Execute Sun House Guild Museum Delivery Agreement The City Manager stated that the City and Guild already have an agreement that accomplishes the transfer and he recommends that Council need take no action on the proposed agreement before them. Guild members George Gustafson, Barbara Eversole, and Marilyn Smith were present to deliver the Sun House key to the Council. The Mayor accepted. A visit to the Sun House was arranged for August 11, 1986 at Noon. No other action was taken. 10c. Adoption of Resolution Sellin~ $2,890,000 Principle Amount of City of Ukiah Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 1986B, and Fixin~ the Definitive Rates of Interest Thereon Ernie Bodnar of Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc. delivered the resolution which reflected the results of the bid opening of the Revenue Bonds Series 1986B held August 6, 1986 at 10:00 a.m. He reviewed the bids and how they transferred into interest rates. He recommended that Council accept the bid of Prudential - Bache Securities, Inc. M/S Kier/Hickey adopted Resolution No. 87-17, selling $2,890,000 Principle Amount of City of Uktah Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 1986B, and Fixing the Definitive Rates of Interest thereon. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. August 6, 1986 Page 4 362 10d. Request from County Re~ardin~ Restructuring of the MTA/MCOG Board of Directors - Henderson Mayor Henderson commented on Mr. Beltrami's letter. Council discussed and suggested alternatives to the Board make-up and expanding the responsibilities of MCOG beyond the issues of transportation and planning. M/S Schneiter/Kier the Mayor to write a letter to Mr. Beltrami stating that the City is satisfied with the current make-up of the MTA/MCOG Board. Further that they believe there is a better forum to address other issues such as solid waste and water. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 10e. Request from Chamber of Commerce for Joint Meetin~ on Annexation - Henderson Council discussed a possible joint meeting with the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce. It was decided by all to discuss a future meeting date at their Goal Setting Meeting on August 11, 1986. No other action was taken. 10f. Direction to City Attorney Re~arding Valley Equipment The City Attorney commented on his memorandum to the Council regarding the situation at Valley Equipment; that they are in violation of the Zoning Code by operating a junkyard. M/S Hickey/Schneiter authorized the City Attorney to initiate civil action to enforce the Municipal Code against Valley Equipment. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 10g. Designation of Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference M/S Hickey/Kier that Councilmember Schneiter to be the voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Mayor Henderson to be the alternate. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 10h. Authorize Mayor to Execute 1986-87 Fiscal Year Contract with the Chamber of Commerce The City Manager noted that pursuant to Council's budget hearings the Chamber's contract is ready for execution. He proceeded to explain the contents of the contract. M/S Kier/Hickey authorized the Mayor to execute the 1986-87 Agreement retaining the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce for promotional and advertising activities. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. 10i. Resolution Approving 1986-87 Appropriation Limit Under Proposition 4 Councilmember Kier requested additional information on what percent the City actually uses of the appropriation limit. The City Manager and Finance Director responded to approximately $5-6 million of the appropriated limit of $10.6 million. M/S Kier/Hickey adopted Resolution No. 87-18, fixing limitation City expenditures for Fiscal Year 1986-87. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. August 6, 1986 Page 5 359 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8a. Letter from Community Development Commission Requesting Approval of Application for Section 213 Letter for Moderate Rehabilitation Program. The City Manager commented on the letter from John Stiff. Roy Tindle from the Mendocino County Community Development Commission explained Section 213 of the Housing and Community Development Act. There was considerable discussion regarding housing assistance and available housing in the City. M/S Kier/Shoemaker authorized the City Manager to forward a letter to the Mendocino County Community Development Commission indicating their participation in the Moderate Rehabilitation Program is consistent with the City of Ukiah's General Plan. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Matter of Prezone 86-69 - Ukiah North The City Manager noted that Council had conducted a public hearing at their last meeting. Staff prepared the necessary ordinance and an environmental evaluation as Council had directed. Councilmember Shoemaker questioned the parcel size of PD and AG areas. The Planning Director replied that the minimum parcel size for PD is two acres and AG is 40 acres. Robert Dallas, 1696 Despina, questioned why Council was prezoning. Nancy Verville from the League of Women Voters expressed concern with the Negative Declaration and believes a full environmental assessment of the area should be done now. Council and staff commented on the reason for prezoning their sphere of influence and noting that the City's land use designations reflect the same as the County's except for the four parcels north of Lover's Lane. Further, prezoning is only paperwork but it does require a Negative Declaration. Any annexation would require a further Negative Declaration or an EIR. M/S Kier/Schneiter adopted the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Prezone No. 86-69, North. 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 to introduce Ordinance No. 858 by title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. The City Clerk introduced Ordinance No. 858. M/S Kier/Hickey to introduce Ordinance No. 858, prezoning certain properties Ukiah North. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. PUBLIC HEARING 7a. Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Use Permit No. 86-52 - Shady Grove Trailer Park The Planning Director explained the actions of the Planning Commission at their June 25, 1986 meeting where they considered and approved with conditions Use Permit No. 86-52. Reg. Mtg. August 6, 1986 Page 2 360 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:16 P.M. Ed Horning, 270 Luce Avenue, opposed to the addition of three mobile home spaces at Shady Grove. Stated there is too much congestion and noise there now and many safety and health violations. Darrel Larson, owner of Shady Grove Mobile Home Park, stated he is trying to upgrade the park. He addressed Mr. Horning's concerns. Marissa Horning, 270 Luce Avenue, believes the entrance to Shady Grove at Luce Avenue and South Avenue should have a stop sign. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:25 P.M. There was discussion on whether there exists any health and safety violations. The Planning Director stated that he is not aware of any violations. M/S Hickey/Kier to deny the appeal of Edward and Marissa Horning and uphold the Planning Commission's approval of Use Permit Application No. 86-52 noting that the addition of three mobile home spaces will provide housing opportunities consistent with the City of Ukiah's General Plan and that the conditions imposed regarding water, sewer, fire safety and street paving will improve the existing situation in the park. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, Kier, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. Council stated that they would like to have the Traffic Engineering Committee review the stop sign request at Luce Avenue and South Avenue. 7b. Adoption of Resolution Approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 86-70 - Sierra Sunset Unit No. 3 7c. Adoption of Resolution Approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 86-71 - Vineyard View Estates Unit No. 3 Councilmember Kier left at 7:30 p.m. because of a possible conflict of interest. The Planning Director requested that Council consider items 7b and 7c together. He explained that Council has approved the Use Permits for said area. The two subdivision maps identify the street and lot layouts. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:36 P.M. Howard Bashford, 420 Eastlick, represents M & L Enterprises, is present to address any questions and/or concerns. Joe Nell, 505 Empire, questioned the construction time, dust control, liability coverage, where stop signs will be placed, and asked if duplexes have been added back into the project. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:39 P.M. The Planning Director and Mr. Bashford addressed Mr. Neil's questions. M/S Hickey/Shoemaker adopted Resolution No. 87-15 approving tentative Subdivision Map No. 86-70, Sierra Sunset, Unit Three. 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 adopted Resolution No. 87-16 approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 86-71, Vineyard View, Unit Three. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. Councilmember Kier returned at 7:43 p.m. Reg. Mtg. August 6, 1986 Page 3 358 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - AUGUST 6, 1986 The City Council convened in regular session at 6:30 p.m., in the Ukiah Unified School Board Room. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Schneiter, 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, Finance Director Vara, Parks and Recreation Director Frame, Personnel Officer Horsley, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Hickey delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Shoemaker led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mayor Henderson requested a correction to the July 16, 1986 minutes. Page 5, after the Public Hearing Closed - 9:50 p.m. to the M/S Hickey/Schneiter change the word entire to Mendocino County Assessor Parcel No. 170-010-05, 170-020-03, 170-030,01, and 170-040-01 properties be zoned "PD", Planned Development and the remaining and change the words PD (Planned Development) to per Planning Commission recommendations. M/S Schneiter/Hickey approved the City Council Minutes of July 16, 1986 as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Schneiter, Shoemaker, Hickey, and Mayor Henderson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Kier. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Henderson reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Kier requested that the Consent Calendar Item 6h. Resolution Approving 1986-87 Appropriation Limit Under Proposition 4 be pulled and placed under New Business Item 10i. M/S Kier/Hickey approved the Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, and 6i as follows: 6a. i. Approved General Warrants of June 30, 1986, #32095 to #32214, in the amount of $185,696.28. ii. Approved Payroll Warrants of August 6, 1986, #10832 to #11138 in the amount of $186,286.78. Approved General Warrants of August 6, 1986, #32084 to #32313, in the amount of $620,127.96. 6b. Denied Claim for Damages, Bobbie Lee Baker, and Referred Matter to Insurance Carrier. 6c. Awarded the bid for Padmount and Submersible Transformers to Howard A. Dunn Company in the amount of $9,058.76. 6d. Awarded the bid for Chlorine Gas and Sulfur Dioxide to Ail Pure Chemical in the amount of $33,390.00. 6e. Awarded the bid for the Replacement of Lift Pump No. i at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to J. M. Squared in the amount of $10,964.64. 6f. Awarded the bid for Primary Sedimentation Tank Chain, Flights and Sprockets at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Envirex in the amount of $31,500.00 for Alternate B. 6g. Adopted Resolution No. 87-14, Designating the Structure at 514 South School Street Historically and Architecturally Significant 6i. 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. August 6, 1986 Page I