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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 06-04-86327 10b. Management Proposal for Sun House/Suzanne Abel-Vidor The City Manager stated that he had approached Suzanne Abel-Vidor per Council's request to see if she was interested in managing the Sun House for the next contractual year. He reviewed for Council the proposed budget for 1986-87 as prepared by the management team under contract this year versus Ms. Abel-Vidor's proposed budget. Suzanne Abel-Vidor explained that her proposal includes two part-time clerical helpers which are needed when the permanent facility opens up. The City Manager and Ms. Abel-Vidor agreed that if the City did decide for less services the proposal could be changed. Barbara Eversole noted that the City will soon be getting a million dollar facility and she and the Guild would hope the City would maintain and staff it properly. There was discussion regarding the fact that budget hearing sessions would be the appropriate time to address this issue. There was a motion by Councilmember Henderson to let Ms. Abel-Vidor know that her proposal is the only one being considered for managing the Sun House, but the dollar amounts will be discussed at budget sessions. The motion died for lack of a second. M/S Kier/Kelley delay consideration of the management proposal to budget hearing sessions. At that time to consider the management proposal as submitted by Ms. Abel-Vidor. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. RECESS: 9:15 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:30 P.M. NEW BUSINESS lla. Set Date for 1986/87 Budget Work Session The City Manager recommended that Council continue this issue to the next Special Meeting on June 10, 1986. M/S Kelley/Henderson to continue setting the dates for budget work sessions to June 10, 1986. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. llb. Adopt Resolutions i. Authorizing the Issuance and Prescribing the Terms, Conditions, and Form of $21,585,000 Principle Amount of City of Ukiah Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 1986 A ii. Providing for the Issuance of the City of Ukiah Electric Revenue Bonds The City Manager reviewed his memorandum and actions required by Council. He introduced Mr. Bodnar from Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc. Mr. Bodnar reviewed the pricing book for Council and explained market conditions at the time the bonds went for sale. He further explained competitive market versus open market sales. Mr. Carlo Fowler, Bond Counsel from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, provided information on the intent of the resolutions. M/S Hickey/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 86-53 which provides for the Issuance of the City of Ukiah Electric Revenue Bonds. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. June 4, 1986 Page 5 328 M/S Hickey/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 86-54 authorizing the issuance and prescribing the terms, conditions, and form of $21,585,000 principle amount of City of Ukiah Electric Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 1986 A. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers.- NOES: None. llc. Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign Escrow Agreement Relating to the City of Ukiah Electric Revenue Bonds, Series A The City Manager introduced Carter Cordner from Merrill Lynch. Mr. Cordner noted that the City will see a savings of about 25% per each year. M/S Kier/Kelley authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Escrow Agreement relating to the City of Ukiah Electric Revenue Bonds, Series A. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Henderson None Councilmember Kier Attended a brief meeting with the County where annexation was discussed. Councilmember Hickey Noted that NCPA has had a change in their organizational structure. Councilmember Kelley None Mayor Myers Attended REMIF meeting last Thursday; the City Manager will get the meeting's information to Council. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney recommended that Council go into Closed Session regarding Pending Litigation, Underground Construction Company vs. City of Ukiah, Mendocino County Supervisor Court No. 50850 and Meet and Confer. M/S Kelley/Hickey to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: . . Pending Litigation: Underground Construction Company vs. City of Ukiah, Mendocino County Superior Court Case No. 50850. Meet and Confer The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. RECESS: 10:00 P.M. The Council went into Closed Session at 10:03 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. to June 10, 1986, at 5:00 p.m., 111 West Church Street. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. June 4, 1986 Page 6 325 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:17 P.M. Sherri Bacall, 1321 No. Bush Street, questioned why the plans for development have changed from single family dwelling to apartments. Jack Daniels, 1381 Park Terrace, represents Ukiah Unified School District. He stated that there is overcrowding in the schools and requested that Council support a proposal that a developer fee be imposed to supplement the growing costs of the additional students. The City Manager asked Mr. Daniels about a previous tax override that the City has been paying on, how lottery monies are spent, and how windfall monies (example: sale of school properties) are used for. Louise Klien, 1391 No. Bush, discussed the increasing traffic flow in the area and requested more parking areas. Tony Troy, 512 Capps Lane, noted the additional traffic flow to the area. Tom Meany, 1450 Chardonnay Court, works for California Homes. Requested a revision to the solar energy requirements placed on the seven new lots he will be developing. Howard Bashford, 420 Eastlick, represents the developers, M & L. Stated that the developers realize the need by the schools for more room so they have donated a parcel of land to the District. Morisis Arryia, 1371 No. Bush, addressed the issue of an increasing traffic flow. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:40 P.M. Mayor Myers reviewed the history of Sierra Sunset previously known as Las Casas; public hearings held and court cases involving the area. The Planning Director summarized the court findings regarding the open space requirements, in-lieu park fees and density bonuses. He noted that the 55 acres were approved for development in 1979; opening up Empire Drive and Capps Lane. Councilmember Kier left the Council Chambers at 7:45 p.m. for a possible conflict of interest. The Planning Director discussed the request to modify the solar energy requirement by Mr. Meany; noting that the conditions were discussed at the May 28, 1986 Planning Commission Meeting. The discussion concerned a previous Use Permit and suggested that Council refer Mr. Meany's request back to the Planning Commission for review because it is on a different lot area. Mr. Meany withdrew his request. There was further discussion by Council regarding density bonuses, open space requirements, traffic flow studies, conditions imposed upon the developers and how they were addressed in 1978 and 1979. M/S Hickey/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 86-50 approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 86-64, Sierra Sunset, Unit Two. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Hickey, and Mayor Myers. NOES: Councilmember Kelley. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier. Councilmember Kier returned to the Council Chambers at 8:10 p.m. 8b. Adoption of Resolution Approving Use Permit 86-63 - Harris and Gross, Marlene Street Fourplex The City Manager noted that the developer has requested this matter be postponed until July 2, 1986 because he will be out of town. Reg. Mtg. June 4, 1986 Page 3 326 M/S Kelley/Hickey to postpone the Public Hearing Item 8b to July 2, 1986, as requested by Mr. Harris and Mr. Gross. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. 8c. Adopt Resolution Directing the Abatement of Weeds - 1986 Weed Abatement Program The Public Works Director stated that property owners who were tagged to abate their weeds have been mailed notices of the proposed abatement and of this public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 8:14 P.M. No one was present to speak on the issue. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 8:15 P.M. M/S Hickey/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 86-52 directing the abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on certain parcels of land in the City of Ukiah. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9b. Letter from County of Mendocino Regarding Funding for Gravel Study The City Manager noted receiving a request from the County to perform a gravel study for $84,000; the City to provide 35% of the cost. He reviewed previous years' communications to the County regarding this issue and noted the money already spent for continuing litigation between the City and County for a gravel management plan study. There was considerable discussion between all on how to get the study done. The City Attorney noted that the surcharge for gravel extraction is on the County records but doesn't think it is being imposed. He also believes that a gravel study will cost a lot more than the County proposes. Further he is concerned with who will do a study and believes the City should be consulted regarding the selection of the firm to do the study. M/S Kelley/Hickey Council to reaffirm its commitment to the County to help fund a proper gravel study up to 20% of the cost or $20,000, whichever is less, minus City costs already incurred. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10a. Discussion of Request from John Turri - Softball/Soccer Complex The City Manager reviewed Mr. Turri's request from the May 7, 1986 City Council Meeting; the possibility of the Men's Softball Association delaying payment for water hookups and reinstating park development fees that were allotted to the Softball/Soccer Complex. Mr. John Turri addressed Council and expanded on his request. There was discussion regarding reinstating the park development fees and inviting the Men's Softball Association to Revenue Sharing Hearings for the possibility of future available monies. M/S Kier/Kelley allocate $3,000 from the Park Dedication Fees to the Softball/Soccer Complex to be utilized to pay the water hookup fees to the City. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. Reg. Mtg. June 4, 1986 Page 4 323 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JUNE 4, 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: Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Planning Director Harris, Parks and Recreation Director Frame, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Myers delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Kelley led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S Kier/Kelley to approve the City Council Minutes of May 20, 1986, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. M/S Kier/Henderson to approve the City Council Minutes of May 21, 1986, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmember Kelley. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Discussion with Architect, Victor Lopes - Yokayo Site Mr. Lopes reported that the walk through on May 27, 1986 went well, but that not as many as he had hoped for were present. He noted that five general contractors have taken out plans. Further he noted that it is imperative to award a bid by June 30, 1986. At that time a special legislation will go into effect regarding essential services buildings, which will require further plan checks and it could mean an on-site inspector. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Kelley/Kier to approve the Consent Calendar Items 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, and 7f as follows: 7a. Approved Payroll Warrants of June 4, 1986, #10240 to #10384, in the amount of $86,848.19. 7b. Approved General Warrants of June 4, 1986, #31714 to #31810, in the amount of $786,830.73. 7c. Denied the Claims for Damages, as follows, and Referred Matters to Insurance Carriers: 1. Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Ortenzia Perez and Family 2. The Continental Insurance Company 3. CSE Insurance Company 4. Charles M. Crawford 5. Richard S. Olsson 6. Craig Timmerman & John Y. Cooper 7. Peter Pender (PAP Development, Ind., d.b.a. Fife's Resort) 8. Tom Richman & Elizabeth Poole 9. Elizabeth Poole & Elizabeth Murray, d.b.a. The Paper 10. Virginia Markley (Kelley) 11. Daniel E. & Lizabeth A. Weinstein 12. Brenda J. & Rick B. Reid 13. William Bruce 14. Steven Roy Childers 15. John & Carol Hatfield Reg. Mtg. June 4, 1986 Page 1 324 16. Robert & Pege Deny 17. Frank Remkiewicz & Sylvia Nissley 18. Sally Holloway 19. Robert Klahr & Jeanette White 20. Marie Fouchia & Kathy Anunson 21. Armand LePage 7d. Adopted Resolution No. 86-49 establishing speed zones for various streets within the City of Ukiah. 7e. Approved a lease agreement with John E. Jensen, Oak Valley Nursery and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the same. 7f. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.) The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9a. Request from the Sun House Board of Trustees to Increase Hotel/Motel Tax to Fund Two Additional Positions The City Manager reported that a letter had been received from George A. Gustafson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sun House. He requests that Council increase the hotel/motel bed tax from 6% to 8%. The 2% increase would be utilized to cover additional costs of personnel and the upkeeping for the Sun House's new facility. The City Manager noted further on the evening's agenda is a Sun House management proposal from Suzanne Abel-Vidor which manages to utilize the amount of money a hotel/motel tax increase would generate. He suggested to Council that they first decide if they will increase the bed tax and then if the tax were imposed how it would be spent. He suggested that it may be appropriate to address the second issue at a budget session. George Gustafson addressed Council and stated that the management of the Sun House needs clerical staffing. He pointed out the importance of the Museum and Sun House Complex and the growing numbers of visitors to the facility. He reviewed the current bed tax imposed in surrounding areas. Further he stated that the Museum will be Ukiah's number one visitor attraction thus he sees a legitimate charge to tourism warrants and a user fee would be an answer. Barbara Eversole addressed the Guild's role and goals in the Museum from the beginning, at the present time, and in the future. Councilmember Hickey stated that if the bed tax were raised, then 25% of it should be spread equally among other agencies and programs involved with efforts to increase tourism. The City Attorney remarked that a bed tax cannot be tied to or fixed to any specific use. The monies must go into the City's General Fund and from there budgeted out. He revealed that if the bed tax were to be raised then the Ordinance would have to be amended. Mayor Myers recounted the history of opposition to raising the bed tax to fund previous projects. M/S Kier/Hickey to discuss the Sun House Board of Trustee's proposal at Budget Hearing sessions. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. Adoption of Resolution Approving Tentative Subdivision Map 86-64 - M & L Enterprises, Sierra Sunset The Planning Director explained that the proposal is nine lots, including seven single family parcels on Bush Street, one parcel for a 14-unit apartment complex, and one parcel of 0.8 acres to be offered for dedication to the Ukiah Unified School District. Reg. Mtg. June 4, 1986 Page 2