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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 03-19-86295 M/S Kier/Hickey authorize the City Manager to execute a contract that reduces the withdrawable portion of the City's allocation from 3,983 Kilowatts of WAPA's withdrawable power to 3,982 Kilowatts, thereby adjusting the City's total Contract rate of delivery from WAPA to 8,809 Kilowatts. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. llc. Request for Funds - Corp of Engineers - Lake Mendocino Project The City Manager asked the Electric Utilities Director to present the staff report regarding this matter. The Director of Electrical Utilities stated that the $55,000 is being requested by the Army Corp of Engineers so they may continue their involvement at the Lake Mendocino Project to the completion. M/S Kier/Hickey approved the inspection fee for the Lake Mendocino Hydroelectric Project to the Corp of Engineers in the amount of $55,000. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. lld. Approval of Agreement Between Men's Softball Association, Alex Thomas, and City of Ukiah Councilmember Henderson asked to be excused from the meeting regarding this matter; her husband was the attorney for Alex Thomas. Councilmember Henderson left the meeting - 8:15 p.m. M/S Kier/Kelley approved agreement between the Men's Softball Association, Alex Thomas, and the City of Ukiah and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the same. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Henderson. Councilmember Henderson returned - 8:17 p.m. lle. Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P) Councilmember Henderson would like the Planning Director's memo on the California Main Street Program and the information provided with it to be sent to the Committee reviewing the draft report on Redevelopment. M/S Henderson/Kelley to send the California Main Street memo and attached information provided by the Planning Director to the reviewing committee on Redevelopment. Comments to include that the City Council would like the committee to investigate and consider the concept. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. M/S Henderson/Hickey to approve the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Nancy Verville, League of Women Voters, reported on the upcoming Candidate's Night. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Henderson Reported that MTA has secured liability insurance. Councilmember Kier Discussed his recent trip to Sacramento and his time spent questioning and listening to Legislators. Reg. Mtg. March 19, 1986 Page 4 296 Councilmember Hickey Reported on a recent meeting that he and Councilmember Henderson attended regarding a local food bank. He surmised it to be a good concept. Councilmember Kelley None Mayor Myers Attended Sanitation Board Meeting and discussed a 630 account. Acknowledged the great efforts by City Staff and employees during the recent storms. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney recommended that Council go into Closed Session regarding Section 54956.9, Subdivision A, of the Brown Act, Pending Litigation. City of Ukiah vs. Underground Construction Company, et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850. M/S Kelley/Henderson to go into Closed Session to discuss the following: Pending Litigation: City of Ukiah vs. Underground Construction Company, et al., pending in Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 50850. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. RECESS: 8:30 P.M. The Council went into Closed Session at 8:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to a Study Session on March 25, 1986, at 3:00 p.m., in the Old City Council Chambers located at 111 W. Church Street. Yvette S. Hayes City Clerk Reg. Mtg. March 19, 1986 Page 5 293 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9a. Request for Approval to Paint Visual Display - City Sidewalks The City Manager reported receiving a letter from a group of local citizens requesting that they be allowed to paint a visual display of the Federal Budget. He reviewed the City's policy regarding access on sidewalks. Susan Crane, 987 No. Oak, explained the proposal for the educational art display and mentioned using removable tape as opposed to removable paint. Martin Bradley, 1 Lorraine Street, explained the details of the graph. Morey McCloud, 301 Snuffin Street, opposed to the graph because he sees sidewalks as being the responsibility of adjacent property owners. Jack Barr, 2475 No. State Street, opposed to graph and believes the proposal is of anti-establishment political philosophy. Councilmember Kelley stated that there is nothing anti-establishment about the Federal Budget. Karen P. Rosen, 1304 West Clay, an adjacent property owner at 280 No. Oak Street, expressed a favorable action for the proposal. Tom Cardwell, 209 Park Court, opposed to the project proposed on public sidewalks. Frank Crane, 4 Banker Boulevard, opposed to the graph and believes it distorts the reality of the budget. Ludie Cardwell, 209 Park Court, opposed to the graph on City sidewalks and holds opinion that equal time should be given to him for what he deems educational material. M/S Hickey/Kier that the proposal for an educational art project of the Federal Budget to be painted on a City sidewalk be denied. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. Councilmember Kelley stated he reviewed the history of sidewalk art prior to the meeting and is opposed to political debates on sidewalks. Council concurred. 9b. Letter from Mendocino County Schools Re~ardin~ Public Access Channel The City Manager indicated receiving a letter from Mendocino County Schools requesting they be designated as the "gatekeeper" of the cable channels for the Public/Educational/Governmental operation. He believes that the County Schools would be the best access provider but would like to spend time negotiating and reviewing a contract that would span over fifteen (15) years. M/S Kier/Kelley authorizing staff to proceed in negotiating with Mendocino County Schools for the possibility of they being the public access provider for 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS lOa. Request from Ukiah Unified School District for Lease of Yokayo Facilities The City Manager reviewed the negotiation with Ukiah Unified Schools. He informed Council of the economic losses by providing them a year's lease. Next reviewed was the clarity that said lease would provide to the City and Reg. Mtg. March 19, 1986 Page 2 294 Ukiah Unified where as, the previous contract was vague. Regarding the lease value he suggested one dollar. M/S Kelley/Hickey to extend for one year a lease with Ukiah Unified Schools for the classrooms, as described in said lease, for one dollar. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. 10b. Update on Public Improvements for the Civic Center The City Manager reported that the Public Works Department had prepared the staff report in this matter and asked the Assistant Director of Public Works to present the same. The Assistant Director reported that in December of 1985, the City Council directed staff to proceed with plans and specifications for improvements surrounding the Civic Center Project. He reviewed the project improvements and estimated costs. Councilmember Kelley questioned whether the improvements would have any effect/delays for the architect thus affecting his fees. The City Manager responded that it would not. M/S Kier/Hickey authorized staff to proceed with plans, specifications, and solicitation of construction bids for: 1) Street widening; 2) Installation of on-site drainage collector; 3) Water system stub-out for on-site fire hydrants; and 4) Undergrounding all utilities across the frontage of the site. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote: NOES: None. 10c. Update of Study Session - Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District The City Manager stated that the report before Council comes from the study sessions that were held in October of 1985 with the Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District. Some items discussed needed some clarification and responses. The City Manager investigated the needed information and presented the same to Council. The Mayor thanked the City Manager for a fine report and noted further the concept of open communications with the Fire District as a priority. Gary Mirata thanked Council for addressing the issues presented. Noted he would like to see the concept of emergency tie-ins readdressed if a valley-wide water study was not done. No action was taken. RECESS: 7:55 P.M. RECONVENED: 8:05 P.M. lla. Matter of MAP II Report - Henderson Councilmember Henderson noted that Council had received the MAP II Report and believes that there needs to be a closer scrutiny by the Council and the Sun House Board of Trustees regarding this matter. She proposed a study session on March 25, 1986, at 4:30 p.m., lll West Church Street, those present to include the City Council, Sun House Board of Trustees, City Manager, and Sun House Contractors to review the MAP II Report. The City Manager was asked to coordinate said meeting. llb. Request for 67-KW Withdrawal From City of Ukiah Allocation - WAPA The City Manager introduced the Electric Utilities Director to present the staff report. The Director of Electrical Utilities stated that the City really doesn't have choice in the allocation, but WAPA requests a contract be executed. He noted that this allocation does not affect any KW allocation for the Lake Mendocino Project. Reg. Mtg. March 19, 1986 Page 3 292 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - MARCH 19, 1986 The City Council convened in regular session at 6:30 p.m., in the Ukiah Unified School District 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, Electric Utilities Director Roper, Public Works Assistant Director Beard, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Myers delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Hickey led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION - ACKNOWLEDGING THE UKIAH HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM Mayor Myers read the Proclamation acknowledging the Ukiah High School Wrestling Team's achievements and presented the same to Mike Clark and Gary Cavendar. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Councilmember Henderson pointed out on Page 4, the last motion, the word "by" should read "on". Councilmember Hickey added that on Page 4, first motion, the words "purchase of property owned by" be changed to "from". M/S Hickey/Henderson to approve the City Council minutes of March 5, 1986, Regular Meeting, as amended. 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 he is proceeding with the work of producing the documents for the construction phase of the Civic Center. In addition, was noted optimistic dates for going out to bid, receiving bids, and bid approval by Council. Councilmember Henderson asked how Contractors were solicited to bid on the project. Councilmember Kelley questioned whether Council was going to address the issue of one contractor versus subcontracting. As a result of a lengthy discussion, a study session was set for March 25, 1986, at 3:00 p.m., 111 West Church Street, to discuss further the contracting issue. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Henderson requested Item 8d and 8e be pulled from the Consent Calendar and be placed as New Business, Item lld and lle. M/S Kelley/Hickey to approve the Consent Calendar, Item 8a, 8b, and 8c as follows: 8a. Approved Payroll Warrants of March 19, 1986, #9524 to #9666, in the amount of $87,205.12. 8b. Approved General Warrants of March 19, 1986, #31083 to #31229, in the amount of $672,607.47. 8c. Denied Claim for Damages, Vicky Miskill, and Referred Matter to Insurance Carrier. Reg. Mtg. March 19, 1986 Page 1