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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 01-15-86273 M/S Kelley/Henderson to limit the Candidate's Statement to 200 words, no additional material would be allowed in addition to the sample ballot and voter's ballot and to approve an $80.00 deposit for English only and $100.00 deposit for English and Spanish for the printing and handling of the Candidate's Statement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. 10e. Proposed Extension of Audit Contract - Davis Hammon The City Manager stated that the Finance Director had prepared the staff report in this matter and introduced him to present the same. The Finance Director reviewed a proposal from the auditors, Davis Hammon and Company, CPAs, regarding an extension of the audit contract with the City. Mr. Joe Tucker, Davis Hammon and Company, addressed the Council. M/S Kelley/Henderson approve an extension of the audit contract for June of 1986 and subject to satisfactory performance, for the year ended June 30, 1987, pursuant to the proposal from Davis Hammon and Company, CPAs. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. 10f. Authorize Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7 The City Manager stated he feels this bill lends strength in local governments. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7 states how important it is to have a nonpartisan nature in our local government contests. M/S Henderson/Kelley to support Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Mary Inman, 188 Low Gap Road, stated she represents a new ambulance service in the area, Lake-Mendo Medivac. The ambulances will be manned by EMT II's and Paramedics. She is happy to be in the area and looks forward to doing business here. Jean Harmon, 3100 Westerly Place, queried at the Ukiah Daily Journal's column which states that there are 140 acres of City land that the public can have access on to the river. The City Manager stated generally the public may have access at the Gobbi Street location, but there is no vehicle access there. There is no public access at the sanitation district ponds and the water well locations. Ms. Harmon feels the river access situation is and has been a County problem and they are now trying to pass their problems on to the City. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Henderson Set up February 19, 1986, at 6:00 p.m. for Council to tour the new Grace Hudson Museum. Electrical Conservation Committee's recommendations are done but will wait to present them to Council until they received a written confirmation from WAPA regarding their cost sharing proposal. Councilmember Kelley None Reg. Mtg. January 15, 1986 Page 5 271 Mike Morgan, and Judy Pruden. The Mayor and Planning Director presented Certificates of Appreciation and the report to committee members present. M/S Henderson/Kelley directed staff to develop an Architectural and Historical Resource Program within the City of Ukiah. The Council questioned some alternatives and a timeline needed to develop such a program. The Planning Director stated it could take a year to develop such but that he would report back to the Council periodically with a progress report. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. 9b. Report from City Attorney Regardin~ Organization of Downtown Parking and Promotional District The City Attorney stated that at the December 18, 1985, City Council meeting, the Council was asked to appoint additional members to the group of downtown merchants in the Downtown Improvement District. He investigated the legal authority under which the district was established so that the City Council could -understand how it should proceed in appointing persons to their committee. There was discussion on formally organizing a committee versus an informal committee. Councilmember Henderson stated she would serve on the committee. No other action was taken. 9c. Request from Fort Brag~-Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce to Support Assembly Bill 207 The City Manager reported that Council had requested comments from the Mendocino Development Corporation and the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce on Assembly Bill 207. They have responded to Council's request. M/S Kelley/Henderson to endorse Assembly Bill 207. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Report on Ambulance Service Within City Limits The City Manager stated that Councilmember Kelley has prepared a report and the Fire Chief has prepared a brief memorandum. He feels all concerns have been resolved. Councilmember Kelley wondered if the City Council would like to set a policy regarding the amount of responsibility the City should take in ambulance requirements. Leonard Winter, Ukiah Ambulance Service, addressed the Council. He would like Council to set a policy regarding the number of ambulances a company should have, the equipment carried and the personnel they will have on board each ambulance. The Fire Chief addressed the Council and stated that under Title 13, Section 1104, of the California Administrative Code an ambulance company is required to notify local law enforcement agencies when they pass through their jurisdictions; this is so no collisions occur. The Mayor questioned whether any specific requirements regarding EMT I and EMT II were placed on an ambulance company. The Fire Chief noted that when the City was dispatching the calls they could have possibly been considered to be in a special relationship with the Reg. Mtg. January 15, 1986 Page 3 272 ambulance company. He noted this dispatching liability has been removed from the City because Ukiah Adventist Hospital is now doing the dispatching. The Police Chief reviewed the 9-1-1 set-up and function. M/S Henderson/Kelley to accept the report and file the same. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. 10b. Appointment of Committee for Review of Contractor's Performance - Sun House Museum and Cultural Center The City Manager stated that within the Sun House Contractor's agreement there includes a provision which sets two time periods for review of their activities; the first in January and the second in May. The committee shall consist of Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, the Sun House Guild President, the President of the Sun House Board of Trustees, a museum professional, and the City Manager. M/S Kelley/Henderson that the committee shall consist of those named to review the Sun House Contractor's performance. The review to be in January, 1986, and May, 1986. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. 10c. Approval of Job Description - (i) Personnel Officer, (ii) Solid Waste Disposal Site Attendant The City Manager reported that this is a retitling and reclassification of two job positions. It accurately states what is done at these position levels. He reviewed the two proposed options Council could take regarding the Personnel Officer position. Option A, no change in salary; Option B, a change in salary level. The City Manager requested that if Council approved Option A, staff would like to have the option to bring this matter back to the Council for review if recruitment proved difficult. There was discussion on the retitling of the Personnel Officer position and duties. M/S Kelley/Henderson to approve the Personnel Officer/Administrative Assistant job description, Option A. There is to be no change in the salary currently listed at Range 40. Beginning at $20,796 and topping out at $25,278. To approve the revised job title and description for the Solid Waste Disposal Site Attendant. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. 10d. Matter of June 3, 1986 Election (i) Adoption of Resolution Consolidating Election and Authorizing Agreement The City Clerk presented the proposed resolution to the Council. M/S Kelley/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 86-27, which calls for the June 3, 1986 election, consolidates the election, and authorizes an agreement with Mendocino County to conduct the election. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. (ii) Approval of Limitation of Candidate's Statement and Approval of Agreement The City Clerk presented a proposal for the word limitation in the Candidate's Statement and an agreement for the costs of printing and handling of these statements. Reg. Mtg. January 15, 1986 Page 4 269 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JANUARY 15, 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, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. The following Councilmembers were absent: Kter and Hickey. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City Attorney Rapport, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Pedroncelli, Finance Director Vara, Police Chief Keplinger, Fire Chief Mitchell, Parks and Recreation Director Frame, and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Myers delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Kelley led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mayor Myers noted on Page 2 under New Business, item 10a, first paragraph, the Civic Center project should read $2.4 million. Councilmember Kelley noted on Page 5, under New Business, item 10c, the motion was seconded by Councilmember Kier, not Kelley. M/S Kelley/Henderson to approve the Minutes of December 18, 1985, Regular Meeting, as amended. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier and Hickey. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Discussion with Architect, Victor Lopes - Yokayo Site Mr. Lopes reported that he is continuing to work on the documents for the construction phase of the Civic Center. He is in hopes they will be completed by the end of February and will be sent out for bid. The demolition phase is 90% completed. He reported that several local contractors have approached him and requested some thought be given to splitting the construction phase. This would enable smaller contracts to be bid on, thus smaller bonds would have to be produced. There was some discussion by Council as to whom would be the contractor if the construction project was split up. A study session meeting was set for January 29, 1986, at 5:00 p.m., 111 West Church Street, the Old City Council Chambers. The City Manager asked Mr. Lopes if he anticipated Council having to make any decisions at the study session. Mr. Lopes stated the session would be for reviewing designs and no decisions would be made. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal process. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Henderson/Kelley to approve the Consent Calendar, Items No. 7a, 7b, 7c, and 7d, as follows: 7a. (i) Approved Payroll Warrants for January 1, 1986, #8671 to 8812, in the amount of $90,514.26. Approved General Warrants for January 1, 1986, #30493 to 30575, in the amount of $310,391.48. (ii) Approved Payroll Warrants for January 15, 1986, #8813 to 8953, in the amount of $92,663.17. Approved General Warrants for January 15, 1986, #30576 to 30698, in the amount of $496,092.57. 7b. (i) Denied Claim for Damages, Janice Marie Gibson, and referred matter Reg. Mtg. January 15, 1986 Page 1 270 7C. 7d. to insurance carrier. (ii) Denied Claim for Damages, Jean Beverly Gibson, and referred matter to insurance carrier. (iii) Denied Claim for Damages, Juanita Carol Whitehurst, and referred matter to insurance carrier. (iv) Denied Claim for Damages, Norma J. Berry, and referred matter to insurance carrier. Approved Amendment No. 3, Airport Beacon Access Road, which extends the agreement for five years at a lease rate of $1,440 per year. 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, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8a. Request from Ukiah Unified School District Resardin~ Use of City Owned Classrooms - Yokayo Site. The City Manager reported that the Mayor received a letter from George Gustafson, Superintendent of the Ukiah Unified School District, indicating that the Board of Education is requesting the City extend the lease of the facilities the City owns at the Yokayo site to the Ukiah Unified School District from June 1986 to June 1987. He is not sure what buildings they wish to continue to use, but there are some buildings, that because of their location, would have a direct conflict with the construction of the Civic Center facilities. M/S Kelley/Henderson to refer the matter to staff and that City staff jointly meet with the Ukiah Unified School District staff and Mr. Lopes in order to: le me Be Clarify the request of the Ukiah Unified School District, as to which buildings they wish to continue to use. Make a determination as to whether there is a conflict between their request and the City's needs. Prepare a recommendation with appropriate terms to the agencies should it appear possible to meet their request without delaying the City's construction schedule or causing any additional costs to the City. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Presentation Historical/Architectural Study and Issue Certificates of Appreciation to the Committee The City Manager stated the Planning Director had prepared the staff report in this matter and introduced him to present the same. The Planning Director reported that two years ago a state grant was received to complete an architectural and historical study in the City. The project was completed by a volunteer group of citizens. He wanted to commend them for putting in over 3,000 hours of work. He further complimented the consultant, Paula Boghosian of the Historic Environment Consultants. He noted the report includes ten recommendations. The most significant states that a comprehensive program be created using this study as its basis. M/S Kelley/Henderson to receive the Architectural and Historical Resources Inventory Report, Ukiah, California 1984-1985. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Kier and Hickey. Mayor Myers recognized all members of the Historical/Architectural Committee. Those present were: Ed Bold, Nanette Guzzi, Lila Lee, June McCloud, Reg. Mtg. January 15, 1986 Page 2