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The City Attorney stated the "Fair Employment Practices Cot, mission" should be
"Fair Employment Housing Department."
Councilmember Kier questioned Action Item No. 8 changing the word "establish"
to "implement".
M/S Hickey/Henderson to adopt the Negative Declaration for the General Plan
Amendment 1985-C. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kelley.
M/S Kier/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 86-24, General Plan Amendment 1985-C,
Housing Element, to include the following changes: paragraph 1, on page 5, to
be inserted as Action Item No. 9 to include the change to the Fair Employment
Housing Department, and in Action Item No. 8, change the word "establish" to
"implement". The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kelley.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Adoption of Resolution - Deep Pocket Doctrine - Myers
The City Manager reported that this resolution endorses support for the
initiative of the "Deep Pocket Doctrine".
M/S Henderson/Kier to adopt Resolution No. 86-25 supporting the "Fair
Responsibility Act of 1986". The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and Mayor Myers.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kelley.
llb. Amendment No. 5 - Work Order No. 15 - Tudor Engineering
The City Manager reported that Tudor Engineering has proposed to modify this
work order by reducing the costs, to approximately 70%, of amount that would
normally be billed. They would expect an interest rate plus one (1%) percent
on the deferred amounts.
Councilmember Hickey noted that to some extent, these overrides regarding the
Hydro Plant are Tudor's responsibilities.
M/S Kier/Henderson authorizing the City Manager to sign Amendment No. 5 to
Work Order No. 15 to Tudor Engineering.
llc. Notification
Mayor Myers stated that he wanted this issue addressed because he questions
the notification policy.
Councilmember Kier stated that he feels that the City Council's agenda is the
City Clerk's responsibility. Notification of agendized issues should be
insured by the City Clerk.
The City Attorney reviewed Section 6 of the City Council's resolution.
No action was taken.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Henderson
Nothing.
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Councilmember Kier
Thanked Councilmember Henderson for the idea of unveiling the renderings of
the Civic Center.
The City Manager noted that the renderings are on display at the Mendocino
County Library.
Councilmember Hickey
On the 20th of November NCPA's liability policy regarding drilling expired and
they could not obtain insurance coverage until last Sunday. He noted further
that at the TANC meeting on November 20, 1985, the main discussion of the day
concerned liability coverage and its high costs.
Mayor Myers
Thanked Councilmember Henderson and Staff for their contributions towards
making the evening on December 2, 1985 a success.
Attended a Redevelopment Meeting with the consultants where feasibility was
emphasized.
Received LAFCO's notice of public meetings and referred the information to
Staff.
Received a letter from LAFCO regarding the assembling of all the components
for a Ukiah Valley water study, and referred the information to staff. He
noted this would be agendized on the Ukiah Valley Sanitation Board agenda.
At the November 18, 1985, Sanitation District meeting there was a request from
the Deerwood facilities to include them in the Sanitation District. He will
keep Council abreast of this issue.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Yvette S. Hayes
City Clerk
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The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Kelley.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
9a. Request from Ukiah Players Regarding Beer/Wine License
The City Manager stated that he received a letter from the Ukiah Players
requesting approval from the City for an on-sale beer and wine license at the
Ukiah Playhouse. He noted for the Council that their present lease does not
contain any restrictions which would prohibit this activity there.
Councilmember Hickey noted that the Ukiah Players already have a daily license
which permits them to sell beer and wine, but that a permanent on-sale beer
and wine license would save them money.
M/S Hickey/Henderson to approve the Ukiah Players' application for a beer and
wine license at the Ukiah Playhouse. The beverages would be sold only during
the evening performances; i.e., 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and occasionally at
Sunday matinees. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kelley.
9b. Request from Mendocino County Sheriff's Air Squadron - for Approval of
Air Show
The City Manager reported that the Director of Public Works received a letter
from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Air Squadron Air Show Committee. He has
prepared the staff report in the matter and introduced Mr. Pedroncelli to
present same.
The Public Works Director reported that he received a letter from Jack Dalton
requesting that the City grant his group permission to conduct an Air Show at
the Ukiah Municipal Airport on June 22, 1986 and issue a special event permit.
He noted further that the Airport Commission is supportive of the request
providing that the appropriate insurance coverage is provided and no costs
would be incurred by the City. He introduced Don King, who was present to
answer questions from Council.
Mr. King stated that they have alot of enthusiastic people involved and would
like Council's approval for the Committee's efforts. Also, they are pursuing
liability insurance to relieve the City of any financial responsibility,
should a mishap occur.
Councilmember Hickey stated that F.A.A. should approve the event.
Councilmember Kier queried as to whether outside agencies would be invited to
the event. Mr. King stated that this is not a fly-in event but a military
band would be asked, displays present and hopefully some aerobatic performers.
Councilmember Henderson questioned whether a million dollar liability coverage
is enough to cover aerobatics.
M/S Kier/Henderson to authorize a Special Event Permit for an Air Show at the
Ukiah Municipal Airport on June 22, 1986, that F.A.A. approve the event, that
no costs are to be incurred by the City, and that enough liability insurance
in the amount required by R.E.M.I.F. be met. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and
Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kelley.
9c. Request from Fort Bragg - Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce to Support
Assembly Bill 207
The City Manager reported that before Council is a letter from
George Anderson, Chairperson of the Fort Bragg-Mendocino Coast Chamber of
Commerce, asking Council to support AB207.
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Councilmember Henderson stated she felt it would fragment tourism programs,
questioned as to how far the monies would go and what it actually could do for
the rural areas.
After some discussion by Council it was their consensus to refer the bill to
the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce and Bill Linstead of the Mendocino Development
Corporation for their review and comments.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Discussion of Hangar Construction - Ukiah Municipal Airport
The City Manager reported that the Public Works Director prepared the staff
report and present the same.
The Public Works Director reported that they have four interested parties in
the proposed hangars. He discussed the proposed size, estimated cost for the
project, possible financing, and final amortization period. He also reported
having discussed with the interested parties that no permanent facilities
would be provided inside the hangars.
The City Manager would like Council to give a conceptual approval on this
tentative proposal.
Discussion ensued on the flexibility of the conceptual concept and the Airport
Commission's input.
Councilmember Kier questioned the design layout, grant possibilities and that
project cost versus lease rate may need recalculating.
M/S Kier/Hickey to approve the project conceptually. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Henderson, Kier,
Hickey, and Mayor Myers.
PUBLIC HEARING
8a. General Plan Amendment 1985-C - Housing Element
The City Manager noted that this is the second Public Hearing regarding this
matter and that the Planning Director has prepared a staff report responding
to items discussed at the last Council meeting.
The Planning Director reviewed the changes in the General Plan as requested by
Council and indicated he had notified Cheryl Baker concerning the
discrimination discussion. He noted that the discrimination issue has not
been changed or added to in this report. The State Housing and Community
Development Department (HCD) stated the element complies with State statutes.
Ail changes discussed at the last City Council meeting are included in the
resolution.
Councilmember Henderson noted one change on page 25, 3rd paragraph, January
1986, should read "in the future." The Planning Director noted that the
change was intended to be done.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:20 P.M.
No one present for comment.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:21 P.M.
Discussion ensued regarding anti-discrimination laws.
Councilmember Hickey reported that he talked with those present at the last
City Council meeting on their concerns regarding the discrimination issue.
They stated their concerns have been addressed.
The City Manager suggested taking the top paragraph on page five of the report
and adding it to Action Item No. 9.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - DECEMBER 4, 1985
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, and Mayor Myers.
Absent: Councilmember Kelley. Staff present: City Manager Payne, City
Attorney Rapport, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Pedroncelli,
and City Clerk Hayes.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Myers delivered the Invocation and the City Clerk led in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
Mayor Myers would like to add to page 2, under Petitions and Communications,
item 10a: note that Tom Mon Pere was not notified by the City that his letter
to the Council was agendized. He further stated that he feels the
notification process needs direction. It was the general consensus of the
Council to address the notification process under New Business, item llc.
Mayor Myers wanted to add to page 4, under Public Hearing, paragraph 3,
Councilmember Kier queried as to the anti-discrimination clause, Action Item
changes, charges for inspections and the mortgage credit clauses in the
proposed Housing Element.
Councilmember Henderson to correct Councilmember Kelley's report on page 5, to
read: ". . . for work on the Cloverdale to Hopland Highway, instead of the
Crawford Stretch of Highway 101, which had previously been recommended."
She further noted under Mayor Myers' report, page 5, to correct the spelling
of John Mayginnis' name.
M/S Kier/Henderson to approve the Minutes of November 20, 1985, Regular
Meeting, as corrected. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmember Henderson, Kier, Hickey, and Mayor Myers. NOES:
None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kelley.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
No one was present to report.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding
the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Hickey/Henderson to approve the Consent Calendar Items 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, and
7e, as follows:
7a. Approved Payroll Warrants for December 4, 1985, #8280 to 8422, in the
amount of $85,526.67.
7b. Approved General Warrants for December 4, 1985, #30236 to 30327, in the
amount of $295,699.71.
7c. Approved the Notice of Completion for the Community Softball/Soccer
Complex Lighting Spec. No. 84185-1 and directed the City Clerk to file
the Notice of Completion.
7d. Adopted Resolution No. 86-23, declaring parcels of land on South Main
Street excess and authorized the City Manager to proceed with disposal of
said excess property.
7e. Approved the Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
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