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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 08-07-85207 The Electrical Energy Conservation Committee is making progress. They are proceeding with conservation minded policies. Reported the League of California Cities Conference in Monterey was very informative. Concern was expressed at the conference regarding the Deep Pocket issue. The Ukiah Dial-A-Ride Program has a new schedule for the daylight hours. Councilmember Kier None Councilmember Hickey Absent Councilmember Kelley None Mayor Myers Reported he received a letter from the Bureau of Land Management thanking the Council for their comments regarding Forest Service Interchange. He received a letter recognizing and thanking the City of Ukiah Electric Department for their assistance to the Methodist Church. He indicated a CDBG Grant in the amount of $450,000 will be received with $250,000 going to the Empire Gardens area and $200,000 to the MAP House. He received an invitation from the Planning Commission to attend a meeting August 13, 1985, at 8:00 p.m., regarding Emergency Shelters. RECESSED: 8:25 P.M. RECONVENED: 8:35 P.M. CLOSED SESSION The meeting reconvened into a closed session at 8:35 p.m., to discuss the following items: 1. Pending litigation: a) Underground Construction Company vs. the City of Ukiah b) Kennedy Homes, Inc., vs. the City of Ukiah 2. Personnel: Meet and Confer, Brown Act RECONVENED The City Council reconvened in a public session at 9:37 p.m., at which time the following action was taken: M/S: Kelley/Henderson to authorize the City Attorney to sign the Stipulation for Entry of Judgment and Judgment in Kennedy Homes, Inc., vs. the City of Ukiah as presented to the Council provided the Stipulation is modified to make clear that the Stipulation will not affect utility charges to customers in the event the City changes its rate structure to shift the cost of utility connections or improvements from the developer to the consumer. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hickey. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. Faye McAfee Recording Secretary Reg. Mtg. August 7, 1985 Page 4 2O5 8h. Awarded Bid for Chlorine Gas and Sulfur Dioxide to Ail Pure Chemical for the total amount of $26,818.00 8i. Awarded Bid for four (4) Transformers to Howard Dunn Company in the amount of $7,193.16 8j. Approved Lease Agreement with McCoy's Sky Ranch for Christmas Tree Lot Parking 8k. Approved Notice of Completion Contract for the Ukiah Municipal Airport (Runway 33) Runway End Identifier Light (Reil) System, Spec. No. 83-10A, Jerry Rubio Electric, Inc., Contractor 81. 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, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hickey. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10a. Request from Martin Bradley to Discuss the Facility at 432 Observatory Avenue - Myers The City Manager reported that about one and one-half years ago the City requested from the General Service Administration to be notified if this facility or any excess government properties became available. Mayor Myers noted that it is his understanding that Martin Bradley has no intention, because of his official capacity, to convert this facility into anything other than a place to serve the needs of the local community, and that he is not associated with any government office. Martin Bradley, Lorraine Street, Ukiah, stated that Plowshares, as a non- profit organization working in cooperation with the Ukiah Community Center, is interested in operating and staffing a "house of hospitality" at 432 Observatory. They would like to provide a refuge and shelter for a small number of homeless individuals or families in transition. Considerable discussion ensued regarding public hearings, change of ownership, and long and short term use of the facility. Hattie Tillotson, 451 Observatory, stated she lives across the street from the facility and feels a park would be an appropriate use for the area. She is opposed to the other suggested uses. Staff was directed to make inquiries of the federal government regarding the time frame for availability of 432 Observatory. PUBLIC HEARING 9a. Adoption of Resolution No. 86-5 Extension Tentative Subdivision Map No. 82-85, Marlene Street Condominiums Due to a possible conflict of interest, Councilmember Kier requested to be excused. The Director of Planning reported in June, 1982 the original tentative map for the Marlene Street Condominiums was approved and in September, 1984 the map was revised to include a pool and modify the open space area. The applicant is having difficulty finalizing the condominium conversion and has requested an extension of six months to file the final map. The applicant has been diligently pursuing the project. Staff recommended adoption of the resolution approving a one year extension. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:12 p.m. Victor Lopes, 910 Waugh Lane, architect for the project, reported the project should be completed by mid August, 1985. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:15 p.m. M/S: Kelley/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 86-5 approving a one year extension of Tentative Subdivision Map No. 82-85, Marlene Street Condominiums. Reg. Mtg. August 7, 1985 Page2 206 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Kier and Hickey. Councilmember Kier returned to the meeting at 7:17 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS lla. Adoption of Ordinance No. 852, General Plan Consistency - Zone Application No. 85-64, Marshall Street West and Yokayo Center East M/S: Kelley/Kier to adopt Ordinance No. 852 by Title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. M/S: Kelley/Kier to adopt Ordinance No. 852 of the City Council of the City of Ukiah amending Chapter 2, Division 9 of the Ukiah City Code by rezoning property for General Plan consistency (Zone Change Application No. 85-64). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hickey. llb. Report/Discussion - Fees and Charges Committee The City Manager reported, per City Council direction, the Fees and Charges Committee has prepared action items for implementation of their original recommendations. He stated priorities and workloads need to be determined by the Council since most of the recommendations will require considerable staff time and effort, public hearing time, legal help and costs effecting financial programs need to be determined. Tom Mason, Fees and Charges Committee Chairman, presented a report and eleven recommendations from the Committee indicating clear, precise policies need to be determined. Specific detailed discussion ensued of each item presented by Tom Mason. llc. Adoption of Ordinance No. 851 - Cable TV Franchise By direction of the City Attorney, the City Council determined to table Ordinance No. 851. M/S: Kelley/Kier to table Ordinance No. 851. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hickey. lld. Adoption of Resolution Appointing Planning Commissioner The City Manager reported three applications were received requesting appointment to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Kier nominated Patrick Coyne and Councilmember Kelley nominated Morey McCloud. Due to a tie vote on each of the above nominations, it was determined to postpone the appointment of a Planning Commissioner until the August 21, 1985, City Council meeting or until all five Councilmembers are present. lle. Authorize Execution of Change Order No. 36 - Underground Construction On the advice of the City Attorney, the Council determined to discuss this matter during closed session. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE No one wished to address the City Council at this time. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Henderson Explained that a block of the Sun House Museum floor can be purchased for $I0.00 as a fund raising effort by the Sun House Guild for the Sun House Museum Complex. Reg. Mtg. August 7, 1985 Page 3 2O4 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - August 7, 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 Councilmember were present: Henderson, Kier, Kelley and Mayor Myers. Absent: Councilmember Hickey. Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Harris, Pedroncelli, Roper, Vara, McAfee and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Henderson delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Kier led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Myers proclaimed August 14, 1985, as Social Security Day in the City of Ukiah. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S: Kier/Mayor Myers to approve the minutes of the July 17, 1985, regular meeting as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Kier and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. ABSENT: Hickey. M/S: Henderson/Kelley to approve the minutes of the July 22, 1985, workshop meeting as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hickey. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - 6:35 P.M. Architect, Victor Lopes reviewed the design development phase of the Ukiah Civic Center. He presented drawings of the design, site plan and the building as seen from different angles. He stated the cost of the project is now down to $2.438 million. Discussion ensued regarding the demolition of buildings presently on the site. The City Manager reported the City is proceeding with its investigation for financing of the Civic Center. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal procedure. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S: Kelley/Henderson to approve Consent Calendar items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8i, 8j, 8k and 81 as follows: 8a. Approved City of Ukiah Warrants for June 30, 1985 Payroll Warrants #6933 to 7085, $90,082.21 General Warrants #29152 to #29258, $353,141.33 8b. Approved City of Ukiah Warrants for August 7, 1985 Payroll Warrants #7086 to #7237, $91,596.23 General Warrants #29259 to #29379, $610,497.12 8c. Denied Claim for Damages, Roberta Jenell Ronland, and Referred to Insurance Carrier 8d. Denied Claim for Damages, Michaell Shouff, and Referred to Insurance Carrier 8e. Denied Claim for Damages, Vester L. Simms, and Referred to Insurance Carrier 8f. Denied Claim for Damages, Oini laGioia, and Referred to Insurance Carrier 8g. Denied Claim for Damages, William A. Goodsell, and Referred to Insurance Carrier Reg. Mtg. August 7, 1985 Page 1