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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 07-17-85201 Discussion ensued regarding possible area boundaries and publication and mailing requirements and expense. M/S: Hickey/Kier to refer the matter to the Planning Commission with the suggestion that the Commission determine the area boundary to be first considered, taking into consideration the cost of publication and mailing. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. 9c. Adopting of Ordinance 851 - Cable TV Franchise By direction of the City Attorney, the Council will continue the matter to the August 7, 1985 meeting of the City Council. 9e. Authorize Execution of Change Order - No. 36 Underground Construction City Manager stated that no action was currently recommended on this matter. NEW BUSINESS 10b. Adopt Resolution Accepting FAA Clearzone Grant Offer Director of Public Works reported a grant offer had been received from the FAA and recommended that the Council adopt the subject resolution. M/S: H£ckey/Kier to adopt Resolution No. 86-4 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Grant agreement on behalf of the City. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. 10c. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Robert MacDougal Jr. Agreement for Appraisal Services (Clearzone) Director of Public Works reported that the subject amendment would enable the City to complete the Clearzone Acquisition Program. The agreement is for the next 18 months and takes in the areas of Hastings and Talmage Road. M/S: Hickey/Kier to approve Amendment No. 3 to Robert MacDougal Jr. Agreement for appraisal services, acquisition negotiations and relocation assistance for the Clearzone Acquisition Project; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Amendment No. 3 on behalf of the City. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. 10d. Bad Debt Write-Off (Hicke¥) Councilmember Hickey expressed concern that a large portion of the write-offs are renters and asked if the City's policy regarding deposits for utility services could be to hold property owners responsible for utility bills unpaid by tenants. He also questioned whether the deposits could be held for a longer period of time. City Attorney will research this question. M/S: Hickey/Kier to approve Item 10d (Item 7d of the Consent Calendar). The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Hickey Reported that on Thursday, July 11, 1985, $69 million that is currently outstanding on the gas turbine project was refinanced for a net saving of approximately $5 million. Regular Meeting July 17, 1985 Page 4 2O2 He reported that NCPA Executive Committee met in San Francisco on July 13, 1985, to interview five applicants for General Manager of NCPA. The Committee hopes to have a recommendation for the full committee by July 25, 1985. Reported that at the TANC Committee meeting on July 17, 1985 in Sacramento, the topic of conversation was regarding a rider attached to a bill currently being considered in committee requiring that "no funds will be authorized or may be used for the procurement of, or payment of the salary of any person engaged in procurement of any high voltage power equipment not produced in the United States or its Possessions." Councilmember Kier Had City Clerk distribute background study on Redevelopment Agency to provide the Council with more overall information. Reported that a background paper would be provided to the Council regarding a recent bill initiating a program which would expand the availability of housing for first time homebuyers. He suggested the City Manager review this program for applicability to the City. Mayor Myers Reported Mike Celantano would be the representative for the City of Ukiah on the Playhouse Committee. He requested the City Clerk notify the Playhouse Committee. Reported the Building Code Appeals Board unanimously approved the appeal by William Daniel dated May 16, 1985. RECESSED: 10:20 p.m. CLOSED SESSION The meeting reconvened into closed session at 10:35 p.m. to discuss the following items: 1. Myers Millius Brown Act meet and confer item with employee representatives. 2. Potential litigation involving the City solid waste contract. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m. to the Workshop meeting with Victor Lopes on Monday, July 22, 1985 at 4:00 p.m. at 111 West Church Street. Ginger L. Muldoon Recording Secretary Regular Meeting July 17, 1985 Page 5 199 PUBLIC HEARING - 7:50 P.M. 8c. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial - Variance Application No. 85-65 Free Standing Sign - Pear Tree Shopping Center (Continued from City Council Meeting of July 3, 1985) Acting Planning Director reported that a determination had been made by the City Attorney that the proposed sign would be an off-premise sign, requiring a variance. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 8:00 p.m. Peter Meier, Manager of Pear Tree Shopping Center, representing Pear Orchard Associates, 1050 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, stated that he was requesting a variance to the off-premise sign ruling rather than negotiating a lot split. Councilmember Hickey questioned Peter Meier regarding the possibility of relocating the sign. Peter Meier stated that placing the sign in another location would not provide the desired visibility. Councilmember Hickey suggested that the signs' 30 foot elevation would provide sufficient visibility. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 8:08 p.m. M/S: Kelley/Kier to uphold the Planning Commission's action. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: Councilmember Hickey. ABSENT: Councilmember Henderson. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 5. Discussion with Architect, Victor Lopes - Yokayo Site Victor Lopes reported that a preliminary draft of the design development phase will be provided to Councilmembers on the following day. A reduction in budget costs has been achieved through eliminating certain portions of the project. Demolition bids are tentatively scheduled to be let on August 15 and the contract to be let on September 15. Construction documents should be completed by the end of January with bids being taken at the end of February. It was decided that Monday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. there will be a work session with Victor Lopes at the Old City Council Chambers. City Manager reviewed financing packages. RECESSED: 8:40 p.m. RECONVENED: 8:55 p.m. Councilmember Kelley left the meeting at recess. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9d. Final Report - Outdoor Sales Committee Eunice Knutson stated her admiration and appreciation of the participants on the Outdoor Sales Committee. City Manager expressed concerns with portions of the report dealing with restricted areas and with festivals, parades and circuses. M/S: Hickey/Kier to accept the final report of the Outdoor Sales Committee, that the report be referred to staff and the City Attorney for review and to prepare a draft to be returned to Council for discussion. That letters of appreciation be sent to all Committee members. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. Regular Meeting July 17, 1985 Page 2 2OO PUBLIC HEARING 8a. General Plan Consistency - Zone Change Application No. 85-64, Marshall Street West, Yokayo Center East Acting Planning Director recommended the City Council introduce an ordinance changing the Marshall Street West zoning from R-2 to C-1 and Yokayo Center East zoning from C-2 to R-3 for consistency with General Plan Amendment 1985-A. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 9:24 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 9:25 p.m. M/S: Hickey/Kier to introduce Ordinance No. 852 by Title only. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. M/S: Hickey/Kier to introduce 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 Kier, Hickey and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. 8b. Extension Tentative Subdivision Map 82-85 - Marlene Street Condominiums Acting Planning Director reported the applicant has requested the extension to allow additional time to finalize condominium conversion. Staff recommended City Council adopt resolution approving a one year extension of Tentative Map No. 82-58. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 9:27 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 9:28 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding a possible conflict of interest by one of the Councilmembers. Council requested the City Attorney review this matter. PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED: 9:32 p.m. The matter was continued to the August 7, 1985 meeting of the City Council so that the City Attorney may research this issue. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Request from Planning Commission for Ad-Hoc Committee Emergency Housing It was suggested by the City Manager that the land use planning issue be addressed before an Emergency Housing Committee. He suggested referring the matter to the Planning Commission and when that issue has been resolved then it would be appropriate for Council to take action on emergency housing. Roy Tindle, 610 Holden Street, Community Development Commission Housing Specialist, stated that the housing and land use needs should be addressed in a practical manner, and that the land use issue should first be addressed by the Planning Commission. M/S: Kier/Hickey to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission with the recommendations of the City Manager. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmembers Henderson and Kelley. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9b. Discussion of Prezoning Area North of Ukiah City Manager recommended that the Council direct the Planning Commission to prezone the area north of Ukiah. Regular Meeting July I7, 1985 Page 3 198 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - July 17, 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: Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Pedroncelli, Vara, Acting Planning Director Yarbrough, Muldoon and City Clerk Hayes. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Manager Payne delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Kelley led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S: Hickey/Kelley to approve the minutes of the June 28, 1985 as amended and July 1, 1985 special meetings and the minutes of the July 3, 1985 regular meeting. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Henderson. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal procedure. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 7d was removed and placed as Item 10d under New Business by Councilmember Hickey. M/S: Hickey/Kelley to approve Consent Calendar items 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e, 7f and 7g as follows: 7a. Approved Payroll Warrants #6780 to #6932, $88,843.51 7b. Approved General Warrants #29094 to #29151, $215,709.82 7c. Awarded Bid - Electrical Material to Consolidated Electrical Distributors for $4,718.17, and G.E. Supply Company for $7,473.00. 7e. Approved Job Description - Word Processor/Secretary 7f. Approved City Recommendation to LAFCO - Annexation of Jepson Parcel to Millview Water 7g. Approved Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.) The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Henderson. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Approval of Contract - Management Sun House Museum City Manager listed concerns with the proposal including contracting as separate individuals, budget and insurance. It was determined by the City Council that liability insurance would be required and the cost of that insurance would be provided by the City; a contract would be signed by the proposers as a single professional entity; proposers understood the City's final budget for the Sun House had been adopted for the 1985-86 fiscal year and was not subject to revision. M/S: Hickey/Kelley to refer the matter back to Staff for contract preparation and negotiations and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the final contract with Contractor. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Henderson. Mayor Myers recommended Councilmembers Kelley and Henderson meet with the Sun House Guild and the City Manager or his designee to decide on goals for the Sun House. Regular Meeting July 17, 1985 Page 1