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She noted the difficulty in thoroughly reviewing documentation submitted by
applicants less than 24 hours prior to a meeting. Mayor Myers noted the public
should be encouraged to submit pertinent data within a reasonable amount of
time.
She queried as to the makeup of a Building Code Appeals Board. After some
discussion, Mayor Myers appointed Jeff Rea, Chris Henderson, A1 Eldrick, Mel
Dodson, and Jim Morris to serve on the Appeals Board for the William Daniel
case.
Councilmember Hickey
Will be meeting Monday and Tuesday in Sacramento regarding Grace Geothermal
situation.
Noted he will not be present at the July 3, 1985 meeting of the City Council.
Councilmember Kelley
Recommended the Council direct the Planning Commission to begin prezoning the
area north of town. Subject will be agendized for July 3 meeting.
Ukiah Players Theatre will not apply for grant to build Phase III until next
year.
Regarding ruling by City Attorney stating Councilmembers could not look at
projects individually in connection with a public hearing, questioned the
appropriateness of telephone conversations under the same circumstances. City
Attorney will submit written statement on this subject.
Mayor Myers
Stated he would like someone from the Sanitation Board to attend the LAFCO
meet ing.
REMIF meeting scheduled for July 12 at Lake Mendocino Clubhouse. Ail
Councilmembers invited.
Asked status of Yokayo site demolition. City Manager noted the demolition
contract is not yet ready. Work intended to be completed this summer.
Sanitation Board Meeting scheduled for Friday to work toward approving budget.
CLOSED SESSION
Regarding pending litigation, Underground Construction Co. vs. City of Ukiah,
et al.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m., to
June 20, 10:00 a.m., for workshop session.
Ginger Muldoon
Recording Secretary
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10-d. Agreement with the Community Development Commissionfor Housing Stock
Survey
Planning Director reported that the Community Development Commission is
available to do a survey to be completed by December. Funding is available in
the 1984-85 budget.
M/S: Kier/Kelly to authorize Mayor to sign the agreement with Community
Development Commission for a Housing Conditions Survey. The motion was carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier,
Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10e. Matter of MTA Joint Powers Agreement
City Manager reported that the first draft of the agreement was approved by
the City Council and subsequent changes by the County of Mendocino has
required it be brought before the Council in its amended form.
M/S: Henderson/Kelley to approve the amended Joint Powers Agreement. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10-f. Adopt Resolution Increasing Tie-Down Fees - Airport
Director of Public Works presented the resolution to raise tie-down fees at
the airport from $15.00 to $20.00 per month. Discussion was had regarding
comparable rates and the Airport Commission recommendations.
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 85-79. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey,
Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10-g. Adopt Resolution Increasing Vehicle Parking - Airport
Director of Public Works presented the resolution to increase vehicle parking
fees at the airport. Discussion ensued in regards to whom this would affect.
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 85-80. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey,
Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10-h. Adoption of Resolution Urging the State Legislature to Enact S.B. 75
(Foran), Relating to Public Entity Liability (Myers)
City Manager presented the resolution to urge the State Legislature to enact
S.B. 75 relating to public entity liability. The Council directed the
resolution be sent to District Representatives Keehn and Hauser, Governor
Deukmejian, REMIF representative Frank James, and Dr. Ballard who brought the
resolution to the attention of the Council.
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Resolution No.85-81. The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey,
Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10-i. Approval of Project Agreement - Transmission Agency of Northern
California (TANC)
Director of Electric Utility reported that the Transmission Agency of Northern
California is in need of financing and has put together a loan package of $3.5
million at 5.6% interest per annum. Project Agreement must be executed by all
members before financing can be completed. This does not constitute a debt,
liability or obligation of any of the members of the agency.
M/S: Kier/Kelly to authorize the Mayor to execute the Project Agreement for
the Transmission Agency of Northern California. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and
Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
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10-j. Authorize Additional Funding for Lake Mendocino Project for Engineerin~
Services Durin~ Construction
Director of Electric Utility reported that Tudor Engineering Company has
requested an additional $581,900 to carry the Lake Mendocino Power Project
through April, 1986. Walt Anton of Tudor Engineering spoke on the reasons for
the cost overrun.
M/S: Hickey/Henderson to approve the additional $581,900 expenditure of funds
for engineering services during construction of the Lake Mendocino Power
Project. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey and Mayor Myers. NOES: Councilmember
Kelley. ABSENT: None.
10-k. Commission Appointments
City Manager reported that the terms of two members of Airport Commission and
three members of the Planning Commission expire June 30, 1985. All are
eligible for reappointment.
Discussion ensued concerning whether advertisement should be done to let
outside parties know that Commission appointments were being considered.
M/S: Hickey/Kier to direct City Clerk to contact those Commissioners whose
terms are due to expire and determine if interested in continued service. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: Councilmember Henderson. ABSENT:
None.
10-1. Approval of Notice of Completion - Fueling Facility Project -
Corporation Yard
Councilmember Kelley, having pulled this from the Consent Calendar, questioned
the long range fueling program.
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to approve Notice of Completion of Fueling Facility
Project, Corporation Yard. The Motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10-m. Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
Councilmember Kier, having pulled this from the Consent Calendar expressed
concern over the closure of the local Bureau of Land Management office. Mayor
Myers suggested available Councilmembers should attend the Monday, June 24
hearings.
M/S: Kier/Kelley to direct staff to draft a response to letter received by
Mayor Myers from Bureau of Land Mangement dated June 15, 1985. Motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson,
Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
M/S: Kier/Kelley to approve Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals as
submitted. Motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Henderson
Electrical Energy Conservation Committee - resignation of Steve Zachary
accepted, Burt Hines or someone involved with the ACESS report as a
replacement.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - June 19, 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, Kelley and ~{ayor Myers.
Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Harris, Pedroncelli, Roper, Schlienger, Vara,
Beard, Muldoon, and City Clerk Hayes.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Myers delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Hickey led in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
M/S: HenderSon/Kelley to approve the Minutes of the June 5, 1985 Regular
Meeting of the City Council as submitted.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
The City Manager added Commission Appointments to the Agenda making it Item
10-k under New Business.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - 6:33 p.m.
Architect Victor Lopes presented a discussion of plans for the City Council
meeting chambers with alternatives for ramping and platforms. Mr. Lopes will
develop the plans further and present them to the City Council for their
review.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding
the appeal procedure.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Kelly requested Item 7-e be removed from the Consent Calendar
and placed on the agenda as Item 10-1.
Councilmember Kier requested Item 7-f be removed from the Consent Calendar and
placed on the agenda as Item 10-m.
M/S: Hickey/Kier to approve Consent Calendar items 7-a, 7-b, 7-c, 7-d as
follows:
7-a. Approved Payroll Warrants
7-b. Approved General Warrants #28879 to #29022
7-c. Denied Petition to File Late Claim, Yvette Arosteguy
7-d. Approved sale of surplus parcel - East Gobbi and Orchard Avenue
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. Noes: None. ABSENT: None.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
8-a. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial - Site Development Permit 85-63
Railroad Center
Mayor Myers reported that the applicant, Jack Cox, requested that the matter
be continued to the July 3 meeting of the City Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9-a. Discussion of Civic Center Financing
Staff requested the matter be held to a later time on the agenda.
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9-b. Matter of 1985-86 Fiscal Year Budget
Councilmember Hickey requested the matter be postponed until deliberations
were completed. Friday, June 28, 8:00 a.m., was set as the working session
date for the next budget session. The meeting will be held in the City Clerk's
office, 111W. Church Street.
9-c. Matter of Management of the City's Sun House Museum
The City Manager reported that two proposals have been submitted in response
to the City's Request for Proposal for the Sun House Museum and Cultural
Center Administrative Services. Staff recommended City Council initiate the
process of screening the proposals.
M/S: Hickey/Kelley to have a committee appointed by the Mayor review the
candidates' qualifications and make recommendations to the Council. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson,
Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
Mayor Myers appointed Councilmembers Henderson and Kelly to the committee,
requested Councilmember Henderson contact Floyd Ross, Chairman of the Sun
House Guild Board and Beverly Carter, incoming President of the Guild
regarding participation on the committee and assigned Personnel Director
Schlienger to solicit the fifth committee member who should be a museum
professional from Mendocino County. The names shall be given to the Mayor by
the following week.
NEW BUSINESS
10-a Report on City Council Goals
The City Manager reported on the status of City Council goals. Mayor Myers
stated that the study of fees should be focused on by September 1, 1985.
10-b. Approval of Job Descriptions En~ineerin~ Technician I and II
Personnel Officer presented the reclassification of Engineering Technician
positions to a tiered I/II type with 10% spread between Level I and Level II.
M/S: Kelly/Kier to approve Job Descriptions of Engineering Technician I and
Engineering Technician II as presented. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey,
Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10-c. Approval of Job Description and Reclassification for Airport Supervisor
Personnel Officer presented reclassified job description for Airport
Supervisor to include administrative responsibilities with a I0% adjustment to
pay scale to accommodate the additional duties.
M/S: Kier/Kelly to approve job description and reclassification for Airport
Supervisor as presented. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
9-a. Discussion of Civic Center Financing
Finance Director presented a discussion of financing for the new Civic Center
complex. John White of Merrill Lynch presented additional information
regarding financing alternatives and possible scenarios. Councilmember Kier
noted he will look into the possibility of historical designation.
It was a concensus of the Council that Staff proceed with developing the
appropriate funding mechanisms.
RECESS: 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENED: 8:49 p.m.
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