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lld. Approval of Job Descriptions for Fire Engineer and Firefi~hter
The Personnel Officer reported job descriptions are routinely maintained
through an ongoing process of examination and revision, keeping them current
with the needs of the service and the requirements of the law. She explained
the significant changes in the Fire Engineer position are the requirements of
a California State Board of Fire Services Firefighter I Certificate, an EMT I
Certificate and CPR Card at the time of appointment, and the requirement of
completion of advanced certification within two years of appointment. The
significant changes in the Firefighter position are the necessary experience
and requirements of possession of either a State Board of Fire Services
Volunteer Firefighter or Firefighter I Certificate and EMT I certification at
the time of employment.
Another significant new requirement is the prohibition of the use of tobacco
products. She noted that the new requirements in both classifications will
apply only to employees hired after June 1, 1985. Staff recommended the
Council approve the job descriptions.
M/S: Hickey/Kelley to approve the job descriptions for the classifications of
Fire Engineer and Firefighter 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.
lle. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract with Kenned¥/Jenks
Engineers - Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions
The Director of Public Works reported on April 16, 1985, the City Council
authorized the immediate commencement of construction of effluent Pond No. 3
at the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility. Staff explained at that time
that additional design and construction work to complete the facilities would
come back to the City Council. By letter to Kennedy/Jenks Engineers, staff
outlined the scope of engineering work needed to complete the permanent
installation of Wastewater Pond No. 3. Staff and Kennedy/Jenks Engineers have
proposed a time and materials professional services contract to be paid for on
an hourly basis.
The City Manager stated he has been in contact with Senator Keene's office
attempting to secure State aid regarding a portion of the costs incurred by
the City for the construction of Pond No. 3, including the land acquisition.
M/S: Hickey/Kelley to authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Contract with Kennedy/Jenks Engineers for engineering services
related to Pond No. 3 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson,
Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
llf. Presentation of Fiscal Year I985-1986 Budget and Set Date for Hearings
The City Manager briefly reviewed the proposed 1985-86 Fiscal Year Budget.
The following dates were scheduled, respectively, for City Council Revenue
Sharing and Budget Hearings: June 17, 1985, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and June
18, 1985, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
llg. Award of Bid - Fire Department Telephone System
Councilmember Henderson asked why the City would spend this kind of money
($15,000) on a telephone system before the Civic Center is completed.
The City Manager responded that this telephone system is one way of meeting
the ISO requirements to maintain the City's Class III rating, which means
lower insurance rates for the community. He reviewed other alternatives
available to the City. He stated the Fire Chief has indicated to him that
this system is compatible with 911 and Centrex.
Discussion ensued regarding steps to be taken to meet ISO requirements, yet
maintaining all City departments on the same telephone system.
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M/S: Hickey/Henderson to meet the ISO requirements, modify the present City
telephone system to include the 911 and ring down circuit. The 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
Requested information regarding the Fees and Charges Committee and the planned
information brochure.
The City Manager reported a Goals and Objectives Report will be forthcoming to
the City Council at their next meeting.
The Planning Director updated the Council regarding the information brochure.
She reported the Electrical Energy Conservation Committee held its first
meeting June 3, 1985.
The MTA budget was approved by MCOG.
She plans to attend the League of California Cities Conference in Monterey
during July 1985.
Councilmember Kier
Requested more information regarding the June 20, 1985, meeting with the City
Council, City Manager and City Clerk. He also asked for more information
regarding the number of people attending the dinner afterwards.
Councilmember Hickey
Reported he was in New York last week for a meeting with representatives from
the Swiss Bank regarding refinancing of bond issues.
Councilmember Kelley
Reported MCOG funded MTA's budget with a 5% increase which includes fringe
benefits and a raise for the drivers.
Mayor Myers
Due to the forthcoming July 4th holiday weekend, Mayor Myers requested an
abbreviated City Council meeting for July 3, 1985. It is hoped the 1985-86
Fiscal Year Budget and the Bush Street project can be completed at this
meeting.
He requested a letter that he recently received regarding equity of legal
settlements by agendized for the Council meeting of June 19, 1985.
Reported the Cities Selection Committee, of which he is a member, nominated
Leo Meskis from Fort Bragg to the LAFCO Board. Kay Spack from Point Arena was
nominated as alternate.
He announced the City has received a State Land and Water Conservation Fund
Grant in the amount of $5,588 to be applied to the Ukiah Softball/Soccer
Field. Matching funds of $5,588 will be forthcoming from the Men's Softball
Association.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m., to
8:00 a.m., June 17, 1985, in the City Clerk's office at 111W. Church Street,
for a work session with the Outdoor Sales Committee.
Faye McAfee
Recording Secretary
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rescue mission at 307 N. Main Street. On May 8, 1985, the Planning Commission
unanimously (7-0) denied the permit with findings based upon testimony
received during the public hearing. The applicant, Santa Rosa Rescue Mission,
has appealed that denial. The Council is now being asked to determine whether
the Planning Commission's action on the Use Permit is to be affirmed or
reversed. He reviewed several options available to the Council.
Mayor Myers stated that the Council had received an additional information
packet from Mike Shapiro prior to the beginning of tonights meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:26 P.M.
Attorney, Mike Welty, representing the Santa Rosa Rescue Mission, stated that
the area surrounding the Santa Rosa Rescue Mission is experiencing economic
growth and redevelopment. He does not believe there would be a negative
impact on the community of Ukiah as a result of the mission. He feels the
mission would be a great resource. He stated the mission is related to the
church and should not require a Use Permit. He explained the mission does not
rely on government funding for its operation.
Attorney, Jared Carter, representing the opponents of the Rescue Mission,
stated that the transient population would increase in Ukiah as a result of
the mission. He feels this would hurt local businesses, the library, the
public parks, and therefore, have a significant adverse impact on the
community as a whole. He stated that there could be an increased demand on
public funds. He reviewed points of law that he feels would prohibit the
granting of a Use Permit.
The following spoke in favor of the Santa Rosa Rescue Mission, i.e., the need
to provide a place for people who cannot help themselves, a place to go for
counseling, a place to teach the gospel, a place for medical indigents to
receive aid, and a place to address drug and alcohol rehabilitation:
Pastor, David Patton
Ted Myer
Lee Morris
Ray Sevier
Joe Fry
Walter Throup
Marge Thatcher
Neil Worley
Ed Larose, Jr.
Robert Benedict
Rick Canvin
Dave Broyles
Bill Ritchey
Marie Ginson
Lynel Rodland
Randy Dorn
Reverend, Phillip Hyslop
Jackie Elmore
Walter Van Hoy
Tecy Banta
Carrington Chase
Joe Mititello
Elaine Dunn
Dick Cross, Santa Rosa Rescue Mission Director
RECESS: 8:35 P.M.
RECONVENED: 8:46 P.M.
The following spoke against the Santa Rosa Rescue Mission i.e., expressed
concern for the peace, safety and welfare of residents in the Ukiah community,
vandalism, the historical preservation of downtown, and the potential lack of
environmental/industrial growth due to the adverse impact to the area.
Bruce Ledford
Judy Pruden
Deborah Perkowski
William Alexander
Ernest Amersford
Pat Vigil
Anita McAvoy
Kathy Starback
Jack Starback
Debbie Crowder
Peggy Smith
Paul Chan
Linda Strong
Mike Shapiero
Ron Ledford
Allan Wexler
Mel Dodson
Jim Mastin
Shari Brown
Elizabeth Christian
Each of the attorneys was given five minutes for their rebuttal statements.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 9:35 P.M.
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Discussion ensued regarding the efforts spent on historical revitalization of
downtown, the adverse impact the mission would have upon Ukiah, the Use Permit
process, the possibility of looking at other missions for comparison, and that
no new testimony was heard that would warrant overturning the Planning
Commission's 7-0 decision.
M/S: Hickey/Kier to deny the Santa Rosa Rescue Mission's appeal and uphold
the Planning Commission's May 8, 1985 decision to deny Use Permit Application
No. 85-38. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
RECESS: 9:45 P.M.
RECONVENED: 9:53 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Adoption of Resolution No. 85-78 Accepting Final Map of Las Casas Unit 1,
Phase B
The Director of Planning reported on April 21, 1983 a revised tentative map
was approved by the Council for approximately 16 acres of the Las Casas
Subdivision. Phase B of Unit I encompasses 40 single family lots on Bush
Street and Capps Lane, one 3 acre parcel for 54 apartment units and one 2.49
acre open space parcel. Improvement plans have been approved by the City
Engineer to encompass all of the public right-of-way development and most of
the conditions applied to the tentative map and the Use Permit have been
addressed. He stated the map is ready for final acceptance and staff recom-
mended approval.
Discussion ensued regarding a typographical error in the spelling of Bush
Street on page 2 of the resolution, and the City of Ukiah having sufficient
wastewater treatment capacity to handle wastewater from this project without
violation of the Water Quality Control Board Standards.
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 85-78 of the City Council of the
City of Ukiah approving the final map for Las Casas, Unit One, Phase B. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
llb. Report from Outdoor Sales Committee and Request Date for a Study Session
The City Manager reported the City received a telephone call from the Outdoor
Sales Committee Chairperson, Eunice Knutson requesting the Council accept the
report from the Ad-hoc Committee and set a date to review the report in detail
with the Committee.
After considerable discussion, which included the scheduling of budget hearing
dates, the City Council scheduled a work session for review of the report from
the Outdoor Sales Committee for June 17, I985, at 8:00 a.m., in the City
Clerk's Office.
llc. Appointment of Building Code Appeals Board - Request by William Daniel
The Director of Planning reported William Daniel has requested a hearing by
the Building Codes Appeals Board. The request relates to required fire
protection for very large structures. The Uniform Building Code authorizes
such a panel, which is appointed by the governing body. Staff recommended the
City Council authorize the Mayor to appoint a Building Code Appeals Board to
hear Mr. Daniel's request.
M/S: Hickey/Kier to authorize the Mayor to appoint a five member Building
Code Appeals Board to hear William Daniel's request. The motion was carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Myers requested each Councilmember submit names for appointment to the
Building Code Appeals Board to him by June 13, 1985.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - June 5, 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 Mayor Myers.
Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Harris, Pedroncelli, Roper, Schlienger,
Yarbrough, McAfee and City Clerk Hayes.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bob Belt, Ukiah Elk's Lodge, delivered the Invocation and Councilmember Hickey
led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Myers proclaimed June 2-8, 1985 as National Safe Boating Week, and June
14, 1985 as National Flag Day.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
M/S: Kelley/Henderson to approve the following City Council minutes as
submitted:
i. Minutes of the May 9, 1985, Special Meeting
ii. Minutes of the May 15, I985, Regular Meeting
iii. Minutes of the May 20, 1985, Special Meeting
iv. Minutes of the May 28, 1985, Special Meeting
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Kier.
ABSENT: None.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS - 6:35 P.M.
Architect, Victor Lopes reported the schematic design phase of the Civic
Center has been completed. The complex is approximately 32,000 square feet
which houses everyone; all city offices, police and fire. He reviewed the
overall outside appearance of the building. He indicated the next step is the
design development stage. He requested additional time for review of the cost
estimates.
RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding
the appeal procedure.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Henderson requested Item 8d be removed from the Consent Calendar
and placed on the agenda as Item llg.
M/S: Henderson/Kelley to approve Consent Calendar items 8a, 8b, 8c, Se, 8f
and 8g as follows:
Sa. Approved Payroll Warrants #6334 to #6483
8b Approved General Warrants #28746 to #28878
8c. Awarded Bid for Construction of Fence at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
to Abacherli Fence Company, in the amount of $7,245.50.
8e. Adopted Resolution No. 85-76 Authorizing an Agreement for Cooperative
Personnel Services with the State of California.
8f. Awarded Bid for the Purchase of a TYMCO Street Sweeper to G.C.S., Inc.,
in the amount of $77,950.30.
8g. Approved Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Adoption of Ordinance No. 850 - Amending the Ukiah Municipal Code,
Parking Limit Violations
M/S: Kelley/Henderson to adopt Ordinance No. 850 by Title only. The motion
was carried by a unanimous voice vote.
M/S: Kelley/Henderson to adopt Ordinance No. 850 of the City Council of the
City of Ukiah adding Section 7051 to Division 8, Chapter 2, Article 3 of the
Ukiah Municipal Code, providing that violations of the Code-established
parking limits are continuing offenses. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey,
Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
10b. Adoption of Resolution No. 85-77 Establishing Location of City Council
Meetings
The City Manager reported the decision of the Council to hold their regularly
scheduled City Council meetings at the Ukiah Unified School District Board
Room must be designated by resolution.
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 85-77 of the City Council of the
City of Ukiah establishing the Ukiah Unified School District Board Room at 445
South Dora Street as the meeting place for regular City Council meetings. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
lOc. Engineering Services - Lake Mendocino Project
The Director of Electric Utilities reported on December 5, 1984, representa-
tives of Tudor Engineering Company (TEC) appeared before the Council to
request additional funds to cover their costs for engineering services for the
Lake Mendocino Hydro Electric Project. Various items that TEC had requested
were questioned and a compromise was reached pending review and support for
the additional funds. TEC has submitted that backup and support with their
request for $55,000 in additional funds. Staff, along with City's legal
counsel, has reviewed these costs and recommended the Council authorize the
additional expenditure of $55,000.
During discussion it was noted that the caveat to be included in the payment
is that "To the extent that the amounts requested to cover items that should
have been covered in Tudor Engineering Company's initial design, or involve
claims by Underground which are ultimately paid by the City, the City would
reserve it's right to recover the amounts paid to Tudor Engineering Company".
M/S: Kelley/Kier to authorize the additional expenditure of $55,000 to Tudor
Engineering Company. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None.
RECESS: 7:00 P.M.
To accommodate the large number of people in attendance for the Public Hearing
regarding the Santa Rosa Rescue Mission, Mayor Myers recessed the City Council
meeting at 7:00 p.m., to the Saturday Afternoon Club.
RECONVENED: 7:21 P.M.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:2I p.m., at the Saturday Afternoon
Club.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M.
9a. Appeal of Planning Commissions Denial of Use Permit No. 85-38, Santa Rosa
Rescue Mission
The Director of Planning reported on April 24 and May 8, 1985, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing to conSider the Use Permit to establish a
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