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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 06-05-85181 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. Regular Meeting June 5, 1985 Page 5 182 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 Regular Meeting June 5, 1985 Page 6 179 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. Regular Meeting June 5, 1985 Page 3 180 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. Regular Meeting June 5, 1985 Page 4 ].77 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. Regular Meeting June 5, 1985 Page 1 178 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 Regular Meeting June 5, 1985 Page 2