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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - January 16, 1985
The City Council convened in regular session at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present:
Henderson, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. Absent: Councilmember Kier.
Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Beard, Frame, Pedroncelli, Stamelos and
McAfee.
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: Kelley/Henderson to approve the minutes of the January 2, 1985, regular
meeting as submitted, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Henderson, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kier.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Myers proclaimed January 20-26, 1985 as Ukiah Kiwanis Week. President
Larry Brown and President Mike Kelley accepted the proclamation on behalf of
the two Kiwanis Clubs of Ukiah.
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 7c be pulled from the Consent Calendar
and placed as Item 9d on the Agenda.
M/S: Hickey/Kelley to approve Consent Calendar items 7a and 7b as follows:
7a. Approved January 16, 1985 City of Ukiah Warrants
i. Payroll Warrants #4913 to #5055, $87,826.41
ii. General Warrants #27555 to #27696, $687,408.45
7b. Awarded the Bid for Sale of 1953 Reo Emergency Rescue Vehicle to Gordon
K. Crawford, in the amount of $501.50.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember
Kier.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8a. Adoption of Ordinance No. 847 - Designating City Clerk's Salary
M/S: Hickey/Kelley to adopt Ordinance No. 847 by Title only, carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
M/S: Hickey/Kelley to adopt Ordinance No. 847 of the City Council of the City
of Ukiah amending Chapter 3, Article 5 of the Ukiah Municipal Code
establishing compensation for the City Clerk.
Discussion ensued regarding future review of the City Clerk's salary and
working hours, and Councilmember Henderson questioned the Ordinance becoming
effective thirty (30) days after adoption.
The City Attorney explained as the Council is required to set the compensation
by Ordinance, each time it is changed it requires a new Ordinance. He
recommended the Council change the effective date to coincide with the date
the new City Clerk is qualified and postpone the second reading of the
Ordinance to the February 6, 1985 City Council meeting.
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The maker of the motion with the approval of second withdrew the motions.
M/S: Hickey/Kelley to amend Ordinance No. 847 causing the effective date to
coincide with the date the new City Clerk takes office, the date to be
supplied by the February 6, 1985 City Council meeting, carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
9a. Approve Airport Operator Standards and Fee Guidelines
The Director of Public Works reported the Airport Commission has updated and
revised the Operator Standards. The Fee Guidelines allows for better
administration of Sections 5003 and 5060 of the City of Ukiah Municipal Code.
Staff recommended that Council approve the Operator Standards and Fee
Guidelines for use at the Ukiah Municipal Airport.
It was determined these documents received the support of the majority of the
operators and employees at the airport.
The City Attorney suggested that even though the City Code currently provides
that anyone operating at the airport indemnify and hold the City harmless for
any liability rising out of their activities, he feels since permits are going
to be required of everyone operating at the airport that page 2, Section 1.03
of the Operator Standards be amended to include: "Each operator be required
to sign an Indemnify and Hold Harmless Agreement with the City when obtaining
the permit".
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to approve the Operator Standards and Fee Guidelines as
amended by the City Attorney, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Henderson, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Kier.
Concern was expressed regarding the $20 and $30 monthly fees.
The City Manager explained that large operators who rent or lease land or
office space on a full time bases will be considered within a separate,
specific, contractural agreement. Ail other operators shall be subject to the
Fee Guidelines.
9b. Authorize City Manager to Apply for MAP II Grant and Sign Title VI
Assurances
The City Manager reported the Museum-Assessment Program II (MAP) which allows
the City to receive technical assistance on the maintenance of the Sun House
Museum collections, is a follow up to MAP I which reviewed the administration
of the Sun House Museum. Staff recommended Council approval to apply for the
assessment which will be accomplished at no cost to the City.
M/S: Hickey/Henderson to authorize the City Manager to apply for the Museum
Assessment Program II, to receive technical assistance on the maintenance of
the Sun House Museum collections and sign Title VI Assurances.
Rosalie Prosser, Sun House Curator reported the total amount granted is
$1,000. Any amount of the $1,000 not used in the assessment will be deposited
into the Sun House general operating budget.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Henderson,
Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier.
9c. Award of Bid for Lighting Field I - Ukiah Softball/Soccer Complex
The Director of Parks and Recreation reported on January 8, 1985, a bid
opening was held for the lighting of the Ukiah Softball/Soccer Complex. Staff
recommended that Council accept the low bid from Rubio Electric, Inc. to do
the lighting for Field No. 1 for a total amount of $25,509. The funds will
come out of a special account set up in the Recreation budget funded by the
California Parklands Act of 1980. The total amount for this project is
$55,000. He noted this money has never been appropriated but if approved by
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the Council it will be reimbursed to the General Fund from the California
Parklands Act of 1980. Cost for plans, irrigation equipment, pole relocation
and grading is $22,925; bid for lighting one field is $25,509; and non-bid
cost for lighting one field is estimated at $13,000.
The balance of the '80 Park Bond money could be combined with Park Development
(Quinby Act) fees paid to the City to finish the remaining electrical work.
There is currently $6,297 in the Park Development Fund. This combined with
$6,566 would give a total of $12,863 to complete the electrical work to light
one ball diamond.
He pointed out that the approximate $6,200 in Park Development Fees was paid
by a developer who is currently in litigation with the City. This fact has
been reviewed by the City Attorney and it is possible, if the appeal of the
law suit goes against the City, that this money would have to be refunded in
payment back to the developer from the General Fund. He also pointed out that
the current Park Development Fund is running a $14,000 debt to the General
Fund in that money was borrowed from the General Fund to help build a school
park at the Ukiah High School.
Discussion ensued regarding whether the funds paid by the developer were
earmarked for the project being built or for general community recreational
development, and the potential of having to refund these funds to the
developer.
M/S: Kelley/Hickey to approve staff's recommendations to accept the low bid
of Rubio Electric, Inc., in the amount of $25,509; that $6,297 be transferred
from the Park Development Fund to the Recreation Budget; and appropriate
$55,000 to the Recreation Budget for use on the Softball/Soccer Complex,
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson,
Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Kier.
9d. Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
Councilmember Henderson requested additional information regarding the
following items:
Pre-application for Financing Under the Safe Drinking Water Bond Law Act of
1984
The City Manager explained that in order for the City to be on a funding list
pre-applications must be filed. This is in the City's Long Term Capital
Program and their is a specific project in mind.
Memo from Director of Electric Utility Regarding 115 KV Substation
Councilmember Henderson commended Director of Electric Utilities Roper for
bringing this project in under budget.
Letter from the Office of the Adjutant General Regarding the National Guard
Armory - December 27, 1984
The City Manager responded that the City Council authorized staff to give the
National Guard up to five (5) acres of undeveloped land within a specified
location on the east side of the existing Ukiah Municipal Airport, with a
reversionary clause that the National Guard would give it back to the City if
they cease to use it. The Guard plans to build an Armory of approximately
12,000 square feet and operate a National Guard Unit there. A letter has been
sent to the National Guard with a cost estimate for utility extension to the
proposed site; however, as of this date the National Guard has not made a
final decision.
M/S: Henderson/Kelley to approve Item 7c from the Consent Calendar as
presented, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Henderson, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember
Kier.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
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No one wished to address the City Council at this time.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Henderson
Reported she attended the Sun House Board of Trustees meeting. They are ready
to proceed with the contracts for the new museum.
Councilmember Hickey
Reported he attended a special meeting of the Northern California Power Agency
(NCPA) regarding the Calaveras project. Calaveras County Water District
(CCWD) wished to contain full control of the construction funds which NCPA is
providing. Details have not been worked out, but CCWD has agreed to let NCPA
manage the project entirely.
Councilmember Kelley
Requested that either on the next agenda (February 6, 1985) or sometime
between now and then, the City Council do some research through the City
Clerks of California Organization to get some specific training for the new
City Clerk.
Mayor Myers
Reported he and Councilmember Henderson met with the Sun House Board of
Trustees regarding the Sun House Report for the Council's Study Session,
Monday, January 21, 1985. He noted the Study Session will also cover the TJKM
Traffic Study and review the Redevelopment Report.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported that under existing facts and circumstances known
to him there is significant exposure to litigation against the City. He
recommended that under Subdivision b-1 of Government Code Section 54956.9 the
Council adjourn into closed session to discuss litigation. Under this section
he will prepare a memorandum to the City within one week.
Adjourned into Closed Session at 7:25 p.m. to discuss litigation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to
January 21, 1985, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for a Study
Session to review the Sun House Report, TJKM Traffic Study and Redevelopment
Report.
Faye McAfee
Recording Secretary
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