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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 01-10-85106 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES City Council Chamber 111W. Church Street Ukiah, CA 95482 SPECIAL MEETING January 10, 1985 The City Council convened in special session at 11:00 a.m., in the City Council Chambers. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Harris, Stamelos and Acting Recording Secretary Titlow. Mayor Myers stated the meeting is being held for the review of architectural proposals and the interviewing of architects for the Yokayo site. At 11:05 a.m. Mayor Myers called for a closed session. He stated two topics would be discussed: 1) land acquisition of the Yokayo site, and 2) litiga- tion, City of Ukiah vs. the County of Mendocino. The meeting reconvened at 1:07 p.m. REVIEW OF PENDING LITIGATION M/S: Hickey/Kelley to authorize Mayor Myers to send a letter to the County Planning Department in response to their request for funds for a gravel study inquiry, containing the following points: The City Attorney stated the letter will be in response to a letter from the County Planning Department requesting that the City contribute financially toward a gravel study. This is the second request made by the County. The letter would point out that the City has expended approximately $10,000 in legal fees, litigation expenses and expert witness fees on litigation current- ly pending. The City is willing to contribute an additional $10,000 toward a gravel study, making the City's total contribution $20,000. As there is litigation between the City and County it would be to the advantage of both parties to do this study in a timely manner as additional legal costs may reduce the amount of cash contribution. The letter would suggest alternative forms of payment, i.e., that the County consider imposing a surcharge on gravel permits based on the cubic yards of gravel authorized for extraction. The City would point out that by us using and paying for gravel we would in addition to the $10,000 already spent, be indirectly paying toward the gravel study. The City Attorney went on to point out that the City's position and interest in this matter is as a water company or a provider of water and by acting in this capacity it is representing its water customers. Mayor Myers emphasized the additional $10,000 meets the County's request of 20% for cost sharing for the gravel study. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. LAND ACQUISITION Mayor Myers reported the Council discussed negotiations for the purchase of the Yokayo site from the Ukiah Unified School District. He stated the Ukiah City Council has received a counter offer from the Ukiah Unified School District in regards to the purchase of the Yokayo Site and a response will be made to the Ukiah Unified School District Board. It was the consensus of Council that they allow the School District Board the opportunity to review and respond to the City's response prior to disclosing the content. Special Meeting January 10, 1985 Page 1 107 PUBLIC SESSION: Judy Pruden, 304 S. Hortense, ask if she could question the architects that are to be interviewed. Mayor Myers stated that the Council would ask questions of the architects but was open to Ms. Pruden's suggestions. He reviewed questions that would be asked of the applicants and commented that the interviews would be as flexible and open as possible. Ms. Pruden commented on items she would like addressed by Council. Councilmember Henderson asked about fees on the project and if negotiations would be done at a later date. The City Manager explained that in the past Council chose the architectural firm and then directed staff to negotiate the contract and the contract was then brought back to Council for approval. He pointed out that the firm chosen should be willing to establish their fees based on project phases. The City Attorney ask to be excused and left the meeting at 1:23 p.m. The Deputy City Clerk and Recording Secretary were excused at 1:25 p.m. Interviews proceeded with the following architectural firms: 1. Raymond Abst & Associates 2. Lawry, Cober & DeSilva 3. Roland/Miller & Associates 4. Kappeler & Axt 5. Schlosser, Leventhal & Associates 6. Victor Lopes Discussion was held by Council regarding the interviews. M/S: Kelley/Hickey to authorize the City ~fanager to negotiate a contract with Victor Lopes for architectural services pending acquisition of the Yokayo property, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. CLOSED SESSION Adjourned into closed session at 6:14 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Nancy Stamelos Deputy City Clerk Special Meeting January 10, 1985 Page 2