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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 07-18-84MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - July 18, 1984 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, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. Absent: None. Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Harris, Hassler, Mitchell, Pedroncelli, and McAfee. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pat McAllister gave the Invocation and Councilmember Kier led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S: Kelley/Hickey to approve the minutes of the July 5, 1985, regular meeting as submitted, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Myers reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal procedure. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S: Hickey/Kelley to approve Consent Calendar items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d and 6e as follows: 6a. Approved Payroll Warrants #3011 to #3170, $81,638.54 6b. Approved General Warrants #26086 to #26150, $949,796.17 6c. Approved Resolution No. 85-6, 1984-85 Appropriation Limit Under Proposition 4 6d. Approved Notice of Completion - Wastewater Treatment Plant 6e. Approved Report of Administrative Actions & Proposals (R.A.A.P.) Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. City Properties - Orr Creek/Oak Street Parcel, Fish Hatchery The City Manager reported the Council requested a list of all the City owned properties that might potentially be declared surplus. The Director of Planning reported at their meeting of May 16th, 1984 the Council reviewed a list of City owned properties and directed that further information be provided for two properties: Orr Creek/Oak Street and the Fish Hatchery. He reviewed that information citing the current and potential use of each piece of property. Brief discussion was had concerning the use, liability and general status of these two properties. No further action was taken. 9b. Appointment to Commissions Mayor Myers explained the procedure for filling the Commission vacancies. Airport Commission Councilmember Hickey nominated Leonard Winter for reappointment. Leonard Winter was reappointed to the Airport Commission by acclamation of the City Council. Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page I Mayor Myers explained due to Gordon Gore no longer being interested in the Commission, the Council has one vacancy yet to fill. Staff was directed to advertise this vacancy. Parking Advisory Commission The City Manager reported a retiring member of the Parking Advisory Commission has advised Mr. Brosig that he did not feel there is a need for the Commission any longer. He feels the Commission has done its job and could be disbanded. Also, the retiring member advised that the district has lost much of its revenue with the removal of the downtown meters so the district will not have funds available for future expansion. The City Manager stated two other members of the Commission have similar views. The City Manager feels the information presented is consistent and accurate. He explained the outstanding Parking District Bonds are covered by reserves in an interest bearing account. The kinds of items the Parking Advisory Commission would normally deal with could be forwarded to the Planning Commission. After discussion it was determined each Commission member should be contacted and given a chance to express their views. M/S: Henderson/Hickey staff to contact Parking Advisory Commission members and unless they have some strong feelings as to why the Commission should be kept in force, bring the matter back to Council and abolish the Commission, carried by a unanimous voice vote. No appointments to the Parking Advisory Commission were made at this time. Planning Commission Councilmember Henderson nominated Jim Mastin for reappointment to the Planning Commission. Jim Mastin was reappointed to the Planning Commission by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. The following nominations were made to the Planning Commission: Kier/Norm McLean Hickey/Fred Schneiter Kelley/passed Henderson/Fred Iten Mayor Myers/passed Fred Schneiter was appointed to the Planning Commission by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: Councilmember Henderson. ABSENT: None. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission Councilmember Kelley nominated Janet Floyd for reappointment to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission. Janet Floyd was reappointed to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. The following nominations were made for the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commissions: Myers/Dennis Lucido Henderson/Molly Ann Squire Dennis Lucido was appointed to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier,'Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 2 Molly Ann Squire was appointed to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. This leaves one vacancy on the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission. Mayor Myers requested, in the future, the reappointments be considered at one meeting and the regular appointments be considered at another. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. 7a. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial of Sign Variance Application No. 84-74 - Bank of America The Director of Planning reported the Bank of America would like to retain their existing 35 foot, free standing sign and change the face of the sign to the new logo design. The City Sign Code permits free standing signs exceeding the roof height of the main building, providing the sign is 30 feet or less and subject to a Site Development Permit approved by the Planning Commission. It was noted by Mayor Myers that each of the Councilmembers had received a letter from Jack Cox regarding this matter. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:16 p.m. Joe Rodola, Area Administrator for Bank of America, Ukiah, CA stated there are several small directional signs on the premises that Bank of America wishes to bring into conformity. The Bank of America is requesting the variance so they can change the face of the large sign to the new, more modern logo design. LaVell Lott, Young Electric Sign Company, I148 South 300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah, stated his company has a contract with the Bank of America to do the sign change. After surveying the location, he has determined there are seven directional signs on the property. The Bank of America has agreed to bring them into conformity. He explained the cost to lower the large Bank of America sign by five feet would be approximately $6,000. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:22 p.m. Councilmember Hickey recommended, that because of practical difficulties, Bank of America be allowed to change the face of the sign to their new logo and retain the 35 foot high free-standing sign. M/S: Kier/ to approve Variance Application No. 84-74 because after reading the Sign Code he feels the application is not necessary. The City Attorney responded to Councilmember Kier's motion by stating he does not feel it is appropriate to grant a variance if the variance is not required. He stated Section 3233-d of the Sign Ordinance, requires conformance of all signs on a parcel at the time of modification to a sign. The motion died for the lack of a second. Discussion was had concerning amending the Sign Ordinance. It was suggested if the Sign Ordinance, as amended, does not serve the public's best interest, it should be reviewed, revised and amended until there is clear definition, understanding and direction. M/S: Hickey/Kelley in order to give the City Attorney time to review the Sign Ordinance, the Public Hearing be continued to Thursday, July 19, 1984, at 1:00 p.m., carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 7b. Resolution Approving Use Permit No. 84-71 - Ukiah Green South Planned Development The Director of Planning reported the proposed development is a 40-unit family rental project on approximately 2.8 acres of the former State Drive-In Theatre. The area is zoned Planned Development. It will consist of Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 3 architecturally similar buildings. The Planning Commission, at it's meeting of June 27, 1984, approved a variance to permit a four inch roof overhang and a variance from 64 to 60 parking spaces. They also approved the Use Permit subject to 20 conditions. The Director of Planning requested condition number 20 be eliminated from the Resolution. Staff concurs with the Planning Commission's approval and feels the project will meet a definite housing need within the community. Staff recommended Council find the Negative Declaration adequate and complete and adopt the Resolution approving the Use Permit. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:43 p.m. George Rau, agent for the applicant, was in the audience and available to answer questions. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:44 p.m. M/S: Kelley/Hickey to find the Negative Declaration adequate and complete, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 85-4 approving Use Permit No. 84-71, Ukiah Green South Planned Development, deleting condition number 20, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 7c. General Plan Amendment 1984-AA 1) Housing Element 2) Land Use Change - Talmage Road North The Director of Planning reported during Council's discussion of General Plan Amendment 1984-A, the Council sent the Housing Element back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. The Housing Element is the major component of this amendment. The other matter for consideration is a requested land use change of property for which annexation has been requested. He reviewed the new additions and deletions to the Housing Element and land use change of the General Plan Amendment 1984-AA. Housing Element The basic document is the element as approved by the City Council in September I982, and forwarded to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for comments. Those comments have been incorporated into the document as well as responses to local concerns and recommendations. A statement is made in paragraph three and reiterated in Action Program No. 27 that the City will establish an Emergency Housing Task Force. Staff feels there are more appropriate agencies in the community to take the leadership role in this issue. The Social Services Department, Community Center, Ministrial Association, Community Development Commission, local churches and other housing groups have the expertise, understanding and organizational capabilities to implement applicable programs. Staff recommended Council continue it's support of emergency housing efforts but rely on those designated agencies to establish any necessary task forces. Staff believes the Housing Element satisfies the State standards, addresses concerns facing the community and lists implementation programs to meet the housing issues of the City of Ukiah. Land Use Change - Talma~e Road North Three acres immediately north of Talmage Road and east of the freeway include properties being considered for possible annexation. The owner of the one acre parcel farthest east requested annexation and rezoning from agriculture to commercial. The property is currently designated agriculture on the City's General Plan. The only problem staff finds with the proposal is compatibility with adjacent agriculture and possible intrusion in the future. Staff recommends no change in the land use classification. Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 4 This is the initial City Council Public Hearing for General Plan Amendment 1984-AA. Staff recommends the hearing be opened, public testimony taken, preliminary discussion by Council held, direction given to staff as to additional information desired, make preliminary indications of actions to provide basis for preparation of Negative Declaration and implementing the Resolution, and continue the Public Hearing to August 1, 1984 for final action. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:59 p.m. 1) Housing Element Roy Tindle, member of the Emergency Housing Task Force, 610 Holden Street, Ukiah, CA requested the City Council officially define the Emergency Housing Task Force and appoint a member from the Council to serve on that Task Force. He stated the community needs to make a concerted effort to pull this Task Force together. Tim Morrison, Redwood Legal Assistance, 421N. Oak Street, Ukiah, CA concurred with Mr. Tindle and requested the Council make a strong stand in supporting the Emergency Housing Task Force. He feels an anti-discrimination ordinance should be adopted rather than considered by the City. He feels for the City to charge a fee for an inspection to a damaged dwelling is unfortunate in that those who need the inspection the most are probably the ones that are least able to pay. 2) Land Use Change - Talma~e Road North Tom Caldwell, Elko County, Nevada, property owner on Talmage Road requested annexation to the City of Ukiah. He stated the area is not suited for agriculture and with the commercial designation businesses would complete the area. He stated he has been in business there for 27 years as the Lighting Center. Ail City facilities and services run across the front of the property. It was determined the Public Hearing be continued to August 1, 1984. Mayor Myers explained for the new councilmembers that the City Council, as a General Policy, adopted the policy that the City would acknowledge Westside Annexation, with the boundary line being the freeway. This parcel is east of the freeway. He expressed concern regarding the possibility of encroachment. Discussion was had regarding the agriculture versus commercial zoning of the property. It was determined no decision could be made regarding this matter until after the second Public Hearing concerning the General Plan 1984-AA. It was determined the anti-discrimination ordinance should be considered by the Council prior to December 1, 1985; the Mayor requested clarification on the Emergency Housing Task Force; Labor Force statistics be retained; farmworkers, as a special group be addressed for special needs consideration; and the cost levied for rental unit inspections be clarified. After lengthy discussion concerning the Housing Element, the land use change, and considering Mr. Caldwell's request that the Public Hearing be continued to August 15 rather than August 1 it was determined to continue the Public Hearing to August 15, 1984 for final, action. RECESS: 8:44 P.M. RECONVENED: 8:55 P.M. 7d. Proposed Cooperation Agreement With the Housing Authority of Mendocino County The City Manager reported the Council would not be able to hold a Public Hearing because the City could not meet the noticing requirements called for in the Resolution that was supplied. Rebecca Jondahl, representing the Community Development Commission, 405 W. Perkins, Ukiah, CA stated this is probably the last available funding for public housing. She stated they cannot apply for the funding until the Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 5 Resolution is adopted and cooperation from the local governing agency is obtained. She requested the Council adopt the Resolution and place the matter on the August 15, 1984 agenda. The City Manager requested Council request the Housing Commission staff meet with the City staff regarding concerns of the Cooperation Agreement. M/S: Hickey/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 85-10 as presented, amending the date to read August 15, 1984, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 7e. Report on 1984 Weed Abatement Program - Four Parcels The Public Works Director reported abatement work was performed upon four parcels using a local contractor based upon separate bid prices for each parcel. An administrative cost has been added to each parcel cost to cover a portion of staff costs to administer the program. The abatement costs are felt to be reasonable and it is recommended the Council adopt the Resolution confirming the cost report and authorize the Director of Finance to accept payment of those costs. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 9:02 P.M. No one wished to speak concerning the 1984 Weed Abatement Program. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 9:02 P.M. M/S: Kelley/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 85-5 confirming the cost report and authorize the Director of Finance to accept payment of those costs until August 9, 1984 at which time all unpaid costs shall be forwarded to the County Tax Collector and be placed upon the Tax Rolls as a lien against the properties, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Sa. Letter From Carolyn Hawley Regarding Utilities The City Manager reported on July 9, 1984, the City received a second appeal from Carolyn Hawley for the waiver of requirements and development fees in the amount of $1,415. He stated during the first appeal, based upon City Council Resolutions No. 8 and 10, it was recommended by staff the appeal and waiver of development fees be denied. Carolyn Hawley, 736 S. Oak #4, Ukiah, CA stated she is requesting, a second time, waiver of the development fees and requirements regarding utilities at her hillside building lot at 608 Redwood Road, Ukiah, CA. She feels these fees and requirements are excessive and unreasonable. Furthermore, she feels a 6" sewer line is not necessary, when a 3" line, in her opinion, would be sufficient for a single house. Also, she feels a 1" water main would be adequate, rather than the 4" main which is required. Director of Public Works reported during the Council meeting of Ms. Hawley's first appeal, Council had asked if the fire hydrant hookup had to be 4". He responded that there isn't any fire hydrant less than a 4". That is the smallest fire hydrant. The Hawley property is at the edge of a forest and, because of a long street extention, a long ways from the nearest fire hydrant. Staff recommended not putting in a dwarf standpipe hydrant, but keeping with consistency, put in a standard fire hydrant. He explained a dedicated, public sewer main in the street must be a 6" line. The City Manager reported the property is in the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, not in the City of Ukiah. The size of water lines in public streets are determined by the American Waterworks Association codes, which the City has required its engineers to impose. Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 6 The Fire Chief reported in residential areas streamer fire hydrants (those that fire trucks hook up to) are spaced 500 to 600 feet from the property to be protected. The City Attorney explained, in his opinion the City should not get into varying standards established throughout the City. Ernie Fine, real estate agent, 1107 S. State Street, Ukiah, CA stated he is involved in the sell of the property. He feels the cost of developing the property is a deterrent from the sell of the property. Mayor Myers stated the Council is going to appoint a committee to review charges and capital improvement fees. Also, Policy Resolution No. 5 is before the Council for review. He stated the policy of the City has been that the developer incurs the costs of improvement fees. No further action was taken pending review of Policy Resolution No. 5 and the appointment of an Ad-hoc Committee to review charges and capital improvement fees. 9c. Appointment to Committee Re~ardin~ Review of Charges and Capital Improvement Fees Mayor Myers appointed the following names to the Ad-hoc Committee: Councilmember Kelley, Chairperson Councilmember Kier Jim Lohr, appointed at last Council meeting Maurine Pool Ken Jones Jerry Foster, Bank of America Dick Arneson, Chamber of Commerce Tom MonPere One member from the Planning Commission to be named at a later date No further action was taken. 9d. Review of Policy Resolution No. 5 The Director of Public Works reported at the regular City Council meeting of July 5, 1984, the Council directed that Policy Resolution No. 5 be reviewed in light of Jack Cox's request for City participation in the cost of public improvements at the corner of East Perkins and Mason Streets. He explained Policy Resolution No. 5 provides for public improvements when private property is developed or substantially improved. He feels Policy Resolution No. 5 is a means of providing logical and proper development of street facilities for public convenience, safety, welfare, etc., as the City grows. Staff recommends the Council reaffirm Policy Resolution No. 5, requiring public improvements as a cost related to the development and/or improvement of private property. Mayor Myers reviewed Policy Resolution No. 5, and its intent. During discussion concern was expressed regarding the lack of flexibility with the Resolution. It was felt the City's participation in development costs should be evaluated. It was determined to submit Policy Resolution No. 5 to the new Capital Improvement Fees Ad-hoc Committee for review and recommendations. Attorney Jared Carter, 390 W. Standley, Ukiah, CA, representing himself and Jack Cox, stated he feels part of the Resolution is illegal. In his opinion, the City can't apply parts b and c of the Resolution to residential developments, only to commercial developments. He feels the Resolution should not be applied unless it is in the public's interest. He disagrees with City staff's interpretation of the Resolution concerning curbs, gutters, sidewalks and the covering of Gibson Creek in order to develop the Bogner property which Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 7 3O he and Jack Cox are proposing to buy. He stated in order to acquire more parking spaces, his and Mr. Cox's preference would be to have Gibson Creek covered over, but they would not absorb the cost alone to do so. Mayor Myers stated that if the project continues the covering of Gibson Creek is not the issue. The Councils reasons for covering the creek are aesthetics and safety. Jack Cox, 551 Pomo Lane, Ukiah, CA stated the Public Works Director has indicated to him there is no requirement to fill the creek, but there would be a requirement for curbs, gutters and sidewalks. He feels it is impossible to address curbs, gutter and sidewalks unless you address the creek problem first. He requested a commitment from the Council as to what the requirements will be to have the improvements done. Arnold Bogner, 1600 Deerwood, Ukiah, CA, owner of the property at the corner of Perkins and Mason Streets, expressed concern regarding the development of curbs, gutters and sidewalks along Mason Street. The Director of Public Works again stated, speaking as an engineer, it is his recommendation that Council reaffirm Policy Resolution No. 5, requiring public improvements (curbs, gutters and sidewalks) as a cost related to the development and/or improvement of private property. M/S: Hickey/Kier to waive the requirement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks along Mason Street north from Perkins in front of the structure, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kier, Hickey and Kelley. NOES: Councilmember Henderson and Mayor Myers. ABSENT: None. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Amendments Implementing 1982 Edition, Uniform Fire Code Fire Chief Mitchell reported the adoption of this ordinance provides for the establishment of a self-inspection program for certain B-2 occupancies within the City and assures that an annual fire safety inspection will be completed. It will provide the Fire Department with the full authority to issue citations for violations of the Uniform Fire Code. He requested the Council adopt Ordinance No. 830 with the revised amendments implementing the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code. The City Manager stated he feels the ability of the Fire Department to issue citations is going to be a great benefit to the City. M/S: Kier/Hickey to introduce Ordinance No. 830 by title only, carried by a unanimous voice vote. M/S: Hickey/Kier to introduce Ordinance No. 830 implementing the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code. Councilmember Kelley stated he has not read the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code and would like to see it presented to the Committee for review before adopting it. The City Manager explained the 1982 edition of the Uniform Fire Code could still be amended after it was adopted by the Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 10b. Resolution Approving Parcel Map and Declaring Surplus Property - Gobbi Street Electrical Substation Site The Director of Public Works reported additional property was purchased adjacent to the old existing Gobbi Street Electric Substation in order to modify and expand the substation facility and to provide a right-of-way for an ultimate southerly extension of Orchard Avenue. Staff recommended Council adopt the Resolution approving a Parcel Map of the Gobbi Substation property creating Parcel 2; declare Parcel 2 excess property; and authorize the sale Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 8 31 The City Manager encouraged the Council to read closely lines 22, 23, 24 and 25 on page 1, and lines 1 and 2 on page 2 of the Resolution, because the City has applied a condition which means the value of the property may be substantially reduced. He explained the purpose for that condition is the City has set aside 50 to 60 feet for a street adjacent to this property. The condition clearly states that the City of Ukiah will provide the land, but will not build the street. M/S: Kier/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 85-6 authorizing filing of the Parcel Map and declaring surplus property at Gobbi Street Electrical Substation Site, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. 10c. Resolution Approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 84-70 - Rees Condominium Conversion The Director of Planning reported at their June 27, 1984 meeting, the Planning Commission approved a use permit to convert a 10 unit-apartment complex to condominium ownership. The developers had built the units with the conversion in mind and thus the condominium standards were incorporated with the original construction. The units are proposed for above moderate to high income levels. Staff recommends the Council adopt the Resolution approving Tentative Subdivision Map, Application No. 84-70. M/S: Hickey/Henderson to adopt Resolution No. 85-7 approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 84-70, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Bing Wong, representing Robert Rees, expressed his appreciation to the Council for approving Tentative Subdivision Map No. 84-70. 10d. Discussion of AFSS Funding and Building Alternatives Mayor Myers reported, over the past several months, a group of interested citizens have been meeting concerning the funding and building of an Automated Flight Service Station on the City Airport property. As background for the new Councilmembers he explained the estimated cost of the 10,000 square foot building which was required by the Federal Aviation Administration was approximately $770,000. It is possible now that the Federal Aviation Administration will request 12,000 square feet, the cost of which will be approximately $700,000 to $800,000 depending upon development mechanisms. Several months ago the City Council adopted a resolution which provided for a partial funding of the long term financing of the building by an allocation of the sales tax revenue which would be generated once the Federal Aviation Administration had occupied the Automated Flight Service Station. The sales tax revenues, that were estimated to be allocated to that building was in the range of $60,000, is not sufficient to retire any long term bonded debt which would be necessary to finance the building. The Committee has considered additional areas to generate the necessary annual funds to pay off the bond debt. Areas specifically discussed in great detail were business license increases and the transient occupancy tax. Regarding the business license increase, the City of Ukiah has estimated that in the 1984-85 fiscal year approximately $53,000 will be generated by business license fees. The Committee, in looking at the structure of the existing business license fees, discussed a 40% increase which was estimated to generate $20,000 per year which would be used again to retire the long term debt on the building. The minimum business license fee in the City is $20.00 per business, with a maximum of $250.00 per year, per business. If one applies the 40% under discussion by the Committee, the $20.00 minimum would be raised to $28.00 or an increase of $8.00. The businesses paying the $250.00 annual business license tax would be increased by the 40% to $350.00, or an increase of $100.00 annually. Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 9 The transient occupancy tax is at a level of 6%. The City estimates the revenue generated during the 1984-85 fiscal year will be at approximately $I30,000. The Committee's discussions have revolved around increasing this amount from 6% to 8%, or an addition of 2%, for a general estimated annual revenue increase of approximately $40,000. Both of these amounts, the $40,000 on the transient occupancy tax and the $20,000 on the business license increase would be used to help pay off the annual long term debt obligation along with the $50,000 to $60,000 generated from the sales tax. In addition, the Committee will pursue community contributions which might be available to offset construction cost which might also reduce the long term debt. He expressed the importance of the City to have a proposal before FAA by the middle of August, and requested that the Council act quickly. Ken Fowler, representing the Committee for FAA, 1080 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA stated he feels the City of Ukiah would benefit from the FAA coming to Ukiah with their one hundred plus jobs. He spoke in favor of the increase in occupancy tax and business license fees as a way to help pay for the building. He requested Council's and the community's support in this effort. Pat McAllister, 917 Dominican Way, Ukiah, CA spoke in favor of the increase in occupancy tax and business license fees. He stated he feels there will not be any formal opposition regarding this matter. He read the following statement into the record. At a special Board of Director's meeting on July 16, 1984, the Board of Directors of the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce voted to support the proposal to increase City of Ukiah bed tax from 6% to 8%, which is projected to generate $40,000 in revenue, and a 40% increase in City of Ukiah business license fees, which is projected to generate $20,000 in revenue. These increases would be contingent upon the award to the City of Ukiah of the FAA Automated Flight Service Station. These funds would be used solely for the purpose of debt service of necessary borrowings for the construction of the facility. Signed Glenys Simmons, President, Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce. Discussion was had regarding several alternative methods of financing and the compiling of the necessary documents for implementation. The City Attorney explained under the San Francisco decision, section 4 of Proposition 13, the City cannot tie this tax to a specific use. It must be deposited directly into the General Fund. M/S: Hickey/Henderson to direct staff to prepare the necessary documents to implement the increase in occupancy tax and business license fees, and to place this matter on the agenda of August 1, 1984, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Henderson, Kier, Hickey, Kelley and Mayor Myers. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE No one wished to address the City Council at this time. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Henderson Reported she felt the League of California Cities conference in Monterey was worthwhile. One of the programs pertained to the Brown Act as it pertains to Senator Keene's SB 2216, attorney/client privileged information. She inquired as to the Council's position regarding this issue. Councilmember Kier None Councilmember Hickey None Councilmember Kelley Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 10 Reported the Ukiah Players are putting air conditioning in the Ukiah Playhouse. He requested, due to the recent illness of his wife, that he be removed from the Sun House Committee. Mayor Myers accepted Councilmember Kelley's resignation from the Sun House Committee and appointed Councilmember Henderson to replace him. Mayor Myers Reported he attended a Ukiah Valley Sanitation Board meeting July 16, 1984. They are requesting a series of joint meetings concerning rate increases and cost sharing. Prior to opening any public hearings, they requested an agreement be signed between the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Valley Sanitation Board. The City Manager requested the names of the negotiators representing the Ukiah Valley Sanitation Board. He stated his staff and himself will be representing the City of Ukiah. Mayor Myers reported a citizen has pointed out to him there is no MTA service on holidays. He requested Councilmember Henderson make inquiries concerning this matter. He received a petition regarding citizens concerned about Walnut Street. A second petition was received by the City on July 13, 1984, dated one year ago, concerning business peoples concerns regarding vendors within the City limits. He indicated he will contact the County regarding this matter before taking any action. He received an infra structure policy statement from the League of California Cities. The City Manager reported there is an attorney/client privilege matter that needs to be discussed. Because of the late hour, he felt it would be better to discuss it sometime the next day. After clarification from the City Attorney, it was determined to continue the executive session to Thursday, July 19, 1984, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the attorney/client privilege matter. CLOSED SESSION Continued into closed session at 11:42 p.m. to discuss employee/employer relations. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Faye McAfee Recording Secretary AMENDMENT (Made at Regular Meetin~ of August 15, 1984) Correction of Minutes of Regular Meeting, July 18, 1984 M/S: to amend the last two lines of paragraph one, Item 10b, page 9 of the minutes of the July 18, 1984, regular meeting as follows: "and disposal of said excess property, conditioned with requirements, for full-width street improvements on Orchard Avenue". Reg. Mtg. July 18, 1984 Page 11