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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 04-04-84462 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - APRIL 4, 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: Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. Absent: None. Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Roper, Pedroncelli, Schlienger and McAfee. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Manager gave the Invocation and Councilmember Dickens led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S: Hickey/Feibusch to approve the minutes of the March 21, 1984, meeting as submitted, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Kelley reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the appeal procedure. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to approve Consent Calendar items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f and 6g as follows: 6a. Approved Payroll Warrants #1999 to #2142, $92,577.83 6b. Approved General Warrants #25342 to #25431, $416,393.56 6c. Denied Claim for Damages, James Lynn Bradley, and Referred to Insurance Carrier 6d. Denied Claim for Damages, Doreen Ann Turner, and Referred to Insurance Carrier 6e. Approved Invitational Golf Tournament - Waiver of Green Fees 6f. Approved Notice of Completion of Contract for 115 KV Feeder to Gobbi Substation, Excavation and Construction of Two Steel Reinforced Concrete Foundations by Crane of Ukiah, Inc., Spec. No. 84-1-0H 6g. Approved Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.) Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8a. Resolution Authorizing Amendment to NCPA Phase II Agreement for Additional Study - Combustion Turbine The City Manager reported information was submitted to the Council in March regarding the City's participation in NCPA's Combustion Turbine Project. He reviewed the information and charts presented to Council at the March meetings. He explained that members of the NCPA staff were asked to come to Ukiah to specifically answer questions the Council may have regarding environmental concerns and the pollution containment district requirements. Michael Argentine, 7161 Stadford Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA and Dennis Dudzik 3671 Far View Lane, Rescue, CA both representing the Northern California Power Association, clarified several points of interest for the Council including: environmental impacts, emission off-sets, why three individual sites were chosen for the turbines, transmission, Interconnection Agreement, modeling, economics, peaking and cost. M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt the Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the NCPA Phase II Agreement for additional study of combustion turbines. Councilmember Feibusch expressed concern about the economics of the project. Reg. Mtg. April 4, 1984 Page 1 463 Councilmember Dickens commended the representatives from NCPA and thanked them for being so well prepared. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. 7a. Resolution Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding between City of Ukiah and Community Development Commission and Authorizing Submission of Application for Community Development Block Grant Funds The City Manager reported there are two portions to the application (1) housing rehabilitation, and (2) the Bonita House acquisition. Recalling concerns expressed by Council at their last meeting, he explained the agency that is going to be responsible has been clearly identified and in addition, monetarily the application falls within the area that the Council had expressed concern. He also explained the Community Development Commission had requested the City of Ukiah to waive the building permit fees. He reported the City has not made this exception to their policy. Rebecca Jondahl, 405 W. Perkins, Ukiah, CA representing the Community Development Commission responded to the City Manager by stating the City has waived the building permit fees in the past as a way of participating and showing an in-kind contribution. She explained this is the way the majority of Cities and Counties participate, but she was open for suggestions from the Council. She stated it is not required, but it is looked upon favorably in the rating and ranking of the application. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:19 P.M. John Pateros, 1043 W. Standley, Ukiah, CA 95482 spoke in favor of the application for Community Development Block Grant Funds by stating he feels CDC produces quality work as to the way they operate their grants and the services they provide are excellent. He feels that everyone, the City and tenants, will benefit. He suggested, considering the cost of utilities and since these homes are all electric, the City convert these homes to gas for heating purposes as a way to participate with an in-kind contribution. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:23 P.M. The City Manager reported the City adopted the Policy Resolution not to waive building permit fees after the Wagonseller's project. He suggested the possibility of donating 50 hours of City staff time working with CDC to process this project. M/S: Hickey/Myers to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ukiah and the Community Development Commission authorizing submission of an application for the Community Development Block Grant Funds and not waive the building permit fees. After lengthy discussion concerns were expressed regarding the property owners of Empire Gardens not properly maintaining the units after the Block Grant is funded, the acquisition of Bonita House, governmental agencies being involved in capital investments, and to encourage ways of supporting in-kind services in the amendment. It was determined by Council the motion be withdrawn for the purpose of separating its content. The maker of the motion, with the approval of the second withdrew the motion. Counc±lmember Myers stated he feels this is an opportunity for the City of Ukiah to be involved and make a contribution in an area that needs developing. Reg. Mtg. April 4, 1984 Page 2 464 M/S: Hickey/Myers to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ukiah and the Community Development Commission authorizing submission of an application for the Community Development Block Grant Funds for rehabilitation work in Empire Gardens with no waiving of building permit fees and to encourage in-kind contributions. Roy Tindle, 405 W. Perkins Street, Ukiah, CA responded to the motion by stating that the building permit fees would amount to approximately $3,000 in terms of in-kind contribution. He explained the City of Willits and the City of Fort Bragg had found it in their interest to waive building permit fees in support of housing rehabilitation projects. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None M/S: Hickey/Dickens to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ukiah and the Community Development Commission authorizing submission of an application for the Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Bonita House Acquisition and Rehabilitation in the amount of $35,000, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: None RECESS: 7:40 P.M. RECONVENED: 7:51 P.M. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Sun House Museum Curator Selection Process The Personnel Officer reported the recruitment phase of the process to fill the Sun House Museum Curator vacancy had been completed with 34 applications being received. She reviewed several different possible alternatives for the Council's consideration in making their selection. She stated it is staff's recommendation the Council adopt section 3.2 of the staff report. It was determined by Council the screening panel should be made up of experts in the museum field residing within the County of Mendocino. M/S: Hickey/Feibusch to adopt staffs recommendation and procede with section 3.2 of the alternatives and the screening panel be selected from residents within the County of Mendocino. Councilmember Feibusch explained he misunderstood the motion and would like to withdraw his second. The motion died for the lack of a second. M/S: Dickens/Hickey that the City Council authorize the City staff and the Mayor to jointly organize a professional screening panel from professionals within Mendocino County for the purposes of interviewing the top candidates and recommending up to three finalist; and the finalist(s) should be reviewed by the Council for final approval; requiring an agendized item at a regular City Council meeting; plus, a closed interview with the finalist(s) taking approximately one to three hours, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None 9b. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to MacDougall, Jr. Contract for Clear Zone Acquisition Service Director of Public Works explained this amendment extends Mr. MacDougall's contract for (12) twelve months, total cost not to exceed $5,270, to allow him to prepare five additional appraisals for five clear zone navigation easements the City desires to purchase as part of the Airport runway reconstruction, rehabilitation project. He stated staff recommends the Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract with Robert T. MacDougall, Jr. Reg. Mtg. April 4, 1984 Page 3 465 M/S: ~ers/Hickey to approve Amendment No. 2 to MacDougall, Jr., contract for clear zone acquisition services, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None 9c. Appeal of Traffic Engineering Committee Regarding Red Curb at 756 S. State Street Director of Public Works reported the Traffic Engineering Committee had eliminated two parking spaces on S. State Street across from the Yokayo Shopping Center by red curbing because of safety hazards. He reported the Mendocino Optical Company, 756 S. State Street had appealed the decision and is asking that one parking space be reinstated. He stated the staff recommends the Council uphold the Traffic Engineering Committee's action. M/S: Feibusch/Myers to uphold the appellant. After discussion it was determined there are a considerable number of senior citizens who use the Mendocino Optical Company and they need to park their cars in close proximity to the business. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None 9d. AB1362 Sher Bill - Permits and Inspection of Underground Storage Tanks for the Storage of Hazardous Materials and Motor Vehicle Fuel The City Manager reported that legislation was passed, and has now become law in the State of California, that requires local governments issue permits for underground storage tanks and perform inspections periodically to monitor the condition of the tanks. He explained this is basically to prevent ground and groundwater contamination. He reported the City has been contacted by the County of Mendocino Environmental Health Department (who has been designated by the County of Mendocino) offering to provide the permitting and inspection function for the City of Ukiah. He stated staff recommends the Council designate the City/County Health Department as the local agency responsible for implementing the registration and monitoring program for the underground tanks. M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to authorize the City/County Health Department as the local agency responsible for implementing the registration and monitoring program for underground tanks, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None 9e. Supplemental Agreement to JPA - Redwood Empire Financing Authority The City Manager reported the City of Ukiah is one of the six cities in the Redwood Empire Financing Authority. He explained it is a Joint Powers Agency among some local communities and it specifically forms and implements consolidating long term financing projects for those cities that are a part of REFA. The Board of Directors of REFA are recommending there be a category created called an Associate Member which would be allowed to participate with the financing of the bond issues if they met certain criteria. He stated staff recommends the Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Redwood Financing Authority Supplemental Agreement to the Joint Powers Agreement. M/S: Hickey/Feibusch to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Redwood Financing Authority Supplemental Agreement to the Joint Powers Agreement as presented to allow for Associate Memberships, carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmember Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE John Pateros, 1043 W. Standley, Ukiah, CA stated that shaving peak demand is very important and suggested the Council investigate, and engage in, a public awareness program of energy conservation. Reg. Mtg. April 4, 1984 Page 4 466 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Feibusch Inquired as to when the surplus dirt on the east side of Orchard Avenue will be cleaned up and if it could be included as part of the Weed Abatement Program. He expressed concern about receiving duplicated publications at home as well as through City Hall. He inquired as to the status of manpower at the Ukiah Police Department. Councilmember Dickens Asked for clarification as to the Council's intention concerning Dial-A-Ride. She stated if the Council feels this is necessary for the City of Ukiah and benefits the citizens of the City, the Council needs to make it felt. She stated this could be done by formally requesting continued Saturday service and slowly increasing Ukiah Dial-A-Ride, as the demand is seen, to (24) twenty-four hours. She reported the Ukiah Jitney Service is the least expensive way for people to travel within the Ukiah area. After lengthy discussion it was determined it is Council's intent to work toward increased service if the need is shown, and if it is economically feasible. M/S: Dickens/Feibusch to write a formal policy statement to Mendocino Transit Authority stating it is the Council's goal to work toward a (24) twenty-four hour taxi service if it is economically feasible, and that the Council is in favor of the present schedule, including the recently extended hours, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Hickey Reported the NCPA annual meeting will be at Tahoe, September 26-28, 1984. He suggested if there is a topic of discussion anyone wishes to have covered at this meeting to let him or the City Manager know as soon as possible so NCPA can line up the speakers. CouncilmemberMyers None Mayor Kelley Reported the Sun House Guild met April 4, 1984 and determined Victor Lopez would be their new architect. He also read the resignation of Guy Valardi, Chairman of the Planning Commission, effective April 30, 1984. CLOSED SESSION Adjourned into closed session at 8:55 p.m. for pending litigation. Reconvened into regular session at 9:18 p.m. at which time no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Faye McAfee Recording Secretary Reg. Mtg. April 4, 1984 Page 5