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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 01-18-84436 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - JANUARY 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: Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. Staff present: Payne, Rapport, Harris, Mitchell, Pedroncelli, Roper, Schlienger, Stamelos, and McAfee. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director of Public Works, Pedroncelli gave the Invocation and Councilmember Feibusch led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S: Hickey/Feibusch to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1984 meeting, as amended, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, 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: Hickey/Feibusch to approve Consent Calendar items 6a, 6b, and 6c as follows: 6a. Payroll Warrants #1148 to #1288, $77,918.77. 6b. General Warrants #24595 to #24763, $699,879.79. 6c. Denied claim for damages, Margaret Weselsky, and referred to insurance carrier. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 7a. Planning Commission Vacancy, Resignation of Yvonne Metzler City Manager reported the resignation of Planning Commissioner Yvonne Metzler effective January 1, 1984. City Manager stated, if Council desires, staff will advertise for a replacement to fill the unexpired term (term expires on June 30, 1985). M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to accept Yvonne Metzler's resignation and continue the usual procedure to fill vacancy carried by a unanimous voice vote. 7b. Sun House Curator Vacancy, Resignation of Linda Wickert City Manager reported the resignation of Sun House Curator Linda Wickert effective February 10, 1984. City Manager is requesting Council authorize staff to execute an agreement for a temporary or temporary part-time replace- ment for the curator's position. City Manager stated it is City's intent to find a replacement that has experience currently in the Sun House. There is an individual that does have experience and has worked with the present curator. It is hoped that something can be worked out with this individual while staff is trying to recruit on a more permanent basis. M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to authorize staff to execute an agreement for a temporary part-time replacement, carried by a unanimous voice vote. Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1984 Page 1 437 Councilmember Myers commented that Ms. Wickert had done an outstanding job for the City of Ukiah. Her professionalism has been nothing but outstanding. He requested Council, through the Mayor, acknowledge her outstanding work for the City of Ukiah. M/S: Myers/Hickey to send a letter of acknowledgement to Linda Wickert recognizing her outstanding efforts as Sun House Curator, carried by a unani- mous voice vote. 7c. Letter of Appeal of Development Fees/Carolyn Hawley Director of Public Works reported in light of the adoption of Policy Resolu- tions #8 and #10 (Capitol improvement and connection fees for sewer, water, and electrical extentions should be paid by private development) staff recom- mends Council deny the appeal to wave these connection fees. Councilmember Feibusch expressed concern about the location and distance between fire hydrants adjacent to the property. Fire Chief Mitchell, stated in residential districts fire hydrants are usually 500 feet from the property to be protected. Carolyn Hawley, 736 S. Oak, Ukiah, CA stated the existing fire hydrant and manhole is located 170 feet from property. Also, stating before she purchased the property she was told by staff, over the telephone, it would cost about $5,000; after she purchased the property it was discovered it would cost $10,000. According to Ms. Hawley, this difference determines her being able to build on this property. After lengthy discussion and concerns shown by the Council, it was determined this item be held over and Ms. Hawley talk to staff again, in person. M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to hold this item over for the next regular Council meeting and for Mrs. Hawley to get together with staff and find out what is needed, carried by a unanimous voice vote. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8a. Removal of Buildings in Airport Clear Zone City Manager reported Mr. Guy Von Brandt had withdrawn his bid for the pur- chase of the three structures south of the airport. Mr. Tendall, Community Development Commission (CDC) has expressed general interest in all three buildings. Staff recommends the two duplexes be released for fire department training exercises. The remaining building could be purchased for potential salvage value. M/S: Hickey/Feibusch to accept staffs recommendation (as amended by Councilmember Dickens to follow) carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None Amendment: Councilmember Dickens moved to give the three buildings to the fire department for training exercises and to give Michael Woll one week to negotiate with City Manager for the purchase of the third building. 8b. Report on Bid for Foundations for Transmission Line Freeway Crossing Director of Electric Utilities reported bids were opened at 10 a.m., January 18, 1984. The low bid of $18,888 was submitted by Crane of Ukiah. The Contract and Project was reviewed with Mr. Crane and he felt he could accom- plish the work for the amount of the bid. There were nine bids submitted with the high bid being $35,276. M/S: Dickens/Feibusch to accept the low bid by Crane of Ukiah, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: Hickey ABSENT: None Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1984 Page 2 438 Merideth Williams, Project Manager for Wismer & Becker, stated his company had ask him to convey to Council their willingness to work with the new con- tractor. However, they feel the timing is very bad because they are just starting to install batter boards, lines, and opening up areas in preparation to pour footings. Mr. Williams company suggests the new contractor start with the first footing, which is the P2 pole, stating Wismer & Becker cannot hinder their production now because they are on a very tight schedule. Mayor Kelly stated Council appreciated Wismer & Becker's willingness to work with the new contractor. 8c. Resolution Regarding Historical Preservation Grant Director of Planning reported to Council that as a requirement for the Grant Program the applying agency must include a resolution authorizing the applica- tion and also indicating that matching funds will be available. Staff recom- mends the resolution be adopted and authorize the City Manager to execute the application reporting to the State the in-kind services will be available. Director Harris reported that two or three applications for the ad hoc commit- tee had been received. M/S: Hickey/Dickens to adopt Resolution #84-40, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: None Councilmember Dickens expressed concern about the upper limit amount of money required for local matching funds, and if the grant is received can it be turned down. City Manager stated $15,000 is generally the match or the state amount given in a grant. If a favorable decision is received on the application, it can be turned down. Councilmember Feibusch stated he feels Council is premature in applying for the grant as the ad hoc committee is not in existence. NEW BUSINESS 9a. Report on Available Temporary Office Space for City Hall Director of Public Works (recognizing the needs of additional office space) reported to Council that staff had looked at numerous locations near the existing City Hall, and recommends the location at 320 S. State Street. M/S: Hickey/Feibusch moved to adopt recommendation (4.3) of staff report, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a proposal for the lease of the building at 320 S. State Street and report back to the Council for final approval, was denied by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey and Mayor Kelley. NOES: Feibusch, Dickens, and Myers. ABSENT: None After lengthy discussion by Council, and much concern for the cost of moving on a temporary basis; it is hoped by Council that staff can wait a little longer until something more permanent can be found. M/S: Feibusch/Hickey moved to adopt recommendation (4.2) of staff report, to have staff continue to seek and present other temporary rental alternatives in close proximity to City Hall as they become available, carried by a unanimous voice vote. 9b. Authorize Contract for Domestic Animal Control Services with County of Mendocino M/S: Feibusch/Myers to adopt contract for Domestic Animal Control Services with County of Mendocino, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1984 Page 3 439 9c. Authorize City Manager to Submit Application Leak Detection Grant Program Director of Public Works reported to Council that staff had attended a seminar in Santa Rosa where the program was explained, giving reason to believe the City may qualify for a grant from this program; which is administered by the Department of Water and Resources. Should the grant be received the City would be obligated to spend an equal amount. Stated the program would allow the City to check it's entire water system for loses through defective meters, buy sounding equipment, and find it's weakest points. M/S: Feibusch/Hickey moved to make the application for Leak Detection Grant, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS: 8:00 p.m. RECONVENED: 8:10 p.m. 9d. Old Yokayo School - Mayor Kelley Mayor Kelley expressed to Council, that a point in the negotiations had been reached where all the Councilmembers should be involved in every step. As the Mayor cannot make a motion, he requested Council appoint the City Manager to negotiate with the representative from the School Board and then report back to the Council. M/S: Hickey/Myers moved to appoint the City Manager to negotiate with the representative from the School Board and then report back to Council, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES Councilmembers Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilmember Feibusch reported he attended the last Board of Education meeting and expressed concern that no request was made for an appropriation for a review. Also, stating it should be public knowledge. 9e. Federal Aviation Administration - Mayor Kelley Mayor Kelley stated that when he first brought the FAA Project to Council he had ask that he be the sole negotiator. He requested, with the Council's permission, to recommend the appointment of Councilmember Ted Feibusch to be in charge of obtaining financing for the Aviation Administration Building. M/S: Hickey/Myers moved to appoint Councilmember Feibusch to be in charge of obtaining financing for the Aviation Administration Building, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Dickens, Hickey, Myers, and Mayor Kelley. NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: None COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Jack Daniels, 1381 Park Terrace, Ukiah, CA stated the issue before the Board of Education at Tuesday's meeting had nothing to do with the $5,000 matching appropriation. The meeting was to authorize Dr. Gustafson to be the chief negotiator for the School District. Mr. Daniels felt Mr. Feibusch's statement was incorrect. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Feibusch Reported that the NCPA has refunded over $500,000 to the City of Ukiah. He suggested Council should consider the reduction of electric rates, stating that some of the $500,000 came from the consumer and it should be returned to the consumer. Mayor Kelly stated that he had been informed of the receipt of this money by the City Manager. The City Manager's recommendation is for Council to put the money back into the system in order to lower the cost of electricity to the citizens of Ukiah. Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1984 Page 4 440 Councilmember Dickens Reported the Fire Committee has been meeting with the Fire District to negotiate a new contract. Stating she will be meeting with MTA next Wednesday in Willits, and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Councilmember Hickey Reported the meeting agenda for the NCPA has not yet been finalized for 1984, but there will be a meeting held in Ukiah either in April or May. Councilmember Myers Reported he will be attending the Redwood Region League of California Cities meeting in Santa Rosa Saturday. Ail members of the Council are welcome and he would like to encourage others to attend. Stating he also attended the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting January 11, 1984. Topics of discussion included tourism and brochures. A Tourism 64 page tabloid will be available in the near future. Mayor Kelley Reported there was no MCOG meeting in January. Also, stating he meet with the Ukiah Players, who are in the middle of their budget which has not been finalized; and, he went to a meeting this afternoon, which Dan Hamburg and himself co-chaired, on Identifying Community Needs. CLOSED SESSION Adjourned to closed session at 8:20 p.m.; Reason: personnel Reconvened in regular session at 8:33 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Faye McAfee Secretary Reg. Mtg. January 18, 1984 Page 5