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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - AUGUST 3, 1983
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, Kelley. Staff present: Payne, Marston,
Kruth, Tillotson, Melvin, Harris, Brosig, Roper, Wickert.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dickens gave the Invocation and Councilmember Kelley led in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to approve the minutes of July 6, 1983 as submitted
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey,
Kelley NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Myers.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
Mayor Kelley reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding
appeal procedure.
ADDITION TO AGENDA
City Manager requested that gravel extraction permit, Item 10m, be added to
the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S: Hickey/Feibusch to approve Consent Calendar Items 6a-6f as follows:
6a. Payroll Warrants, #23162-23310, $75,713.66; #23311-23459, $81,093.40.
6b. General Warrants, #23204-23297, $78,807.77; #23165-23202, $110,325.59;
#23298-23434, $1,063,261.18.
6c. Approved payment of third partial advance to DOE, Lake Mendocino
Power Project.
6d. Authorized filing of Notice of Completion for asphalt concrete overlays,
Low Gap Road.
6e. Authorized filing of Notice of Completion for asphalt concrete overlays,
City streets.
6f. Approved Report of Administration Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens,
Hickey, Myers, Kelley NOES: None ABSENT: None
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
8a. Request From Bert Hinds Re Installation Of Drainage Pipe
535 South Spring
Bert Hinds, 535 South Spring, reviewed for Council what has occurred to date
regarding the drainage ditch and asked that the City proceed to install the
ditch before winter.
City Manager reported that the previous City Attorney had contacted Mrs. Cook
and although the three conditions placed by Mrs. Cook had or would be met,
Mrs. Cook indicated she was totally opposed to installation of the drainage
ditch and preferred that the ditch remain as is.
In response to possible condemnation proceedings, City Attorney Marston stated
that according to Code of Civil Procedure 1240.010, no municipality can
condemn public property unless it is for a public purpose. He pointed out
that the ditch would benefit only a few people and would not benefit the
majority of the community of Ukiah.
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M/S: Hickey/Myers to refer this matter to the City Attorney for further
research. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
8b. REQUEST FROM NORTH COUNTRY REAL ESTATE
SERVICES RE PARKING METER REMOVAL
Councilmember Feibusch reported a conflict of interest and left the Chambers.
Michael Shapiro, 216 W. Perkins, was of the opinion that parking meter removal
should encompass the total parking district, not just the downtown core. He
also felt that to set up too small of an area would encourage congestion. He
pointed out the existence of the inequality of costs and benefits within the
parking district.
M/S: Myers/Hickey to refer the matter to the Parking Advisory Commission for
their consideration. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Councilmember Feibusch returned.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7 P.M.
7a. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED RATE SCHEDULE FOR GARBAGE SERVICE
Roy Brosig, Finance Director, stated that after analysis of an audit of Ukiah
Solid Waste Systems, Inc., it was determined that a rate increase be
recommended. In answer to Councilmember Dickens' concerns regarding
percentage discrepancy of residential and commercial rates, Mr. Brosig
explained that was how the rates were established originally some years ago.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED.
Ed Titlow, 280 San Jacinta, presented a petition to the City Council signed by
23 citizens giving support to the rate increase.
Kate Moore, Public Relations Director for Modern Disposal, referred to Ukiah
Solid Waste audit and expressed her concerns with Ukiah Solid Waste's contract
with the City and compared the expenses of Ukiah Solid Waste as opposed to
Modern Disposal.
Marvin Bowen, Modern Disposal, was of the opinion that Solid Waste's gross
income for 1982-83 was excessive. He felt that although Ukiah Solid Waste did
give good service, Modern Disposal could give good service, if not better.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
M/S: Hickey/Myers to grant a rate increase to Ukiah Solid Waste Systems, Inc.
as outlined in the Finance Director's memorandum of June 6, 1983 and June 10,
1983, effective September 1, 1983.
Councilmember Feibusch stated, although he felt Ukiah Solid Waste provided
good service, he could not approve a rate increase as the business is showing
a profit which few businesses can do today. By raising commercial rates, it
would contribute to the difficulties of businessmen who support this
community.
City Manager felt that the concerns raised regarding Ukiah Solid Waste audit
should be answered by the Emmett Jones who prepared that audit.
Jerry Ward, Ukiah Solid Waste, also felt the audit should be clarified by Mr.
Jones. He pointed out that Ukiah Solid Waste encompasses three separate
operations: Ukiah, Willits and the County.
Councilmember Dickens pointed out that she had not the benefit of attendance
at previous public hearings regarding rate increases. She was of the opinion
that the concerns raised by Ms. Moore should have been presented to staff in
advance. She suggested that before Council take action, that more
information be obtained regarding the concerns raised.
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Councilmember Hickey stated he had been contacted by homeowners and business
people and the majority are in favor of the proposed rate increase.
Councilmember Myers stated his confidence in the audit prepared by Mr. Jones
and felt the recommendation made by the Finance Director was appropriate.
Mayor Kelley pointed out that it has been two years since a rate increased has
been granted and stressed the importance of honoring the contract the City has
with Ukiah Solid Waste.
In answer to a question regarding abstaining from voting, City Attorney
Marston reviewed Council Policies and Procedures. Councilmember Dickens
stated she would abstain from voting on this motion because of lack of
information. No objections were expressed by the other Councilmembers.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Kelley
NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Dickens
7b. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, VARIANCE APPL. 83-37
NEGRI-MURPHY ENTERPRISES, OFF PREMISE SIGNS
City Manager stated this matter had been withdrawn.
7c. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, VARIANCE APPL. 83-95
MADDEN, CLARA AVENUE, ENCROACHMENT IN REAR YARD SETBACK
Planning Director stated that applicant received approval in 1978 to replace
two deteriorated buildings at the rear property line of his parcel. Only the
westerly building was replaced at that time and due to lapse of time, the
approval became null and void. On May 25, 1983, applicant received approval
to replace the second building which was appealed by the property owner to the
north. In the preparation of the appeal, a drafting error was discovered in
the Zoning Map which would require a 10 foot rear yard setback for the Madden
project. A request for a rear yard variance was denied by the Planning
Commission as they felt there was no basis for a variance and findings could
not be made.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Patrick Finnegan, representing applicant, felt special circumstances should be
applied in this instance due to approval of the site development plan.
Applicants have spent substantial sums of money in reliance of that approval.
He was of the opinion that there was no way to rectify this other than to
grant the variance.
Scott Smith, property owner to the north, stated he was against the variance
because of loss of sunlight, the new building will be 20' high and cause
decreased property values.
Jess Shiding, 202 Joseph, spoke to the error made and was of the opinion the
City must keep up to date.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
M/S: Hickey/Myers to grant the variance.
Councilmembers Dickens stated that although the City made a mistake in this
instance, she did not think the solution was to correct the mistake with
another mistake. She pointed out that there are no legal findings that can be
made to grant the variance.
Mayor Kelley expressed concern regarding the height of the building.
Councilmember Hickey felt applicant should not be penalized because of a
drafting error and Councilmember Myers felt replacement of the building would
be an improvement.
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Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Hickey,
Myers NOES: Dickens, Kelley ABSENT: None
RECESS: 7:50 P.M. - RECONVENE: 8:02 P.M.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
8c. CONSIDERATION OF LATE APPLICATION TO APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, VARIANCE APPL. 83-93
AND USE PERMIT APPL. 83-92, NICOLAS CASTILLO, DENSITY
BONUS AND FRONT YARD SETBACK
M/S: Feibusch/Myers to place subject matter on City Council's August 17, 1983
agenda. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
7c. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, VARIANCE APPL. 83-95,
MADDEN, CLARA AVENUE, ENCROACHMENT IN REAR YARD SETBACK
City Manager asked that Council set forth the findings for granting Variance
Application No. 83-95, Madden.
Councilmember Feibusch felt since the existing building is on the property
line, the building replaced should be on the property line. In addition, the
application had been previously approved. He also pointed out on the easterly
property line, that neighbor has built on applicant's property line and a 10
foot setback in back of the building would be totally inaccessible.
Councilmember Dickens stated that her "no" vote was based on research done by
the City Attorney.
Councilmember Hickey felt denial of the variance would create a totally
useless parcel.
Councilmember Myers felt a precedent had already been set in that the building
replaced would be an improvement.
It was the consensus of Council that City Attorney review the above findings
and report back to Council.
8d. REQUEST FROM CHARLES RUELLE AND ARLENE HUGHEY REGARDING
PROBLEMS IN AREA OF T. K. MINING CO., STATE & CLARA
Charles Ruelle, 980 N. Oak, stated he tried in the beginning to accommodate
the parking problem at T. K. Mining. As problems occurred with cars and
garbage left, it was decided to retract the parking and a cable fence was put
around his parcel, which was satisfactory for a time. He reviewed for Council
the problems experienced most recently. He reported that the original
occupancy of 100 had been increased to 246.
Arlene Hughey, 602 N. State, felt the parking and code should be brought up to
date. She was of the opinion that T. K. Mining was to be a family restaurant
not a disco bar. It was her information, in the past, that bars had been shut
down when fights occur.
Herb Ojebruns, owner of the apartment building next to laundromat, stated he
never had any trouble until T. K. Mining went in. He spoke to the fights and
loud hi fi at 2 o'clock in the morning. He reported his vacancy rate had
increased in the last six months and recently had two broken windows.
Gladys Sousa, 602 N. State, spoke to the loud music, yelling, racing engines
that keep her from sleeping Thursday through Saturday nights.
Sy Gardner, Clara Avenue, spoke to the parking problem created by T.K Mining
and the County Mental Health building on Clara.
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William Henney, 582 North State, felt the problem needed to be corrected as
all of the people in this neighborhood must co-exist together and businesses
should be run in a manner that would contribute to the City.
Steve Krimmel, Attorney for T. K. Mining, pointed out that no factual
allegations have been made that anyone from T. K. Mining was responsible for
the broken windows. He stated that the owner has done everything in his power
to meet the parking requirements, keep the noise level down, has security
guards and a cleanup crew to police the bottles and other litter.
Charles Ruelle stated that the night his windows were broken, there was no
security guard on duty.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Councilmember Feibusch asked if Mr. Romelli had lived up to the conditions of
his variance permit? Planning Director stated that the permits that Mr.
Romelli obtained were for remodeling and there was no action before the
Planning Commission. He felt Mr. Romelli had made an agreement to provide for
additional parking. It was his opinion that Mr. Romelli had met all
commitments of the building permit.
Councilmember Dickens asked that the fire capacity be checked; if people are
going into the restaurant and buying beer or wine and consuming them outside;
if it is true in the past, that fights would shut a bar down; check the noise
level.
Councilmember Hickey felt it must be realized that Mr. Romelli cannot control
the conduct of the people once they leave his establishment. He felt it was
necessary to continue to try and reach a solution.
Councilmember Myers pointed out that if a solution cannot be reached, the
matter will continue to reappear before the Council. He felt the City
Attorney needed to review the matter again.
City Manager stated that there is substantial patrolling of this area by the
Police. The noise levels have been checked many times.
City Attorney stated the City is limited in what it can do; they issued a
license and the owner of the business is complying with the terms of that
license.
It was the consensus of Council to refer the matter to the City Attorney.
Don Delahoyde, 690 Glenwood, asked that if Council were to consider parking
restrictions to remember that his business was open to 12 midnight and it does
use City streets for parking.
RECESS - 8:50 P.M.; RECONVENE - 9:00 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9a. REQUEST FROM GREATER UKIAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR
PRESIDENT GARY NIX TO PROVIDE PROGRESS REPORT
Ms. Simmons, Chamber of Commerce, brought City Council up to date on Chamber
activities since the last progress report earlier this year.
9b. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ESTABLISH PLANNING
COMMISSION PARTICIPATION REGARDING SIGN ORDINANCE
It was the consensus of Council that a joint Council/Planning Commission
meeting regarding the Sign Ordinance be held either August 17 or 24 from 4:30
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is to be submitted to the Planning Commission and
Councilmembers notified.
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9C. REPORT RE UKIAH VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT/CITY RELATIONS
City Manager asked that Council receive the recommendations of the County
Administrator and the City Manager regarding the Ukiah Valley Sanitation
District wherein recommendations were made regarding this matter. It was the
consensus of Council that the matter be taken under advisement and continued
to the August 17th Council meeting.
9d. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 811
Councilmember Myers referred to Agenda Item 9d and 9e and stated he had a
possible conflict of interest and would also abstain from voting on Item 9f
and 9g. Councilmember Myers left the Chambers.
M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to adopt Ordinance No. 811 by title only. Motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S: Feibusch/Dickens to adopt Ordinance No. 811 amending Code, rezoning for
General Plan Consistency, Zone Change No. 83-80, Bush & Low Gap, N.E. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens, Kelley
NOES: Hickey ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Myers
9e. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 812
9f. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 813
9g. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 814
M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to adopt Ordinances 812, 813 and 814 by title only.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to adopt Ordinance No. 812, amending Code, rezoning for
General Plan consistency, Zone Change No. 83-81, North Bush & Orr Creek;
Ordinance No. 813, amending code, Zoning Ordinance, second units in R-1 zone;
Ordinance No. 814, amending code, Zoning Ordinance, automobile service
stations. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch,
Dickens, Hickey, Kelley NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Myers
Councilmember Myers returned to the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
10a. CONSIDERATION OF 1983-84 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUDGET
City Manager referred to Exhibit A, Proposed Budget, and pointed out that in
the past Items 8 and 9 and Items 12 and 15 had been combined. He also
reported that Dr. Gustafson has indicated that he would like to see the band
review allocation a direct operation between the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah
Unified School District. He explained that the band allocation was for
security and Public Works' fees.
Mayor Kelley asked why the City didn't just provide that service for the Band
Review without charging the Chamber for it. City Manager stated it was a
matter of cost accounting.
M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt the proposed Chamber of Commerce Promotional
Budget, 1983-1984, and that allocation No. 11, Ambassadors, be combined with
No. 6, Promotional (Industrial/Retail Development), and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Councilmember Myers felt the band review would be the type of activity that
the City should be involved in, not merely a lined item in the budget.
Councilmember Dickens asked for an explanation of the additional sum in the
Chamber's budget not provided by the City and an explanation of other
activities the Chamber is involved in.
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A1 Norris, Chamber of Commerce, stated that the By-Laws provide that the
Chamber promote Potter Valley, Redwood Valley, Calpella, Talmage and Hopland
as well as Ukiah although Ukiah's percentage of the total budget is $58,625
out of a total budget of $79,950.
Councilmember Feibusch asked if there was still a political activity
committee? Mr. Norris said presently there is a legislative committee for
review of proposed statutes or bills.
Councilmember Dickens stated, after a request had been made in June, that she
had not received any communication or announcements from the Chamber. Mr.
Norris said flyers had been mailed out but no newsletters had gone out since
June. He further added that he would check the mailing list to be sure all
councilmembers were on it.
Councilmember Dickens requested a list of the different activities the Chamber
is involved in and a list of who the Chamber represents so as to have a better
understanding of what the Chamber is doing. She expressed her concern that
the Chamber did not represent all the businesses but only those that paid
money to the Chamber. Ms. Simmons said the Chamber Board meetings are held
the second Wednesday of every month at 3 p.m. and are open to the public.
Councilmember Dickens stated she would try to attend the meetings.
Councilmember Dickens suggested that Budget Item 6, Promotional
(Industrial/Retail Development) should be expanded and suggested that funds
allocated to Item No. 11, Ambassadors and Item No. 15, Band Review, be
transferred to this account (Item 6). Councilmember Hickey and Mayor Kelley
disagreed with the proposal to transfer the Band Review funds to No. 6,
Promotion, and felt it should be eliminated as a line budget item.
Councilmember Dickens felt the Band Review needed to be reviewed by Council to
determine their participation in this activity. Ms. Simmons stated the Band
Review is now incorporated into the Hometown Festival and the ads mailed out
beforehand included the Band Review.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens,
Hickey, Myers, Kelley NOES: None ABSENT: None
10b. MATTER OF COUNCIL LIAISON/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Discussion was had regarding whether a councilmember would be a liaison or a
member of the Board. Ms. Simmons stated the representative from the Council
could not be a voting member due to the Chamber's By-Laws.
Councilmember Myers will be the Council's liaison to the Chamber.
10c. COMMITTEE REPORT, HISTORICAL HOME PRESERVATION
Planning Director stated that during the General Plan Amendment 1983-A a
discussion of North Oak and Henry Street land use area, concern was expressed
that a High Density Residential class would have a detrimental effect on
Victorian structures. After staff review, a draft of a district called "HAP"
zone for historical/architectural preservation was created. This draft will
be reviewed at the Planning Commission's August 10 meeting.
It was the consensus of councilmembers that more information was needed before
Planning Commission review.
Planning Director stated that presently there is no Code provision to prevent
someone coming in for a demolition permit for a Victorian. It was Council
consensus to refer this matter to the City Attorney for his rePiew.
10d. REPORT RE BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE MENDOCINO POWER PROJECT
Public Works Director reviewed the bids received by SAI Engineers, Santa Clara
and noted the lowest bid is considerably lower than the next highest bid, and
that the firm has 24 hours to determine if there is an error in their bid.
The apparent low bidder is Underground Construction in the amount of
$7,334,327.
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10e. REPORT RE BID FOR SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT, GOBBI STREET & ORCHARD AVENUE
Director of Public Works pointed out that the bids received to date by SAI
Engineers have been lower than the engineer's estimates and additional bids
will be coming in Friday.
10f. RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION & PROJECT AGREEMENT, SUN HOUSE
PRESERVATION PROJECT
M/S: Myers/Hickey to approve Resolution No. 84-4 approving the application and
the project agreement for Historic Preservation grants-in-aid funds for the
Sun House Preservation Project. Motion carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Kelley NOES: None ABSENT:
None
10g. SELECTION OF ARCHITECT, SUN HOUSE PRESERVATION PROJECT
M/S: Hickey/Myers to select Victor Lopes as architect for the Sun House
Preservation Project. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Kelley. NOES: None ABSENT: None
10h. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CLEARZONE GRANT AMENDMENTS, PROJECT
NO. 5-06-0268-02 and 5-06-0268-03
M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 84-5 authorizing Amendment No. 1
to Grant Agreement for ADAP Project No. 5-06-0268-02. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Kelley
NOES: None ABSENT: None
M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 84-6 authorizing Amendment No. 2
to Grant Agreement for ADAP Project No. 5-06-0268-03. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Kelley
NOES: None ABSENT: None
10i. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKING ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR PARKING TIME LIMIT
CHANGE
M/S: Myers/Hickey to approve the recommendation of the Parking Advisory
Committee to change the time limit within the area where the parking meters
were removed from a two hour time limit to a 90 minute time limit. Motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
10j. RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR DEUKMEJIAN RE DENIAL OF FUNDS FOR MENDOCINO
COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MYERS)
M/S: Myers/Hickey to approve Resolution No. 84-7, Resolution of the City of
Ukiah Requesting the Governor of the State of California to Reinstate the Funds
Requested in the 1983-84 Budget for Development of a Permanent Campus for
Mendocino-Lake Community College District. Motion carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Feibusch, Hickey, Hickey, Myers, Kelley
NOES: None ABSENT: None
10k. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES (KELLEY)
Mayor Kelley asked that this matter be continued as more information is needed
before presentation.
101. WAIVE BIDDING PROCEDURE, PURCHASE USED ELECTRIC LINE TRUCK
M/S: Feibusch/Hickey to approve purchase by negotiation of the used aerial
ladder truck and authorize acceptance of the proposal of Mayer Equipment Inc.
at a net cost with trade in of Unit 26 of $44,700. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Kelley
NOES: None ABSENT: None
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10m. GRAVEL EXTRACTION PERMIT
M/S: Hickey/Myers to direct an appearance by staff at the County Planning
Commission hearing and voice objection and concern regarding approval of the
permit for gravel extraction along the Russian River from Talmage Road to Ford
Road. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
11. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Robert Pyle, Mendocino-Lake Community College, thanked the Council for their
action regarding Resolution No. 84-7.
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Feibusch
Asked for a report on Group W. City Manager stated he would be forwarding
information shortly to the Council regarding Group W.
Councilmember Dickens
Stated she had been doing some research on the City's decals and logos.
Reported on her attendance at the League of California Cities' meeting in
Monterey for councilmembers. After speaking with councilmembers and mayors of
other cities, and she felt that Ukiah was a very healthy city. She added that
she would provide councilmembers with copies of recent articles that appeared
in ICMAmagazine regarding Council/City Manager partnership.
Reported that the League is interested in knowing what type of situations
cities are facing because of budget cuts. She referred to an article in the
Ukiah Daily Journal which addressed local government and felt a copy of the
article together with a letter be sent to our legislators. It was the
consensus of Council that this be done.
Stated she attended the MTA meeting in Point Arena and stated it was a very
interesting meeting. She reported that MTA feels positive regarding receipt
of funds for replacement of the Argosies.
Noted that one of the important items discussed at the Executive Forum meeting
in Monterey was cost saving ideas from other cities and requested Council's
input on this. She stated she would provide copies to any interested
councilmembers.
Councilmember Hickey
Stated that he attended the NCPA dedication and reported it was quite
impressive. He also congratulated Maurice Roper on his presentation regarding
Energy Big Picture. He stated he was pleased with the work being done on the
downtown sidewalks and curbs.
CouncilmemberMyers
Stated that after his vacation through several states, he was proud to be a
citizen of Ukiah.
Mayor Kelley
Reported on the ribbon cutting ceremony at Victory Theatre. He reported on
the MCOG meeting he attended this week and stated that AB 325 money would be
granted toward the Main Street extension.
Stated the Invocation and Pledge would be on a rotating basis.
ADJOURNMENT - 11:05 p.m. to Closed Session after which Council reconvened and
took the following action:
M/S: Hickey/Feibusch to sanction the City Attorney to continue representation
of the City in the Kennedy suit. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT - 11:25 p.m.
Mary Melvin
Deputy City Clerk
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