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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 04-20-83301 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - APRIL 20, 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: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch Absent: None Staff present: Payne, Orchard, Kruth, Harris, Tillotson, Gutierrez, Brosig, Francois. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Kelley gave the invocation and Mayor Feibusch led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Feibusch presented a proclamation proclaiming May 1st to May 7th "Hire A Veteran Week". ADDITION TO AGENDA Council agreed by a unanimous voice vote to add to the agenda the Sun House Guild request for a Councilmember to be appointed a liaison trustee as item llj and consideration of a resolution encouraging cooperation from the County Board of Supervisors regarding a solution to the traffic problem on North State Street as item llk. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES M/S: Kelley/Hickey to approve the minutes of April 5, 1983 as submitted carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch NOES: None ABSENT: None M/S: Kelley/Myers to approve the minutes of April 6, 1983 as amended carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch. NOES: None ABSENT: None RIGHT TO APPEAL PROCESS Mayor Feibusch reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding appeal procedure. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Kelley requested that item 6b pulled and considered as item 11.1. M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Consent Calendar items 6a and 6c as follows carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch NOES: None ABSENT: None 6a. Payroll Warrants #22325-22463, $71,789. 6c. Approved Report of Administrative Actions & Proposals (R.A.A.P.) PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 p.m. 7a. General Plan Amendment 1983-A Proposed Land Use Changes: 1) N. Oak, Henry to Gibson Creek, Office Commercial to Medium Low Density Residential 2) Bush & Low Gap, N.E., Medium High Density Residential to High Density Residential N. Oak, Henry to Gibson Creek Planning Director stated the Planning Commission could not reach a determination of which land use designation should apply to the subject area. Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 1 302 The property owners expressed a strong desire to retain the existing nature of the neighborhood, especially the Victorian structures. Their major concern was that the high density classification would spur construction of apartment complexes. It was pointed out that the C-1 zone also allows apartments as well as retail operations. Property owners questioned whether an Office Commercial Zoning District could be developed and they were to present their detailed ideas to the Council or Commission. He noted that as of this meeting they had not received any proposals. Staff's recommendation was for a High Density Residential designation. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 6:42 p.m. Rod Coots, 427 N. Oak stated he preferred to keep the area Commercial. He presented the Council with copies of a draft ordinance and petition requesting the creation of a new zone, Office Commercial. He read the petition letter and requested that it be part of the file. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 6:45 p.m. As new material was presented, Council referred it to staff for review. They were concerned with maintaining the architectural integrity of the area but were not opposed to Bed and Breakfast establishments. M/S: Myers/Kelley to refer the matter back to staff for review of new material carried by a unanimous voice vote. Bush & Low Gap Councilmember Myers declared a conflict of interest on the subject matter and absented himself from the Chambers. Planning Director stated this is the only vacant parcel within the City to be considered for reclassification. Although currently zoned R-3, it is designated Medium High Density Residential and a determination must be made for consistency between zoning and General Plan. The Planning Commission recommended High Density Residential in order to provide increased housing opportunities. He noted that the traffic impact of future developments would have to be evaluated in the context of the housing stock. As this is the first of two public hearings, he suggested final action not be taken at this time. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 6:59 p.m. Carroll Ornbaum, 1100 Maple Ave., representing Mr. Stornetta, the subject property owner, stated when his client purchased the property in March, 1979 it was zoned R-3, he has been paying taxes on it as R-3 property and felt the best use of the property would be high density development. In fairness to Mr. Stornetta, he asked Council to consider the High Density Residential designation. He recognized the traffic problems on Low Gap and felt an extension of the freeway to Low Gap would help mitigate it. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:14 p.m. The matter was continued to the next regular meeting. Mr. Ornbaum questioned why no action was taken at this meeting. City Manager replied that two public hearings are necessary and no action was required at this time. Mayor Feibusch questioned staff as to the General Plan designation and zoning of the subject property in March, 1979. He preferred to defer a decision until that information is received. At this point Councilmember Myers returned to the meeting. Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 2 303 PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 7a. Continuation of Matter of Mendocino County Solid Waste Management Plan Update City Manager referred to the letter received from the County urging that final action be postponed until the latest proposed modifications to the plan revision are reviewed. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:21 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:21 p.m. as no one addressed the issue. City Manager stated that if Council had comments he would send them to the County at any time. 7b. Appeal of Planning Commission Condition of Approval, Variance Appl. No. 83-61 filed by Warren Ware, Variance from Minimum Lot Width. Planning Director stated the Planning Commission approved, with conditions, a variance requested by applicant at 809 and 817 Clay Street. The subject property is a single parcel of 12,877 square feet which the owner wanted to split into two separate parcels with frontages of 40 feet and 42.5 feet. Although the proposed parcels would meet the minimum lot size requirement of 6,000 square feet, the frontages are 20 feet less than the required 60 foot frontages. The applicant provided three parking alternatives. Alternative "A" provided two spaces in front of the lots; alternative "B" provided four tandem spaces; and alternative C provided a 12 foot common driveway to the rear of the property with two spaces on each parcel. The Commission determined that alternative "C" would meet the code requirements and provide the least impact on the neighborhood. It is the condition that alternative "C" be used that the applicant is appealing. Staff originally recommended denial of the variance and continues that recommendation, or at minimum upholding the Planning Commission action. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 7:25 p.m. Verna Cox, P.O. Box 503, Ukiah, Community Planning Consultant representing the applicant, stated the properties have separate utilities and appear to be two separate parcels. She opposed parking alternative "C" as it would destroy the rear yards and recommended "A" or "B". She noted that there is no present parking problem in the subject area and as there will be no new development, alternatives "A" and "B" would not increase traffic. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED 7:32 p.m. In reference to the Planning Commission minutes Councilmember Hickey questioned why the applicant needed to split the lot in order to make improvements to the foundation. Mr. Ware replied that although he has no intentions of selling the lot, the split would provide the financial incentive for him to make the improvements. Mayor Feibusch was of the opinion that as it is a R-1 lot with two residences on it that approval of the variance would eliminate the violation of two houses on one lot, and would create affordable housing and therefore opposed parking alternative "C". M/S: Feibusch/Kelley to approve Variance Application No. 83-6I due to the geographical hardships of two lots plus a zero impact on the neighborhood, with two paved parking spaces, one for each lot failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Feibusch NOES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers ABSENT: None M/S: Kelley/Hickey to approve Variance Application No. 83-61 due to the geographical hardships of two lots plus a zero impact on the neighborhood, Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 3 3O4 subject to parking alternative "B" carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Feibusch NOES: Councilmember Myers ABSENT: None Councilmember Myers felt paving would destroy the uniqueness of the property. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 8a. Progress report by Chamber of Commerce Gary Nix, President of the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, presented the progress report of the Chamber from year to date. He noted the Chamber is active in various activities such as promoting tourism to the area, sponsoring the fall and spring clean up weeks, promoting the Achievement Award for outstanding renovated properties which have become assets to the community, participating in economic development, sponsoring the Outstanding Citizen award, sponsoring special events, and the Hometown Festival, and many more activities. He noted that a detailed report of the Chamber's expenditures was recently sent to the City Manager. RECESS: 8:00 RECONVENED: 8:15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Resolution No. 83-53 Approving Emergency Procedure Agreement Planning Director stated staff's concerns regarded identification of official representatives of local jurisdictions. He noted that the City would not be required to send staff members out of the community during an emergency. Council was concerned with the expenditures that would be required of the City. City Manager stated that the concept is to identify skilled persons and to train private sector persons so that they can respond during emergencies. Actual expenditures would be rather minor ones such as providing the identification badges, clip boards, note pads and would depend on the direction the City Council chooses. M/S: Myers/Hickey to adopt the Resolution approving the Emergency Procedure Agreement. Councilmembers Dickens and Kelley were concerned with the financial impact of this agreement and requested a financial impact report and a continuation of the matter until that information is available. The above motion resulted in no action by the Council. 9b. Resolution No. 83-53 Approving Tentative Map, Las Casas Unit #1 City Manager stated as requested by the Council staff has met with Mr. Don Vander Mey, the developer's representative, Mr. Jared Carter, the developer's attorney and Mr. Bobby Kennedy, the developer, to obtain a response to two questions which were raised at the last meeting. The first question dealt with the possible impacts of traffic due to the increased densities. Council asked if the developer would attempt to alleviate some of the traffic problems. The developer indicated that no mitigation was necessary as the density posed in the tentative map is less than what was originally considered in the environmental documentation. Consequently negotiations were not pursued. However, Mr. Kennedy noted that he owns a lot contiguous to the north City boundary and east of Bush Street which may be needed for a future right-of-way if a connection is made to State Street north of the subdivision and that he would be willing to negotiate the sale of that parcel to the City. The indicated value was between $50,000 - $75,000. The second issue dealt with potential judicial action in the future regarding open space dedication versus the in-lieu fee payment. The developer and his representatives indicated they are not willing to assure the City in any way that they will not proceed at some future date to exercise their legal prerogatives but by the same token they have not indicated they they are going to proceed with a lawsuit. Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 4 3O5 The Planning Director pointed out that per Council request the preliminary CRIS model has been run on the Las Casas development. The numbers used were ten less than what is now being proposed. He noted the final analysis was completed and the information was ready. He did not present it at this meeting as it did not deal with the traffic impact. Jared Carter stated they were trying to take advantage of the Density Bonus Provision, adopted in 1979 and recently amended this year. He noted that this legislation was passed as a result of serious housing problems in California and the shortage of low and moderate housing. He recognized the City's need to increase fees and obtain exactions from developers. He was of the opinion that if the City did not increase fees they would receive indirect and direct benefits in the long run that would offset the fees that would have been collected. He referred to the original traffic study that was done for the EIR when this project was considered several year ago. He noted that the study considered not only the full development of Las Casas and Vinyard View but also the development of the Lover's Lane area. He believed the question of traffic had already been debated and there was no demonstrated need for an additional road. He felt the proposed project presented a better traffic flow to North State Street than the feeder lanes that exist on South State. He stated there was no practical requirement for the City's proposal. He further noted if the developer is to have a chance to build and sell low and moderate homes, it is necessary to proceed at the lowest cost to him consistent with the City's existing requirements. He was of the opinion they were entitled to the density bonus and it was not necessary, appropriate or legal to attach any additional requirements on the response to the density bonus. In regards to the judicial action issue, he noted they have made no threats but could not guarantee that no action would be taken in the future. Mayor Feibusch stated the City is compelled to give the density bonus but noted the traffic problem needs to be resolved. He was of the opinion the developer was asking for approval of his tentative map at the expense of the people of Ukiah. Councilmember Dickens expressed concern about the traffic problem and questioned the reason the project has been delayed since its original approval in 1979. Mr. Carter responded that the state of the economy did not allow him to build homes that wouldn't be sold. He further noted that the project was being built in phases for economic reasons. Discussion was had regarding rerouting traffic on to Empire Dr. Mayor Feibusch remarked that the residents there are already complaining of traffic and Las Casas is not even started yet. Mr. Vander Mey stated the traffic report indicated an alternate traffic route would be desirable. He acknowledged the fact that traffic would increase, but did not feel it would increase too much. Further discussion concerned the lack of negotiation on the part of the developer. Cheryl Baker, 401 Oak Park, Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC) was recognized and stated RCHDC needed the ten lots for their "self help" housing program. She explained how difficult it was for her organization to find ten acceptable lots and stressed the expense involved in further delays. She appealed to the Council to take a positive step in approving the density bonus and noted that the City and RCHDC would loose in the long run if the project is not approved. The following people spoke in favor of the "self help" housing program: 1) 2) 3) Jack Simpson, 1173 N. Oak Carolyn Quintero, 101Norgard Sharon McCall, Redwood Valley Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 5 3O6 Bobby Kennedy, the developer, stated that he put in storm drains to State Street with no participation from the County or the High School. He quoted costs for the large pipes, and the capital improvement fees, and felt that he has already heavily participated and should not be required to negotiate for more. He stated the only negotiations he would enter into concerned the sale of his above mentioned property which is contiguous to the north City boundary. Discussion was had on what guarantee the City would have that he would negotiate the property. Councilmember Kelley accepted his word and good faith. Councilmember Myers noted that the project has already been approved by two Councils and noted that the question before the Council at this time was how much impact 30 additional units would have. M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt Resolution No. 83-53, Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Approving Revised Tentative Subdivision Map No. 81-45, Las Casas, Unit One carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Hickey, Myers NOES: Councilmembers Dickens, Feibusch ABSENT: None RECESS: 9:55 p.m. RECONVENED: I0:06 p.m. 9c. Adoption of Ordinance No. 803A Amending Code Permitting Rental of Rooms Subject to a Use Permit in R-1 Zones M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt by title only Ordinance No. 803A, permitting rental of rooms carried by a unanimous voice vote. M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt Ordinance No. 803A, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Adding Section 9017 (k) to Division 9, Chapter 2 of the City of Ukiah Zoning Code - R-1 Room Rentals carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch NOES: None ABSENT: None 9d. Adoption of Ordinance No. 804 Pertaining to Commission Residency Requirements M/S: Kelley/Hickey to adopt Ordinance No. 804, pertaining to Commission residency requirements by title only carried by a unanimous voice vote. M/S: Kelley/Myers to adopt Ordinance No. 804, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Amending Section 1202 of Article 5, Chapter 4 of the Ukiah Municipal Code Providing for Termination of Office Upon Removal From City carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Myers, Feibusch NOES: Hickey ABSENT: None 9e. Adoption of Ordinance No. 805 Amending Code for Sewer Fees Outside City M/S: Myers/Kelley to adopt Ordinance No. 805, regarding sewer fees outside City carried by a unanimous voice vote. M/S: Hickey/Kelley to adopt Ordinance No. 805, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Amending Article 4 and Article 6, Chapter 2 of the Ukiah Municipal Code Entitled Sewers carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch NOES: None ABSENT: None. 9f. Matter of Setting Date for Council Training Session City Manager informed the Council the dates suggested by Mr. Hunnicutt and three alternatives from which City Council could choose a location. Suggested dates could not be fitted in City Council's schedule so City Manager was instructed to obtain possible dates in July or August. Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 6 3O7 9g. Matter of Eave Overhang, UMC Section 9177 Mayor Feibusch expressed concern that projects with less than a two foot overhang had to appear before the Planning Commission and sometimes the City Council for a variance. He noted that the ordinance was directed to mobile homes and felt that this resulted in an inconvenience for the developer. Council discussed alternatives, which would be to eliminate the requirement on all residences, including mobile homes or to designate lots determined to be compatible for mobile home use. No action was taken and the matter was dropped. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS 10a. City Attorney Report City Attorney, Merle Orchard, stepped down to the podium to address the Council regarding the closed session of the April 6, 1983 Council meeting at which time his performance was discussed. He recognized the fact that Council may consider his statement to be a violation of confidence but stated that it is not. He noted that the proceedings of closed sessions regarding personnel matters are confidential and are meant to protect the employee involved and to cause no embarrassment to the employee. The employee has the right to waive that privilege. Being the party involved, he chose to break the confidence and discuss openly the proceedings at that meeting in order to eliminate unanswered questions later. He stated he received a call from Councilmember Kelley prior to the April 6th meeting and was advised that the Mayor had called Personnel Session upon him. The City Attorney stated that during the closed session the Mayor stated that people had complained of his competence as City Attorney. The names were not divulged but it was the opinion of the City Attorney that members of the Planning Commission could have been the complainants. He did not deny the right of them to do so. He was not aware of these complaints prior to this time. Regarding his performance, he also stated that Councilmember Kelley had criticisms which were of a relevant nature, i.e. inability to control a couple of meetings which the Mayor was conducting. He stated that Mrs. Dickens who is new on the Council, in good faith stated that she wanted to correct the perception that the City government is divided. He stated he hoped this step will help bring that about. He then directed his statements to the Mayor in the following manner, saying that certain matters in the Mayor's leadership are wanting. Mr. Orchard stated that a target in Councilmember Feibusch's campaign when he came back on the Council after his resignation was to vow publicly to get rid of the former City Attorney, Randy Hays. He accomplished this by harassment and public attack. His next target was Jim Swayne, the City Manager at that time. He rode him mercilessly on every opportunity. Then the Mayor attacked a fellow Councilmember, former Mayor and one of the City's most honored citizens, Hays Hickey, in a manner that was frivolous and despicable and unwarranted. The next step, in an interview in the Grapevine, he attacked the City Manager, Kent Payne, stating that the City Manager was now grouping up with Councilmembers Myers and Hickey to control the City Council. Subsequent to that, other derogatory remarks have been made relative to the City Manager on many occasions. Mr. Orchard stated this is not the leadership that this City deserves. He referred to Mayor Feibusch's great desire to become the first elected Mayor of the City and that would be his shining glory. Mr. Orchard stated in his opinion this goal could be achieved without tearing down the reputation and the personal attributes of colleagues or anyone else he determined to be an enemy. The City Attorney further stated that he is not entirely unhappy that Merle Orchard has now joined the body of targets. Mr. Orchard stated that in effect Mayor Feibusch is aiming to develop the City government in his own image and do away with the City Manager type of government. He then explained how the City Manager type of government has developed over the years and at this point read Section 121 of the Municipal Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 7 3O8 Code. (City Manager Relations). He advised Mayor Feibusch that he will have no more right to do that than he has now. He then stated that all of the Mayor's actions indicate that he does not care what the City Manager does, he is going to do as he sees fit. He referred to his frequent statements about bureaucrats, using it in a way to blacken all of those who work hard for the City as being something other than good people, stating that this wrecks morale among the staff. The City Attorney referred to the requirement for teamwork within the City and commented that Mayor Feibusch's references to the City in this regard is wrong and against the interest of the City. Those actions are contrary to the intent of the law that our City is governed under. Mr. Orchard stated he has heard the Mayor chastise members of the staff and has seldom if ever heard him commend a staff member or say anything good about staff. The City Attorney stated that after learning of his attacks upon the City Manager, it became clear that what the Mayor was doing was trying to do away with the City Manager's job and the City Manager's power. If he is not doing that he should say so and if he is doing it he should say so. He addressed Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens and Feibusch and stated that he did not blame them for firing him if they did not like him or have lost confidence in him and indicated perhaps he may have been weak in certain matters but that there is always a matter of distribution of time. He stated he has prized the job as City Attorney and tried to give the staff priority. He stated the problems of the City in scope are mammoth. In his opinion the City Manager needs someone to work with and a full time City Attorney should be considered. Regarding Kent Payne, he stated he was present during the choosing and he has the greatest admiration for him and in his opinion he is the best City Manager he has ever observed. He was chosen unanimously by the Council, including Mayor Feibusch, from about i10 applicants from here to Florida and he has lived up to his perceived value. Mr. Orchard asked that he particularly be given every opportunity because his one loyalty is to the City and he perceives that his loyalty is to the City Council. That kind of loyalty and dedication is something to remember and treasure. He repeated to Mayor Feibusch that he admires his goals in wanting to be the best, wanting to be the only one and acknowledged his talents and abilities. He referred to one other man who reminds him of Mayor Feibusch who was one of the greatest Supervisors that the County has ever had - a man from the south coast - Joe Scaramella. He was always a dissenter. He was known as a person who was selfish, only after himself and that he was sort of a "stirrer upper". He was all of those things and he would always put forth his views, but if his views weren't accepted on the vote - no hard feelings - go on to the next item and there was never any recrimination. What the Board did was policy. He went along with it unless he had the votes to change it and there was no acrimony or any other kind of feeling. He pointed out to Mayor Feibusch that there is nothing wrong with being a dissenter, nothing wrong with being a forceful, strong, independent person, but what he does to other people on his way up that ladder to power is very devastating and doesn't do credit to himself or to others. The City Attorney stated that over the years we have had in Ukiah a very stable City. It gave the aura of stability. Through the years of Lyell Cash and Jim Swayne there was seldom a controversy that caused the public in any way to feel that things were askew at City Hall. We have had fine, calm, reasonable Mayors, two of whom are still on the Council - Councilmember Hickey and Councilmember Myers. He referred to leadership and stated to Mayor Feibusch that in his opinion there should be calm and reasonable leadership; and the only type of leadership that works is to have the loyalty and help of staff and fellow Councilmembers. Together you go forward and when you do that you can have your star in the sky as being a fine and successful leader. Without that it just does not work. He thanked the City Council for listening and stated that he has very much enjoyed working with the Council and the staff and City in general. He referred to his contract and the 60 day clause and indicated he will make the resignation effective June 1st unless there is an objection. Mayor Feibusch at this time thanked Mr. Orchard and asked to address him. He stated that he was glad that Mr. Orchard vented his frustrations. He stated Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 8 3O9 that Mr. Orchard singled him out as the person that let him go but pointed out that he is fully aware that there were three votes to accomplish that but if he should have to take the responsibility, he will do so. He stated he has the highest regard for Mr. Orchard as far as his personal esteem is considered and he has repeated that over and over again. He stated the City Attorney is indeed a very good, honest and likable person. He took issue with one of the statements made that in his opinion was a very strong statement - that he wanted to do away with the City Manager. Mayor Feibusch stated that the City Manager form of government is the very best form of government that we have, that he has campaigned and advocated to have an elected Mayor and the reason he has is the fact that he feels it would give him a better mandate from the people because he could have a platform with which to represent the people. As to trying to get rid of the City Manager, he stated he was sure the City Manager could speak for himself. He felt he has a good relationship with the City Manager. Mayor Feibusch wished Mr. Orchard well in the future. NEW BUSINESS lla. Museum Assessment Program Grant Application Linda Wickert, Sun House Curator, informed the Council that the Sun House is eligible to participate in the federally sponsored "Museum Assessment Program" (MAP), which helps museums to evaluate their needs by providing a general consultation service. The Sun House is eligible to receive a grant of $600.00 which covers the cost of the program. She noted the grants are awarded on a first come, first served basis and recommended Council approval of the grant application so that it could be submitted as soon as possible. M/S: Kelley/Myers to authorize the City Manager to sign the application, which is to be amended to indicate the docents as unpaid museum staff carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch NOES: None ABSENT: None. llb. Grant Proposal for Funding of Sun House Archaeological Project Linda Wickert, Sun House Curator, asked the Council to approve a grant proposal to fund an archaeological site survey and study on the Sun House property. The project will fund the study and excavation of an area adjacent to the Sun House, a Craftsman-style structure built in 1911. Evidence indicates the site was inhabited by a Chinese family for fifty years and will provide information about daily life in Ukiah between 1890 and 1940, and in particular about the Chinese community in Ukiah and Mendocino County at this time. M/S: Kelley/Hickey to authorize the City to submit the grant proposal carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch NOES: None ABSENT: None llc. Matter of Airport/Master Plan (Myers) Councilmember Myers stated he was specifically interested in the matter regarding the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, 1983-84. regarding the installation of the hangars from the apron, which is not large enough. He had been informed that this presents a hazardous situation at the airport and questioned when it would be developed. City Manager stated he was not prepared to respond at this time as he has not seen the 1983-84 budget yet. The matter was thus continued to the next meeting. Mayor Feibusch felt many issues needed to be addressed concerning the airport and Industrial Park and asked if the Council could meet at a future time with the Airport Commission and Planning Department to discuss the Airport General Plan. RECESS: 11:15 p.m. RECONVENED: 11:22 p.m. Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 9 310 lld. Status Report Regarding Bids, Lake Mendocino Project Public Works Director stated that the long term efficiency of the turbine-generators was considered as well as price. Gordon Marsh, Tudor Engineers reviewed the history of the last five years of the project and stressed that now timing is a critical factor. He recommended the award be made to Axel-Johnson and Marubeni and to authorize Tudor Work Orders 13 and 14 to complete the final construction design. M/S: Hickey/Myers to award the bid for Schedule A to Axel-Johnson in the amount of $1,801,145 and Schedule B to Marubeni in the amount of $233.,600 and to authorize Work Orders 13 and 14 carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers NOES: Mayor Feibusch ABSENT: None lle. Adoption of Ordinance No. 806 as an Urgency Measure Pertaining to Definition of Sign Area City Manager noted that a 4/5 vote was necessary for the ordinance to pass as an urgency measure. M/S: Myers/Kelley to adopt Ordinance No. 806 by title only carried by a unanimous voice vote. M/S: Myers/Kelley to adopt Ordinance No. 806, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Amending Section 3200.05 of Article 1, Chapter 7, - Area of a Sign as an urgency measure failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Myers NOES: Councilmembers Hickey, Feibusch ABSENT: None City Attorney stated that an urgency ordinance does not require two meetings if passed by a 4/5 vote. However, since the ordinance was not passed as an urgency measure, it could be introduced at this time and considered for adoption at the next meeting. M/S: Myers/Kelley to introduce Ordinance No. 806, Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Amending Section 3200.05 of Article 1, Chapter 7, - Area of Sign carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers NOES: Mayor Feibusch ABSENT: None llf. Proposed Lease Agreement, 107 West Church City Manager stated that he is not ready to recommend the City enter into the lease at this time. More details are needed in regard to the $10,000 estimated remodeling expense. He recommended continuing the matter until more accurate figures are available. Council agreed by a unanimous voice vote to continue the matter. llg. Report on Old Yokayo School (Feibusch) Mayor Feibusch reported that the roof needs to be replaced, the walls are in good condition and the girders in the floors need to be replaced. The estimated cost is $288,000 to make the building structurally sound. A judgement on the acquisition of title could be made as early as August, 1983. llh. Resolution No. 83-54 Initiating Weed Abatement Procedure M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt Resolution No. 83-54, Resolution of the City of Ukiah Declaring Weeds and Rubble Upon Private Property to Be Public Nuisance and Ordering Abatement of Same carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Kelley, Dickens, Hickey, Myers, Feibusch NOES: None ABSENT: None Reg. Mtg. April 20, 1983 Page 10 CUO000?