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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-01-82MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH - SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 The City Council convened in regular session at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Roll call was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley. Councilmembers absent: Hickey. Staff present: Payne, Orchard Kruth Harris Shepard Tillotson, Melvin. ' ' , , INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Councilmember Myers and Councilmember Feibusch led in the Pledge of Allegiance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Riley presented a proclamation to the Ukiah Community Center in honor of their 9th anniversary. APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES Councilmember Myers stated he would abstain from voting on the August 20, 1982 minutes. M/S: Feibusch/Kelley to approve the Minutes of August 18 and August 20, 1982. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey (8/20/82). ABSTAIN: Myers RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Riley reviewed Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding appeal procedure. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA M/S: Myers/Feibusch to add under New Business, Item 10c, Presentation by Chamber of Commerce and a developer, and Item 14, Personnel matters. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Feibusch requested that Item 7d be pulled; Councilmember Kelley requested that Item 7e be pulled. M/S: Myers/Feibusch to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a-7c as follows: 7a. Payroll Warrants, #19977-20123, $68,564.41; 7b. General Warrants, #20765-20822, $186,239.77; 7c. Set September 15, 1982 at 7 p.m. for public hearing on the appeal of Planning Commission denial of Variance 83-07, Glen White. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9a. LETTER FROM YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE TO DISCUSS PARADE, 9/11/82 It was the consensus of Council that this matter be held over for the arrival of a representative from the Youth Soccer League. NEW BUSINESS 10a. REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 82-2 AND ADOPT NEW RESOLUTION RE MOBILE HOMES Reg.Mtg. 9/1/82 Page i 185 Planning Director stated it is the Planning Commission's recommendation, after their approval of a specific brand of vinyl siding for major structures and aluminum and fiberglass coverings for patio covers, that Resolution No. 82-2 be modified in regard to patio covers. M/S: Myers/Kelley to adopt resolution establishing standards for mobile homes/manufactured housing and building materials for major structures on residential lots. Councilmember Feibusch was of the opinion that the siding material was too restrictive and the requirement for roof overhang for mobile homes was not a requirement of standard buildings. He suggested that the Building Official determine siding materials with appeal made to the Planning Commission. Planning Director stated that recent State law allowed the City to adopt regulations for building materials for siding, roofing and eaves in residential areas. He further pointed out that criteria established for mobile homes must also apply to standard housing. The maker, with the consent of the second, withdrew their motion. M/S: Myers/Kelley to refer subject matter back to the Planning Commission for their review; specifically, items 2e and 2f of the proposed resolution. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey 10b. APPOINI%~ENT OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE M/S: Myers/Feibusch to nominate Mayor Riley as voting delegate for League annual conference. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10d. RESOLUTION EXECUTING QUIT CLAIM DEEDS FOR VACATION OF HOPE STREET BETWEEN STANDLEY STREET AND SMITH STREET (7d) Councilmember Feibusch stated he had voted against this matter originally and would do so again. M/S: Myers/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 83-14 authorizing Mayor to execute Quit Claim deeds (vacation of Hope Street between Standley Street and Smith Street). Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES; Myers, Riley NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: Hickey ABSTAIN: Kelley 10e. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS & PROCEDURES (R.A.A.P.) (7e) Councilmember Kelley referred to the memo concerning the current electric rate adjustment and asked if it would be publicized? City Manager stated it would be in the City newsletter. M/S: Feibusch/Kelley to approve Report of Administrative Actions and Procedures (R.A.A.P.). Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 9a. LETTER FROM YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE TO DISCUSS PARADE, 9/11/82 Dave Murphy, Vice President, Bob Marata, President, Youth Soccer League, spoke to parade fees. City Manager stated as the parade will be held on a Saturday this year, there will be a need for traffic control and barricades. There will be no cost for additional police manpower as the Reg.Mtg. 9/1/82 Page 2 186 police cadets will be available but was of the opinion that barricades should not be provided by the City as they are available through private business. City Manager further stated that the Traffic Engineering Committee is currently reviewing the County of Mendocino parade standards and will make a recommendation to Council to establish a policy. Council took no action. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M. 8a. ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE STRUCTURE, 1195 S. DORA PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: No audience participation. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. M/S: Kelley/Feibusch to adopt Resolution No. 83-15 ordering the Director of Public Works to abate a public nuisance. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey 8b. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1982B AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION i. NEGATIVE DECLARATION ii. LAND USE CHANGE iii. HOUSING ELEMENT Planning Director stated that final action on the Housing Element should be deferred until General Plan Amendment 1982C at which time HCD's comments will be available for review. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: Tom Goforth, 981 St. Francis, asked that Council consider a R-2 zoning for his property at Bush and Orr Creek in order that density could be increased in that area. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. M/S: Myers/Kelley to find the Negative Declaration adequate and complete. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey M/S: Feibusch/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 83-16 adopting General Plan Amendment 1982B. M/S: Myers/Riley to amend the original motion to direct staff, if notification is received from Mr. Goforth by tomorrow, to advertise the potential land use change for Bush and Orr Creek as part of General Plan Amendment 1982C. Councilmember Myers spoke to the General Plan amendment time frame and was of the opinion that for applicant to apply for the General Plan 1983A amendment process would mean a delay of 6 to 7 months. Councilmember Feibusch and Mayor Riley were of the opinion that the public hearing on the subject parcel had been held and a decision made. To change this decision would not be proper. Motion to amend failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Myers NOES: Feibusch, Kelley, Riley ABSENT: Hickey Original motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey RECESS: 7:29 P.M. Reg.Mtg. 9/1/82 Page 3 187 10C. PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND A DEVELOPER A1 Norris, Executive Vice President of Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the possibility of Blue Shield locating in Ukiah. He pointed out that Ukiah is not the only community being considered by Blue Shield and stressed the importance of Ukiah being competitive and the need to eliminate costs. Councilmember Feibusch felt he might have a conflict of interest regarding the requirement for fire sprinklers. City Attorney stated that although a preexisting bias regarding fire sprinklers might exist, that would not be a conflict of interest unless there was a pecuniary interest. Jack Cox, 551 Pomo, stated that Blue Shield is considering using an existing building for their purposes. Since Ukiah does not have a suitable building available, he stressed the need for Ukiah to be competitive by bringing the cost of relocation within their price range. He spoke to the requirement for fire sprinklers and asked Council to consider exempting Blue Shield from this requirement. He pointed out that Blue Shield will make a decision regarding their move this Friday or early next week. City Manager stated that the fire sprinkler requirement has been in effect since 1976. In cutting costs, he was of the opinion that the total project should be considered. He felt it would be difficult to compete with other cities who have older buildings that can be remodeled. City Attorney stated it would be difficult to exempt Blue Shield from the fire requirements unless City code were changed. City Manager stated it is difficult to prepare a proposal when many facts are unknown to the City. In answer to Councilmember Feibusch's question regarding the Redevelopment Agency and the possibility of increment financing, Planning Director stated it was his understanding that the precise boundaries had never been defined. M/S: Myers/Kelley that the Mayor appoint two councilmembers to a subcommittee to work with Blue Shield, A1 Norris, Jack Cox, City Manager and City staff to make sure the City keeps its competitive position. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey Mayor Riley and Councilmember Kelley will serve on the subcommittee. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE A member of the audience inquired about the Dora Street abatement. He was asked to contact the Director of Public Works. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Feibusch referred to proposed projects by the Central California Power Agency in Mendocino County. In his opinion, Council should be exploring the feasibility of projects close by instead of others so far from Ukiah. City Manager explained this is actually a refiling because of an error made originally by a member city. Councilmember Feibusch requested that a copy of NCPA minutes be available in the City Manager's office. Councilmember Feibusch thanked the Department of Public Works for striping the parallel parking spaces. Councilmember Feibusch stated that as two members of the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District were unhappying with the billing procedures, he had reviewed the City payroll records. He requested that a time study for all departments, but specifically for the Finance Department, be made to Reg.Mtg. 9/1/82 Page 4 188 determine how much time and effort is involved in various operations. City Manager suggested that the time study be prepared for consideration during budget hearings. Councilmember Kelley requested that review of fees for General Plan amendments be agendaed. Councilmember Myers referred to staff memorandum regarding Low Gap Road and asked if any Council action was necessary? City Manager stated it was for Council's information. Councilmember Myers stated he would provide the press with a copy of the memorandum. Mayor Rile~ reported that Howard Bashford has resigned from the Airport Commission and requested that the City Clerk announce the vacancy. She requested that a Certificate of Appreciation be sent to Mr. Bashford. Mayor Riley requested that staff eliminate the cover sheet of each agenda item to save paper. Mayor Riley asked if Councilmembers would be interested in a training seminar given by Dr. Mathis? It was the consensus of Council that Dr. Mathis be invited to give a presentation of his program. City Manager stated that Councilmember Hickey requested that he report that the Sacramento Municipal District has withdrawn from the Harry Allen project and the nuclear project at Palos Verdes will not proceed. ADJOURNMENT - 8:58 P.M. - To Executive Session. Council reconvened at 9:30 P.M. and took the following action: 14. PERSONNEL MATTERS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND ADOPTION OF PAY PLAN City Manager stated that agreement has been reached with the City employees for a two year Memorandum of Understanding and he reviewed it in detail. M/S: Myers/Kelley to adopt Memorandum of Understanding with Operating Engineers. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey M/S: Kelley/Myers to adopt Resolution No. 83-17 adopting pay plan. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey UKIAH PERSONNEL RULES City Manager requested that the Secretary to the City Manager be considered a management employee. M/S: Myers/Kelley to adopt Resolution No. 83-18 amending Chapter 5, Section 1 of the City of Ukiah personnel rules. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Kelley, Myers, Riley NOES: None ABSENT: Hickey ADJOURNMENT - 9:37 P.M. Mary Melvin Deputy City Clerk Reg.Mtg. 9/1/82 Page 5