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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 04-01-81332 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS lll W. Church Ukiah, Ca. April l, 1981 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CALL TO ORDER 6:30 P.M. Mayor Hickey presiding. Councilmembers present: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey. Staff present: Cash, Orchard, Kruth, Harris, Tillotson, Melvin. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hi c key Counci lmember Snyder PROCLAMATI ON Mayor Hickey proclaimed April ll, 1981 as Community Health Fair Day. Betty McGlade and Larry Thompson were present to receive the proclamation. Mayor Hickey procl aimed' the month of April, 1981 as Youth Art Month. TIMED AGENDA TIMED AGENDA 5) Proposed Genera'l Plan Amendment- Consideration of 1) Introduction; 2) Overview; 3) Goals; 4) Policies; 5) Implementation the various elements. Planning Director Harris stated the Overview and Introduction will identify what the General Plan is about, how it relates to zoning, basic summaries of issues as far as population and key issues within PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: Cheryl Baker, member of Ukiah Tenants' Association, stated their main concerns are the goals and policies as it relates to the housing element. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. It was suggested that under Goals, Annexation, that items 1 and 2 be combined to state: "The City should welcome annexation of areas within its sphere of influence which can be provided'with urban services and enhance its economic base." It was also requested "That annexation shall not burden current residents" be added to that statement. It was the general consensus that a fiscal impact analysis be made prior to annexation realizing it will not always be cost effective. It was the consensus of Council that the following goal statement be made: "The goal shall be to preserve and enhance agriculture in the Ukiah Valley." Introduction And Plan Overview To paragraph 3, page l, "health, safety and welfare" be added. Paragraph 4, page l, should be reworded to clarify "broad base" for consistency. Page 4, fi'rst paragraph, "sphere of influence" be defined (boundary definition). 333 Suggestion that a glossary of terms used in the General Plan be developed. Page 4, Downtown: A ne.ed to be more specific as to street names for the rehabilitation of the "Downtown cor~." Addition of: "Enhancing and maintaining pleasant residential districts surrounding the core area." Specific statement to be made under City/County goals regarding "civic center" contained in second sentence. There was discussion regarding differences between infilling as Opposed to increasing density in the urban core. Suggestion was made that the fifth paragraph on page 4 read: "The emphasis then is on specifying non- agricultural development to accommodate anticipated and necessary growth while retaining the agriculture." It was suggested that "water and electricity incentives" contained in paragraph 4, page 4, be clarified. Also, a statement regarding "buffers" in relation to agriculture land be included in this paragraph. Request that the last sentence of first paragraph on page 5 be more specific as to location of development for low density residential uses. Discussion followed regarding higher density upgrading a neighborhood and clarification given of "designated neighborhoods." It was suggested that instead of "upgrading" the words "increasing low and moderate housing in order to accomplish residential growth" be used. Also suggested was "In order to accomplish residential growth and increase the stock of low and medium income housing, high density areas have been proposed for many areas in the community." There was discussion regarding population figUres and projected population figures in relation to no change in land use. With the consensus of Council, Mayor Hi ckey continued review of the General Plan to April 9, 1981 at 4 P.M.-5:30 P.M. and April 20, 1981 at 4 P.M.-5:30 P.M. and every Monday thereafter until completion. RECESS: 7:50 P.M. TIMED AGENDA TIMED AGENDA 6) Prezone Application-Munson Planning Director Harris recommended Subdivision & Hastings Road that City Council find the Negative Declaration adequate and complete and approve the prezoDe application in order to forward the annexation application on to LAFCO~ He also noted the addition of the Scharffenberger property which the property owner had requested be added. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: No audience participation. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. City Council was opposed to inclusion of the Scharffenberger property based on potential increased costs to the City as well as creation of island annexation. M/S: Snyder/Riley to find the N6gative Declaration of Environmental Impact adequate and complete. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None M/S' Snyder/Feibusch to introduct Ordinance No. 758 by title only. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Reg.Mtg. 4/1/81 Page 2 334 M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to introduce Ordinance No. 758 prezoning certain property (Munson-Hastings) and amended to delete Section 3, page 2 and any other reference contained in the ordinance to AE Zoning. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Ri'ley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMI SS IONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None None ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 7) Resolution making application to the Mendocino County Local Agency Formation Commission for the Munson- ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Planning Director Harris recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution initiating Hastings Reorganization reorganization proceedings for the Munson-Hastinqs area. He further stated that this action is necessary to complete the ~onditions of approval for the Airport Industrial Park Annexation. M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to approve Resolution No. 81-65 making application to the Mendocino County Local Agency Formation Commission for the Munson Hastings Reorganization with the deletion of all reference to AE zoning or Parcel No. 180-060-01. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR , Councilmember Snyde~ requested that Agenda Item 4 be pulled; Councilmember Feibusch requested that Agenda Item 2 be pulled. M/S: Myers/Riley to approve Agenda Items 1 and 3 on the Consent Calendar as follows: l) Payroll Warrants, #13689-13845, $105,429.14; 3) Minutes of regular meeting of March 18, 1981. Motion carried by the following rol.1 call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None 2) General Warrants Councilmember Feibusch referred to Warrant No. 17011, Kennedy Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $134,849,79 and stated that no payment should be made until the required financial plan had been received. Director of Public Works Kruth stated it has been received in draft form, is undergoing review and will be presented to Council at the April 15 meeting. He further stated the contract does provide that the City shall pay Kennedy Engineers on a monthly basis. M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to withhold $4,849.79 .from Warrant No. 17011, Kennedy Engineers, Inc. and approve a warrant in the amount of $130,000. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder,'Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None M/S: Feibusch/Riley to approve General Warrants Nos. 16978-17057 in the total amount of $660,330.65. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None ' 4) Reco. mmendation to award contract to Councilmember Snyder stated install conduits and vaults-School the low bid is from a firm Streel~ Underground Project in Ignacio and asked if the local firms were not qualified? Director of'Public Works Kruth stated that as the low bidder is qualified and able to. Reg. Mtg. 4/1/81 Page 3 perform the work, he felt the Council was ethically obligated to take the low bidder. M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to approve contract to install conduits and vaults for the School Street Underground Project to Environmental. Management and Research, Inc. of Ignacio, California in the total amOunt of $197,955. Motion carried by the following roll call vote' AYES' Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES' None ABSENT' None CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS' 8) Discussion and consideration of City Attorney Orchard stated he adoption of resolution approving had prepared the agreement to lease for Airport restaurant & reflect the appraiser's business project (Bruce Smitham) recommendations: the monthly rent for the downstairs is $300 a month with an adjustment every two years in accordance with Consumer Price Index and 2% of the gross receipts of the restaurant less the amount of the minimum annual rent payable. Councilmember Snyder stated as she is a partner of Mr. Smitham, she would not participate in the discussion or vote. Discussion was had relating to the 10% adjustment based on Consumer Price Index. It was the consensus of Council that the 10% figure was very fair and to eliminate from the contract "less the amount of the minimum annual rent payable hereunder" on page 2, last line. Further discussion centered around whether or not the 10% figure is compounded every 2 years. Mr. Smitham will bring back for Council's review next meeting the Consumer Price Index schedules. M/S: Riley/Myers to continue subject matter to the Council meeting of April 15, 1981. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote (Snyder abstaining). CITY MANAGER REPORTS 9) Approval to file application for license-Lake Mendocino Power Project CITY MANAGER REPORTS Director of Public Works Kruth stated application has been pre- pared by Tudor Engineering Company to construct the Lake Mendocino project. Filing of this application is the next.step in obtaining approyal to construct the generation facilities at Coyote Dam. He introduced Gordon Marsh from Tudor Engineering. Gordon Marsh stated he would answer any questions Council may have. Councilmember Snyder asked for a report on the Redwood Valley Water District. Mr. Marsh stated the first phase is on line and the second phase will be going out to bid soon. Concern was expressed with the amount of flow and control of waterflow in the Russian River. It was pointed out that there is a certain minimum of water that must come down the Russian River at all times. Interest rates available was also discussed. City Manager Cash stated a report regarding this subject matter will be~made at the next Council meeting. M/S: Feibusch/Myers to instruct staff to proceed with the project with approval of Resolution No. 81-66 authorizing Mayor to execute and file an application to the Federal Energ~ Regulatory Commission to authorize construction of the Lake Mendocino Power Project No. 2841. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None 10) Discussion and direction regarding City Manager Cash referred to status of Community Block Grant Community Development Commission's Program letter dated March 25, 1981 wherein ~UD listed areas of concern with this grant and stated he has requested the local CDC office to bring the Council up to date regarding subject matter and to make Reg. Mtg. 4/1/81 Page 4 336 specific reconm~endation how this matter might be handled in the future. Becky Jondahl, Community Development Commission, stated they are now recommending a straight grant with no liens following the established guide- lines in order to meet HUD goals. Mrs. Jondahl stated she' would contact HUD with a proposal regarding spot rehabilitation as the Wagonseller neighborhood has not been receptive to the program. City Council appeared to be in agreement with this proposal. City Manager Cash stated as the letter from HUD was sent to the City Council, a reply should be sent. He also requested Mrs. Jondahl to send a copy of her letter to HUD to the City. ll) Discussion and possible action City Manager Cash stated Mr. regarding audit of potential use of Blodgett had made a proposal taxi service in a letter dated March 24, 1981 to provide a monthly audit of taxi services. He further stated in discussion with MTA and MCOG personnel, they have indicated they will have a proposal of like kind before the Council by next meeting. M/S: Snyder/Myers to table subject matter until MTA presentation is given. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 12) Discussion and action regarding request for use of City park for Farmers' Market City Manager Cash stated that the Parks & Recreation Commission has recommended denial of subject request. Councilmember Feibusch spoke to each objection raised in the Parks & Recreation Director's memorandum dated March 20, 1981. In his opinion, the roadway at the southeast part of the park was wide enough to handle the traffic and would not contribute to the noise. He also noted they have liability insurance and the areas they have been in heretofore are always left clean. Councilmember Snyder expressed concern with the traffic problem and the danger to children, especially during the summer months. Several other sites were suggested but none appeared to meet the needs of the applicant. Beelu Robinson, Farmers' Market representative, felt there would be no problem with traffic as many people either walk or bicycle to the market. She felt the east side was the most appropriate area as it is away from the pool and Anton Stadium. She further stated that an average of 6 to 12 vendors participate. Sandy Dash, Philo, stated the need for a permanent location for the market. John Dash, Philo, reviewed for Council other areas where farmers' markets are in operation. M/S' Riley/Feibusch to grant approval of this project fOr one (1) year period of time. Planning Director Harris pointed out that in a R-1 district, no allowance is made for outdoor sales. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Hickey NOES: Snyder, Myers ABSENT: None City Attorney Orchard stated the City has two alternatives in this instance, to issue a variance or change the zoning. RECESS: 10:25 P.M. 13) Cofisideration of possible award of conteact for financial audit-1980-81 fiscal year Proposals were sent to 7 firms. City Manager Cash stated the Finance Director has recommended award of contract to Scheid & Atkinson in the total amount of $8,000-8,500. Reg.Mtg. 4/1/81 Page 5 337 Discussion followed regarding consideration of awarding the contract to Emmett Jones as he had done the audit last year and it was felt did an excellent job. M/S: Riley/Snyder to award contract for financial audit, 1980-81 fiscal year, to R. Emmett Jones for a set fee of $12,000. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:. Riley, Feibusch, Snyder NOES: Hickey ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Myers 14) Ukiah Municipal Airport-Evaluation Director of Public works Kruth and Design Contract stated proposals for engineering evaluation of the airport runway were solicited. A soils and structural evaluation of the existing runway is necessary so that required rehabilitation can be engineered and funding requested. It is recommended that T.E.I. Consultants be engaged for the necessary work and that authorization be given to proceed with Phase I and II as outlined in their proposal. M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to award runway and taxiway pavement evaluation and design contract to TEI Consultants not to exceed $6,000. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None 15) Purchase of Used Lift Truck to purchase a used lift truck. City Manager Cash asked that Council authorize negotiation M/S: Snyder/Riley to authorize negotiation for purchase of used lift truck for a maximum price of $10,000.00. Motion carried by t~e following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CiTY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Feibusch read a letter pertaining to the escalating costs per passenger for Dial-A-Ride. Councilmember Snyder reported that she had received a telephone call regarding the problems with the sodium vapor lights. Director of Public Works Kruth stated that there have been some problems due to faulty equipment but the company has made it good. Councilmember Snyder stated she received League of California Cities letter announcing Mayors and Councilmembers Legislative Conference to which the press representatives have also been invited. She requested that the City Clerk make copies available to councilmembers and the press. Mayor Hicke~v_ asked the City Clerk to advertise for a vacancy on the Planning Commission due to the resignation of Phil Gorny. A May 1, 1981 deadline was set with appointment to be made at City Council meeting of May 6, 1981. Mayor Hickey reminded councilmembers of the presentation to be made by Northern California Trails Council, Inc. tomorrow at 11:30 A.M. at the Municipal Clubhouse. Mayor Hickey reported that he an~ Councilmember Feibusch had a meeting scheduled tomorrow at 10 AM regarding the fire district's financial problems. Mayor Hickey asked if anyone Would be able to attend the April ll League meeting as Councilmember Snyder would not be able to attend. No one was able to attend. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE Mark Cagle, Ukiah, requested an allocation of time to present to Council a proposal for a joint City/County energy commission, tie would also invite Reg. Mtg. 4/1/81 Page 6 338 the Board of Supervisors to attend the presentation. Planning Director Harris stated that a manual for operation and review of all the data points use'd for the CRIS model is being prepared. Wayne Hall, E. Gobbi, Ukiah, stated he is opposed to 'any subsidy of the taxi business. He stated his taxi answering service could also provide data regarding incoming calls for taxi service if Council desires. ADJOURNMENT- to April 9, 1981 at 4 P.M.-, after which City Council reconvened in Personnel Session. MARY MELVIN Deputy City Clerk Reg.Mtg. 4/1/81 Page 7