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· CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
UKIAH, CA.
111 W. Church
October 1, 1980
AGENDA
A C T I o N T.A K E N
CALL TO ORDER
6:30 P.M. Mayor Hickey
presiding. Councilmembers
present: Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey
Staff present: Swayne, Kruth
Harris, Goforth, Tillotson,
Melvin
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Snyder
Mayor Hickey
PROC LAMAT IONS None
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hickey requested that Item #2 'be pulled; Councilmember Riley
requested that Item #3 be pulled; Councilmember Fei busch requested that
Item #5 be pulled.
M/S: Snyder/Riley to approve Items #l and 4.on the Consent Calendar as
fo 11 ows:
1) Payroll Warrants, #11266-11431, $107,208.10;
4) Approved authorization to file notice of completion by Parnum
Paving, Inc. for asphalt concrete surfacings on City streets,
Contract Spec. No. 80-24.
Motion was unanimously carried by voice vote.
2) General Warrants Mayor Hickey questioned
Check Nos. 15608, 15621
and 15624 and the accounts charged. City Manager Swayne stated he would
check out the appropriate accounts.
3) Minutes, September 17, 1980 Councilmember Riley requested
that the following be inserted
in Agenda Item 4: "Councilmember Riley asked if the pipe size would be
increased? Director of Public Works stated that the size of the pipe would
be increased from 16" to 18"." She also noted that Betty Nye should be
Betty Hein on page 3. She also requested that the following be added to
Councilmember Riley's statements on page 5 after the word "Council policy,"
'we could change that rate or change to a floating rate;" She also requested
that "She pointed out that the City budget in relation to the price index
has not increased." be added to her statement on page 5. Councilmember Riley
questioned tile need for two copies of tile minutes being forwarded to City
Council. It was the consensus of Council that a copy of the minutes not
be included wi th the packet.
Councilmember Snyder referred to page 7 of minutes under Agenda Item ll
and requested that "table the matter until we have determined whether
we can annex the subdivision or not." be inserted after "M/S: Feibusch/
Riley to"..
Vote is shown after discussion on Agenda Item #5
5) Annual update of'relocation plan Councilmember Feibusch
Main Street extension referred to a portion of
subject report and stated
it Was his understanding that the property owned by Home Federal Savings
and Loan would be a gift to the City. Mayor Hickey stated this was-correct
but acquisition is not complete.
City Attorney Orchard stated-that Mrs. Hite does now. wish to sell and move
and he would like to have an opportunity to consider whether or not the
survey of last resort housing is in compliance with the guidelines and
would request the matter be continued.
M/S: Snyder/Myers to table Agenda Item #5 to the next meeting. Unanimously
carried.
M/S' Feibusch/Riley to approve Agenda Item #2, General Warrants, #15~'~585-
15673, $260,527.58 and Agenda Item #3, Minutes, September 17, 1980, as
corrected.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS
6) Park West Condominium M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to approve
six month extension for filing
subdivision map for Park West Condominium project.
Council discussion pertained mainly to the proposed widening of Park
Boulevard, traffic generated onto Standley and Perkins as a result of the
development, and the tactical pumper.
Councilmember Feibusch's concern related to t~e lack of a 40' right of
way in front of the Crook property, a small triangular piece of property
located outside the proposed private roadway. In his opinion, the cost
of acquiring this portion should be borne by the developer not the City.
He also expressed the need for the developer to indicate his willingness
to pay 50% for the tactical pumper..
Councilmember Snyder stated her only concern was with the tactical pumper
and the Fire Chief's memo setting the figure of $45,000-$55,000 has
satisfied the question in her mind that the figure proVided in the original
approval is adequate.
Councilmember Riley's concerns with the lack of plan for traffic control
related to the traffic that would be generated by the project and referred
to the TJKM traffic study indicating an increase of 70 cars per day before
the project and 175 after the project as the basis for these concerns.
She also pointed out that in her opinion a hillside ordinance should be
enacted before any hillside construction is approved and referred to the
General Plan which sets forth this requirement.
Councilmember Myers inquired about the percentage of increased traffic
on Standley Street. He asked if the extension of Park Boulevard meets all
the requirements as far as width is concerned. Planning Director Harris
stated that everything in the project was determined to be a private
street of 40' width. Specific design of the intersection is being con-
'sidered now.
HOward Bashford, project engineer for the development, spoke to some of
Council's concerns. He read to the Council Conditions 15 and 16 of the
Use Permit stating that all improvements are subject to approval by the
Director of Public Works. He further stated that the developer will do
whatever is required to meet the condition of approval. Don Hinkle, the
attorney for the developer, spoke to Councilmember Feibusch's concern
regarding-the developer bearing the cost of acquiring the triangular
piece of property and stated he felt this was a very reasonable request.
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Judith Hummer-Fox, 720 Grove, spoke to her concern with traffic generated
by the project on Grove and Walnut Streets. She stated that residents of
Grove were not aware that. traffic generated by the project would .be using
these streets~ She was appalled that residents in her area had not been
advised of the public hearing when the matter was first heard.
Larry Kamp, 1101W.. perkins, expressed his concern with the traffic that
will be generated by the project and the need for traffic control measures:
Mayor Hickey stated that thi's is a matter for the Traffic Safety Committee
and would be referred when there is a need.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Feibusch, Snyder,
Myers, Hickey NOES: Riley ABSENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7) Expression of appreciation by Don Ritchey, Captain of the
Captain Don Ritchey on behalf Ukiah Police Reserves expressed
of the Ukiah Police Reserves his thanks to the City Council
for their support and spoke to
the services provided by the Reserves to the City. Mayor Hickey thanked
Mr. Ritchey for what the Reserves are doing in their service to the Police
Department. He also thanked Mrs. Ritchey for her support and involvement
with the Reserves.
8) Letter from CDC remodification of City Manager Swayne stated
housing rehabilitation program in that CDC is requesting that
Wagonseller's addition the requirement of a 15 year
recorded lien and deed of.
trust be eliminated from the program and substituted with a simple five
year agreement with homeowners who are elderly, handicapped or disabled.
Councilmember Snyder asked if this was a time line problem and requested
that subject matter be continued as she had been out of town since the
last meeting and had not had time to review the matter. Councilmember
Snyder made a motion to continue subject matter. Motion died for lack of
a second.
Becky Jondahl, CDC Director, stated delay of City Council consideration
would create a problem in as much as a performance report which is critical
to the continuation of the program is required by October 31, 1980.
M/S: Riley/Feibusch to authorize the change requested by CDC.
Councilmember Myers left the chambers at this time due' to a conflict of
interest.
CDC's lack of errors and omissions insurance was recognized.
Becky Jondahl pointed out that the major problem is that the older people
are not willing to sign anything that would place a lien on their property.
Signing an agreement does not appear to create such a problem to the older
people. Mayor Hickey and Councilmember Snyder were of the opinion that
recording the document was imperative. Councilmember Riley felt that this
was not a major change in procedure, but would'be a big change for the
homeowners.
The City Attorney was asked if a simple five year agreement would be
legally binding. Mr. Orchard stated it would be legally binding against
the owner whether it was recorded or not but would not be a hold on the
property.
City Attorney Orchard expressed some concern regarding what happens in
the event of the death of the property owners. Becky Jondahl stated that
if the property goes to a relative, the loan is forgotten; if the property
is sold, it is expected to be paid with no interest.due.
M/S' Hickey/Snyder to amend the original motion to provide that the
agreemenl: be recorded.
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Motion carried by the following roll call vote' AYES' Feibusch, Snyder,
Hickey NOES' Riley ABSENT: Myers
City Attorney'Orchard suggested that wording be used to state that there is
no way to collect the loan unless the property changes hands. City
Attorney also stated he would be happy to assist in working on the
agreement.
Original amended motion carried by the following roll call vote' AYES' Riley,
Feibusch, Snyder, Hickey NOES' None ABSENT' Myers
Councilmember Myers returns.
9) Consideration of proposal 'by Demgen
Aquatic Biology for wetland wastewater
treatment
for feasibility study in the amount of $750.00.
M/S' Feibusch/Riley to
approve contract wi th
Dengen Aquatic Biology for
wetland wastewater treatment
Motion carried by the following roll call vote- AYES- Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES- None ABSENT' None
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
10) Las Casas Reorganization
property tax and Gann Appro-
priation transfers
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
M/S' 'Riley/Snyder to
reconsider subject matter.
Unanimously carried.
M/S- Riley/Feibusch to
continue subject matter to November 5, 1980 Council meeting.
Cou~cilmember Riley stated the intent of her motion was to continue the
matter until receipt of the CRIS model but did believe the City should
annex.
Councilmember Feibusch stated that the City has no voice in the annexation
of this property. The Board of Supervisors can force the City to take the
annexation and delaying the tax is the only hold we have over the project.
Councilmember Snyder did not feel it was the Council's perogative to say
they want the CRIS model before approval can be given She also' felt
that staff and the City Council were capable of analy~ing costs without
the CRIS model.
Councilmember Myers stated that this is Council's last chance to give any
type of input before annexation and felt the Council needed to receive
information in order to get some insight as to how it will be financed.
Councilmember Snyder pointed out that financing is not relative to this
subject matter.
Mayor Hickey stated that if the matter is delayed too long, housing costs
will be unaffordable.
City Manager Swayne stated the City dOes not have any control over the
final decision as LAFCO designated the Board of Supervisors the authority
to handle subject matter. He also pointed out the need to have a balanced
annexation pol icy.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote- AYES' Riley, Feibusch,
Myers NOES' Snyder, Hickey ABSENT' None
CITY. ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
ll) Proposed agreement for solid M/S' Snyder/Feibusch to
waste site approve proposed Resolution
No., 81-24 to determine
feasibility of City dump site for energy conversion from waste products.
Mayor Hi,key referred to studies he was familiar with which revealed there
was not enough solid waste to make such a project feasible in Ukiah. Mr.
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Titlow stated with current technology, it is feasible for Ukiah. Mayor
Hickey stated an extensive stu.dy of these type plants indicates not one
is operating up to its claimed potential. Mr. Titlow stated the
investigation is only of large plants and the facilities that normally
process large amounts each day. There is a different technology that
applies to a small site as Ukiah has.
Councilmember Snyder asked if this resolution only allows Mr. Titlow to
put the scales up and see if' it is a feasible project? City Attorney stated
this permits him to go in and make a study using his scales and make a.
determination and present a feasible project. He would have to meet EIR
and planning requirements, and an attempt made to reach an agreement.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote- AYES' Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES' None ABSENT- None
RECESS' 8'55 P.M. - RECONVENE' 9'08 P.M.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
12) Award of bid for parking lot
improvements Oak and Stephenson
Streets
Howard in the total amount of $12,368.00.
M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to
award bid for parking lot
improvements at Oak and
Stephenson Streets to Lee
Motion carried by the following roll call vote' AYES- Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES' None ABSENT' None
13). Award of-bid for drainage
facilities on Bush between
Cypress Avenue
Lin Ford in the total amount of $18,970.00.
M/S: Snyder/Riley to
approve award of bid for
drainage facilities on Bush
between Cypress Avenue to
Motion carried by the following roll call vote' AYES' Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES' None ABSENT' None
14) Award of bid - taxi vehicle City Manager Swayne stated
subject matter is back for
City Council consideration after further information from Director of
Public Works.
Director of Public Works stated that the City's experience in operating
the taxi is one of demand response and if a much larger vehicle were
used it would become unwieldy. He also felt that the Dial-A-Ride is not
in competition with the other system, is a supplemental system and services
a different type of clientel. He also stated it is important that the
vehicles be the kind easy for the elderly to get in and out of and one
which can pick up these people door to door so they can do their shopping.
M/S' Snyder/Hickey to reconsider the bid for taxi-type vehicle.
Councilmember Riley urged the Council to postpone action until a manager
for MTA is selected so that a cooperative system can be developed.
Councilmember Myers also wanted the matter delayed. He stated that he felt
with the new service provided to the City by MTA, that extension of hours
and days of operation of Dial-A-Ride should be examined.
City Manager Swayne stated the reason for the request for a new taxi-type
vehicle is the increase in ridership and the fact that two of the cabs
have over 300,000 miles on them.
Motion failed by the following roll call vote' AYES' Snyder, Hickey
NOES' Riley, Feibusch, Myers ABSENT' None
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15) Selection of administrative vehicle M/S- Riley/Hickey to approYe
· purchase of 1980 Buick
Century from Ken Fowler Motors in the tot. al amount of $7,027.80.
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Councilmember Feibusch stated he would like to see this amount of money
kept in the General Fund.
Councilmember Snyder asked why the lowest bid was not selected? City
Manager Swayne stated that the decision was made based on.mileage.
Councilmember Myers felt, even though it is budgeted, it was not a purchase
to be made at the preSent time before review of the budget.
Motion failed by the following roll call vote' AYES' Riley, Hickey
NOES' Feibusch, Snyder, Myers ABSENT' None
M/S: Snyder/Riley to purchase 1980 Ford Fairmont from Underwood-Ford-
Mercury in the amount of $5,600 plus tax.
Motion failed by the following roll call vote' AYES' Riley, Snyder
NOES' Feibusch, Myers, Hickey ABSENT' None
16) Dial-A-Ride performance audit
April 1980
standard routing reports.
Councilmember Riley complimented
Mr. Goforth on the preparation
of the report and requested she
be provided with copies of the
Mayor Hickey asked the reason for the increase in the 'loss per passenger
figure? Mr. Goforth stated the increase is due to fuel costs.
Councilmember Riley asked if the City must meet a target figure? Mr.
Goforth stated that one of the recommendations was that the City Council
set .definite goals.
M/S: Riley/Myers to direct staff to' prepare a Dial-A-Ride goals statement
for subsequent review by City Council. Unanimously carried.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
17) Possible use of Penney's M/S: Snyder/Riley to
building for City Hall purposes direct staff to proceed
in obtaining information
toward the purchase of the old Penney's building for the City Hall.
Councilmember Feibusch was of the opinion that acquiring this building
would be detrimental to the downtown area. He felt the best location
to build a new City Hall would be adjacent to the Police Department.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Snyder,
Myers, Hickey NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: None
18) Policy making procedure City Manager Swayne in his
memo regarding policy making
Procedures stated that the Council as a whole must debate the merits of
each policy area and establish clear policies and procedures. He referred to
the issue of annexation and Las Casas.. Council policy prior to the recent
election was pro-annexation. In addition, the Council actively encouraged
LAFCO to expand the City's sphere of influence.' The present Council may
desire to change the previous policy position and if Council does this,
acting as a whole, the staff will support and implement Council's new policy.
Another area of concern is the policy with respect to development fees. The
Council last year began some preliminary work toward a formalized goal
setting process which has not been followed up on. City Manager was of
the'opinion that Council should pick up this project again.
M/S: Riley/Snyder that the Mayor set a 'series of workshops to establish
Counci 1 pol icy.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, tlickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
19) Elec'tric system issues
City Manager Swayne reviewed
his October 1 memorandum
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setting forth issues raised at the recent public hearing on electric rates
and progress made on them.
Councilmember Riley asked that the City Manager explain the point made
regarding the fact that the City's position in dealing with PG&E has
been weakened. City Manager Swayne stated that it is difficult to deal
with PG&E when there is a lack of support.
The points made by Councilmember Feibusch were that a sincere effort
be made to reduce the budget.; people have expressed.to him the desire ,
to see the new rates be prorated and overcharged rates refunded; the
conservation program should be expedited with the use of the fireman who
was injured and is now on limited duty; grants to low income residents
for weatherization and do it with the City's money at no or low interest
with a maximum amount of $500 payable in six years to be placed in a
revolving fund to replenish the account and if a landlord avails himself
of the grant, he should be required to only rent to low income people.
Councilmember Riley was of the opinion that the City should pursue the
assistance program, that people who use a lot of electricity should pay
more and an explanation of lifeline rates should be included on the
statement.
City Manager Swayne stated staff is going through every account to determine
if customers have filed lifeline application. If there is no lifeline
application on file, applications will be mailed.
M/S' Feibusch/Snyder to direct disabled firefighter to aid Don Ford in
the conservation audit program. Unanimously carried.
M/S' Riley/Myers to direct staff to. prepare an ordinance requiring solar hot water
heat on all new construction. Carried by 3-2 voice vote (Hickey and
Snyder dissenting).
Discussion was had as to the City providing loans for weatherization.
Councilmember Feibusch suggested that loans be made to low'income people
at no interest.
Councilmember Snyder was of the opinion that it was unfair to discriminate
against the middle income people. If loans ar~ made available to low
income people, they should be made available to middle income people as well.
City Manager Swayne indicated the difficulty of setting up such a program
on the basis of income and stated it might be better to offer the same
terms to 'everyone.
M/S' Feibusch/Myers to prorate electric rate increases. Unanimously carried.
20) Utiliiyy Transfers to the City Manager Swayne referred
General Fund to his memorandum which set
forth elimination of
certain services from the General Fund budget and the elimination of water
fund transfer.
M/S' Snyder/Feibusch to take no action on the six items listed in the
City Manager's memo of October 1, 1980.
Councilmember Feibusch stated he is in favor of the principles, but felt
that Council should take a better look at items to be cut. He felt that
development fees should be reinstituted.
C°uncilmember Snyder and Mayor Hickey referred to the recent review of
the audit report with Emmett Jones who had stated that Ukiah is one of
the best run cities he knew and that it is one of the few cities who is
not greatly in debt who can give the services it does and provide the
means by which to deliver those services. Both were impressed with his
report and comments.
Motion unanimousl~ carried.
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City Manager Swayne reported he would be on vacation October 15 and would
not attend that meeting..He will attend NCPS's meeting at Lompoc..
Mayor Hickey stated he would not be able to attend Council's October 15
meeting as he will be out of town and Councilmember Myers Will serve in
his capacity as Vice Mayor.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
CITY- COUNCIL REPORTS
21) Appointment to Airport 'Commission -~ By City Council secret ballot,
Sarah Rohlfing was appointed
to the Airport Commission to fill the vacancy created by Catherine Rolzinski.
Appointment was made with adoption of Resolution No. 81-25.
Councilmember Riley reported on her discussion with Bill Abbott of the
Office of Planning & Research who has created an ordinance for cost
Pevenue which is the means by which the City can recover from the
developers some of the costs of the development and asked that staff
pursue setting up this ordinance as a way of utilizing the CRIS model.
She asked if there are any plans to update the capital improvement plan?
City Manager Swayne stated that the City Council in the past were not
interested in updating it. She thanked the City Manager for the service
request forms. She asked if all the people were informed of Kay Reynolds
work session.
Councilmember Snyder asked for clarification of the work session with Kay
Reynolds as to time. Councilmembers will meet separately with Kay
Reynolds from 4 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. October 8. Kay Reynolds will also be
at the Planning Commission meeting at 7 P.M. for joint study session with
the Planning Commission and City Council.
.Councilmember Feibusch reported he attended a Division of Forestry
demonstration led by Pete Passof. It started in Fort Bragg with viewing
of redwood trees growing in greenhouses. In Willits, he saw the clean
smoke burner in action and he was very much impressed with the process.
Mr. Passof pointed out the inexhaustible resource of wood waste and
Councilmember Feibusch felt the City should look into this process. City
Manager Swayne stated that funding might be available for this type of process.
Councilmember Feibusch asked if the Mayor's memorandum should be discussed
now or in executive session. Mayor Hickey stated it should be discussed
in executive session. Councilmember Feibusch requested that Planning
Director .Harris be in attendance. Council took no action on the request.
Councilmember Snyder asked the status of the tree obstruction at Walnut
and Grove? Mayor Hickey stated it is cleaned up. She asked the status
of the Airport parking lot and its use by recreational vehicles? Director
of Public Works stated that the Airport Commission is working on developing
a policy regarding subject matter. Councilmember Snyder requested subject
matter be agendaed for Council's November 19, 1980 meeting.
Councilmember Snyder referred to A1 Beltrami's letter to City Manager of
September 22 regarding City-County joint maintenance facility and the
request that City develop a written proposal.
M/S' Snyder/Riley to direct Staff to develop a written proposal for
City-County joint maintenance facility. Unanimously carried.
Councilmember Snyder requested that the City Council go on record and
thank Senator Keene for his strong opposition to AB 2853.
M/S' Riley/Myers to thank Senator Keene for his ac.tion regarding AB 2853.
Unanimously carried.
Councilmember Snyder referred to letter from the City of Stockton
requesting City take action to oppose PG&E's requested rate increase.
M/S' Snyder/Myers to take action to oppose PG&E's requested rate increase.
Unqnimously carried.
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Councilmember Myers spoke to the traffic problem at Bush and Low Gap and
requested that the Traffic Safety Committee review this matter.
M~ayor Hicke_y_ reminded Council of the Commission appreciation dinner set
for October.lO at the Manor Inn. He reported that a man had spoke to him
abOut the lack of enforcing parking violations in the post office parking
lot. After looking into the matter, it was found all but one had parking
permits.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE-
Linda Foster referred to City Manager's memo concerning possible budget
cuts and was of the opinion there is no need for a wading pool and the
swimming pool rates chould be raised. She also explained the use of a
command water heater and suggested that City Council might inquire about
it.
Tom Crofoot, 901 Cromwell Drive, asked for clarification of City Manager's
memo on the electric system issues which were raised at the recent public
hearing. He referred to Item #7 regarding rate review. City Manager
Swayne stated that City Council policy in the past followed the PG&E rate
reduction and if Council follows that policy again, it would mean about
a 7% rate reduction December 1, 1980.
Mr. Crofoot al so referred to City Manager's memo regarding utility transfers
to the General Fund wherein proposed budget cuts were listed and took
exception to the points contained therein. City Manager Swayne stressed
the importance of suggestions and criticism being made in a timely fashion
and not after the fact.
Roland Pringle, PG&E representative, stated that if there are any problems
with the City working with PG&E, he would like to know about it so they
can be worked out.
ADJOURNMENT - To Executive Session - 11'25 P.M.
MARY MELVIN
Deputy City Clerk
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