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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CttAMBERS
UKIAH, CA.
111 W. Church
September 3, 1980
AGENDA
A C T I O N T A K E N
CALL TO ORDER
6:30 PM. Mayor Hickey presiding.
Councilmembers present: Riley,
Feibusch, Myers, Hickey. Council-
member absent: Snyder
Staff present: Swayne, Orchard,
Harris, Kruth, Tillotson, Melvin
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hickey
Councilmember Myers
PROCLAMATI ON
Mayor Hickey proclaimed September 13,
1980 as Ukiah New Car Dealers'
Appreciation Day in the City of
Ukiah.
Councilmember Feibusch requested that Agenda Item No. 18A, Wastewater Facilities,
be added to the agenda. Unard.mously carried.
CONS ENT cALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Riley requested that Item #3 be pulled; City Manager Swayne
requested that Item #5 be deleted; Councilmember Feibusch requested that
Items #2, 7, 8 & 9 be pulled.
M/S: Riley/Myers to approve Items #1, 4, 6 & 10 on the Consent Calendar
as follows:
1) Payroll Warrants,.' #11100 - #11265, $107,577.20
4) Denied claim for damages filed by Diana Hodges;
6) Awarded bid for asphalt concrete surfacings on city streets to
Parntm~ Paving in the amount of $76,500.00;
10) Approved amendment to NCPA/Ukiah conservation contract extending
termination date.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
2) General Warrants Councilmember Feibusch felt
the City should conserve its
general spending and questioned
the need for purchase of solar literature; he also felt the City should not
be paying tuition for employees to further their education at the expense
of the taxpayers. He also asked if the City had eliminated its contract
with L~ciah Ambulance Service? Mayor Hickey stated the City had not.
Mayor IIickey questioned L]~eck No. 15380 for State income tax withholding
in the amount of $7,187.60. City Manager Swayne stated it was probably
for the Employment Development Department but he would check this out.
Mayor Hickey questioned Check No. 15421 to Parking District #1, City of
Ukiah and asked what period of time the park'I.ng permits were for? City
Manager Swayne stated they were for one year.
M/S: Myers/Riley to approve Item No. 2, General Warrants, #15362-15455,
in the amount of $263,970.47. Motion carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Rl]ey, Myers, !lickey NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: Snyder
3) Minutes, August 20, 1980 Councilmember Riley asked that
the three questions she asked
and answers received under
report of proposals received for engineering review be included in the
minutes.
M/S: Riley/Myers to approve Minutes as amended for August 20, 1980.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
7) Award of bid for greens mower to
Westoro Dist. Inc.
Counciimember Feibusch asked
if there was really a need to
spend the money for the mower
8) Award of bid for turf tractor to and tractor? City Manager
H. V. Carter Company Swayne stated at the budget
session it was pointed out that
the equipment is so old, it is impossible ~o get repair parts and they are
unsafe.
M/S: Feibusch/Riley to approve Item No. 7, award of bid for greens mower
in the amount of $6,680.12, including tax, to Westoro Dist. Inc.; and
approval of Item #8, award of bid for turf tractor in the amount of
$8,752.42, including tax, to H. V. Carter Co.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
9) Award of bid for word processing unit Councilmember Feibusch asked
to IBM Products what the word processing unit
is? City Manager Swayne stated
it is a computer typewriter which will be used 'for repetitious typing.
M/S: Myers/Riley to approve Item No. 9, award of bid to IBM Products in
the amount of $8,368.70, including sales tax, for word processing unit.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Myers,
Hickey NOES: Feibusch ABSENT: Snyder
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COPR~I S S IONS
12) Request for extension for filing M/S: Myers/Hickey to approve
final map-Park West Condominiums the request for extension to
Park West Condomiums for filing
final map. The reason stated
for the requested extension is discovery of a substantial error in the
original topographical survey. A request was made to see where the error
was in the original topographical survey before further consideration.
Councilmember Riley expressed that this is not the appropriate time to
approve the extension without a hillside ordinance coupled with the fact
that the development will increase traffic and the developer should stand
the cost to mitigate this problem. Also, the amount originally specified
for the tactical fire pumper will not be adequate now.
Mayor Hickey stated that by granting the extension now does not relieve
the Council of its responsibility of approving or disapproving the final
review and delaying the project will just increase the cost of the project.
Councilmember Myers, although in agreement with some of Councilmember Riley's
concerns, felt that thew would be mitigated because of other considerations.
Motion did not carry for lack of a majority: AYES: MYers, Hickey
NOES: Riley, Feibusch ABSENT: Snyder
13) Recommendation from Cultural Arts City Manager Swayne pointed out
Commission to amend Museum Director that at the budget session the
Job description pertaining to Council recommended the salary be
monthly salary $1,000. The Cultural Arts
CommJ. ssJon has requested
reconsideration. It was the consensus of Council tl~at as the subject matter
had been very carefully reviewed at tl~e bud~et session, tl~e $1,()00 should
be retained as the montl~l_y salary for tl~e museum director.
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M/S: Riley/Myers to retain Museum Director Job description pertaining to
monthly salary at $1,000.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING
11) Consideration of Proposed Those that spoke in favor of
Revised Sign Ordinance the proposed revised sign
ordinance are as follows:
Don VanderMDy, Ukiah realtor representing Mendocino County Board of Realtors,
read into the record a letter from the Board of Realtors. He spoke in favor
of the revised sign ordinance in regard only to real estate signs.
Mayor Hickey read into the record a letter from Alan R. Falleri, 475 Oak
Manor Drive who spoke' in favor of retaining the existing sign ordinance.
Those that spoke against the proposed revised sign ordinance are the
following:
Lee Enemark, 150 Mendocino Place
Guy Velardi, 225 San Jacinta Drive
Dick Seizer, 154A E. Gobbi
Carl Heymann, Sign Users Council of California
Rudy Christians, 290 S. State
Oliver Chapman, 1555 Oak Knoll
Vince Angell, 695 S. Dora
Bob Guilfoyle, 160 N. Court Road
Ernie Fine, 1107 South State Street
A1 Vogel, Vogel Signs
Marge Thatcher, 345 N. State
Ted Eriksen, .140 Quail
Linda Foster, 460 E. Gobbi
Dennis McKee, 265 San Jacinta
Ken Fowler, 1080 N. State
Charles Ruelle, 980 N. Oak
Jack Simpson, 1173 N. Oak
Duncan James, 445 N. State
The following statements were made by the opposition:
1. Although the Chamber of Commerce did support the proposed sign ordinance
recommended by the Ad' Hoc Committee, it cannot support the revised sign
ordinance;
2. Need for a grandfather clause because of economic changes in recent
years; all signs which were legal at time of erection be allowed to remain
in force until such time as the business is sold or signs require repair
totalling 50% of its replacement cost. Some merchants felt it was unfair
to require conformance upo~ sale of business;
3. Felt freeway signage was being ignored and should be added because
of the influx of freeway orientated businesses which derive the major
portion of their income from motor traffic. Cal Trans signage is not
likely to be adopted 'for U. S. Highway systems.
4. Zoning addressed by Ad Hoc Committee should be given more credence in
that it recommended varying sign restrictions for different areas and not
restriction to just two zones: Commercial-Industrial and Residential.
5. Suggestion that Planning Commission and City Council should have taken
a deeper interest in study sessions of Ad Hoc Committee.
6. Concern expressed to signs.legally erected today but illegal 5 to 10
years down the road.
7. The need for a study session to find out the criteria arrived at by the
Ad lIoc Committee.
8. Merchant.u have stated tl~cy wou].d r~,act to pa,~sage of tl~e revised
sign ordinance by nonconformance, moratorium, recall and court battles.
9. Suggested that City take down and replace signs at'it's expense.
10. Would look better to have utilities underground than signs conforming.
11. Preservation of unusua'l logo on sides of buildings is needed.
12. Not necessary, to have a full color sketch 'of proposed signs, Just a
color swatch.
13. Consideration be given in terms of economics versus aesthetics.
14. Concern that the proposed sign ordinance coming out of the Ad Hoc
Committee was changed by the Planning Commission.
15. Financial burden of adhering to the p~oposed revised sign ordinance.
16. Suggested that City Attorney file notice with the County Recorder
so that purchasers of businesses will know there is a sign ordinance.
17. Conce'rn with further delay.
18. Request that merchants be notified of further public hearings.
19. Suggestion that merchants who are not members of the Chamber of
Commerce be included on the committee for the study sessions.
20. Request that copies of the proposed 'sign ordinance from the Ad Hoc
Committee be provided.
It was' the consensus of the Council that the proposed revised sign ordinance
be sent back to the Planning Commission; that a study session be set for
October 29, 1980 and action will be taken by the Council at its November 5,
19 80 meeting.
RECESS: 8:40 PM
REPORTS FROM BOARDS , ~COMMITTEES
COMMI S S IONS
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS
14) In lieu parking fees
City Manager. Swayne requested
that subject matter be
withdrawn from the agenda.
15) Traffic Engineering Committee The Traffic Engineering Committee
report' regarding parking along is recommending elimination of
Low Gap Road between Bush and all on street parking on Low Gap
State Road between Bush and State
Streets. Concern was expressed
regarding adequate parking for the funeral homes located in this area and
that parking on the south side of Low Gap Road should be eliminated.
Council determined that subject matter go back to the Traffic Engineering
Committee, that public hearing date be set and property owners be notified.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None
None
None
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER POiPORTS
16) Discussion of proposed City Manager Swayne stated this
'increased water and sewer is a preliminary discussion of
service fees and charges proposed increased water and ,3ewer
service fees and charges to see
if staff has covered the issues that City Council wanted and to set a public
hearing. City Council discussed some of the recmmnendations made in the
City Manager's memo dated 9/3/80. It was requested that a capital improvement
fee survey be done of cities more the size of ~ctal~. Other items of di,,;c~ssion
were determination of amount: of Fee increa,,~e aft:er the project is coml~lt'~ted,
coat based fee.~;, proposed :Increase of monthly re.e, adoption of two block.
Rt'g. M t:g.
rate schedule and additional charge on air booster pumps.
City Manager Swayne stated the proposed changes, if addpted by the Council,
would require changes in various ordinances and require coordination
with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District.
Council determined that a public hearing would be scheduled at the first
meeting in November to allow time for staff to prepare the necessary
information for fuzther Council consideration. '
17) Agreement for cooperative City- City Manager Swayne stated staff
County domestic animal control has no objection to the agree-
program and animal shelter agreement ment and it has been reviewed by
the City Attorney. Some concern
was expressed that the City would not receive full value 'for it's investment.
City Attorney stated there is a 90 day termination clause provided for in
the contract.
M/S: Riley/Myers to approve contract for cooperative City-County Domestic
Animal Control Program between the City of Ukiah and the County of
Mendocino .o
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
M/S: Riley/~yers to approve contract for cooperative City of Ukiah County
of Mendocino A2~imal Shelter Agreement.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
18) Award of bid for water main and City Manager Swayne stated
casings on Brush Street and Talmage there had not been time to
Road evaluate the bids received
and requested subject matter
be cOntinued to the next scheduled City Council meeting.
18A) Wastewater Facilities Councilmember Feibusch reported
that he and Councilmember Riley
met with a representative from Engineering Science. After attempting to
obtain answers to a variety of questions, it was their reconnnendation
that Council should cancel the contract with Engineering Science.
M/S: Feibusch/Riley to cancel contract with Engineering Science.
Public Works Director stated the contract executed with Engineering
Science provides for time and material and could be cancelled.
M/S: Feib us ch /Ri ley to amend motion to provide payment to Engineering
Science for time and material rendered to date.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
M/S: Feibusch/Riley to instruct staff to proceed with Kennedy/Jenks
subject to the availability of the additional money needed and authorizing
the Mayor to sign the contract with Kennedy/Jenks.
Public Works Director stated he would get written assuran6e from the State
as to the availability of money.
Motion' carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: Snyder
Councilmember Feibusch reported on a wSnd powered ecosystem that is
grant eligible from the I)epartment of Energy. He reported he had dis-
cussed tim matLer with a person who is capable of performing the initial
study for $750. tie also pointed out t~xat the wi.nd power ecosystem
should meet th~; Water Quality Control Board requirements. Council
instructed Councilmember Feibusch to proceed to obtain a written proposal
for Council to evaluate.
Reg. M t g.
P~F,c 5
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
CI'l~f COUNCIL REPORTS
19) Report from Council Downtown Councilmember Riley reported
Committee that'a representative from
League of California. Cities
would be willing to give a presentation on downtown revitalization projects.
Council set October 8, 1980 from 4 - 6:30 PM as a study session to hear
the presentation.
Councilmember Feibusch asked the size of political signs allowed in the
City. Planning Director Harris stated that 4' x 4' are allowed in
residential areas and 4' x 8' are allowed in commercial areas.
Mayor Hickey reported he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the
jitney bus service to the shopping centers.
He also stated, after discussion with County personnel, that the City
will have to furnish its own City Hall; however, the County is interested
in joint programs regarding purchasing and garage facilities.
He reported that the Commission dinner will be held on October 10, 1980
at the Lido.
He read a letter from Dennis Marcheschi reporting on his training at
the Federal Bureau of Investigation academy and he appreciated the
opportunity to attend.
He also reported that the oleander bushes at Walnut Avenue and Todd Road
neede to be pruned.
ADJOURNMENT - 10:25 PM
MARY MELVIN
Deputy City Clerk