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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 07-16-80'200 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES .C. ITy COUNCIL CIIAMBERS UKIAH, CA. 111 W. Church July 16, 1980 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CALL TO ORDER 6':30 PM.. Mayor Hickey presiding. Councilmembers present: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey Staff present: Swayne, Orchard, Harris, Kruth, Tillotson, Melvin INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Snyder Mayor Hickey CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Swayne requested that Items #3 and #5 be pulled; Council- member Riley requested that Item #7 be pulled. M/S: Myers/Riley to approve Items #1-2, 4 and 6 as follows: 1) paYroll Warrants, #10581-10754, $111,902.25 2) General Warrants, #14891-15098, $738,253.84 4) Minutes of adjourned meeting, July 8, 1980 6) Approved Notice of Completion for Contract for asphalt concrete surfacings on City streets Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None 3) Minutes, July 2, 1980 City Manager Swayne requested that his reply to Councilmember Feibusch's statement regarding the wastewater treatment plant be included in the minutes. M/S: Snyder/ Riley to approve minutes of July 2, 1980 as amended~ Motion carried by the f'ollowing roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: None 5) Resolution No. 81-9 City Manager-Swayne pointed out establishing rates for that the annual senior citizen Municipal Golf Course rate of $150 had been omitted. M/S: Myers/RileY to approve Rasolution No. 81-9 establishing rates for Municipal Golf Course as amended. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None 7) Weed abatement cost on tax roll Councilmember Riley requested that "in 1979" be added after "by City drews" in the second paragraph. M/S: Riley/Myers to approve Resolution No. 81-10 directing.unpaid weed abatement cost placed on tax. roll as amended. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING 8) Revenue Sharing Public hearing opened. Steven Park~ Mendocino County Youth Project, stated tl~eir request is for a part t~me recre, ation po.~[tion which would provide noncomp~'tittve sport activitie:'~ not provided by the UkL~fl~ 901 Recreation Department. He also stated that Mendocino County Youth Project would be willing to work with the Ukiah Recreation Department so that there would be no duplication of activities. He.presented to tile Council several young people in the audience who were supportive of the youth project. Carol Park, Board Preside-nt-of Ukiah Valley Child Development, spoke to their need of City government helping out local families in providing good child care services and the need for extra equipment for child development. She also stated that they would be contacting local community service organiza, tions as to their needs. Misty Duncan, 617 Leslie, Head Start, spoke to their need for providing transportation for children attending H. ead Start. Doug Strong, 870 Myron, spoke in favor of the Mendocino County Youth Project request. George Bartlett, Director, Senior Citizens, thanked the Council for granting their request for revenue sharing funds. Don Eller,.516 South State, Board Director of ~een Center, spoke in favor of Mendocino County-Youth Project's request. Janice Ryan, 1055 Helen, expressed her support' of Mendocino County Youth Project and the benefits she and her two teenage sons have received from the program. Public hearing closed. · M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to adopt the Revenue Sharing Budget as presented during, the budget hearings providing for an expenditure of $199,304. Councilmembers Riley and Myers felt that Mendocino County Youth Project request should be reconsidered and an allocation made to them. Discussion was had as ~to whether the Youth. Project would be a pilot project or a one time program and the need for people interested in this type of program to become involved with the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: 'AYES: Feibusch, Snyder Hickey NOES: Riley, Myers ABSENT: None SA) Adoption of Revised Budget M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to add Item No. 8A to the Agenda. Unanimously carried. M/S.: Feibusch/Snyder to strike the $10,000 request for an energy conservation specialist. Concern was expressed that this position would be a duplication of services already provided by PG&E to its customers and that city Council could have been kept more current on the project. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES~. Feibusch, Snyder NOES: Riley, Myers, Hickey ABSENT: None M/S: Feibusch/Myers to adopt Resolution No. 81-11 approving the 1980-81 Budget as revised. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN COMMUNI CATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 9) Letter from LAFCO regarding City Manager Swayne reviewed LAFCO's Las Casas Annexation and overall four part motion in A1 Barbera's water district 7/8/80 letter. M/S: Snyder/Hickey thst the City Council not modify its position and to reaffirm that 'the City will provide water to the developme~t. It was felt it would be wise for Council to review the proposal of a new County Santtattt,n l)lstrlct or County Wat(~r 1)tsErlct. Council also felt th~,t it m, eded more inform;trion before it could advise LAFCO and requested City Attorney to re.port back t:o Council., fi:02 Ernie Dickens, Assistant Executive Officer, LAFCO, reported that County Counsel stated LAFCO could not set compensation for los~ of revenue. · However, LAFCO ~could set as a condition some compensation that was fair and equitable. He also stated, in his opinion, that LAFCO,. in view of Council's position taken tonight, would go ahead and approve the annexation which would i~nlude detachment. : Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, F'eibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None ' M/S: Myers/Snyder to notify LAFCO that the City is interested in the concept of a joint district and will continue its efforts to develop a proposal of an overall water district with Millview Water District. Motion passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, ~fers, Hickey · NOES: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS 10) A. Resolution calling special election for City Clerk and City Treasurer B. Resolution' requesting consolidation of special election with general election C. Resolution requesting county Clerk to conduct special election It was the consensus of Council that since the City Clerk and City Treasurer were just reelected, they should serve out their terms as elected officers. If a vacancy occurs, City Council could make an appointment to fill the unexpired term. It was also pointed out that subject matter .could be handled at the next regular City election. 'M/S: Snydez/Feibusch that no action be taken at this time. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None 11) Resolution No. 81-12 cOnsenting to an amendment to the amended and restated member agreement for construction, operation and financing of NCPA Project //2 City Manager S~ayne stated that this resolution 'is necessary to meet the language requirements of the U.S. government for additional financing. M/S: Myers/Snyder to approve Resolution No. 81-12 consenting to an amendment to the amended and restated member agreement for construction, operation and financing of NCPA Project //2. Motion carried by the ~ollowing roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None RECESS: 8:00 PM 12) Resolution No. 81-13 authorizing execution of an agreement for financing of planning and develop- ment activities for recapture of Feather River Project M/S: Snyder/Myers to approve Resolution No. 81-13 authorizing execution of' an agreement for financing of planning and develop- ment activities for recapture of Feather Ri~er Project. Discussion was had as to NCPA's chances of recapture of the Feather River Project. It was pointed out that a recent ruling by FERC was in favor of a municipality. It was also pointed out that the more projects Ukiah is able to participate in, the less dependent the City will be on PG&E. Councilmen~er Feibusch expressed concern regarding NCPA's ability to be successful against PG&E and the amount of res. ney involved. He also stated that the member voti'ng procedures could cause Ukiah loss of ~ontrol over it's money and City Council decisions if it is based on percentage participation. Motion tarried by the fo]lowing roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: Feibusch AJ~SENT: None ]3) R~,solt~t;lon No. 81-]4 authorizing oxt'cutl, o~ of a~ aF, rt't'mt~tlt for finat~c[~g and pl~nning devt~]op- Ilydr~,.l ~,~'tl- 1 t~ 1' rojt'c L Citv'blanager Swayne pointed out tl~at tl~:Is ag~t~:mt:nt: differs from thc'. SI~cll agr~'t..me~t in tli;lt l.t al~l~].lcs to tl~t~ f.lnancl, n.~ of ti~t' planning and dovt,].opm~,'nt act Ivltl~'s only. M/S: Snyder/Myers to approve Resolution No. 81-14 authorizing execution of an agreement for financing and planning deyelopment activities of the Calaveras Itydroelectric Project. Councilmember Riley pointed out the large capital investment involved in this project and her opposition to the environmental aspects.. City Manager Swayne stated that all environmental litigation has already occurred. Councilmember Feibusch stated that the City should develop local energy resources. Councilmember Snyder pointed out that originally the project proposed 19 mils; it was then increased to 21 mils and presently, the estimate is 60 mils. Motion carried by the 'following roll call vpte: AYES: Riley, Myers, Hickey NOES: Feibusch, Snyder ABSENT: None CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS City Attorney Orchard informed Council of a State requirement to file campaign contributi, on statements during off election years. This form is due July 31. He also reported that he will be taking a course at University of California tomorrow on government liability and damages. CITY MANAGER REPORTS CITY MANAGER REPORTS City Manager Swayne referred to a previous City Council inquiry about the Fire Chief's car not having a City Seal. He reported that none of the City administrator's cars have seals, but City Council could change the policy· 14) Engineering proposals for A1 Kruth, Director of Public Works, School Street reconstruction stated it was difficult to evaluate the proposals and no attempt will be made to make any specific recommendations at. this time. He pointed out that the tabulation will give Council an idea of what the project will cost. It was suggested that 'a committee be made up of City Council members to meet with the merchants to see how much they want to spend. Lee Enemark, President of Downtown Merchant's Association, stated that the merchants are in favor of the plan but cannot proceed further at this point without knowing the amount of money involved and he pointed out the need to set a dollar figure. He also stated he was in favor of working with a subcommittee of council members. He suggested that one member from the Planning Commission and Parking Advisory commission also' be appointed. It was pointed out that a cosmetic treatment of the downtown area might not change the basic problem of getting businesses to move into the downtown area. Mayor Hickey appointed Councilmembers Snyder and Riley to serve on the 'subcommittee to work with the Downtown Merchant's Association. CRIS Model · Jay Holden presented to Council a report on~ the CRIS Model. He explained the complexity of the project and ttle multitude of problems he encounter~ed. tie was of the opinion City Council should complete the project in spite of all the complications since the final report will be beneficial. The need to keep it up tc date was stremsed. City Council thanked Mr. Holden and tnatructed him to continue the work to its completion. CITY COUNC. IL Ri']I)ORT.H CI'I~. COUNCIL' RI'iI'ORTS Coun('llmcn~b(,r F(,lbusch ask(.,d tllat Mr. T.Ltlow's ]et:ter be agendaed, lie ) kt'), .Mt')~, . 7 /.! (,/~0 I)~)',(' 4 2O4 asked that his mai]. sent to the City not be opened, lie asked if he should pay the cost of the set of plans for the wastewater project that he ordered. It was the consensus of Council that. the City should pay this bill. Councilmember Feibusch also asked for a report on consulting engineer's evaluation of the wastewgter project. A1 Kruth stated he had not completed the evaluation. Concern was expressed with OSHA violations and .concern for the safety of the building. Councilmnmber Riley referred to a letter from TMI and asked City Attorney Orchard to see if she would have a conflict of interest in this matter. Councilmember Riley asked that City Clerk check on the amount of fee for the candidates statement. Councilmember Snyder asked if a copy of the. letter to Joe Allen had been sent to LAFCO? City Manager Swayne indicated no copy had been sent. Councilmember Snyder reported that since Mike Gomes had moved outside the City limits there is a need to appoint a new member to the Parking Advisory Committee. Notice of the vacancy will be published. August 6 was set to appoint ~ new member. ' Councilmember Snyder reported that the joint meeting with the County had not been held this date and she noted that little progress had been made. Councilmember Snyder asked for a report on the Warm Springs application. City Manager Swayne stated that nothing has happened to date. Councilmember Myers stated he thought the Fourth of July fireworks was tremendous; however, he felt that the traffic jam could have been alleviated by providing an exit at the rear of the fairgrounds that would have .allowed the traffic to ~go out Brush Street. Councilmember Myers stated he felt a speed gone should be posted on Clara Street for westbound traffic. MayOr Hickey reported ~hat Bob Grimshaw has been selected by the NCPA interview committee and if approved by the entire NCPA membership at its August 24 meeting, will be the new manager of NCPA. Mayor Hickey stated he had received a letter from Lila Lee suggesting certain rules be established for the Sun House. He further stated it was his recollection that Council gave this responsibility to the Cultural Arts Commission. He asked City Manager Swayne to check on this. Mayor Hickey referred to a letter from the City of Alhambra regarding processing of parking tickets. He suggested it be agendaed after the City Attorney has looked into it. He referred to the TMI letter Council- member Riley inquired about and asked that it be agendaed. Mayor Hickey asked if the Council should reply to the lett'er to the Editor' in the Journal. It was the consensus of Council that no reply was necessary. ADJOURNMENT - 10: 30 PM MARY MELVIN Deputy City Clerk