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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
UKIA]I, CA.
111 W. Church
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May 21, 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, 'Beard, Shepherd, Roper,
Tillotson, Melvin
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Feibusch
Mayor Hickey
Mayor Hickey proclaimed the week
of June 1 through June 7, 1980
as National Safe Boating Week.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Feibusch requested that Item #2 be pulled;
Councilmember Riley requested that Item #5 be pulled; Mayor
Hickey requested that Item #3 be pulled. M/S: Snyder/Myers
to approve Items #1, 4, 6-9 as follows:
1) 'Payroll Warrants #9946-10100, $97,177.85
4) To raise Redwood Empire Muni'cipa.1 Insurance Fund
liability insurance limits to 20 million dollars.
6) Awarded bid for reclaiming ~nd desludging transformers
to Transformer Consultants in the amount of $14,392.68.
$15,000 tO be transferred from Account 800-3648 to
800-3727.
7) Award of bid for high pressure sodium bulbs to Consolidated
Electrical Dist. in the amount of $4,242.12,· including tax.
8) ~ward of bid for street light fixtures to Wesco in the
amount of $30,343.56, including tax.
9) Cancelled purchase order to Benjamin Steel as requested and
awarded bid to Reliable Mill Supply in the amount of
$3,860.00, plus tax
Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Ril-ey, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
2) General Warrants Councilmember .Feibusch questioned
the amount of travel expenses.
In his opinion, they were excessive. M/S: Feibusch/Myers to
approve General Warrants #14532-14662 in the total amount of
$163,911.14. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3) Minutes, May 7, 1980 Mayor Hickey pointed out that
the phrase "off street parking"
should read "on street parking" on page 4, Item #21. M/S:
Hickey/Feibusch to approve minutes of May 7, 1980 as corrected.
Carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Ilickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
5) Claim for damaqes filed Councilmember Riley asked if
by R()dwood l',egal Assistance the tapes had been found.
for James }layt City Mana.qer Swayne stated
that thJ. s was a matter to be
(ti scuss(~t'l in Ex(~cul::.iv(~ Session. M/S: Ri ] (3y/l,'eil)us(:}~ to approv~
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PUBLIC IIEARING PUBLIC ttEARING
10) Electric Rate Schedule City Manager Swayne stated that
Adjustment PG&E has just recently been
granted a rate increase by
California PUC. Staff recommends that the City's electric rates
be increased to maintain a differential of 2% below PG&E.
Councilmember Feibusch asked who authorized the public notice
and public hearing? City Manager'Swayne referred to the City
Code which states that when a rate increase appears necessary,
the City Manager shall prepare a written report of rate change
and upon completion of this report, a public hearing is set.
Public hearing opened. No one spoke. Public hearing closed.
M/S: Myers/Riley to approve Resolution No. 80-83 adopting
electric rate schedules. City Council discussed the average
customer use of 700 kwh which includ.es water heating and space
heating, that no rate difference is curren'tly in effect during
peak hours of use but this is an area presently being explored.
It was pointed out that by the individual consumer conserving
energy, they ultimately help Ukiah keep its costs down. City
Manager Swayne stated that the City had in the past, and should
again this year, cooperate with PG&E's lead in getting reduction
of usage. Councilmember Myers'stressed the importance of making
the effective billing date equal to each' consumer. M/S: Myers/
Snyder to amend the original motion by setting the effective
date of the increase on July 1, 1980. Amended motion carried
by 5-0 voice vote.
Councilmember Myers felt it was important for the City Council
to look into establfshing a commission .to cover all aspects of
energy. City Manager Swayne stated that when the City Council
adopted the Ukiah Solar Utility Plan, 'that was one of the things
to be developed as part of that work plan. Councilmember Feibusch
was of the opinion that the mere fact that PG&E increased their
rates, does not mean the City should increase their rates .....
Motion carried by the following roil'call vote: AYES: Riley,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: Feibu$ch ABSENT: None
11) Request for rate adjustment City Manager Swayne referred
by Ukiah Solid Waste to staff reccmmendation of an
increase subject to an audit.
Public hearing opened. Charles Williams, 3 Betty St., spoke
against the rate increase and felt the rate adSuStment should
be dqtermined on the basis of the amount of trash. He also
expressed concern regarding recycling and felt it was being dis-
couraged by the City. After Mayor Hickey pointed out that the
rates are based on the number of trash cans. and whether it is
curb service, Mr. Williams stated the fees were very reasonable.
Phil Ward, 630 Watson Road, stated that Ukiah Solid Waste in
conjunction with Modern Disposal is cooperating with UVAR in
delivering to them newspapers and cardboard. Public hearing
closed.
M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to grant to Ukiah Solid Waste their
request for rate adjustment. Councilmember Feibusch agreed
with City Manager'.s recommendation concerning an audit require-
ment but since both the City and Ukiah Solid Waste had not
fulfilled the terms of the contract in this regard, the City
should bear a portion of the cost of the audit. Motion was
defeated by the following roll call vote: AYES: None NOES:
Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey ABSENT: None
M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to grant to Ukiah Solid Wast~ 20% across
the board increase to be effective June 1, 1980; that Ukiah
Solid Waste pay for the first $5,000 of the cost of the audit
and that the City and Ukiah Solid Waste split the remaining
costs; if no rate increase is warranted, Ukiah Solid Waste
shall reimburse the City for their share of the cost of the
audit. Councilmember Snyder stated she objected to the audit
in as much as Mr. Ward hat] already provided the City with
adequate inform:~t~on. Councilmc~mbc~r Feibusch stated that Ukiah
St)].id W~ste hi~!; to be ¢':on~;i~lc~r(?(] an utility and in order to
ju:;tify a]~ Jncr(~a~;c~ an ;~udit is nec~ssary. Mr. Ward stated
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by Section 15 of the contract which states that rate increases
were to be made at 3 year intervals. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, 'Feibu.sch, Myers, Hickey
NOES: Snyder ABSENT: None
12) Prezone Application No. City Manager Swayne stated the
80-80 Airport Ifl'dustrial proposed rezoning would be from
Park County A-l, M-1 and. C-3:S:P to
PD, Planned Development for the
area encompassed by the Airport Industrial 'Park. Public hearing
opened.. Dallas Carpenter, 182 Thomas St., stated he was in favor
of the annexation but felt that the entire area should be
included as this might cause confusion as to emergency services,
street maintenance, etc. City Manager Swayne felt that this was
a valid point and should be the subject of separate proceedings.
Stan Hildreth, 1550 Ruddick Cunningham Road, expressed concern
over drainage problems if this area 'is put. under asphalt and
felt assistance to property owners be taken into consideration.
Charles Williams, 3 Betty St., spoke against the annexation and
suggested that the airport be relocated across the freeway
thereby sealing that area as agriculture. Public hearing closed.
M/S: Sny'der/Myers to find the Negative Declaration adequate
and complete. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: Riley
ABSENT: None
M/S: Snyder/Hickey to read Ordinance No. 746 by title only.
Unanimously carried. M/S: Snyder/Myers to introduce Ordinance
No. 746 prezoning Airport Industrial Park. Councilmember
Feibusch referred tQ Resolution No. 79-13authorizing water service &
annexation agreement with Kennedy Homes. He pointed out the water line has been
installed but ,.the annexation has ~not taken place & asked why annexation has not
Drocee~e~. ~/~ver~ r_e±~ zn. ~ou~~ e
~e appropriate no c±arlzy nn question of drainage and how this
problem could be mitigated. Planning Director Harris stated
that. the 701 Study addressed the drainage ques{ion and staff is
working on this at the present time. Councilmember Snyder
stated that action tonight is to prezone as a necessary conditiOn
for annexation since LAFCO will not. act before this is done.
Motion carried by the following'~roll call vote: AYES: Riley,
Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
RECESS: 8:07 PM
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
12) Request from S.R. Boynton
to place signs for Sun
House Historical Landmark
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Boynton, 711 Willow, asked
for placement of signs on the
north and south Perkins Street
offramps and an additional sign
placed on Perkins Street directing tourists to the Sun House. He
further stated that the State will pay for signs on the freeway
and off ramps and the City would be responsible for the sign
placed on Perkins Street. Councilmember Snyder asked if the
signs would create a parking problem? Dr. Boynt°n stated that
the signs are only directional and did not feel parking would be
a problem at the present time. Mayor Hickey asked what the
approximate cost of a directional sign would be? City Manager
Swayne estimated that it would not be over $100.- M/S: Snyder/
Riley to direct the City to write a letter to the State asking
for historical landmark signing north and south of Perkins Street
offramps. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NO~S: None
ABSENT: None
14) Request from A1 Niderost to City Manager Swayne stated that
designate premises at 308 S. when a building is designated a
School as a historical historical structure, the
building building code becomes more ].enient;
the ]~ost s~ignificant change ~eing
fire requirements. Cliff Shepherd, Build].n'g official, gave some
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of the building code requirements. Councilmember Riley asked
what the City's legal liabilities would be? Attorney Orchard
stated he would research.t~,is. Councilmbmber'Feibusch felt
that the decision to be made is do we maintain the victorian
flavor or bring it up to code? City Manager Swayne pointed out
that Council should be.careful not %o waive safety factors.
Cliff Shepherd indicated that if it is desiqnated a historical
building, the State Historical Building Cod~ applies.' A1
Niderost, 308 S. School, stated that the building was built
in 1871, the same year the City was incorporated. He stated
the building would be used as an office building. He also
indicated that he is interested in preserving the building and
would go along witk. the State Historical Building Code.
Councilmember Snyder pointed out that the Cultural Arts
Commission stated the building has architectual.and historical
significance to the City, but does not say it is a historical
building.
M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to declare the building at 308 South
School Street a historical landmark and that the State Historical
Building Code apply. Councilmember Snyder asked if before the
City can declare a historical landmark, does the City have a
provision in its code that allows the City to do that? City
Manager Swayne stated that an ordinance would be proper.
City Attorney Orchard stated there is no rule that you cannot
pass an ordinance designating a historic'al building. Council-
member Snyder stated she was.not against the building, but
that she had questions on the structure of governmental
ordinances. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Myers, Hickey NOES: Snyder
ABSENT: None
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
15) Airport Industrial
Park Reorganization
, the City to make application to
LAFCO for annexation of the Air~or~ Industrial Park Reorganization.
Mayor Hickey referred to Exhibit C, page 6, and asked clarification
of the term "each situation." City Manager Swayne indicated
the financial calculations are based on two situations: (1)the
current undeveloped state of the prcperty and (2) ultimate
industrial/commercial development. The purchase, of facilities
is the same for each. Motion carried by the following roll
call'vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey
NOES: None ABSENT: None
M/S: Snyder/Myers to approve
Resolution No. 80-84 authorizing
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Orchard stated that he is awaiting the decision
of arbitration hearing held relating to Gibson Creek.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
16) Recommendation to
retain a conSultant for
the development of the
City of Ukiah Solar
Utility Plan
City Manager Swayne stated that
the retention of Connie Smyser to
develop a Solar Utility Program
is necessary since staff would
not be able to do the work
required because of present work
load. Councilmember Feibusch asked if the City pa.ys the
consultant $7,500 plus travel expenses and also commit the staff,
does this mean the grant is not sufficient to pay for the cost
of the Solar Utility Plan? City Manager Swayne stated the City
should be reimbursed for travel expenses and that the grant will
not be sufficient. Council.member Myers stated that this type
of program could lead to other areas of exploration and also
future grants.
M/S: Rile. y/Shy(]er to appro~,e retention of Connie Smysor to
(]ovelop a Solar UtJ. lJty Plan at a cost not to exco. od $7,500,
pi, tis travel ox}~)¢'n';os.
Char].es Williams expressed concern about lack of public input
and stated that this is a pilot project for the larger utilites.
Councilmember Riley stated there will be'a need for a public
hearing to get input from local people. Councilmember Feibusch
expressed concern for the small businesses and unfair
competition. City M~nager Swayne stated that to encourage
the utilization of solar energy, the State founded these
demonstrative projects and a number of cities might end up being
technical advisors. Motion carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Riley, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: Feibusch
ABSENT~ None
17) Resolution giving notice
of intent to acquire by
condemnation property at
601C MarshalI for Main
Street Project
City Manager Swayne stated that
a resolution was unnecessary as
the City obtained the prcperty
on a voluntary basis. Council-
m~mber Riley asked if this was
part of Main Street extension
and does the City have to help the people relocate? City Manager
Swayne indicated that this is part of Main Street extension and
the City.is required to help relocate.
18) Report on engineering & City Manager Swayne reported
construction drawings for that Bill Beard, Asst. Directcr
School Street of Public Works, has worked on
this and feels some ideas in the
design will be very expensive; specifically, the sidewalk
texturing and the sawtooth pattern in the parking area. He
further stated that.Council should'make a determination how much
money the merchants are willing to put into this operation and
then scale it to that. The other alternatiVe would be to get
construction estimates. He added that Mr. Beard feels the work
cost wOuld be approximately $60,000. Councilmember Feibusch
asked if Council could authorize staff to solicit bids from
engineering firms to get a better idea and tken reconsider?
M/S: Feibusch/Riley to recommend the project go to bid.
City Manager Swayne suggested it might be. Set up as (1) full
price and (2) broken down for l~ndscaping, drainage, etc.
Motion carried by 5-0 voice vote.
19) Presentation of Budget for City Manager Swayne presented
Fiscal 1980-81 the proposed budget to City
Council and suggested that a
schedule for review be set up. After discussion, June 2, 1980
from 10:30 AM to 3 PM and June 9, 1980 from 10:30 PM to 3 PM
were set as review dates.
20) Application to Federal
Energy Regulatory
Commission for preliminary
permit for Warm Springs
Power Plant
City Manager Swayne asked that
this be added to the agenda.
M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to add
Item No. 20 to the agenda.
Motion carried by 5-0 voice
vote. City Manager Swayne
indicated that the City has become aware of a feasibility study
done for the Corps of Engineers for the Warm Springs project
and the City has prepared a preliminary application to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and a water rights appli-
cation to the California State Water Resources Control Board.
It is requested that Council adopt r£solutions authorizing
these applications.
M/S: Snyder/Myers to approve Resolution No. 80-8~ authorizing
the Mayor to execute and sign a preliminary application to thc?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Motion carried by .th~
following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers,
Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
M/S: Snyder/Myers to approve Resolution No. 80-86 authorizing
Mayor to exe~ute and file water rights, application with California
St~te Water Re~;~)urcos Control Board. Motion carried by the
fo]lowing roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Foibusch, Snyder, Myers,
lli ckey NOES: Nono AI~SI,iNT: None
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Riley asked for a report on Standley Street.
City Manager Swayne stated that staff visited the property
owners in the area and that there did not seem to be a problem
now.
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Councilmember Snyder stated she was happy to see Scot% Street
completed.
Councilmember Snyder stated she toured Ukiah Convalescent
Hospital and found it a very interesting and educational
experience.
Councilmember Snyder also commented on how nice.the North Coast
Regional Center looks and that it is a nice addition to the City.
Councilmember Snyder also expressed concern about the Kenndy
development and requested staff to check that out.
Councilmember Myers stated he attended the League of California
Cities seminar and found it very interesting and informative.
Councilmember Myers reported on attending the MCOG meeting and
asked for input from the City Council regarding the joint
powers agreement before the next scheduled meeting on June 16,
1980. ..
Mayor Hickey stated.that Nick Lapkass is asking for help in
relocating the periodicals stored at Fzank Zeek School and
that the matter will appear on tk.e June 4 agenda.
Mayor Hickey stated he had received a letter from Henry Plymine
of Willits who expressed concern about a light industrial park
at the airport. Mayor Hickey requested that city Manager send
a reply to this letter.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
None
ADJOURNMENT - to Personnel & Litigation Session - 9:50 PM
MARY MELVIN
Deputy.City Clerk