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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
UKIAH, CA.
111 W. Church
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AGENDA'
ACTION TAKEN
CALL TO ORDER
6.'30 PM. Mayor Hickey presiding.
Councilmembers present: Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey
Staff present: Swayne, Kruth, Orchard,
Harris, Tillotson, Melvin
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRocLAMATIONS
Councilmemb er Snyder
Mayor Hickey
Mayor Hickey proclaimed the week of
May 11, 1980 as Nursing Home Week.
Pat Wells of Ukiah Convalescent
Hospital accepted the proclamation
and invited the councilmembers to
visit their facilities.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hickey proclaimed the month of
May, 1980 as Senior Citizens Month.
President of N.A.R.T. accepted the
proclamation.
Mayor HiCkey prgclaimed May 16 and
17,. 1980 as a fund raising day for
disabled and needy veterans by the
sale of Buddy Poppies.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Snyder requested that Item f/8 be pulled; Councilmember Riley
requested that Item #3 be pulled; Councilmember Feibusch requested that
Items #4, 7 and 14 be pulled; Councilmember Myers requested that Item #6 be
pulled and Mayor Hickey requested that Item #2 be pulled. M/S: Riley/Myers
to approve Items #1, 5, 9-13, 15 and 16 as follows:
1) Payroll Warrants #9641-9793, $96,955.28; #9794-9945, $96,775.51
5) Award of bid for winch to Acme Rigging in the total amount of $5,523.15
9) Authorization to file notice of completion for completion of Bush
Street extension, Low Gap Road northerly
10) Denial of claim for damages filed by Attorneys Stephens & Williams for
Vickie Oman
11) Denial of claim for damages filed by Associated Aviation Underwriters
for Ukiah Flying Service
12) Denial of claim for damages filed bY California State Automobile Assoc.
for R. L. Wiley
.13) Resolution No. 80-75 setting public hearing date for weed abatement
program
15) Resolution No. 80-76 approving agreement for funding of transit services
with MTA
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16) Resolution No. 80-77 adopting relocation guidelines
Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers,
Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: None
2) General Warrants Mayor Hickey asked for explanation
of wamrants Nos. 14443 and 14531.
M/S: Snyder/Myers to approve General
Warrants #14270-14531 in the total amount of $312,239.55. Motion carried by
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the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey.
NOES: None ABSENT: None
3) Minutes, sPecial Meeting 4/15, M/S: Myers/Snyder to approve the
Regular 4/16, Adjourned 4/23 minutes as corrected. Motion carried
o. by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: None
4) Award of bid for culvert pipe to .Councilmember Feibusch questioned the
BenJ. amin Steel & Reliable Mill bid figures. M/S: Riley/Feibusch to
approve award of bid for culvert pipe
to Benjamin Steel in the total amount of
$3860 + $231.60 for .a total of $4091.60 & to Reliable Mill kn tke 'total amount of
$4684.78 plus 6% ta~ of $281.09 for a.total of $4965.87. Motion carried by roll
call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder', Myers, Hickey'.NOES: None ABSENT: None
7) Imposing penalty for driving Co~ncilmember Feibusch asked what the
golf carts on greens & across tees fine would be. Councilmember Snyder
pointed out that if this is approved
by the Council, an ordinance would
be required. Mayor Hickey stated that whether a fine is imposed or an
ordinance adopted, neither could be enforced. M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to take
no action at this time. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
TIMED AGENDA
TIMED AGENDA
a) School Street Plan Planning Director Harris reviewed the
~ changes made by the Planning Commission
as set forth in the minutes of April. 23,
1980. Lee Enemark stated that the Downtown Merchant's Association offered
their total support of the project. M/S: Snyder/Myers to recommend that the
City Council approve the School Street Plan as recommended by the Planning
Commission and to direct staff to prepare the cost estimates. Councilmember
Riley, who had not seen the slide presentat.ion of subject plans, had
questions 'which were answered by the Mayor.. Councilmember Riley requested
to go on record as objecting to the dquble decking of the Post Office parking
lot, Councilmember Myers stated he had received pamphlets from Coos Bay,
Oregon explaining the redevelopment of their downtown area and Councilmember
Feibusch reported the results of Oroville and Marysville redevelopment and
pointed out the importance of that not happening to Ukiah. Mr. Enemark
requested that a time~ frame be part of the motion. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey
NOES: None ABSENT: None
City Manager Swayne pointed out that staff could prepare a preliminary report
fairly quickly but a good engineering plan for cost estimates could take
outside help. M/S: Feibusch/Myers to direct Public Works Director to bring
back to the next meeting a plan for implementing the time schedule and cost
estimates. Motion carried by voice vote of 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR
14) Set public hearing date to Councilmember Feibusch asked that a
consider rate increase request .copy of the original contract be made
by Ukiah Solid Waste available at a subsequent time. M/S:
Feibusch/Riley to.adopt Item No. 14
to set public hearing date to consider rate increase request by Ukiah Solid
Waste. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley,
Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
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6) Recommendation to close old set. Councilmember Myers expressed concern
of restrooms at Municipal Park about the restrooms being closed
because of vandalism. City Manager
Swayne stated that it was being closed
because other restrooms are available and this one is seldom used. City
Manager Swayne stated that all park facilities are regularly vandalized.
M/S: Myers/Riley to recommend closure of old 'set of restrooms at Municipal
Park. Motion carried by tile following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: None
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8) Authorization to file notice of Councilmember Snyder asked if the
completion for construction of property.line problem with the property
Nokomis School Park facilities owner in the immediate area had been
taken care of. City Engineer Kruth
stated he felt the 'trespassing problem
had been taken care of...M/S: Snyder/Riley to approve Item No. 8, authorization
to file notice of completion for construction of Nokomis School Park facilities.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch,
Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
RECOGNITION '
Mayor Hickey recognized the students attending the meeting and the Council's
appreciation of their attendance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMI S S ION S
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMI S S IONS
17) Recommendation from Parks & Mayor Hickey stated Mr. Frye, applicant,
Recreation Commission for has been working as an assistant to the
employment of Stephen Frye as Golf Pro for the past 2-1/2 years and
Golf Professional he is highly .recommended by the Men's
and Women's Clubs and the Parks &
Recreation Commission. City Manager Swayne stated that the proposal is a
contract with Mr. Frye on the same conditions as the city had with Mr. Vocker
who has resigned. M/S: Myers/Snyder to recommend employment of Stephen Frye
as outlined in the Golf 'Professional Conc&ssion Agreement. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey,
NOES: None ABSENT: None
18) Park'dedication fees The proposal is to use subject fees at
the Nokomis Park Site Project and at
the .Oak Manor Park. City Council
discussion resulted in the following motion. S/M: Snyder/Feibusch to defer
action until the budget session. Moti9n c~rrted by 5-0 voice vote.
19) Swimming pool fees Councilmember Feibusch noted that no
special fee had been recommended for
senio~ citizens. He recommended the
fee be the same as elementary students. M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to give senior
citizens the same swimming pool fee as elementary school students.Councilmembers
Snyder~ and Riley felt reluctant to increase the student fee. City Manager
Swayne pointed out that the fees have not been changed in many years.
Councilmember Feibusch asked the annual deficit on' the pool. City Manager
Swayne stated that last year it was in excess of $50,000. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey
NOES: None ABSENT: None
M/S: Snyder/Riley to defer further action until' after the budget session.
Motion carried by 5-0 voice vote.
RECESS: 8: 05 PM
20) Golf course fees The proposal is to change the fee
structure of subject fees. Marilyn
· Smith, former member of Parks & Recreation Commission, sta~ed she had just
learned of the proposal and the Men's and Women's Golf Clubs had not been
notified. She pointed out that several years ago, the Parks & Recreation
Commission voted unanimously that any change in fee structure would first
be reviewed by the club members. Paul Shimmin, President of the Men's Club,
stated he supported Mrs. Smith's statements and felt that alternative means
of income could be a possible solution to the problem. Don Rones asked if
it was the intent of the Council to make the golf course self sufficient?
In his opinion, this was not fair when other parts of the recreation program
are not self supporting. M/S: Snyder/Feibusch to defer the golf course
fees to budget t~ession to allow time for club members to review the proposed
fee structure. Mot£on carried by 5-0 voice vote.
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21) Request for approval of Tentative Planning Director Harris reviewed the
Map, Garrison/Thomas Subdivision recommendation made by the Planning
tt78-48 Commission and 'referred to the
Planning Commission minutes of
April 9, 1980. M/S: Snyder/Myers to adopt Resolution 80-78 recommending
approval of Tentative Map., Garrison/Thomas Subdivision No. 78-48. Council-
member Feibusch stated this was not an innovative project. The developer,
Leonard Garrison, stated that under the new subdivision map act; there is
no provision for changing the lot lines once they are set. He used the 70'
lot widths for flexibility. By picking the narrowest legal lot size, he will
be able' to combine 2 or 3 lots when the use has been determined. Gary
Akerstrom also spoke on subject matter and stated that the lots were made
as small as possible with the idea that they could be combined. Planning
Director Harris stated that a final map will be forth coming before any lots
are sold. Councilmember Feibusch stated he had a concern with the parking
of vehicles over 7500' lbs. Mr. Garrison stated that there would be no off
street parking. Councilmember Snyder expressed concern with 70'x 265' lots.
Mr. Garrison stated that he would have to go before the Planning Commission
for site design for each building and felt the Planning Commission would
not approve any 70' wide lot. Councilmember Feibusch asked if a condition
could be included whereby the Council approves the subdivision on the
condition that they will not build on any 70'x 265' lot; the developer has
to develop at least two lots. Mr. Garrison stated he had planned on using
1½ or 2½ lots, but stated he could accept the condition not to build on a
70' wide lot. Mayor Hickey asked if Mr. Garrison could go along with
building on no less than 2 lots as' shown on the tentative maps; Mr. Garrison
stated that was acceptable. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: None
M/S: Feibusch/Myers to'amend tentative re'ap by. adding that not less than
two lots be combined for the purposes of development. Motion carried by the.
following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey
NOES: None ABSENT: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
22) Street lighting charge in Mr. Holt, resident of Manor Oaks
mobile home parks with private ., M~bile Home Park expressed his
lighting objection to the charge for public
street lighting. He is paying 2
fees - one to the City and one to the mobile park owner. Councilmember
Snyder stated, in her opinion, that the charge was for lighting throughout
the City. Council could take no action. The matter will. be discussed at
budget time.
22a) Lease of Council Chambers City Manager Swayne stated that the
owners have proposed a new term of
subject lease at $250 per month to be
renegotiated on a yearly basis. M/S: Feibusch/Riley that staff be directed
to prepare a five year lease with the owners for subsequent consideration by
the City Council. Motion carried by 5-0 voice vote.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
23) Adoption of Ordinance No. 745 . M/S: Snyder/Riley to read Ordinance
authorizing NCPA~to issue revenue No. 745 by title only. Unanimously
bonds carried. M/S: Riley/Myers to adopt
Ordinance No. 745'authorizing NCPA
to issue revenue bonds. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Myers, Hickey.
NOES: Feibusch, Snyder ABSENT: None .
Mayor Hickey pointed out that the 60 day referendum period begins now.
Councilmember Feibusch asked how many cities had adopted the ordinance?
Mayor Hickey stated that all had but the City of Biggs.
24) Resolution approving contract with M/S: Snyder/Myers to adopt
Tudor Engineering Company for Lake Resolution No. 80-79 approving
Mendocino Power Project contract with Tudor Engineering
Company for Lake Mendocino Power
Project. biotion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley,
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Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: None
25) Resolution approving licensing M/S: Snyder/Myers to adopt
loan agreement with U.S. Resolution No. 80-80 approving
Department of Energy licensing loan agreement with U.S.
Department of Energy. Motion carried
by the following roll ca~l vote: AYES': Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers,
Hi ckey NOES: None ABSENT: None
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Attorney Orchard reported on City litigation concerning work on Gibson
Creek. An arbitration hearing is scheduled for May 8, 1980 in Novato and he
will report the outcome.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
26) Financial Audit City Manager Swayne stated that two
proposals have been received and
recommended that Council select R.
Emmett Jones. Councilmember Myers asked to be excused due to conflict of
interest. Mr. Scheid of Celentano, Sche±d & Atkinson, Accountants, stated
it was a typical fallacy that a fresh look necessarily meant better service
and felt he and Mr. Atkinson were familiar with .the City's operations and
could continue to do a good job. Councilmember Feibusch felt it would be
a good idea to make a change. M/S: Feibusch/Snyder to give the financial
audit to R. Emmett Jones. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: Myers.
Councilmember Myers returned.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
27) Parking of co~r~nercial City Attorney Orchard felt that an
vehicles on city streets ordinance would .be required. M/S:
Prohibited during certain Feibusch/Snyder to direct City
hours Attorney Orchard to prepare an
amendment to the City Code to allow
commercial parking of vehicles over 7~00 lbs. in designated nonresidential
zones. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley,
Feibusch,. Snyder, Myers, Hickey. NOES: None ABSENT: None
28) Consideration of supporting Coundilmember Myers stated that
SB 1607 SB 1607 would be discussed 5/8/80
on the Senate floor and felt that
the Clty should go on record as supporting this bill. Karen Rosen from
the Mendoc£no County Youth Project spoke on subject matter. M/S: Myers/
Riley to adopt Resolution No. 80-81 in favor of SB 1607. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley, Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey
NOES: None ABSENT: None
29) Consideration of appointment M/S: Feibusch/Myers to appoint Dale
· to commissions Harrison to Parking Advisory
Commission. Councilmember Feibus ch
felt it is good to get newcomers to the community involved in the governmental
process. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Riley,
Feibusch, Snyder, Myers, Hickey NOES: None ABSENT: None
Councilmember Riley. stated she has been approached by Standley Street
residents concerning excessive sedimentation from a private roadway. City
Manager Swayne stated staff would check this out.
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Councilmember Riley asked if the weed abatement program would go out to bid?
City Manager Swayne stated it had gone out to bid previously, but no bids
were received from private industry. It could be tried again.
Councilmember Feibusch stated that Ira Brannon would like to know the length
of his term on the Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund. Mayor Hickey
stated he was appointed for as long as he serves as an officer.
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Councilmember Feibusch reported on the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District
meeting. During discussion, he found that Ukiah' receives sewage from
Philo at no charge and he felt that a fee should be immediately established
for this dumping. City. Engineer Kruth stated that steps are being taken
to establish a fee schedule.
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Councilmember Feibusch reported that the fire chief is asking for $50,000
to build up a replacement fund and that this sum will have to'come out
of the general fun~. Councilmember Feibusch felt this should be agendaed
to establish a fee that would be charged people who generate growth and
generate a greater demand for fire apparatus.
Councilmember Snyder stated that residents have expressed concern about
mosquitos and the damage they can do. City Manager Swayne stated he would
check out the problem'
Councilmember Snyder asked what time the street sweepers started as there
is concern, from upper Standley Street with early morning operation. City
Engineer Kruth stated that they start at 5 AM in the commercial area; but
sometimes it is quite early in the residential areas.
Councilmember Myers extended an invitation to everyone to hear State
Superintendent Wilson Riles speak May 12, 1980 at 3 PM at Ukiah High
School on Proposition 9.
Councilmember Myers inquired as to the progress on the CRIS model.
Planning Director Harris stated that there is a meeting scheduled for
this Friday, May 9 with. ABAG and at that-time more definite information
could be available.
Mayor Hickey reported that on Sunday, April J7, he went to McDonalds to
assist in raising money for the Special Olympics. He and Councilmember
Snyder attended the Special Olympics held at Pomolita J~nior High School.
He stated that it was an inspiring experience.
Mayor Hickey stated he was very happy to see that Scott Street will be
finished soon. "
Mayor Hickey asked if work would commence at Mill and Dora Streets soon?
City Engineer Kruth stated it was on the list.. Mayor Hickey stated he
also noticed a problem at Clay and Main Streets.
Mayor~-Hickey stated he received a letter from PG&E to NCPA requesting
energy conservation and recommending an emergency contingency plan for
this summer.
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
None
ADJOURNMENT - to Personnel & Litigation Session - 9:55 PM
MARY MELVIN
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