HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 03-19-80CITY COUNCIL MINUI'ES
CITY COUNCIL C~LAMBERS
UKL~{, CA.
111 W. Church
March 19, 1980
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AGENDA
ACTION TAKEN
CAT.T, '1'1C) ORDER
6:30 P.M. Mayor Snyder presiding.
Counci~rs present: Hickey, Myers,
Simpson,- Brannon, Snyder.
Staff present: Swayne, Kruth, Orchard,
Tillotson, M~lvin.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF AT.LF~IANCE
Karen Peaslee, Student Body President,
Pcmolita Junior High School.
Mayor Shyder
COMMENDATION
Mayor Snyder presented to Police Officer
Ira Robert Warner a conm~_ndation for his
judgment and prcmpt action which led to
the safe return of T~ Whirs missing 16
days and Steven Stayner, missing juvenile
from Merced, California for 7 years.
PNDCIgUMATION
Mayor Snyder proclaimed March 23-30,
1980 Energy Conservation Week in Ukiah.
CONSENT C~T ~'.ND~
Councilman Myers requested that Item %4 be pulled. Councilman Hickey
requested that Item 95 be pulled. M/S: Brannon/Simpson to approve Items
#1-3 as follow~:
1) Payroll Warrants 99159-9322, $102,107.42
2) General Warrants #14044-14169, $611,141.15 '
3) Minutes of March 5, 1980
MDt/on carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon,
Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None
Councilman Myers referred to bid tabulation for capacitors and pole racks.
It was determined that there was a clerical error. M/S: Myers/Brannon to
award subject bid to G.E. Supply in the total amount of $11,060.04. Carried
Unanimously.
Councilman Hickey referred to ~esolution No. 80-59. M/S: Hickey/Simpson to
approve Item #5 initiating proceedings for Lewis Lane reorganization, No. 80-2
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6)
Consideration of ordinance Subject pr?posal is for revision from
amending off street parking one space each 250 sq. ft. of gross
requiren~nts leaseable space to one space for each
350 sq. ft. of gross leaseable space.
Public hearing was declared open at
6:45 PM. Ted Feibusch, 240 S. Highland
Avenue, Ukiah, spoke in favor of the ordinance although he felt a more
definite definition was needed for what was meant by "gross. leaseable space."
He was of the opinion it should not include hallways, stairways, foyers, etc.
No one spoke in opposition. Public hearing closed at 6:50 PM.
M/S: Simpson/Hickey to introduce Ordinance No. 743 by title only. Unanimously
carried. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to introduce Ordinance No. 743.
Oouncilman Brannon felt. the definition was not as clear as it should be and
clarification is needed. Councilman Hickey felt that generally it should
be the entire ground surface oovered by the building.
Counciln~n Br~nn~ cited a structure that houses more than one tenant and
stated he would like to see the perimeter measuren~_nt, determine the sqku3re
footage by floors and subtract the contain area, i.e., halls, stairways, etc.
Citer ~nager felt this sho%~ld be referrc~ back to staff for a recon~ndation
as how to h~'~dle multi.pit,: ~,~e occupancy. Staff is now interpreting on the
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basis of interior perimeter of the building. ~iayor Snyder interpreted tJ~is
as interior space and felt ~hat the Council's Ja%hention at this time is to
pass this ordinance and an~nd the ordinance for a definition. The matter of
a definition is a separate issue to be heard at another public hearing.
Motion to introduce Ordinance No. 743 carried by roll call vote: AYES:
Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: N~ne ABSENT: None.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, ~TI~ES,
ODMMISS IONS 0.
REPORTS FROM BOARDS, ~TIEES,
OOMMISSIONS
7)
8)
Niderost Property, southeast City Manager Swayne referred 'to the
corner of Oak & Stephenson Planning CommisSion March 12 re~dation
that the City proceed With the purchase
of subject parcel. M/S: SJ3npson/Myers
to recoranend approval to procccd with
the purchase of the property. Councilman Simpson feels that the property
would be invaluable for the City to hold until such ~ that double decking
an existing lot is feasible.
Councilman Brannon stated that funds are available from the Telephone Company
to provide for this particular site for tk~rki~g and felt that the long range
point of view of double decking the Oak Street lot is excellent. The motion
to reco~nend approval to proceed with the purchase of the property was
approved by the Council unanimously.
Sun House Master Plan The Cultural Arts Conntission has
. accepted the Sun House Develot~nent Plan
as presented by the General Develotm~nt
Conmittee of the Sun House Center and
recc~nends Council review and adopt this plan. Barbara Eversole, Sun House
representative, spoke in favor of the master plan and stated that the
reference made under "Purpose" to appoint a 9 n~_mber board of trustees
should be deleted since i~ was not voted on'by the development conmtittee.
The reference to hire a museum director is to remain a part of the "Purpose"
statemsnt.
M/S: Simpson/Myers to approve the Purpose statement in the proposed Master
Plan as presented with deletion of appointment of the board of trustees.
Councilman Hickey felt they w~re supposed to con~ up with an operational
plan rather than a purpose. City Manager Swayne stated the conntittee was
established at the request of the conservator of the estate so that they
could be assured that the Sun House would be' properly cared for.
Lila Lee, Conservator, stated she had hoped the plan would be °Perational,
but the o3nmit%ee decided to go this other way. She asked if the attorneys
had contacted the City. City Attorney Orchard stated that if the City
agrees to accept the Sun House, the attorneys w6uld release the life estate.
He felt this was satisfactory.
The motion to approve the proposed Master Plan as presented passed by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder.
NOES: None ABSENT: None
WRIRTEN ~ICATIONS
9)
Rmquest from Senior Citizens
Center to support grant from
Cal-Trans for structure to
house 3 buses
grant request. Motion carried by roll call vote:
Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT:
M/S: Simpson/Snyder to support subject
request. Councilman Brannon asked if
approval would n~an installation of the
buildings on the senior Center proPerty
on Leslie Street. Councilman Simpson
stated that approval is for only the
AYES: Hickey, Myers,
None
10)
Letter from MCOG re ordinance M/S: Simpson/Snyder made motion to
posting of notices where Pet approve and s%I~port the s~ject letter
food is sold from MCO~. Councilman Siihpson stated
the County Board of Supervisors is
c~sidering fJ~e adoption of this
ordinance because of the n~er of cont)laints being received tJ~roughout' the
Co%u~ty regarding stray dogs. Councilman Hickey felt that this is a wasteful
procedure and wou].d be meaningless.
City Manager Swayne felt t]~at if the signs w~re posted, the City would be
responsible to go around and check that they ar~'acttu%lly posted and
enforc~]~nt ~ould be. diffic~tlt. Mayor Snyder sta~.d tJ~t the County is
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planning to adopt an ordinance, but if the cities do not, it would be
ineffective.
Councilman Brannon felt that this type of notice could be incorporated in
the monthly newsletter, b~tion failed.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
O~INANCES& ~S~UTIO~
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Reintroduction of Ordinance No. 742, Mayor Snyder stated that tbs City Attorney
cons~tion of alcoholic beverages redrafted that portion relating to the
in public tez~n i'pub-lic parking lot" to include
parking lots in shopping centers. -M/S:
Brannon/Myers to reintroduce Ordinance
No. 742 by title only. Unan/mously carried.' M/S: Hickey/Myers to
reintroduce Ordinance No. 742. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES:
Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None.
12)
Introduction of in lieu parking M/S: Brannon/Simpson to introduce
fee ordinance No. 744 Ordinance No. 744 by title only. Unanimously
carried. M/S: Brannon/~y_ers to introduce
Ordinance No. 744. Councilman Simpson
questioned if there would be a waiver of a.
fee for a business that was opened at night or a church using the building at
night and on weekends.
City Manager Swayne stated that the applicant w~uld be allc~ed the appeal
process.
Mayor Snyder referred to the term found on page 4, lines 15 & 16, "upon the
recon~endation of the Parking Advisory Comnission" and asked that this phrase
be deleted. Council discussion followed.
M/S: Snyder/Simpson to amend the motion to delete. "upon the recoam~ndation
of the Parking Advisory Ccnm~ssion" on page. 4, line 16. Motion carried by
5-0 v6ice vote. ~he motion to introduce Ordinance No. 744 as amended carried
by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES:
None ABSENT: None.
12a)
Resolution to assume full
manag~t and maintenance of
Sun House property in
consideration of release of life
None ABSENT: None.
M/S: Simpson/Hickey to add subject
resolution as 12A to the Agenda.'
Unanimously carried. M/S: Brannon/
Simpson to adcpt Resolution No. 80-60.
Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey,
Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES:
CITY ATIORNEY REPORTS
Pe~tuested an ExeCutive Session.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
13)
Acceptance of School Street City Manager Swayne stated Charles
Design Plan Hall Page has met the requirements of
their contract with the City and release
of payment is in order. Council
detennined a fee of $2.00 per copy will be charged for copies of the plan to
help defray reproduction costs. M/S.: Simpson/Hickey to release the firm
of Charles Hall Page from their contract with the City as. having completed
their final design plan. Motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey,
Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None 'ABSENT: None.
14)
Consideration of contract with Board of Supervisors has approved
Mandocino County for Personnel subject contract. M/S: Simpson/Brannon
Servioes to approve contract with the County for
personnel services. Councilman Simpson
pointed out that this would mean $1,000
a month regardless of whether anyone is hired or not. He asked where are our
savings. City Manager Swayne stated the C~tract was prepared on the basis
of $10,000 a year. 5here is a need to renegotiate on a unit cost basis.
Ted Feibusch pointed out that in the upcoming mDnths, the City will face
severe budget rest£aints and suggested tt~t this function be absorbed by
some City deparhnc:nt. He also asked if anyone had checked on the County
Personnel Dopartn~',qt function.
Mayor Sny¢~,r s~ute~ that t]~ Council is c~ncerned wit]'~ ~]e savings the City
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would incur from contracting with the County. Councilm~n Simpson pointed out
that the Cbunty has someone who is doing this work and their salary is being
paid. It appeared to him ti~t this amount of $1,000 would pay a disporportionate
share of those persons' salaries. Councilman~ Brannon asked if it could be
added to the contract that after a determination of costs have been established,
the ccx~pensation paid by ~e City will be adjusted to the actual unit cost of
the term of the contract but not to exceed $1,000 per month.
Tnere appear to be no savings to the City and a need to renegotiate. City
Manager .recommended that personnel be handled in house until June at which
time the results of Prop. 9 will be known.
Motion to approve persom~el contract with county failed by roll call vote:
AYES: None. NOES: Hickey, .Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. ABSENT: None
CITY OOUNCIL REPORTS
CITY CQUNCIL REPORTS
15)
Report from Joint Use of Mayor Snyd~r reportad that at the last
Facilities Conmittee n~etir~, 3/12/80, after several months
of discussion, the con~nittee felt that
the City and County would be able to
consolidate facilities and the t~o
agencies could use the same meeting room. Since the City is more crowded,
it is reasonable to use the Board of Supervisors Chambers for all meetings.
~ne joint facility con~mittee in their discussion of this felt that there is
no need for both agencies to have a separate room to meet in and since th~
Board meets during the day and the City Council at night' so why not use the
same meeting room. The courthouse annex was mentioned as an alternative
because of better access for handicapped. ~here would be no costs involved.
M/S: Snyder/Brannon to direct City Manager and Mayor to work for joint use
of Board of Supervisors Chambers and report back to Council. LkkanJznously
carried.
16) .
Heritage tree ordinance
adopted by City of Healdsburg.
the restraints would be greater than
Under 'this new ordinance, protection is
providad for trees of specific size on
undeveloped land. Council agreed that
the value and 'took no action.
17)
Letter from Sign Users Council Councilman Simpson brought this to
of California Council' s attention. The proposal is
for a joint working relationship and
mutual cooperation between the League
of California Cities and the Sign Users Council of California. This
relationship will allow the League to publicize and assist their respective
members by making available cc~prehensive sign ordinance guidelines at no
additional charge to the City.
M/S: Brannon/Hickey to send a letter of endorsement. Motion carried by
5-0 voice vote.
18)
Discussion of AB2787 relating to
land use planning
bill could restore local control.
Mayor Snyd~r brought this to Council's
attention. M/S: Snyder/Simpson to
support Senate Bill AB2787 relating to
land use planning. Passage of this
Unanimously carried.
Councilman 'Hickey reported that he had just received word that the
CalifOrnia Energy Commission has approved the NCPA application for
certification to construct 110 n~ga~tt geothermal power plant in the Geysers
and also approved their notice of intantion to file for an application for
certification for an additional 66 megawatt geothermal pc~er plant in
another location.
Councilman Hickey asked what progress was being nude in regard to paving
on Main Street, east of Perkins and stated that Snuffin Street is becoming
quite a hazard. City Engineer Kruth reported that paving Main Street will
be in next year's budget. Work on Snuffin is in the current budget.
Councilman- Myers attended the M~A Board meeting with-MCOG to discuss the
transit needs for ~V~ndocino County. The second public hearing will be in
Pt. Arena. Input will be tr~lated in the budget. .
Counciln~mn ..Myers also asked the status of bike lanes. City Engineer Kruth
gave a report of p].~gress mac~ to date. Plans should be finalized by late
S ~mler.
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Councilman Si~son is looking forward to riding th~ MTA bus to the March 31
Pt. Arena public hearing.
Councilman Simpson referred to traffic pattern on Perkins and suggested a
change be made so that traffic coming from the oVichy area to ~ would
turn right on Mason and proceed west on Standley. Traffic going east would
proceed uninterrupted on Perkins.
Councilman Simpson asked City Engineer Kruth if the Bush Street grading had.
been changed on the northeast corner of the Bush Street extension where it
resets going south into Low Gap. %here was a puddle 8" deep and about 25'
long. City Engineer Kruth stated work is not up to surface yet. Rains.
have caused the problems.
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councilman Simpson also stated that the sidewalks on Scott Street were
looking better ~ asked when the work would begin on the street and was
advised work will continue when the weather improves.
councilman Brannon stated that the REMIF financial audit was just made and
'is being reviewed in detail.
Councilman Brannon referred to Ukiah Daily Journal article regarding
proposed federal budget curtailn~nt and asked if this would have affect on
City's request for a traffic enforcement officer.
Councilma~ Brannon stated since this is his last meeting before the election,
h~ would like Council to know he has enjoyed working with each one. He
expressed appreciation to staff and thanks to Jim Swayne for being the
City's City Manager during his membership on the Council.
Mayor Snyder stated she would like an award to be given Steven Stayner from'
the C2Duncil on behalf of the City. This could be presented at the timm the
reward money is given next week. Council c~ncurred.
Mayor Snyder reminded Council of no Council meeting April 2, 1980.
Mayor Snyder requested that the Traffic Cormtittee rod line along the '
intersection of Barnes and Perkins since it is a very narrc~ intersection.
C0~fMEN~S FROM AUDIENCE
O2MMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
Ed Belliston introduced Boy Scout Troup No. 49 attending the City Council
meeting. They introdducod themselves.
AD30~~- to Personnel & Litigation Session- 8:30 PM
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MARY MELVIN
Deputy City Clerk
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