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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin 01-16-80133 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT PRESENTATION CITY COUNCIL CIIAMBERS UKIAH, CA. 111 W. Church January 16, 1980 ACTION TAKEN 6:30 p.m. Mayor Snyder presiding. Councilmembers present: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. Staff present: Swayne, Kruth, Hays, Harris, Tillotson. Cliff Williams, Director of Personnel & Community Relations, Masonite Mayor Snyder Mayor Snyder announced that Planning Commissioner Bill Fowler was taken to Ukiah General Hospital. His condition is critical, but prognosis is.good. Presentation was made to Masonite 'for the California Park and Recreation Society District I award on January 12th in Rohnert Park. Cliff Williams showed the award to the audience and expressed his thanks. PRESENTATION A movie presentation was given'by a representative of Charles Hall Page on a conceptional desiqn for School Street. The proposed area .extends from Stephenson to Henry Streets. The proposal is to take what we have, i.e. the architecture of the old buildings, and enhance the beauty rather than covering up. More plantings are proposed, a rearrangement of the parking angle, and specified paving method at intersections is proposed to be used. Lee Enemark, Downtown Merchants .requested that when the design study is completed, city staff be authorized to assist the DTM with implementation of the plan. · PROCLAMATION CONSENT CALENDAR Supporting the California Crime Watch & Attorney General's plan to restore public safety in the 80's. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Brannon requested con- sideration of minute approval be pulled. M/S: Simpson/Brannon to approve Consent Calendar Items a,b, &l-5 as follows: a) Payroll Warrants #8516-8669, 12/23/79-1/5/80, $101,967.74. b) General Warrants #13544-13643, $143,267.64 1) Resolution No. 80-41 authorizing execution of Local Agency/ State Master Agreement for federal aid projects 2) Resolution NO. 80-42 authorizing application for bikeway construction funds for Low Gap, Bush,Dora,Brush, Washington, & Grove Reg.Mtg. 1-16-80 Page 1 134 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont' d) CONSENT CALENDAR (cont'd) '3) Lease area in Airport Administration BuiId0ing to Hertz Car Rental. for a 3 month period. 4) Ordinances & resolutions necessary to accomplish Parking Advisory Commission recommendations referred to City Attorney for document preparation. 5) Deny claim for damages filed by Wright Adjusters on behalf of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar as stated above carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None M/S: Brannon/Myers to approve the January 2, 1980 minutes as corrected, unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING 6) Zone Change No. 80-37 The proposal is to rezone approxi- Baker & Company mately 14 acres of the theatre Drive-In Theatre property from R-2 and R-3 to PD. Public hearing opened - 7:30 p.m. Dusan Mills, owner of the property, spoke in favor. He re- viewed his plans and the access and egress locations and stated the PD zone proposed will give the flexibility needed for planning such an unusual shaped site. The detailed plan will be considered by the Planning Commission at a later date and at that time density will be dealt with. No one spoke in opposition. Public hearing closed - 7:34 p.m. M/S: Hickey/Brannon to find the Negative Declaration adequate and complete. Carried unanimously. M/S: Hickey/Simpson to introduce Ordinance No~ 739 by title only. Carried unanimously. M/S: Simpson/Brannon to introduce Ordinance No. 739. Councilman Myers stated he is in hopes that the cost revenue impact study will be ready at the time the use permit on subject property is considered. The motion to introduce the ordinance carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None 7) Prezone No. 80-45 Lewis Lane Island The proposal is to prezone from County A-i, Unclassified to PD. Public hearing opened - 7:44 p.m. No one spoke 'in favor. Ernie Fine, 1107 South State spoke in opposition. He stated that the proposed PD zone will place a burden on him in the event he decides to change the use of his property and requested Council consider C-1 zone. This would avoid his having to go before the Planning Commission for any change he may propose in the future. Public hearing closed - 7:47 p.m. M/S: Hickey/Simpson to find the Negative Declaration adequate and complete. Carried unanimously. M/S: Hickey/Simpson.to introduce Ordinance No. 740 by title only. Unanimously carried. M/S: Hickey/Myers to introduce Ordinance No. 740. Councilman Brannon asked for clarification in terms of what is required in C-1 vs C-2 to.determine the validity of Mr. Fine's argument. It was pointed out a site development permit would still be required in the event of a change of use by Mr. Fine. Councilman Simpson asked why it is desirable to place the PD zone on subject area. Planning Director pointed out that it allows more flexibility. Councilman Brannon.stated that in the past PD zone had been placed on single ownership property.and asked what is the proper approach for an area with multiple ownership. Reg. Mtg. 1-16-80 Page 2. 135 PUBLIC IIEARING (cont'd) PUBLIC HEARING (cont'd) Lewis Lane Island (cont'd) It was pginted out there is no intent to change from the present use. City Attorney read Section 9246 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Zoning Change. He stated there is a need to determine which parcels would be' changed to commercial zone if the entire ~rea is not zoned PD as pro- posed. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to table the ~atter temporarily to allow time for the Planning Director to obtain parcel numbers of privarely owned property along State Street. Carried unanimously. Recess 8) Resolution adopting electric rate schedules City Manager reported the revised rate schedule will continue to keep the City competitive with PG&E in all rate categories and alleviate the $65,000/month loss we are now ex- periencing. Public hearing opened - 8:28 p.m. Ted Feibusch, 240 S. Highland, spoke in opposition. He asked that Council not increase the rates and to spend less on "frills" that exist in the operation of the City. Public hearing closed - 8:30 p.m. M/S: Brannon/Hickey to find the Negative Declaration adequate &.complete. Carried unanimously.. M/S: Brannon/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 80-43 adopting. electric rate schedules. Under the discussion of the proposed increase, Councilman Brannon referred to the street lighting charge recently adopted by Council and stated it appeared not to be equ.itable and asked if Council could consider an amendment at this time. citY Attorney stated an amendment could be added to subject resolution. M/S: Simpson/Brannon to amend Resolution No. 80-43 to include a change in the street light fee to $1.10.per customer and delete the 2.8% previously ad°pted. Amended motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 80-43 as amended carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None Back to Agenda Item No. 7 - Lewis Lane Island Public Hearing Councilman Hickey's motion to introduce Ordinance No. 740 was still on the floor & amended as follows: Planning Director reported the following parcels along State Street presently under commercial use are Parcel Nos. 3-140-11, 19, 33, 38 & 39; 3-230-~3 & 18. It was determined that these parcels would be zoned C-l, Light Commercial. The remaining parcels would be zoned PD, all as set forth in Ordinance No. 740. The motion to introduce Ordinance No. 740, as amended carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyd~r. NOES: None ABSENT: None REPORTS. FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS 9) 1980-81 701 Study REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEE~, COMMISSIONS Proposal is to consider a compre- hensive planning grant-701 funding for 1980-81. There have been 2 prior to this one. Reg. Mtg. 1-16-80 Page 3 136 REPORTS FROM BOARDS, REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS (cont'd) COMMISSIONS 701 Study(cont'd) S/M: Simpson/Myers to authorize pre- liminary application to the State Office of Planning & Research for the 1980-.81 701 Study. Councilman Brannon spoke to the costs to Zhe City for these studies and asked if the money could be better.utilized. City Manager stated one-third is in kind cost and is a matter of reallocating staff time. He stated financing the downtown will be a problem. Councilman Simpson's motion carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None WRITTEN CO~4UNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 10) Letter re striping Norton Street to accommodate 2 westbound approach lanes at State Street Don Delahoyde, who with his parents, owns the businesses on the north & south side of Norton at State Street spoke against the'proposal stating it would eliminate parking for his customers and would therefore also have a financial effect. City Manager explained the intent is to facilitate traffic flow et this corner and is part of the short range improvement recommended in the TJKM report previously adopted by Council. Council directed the street to be painted as proposed & took no further action. 11) Letter from Solid Waste Systems, Inc. The proposal is to extend the term of the contract with Solid Waste for a per.iod not to exceed 15 years. Phil Ward, owner, explained that his request is to make it possible for him to make equipment replacements as well as insure a future for his personnel. M/S: Simpson/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 80-44 extending garbage franchise agreement. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None 12) Protesting annexation Bobby Kennedy and Lee McGraw made of Vineyard View . subject protest & requested termina- tion. Public hearing was still open from previous Council deliberations · Public hearing c]°sed~8:.30p;m. M/S: Hickey/Brannon to adoptResolution No. 80-46 terminating Annexation No. 78-5, Vineyard View/Las Casas. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, 'Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. The matter now for Council consideration was the proposed Las Casas annexation. M/S: Brannon/Simpson to adopt Resolution No. 80-45 making application to LAFCO for the Las Casas Annexation. The question of who will provide utilities was again brought up. Council had made a policy that the City would provide the utilities. Bobby Kennedy asked Council to change the policy decision based on the fact that he has no control over Millview Water and is an unfair tool to use. City Attorney pointed out Mr. Kennedy is asking for impossibility since LAFCO has this responsibility. Councilman Brannon stated to accept less than providing all utilities, would set a precedent , which he wQuld oppose. Howard Bashford, representing Kennedy, asked that the City as applicant, petition LAFCO for detachment. The City Attorney stated it would be stronger if the property owner makes the re- quest for detachment. The motion to make application for L~s Casas Annexation carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None. Reg. i- _37 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (cont'd) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (cont'd) 12a)' Extension of time for filing final map, Vineyard View Estates II .. The 18 months provided in the State Subdivision Map Act will expire in February 1980. A 12'month extension is allowed. Modifications have been made by the developer which must be approved by the Planning' Commission. Staff recommended in favor of the · extension with the condition that the area be annexed to the City. Jared'Carter, Attorney for developer, Lee McGraw spoke and re- viewed action taken to date on the matter. His request was that Council do one of two things. Do nothing or adopt a resolution encouraging the County to approve the Vineyard View extension. City Manager stated the County believes this teritory should be in the city limits. It appears that the problems should be worked out and go ahead with the annexation. Mayor Snyder was of the opinion it was in order to endorse the extension of time for filing the final map and examine ways to annex. Councilman Brannon asked why should the City become involved when we have terminated the annexation. M/S: Brannon/Simpson to request the County to approve the request for 12 month extension of time for filing Vineyard View Estates Unit II final map and to pursue further, the prospects of annexa- tion. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Mayor Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None. ORDINANCES &.RESOLUTIONS 13) Adoption of Ordinance No. 736 14) Adoption of Ordinance No. 737 ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS M/S: Simpson/Hickey to adopt Ordi- nance No. 736 amending Bingo regu- lations by title only. Carried unanJ3nously. M/S: Simpson/Myers %o adopt Ordinance No. 736.. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder'. 'NOES: None ABSENT: None M/S: Hickey/Brannon to adopt Ordi- nance No. 737 amending Uniform Fire Code by title only. Carried unani- mously. M/S: Hickey/Myers to adopt Ordinance No. 737. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon Snyder. NOES: None ABSENT: None 15) Adoption of Ordinance No. 738 M/S: Simpson/Myers to adopt Ordi- nance No. 738 amending & repealing Uniform Building, Housing, Natl. Electric, Uniform Plumbing & Mechanical Codes by title only. Carried unani mously. M/S: Simpson/Brannon to adopt Ordi- nance No. 738. Carried by roll call vote: AYES: Hickey, Myers, Simpson, Brannon, Snyder. Noes: None ABSENT: None CITY MANAGER REPORTS 16) Establish gasoline price at Municipal Airport CITY MANAGER REPORTS Proposal is for 25% markup on fuel at airport. M/S: Brannon/Hickey to establish gaso- line price at airport as recommended by Public Works Director. Unanimously carried. Reg. Mtg. 1-].6-80 Page 5 138 CITY MANAGER REPORTS (cont'd) CITY MANAGER REPORTS (cont'd) 17) Work plan for Municipal Solar Utility Draft of the plan had been submitted to Council. Councilman Brannon expressed the opinion that a potential for a monopolistic situation is being created. Councilman Simpson stated there is a need to look out for dangers but this could be taken care of as each phase develops. Mayor Snyder asked if the City doesn't take a stand, who will. City Manager stated some of the goals could be deleted. Councilman Brannon suggested a study session on the subject. M/S: Simpson/Myers to approve the workplan for Municipal Solar Utility as presented. Carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS CITY COUNCIL REPORTS 18) Airport Commission appointment M/S: Simpson/Myers to make appoint- ments to Airport Commission 2/6/80 and accept applications to 2/1/80. Unanimously carried. ADDITION TO AGENDA ADDITION TO AGENDA M/S: Hickey/Brannon to add appoint- ment of delegate to NCPA to agenda. Unanimoucly. carried. M/S: Myers/Simpson to appoint City Attorney Hays to be the delegate to NCPA. Carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont'd) Councilman Myers CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont'd) Referred to 1/14 Journal wherein there was a synopsis by Clausen regarding energy and stated the same could be done by the City. Western Cities magazine had an article concerning data for consolidation of purchasing and inventory control func- tion. Councilman' Simpson Councilman Brannon Page 7 of Legislative Bulletin indi- cated general revenue .sharing opposed by Cranston. 3 holes in street-Mill & Dora. REMIF directors meeting next week at Konocti. Council invited. Mayor Snyder Reminder of Redwood Empire Division League meeting in Ukiah 2/]. & 2/2. ADJOURNMENT To Personnel Session at 10:32 p.m. HATTIE M. TILLOTSON City Clerk Reg. Mtg. 1-16-80 Page 6