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COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
UKIAH, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
BUDGET HEARINGS
June 22 - 23, 1993
June 22. 1993
The City Council convened in a Regular Adjourned Meeting,
which was legally noticed and posted, at 7:03 a.m., for review
of the proposed 1993-94 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of
Ukiah. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were
present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and Mayor
Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk McKay, city Manager
Rough, Finance Director Burt, Finance Supervisor Thurkow,
Public Works Director Goforth, City Engineer Beard, Electric
Utility Director Barnes, Assistant City Manager Horsley,
Public Safety Director Keplinger, and Acting Executive
Assistant Yoast.
The City Manager presented his Budget Message and State of the
City Report and provided an update as to potential State of
California financial impacts to local governments.
Mayor Schneiter thanked staff for their many months of work in
the development of this balanced budget and noted previously
held goal setting sessions have resulted in continued progress
for the City of Ukiah as a service provider.
Council's review proceeded of the General Fund Revenues and
Expenditures, Enterprise Funds and Programs.
Review of the Council departmental budget occurred, with focus
on the annual employee picnic becoming a bi-annual event in
conjunction with a bi-annual Christmas employee appreciation
and awards dinner. It was the consensus of Council to add
$2,500 to the special event account to provide for a
Commission Appreciation Dinner to include all Commissioners
who have served since April, 1992.
Recess - 8:20 a.m.
Reconvened - 8:38 a.m.
Review of the City Clerk departmental budget proceeded.
As a policy issue for discussion, a draft Ordinance proposed
by the City Clerk was distributed regarding City Clerk
classification, responsibilities, educational incentives and
professional expectations.
It was the consensus of Council to discuss this Ordinance
further after legal review, at a future Council meeting.
Councilmember Shoemaker noted the issue of an elected City
Clerk continues to be onerous to some members of the Council
and the possibility of putting it on the ballot may be an
option to consider.
Review continued of the proposed 1993-94 Fiscal Year Budget
for the departments of City Manager, City Attorney,
Personnel/Risk Management, Secretarial Pool, City Treasurer,
Finance/Purchasing/Utility Billing Enterprise Fund, Community
Promotion, General Government Buildings and Miscellaneous
General Government.
Recess - 10:09 a.m.
Reconvened - 10:26 a.m.
Council proceeded with review of the Public Safety Department
Budget containing Police, Fire, Ambulance Enterprise fund,
Dispatch Enterprise fund, Dispatch Contract Enterprise Fund,
and Parking District Fund.
Recess - 12:08 p.m.
Reconvened - 12:29 p.m.
The Budget review continued
Project Funds, Electric Utility
Signals.
for the Engineering/Gas Tax
Fund, Street Lighting/Traffic
Recess - 1:32 p.m.
Reconvened - 1:40 p.m.
Council and staff continued the Budget review of the Airport
Fund.
Mayor Schneiter indicated he would like to see funding for the
installation of the above ground fueling facilities at the
Airport as it is a good revenue source.
Recess - 2:45 p.m.
Reconvened - 2:55 p.m.
Council proceeded with the review of the proposed Budget for
the Community Services Department containing the Parks,
Recreation, Aquatics, Grace Hudson/Sun House Museum, and Golf
Course Enterprise Fund.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the consensus of Council to adjourn to tomorrow, June
23, 1993, at 7:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic
Center, for the continued review of the Budget.
June 23, 1993
The regular adjourned meeting, whose agenda was legally
noticed and posted, convened at 7:04 a.m., in the Council
Chamber of the Civic Center. Present were: Councilmembers
Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter.
Staff present: City Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, and
Assistant City Manager Horsley.
Council proceeded with their budget review of the Community
Services Park Development Fund, Conference Center/Plaza
Enterprise Fund, and the Public Works Department Divisions of
Street Maintenance, Leaf and Debris Control, Corporation Yard
and Water Enterprise Fund.
Recess - 8:41 a.m.
Reconvened - 8:51 a.m.
Review continued of the Budget accounts of the Solid Waste
Disposal Site and Garage Enterprise Fund.
Recess - 9:42 a.m.
Reconvened - 10:08 a.m.
Council continued their Budget
Development department containing
Growth Management and Building.
review of the Community
the divisions of Planning,
It was the consensus of Council for staff to bring back
further studies regarding the Airport fueling facilities in
August and consider a possible Budget adjustment at that time.
M/S Mastin/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 93-70, adopting the
1993-94 fiscal year budget for the City of Ukiah as follows;
Fund No. Description Amount
100
220
260
300-303
332
340
400
410
550
575
600
610
General Fund
Parking District
Downtown Business Improvement Fund
Gas Tax Fund
Federal Emergency Housing Grant
SB 325 Reimbursement Fund
Recreation Fund
Conference Center Fund
Lake Mendocino Bonds
Municipal Garage
Airport
City Sewer Service Fund
$5,074,170
91,327
11,000
1,328,100
81,600
77,386
151,039
28,722
1,988,293
460,384
436,387
31,000
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612 City District Sewer Service 781,746
660 Disposal Site 1,252,273
665 Refuse/Debris Control Enterprise Funds 174,795
675 Contract Dispatch Ft. Bragg 91,000
678 Public Safety Dispatch 212,085
680 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service 333,080
695 Golf Course 474,074
696 Purchasing Warehouse 114,680
697 Utility Billing Fund 278,895
698 Fixed Asset Fund 182,600
800-802 Electric Funds 10,306,088
805 Street Lighting 124,498
820 Water Fund 1,577,559
NET BUDGET
$25,662,781
General Government Summary
1001 City Council $17,115
1101 City Clerk 28,791
1105 Elections 10,000
1201 City Manager 34,428
1301 Finance Department 148,352
1401 City Attorney 19,829
1501 Planning 173,447
1502 Growth Management 24,000
1601 Personnel 17,954
1905 Secretarial Pool 72,589
1910 City Treasurer 6,936
1915 General Government Buildings 146,611
1945 Civic Adv. & Promotion 60,350
1990 General Government Expense 127,861
2201 Building Department 117,395
TOTAL $1,005,004
Public Safety Summary
2001 Police $1,887,491
2080 Narcotic Task Force 66,707
2090 Police Reserves 13,350
2101 Fire 1,137,245
2190 Fire Department Volunteers 26,990
TOTAL $3,121,783
Public Works Summary
3001 Engineering $150,583
3110 Street Maintenance 304,576
3150 Traffic Signals 40,499
3301 Corporation Yard 0
TOTAL
Parks and Recreation Summary
$451,271
6001 Parks 222,926
6130 Swimming Pool 63,842
6150 Sun House 164,503
TOTAL $451,271
GRAND TOTAL
$5,074,170
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
Recess - 10:58 a.m.
Reconvened - 1:10 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened for a joint budget session with the
Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Board, for review of the
City/District Sewer Fund No. 612. City Council roll was taken
with the following Councilmembers present: Mastin, Malone,
Shoemaker, Wattenburger and Mayor Schneiter. Roll was taken for
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the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Board and the following
Boardmembers were present: Sugawara and Chairman Schneiter.
Absent: Boardmember de Vall. City Staff present: City Clerk
McKay, City Manager Rough, and Public Works Director Goforth.
Council and the District Board proceeded with the review of the
proposed 1993-94 Fiscal Year Budget for Fund 612.
Ukiah Valley Sanitation District
M/S Sugawara/Schneiter to accept the 1993-94 Fiscal Year
Budget as presented. The motion was carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Boardmember Sugawara and Chairman
Schneiter. NOES: None. Absent: Boardmember de Vall.
There being no further business for the Ukiah Valley Sanitation
District Board, the Board meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
City Council
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to accept the report as presented.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None.
Council expressed appreciation to city staff for the improved
Budget documents, staff's efforts in the development of this
Budget and the noticeable improvements to services provided to
City residents while implementing a balanced Budget in times of
revenue reductions imposed by the State.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - July 7, 1993
The City Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the
agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:31 p.m., in the
Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue.
Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were
present: Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter.
Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger. Staff present: City
Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport,
Community Development Director Harris, Electric Utility
Director Barnes, Public Works Director Goforth, Finance
Director Burt, City Engineer Beard, Golf/Parks
Superintendent Carpenter, Fire Marshal Sandelin, and
Assistant City Manager Horsley.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schneiter delivered the Invocation and Vice-Mayor
Shoemaker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
4a. Oral Presentation by White Wolf James
Mendocino Multi-Cultural DeveloDment Proqram
Reqardinq
Mr. White Wolf James distributed a letter, newsletter
brochure, news release, and information regarding the
program to Council and provided a verbal report regarding
goals accomplished, future cultural events, and budget
constraints.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
5a. Special Meetinq of June 10, 1993
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of June 10, 1993, as submitted. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor
Schneiter. Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Wattenburger.
5b. Reqular Meetinq of June 16, 1993
M/S Malone/Mastin to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 16, 1993, as submitted. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin and Malone. NOES: None. ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Absent:
Councilmember Wattenburger.
6. Riqht to ADpeal
Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve the Consent Calendar as
follows:
7a. Denied the claims for damages received form Duane Mayhan
Insurance Company and Mairlyn Bell, and referred them to the
City's insurance carrier, R.E.M.I.F.
7b. Rejected all bids received for Asphalt Concrete Overlay
of Path System at Ukiah Municipal Golf Course, Specification
No. 93-09, and directed staff to revise bids and details of
the project.
7c. Accepted letter of resignation received from Airport
Commissioner John Johnson and authorized the Mayor to send
letter of appreciation.
7d. Adopted Resolution No. 94-1, approving City Attorney
1993 - 1994 contract, increasing monthly retainer, hourly
rate for time in excess of 30 hours per month, and hourly
litigation rate.
7e. Received status report regarding city surplus item sale
conducted on June 4, 1993.
7f. Approved cancellation of regular City Council meeting of
July 21, 1993.
7g. Authorized staff to notify MTA that Jim Mastin will
continue to serve on the MTA Board of Directors on behalf
of the City of Ukiah.
7h. Approved the first addendum dispatch agreement between
the City of Ft. Bragg and the City of Ukiah, from July 1,
1993 to June 30, 1994, and authorized the Mayor to execute
the agreement.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger.
8. Audience Comments on Non-Agenda Items
Bill Smith, 275 Mendocino Place, submitted a copy of a
letter signed by hillside residents to Council expressing
concern for the disrepair of a water tank and pump, and need
for fire clearances and breaks.
The City Manager explained current staff plans for fire
attack plan development, hillside resident notification and
training, and analysis of the water tank condition and pump
capacities.
Councilmember Shoemaker noted the potential of a western
hills fire is a real threat and requested staff to maintain
efforts addressing it as a first priority.
EMERGENCY ITEM OF BUSINESS
The city Manager requested Council to consider adding an
emergency item of Council business to this meeting's agenda,
as requested by the County of Mendocino which was received
after the preparation of the Council agenda.
M/S Malone/Shoemaker to consider the request for Council
action received after the Council agenda was prepared, and
place on the agenda as; New Business Item llb. Request by
County of Mendocino for Resolution Authorizing
Auditor-Controller to Allocate Tax Revenue to the city Using
the Alternative ProDerty Tax Distribution Method (Teeter
Plan) The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember
Wattenburger.
PUBLIC HEARING
9a. Appeal of Planning Commission Revocation of Use Permit
ADDlication NO. 90-20, as Filed by S. Mauer, for a Singl~
Family Dwelling Located at 528 S. School St., zoned C-I,
Light Commercial District.
Mayor Schneiter polled the Council as to which
Councilmembers had observed the site. Ail Councilmembers
present indicated they had visited 528 South School Street.
The Community Development Director reported on May 26, 1993,
the Planning Commission considered and approved the
revocation of Use Permit No. 90-20, which allows single
family residential use in the C-1 zone at 528 South School
Street. That decision has been appealed to the City Council
by the property owner, Sidney Mauer. Background information
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was provided for Council regarding the history of this
property and neighborhood complaints.
Discussion and questions from Council ensued regarding
original conditions of Use permit No. 90-20, compliance with
conditions, and the legal process.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:18 p.m.
Sidney Mauer, applicant, 10401 West Road, Redwood Valley,
read a letter from Bill Waring, property manager of 528
South School Street. The letter indicated the tenants have
been evicted and the property is vacant, he never received
any complaints from the neighbors, the tenants complied with
his few requests to maintain the outside of the residence
and always paid their rent on time. He feels the misbehavior
of tenants is not a legal basis for revoking a Use Permit.
He stated since the Planning Commission revoked the Use
Permit this property cannot be rented; and therefore,
inflicts damage to the landlord. Dr. Mauer indicated that he
has had difficulty in talking to City staff regarding
conditions that could be met in order to comply with the
Planning Commission's desires. He also noted the minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting were not readily available.
He verified there are no tenants at this time.
Discussion and questioning ensued regarding the original two
conditions of the Use Permit, how and when they were met,
and the history of rental dates and uses.
Bruce Crook Jr., 650 N. Bush Street, stated he manages the
property next door and offered to answer any of Council's
questions.
Discussion and questions ensued regarding how Mr. Crook's
property tenants issued their complaints and whether a tall
hedge would be satisfactory to shield the adjacent
properties from each other.
Mr. Crook answered in the affirmative.
Mr. Crook stated his business staff, spouses and customers
have been threatened and harassed by the tenants living at
528 South School Street, resulting in calls to the Police.
He indicated this problem has existed since 1988, and feels
this property does not lend itself well to residential use.
Tim Beaversdorf, 921 Marlene Street, partner with Bruce
Crook in the business located at 532 S. School Street,
stated there has been problems with this residence for the
past five years due to lack of concern from the landlords.
He noted the living conditions at this property are
substandard and do not benefit the current downtown
revitalization efforts. He feels this property should be
reconditioned and upgraded before a Use Permit is reissued.
As requested by Council, City staff distributed a Police Log
of calls received from 1987 to 1993, responding to 528 South
School Street.
Mayor Schneiter requested this Police Log be entered as
evidence presented at this hearing for the public record.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - 7:42 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the building's size, staff
contacts with the applicant since the Planning Commission
meeting, allowed uses for C-1 zoning, neighboring property
current and past uses, landlord's potential risk with bad
tenants, and possible further conditions for this property
with a Use Permit.
Councilmember Shoemaker suggested possible conditions for a
residential Use Permit, such as no fence, planting a tall
hedge between 532 and 528 S. School St., implementing a
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landscaping plan, automatic irrigation be weed free,
building a fence to conform to City specifications,
extending the parking pad to the back of the lot, and
creating an exterior which would look like a residence.
Discussion ensued regarding revocation without prejudice,
stipulations, possible conditions, timeframes for conditions
to be met, landlord responsibility, tenant responsibility,
and Planning Commission's management plan lack of clarity
and specifics.
M/S Malone/Schneiter to uphold the Planning Commission's
revocation of Use Permit No. 90-20 without prejudice, with
the findings that residential use is detrimental to the
health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood, based on
the documented Police calls to that address.
The City Attorney advised Council that past conditions
change with tenants, necessitating additional findings.
Council and the City Attorney discussed possible
alternatives for future use.
Councilmember Malone stated there exists evidence in the
record that there have been an increasing number of Police
calls to this site, even with different tenants.
Discussion ensued regarding findings for future use.
It was the consensus of Council to allow Councilmember
Shoemaker to question Dr. Mauer.
Councilmember Shoemaker asked Dr. Mauer if he would agree
with the City to specific conditions and improvements, in
writing, for allowed future residential use.
Dr. Mauer stated the problem has been vagueness and he would
welcome written specifics and agreed to discuss the matter
with City staff.
Councilmember Malone withdrew his motion on the floor.
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to continue this Public Hearing to
August 4, 1993. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker
and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember
Wattenburger.
Recess - 8:32 p.m.
Reconvened - 8:43 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Nomination and Appointment of Commissioners
i. Airport Commission - Three Vacancies with Applicants
Robert Wattenburqer, Dorleen McBride, Mark Davis, Vinc~
Anaell. Jimmy Rickel
ii. Parks and Recreation Commission - Three Vacancies
ADDlicants Allan Johnson, Bill Clarke
iii. Adoption of Resolution Appointinq
Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Airport
iv. Set Date and Time for Planninq Commission Applicant
Interviews for One Vacancy
Mayor Schneiter nominated Robert Wattenburger and Dorleen
McBride to the Airport Commission. The nomination was
seconded by Councilmember Shoemaker. The nominations were
confirmed by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Mayor Schneiter nominated Mark Davis to the Airport
Commission. The nomination was seconded by Councilmember
Shoemaker and confirmed by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
Mayor Schneiter nominated Allen Johnson and William (Bill)
Clarke to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The
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nomination was seconded by Councilmember Shoemaker and
confirmed by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
It was the consensus of Council to readvertise the one
remaining vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
M/S Shoemaker/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 94-2,
re-appointing Robert Wattenburger to the Airport
Commission filling the term of John Johnson to June 1995;
re-appointing Airport Commissioner Dorleen McBride to a
term ending June 1996; appointing Mark Davis to the Airport
Commission to a term ending June 1996; re-appointing Allen
Johnson to the Parks and Recreation Commission to a term
ending June 1996; and appointing William Clarke to the Parks
and Recreation Commission to a term ending June 1996. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor
Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Wattenburger.
It was the consensus of Council to conduct Planning
Commission interviews on August 4, 1993, commencing at 4:30
p.m. in Conference Room 3 of the Civic Center.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Consideration of Citizen Planning Process Review
Committee Recommendations Reqardinq Modifications
Development Process
to th~
The Community Development Director reported as part of the
City's Economic Development Program, the City Manager
identified a need to improve the City's planning and
development review process. This task was accomplished by a
group of individuals forming a Committee, who have had
experience with the planning process. Committee members Don
Albright, Bob Burke, Ed Busch, Jack Cox, Doug Crane, George
Rau and Glenys Simmons formulated their recommendations in
the areas of zoning code amendments, development fees,
building and fire codes, and departmental processes and
application forms. He explained after Council review and
comment, these recommendations will be forwarded to staff
and the Planning Commission for their recommendations prior
to finalization by Council.
It was the consensus of Council to receive and file this
report.
Bob Reid, 1141 West Standley Street, Planning Commissioner,
expressed his concern that these recommendations are not
received from a good cross section of citizens and these
recommendations have major impacts on zoning, hillside and
fire codes which may not be appropriate at this time of
updating the General Plan by the Growth Management Steering
Committee.
The City Manager commented these recommendations only affect
the Community Development Department and any code
recommendations will be forwarded to the Growth Management
Steering Committee as part of the update process. He stated
that Planning Commission Chairman Burke was involved in the
development of these recommendations.
llb. Request by County of Mendocino for Resolution
Authorizinq Auditor-Controller to Allocate Tax Revenue to
the City Usinq the Alternative Property Tax Distribution
Method (Teeter Plan)
The Finance Director reported this request received from
Mendocino County for adoption of this Resolution by all
agencies within the County, includes with the County "Teeter
Plan" which changes their accounting and tax allocation
method allowed by the State. She explained this will result
in increased tax revenue to the City and a more accurate
estimation of yearly property tax revenue. She summarized
this new method of accounting is a change from cash basis to
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accrual basis on a County level, and noted it is favorable
economic news to all agencies and the County.
M/S Malone/Mastin adopted Resolution No. 94-3 requesting
inclusion of the City in the alternative method of property
tax distribution "Teeter Plan". The motion was carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin,
Malone, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Councilmember Wattenburger.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Mastin
Noted he participated in the Ukiah Police ride along
program and found it very interesting.
Councilmember Malone
Reported the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Fourth of
July Fireworks show was excellent and financially funded
itself with a sold out crowd.
Councilmember Shoemaker
None.
Mayor Schneiter
Reported on the NCPA meeting he attended, noted he will
attend the annual NCPA meeting held at Murphy's on July 22
and 23, and explained a visit he had today from the Mayor of
Clearlake.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Reminded Council of upcoming events including the July 11
Summer Concert in the Park featuring Spencer Brewer, a
Chamber mixer this Friday at 5 p.m. and a Fire Department
barbecue on July 13 for a going away party for Fire
Operations Commander Chrzanowski who has taken a job with
the Fire Department of Carson City, Nevada.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Manager noted there was a matter placed on the
agenda for discussion regarding Golf Course negotiations,
but indicated it is not necessary at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
at 9:40 p.m. to July
Center Council Chambers,
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business, the meeting was adjourned
20, 199~ 8:00 a.m., in the Civic
for S~if W~ste Wor~op, Part II.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
UKIAH, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
Solid Waste Workshop - Part II
July 20, 1993
The City Council convened in a regular adjourned meeting, of
which the agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 8:04
a.m., in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 300
Seminary Avenue. Roll was taken and the following
Councilmembers were present: Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger,
Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. Staff present: City Clerk
McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Public
Works Director Goforth, Public Works Supervisor Borecky,
Public Works Administrative Analyst Goodrick, Landfill
Supervisor Ferguson, and Assistant City Manager Horsley.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2a. Review and Discussion of AB 939 and the Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE)
The Public Works Director provided a status report on the
City of Ukiah program and implementation dates for source
reduction and recycling, past accomplishments, future plans,
City procurement procedures, multi-residential recycling and
a proposed resale facility.
It was determined Council has not seen the final version of
the draft SRRE plan.
Mike Sweeney, Keep Mendocino Beautiful, stated he made the
changes to the preliminary draft SRRE plan and provided the
final version to Paul Cayler, Manager of Mendocino Solid
Waste Authority, and noted he will provide staff with copies
for Council. He noted the State encourages this document to
be flexible for future amendments.
2b. Discussion of the Residential, Commercial and Yardwaste
Proqrams and Diversions. i. Presentation by Bruce McCracken,
Manager Ukiah Solid Waste
Mr. McCracken reported on Ukiah Solid Waste's programs and
procedures for residential curbside recycling, commercial
recycling, public information, landfill drop-off site, and
pilot programs.
Councilmember Shoemaker commented he would like Council to
receive a project-by-project report for a multi-residential
recycling pilot program.
Mr. McCracken noted Ukiah citizens are to be commended for
their recycling efforts and highest percentage reductions as
mandated by AB 929.
Discussion ensued regarding the final destinations of the
recyclables and statistical data.
2c. Report on Upcominq Household Hazardous Waste Events
Sponsored by the Mendocino Solid Waste Manaqement Authority
Mike Sweeney, Keep Mendocino Beautiful, reported on the
four events occurring since 1990, future plans, County wide
efforts, and a study regarding the feasibility of a fixed
site.
2d. Status Report on the Mixed Load Policy/Program at the
Landfill
The Public Works Director reported on the new self-haul
mixed load policy at the landfill which was confirmed by
Council this past April, and implemented on June 1, 1993.
Discussion ensued regarding citizen participation rates,
City staff procedures, yardwaste and lumber chip removal
procedures.
2e. Discussion on Landfill Reuse/Resale Proqram
Discussion ensued regarding siting restrictions at the
landfill site and traffic impact.
The City Manager noted staff is researching this program and
will develop recommendations for Council at a later date.
2f. Status report on Public Outreach Rec¥clinq Diversion
Education Program
Mike Sweeney, Keep Mendocino Beautiful, reported on his
company's public education efforts for the Mendocino Solid
Waste Authority
It was the general consensus of Council for staff to bring
back a policy statement supporting County wide institutional
and educational systems efforts to recycle and divert waste
from the landfills.
2q. Discussion and Update on Solid Waste Leqislation and
Possible Future Impacts
The City Manager reported on AB 939 mandate relief
legislation, SB 450, and SB 1040.
Mike Sweeney requested further discussion concerning
contracted hauler constraints of limited equipment and funds
which prohibit additional recycling programs, and noted
there is a great disparity in Ukiah hauler rates compared to
outside hauler rates.
The City Attorney advised this matter was not agendized for
discussion and should not be pursued at this time.
Councilmember Shoemaker indicated he would like to see a
report after the 90-day study period regarding the
multi-residential family recycling program, monthly reports
concerning recycling efforts designed for contractors and
industry, and research revenues generated from making
compost.
Mayor Schneiter commented it may not be the consensus of
Council to pursue some of these concerns.
The City Manager noted as per budget hearing discussion
staff is pursuing the request for proposals for a re-use
facility. He reviewed his notations regarding Council's
requests for staff to develop a written procurement policy
statement for Council review, research a re-use facility,
adoption of the final SRRE plan, notice to landlord's of
1996 SRRE goals, debris boxes for commercial accounts and
contractors, for staff to research recycling equipment and a
fixed site for hazardous waste collection facilities, lumber
sorting, tracking the final destination and use of our
recyclables, and recycling programs in the school district.
Councilmember Shoemaker commended Public Works
Goforth for his cooperation and stated he has
working with him these past years.
Director
enjoyed
3. Audience Comments on Non-Aqenda Items
Park Steiner, 3500 Deerwood Drive, congratulated Ukiah on
its recycling efforts. He urged the City to remove polyvinyl
chloride products and batteries from the waste stream going
into the landfill due to its potential toxicity.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
at 10:06 a.m.
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business ,~he~meet ing/~s adjourned
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July 20, 1993
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