HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-17-93MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - March 17, 1993
The city Council convened in a regular meeting, of which the
agenda was legally noticed and posted, at 6:30 p.m., in the
Council Chamber 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, City Engineer Beard, Public
Works Director Goforth, Electric Utility Director Barnes,
Community Development Director Harris,
Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator
DeKnoblough, and Finance Director Burt.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Community Development Director delivered the Invocation
and Mayor Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Proclamation Declaring April, 1993 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month
Mayor Schneiter read and presented the Proclamation to Herb
Thompson, Fund Raising Chairman for Parents United, who
explained the objectives of the group and their upcoming art
show in the civic Center Foyer and thanked the Council for
their support.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
5a. Special Meetinq of March 3. 1993
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to approve
Meeting of March 3, 1993, as
carried by the following
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone,
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
the minutes of the Special
submitted. The motion was
roll call vote: AYES:
Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
5b. Reqular Meetinq of March 3, 1993
M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 3, 1993, as submitted. The motion
was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger,
Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
Later in the meeting, Councilmember Mastin noted that
past Councilmember McMichael was not at this meeting.
6. Riqht to Appeal Decision
Mayor Schneiter reviewed Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedures regarding the appeal process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Malone/Wattenburger to approve the Consent Calendar
as follows:
7a. Approved the Payroll Warrants, February 14 to 27, 1993,
#47271 to #47441, in the amount of $138,415.41; and the
General Warrants, #59448 to #59668, dated March 17, 1993, in
the amount of $898,780.61.
7b. Denied the claim for damages received from Rolando
Arrendo, and referred it to R.E.M.I.F, the City's
insurance carrier.
7c. Adopted Ordinance No. 936, Amending Division 1, Chapter
8a of the Ukiah City Code, Entitled: Uniform Transient
Occupancy Tax Ordinance.
7d. Adopted Resolution No. 93-58, declaring its intent to
vacate alley south of Clara Avenue between Hamilton Street
and Orchard Avenue.
7e. Verified the appointment of Marge Guintoli by the
Mendocino County Historical Society Representative to the
City of Ukiah Demolition Permit Review Committee, and
authorized the insertion of this name into Resolution No.
93-55.
7f. Received and filed the status
Restaurant waste pickup request,
satisfactorily resolved by staff.
report regarding McDonalds
which has been mutually
The motion was carried by the following
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone,
Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
roll call vote:
Wattenburger,
8. Audience Comments on Non-Aqenda Items
Vishnu, 808 Hazel Avenue, expressed concern regarding the
Civic Center foyer photo display, in that the photographs of
minority people do not have their names below their photos
as do the white people.
The City Manager assured Mr. Vishnu City staff is
attempting to reconcile the difference between the artists
and public perceptions.
Kevin Murphy, 813 Maple Avenue, representative for the
Ukiah Food Bank, invited Council to visit on a Monday food
distribution day to observe.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9a. Review Draft Letter to Mendocino Council of
Governments Reqardinq Emerqency Services JPA
It was the consensus of Council to readdress the letter to
Mr. Bruce Alfano, replace the word "establish" to
"consider" in the first line of the second paragraph, and to
strike the words "re-invent and" in the first line of the
last paragraph, and authorized the distribution of the
letter.
NEW BUSINESS
10a. Consideration
Powers Aqreement
Authority
of Resolution ApDrovina a Revised Joint
Continuinq the Mendocino Transit
The City Manager reported the other member jurisdictions,
except for the County, desire a permanent joint powers
agreement which does not require an annual renewal process
by each member jurisdiction. He explained the proposed
resolution and agreement reflect a permanent JPA
agreement, which has been approved by the other city members.
Discussion ensued regarding the County member's concerns,
MTA history and relationship with MCOG, and budget
constraints.
Councilmember Shoemaker left the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Councilmember Shoemaker returned to the meeting at
7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Wattenburger explained if MTA had
permanent JPA status, there would be additional funding
available, as its current temporary status locks out monies
from streets and highways funds.
Councilmember Malone indicted he desires to see
information on a more consistent basis regarding Mendocino
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Transit Authority, to stay abreast of the issues and
concerns.
M/S Wattenburger/Mastin to adopt Resolution No. 93-59,
approving a revised JPA agreement continuing the
Mendocino Transit Authority. The motion was carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin,
Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None.
10b. Nomination of Mayor Schneiter as City Representative
on the North Coast OpDortunities Board of Directors
The City Manager reported North Coast Opportunities is a
non-profit organization which provides a full range of
programs and services beneficial to our region. Their Board
has recently amended their by-laws to include a broader
community representation on their Board of Directors and
have requested the Mayor to become a member.
M/S Malone/Wattenburger approved the appointment of
Mayor Schneiter to the North Coast Opportunities Board of
Directors with the City Manager as the alternate in the
event the Mayor cannot attend. The motion was carried by a
unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
10c. Adoption of Resolution Approving Incentive Packaae for
Perkowski Screen Printinq and Authorizing the City Manaqer
to Execute Documents
The City Manager reported as part of the City's economic
development strategy, the retention and expansion of
existing local manufacturing businesses is a primary goal.
He outlined the proposed manufacturing expansion of
Perkowski Screen Printing, the employment expansion and
creation of three new positions, and details of the $4,500
package of financial incentives which represents a 4 to 1
match of private investment.
Bob Perkowski explained this incentive package allows his
business to go forward with much needed and desired
expansion, and noted his employees are excited about this
project. He indicated he was very pleased with thequick
response and assistance from City staff and thanked Council
for their support of local business.
M/S Mastin/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 93-60,
approving incentive package for Perkowski Screen Printing
and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger,
Shoemaker and Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Mastin
Noted Councilmember McMichael's name should be removed
from the minutes of the March 3, 1993 Council meeting,
reported on a United Way allocation committee meeting, a
Ukiah Community Center meeting, a Mendocino Transit
Authority meeting, a Ukiah civic Light Opera fundraiser he
attended and urged Council to show up for food distribution
at the Ukiah Food Bank, which serves 4,000 - 5,000 people
in our area.
Councilmember Malone
Reported on the Chamber of Commerce and
meetings he attended.
Sun House Guild
Councilmember Shoemaker
Reported on the Mendocino Solid Waste Authority Joint
Powers meeting he attended, and questioned the Kentucky
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Fried Chicken signs, landscaping and
completion.
Mayor Schneiter
Reported on the Sanitation District
attended.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
occupancy prior to
Board meeting he
The City Manager reported the dedication ceremony for the
new Community Clubhouse will be April 29, 1993, 5:30 to
7: 00 p.m. , and noted there will be a panel discussion
regarding local small manufacturing firms expansion
possibilities, in the Council Chambers this Saturday.
Recess to Redevelopment - 7:41 p.m.
Reconvened 7:54 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced the need to go into Closed
Session to discuss real estate negotiations with the County
concerning downtown properties.
Council entered Closed Session at 7:55 p.m.
Council came out of Closed Session at 9:35 p.m.
The City Attorney noted no action had been taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,~he meeting was adjourned
to March 24., 1993, .at 7:00 a..m.., ~n the Council Chambers for
a Goal Setting Session with City ~taf~. /
Cathy MoK~y'CMC/~E, City Clerk
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