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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 Reg. Mtg. March 17, 1993 Page 2 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 Reg. Mtg. March 17, 1993 Page 3 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 Reg. Mtg. March 17, 1993 Page 4