HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-03-93MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH - March 3, 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 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, Community Development Director
Harris, Finance Director Burt, Public Works Director
Goforth, Electric Utility Director Barnes,
Redevelopment/Economic Development Coordinator DeKnoblough,
and Police Captain Budrow.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The city Manager delivered the Invocation and the
Boy Scouts conducted a presentation of the Flags
and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
visiting
ceremony
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
4a. Introduction of Boy Scouts
The City Manager individually introduced the visiting Boy
Scouts who were attending as Council and staff counterparts.
4b. Report to Council Reqardinq Government Day
The City Manager reported on the full day's events the
visiting Boy Scouts attended which were conducted by City
staff, including tours of the Police, Fire, Administration,
Water filtration Plant and Electric Hydroelectric plant and
facilities, and lunch in the Fire Department Training room.
He reported that while some Boy Scouts conducted and
participated in a mock Council meeting, the others received
tours of County facilities. He indicated it was a very
enjoyable and successful day for all involved.
5a. Introduction of New Employee Stacey Porter, Public
Safety Dispatcher
Captain Budrow introduced Stacey Porter, Public Safety
Dispatcher, and provided a brief biography for Council.
6. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Reqular Meetinq
February 17, 1993
M/S Wattenburger/Shoemaker to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 17, 1993, as submitted. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
7. 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/Mastin to approve the Consent Calendar as follows:
Sa. Approved the Payroll Warrants, #47101 to #47270, from
January 31 to February 13, 1993, in the amount of
$136,528.66; and the General Warrants, #59261 to #59424,
dated March 3, 1993, in the amount of $274,879.16.
8b. Adopted Ordinance No. 935, Amending Division 1, Chapter
4, Articles 1, 3, and 5 of the Ukiah City Code allowing two
members of the Ukiah Parks and Recreation and Airport
Commissions to live outside the city limits.
8c. Authorized the City Attorney to notify Dick Tersian of
Adams, Duque and Hazeltine that the City of Ukiah wishes to
join the amicus brief being prepared by that law firm.
Sd. Accepted the public improvements for Myszka Highlands
Estates Subdivision, No. 91-4 as complete and for
maintenance by the City.
The motion was carried by
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin,
and Schneiter. NOES: None.
the following roll call vote:
Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker
9. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
David Pearlberg, Redwood Valley, stated he worked today
with the Ukiah City staff and 26 Boy Scouts, and commended
Staff for their efforts and the Council for helping make the
City of Ukiah the best small City in California.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Appointment of Demolition Referral Committe~
The Community Development Director reported this four member
review committee has been established to review applications
for demolition permits for buildings older than 50 years,
and make recommendations for appropriate actions to the
Council. He noted the Resolution establishing this committee
calls for the Chairman of the Planning Commission, the City
Building Official, a representative of the Mendocino
Historical Society (who will be making this appointment at
its March 7 or 14 meeting) and a citizen at large. He
requested Council authorization to insert the name of the
future appointed representative of the Mendocino County
Historical Society into the proposed Resolution at a later
time.
Discussion ensued regarding the nomination process and the
citizen at large residency requirement.
The City Attorney advised
residency requirement and
a policy.
the Resolution does not impose a
therefore Council could determine
It was the consensus of
Resolution to indicate the
City of Ukiah resident.
Council to amend the proposed
public member designation be a
Mayor Schneiter nominated
on the Demolition Review
seconded the nomination.
Judy Pruden as the Public Member
Committee. Councilmember Shoemaker
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to adopt Resolution No. 93-55, with the
amended wording designating the public member must be a City
of Ukiah resident, and appointing Judy Pruden as the public
member. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: Councilmember Wattenburger.
NEW BUSINESS
lla. Presentation and Review of Mid-Year Financial Report
The City Manager and the Finance Director jointly provided
Council with a mid-year financial report for the City. They
reviewed with Council the City wide revenues, expenditures,
General Fund, Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, Parking
District, Solid Waste Disposal Site, Sewer District,
Airport, Electric Operating Fund and the Water Operating
Fund expenditure summaries. They noted that 55% of budgeted
revenues have been collected and 48% of the budget for the
current year have been spent.
Mayor Schneiter stated as he travels around the State, he
often hears how other Cities are faced with lay offs and
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major cutbacks. He commented that he is very proud of the
fact that the City of Ukiah is so financially well
maintained.
llb. Introduction of Ordinance Implementinq New Policies
Reqardinq Transient Occupancy Tax
The Finance Director reported the transient occupancy tax is
an 8% tax on the rental of transient living quarters, such
as motel rooms, which is collected as visitors do impact
city services. This tax is collected and held in trust for
the City by the motel operator. She explained the proposed
changes to the Ordinance which would streamline internal
reporting, speed collection of taxes, provide current data
on the economy, and allow us to spot a problem faster and
take remedial action. She reported on the proposed changes
in the reporting and registration forms.
Discussion ensued regarding the 30 day exemption, revenue
fluctuations, delinquencies and collection procedures.
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to read the proposed Ordinance's title
only for the first reading. The motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
The City Clerk read the title only of the Ordinance.
M/S Shoemaker/Malone to introduce the Ordinance Amending
Division 1, Chapter 8a of the Ukiah City Code, Entitled:
Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance. The motion was
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
Recess: 7:26 p.m.
Reconvened: 7:40 p.m.
llc. Adoption of Resolution Authorizinq city Manaqer to
Execute Documents Necessary to Refinance Miscellaneous City
Debt of Approximately $500K
The Fiance Director reported the City has five miscellaneous
lease/purchase agreements with a current principal amount of
roughly $500,000, with interest rates which range from 7% -
9.95% interest rates. She noted this proposal is to combine
these agreements into one lease with West America Bank at
5.75% interest for a term of 3.5 to 4 years, which will
streamline record keeping and save an estimated $14,000 over
the term of the lease.
M/S Malone/Wattenburger adopted Resolution No. 93-56
authorizing the City Manager to execute documents to
refinance miscellaneous City debt with Westamerica Bank. The
motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Mastin, Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker and
Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
lld. Discussion Reqardinq Proposed County-Wide Emerqency
Services Joint Powers Aqency
The City Manager reported there have been some exploratory
discussions by various entities around the County and the
County Office of Emergency Services Coordinator concerning
the possibility of developing a County-wide emergency
service JPA between the County and the four cities. He
indicated this matter is now being considered by the
Mendocino Council of Governments, and it is appropriate at
this time for general Council discussion. The City Manager
distributed a letter, dated February 22, from Gary Milliman,
Ft. Bragg city Manager, regarding Governor's Wilson's plan
for a State Wide Council of Governments.
Discussion ensued regarding the future of MCOG, the County
government structure, quality of management related to size,
the balance of urban versus rural, loss of local control,
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the need for County reform, possible contract Emergency
Services for the City, and possible conditional wording.
It was the general consensus of Council for staff to draft a
letter containing Council's thoughts, and bring back for
Council approval at the March 17, 1993 meeting.
lle. Adoption of Resolution Renewinq city Manaqer Charles
Rouqh's Employment Aqreement
The City Attorney announced this item of business will be
addressed after meeting in Closed Session.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Mastin
None.
Councilmember Malone
Announced the new Executive Director of the Greater Ukiah
Chamber of Commerce is Elizabeth Christian.
Councilmember Wattenburqer
Reported on the Mendocino Transit Authority,
Council of Governments, and the Ukiah
Financial Review meeting he attended.
the Mendocino
Redevelopment
Councilmember Shoemaker
Noted the upcoming meetings he will be attending of the
Mendocino Solid Waste JPA and Valley Wide Task Force.
Mayor Schneiter
Reported on the Redevelopment Financial Review meeting,
noted the upcoming meeting of March 26 for the City Select
Committee, reported on the NCPA and Sanitation District
meetings he attended, and noted he had breakfast with
Congressman Dan Hamburg to discuss local issues.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Distributed comments regarding the County moving to Low Gap
Road and noted the City's issues and concerns will be
agendized for the joint Council and Planning Commission
meeting of March 24, 1993.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced a closed session is necessary to
discuss real estate negotiations regarding the back 8 holes
of the golf course with the County of Mendocino, in addition
to a personnel matter.
Council entered Closed Session at 8:32 p.m.
Council came out of Closed Session at 10:20 p.m.
M/S Schneiter/Wattenburger to adopt Resolution No. 93-57,
authorizing the Mayor to sign agreement with Charles L.
Rough, Jr., for City Manager services for a two-year term.
The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no
at 10:21 p.m.
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further
business/
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