HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-15 PacketCITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
February 15, 1989
6:30 P.M.
1. Roll Call
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Proclamation - Scouts in Government Day
5. Approval/Correction of Minutes of Regular Meeting,
February 1, 1989
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Persons who are dissatisfied with a decision of the City
Council may have the right to review of that decision by a
court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the
California Code of Civil Procedure which generally limits
to ninety (90) days the time within which the decision of
the City Boards and Agencies may be judicially challenged.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items listed are considered routine and will
be enacted by a single motion and roll call by the City
Council. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar
upon request by a Councilmember or a citizen in which
event the item will be considered at the completion of all
other items on the agenda. The motion by the City Council
on the Consent Calendar will approve and make findings in
accordance with Administrative Staff and/or Planning
Commission recommendations.
a. Payroll Warrants
b. General Warrants
c. Claim for Damages, Dianna L. Skidmore, Deny and Refer
to Insurance Carrier
d. Award of Bid - Chlorinator, City Pool
e. Award of Bid - Three Compact Size Pickups
f. Award of Bid - One 3/4 Ton Truck with Utility Body
g. Award of Bid - One Ton Truck, Cabin Chassis
h. Notice of Completion, Construction of Water Main
Improvements
i. Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals
(R.A.A.P.)
8. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
The City Council welcomes input from the audience. In
order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments
to three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10)
minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not
allow action to be taken on audience comments.
9. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 P.M.
a. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial, Var. App. No.
89-37, 214 N. Dora Street - Sandelin
b. Use Permit No. 81-39(b), Airport Industrial Park
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Adoption of Resolution Appointingi Airport
Commissioner ~~~ r ~`-<, ~~~~
b. Matter of Contract for Ukiah Valley Fire Protection
District with the City of Ukiah (Continue to After
Closed Session)
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Appeal of Planning Commission Code Interpretation,
Skateboard Facilities in R-1 Zone - Wilson
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b. Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing Interest
Charges on Delinquent Payments
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
13. CLOSED SESSION
a. Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District v. City of
Ukiah, County of Mendocino, Case No. 56504
14. ADJOURNMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 1989 ~ _,~
T0: D. KENT PAYNE, CITY MANAGER i~~J~""l ' ~ /~
FROM: MICHAEL F. HARRIS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~y`(~ ~( ~, ,' J C~.-,-.r
SUBJECT: 1989 SCOUTS IN GOVERNMENT DAY -v- ~
February 15 is Ukiah's Scouts in Government Day. The activities include a
tour of City Hall and the Hydro-Electric Plant facilities with staff in the
morning, lunch, and scout participation in the City Council meeting that
night. A schedule is attached. Specific scout assignments will be made
Wednesday morning though a tentative listing is attached, Also attached is a
copy of a proclamation for Scouts in Government Day. A representative of the
Yokayo District of Boy Scouts should be available at the meeting to receive
the proclamation.
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CITY OF UKIAH
COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
FEBRUARY 9, 1989
SCOUTS IN GOVERNMENT DAY - FEBRUARY 15, 1989
Scout & Troop No. City Counterpart
Shawn Calvert 65 Mayor - Coll een Henderson
Ryan Cole 65 Vice-Mayor - Fred Schneiter
Peter Kirsch 50 Councilmember - Hays Hickey
Jack Wann 50 Councilmember - Richard Shoemaker
Brad Bender 50 Councilmember - Jim Wattenburger
Dan Moncox 72 City Clerk - Cathy McKay
Erin Powis 72 Acting City Manager - Bob Pedroncelli
Bob Layer 75 Director of Community Development - Mike Harris
Eric Crane 75 Director of Electric Utility - Maurice Roper
Director of Parks & Recreation - Mike McCarty
Director of Finance - George Vara
Fire Chief - Lee Mitchell
Police Chief - Fred Keplinger
Assistant to the City Manager - Candace Horsley
SCHEDULE
When Where What
9:00 a.m. Council Chambers Introductions
9:15 - 10:00 City Hall Dept. Heads & Scouts tour City Hall
including Police, Fire, and Admin-
istration.
10:00 - 10:30 Sunny's Donuts-Yokayo Coffee/Donut Break
Center
10:30 - 12:00 Coyote Dam Tour of Hydro-Electric Plant
12:00 Noon Sunset Grill Restaurant Lunch
1:00 p.m. Sunset Grill Restaurant Scouts excused to return to school
6:15 p.m. City Council Chambers Meet City Council members prior to
Council. meeting
6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers City Council meeting. Scouts sit
with counterpart - Proclamation
presented to Yokayo District
Representative.
~Jroclamafion
WHEREAS, Che Boy Scouts of America was established on
February 8, 1910; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to
serve others by helping to instill values in young people and
prepare them to make ethical choices throughout their lifetime while
achieving their full potential; and
WHEREAS, more than B00 youth within the Yokayo District are
actively involved in scouting activities; and
WHEREAS, one of the required merit badges for Boy Scouts is
Citizenship a[ the City level; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah is pleased to sponsor "Scouts in
Government Day" provid ing Scouts the opportunity to observe local
government operations on a first hand basis and to participate in
[he process of democratic decision making;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Colleen B. Henderson, Mayor of the City of
Ukiah, hereby designate this day, February 15, 1989, as "Scouts in
Government Day."
Given under my hand and seal this 15th day of February, 1989.
Colleen B. Henderson
Mayor, City of Ukiah
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE
CITY OF UKIAH - FEBRUARY 1, L969
The City Council convened in a regular session a[ 6:32 p.m., in the Council
Chambers ai [he Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll
was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Wattenburger,
Shoemake t, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. Absent: Mayor Henderson. Staff
present: City Manager Payne, Ci[y Attorney Rapport, Assistant to the City
Manager Horsley, Community Development Director Harris, Ci[y Engineer/Public
Works Director Pedrontelli, FSre Chief Mitchell, Polite Chief Keplinger and
City Clerk McKay.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Community Development Director Harris delivered Che Invocation and Vite-Mayor
Schneiter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Vice-Mayor Schneiter read and presented a surprise. Pzoc lamation from Mayor
Henderson [o Shirley Gtover, proclaiming February 14, 1989, "Shirley Grover
Day" 1n appreciation of her twelve years dedita[Son to Che Ukiah ChrSstmas
Effort and community service.
RIGHT TO APPEAL
Vice-Mayor Schneiter reviewed Sections L094.6 of [he Cal ifotnia Code of Civil
Procedures regarding the appeal process.
APPROVAL/CORRECTION OF MINUTES
H/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger approved [he City Council Hlnu tea of the Ada ouzned
Regular Meeting of Sanuary 13, 1989. as submitted. The motion was tarried by
Che following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Hickey and Yice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
H/S Hickey/Schneiter approved the CI[y Count ll HSnu[es of the meeting of
January 18, 1989, as submitted. The motion was carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councllmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey, and
Vice-Mayor Schne i[e r. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Countilmember Shoemaker pulled Stem 6d. Report of Administrative At Ctons and
Proposals. I[ then became New Business Item 116.
N/S Aitkey/Wattenburger approved [he Consent Calendar Items 6a, 6b and 6c as
follows:
6a. Approved the Payroll Warrants of February 1, 1989, /24808 [0 24947, Sn the
amount of 595,828.00.
66. Approved [he General Warrants of February 1, 1969, 040056 to 40171, in the
amount of 5252,690.86.
6c. Adopted Ordinance No. 887, amending Section 2605 of Ukiah City Code [o
expand [he boundaries of [he Parking and Business Improvement District within
the City of Ukiah.
The motion was tattled by [he following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Wa[[enburge r, Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None.
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February 1, 1989
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATION
Local Agency Formation Commission return Sng application
err,..., e., ra.,e.~t n..~.,a ,.., ttaa_snt _ xnxt n.,..e..~.~,..,
The City Manager noted [he letter received from Mary Spangler, Asalstant
Executive Office, notifying the City of LAFCO's decision to return [he
application and check, without prejudice, regarding the KUKI Annexation, based
upon the opinion of the Attorney General.
The City Attorney noted this item is scheduled for Closed Session and will
make recommendations at that time.
The Council received and flied this communlca[Son.
96. Letter from Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District re garding Contract
Extension.
The City Manager recommended discussion regarding this communication 6e
continued to Closed Session, Item 13a.
It was the general consensus of Council to review [his matter Sn Closed
Session, Agenda Item 13a.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10a. Adoption of Resolution Appointing Airport Commissioner.
The City Manager reported although this vacancy has been properly noticed
twice, [here are still no applications re celved Co date.
IC vas [he general consensus of Council, for Councilmembers [o provide
nominations at the next meeting of February 15, 1989.
IOb. Adoption of Polity Resolution regarding Prezoning and Related
Agr iculcural Issues.
M/S Hickey/Wattenburger adopted Policy Resolution Na. 9, regarding prezoning
of agricultural areas within [he sphere of influence. The motion was carried
by [he following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger,
Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schnei[er. NOES: None. ABSENT: Hayor
Henderson.
Discussion ensued pertaining to future requested annexations, buffer zones and
the Right to Farm Ordinance clause.
I[ vas [he general consensus of the Council [o have the Mayor write a letter
[o the County Board of Supervisors with enclosure of a copy of Polity
Resolution No. 9.
loc. Determination of Representatives on the Joint Planning Commissioners
Committee-Henderson.
N/S Shoemaker/Wattenburger appointed City of Ukiah Planning Commissioners
HcMithael, Farr and Malone to represent Che City on [he Saint City/County
Standards Committee. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Mayor
Schne Stet. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
PUBLIC NEARING - 7:00 P.M.
8a. Modifications of Technical Standards for KGO Addition [o Cable T.V.
The City Manager noted receipt of a waiver from Mark Lustf le ld, General
Manager of Century Cable Television, Inc., that states Century Cable waives
its right of a 15 day no[if Station period required by rule 1874-C Section I-E
regarding the public hearing concerning a proposal of quality waiver Co allow
for reinstatement of Channel 7, KGO. He also noted rec ommenda[ions of the
other cities involved which were discussed a[ the Mayors/Managers meeting held
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February 1, 1989
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Sn Willits on Tuesday, January 31, 1989, which are:
(1) The video and audio quality and rehab Silty of KGO Channel 7 shall
be the same as [hey were prior to Grantee removing KGO San Francisco
from its system in 1988;
(2) The Grantee shall make reasonable efforts to improve [he video and
audio quality and reliability of KGO San Francisco as rebroadcast on
the local cable system;
(3) The Grantee shall write KGO San Francisco, requesting suggestions
foz Smproving its picture quality and reliab ili[y in the Ukiah
Valley; and
(4) The Grantee shall make regular progress reports to the City Council
on its efforts to improve [he quality of KGO's signal as rebroadcast
on the Grantee's system.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED - 7:05 P.M.
No one came forward.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED - J:Ofi P.M.
M/S Shoemaker/Hickey to adopt Resolution No. 89-27, granting Century Cable
mod Sfication of Technical Standards for KGO Channel 7 addition [o Cable T.V.,
with [he four recommendations. The motion was carded by [he following roll
tall vote: AYES: Councilmembers Shoemaker, Hickey and Vice-Hayor Schnel[e r.
i ~ NOES: Non3~ ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
j NEWBUSINESS
lla. Presentation of City Econom lc Development Video by Chamber of Commerce.
Thom Parducci, 200 Quail Drive, President of [he Ukiah Chamber of Commerce,
introduced and presented [he Ukiah Video.
The video [ape ran 12 minutes
After [he viewing, he noted 20 copies will be available and [he Chamber has
portable equipment designed to show Chis video anywhere.
Vice-Mayor Schneiter noted the League of California Cities Annual meeting in
San Francisco Chis fall would be very appropriate to show [his video, and
reported he has viewed [he City of Fortuna's video and indicated 1[ vas not
[he quality of Ukiah's new video.
M/S Hickey/Wa[tenburger approved Che Ukiah video. The motion was carried by
[he fallowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Wattenburger, Shoemaker,
Hickey and Vice-Mayor Schneiter. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
l lb. Report of Administrative Actions and Proposals (R.A.A.P.)
Councllmember Shoemaker reported he pulled this item for discussion of Item 4.
Planning Commission Minutes of [he meeting of January 25, 1989. He indicated
the Planning Commission's decls ion was proper, regarding the Wilson's backyard
skateboard ramp, although it creates a problem [o the skatehoardets who use it
and feels it would be a gesture of good will from [he City to offer [o help
_ store Che ramp, until a skateboard park Ss established. He noted if
destruction Co public property continues he will not continue to be supportive
-- of the ska[eboarder's issues. He also noted the County should help, as Low
Gap Park is a more practical skateboard park site Chan [he City's BPDI
property, due [o distance from the majority of skateboard users.
Count ilmember Schne i[er indicated the skateboarders need to bring in a
proposal for a skateboard park, and noted no contact with them since lase
summer.
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February 1, 1989
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It was the general consensus of Council foz the City to offer [o score the
dismantled skateboard ramp until a skateboard park is formed.
Councilmember Shoemaker also requested a workshop for Council and Planning
Commissioners to prepare fot the join[ City/County Standards Committee
- ~~ meeting.
I[ was [he general consensus of the Council to have staff prepare for a
~ ~ workshop with [he Planning Commission on the fourth Wednesday in April. with
~,; agenda preparation scheduled for the second Council meeting Sn Mar<h.
Councilmember Rickey questioned the slgnage allowed by the Planning Commission
at 105 Pomeroy Avenue.
The Community Development Director noted the subject property is Denny's
~ Restaurant and noted [he freeway corridor allows 50 feet for sign height and
the sign is being dropped IO feet [o conform to the Sign Ordinance.
REPORTS
Councilmember Wattenburger reported on attending a meeting with County
employees stating their grievances regarding downtown parking, noted attending
another meeting w1 [h Redwood Industrial Park regarding City versus PG6E
electric figures, and questioned Sf MTA's extended hours could be put in the
City Newsletter included with the bills.
Councilmember Shoemaker
None
Councilmember Hickey
Reported he will attend the Policy Makers conference in Apr11 and any
interested councilmembers please notify the CS[y Manager's office for
arrangements to be made, and zepor[ed on the NCPA meeting last Thursday.
Councilmember Schneiter
Noted [he date of February 25, 1989 meeting date requested by
Assemblyman Dan Houser for Council in[era<tfon, and noted [he Pin Service
Dinner on February 10, 1989 and urged Council [o try Co attend both these
functions.
Recess 7:55 P.M. to Redevelopment Reconvene 8:21 P.N.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney recommended that Council go into Closed Session under the
Pending/Threatened Litigation exception to [he Brovn Act, Setiion 54956.9,
Subsection B, to discuss Ukiah Valley Fire Protection Dis[r itt vs. City of
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M/S Wattenburger/Hickey to go into Closed Session to discuss [he following:
1. Ukiah Valley Fire Prote ction District vs. City of Ukiah.
County of Mendocino, Case No. 56504.
2. Potential Li[iga[Ion - KUKI Annexation.
The motion vas carried by [he following roll call vo te: AYES: Councilmembers
Wattenburger, Shoemaker, Hickey and Vite-Mayor Schnei[e r. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Henderson.
Council vent into Closed Session at 8:21 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:41 p.m.
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M/8 Nattenburger/Shoemaker to offer [he Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District
a one year contract as provided in the confidential draft No, 2 Agreement,
wl[h Exhibit "A" [o be completed by Staff prior [o presenta[Son co the
district. The motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote of all AYE.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting w s ad]ourned ac 9:42 p.m.
Cac y ,cKa City C1
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February I, 1989
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