Day 1999.01.12CC
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Vacaville was held at the City Council Chambers, 650
Merchant Street, January 12, 1999. Mayor Fleming called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Council members Augustine, Clancy, Slade, Vice Mayor Wood, and Mayor Fleming
Absent: None
Others Present: City Manager John Thompson, City Attorney Charles Lamoree, and City Clerk Kathy Andronico
2. Pastor Dave Patterson, the Father’ s House, gave the Invocation
and Council member Slade led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Mayor Fleming asked if there were any additions or deletions necessary for the agenda. Council member Slade, seconded by Council member Augustine, made a motion “ to approve the agenda as written.” Motion unanimously approved.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Council member Clancy, seconded by Vice Mayor Wood, made a motion “ to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 8, 1998, as written.” Motion unanimously approved
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. 20-YEAR SERVICE PIN – MARIO VARELA, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Director of Public Works Dale Pfeiffer reflected on Mario’ s 20-years of service to the City and Mayor Fleming presented his pin.
B. Y2K PRESENTATION – INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/CITY OF VACAVILLE
Rhunette Ahlms, representing the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Information and Technology Committee announced an upcoming forum designed to benefit the City, as well as local businesses and interested individuals, regarding Y2K information. The forum will be held January 27, 7:30 a.m., at the Opera House and is open to all interested persons.
Employee Scott Sexton, Management Information Systems, gave a brief overview of Y2K issues that are
under review by the City to ensure compliance.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Fleming asked if anyone on the Council or in the audience wanted to remove an item from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Mayor Fleming asked that Item 6a be removed and Council member Augustine asked that Item 6d be removed for separate discussion. Council member Clancy, seconded by Council member Slade, made a motion “ to adopt the resolutions and other Consent Calendar items, except Item 6a and 6d which were removed for separate discussion." Motion unanimously approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Augustine, Clancy, Slade, Vice Mayor Wood and Mayor Fleming
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A. Ordinance No. 1609 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE REPEALING CHAPTER 2.66 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REPORTING OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (second reading)-Pulled for separate discussion
B. Resolution No. 1999-1 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR – SOUTHSIDE PEDESTRIAN/BIKE PATH AND BRIDGE
C. Resolution No. 1999-2 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR – I-80 EASTBOUND ON/OFF RAMP AND LEISURE TOWN ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING
D. Resolution No. 1999-3 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR – LEISURE TOWN ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT - Pulled for separate discussion
E. Resolution No. 1999-4 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE THE FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE ALLISON DRIVE/I-80 INTERCHANGE AND TO EXECUTE THE CONVEYANCE DEEDS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE 1996 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
F. Resolution No. 1999-5 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EMPLOY AN ENGINEERING FIRM FOR THE DESIGN OF THE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL FACILITY PROJECT
G. AWARD OF CONTRACT – DOWNTOWN THEME LIGHTING INSTALLATION
H. Resolution No. 1999-6 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE, AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES
I. USAGE OF CITY IDENTIFICATION SIGN
Item 6a - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE REPEALING CHAPTER 2.66 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REPORTING OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (second reading)
Mayor Fleming provided arguments in favor of maintaining the current reporting of campaign contributions in excess of $24.99 and encouraged his colleagues to reconsider their previous introduction of the ordinance that would repeal the requirement.
Council member Augustine explained his reason for introducing the ordinance to repeal the requirement
and supported the limits currently required by the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Mayor Fleming opened the public hearing.
Garland Porter stated he has been a campaign manager and/or treasurer for 27 years. He encouraged
the
City Council to repeal the ordinance.
Mayor Fleming closed the public hearing.
Council member Augustine, seconded by Council member Clancy, made a motion “ to adopt the
ordinance.” Motion approved (3-2 Fleming/Slade no). The title of the ordinance, (Ordinance
1609)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vacaville Repealing Chapter 2.66 of the Vacaville
Municipal Code Relating to Reporting of Campaign Contributions,” was read by the City
Clerk.
Item 6d - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR – LEISURE TOWN ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT
Council member Augustine stated that there were commitments made to Mrs. Joyce Moody concerning the gate on her property, access along the east side of Leisure Town Road, and leveling off the driveway area to accommodate the turning of large trucks. He noted that these commitments have not been completed. Director Pfeiffer stated that this action allows the City to finalize the contract for the project and that money has been set aside for the commitments made to Mrs. Moody.
Mayor Fleming asked for public comment. Mrs. Moody stated she does not oppose payment to the
contractor. She stated she would continue to work with staff in good faith to alleviate her concerns.
Council member Augustine, seconded by Council member Slade, made a motion “ to adopt the
subject
resolution authorizing final payment to Joe Carone, Inc., of Crockett, California, in the amount of
$1,775,005.78.” Resolution No. 1999-3, “ Resolution Accepting Public Improvements
and
Authorizing Final Payment to Contractor – Leisure Town Road Extension Project,” was
approved
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Augustine, Clancy, Slade, Vice Mayor Wood and Mayor Fleming
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
President of VPOA Gary Anderson updated the City Council on contract negotiations for dispatchers and sworn officers. He noted that the dispatchers have reached tentative agreement and that there is only a small gap between the officers and what the City is offering. He thanked the City Council for their assistance in moving the negotiations forward.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
Director of Community Development Gregg Werner described the minor cleanup amendments that this ordinance provides for the Land Use and Development Code.
Mayor Fleming opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment noted.
Council member Clancy, seconded by Council member Slade, made a motion “ to introduce the subject ordinance.” Motion unanimously approved. The title of the ordinance, “ Ordinance Amending Title 14 of the Vacaville Municipal Code,” was read by the City Clerk and introduced by Council member Clancy.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF THE CABLE FRANCHISE FROM TELE-COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO AT&T CORPORATION AND REQUIRING THAT AT&T EXECUTE A CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE ATTACHED TO THE ORDINANCE AS EXHIBIT 1 AND FILE IT WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER CONTROL OF THE FRANCHISE IS TRANSFERRED
The City Attorney reviewed the staff report for the record. He stated that AT&T had recently purchased TCI Cablevision and the ordinance amendment would allow TCI to transfer its franchise to AT&T. He noted that two outside consultants that have been used in the past reviewed the transfer documents. He stated that, upon their recommendations, a few minor changes would be made to Exhibit 1, however he recommended that the City Council introduce the ordinance and at the next meeting he would point out the changes.
Mayor Fleming advised that he owns AT&T stocks and removed himself from the discussion and stepped
down from the dais.
Council member Augustine asked if the change would affect any of the franchise dates. The City
Attorney
advised that it would not.
Vice Mayor Wood opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment presented.
Council member Clancy, seconded by Council member Slade, made a motion “ to introduce the subject ordinance.” Motion approved (4-1 Fleming abstained). The title of the ordinance, “ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vacaville Consenting to the Transfer of Control of the Cable Franchise from Tele-Communications, Inc. to AT&T Corporation and Requiring that AT&T Execute the Certificate of Acceptance Attached to the Ordinance as Exhibit I and File it with the City Clerk Within 30 Days After Control of the Franchise is Transferred,” was read by the City Clerk and introduced by Council member Clancy.
The City Attorney announced that Lance Barnes, former Manager of TCI, was transferred to Utah and Sam Hudson will be the new Manager. He also noted that he had agreed to prepare an ordinance amendment to enhance penalties for violations to the franchise. He explained that the amendment has not been prepared, however he has talked with the citizens who expressed concerns and will be preparing the ordinance for Council consideration in the near future.
Mayor Fleming returned to the dais.
9. BUSINESS
A. SEDCORP CONTRACT – 1999
The City Manager reviewed the staff report, noting that Vacaville was a founding member of SEDCORP. He stated that staff has received the Scope of Services and this year’ s contribution to SEDCORP would be $15,000; which is $5,000 less than last year. He pointed out that the savings will allow the City to expand its own direct marketing and promotion activities. The City Manager discussed the membership benefits provided by SEDCORP.
SEDCORP President Mary McCarthy addressed the City Council, pointing out the various functions
performed by SEDCORP to assist the County and Vacaville itself.
Council member Augustine, seconded by Council member Slade, made a motion “ to approve the
1999
SEDCORP contract in the amount of $15,000.” Motion unanimously approved.
B. CITY OF VACAVILLE WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY
Assistant Director of Public Works-Utilities Dave Tompkins gave a detailed report explaining the City’ s current water resources, and assumptions regarding future water supplies and demand and options for obtaining additional water supplies. He reviewed the City’ s agreement with Solano Irrigation District. Mr. Tompkins advised that the City’ s water supply and existing projected demand for building within the existing City limits is essentially balanced assuming a 100% reliability of its three sources of water. He noted that any further expansion of the City limits would create a projected deficit in the water supply. He advised that future large annexations will need additional water entitlements and that it will be more and more difficult, as well as expensive, to acquire new sources of water in the future. It was pointed out that because of the tremendous amount of staff resources needed to pursue the acquisition of new water supplies, the issue should be addressed as a component of the next General Plan update.
The City Council accepted the report and thanked Public Works for its in-depth presentation.
Recess taken from 9 – 9:10 p.m.
C. PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION – STREET MAINTENANCE SECTION
Director Pfeiffer introduced Deputy Director of Public Works Rod Moresco who is in charge of the maintenance division of Public Works. Deputy Director Moresco reviewed the types of maintenance performed by the street maintenance section: streets, traffic safety inventory (signs, lighting, etc.), sidewalk curb and gutter inventory, and storm drainage channel maintenance. He then explained the performance goals, measures, and estimated budget expenditures for each level of service.
The City Manager stated that if the levels of service, as explained, are accepted by the City Council,
staff
will return to the Council with appropriate budget requests for this Division as well as the other major
operating departments. He also noted that the standards would not be meaningful unless they are
monitored. The City Manager stated that the Administrative Services Department would be responsible
for meeting with each department quarterly and doing spot checks. He stated that staff is trying
to show
the public what services they are getting for their money.
Mayor Fleming asked for public comment and none was noted.
Council member Clancy, seconded by Vice Mayor Wood made a motion “ to approve the performance
measures for Public Works Maintenance Division – Street Maintenance Division, as described
by staff.”
Motion unanimously approved.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
The City Manager stated that February 2, 6-8 p.m., has been scheduled for the Strategic Plan Study Session. It will be held in A/B Conference Room at City Hall. He also noted that the abandoned house on California Drive would be burned on January 13 at 11 a.m.
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
Council member Slade stated she attended the youth celebration for Martin Luther King, held at the Ulatis Community Center, on Sunday, January 10. She advised that the International Home Foods party was a great success and thanked Cyndi Johnston and Billie Middleton for their help. Council member Slade noted that the Vacaville Social Service group for transitional housing projects in Vacaville received a HUD grant.
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Council member Augustine asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gino Monteleone, Pietro’ s #2. He thanked the firefighters for their toy collection drive during the holidays. Council member Augustine stated that he attended the recent Selection Committee on City and School Relations and that staff had attended offering information concerning education and safety efforts being proposed near schools.
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Mayor Fleming asked that the meeting also be adjourned in memory of Howard “ Howdy” Rogers who was very active in civic matters for many years. He noted that he had recently traveled to Los Angeles to participate on the committee to select a new director for the League of California Cities.
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Council member Clancy also talked about Mr. Rogers and Mr. Monteleone. She commended the Public Works Department for the very successful holiday party hosted in December. Council member Clancy recognized Captain Jerry Skinner’ s response to a recent gas line problem on Bella Vista.
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Vice Mayor Wood talked about Will C. Wood High School, the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce, and the Youth Roundtable’ s partnership in implementing the GOTCHA program at the high school. He stated he attended a League of California Cities conference in Sacramento, which was very beneficial.
12. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS – Council member Clancy, seconded by Council member Slade, made a motion “ to order the payroll registers dated December 15 and 31, 1998, and check registers dated December 18, 1998 and January 5, 1999, paid.” Motion unanimously approved.
CLOSED SESSION – The City Council adjourned to closed session at 9:55 p.m., pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 et seq., conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation. Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) Government Code Section 54956.9: one case.
14. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business before the
City Council, Mayor Fleming
adjourned the regular meeting of January 12, 1999, with no announcements made and in memory of Gino
Monteleone and Howard Rogers.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Andronico, City Clerk