HomeMy WebLinkAboutagenda 02-18-09CITY OF UKIA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
February 18, 2009
6:00 p..
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLA ATIONS/I TRODCTIO S/PRESENTATIO S
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Minutes of 2/4/09
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Persons who are dissatisfied with a decision of the City Council may have the right to a 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 days (90)
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 vote by the City
Council. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar upon request of 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. Report of Disbursements for the Month of January 2009
b. Rejection of Claim for Damages Received from Tyler Hanes and Referral to Joint Powers
Authority, Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund
C. Report to Council of the Expenditure of $5,479.09 to Old Castle Precast Utility Vault for the
Purchase of A 54" X 102" Vault Cover for the Electric Division of the Public Utilities
Department.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS O NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The City Council welcomes input from the audience. If there is a matter of business on the agenda that you are
interested in, you may address the Council when this matter is considered. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not
on this agenda, you may do so at this time. 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 in which the subject is not listed on the agenda.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM)
a. Adoption of Resolution Amending Resolution No. 94-49 Establishing Utility Deposits,
Service Fees and Rules Governing Utility Deposits
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Sections 3798a, 3704.2 and 3706.7, Regulating the Use
of Grease Traps Under the City's Sewer Ordinance and Updating References to Building
and Related Codes in Sections 9277.A and J, 9278.13 and 9543.A of the Ukiah City Code
b. Consideration and Possible Introduction of Ordinance Amending Sections in the City
Animal Control Ordinance, as it Pertains to Dogs and Cats, to Use the Term
"Owner/Guardian" Instead of Just "Owner." As an Alternative to Amending the Animal
Control Ordinance, Consideration and Possible Adoption of a Resolution to Encourage the
Use of Guardian When Referring to the Owners of Dogs or Cats.
C. Authorize The City Manager/Executive Director To Negotiate And Execute An Agreement
With The Community Development Commission Of Mendocino County (CDC) For Home
Program Administration, Program Administration For The Home 'Summercreek Village'
Grant And Future Home, CDBG and CalHome Affordable Housing Grants.
d. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with Winzler &
Kelly for the Preparation of Applications to State Revolving Fund (SRF) Programs to
Secure Federal Recovery and Rehabilitation Act Funds for Water and Sewer Infrastructure
Projects
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Possible Action on Inland Water and Power Commission Issues
b. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Ukiah Railroad Depot Rehabilitation Project
C. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application, Acceptance of an
Allocation of Funds and Execution of a Grant Agreement with the California
Department of Transportation, for a Matching Grant for Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Approved Project Under Airport Improvement Program.
d. Adoption of Resolution Establishing a Service Charge for Returned Checks
e. Report Status of Procuring Identity Verification Services for New Accounts Processing
f. Approval of Electronic Bill Pay Services to Paymentus Corporation to Provide On-Line
Internet Payment Capability Allowing Customers Access from the City's Website, and a
Dedicated Phone Number with Automated Phone Payment Services for Customers
Paying by Phone Accessible 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
g. Adoption of Budget Guidelines for 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Budget
h. Authorize the City Manager to Engage the Services of Government Financial Strategies in
an Amount Not to Exceed $21,500.00
i. Discussion of City Council Conference and Training Budget
j. Update on Observatory Park and Adoption of Resolution Approving an Application for Land
and Water Conservation Fund Competitive Grant Program for Observatory Park
Development.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERIC REPORTS
14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator (§54957.6)
Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Department Head Unit, Electric Unit, Fire Unit,
Management Unit, Miscellaneous Unit, Police Unit
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators 54956.8);
Property: APN 001-020-09 and 11
Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah/County of Mendocino
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
15. ADJOURNMENT
Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific
accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA
requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request.
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at the front counter at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA
95482, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue,
Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.
Dated this 13th day of February, 2009.
Linda C. Brown, City Clerk