HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-18-091. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on February 18, 2009, the notice for which
being legally noticed on February 13, 2009. Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at
6:00 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Landis, Thomas,
Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. Councilmembers absent: none. Staff present: City
Manager Chambers, Acting City Attorney Marston, Economic Development Manager
Moller, Finance Controller Newell, Finance Director Elton, Customer Service Supervisor
McLellan, Airport Manager Owen, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen,
Director of Community and General Services Sangiacomo, and Deputy City Clerk Currie.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:01:15 PM
a. Regular Minutes of 2/4109
M/S Landis/Rodin to approve the Regular Minutes of 2/4/09 as submitted. Motion
carried by an all AYES voice vote of the members present.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 6:01:40 PM
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Thomas/Landis to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a-7c:
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
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas,
Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 6:03:45 PM
Lee Howard spoke on the California Uniform Cost Accounting Commission (CUCAC)
hearing that happened today regarding the second complaint filed.
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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 6:06:15 PM
City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt the
ordinance by motion.
M/S Crane/Landis to continue this item to a joint Ukiah Valley Sanitation District
(UVSD) and Ukiah City Council meeting.
Public Comment Opened pm 6:07:52 PM
Public Speaking to the item: Jim Ronco, Chairman of UVSD.
Public Comment Closed p 6:08:44 PM
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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 `Sumercreek Village' Grant And Future
Home, CDBG and CalHome Affordable Housing Grants 6:10:11 PM
Economic Development Manager Moller presented the item. Recommended
Action: The City of Ukiah and Redevelopment Agency authorize the City
Manager/Executive Director to negotiate and execute an agreement with CDC for
grant administration of the 2008 HOME Grant, the Summer Creek Village Grant,
future HOME, CDBG Housing and CalHome Grants.
M/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin,
and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
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 6:18:47 PM
Finance Controller Newell, Finance Director Elton, and Customer Service
Supervisor McLellan presented the item. Recommended Action: Conduct the
Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution amending Resolution no. 94-49
establishing utility deposits, service fees and rules governing utility deposits.
M/S Crane/Landis to approve the recommended action.
Public Hearing Opened 6:27 pm
Public Speaking to the item: None.
Public Hearing Closed 6:28 p
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Lotion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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 6:29:28 PM
City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action: Consider
whether to introduce the proposed ordinance, or, alternatively, adopt a resolution.
If the City Council decides to make the amendments, it should pass a motion to
introduce the ordinance by title only, request the Deputy City Clerk to read the
ordinance title, and, then, pass a motion to introduce the ordinance. If the
ordinance is introduced, it will be brought back for adoption at the next City
Council meeting.
M/S Crane/Thomas to table the item.
Public Comment Opened 6:37 pm 6:37:44 PM
Public Speaking in support of tabling the item: Dr. Edward Haynes; 6:40:06 PM
Betty Hook, and 6:40:53 PM Josephine Morrissey.
Public Speaking in opposition of tabling the item: 6:43:04 PM Jan Allegretti;
6:44:36 PM Joanne Treadway; 6:45:22 PM Dave Smith; and 6:46:17 PM Max
Moshe.
Public Comment Closed 6:50 p
Motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas
and Crane. NOES: Councilmember Landis, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
/S Crane/Landis to approve the resolution changing the wording in paragraph
one (1) to "The City Council desires to encourage the use of the word "caretaker'
when referring to the owners of dogs and cats," replace the word "guardian" with
"caretaker" throughout the resolution, and delete paragraph two (2). Motion
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas,
Crane, and Rodin. NOES: Mayor Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Public Comment Opened 7:01 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Josephine Morrissey.
Public Comment Closed 7:02 pm
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 7:03:07 PM
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item.
Recommended Action: Approve City Manager to execute a Consultant
Services Agreement with Winzler & Kelly in the amount of $150,592 for the
preparation of applications to SRF programs.
/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action.
Public Comment Opened 7:15 pm 7:15:12 PM
Public Speaking to the item: John McCowen
Public Comment Closed pm 7:16:16 PM
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Recessed 7:17 pm
Reconvened 7:25 pm
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Possible Action on Inland Water and Power Commission
(IWPC) Issues 7:25:58 PM
Mayor Baldwin presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss the status
of the feasibility study in which the City of Ukiah is participating, with regard to
costs and expectation of completion. Consider action and/or actions the City
Council may want to take with regard to the project but not take action tonight.
Public Comment Opened 7:59 pm
Public Speaking to the item: 7:59:26 PM Ross Mayfield and John McCowen.
Public Comment Closed 8:28 pm
By Consensus, City Council directed the City Attorney to obtain a copy of the
operations manual for the dam and the original contract with the Army Corp and
review those documents; look into amending the Flood Control District policy and
filing a petition with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a
modification to the licensing permit; and prepare a memo to Council.
Continued.
Councilmember Rodin and Thomas left the dais at 8:33 pm
b. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Ukiah Railroad Depot
Rehabilitation Project 8:34:06 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen and Deputy Director of Public
Works for Engineering and Streets Seanor presented the item. Recommended
Action: Provide direction to staff on project.
Councilmember Thomas returned to the dais at 8:36 pm
Councilmember Rodin returned to the dais 8:37 pm
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Deputy Director of Public Works for Engineering and Streets Seanor read an
email from the attorney for the North Cost Railroad Authority forwarded from City
Attorney Rapport stating "Although the Agreement may have expired by its terms
in 2003, 1 do not anticipate that there will be any recommendation considered by
the Board of Directors of NCRA in April or at any time thereafter which would
either sell, encumber, or declare the depot surplus. NCRA staff will recommend
and we expect the Board of Directors will be receptive, to either renew the
agreement, or otherwise protect the Depot property." 8:38:16 PM
Public Comment Opened 9:07 pm 9:07:31 PM
Public Speaking to the item: Judy Pruden
Public Comment Closed 9:13 pm
By Consensus, City Council continued this item for 2 to 4 weeks and directed
staff to bring back a recommended budget amendment and recommendation on
how equity can be gained in the project.
Councilmember Landis left the dais 9:28 pm
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 9:28:13 PM
Airport Manager Owen presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt the
resolution.
Councilmember Landis returned to the dais 9:30 pm
MIS Crane/Thomas to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane,
Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Public Comment Opened 9:31 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Acting City Attorney Marston
Public Comment Closed 9:32 pm
d. Adoption of Resolution Establishing a Service Charge for Returned Checks
9:32:23 PM
Finance Controller Newell presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt
Resolution Establishing Service Charge for Returned Checks.
M/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin,
and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
e. Report Status of Procuring Identity Verification Services for New Accounts
Processing 9:34:16 PM
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Finance Controller Newell presented the item. Recommended Action: Receive
Report.
By Consensus, City Council received the report.
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 9:37:07 PM
Finance Controller Newell presented the item. Recommended Action: Approve
award of bid to Paymentus Corporation to provide on-line Internet payment
capability from the City's website and a dedicated phone number with automated
phone payment services for customers accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week.
MIS Crane/Thomas to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane,
Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
g. Adoption of Budget Guidelines for 2009-2010 Fiscal Year Budget 9:45:00
PM
City Manager Chambers and Finance Director Elton presented the item.
Recommended Action: Adoption of the recommended budget guidelines as
proposed, or as modified as a result of Council discussion.
MIS Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action.
Public Comment Opened 9:58 pm 9:58:42 PM
Public Speaking to the item and requesting to not take funding from the museum:
Monte Hill and 10:04:38 PM Mary Louise Chase, Sun House Guild Chair.
Public Comment Closed 10:06 p
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Authorize the City Manager to Engage the Services of Government
Financial Strategies in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,500.00 10:07:14 PM
City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action: Authorize
the City Manager to enter agreement for the scope of work outlined by
Government Financial Strategies Inc, for an amount not to exceed $21,500.
Funding for the project will be provided from Unallocated Funds, 699.
MIS Rodin/Crane to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin,
and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Discussion of City Council Conference and Training Budget
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Mayor Baldwin presented the item. Recommended Action: Reaffirm previous
Council policy.
By Consensus, City Council reaffirmed the previous Council Policy.
Update on Observatory Park and Adoption of Resolution Approving an
Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Competitive Grant
Program for Observatory Park Development 10:27:01 PM
Community Services Simerson and Director of Community and General Services
Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action: Receive update on
Observatory Park and adopt the resolution authorizing the application to the Land
and Water Conservation Fund for the Observatory Park Development Project.
M/S Rodin/Crane to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin,
and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Landis reported on her attendance to the All Cities meeting held
February 13, 2008, which will be happening on a quarterly basis. Some topics covered
were the former Masonite Property, Mendocino Council of Governments, other
transportation funding, and appointing someone from Mendocino County through the
Board of Supervisors to the North Coast Water Project.
Councilmember Thomas reported on his attendance to the All Cities meeting and added
there was discussion of having MCOG meet as the Air Quality Board.
Councilmember Rodin reported the League of California Cites staff has seen language
in upcoming legislation regarding the prevailing wage issue which might be beneficial to
rural communities.
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
City Manager Chambers reported that recruitments are open but may not be filled as
that depends upon upcoming budget decisions, on applying for earmarked funding from
the Federal Government, and on the CUCAC hearing that happened today which
resulted with a second strike.
Recessed as City Council and convened as Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 10:43 pm.
Reconvened as City Council and recessed to Closed Session for the Ukiah
Redevelopment Agency and City Council at 10:46 p.
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
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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
Reconvened in Open Session with no reportable action at 11:44 pm.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:44 pm.
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j`'oAnne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk
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