HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-06-091. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on May 6, 2009, the notice for which being
legally noticed on May 1, 2009. Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Landis, Thomas, Crane,
Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. Councilmembers absent: none. Staff present: City
Manager Chambers, City Attorney Rapport, Director of Public Safety Dewey, Director of
Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, Deputy Director of Public Works Seanor, Senior
City Engineer Kageyama, Director of Planning and Community Development Stump,
Director of Community and General Services Sangiacomo; and Deputy City Clerk Currie.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROCLA ATIONS%I TRODUCTIO S/PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation Food Drive Day 6:02:36 PM
Councilmember Thomas read the proclamation. Bret Carlstadt, Ukiah Postal
Service and Food Drive program coordinator accepted the proclamation.
b. Announcement of City of Ukiah's Airport Day June 20, 2009 6:07:06 PM
Airport Manager Owen presented the item.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Minutes of April 15, 2009
b. Special Minutes of April 20, 2009
C. Special Minutes of April 29, 2009
d. Special Joint City Council/Board
2009
of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of April 21,
M/S Rodin/Landis to approve the Regular Minutes of April 15, 2009, Special Minutes of
April 20, 2009, and Special Minutes of April 29, 2009, as submitted and Special Joint
UVSD/Council Minutes of April 21, 2009, as amended. Motion carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor
Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION6:10:17 PM
7. CONSENT-CALENDAR 6:10:42 PM
M/S Crane/Rodin to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a-7d:
a. Notification of Purchase of Training Services from Gordon Graham Research
Consultants in the Amount of $7,150.00.
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b. Adoption of Resolution Approving Addendum to Police Unit Memorandum of
Understanding for Wireless Communication Stipend as Reimbursement for
Business Use of Personally Owned Wireless Devices
C. City Council Adopt the Resolution Authorizing NCPA to Participate in the CAISO
Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) Auction, on Behalf of the City, to Unwind
Allocated CRR Positions in Order to Reduce Risk Associated with Non-NCPA
Sourced CRRs and NCPA Sourced CRRs with Expected Negative Congestion.
d. Inform the City Council of Work to be Performed by Daniel Steel & Machine in
the Amount of $9,931.15 for Repair of the Crane Monorail Damaged by Olin-
Pioneer
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
6:12:30 PM Don Rowe, California for Electoral Reform, requests City Council endorse
AB 1121.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 P)
a. Review of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula
Grant Application 6:17:44 PM
Director of Public Safety Dewey presented the item. Recommended Actions:
Review Grant Application, Consider Public Input, and authorize staff to submit
the Recovery Act JAG grant application for consideration by the Department of
Justice.
Public Hearing Opened 6:20 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Judy Hatch.
Public Hearing Closed 6:21 pm
M/S 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.
b. Introduction of Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Adding
Chapter 8 to Division 4 of the Ukiah City Code, Entitled: Storm Water
Discharge 6:22:15 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, Deputy Director of Public Works
Seanor, and Senior Engineer Kageyama presented the item. Recommended
Action: Adopt motion to introduce ordinance by title only, have the City Clerk
read the ordinance title and adopt a motion to introduce the ordinance.
M/S Crane/Thomas to introduce the Ordinance by Title Only.
Public Hearing Opened 6:30 p 6.30:47 PM
Public Speaking to the item: Linda Sanders, Friends of Gibson Creek.
Public Hearing Closed 6:35 pm 6:35:04 PM
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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Deputy City Clerk Currie read the ordinance title.
M/S Rodin/Thomas to introduce the Ordinance adding Chapter 8 to Division 4 of
the Ukiah City Code, Entitled: Storm Water Discharge. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin,
and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
C. Introduction of Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Chapter 7
to Division 9 of the Ukiah City Code, Entitled: Erosion and Sediment
Control 6:39:35 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, Deputy Director of Public Works
Sennor, and Senior Engineer Kageyama presented the item. Recommended
Action: Adopt motion to introduce ordinance by title only, have the City Clerk
read the ordinance title and adopt a motion to introduce the ordinance.
M/S Crane/Landis to introduce the Ordinance by Title Only.
Public Hearing Opened 6:41 pm 6:41:55 PM
Public Speaking to the item: None.
Public Hearing Closed 6:42 pm 6:42:19 PM
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Deputy City Clerk Currie read the ordinance title.
M/S Crane/Rodin to introduce the Ordinance adding Chapter 7 to Division 9 of
the Ukiah City Code, Entitled: Erosion and `Sediment Control. Motion 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
a. Further Consideration and Possible Introduction of Ordinance Regulating
How Multi-Unit Properties and Apartment Buildings and Complexes Charge
Tenants for Water and Sewer Service to a Master Meter Serving Those
Facilities 6:45:04 PM
City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss and
direct City Attorney to make changes to proposed ordinance. If City Council does
not want to make any changes to the ordinance, pass a motion to introduce
ordinance by title only, have the Deputy City Clerk read the ordinance title,
followed by a motion to introduce the ordinance.
Public Comment Opened 7:01 pm
Public Speaking to the item: David Vilner, Judy Hatch, Shady Grove Mobile
Home Park owner; and Bill Nicolet, Harold's Square owner.
Public Comment Closed 7:24 p
Public Comment Reopened 7:56 pm
Public Speaking to the item: David Vilner, Bill Nicolette, and Judy Hatch.
Public Comment Closed 8:00 pm
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M/S Crane/Landis to continue to the Regular City Council meeting of May 20,
2009. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
Recessed 8:04 pm
Reconvened 8:11 pm
b. Discussion and Approval of the City View Trail Project 8.11:29 PM
Director of Planning and Community Development Stump presented the item.
Recommended Action: Approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
approve the City View Trail Project and authorize staff to finalize and execute the
required construction agreement and proceed with construction of the trail.
Public Comment Opened 8:22 pm
Public Speaking in support of the item: Neil Davis, President of the Ukiah Valley
Trail Group; .26:21 PM Dale Harrison; 8:34:00 PM Linda Sanders; 8:35:51 PM
Tim Pletcher; and 8:40:19 PM Dennis Slota.
Public Speaking to the item: 8:27:57 PM John Graff, citizen.
Public Speaking in opposition to the Item: 8:29:57 PM Janise Evans.
Public Comment Closed 8:50 p
M/S Rodin/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.
C. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions
Necessitating Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Gobbi
Street Water Well And Approval of a Budget Amendment to Complete
Remaining Water Well Work Items .53:32 PM
City Manager Chambers and Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen
presented the item. Recommended Action: Receive the report and approve a
budget amendment in the Water Fund in the amount of $700,000.
Councilmember Rodin left the dais 9:17 pm
Public Comment Opened 9:12 pm
Public Speaking to the item: John Graff, citizen and Linda Sanders.
Public Comment Closed 9:15 pm
M/S Crane/Landis to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, and
Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Local Emergency Declaration Regarding Drought Status 9:19:46 PM
Councilmember Rodin returned to the dais 9:21 pm
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City Manager Chambers and Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen
presented the item. Recommended Action: receive the status report on water
shortage emergency, and provide further direction on water shortage activities as
needed.
Public Comment Opened 9:39 pm
Public Speaking to the item: John Graff, Employers Council of Mendocino County
and 9:42:28 PM Jon Burton.
Public Comment Closed pm
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.
e. City Manager will Provide City Council with Overview of Proposed City of
Ukiah General Fund and Ukiah Redevelopment Agency Budgets, and
Announce Posted Special Council Workshop of May 7, 2009 9:47:38 PM
City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action: Receive
report.
This item is to be heard at the May 7 Special Council Workshop.
11. NEW BUSINESS'
a. Immediate Purchase and Installation of a High Efficiency Split System Heat
Pump (HVAC Unit) by Intercounty Electric to Replace a Failed HVAC Unit at
the Grace Hudson Museum 9:52:43 PM
Director of Community Services and General Services Sangiacomo presented
the item. Recommended Action: Approve the immediate purchase and
installation of a high efficiency HVAC unit from Intercounty Electric to immediately
replace a failed HVAC unit at the Grace Hudson Museum
/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.
b. Adopt Plans and Specifications 09-07 for the Manhole Rehabilitation &
Sewer Pipe Relining and Call for Bids for Same 9:55:16 PM
Director of Public Works and City Engineer Eriksen presented the item.
Recommended Action: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Manhole
Rehabilitation & Sewer Pipe Relining City Job # 09-07 and Call for Bids for the
Manhole Rehabilitation & Sewer Pipe Relining City Job # 09-07
M/S 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.
C. Discussion of Developers Diversified Realty (DD) Initiative Process and
Site Specific Plan, and Provide Direction to Staff 10:04:22 PM
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Councilmember Landis and Director of Planning and Community Development
Stump presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss and provide
direction to staff.
Public Comment Opened 10:26 pm
Public Speaking to the item: John Graff, citizen and 10:29:03 PM Mike Sweeney.
Public Comment Closed 10:31 pm
By Consensus, City Council directed staff to work with Councilmember Landis
and Thomas on a Resolution to bring this item to build community awareness.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Landis reported she attended the Eel River watershed trip sponsored by
the Farm Bureau and recommends the trip to others. 10:32:00 PM
Councilmember Thomas reported on his attendance at the Northern California Power
Authority policy forum in Washington DC. 10:32:31 PM
Councilmember Rodin requested the possibility of an amendment to the Joint Powers
Agreement for Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) be added to the agenda.
This amendment would allow MCOG to apply for grant funding. Councilmember Rodin
stated she can write the agenda summary report and Councilmember Landis offered
assistance if needed. 10:34:32 PM
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS 10:38:02 PM
City Manager Chambers reported on the first North Coast Green Opportunities
conference held in Ukiah and on one of the topics covered AB811. City Manager
Chambers brought to the attention of the City Council an article reporting that the Coyote
Dam has received stimulus funds for repairs and improvements for recreation.
Recessed as City Council and convened as Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 10:42
pm.
Reconvened as City Council and recessed to Closed Session 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
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Gov. Code § 54956.8)
Property: Railroad Depot Property on Perkins Street
Negotiating parties: City of Ukiah/North Coast Railroad Authority
Under negotiations: Price and terms of payment
Reconvened in Open Session with no reportable action at 12:00 am.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 am.
nne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk
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