HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 06-03-091. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on June 3, 2009, the notice for which being
legally noticed on May 29, 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, City Attorney Rapport, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Eriksen, Director of Planning and Community Development Stump, Community Services
Supervisor Merz, Director of Community and General Services Sangiacomo, and Deputy
City Clerk Currie.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
b. Proclamation United States Army Week, Jun 8-14, 2009 6:01:24 PM
Councilmember Crane read and presented the proclamation to the Army
representatives.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:03:10 PM
a. Regular Minutes of May 20, 2009
b. Special Minutes of May 7, 2009
C. Special Minutes of May 14, 2009
d. Regular Minutes of May 6, 2009
M/S Crane/Rodin to approve the Special Minutes of May 7, 2009 and Special Minutes
of May 14, 2009, as submitted; Regular Minutes of May 20, 2009 and Regular Minutes
of May 6, 2009, as amended. Motion carried by an all Aye voice vote.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation to Brief Council on the State of Tourism in Mendocino County
6:06:12 PM
Scott Schneider, Executive Director of the Mendocino County Lodging
Association and the Chairman of the Mendocino County Promotional Alliance,
provided the update.
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7. CONSENT CALENDAR 6:16:23 PM
A member of the public, Judy Hatch, requested item 7g be pulled.
M/S Crane/Thomas to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a-7f :arid 711-7k:
a. Report the Purchase of an Eagle 440/Eagle Class PQ Wireless Digital Recorder
and an IVS2SX Socket Recorder in the Amount of $9,949.02
b. Award Purchase of Pole Mount and Pad Mount Transformers for the Total
Amount of $49,712.91
C. Notification of Purchase of LCD Flat Panel Computer Monitors from Best Buy for
Business in the Amount of $6,339.00
d. Award the Purchase of an Infoprint 6500-V10 Impact Printer to CDW-G, Inc. in
the Amount of $10,656.20
e. Report on the Disposition of Surplus Materials, Used Equipment and Supplies
f. Report to City Council Regarding the Purchase of 1600 Pounds of Pulsar Plus
Chlorine Briquettes from Lincoln Equipment Co, Inc for the Ukiah Municipal
Swimming Pools in the Amount of $5,002.50
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h. Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSMWA) Annual Report,
Budget Review of Fiscal 2008/2009, and Proposed Budget for Fiscal 2009/2010
i. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating
Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Gobbi Street Water Well
j. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating
Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Oak Manor Water Well
k. Update Report on Local Emergency Declaration Regarding Drought and Water
Shortage Status
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 618.18 PM
Councilmember Thomas reported on the Mendocino County Budget and the effects it
may have on the Library. Thomas announced that the Friends of the Library urge
citizens to join, which will help support the library. 6:18:51 PM
Karen Ann, visiting Ukiah and producer of the Think about This and Laugh About That,
brought forward a story she is working on regarding Judge Richard Henderson. 6:20:38
PM
Joy Beeler, Executive Director of Main Street Program, introduced Andrea Ritsch Ivey,
Associate Director of Main Street Program, and announced that next Friday is the Taste
of Downtown. 6:24:54 PM
John C. Graff, citizen, announced his relocation to Florida. 6:26:30 PM
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM)
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Review and, Possible Adoption of a Resolution Opposing the Mendocino
Crossings Masonite Mixed Use Specific Plan 6:27:46 PM
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Director of Planning and Community Development Stump presented the item and
Councilmember Landis reviewed the changes to the resolution from the May 20
meeting. Recommended Action: Discuss and possibly adopt the resolution
opposing the Mendocino Crossing Masonite Specific Plan proposal.
Public Comment Opened 6:33 pm
Public Speaking in opposition to the item: Daniela Pavone, Carter and Momsen,
representing DDR, read a letter from Jeff Adams, Sr. Development Director,
Developers Diversified Realty; 6:39:58 PM 6:59:30 PM Jim Mulheren; 6:43:44
PM Robin Collier, formerly Cheese Cake Momma; 6:56:27 PM 7:02:27 PM and
John C. Graff, citizen.
Public Speaking in support of the item: 6:50:48 PM Joy Beeler, Main Street
Program; 6:53:29 PM 7:03:17 PM Steve Scalmanini; 7:01:06 PM Guinness
McFadden; and 7:04:27 PM Govinda Dalton.
Public Comment Closed 7:05 pm
/S Landis/Rodin to adopt the resolution as written opposing the Mendocino
Crossings Masonite Specific plan. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Award of Contract for Manhole Rehabilitation and Sewer Pipe Relining,
Specification No. 09-07 7:20:06 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, Deputy Director of Public Works
Seanor, and Senior Engineer Kageyama presented the item. Recommended
Action: Award contract for Manhole Rehabilitation and Sewer Pipe Relining,
Specification No. 09-07 to Pacific Liners for $321,496.
/S Crane/Rodin 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. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Award the Bid for
Rehabilitation of the Ukiah Railroad Depot, Specification No. 08-09 7:25:02
PM
City Manager Chambers made a correction to the ASR, "award the bid in an
amount not to exceed 120% of the engineer's estimate." Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt
resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract for Rehabilitation of
the Ukiah Railroad Depot, Specification No. 08-09.
M/S Rodin/Crane to approve the recommended action.
Public Comment Opened 7:27 pm 7:27:55 PM
Public Speaking in opposition to the item: 7:28:04 PM John Mayfield; 7:30:33 PM
John C. Graff; 7:33:36 PM Jon Burton; and 7:36:01 PM Judy Hatch.
Public Speaking in support of the item: 7:36:59 PM Joy Beeler, Executive
Director Main Street Program.
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Public Comment Closed 7:39 pm
Councilmember Crane stated his concern with the possibility of the City of Ukiah
owning the Depot in case of contamination and who would pay for clean up. City
Attorney Rapport stated negotiations have moved beyond ownership to a long-
term lease.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Recessed 7:48 pm
Reconvened 7:55 pm
d. Discussion and Possible Approval of Revisions to Petitions to Amend
Appropriative Water Rights Permit 7:55.42 PM
City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action: Approve well
field as shown on Attachment 1 of the ASR, and authorize staff to file the
revisions, described in the ASR, to the pending petitions to amend the City's
Water Rights Permit.
M/S Crane/Thomas to approve well fields as shown on the ASR attachment 1 of
the ARS and authorize staff to file the revisions, described in the ASR, to the
pending petitions to amend the City's Water Right Permit with the addition of
attachment 1 and City owned properties near existing well for monitoring wells
and with other properties with whom we already have an agreement with the
property owner. 8:16:36 PM
Public Comment Opened 8:26 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Lee Howard
Public Comment Closed 8:33 pm
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, and Rodin. NOES: Mayor Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
e. Resolution of Bid Protest and Award of Contract for the Orchard Avenue
Bridge Construction Project - Specification Number 08-10 8:35:34 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item.
Recommended Action: After considering the analysis in this report, and any
additional information or argument presented at the City Council meeting, decide
whether to grant or deny the bid protest and either waive or decline to waive
irregularities in the Fedco bid. Depending on the decision, either award the
contract to Fedco Construction, the apparent low bidder, or to Granite
Construction, the second low bidder.
City Attorney Rapport clarified the dollar amount difference between the bids
which is $44,000. 8:37:37 PM
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Public Comment Opened 8:45 pm
Public Speaking to the item: John Mayfield and 8:48:06 PM Pat Traverso, North
Coast Granite Construction.
Public Comment Closed 8:56 pm 8:56:52 PM
MIS Crane/Landis to award the bid to Granite Construction and decline the
waiver of irregularities. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8:44:40 PM
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discuss, Consider and Approve to Either Continue or Withdraw as a
Member in the Mendocino County Youth Project (YCP) Joint Powers
Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the
Joint Powers Agreement if Appropriate 8:58:11 PM
Community Services Supervisor Merz and Director of Community and General
Services Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Approve
the proposed changes to the MCYP Joint Powers Agreement as presented in the
Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement to continue membership and
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the final JPA agreement
and 2) Consider appointment of City Representative to the MCYP Board of
Directors.
M/S Rodin/Landis to approve the proposed changes to the MCYP Joint Powers
Agreement as presented in the amended and restated' Joint Powers Agreement
to continue membership and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute the final JPA Agreement. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Consideration and Award of Bid for Tree Removal Service at Todd Grove
Park from Empire Tree Experts in the Amount of $4,300.00 to Remove Four
Fir Trees and One Pine Tree 9:15:08 PM
Director of Community and General Services Sangiacomo presented the item.
Recommended Action: Consider and award the purchase of tree removal
services for five trees at Todd Grove Park from Empire Tree Experts in the
amount of $4,300.
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. Adoption 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 9:19:31 PM Was item 7g.
City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt
ordinance.
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Public Comment Opened 9:20 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Judy Hatch.
Public Comment Closed 9:23 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. '
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Landis reported that she participated as a celebrity scooper at the
Senior Center ice cream social. 9:25:33 PM
Councilmember Rodin reported she will not be in attendance for two regular City Council
meetings, but will be back in attendance for the July 15, 2009, meeting. 9:26:23 PM
Mayor Baldwin reported on his attendance at an oversight meeting with the Army Corps
of Engineers; the Army Corps is looking at spending the local and Federal shares on
seismic issues first instead of on the economic analysis. Mayor Baldwin requested the
local bidders preference and mobilehome park rent stabilization topics be put on an
agenda this summer. 9:26:50 PM
13. CITY MANAGERICITY CLERK REPORTS
City Manager Chambers invited the City Council on July 30, 2009, from 8 am to 12 pm to
a presentation entitled Leadership Lessons for Tough Times; the employees are invited
as well.
14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:33 pm.
oAnne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk
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