HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 07-15-09CITY OF UKIA
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on July 15, 2009, the notice for which being
legally noticed on July 10, 2009. Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:19 pm.
Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Landis, Thomas, Crane,
Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City
Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport,
Community Services Supervisor Merz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen,
and City Clerk Currie.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
M/S Rodin/Thomas to approve the Regular Minutes of June 3, 2009 as submitted.
Motion carried by an all AYE voice vote.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
7. CONSENT CALENDAR 6:21:03 PIS
M/S Landis/Thomas to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a-71:
Councilmember Landis reminded staff of the request to have the geotechnical
information be included in 7j or a report of when it will be included at the next meeting
and 71 needs to be updated as the City Council approved a list containing 7 items.
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of June 2009
b. Notification of Purchase of Fire Hose from LN Curtis in the Amount of $9,933.59
C. Notification of Purchase of Seven Bendix King Portable Radios from Silverado
Avionics in the Amount of $8,278.43
d. Notification of Purchase of a Color Laser Jet Printer from PC Mall Government in
the Amount of $5,044.90
e. Notification of Purchase of Two Mobile Tablet Computers from Group Mobile in
the Amount of $9,126.71
f. Approval of Publishing Services by Ukiah Daily Journal for Fiscal Year
2009/2010, in the Amount of $6.25 Per Column Inch for the First Insertion and
$4.26 Per Column Inch for Additional Insertions of the Same Advertisement, Plus
a Non-Optional $3.00 Per Online Ad Charge
g. Notification of the Sole Source Purchase of Electrical Installation Services from
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Intercounty Mechanical and Electrical, Inc., in the Amount of $9,949.90
h. Approval of Notice of Completion for ADA Curb Ramps Phase 5 & 6,
Specification No. 09-05
i. Report to Council of Revised Expenditure to Airgas NCN for the Purchase of a
Miller Rescue System for the Electric Division of the Public Utilities Department
j. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating
Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Gobbi Street Water Well
k. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating
Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Oak Manor Drive Water Well
1. 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
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM)
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. City Council to Discuss Support of AB 1121 and Provide Direction to Staff
6:24:08 PM
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
Councilmember Thomas left the dais 6:28 pm
Councilmember Thomas returned to the dais 6:31 pm
Public Comment Opened 6:34 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Don Rowe and 6:39:30 PM Steve Scalmanini.
Public Comment Closed 6:41 pm
M/S Crane/Landis to approve Councilmembers Landis and Rodin to draft a letter
in support of AB1121 similar to the Fort Bragg letter of support and will bring it
back to the August 5, 2009, City Council meeting on the consent calendar.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis,
Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None. 6:48:21 PM
b. Discussion and Possible Action on Inland Water and Power Commission
Issues and Possible Authorization of IWPC Invoice in the Amount of
$27,500.00 for the 2009 Feasibility Study Match for Federal/Corps Funding
and Budget Amendment in the Amount of $7,850 6:50:33 PM
City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Authorize payment of Invoice in the amount of $27,500.00 as the 2009 Feasibility
Study Match for Federal/Corps funding, if appropriate, and Budget Amendment
of $7,850, and provide any other direction to staff as appropriate.
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M/S Rodin/Crane to authorize payment of invoice in the amount of $27,500 as
the 2009 Feasibility Study Match for Federal/Corps funding, the budget
amendment of $7,850, and directed staff to send a letter with the payment which
indicates the City Council's discussion and concerns and express the need for
additional Council discussion before the City makes further payments. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas,
Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None. 7:23:45 PM
C. Status Report on the Water Resource Activities at the Ukiah Municipal Golf
Course Including Report on Purchase of Services From LACO Associates
in the Amount of $8,500 7:29:48 PM
City Manager Chambers, Community Services Supervisor Merz, and Assistant
City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Receive report on the purchase of consulting services related to water resource
development with LACO Associates in the amount of $8,500.
Public Comment Opened 7:36 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Christopher Watt, Geo-Environ mental Services
Director for LACO Associates and 7:51:54 PM Linda Sanders.
Public Comment Closed 7:53 pm
By Consensus, City Council received report and directed staff to reevaluate the
steps toward identifying alternative water resources and expenditures before
proceeding. 7:49:49 PM
d. Approval of the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) by the City
Council in Accordance with the Requirements of the State Water
Resources Control Board (SRCB) 7:55:36 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item.
Recommended Action: Approve the SSMP.
Public Comment Opened 7:57 pm
Public Speaking to the item: 7:57:36 PM Matt Winkelman, Winzler & Kelly
Public Comment Closed pm
Councilmember Rodin stated for the record that the City had a sewer lateral
ordinance in place prior to it being a State requirement. 8:02:04 PM
By Consensus, City Council continued this item to July 27, 2009, at a Special
Meeting of the City Council and direct staff to put the SSMP on the City's website
for public viewing.
Recessed 8:15 pm
Reconvened 8:24 pm
Community Services Supervisor Merz and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo
presented the item. Supervisor Merz introduced Ann Baker with RRM Design
Group. Recommended Action(s): Authorize contract for design and engineering
services to RRM Design Group in an amount of $130,859, and approve budget
amendment in the amount of $130,859.
Public Comment Opened 8:50 p 8:50:25 PM
Public Speaking to the item: Ann Baker, Senior Landscape Architect with RRM
Design Group and 9:12:24 PM Linda Sanders.
Public Comment Closed 9:16 pm
M/S Rodin/Thomas to approve the Recommended Action and direct staff to
amend the scope of work to include more input and scoping from the public.
Council suggested that RRM design be onsite to make a presentation to PRGC &
POSC with an invitation for public interaction. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor
Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
b. Review of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula
Grant FY2009 Application 9:21:02 PM
Director of Public Safety Dewey presented the item. Recommended Action(s):
Review Grant Application, Consider Public Input, and authorize staff to submit
the FY2009 JAG grant application for consideration by the Department of Justice.
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.
C. Adoption of Resolution Restoring Six On-Street Parking Spaces along
South Main Street
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item.
Recommended Action(s): Adopt resolution restoring six on-street parking
spaces along South Main Street.
Councilmember Crane stated for the record that he opposed this item before and
still opposes it due to line of sight concerns. 9:27:44 PM
Public Comment Opened 9:32 p 9:32:23 PM
Public Speaking to the item: Roley Tibbutts, 131 Mill Street.
Public Comment Closed pm
M/S Rodin/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Rodin, and
Mayor Baldwin. NOES: Councilmember Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
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10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
T Review and Approval of Lease for Railroad Depot Station Site between
Northcoast Railroad Authority and the City of Ukiah and Authorization to
City Manager to Sign Same 9:36:53 PM
City Attorney Rapport, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, and
Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. City Attorney Rapport
stated a correction to the ASR as the lease is 25 years not 20 years.
Recommended Action(s): Approve lease and authorize City Manager to sign on
behalf of the City.
Public Comment Opened 9:52 pm
Public Speaking to the item: Linda Sanders.
Public Comment Closed 9:53 pm
MIS Rodin/Thomas to approve the Recommended Action which is approve the
lease and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the final boundaries the
lease produces. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Mayor Baldwin. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 9:50:59 PM
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Designation of Noting Delegate and Alternates for 2009 League of California
Cities Annual Conference-September 16-18,2009 9:54:07 PM
Mayor Baldwin presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Designate a
voting delegate and up to two alternates for the 2009 League Annual
Conference and authorize the City Manager to submit the Voting
Delegate/Alternate Form (Attachment 1) on their behalf.
By Consensus (all AYE voice vote of the members present), City Council
designated Councilmember Rodin as the delegate and City Manager Chambers
and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo as the alternates. 9:56:11 PM
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Landis visited the material recovery facility, recycling, and recommends
other Councilmembers visit the facility and also recommends attending the Ukiah
Players Theater. 9:57:04 PM
Councilmember Thomas attended yesterday's Board of Supervisors meeting where they
took action to support funding the Alex Rorabaugh Center (ARC). 9:58:16 PM
Mayor Baldwin reported on the high back chair policing at the concerts in the park and
provided a written report from his recent research trip. 9:59:38 PM
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
City Manager Chambers reported that a status report for ARC will be on the August 5,
2009, agenda. Chambers will be attending a Legal Issues Symposium and will report
back to City Council. Chambers stated the Strategic Planning workshop is scheduled for
July 29, 2009, at 4:00 pm; Councilmembers Crane and Rodin, committee members, are
to decide on the agenda. A workshop will be scheduled to decide how best to
communicate with the public regarding water conservation. City Manager Chambers also
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reported that tonight's Council meeting was not televised and the reason will be
investigated. Chambers reported that the Gobbie Street well has been run only as
necessary due to noise issues. 10:02:42 PM
Adjourned to Closed Session at 10:10 pm.
14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting
a. Performance Review of City Manager for the First Full Year of Employment
b. Conference with Labor Negotiator (§54956.8)
Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Department Head Unit, Management Unit,
Miscellaneous Unit, Electric Unit, Police Unit, Fire Units
Reconvened in Open Session with no reportable action at 10:30 pm.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm.
J Anne M. Currie, City Clerk
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