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Home My WebLink About2010-06-02 CC Minutes1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on June 2, 2010, the notice for which being legally noticed on May 28, 2010. Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Mayor Thomas, and City Treasurer Carter. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport, Director of Finance Elton, Director of Public Safety Dewey, Project and Grant Administrator Mills, Community Services Supervisor Merz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, and City Clerk Currie. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of City of Ukiah Market and Portfolio Review by Nancy Jones, PFM Asset Management LLC 7:14:46 PM City Treasurer Carter presented the item and introduced Nancy Jones, Managing Director PFM Asset Management and Sarah Meacham, PFM consultant. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS d. Consideration and Adoption of Revisions to the Investment Policy of the City of Ukiah 7:25:35 PM Finance Director Elton and City Treasurer Carter presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve the proposed revisions of the investment policy including the Investment Oversight Committee's recommendation of changing section VII 2 to read "Maximum Weighted Average Maturity." M/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action along with a change in section IV 6, in addition to the City Treasurer receiving the reports, the City Council is to receive them. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7:28:34 PM 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS b. Proclamation: Ridgewood Masonic Lodge #146 7:39:20 PM Mayor Thomas read the proclamation. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CC 6/2/10 Page 1 of 5 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Crane/Baldwin to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a-7p: a. Notification of Purchase of Diesel Engine Repair Services from Opperman and Son Inc., in the Amount of $5,983.76 b. Notification of Purchase of Firefighter Protective Clothing (Turnouts) from L.N.Curtis in the Amount of $6,486.56 C. Authorization of Sole Source Purchase of Stryker Power ProAmbulance Gurney from Stryker Inc., in the Amount Not to Exceed $14,600.00 d. Notification of Sole Source Purchase of a Narcotic Detection Dog, in the Amount of $8,893.75 from Master K-9 Inc. e. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Oak Manor Drive Water Well f. Adoption of Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Mendocino to Request the County Clerk to Conduct the Municipal Election of the City of Ukiah on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, and to Consolidate Said Election With the Statewide General Election Held on the Same Date Pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code g. Award Purchase of Granicus Meeting Efficiency Suite in the Amount of $10,590.00 h. Notification to City Council of the Purchase of Toxicity Testing Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to Pacific EcoRisk for A Total Not to Exceed $5385.00 i. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute A 36 Month Lease and Maintenance Agreement With Toshiba Business Solutions for Four Multi- Function Copy Machines j. Adoption of Resolution Approving An Application for Proposition 84 Nature Education Facilities Competitive Grant Funds for Grace Hudson Museum & Park k. Authorize the Repair of Electric Utility Truck #2121 Be Increased in the Amount of $3331.14 for A Total of $22,331.14 (EUD) 1. Approval of Notice of Completion for the Distribution Pole Replacement Project, Specification No. 09-11 and Approval of Final Payment of the 10% Retention to Par Electrical Contractors (EUD) M. Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSMWA) Annual Report, Budget Review of Fiscal 2009/2010, and Proposed Budget for Fiscal 2010/2011 n. Authorization for City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Update to the Memorandum of Understanding between City of Ukiah and Ukiah Unified School District o. Update Report on Local Emergency Declaration Regarding Drought and Water Shortage Status P. Status Report on Riverside Park Development Project Funded By California Resources Agency River Parkways Grant Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Dennis Slota, Mendocino County Water Agency, spoke regarding the Mendocino County Stormwater Program and toxic cigarette litter. Part of the program includes installation of ashtrays and educational literature, which will be supplied to the City. Mr. Slota is requesting City Council install ashtrays at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center and to use the parking enforcement officer to enforce the litter ordinance. 7:43:02 PM CC 6/2/10 Page 2 of 5 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff Regarding Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance Action was taken at the June 2, 2010, 5:00 pm Special Meeting. b. Administrative Cost Estimates Related to Implementation of a Rent Control Ordinance Consistent with Options Outlined by City Attorney Action was taken at the June 2, 2010, 5:00 pm Special Meeting. C. Award Bid for the Construction of the Ukiah SkatePark to Geocon Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $666,320.24 and Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendments Action was taken at the June 2, 2010, 5:00 pm Special Meeting. e. Adoption of Policy Establishing Advances Made from the Sewer Operating Revenue to the Sewer Connection Fee Fund Are Loans and Are Intended to Be Repaid from Future Connection Fees Finance Director Elton presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt the policy as stated in this report establishing advances to the City sewer connection fee fund from the City sewer ratepayers as loans that are to be repaid as connection fees are received and interest will be added to the unpaid balance. Public Comment Opened 7:55 pm Public Speaking to the item: John McCowen, citizen; Lee Howard 7:59:42 PM-7 and Linda Sanders 13:03:10 PM Public Comment Closed 8:04 pm Mayor Thomas left the dais 7:59 pm and Vice-Mayor Rodin presided over the meeting. By Consensus, City Council directed Councilmember Rodin to work with staff on policy wording. Item continued. 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Review of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Grant FY 2010/2011 Application Director of Public Safety Dewey presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Review grant application; consider public input; and authorize staff to submit the FY2010/2011 JAG grant application for consideration by the Department of Justice. Public did not provide comment. MIS Crane/Baldwin to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice-Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Thomas. ABSTAIN: None. CC 6/2/10 Page 3 of 5 b. Approve Plans and Specifications No. 10-07 for Electrical Installation of Musco Sports Cluster Green System and Site Utility Infrastructure at Anton Stadium Project & Grant Administrator Mills and Assistant City Manger Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve Plans and Specifications No. 10-07 for Electrical installation of Musco Sports Cluster Green System and Site Utility Infrastructure at Anton Stadium. M/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice-Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Thomas. ABSTAIN: None. C. Consideration of a Revolving Loan Program to Provide Gap Financing to Small Businesses Utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income 8:27:16 PM Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Consideration of the ReBILD program and direct staff to begin implementation. M/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice-Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Thomas. ABSTAIN: None. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS f. No. 7 Budget Workshop: Options to Offset Deficit Spending (oral presentation) 8:32:36 PM City Manager Chambers provided a recap of workshop No. 6 and some ideas on reducing the approximate $950,781 General Fund deficit in the fiscal year 2010/2011 proposed budget. Budget hearings may be rescheduled. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Landis reported the eminent domain reauthorization ad-hoc committee continues to meet and information, recommendations, and options will come to City Council July 7, 2010. 8:58:22 PM Councilmember Baldwin reported seeing fingerling fish in Gibson Creek and asked if the letter from the Mayor and City Council supporting a ban of billboards in Mendocino County was sent to the County Board of Supervisors. Councilmember Baldwin would like to discuss his wish to resign from the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District ad-hoc committee. Baldwin continues to fight in opposition to Proposition 16. 13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Clerk Currie reported the closing date for annual vacancies for the City of Ukiah's boards, commissions, and committees is June 3, 2010, 5 pm. Adjourned to closed session at 9:05 pm. 9:05:41 PM CC 6/2/10 Page 4 of 5 14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting a. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) - Significant exposure to litigation (1 case) b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8) Property: APN # 003-062-05 Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and Ukiah Unified School District Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Reconvened in Open Session at 9:25 pm with no reportable. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm. (L- a J Anne M. Currie, City Clerk CC 6/2/10 Page 5 of 5