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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-17 CC MinutesROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on March 17, 2010, the notice for which being legally noticed on March 12, 2010. Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport, Airport Manager Owen, Deputy` Director of Public Works-Engineering & Streets Division Seanor, Finance Controller Newell, Finance Director Elton, and City Clerk Currie. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Redwood Region Logging Conference Proclamation Councilmember Rodin read and presented the proclamation to Tony Galletti, President Redwood Region Logging Conference. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Minutes of March 3, 2010 MIS Landis/Crane to approve the Regular Minutes of March 3, 2010, as submitted. Motion carried by an all AYE voice vote. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Rodin/Landis to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a-7j: a. Report of Disbursements for Month of February 2010 b. Award Purchase of Liquid Polymer Emulsion to Polydyne, Inc. at the Unit Price of $1.14 Per Pound C. `Approval of Notice of Completion for Airport Storm Drains Rehabilitation Project- Phase 1, Specification No. 09-08 d. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Oak Manor Drive Water Well e. Adoption of Self-Fueling Ordinance f. Award of Bids for the Purchase of Overhead and Underground Material for the Airport Business Park Electric System Reliability Improvement Project In the Amount of $45,057.18 g. Award Bid to HVB C/O Utilicor in the Amount of $269,811.31 for the Purchase of Four (4) 115-kV Power Circuit Breakers h. Approval of Notice of Completion for Ukiah Railroad Depot Rehabilitation, Specification. No. 08-09 CC 3/17/10 Page 1 of 6 i. Report to Council Regarding Funding OF Temporary Employee Performing Work for Tax Sharing and Annexation Ad Hoc Discussions j. Update Report on Local Emergency Declaration Regarding Drought and Water Shortage Status 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 Rosalind Peterson expressed her concerns regarding the protection of the tennis courts at Oak Manor Park from skateboard use; recommended City Council take action to have the recreation department hand out keys for the courts; and thanked the City Council for refurbishing the tennis courts. Ms. Peterson expressed concern regarding an agreement the City of Ukiah has with Ukiah Unified School District that appears to turn Oak Manor Park over to the district. Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo clarified that the agreement is a past agreement and no longer in effect. 6:10:31 PM JR Rose requested a progress report on the skatepark and rent stabilization ordinance. Mayor Thomas directed Mr. Rose to Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo for an update on the skatepark and to Councilmember Baldwin regarding rent stabilization. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) a. Possible Adoption of Resolution Establishing Bulk Storage Fuel Prices and Self Fueling Permit Fees at the Ukiah Regional Airport Public Hearing Opened 6:15 pm 6:15:36 PM Airport Manager Owen presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution Establishing Fuel Prices for Fuel Sold from the Bulk Storage Tank and Self Fueling Ordinance Permit Fees. M/S Crane/Landis to approve adoption of the resolution establishing fuel prices for fuel sold from the bulk storage tank and self fueling ordinance and return it to Council for review in 5 years, March 2015. Public Speaking to the item: None. Public Hearing Closed 6:18 pm Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Conduct a Public Hearing In Accordance with California Redevelopment Law for the Use of Ukiah Unified School District's School Capital Outlay Funds From the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency for the Construction of the Administration and Education Resources Office Project; and Consider Corresponding Resolution Authorizing the Release of Up to $3 Million to the District for the Project Public Hearing Opened 6:18 pm 6:18:59 PM Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Conduct a Public Hearing to consider Ukiah Unified District's CC 3/17/10 Page 2 of 6 request for the release of funds from the District's School Capital Outlay Fund (and other Agency funds reserved by agreement for the benefit of the District) for the construction of the Administration and Education Resources Office Project; and 2) If appropriate, approve the corresponding resolution making the necessary finding for the use of funds in accordance with California Redevelopment Law. Mr. Alameida, Architect, provided a presentation to City Council supplying background on the renovation of the district office and limitations of the location. Public Speaking to the item: Kathy James, board trustee 6:37:36 PM; A. R. "Buck" Ganter, president of the board 6:40:39 PM; Pinky Kushner; and Cathy Haas. 6:53:27 PM. Public Hearing Closed 7:07 pm M/S Baldwin/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding City Lighting and Noise Pollution Policy 7:07:19 PM Councilmember Baldwin presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Amend the City Noise Ordinance to include a Leaf Blower section to the effect A) Sundays and Holidays blower use prohibited; B) December 1 through September 30 Monday through Saturday blowers Okay 11 am to 3 pm; and C) October 1 through November 30 Monday through Saturday blowers Okay 10 am to 5 pm. City crews to comply with the same time restrictions as the general public. 2) Offer City website link providing contact information for any landscaping company advertising a quiet service option. Continue that link after the first year for those services able to verify a minimum of five quiet client residences. 3) Advertise these regulations a minimum of four times yearly in utility bills as well as in the local media. These announcements should also inform citizens of Ukiah of storm water runoff regulations preventing the blowing, raking, or sweeping of yard cuttings or debris into streets, gutters or storm drains. They should as well provide the City phone number for reporting scofflaws. And 4) Offer City residents a new rake or broom in trade for any functioning leaf blower. Allocate up to $1000 for this trial offer throughout 2010. This should also cover the cost of crushing and disposing of the noisy gadgets. Public Comment Opened 7:21 pm Public Speaking to the item: Dennis Slota; Dori Kramer 7:24:20 PM; Gary 7:26:50 PM; Terry Wattenburger 7:34:31 PM; Linda Sanders 7:37:53 PM; Pinky Kushner 7:41:19 PM; Barry Vogel 7:44:34 PM; Susan Knopf 7:46:59 PM; Ernie Fine 7:50:24 PM; Steve Scalmanini 7:51:53 PM; and Maru Boegr 7:53:28 PM. Public Comment Closed 7:56 pm 7:56:51 PM Councilmember Crane read a petition entitled "Hands off My Leaf Blower" signed by approximately 60 persons in opposition the item.7:57:23 PM CC 3/17/10 Page 3 of 6 MIS Crane/Landis to table the item. Motion carried by a voice vote. NOES: Councilmember Baldwin. 8:22:33 PM Recessed at 8:23 pm Reconvened at 8:31 pm b. Approval of Tolling Agreement between City and Redwood Business Park of Ukiah 8:31:27 PM City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve Tolling Agreement, attachment 2 of staff report. M/S Crane/Rodin to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval to Submit a Request for Information to Google for Consideration in the Google Fiber for Communities Project 8:34:46 PM Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo and City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve the submission of the Google Fiber for Communities Request for Information. M/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with the Community Development Commission of Mendocino County (CDC) for Expanded Grant Services for Housing, Economic and Community Development, and Redevelopment 8:41:57 PM Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to negotiate and execute an amendment to the agreement with CDC for expanded grant related services for housing, community development, economic development and redevelopment. MIS Crane/Rodin to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. City Council Consideration and Action on Proposed Change of City Customer Service Hours for Utility Services 8:42:37 PM City Manager Chambers, Finance Controller Newell, and Finance Director Elton presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Authorize City Manager to implement change of business hours for City cashiers. Councilmember Crane, stated for the record, he will second the motion if permits and planning payments will still be received allowing business to continue. 8:46:10 PM CC 3/17/10 Page 4 of 6 Finance Controller Newell stated yes permit and planning payments will be received. MIS Rodin/Crane to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. d. Discussion and Possible Action for an Alternative Solid Waste Diversion Site for "C & S Waste Solutions" to Utilize the Existing City Landfill Asset In Order to Initiate Low Impact Waste Streaming for the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Valley Area 8:49:12 PM Councilmember Crane recused himself from item 11.d at 8:49 p.m. due to a potential conflict of interest. Councilmember Crane left the dais 8:49 pm Deputy Director of Public Works-Engineering & Streets Division Seanor and City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action: Direct staff to investigate and enter into negotiations to draft an amendment or a new agreement with C & S Waste Solutions for the use of the landfill site as a possible depository for the solid waste stream in the Ukiah Valley. This draft agreement or amendment may include sale, lease or other holding arrangements. Public Comment Opened 8:57 pm Public Speaking to the item: Dave Carroll, C & S Waste Solutions. Public Comment Closed 9:05 pm MIS Landis/Rodin to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Crane. ABSTAIN: None. Councilmember Crane returned to the dais 9:09 pm 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Rodin reported she will be attending the Mendocino Council of Governments Best Practices tour. 9:07:50 PM Councilmember Landis reported she will be attending the Mendocino Council of Governments Best Practices tour and the Shop Local Film youth contest has started. 9:08:06 PM Mayor Thomas reported the UkiaHaiku Festival will be April 18, 2010; April is national poetry month; and suggested Council read a selection of their choice at an upcoming April meeting. 9:08:40 PM 13. CITY MANAGERICITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers reported a request from Mendocino College for people who may want to serve on Mendocino College Bond Oversight Committee. 9:09:59 PM Adjourned to closed session and the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 9:10 pm. CC 3/17/10 Page 5 of 6 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 (2 cases) b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8) Property: APN 178-130-01, 178-210-01 Agency Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and Solid Waste Systems, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Reconvened in Open Session at 10:00 pm with no reportable action. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm. fiA A ^A Anne M. Currie, City Clerk CC 3/17/10 Page 6 of 6