HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-16 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
June 16, 2010
6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on June 16, 2010, the notice for which being
legally noticed on June 11, 2010. Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:21 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, Director of Planning and
Community Development Stump, Senior Planner Jordan, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Eriksen, Electric Utility Director Grandi, and City Clerk Currie.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Special Minutes of June 2, 2010
b. Regular Minutes of June 2, 2010
C. Regular Minutes of May 19, 2010
d. Special Joint Council/UVSD Minutes of April 8, 2010
M/S Landis/Baldwin to approve the Regular Minutes of June 2 and May 19, 2010, and
Special Minutes of June 2 and April 8, 2010, as submitted. Motion carried by an all AYE
voice vote.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S Baldwin%Landis to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a-7h:
a. Report of Disbursements for Month of May 2010
b. Approval of Publishing Services By Ukiah Daily Journal for Fiscal Year 2010/2011, 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 an Optional First Run
Online $1.25 Charge
C. Report to the City Council Regarding Payment to City of Light Sound and Recording
for the Sound Equipment and Sound Technician Services for the 2010 Sundays in the
Park Concert Series in the Amount of $8,400
d. Report to the City Council Regarding the Purchase of Services for the Printing of the
2010 Summer Recreation Guide in the Amount of $5,222.95
e. Update Report Regarding Status of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating
Emergency Resolution to Expedite Construction of Oak Manor Drive Water Well
f. Approval of Contract Amendment with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) to
Prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Wal-Mart Expansion Project, and
Approval of Budget Amendment
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g. Update Report on Local Emergency Declaration Regarding Drought and Water
Shortage Status
h. Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with SHN Consulting
Engineers & Geologists for Environment Engineering Services for the Orchard Avenue
Bridge to Complete Re-Vegetation Monitoring for an Amount Not to Exceed $15,400
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
Andrea Casson, Bloodbank of the Redwoods, announced the 5th Annual Mayors' Challenge
with 4 drives happening in Ukiah in July. 6:24:27 PM
2. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation on Final Report On Results of the Hydrogeologic Study of the
Percolation Ponds at the City of Ukiah Water Reclamation Facility Conducted By
Balance Hydrologics for the City of Ukiah
Public Works Director/City Engineer Eriksen and Principal/Hydrologist/Hydrogeologiest
Mark Woyshner, Balance Hydrologics, Inc., presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): Receive report.
Report Received.
Recessed 7:23 pm
Reconvened 7:32 pm
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM)
b. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Text of Ukiah Municipal Code
Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 11: Regulations in Hillside Lot Size (-H) Districts
(was item 11 d) 7:32:33 PM
Director of Planning and Community Development Stump and Senior Planner Jordan
presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Introduce the Ordinance for the Zoning
Text Amendment.
For the Record, Councilmember Crane expressed his hope when this is revised or
addressed again, attention is paid to that aspect, specific land form that relates to the
site and the road because one size does not fit all, some sites would require very little
impact and yet have a very high average slope and this does not seem to address that.
7:42:39 PM
Director Stump responded that if a broader and deeper revision were to occur that
discussion would happen. 7:43:25 PM
Public Hearing Opened 7:52 pm
Public Speaking to the item: None.
Public Hearing Closed 7:52 pm
M/S Baldwin/Landis to amend grammar and syntax of page seven, paragraph one
and two, divided into two or three sentences for clarification, and introduce the
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Ordinance by Title Only. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7:53:18 PM
J City Clerk Currie read the ordinance title.
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to introduce the Ordinance to Amend the Text of Ukiah Municipal
Code Division 9, Chapter 2, Article 11: Regulations in Hillside Lot Size (-H) Districts.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane,
Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
a. Conduct A Public Hearing Regarding A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Ukiah Approving an Application and Contract Execution for Funding From the
General Allocation of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program; Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute A Grant
Agreement and Any Amendments Thereto with the State of California for the
Purposes of This Grant; and Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendments If
Awarded the Grant. 7:55:07 PM
Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Sangiacomo reported on the
strong possibility the application will not be completed because the housing element is
currently being reviewed by a different section of Housing Community Development
(HCD) and not fully approved, which is a requirement. Staff is working with the
different sections of HCD in an effort to meet deadlines. Recommended Action(s): 1)
Adopt a Resolution of the City Of Ukiah Council approving an application and contract
execution for funding from the General Allocation of the State Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; 2) Authorize the City Manager to
negotiate and execute the corresponding Grant Agreement and any amendments
thereto with the State of California for the purposes of this grant; and 3) Approval of
corresponding budget amendments if awarded the grant.
Public Hearing Opened 8:01 pm
Public Speaking to the item: None.
Public Hearing Closed 8:01 pm
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to adopt a resolution of the City of Ukiah City Council approving
an application and contract execution for funding from the General Allocation of the
State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; Authorization for the
City Manager to negotiate and execute a grant agreement and any amendments
thereto with the State of California for the purposes of this Grant; and Approve
corresponding budget amendments if awarded the grant. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and
Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.8:01:29 PM
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Award Professional Services Agreement to Green Valley Consulting Engineers
for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the 2002 STIP
Realignment of Gobbi Street, Oak Manor Drive, Babcock Lane Intersection,
Specification No. 09-02 and Approve Budget Amendment 8:02:41 PM
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Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): 1. Award professional services agreement to Green Valley Consulting
Engineers for construction management and inspection services for the 2002 STIP
Realignment of Gobbi Street, Oak Manor Drive Babcock Lane Intersection,
Specification No. 09-02 and 2. Approve the budget amendment.
MIS 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. Approve Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Harris &
Associates for Construction Management Services for the City of Ukiah
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project for an Amount Not to Exceed
$82,000 8:04:36 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): Approve amendment to the professional services agreement with Harris &
Associates in an amount not to exceed $82,000 for additional costs related to
construction delays caused by Kiewit Pacific and cost reduction activities at the
beginning of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Project.
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.
C. Approval of Notice of Completion for City of Ukiah Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvement Project - Specification 06-20 8:08:26 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): Accept the work as complete; 2. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion with the County Recorder for the City of Ukiah Wastewater Treatment
Plant Improvement Project, Specification No. 06-20.
M/S Rodin/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.
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Appointments to Commissions and Committees for Term Expirations and
Vacancies Relative to the Airport Commission; Demolition Permit Review
Committee; Investment Oversight Committee; and Parks, Recreation, and Golf
Commission and Resolution Making the Appointments
City Clerk Currie presented the item. Currie reported all but two incumbents requested
reappointment, Dottie Deerwester a member of the Airport Commission since 2004
and Alex Goeken a member of the Parks Recreation and Golf Commission since 2007.
Recommended Action(s): 1) Interview one (1) Parks, Recreation, and Golf
Commission applicant; 2) Make nominations and appointments; 3) Adopt a Resolution
making appointment to the above Commissions and Committees; and 4) Extend the
application deadline and re-advertise vacancies for the Airport Commission and Parks,
Recreation, and Golf Commission.
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Airport Commission:
Councilmember Crane nominated Incumbent Donald Albright.
Mayor Thomas nominated Incumbent Eric Crane
Demolition Permit Review Committee:
Councilmember Landis nominated Incumbent Judy Pruden.
Councilmember Baldwin nominated Incumbent Roger Vincent.
Investment Oversight Committee:
Councilmember Landis nominated Incumbent Monte Hill.
Parks, Recreation, & Golf Commission:
Councilmember Landis nominated Incumbent Darcie Anne Antle.
Councilmember Baldwin nominated Applicant Amanda Hair.
Councilmember Rodin nominated Tami Bartolomei.
Councilmember Crane nominated Incumbent Don Rones Sr.
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to waive the interview process of Amanda Hair, approve the
above named nominations, and extend the application deadline and re~advertise the
Airport Commission and the Parks, Recreation, & Golf Commission vacancies. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Crane, Rodin,
Baldwin, and Mayor Thomas. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Award Contract for Fish Hatchery Road Repair Project to Gregg Simpson
Trucking, Ukiah, Ca in the Amount of $51,692.89 with an Authorization of
$5,169.29 for Potential Change Orders 8:22:46 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): 1) Award contract for Fish Hatchery Road Repair Project Specification No.
08-14 to Gregg Simpson Trucking, Ukiah, CA in the amount of $51,692.89; 2)
Authorize. $5,169.29 for potential change orders; and 3) Reject Additive Bid Item.
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. Approve Plans and Specifications No. 10-08 for Gobbi Substation Construction
(Orchard Substation)
Electric Utility Director Grandi presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve
plans and specifications No. 10-08 for Orchard Avenue Substation construction.
MIS 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.
d. ,
Ghapter 2, Artinle 11 ~ Regulations in H611c88rle I of Size (-H) DistFiGts
Now Item 9b
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Landis and Rodin met for first time with the courthouse advisory group who
are in the process of interviewing architects and evaluating numerous building sites. The
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Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) will be issuing press releases to keep public
informed. 8:35:54 PM
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
None
Adjourned to closed session and the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 8:41 pm.
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)
Item Pulled.
b. Annual Evaluation Review of City Manager
Reconvened in Open Session at 10:10 pm with no reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm.
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