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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-05 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminar Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 1/512011 6:00 pm ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on January 5, 2011, the notice for which being legally noticed on December 30, 2010. Mayor Rodin called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: City Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, Deputy Director of Public Works- Engineering and Streets Seanor, Community Services Administrator Marsolan, and City Clerk Currie. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: National Mentoring Month Councilmember Landis read and presented the proclamation to John Azzaro, Commissioner, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Mr. Azzaro provided contact information for volunteering in the community call 707- 462-2596 or visit 1-800-volunteer.org. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Minutes of December 15, 2010 M/S Landis/Thomas to approve minutes of December 15, 2010, as amended. Motion carried by all AYE voice vote. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Update Report On Local Emergency Declaration Regarding Drought And Water Shortage Status b. Update Report Regarding Status Of Water Emergency Conditions Necessitating Emergency Resolution To Expedite Construction Of Oak Manor Drive Water Well C. Report Of Acquisition Of Professional Consulting Services From EBA Engineering For Preparation Of Mandated Reports For The Ukiah Landfill Page 1 115/2011 M/S Baldwin/Landis to approve consent calendar items 7a-7c. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Rodin requested City Council and City Manager Reports be moved before Audience Comments on Non-agenda Items for tonight; City Council agreed. This order may provide an improved opportunity for the audience to hear the reports. Updating the City Council Meeting Procedures will be agendized. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Baldwin reported meeting with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Governance ad hoc committee and stated it was a positive meeting. The goal of the ad hoc committees is to come up with recommendation for possible changes to the participation agreement acceptable to both bodies. Councilmember Thomas reported the stake park is open. Thomas said this park was a huge community effort and is a great addition to our community. Some concerns have arisen on the use of proper safety equipment by the park users. Councilmember Baldwin hopes staff will report to City Council regarding the safety issues at the skate park. Councilmember Landis reported the meeting with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District_ Governance ad hoc committee was well facilitated and productive. Landis reported she has driven past the stake park and has noticed a lack of helmet use. Landis recalls at a previous Council meeting, Mo Mulheren Wattenburger stated the skate park supporters and users wanted to self police the park; Landis has placed a phone call to her. Landis investigated how other jurisdictions handle a seniority-based mayor rotation and requested the topic be agendized to clarify the process for the future. Mayor Rodin attended the swearing in at the County. 13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers reported city staff is aware of the safety issues at the skate park and staff is working on it. Staff needs help from the community and users on this issue. City Manager Chambers reported on updating employees on the City's financial situation at a number of City facilities over the past month. Chambers provided an update and concerns regarding the ideas Governor Brown has for the state's budget. League of California Cities is meeting with the governor. Mayors are encouraged to call and weigh in and Chambers will coordinate that with the Mayor. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS JR Rose spoke regarding skate park and said they are $30,000 away from completing the project and encourages people to donate. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Re-Adoption Of Ukiah Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance Page 2 1/5/2011 City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action(s): motion to read ordinance by title only, city clerk to read ordinance by title only, and re-adopt the Ukiah Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance and a new effective date of February 4, 2011. M/S Baldwin/Thomas to approve reading the ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: Councilmember Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. City Clerk Currie read the ordinance title. MIS Baldwin/Thomas to approve Re-Adoption of Ukiah Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance as read by title only. Public Comment opened 6:30 pm Public speaking to the item: Mr. Ash, Lake Mendocino Mobile Home Estates. Public Comment closed 6:35 pm Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: Councilmember Crane. ABSENT: -----None.-ABSTAIN:-None.-------------- - b. Report On Award Of Bicycle Transportation Agreement (BTA) Funding For The NWP Rail Trail Phase 1 Project, Authorize City Manager To Execute The BTA Agreement, And Approve Budget Amendment Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen and Deputy Director of Public Works-Engineering & Streets . Division Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive report on award of Bicycle Transportation Agreement (BTA) funding for the NWP Rail Trail Phase 1 Project, authorize City Manager to execute the BTA Agreement and approve budget amendment. M/S Baldwin/Landis to approve report on award of Bicycle Transportation Agreement (BTA) funding for the NWP Rail Trail Phase 1 Project, authorize City Manager to execute the BTA agreement, and approve budget amendment. Public Comment opened 6:52 pm Public speaking to the item: Susan Knopf. Public Comment closed 6:57 Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. Status Report And Consideration Of Prequalification Process For Riverside Park Development Project Funded By California Resources Agency River Parkways Grant Page 3 1/5/2011 Community Services Administrator Marsolan presented the item and stated this item will be heard at the January 19, 2011 meeting. Recommended Action: Receive Report. City Council received the report. d. Update In Connection With Administrative Civil Liability Complaint No. R1- 2010-0070 As Issued By The California Regional Water Quality Control Board Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended Action: Receive Report. City council received the report. 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion And Possible Appointment Of Planning Commission Members City Clerk Currie presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Councilmembers Baldwin, Thomas, and Landis individually may nominate a Plan ning-Commission_member_and_City_Council_should-vote_on_each_nomination Councilmember Thomas thanked Ann Molgaard for her years of service and nominated Jason Brenner. Councilmember Landis second. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Councilmember Baldwin nominated for reappointment Linda Sanders. Councilmember Landis second. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Councilmember Landis nominated for reappointment Linda Helland. Councilmember Baldwin second. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Approve The Purchase Of A Backhoe To Case Power Equipment In The Amount Of $102,748.90 Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve the purchase of the 2011 Case Backhoe, Model 580SN from Case Power and Equipment in the amount of $102,748.90 and approve the budget amendment. Page 4 1/5/2011 Staff to identify if removing some options like AC would save money. Also identify what a deluxe cab option includes. M/S Thomas/Landis to approve Recommended Action including the appropriate budget modification as outlined in ASR. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. Report to City Council of Proposal to Explore Comprehensive Efficiency and Conservation Measures Program and Authorization of City Manager to Sign Decision Schedule with Honeywell City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive report and authorize the City Manager to sign decision schedule with Honeywell. Councilmember Thomas left the dais at 7:58 pm and returned 8:00 pm. M/S Thomas/Landis. to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. --Adjourned--to-closed-session-and-convene-as-the Ukiah-Redevelopment-Agency-at 8-12-- - pm. 14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at anv time durina the meetin a. Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 Name of case: (Ukiah Valley Sanitation District v. City of Ukiah, SCUK1057183 b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision c of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 case) C. Conference with Labor Negotiator 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Miscellaneous Unit and Management Unit d. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8) Property: APN 180-080-57, 58, 59, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 180-110-08, 09, 10 Negotiator: Jane Chambers, Executive Director Negotiating Parties: Ukiah Redevelopment Agency and Northwest Atlantic (Costco) Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Reconvened in Open Session at 8:36 pm with no reportable action. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 pm. Loc. I'D Anne M. Currie, City Clerk Page 5 1/5/2011