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Home My WebLink About2011-02-02 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminar Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 February 2, 2011 6:00 pm 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a. Regular Meeting on February 2, 2011, the notice for which being legally noticed on January 28, 2011. Vice Mayor Landis called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas, Crane, Baldwin (arriving 6:03 pm), and Vice Mayor Landis. Councilmembers absent: Mayor Rodin. Staff present: City Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, Director of Planning and Community Development Stump, and City Clerk Currie. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Minutes of January 19, 2011 M/S Thomas/Crane to approve minutes of January 19, 2011, as amended, page 2 and 4. Motion carried by all AYE voice vote. Absent: Mayor Rodin. 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. Authorize City Manager To Negotiate And Execute Lease Agreement For Ukiah Youth Baseball League, Inc. d. Report To City Council Regarding The Contract For Professional Services With The North Bay Professional Officials Association For Adult Basketball Referees e. Report To City Council Regarding The Purchase Of Pulsar Plus Chlorine Briquettes From Lincoln Equipment Co, Inc. For The Ukiah Municipal Swimming Pools In The Amount Of $5,002.50 f. Receive Report Of The Acquisition Of 2,000 Pound Capacity Vapor Phase Page 1 2/2/2011 Carbon Absorbers And 6,000 Pounds Of Carbon From Pure Effect, Inc. In The Amount Of $18,889.88 g. Report Of Acquisition Of Professional Consulting Services From Rau And Associates, Inc. For Design Of Waugh Lane Bridge h. Report Of Acquisition Of Professional Consulting Services From Green Valley Consulting Engineers In The Amount Of $9,983 For Additional Construction Management Work For The Realignment Of Gobbi Street - Oak Manor Drive - Babcock Lane Intersection Councilmember Thomas questioned 11g; Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen to provide City Council a breakdown of charges. M/S Baldwin/Thomas to approve Items 7a-7h. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Rodin. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Alyssum Wier, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Mendocino County, invited the public and City Council to an art opening from 4-6 pm, Friday, February 4, 2011, at the Ukiah Depot. She also announced the grand opening at the Ukiah Depot on May 6, 2011. Megan, Alisha Pegan, Jeannie Lee, and Laurel (members of an environmental club at Developing Virtue Secondary School) presented information on ProjectCART; this is a feasibility study not for implementation. Megan, president of the Model United Nations Club, reported she is reestablishing the annual conference, which will be held in April 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Thomas reported on an adult spelling bee fundraiser which provides books to promote literacy. Teams consist of three and asked if two other members would like to participate. Councilmember Baldwin expressed his interest. Today, in the Ukiah Daily Journal is an article about Art Walk. Councilmember Thomas commented on the richness and diversity of art on display in Ukiah and encouraged people to come and walk the streets of Ukiah on Fridays. Thomas reported on his attendance at the 8th annual Northern California Power Agency wine tasting competition. The local wine he entered, a zinfandel by John Chiarito, placed 2nd. Councilmember Baldwin reported he and Councilmember Landis met with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (UVSD) Governance Ad Hoc UVSD. UVSD has requested a brief written proposal on the City's perspective on how the participation agreement should be changed. Baldwin and Landis were straight forward with the committee that detachment would be a primary element of any change in governance. Baldwin requested the idea of a "bag ban" come back to council within six months. Councilmember Baldwin expressed his concern of litter on the freeway, even in areas Page 2 2/2/2011 that are in the adopt-a-highway program, and hopes people will think about how CalTrans can put pressure on those who are receiving the free advertising. Baldwin also expressed concern for lack of helmet use at the skate park and requests a report from staff on this issue. Councilmember Crane has received many inquiries and complaints from citizens regarding failure of enforcement of the required personal protective gear at the Ukiah Stake Park. Crane requests discussion and action to bring the facility into compliance be agendized for February 16, 2011. Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo responded that staff has been working with the skate park committee and has a number of objectives to achieve. Staff will bring forward a report. 13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo reported that City and Redevelopment Agency staff continues to meet with Weston and the Regional Water Quality Control Board and North Coast Rail Authority to work on the environmental closure of the depot site and will report to City Council soon. Councilmember Thomas requested agendizing an update on the MSR and LAFCO. City Attorney Rapport reported the final RFP for writing the MSR is almost complete. If the RFP is acceptable to the subcommittee, it will go to LAFCO for agendizing, and then to City Council for approval. Vice Mayor Landis reported attending the North Coast Regional Food Conference convening over a USDA grant given to this region. Today there was a presentation and roundtable discussion of the results from a survey done last December by the USDA. Landis reported she and Councilmember Baldwin continue to meet with the UVSD ad hoc committee and have arranged a tour of the UVSD collection system. Vice Mayor Landis has asked City Manager Chambers to agendize a bag free ordinance. Landis provided each Councilmember a copy of the Solid Waste Management in Mendocino County's overview of operations. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Approve Professional Services Agreement With David R. Lewis In An Amount Not To Exceed $10,000 To Provide Right Of Way Services For The Acquisition Of An Easement At The Intersection Of Perkins Street And Orchard Avenue Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item and stated the account number in the ASR should be 290 9650 930 000. Recommended Action(s): Approve the professional services agreement with David R. Lewis in an amount not to exceed $10,000 to provide right of way services for the acquisition of an easement at the intersection of Perkins Street and Orchard Avenue. M/S Crane/Baldwin to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Rodin. ABSTAIN: None. Page 3 2/2/2011 b. Review And Approval Of The Revitalizing Business Investment And Lending Development (ReBILD) Guidelines And The Corresponding Budget Amendment Utilizing CDBG Program Income Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve proposed Revitalizing Business Investment and Lending Development (ReBILD) Guidelines and the corresponding budget amendment utilizing CDBG Program Income. Craig Schlatter, Community Development Manager for Community Development Commission of Mendocino County, was available to answer questions. MIS Crane/Thomas to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Rodin. ABSTAIN: None. 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval To Sole Source Costco Environmental Impact Report Work To Environmental Science Associates (ESA) Director of Planning and Community Development Stump. Recommended Action(s): Approve the sole sourcing of the Costco Environmental Impact Report work to Environmental Science Associates (ESA). M/S Crane/Landis to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Rodin. ABSTAIN: None. b. Review And Approval Of The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Business Assistance Program Guidelines Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve proposed CDBG Business Assistance Program Guidelines. M/S Crane/Baldwin to approve the Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Vice Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Mayor Rodin. ABSTAIN: None. 14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at anv time during 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) No closed session Page 4 2/2/2011 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:03 pm. 0 JoAnne M. Currie, City Clerk Page 5 2/2/2011