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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-16 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 96482 February 16, 2011 6:00 pm 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on February 16, 2011, the notice for which being legally noticed on February 11, 2011. Mayor Rodin called the meeting to order at 6:05 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, Customer Service Representative Martin, Customer Service Representative Harris, Detective Fred Keplinger, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, Deputy Director of Public Works Streets Division Seanor, Deputy Director of Public Works Water/Sewer Division Clifton, Finance Director Elton, Assistant Finance Director Roth, Fire Division Chief Thompsen, Project & Grant Administrator Mills, Community Services Administrator Marsolan, Electric Utility Director Grandi, Electrical Distribution Engineer Bauer, and City Clerk Currie. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Employees of the Year Presentations City Manager Chambers presented the item. Customer Service Representative Lori Martin, Customer Service Representative Daphne Harris, and Detective Fred Keplinger are the 2010 employees of the year. b. New Employee Introduction: Loren Clifton, Deputy Public Works Director - Water/Sewer Division Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen introduced Loren Clifton, Deputy Director Public Works Director - Water/Sewer Division. Mr. Clifton said a few words about himself and expressed enthusiasm over his new position. New Employee Introduction: Ian Roth, Assistant Finance Director Director of Finance Elton introduced Ian Roth, Assistant Finance Director. Mr. Roth said a few words about himself and expressed enthusiasm over his new position. Page 1 2/16/2011 d. Presentation Of A Donation Of Funds For CPR Life Saving Device Kirk Thompsen, Fire Division Chief, thanked the Ukiah Kiwanis Club for the donation. Jordis Hallman, President, named some fund raisers Kiwanis Club has planned for adding funds for the purchasing of the equipment. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Minutes of 2/2/11 MIS Landis/Baldwin to approve minutes of Regular Council Meting 2/2/2011, as submitted. Motion carried by all AYE voice vote. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report of Disbursements for Month of January 2011 b. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of Nine Ballistic Vests And Helmets From Aardvark Tactical, In The Amount Of $35,797.53, And Approve Budget Amendments To Fund 205 For Grant Revenue And Expense. C. Report To City Council Regarding The Purchase Of Construction Services From Lee Howard Construction Company In The Amount Of $6,510.00. d. Report To City Council Regarding The Purchase Of Diving Tower And Diving Board From Recreonics, Inc. In The Amount Of $11,533.11. e. Authorize Additional Payment To H.D. Supply Utilities In The Amount Of $12,097.69 For Cost Of Sales Tax. (EUD) f. Receive Status Report On Event Planning For Ukiah Country PumpkinFest 2011. Councilmember Baldwin inquired if there were other bidders for item 7d. Community Services Administrator Marsolan will provide copies of the bids to City Council. MIS Thomas/Baldwin to approve items 7a-7f. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Jamie Boban, First Five, announced free tax preparation assistance program for those who qualify through the Earn It, Keep It, Save It program. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Thomas assumed office for Inland Water and Power Commission last week and is requesting to Agendize City Council's direction for representation on that commission. Councilmember Landis reported attending a Ukiah Valley Medical Center (UVMC) presentation regarding two new alternatives to emergency room care, which are rapid Page 2 2/16/2011 care and job care; call UVMC for more information. Landis continues to work on the Women's History Day event March 6, 2011, and with the broadband group, and on woody bio mass. Mayor Rodin announced the Airport Land Use Commission changed the plan to include 3 stories. The Mendocino Council of Governments was presented with a regional study looking at jobs and housing balance and transportation patterns in Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake, and Napa counties; staff might find is very useful. Rodin requested agendizing a discussion on how the City wants to comment on the EIR for the Ukiah Valley Area Plan. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers reported the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District is considering new sewer connection rates. City Staff has expressed concerns to the district regarding those district customers inside the city limits. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS b. Status Report On Ukiah Skate Park Rules Community Services Administrator Marsolan and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive status report and provide direction to staff. Public Comment Opened 7:25 pm Public Speaking to the Item: JR Rose, Justin Capri, and Susan Knoph. Public Comment Closed 7:46 pm By Consensus, City Council directed staff to intermittent monitoring and intermittent ticketing. Recessed to Ukiah Redevelopment Agency 7:56 pm. Reconvened 9:34 pm. 13. NEW BUSINESS C. Approve Plans And Specifications No. 11-02 For Anton Stadium Restoration Engineered Steel Building Project & Grant Administrator Mills and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action: Approve plans and specifications No. 11-02 for Anton Stadium Restoration Project; Engineered Steel Building Phase. MIS Baldwin/Thomas 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. Recessed 9:43 pm Reconvened 9:50 pm Page 3 2/16/2011 a. Award The Purchase Of One User License For Engineering Analysis Software From Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc. In The Amount Of $13,537.50. (EUD) Electric Utility Director Grandi and Electrical Distribution Engineer Bauer presented the item. Recommended Action: Award the purchase of one user license for engineering analysis software from Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $13,537.50. M/S Crane/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. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discuss And Adopt Recommended Approach For The Selection Of Mayor And Vice Mayor After Reviewing A Survey Of Other California Cities' Approaches Councilmember Landis presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss and adopt recommended approach for the selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor after reviewing a survey of other California cities approaches. M/S Baldwin/None to approve Recommended Action of Councilmember Landis in the ASR, which is to adopt a statement similar to the City of Oakley. Motion Failed due to lack of a second. Staff to create a Resolution based on the City of Oakley's and define seniority for City Council consideration. Approve Plans And Specifications No. 11-04 For Riverside Park Phase One Trails And Re-Vegetation Project Community Services Administrator Marsolan presented the item. Recommended action: Approve plans and specifications no 11-04 for Riverside Park Phase One Trails and Re-vegetation project. M/S Baldwin/Landis to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: Councilmember Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. d. Approve Change Order For The Remediation System Installation - Ukiah Corporation Yard, Specification No. 10-15 In The Amount Of $60,337.80 To Lee Howard Construction And Approve Change Order In The Amount Of $44,709.67 For Construction Of A Roof Structure For The Remediation Equipment Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen and Deputy Director of Public Works-Engineering and Streets Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1. Approve change order for the Remediation System Installation - Page 4 2/16/2011 Ukiah Corporation Yard, Specification No. 10-15 in the amount of $60,337.80 to Lee Howard Construction and 2. Approve change order in the amount of $44,709.67 to Lee Howard Construction for construction of a roof structure for the remediation equipment. M/S Landis/Baldwin to approve both change orders. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. e. Update On Acquisition Of Real Property On Cleveland Lane For Low And Moderate Senior Housing; Authorization For City Manager/Executive Director To Execute All Of The Necessary Agreements To Proceed With Property Acquisition Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Authorize City Manager to execute the necessary agreements and purchase documents. MIS Crane/Thomas 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. 13. NEW BUSINESS b. Adoption Of Resolution Approving An Application For WaterSmart: Water And Energy Efficiency Grants Program FY 2011 Under The Department Of The Interior, Bureau Of Reclamation, Policy And Administration, Program Competitive Grant Funds For The Replacement Of Water Meters. Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution authorizing the application to the WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program FY 2011. M/S Crane/Thomas 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. d. City Council By Resolution Recognize And Support The Establishment Of A Mendocino County Food Policy Council Councilmember Thomas presented the item. Recommended Action(s): City Council, by Resolution, recognize and support the establishment of an independent Mendocino County Food Policy Council. 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. e. Award Of Contract To Carollo Engineers For Preparation Of The 2010 Urban Water Management Plan Page 5 2/16/2011 Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended Action: Award contract to Carollo Engineers for preparation of the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan and approve corresponding budget amendment from fund balance. M/S Crane/Thomas to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: Councilmember Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adjourned to closed session and convene as the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 10:58 pm. 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) C. Conference with Labor Negotiator 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police, Fire, Electric, Miscellaneous, Management, and Department Head Units Reconvened in Open Session at 11:35 pm with no reportable action. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 pm ca Anne M. Currie, City Clerk Page 6 2/16/2011