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Home My WebLink About2011-04-20 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 4/20/2011 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on April 20, 2011, the notice for which being legally noticed on April 15, 2011. Mayor Rodin called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 and City Engineer Eriksen, Director of Planning and Community Development Stump, Project/Grant Administrator Mills, Director of Public Safety Dewey, Community Services Administrator Marsolan, and City Clerk Currie. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: Worker's Memorial Day Mayor Rodin read and presented the proclamation to Mr. Terry Poplawski. Mr. Poplawski thanked the City Council for the proclamation and noted this is the 100 year anniversary of the famous factory fire on the East Coast. The fire brought attention to unsafe work conditions. Last year two workers died in Mendocino County, a tree trimmer and a highway patrol. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Council Meeting of 11/17/10 b. Regular Council Meeting of 4/6/11 M/S Landis/Baldwin to approve the regular minutes of 11/17/10 as submitted and the regular minutes of 4/6/11 as amended. Motion carried by all AYE voice vote. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report Of Disbursements For Month Of March 2011 b. Report Of Acquisition Of Professional Consulting Services From EBA Engineering For Preparation Of Mandated Reports For The Ukiah Landfill C. Adoption of Resolution Approving Records Destruction d. Notification Of The Expenditure Of $7500.00 To Groundwater Pump & Well For The Removal And Installation Of Water Well #8 (Oak Manor Dr.) Pump Page 1 of 5 4/20/2011 Councilmember Crane inquired about expenditures for 7d and 7e. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen explained that the expenses are related to investigating issues the City is experiencing with the well equipment. A full report is coming to City Council at the next meeting. e. Notification For The Expenditure Of $7,258.31 To Electrical Equipment Company For The Rebuild Of The 200HP Motor At Well #7 (Gobbi St) f. Report To Council Of The Expenditure Of $9,226.36 To HD Supply, Benicia For The Purchase Of A Fault Wizard By IUP Corp For The Electric Utility Department. (EUD) g. Award Purchase Of Pad Mount Transformers For The Total Amount Of $15,164.10 (EUD) h. 1) Report To Council Of The Expenditure Of $10,000.00 To ZGlobal Engineering And Energy Services For Compliance And Regulatory Services Related To National Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC) And Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC) And 2) Authorize City Manager To Approve Regulatory Compliance Consulting Services Not To Exceed 2010/11 Budget Funding. (EUD) i. Authorize Purchase Of Used Utility Truck In An Amount Up To $24,000 With Funds Already Budgeted For Fiscal Year 2010/2011 And Corresponding Budget Amendment. M/S Landis/Baldwin to Approve Consent Calendar 7a-7i. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Michael Kisslinger along with his son and daughter spoke in support of a ban on plastic bags. Daphne Macneil, Ukiah resident, representing Wired for a Healthy Ukiah, stated her comments refer to all wireless metering devices that communicate data wirelessly. The group is working with Electric Utility Director Grandi and has requested protection from PG&E's meters. A petition will be coming forward. Julie Drucker read a letter in the Ukiah Daily Journal where a Honeywell representative said the output of the meters is minimal. However, the research she has been reading about speaks to the danger of wireless meters. Ed Nieves verbally listed counties and cities in California that have passed ordinances against smartmeter installation and listed counties and cities that have taken action to protest smartmeter installation. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Landis and Mayor Rodin are working with the Waggenseller Neighborhood group analyzing connectivity for walking and biking in Ukiah. On May 6, 2011, city staff, other agencies, and interested parties will meet to talk about what they would like to see happen. A small grant has been applied for to help with technical support. Landis met last week with representatives with Mendocino County Woody Biomass Committee, about 35 or 40 members. This group is looking at how woody biomass can be use in sustainable ways. Page 2 of 5 4/20/2011 Councilmember Thomas reported on a gathering sponsored by Museum Guild members to celebrate a grant received to enhance the property north of the museum. Mayor Rodin reported there is a public meeting at Ukiah Valley Conference Center regarding USPS's proposal to move the downtown post office at 6:30 pm, April 21. Rodin and Landis are working on the two mile challenge to get people to consider non- motorized transportation. A kick off effort happens May 6 with the two mile fashion show, which is open to the public. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Review The Ukiah Valley Area Plan Land Use Designations For The Large Parcels In The City's Proposed Northern Sphere of Influence And Provide Direction For The Preparation Of A Comment Letter To Mendocino County Director of Planning and Community Development Stump presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Review the Ukiah Valley Area Plan land use designations in the city's proposed northern sphere of influence and provide direction for the preparation of a comment letter to Mendocino County. Public comment opened 6:44 pm Daphne Macneil, Ukiah Resident, supports keeping the Lovers Lane property zoned agricultural, Masonite industrial and Brush Street mixed use. Robin Collier Executive Director Mendocino County Tomorrow supports Masonite as mixed use. Susan Sher supports Masonite to stay industrial and the annex of Brush Street. Jack Cox supports Masonite should be zoned based on demand and clear the blight and annexation of Brush Street. Diane Zucker, Waggenseller Neighborhood and Ukiah resident, supports zoning Lovers Lane agriculture. Susan Knopf supports development to carrying capacity, leave agricultural zoning agricultural, and leave industrial zoned as industrial. Steve Scalmanini supports zoning Brush Street mixed use and open space and leaving the zoning for Lovers Lane and Masonite. Tony Shaw, Mendocino County Employers Council, supports City Council supporting the County in adoption of the plan. Chuck Williams supports the idea of the Orchard Street extension. Page 3 of 5 4/20/2011 Lisa Mammina requests that the City Council support the County. Public Comment Closed 7:16 pm The letter will include the recommendation that the UVAP vision statement be consistent with the growth scenario selected. Alternative C outlined in the EIR, to retain the existing land use designations in the valley, adopt the new goals, policies, and vision statement implementing programs. By Consensus, City Council directed Director Stump to draft the letter and finalize with Mayor for signature. d. Discussion Of Carry Out Shopping Bag Issue Councilmember Crane left Dias 7:42 pm and returned 7:51 pm. Councilmember Landis and the Ukiah High School Environmental Club presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive the report from Councilmembers Landis and Thomas and discuss this issue. Provide Direction to staff as needed. Lindsey Maurer, president of club, Aimee Johnson, secretary, and Devon Near-Hill, vice president presented a PowerPoint regarding plastic pollution and the impact of plastic bags on the environment. Public Comment Opened 8:03 pm Public Speaking in support of the item: John Azzaro; JR Rose; Erica Kaluck, Ukiah High Environmental Club; Julie Price; Linda Sanders, Friends of Gibons Creek; Mary Wisseldine; Mike Sweeney, Waste Solutions; John McCowen; Cid Nauler, Redwood Valley; and Lisa Mammina. Public Comment Closed 8:30 pm Thomas left Dais 8:17 pm and returned 8:19 pm M/S Landis/Baldwin to approve staff and city attorney to work with other jurisdictions to draft an ordinance and work with Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority to draft an EIR. The item will come back to City Council after the budget process is complete. City Council accepts Mendocino Solid Waste Authority offer to provide the consulting services necessary to produce an EIR. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Award Of Contract For Anton Stadium Restoration Engineered Steel Building Specification Number 11-02 (Phase 1 Plus Bid Alternate #1) To Ferranti Construction In The Amount Of $603,176 And Approval Of Any Necessary Budget Amendments. Project & Grant Administrator Mills and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Award base bid and additive alternate #1 for the construction of Anton Stadium Restoration Engineered Steel Building Page 4 of 5 4/20/2011 specification no. 11-02 (Phase 1 plus bid Alternate #1) to Ferranti Construction in the amount of $503,176. M/S Crane/Landis to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. Receive Status Report On Riverside Park Planning And Park Activities Related To Existing Use Community Services Administrator Marsolan presented the item. Recommended Action(s): receive status report. Landis left Dais 9:56 pm and returned 9:58 pm By Consensus, City Council received report. e. Confirmation Of Appointment Of Councilmember Benj Thomas And One Additional Member To Serve On Public Safety Ad Hoc (Verbal Report) Director of Public Safety Dewey presented the item. Recommended Action: appoint two. By Consensus, City Council appointed Baldwin and Thomas. 13. NEW BUSINESS Adjourned to closed session and convene as the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 10:01 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 Labor Negotiator 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police, Fire, Electric, Miscellaneous, Management, and Department Head Units C. Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) and (3)(B) - over and under payments for City furnished utility service. (2 cases.) Reconvened in Open Session at 11:05 pm with no reportable action. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 pm. W J T 'Anne M. Currie, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 4/20/2011