HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-07 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
9/7/2011
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on September 7, 2011, the notice for which
being legally noticed on September 1, 2011. Mayor Rodin called the meeting to order at
6:01 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Landis, Thomas,
and Mayor Rodin. Councilmembers absent: Crane and Baldwin. Staff Present: City
Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport, City
Clerk Currie, Director of Finance Elton, Assistant Finance Director Roth, Director of
Public Works and City Engineer Eriksen, Community Services Administrator
Marsolan, Project and Program Analyst Riley, and Conference Center Administrator
Randall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. A Proclamation Honoring Fort Bragg City Councilmember Jere Melo
Mayor Rodin read the proclamation.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of August 17, 2011
M/S Landis/Thomas to approve minutes of Special Council Meeting of 8/17/11, as
submitted. Motion carried by all AYE voice vote.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Adoption Of Resolution Setting The Limitation On City Expenditures For Fiscal
Year 2011-2012
b. Award Of Professional Services Agreement To D. B. Gaya Consulting LLC In An
Amount Not To Exceed $23,805 For Painting & Coating Inspection Services For
Rehabilitation Of Tertiary Treatment Units At The Ukiah Wastewater Treatment
Plant Specification No. 10-18 And Approve Budget Amendment
C. Report To Council Of The Expenditure Of $5,376.99 To One Source Distributors
For The Purchase Of Primary Underground Splices For The Main Feeder
Improvement Project (EUD)
d. Report To The City Council For The Purchase Of Services From SHN Consulting
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Engineers For Geotechnical Services For Riverside Park In An Amount Not To
Exceed $6,000
e. Report To The City Council For The Purchase Of Services From SHN Consulting
Engineers For Construction Staking Services For Riverside Park In An Amount Not
To Exceed $9,000
f. Notification To City Council Of Emergency Expenditure For The Replacement Of A
Sewer Lift Motor Control Station To Intercounty Mechanical & Electrical In The
Amount Of $11,600
g. Approval Of Contract With Winzler & Kelly For Engineering Services Related To
The Water & Waste Water Enterprise In The Amount Of $65,000 For Technical
Assistance Related To The City's NPDES Permit And Water Projects.
h. Approval Of Notice Of Completion For Oak Manor Well Construction Project,
Specification No. 09-17
M/S Thomas/Landis to Approve Items 7a-7h. Motion carried by the following roll call
votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. ABSENT: Crane,
Baldwin. ABSTAIN: None
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
9COUNCIL REPORT
Councilmember Thomas reported this Friday is the Chili Cook Off benefiting the Boy's
and Girl's Club of Ukiah. Thomas reported on the kick off event at Parducci for Yes on
Libraries initiative which is September 20, from 5 pm - 7 pm. Grace Hudson Museum's
25th anniversary is approaching. October is Grace Hudson Museum month and a 1
celebration event will be held.
Councilmember Landis reported that the Mendocino County Woody Biomass working
group received a $250,000 grant from North Coast Integrated Regional Water
Management Plan for a bio char project that will be operated in the redwood forest
conservation area. The group is close to having the matching funds. Landis reported that
the EDFC received funding from EDA for the second phase of meat study.
Mayor Rodin reported on attending the California LAFCO conference, which inspired her
to plan a land use summit for the Ukiah Valley focusing on the Ukiah Area Plan vision
statement. Rodin will chair the LAFCO meeting; the City Select Committee will meet to
select a replacement for the seat in Jere Melo's absences.
10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Direction to Staff regarding the Ongoing Administration of
the Transient Occupancy Tax Program
Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, Project and Program Analyst Riley, and
Conference Center Administrator Randall presented the item. The Next Steps for
Visit Ukiah slide lists what the program would do next if approved. Recommended
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Action(s): Approve the ongoing administration of the Transient Occupancy Tax
(TOT) Program by City of Ukiah.
Public Comment opened 7:01 pm
JR Rose
Public Comment closed 7:03 pm
M/S Landis/Thomas to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Crane, Baldwin. ABSTAIN: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion And Direction Regarding The Process Of Compliance Of The
Sewer Lateral Ordinance Testing And Inspection Requirements Based On
The Relining Of The Sewer Main
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item. Recommended
Action(s): direct staff to come back with an inspection program and include a
reasonable time from a failed inspection and requiring the repair. Then change the
ordinance-to-reflect the-change.
Mayor Rodin read a message from Councilmember Crane into the record:
"Perhaps a fine point, ASR pg2, paragraph 7, line 2 "replacement". It is my
recollection that is "replacement or repair". When repair will produce a long term
sound lateral for less than replacement then repair should be encouraged rather
than replacement to preserve resources."
By Consensus, City Council directed staff to come back to Council with the
Recommended Action.
b. Possibility of Discussion for City Council to Note the Passing of Fort Bragg
City Councilmember Jere Melo and any Appropriate Council Actions
City Manager Chambers presented the item. Two projects are available to donate
personal funds to commemorate Jere Melo. Contact City Manager Chambers with
donations.
Adjourned to closed session and Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 7:45 pm
Reconvened at 8:35 pm
c. Adoption Of Resolution Approving Memorandum Of Understanding For
Employee Bargaining Unit - Police Unit & Fire Management Unit
City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt
Resolution approving FY 2011-12 Memoranda of Understanding for the Police Unit
and Fire Management Unit.
Mayor Rodin announced the units agreed to continue the 5% reduction in salary
until June 2012.
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MIS Thomas/Landis to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, and Mayor Rodin. NOES: None. j
ABSENT: Crane, Baldwin. ABSTAIN: None
14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting
a. Conference with Labor Negotiator 54957.6)
Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Police, Fire Management, and Electric
Action recorded under 13a.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation
(Subdivision (a) of Gov't Code Section 54956.9)
Name of case: (Ukiah Valley Sanitation District v. City of Ukiah, dispute resolution
under Participation Agreement)
Not heard.
15.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 pm
O
nne M. Currie, City Clerk
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