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Home My WebLink About2012-01-04 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 1/412012 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on January 4, 2012, the notice for which being legally noticed on December 29, 2011. Mayor Landis called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Landis. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport, City Clerk Currie, Assistant Finance Director Roth, City Treasurer Carter, Director of Public Safety Dewey, Fire Division Chief Thomsen, Director of Community Development and Planning Stump, Community Services Administrator Marsolan, Purchasing Supervisor Horger, and Museum Director Smith-Ferri. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of 12/07/11 b. Regular Meeting of 11/16/11 M/S Crane/Councilmember Rodin to, Approve the Regular Minutes of 12/7/11 and 11/16/11 as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION CONSENT CALENDAR a. Approval Of Notice Of Completion For Waugh Lane Bridge, Specification No. 11- 08 b. Adoption of Resolution Approving City of Ukiah Qualified Contractors' List for 2012 C. Approval Of Notice Of Completion For The Orchard Substation Project, Specification No. 10-08 And Approval Of Final Payment Of The 10% Retention To Cal Electro, Inc. (EUD) d. Authorize The Information Technology Department To Renew The ESRI Geographical Information System Software Licensing Agreement For A Term Of 3 Years In The Amount $26,937.50 Annually For A Total Of $80,812.50 Page 1 of 5 1/4/2012 MIS Crane/Thomas to approve Consent Item 7a-7d. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS James Connerton spoke regarding the possible removal of a Valley Oak tree at the Sun House Museum. From what he understands, the tree needs care for a long life and it is possible to provide public safety and keep the tree. He does not support removal of the tree. Pinky Kushner spoke regarding saving the Valley Oak tree at the Sun House Museum and provided a handout regarding the tree to the City Council. Mary Anne Miller spoke regarding saving the Valley Oak tree at the Sun House Museum and requests that procedures be in place regarding removal of heritage trees and that it not be a staff decision. Linda Sanders opposes removal of the Live Oak tree at the Sun House Museum and supports protection of the tree during park construction. Bruni Kobbe of the tree advisory group supports saving the Live Oak tree at the Sun House Museum and requests agendizing the item. Steve Scalmanini spoke regarding a letter City Council sent to Mendocino County in 2009 requesting the Masonite property not be rezoned and expressed concern the Walmart Economic Impact Report does not include the impact of tax sharing with the County. He 1 requests this topic be reviewed at the next meeting. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Rodin reported that a webinar from the League of California Cities regarding Redevelopment Agencies is happening tomorrow. Councilmember Thomas reported the Public Safety subcommittee (Thomas and Baldwin) does not have anything to report and encouraged the public to forward comments. Councilmember Baldwin requested the City Council agendize green and food waste and Cold Creek Compost's proposal in February or March. Baldwin reported he is working for a congressional candidate Norman Solomon; Phil Donahue will be in Ukiah Tuesday 5 pm representing him. Interested persons should contact Baldwin. Mayor Landis reported she would like to see the following accomplished this year: plastic bag ban, local preference purchasing policy, and examination of the building permit process with the goal of improved customer service. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo reported on the Live Oak Tree in Carpenter Hudson Park. It has been determined the tree is in the final phase of its life cycle. City staff is concerned for public safety because of falling limbs and the cables do not appear to be strong enough to hold the limbs. Multiple tree experts and arbors have been solicited to evaluate the tree. The fall zone area is blocked off during the evaluation period to ensure Page 2 of 5 1/4/2012 the safety of the public. The conceptual design and grant work has always included the tree as part of the park renovation. The City has tree guidelines, which the City Council has adopted and City staff is following those guidelines. Information will be forthcoming and staff will update the Tree Advisory Committee. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) a. Authorize Updated Ambulance Rates And Approve Resolution Adopting Fees For Ambulance Services Provided By The Ukiah Fire Department Public Hearing Opened 6:33 pm Director of Public Safety Dewey and Fire Division Chief Thomsen presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a public hearing and approve Resolution adopting fees for ambulance services provided by the Ukiah Fire Department. Public speaking to the item: none. Public hearing closed 6:57 pm M/S Crane/Rodin to Approve adoption of a Resolution approving the rates. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Sign Enforcement Discussion (no written report) Councilmember Baldwin asked the other members of City Council if they have comments or concerns about the issue. Consensus of the City Council was this is important and interest in a resolution exists. However, currently strategic planning is of a higher priority. Councilmembers Baldwin and Crane provided some ideas for compliance including a letter campaign, a volunteer enforcement program where the fines collected would go to the enforcement program, discount the business license fee, and engage Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce for assistance. Director of Community Development and Planning Stump responded that the issue is not so simple that in a couple of hours it is resolved. Stump provided some ideas such as, streamlining the process and change where the money from collected fines goes (currently fines go to court not the program), and shutting down the planning counter to allow the associate planner to perform some enforcement duties. City Manager Chambers is curious as to what drives the businesses to put up the signs. Getting that information might be helpful to finding a solution. It appears a disconnect exists between the community's desire for a certain look and the Council's desire for a certain look. City Council thought talking with the community would be helpful, if council is concerned with how the community looks and what drives the businesses to put up the signs. Page 3 of 5 1/4/2012 Consensus is to have this item be taken up by City Council, but make it part of the strategic planning process. Public speaking to the item: John Johns, John Johns Sign Company. b. Authorize City Manager To Negotiate And Execute A Contract With Alchemy Of Design For Interpretive Design Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $103,465 To Be Reimbursed By Grant Funds For The Grace Hudson Cultural Center Project Community Services Administrator Marsolan, Purchasing Supervisor Horger, and Museum Director Smith-Ferri presented the item. Committee Review members Paige Poulos and John Moon were available to answer questions. Recommended Action(s): Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Alchemy of Design for Interpretive Design Services in an amount not to exceed $103,465 to be reimbursed by grant funds for the Grace Hudson Cultural Center Project. Public Comment Opened 7:55 pm Public speaking to the item: Bruni Kobbe, Linda Sanders, and Paige Poulos. Public comment closed 8:03 pm MIS Rodin/Crane to approve Recommended Actions. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. MIS Baldwin/None to amend the motion to make the tree remain a significant element of the cultural center planning process. Motion died due to a lack of a second. Recessed 8:12 Reconvened 8:19 pm 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion And Possible Action To Streamline City Government By Adopting A Resolution Calling For An Election To Ask The Voters To Determine If The City Treasurer Position Remain An Elected Position Or Become A Position Appointed By The City Council; Consolidating The City Election With The Presidential Primary Election; And Directing The City Attorney To Prepare An Impartial Analysis Of The Measure Assistant Finance Director Roth and City Treasurer Carter presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Adopt resolution calling for a Special Election on June 5, 2012 and consolidating the special election with the Presidential Primary Election. MIS Crane/Baldwin to approve the Recommended Actions. Public Comment Opened 8:32 pm Public speaking to the item: JR Rose. Public Comment Closed 8:35 pm Page 4 of 5 1/4/2012 Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None b. Ukiah Redevelopment Agency Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo and Assistant Finance Director Roth presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive, review, and file the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency Annual Report. M/S Rodin/Crane to approve Recommended Actions including a correction on page 5 of the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency Financial Statements, Table 1, Total assets should be -6.6% not -63%. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None Adjourned to closed session and convene as the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency at 8:45 pm. 14. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at anv time durina the meetin a. Conference with Labor Negotiator 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police, Fire, Electric, Miscellaneous, Management, and Department Head Units 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) Reconvened in Open Session at 9:50 pm with no reportable action. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm J nne M. Currie, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 1/4/2012