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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-07 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 3/7/2012 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on March 7, 2012, the notice for which being legally noticed on March 1, 2012. Mayor Landis called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. Councilmembers absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager Chambers, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, City Attorney Rapport, City Clerk Currie, Director of Planning and Community Development Stump, Purchasing Supervisor Horger, Community Services Administrator Marsolan, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, and Deputy Director of Public Works Seanor. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of 2/15/12 b. Special Meeting of 2/15/12 C. Regular Meeting of 12/21/11 MIS Rodin/Thomas to approve Regular Meeting minutes of 12/21/11 and 2/15/12 and Special Meeting minutes of 2/15/12. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report Award of Contract to GSM Landscape Architects in the amount of $10,575 for Landscape Architectural Design Services at the Electric Utility Orchard Substation b. Approval Of Notice Of Completion For The East Clay And South Main Reconductoring Project, Specification 11-12. (EUD) C. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Removal Of Twenty Four Minute Parking Zones And Replacement Of Two Hour Parking Zones Along Both Sides Of North Oak Street Between Standley Street And Smith Street d. Report Of The Acquisition Of Emergency Traffic Signal Replacement From Republic ITS In The Amount Of $27,520 e. Approval Of Amendment No. 1 With GHD, Inc. For Engineering Services Related To The Waste Water Enterprise In The Amount Of $15,000 For Technical Assistance Related To The City's NPDES Permit f. Approve Amendment No.2 For Engineering Services Related To The Nitrate Study Workplan For The Waste Water Treatment Plant With GHD, Inc In The Amount Of $17,400 Page 1 of 7 3/7/2012 M/S Rodin/Crane to Approve Consent Calendar items 7a-7f. 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 Mary Anne Miller notified the Planning Commission the Design Review Board no longer exists and expressed concern that the board members were not informed or thanked. Miller further expressed concern that without such an advisory board, the Planning Commission will receive no assistance with new projects. She requested it be agendized. JR Rose expressed his concern over Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (UVSD) sewer charges that will be based on January, February, and March water usage. These rates may be very high because of little rain fall. Rose suggested using last year's water consumption instead. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Rodin reported the public advisory committee continues to meet regarding the courthouse, working toward cleanup of the depot site, and environmental samples of the library site (Plan B Site) were taken with results expected in four to six weeks. LAFCO has issued an executive officer; the application deadline is March 30, 2012. Rodin also reported on the work of a Mendocino County Public Health advisory group sub-committee, which is working on a website (Healthy Mendocino) that will provide data helpful with grant funding and advocacy. Councilmember Thomas and Mayor Landis commented on the Healthy Mendocino website also. Councilmember Baldwin reported on a meeting between John McCowen, Rick Kennedy UVSD, and several members of the Manor Oaks Mobilehome Park. Manor Oaks is within the City limits but is part of the UVSD and is concerned that they might be paying more than an equivalent park not in the district. The citizens of Vermont voted in favor of a referendum in opposition to corporate personhood, and Baldwin hopes the City of Ukiah will pass a resolution within the next two to three months also calling for the end of corporate personhood. Baldwin also brought to the citizens' attention the national administration is considering military action for regime change in Syria. Mayor Landis reported John Kuhry has been appointed as interim director of the Economic Development and Financing Corporation (EDFC). Through EDFC, the second phase of the meat study has started. As a result, a person will be hired to coordinate public outreach, to keep the community informed regarding the study. Landis is reading a book regarding economic development, Local Dollars-Local Sence, and recommends it. Mayor Landis congratulated City Clerk Currie on obtaining her Bachelors' Degree in Business with a Concentration in Public Administration from the University of Phoenix. Page 2 of 7 3/7/2012 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction Of Dan Barth, New Ukiah Poet Laureate 2012-2014 Councilmember Thomas recognized out-going Ukiah Poet Laureate Theresa Whitehill's talent and what she has done for the community. Theresa Whitehill introduced in-coming Ukiah Poet Laureate Dan Barth. Dan Barth addressed the City Council and recited a poem and two Haikus. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers asked City Council to bring their calendars to the March 21 meeting for the scheduling of budget workshops and hearing in April, May, and June. City Clerk Currie reminded City Council when the opportunity arises to discuss Ballot Measure D, elected or appointed City Treasurer, with the community. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) a. Conduct A Public Hearing And Receive Public Comment On The Adequacy Of The Draft Environmental Impact Report For The Single-Use Carryout Bag (Disposable Bag Reduction) Ordinance. Public hearing opened 6:30 pm Director of Planning and Community Development Stump and General Manager of Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority (MSWMA) Mike Sweeney, presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a public hearing and receive public comment on adequacy of the draft environmental impact report. Public Speaking to the item: Jim Houle, supports the EIR, and stated that incinerators are used in Europe to recoup energy. JR Rose suggests offering a discount when a customer uses his or her own bag, does not support passing the 10 cent fee on to consumers, and consumers should benefit from this ordinance and not suffer from it. Mary Anne Miller asked what other plastic bags, like those for vegetables, would be considered. Sweeney responded the ordinance pertains to single use, carry out bags, not those type of bags. Sanderson Hill supports the EIR findings and expressed thanks to those who took action. John McCowen talked about the joint effort on this project, Mendocino County is going through the same process, acknowledged the professionalism of the EIR, and supports the EIR. Marlene Shupe, Owner of Ukiah Paper Supply, is not for or against the EIR. She sells all bag types and discussed the cost of the bags and the investment that will be needed by the business owners if the ordinance passes. An alternative to a regular plastic bag is one that is made from corn and is biodegradable. Page 3 of 7 3/7/2012 Lindsey Maurer, Ukiah High Environmental Club, thinks restaurants should be included in the ordinance and thanked Sweeney for the work he did on the EIR. Public Hearing Closed 6:57 pm City Council supports an ordinance that is uniform with other Mendocino County jurisdictions. Sweeny stated if restaurants are included in the ordinance, a lawsuit should be expected. He reminded City Council the ordinance can be amended later. Stump expects to bring this item back April 18, 2012. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Honeywell Presentation: Comprehensive Efficiency and Conservation Measures Program for Replacement of Water Meters and Advanced Meter Reading Technology and Leak Detection Equipment; and Comprehensive Conference Center Equipment and Furnishings Refurbishment and Design. City Council to Receive Presentation and Consider Approval of Proposal and/or Provide Further Direction to City Staff. City Manager Chambers and Rob Falco, Energy Services Account Executive of Honeywell, presented the item. Finance Director Elton, Mary Ward and Eric Elison with Honeywell were available to answer questions. Recommended Action(s): After consideration of the Honeywell proposal, determine whether the two projects and the proposed financing are acceptable to the community. If they are, determine whether Honeywell has met the requirements in the LOI, as described in items 2-3 in the discussion. If desired, request additional analysis or other input from staff. Councilmember Thomas left dais 7:14 pm and returned 7:16 pm. Recessed 7:59 pm and reconvened 8:14 pm Opened public comment 8:15 Public speaking in opposition to the item: Jim Houle; Peter Good; Daphne Macneil; Susan Knopf; John McCowen, citizen; and Sanderson Hill. Public speaking to the item: Ernie Wipf. Public Comment Closed 8:38 pm MIS Crane/Thomas that the two projects are not acceptable to the community and directed staff to prepare a resolution to reflect that determination for City Council approval. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Discussion And Possible Introduction Of Ordinance Amending Subsection CA Of Ukiah City Code Section 1522, Providing For Open Market Purchases And Informal Bidding Procedures, And Amending Resolution No. 2011-50. Page 4 of 7 3/7/2012 Purchasing Supervisor Horger presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Introduce ordinance by title only. Adopt the resolution as shown in attachment four of the ASR. M/S Crane/Thomas to adopt the Resolution including an annual review separate from the budget process. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Landis. NOES: Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. M/S Crane/Rodin to introduce by title only. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Landis. NOES: Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. City Clerk Currie read the title of the ordinance. M/S Rodin/Thomas to introduce the ordinance. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, and Landis. NOES: Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. C. Discussion And Direction On Repairs For Heating At Municipal Pool Facility And Corresponding Budget Amendment. Community Services Administrator Marsolan presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Direct staff to move forward with specifications and bidding process for pool heat system, and 2) Authorize budget amendment of internal loan in the amount of $43,000 from the Insurance Liability Fund to the Pool Renovation Project to be repaid by Park Development fees and donations. M/S Crane/Rodin to approve Recommended Actions one and two. Public Comment opened 9:34 pm Public Speaking to the item: J R Rose. Public Speaking in opposition to the item: Don Moser. Public Comment Closed 9:36 pm Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Crane, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. d. Council Member Baldwin: Request From January 4, 2012 Meeting To Have The Subject Of Proposal From Cold Creek Compost Agendized. Mayor Landis presented the item and read section 5.4 of the current waste hauler contract. Director of Public Works/City Engineer was available to answer questions. Recommended Action(s): Determine Council interest in further proposal consideration and provide direction to staff if necessary. Councilmember Rodin left dais 9:37 pm and returned 9:38 pm. Public Comment Opened 10:01 pm Page 5 of 7 3/7/2012 Public Speaking to the item: Daphne McNeil and Rick Rizzolo. City Manager Chambers stated on record that most of what has been reported in i the local press is inaccurate and has not reflected the intentions of the Council or its J deliberations. City Council thought about sustainability, long term, and cost effectiveness. Public comment closed 10:11 pm Councilmember Baldwin asked Martin Mileck, owner of Cold Creek Compost, a few questions about what waste the company can take now. Martin said Ukiah can start recycling now. Chambers stated for the record that several significant staff reports regarding the waste item are available on the City's website. These reports will probably answer many questions people have about the contract. Consensus did not exist to further proposal consideration. e. Consideration For Inclusion Of The Intersection Project Of Hwy 101 South Bound Off Ramp And Talmage Road Into The City's Capital Improvement Plan As Adopted. Councilmember Thomas left dais 10:17 pm and returned 10:18 pm. City Manager Chambers, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen, and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): direct staff to include this project into the Capital Improvement Plan as adopted on April 14, 2010 and included in the 2009/2010 budget. MIS Crane/Thomas to approve Recommended Actions. Public Comment Opened 10:23 pm Public speaking in opposition to the item: William Kopper, representing Citizens for Sustainable Commerce; Alan Nicholson; and Steve Scalmanini. Public Comment Closed 10:43 pm Director Eriksen asked Matt Kennedy, GHD Engineering formerly Winzler & Kelley, to explain conversations the company had with Caltrans and the traffic volumes used in the analysis. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Award of Contract for Perkins and Orchard Intersection Improvements, Spec. No. 11-01 Page 6 of 7 317/2012 Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen and Deputy Director of Public Works Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve budget amendment and fund transfers and award the construction contract for $206,077.50 (with designation of funding in the amount of $20,607.75 for authorized change orders) for the Perkins and Orchard Intersection Improvements, Specification No. 11-01 to Wildcat Engineering of Petaluma, CA. M/S Crane/Thomas 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. b. Status Report Ukiah Solid Waste Disposal Site. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen and Deputy Director of Public Works Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action: Receive report. By Consensus, City Council received report and supports an open bidding process. 14. CITY OF UKIAH, AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE UKIAH REDEVEL( 15. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at anv time durina the meetin a. 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) b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8) Property: APN 180-080-57, 58, 59, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, and 180-110-08, 09, 10 Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and Northwest Atlantic (Costco) Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Closed Session not heard. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:14 pm. (A - M Anne M. Currie, City Clerk Page 7 of 7 3/7/2012