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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-21 CC MinutesCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 3/21/2012 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on March 21, 2012, the notice for which being legally noticed on March 15, 2012. Mayor Landis called the meeting to order at 6:08 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, Officer Murray and Thor, Officer Long and Rush, Officer Morse and Bugsey, Officer Marsalon and Daisy, Program Analyst Reily, Finance Director Elton, Director of Planning and Community Development Stump, Building Official Willoughby, and IT Supervisor Butler. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. Police Dog Introductions: Officer Murray And His Dog "Thor," Officer Long And His Dog "Rush," And Officer Morse And His Dog "Bugsey." Director of Public Safety Dewey introduced the officers and canine officers including Officer Marsolan and Daisy. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Special Meeting of 2/29/12 b. Regular Meeting of 3/7/12 M/S Crane/Baldwin to Approve the Special Meeting of 2/29/12 and Regular Meeting of 3/7/12 as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) a. Public Hearing Of The Ukiah Stabilization Fees For A 2012 Parks City Council To Consider Adoption Of Rent Assessment To City Of Ukiah Mobilehome Page 1 of 7 3/21/2012 City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1) conduct a Public Hearing and 2) adopt the proposed Resolution and Fee Schedule. Public Hearing Opened 6:35 pm Robert Jones, Manor Oaks, understands that next year's fees will only consist of arbitration and actual costs, supports an annual review of fees, supports maintaining some dollars in the arbitration fund, and expects a report of actual costs. Jones does not know what the base arbitration fund balance should be. JR Rose thinks the ordinance is fair, is self-sustaining, and working. Supports an arbitration fund balance. City Attorney Rapport made a correction to the record, there are fewer spaces paying in that originally thought, 282 spaces exist, so the fee will generate approximately $18,000. Bart Clark, Manor Oaks, supports an arbitration fund balance, which cannot be dipped into for any other reason. Thinks the arbitration fee should be paid by the park owner because the reason for the ordinance is due to park owner actions. The fee is a drop in bucket for owners but not so for resident. Jessie Martin, Manor Oaks, supports the fee, 15 to 20 thousand dollars might be reasonable for a fund balance; residents are holding a general meeting in the park next week and this issue will be addressed. Martin asked how common arbitration is in other areas. Thanked City Council for what they have done and supports continuing the Public Hearing. Public Comment Closed 6:47 pm Public Hearing is Continued to April 4, 2012. By Consensus, City Council supported approximately $20,000 as an acceptable amount for an arbitration fund balance and fees will be reviewed annually. b. Conduct A Public Hearing To Consider And Approve A Resolution Authorizing The Submittal And Execution Of A 2012 State Community Development Block Grant Application; Approve City's Revised Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines For CDBG; And Approval Of Corresponding Budget Amendments If Awarded The Grant Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Conduct a Public Hearing for approval of application submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development; 2) Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of a 2012 State Community Development Block Grant Application and the City Manager to execute all related documents; 3) Approved City's Revised Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines for CDBG; and 4) Approve the corresponding budget amendments if the Grant is awarded. An updated Resolution was provided to City Council, the general administration portion of the grant (7.5%) has been reduced to 5% for the allowable amount. This also changes the budget amendments if the grant is awarded. Page 2 of 7 3/21/2012 M/S Crane/Thomas to approve Recommended Actions 1 to 4 Public Hearing Opened 6:56 pm Public Hearing Closed 6:56 pm Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report Of Disbursements For Month Of February 2012 b. Approval Of Revised Job Description & Authorization To Re-Classify Salary Range Of Wastewater Treatment Plant "Environmental Laboratory Technician" C. Adoption Of Resolution Approving An Application For Proposition 1c Housing- Related Parks Program Grant. M/S Crane/Rodin to Approve Items 7a-7c. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Robert Jones supports detachment from the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (UVSD) and requests the item be agendized. Their residents have been overcharged by the UVSD. They will be speaking to LAFCO and UVSD.. City Council supports agendizing the topic. JR Rose spoke regarding the sewer rates being calculated in January. This January little rain might cause the rates to be higher. Asked if rates can be calculated differently. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS C. Review And Discuss The Palace Hotel Owners Plan To Abate Nuisance Conditions And Consider Adopting The Resolution Ordering The Repair Or Removal Of The Dilapidated Palace Hotel Structure Located At 272 North State Street Director of Planning and Community Development Stump and Building Official Willoughby presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Review and discuss the owners Plan for abating the public nuisances; 2) Hear from the public and consider any objections or protests to adopting the Resolution; and 3) Adopt the Resolution ordering the Department of Public Works to abate the nuisance after a period of thirty (30) days by having the unsafe and dilapidated building repaired or removed. Public Comment Opened 7:20 pm Mike Petersen, resident, stated he had written some editorials on what can be done with hotel, does not support demolition, and thinks the building would benefit downtown if rehabilitated. He asked if the state declared the Palace as a historical building? Petersen supports the owner in rehabilitating the building. Page 3 of 7 3/21/2012 Staff responded that the building is on the National Registry of Historical Landmarks. Eladia Laines, owner of the Palace Hotel, introduced Norman Hudson a local I contractor with experience renovating historical buildings, thanked City Council for continuing the item from the last meeting, and stated they will be getting a permit Monday to start repairs. She addressed each item out of compliance, stated a seismic evaluation is underway, and the building is secure. Laines has a goal to get the building to warm shell, is concerned about funding, and asks Council not to take action because it will put a cloud over the title and further reduce funding opportunities. Norman Hudson discussed the condition of the building and will be concentrating on safety issues. Terry McGillivray, structural engineer, supports a delay for a short time to allow owner to present signed contracts, specific deliverables to demonstrate movement forward. Delay because there are no good choices. Charley Ruell stated the owner needs time to clean and dry the building and prepare plans. Ruell does not support the City asking an owner where his or her financing comes from, thinks it will be $7 million to rehabilitate the building, and supports this project. Howe Hawkes has been meeting with Friends of the Palace for a long time and supports passing the resolution. l Judy Pruden does not support passing the resolution as not to cloud the title so the owner can obtain funding. Eladia Laines stated Norman Hudson can meet with an ad hoc committee to discuss weigh points. Susan Knopf supports holding the owner accountable, monthly check-ins, and owner to provide clarification of title and financing. Baldwin made a motion to approve the Resolution ordering the Department of Public Works to abate the nuisance after a period of 120 days. Motion Failed. Baldwin made a motion to approve the Resolution ordering the Department of Public Works to abate the nuisance after a period of 6 months, two person ad hoc committee meet monthly with the owner. Motion Failed. Greg Foss supports continuation of the item and is concerned the City may incur liability if it owns the building. John McCowen supports adoption of the Resolution with amendments to address City Council's objectives. Public Comment Closed 8:20 pm Page 4 of 7 3/21/2012 M/S Crane/Landis to approve continuation of the item to April 18, 2012; within two weeks an ad hoc committee consisting of the Mayor and Vice Mayor will meet with ownership; and at that time owner has the obligation to make clear what title is and provide a clear understanding of weigh points for stabilization of roof and removal of debris they say they are already undertaking. The owner indicated she agrees to these terms. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Recessed 9:25 pm Reconvened 9:42 pm a. Priority Driven Budget Process And Budget Calendar Discussion For FY 2012/13 City Of Ukiah Budget. Adoption Of Budget Principles And Budget Calendar City Manager Chambers and Finance Director Elton presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive the City Manager's presentation. Adoption of the suggested principles and calendar dates for the FY 12/13 City of Ukiah Budget process. Councilmember Rodin and Mayor Landis to work on adding wording to the guiding principles to ensure inclusion of annexation. By Consensus, City Council, adopted the principles. Budget calendar changes include adding June 19, 6 pm to 9 pm, June 20, 1 pm to 5 pm (prior to regular council meeting), June 26, 1 pm to 4 pm for any remaining items, and cancel June 27. b. Approve An Amendment To The Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Revenue, Transfers, And Expense Budgets In The Amounts Of One Million Nine Hundred Seventy Thousand Seven. Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars, One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Nineteen Dollars, And Two Million Five Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Fifty-Nine Dollars And Fifty-Five Cents Respectively City Manager Chambers and Gordon Elton presented the item. Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo was available to answer questions and Program Analyst Reily addressed Council regarding the TOT program. M/S Rodin/Landis to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. d. Adoption of Open Market Purchase Ordinance (4/1) City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt ordinance. Page 5 of 7 3/21/2012 MIS Thomas/Crane to approve Recommended Action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion Of Technology Based Tools And Consideration Of A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Establishing A Policy Governing The Use Of Electronic Devices By City Legislative Bodies Subject To The Brown Act During Public Meetings. City Manager Chambers, IT Supervisor Butler, and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1) Receive report on technology based tools and 2) Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah establishing a policy governing the use of electronic devices by City Legislative Bodies subject to the Brown Act during public meetings. Councilmember Baldwin left the meeting at 10:30 pm M/S Crane/Thomas to approve adoption of the Resolution. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Vice Mayor Crane, and Mayor Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Baldwin. ABSTAIN: None. 14. CITY OF UKIAH, AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE UKIAH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers suggested two meeting dates for the Successor Agency Oversight Board (April 3 and April 11) as there are some deadlines that need to be met. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Thomas on behalf of the Poet Laureate Committee, it is requested that City Councilmembers share a poem at an upcoming council meeting. Requests the Coyote Dam Feasibility Study be agendized to commit or not commit the City. Thomas also read his daily horoscope. Adjourned to closed session at 11:05 pm. 15. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting 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 C. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (54956.8) Property: APN 002-232-12, 13 and 002-282-18 and 19 APN 002-232-09, 10, 11 Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager Page 6 of 7 3121/2012 i Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah, North Coast Railroad Authority, Weston Solutions, Inc., and Administrative Office of the Courts Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Reconvened in Open Session at 11:30 pm with no reportable action. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 pm Lo' - - - yo &,-A M24 - Anne M. Currie, City Clerk Page 7 of 7 3/21/2012