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Home My WebLink About2012-07-18 CC Minutes CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 July 18, 2012 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on July 18, 2012, the notice for which being legally noticed on July 13, 2012. Mayor Landis called the meeting to order at 6:05 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, City Attorney Rapport, Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo, Director of Public Works Eriksen, Deputy Director Public Works — Streets Seanor, and City Clerk Brown. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Presentation By Visit Mendocino Regarding Ongoing Marketing Efforts And Effort To Establish An Updated Business Improvement District Including A Five-Year Term And 2% Assessment Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item and introduced Scott Schneider of Visit Mendocino County who provided City Council with a report. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report of Disbursements for Month of June 2012 b. Adoption Of Resolution Setting The Limitation On City Expenditures For Fiscal Year 2012- 2013 c. Approval Of Notice Of Completion For Perkins And Orchard Intersection Improvements, Specification No. 11-01 d. Approve Budget Amendment And Approve Amendment For Professional Consulting Services From Green Valley Consulting Engineers In The Amount Of$1,944 For Additional Construction Management And Inspection Work For The Perkins And Orchard Intersection Improvements Project e. ' -- - . - - - - - -- -- - - _--- - -- - - - - -- , - -- - • ----- - - - . . - _ • e --• - Councilmember Crane requested item 7e be pulled and it will become item 13d. M/S Crane/Thomas to approve consent items 7a-d, with a minor change to the Resolution in 7b in the final whereas, the reference to population change within Mendocino County should say "within City of Ukiah." Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Allison Ryder registered a complaint with the Council that a Police Officer had discriminated against him concerning use of the public facilities due to a complaint made by a local citizen. He referenced the Board of Supervisors honoring Gay pride month. He expressed a letter had been written to the Police Department concerning his complaint. Benj Thomas expressed his personal concern about homeless children. Charlie Vaughn spoke to a request for support by Council to shut down the nuclear reactors in Fukushima, Japan. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Rodin reported that LAFCo has had their first meeting with the new executive officer, Bruce Baracco. They are looking forward to working with Bruce. The City's Municipal Service Review will be up for adoption at the next regular meeting in August. Councilmember Thomas will miss the August 1 meeting due to a scheduled vacation. Mayor Landis met with Assemblyman Chesbro last week regarding concerns of what has happened to redevelopment and community development block grants since the State's trailer bill was enacted. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) a. Receive Report From The City Council Palace Hotel Ad-Hoc Committee, Hear From The Public, And Consider Adopting The Resolution Ordering The Repair Or Removal Of The Dilapidated Palace Hotel Structure Located At 272 North State Street Mayor Landis provided introductory comments. Recommended action(s): 1) Receive verbal report from the City Council Ad-Hoc Committee; 2) Hear from the public and consider any objections or protests to adopting the Resolution; and 3) Either adopt the Resolution ordering the Department of Public Works to abate the nuisance or provide additional time for the owner to develop and implement a Plan to abate the nuisances and restore or demolish the building. Public Hearing was opened. Public Comment: Judy Pruden commented on the item. Eladia Laines provided updates. Ms. Laines met with Fidelity Title underwriting legal department who issued a letter stating they are unable at this time to provide clear title to the Palace Hotel. Discussion took place about efforts to protect the facility from the coming winter rains. Public Hearing was closed. M/S Crane/Rodin to continue the public hearing to the August 1 City Council meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion And Possible Adoption Of Resolution Approving The Reinstatement Of Vehicle Abatement Fee By Mendocino County Board Of Supervisors And Requesting Board Of Supervisors To Place A Measure On The Ballot For The November 6, 2012, Election To Approve The Fee City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended action: Adopt Resolution M/S Crane/Rodin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None b. Adoption of Urgency Ordinance to Amend Ukiah City Code Section 7071 Regarding Roadway Speed Zones Director of Public Works Eriksen, and Deputy Director Public Works — Streets Seanor presented the item. Recommended action(s): Introduce and adopt ordinance amending UCC Section 7071 as an urgency measure by a 4/5 or greater vote of the City Council. Russ Wenham, consultant of Omni Means was introduced and spoke to the item regarding speed data. Councilmember Crane recused himself indicating he has Betty Street property. M/S Rodin/Baldwin to adopt by Title only. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Crane. The City Clerk read the title. M/S Tomas/Baldwin to adopt the urgency ordinance. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Crane. c. Consideration Of A Fiscal Year 2012-13 Annual Performance Agreement In The Amount $10,000 With The Economic Development And Financing Corporation And Authorization For The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute The Agreement. City Manager Chambers and Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended action: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Fiscal Year 2012- 2013 Performance Agreement with EDFC in the amount of$10,000. M/S Crane/Rodin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None d. Approve Plans And Specifications For The Gobbi Street/ State Street, Street And Utilities Improvement Project, Specification No. 11-10 And Direct Staff To Advertise For Bids Director of Public Works Eriksen presented the item. Recommended action(s): 1) Approve plans and specifications for the Gobbi Street/ State Street, Street and Utilities Improvement Project, Specification No. 11-10. 2) Direct staff to advertise for bids. M/S Crane/Rodin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 14. CITY OF UKIAH, AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE UKIAH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adjourned to closed session. 15. CLOSED SESSION 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 Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah, North Coast Railroad Authority, Weston Solutions, Inc., and Administrative Office of the Courts Under Negotiation: Price & Terms d. Conference with Labor Negotiator (§ 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police, Fire, Miscellaneous, Management, and Department Head Units There was no reportable action. 16. ADJOURNMENT There b-• ! o further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. Linda Cl Brow Clerk