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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-20 PacketCITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 February 20, 2013 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Special Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2013 b. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2013 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Persons who are dissatisfied with a decision of the City Council may have the right to a review of that decision by a court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which generally limits to ninety days (90) the time within which the decision of the City Boards and Agencies may be judicially challenged. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items listed are considered routine and will be enacted by a single motion and roll call vote by the City Council. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar upon request of a Councilmember or a citizen in which event the item will be considered at the completion of all other items on the agenda. The motion by the City Council on the Consent Calendar will approve and make findings in accordance with Administrative Staff and/or Planning Commission recommendations. a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of January 2013 b. Amend Professional Services Contract with Ann Baker Landscape Architecture in an Amount not to Exceed $10,000 for Consulting Services Related to the Completion of Observatory Park Funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund. c. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Final Agreement for the Donation of Open Space in the Western Hills; Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendment for Closing Costs and Costs Associated with Preparing the Property for Transfer; Authorize the City Manager to Execute Any Other Related Purchase and Sale Documents. d. Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Project Agreement No. 5 Between and Among the Transmission Agency of Northern California and its Participating Members and Authorizing Execution by the City Manager. (EUD) 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The City Council welcomes input from the audience. If there is a matter of business on the agenda that you are interested in, you may address the Council when this matter is considered. If you wish to speak on a matter that is not on this agenda, you may do so at this time. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on audience comments in which the subject is not listed on the agenda. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS 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. b. Conduct a Public Hearing, Consider an Appeal of the City Engineer’s Approval of Minor Subdivision 12-19-TPM-CE and Affirm, Reverse, Revise or Modify the Decision. c. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Ordinance to Set New Water Connection Fees 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Provide Direction to the Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission and Staff Regarding Completion of the Doolin Creek Enhancement Plan. b. Receive Report on Oak Tree at Carpenter Hudson Park; Authorize Staff to Implement Tree Plan; Authorize John Phillips to Perform Tree Pruning Service not to Exceed $5,000 and Corresponding Budget Amendment. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Adopt Resolution Making Application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for Amendment to and Reduction of the City’s Sphere of Influence Boundary. b. Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Authorizing the Submission of the Application to the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank for Financing of Redwood Business Park Infrastructure Improvements, Declaration of Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from Proceeds of Obligation, and Approving Certain Other Matters in Connection Therewith. c. Approve Plans and Specifications for Transportation Improvements for Redwood Business Park, Specification No. 13-01 and Direct Staff to Advertise for Bids. d. Goal Setting for FY 2013/2014 Budget Preparation. e. Award Purchase of 2014 Aerial Boom Truck to Altec Industries Western Division in the Amount of $267,276.35, and Authorize a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $45,000.00. (EUD) 14. 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 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 Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8) Property: APN 170-050-13-00; 003-582-38-00; and 003-181-35-00 Negotiator: Jane. Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and AJPJ, LLC 15. ADJOURNMENT Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific accommodations or interpreter services are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the front counter at the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 15th day of February, 2013. Kristine Lawler, City Clerk CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Special Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 February 4, 2013 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met for a Special Meeting on February 4, 2013, which was legally noticed on January 30, 2013. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers Present: Mary Anne Landis, Mari Rodin, Benj Thomas, and Mayor Douglas F. Crane. Absent: Vice Mayor Phil Baldwin. Staff Present: Jane Chambers, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk. Also Present: Rick Haeg, Labor Consultant. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT None given. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Conference with Labor Negotiator (§ 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police, Fire, Miscellaneous, Management, and Department Head Units No reportable action. 4. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ________________________________ Kristine Lawler, City Clerk CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 February 6, 2013 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on February 6, 2013, having been legally noticed on February 1, 2013. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers Present: Mary Anne Landis, Mari Rodin, Benj Thomas, Vice Mayor Baldwin (arriving at 6:58 p.m.,) and Mayor Douglas F. Crane. Staff Present: Jane Chambers, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation Recognizing the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of West Company Councilmember Rodin presented the Proclamation. Public Comment: Pamela Patterson 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Minutes of January 16, 2013 M/S Landis/Thomas to approve Minutes of January 16, 2013, with noted modifications. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Baldwin. ABSTAIN: None. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Landis summarized the following from a meeting with the Palace ad hoc committee: determination of ownership is getting closer; County has shut down the job until the asbestos consultant issues are resolved; and a lien will not be placed against the property as the previous contractor has been paid. David Rapport, City Attorney, added that Eladia Laines, Property Owner, has identified a new asbestos consultant to work with once the title/ownership issues are clarified and the project has County Air Quality approval to move forward. Councilmember Landis reported that the Mendocino County Woody Biomass Working Group is exploring new legislation that may allow them to promote small scale electric generation from woody biomass on brownfields that used to be mill sites, which could help towards a restoration economy. City Council Minutes for February 6, 2013, Continued: Councilmember Thomas announced the launch of the www.healthymendocino.org website, which took place on January 15th, pointing out that the website is a resource for health, the integration of health in all aspects of community life, and is populated with a set of databases that could be of great benefit to many City agencies. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Approve the City's Revised Energy Efficiency and Demand Program Targets and Rescind Targets Adopted July 7, 2010. (EUD) Mel Grandi, Electric Utility Director, presented the item. Recommended actions: Approve the City's revised energy efficiency and demand program targets and rescind targets adopted July 7, 2010. M/S Thomas/Rodin to approve the City's revised energy efficiency and demand program targets and rescind targets adopted July 7, 2010. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Baldwin. ABSTAIN: None. b. City Manager and Finance Director Report Regarding Status of General Fund Year Ending FY 2011/12 (Revenues and Expenditures), Discussion of Current Year FY 2012/13 (Revenues and Expenditures), and Presentation of Projections for General Fund (Revenues and Expenditures) FY 2013/14 and Beyond. Jane Chambers, City Manager; Gordon Elton, Director of Finance; and Ian Roth, Assistant Finance Director presented the item. Recommended action: Receive the report. VICE MAYOR BALDWIN ARRIVED: 6:58 P.M. Public Comment: Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager. The report was received. ADJOURN TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING AND THEN TO CLOSED SESSION: 7:50 P.M. 14. 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 City Council Minutes for February 6, 2013, Continued: 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 Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8) Property: APN 156-240-02, 03, 06, 07, and 08 Negotiator: Jane. Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and David Hull and Rick Piffero No reportable action. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. ________________________________ Kristine Lawler, City Clerk