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Home My WebLink About2013-06-05 CC Minutes - , CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES , Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue ' Ukiah, CA 95482 June 5, 2013 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on June 5, 2013, having been legally noticed on May 31, 2013. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers Present: Mary Anne Landis, Mari Rodin, Benj Thomas, Vice Mayor Phil Baldwin, and Mayor pouglas F. Crane. Staff Present: Jane Chambers, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: U.S. Army Week. IPresenter: Mayor Crane. Public Comment: Staff Sergeant Matthew Wormuth received the proclamation. b. Presentation from the Mendocino County Youth Project and Consideration of City Representation to the Mendocino County Youth Project Board of Directors — ' Community Services Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager and Kate Gaston, Executive Director of Mendocino County Youth Project. Motion/Second: Thomas/Landis to appoint Vice Mayor Baldwin as the Mendocino County Youth Project (MCYP) Council Representative and Chief Dewey, Public Safety Director as an Alternate. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes of May 15, 2013, a Regular Meeting. b. Minutes of May 22, 2013, a Special Meeting —Strategic Planning Workshop. Motion/Second: Rodin/Thomas to approve the following minutes: May 15, 2013, a Regular Meeting; and May 22, 2013, a Special Meeting — Strategic Planning Workshop as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 1 of 5 City Council Minutes for June 5. 2013, Contfiued: ?age 2 of 5 I 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Notification of Purchase of Ammunition in the Amount of$21,440.76 from Load-X Inc. Motion/Second: Rodin/Thomas to approve Consent Calendar Item 7a, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Presenters: Katherine Fengler, Public Health; Moises Lua Lupian; and Lizbeth Herrera. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Presenters: Councilmembers Thomas and Landis. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS Presenter: Jane Chambers, City Manager. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Public Hearing Continued to Consider Adoption of Ordinance to Set New Water Connection Fees— Public Works Presenter: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director. Motion/Second: Rodin/Landis to continue the public hearing to the City Council meeting of July 17, 2013. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution and/or Approval of Letter Against Military Intervention in Syria — Councilmember8aldwin Presenter: Councilmember Baldwin. Public Comment: Tom Fletcher, Jeffrey Blankfort, Steve Scalmanini, and Charlie Vaughan. Motion/Second: Landis/Rodin to approve Attachment No. 6 (short version) letter against military intervention in Syria with mentioned modifications, authorizing Vice-Mayor to sign same and directing the City Clerk to send copies to all parties mentioned. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, and Baldwin. NOES: Thomas, and Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Adopt Resolution Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recycled Water Master Plan and Preferred Alternative — Public Works Presenters: Charlie Stump, Planning Director; Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director; and Steve Brown, Consultant Public Comment: Devon Jones, Mendocino County Farm Bureau. Ir` -v r;�:;' i t.,,-..:. - . " '� - . � , :r.fi' , _ - P .._ °.. p{ F. Motion/Second: Rodin/Landis to adopt the Resolution (2013-12) approving the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recycled Water Master Plan and Preferred Alternative project. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin. Thomas, and Baldwin. NOES: Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Adoption of Resolution Supporting Participation in the Water Bond Coalition - Administration Presenters: Councilmember Rodin and Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager. Motion/Second: Rodin/Landis to approve a Resolution (2013-13) of the City of Ukiah supporting the effort by the Water Bond Coalition to include funding for local and regional water projects in future statewide water bonds; directing the City Council of the Ukiah to appoint Councilmember Landis as representative to the Water Bond Coalition and authorizing him/her to advocate for development of future water bonds that provide funding for local and regional needs on a fair and equitable basis. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Receive Report and Discuss the 2012-2013 Planning and Community Development i Department Accomplishments, Proposed 2013-2014 Budget Changes, and Expected Accomplishments for the Coming Year— P/anning Department Presenter: Charlie Stump, Planning Director. No reportable action was taken. c. Authorize the Director of Public Works to Submit a Letter of Intent Regarding Implementation of Regional Phase I Storm Water Permit— Public Works Presenters: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director and Rick Seanor, Public Works Deputy Director. Public Comment: Linda Sanders, Friends of Gibson Creek. Motion/Second: Landis/Thomas to authorize the Director of Public Works to submit a letter of intent to the North Coast Regional Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB) stating that the City of Ukiah intends to implement the regional Phase I Storm Water Permit on a schedule developed by NCRWQCB staff in consultation with City of Ukiah staff. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. d. Approval of Response to Grand Jury Report — City of Ukiah vs. Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Round Three —Administration and Public Works Presenters: Jane Chambers, City Manager and Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director. Motion/Second: Landis/Thomas to approve the response, with mentioned modifications, to Grand Jury Report for transmission to the Grand Jury. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Directive to staff to place a link to the Grand Jury on our website next to the posted report. I ' City Council Minutes for ?w�� 5, 2Q1 S ront'n�,��.=.s�- Pace�� cf � � e. Approval of Purchase of Vertical Bar Screen for the Influent Pump Station at the Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Amount of$174,708.03 — Public Works Presenter: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director. Motion/Second: Rodin/Thomas to approve the purchase of a vertical bar screen for the influent pump station at the waste water treatment plant in the amount of $174,708.03. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, and Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Crane. f. Approve the Implementation Plan and Job Descriptions for the Reorganization of the Community Services Department— Community Services Presenter: Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager. Public Comment: Linda Sanders, Mary Anne Miller, and Mark Hillicker. Motion/Second: Landis/Rodin to approve implementation plan and job descriptions for the reorganization of the Community Services Department. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. g. Authorize the Electric Utility Department to Issue 1) Led Lighting Rebates for Anton Stadium Multi-Use Building, and Redwood Empire Carl Purdy Hall, and 2) Energy Efficiency Rebates for St. Mary's School, and City of Ukiah Facilities and Authorize the City Manager (or Her Designee) to Execute All Necessary Agreements and Rebate Allocations not to Exceed $25,000 Per Project ($100,000 Total) — E/ectric Utility Department Presenters: Mel Grandi, Electric Utility Director. Public Comment: Mary Leittem-Thomas, Saint Mary's School Principal. Motion/Second: Landis/Rodin to authorize the electric utility department to issue rebates for four efficiency projects; authorize the City Manager (or her designee) to execute all necessary agreements (CC 13-015) and rebate allocations not to exceed $25,000 per project ($100,000 total); and to make a request of the County Fairgrounds Manager to discuss with Councilmember Baldwin the possibilities of reducing the noise level associated with the race track. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Rodin, Thomas, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 14. CLOSED SESSION - Continued a. Conference with Labor Neqotiator (§ 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police, Fire, Miscellaneous, Management, and Department Head Units b. Conference With Leqal Counsel —Anticiqated Litiqation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c): (1 case) c. 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) I ' � .v ^,^ I 1�Ai-•.. ._. �` _ , . ' '2 r� „-. . � P.,C1° ' ,.F r d. Conference with Real Proaertv Neaotiators (554956.8) 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 e. Conference with Real Propertv Neqotiators (§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, and Administrative Office of the Courts �, Under Negotiation: Price & Terms ; f. Conference with Real Propertv Neqotiators (§54956.8) I Property: APN 170-050-13-00; 003-582-38-00; and 003-181-35-00 I Negotiator Jane. Chambers, City Manager I Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and AJPJ, LLC I g. Conference with Real Proqertv Negotiators (§54956.8) l Property: APN 003-230-03-00 i Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager i , Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and Mark & Jann Lanz Under Negotiation: Price & Terms , h. Conference with Real Proaertv Neqotiators (§54956.8) ' Property: APN 002-262-04 � Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and Verihealth, Ina Under Negotiation: Price and Terms ' No reportable action was taken. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m. � � -. � i� � _ � . � � i Kristine Lawler, City Clerk II i � � I