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Home My WebLink About2012-05-16 CC Minutes CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue �� Ukiah, CA 95482 5/16/2012 1. ROLL CALL , Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on May 16, 2012, the notice for which being legally noticed on May 10, 2012. Mayor Landis called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas, Rodin (arriving 625 pm), 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 Community Development Stump, Project & Grant Administrator Milis, and Electric Utility Director Grandi. i 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE , 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS � a. Proclamation: Jamie Connerton Appreciation, Paths, Open Space, and Creeks Commission (POSCC). Mayor Landis read and presented the proclamation to Jamie Connerton. Mr. Connerton spoke to his years serving on the POSCC. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Minutes of 5/2/12 MIS CranelBaldwin to Approve the Regular Minutes of 5/2/12 as submitted. Motion �i carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Baldwin, Crane, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Rodin. ABSTAIN: None 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION I 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report of Disbursements for Month of April 2012 b. Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Subordinate Loan Consent Document And Any Other Related Document For The Rural Communities Housing �� Development Corporation - Clara Court Project (Housing Successor Agency Item). c. Approval Of Notice Of Completion For Anton Stadium Restoration Engineered � Steel Building, Specification 11-02. d. Authorize The City Manager To Execute Amendment No. 3 To GHD, Inc For Engineering Services For The Wastewater Collection Facilities Planning Study For An Amount Not To Exceed $66,430. Page 1 of 7 5/16/2012 M/S Thomas/Baldwin to Approve items 7a-7d. Motion carried by the following roll call I votes: AYES: Thomas, Baldwin, Crane, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: Rodin. ABSTAIN: None 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS I Mike Peterson (Davy Crocket) suggested the businesses of In & Out and Golden Corral come to Ukiah as they would help bring other business to town. I Charlie Vaughn, Landscaper from Redwood Valley, spoke to the stabilization of the Fukushima Daiichi Unit 4 spent unclear fuel pool. Vaughn asked City Council to participate with writing a letter to send to our legislators and the President requesting a nuclear summit to discuss options. It might also be wise to encourage other municipalities to join in on such a letter. Mayor Landis requested he provide a letter and information to the City Council. Paul Camp, Ukiah Valley Community Television (Mendocino Public Access Television), president of organizing board announced that John Glassco has retired and Erica Cooperrider is the new Executive Director. The group will be seeking memberships. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Baldwin asked when Council will consider detachment of remaining city residences from Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, when will Council receive a status report on sign ordinance enforcement, and when will Council receive a status report on the new i and old substation at Orchard and Gobbi. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers reported the City received a rejection letter from CDBG on a grant for sewer laterals. The State could not show an audit was submitted because they cannot locate it. It appears this form letter has been sent to many cities. Staff will continue to look into the issue. Councilmember Rodin arrived 6:25 pm. City Clerk Currie announced her resignation. 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 Director of Planning and Community Development Stump presented the item. 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. Page 2 of 7 5/16/2012 Eladia Laines (owner), Norman Hudson (contractor), Carole Chapman (lead paint contractor) addressed City Council. An encroachment permit has been obtained, scaffolding is up, and vines have been removed. An inventory of historical items has started. A photography documentation on CD was provided to each Councilmember. Laines preformed the research on Norman Coulter at the UC Berkeley Bancroft Library she was asked to do at the Ad Hoc Committee meeting and has that on a flash drive. Laines reported on the progress of the title and provided City Council with a letter from the title company and expects to hear from them this week. Norman Hudson reported he is pleased with the progress on the project. Carole Chapman is a certified renovator and will be working for Hudson's company on the lead paint issue. Hudson's company will become a certified restoration company soon. Eladia Laines stated they are still looking for an asbestos contractor. I Tuesday, June 5 is next Ad Hoc Committee meeting with Laines. Chris Brown, Air Pollution Control Officer for Mendocino County, expressed I� concerns over the media and others having access to the building because of pollution; access should be limited because no permit has been issued. Director Stump said the building should not be open to the public, it is red tagged (stop work order), and nothing should be removed because no permit is issued. Mike Peterson (Davy Crocket) suggests moving faster on the Palace, the longer it takes the worse the damage. Does not support demolition of the hotel; it is part of Ukiah's history. Ross Christenson owns the building across Smith Street from the Palace and spoke to the professionalism of the crew working on the building. He hears many people are happy it is being worked on and thinks this work will help the downtown blossom. Hopes the governmental agencies in the County will offer more assistance and help them get the work done. Public Hearing Continued to a date certain, June 20, 2012. M/S Crane/Baldwin to approve Public Hearing Continued to a date certain, June 20, 2012. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None b. Conduct A Public Hearing And Introduce Ordinance Amending Division 1, Chapter 4 And Division 9, Chapter 2 Of The Ukiah City Code Establishing � The City Of Ukiah Design Review Board Planning and Community Development Director Stump presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Conduct a public hearing and Introduce ordinance by title only establishing the City of Ukiah Design Review Board. Page 3 of 7 5/16/2012 Open the Public Hearing 7:00 pm Public Speaking to the Item: Judy Pruden, Planning Commissioner, said the previous board had been invaluable to the Planning Commission and supports the � ordinance. Public Hearing Closed 7:05 pm M/S Rodin/Thomas to approve by introduction of the ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. City Clerk Currie read the title of the ordinance. M/S Baldwin/Rodin to approve introduce the ordinance. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Receive Project Status Update And Approval To Release The Bid For The Fire Suppression System At Anton Stadium. Project & Grant Administrator Mills presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Receive status update on the Anton Stadium Project and approve the release of Bid - Fire Suppression System. M/S Rodin/Crane to approve release of Bid for a wet, insulated and a dry pipe Fire Suppression System. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee Regarding Revisions to the City Manager's Contract City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action(s): appoint ad hoc committee members. Councilmember Rodin and Vice Mayor Crane were appointed to the ad hoc committee. Public Comment Opened 7:52 pm Public Speaking to the item: Judy Pruden Public Comment Closed 7:55 pm. Recessed 7:55 pm Reconvened 8:05 pm Page 4 of 7 5/16/2012 b. Ad Hoc Committee Appointments For Discussions with Sun House Guild and Museum Endowment Representatives Regarding FY 2012/13 General Fund Support City Manager Chambers presented the item. Recommended Action(s): appoint ad hoc committee members. Councilmember Thomas and Mayor Landis were appointed to the ad hoc committee. Public Comment Opened 8:06 pm Public Speaking in Support of No Reductions to the Museum: Armond Brent, Monte Hill, John Moon, Surya O'Shea; Indra O'Shea, Siobhan O'Shea,Candace Horsley, Page Poulos, and Judy Pruden. Public Comment Closed 8:36 pm �, c. Consideration Of Establishing An Electric Utility Rate Ad Hoc Committee And Appoint Two Members To Explore Service And Rate Options To Assist Staff In Exploring Business Models. (EUD) Electric Utility Director Grandi presented the item. Recommended Action(s): I consideration of establishing an electric utility rate ad hoc committee and appoint two members to explore service and rate options to assist staff in exploring business models. Vice Mayor Crane and Councilmember Thomas were appointed to the ad hoc i committee. Public Comment opened 8:45 pm Public Speaking to the Item: JR Rose Public Comment closed 8:49 pm d. Authorize The Electric Utility Director To Initiate A Process To Determine Appropriate Energy Storage Capacity Targets In Accordance With AB 2514 Electric Utility Director Grandi presented the item. Recommended Action(s): An order to implement the requirements of AB 2514, staff requests that the City Council ,i direct the Electric Utility Director to initiate a process to determine the appropriate level, if any, of viable and cost effective energy efficiency that can be procured by the City by the dates set forth in the legislation. M/S Crane/Baldwin to approve Authorize staff to initiate a process to determine the appropriate level, if any, of viable and cost effective energy efficiencies that can be procured by the City by the dates set forth in the legislation. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None e. Approve NCPA Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Progrem Agreement & Page 5 of 7 5/16/2012 Authorize The City Manager To Execute All Necessary Documents (EUD) I MIS Rodin/Crene to approve Recommended Action Electric Utility Director Grandi presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Approve resolution approving a program agreement between the City of Ukiah and the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) to provide legislative and regulatory affairs services, supporting the City of Ukiah membership in NCPA. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None 14. CITY OF UKIAH. AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE UKIAH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY a. Consider And Approve The Oversight Board's Request For Independent Legal Counsel From Betsy Strauss, Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Corresponding Contract For Professional Services, And Approve Corresponding Budget Amendments/Allocations From The Successor Agency's Administrative Allowance. Assistant City Manager Sangiacomo presented the item. Recommended Action(s): Consider and approve the Oversight Board's request for independent legal counsel from Betsy Strauss, authorize the City Manager to execute the corresponding contract for professional services, and approve corresponding budget amendments/allocations from the Successor Agency's administrative allowance. Councilmember Crane left dais 8:56 pm Rapport explained that the Agency's administrative cost allowance would not be the appropriate source to fund the agreement. Suggests the approval of the agreement be subject to Oversight Board amending the administrative budget to include this item and that it not be listed under administrative cost allowance and the designated source of payment be the trust fund. Councilmember Crane returned to dais 9:01 pm MIS Crane/Rodin to Approve the contract on the condition that the administrative budget be revised to include this item as an additional line item, that the ROPS be revised to add this as an additional enforceable obligation, and designate the revenue sharing trust fund as the payment source. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Crane, Rodin, Baldwin, Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None Adjourned to closed session at 9:16 pm. 15. CLOSED SESSION - Closed Session mav be held at anv time durinq the meetinp 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 Page 6 of 7 5/16/20�2 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 PropeRy 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 001-090-01, and 02 (599 Park BI.) Negotiatoc Jane Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah, Ukiah Men's Golf Club, and Tayman Park Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Councilmember Baldwin left 9:47 pm. Reconvened in Open Session at 9:56 pm with no reportable action. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:56 pm , " � � L(. � q � 1,b ,� � % `� l`_ �c � 6L �a� � L� �lGlb �� 'l. � ��.� �i JoAnne M. Currie, City Clerk 'p'�21J7�/. � c �!�. �i �2, C i �Y ( i [ �'t II I Page 7 of 7 5/16/2012