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Home My WebLink About2012-10-17 CC Minutes CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 October 17, 2012 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on October 17, 2012, the notice for which being legally noticed on October 12, 2012. Vice Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Vice Mayor Crane. Councilmembers absent: Mayor Landis. Staff Present: City Manager Chambers, City Attorney Rapport, City Clerk Brown. Planning and Community Director Stump, Public Works Director and City Engineer Eriksen, Public Safety Director Dewey, Fire Chief Bartlett, Finance Director Eltan. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. American Cancer Society Presentation Larry Olson, volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS,) gave a brief presentation on a new study ACS is launching. Information for anyone wanting to participate in the study will be posted at Civic Center. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS �� 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ��i a. Regular Minutes of 6/20/12 , b. Regular Minutes of 10/3/12 � c. Regular Minutes of 7/18/12 M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve Minutes of 6/20/12, 10/3/12, and 7l18/12 as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: None I 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of September 2012 ', b. Award Purchase Of Altec Model AT40-G Telescopic Articulating Aerial Device With ISO Boom To Altec Industries, Ina For The Electric Utility Department For The Total Amount Of i $116,466.17, (Incl.Tax @ 7.875%).(EUD) c. Report On Annual Adjustment Of Transfer Station And Garbage Collection Rates M/S Baldwin/Thomas to Approve Consent Calendar Items 7a-7c. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT Landis. ABSTAIN: None. I — - N N -A E A ITE 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS O ON G ND MS 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Rodin announced a LAFCO workshop taking place tomorrow from 9-3 pm for the purpose of solidifying a vision and role. She also reported on working with First 5 and planning to bring forward a presentation to Council at the November 7 meeting on "Complete Streets." , 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers reported that the City has lost some of its fire personnel and wants to have a workshop with City Council on October 31 in City Council Chambers on what will now occur in running the ambulance service. This date was given up by the Strategic Plan ad hoc for this purpose, and we would like to propose combining some Strategic Planning with another topic on November 14. 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 Vice Mayor Crane introduced the item and reported the last ad hoc meeting was done by telephone. Recommended action(s): 1) Receive verbal report from the property owner; 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 I 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. Eladia Laines and Norman Hudson reported. The roof and windows have been completely waterproofed for the winter and photos have been taken and are available to be seen. Have also had several meetings with a structural engineer, and are working on giving a preliminary cost on I seismic work. Regarding title, there is no challenge to the ownership but is a matter of clearing the line items with the title company on the title report. The original reconveyance was not recorded by i Mr. Fazio's attorney, but their office has agreed to write a letter to the effect it had been dismissed. So we are dealing with a cloud on title. Ms. Laines' attorney is telling her we should be able to clear up title shorty so that a demolition permit can be pursued. The next ad hoc was scheduled for Tuesday, November 6. Public Hearing was closed. , M/S Thomas/Rodin to continue the public hearing to November 21. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: None. I 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS I a. Discuss And Introduce For Possible Adoption, A Summary Abatement, Graffiti Removal Ordinance Addition, To The Ukiah City Code Public Safety Director Dewey presented the item. Recommended action(s): 1. Discuss and introduce, for possible adoption, a summary abatement, Graffiti Removal Ordinance to the City I Code. Public Comment: Mike Sweeney and John McCowen spoke to the item. �I M/S Baldwin/Rodin to appoint Vice Mayor Crane to work with the volunteer Graffiti Committee and bring the item back on November 21. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: I Thomas. Rodin. Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: None b. Approvai Of Job Reclassifications For The Lead Mechanic, WatedSewer Leadworker, ' And Finance Controller As Approved In The 2012I2013 Budget I City Manager Chambers, Public Works Director and City Engineer Eriksen, and Finance Director Elton presented the item. Recommended Action(s): 1. Approve the recommended job description and salary classification changes for the Finance Controller. 2. Approve the recommended job � description and salary classification changes for the Water/Sewer Lead Worker; and 3. Approve the recommended job description and salary classification changes for the Lead Equipment Mechanic. M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: I None. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Sign A Cooperative Agreement With CALFIRE For Fire Dispatching Services, And Make Appropriate Budget Amendments. Public Safety Director Dewey and Fire Chief Bartlett presented the item. Dewey noted that along with Chief Bartlett, three other fire chiefs were also present. Recommended action(s): 1) Authorize the City Manager to approve a cooperative agreement with CALFIRE for Fire and Medical Dispatching Services in the amount not to exceed $72,181 for Fiscal Year 12/13, $212,142 for Fiscal Year 13/14 and $212,142 for Fiscal Year 14/15. 2) Authorize a budget amendment to FY 12/13 Budget, reducing funds 105.2101.310.000 and 105.5201.310.000 to reflect the lay-off costs of 2 dispatch personnel from the dispatch budget, effective March 1st, 2013. (Personnel costs are , estimated, and depend upon hiring and seniority process.) 3) Authorize a budget amendment to FY 12/13, adding costs not to exceed $72,181 from funds 105.2101250.000 and 105.5201.310.000 to reflect the costs of contracting dispatch services from CALFIRE effective March 1st, 2013. 4) Authorize the City Manager and staff to explore negotiations with the County of Mendocino for the development of a side-agreement to augment dispatching costs if the City decides to eliminate ambulance services. Public Comment: Fire Chief Chris Rowney, Mendocino CALFIRE, spoke to the item. MIS Baldwin/Thomas to approve the recommended actions. Motion carried by the following roll � call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: None. b. Transient Population Presentation Public Safety Director Dewey presented the item together with a Powerpoint presentation. Recommended action(s): Receive report and provide staff with further direction. Public Comment: Jim Wemer; John McCowen; Jackie Williams, Ford Street; and Carrie Brigham, I Plowshares. Report was received. I I _ — — - �I c. Appointment Of One Representative To UVSD Budget Dispute Resolution City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended action(s): Appoint one representative from the City Council to represent the City in the Budget Dispute Resolution with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District. MIS Thomas/Rodin to appoint Councilmember Baldwin to meet with Ukiah Valley Sanitation District as the next step in the dispute process. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: Baldwin. d. Adopt Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or Her Designee To Award The Bid For The Orchard Avenue Storm Drain Project And Approve Corresponding Budget Amendments Public Works Director Eriksen presented the item. Recommended action(s): Adopt Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or Her Designee To Award The Bid For The Orchard Avenue Storm Drain Project And Approve Corresponding Budget Amendments. M/S Rodin/Thomas to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: None , e. Appointment of Ad Hoc for Waste Stream Use Exploration II City Manager Chambers presented the item in the absence of Mayor Landis. Recommended action(s): Appoint Ad Hoc Committee for Waste Stream Use Exploration. M/S Rodin/Thomas to approve the recommended action, appointing Mayor Landis, and I Councilmember Rodin to the ad hoc. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Landis. ABSTAIN: None I 14. CLOSED SESSION 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:19 pm. � - —_ �_ � �. � Linda C. Brown, Cit�/Clerk I