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CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
September 3, 2014
6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Russian River Watershed Association Pollution Prevention Week and Creek
Week 2014.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of August 20, 2014, a Regular Meeting.
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 Disposition of Surplus Materials, Used Equipment and Supplies.
b. Award Contract for Upgrade Hardware and Software for the SCADA System at the Water
Treatment Plant to Glenmount Global Solutions for the Amount of $46,604.58.
c. Award Professional Services Agreement to GHD Inc. for Preparation of the Mendocino
County Courthouse Traffic Study and Approve Budget Amendment.
d. Adoption of Resolution Approving Application for Grant Funds from the Habitat
Conservation Fund for Cleveland Lane Storm Water Retention Project and Authorize the
Match Funds from the Corresponding Capital Project Reserve Fund.
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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. Consideration and Possible Adoption of a Resolution Ordering Repair of Dilapidated Palace
Hotel Structure, Retention of Cota Cole, LLP, and Setting Forth the Conditions for the
Initiation of Proceedings Under Health and Safety Code Section 17980.7 to Establish a
Receivership for the Palace Hotel Property.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Direction Regarding the Purchase of a Vertical Bar Screen for the Influent Pump Station at
the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
b. Authorization to Execute Change Order in an Amount not to Exceed $251,100 for
Construction of Trail Lighting for Northwestern Pacific Rail Trail Project, Phase 1,
Specification No. 14-01.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Consideration of Revising the City of Ukiah’s Camping and Panhandling
Ordinance.
b. Appointment Recommendation by Council to the City Selection Committee for the
Mendocino County Airport Land Use Commission.
14. CLOSED SESSION – Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting
a. Conference With Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov’t Code 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Ukiah Valley Sanitation District v. City of Ukiah, Mendocino County Superior
Court Case No. SCUK-CVC-13-63024
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8)
Property: APN 180-070-19
Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and RCMC, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
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d. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8)
Property: APN 003-572-17-00 and 003-572-18-00 Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City
Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and Cooper, Donna Mae
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
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 29th day of August, 2014.
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
Agenda Item 3a
PROCLAMATION
Russian River Watershed Association
Pollution Prevention Week and Creek Week 2014
WHEREAS, throughout the United States the third week of September is recognized as
National Pollution Prevention Week; and
WHEREAS, throughout the much of California, including the Russian River watershed, cities,
counties and other stewardship organizations are recognizing the fourth week of September as
Creek Week; and
WHEREAS, our pollution prevention practices are intrinsically linked to the health of our
watershed lands and waterways; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah supports programs to reduce pollution, increasing the
environmental quality of our watershed lands and waterways, and providing our communities
with the tools to equip each citizen with the knowledge and ability to be an effective steward of
the Russian River watershed lands and waterways; and
WHEREAS, the nearly 1,500 square miles of lands, 150 creeks, and approximately 350,000
residents of the Russian River watershed are connected and mutually support each other; and
WHEREAS, pollution in the form of trash and debris, chemicals from industry and everyday
living, and sediment from construction and many land uses and activities all have the potential
to degrade the quality of life and the quality of resources within the Russian River watershed;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah through our Stormwater Management Program strives to protect
our lands and waterways through ongoing pollution prevention outreach which aims to raise
awareness of the harmful effects of pollutants to our natural systems; and
WHEREAS, during Pollution Prevention Week and Creek Week, creek, river, and ocean clean-
up campaigns will take place throughout Mendocino and Sonoma Counties; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Ukiah, our community is supporting Creek Week by sponsoring the
Orr Creek Clean-up on September 20, 2014, registration is at the Orr Street Bridge beginning at
9:00 am.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Philip E. Baldwin, Mayor, and my fellow Ukiah
City Council members Mary Anne Landis, Benj Thomas, Douglas F. Crane, and Steve
Scalmanini do hereby proclaim that September 15-21, 2014, is Pollution Prevention Week and
September 20-28, 2014, is Creek Week in the City of Ukiah, and ask all members of our
community to support efforts to protect and enrich our watershed health by taking active steps
to reduce pollution and care for our environment throughout the year.
Signed and sealed, this 3rd day of September, in the year Two Thousand Fourteen.
_______________________________
Philip E. Baldwin, Mayor
Agenda Item 5a
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CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
August 20, 2014
6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on August 20, 2014, having been legally noticed on
August 15, 2014. Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll was taken with the
following Councilmembers Present: Steve Scalmanini, Douglas F. Crane, Benj Thomas, Vice
Mayor Mary Anne Landis, and Mayor Phil Baldwin. Staff Present: Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant
City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of August 6, 2014, Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: Crane/Scalmanini to approve the minutes of August 6, 2014, a Regular Meeting
as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Scalmanini, Crane, Thomas,
and Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Landis.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of July, 2014 – Finance Department.
b. Adopt Ordinance Amending The Airport Industrial Park Planned Development To Establish
An Open Space Land Use Designation And To Designate The Existing 2.47 Acre Area
Pond And Wetland Area As “Open Space” – Planning and Community Development
Department.
ORDINANCE NO. 1151
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING THE
AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
c. Report Purchase of a Replacement Truck from Ukiah Ford in the Amount of $23,325.49 for
the Parks Department – Community Services Department.
d. Award Professional Services Agreement to GHD Inc. for Construction Management and
Inspection Services for the Northwestern Pacific Rail Trail Project Phase 1, Specification
No. 14-01 and Approve Budget Amendment – Public Works Department - Pulled by
Councilmember Crane and moved to Agenda Item 13d.
City Council Minutes for August 20, 2014, Continued: Page 2 of 4
e. Authorize City Manager to: 1) Negotiate and Execute A 3-Year Agreement (COU No. 1415-
110) with Cooper Compliance Corporation for an Not to Exceed Amount of $32,000 Per
Year for Compliance and Reporting Services – Electric Utilities Department.
Motion/Second: Landis/Crane to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a-c, and 7e, as submitted.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Scalmanini, Crane, Thomas, Landis, and
Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Vice Mayor Landis, Councilmembers Scalmanini and Thomas, and Mayor Baldwin.
10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, Acting City Manager; Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director; and
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Presentation of 2014/2015 Public Benefits Programs for Commercial and Residential
Electric Customers – Electric Utility Department.
Presenters: Mel Grandi, Electric Utility Director and Mark Gosvener, Efficiency Services Group
Director of Operations.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 12a.
b. Report on Status of Ordinance Consideration Regarding “Disposable Food Ware.” –
Administration.
Presenter: Vice Mayor Landis.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 12b.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Award Contract for Slurry Seal of Local Streets and Airport Aprons, Specification No.
14-12 – Public Works Department.
Presenter: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director.
Motion/Second: Crane/Landis to award contract (COU No. 1415-111) for Slurry Seal of Local
Streets and Airport Aprons, Specification No. 14-12 to Sierra Nevada Construction, the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder based on bids submitted on August 19, 2014. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Scalmanini, Crane, Thomas, Landis, and Baldwin. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Determine if Chipotle Mexican Grill is or is Not a Formula Fast Food Restaurant as
Defined in the Downtown Zoning Code – Planning and Community Development
Department.
MAYOR BALDWIN AND COUNCILMEMBER CRANE RECUSED THEMSELVES DUE TO A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST. MAYOR BALDWIN PASSED THE GAVEL.
City Council Minutes for August 20, 2014, Continued: Page 3 of 4
VICE MAYOR LANDIS PRESIDING AT 7:25 P.M.
Presenter: Charlie Stump, Planning and Community Development Director.
Public Comment: Jason Dedmore, Chipotle Representative.
Motion/Second: Landis/Thomas determining that Chipotle Mexican Grill is not a Formula Fast
Food Restaurant as defined in the Downtown Zoning Code. Motion carried by the following roll call
votes: AYES: Scalmanini, Thomas, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Crane
and Baldwin.
MAYOR BALDWIN PRESIDING 8:12 P.M.
c. Adoption of Resolution Adopting the Phase III Plan of the North Coast Resource
Partnership (NCRP) – Public Works Department.
Presenter: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director.
Motion/Second: Crane/Thomas to adopt resolution (2014-32) adopting the Phase III plan of the
North Coast Resource Partnership. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES:
Scalmanini, Crane, Thomas, Landis, and Baldwin. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Award Professional Services Agreement to GHD, Inc. for Construction Management
and Inspection Services for the Northwestern Pacific Rail Trail Project Phase 1,
Specification No. 14-01 and Approve Budget Amendment – Public Works Department
(Pulled by Councilmember Crane from Consent Calendar Item 7d)
Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, Acting City Manager; Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director; and
Karen Scalabrini, Finance Director.
Public Comment: Kevin Doble.
Motion by Councilmember Crane, Seconded by Vice Mayor Landis to award professional services
agreement to GHD, Inc. for construction management and inspection services for the Northwestern
Pacific Rail Trail Project Phase 1, Specification No. 14-01; and approve budget amendment.
Councilmember Crane withdrew his motion for further discussion.
Motion/Second: Thomas/Landis to award professional services agreement (COU No. 1415-112)
to GHD, Inc. for construction management and inspection services for the Northwestern Pacific
Rail Trail Project Phase 1, Specification No. 14-01; and approve budget amendment. Motion
carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Scalmanini, Crane, Thomas, Landis, and Baldwin.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:05 P.M.
14. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Ukiah Valley Sanitation District v. City of Ukiah, Mendocino County Superior
Court Case No. SCUK-CVC-13-63024
City Council Minutes for August 20, 2014, Continued: Page 4 of 4
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§54956.8)
Property: APN 180-070-19
Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and RCMC, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
No action was taken on Closed Session Items.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk