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CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
September 16, 2015
6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation 2015 Creek Week-Pollution Week
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of September 2, 2015, 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 wi th Administrative Staff and/or Planning Commission
recommendations.
a. Report of Disbursements for Month of August 2015.
b. Adopt Ordinance Rezoning the Property to Planned Development and Approving the
Precise Development Plan for the Mountanos Residential Planned Development Project
Located At 334 North Main Street.
c. Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map and Ukiah Zoning Code to Establish
a Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone.
d. Adopt Ordinance Adding Section 3020 to the Ukiah City Code Relating to Expedited
Permitting Procedures for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems.
e. Report of Contract with Aramark Uniform Services for Miscellaneous Mat and Towel
Services.
f. Annual Rate Adjustment Review and Approval of Adjustments for Transfer Station and
Garbage Collection Rates Effective January 1, 2016.
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g. Report of Award of Bid to Traffic Limited of Lodi, California in the Amount Of $28,744.36 for
Street Striping 2015 per Specification Number 15-06.
h. Adopt Ordinance Adding Section 6323 to Division 7, Chapter 4, Article 3 of the Ukiah City
Code, Entitled ‘Citation Procedure for Violation of City Ordinance.’
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)
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Possible Action to Determine the City’s Position on the 2015 Resolutions
Being Considered by the League of California Cities and Provide Corresponding Voting
Instructions to the City of Ukiah’s Voting Delegate.
14. CLOSED SESSION – Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Cal. Gov’t Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: City of Ukiah v. Questex, LTD, et al, Mendocino County Superior Court, Case
No. SCUK- CVPT-15-66036
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 Labor Negotiator
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units
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.
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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 11th day of September, 2015.
Cathy Elawadly, Deputy City Clerk
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
September 2, 2015
6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on September 2, 2015, having been legally noticed
on August 28, 2015. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was taken with the
following Councilmembers Present: Maureen Mulheren, Kevin Doble, Jim O. Brown, Vice Mayor
Scalmanini and Mayor Crane. Staff Present: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; David Rapport,
City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
MAYOR CRANE PRESIDING.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Minutes of August 19, 2015, a Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: Brown/Doble to approve the minutes of August 19, 2015, a Regular Meeting, as
submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown,
Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Report of Acquisition of Professional Services from Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (PO
No. 43887) for Quarterly Water Sampling and Completion of Chemical Examination Reports
for the Ukiah Landfill – Public Works.
b. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Lease Agreement (COU No. 1516-
116) with the Alliance for Rural Community Health for a Portion of the Ukiah Railroad Depot
Located at 309 E. Perkins and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute other
Leases Administered by the Ukiah Valley Conference Center – Community Services.
c. Adoption of Resolution Removing 40 Lineal Feet of On-Street Parking at the Northwest
Corner of North Pine Street and Gibson Street – Public Works. Pulled by Department and
placed as Agenda Item 13g.
d. Adoption of Resolution (2015-36) Setting the Limitation on City Expenditures (Gann Limit)
For Fiscal Year 2015-2016 – Finance.
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2015, Continued: Page 2 of 6
e. Notification of Publishing Services By Ukiah Daily Journal for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 (COU
No. 1516-117), in the Amount of $6.25 per Column Inch for the First Insertion and $4.26 per
Column Inch for Each Subsequent Insertion of the Same Advertisement – City Clerk.
f. Approval of Notice of Completion for ADA Curb Ramps Phase 6b, Specification No. 14-13 –
Public Works.
g. Adoption of Resolution (2015-37) Removing the Existing No Parking Zone on the East Side
of Waugh Lane From 751 Waugh Lane to Cooper Lane – Public Works.
h. Approve Funding Request by Leadership Mendocino for Class 2015-16 – Administration.
Motion/Second: Brown/Doble to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a-b and d-h, as submitted.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and
Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Councilmembers Doble and Brown.
10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; and Tim Eriksen,
Public Works Director.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:15 P.M.
a. Consider Approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Adopting a Resolution and
Introducing an Ordinance for the Mountanos Residential Planned Development Project
Located At 334 North Main Street – Planning and Community Development.
Presenter: Charley Stump, Planning and Community Development Director.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 6:26 P.M.
No public comment received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:32 P.M.
Motion/Second: Doble/Brown to approve the mitigated negative declaration. Motion carried by
the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Doble/Brown to adopt the Resolution (2015-38) amending the General Plan.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and
Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Doble/Brown to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
City Clerk, Kristine Lawler read the Ordinance title.
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2015, Continued: Page 3 of 6
Motion/Second: Doble/Brown to Introduce the Ordinance rezoning the property to Planned
Development and approving the Precise Development Plan. Motion carried by the following roll
call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
b. Consider Adopting a Negative Declaration and Introducing an Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map and Ukiah Zoning Code to Establish a Homeless Shelter Overlay
Zone and Amending Resolution 2001-15 (Homeless Shelter Facility Use and
Development Guidelines) – Planning and Community Development.
Presenters: Kevin Thompson, Principal Planner and Charley Stump, Planning and Community
Development Director.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 6:45 P.M.
No public comment received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:45 P.M.
Motion/Second: Mulheren/Brown to adopt the negative declaration. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Mulheren/Brown to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
City Clerk, Kristine Lawler read the Ordinance title.
Motion/Second: Mulheren/Brown to introduce the Ordinance amending the official zoning map
and Ukiah zoning code to establish a homeless shelter overlay zone. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Doble/Brown to adopt the Resolution (2015-39) as amended by staff, amending
Resolution 2001-15. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble,
Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Introduction of Ordinance by Title Only to Give Citation Authority to Community
Services Officers and Other City Employees Designated by the City Manager or City
Council Resolution to Enforce Specified City Ordinances or State Laws and Approve
Corresponding Budget Amendment – Police.
Presenter: Trent Taylor, Police Captain.
Motion/Second: Doble/Brown to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
City Clerk, Kristine Lawler read the Ordinance title.
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2015, Continued: Page 4 of 6
Motion/Second: Doble/Brown to introduce the ordinance adding section 6323 to division 7,
chapter 4, article 3 of the Ukiah City Code, entitled “Citation Procedure for Violation of City
Ordinances,” and approve corresponding budget amendment. Motion carried by the following roll
call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Introduce an Ordinance by Title Only Adding Section 3020 to the Ukiah City Code
Relating to Expedited Permitting Procedures for Small Residential Rooftop Solar
Systems – Planning and Community Development.
Presenters: David Willoughby, Building Official and Charley Stump, Planning and Community
Development Director.
Motion/Second: Brown/Scalmanini to introduce the Ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
City Clerk, Kristine Lawler read the Ordinance title.
Motion/Second: Brown/Scalmanini to introduce the Ordinance adding section 3020 to the Ukiah
City Code relating to expedited permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar systems.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and
Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Adoption of Resolution Approving the Disaster Mitigation Act 2000 (DMA 2000)
Mendocino County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan including Appendix J for the City of
Ukiah – Fire.
Presenter: Kevin Jennings, Fire Division Chief – Operations.
Motion/Second: Brown/Doble to adopt Resolution (2015-40) adopting the Mendocino County
Hazard Mitigation Plan including Appendix J for the City of Ukiah. Motion carried by the following
roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
c. Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a New Electric Interconnection
Agreement with P.G. & E. – Electric Utility.
Presenter: Mel Grandi, Electric Utility Director.
Motion/Second: Scalmanini/Mulheren to approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a
New Electric Interconnection Agreement with P.G. & E and corresponding Resolution (2015-41).
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and
Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Adoption of Resolution Urging the State to Provide New Sustainable Funding for State
and Local Transportation Infrastructure – Public Works.
Presenter: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director.
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2015, Continued: Page 5 of 6
Motion/Second: Doble/Scalmanini to adopt Resolution (2015-42) urging the State to provide new
sustainable funding for state and local transportation infrastructure. Motion carried by the following
roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
e. Presentation of Report of Services and Annual Report from the Economic Development
Financing Corporation (EDFC) and Consideration of an Adjustment to Account
10017100.52100 to Read “Economic Development Services Provided By Outside
Agencies” – Administration.
Presenters: Shannon Riley, Senior Management Analyst and John Kuhry, Economic Development
Financing Corporation Director.
Motion/Second: Scalmanini/Doble to recommend renewal of $10,000 for FY 15/16, and authorize
the staff to negotiate and authorize a membership-type agreement, with an annual report to come
back to Council at the end of the fiscal year. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES:
Mulheren, Doble, Brown, Scalmanini, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
f. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Further Exploration of Participation in a
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program – Administration.
Presenter: Shannon Riley, Senior Management Analyst.
Public Comment: Keith Rutledge, Representing Ygrene Works.
Council Consensus directs staff to conduct further analysis and bring back a report to Council in
January 2016.
g. Adoption of Resolution Removing 40 Lineal Feet of On-Street Parking at the Northwest
Corner of North Pine Street and Gibson Street – Public Works – From Consent Calendar
Agenda Item 7c.
Presenter: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director.
Motion/Second: Mulheren/Brown to adopt Resolution (2015-43) removing 40 lineal feet of on-
street parking at the northwest corner of North Pine Street and Gibson Street. Motion carried by
the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Doble, Brown, and Crane. NOES: Scalmanini.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:28 P.M.
14. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Cal. Gov’t Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: City of Ukiah v. Questex, LTD, et al, Mendocino County Superior Court, Case
No. SCUK- CVPT-15-66036
City Council Minutes for September 2, 2015, Continued: Page 6 of 6
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 Labor Negotiator
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units
No action was taken on Closed Session items.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk