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Home My WebLink About2012-12-19 CC Minutes1 CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 December 19, 2012 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on December 19, 2012, the notice for which being legally noticed on December 13, 2012. Mayor Landis called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Benj Thomas, Mari Rodin, Phil Baldwin, Vice Mayor Douglas F. Crane, Mayor Mary Anne Landis. Staff Present: Jane Chambers, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney; Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager; Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director and City Engineer; Linda Brown, Executive Assistant; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Oaths of Office/Outgoing Mayor Presentation and Dais Seating Changes Mayor -elect Crane and Councilmember Rodin took the Oath of Office. Mayor Crane presented outgoing Mayor Landis with a plaque to acknowledge her service. Mayor Crane assumed the gavel and presided over the meeting. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Minutes of December 5, 2012. M/S Baldwin/Thomas to approve Minutes of December 5, 2012, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS - Continued b. Presentation on the State Street Corridor Improvement Project Status — specifically regarding funding and schedule. Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director, gave a short PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the Council. Public Comment: Cynthia Ariosta, Saucy Owner; Zack Schat, Schat's Bakery Owner; and Eladia Laines. Page 1 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 19, 2012, Continued 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report of Disbursements for Month of November 2012. b. . Pulled for discussion by Councilmember Baldwin and moved to Item No. 13b. C. Approve Assignment to Ukiah Waste Solutions, Inc. of Contract with Total Waste Systems, Inc., for Biosolids Removal from Waste Water Treatment Plant. d. AuthepiaatieR f9F the City MaRageF to Negotiate and ExeG61te Lease AgreepReRt With jendi Coursey (IRdigG Studies) f9F a P0FtiGR of the Ukiah Railroad DepGt I=GGated At 309 East PeFkinc StF Cancelled by department. e. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Facilities Use Agreement with Deep Valley Christian School for Recreation Activities and Corresponding Budget Amendment and Transfer. Approval of Selection Process of Engineering Consultant Mead & Hunt for Airport Grant Projects. g. Award Purchase Of 2013 Ford F-150'/2 Ton Pick -Up Truck for the Electric Utility Department for the Total Amount of $20,201.75. (EUD). h. Award Purchase of 2013 Ford F-350, 1 Ton Truck with 8 -Foot Utility Service Body and 1000 Ib Hydraulic Lift Gate for the Total Amount of $30,968.87 to Downtown Ford Sales for the Department of Public Works Street Maintenance Division. Award Purchase of 2013 Ford F -450 -XI 2wd, Standard Cab Truck with Custom Service Body and 3000 Ib Crane for the Total Amount of $71,533.38 to Downtown Ford Sales for the Department of Public Works Water/Sewer Maintenance Division. M/S Rodin/Landis to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a, c, and e - i, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS J. R. Rose expressed concern regarding the waiting list for senior housing. He mentioned the federal mandate for affordable housing for seniors, and encouraged the Council to consider additional affordable housing for seniors. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Thomas brought attention to decisions that are made where money is not spent due to lack of funds, creating consequences down the road that have a greater cost. He suggests that to bring awareness to these types of decisions, they could be tracked. Councilmember Baldwin mentioned that he and Councilmember Rodin met with the tax sharing ad hoc members from the County Board of Supervisors. He reported that the City and County staff will work together to bring back recommendations by the end of January of how an agreement can be reached among the ad hoc members regarding a formula for sales tax sharing. Rodin added Page 2 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 19, 2012, Continued that although the Board of Supervisors disbanded their sub -committee due to Supervisor Smith's departure, she believes that they will re-establish a new ad hoc committee to wind up the negotiations. Councilmember Landis asked that a resolution be brought forward to support Congressman Mike Thompson's appointment to a task force to prevent gun violence. 10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Chambers asked Katie Marsalon with Community Services to report on possible uses for Anton Stadium, which includes the Minor League Summer Baseball Team to host college level and semi-professional players at the facility. She stated that this could bring in additional revenue. Considerations are being taken to make sure that this possible activity would complement the existing users of the facility. Chambers mentioned that this item may be coming before the Council at a future date. Chambers also reminded the Council and public that the January 2, 2013, regular City Council meeting has been cancelled, with the next scheduled meeting taking place on January 16, 2013. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 P.M.) 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. Proper Notice was established and the PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mayor Crane introduced the item. Eladia Laines, property owner, gave the following update: The quiet title action was filed; seismic analysis will begin after debris is removed; they will be working with the Frederick Remington Museum from New York; a benefit was held; they now have an intern at the Palace Hotel; and the roof leaks have been reduced, but additional repairs will need to be made. 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 additional time for the owner to develop and implement a Plan to abate the nuisances and restore or demolish the building. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. M/S Rodin/Thomas to continue this item to a future date to be determined. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Weston Solutions, Inc. to Prepare a Remedial Action Plan for the Former Leslie Street Gas Plant Property in the Amount of $39,910 Plus Any Cost Related to Regulatory Oversight Imposed Directly by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and Corresponding Budget Amendment. Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager and Guy Mills, Project and Grant Administrator presented the item. Recommended action(s): Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Weston Solutions, Inc. to prepare a Remedial Action Plan for the former Leslie Street Gas Plant Property in the amount of $39,910 plus any cost related to the regulatory oversight imposed directly by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Page 3 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -DECEMBER 19, 2012, Continued and Corresponding Budget Amendment. Public Comment: Linda Sanders, Friends of Gibson Creek. M/S Landis/Rodin to accept the recommended action. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Landis, Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Status Report and Discussion Regarding the Bike Corral and Outdoor Dining Facilities Project at the Intersection of School and Standley Streets and Possible Creation of Outdoor Dining Program for Downtown Ukiah. Sage Sangiacomo, Assistant City Manager and Shannon Riley, Program Analyst presented the item. Recommended action(s): approval from the City Council to proceed with drafting an Outdoor Dining Program for Downtown Ukiah and authorize staff to extend Patrona's current encroachment permit through the development period of the guidelines. Upon approval of the guidelines, Patrona would need to conform to the new program. Public Comment: Craig Strattman, Patrona Owner; Zack Schat, Schat's Bakery Owner; and Cynthia Ariosta, Saucy Owner. M/S Rodin/Landis to approve Staff's request to proceed with drafting an Outdoor Dining Program for Downtown Ukiah and authorize staff to extend Patrona's current encroachment permit through the development period of the guidelines. Upon approval of the guidelines, Patrona would need to conform to the new program. Motion was amended to the following: Amended M/S Rodin/Landis to approve Staff's request to proceed with drafting an Outdoor Dining Program for Downtown Ukiah and authorize staff to extend Patrona's current encroachment permit through the development period of the guidelines with a maximum of a year extension. Upon approval of the guidelines, Patrona would need to conform to the new program. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Councilmember Thomas Nomination of New Planning Commissioner and Council Vote to Appoint. Councilmember Thomas presented the item. Recommended action(s): 1) Councilmember Thomas nominate a replacement to serve the remaining term of Commissioner Brenner; and 2) Council vote on Councilmember Thomas' nomination. M/S Thomas/Rodin to appoint Laura Christensen to replace and serve the remaining term of Commissioner Brenner. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Report to Council Contracts for Temporary Staffing Services for Finance Department. (From item 7b on the Consent Calendar) Public Comment: Linda Sanders. M/S Landis/Thomas to accept the report. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Page 4 of 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -DECEMBER 19, 2012, Continued Thomas, Rodin, Baldwin, Crane, and Landis. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 14. CLOSED SESSION — Closed Session may be held at any time during the meeting 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 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 Property 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 001-130-20 & 001-171-01 Negotiator: Jane Chambers, City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah and Robert L. and Mary E Snyder Trust; Joe and Diane Mayfield e. Under Negotiation: Price & Terms Conference with Labor Negotiator (§ 54957.6) Agency Representative: Jane Chambers, City Manager Employee Organizations: Police, Fire, Miscellaneous, Management, and Department Head Units f. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT — Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager No reportable action. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Kristine Lawler, City Clerk 1 Page 5 of 5