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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-04-04MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2004 The Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on February 4, 2004, the notice for which had been legally noticed and posted, at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. Staff present: Administrative Analyst Burck, Community Services Director DeKnoblough, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Harris, City Manager Horsley, Interim Public Utilities Director Kennedy, City Attorney Rapport, Community Services Supervisor Sangiacomo, Public Works Director Steele, Planning Director Stump, Police Chief Williams, and City Clerk Ulvila. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ukiah Police Chief Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PRESENTATION 3a. Presentation Regarding Mendocino Transit Authority's Past Efforts To Develop A Trans-Modal Center At The Depot Site Jim Mastin, former Mayor of the City of Ukiah and Chairman of the Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA), provided a historical background of MTA's attempt to develop a trans- modal center at the North Coast Rail Authority's (NCRA) depot site off of Perkins Street. The transit center would have included MTA, Amtrack, Airporter, and passenger rail. Their vision wasn't shared by everyone and it had road blocks. Bruce Richard, General Manager of MTA, provided more technical information about the site including information about soil contamination. He discussed ingress and egress on the property and other traffic concerns. It was estimated that the cost to relocate two businesses on the site would be $1 million. Finally, the MTA Board decided to drop the project. Sheridan Malone voiced his support for the depot property on Perkins Street as a transit center because it is centrally located and publicly owned property. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4a. Regular Meeting of December 17~ 2003 Councilmember Smith noted that the last sentence in the second paragraph on page 9 should read as follows, '¥Vhile in Washington, they will be meeting with Diane Feinstein and he will take that opportunity to extend the City's appreciation and thanks for her including the City." Mayor Larson noted that the last sentence in the second to last paragraph on page 7 should read as follows, "She noted the hard work of the Mayor and Councilmember Smith, as well as Senator Feinstein." Councilmember Andersen noted that the vote in the second motion on page 3 should reflect that he was absent from the meeting. Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 1 of Add page 12 M/S Baldwin/Andersen approving the Special Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2003, as corrected, and carried by unanimous consent. 5. RIGHT TO APPEAL Mayor Larson read the appeal process. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Andersen/Smith approving items "a" through "c" of the Consent Calendar as follows: a. Adopted Resolution 2004-18 Approving Grant Request To Caltrans For Matching Funds To Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-06-0268- 06/07; b. Awarded Purchase Of Liquid Polymer-Emulsion To Polydyne, Inc. In The Amount Of $7,500; c. Awarded Purchase Of Liquid Polymer-Alkyamine To Polydyne, Inc. In The Amount Of $13,500. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Larson announced that the City Council meeting is being televised live. James Mulheren discussed housing prices in the City of Ukiah and encouraged annexation in order to provide additional housing for the community. Martin Bradley, 620 Milagra Drive, advised that he will be going to Maryland to visit the International Latitude Observatory. He provided correspondence from an enterprise in Uzbekistan Marguba-lnternational that he was asked to deliver to the Mayor of Ukiah. Aaron Wheeler, with the California Conservation Corp, thanked City Councilmembers for coming to their graduation ceremony. He presented video tapes to the Council of the ceremony. Mayor Larson advised that he and Councilmember Rodin attended the Corps graduation. 8. PUBLIC HEARING (6:45 P.M.) 8a. Adoption of Resolution Establishin.q Traffic Impact Fees For the DANCO Summercreek Village Apartment Complex Project Planning Director Stump reported that on July 23, 2002, the City Planning Commission conditionally approved the Danco Summercreek Village apartment complex project on Gobbi Street. Under condition number 24 of the approved Site Development Permit, Danco agreed to contribute to off-site capital improvement funds to pay for road and intersection improvements necessary to mitigate traffic impacts. On November 14, 2002, Danco formally entered into an Agreement with the City to pay the fees once they were established by the Council's subsequent adoption of a Resolution. Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 2 of Add page 12 He recommended that Council formally establish the fees via the adoption of a Resolution. He discussed the traffic study for Gobbi Street and how the fees were determined. Public Hearing Opened: 6:58 p.m. Sheridan Malone advised that he has owned a business on South Main Street since 1977 and opposed installation of a traffic light at the intersection of South Main and Gobbi Streets because it will cause cars to back up. City Manager Horsley advised that a traffic study is being performed and it considers various intersections. Staff will notify him when the study is complete. Public Hearing Closed: 7:02 p.m. M/S Rodin/Smith adopting Resolution 2004-19 establishing Capital Improvement (Traffic) Fees for the Danco Summercreek Village Apartment Complex Project, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 8. PUBLIC HEARING (6:45 P.M.) 8b.Adoption of Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application For Community Development Commission Of Mendocino County Housing Acquisition And Security Deposit Revolvin.q Loan Fund Risk Manager/Budget Officer Harris reported that the Community Development Block Grant CDBG regulations require two public hearings regarding the Mendocino County Housing Acquisition and Security Deposit Revolving Loan Fund. The first provides general information and requests desiqn input for an application (conducted by Staff on August 7, 2003). The hearing this eveninq is the second and in addition to approvin.q an application, must address again the general information. The following are program facts for the current CDBG fundinq cycle: 1) $27 million is available for distribution statewide, 2) $800,000 is the maximum award for any single jurisdiction under both the General and Economic Development components of the Proqram; 3) $500,000 is the maximum per application per year for either component; 4) the projects applied for must benefit persons in the Tarqeted Income Group (-FIG) as defined by Housinq and Community Development which generally encompasses individuals or families with income levels of very Iow (30-50% of County median), Iow (51-80% of County median), and moderate (81-120% of County median); and 5) eligible activities included Housing, new construction and rehabilitation, Community Facilities and Public Services, and Public Works. The Community Development Commission (CDC) is proposing that the major portion of the grant be to secure loans for eligible families to purchase single family homes within the city limits of Ukiah. The other portion of the grant will be to set up a revolving loan program for first and last month's rent for eligible families. It is his belief that both of these programs will significantly assist the local housing situation. Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 3 of Add page 12 Todd Crabtree, Acting Project Manager, discussed the proposal and advised that CDC is projecting 23 people or families would be assisted with the Revolving Fund and approximately six or seven families would be assisted with down payments. He discussed restrictions concerning selling the home and if the owner were to sell within 10 years, they would have to sell the home back to CDC." the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations require two public hearings regarding the Mendocino County Housing Acquisition and Security Deposit Revolving Loan Fund. The Community Development Commission (CDC) is proposing that the major portion of the grant be to secure loans for eligible families to purchase single family homes within the city limits of Ukiah. The other portion of the grant will be to set up a revolving loan program for first and last month's rent for eligible families. It is his belief that both of these programs will significantly assist the local housing situation. Todd Crabtree, Acting Project Manager, discussed the proposal and advised that CDC is projecting 23 people or families would be assisted with the Revolvinq Fund and approximately six or seven families would be assisted with down payments. He discussed restrictions concerning selling the home and if the owner were to sell within 10 years, they would have to sell the home back to CDC. Public Hearing Opened: 7:20 p.m. No one came forward. Public Hearing Closed: 7:20 p.m. M/S Baldwin/Andersen adopting Resolution 2004-20, approving an application and contract execution for funding from the General/Native American allocation of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and authorizing the execution of a Grant Easement and any amendments thereto with the State of California for the purposes of this grant, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Discussion Re_qardin~ Light Pollution In The Ukiah Valley Planning Director Stump advised that Staff and the Planning Commission have been responding to this issue during the review and approval of development projects, and have been conducting research on methods used to limit and soften the impacts of lighting. The main focus that the Planning Commission requires is that the light be downcast and shielded and that it doesn't shine skyward. He discussed how some businesses unnecessarily use excess lighting and that it's an ongoing educational process for staff. Councilmember Baldwin discussed menacing quad lights and expressed concern that it becomes difficult for people to look at the stars from back yards due to excessive lighting in the City. He went on to discuss new lighting technology, noting that the City's Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 4 of Add page 12 street lights are too powerful, and residential flood lights invade other neighbors yards or homes. Interim Public Utilities Director Kennedy discussed the City's street lights and cited the difference between Iow sodium lighting and high pressure lighting. 7:32 p.m. - Matter opened to the public. Susan Knopp, 460 Todd, was of the opinion that the City should improve its street lights in order to improve visibility as well as safety and security. She spoke to the issue of lights intruding into neighbors homes and provided a demonstration of various types of lighting and recommended the use of fully shielded down lighting. She also recommended that the street lights be quieter and not hum because they waste energy. Dennis Slotta, a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society, provided a Power Point presentation concerning lighting in Ukiah. He recommended the City create an interim light review board to assist in the development of a lighting ordinance. Sheridan Malone discussed the lighting at the back of City Hall and pole street lights that shine into residences. He recommended raising the light about 10 feet so that it would provide a softer light. Phyllis Webb, W. Clay Street, was of the opinion that there are too many street lights on each block and they are too bright. Dorie Kramer, 17281 Shafer Rand Road, Willits, stated that she sees the sky glow from the lighting in Ukiah. She expressed concern with illuminated billboards and wanted the City to take action against businesses that use bright lights. Vishnu, stated that he lives outside of Ukiah and discussed being able to view night sky activity. He noted that he sent an email to the Mayor recently voicing his concerns. Bruce Foster, President of the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce, stressed the importance of using commonsense when dealing with lights as some are poorly designed. Mayor Larson advised that he received an email today addressed to the Council from Ruth Van Anthwerp which he read aloud. Councilmember Rodin made the suggestion that staff could write letters to businesses using bright lighting and suggest that they consider changing their lighting fixtures. It would be important to provide them with some examples of various lighting techniques. Councilmember Andersen stated that he suffers from street lighting coming into his bedroom at night. He recommended staff explore outdoor lighting and how it may impact residents. He was supportive of staff continuing to research the matter of lighting and to return to the City Council with further information concerning outdoor lighting and street lights in the City. Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 5 of Add page 12 Councilmember Smith stated that he is pleased with the direction that the Planning Commission is taking with regard to lighting and he encouraged planning staff and the Planning Commission to continue looking into the matter of street lighting. Councilmember Baldwin discussed the Good Neighbor Policy and felt the City should combine a noise and lighting pollution ordinance. He suggested that the Planning Commission review lighting ordinances from other communities and return to Council with their findings within six months. Mayor Larson concurred with the views of the other Councilmembers in that the Planning Commission needs to continue its review of lighting issues. He stated that he would welcome an informal City sponsored committee that would provide recommendations to the City Council with regard to areas of the City that need attention. He noted that education is very important. Recessed: 8:40 p.m. Reconvened: 8:50 p.m. 10. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Discussion And Possible Action Regarding 2004/05 Financial Projections And Deficit And Approval Of 2003/04 Mid Year Budget Amendment City Manager Horsley discussed her Staff Report concerning projections for fiscal year 2004-2005 financial projects and possible direction by Council, and also the annual mid- year budget amendments. She discussed closure of the City pool facility, Anton Stadium, and closing City Hall every other Friday. If all three recommendations are approved, it would be a savings of $109,000 to the General Fund. If the March ballot measure is passed, Council could reevaluate the closure of the swimming pool and Anton Stadium, and many of the other reduction measures that would have to be implemented during the budget sessions due to the million dollar budget deficit that is being projected. She discussed additional cost-cutting measures. Risk Manager/Budget Officer Harris discussed annual mid-year budget amendments as noted in the Staff Report. Considerable discussion was had concerning Staff's analysis of the state's impacts to the City's revenues and expenses. Topics discussed included PERS increases, MOU increases, loss of the economy and interest revenue, as well as the property tax ERAF shift. There was extensive discussion concerning the possible closures of Anton Stadium and the swimming pool. Some consideration was made with regard to increasing the fees at the pool, however, it was noted by Staff that the fees would have to triple for the pool to function out of the red. Community Services Director DeKnoblough discussed the Golf Course facilities and its fee schedule. He noted that the pool fees were increased last year. Community Services Supervisor Sangiacomo advised that since the pool fees were increased last year, a full season has not transpired in order to determine any affect on Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 6 of Add page 12 the pool usage. He noted that swim lessons generate the largest revenue. He continued to discuss staffing costs during public swim sessions and general maintenance and utility costs at facilities. City Attorney Rapport discussed the cost of operating the Enterprise Fund and the affect of Proposition 218, as well as other legal issues concerning charging fees. City Manger Horsley discussed the analysis of the City's financial projections and how staff arrived at its conclusion for the three recommendations. She noted that a hiring freeze for City personnel has been instituted. She stressed the need to look at the total picture. Mayor Larson stated that the City is currently facing a $1.5 million deficit. The proposed recommendations by Staff cover only 10% of the cuts the City is facing. The museum is $200,000 and then all that's left is personnel to cut. He advised that he is committed to not having to cut personnel and to assure public safety is adequate. If voters don't approve the ballot measure in March, the City Council will need to face a worse case scenario. He voiced his appreciation of the efforts of City Staff to assist Council in making decisions. Jim Mulheren voiced his support for continuing the operation of Safari Day Camp and the pool facilities. Councilmember Baldwin expressed the need to inform the local media and the public of the City's current and projected financial situation. Although closing any of the City's facilities may be a drastic move, he felt that matter should be addressed at Council's next meeting to allow the public more time to be educated on the situation and to allow for public comment. Councilmember Andersen advised that he is not supportive of closing these facilities. If he had a choice, he preferred closing the museum rather than the pool because the museum should be able to pay for itself. With Memorandum of Understandings (MOU's), staff needs to look at the inevitability of furloughs, noting that there could be creative ways to accomplish furloughs. He noted the need for public input. It was the consensus of the Council to hold off on the closure of the City pool and Anton Stadium until further analysis has been completed. Council further instructed staff to educate the public and begin arrangements for closure of City Hall every other Friday. M/S Rodin/Andersen receiving report regarding 2004/05 projections and approving Mid Year Amendment to the 2003/04 Budget as specified in the 2003/04 Mid Year Budget Amendment-Summary of Transactions, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 10. 10b. NEW BUSINESS Discussion And Review Of City Goals And Accomplishments Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 7 of Add page 12 City Manager Horsley advised that included with the Staff Report is a matrix of the adopted Budget Objectives and statements identifying what has or is being done regarding each of them. The City Council had previously discussed the possibility of developing a separate list of goals from that of the Council-approved goals and objectives for each department. Mayor Larson was of the opinion that with a hiring freeze and limited personnel, other staff members have had an increased work load. He discussed MCOG funding and that STIP funds may be held to the year 2008. Public Works Director Steele advised that the Street Department currently had seven workers instead of nine and under good conditions that would curtail paving projects. Their ability to perform street maintenance and other projects will be severely impacted due to frozen positions and there will be a compound affect from stalled funding. It was the consensus of Council that each Councilmember should comprise a list of goals for the City and that Council would meet at a later date to discuss them. 10. NEW BUSINESS 10c. Report Of Ukiah Valley Sanitation District Meeting Of January 287 2004 Pertaining To The Proposed Increase To The Sewer Connection Fee Interim Public Utilities Director Kennedy reported on actions taken by the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (District) pertaining to the proposed increase to the sewer connection fee that would support the proposed capacity increase to the wastewater treatment plant. He discussed a list of things the District would like staff to provide by February 19th, however, with limited personnel; City staff would not be able to accomplish all of those items. He explained that staff has identified 920 connections and 444 are committed to date. The 920 connections are to last the City until the plant is built, which is by the year 2008. Of the 444 connection, 271 are for long term projects and only 101 are in the City, the balance is within the Sanitation District. He suggested that the City may want to reserve the balance for City projects. He went on to discuss how the City's restrictive ordinance could be amended. Discussion continued with regard to the Rogina Heights area and that to supply them with sewer connections would require annexation into the Sanitation District. Mayor Larson recommended a Closed Session item be scheduled for the next Council meeting concerning the City's legal options with regard to the District. Director Kennedy explained that staff has been receiving many requests to connect "main extensions" at the lower fee and it is becoming more difficult for staff. He has asked the consultants what additional connections would cost. He continued to discuss the District and City's share of costs. 10. 10d. NEW BUSINESS Approval Of Budget Amendment Of $527800 To City Of Ukiah Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Proiect For Additional Costs To Secure Grant Fundinq Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 8 of Add page 12 Project Engineer/Manager Burck advised that Brown and Caldwell's original fee budget with sub consultant Reed Smith to provide assistance in securing grant funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvement Project is close to exhaustion. Reed Smith has submitted an amendment to their original scope of work to provide additional grant funding assistance. The new work is $52,800, which includes $48,000 for Reed Smith and $4,800 for Brown and Caldwell's sub consultant administrative costs. M/S Baldwin/Smith approving amendment to 2003/2004 budget to increase expenditures in Account #611-7410-800-000 by $52,800 to Reed Smith to provide additional services to secure grant funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 10. NEW BUSINESS 10e. Approval Of Road Improvement And Land Use Agreement Between City Of Ukiah And Mendocino County City Manager Horsley advised that the draft agreement has been developed through meetings between City Staff and County Staff to address the environmental impacts of constructing the Orchard Avenue bridge spanning Orrs Creek and extending Orchard Avenue to Brush Street. City Attorney Rapport has been an integral part of these discussions. City Attorney Rapport advised that the purpose of the agreement with the County concerns environmental aspects associated with construction of the bridge. He discussed key provisions contained in the Agreement and potential impacts, as outlined in the Staff Report. He went on to discuss the MCOG study area which would apportion those costs and continued to discuss funding issues. He discussed the section of the Agreement which allows each jurisdiction the right to approve a project and how each would deal with mitigations. He explained that this Agreement does not obligate the parties to adopt capital improvements fees. Discussion followed with regard to the following matters: potential projects south of the Orchard Avenue bridge, funding for infrastructure improvements, capital improvement fees, a traffic mitigation study, MCOG's study and the EIR as separate documents, construction of the Orrs Creek Bridge, major impacts to specific intersections within the City and how the Agreement allows both parties to take into consideration other factors that may develop, as well as CEQA requirements and design standards that would be reviewed by the City and the County. Councilmember Baldwin expressed his concern that he did not understand how the project would benefit the citizens of Ukiah. Discussion continued with regard to sales tax sharing between the City and County. Mayor Larson recommended adding three more conditions since he is concerned with: 1) Section 7.4 regarding the statement of overriding considerations and that the City Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 9 of Add page 12 should require both parties to make that overriding consideration, 2) design standards should be written into this Agreement so the County could not get out of their obligation by making a statement of overriding considerations, and 3) there should be a condition on all money beyond the mitigation fees that will be required of the City, all mitigation fees on both sides of the bridge, and that the Agency should be held responsible. He discussed approving a project that will have a tremendous benefit to the County and that there is a need to protect the City or establish a revenue sharing agreement. City Attorney Rapport responded that item #3 listed by the Mayor is already in the Agreement. He discussed prior Council decisions regarding the matter. It was the opinion of Councilmember Andersen and Rodin that the crux of the matter is revenue sharing. It either needs to be annexed into the City or a revenue sharing agreement needs to be developed. 10. NEW BUSINESS 10f. Appointment Of Council Representative To The Ukiah Main Street Program Board Of Directors Community Services Director DeKnoblough advised that Councilmember Smith has served as City Council representative to the Ukiah Main Street Program Board of Directors since coming on to the City Council. Due to a scheduling conflict Councilmember Smith has indicated he can no longer attend the meetings. Therefore, he recommended Council appoint a new representative. Joy Beeler, Executive Director of the Ukiah Main Street Program, stated that the Board has enjoyed a successful partnership with the City of Ukiah for many years for the purpose of Ukiah's downtown to be successful and thriving. She discussed Councilmember Smith's tenure on their Board and his belief in their mission. She thanked him for all his work. Their Board is looking forward to working with the Council's new representative. M/S Baldwin/Andersen appointing Councilmember Rodin representative to the Ukiah Main Street Board of Directors. unanimous consent of the City Council. as new Council's Motion carried by 10. NEW BUSINESS 10g. Adoption of Resolution MakinQ Appointment To The Traffic Engineering Committee Deputy City Clerk Ulvila advised that five applications were received to fill the one vacancy on the City's Traffic Engineering Committee. Councilmember Andersen has the first nomination. M/S Andersen/Smith appointing Dave Morrow to the Traffic Engineering Committee. Councilmember Baldwin discussed the possibly of recommending Fred Alexander to the position. Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 10 of Add page 12 Mayor Larson stated it was his opinion that there should be more public members to the Committee. He felt that Steve Turner, who previously served on the Committee, should be reappointment to the Committee. Mr. Turner has worked on the bike and pedestrian plan and other projects. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Andersen and Baldwin. NOES: Mayor Larson and Councilmembers Smith and Rodin. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Councilmember Andersen passed on making another nomination M/S Rodin/Andersen appointing Steve Turner to the Traffic Engineering Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. ABSENT: None. AYES: Councilmembers NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Rodin, None. M/S Smith/Rodin adopting Resolution 2004-21 Making appointment of Steve Turner to the Traffic Engineering Committee, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 11. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Rodin reported the Economic Development Financing Committee met today and their SEDS strategy report is in final draft stage. There will be a celebration of completion of the document on February 20th. She attended the graduation ceremony for the California Conservation Corp (CCC). She noted that their Ukiah residential facility is scheduled to close and they are soliciting letters of support to keep the facility open. Councilmember Andersen reported that the Housing Element Update Committee met and went over the updated draft. It's now on the web site. They reviewed it and it will go back to the consultant and then to the Planning Commission within a month. He attended a County budget hearing today and noted none of it is was good. He discussed the League of California Cities' initiative for local funding, noting that the California Labor Federation has come out against it based on its language. They are still in negotiations and talking about changes to it. Prop 57 and 58, which are bonds and, the California Association of Counties (CSAC) are considering opposing both measures because the Governor's budget is detrimental to counties. Councilmember Smith reported that he attended the NCPA Strategic Workshop and heard their annual report. The Washington, DC trip is scheduled for April 26-29. February 25-26 is their next meeting in Palo Alto. Mayor Larson reported that last week he toured the treatment plant with Administrative Analyst Burck and Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Gall. Today he met with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and discussed the City's project. He attended the Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 11 of Add page 12 firefighters annual dinner, the CCC graduation ceremony. With Council's permission, he would like to have a resolution or letter prepared in support of not closing the CCC residential facility in Ukiah. He also attended the Redwood Empire Division of the League of California Cities meeting in Cloverdale and toured their downtown. 12. CITY MANGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS None Adjourned to Closed Session at: midnight. 13. CLOSED SESSION G.C. ~54956.8 - Conference with Real Property Negotiator Property: Assessors Parcel No. 002-232-12 Owner: North Coast Railroad Authority Negotiator: Candace Horsley Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment No action taken. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 12:24 a.m. / Marie Ulvila, City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting February 4, 2004 Page 12 of Add page 12