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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-18-04MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2004 The Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on August 18, 2004, the notice for which had been legally noticed and posted, at 630: p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Andersen (6:33 p.m.), Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. Councilmember absent: Rodin. Staff present: Community Services Director DeKnoblough, Finance Director Elton, City Manager Horsley, MIS Coordinator Klingbeil, City Attorney Rapport, Community Services Supervisor Sangiacomo, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steele, Planning Director Stump, Public Utilities Director Ziemianck, and City Clerk Ulvila. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Justin Capri led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3a. Re_~ular Meeting of July 7~ 2004 Councilmember Smith noted a typographical error on page 5; second paragraph from the bottom of the page, the first sentence should read, "M/S Smith/Rodin authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with Bartle Wells Associates not to exceed $100,000 plus reimbursable expenses as outlined in the Staff Report." M/S Smith/Baldwin approving the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2004, as amended, and carried by unanimous roll call vote, with Councilmember Rodin and Andersen absent. Councilmember Andersen arrived at 6:33 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3b. Regular Meeting of July 21~ 2004 Deputy City Clerk Ulvila requested the draft minutes of the July 21, 2004 meeting be continued to the next Council meeting. 4. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Larson read the appeal process. City Manager Horsley announced that staff is requesting that item 10a be continued to the next meeting. Council approved the request by unanimous consent. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Andersen/Smith approving items "a" through "e" of the Consent Calendar as follows: a. Approved Disbursements for Month of July 2004; b. Received Notification of Bid Award to Rogers Machinery Company for One Air Compressor in the Amount of $6,318.10; c. Awarded Bid for Purchase of patrol Car Vehicle in the Amount of $26,356.15 to Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2004 Page 1 of 5 d, e. Harper Ford Country; Awarded Bid for Purchase of Body Armor Vests in the Amount of $10,543.34 to Sierra Police Supply; Awarded Bid for Replacement Telephone System to Telecom Services Co. of Ukiah, Authorization for city Manager to Sign Contracts, and Approval of Budget Amendment. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: None. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Janet Moore discussed Senate Bill SJR22 relative to the U.S.A. Patriot Act. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7a. Discussion and Update Reqardin.q Skate Park Proiect Community Services Supervisor Sangiacomo provided an update of the Skate Park Project and discussed the current condition of the proposed site. The Ukiah Skate Park Committee has shifted focus to fundraising and design activities. City Staff continues to assist the sub committees with every aspect of the project. He briefly discussed funding options for the design and construction of the park. Joy Beeler, Treasurer of the Skate Park Committee, discussed their grand celebration planned for August 28th and reviewed fundraising events with Council. The Committee plans to write grants and seek a number of fund raising events to fund the design and construction of the project. Justin Capri, Co-chair of the Design Committee, thanked the City Council for securing the site and discussed the Design Committee's research on skate park designs. They would like to develop a park that will have room for growth and attract more people to the community. Tape la 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7b. Rel~ort Re_~ardin.q Necessary Improvements to the Community Swimmin? Pool and Consideration of Use of Special Projects Reserve Funds to Secure Pool Assessment Consultant Services Community Services Supervisor Sangiacomo identified the pools immediate needs and related cost estimates. He noted that Council needs to discuss a comprehensive list of repairs and improvements to keep the pool operating for the next five to ten years. He also discussed the issue of the retention of consultant services to complete a comprehensive assessment of the pool's condition and evaluation of a future aquatics center. He anticipates the cost of such a study to be between $35,000 and $50,000. Previous discussions regarding an assessment study for the pool have focused on securing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning and Technical Assessment grant from the State Department of Housing and Community Development under the General Allocation category. Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2004 Page 2 of 5 Community Development Director DeKnoblough explained that the study should be able to identify the scope of the project as well as costs of operation, maintenance, staff time, and safety issues. al At the NEW BUSINESS Approval of Application to Demolish a Structure Over 50 Years Old Located at 1080 Helen Avenue~ Ukiah request of staff, the matter was continued to September 1,2004. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8b. City of Ukiah Lake Mendocino Hydroelectric Project Update Public Utilities Director Ziemianek discussed his report to Council and provided a Power Point presentation regarding the startup issues pertaining to the Lake Mendocino Hydroelectric Project. He also discussed existing conditions at the plant site and recent discussions with the Army Corps of Engineers, equipment manufacturers, and planned scenarios leading to an eventual startup, as well as the next steps for the City to take. Tape lb A brief discussion hydroelectric project. his report. followed between Councilmembers and staff related to the Council commended Director Ziemianek on the thoroughness of 8. NEW BUSINESS 8c. Underqround vs. Overhead Electric System Costs Public Utilities Director Ziemianek discussed his report to Counci, provided a Power Point presentation, and discussed costs associated with undergrounding electric system facilities. He focused on different types of underground designs with particular emphasis on rationales for undergrounding and issues pertaining to operation, maintenance, and reliability. There was some discussion regarding the new cable franchise agreement and if it would be possible to underground both cable and the electrical utility lines. It was noted by City Attorney Rapport that the current ordinance does not have such a provision. There was also discussion of whether some Redevelopment funds could be used for undergrounding to combat blight and beautify certain streets in the City. It was noted by staff the use of those funds has to be part of the plan as adopted. Recessed at: 8:10 p.m. Reconvened at: 8:15 p.m. Mayor Larson noted that a request has been made to hear Redevelopment item 6a next. Council agreed to the request by unanimous consent. Adjourned: 8:15 p.m. to sit as the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency. Reconvened: 8:20 p.m. al NEW BUSINESS Update and Possible Action Reqarding Fund 699- "Special Projects Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2004 Page 3 of 5 Reserve" Public Works Director/City Engineer Steele briefly discussed her report to Council with regard to the Special Projects Reserve, Fund 699. Councilmember Baldwin recommended that staff provide another presentation after the November election. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8e. Discussion and Scheduling of Annual Joint City Council - Plannin.o Commission Meeting Planning Director Stump discussed scheduling of an annual joint City Council- Planning Commission meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss implementation of the General Plan, broad land use and environmental planning issues, and other topics of interest. The Planning Commission discussed the matter at a recent meeting and identified September 29, 2004 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Ulvila advised that candidates in the November 2004 election would also be invited to the meeting. Tape 2a It was the consensus of Council to hold a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8f. ADDroval of Settlement Agreement in Ukiah v. Cox/Mayfield City Attorney Rapport advised that Council would discuss the matter in Closed Session 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Andersen reported that he attended a Mendocino County budget hearing and in the coming year the Board of Supervisors will not directly appropriate funding to the Mendocino County Alliance (MCA) but will provide $300,000 to economic development. The Board would determine how to use that money to better enhance the image of Mendocino County. The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is interested in what the cities are doing about promotion and economic development. He thought that would be an interesting discussion to have with the County because by combining forces, the City may be able to do more in this area than what is currently being done. At the MTA meeting, the Board expressed the need to explore options of changing the JPA to explicitly provide it with the power of imminent domain. They would like each voting entity to vote on the matter. Councilmember Smith reported he will be gone next week to a NCPA meeting. Mayor Larson reported he attended the Board of Directors of the Redwood Empire Fair barbeque and was a judge of chocolate cakes. Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2004 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Baldwin noted that the Commission appreciation barbeque prior to the last Concert in the Park was very well done and a pleasant affair. He commended staff for their hard work. 10. CITY MANGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Horsley reported the Family Movies in the Plaza will begin on Friday, August 20t~ with the showing of Shrek. She also announced that the Grace Hudson Museum will be having a luau and auction on August 22nd. She reported that a joint meeting of the Russian River Flood Control District and the subcommittee is scheduled for August 31,2004 at 2:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Ulvila reported that a Press Release was issued extending the deadline for applications to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission, to August 13th. Only one application has been received to fill the one vacancy on the Commission. She inquired if Council wished to interview the applicant just prior to the commencement of the September 1st Council meeting, or if they would prefer to interview the applicant during the meeting. It was the consensus of Council to agendize appointment to the Parks, Recreation and Golf Commission and to provide Council with a copy of the applicant's application and if Council has any questions, they could contact that person directly. She also reported that a notice has been published listing the order in which the candidates for the November election will appear on the ballot. The Secretary of State picks random letters from the alphabet and that is how the candidates are listed. The listing has been provided to Council and the candidates. Adjourned to Closed Session: 8:58 p.m. Reconvened: 9:26 p.m. 11. CLOSED SESSION a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Ukiah v. Cox/Mayfield, Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 041-92104 8. NEW BUSINESS 8f. Approval of Settlement Agreement in Ukiah v. Cox/Mayfield M/RC Smith/Andersen approving settlement agreement in Ukiah v. Cox/Mayfield case; carried by a unanimous roll call vote of the Council present. Councilmember Rodin absent. 12.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Marie Ulvila, Deputy City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting August 18, 2004 Page 5 of 5