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Home My WebLink About2004-11-10 Packet - Special CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 November 10, 2004 5:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL 2. PRESENTATIONS BY CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO VACANCY OP CITY COUNCIL 3. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTIOP 4. APPOINTMENT TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE CITY COUNCIl a. Adoption of Resolution Making Appointment to the City Council to Fill an Unexpired Term of Office 5. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH APPLICANTS NOVEMBER 10, 2004 ATTACHMENT____~ TIME NAME & ADDRESS PHONE 5:05- 5:10 pm 5:15- 5:20 pm 5:25- 5:30 pm 5:35- 5:40 pm 5:45 - 5:50 pm 5:55 - 6:00 pm Mike Whetzel 49 Betty Street John Fitch 1081 Maple Avenue John McCowen 617 W. Clay Street Gordon Elton 417 North Oak Street Bob Gragson 100 W. Clay Street Ana Araiza 781 Cindee Drive 468-8316 467-9337 462-3210 468-8024 463-8863 462-8964 Council: City Council Interview Applicants Time Schedule ~ov 03 04 09:0Ba Michael Whetzel ?07-462-1517 CITY OF UKIAH APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT CITY COUNCIL I am applying for an appointment to the City of Ukiah's City Council. Res. 4. Business Address Bus. Phon~'?~.) ~/$ z ~/([/'~ 5. How long have you resided in Ukiah? .~. years; Mendocino County ? years 6. We will be contacting you with regard to setting up a five minute appointment for you to discuss your views with the City Council on November 10, 2004. Please provide the best time and phone number at which ypu can be re, ached during daytime hours. ~.'oo,/~1 -- ~ oo?/4 ~ Please return this application and attachments to the City Clerk by Noon on Thursday, November 4, 2004. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Ukiah. ~Signature / ,,,, Date City of Ukiah, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Phone: 463-6217 Fax: 463-6204 Forms: City Council Application Revised: 1017/04 CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT (Section 13307, Elections Code) Name of Candidate .~./~/~.,~4~ ~../&t/~~_. Age Occupation l~l O. EP~--'~ IA/SP~'_~Ot?_ Date of Election Name of Office ff~/~ ~-~°u,q/~21 ~ Name of District Statement of education & qualifications: Dear_ Citi_z~s, I am running for a seat on the City Councit for the City of Ukiah. I am an Airport Commissioner and a small business owner, married with three children, living in this wonderful city. It has become apparent to rue that the c~ City C~il is mm coneem~ W~h their own personal agenda than solving our common community problems. I promise to be a voice for alt. This great town has been neglected for the past two years while problems as traffic, gang warfare, tmmetessness, and agg~-~ssSwe panhandling, am tatting plac~ in our str~s. The impacts of county services on the City of Ukiah must be discussed as well as a regional water plan that is inclusive of all water districts in'the Ukiah Valley.. I will open a dialogue with the County Supervisors to address those issues. The growth of tt~ L,~iah is a concern to alt of us as is the quality- of life-to which we've become accustomed. I'll be a strong advocate for smart growth, and a safe community so that our children are secure and our city may prosper. I ask for your support. Thank Michael *Mike' Whet~.i Dated I do not elect to file a Candidate's Statement as permitted by Elections Code § 13307 Sign here if no statement is being submitted Signature of ~/~didate Is a Spanish tranSlation of the foregoing statement l~quested? [] Yes' ~o a statement is being submitted 13 Date II- I,-i CITY OF UKIAH APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT CITY COUNCIL I am applying for an appointment to the City of Ukiah's City Council. 2. Residence Address IO'~l ~,Ck,P,/~--~ ~.?- Res. Phone L~ (; 7'-'~S 57 3. Email Addess (~J[-~o. rfj'-J-b ~. ~J/~ hOooc_O~t? 4. Business Address Bus. Phone ('7o'?) Z3<~.- ?7~q 5. How long have you resided in Ukiah? , .I,~, , ,years; Mendocino County J ¢ years 6. We will be contacting you with regard to setting up a five minute appointment for you to discuss your views with the City Council on November 10, 2004. Please provide the best time and phone number at which you can be reached during daytime hours. I Please return this application and attachments to the City Clerk by Noon on Thursday, November 4, 2004. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Ukiah. Si~hature Date City of Ukiah, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Fax: 463-6204 Forms: City Council Application Revised: 10/7/04 Phone: 463-6217 Date APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMEnt.: Cl~ COUNCIL I am applying for an appointment to the City of Ukiah's City Council. 1. Name ~.~ Residence Res. Phone -SDIG 3. Email Addess 4. Business Address Bus. Phone~ 2'-,~ C:~[O 5. HOW long have you reside'~in Ukiah? .L/..? years; Mendocino County~years 6. We will be contacting you with regard to setting up a five minute appointment for you to discuss your views with the City Council on November 10, 2004. Please provide the best time,and phone number ~.t which you can be reached during daytime hours. Please return this application and attachments to the City Clerk by Noon on Thursday, November 4, 2004. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Ukiah. Date City of Ukiah, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Phone: 463-6217 Fax: 463-6204 Forms: City Council Application Revised: 10/7/04 CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT (Section 13307, Elections Code) Name of Candidate · .,J , _, , . .---~ate of Election Name of Office C i'q"-~{ ~_.o7~vk f-.-, t Name of District Statement of education & qualifications: t ,AA ;z o Dated I grew up in Ukiah, graduated from Ukiah High and Chico State University. I have se.wed on the Grand Jury, Overall Economic Development Plan Committee, City of Ukiah Planning Commission, and the Board of Directors of local non-profits. Since 1997 1 have setwed on the Mendocino County Planning Commission. Each Councilmember is responsible to fully prepare for each meeting, fairly consider differing points of view, treat each person, application or concern with respect, and make fair and balanced deciSions that are in the community interest. With intelligent planning and leadership we can encourage economic development; protect prime agricultural land and the environment; facilitate housing development for all income levels; reduce urban blight; and maintain our "small town" quality of life. I support stable funding for public safety, and urge everyone to vote "yes" on Measure N. Instead of stamping brick patterns in the streets, the City should seek to improve traffic flow, resolve the issue of the Palace Hotel and encourage the railroad to properly maintain its property. Now that the shelter is open, the transient population should be encouraged to seek help or comply with existing laws. I ask for your support. Together we can make a difference. ~ Signature of Candidate I do not elect to file a Candidate's Statement as permitted Is a Spanish translation of the foregoing statement by Elections Code § 13307 ~requ¢ ~~~~._~ Sign here if no statement is being submitted G"arn idate must check appropriate box and sign here if , · a statement is being submitted , (_0_ 13,?'-' t ,- Date CITY OF UKIAH APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT CITY COUNCIL I am applying for an appointment to the City of Ukiah's City Council. 1. Name ~)--~ '~30 ~ 2. Residence Address Res. Phone 3. Emai, Addess 4. Business Address Bus. Phone 5. How long have you resided in Ukiah? !¢ .years; Mendocino County /)._ years 6. We will be contacting you with regard to setting up a five minute appointment for you to discuss your views with the City Council on November 10, 2004. Please provide the best ti~e an¢ phone number at which you can be reached during daytime hours. / Please return this application and attachments to the City Clerk by Noon on Th.ursday, November ~2004. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of /$i~nat0re Date City of Ukiah, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Fax: 463-6204 Forms: City Council Application Revised: 10/7/04 Phone: 463-6217 November 3, 2004 Mr. Mayor and Council Members: As you consider the candidates to replace Council Member Andersen, you must again review the criteria for the appointment. From previous Council discussions, there is no clear picture of what qualifications you will consider. My background working in government at county and special district levels in addition to city government provides a perspective of how each level of government functions. Current challenges facing the Ukiah valley require cooperation between the City of Ukiah and other governments of the valley. I will work for reasonable solutions that provide the best future of our community. As the recently retired City Finance Director, I understand the City budget and the operations of City departments. Unless the final tally changes the outcome of measure "N", financial issues will be at the forefront of Council topics. With ten years of Ukiah budget development, no other candidate is as qualified to understand the revenues and expenses of the City. The effective government moves from identifying, listening, studying and analyzing to action in a reasonable timeframe. My interest in completing tasks assists me to move to the action step as quickly as possible without stagnating on the rhetoric. I will work to keep the governmental process moving forward making Ukiah an even better place to live. As an involved community member, I've volunteered with community-based organizations providing services to the homeless, to victims of domestic violence and food to the hungry. As a small business owner, I've experienced the difficulties of establishing and growing a business. After virtually shutting down the business when my wife was called to active duty with the Air Force in Iraq, I'm working to rebuild our business. Faced with the potential that my wife may be called to active duty again, I understand the impact government decisions at all levels have on our local community. The Council must select the candidate that is best prepared to meet the difficult fiscal challenges the City will immediately face. This candidate must also work for the best interests of Ukiah as a whole. During the past three months, I devoted my time to completing my retirement from the City and growing our family business. As a result my election efforts were minimal and my vote count reflected this level of effort. As a council member, I offer my time, experience, and energy as a voice of understanding, consideration, and reason as I ask for your consideration for appointment to the City Council vacancy. Respectfully subg~ed, PO Box 518 Ukiah CA 95482 707-468-8024 CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT (Section 13307, Elections Code) Name of Candidate iO"~}z"~o~ E/J-oh Age Occupation ~:~/~ ~ ~a~ et ~)~¥'e-e,7t'o,'' Date of Election Name of Office ~-----t3t~'~O~*ac.,/rvigmJ~r' Name of District Statement of education & qualifications: As your City Council member I will work diligently for a Safe and Sane Ukiah and to improve the local quality of life. As Director of Finance for the City of Ukiah from 1994 to 2004, I am uniquely qualified to serve as your council member. I have experienced the many ups and downs of this community. My combined professional, and personal experience includes over 34 years in governmental finance, not-for-profit organizations, and private business enhances my ability to serve you. As a small business owner, my wife and I operate Party Supplies of Ukiah and Ready, Set, Go!' and I am well aware of the challenges government places in front of Small businesses. My volunteer experience includes serving as past President and Vice President of the Ukiah Community Center, and board member of the North Coast Striders. Education: Ottawa University, Bachelor of Arts- Business Administration. Family: Married for over 20 years, two sons, one daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters. Dated I will work to make the City of Ukiah a safe and sane place to live. I look forward to your support in November. Signature of Candidate I do not elect to file a Candidate's Statement as permitted by Elections Code § 13307 "Sign here 'if no statement is being submitted Is a SpaniSh translation of the foregoing statement reque~[2]~S ~__ --'~- a~ d'date must che~k approph~te box and sign here if a statement .is being submitted 13 NOV-04-2004-THU 09'29 AM i~EAL GOODS ~'AX No, 707 744 1682 P. 002 Date 11/4/04 CITY OF UKIAH APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT CITY COUNCIL I am applying for an appointment to the City of Uklah's City Council. 1. Name Bob Graqson 2. Residence Address .!000_W:_C..!ay St. U_.kiah. CA 95482 Res. Phone_463,-.,8863_ 3. Email Addess BOB~GRAGSON,COM 4. Business Address_13771 S, Hwy_ ,_ !.01.. Hooland, CA 95449 Bus. Phone 744-1,527 5. How long have you resided in Ukiah? 1.6.5. years; Mendocino County 1.65 years 6. We will be contacting you with regard to setting up a five minute appointment for you to discuss your views with the City Council on November 10, 2004. Please provide the best time and phone number at which you can be reached during daytime hours. Monday- Friday_,.8_:30 AM - 5:00 PM at 707-744-1527 Please retum this appllcati, on and attachments to the City Clerk by Noon on Thursday, November 4, 2004. Thank you for your ~nterest in serving the City of Ukiah. ~' 11f4/04 Signature Date. : ;ity of Uklah, 300 Seminary Avenue, Uklah, CA 95482-5400 Phone: 463-6217 ax: 463-6204 Forms: City Council Application .. Revised: 10/7/04 Vox (Home): 707-463-8863 Address: P. O. Box 681, Ukiah, CA 95482 BOB GRAGSON Email: bob~gragson.com Web: http ://www.gragson.com EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION SOLAR LV1NG INSTITUTE, Hopland, CA Mar. 2003 - Present Executive Director Responsible for overall administration and management including program and personnel management, fundraising and development, accounting and budgeting, strategic planning, business operations, board and public relations, and networking and advocacy. Manage five full-time and one part-time staff and up to 18 interns. Administer budget of $700,000. · Initiated first organizational independent audit · Developed graphical email newsletter distributed to nearly 12,000 · Implemented data collection system of site visitors for use in fundraising · Redeveloped Web site with E-Store with sales up to $15,000 monthly · Created administrative procedures to improve legal compliance · Created first organizational fundraising plan and purchase order system · Improved office working conditions to promote staff continuity and morale · Wrote organization's first personnel polices and initiated safety program · Developed first organizational investment policy and improved budgeting process including deficit reduction DANCING GOATS, INC. dba Wild Goats Coffee & Caf6, Kent, OH Nov. 1996-Mar. 2003 Vice President (Owner) UNITED WAY OF PORTAGE COUNTY, Ravenna, OH Nov. 1995-Mar. 2003 President & CEO UNITED WAY OF CHAVES COUNTY, Roswell, NM July 1991-Oct. 1995 Executive Director UNITED WAY OF LEWIS COUNTY, Centralia, WA Mar. 1987-July 1991 Executive Director Directed United Way management, fundraising, fund distribution, communications, community building, and program development functions. Administered budgets up to $1.1 million, managed six full-time and two part-time staff, and coordinated with board of 22. Oversaw $108,281, or 10. 1%, increase in fundraising in five years. Graduate Studies, Public Administration (52 credits) The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, 1984-88 B.A., Business Administration and Philosophy Furman University, Greenville, SC, 1976 QUALIFICATIONS Bob Gragson for Ukiah City Council Professional Background · Over 17 years executive nonprofit management experience with four organizations administering budgets of up to $1.2 million · Currently Executive Director of the Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA · Served as chief executive of United Ways in Centralia, WA; Roswell, NM; and Ravenna, OH · Small business owner for over six years · Over seven years experience as volunteer community organizer · Created a community volunteer center · Oversaw development of a community needs and assets assessment · Extensive web management experience including professional website development · Served as intern in county budget office Community Service · Rotarian involved in community service for over 17 years · Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce (President, 1998; Board of Directors, 1996-99)) · Chaves County Emergency Food & Shelter Board, Roswell, NM (Chairman, 1992-95) · Chares County United Literacy Action Coalition, Roswell, NM (1992-95; Convener, 1992; Chairman, Grant Development Committee, 1993-94) · REACH 2000, Roswell, NM (Board of Directors, 1991-95; Executive Committee, 1993-95; Treasurer, 1994-95; Chairman, Administrative Committee, 1994-95; Planning Facilitator, 1994- 95) · Job Service Employers Council, Roswell, NM (1991-95; Treasurer, 1993-95; Chairman, Partners in Education Committee, 1994-95) · Community Mobilization Council of Lewis County, WA (Member, 1989-91) · East Lewis County Community Care Foundation, Morton, WA (Member, 1989-91) · Lewis County DARE, Chehalis, WA (Member, 1990-91) · Job Service Employers Committee of Lewis County, WA (Chairman, 1988-91) · Thurston County Literacy Council, Olympia, WA (President, 1983-84) · Candidate, Kent (OH) City School Board (2001) · Leadership Portage County (OH), Class of 1997 · New Mexico First (Participant, 9th NM Town Hall: "Financing NM Government," 1992) · County coordinator of two presidential campaigns · Treasurer of two city council campaigns · Friends United for Safe Energy, Greenville, SC (Coordinator and Spokesperson, 1978-79) Education · Graduate Studies, Public Administration (52 credits) The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, 1984-88 · B.A., Business Administration and Philosophy, Furman University, Greenville, SC, 1976 Personal Perspective · Active parent to a fourth-grader and seventh-grader in the Ukiah public schools · Married to Holly G. Riggs, Assistant Manager, Real Goods Store, Hopland · Resident of Ukiah for 1-1/2 years - "the best place I've ever lived, and I want to give back to and be actively involved in this wonderful community" CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT (Section 13307, Elections Code) Name of Candidate B o b G r a g s o n Age Nonprofit Occupation E.meCutive Director Date of Election Name of Office Ukiah City Council Name of District Statement of education & qualifications: 5'1 11/2/04 As we approach peak production of natural gas and oil, our community is embarking on a new era. The forthcoming gap between demand-and-supply of fossil fuels will-severely impact our lives. We need only remember when oil production peaked nationally in the 1970s to understand what lies ahead. The difference between then and now is there are no more new places from which to import oil. I believe we must be proactive to the changes ahead. I envision educational campaigns to reduce energy consumption and vigorously transition our community to renewable energy. We must also develop programs like community gardens and seed banks, municipal compost production, car co-ops, equipment libraries, and localized manufacturing of solar technology. Simultaneously, we must promote affordable and sustainabl,., housing, better neighborhood representation on city council, and our social capital: the arts, sports, science and education. I have the vision and experience to work cooperatively to do this. I have a business degree and have co-owned a family business. Additionally, I have years of experience in public administration. I served 16 years as a human service nonprofit executive director and am currently Executive Director of the Solar Living Institute. More information: www. gragson, com. Dated 8 / 11 / 04 I do not elect to file a Candidate's Statement as permitted by Elections Code § 13307 Sign here if no statement is being submitted Is a Spanish translation of the foregoing statement requested? [] Yes [] No . Candidate must che te box and sign here if a statement is being submitted 13 CITY OF UKIAH APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT CITY COUNCIL I am applying for an appointment to the City of Ukiah's City Council. 1. Name ,~ j,~. 2. Residence Address ~'~ (~' t ( i ~- ~ ~ ,~' (. Res. Phone 3. Email Addess,'l~-h~.,:~ ' j)i :~<, · 4. Business Address Bus. Phone 5. How long have you resided in Ukiah? ~,~ years; Mendocino County 7~ years 6. We will be contacting you with regard to setting up a five minute appointment for you to discuss your views with the City Council on November 10, 2004. Please provide the best time and phone number at which you can be reached during daytime hours. Please return this application and attachments to the City Clerk by Noon on Thursday, November 4, 2004. Thank you for your interest in serving the City of Ukiah. sig[r&ture - ~ - Date City of Ukiah, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482-5400 Phone: 463-6217 Fax: 463-6204 Forms: City Council Application Revised: 10/7/04 Name of Candidate Occupation Name of Office CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT (Section 13307, Elections Code) fi;ti ot,~,~0 ('~ %', ~ Cooo4£21~a~e of Election o ~'~-[c~ ('.occ. vxc~ [ ~(Name of Distfict Statement of education & qualifications: I've lived in Ukiah 28 years, had my three children here. I work as Bilingual Crisis Counselor at Project Sanctuary, networking with Nuestra Casa, Department of Social Services, and Child Protective Services. Past employment includes: Head Start and Rural Communities Childcare Program; Child Assault Prevention; Community Clinic; Clerk- Interpreter for DSS and Courts. Affiliations: Founder of Ballet Folk6rico de Nifios; SPACE Associate and Board Member;' Latino Coalition, Pomolita School Site Council; Concilio Latino Americano (scholarShip organization); Diversity Day Committee; Cinco De Mayo Committee; Martin Luther King Program participant. I am running for City Council to: 1) Encourage more civic and political involvement and understanding of government, and to bring a voice fi.om the Latino community,. 2) Work with government agencies and community organizations.to address problems kids in Ukiah face, like safety in school, on the streets and at home, and 3) Assure others have the opportunity I had to become a homeowner through affordable housing programs. I am proud to belong to this community. I sincerely care about people and have much to offer. I'm accessible, professional, good under pressure, reliable, and effective. Please help. me serve Ukiah on the City Council by casting your vote for me.. Dated . Signatur I do not elect to file a Candidate's Statement as permitted by Elections Code § 13307 "Sign here if no statement is being submitted Is a Spanish translation of the foregoing statement requested? ~Yes [] No Candidate must check appropriate box and sign here if a statement is being submitted 13 ATTACHMENT.~ RESOLUTION NO. 2005- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAKING APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED COUNCIL TERM OF PAUL ANDERSEN WHEREAS, Paul Andersen was elected to a four-year term as City Councilmember on November 5, 2002; and WHEREAS, Paul Andersen resigned from the position of City Council member effective October 31,2004, thereby creating a vacancy on the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council met with candidates who applied for this vacancy on November 10, 2004. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah does hereby appoint to fill the unexpired term of office on the City Council that expires November 2006. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of November 2004 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: Eric Larson, Mayor Marie Ulvila, City Clerk Resolution 2003-18 Page 1 of 1