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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
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Ukiah, CA 95482
August 5, 2020
6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on August 5, 2020, having been legally noticed on July
31, 2020. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Roll was taken with the following
Councilmembers Present: Maureen Mulheren, Jim O. Brown, Stephen G. Scalmanini, Juan V.
Orozco, and Douglas F. Crane. Staff Present: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; David Rapport,
City Attorney; and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
MAYOR CRANE PRESIDING.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Scalmanini.
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the July 15, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: Mulheren/Orozco to approve Minutes of July 15, 2020, a regular meeting, as
submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini,
Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of May— Finance.
b. Notification of Grant Funds Received and Disbursed Related to the Proposition 84 Integrated
Regional Water Management Program Funding Source for the Construction of Water Wells 4
and 9 and the Recycled Water Project— Water Resources.
c. Adoption of Resolution (2020-40) Establishing Fee for Mailing the Agenda or Agenda Packet,
Per the Ralph M. Brown Act, Section 54954.1 — City Clerk.
d. Approval of Amendment No. 2 (COU No. 1617-133-A2) with SHN Consulting Engineers and
Geologists in the Amount of $10,000 for Additional Design Services for Pressure Zone 2 South
Reservoir and Approval of Corresponding Budget Amendment— Water Resources.
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e. Approve Change Order to Purchase Order #46701 for the Installation SCADA Server UPS
Replacement Batteries to JM Integration in the Amount of $7,603.19, to Bring the New Total
Purchase Order to $26,823.46— Water Resources
f. Authorize City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Sub-recipient Agreement (COU No. 2021-
102)with North Coast Opportunities, for Implementing the City's Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Program; and Approve a Corresponding Budget Amendment— Community Development.
g. Approval of Conditional Award of Contract (COU No. 2021-103) to Center for Economic
Development for Implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Microenterprise Technical Assistance Services in the Amount of up to $140,000, and Authorize
the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Agreement— Community Development.
h. Approval of Notice of Completion for Golf Course Storm Drain Project, Specification 19-07,
Change Orders and Budget Amendment in the Amount of$35,955.26—Public Works.
i. Approval of Contract (COU No. 2021-104) with Stone Creek Environmental Consulting in the
Amount of $39,600 for Engineering Services Related to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Systems Permit Issued by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board—Public Works.
j. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Museum Roof Replacement Project, Specification
No. 20-10, and Authorize Staff to Issue the Request for Bid — Community Services.
k. Approve Amendment to the Original Agreement (COU No. 1920-231-A1) with Coastland Civil
Engineering for Professional Services Related to Clara Avenue Phase 2 Improvement Project to
be Competitive for CDBG Funding and Corresponding Budget Transfer—Public Works.
I. Adopt Plans and Specifications for the Electric Service Center Site Improvements (Spec No. 16-
07) to Provide Access Modifications, Roof Replacement and Other Site Improvements ($2.7M)
—Electric Utility.
Motion/Second: Scalmanini/Orozco to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a-71, as submitted. Motion
carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Pamela Jenson —crosswalk safety situation.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Presenters: Councilmember Mulheren and Vice Mayor Orozco.
10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
Presenters: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM)
a. Consideration and Possible Approval of Final Environmental Impact Report for Closure
and Post-Closure Maintenance Plan for City of Ukiah Landfill, and Approval of the Closure
and Post-Closure Maintenance Plan.
Presenters: David Rapport, City Attorney; Steve Brown, SMB Environmental; Mike Delmanowski,
EBA Engineering; Luke Evans, Environmental Science Associates (ESA); and Andrea Matarazzo,
Pioneer Law Group.
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENED AT 8:19 P.M.
Public Comment: Jason Holder, Holder Law Group on behalf of Vichy Springs Resort, Russian
Riverkeeper, and Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CLOSED AT 9:07 P.M.
Staff Comment: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Motion/Second: Brown/Mulheren to adopt the Resolution (2020-41) adopting the Statement of
Facts, which makes findings of fact and certifies as complete the final EIR for the Closure and Post-
Closure Maintenance Plan. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown,
Orozco, and Crane. NOES: Scalmanini. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Motion/Second: Brown/Mulheren to approve the Closure and Post-Closure Maintenance Plan.
Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and
Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Submittal of
an Application in Response to the 2020 State Community Development Block Grant
Program - Coronavirus Response Round 1 Notice of Funding Availability; and Approve
Corresponding Budget Amendments if Awarded the Grant.
Presenter: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 9:28 P.M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:28 P.M.
Motion/Second: Mulheren/Brown to adopt a resolution (2020-42) authorizing the submittal of a 2020
State Community Development Block Grant application, authorize the City Manager to execute all
related documents, and approve corresponding budget amendments if awarded. Motion carried by
the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
RECESS: 9:34— 9:41 P.M.
Clerk took roll call to confirm that all councilmembers were present.
c. Public Hearing on Financing Documentation for Facilities Acquisition, Enhancement, and
Repair of Recently Acquired Property at 501 South State Street and Other Facilities
(Recommended to be continued to a date certain of August 19, 2020).
Presenter: Mayor Crane.
Motion/Second: Brown/Scalmanini to continue the agenda item to a time/date certain of August 19,
2020, at 6:15 PM to conduct a public hearing on financing documentation for facility acquisition and
improvements. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini,
Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
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12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Receive Report and Consider Directing Staff to Gather the Necessary Information and
Conduct the Necessary Analyses to Develop an Application for Potential Annexation of
Certain Unincorporated Lands, Including and Surrounding those Areas Commonly
Known as the Brush Street Triangle, the Masonite Area Properties, and the City's Water
Treatment Plant; and Bring that Application and Pertinent Information and Analyses to
the City Council for its Consideration.
Presenters: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director and Shannon Riley, Deputy City
Manager.
Public Comment: Keri Vau.
Motion/Second: Brown/Scalmanini to direct staff to gather the necessary information and conduct
the necessary analyses to develop an application for potential annexation of certain unincorporated
lands, including and surrounding those areas commonly known as the Brush Street Triangle, the
Masonite Area Properties, and the City's Water Treatment Plant; and bring that application and
pertinent information and analyses to the City Council for its consideration. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Receive Status Report and Consider Any Action or Direction Related to the Novel
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Including Operational Preparedness and Response;
Continuity of City Operations and Services; Community and Business Impacts; and Any
Other Related Matters.
Presenters: Tami Bartolomei, Office of Emergency Management Coordinator and Sage
Sangiacomo, City Manager.
Report was received.
c. Consideration of Adoption of Amended Resolution Authorizing Applications for Funding
and the Execution of Grant Agreements and any Amendments thereto from the 2019-2020
Funding Year of the State Community Development Block Grant Program.
Presenter: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
Motion/Second: Brown/Orozco to adopt amended resolution (2020-43) authorizing applications for
funding and the execution of grant agreements (COU No. 2021-115) and any amendments thereto
from the 2019-2020 funding year of the State CDBG program. Motion carried by the following roll
call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
d. Consider Adoption of the Ordinance Amending City Code Provisions Regulating
Development of Accessory Dwelling Units.
Presenter: Darcy Vaughn, Assistant City Attorney.
Staff Comment: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Motion/Second: Brown/Scalmanini to adopt the Ordinance Amending City Code Provisions
Regulating Development of Accessory Dwelling Units. Motion carried by the following roll call votes:
AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
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ORDINANCE NO.1205
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH ADDING AND AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.2 REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consideration of Restructuring Proposal for the Community Development Department
and Corresponding Budget Amendment.
Presenter: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
A PowerPoint presentation was given.
Motion/Second: Brown/Orozco to approve Community Development Department restructuring
proposal and corresponding budget amendment. Motion carried by the following roll call votes:
AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
b. Consideration of 1)Approval of Community Development Director Determination that the
Identified Project for Homekey Funding Qualifies for a CEQA Exemption; and 2)Adoption
of Resolution Authorizing an Application for Funding to the Homekey Program.
Presenter: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director.
Motion/Second: Brown/Orozco to write a letter to the County [in support of their application for the
County's funding to the Homekey Program] under the Mayor's signature. Motion carried by the
following roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
c. Consider Adoption of Resolution for Authorization to Submit an Application to Join the
Upper Russian River Water Agency (URRWA).
Presenter: Sean White, Water Resources Director.
Motion/Second: Mulheren/Brown to approve resolution (2020-44) for authorization to submit an
application to join the Upper Russian River Water Agency (URRWA). Motion carried by the following
roll call votes: AYES: Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Amending Procedures for Annual
Appointment and Rotation of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Councilmembers.
Presenters: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk; Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; Mayor Crane; and
Councilmember Brown.
Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Mayor Crane to adopt the resolution for option B.
Upon further discussion, the council took the following action:
Motion/Second: Brown/Crane to continue this item. carried by the following roll call votes: AYES:
Mulheren, Brown, Scalmanini, Orozco, and Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
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c. Receive Updates on City Council Committee and Ad Hoc Assignments and, if Necessary,
Consider Modifications to Assignments and/or the Creation/Elimination of Ad hoc(s).
No Reports were received.
14. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d))
A. Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code
Section 54956.9: (Number of potential cases: 1.)
B. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: (Number of potential cases: 1)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (Number
of potential case: 1)
c. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Et Al, Case No. SCUK-CVPT-2018-70200
d. 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
e. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN Nos: 002-192-14-00 (280 E. Standley)
Negotiator: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager;
Negotiating Parties: Onetogether Solutions
Under Negotiation: Price &Terms of Payment
f. Conference with Labor Negotiator(54957.6)
Agency Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units
No Closed Session was held
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:47 p.m.
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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