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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-21-04 MINUTES OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21,2004 The Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on April 21,2004, the notice for which had been legally noticed and posted, at 4:00 p.m. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers were present: Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin (arrived at 4:12 p.m.), and Mayor Larson. Staff present: Community Services Director DeKnoblough, Police Administrative Captain Dewey, Finance Director Elton, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Harris, City Manager Horsley, Police Officer Johnson, Interim Public Utility Director Kennedy, Fire Chief Latipow, City Attorney Rapport, Police Officer Stark, Public Works Director/City Engineer Steele, Police Chief Williams, and Deputy City Clerk Ulvila. PRE-BUDGET WORKSHOP City Manager Horsley advised that the purpose of this workshop is to give the Council and staff an opportunity to discuss various options for balancing the City's fiscal year 2004-05 budget and for the Council to provide direction regarding the development of the draft budget, which will be presented to the Council in June. She advised that the Public Safety Departments met yesterday and is working towards hiring a consultant for centralization of dispatch services. She went on to discuss the estimated budget deficit, vacant positions, and recommended reductions in the Community Services, Planning and Community Development, Fire, Police, Public Works, and other miscellaneous services. She also discussed other options for consideration that are presented in her Staff Report to Council. She noted that the City employees have also submitted suggestions for General Fund cost-saving measures. Jim Maston, former Mayor of Ukiah, noted that the City's motto is "We are here to serve" and emphasized that furloughing or laying employees off creates a moral problem and compromises the City's ability to serve the community. Dick Seizer, Ukiah, encouraged Council to look at the Fire and Police Departments independently with regard to the services they provide and to fund them to an appropriate level. Ukiah Police School Resource Officer Glenn Stark discussed the sales tax measure that was on the March 2004 ballot (Measure G) and strongly recommended that the City not consider any reduction to the Police Department staffing because it would reduce the amount of time the Police could provide service to the community. He continued to discuss the duties of the officers and crimes in the City. Ukiah Police Officer Johnson, President of the Ukiah Police Officers Association, discussed the increased work load of the Police Department and that a fair amount of danger to the officers is associated with the job. Jerilyn Harris, Executive Director of the Employers Council of Mendocino County, stated that the Employers Council was opposed to the way ballot Measure G was written. A letter detailing this position was submitted. Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 1 of 13 Councilmember Smith recommended that Ms. Harris' recommendation be discussed later in the agenda and he would recommend a committee be formed to work on the language for a sales tax increase ballot measure for the November 2004 election. Councilmember Andersen explained that he is not interested in reductions to the Police and Fire Departments. He inquired as to the balance in Reserve Fund #699 and made the recommendation that some of those funds be utilized for the Police and Fire Departments. He opposed closing the City's pool. Finance Director Elton stated that according to General Accounting Principals, he highly recommended that Fund #699 not be depleted because it may be needed in an emergency or it may be difficult to replenish if used now. He further noted that setting up a special fund would violate General Accounting Principals, he wouldn't be able to issue a financial statement, and the City's auditor would not be able to certify the accounting of the fund. He further discussed the impact of reducing the City's reserve funds. Councilmember Andersen inquired if the City could transfer Reserve Funds to cover the expense for public safety this year and then repay 20% this year and next year. Finance Director Elton explained that it would be possible, however, it would lower the City's reserve fund and it wouldn't reduce the City's cash. He noted that it is a question of whether to defer the cash payment now or later. Tape lb Councilmember Rodin was of the opinion that the City needs to pay its debts now and not deplete its reserves. Councilmember Baldwin expressed his support for placing a sales tax measure on the November ballot for public safety purposes. He recommended there not be further cuts in the Police and Fire Department's budgets and he opposed a reduction in City services in any department until he is able to review the salaries for each position. He discussed the possibility of lowering the salaries for the highest paid staff some percentage in a descending order so that no one gets laid off, there are no service reductions, and the lowest paid suffer no cut. John Murphy, former police officer and retired fire captain, was of the opinion that Police and Fire Department services are the most important services for the City. Once those services are back up to speed, then other City facilities could reopen. Sue Thornhill, Vice President of Ukiah Youth Cheerleading and Football Program and an Ukiah resident, explained that there are a number of youth sports in the community that help the Police Department by keeping kids off the street and out of trouble. Councilmember Rodin was opposed to spending reserves because the fund will eventually be depleted. She recommended the Council consider putting an increase sales tax measure on the November ballot and the community needs to acknowledge Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 2 of 13 and realize the increased sales tax would go toward maintaining the public safety services in the City. Councilmember Andersen recommended the City consider early retirement plans and revisit personnel hiring procedures for recent years. It was his opinion that the Code Enforcement Officer and Traffic Enforcement Officer positions are revenue generating positions. Monte Hill, resident of Ukiah and member of the City's Investment Committee, inquired if a budgeted amount is going into the reserve fund. inquired about the amount due to PERS. Oversight He also Tom Maston, President of the Pony Colt League, stated they use Anton Stadium and inquired as to the amount of money needed for the maintenance and repairs of the stadium. John Moon, Ukiah, stated he is an advocate of the Museum and felt the City should continue to maintain it. He recommended the City focus on alternatives for bringing in more revenue into the current budget in order to maintain the current level of service to the community, at least until November when it will be determined if an increase in sales tax is approved by the voters. Tape 2a Jim Wattenburger, former City Council member and business owner in Ukiah's downtown area, suggested establishing a committee to work on language for a sales tax measure for the November ballot. City Manager Horsley discussed the option of sponsorship of City activities and inquired of Council as to their opinion on the matter. Councilmember Baldwin advised that he is not supportive of cuts to the Museum as it is important to the arts as well as the history of the community. He supported more police protection, a traffic enforcement officer, and the need to increase citations for speeding on City streets, as well as a need to obtain a funding source for those items. Mayor Larson discussed possible closure of Anton Stadium and the pool and noted they are critical to the community. If the City could generate sponsorship and community support for those services, it could continue those services. He also noted that the Sun House Guild may be able to assist with additional funding for the Museum. Councilmember Smith voiced his support of sponsorship for Community Services activities. Councilmember Baldwin opposed corporate sponsorship for public activities if the name was attached to the facility. Councilmember Rodin recommended Staff conduct more research into the "other options for consideration" listed on page 5 of the City Manager's Report to Council. Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 3 of 13 Councilmember Andersen requested an assessment of City owned property located on Helen Avenue. He stated he is interested in some of the suggestions provided by City employees. Councilmember Baldwin, Andersen, and Smith were opposed to closing City parks, the pool and Anton Stadium. It was the consensus of Council for Staff to pursue sponsorship for Anton Stadium and the pool. Adjourned: 6:00 p.m. Reconvened: 6:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Joy Beeler led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTION 3a. Proclamation: National Food Drive Day in Ukiah - May 87 2004 Mayor Larson read the Proclamation proclaiming May 8, 2004 as NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) National Food Drive Day in Ukiah and urged all citizens to take part by placing a food donation by their mail box on Saturday, May 8 so their letter carrier can pick it up and delivers it to the Ukiah Food Bank. Katherine Graham accepted the Proclamation on behalf of the Ukiah Food Bank. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTION 3b. Proclamation: ukiaHaiku Festival - April 25~ 2004 Mayor Larson read the Proclamation proclaiming April 25, 2004 as ukiaHaiku Festival and urged all citizens and latent poets to participate in the planned festivities scheduled within the community. Dorie Anderson accepted the Proclamation and discussed the essence of Haiku and invited everyone to the ukiaHaiku Festival. Linda Noel thanked Council for appointing her the City of Ukiah's newest Poet Laureate. She presented Mayor Larson with a book titled "The Dirt is Red". 3. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTION 3c. Presentations: Individual Councilmembers Read Selected Poems (Councilmembers Smith and Baldwin~ and Mayor Larson) Mayor Larson, Councilmember Smith, and Vice-Mayor Baldwin read poems. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTION 3d. Presentation by Ukiah Main Street Program Regarding Downtown Revitalization Activities on Behalf of the City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency Joy Beeler, of the Ukiah Main Street Program, she read a poem. Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 4 of 13 Rick Hanson, President of Main Street Program, discussed the National Main Street Program and explained what it means. Jim Wattenburger, member of the Main Street Program, discussed the performance standards instilled by the City's contract with the Main Street Program and discussed activities they sponsor, last year's accomplishments for the program in volunteer activities, sponsorships, fund raising events, membership fees, and workshops. He noted their partnership with the City has been very successful. City Manager Horsley explained that the Ukiah Grows the Arts group is going to be meeting with the City and County and is looking to participate in more community activities. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTION 3e. Introduction of Public Works Supervisor Public Works Director/City Engineer Steele introduced Jerry Whitaker as the new Public Works Maintenance II worker in the Street Department. Public Works Maintenance II worker, Jerry Whitaker, stated it's a challenging job and he is looking forward to the challenge. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4a. Bud_clet Hearings: June 23-24~ 2003 Mayor Larson noted a correction to page 11, second to last paragraph, and that the second sentence should read, "Staff is requesting that the assistant's hours be increased to a full time position." M/S Andersen/Smith approving the minutes of the Budget Hearings of June 23-24, 2003, as corrected, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION Mayor Larson read the appeal process. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Rodin/Smith approving item "a" through "d" of the Consent Calendar as follows: a. Approved Disbursements For Month Of March 2004; b. Approved Sole Source Procurement From Air Exchange, Inc. to Extend and Upgrade the Current OSHA Mandated Apparatus Bay Exhaust System in the Amount of $32,764.28 and Approval of Budget Amendment; c. Approved Contract with Sterling Codifiers; d. Approved Lease with Nuestra Casa for Community Garden Site. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 5 of 13 7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mike Deckered, Ukiah, discussed why he voted no on Measure G in the last election. Ana Araiza, Ukiah, discussed activities planned by Project Sanctuary for April which is Sexual Awareness Month. She stated that she would be supportive of Measure G if funds were allocated for a bilingual police officer position. Richard Johnson, stated he works for the Alliance for Human Rights and supports the City hiring a Mexican-American police officer. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8a. Public Hearin_q Re_qardin_~ Notification of Award of Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund~ Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant in the Amount of $100~000 FY 03/804~ Reallocation of Funds for FY 02/03 COPS and Discussion of Fund Allocation (Continued from April 77 2004) Police Chief Williams clarified the purpose of the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program and noted that these moneys shall supplement existing services, and shall not supplant any existing funding for law enforcement services provided by that entity. He explained that Staff is recommending four purposes for the funds, which are consistent with the Council approved Police Department Goals and Objectives for this fiscal year. They include: 1) Funding for remodeling the space gained from the evidence room move; 2) Funding equipment purchases for the Department's application of force training program; 3) Further the bilingual and bicultural goals of the department; and 4) Emergency part-time dispatch assistance. Public Hearing opened: 7:16 p.m. No public comment received. Public Hearing closed: 7:17 p.m. Tape lb Councilmember Rodin reported that she toured the Police facility and the area proposed for remodeling and supported the need for surveillance equipment. She also viewed the video cameras in the booking room. She explained that video and computerized training is essential. Discussion followed with regard to the bid process for equipment and training and the cost to remodel the space gained from the evidence room's move. Police Chief Williams discussed with Councilmembers the small percentage of time officers spend on traffic violations compared to responding to other safety considerations. He explained that their original proposal was to use the funds for one year to fund a traffic officer position and at that time, the Department had a functioning firearm range which they don't have now. Many Councilmembers were supportive of hiring a traffic enforcement officer with possible future funding. Councilmember Andersen requested that as the project moves forward, Council be kept informed of the costs involved. Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 6 of 13 M/S Smith/Rodin authorizing Police Department spending plan for both Fiscal year 2002/03 and Fiscal Year 2003/04 grants; carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, Smith, Baldwin, and Mayor Larson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Mayor Larson advised that with the consensus of Council, there is a request to move item 10e next on the agenda. 10e. Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Agreement Between Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission and the Mendocino County Water Agency to Act as a "Joint Local Sponsor" for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coyote Dam Feasibility Study Roland Sanford, General Manager of the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC), discussed his draft agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Coyote Dam Feasibility Study, as provided in the Staff Report. He reported that the Mendocino County Water Agency Board and County Counsel have reviewed the document and found it acceptable. The next step of the Project Agreement, once all parties are in agreement, is to circulate the document before it is finalized. They hope to have the document completed by mid summer so the study can begin by mid October. He explained how the cost sharing split of the Mendocino County Water Agency sharing one-third of the total cost and the members of the IWPC sharing the other two-thirds was derived. Currently there are three organizations that have come forward and said that they would like to be the sole local sponsors; the Mendocino County Water Agency, IWPC, and the Russian River Flood Control District. City Manager Horsley noted that the City Attorney has made some grammatical changes which Mr. Sanford will review. Mayor Larson discussed the cost sharing item noted on page 5, subsection "b" of the document that discusses the equitable distribution of the project benefits. He felt that since there was no mention of a one-third/two-third share of costs, there should be some proportional share of benefit to buy in. Mr. Sanford responded that there is still considerable debate concerning if it is appropriate to define how the share of benefits should be broken out. Mayor Larson was of the opinion that the potential benefits and the legal opportunity to buy in at an appropriate share will be difficult to define. Mr. Sanford responded to an inquiry by Councilmember Baldwin as to the local share of the Feasibility Study by stating that if the Feasibility Study were to be executed as originally planned and all of the options were studied from the Reconnaissance Report, including the raising of the dam, it is estimated that it would cost $5 million to do the Study and the local sponsor's share would be $2.5 million. He confirmed that every year the Corps will need to get their appropriation and it will vary by year, in part depending on the scope of activities that are anticipated to occur that year and other budgetary factors. He noted that the President's budget has $200,000 set aside for the Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 7 of 13 Coyote Dam Feasibility Study for this fiscal year. The local sponsor share would need to match the $200,000. Councilmember Baldwin inquired about the designation of the project manager and in- kind services and inquired if there is anything the project manager does, according to this agreement that would be considered in-kind services for the County Water Agency's share. Mr. Sanford responded affirmatively. In general, none of the project manager's work is in-kind services unless the participants agree that it is something out of the ordinary. In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Andersen, Mr. Sanford explained that he is referring to fiscal year 2004-05 with regard to the $200,000. He confirmed that if the City agrees, its commitment would be $33,000 in the next fiscal year for its share of the local match. He also cOnfirmed that the County of Mendocino is also committing in its budget to $66,000 in the coming fiscal year. Jerilyn Harris, representing the Mendocino County Employers Council, explained that not only is there a buy-in, but there is a cumulative affect that results in a positive result for those living in Mendocino County. She discussed securing water for County residents. Mayor Larson stated that in terms of the distribution issue, there has to be some language that guarantees the option of retaining up to whatever percentage your participatory commitment is. The ultimate buy in to any given project is going to be based on who is going to put up the money for that particular project. He would be resentful if another agency took advantage of that on the City of Ukiah's money for the development of the project. There could be some language allowing for reimbursement out of any successful project that is created and non-participants would get reimbursed for the initial cost that they invested. That might make it a little more palatable and fair. It was the consensus of Council to convey its responses to the IWPC. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9a. Discussion of Possible Public Safety Sales Tax Ballot Measure on thc November Election City Manager Horsley advised that the City's March public safety sales tax measure (Measure G) received 64% out of the necessary 67% of the votes necessary to pass. Council has asked to agendize a discussion of whether to place a similar measure on the November 2004 ballot. She recommended Council review comments from the public as to why they did or did not vote for Measure G and determine what changes could be made to the ordinance to make the measure more acceptable to the community. She explained that a resolution requesting consolidation of the municipal election with the County election would need to be submitted to the County by July 19th in order to be considered by the Board of Supervisors at their August 3rd meeting. The possibility of a mail-in ballot" election was discussed and Council directed the City Clerk's office to contact the Mendocino County Elections Department for details. It was Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 8 of 13 noted by the City Attorney that the City would be able to use this voting method if there are under 5,000 registered voters in the City of Ukiah. Jerilyn Harris, representing the Mendocino County Employers Council, suggested setting up a committee to include the public with regard to formulate language for this ballot measure. It was her opinion that the Employers Council would not have opposed Measure G if it had provided more information as to how the funds would be used. She suggested the sales tax increase be one quarter cent instead of a half cent. Councilmember Baldwin was of the opinion that a greater number of voters will participate in the November election. He expressed his concern that those that opposed the measure in March would determine how the new measure be phrased. Tape 2a It was felt that the language of the measure is the key to its passage. Some Councilmembers were of the opinion that the City is in a crisis situation and that the public needs to be educated as to why an increase in sales tax is needed at this time and the impact it will have on the public safety departments whether it is or is not passed. It was determined that an open meeting to solicit public comment on the matter could be held at the Conference Center and staff should prepare a public notice of the meeting, with special invitations to public safety personnel, administrators, and community organizations. It was the consensus of Council that the sales tax increase should be a half cent. Police Officer Johnson stated that he worked hard on the last campaign and inquired if the Council would be willing to have the measure go forward with the provision that the City Council not have access to the funds. It was the consensus of the Council to hold one session and invite the public to obtain feedback, then bring those comments back to the Council for consideration. Mayor Larson voiced his support for increasing the number of police officers however, he was not supportive of a sunset clause, especially a short-term sunset clause. He supported periodic revisions or reviews of the sales tax as well as tighter restrictions as well as an expanded list of needs for the departments. Councilmember Rodin voiced her opposition to a sunset clause because the City is embarking on many new expenses. She felt the language in Measure G was clear. Daniel de la Peza, Ukiah, voiced his support for Measure G and suggested that Council show the public the impacts of the measure's failure. It was the consensus of the Council to form a committee and review the language of the measure. Recessed at 8:50 p.m. Reconvened at 8:59 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 9 of 13 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9b. Discussion Regarding Candidate Interviews for City Commissions and Boards - Councilmember Rodin (Continued from April 7~ 2004 meeting) Councilmember Rodin advised that she asked for a discussion regarding which commissions the City Council believes are appropriate to have candidate interviews. She thought interviewing applicants for all commissions may be fairer. She also wanted to discuss Councilmember Baldwin's previous proposal of each Councilmember appointing its own Planning Commissioner. Councilmember Baldwin discussed the recent decision by the City Council in Santa Rosa to allow each Councilmember to appoint a Planning Commissioner to a term expiring with their own term. He felt it important that the Councilmembers perspectives be represented on the Commission. Tape 2b Mayor Larson stated that he previously thought the Commissioners should reflect the opinions of the City Council but now he thinks it is good to have a diversity of opinion. Councilmember Andersen was of the opinion that Council should want people on the Commission that share their own viewpoint. Councilmember Smith didn't see any problem with the way the appointments have been made during the past few years. He didn't think all commission applicants need to be interviewed. M/S Baldwin/Rodin for staff to bring back within six weeks an Ordinance regarding City Councilmembers making appointments of Planning Commissioners for a concurrent term with the member of the City Council. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Andersen, and Vice Mayor Baldwin. NOES: Councilmember Smith and Mayor Larson. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None 10. NEW BUSINESS 10b. Presentation of Proposed Cogeneration Projects Utilizing Biomass and Biogas Fuels to Produce Electrical Energy for the City of Ukiah Interim Public Utilities Director Kennedy advised that for Council's consideration are two prospective cogeneration projects that would be constructed and operated by COGENTECH and its contractual partners for the sole purpose of providing electrical energy to the City of Ukiah. The primary cogeneration project would utilize chips from wood waste (biomass) and produce six megawatts (MW) of power. The secondary cogeneration project would utilize methane gas (biogas) generated by the digesters at the City's Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) to produce 300 kilowatts of power. Garrett Smith, President of COGENTECH and Director of Engineering for Agricultural Sustainable Energy Technologies, Inc. (ASET), stated that Biomass/Biogas would provide resource sustainability, reduce costs, have Iow pollution, provide long-term, high Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 10 of 13 quality careers during and after construction, proactively manage agricultural and wood products waste disposal problems, stabilize electricity prices for the Ukiah community, provide Iow cost thermal energy to adjacent businesses, and provide optimum utilization of methane gas from the City's WWTP by providing all of the heat and power needed for the digesters. Tape 3a Discussion followed relative to the operational procedures of biomass and biogas plants. Chris Brown, Mendocino County Air Quality Control Board, discussed federal standards and noted that if the threshold is exceeded, it would trigger public hearings. However, the projects seem to be below that threshold. M/S Andersen/Smith determining that further negotiations with COGENTECH and its contractual partners for the development and operation of Biomass and Biogas cogeneration plants for the purpose of generating power for the City of Ukiah is advantageous to the City of Ukiah, and authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate Non Disclosure Agreements and Letters of Intent. A brief discussion followed relative to the Letters of Intent and it was noted by City Attorney Rapport that the Letters simply imply the City's intent to negotiate on an agreement. Motion 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 10a. ApProval of Voluntary Water Conservation Program Council waived discussion of the Staff Report. M/S Rodin/Smith approving proposal for voluntary water conservation program. Tape 3b Motion carried by unanimous consent of Council. It was the consensus of Council to remove the times (between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.) from the first paragraph under "Suggested Practices for the Homeowner". 10. NEW BUSINESS 10c. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding ReQuest from County of Mendocino for Support of Federal Legislative Program Funding ReQuest~ City Manager Horsley advised that the City has received a letter from Hal Wagonet, Board of Supervisors Chairman, and seeking support of Mendocino County's Federal Legislative Program funding requests for several projects. There was a brief discussion regarding the request and it was the consensus of Council to table the matter until further information is obtain. Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 11 of 13 10. NEW BUSINESS 10d. Review and Approval of Agreement for Purchase~ Sale and Development o~ Real Properly Amon.q Ukiah Redevelopment Agency, City of Ukiah~ and Redwood Business Park It was the consensus of Council that the matter did not need to be discussed in Closed Session. M/S Baldwin/Smith approving agreement for purchase, sale, and development of real property among Ukiah Redevelopment Agency, City of Ukiah, and Redwood Business Park of Ukiah; 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 Smith reported he was supposed to attend a NCPA meeting in Roseville tonight but didn't go. He will be leaving for Washington, D.C. on Monday for the NCPA conference. Mayor Larson reported he submitted about 130 signatures to the League of California Cities regarding their legislative initiative. He polled Council as to who would attend Legislature Day in May in Sacramento and it was determined that he and Councilmember Rodin would attend. This Saturday he will participate in a fund raiser for Project Sanctuary in which men walk in women's shoes. 11. CITY MANGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Horsley inquired if May 19 at 5:00 p.m. would be agreeable to Council for a joint meeting with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District. She inquired if Council would like her to send a letter, under the Mayor's signature, to a church that is a temporary homeless shelter and Council was agreeable to the request. She advised that she will be out of the office next week. Ana Araiza, Ukiah, discussed the bicultural meetings. It was noted that Richard Johnson had only attended one meeting for a very brief period of time. Deputy City Clerk Ulvila requested Council recycle their envelopes. Adjourned to Ukiah Redevelopment Agency meeting: 10:55 Reconvened: 11:00 p.m. Adjourned to Closed Session: 11:00 p.m. 12. CLOSED SESSION a. Government Code ~54956.8~ Conference With Real Property Negotiator Property: Assessor's Parcel No. 002-232-12, Railroad Depot Property Agency Negotiator: Candace Horsley, City Manager Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease b..Government Code ~54956.8~ Conference with Real Property Negotiator Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 12 of 13 Property: A portion of Mendocino County, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 180-110- 02 and 180-110-06 Agency Negotiator: Candace Horsley, City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment No action taken. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Marie Ulvila, Deputy City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting April 21,2004 Page 13 of 13