HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-17-05 CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
August 17, 2005
ROLL CALL: Convened at 5:17 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Ashiku.
Councilmember Rodin.
Absent:
INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS FOR THE PARKS~ RECREATION~ AND GOLF
COMMISSION
The City Council interviewed Don Rones, Julie Dunn, and John Graft, applicants for
appointment to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission. It was noted that applicant
Michael Kisslinger is on vacation and unable to attend the meeting.
Recessed: 5:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL: Reconvened: 6:00 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Ashiku. Absent:
Councilmember Rodin.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Mayor Ashiku led the pledge.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4a. Joint Meeting of the City Council & UVSD - July 14~ 2005
M/S McCowen/Baldwin approving the Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the City Council and
Ukiah Valley Sanitation District for July 14, 2005 as presented; and carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES:
None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4b. Re_qular Meeting of July 20~ 2005
Councilmember McCowen noted a correction to page 3, under "Public Hearing Opened",
to change the spelling of a public member to "Verge Belanger".
M/S Baldwin/McCowen approving the City Council Minutes of June 20, 2005 as corrected;
and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Crane, McCowen,
Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4c. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 18~ 2005
M/S McCowen/Crane approving the City Council Minutes of May 18, 2005 as presented;
and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Crane, McCowen, and
Vice Mayor Baldwin. NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: Mayor
Ashiku.
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3. PRESENTATION
a. Presentation of Audio and Video Recording Software
Community Services Director Sangiacomo provided a presentation of new audio and
video recording software that will be used to record Council and Commission meetings.
5. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Mayor Ashiku read the appeal process.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S McCowen/Baldwin approving the Consent Calendar items "a" through "k" as follows:
a. Approved Disbursements for Month of July 2005;
b. Received Notification of Bid to AIIstar Fire Equipment In The Amount of $5,727.15 for
the Purchase of 24 Lengths of Fire Hose;
c. Received Notification to Council Regarding the Award of Bid to WIPF Construction for
Boring and Installation of Conduit at the City of Ukiah Municipal Golf Course;
d. Received Notification of Emergency Purchase of a 500 GPM Goulds Pump and Motor
from Groundwater Pump and Well to Replace the City's Pump at Well #3 for
$30,9O4.81;
e. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Merritt Smith
Consulting for Mixing Zone Policy Development Process Representation Services;
f. Awarded Contract to California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc. for Slurry Seal of
Aprons at the Ukiah Regional Airport in the Amount of $19,909.95;
g. Awarded Contract to Granite Construction Co. for Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic
Signal Loop Replacement, Specification Number 05-07 in the Amount of $198,568 and
Approved Budget Amendment in the Amount of $70,000;
h. Awarded Contract to Traffic Limited for Street Striping 2005, Specification Number 05-
06 in the Amount of $19,926.55;
i. Received Notification of Bid Award to Foxcroft Equipment and Services in the Amount
of $5,148.00 Plus Freight to Purchase Two Chlorine Gas Detectors;
j. Awarded Bid to Tomark Sports for the Purchase of Bleachers for the Ukiah Softball
Complex in an Amount of $17,544;
k. Adopted Ordinance 1072 to Change the Zoning District for the Lands Designated as
Assessor Parcel No. APN 001-430-35.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Crane, McCowen,
Baldwin, and Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN:
None.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Kirsten Michael discussed the Ecopalooza event scheduled at Alex R. Thomas Plaza on
September 24, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Baldwin requested the City Council consider a proclamation at their next
meeting in support of this event.
City Manager Horsley inquired if the City Council would like to change the time for starting
Public Hearings since the starting time of the Council meetings has changed from 6:30
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of Council present to
direct staff to prepare the necessary documents for Council's review with regard to
changing the starting time for public hearings from 6:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Award of Sole Source Bid to Mallory Fire Equipment In The Amount of
$1517207.36 for the Purchase of Replacement Firefighter Breathing Apparatus
Fire Chief Latipow reviewed his staff report to Council in which he requested funding for
replacement of firefighter breathing apparatus. He noted that staff is proposing to replace
the Department's aging inventory of Scott Breathing Apparatus with breathing apparatus
that is fully compliant with the most recent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standards. In addition to being compliant with NFPA, the new breathing apparatus
conforms to the recommendations developed by a multi-agency Task Force made up of
numerous fire departments from throughout the County.
Considerable discussion followed regarding the Fire Department's request to purchase
replacement firefighter breathing apparatus. Topics of discussion included:
· The availability of funding from Homeland Security and firefighters assistance grants
· The importance of the Ukiah Fire Department equipment being compatible with
surrounding fire agencies
Public comment period opened: 7:20 p.m.
No comments received
Public comment period closed: 7:20 p.m.
Fire Chief Latipow stated that he would remove the purchase of one Port Count
Quantitative Fit Tester from the purchase order pending further research.
M/S McCowen/Baldwin awarding bid to Mallory Fire Equipment in the amount of
$151,207.36 for account 699.2101.800.16 for the purchase of replacement firefighter
breathing apparatus and removing the purchase of one Port Count Quantitative Fit Tester
from the purchase order pending further research.
A brief discussion followed with regard to the importance of the City working with other fire
districts and Council encouraged more communication.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Crane, McCowen,
Baldwin, and Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN:
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Adoption of Resolutions Approving of Maior Subdivision No. 05-17 and Major
Site Development Permit 05-13
Associate Planner Lohse explained that approval of Major Subdivision Map No. 05-17, as
submitted by the Housing Company, will allow the division of the 1.04 acre site located
near the corner of Low Gap Road and Bush Street, into 12 parcels. He discussed his Staff
Report with regard to the August 3, 2005 City Council action approving a Resolution to
all'ow the amendment of the General Plan land use designation from HDR (High Density
Residential) to LDR (Low Density Residential) in order to accurately reflect the single-family
design concept. He reviewed Staff's analysis and the Planning Commission's action
concerning the project, and briefly reviewed the recommended findings for this Major Site
Development Permit.
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Public Hearing Opened: 7:30 p.m.
Bruce Schimizu, owner of the Housing Company, upon questioning by the City Council,
discussed issues of the project related to maintenance agreements among the home
owners with regard to roads, signs, landscaping, etc.; parking accommodations; that the
CC & R's would restrict the residents from storing RV's or boats on the street; how the CC
& R's would affect possible future renters of the homes; and the focused housing market.
City Attorney Rapport advised that the City doesn't have the jurisdiction to enforce CC &
R's.
Councilmember McCowen suggested that the maintenance agreement be submitted to
the City's Planning Director for approval.
Planning Director Stump explained that Staff would work with the applicant and the City
Attorney to review the maintenance agreement and identify any problems that the Public
Works Department may encounter with regard to street maintenance. He recommended
revising Condition 7 to reflect the Council's concerns related to covenants, codes, and
maintenance agreements, and provided Council with suggested language.
City Attorney Rapport recommended an additional condition regarding street
maintenance be included on the Tentative Map for the project.
Public Hearing Closed: 7:50 p.m.
M/S McCowen/Crane approving the Negative Declaration for Major Site Development
Permit No. 05-13 and Major Subdivision Map No. 05-17; carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Ashiku NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: None.
M/S McCowen/Crane adopting Resolution 2006-9, approving Tentative Subdivision Map
No. 05-17, and to incorporate suggested language by Director Stump into the Conditions of
Approval; carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane, McCowen,
Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: None.
M/S Baldwin/Crane adoption Resolution 2006-10, approving Major Site Development
Permit No. 05-13; and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers
Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin.
ABSTAIN: None.
Recessed: 7:57 p.m.
Reconvened: 8:06 p.m.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
b. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Approving the Bond Sale
and Financing Plan Anticipated in Prior Council Action Authorizing Certain
Capital Improvements to the City of Ukiah Water Treatment Plant and Authorizin.n.
the City Manager to Execute Required Documents
Finance Director McCann discussed his Staff Report with Council concerning whether the
City would like to take advantage of lower issuance costs for the proposed water treatment
plant bond if the sale takes place through the Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG) Competitive Bond Pool. He discussed key advantages of using the ABAG pooled
financing program.
Douglas Dove, consultant with Bartle & Wells Associates, provided a Power Point
presentation concerning "Financing for Water Tanks and Treatment Plant Reservoir
Retrofit" and discussed the benefits of pooling with other agencies.
M/S Crane/Baldwin adopting Resolution 2006-11, authorizing documents and actions
relating to financing of Water System Improvements, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute agreement approving the Bond Sale and Financing Plan for Capital Improvements
for the City of Ukiah Water Plant; and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmember Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT:
Councilmember Rodin. ABSTAIN: None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion of Possible Improvements to Alex R. Thomas Plaza Upgrades
Community Services Director Sangiacomo discussed his Staff Report and noted that
the activities in the Plaza have increased. He discussed possible landscape planter,
hardscape, shade, tables and chairs, kiosk, and fountain improvements, as described in
his Staff Report.
Council discussed the recommended areas needing improvement and suggested various
alternatives for providing the improvements. It was the consensus of Council to direct
Staff to contact various community support groups and Ukiah High School with regard to
providing the materials/labor for some of the improvements.
10. NEW BUSINESS
b. Adoption of Resolution Making Appointments to the Parks~ Recreation~ and Golf
Commission
M/S McCowen/Baldwin nominating Julie Dunn to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf
Commission; and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane,
McCowen, Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin.
ABSTAIN: None.
M/S Baldwin/McCowen nominating Michael Kisslin.qer to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf
Commission; and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane,
McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin.
ABSTAIN: None.
M/S Crane/Baldwin nominating Don Rones, Sr. to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf
Commission; and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane,
McCowen, Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin.
ABSTAIN: None.
M/S Ashiku/Baldwin nominating John Graft to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf
Commission; and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane,
McCowen, Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin.
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ABSTAIN: None.
M/S McCowen/Crane adopting Resolution 2006-12, making appointments of Julie Dunn,
Michael Kisslinqer, Don Rones, and John Graft to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf
Commission; and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crane,
McCowen, Baldwin, Mayor Ashiku NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Rodin.
ABSTAIN: None.
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Crane reported that the Solid Waste Management Authority met in Willits
last Wednesday and the recycling numbers are not looking good.
Councilmember Baldwin recommended an item be placed on the Council's next agenda
with regard to Council's regarding the dam feasibility and hydrology study on other
watersheds in case the raising of the dam is infeasible.
12. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
City Manager Horsley distributed copies of the Ukiah Valley Area Plan to Council
including the draft environmental impact report and a memo from Planning Director Stump
concerning the comment period.
She reported on the recent police officer recruitment that 20 entry level and 10 lateral level
recruits were interviewed.
A photo session for a group Council picture is scheduled for September 7th.
She thanked Council for approving the 32-hour clerical position that was increased to 40
hours and noted the employee hired has been doing a great job in assisting the City Clerk
and Public Works Departments.
Adjourned to sit as the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency: 9:16 p.m.
Reconvened: 9:25 p.m.
Adjourned to Closed Session: 9:25 p.m.
13. CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9 (one case)
Reconvened: 10:28 p.m.
M/S McCowen/Baldwin authorizing the City Attorney to bring legal action to enforce
marijuana ordinance upon referral from the Planning Department; carried by unanimous
voice vote of the Council present.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
Marie Ulvila, City Clerk