HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-02 CC Minutes CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Virtual Meeting Link: https:Hattendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/9199312935703156493
Ukiah, CA 95482
June 2, 2021
6:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on June 2, 2021, having been legally noticed on May
27, 2021. The meeting was held virtually at the following link:
https:Hattendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/9199312935703156493
Mayor Orozco called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll was taken with the following
Councilmembers Present: Douglas F. Crane, Mari Rodin, Josefina Duenas, Jim O. Brown, and
Juan V. Orozco. Staff Present: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager; David Rapport, City Attorney;
and Kristine Lawler, City Clerk.
MAYOR OROZCO PRESIDING.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Orozco.
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-
Spirit (LGBTQIA2) Pride Month in the City of Ukiah.
Presenter: Mayor Orozco.
Proclamation was received by Jennifer Sookne, Mendocino Pride Alliance Vice Chair.
b. Presentation of the PFM Group on an Update to the City Council on the City's Investment
Portfolio, a Discussion of Sustainable Investing, and Recommended Changes to the City's
Investment Policy.
Presenters: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director and Allison Kaune, PFM Asset Management.
Motion/Second: Brown/Rodin to accept the presentation and approve recommended revisions to
City's investment policy. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas,
Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Council Consensus for the Investment Oversight Committee to research and review the process
and next steps for adopting sustainable investment strategies, and bring back recommendations to
Council.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The City Clerk reported that all communications had been distributed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of the Minutes for the May 19, 2021, Regular Meeting.
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City Council Minutes for June 2, 2021, Meeting Continued:
Motion/Second: Brown/Crane to approve the Minutes of May 19, 2021, a regular meeting, as
submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, and Orozco.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Brown.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement (COU No. 2021-213) with
Govern mentjobs.com, Inc. (dba "NEOGOV") for a Cloud-Based Recruiting Module in the Amount of
$39,908 for Three Years, and Approve Corresponding Budget Amendment — Human
Resources/Risk Management.
b. Report of Acquisition of Professional Services (COU No. 2021-214) from Alpha Analytical
Laboratories, Inc. in the Amount of $17,662.80 for Quarterly Water Sampling and Completion of
Chemical Examination Reports for the Ukiah Landfill —Public Works.
c. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution (2021-22) Appointing Elora Babbini to the Parks,
Recreation, and Golf Commission (PRGC) — City Clerk.
d. Approval of Notice of Completion for Yokayo Court Conduit Installation, Specification No. 20-14,
and Approval for Final Payment of the 5% Retention to Wipf Construction, LLC —Electric Utility.
e. Approve Change Order #3 to Contract 2021-176 (COU No. 2021-176-CO3) with Diamond D
Construction to Complete Penstock Drain Replacement, and Authorize Corresponding Budget
Amendment in an Amount to be Provided to the City Council Prior to the June 2, 2021, City Council
Meeting —Electric Utility.
f. Approval of Purchase of One New Caterpillar Model 304E2 Excavator to Peterson Cat of Willits,
CA in the Amount of $84,425.10 for the Water and Sewer Operations Division, and Approval of
Corresponding Budget Amendment— Water Resources.
Staff Comment: Cindy Sauers, Assistant Electric Utility Director.
Motion/Second: Brown/Crane to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a-7f, as submitted. Motion
carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were given.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
No reports were given.
10. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
Presenters:
• Covid Status —Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
• Update of Drought and Water Conditions —Sean White, Water Resources Director.
• Construction Update—Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM)
a. Conduct a Public Hearing to Discuss the City of Ukiah's 2020 Urban Water Management
Plan, and Adopt Resolutions Approving the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and
Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
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City Council Minutes for June 2, 2021, Meeting Continued:
Presenters: Sean White, Water Resources Director and Phillip West, West&Associates.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:41 P.M.
No public comment was received.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:41 P.M.
Motion/Second: Crane/Brown to adopt Resolutions (UWMP: 2021-23 and WSCP: 2021-24)
approving the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Motion
carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Update on Emergency Repair of the Yosemite Drive Water Main and Determine that
Emergency Conditions Continue to Require the Emergency Repair.
Presenter: Tim Eriksen, Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Motion/Second: Crane/Brown to determine that emergency conditions continue to require the repair
of the Yosemite Drive Water Main without competitive bidding. Motion carried by the following roll
call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
b. Award a Contract to Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc. for the Replacement of the Utility Billing
Customer Information System Software Program.
Presenters: Mary Horger, Financial Services Manager; Lori Martin, Billing & Customer Services
Manager; John Beichman and Joel Westvold, Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc.
Motion/Second: Brown/Rodin to award contract (COU No. 2021-215) to Milsoft Utility Solutions for
the replacement of the Utility Billing's Customer Information System software program. Motion
carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
c. Approve Contract Amendment with Excergy/E Source in the Amount of $35,000 for the
Utility Billing Customer Information System Project Management Services.
Presenter: Mary Horger, Financial Services Manager.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Brown to approve contract amendment (COU No. 2021-089-A1) with
Excergy/E Source in the amount of $35,000 for the Utility Billing Customer Information System
Project Management Services. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin,
Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Continuation of Presentation of the Draft 2021-22 Fiscal Year City Budget and Draft Five-
Year Capital Improvement Plan.
Presenter: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director.
City-wide Overview - Continued
Presenter: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director
RECESS: 8:29— 8:37 P.M.
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City Council Minutes for June 2, 2021, Meeting Continued:
Capital Improvement Projects
Presenter: Mary Horger, Financial Services Manager
13. NEW BUSINESS
a. Introduction of Ordinance by Title Only Amending Sections 3960 and 3962 in Article 2,
Chapter 6, Division 4 of the Ukiah City Code, Governing Apportionment of Water and
Sewer Fees to Tenants in Mobilehome Parks and Apartment Complexes.
Presenters: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director and David Rapport, City Attorney.
Motion/Second: Rodin/Brown to introduce Ordinance by title only. Motion carried by the following
roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
City Clerk, Kristine Lawler, read the following title into the record:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING SECTIONS 3960 and
3962 IN ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 6, DIVISON 4 OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE, GOVERNING
APPORTIONMENT OF WATER AND SEWER FEES TO TENANTS IN MOBILEHOME PARKS AND
APARTMENT COMPLEXES
Motion/Second: Rodin/Brown to introduce the Ordinance amending Sections 3960 and 3962 in
Article 2, Chapter 6, Division 4 of the Ukiah City Code, governing apportionment of Water and Sewer
Fees to Tenants in Mobilehome Parks and Apartment Complexes. Motion carried by the following
roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
b. 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.
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:18 P.M.
14. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (4))
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (4) of subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9. Consideration of potential litigation arising from emergency drought declaration.
(Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(2)): (Number of potential cases: 1)
Recommended Action: Confer in Closed Session
b. Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2 & 3))
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)(Number of
potential cases: 1)
c. 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)(2)(Number of
potential cases: 2)
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City Council Minutes for June 2, 2021, Meeting Continued:
d. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: Gerardo Magdaleno, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Pedro Francisco
Magdaleno v. City of Ukiah, Justin Wyatt (Fed. Dist. Ct. N.D. Cal.) 3:21-2609 VC.
e. 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
f. 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-20-74612
g. 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.
SC U K- CV PT-15-66036
h. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN Nos: 157-050-03, 157-060-02, 157-050-04, 157-050-03, 157-030-02, 157-050- 01,
157-050-02, 157-050-10, 157-050-09, 157-070-01, 157-070-02, 003-190-01
Negotiator: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager;
Negotiating Parties: Dave Hull and Ric Piffero
Under Negotiation: Price &Terms of Payment
i. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
(Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APNs 184-090-07-00 and 184-100-04-00
Negotiator: Sean White, Water Resources Director and Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager;
Negotiating Parties: Noble Vineyard Management
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment.
j. Conference with Labor Negotiator(54957.6)
Agency Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager
Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units
Direction was given to staff.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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