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Home My WebLink About2021-12-15 CC Minutes CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting Virtual Meeting Link: https:llzoom.us/U97199426600 Ukiah, CA 96482 December 16, 2021 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on December 15, 2021, having been legally noticed on December 10, 2021. The meeting was held virtually at the following link: htt s://zoom.uslil97199426600. Mayor Orozco called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers Present: Douglas F. Crane (arriving at 6:42 p.m.), Mari Rodin, Josefina Duenas (arriving at 6:50 p.m.), 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. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Orozco. 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONSIPRESENTATIONS a. Presentation of the Mayor's Plaque. Presenter: Vice Mayor Brown. Public Comment: Jackeline Orozco, Rebeca Orozco, and Traci Boyl (due to technical difficulties, the clerk read the statement from Ms. Boyl). Plaque was received by Mayor Orozco. b. Annual Appointment of New Mayor and Vice Mayor, and Council Reorganization. Presenter: Kristine Lawler, City Clerk/CMC No public comment was received. Motion by Councilmember Rodin, seconded by Mayor Orozco for the recommended action. Councilmember Crane arrived of 6:42 p.m. Councilmember Crane arrived at 6:50 p.m. Upon further discussion, Council member Rodin revised her motion as follows: Motion/Second: Rodin/Crane to nominate and appoint Councilmember Brown for Mayor for 2022. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion/Second: Crane/Brown to nominate and appoint Councilmember Duenas for Vice Mayor. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duenas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Page 1 of 6 City Council Minutes for December 15, 2021, Continued: Motion/Second: Brown/Crane to approve the Council reorganization [recommended rotation] for the remaining Councilmembers. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duehas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None, MAYOR BROWN PRESIDING. c. Proclamation Recognizing a Renewed Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the City of Ukiah. Presenter: Mayor Brown. Proclamation was received by Councilmember Orozco 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the Minutes for the November 17, 2021, Regular Meeting. Motion/Second: Rodin/Crane to approve Minutes of November 17, 2021, a regular meeting, as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Crane, Rodin, Duehas, Brown, and Orozco. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 7. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of October 2021 - Finance. b. Report of Disbursements for the Month of November 2021 - Finance. c. Adoption of Resolution (2021-59) of the City Council Reconsidering the Circumstances of the State of Emergency and Implementing Teleconferencing Requirements for City Council and Board and Commission Meetings During a Proclaimed State of Emergency Due to the COVID- 19 Pandemic— City Attorney. d. Adopt the Resolution (2021-60)Approving the Fourth Addendum to the Recycled Water Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) — Water Resources. e. Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications Related to the Emergency Intertie Pump Project (2021-61) COU No. 2122-156), the Groundwater Resiliency Project (2021-62) (COU No. 2122-157), and Phase 4 of the Recycled Water Project (2021-63) (COU No. 2122-158); and Approval of the Community Development Director's Determination that the Groundwater Resiliency Grant Project Qualifies for a CEQA Exemption — Water Resources. f. Adoption of Resolution (2021-64) Making an Appointment to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission (PRGC) — City Clerk. g. Approval of Plans and Specifications No. 21-06 for the Runway 15-33 Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 2, and Authorize Staff to Issue Bids for Specification No. 21-06, to be Funded by FAA Grant, California State Grant and Local Funds -Airport h. Conditional Award of Purchase (PO No. 47639) of a Permanent Back-Up Power Generator for the Ukiah Valley Conference Center in the Amount of$53,871.35 to Valley Power Systems, Inc., to be Funded through 20-CDBG-CV1-00004— Community Development& Services. Page 2 of 6 City Council Minutes for December 15, 2021, Continued: i. Approve the Purchase of Printing Services (COU No. 2122-159)for the Activities and Recreation Guide from Wesco Graphics in the Amount of$47,774.61 — Community Services. j. Approval of New Classifications in the Financial Services Specialist Series, and Corresponding Budget Amendment to the Finance Department Personnel Allocations - Finance. k. Receive and File Report of Acquisition of Professional Services (PO No. 47602) from Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Inc. in the Amount of $20,712.85 for Quarterly Water Sampling and Completion of Chemical Examination Reports for the Ukiah Landfill —Public Works. I. Approve Change Order#09 (COU No. 2021-087-CO9)to CV Larsen Company in the Amount of $146,405.36 and Extend the Pressure Zone 2 South Reservoir Replacement Project, Specification No. 20-02 for a Total Revised Contract Amount of $1,353,129.45, and Approve Corresponding Budget Amendment— Water Resources. m. Review and Consider the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Development Schedule - Finance. n. Approve a Budget Amendment to the Water Operation and Maintenance Fund, for Possible Expenses in the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Related to Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Using Water Resources Reserve Funds— Water Resources. Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to approve Consent Calendar Items 7a-7n, with the replaced Attachment 4 on Agenda Item 7e. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Crane, Rodin, Duenas, and Brown. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No public comment was received. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Presenters: Councilmembers Crane and Orozco. 10. CITY MANAGERICITY CLERK REPORTS Presenters: • Activities Impacting Local Businesses— Noble Waidelich, Police Chief. • Announcement of Swearing-in Ceremony for Police Chief, Captain, and Lieutenant—Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager and Noble Waidelich, Police Chief. • Announcement Regarding Annual Legislative Agenda Item — Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PM) a. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Adopting Respective Resolutions Authorizing Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 to Renovate the City Corporation Yard and Construct Improvements to Various City Streets. Presenter: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director. No public comment in respect to a continuation of the meeting was received. Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to continue this item to the January 19, 2022, [at 6:00 p.m.] Council Meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Crane, Rodin, Duenas, and Brown. NOES: None. ABSENT: None, ABSTAIN: None. Page 3 of 6 City Council Minutes for December 15, 2021, Continued: The City Council adjourned the Regular Meeting and convened as the Ukiah Public Financing Authority at 7.20 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Clerk, Kristine Lawler, stated that all members were present. 2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS No public comment was received. 3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Consider Adopting Respective Resolutions Authorizing Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2022 to Renovate the City Corporation Yard and Construct Improvements to Various City Streets. Presenter: Dan Buffalo, Finance Director. No public comment was received. Motion/Second: Crane/Orozco to continue this item to the January 19, 2022, Council Meeting. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Crane, Rodin, Duenas, and Brown. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 4. NEW BUSINESS S. ADJOURNMENT The Ukiah Public Financing Authority adjourned, and reconvened as the City Council, Regular Meeting at 7:28 p.m. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. 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. Presenter: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager. Report was received. 13. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of the Sole Source lease of 14 Safety Cameras from Flock Safety Group in the Amount of$38,500.00, and Approve Corresponding Budget Amendment. Presenters: Noble Waidelich, Police Chief and John Anderson, Flock Safety Group. No public comment was received. Motion/Second: Crane/Rodin to approve the sole source lease (COU No. 2122-160) of 14 safety cameras from Flock Safety Group in the amount of $38,500.00, and corresponding budget amendment. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Crane, Rodin, Duenas, and Brown. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. b. Authorize City Manager to Execute Host Site Agreement with Beta Technologies for Electric Aircraft and Vehicle Charging Station at the Airport. Presenters: Greg Owen, Airport Manager and Skye Carapetyan, Beta Technologies. Page 4 of 6 City Council Minutes for December 15, 2021, Continued: No public comment was received. Motion/Second: Crane/Orozco to authorize the City Manager to Execute a Host Site Agreement (COU No. 2122-161) with Beta Technologies for Electric Aircraft and a Vehicle Charging Station at the Airport. Motion carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Orozco, Crane, Rodin, Due6as, and Brown. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 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). Presenters: Councilmembers Rodin and Orozco, and Mayor Brown. Reports were received. RECESS: 8:32— 8:45 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8.45 P.M. 14. CLOSED SESSION a. 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) b. Conference with Legal Counsel —Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)or(3)) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case, involving possible termination of construction contract for cause) 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 — Existina Liti ation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Vichy Springs Resort v. City of Ukiah, Et AI; Case No. SCUK-CVPT-20-74612 e. 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 f. Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation (Cal. Gov't Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) Name of case: Siderakis v. Ukiah, et al, Mendocino County Superior Court, Case No. 21CV00603 g. 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 Magdalena v. City of Ukiah, Justin Wyatt (Fed. Dist. Ct. N.D. Cal.) 3:21-2609 VC. Page 5 of 6 City Council Minutes for December 15, 2021, Continued: 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 Labor Negotiator(54957.6) Agency Representative: Sage Sangiacomo, City Manager Employee Organizations: All Bargaining Units No action reported; direction provided to staff. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. Kristine Lawler, City Clerk Page 6 of 6