HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-28-06 CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MINUTES
Reqular Adiourned Meetinc~
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
August 28, 2006
6:00 p.m.
The Ukiah City Council met prior to a Regular Adjourned Meeting on August 28, 2006, the notice
for which being legally noticed on August 24, 2006. Mayor Ashiku called the meeting to order at
6:00 pm. Roll was taken and the following Councilmembers present: Crane, McCowen, Rodin,
and Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku. Staff present: City Manager Horsley, Risk Manager/Budget
Officer Goodrick, City Attorney Rapport and City Clerk Petersen
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RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
Persons who are dissatisfied with a decision of the City Council may have the right to a review of that
decision by a court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, which
generally limits to ninety days (90) the time within which the decision of the City Boards and Agencies may
be judicially challenged.
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AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The City Council welcomes input from the audience. If there is a matter of business on the agenda that you
are interested in, you may address the Council when this matter is considered. If you wish to speak on a
matter that is not on this agenda, you may do so at this time. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit
your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown
Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on audience comments in which the subject is not listed on
the agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Adoption of Ordinance Amendinq Ukiah Political Reform Act
City Manager Horsley advised that the Ordinance amending Ukiah's Political Reform Act reflects
action taken at the August 21, 2006 meeting, revising the Ordinance to;
· make the opportunity for Voluntary Spending Limit Candidates and Committees to post a
candidate picture and statement on the city's website upon payment of the actual cost to
the City for posting those statements for the November 7, 2006 election;
· prohibits reference in the statements to a political party affiliation or partisan political
membership, endorsements or activity;
MIS Rodin/McCowen adopting the Ordinance Amending Ukiah's Political Reform Act
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Crane, McCowen, Rodin and Mayor Ashiku;
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Baldwin
Councilmember Baldwin arrived at 6:12 PM.
b. Discussion on Mayor Appointment Process
Councilmembers discussed the selection process concurring that after the November 7, 2006
election where three City Council seats are determined, the senior councilmember will convene the
first meeting. The new Council will decide what selection process to follow.
c. Discussion on Councilmember Compensation~ Cost of Living Increase and Voluntary
Service
Sue Goodrick, Risk Manager/Budget Officer stated the existing Ordinance must be amended if an
increase is made and would not take effect until after the November 7, 2006 election.
Councilmembers discussed the issues of public perception, consideration of voluntary service, as
well as reviewed the calculations identified within the Agenda Summary Report which were based
on the Consumer Price Index and provided calculations of 1% to 5% for period March 2002 to
2006. Councilmembers Baldwin, McCowen and Rodin were in favor of a cost of living increase.
Councilmember Crane supported an increase based on the Consumer Price Index for the last year
only. Mayor Ashiku requested Councilmembers consider voluntary service. Councilmember Rodin
stated that a Councilmember could chose to decline the salary should they desire to do so.
M/S Baldwin/Rodin to approve a 1% a year cost of living increase. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: McCowen, Baldwin and Rodin; NOES: Crane and Mayor Ashiku;
ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
d. Adoption of Resolution on the North Fire Station Property Detachment from the City of
Ukiah
M/S Rodin/Crane to adopt Resolution confirming the detachment of the North Fire Station
Property. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin
and Mayor Ashiku NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion And Possible Amendment Of Resolution No. 2006-68~ Adopted August 2,
2006~ Entitled: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah Establishinq Allowable
Uses of Hotel-Motel Room Occupancy Tax Revenues Resultinq from an Increase in the
Tax Rate from 8% to 10%~ Specifyin.q Expenditure of New Revenue Should the Room
Occupancy Tax be Increased. 6:37: ] 9 PM
Councilmember McCowen reviewed what has occurred to date and recent action taken by the
Board of Directors of the Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce on August 23, 2006 wherein the
Chamber would endorse the ballot measure (Measure X) if revisions to Resolution 2006-68,
adopted August 2, 2006, are made as follows:
· The share of new revenue directed to promotion of the City of Ukiah and its tourism
industry be increased to 75% for the first two years;
· The Revenue for promotion of the City and its tourism industry be administered by the
Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce subject to a performance agreement with the City
of Ukiah;
· The city to maintain the current level of contract for service funding that is currently
budgeted through the Ukiah Redevelopment Agency for tourism, promotion and economic
development.
Discussion followed regarding the performance agreement and intent to include a work plan which
would delineate how funds are to be spent and that no more than 10% be allowed for
administration. It is intended that a committee comprised of representatives from the Wine and
Wine Grape Commission, new Business Improvement District, Chamber of Commerce, City of
Ukiah, Ukiah Main Street Program, local hotelier and interested parties will be formed to develop
the work plan..
Public Comment Opened 6:41:22 PM
Speaking on the proposal:
Scott Cratty, who recommending the City's Economic Development Coordinator be actively
involved; Joy Beeler who advocated that funds reserved for commercial beautification should be
used to update and implement the Downtown Master Plan which was developed in 1989; and
Debra Watson spoke as a member of the Chamber and urged approval of the amended resolution.
Public Comment Closed 6:54:17 PM
Consensus of the Councilmembers was that in order to secure funding sources that will be
designated for the promotion of the local tourist industry, a collaboration of stakeholders working
toward the same goal is necessary.
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M/S McCowen / Crane to adopt the amended version of Resolution 2006-68. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: : AYES: Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Crane - reported that members of the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District are
learning about what their roles and responsibilities are.
Councilmember Rodin reported she was one of ten participants in the League of California Cities
Civic Leadership Program which focused on housing and infrastructure.
Mayor Ashiku reported both he and Councilmember McCowen attended an Annexation
Subcommittee meeting. He additionally requested a status update on the landfill and Hopland
Reservoir Project from City Manager Horsley
CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
City Manager Horsley advised that Interim Finance Director Elton has been asked to review the
State formula for the landfill in this year's budget. Additionally, an update from the City Engineer
regarding time frames will be forwarded to the City Council. In response to the request for updated
information on the Hopland Reservoir, City Manager Horsley responded she would forward
information when it is available. 7:30:07 PM
CLOSED SESSION Meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 7:31 PM
a. Public Employee Appointment (Government Code Section 54957e)
Title: City Manager
No Action taken in Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM
Gail Petersen, City Clerk