HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-31-06 CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 May 31, 2006 Ii ROLL CALL 5:32:04 PM Councilmembers Present: Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Ashiku. Staff Present: City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport, Community Services Director Sangiacomo, Airport Manager Richey, Airport Assistant Ronk, Water-Utilities Project Engineer Burck, Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Pounders, Water/Sewer Supervisor Dugali and City Clerk Ulvila. m APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. ,. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION 5:32:27 PM Mayor Ashiku read the Right to Appeal Decision statement. 5:32:27 PM Councilmemeber Rodin arrived at meeting 1 AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 5:32:41 PM No one came forward to address the Council. w UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5a. Goals: Community Services (continued), Airport, Water/Sewer Community Services - Golf~ Recreation~ and Museum 5:32:48 PM Community Services Director Sangiacomo reviewed the goals for the next fiscal year of the Golf Division, Recreation Division, and Grace Hudson Museum. Airport 5:43:26 PM Airport Manager Richey reviewed the goals for the Ukiah Regional Airport for the next fiscal year as outlined in the report; provided a brief history of the airport; and reported on CalStar, CDF operations, and grants. Discussion ensued. 5:57:40 PM Councilmember Crane arrived at meeting Water/Sewer 5:59:20 PM Water-Utilities Project Engineer Burck reviewed the goals, requirements of the Water/Sewer Divisions for the next fiscal year. maintenance, and 5b. Review and Prioritization of Plannin.q Projects (continued from 5/17/06) 6:21:50 PM Planning and Community Development Director Stump explained how the Community Planning Division of the Planning Department is involved in a wide range of activities; reviewed the department's 13 major projects; and sought Council's input with regard to prioritizing the projects (as outlined in the Staff Report). Lengthy discussion followed. Council concurred with Director Stump's recommendations on the prioritization and asks that he continue to work closely with Mendocino County on growth and development issues for the Ukiah Valley. 6:42:04 PM Recessed 6:50:25 PM Reconvened 5C. Continued Discussion and Consideration of an Ordinance Re.qardin.q CamDaiqn Reform- Baldwin~ Rodin (continued from 5/17106)6:50:25 PM Lengthy discussion ensued focused on a proposed draft Ordinance prepared by Councilmember McCowen. The primary modifications proposed are concerned with contribution limits and the benefits offered to candidates who agree to accept a voluntary spending limit. The proposed modifications, for a voluntary spending limit candidate, would raise contribution limits to $500, the City would pay one half the cost of the ballot statement, provided for inclusion of a second 500 word statement on the City's website if an opposing candidate rejects the voluntary spending limit, and proposed that the voluntary spending limit for a candidate who is opposing an incumbent shall be increased by 25%. Public Comment Opened: 8:14:09 PM 8:16:16 PM Scott Cratty, Ukiah, is in support of campaign reform with lower disclosure contribution limits. 8:20:04 PM Benj Thomas, Ukiah, is in support of campaign reform and an independent election commission. 8:22:31 PM Ron Epstein, Ukiah, is in support of campaign reform and lowering spending limits. He feels an independent election group(s) would be helpful and requests the public have input to the subcommittee. Public Comment Closed: 8:29:30 PM It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmembers Rodin and McCowen be designated as a subcommittee to work with City Attorney Rapport to prepare a final draft ordinance to be considered for adoption. Councilmember Rodin distributed the Russian River Watershed pamphlet to the Councilmembers. 9:03:08 PM Adjourned to Closed Session: 9:03:39 PM Sm CLOSED SESSION a. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov't Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager Reconvened: 11:05 PM. . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 PM. JoAnne M. Campbell, Transcribing Secretary.