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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-01-06 CITY OF UIOLAH CITY COUNCZL REGULAR MEETING M][NUTE5 CI~/~C CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 November 1, 2006 5:00 p,m. The Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on November 1, 2006, the notice for which being legally noticed on October 27, 2006. Preceding the regular meeting was a Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council presentation scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm. Vice Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 5:20 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers pre~ent: Crane, McCowen, Rodin, and Vice Mayor Baldwin. Mayor Ashiku ardved at 5:22 PM. Staff present: City Manager Horsley, Charley Stump, Building and Planning Department Director, Sage Sangiacomo, Community Services Director, City Attorney Rapport and City Clerk Petersen 2. pLEDgE OF ALLEGZANCE led by Councilmember Rodin Councilmember Rodin introduced Elise Holland, Land Conservation Hanager, who provided an overview of the Stewardship Coundl's background, the land conservation planning process, beneficial public values based on the input received from community members, and a brief outline of the implementation process. 141,729 acres of resource lands am owned by PG&E in eleven watersheds spread over twenty-two counties, including several thousand acres located in the Potter Valley Watershed. Allowable uses include agriculture, sustainable forestry, recreation, open space, and habitat preservation. Recess from 5:41 to 6:01 pm. 3. PROCL'~--MA'r~ONSI[NTRODUC'riONSIPRESENTA'r/ONS 6:03:12 PM a. presep_t-afl_n_fl - M~ndn,~ino Ceufltv Child Care Plannlne Council Sue Haun, Child Care Planning Council manager, Mendocino County Office of Education, Penny Walker, Mendocino College and Denise Gorny, North Coast Opportunities, Rural Communities Child Care, MAC provided a presentation on the County's Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan 2005-2010. PL=T'ITZONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None /~PPROVAL OF MXNUTES a. Re,~-!=r M_,~_ irm Minutes of October 4. 2006 Correction by Coundlmember Mccowen to Agenda Item 9.a. Public Hearing, correcting the spelling of Kevin Orr b. P_e~_,_,lar Hmiqo Hinutes of October 18. 2006 Correction to Agenda Item 12. Coundl Reports by Coundlmember Rodin, to correctly read, "reported having received information regarding the activities of the Stewardship Coundl and suggested incorporating a presentation into a City Coundl meeting". Regular City Council Meeting November 1, 2006 m MIS McCowen/Rodin approval of the Minutes of October 4, 2006 and October 18, 2006 as corrected. Motion carried by an all AYE voice vote. I~TGHT TO APPEAL DEC~S[ON Hayer Ashiku read the appeal process. The following items listed are considered routine and will be enacted by a single motion and roll call vote by the City Council. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar upon request of a Councilmember or a citizen in which event the item will be considered at the completion of all other items on the agenda. The motion by the City Council on the Consent Calendar will approve and make findings in accordance with Administrative Staff and/or Planning Commission recommendations. Councilmember Crane requested Item 7.c. be removed from the Consent Calendar and heard later on the Agenda; Item moved to New Business 11.f. MIS Baldwin/Rodin to approve the Consent Calendar with Item 7.c. removed. a. Status of the Lake Mendocino Hydroelectric Power Plant Equipment Refurbishment Emergency b. Award of Bid for Pad Mount Transformer in the Amount of $28,225.00 for and Funded by the Ukiah High School Modernization Project c. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 62 of the Ukiah City Code, Pertaining to Compensation of Mayor and City CounciIMembers. Pulled to Agenda Ztem 11.f d. Opticom GPS Traffic Preemption System from the 3M Corporation - Authorize the City Manager to Process a Budget Transfer and Purchase the System for a Price Not to Exceed $100,020 e. Authorize the Execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Winzler and Kelly Consultant Service Agreement Dated June 27, 2002 and the Expenditure of an Additional $26,474.00 from the Orchard Ave Bddge Fund for the Purpose of Incorporating Plan Changes Requested by the Permitting Resource Agencies MoUen c~rrled by the following roll call vote: AYES: Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None ~U_nl'~NCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA TI'EMS NO one came forward to address the Council. pUBLiC HEAR/NGS (6:15 PM} a. Public Hearino P,~,=rdinn NoUficatlnn of Award of Sunnlemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. Ci--,=nc notion for Public Safety (SLESF. COPS~ Grant in the ~mount of $10_n__noo FY 06~07 Snendinn Plan for use of Grant Funds 6:21:54 PM A brief overview of the Agenda Summary Report was presented by Captain Chris Dewey who stated the grant will fund part-time support personnel and mobile computer terminals for the police cars. The computer terminals will allow the officers to access data directly from the vehicle and possibly reduce radio communication between the vehicles and dispatch, reducing the workload of the dispatchers. Chief John Williams eddeed that these funds are to supplement existing services and not supplant any existing funding for law enforcement services, as required pursuant to Government code Section 30061. Public Comment Opened: 6:30:58 PM No comment made by the public. Public Comment Closed: 6:31:06 PNI Regular City Council Meeting November 1, 2006 -2- 11. 10. PUBL/C HEAR/NGS (6:t"; PM~ - ¢ontinuc~f MIS McCowen/Baldwin authorizing the Departmental Spending Plan for FY 2006/2007 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Grant. Notion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None a. Authorization of Sole ~ource Contract for Purchase of Hobile Computer Terminal Software from Visionalr. Inc. in Ute Amount Not to Exceed ~75.941.12. 6:32:42 PM Captain Dewey reported the quote received from Visionair, Inc. for the purchase of mobile computer terminal software is the lowest price available and requested authorization of a sole source contract. t4/S Rodlnlt4cCowen to authorize the sole source purchase of Mobile Computer Terminal Software from VisionAir, [nc., in an amount not to exceed $75,941.12. t4otlon carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Crane, NcC, owen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None I,I~II=~N]$HED BUS]NESS a. Summary and Discussion of Aireort Business Park Canital ]mDrovement (Traffic ]moact Feel Preuram and Southern Road Access tssue ~:~4:52 PM Planning Director Stump, and Rid( Kennedy, Public Works Project t4anager, reviewed an historical summary of the Airport [ndustrial park b-affic impacts and Capital improvement program as well as information relative to the southern access road matter. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding oJrrent traffic issues and additional congestion anticipated with buildout of the industrial park; the applicability of the two traffic studies conducted in 1996 and 1997 and appropriateness of the Capital improvement Fees, and; possible southern access road options in lieu of using the Hastings Avenue at South State Street approach to the business park Public Comment Opened 7:07:25 PM Gary Ackerstrom, Developer, presented the original plans for the development of the Industrial Park and encouraged the City to negotiate with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to preserve options that would fadlitate a southern access via Airport Road. Judy Pruden encouraged the Council to follow the 1995 Circulation and Transportation Element within the 1995 General Plan. Ms Pruden disdosed that she owns a single family residence in the Norgard area. Public Comment Closed 7:31:48 PM It was the consensus of the Council members to: Direct staff to use an Engineering Price index rather than the Consumer Price Index for updating the Capital improvement Fees; > Explore with CDF the option to preserve the ability at some future date to have a public roadway connecting the developments to South State; > Review the Capital Improvement Fee structure and prepare a proposal for a traffic study that would evaluate the need and feasibility of a southern access to the Industrial park. Recess from 7:36 pm to 7:46 pm Regular City Council Meeting November 1, 2006 -3- 10. UNFZNZSHED BUSZNES~ b. Discussion and Direction Concernina Code Comoliaq~e Prooram Director Stump briefly reviewed the report. Councllmember Crane read his letter regarding the current and proposed scope of enforcement efforts relating to the full spectrum of ordinances. Extensive discussion followed regarding status of the enforcement of existing ordinances and codes; staffing issues, definitions of terms contained within the ordinance(s), and possible revision of the current sign ordinance as it pertains to "violations". Staff was directed to: ~ Review existing ordinances and bring back a recommendation identifying five ordinances/statues that should be reviewed. ~, Prepare an amendment to the sign ordinance making violations infractions instead of misdemeanors and include a fine schedule that would increase with subsequent violations. Notice to violators requesting compliance with the sign ordinance is to be provided pdor to the issue of the citation. c Status Reoort on the Develonment of Observatory Park and Referral to the Parks. Recreation. and Golf Commission to Develon a Draft Use Plan for the Buildinos ~n ~ 8:38:47 PM Sage Sangiacomo, Community Services Director provided a comprehensive review of the status on the development of Observatory Park. Discussion ensued regarding possible uses of the existing residence. It was noted that the roof is in need of repair. Public Comment Opened: Steve Scaimanini recommended a mold test. Public Comment Closed M/S McCowen/Crane to refer the matter to the Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission to develop a dra~c use plan for the buildings on the property. Mo'don carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Crane, Mccowen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None 11. b. UUliUes Deoa,bi~ent Status Undate 8:58:37 PM 3eft Gould, Interim UUlity Director, reviewed the Utility Deportments ninety-day status report, summarizing repairs and status of projects within the Electdc Division, Water Division, Wastewater Division and the Hydro Plant Refurbishment Project. Director Gould's report was received and filed. Reonrt on Recent California Le~lslaUon Affectina Municipally Owned Electrig UUlities .left Gould, znterim UUlity Director, reviewed recent legislation as it pertains to the City's electric utility and community. Director Gould provided an overview of the impact of AB 32 - "California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006"; AB 2021 -"Addition to Public utilities Code of Section 25310 amending Section 9615"- Public Utilities - energy efficiency and; SB 1368 - staff is reviewing this legislation at this time. A report will be submitted to the Council once the review is completed. Council received the report. Regular City Council Meeting November 1, 2006 -4- 12. 13. Greenhouse Gas Reduction - Publicly Owned Electric Utilities' Princinl~; Addr,~=;na Greenhouse Gas Reduction G~als And AB-32 Reouir~m,~nt~ 9:28:08 PM Jeff Gould, znterim Utility Director, summarized the requirements of AB32 which includes mandatory reporting and implementation requirements that will be imposed on publicly owned electric utilities in California. With the adoption of this resolution, the City will support public power communities' commitment to implement a greenhouse gases reduction plan and ongoing efforts to procure cost effective, reliable, and feasible energy efficiency and demand reduction resources proactively. As a member of NCPA, the City of Ukiah has been asked to adopt these principles. NCPA has committed to assist staff in the fulfillment of the goals and principals set forth in the Resolution. M/S Crane/McCowen adopting California's Public Power Utilities' Principles Addressing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals. Motion carded by the following roll call vote: AYES: Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku; NOES: None; ABSTATN: None; ABSENT: None [CLE! Pro~ram - !nvestioation of Ukiah Particioation 9:30:54 PM Jeff Gould,/nt~Hm Utility Director, reviewed the "Cities for Climate Protection Program", a voluntary program to quantify Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Director Gould reviewed the five step process and provided an estimated cost of the initial phase to participate in the program of $30,000. Discussion followed with Council members questioning whether this program duplicates the requirements of AB32 and what the benefits to the City are. M/S Crane/McCowen to table this item. Motion carried by an all AYE voice vote. Adoption of Ordinance AmendinD Section 62 of the Ukiah City Code, Pertainin. to Comuensetion of Mayor and City Council Members 9:42:11 PM Councilmernber Crane stated he previously voted against an increase in compensation and has recently polled other cities which resulted in the average compensation being $150. per month. M/S Baldwin/McCowen to adopt an Ordinance amending Section 62 of the Ukiah city Code pertaining to compensation of the Mayor and City Council members. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin; NOES: Councilmember Crane and HayorAshiku; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None ~[J;~.~iE~ 9:44:00 PM Councllmember Rodin reported attending a breakfast held to honor employers who invite developmentally disabled individuals to participate with them in the workplace. The City of Ukiah received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ukiah Valley Association of Habilitation. Mayor Ashiku advised that a report will be made at the November 15, 2006 meeting regarding the boundaries of the sphere of influence and tax sharing agreements between the City and County. CITY MANAGER/CI'rY CLERK REPORTS City Manager Horsley stated that the City's new web site has gone live. reported that IT has been upgrading all computers to the new server. She additionally Regular City Council Meeting November 1, 2006 -5- None 15. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:48:4.1 PM. Gail Petersen, City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting November 1, 2006 -6-