HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-21-06 CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Adjourned Re.qular Meeting Minutes
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
August 21, 2006
6:00 p.m.
The Ukiah City Council met at an adjourned Regular Meeting on August 21, 2006, the notice for which
being legally noticed. Roll call was taken at 6:02 p.m. and the following Councilmembers were present:
Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Ashiku. Staff Present: City Manager Horsley, City
Attorney Rapport, Community Services Director Sangiacomo and Deputy City Clerk Gall Petersen.
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.
Dispense with reading / no public in attendance.
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.
Dispense with reading I no public in attendance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Review and Possible Direction on Airport Commission Application Process - McCowen
6:04:09 PM
Councilmembers discussed the current application and selection process which is
inconsistent with other City of Ukiah Boards and Commissions in that the Airport
Commission reviews applications to fill vacant seats on the Commission and makes a
formal recommendation to the Council on their preferred candidates. Consensus was
that the Airport Commission is encouraged to review and make recommendations to
the City Council however; there is no formal or required process. The City Council is
responsible to review the applications, conduct interviews, and make the appointments.
Discussion and Possible Direction on Residency Requirement and Appointment
Process for City Boards and Commissions - McCowen
Councilmember McCowen stated that broadening the boundaries to include County
residents would expand the pool of applicants, continue to foster City and County
cooperation, and alleviate the uncertainty as to who is eligible to serve.
Councilmember McCowen further stated the expanded residency requirement should
be applicable for all advisory boards and commissions only and not the Planning
Commission.
Discussion followed with the majority of the Council in support of expanding the
residency requirements provided the majority to reside within the City of Ukiah.
Councilmember Baldwin stated his concern that residents living outside of the City's
limits will not experience urbanization like those living within the City and will not suffer
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the consequences of decisions they may make,
Staff directed to bring back ordinance amendments to expand the residency /
boundary requirements. Additionally, staff to:
· Identify all City Commissions and Boards
· Develop an informational sheet for each recommending body that describes the
purpose, functions, and responsibilities of the body as well as desirable skill sets
· Determine whether there continues to be a need for each recommending body
· Examine the possibility of consolidation
6:5i:58 PM
Mayor Ashiku reported he had received a request to read a letter dated August 15,
2006, written by Mr. Charles Ruelle. Mr. Ruelle's concerns were in regard to a five
acre parcel located at 432 Observatory that was donated to the City of Ukiah several
years ago to be used as a public park and questions the delay in completing this
project and opening the park for public use.
Director of Community Services, Sage Sangiacomo stated he spoke with Mr. Ruelle
recently, reporting that progress on the completion of the park is dependent on the
availability of volunteers, and that $40,000. has been allocated for this project from the
FY 2006-2007 budget. An additional $80,000. has been designated from Fund 699 for
the possible renovation of the house. Director Sangiacomo stated that routine
maintenance on the house has occurred over the years.
Staff was directed to bring back a comprehensive report addressing the house,
historical components of the site and park development.
c. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance Amending Ukiah Political Reform Act
7:00:15 PM
City Attorney Rapport stated that if this Ordinance, which was introduced July 19,
2006, is adopted as presented, those candidates accepting the Voluntary Spending
Limit would not have the ability to post Candidates statements on the City's website. It
is his understanding that one or more Councilmember's were not aware that the
revised ordinance contained the clause making the posting of statements to the City's
website applicable only to elections occurring after November 8, 2006.
Subsection 2081 .D.7. of the City Code will be revised to read:
"For elections occurring after November 8, 2006, and upon payment by the
Candidate or Committee of the actual costs thereof, the Candidate or Committee
may post on the City's website:
a. Up to a 500 word statement along with the Candidate's picture.
b. An additional 500 word statement, if an opposing Candidate or City
Committee rejects the voluntary spending limit.
For purposes of subsections 7.a and 7.b, above, the City Council shall adopt a
resolution establishing the actual costs to be charged by the City. Those costs shall
include all direct and indirect costs associated with posting the statements on the
website, the intent being that no public funds shall be made available for these
postings.
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The statements shall be accompanied by a notice from the City, stating that the views
expressed in the statement are those of the Candidate or Committee and do not reflect
the views of the City or its officials and do not constitute an endorsement of the
Candidate or Committee by the City or its officials.
City Attorney Rapport stated if this is not consistent with the wishes of the Council,
the revision would delete "For elections occurring after November 8, 2006, and...". The
Council could adopt the proposed revised ordinance tonight, but if changes are made,
the revised ordinance would have to come back to a future meeting for adoption.
Councilmember McCowen suggested another amendment to the Ordinance
pertaining to statements posted on the City website to include the following verbiage:
"The statements shall contain no reference to political party affiliation, or partisan
political membership, endorsements or activity. 7:03:48 PM
MIS Baldwin/Rodin to approve the Introduction of Ordinance Amending Campaign
Finance Reform Act with the two amendments suggested.
Public Comment Opened
Jim Mulheren requested clarification of "partisan".
Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: Crane, McCowen, Rodin,
Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku
Consensus to continue this meeting to August 28, 2006 at 5:30PM
Discussion of Succession Planning 7:t0:08 PM
Councilmember Rodin read a statement expressing appreciation to and thanking the
City Manager for her leadership, commitment to the City and her many
accomplishments. Councilmember Rodin additionally stated her belief that the Council
should retain the services of a professional to conduct a nationwide search for a
replacement and to do this after the new City Council is seated.
Discussion followed with the Council members supporting the recruitment and selection
of a nationwide search firm to occur, prior to the new City Council being seated.
Consensus to continue this matter to August 28, 2006 at 5:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT 7:24:t2 PM
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM
Ga~'l P~tersen, City Clerk
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