HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-19-07CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
December 19, 2007
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Ukiah City Council met on December 19, 2007, the notice for which being legally noticed
on, December 14, 2007. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Roll was taken
with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and
Mayor Crane. Absent: None. Staff present: City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport,
Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley, Purchasing Supervisor Horger, City Engineer/Public
Works Director Eriksen, Finance Director Elton, Police Chief Dewey, Community Services
Director Sangiacomo, City Clerk Brown, and Deputy City Clerk Currie. Consultants present:
Don Dame and Emmett Jones.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE6:04:23 PM
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES6:04:28 PM
a. Regular Minutes of 6/6/07
b. Special Minutes of 11/26/07
c. Regular Minutes of 12/5/07
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve 6/6/07 and 12/5/07 as submitted and 11/26/07 with a
grammatical correction to the last sentence on page 1. Motion carried by an all AYES voice
vote of the members present.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION6:06:06 PM
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S BaldwinlThomas to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a through 7g; 6:06:06 PM
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of November 2007
b. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Marijuana Cultivation Ordinance
c. Award Contract of Tree Trimming at Various Locations in the City of Ukiah to Davey
Tree Surgery Company for an Amount Not To Exceed $80,000.00 for the Fiscal Year
2007/2008
d. Award Purchase of 29 Western Red Cedar Power Poles to Stella-Jones Corporation
in the Amount of $16,399.55
e. Report to Council on Award of Bid for the Purchase of Ballistic Vests from Sierra
Police Supply in the Amount of $5,468.31
f. Adoption of Resolution Removing On-Street Parking and Establishing a Bus Loading
Zone at 1346 South State Street
g. Supplemental Report Regarding Emergency Geotechnical Consultant Services to
Address Issues Associated with a Leak in the Wastewater Treatment Plant's North
Percolation Pond
Motion carried by an all AYES voice vote of the members present.
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8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS6:08:54 PM
Albert Manfredini suggested a tax on fast food to help finance the beautification of the Ukiah
Valley and suggested adding a tax for those who choose a plastic bag.
Chris Velasco discussed uses for recycled plastic bags.
3. PROCLAMATIONSIINTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS6:13:54 PM
Presentation from the City Council to City Manager Horsley for her years of service.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:75 PM)6:15:59 PM
a. Adopt by Resolution and Implement a Solar Energy Incentive Program
Pursuant to California Senate Bill t
Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley presented the item. Recommended Action:
1.) Adopt by Resolution a Solar Energy Incentive Program Pursuant to the
requirements of California Senate Bifl 1 and 2.) Delegate to the City Manager the
authority to implement the program and make changes to the program as necessary
to stay in compliance with the California Energy Commission adopted Guidelines.
Public Hearing Opened: 6:26:28 PM
Public speaking to the item: Solar contractor Richard Silsbee.
Public Hearing Closed:6:32:59 PM
M/S McCowen/Thomas to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and
Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS6:33:39 PM
a. Consideration and Possible Adoption of a Resolution by the City Council
Approving the Execution of the Amended and Restated Northern California
Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement
Northern California Power Agency Assistant General Manager Business
Development Don Dame and Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley presented the
item. Recommended Action: By Resolution approve the Amended and Restated
Northern California Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement and authorize the City
Manager to execute same on behalf of Ukiah.
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin,
and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Amendment to the Northern
California Power Agency Green Power Project Amended 3`tl Phase Agreement
to Acquire Energy from Renewable Resources6:44:35 PM
Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley presented the item. Recommended Action:
Adopt the resolution that approves the Amended NCPA Green Power Project 3rd
Phase Agreement and delegate the authority to execute the agreement to the City
Manager.
M/S Thomas/McCowen to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin,
and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
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c. Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into an Interlocal Contract with H-GACBUY
to Enable Cooperative Purchasing Through that Program6:47:51 PM
Purchasing Supervisor Horger presented the item. Recommended Action: Authorize
the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Contract with H-GACBuy to enable
cooperative purchasing through that program.
M/S RodinlMcCowen to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin,
and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Adoption of Public Works Project List for Proposition 1 B Local Transportation
Funds for Submittal to the State Department of Finance6:53:48 PM
City Engineer and Director of Public Works Eriksen presented the item.
Recommended Action: adoption of the project list for the implementation of
proposition 1 B local transportation funds.
By Consensus City Council formed a subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers
Rodin and Thomas to assist staff with finding a project that will best use the 1 B funds
and to bring back for Council consideration. If Airport Park Boulevard is not
recommended for 61 funds, the subcommittee will present funding options for that
project.
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Possible Action to Proceed with the Rate Adjustment Process
for Adopting Changes to the Schedule of Fees and Rates for Garbage and
Recycling Collection Service for 2007/2008 Pursuant to the Collection Contract
Provision for a Council Rate Review Every Three Years in Conformance with
Prop 218 Requirements and the Municipal Code; Establish Public Hearing Date
for Same7:03:48 PM
Finance Director Elton and Consultant Emmett Jones presented the item.
Recommended Action: Establish February 20, 2008 as the date for the public hearing
on garbage rates and provide direction to staff to proceed with the noticing and other
procedural requirements under Prop 218 and the City Municipal Code for adjusting
rates. Director Elton recommended changing the public hearing date to March 5, 2008.
Public Comment Opened7:21:00 PM
Public speaking to the item: Dave Carroll, Solid Waste Systems, Inc.
Public Comment Closed
MIS Rodin/Thomas to establish March 5, 2008, as the date for the public hearing on
garbage rates and provide direction to staff to proceed with noticing and other and
procedural requirements under Prop 218 and the City Municipal Code for adjusting
rates. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas,
McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
b. Discussion of City Fleet Maintenance and Replacement Program7:26:37 PM
City Manager Horsley, Fire Chief Clarabut, and Police Chief Dewey presented the
item. Recommended Action: discuss the submitted programs and provide feedback
and direction to staff.
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Public Comment Opened7:44:29 PM
Public speaking to the item: John C. Graff representing the Employers Council of
Mendocino County.
Public Comment Closed
By Consensus City Council suggested Staff consider adding rental costs and annual
vehicle usage to the report. The report appears to serve the purpose that the Council
intended.
c. Approval of Fire Department to Purchase from HGAC Program or Solicit Bids
for a Replacement Ladder Truck with 1500 GPM Fire Pump; Authorize Budget
Amendment Transferring $657,758 from Fund 698 -Fire (Measure S) Apparatus
Replacement to Account Number 698.2101.800.000 if Purchase from HGAC is
Approved7:50:31 PM
Fire Chief Clarabut presented the item. Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Fire
Department, with the assistance of the City Purchasing Manager, to purchase the 75'
aerial apparatus using the HGAC Program or authorize the solicitation of bids for the
purchase of the 75' aerial apparatus 2. Authorize the budget amendment transferring
$657,758 from Fund 698 to account number 698.2101.800.000.
Public Comment Opened8:05:52 PM
Public speaking to the item: John C. Graff representing the Employers Council of
Mendocino County.
Public Comment Closed
M/S Rodin/McCowen to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin,
and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Council Committee and Board
Appointments8:07:50 PM
Mayor Crane presented the item. Recommended Action: discuss possible changes to
the Council assignments to commissions and committees.
By Consensus City Council agreed to the following Council Committee and Board
Appointments:
Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce
Liaison ex officio Rodin and McCowen/Alternate
City Selection Committee Mayor
Council/ County Supervisor Committee Crane and McCowen
Investment Oversight Committee Thomas
Library Advisory Board Thomas
Main Street Program Board of Directors
ex officio Rodin and Thomas/Alternate
Mendocino Council of Governments (MCOG) McCowen and Rodin/Alternate
Mendocino County Inland Water and Power
Commission Baldwin and Thomas/Alternate
Mendocino Solid Waste Mgmt. Authority
MSWMA Crane and Thomas/Alternate
Mendocino Transit Authority (MTA) Board of
Directors Thomas
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Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Crane/Thomas
Transmission Agency of Northern California
TANC Crane and Public Utilities Director
Russian River Watershed Association Rodin and Thomas/Alternate
Sun House Guild ex officio liaison McCowen
Ukiah Valley Sanitation District (UVSD) Crane and Baldwin/Alternate
Economic Development & Financing Corp.
(EDFC Thomas
City/County Leadership Group City Manager and Mayor
Mendocino County Local Area Formation
Commission (LAFCO) McCowen/City Alternate
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Solid Waste Sub-committee McCowen and Crane
e. Discussion and Consideration of Cancelling the January 2, 2008 Regular City
Council Meeting8:18:44 PM
Recommended Action: discuss and consider cancelling the January 2, 2008, Regular
City Council Meeting
M/S McCowen/Baldwin that the meeting of January 2, 2008, be canceled due to lack
of pressing business. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES:
Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Rodin reported Walgreen is open 24 hours but the pharmacy is not. 8:21:24 PM
Councilmember Crane reported that MSWMA will have the plastic carryout bag initiative draft
language ready for the next City Council meeting and the Sewer Ad Hoc Committee
continues to work thorough possible methods for providing assistance and will provide this
information to City Council and Sanitation District.8:22:39 PM
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
City Manager Horsley reported on the status of Anton Stadium, the Project Manager
selection, and the Just-Do-It list. 8:23:38 PM
Recessed to Closed Session8:27:17 PM
14. CLOSED SESSION -Closed Session may be held at any time during or before the meeting
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8);
Property: APN 156-240-02, 03, O6, 07, 08 (Ukiah);
Negotiator: Candace Horsley, City Manager;
Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah & David Hull/Ric Piffero;
No action was taken.
b. Public Employment (§ 54957)
Title: City Manager
By Consensus the Council approved hiring Pat Thompson as Interim City Manager,
and authorized the City Manger Horsley to negotiate a contract under specific criteria.
c. Labor Negotiations. Directors Unit (§ 54957.6)
Negotiator: Candace Horsley, City Manager
No action was taken.
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Reconvened at 10:15 pm.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm.
JoAnne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk
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