HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 03-05-08CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
March 5, 2008
6:00 p.m.
A Closed Session was conducted beginning at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on March 5, 2008, the notice for which
being legally noticed on, February 29, 2008. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at
6:07 pm. Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas,
McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane. Staff present: Interim City Manager
Thompson, City Attorney Rapport, Finance Director Elton and Deputy City Clerk Currie.
Consultants present: Emmett Jones, CPA and Ralph Andersen & Associates via
conference call
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Women's History Month Proclamation6:08:33 PM
Councilmember Rodin read the proclamation and presented it to Dr. Katarzyna
Rolzinski.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES(i:13:17 PM
a. Special Joint Council/UVSD Minutes of 2/6/08
b. Regular Minutes of 2/6/08
MIS McCowen/Thomas to approve the Special Joint Council/UVSD Minutes of 2/06/08
and the Regular Minutes of 2/6/08, as submitted. Motion carried by an all AYES voice
vote of the members present.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISIONti:13:51 PM
CONSENT CALENDARfi:l4:16 PM
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a through 7n:
a. Adoption of Resolution Amending Appendix to City Conflict of Interest Code
b. Approval of Notice of Completion for Traffic Signal Equipment Upgrade,
Specification No. 07-12
c. Adoption of Resolution Removing 110 Lineal Feet of On-Street Parking at 540
South Orchard Avenue
d. Report Regarding Purchase of Firefighter Protective Clothing (Turnouts) from L.
N. Curtis in the Amount of $9,072.55
e. Request Approval for Re-Classification & Salary Increase of Receptionist
Position to "ReceptionisUSecretary"
f. Award Purchase of Liquid Polymer Emulsion to Polydyne, Inc. at the Unit Price of
$1.06 Per Pound for an Approximate Total Amount of $12,720.00 Plus Tax and
Authorize Budget Amendment for $6,000.00
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g. Award Purchase of Ferric Chloride to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. at the Unit
Price of $579.00 Per Dry Ton for an Approximate Total Amount of $92,640.00
Plus Tax and Authorize Budget Amendment for $47,000.00
h. Award Purchase of Sodium Bisulfite to Brenntag Pacific, Inc. at Unit Price of
$670.73 Per Dry Ton for an Approximate Total Amount of $16,768.25 Plus Tax
and Authorize Budget Amendment for $8,000.00
i. Award Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite to Olin Corporation at the Unit Price of
$0.849 Per Gallon for an Approximate Total Amount of $84,900.00 Plus Tax and
Authorize Budget Amendment for $38,500.00
j. Authorization of Amending Bid Award to Ukiah Ford for Two New General
Service Trucks with Utility Bodies for the Parks Department
k. Award Acquisition of Street Sweeper To Tymco International, Ltd for the
Department of Public Works in the Amount of $175,073.13 Funded Through the
Equipment Replacement Fund Budget
I. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Winzler & Kelly Consulting
Engineers in an Amount Not to Exceed $38,850 for Storm Drain Study
m. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Doble Thomas & Associates, Inc.
in an Amount Not to Exceed $47,610 for GIS Curb Ramp and Storm Drain
Inventory
n. Amend Purchase Order with Morrison Drilling & Pump, Inc., to Drill a Third Test
Hole at the Water Treatment Plant for an Additional Cost of $17,000 and a
Budget Amendment for Same.
Motion carried by an all AYES voice vote of the members present.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS6:15:23 PM
Ukiah S. Morrison inquired as to the status of the Measure B forum approved at the
February 06, 2008, City Council Meeting. Councilmember McCowen stated he had sent
an email to interested parties but had received very little response.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 16:15 PMl
a. Update of Sign Code Ordinance Amendment 07-33 (referred to committee
1/18/08, and to come back 3/5)
Continued to March 19, 2008.
b. Public Hearing for Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Changes to the
Schedule of Fees and Rates for Garbage and Recycling Collection Service
for 2007/2008, 2008/2009 and 2009/2010, Pursuant to the Collection
Contract Provision fora Council Rate Review Every Three Years in
Conformance with Prop 218 Requirements and the Municipal Code 6:17:38
PM
Finance Director Elton and consultant Emmett Jones, CPA, presented the item.
Recommended Action: 1) Hold the public hearing on the proposed garbage rates
according to the requirements of Proposition 218 and the City Municipal Code for
adjusting garbage rates, 2) After considering comments from the public during
the hearing and the written protests of the rate adjustment, adopt Resolution,
establishing the rates for fiscal years 2007/2008, 2008/2009, and 2009/2010.
Attachment A should read N/A in the No service/minimum fee column under the
Packout Service and Remote Service categories.
Public Hearing Opened: 6:28 pm
Public speaking to the item: None.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:29 pm
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M/S Rodin/Baldwin to the 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 BUSINESS
a. Appointment of City Councilmember to the Interview Panel for Selection of
a Consultant to Perform the Municipal Service through LAFCO6:3027 PM
Interim City Manager Thompson presented the item. Recommended Action: The
City Council appoint a member to serve on the interview and recommendation
panel for a joint MSR for sewer services review.
By Consensus, City Council appointed Councilmember McCowen to the
Interview Panel.
11. NEW BUSINESS
None
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Thomas reported on a phone call received from a member of the public
who wishes to serve as a moderator on the Measure B forum.
Councilmember McCowen reported an amendment to the joint powers agreement
regarding appointment of County members to the Mendocino Council of Government
(MCOG) is being considered and Sheriff Allman is the newest appointee. At a Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting, with a 4 to 3 vote, the Anderson
Valley Services Fire District will be allowed to contract with members of the public
outside the district to provide services. Councilmembers Thomas and McCowen met
with a group of senior citizens who expressed their concerns on rent increases and are
advocating for rent control or other relief and this may be agendized for a future meeting.
The Board of Supervisors gave direction to County Council to draft a plastic bag
ordinance.
Councilmember Baldwin stated he is in favor of rent control and supports enforcement of
the sign ordinance and looks forward to seeing follow up from the sign ordinance
subcommittee.
The quarterly, strategic planning meeting dates are April 30, July 30, and October 29,
2008.
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
6:40:41 PM Interim City Manager Thompson presented Mayor Crane and Council with
samples from the first test well site on behalf of Water-Utilities Project Engineer Burck
and the Utilities Department; gave an update on the City's municipal service review
process, Orchard Avenue Bridge, mid year budget update, emergency intertie water
agreements with Millview and Willow water districts; and requested that Councilmember
McCowen or Rodin attend the water districts' meetings with Interim City Manager
Thompson regarding the agreement.
Councilmember Rodin inquired of the City Attorney the status of the permit to the State.
City Attorney Rapport stated that will depend on the emergency intertie water
agreements with the Millview and Willow water districts.
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Recessed to Closed Session at 6:52 pm
14. 5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION -Closed Session may be held at any time during or before the meeting
a. Public EmDlovment (§ 54957)
Title: City Manager
Discussion and possible interviews of candidates, with possible continuation to
later in the evening. The Recruiting Firm Ralph Andersen & Associates, will
Participate in a Conference Call from 5800 Stanford Ranch Rd, Suite 410,
Rocklin, CA 95765, 916-630-4900.
Reconvened in Open Session at 8:49 pm
By Consensus, City Council appointed Mayor Crane and Councilmember Rodin
as a subcommittee to continue negotiations with the finalist for the City Manager
position and to undertake specified background investigations and report back to
the City Council.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
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Jo nne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk
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