HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-15-07CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
August 15, 2007
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on August 15, 2007, the notice for which being
legally noticed on, August 10, 2007. Mayor Rodin called the meeting to order at 6:03:37 PM.
Roll was taken with the following Councilmembers present: Thomas, Crane, McCowen, Baldwin,
and Mayor Rodin. Absent: None. Staff present: City Manager Horsley, City Attorney Rapport,
Airport Manager Richey, Associate Planner II Lohse, Senior Planner Townsend, Fire Chief
Clarabut, Deputy Public Works Director Seanor, and Deputy City Clerk Brown.
Consultants Present: Rick Kennedy, P.E., Project Manager. Mary Grace Pawson, Winzler &
Kelly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Swearing in Ceremony -Police Chief 6:04:39 PM
Mayor Rodin officiated, with City Manager Horsley joining her at the podium, to swear in new
Police Chief Chris Dewey. Chief John Williams was also recognized for his over 30 years of
dedicated service to the Police Force for the City of Ukiah.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Regular Meeting of August 1, 2007
MIS McCowen/Crane to approve. Motion carried by an all AYES voice vote.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR 6:12:25 PM
M/S Crane/Baldwin to approve;
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of July 2007
b. Rejection of Claim for Damages Received from Celia Ramirez and Referral to Joint Powers
Authority, Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund (REMIF)
c. Report to City Council Regarding the Annual Purchase of Fertilizer, Grass Seed,
Insecticide, and Fungicide from Sierra Pacific Turf Supply for the Ukiah Municipal
Golf Course in the Amount of $5,855.41.
d. Award of Bid for Purchase of 2000 Gallons of Poly Aluminum Chlorhydrate, 50% Solution
(Liquid Polymer) to Jenchem, Inc. at the Unit Price of $5.3616 Per Gallon for an
Approximate Total Amount of $11,554.25, Plus Tax
Motion carried by an all AYES voice vote.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 6:13:11 PM
Ike Heinz Dullinger of the City's Landfill Gas task force presented a DVD of the Sonoma County
Landfill for each Councilmember to view, stating his desire to present the task force's findings at a
September City Council meeting.
Associate Planner II Lohse presented the item. Recommended action: 1) Conduct a public hearing
regarding the proposed zone change and precise development plan; and 2) Introduce the
Ordinance rezoning Assessor Parcel No. 002-135-04 from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to
R-2 PD (Medium Density Residential-Planned Development) and establishing the Myron Street
Precise Planned Development.
Public Hearing Opened: 6:24:32 PM
-Erik Pittman stated parking will be a problem. The two-car garages are too small and cars will not
be parked inside. The idea that this was "affordable" housing he thought laughable, and ventured
to say there was a 5/0 vote before the discussion took place.
- Jim Mulherin, as a member of the Planning Commission, took exception to the "rubber
stamp' vote idea--and added the development was not designed as affordable housing.
- Estok Menton, the applicant, responded to Mr. Pittman's comments stating regarding the parking,
he addressed any potential problems immediately with a neighbor with one conversation, and the
relationship had been great ever since. Each one of these homes is built for two cars, 16' doors;
two cars are not a problem. He stated they never proposed the development as affordable
housing -although the goal has been to make them as affordable as possible. He also addressed
the landscape plan.
- Diane Zucker from the Wagenseller neighborhood stated she thinks the plan is good. She likes
the developers idea, and is in favor of the project.
Public Hearing Closed: 6:50:12 PM
M/S McCowen/Baldwin to introduce the Ordinance rezoning AP# 002-135-04 from R-2 to R-2 PD
and establish the Myron Street precise planned development, by title only, with the following
changes to the conditions: On condition 12c, delete the word "potential" - so that it is a given that
there will be some hydro modification or other natural retention measures; and, on condition 13b,
amend it to read the placement of additional vegetation for screening and shading of buildings .. .
as deemed necessary by the Director of Planning and Community Development in all common
areas, and within the project and between the project and neighboring parcels to provide dense
screening... Motion carried by an all AYES voice vote.
M/S McCowen/Thomas to introduce the Ordinance, as amended. Motion carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin;
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
g. Continued Discussion of Sewer Lateral Inspection and Reaair Program 7:02:03 PM
Mary Grace Pawson, Winzler & Kelly, gave a presentation regarding progress in developing a
sewer lateral inspection and repair program.
Public Comment Opened: 7:23:30 PM
Public speaking to the topic: Estelle Clifton.
Public Comment Closed: 7:26:20 PM
The Council received the report.
c. Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate a Revised Scope of Work and to Execute a
Project Manager Kennedy, presented the item. Recommended Action: Authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a Consultant Service Agreement with Winzler & Kelly containing
a revised scope of work with compensation provisions that are based on a time and expense basis
not to exceed a guaranteed maximum cost of $284,000 for the preparation of the SSMP.
M/S Crane/Baldwin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
a.
Airport Manager Richey presented the item and asked the record to reflect his commendation of
Ken Fowler who was leaving the board. Recommended action: 1) Review Airport Commission
recommendation and appoint two Airport Commissioners, one to sphere of influence, and one to
city limits; 2) Review the one Demolition Committee Application and appoint the member.
By Consensus the Council declined to take action on the sphere/county appointment to the
Airport Commission until changes are incorporated into the City Code consistent with the action
taken at a previous meeting concerning expanding the residency requirements.
M/S McCowen/Baldwin to reappoint Dottie Deenvester to the Airport Commission; and, appoint
Roger Vincent to the Demolition Permit Review Committee. Motion carried by the following roll
call vote: AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
Recessed: 7:49:29 PM
Reconvened: 8:01:59 PM
b. Interviews of, and Appointment of City Resident Landowner to the Ad Hoc
Committee Studying Integration of Fire Protection Services
Fire Chief Clarabut requested the item be continued to the next regular meeting.
d. Notice of Circulation of Draft Urban Water Managem
City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended
preliminary comments or questions regarding the draft UWMP;
occur at the September 5 City Council meeting.
Public Comment Opened: 8:10:44 PM
There were no comments from the public.
Public Comment Closed
The Council received the report.
e.
Action: Review and provide any
further discussion and comment to
Potential Demand for Such a Vehicle.
City Manager Horsley presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss and possibly approve
the attached resolution providing support for policies that promote the development of Plug-In
Hybrid Vehicles.
Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution Providing Support for
8:17:14 PM M/S Baldwin/Thomas to adopt the Resolution with the wording "City commits to the
consideration of the future purchase, and dropping the phase about fleet orders... Motion
carried by an all AYES voice vote.
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f. Discussion Regarding 'Preferred Alternative' Land Use Scenario for Revised Draft
Ukiah Vallev Area Plan 8:19:43 PM
Senior Planner Townsend presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss input to the Board
of Supervisors for their August 21, 2007 meeting regarding selection of 'Preferred Alternative' for
Revised Draft Ukiah Valley Area Plan.
Public Comment Opened: 8:22:21 PM
Public Speaking to the item: Steve Scalmanini, Jim Mulheren, Mike Sweeney, Estelle Clifton.
Public Comment Closed: 8:38:06 PM
By Consensus the Council determined that Councilmember McCowen and Mayor Rodin would
write a letter and distribute it to the City Council for comments, and signature if time allows, and
then to the Board of Supervisors for their meeting on August 21g~.
Recessed: 9:31:13 PM
Reconvened: 9:41:31 PM
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Senior Planner Townsend presented the item. Recommended Action: That Resolution 92-24 shall
remain in effect as adopted, finding that protection of the public safety outweighs modification of
seismic upgrade requirements.
Public Comment Opened: 10:01:55 PM
Public speaking to the item: Lisa Mammina
Public Comment Closed: 10:18:08 PM
M/S McCowen/Thomas to direct staff to return with an amended resolution specifying that ADA
improvements and sprinklerization are not triggers for seismic safety upgrade. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and
Mayor Rodin; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
b. Award of Contract for Traffic Signal Equipment Upgrade Proiect. Spec No. 07-12
Deputy Public Works Director Seanor presented the item. Recommended Action: Award contract
for Traffic Signal Equipment Upgrade Project Specification No. 07-12, to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder based on bids submitted on August 14, 2007.
M/S McCowen/Crane to award the contract to W. Bradley Electric Inc. of Novato, finding that they
are the lowest responsive bidder with a bid of $171,519. Motion carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmember Thomas, Crane, McCowen, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin; NOES:
None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
10:30:38 PM Councilmember Crane reported there was a Sewer Lateral Ad Hoc meeting today
and thinks the committee is off to a good start. There was also a Mendocino Solid Waste
Management Authority (MSWMA) meeting this morning which is embarking on a journey of
discouraging shopping bags that are not recycled.
Councilmember Thomas represented the City at Inland Water and Power Commission (IWPC) last
week where there was a great deal of discussion about the feasibility of raising the level of the
dam.
Councilmember McCowen reported on a Local Agency Formation Commission meeting (LAFCO)
this month which discussed the possibility of approving out-of-area service agreements to rural
residents being served by fire districts to allow the districts to be paid, which LAFCO can do if there
is a threat to public safety. Commission narrowly approved the executive director returning with
more information. The Sun House Guild met yesterday and are experiencing more vandalism at
the park and to the museum, and are discussing fencing. Their fine art and wine auction will take
place August 25`" He, Mayor Rodin, City Manager Horsley, and Planning & Building Director
Stump attended a Board of Supervisors meeting regarding the siting of the new Courthouse and
Criminal Justice Center. Mayor Rodin made a presentation of the City's willingness to be a
partner with the County in siting the Courthouse and the Criminal Justice Center downtown,
explaining the extensive work that had been done by our Form Based Zoning consultants in
developing possible sites, and designs. The Board of Supervisors did decide to go forward with
the process and that Ukiah, as a downtown option, be kept in the mix.
Mayor Rodin added her comments to the report stating the County's consultants in discussing the
two options that they were recommending for the Courthouse, Brush Street Triangle and
Downtown, did not make any reference to the work of Hall and Fisher or the conceptual sketch of
the criminal justice center being located at the end of Mason Street. On Friday, Ukiah Valley
Primary Care is having a celebration and Councilmembers have been asked to speak at the
function.
Councilmember Baldwin reported as a follow-up on the complaints to the State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB) that were directed mostly at Millview for supplying water to Masonite
outside their place of use, and a decision on a complaint about the Woods water right that was sold
or going to be sold to Millview. He hopes Council would consider a discussion of the various
complaints regarding valley water with SWRCB.
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
City Manager Horsley proposed dates for the '07-08 Budget review. She also spoke of a proposed
Mayor's recognition program relative to building rehabilitation projects and bringing it forward as a
new business agenda item.
Recess to continuing Redevelopment meeting: 10:54:13 PM
Reconvene to Closed Session: 10:58:04 PM
14. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Real Prooertv Negotiators (§ 54956.8);
Property: APN 156-240-02, 03, 06, 07, 08 (Ukiah);
Negotiator: Candace Horsley, City Manager;
Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah & David Hull/Ric Piffero;
b. Labor Negotiations; Police. Citv Manager, and Management Unit (§ 54957.6)
Negotiator: Candace Horsley, City Manager
Reconvened at 11:50 PM. No action taken.
15.
business, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 PM
Clerk