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Home My WebLink AboutMin 04-02-08CITY OF UKIAH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 April 2, 2008 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL t Ikiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on April 2, 2008, the notice for which being legally noticed on, March 28, 2008. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:05 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, Senior Planner Townsend, Finance Director Elton, Risk Manager and Budget Officer Goodrick, Interim Ukiah Fire Chief Ritter, and Deputy City Clerk Currie. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction of new Employee, Jan Newe116:06:28 PM Finance Director Elton introduced Jan Newell, Finance Controller. b. Haiku Proclamation 6:08:07 PM Councilmember Thomas read the proclamation and presented it to Sherrie Smith- Ferri, Museum Director. Smith-Ferri accepted the proclamation on behalf of David Smith-Ferri, Ukiah's Poet Laureate, and introduced Eliza Wingate from the Ukiah Library who spoke briefly on the Haiku Festival. 4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES6:15:59 PM a. Special Joint Council/UVSD Minutes of August 6, 2007 b. Regular Minutes of March 19, 2008 M/S Rodin/McCowen to approve the Special Joint Council/UVSD Minutes of 8/6107 and Regular Minutes of 3!19/08, as submitted. Motion carried by an all AYES voice vote of the members present. 6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION6:13:57 PM CONSENT CALENDAR6:14:37 PM A member of the public, Linda Sanders, requested Consent Calendar item 7d be withdrawn. M/S Thomas/Baldwin to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a through 7c and 7e through 7g: a. Rejection of Claim for Damages Received from Kari Kae Hackett and Referral to Joint Powers Authority, Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund b. Award Purchase of Liquid Polyacrylamide Emulsion to Nalco at a Unit Price of $0.91 Per Pound for an Approximate Total Amount of $27,300.00 Plus Tax cc ai2ioa Page 1 of 5 c. Purchase of Mailing/Return Remittance Envelopes for Utility Billing Statements from Systems Distributors Network Inc. in the Amount of $5,114.46 d. MOVED to New Business 11.d e. Report of the Acquisition of Professional Services from Rau & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $9,274 for Preparation of Legal Descriptions and Plats for the Orchard Avenue Bridge Project f. Notification to Council of Payment to AV Integration for Upgrade of the City Council Chamber Camera System in the Amount of $5,102.60 g. Notification to the City Council on Expenditure in the Amount of $7,860.36to F.O.D. Control Corp. for the Acquisition of the Fodboss Sweeper Assembly Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None 8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS6:16:50 PM Andria Silverstine requested the City Council endorse Measure B. Martha Lewis and Scott Cahall thanked the City for the progress made on ADA improvements on curbs and sidewalks especially near the Saturday Afternoon Club. Larry Puterbaugh requested City Council endorse Measure B. Dennis Smart and on behalf of Peggy Smart requested the City Council agendize and endorse Measure B. Ross Liberty requested the City Council agendize and endorse Measure B. Ember Koski requested the City Council agendize and endorse Measure B. Cathy Puterbaugh thanked those council members that have personally supported Measure B and requested the City Council endorse Measure B. Dick Selzer requested the City Council agendize and endorse Measure B. Janet Freeman requested the City Council agendize and endorse Measure B. Lisa Mammina thanked the Public Utilities and Public Works Departments for making headway on the ADA standards for the sidewalks and thanked City Engineer/Director of Public Works Eriksen for listening to the needs of the public. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:15 PMI6:32:01 PM a. Introduction of Ordinance Amendment No. 07-33, Amending Ukiah Municipal Code, Division 3, Ghapter 7 (Signs) and Division 9, Cfiapter 2 (Zoning) to Allow Temporary A-Frame/ Sandwich Board Signs Within and Outside the Public Right-Of Way, Other Objects to be Placed Within the Public Right-of-Way, and Minor Sign Code Amendments Regarding Banners and Similar Objects, Murals, Signs on Awnings, Sign Frames, Freeway Logo Signs, Community- Oriented Sign Program, and Other Minor Issues. 6:34:18 PM Senior Planner Townsend presented the item. Recommended Action: (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) introduce proposed Ordinance Amendment No. 07-33, amending Ukiah Municipal Code, Division 3, Chapter 7 (Signs) and Division 9, Chapter 2 (zoning) to allow temporary a-frame/sandwich board signs within and cc anios Page 2 of 5 outside the public right-of-way, other objects to be placed within the public right-of- way, and minor sign code amendments regarding banners and similar objects, signs on awnings, sign frames, freeway logo signs, community-oriented sign program, and other minor issues; and as may be modified by the Council per Alternative 1 or 2; and (3) continue final adoption to date certain. Public Hearing Opened: 6:34 pm Linda Sanders asked for clarification on how long a vehicle with advertisements/signs on it can be parked? Senior Planner Townsend responded it is prohibited by Ukiah Municipal Code Section 3226c (sign code). John Graff, speaking as a citizen, requested as the City Council contemplates this issue that its governance is focused on the responsibilities they have been given when they accepted office. Lisa Mammina stated she hopes a decision can be made tonight. Public Hearing Closed: 6:40 pm Public Hearing Re-Opened: 7:03 pm Dottie Deerwester stated it is important to allow businesses to select the holiday/special event that is best for that business; suggested those dates be chosen and submitted with the business license renewals; and suggested the current ordinance be enforced before amending it as enforceability is a concern. Public Hearing Closed: 7:09 pm M/S Baldwin/Rodin to introduce the Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-33 by title only, using Alternative 1 in the staff report for Section 3225(K) and change part 2 of the sentence from 30 days per year to 40 days per year. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, Rodin, and Baldwin. NOES: Councilmember McCowen and Mayor Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Deputy City Clerk Currie read the ordinance title. M/S Rodin/Baldwin to introduce the Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-33, using Alternative 1 in the staff report for Section 3225(K) and change part 2 of the sentence from 30 days per year to 40 days per year. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin and Baldwin. NOES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, and Mayor Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. M/S McCowen/Rodin to introduce the Ordinance amending Ordinance 07-33 using Alternative 1 in the staff report for Section 3225(K) and change part 2 of the sentence from 30 days per year to 45 days per year and in Section 9176(F) add to the end of the introductory paragraph ", or between 12:00 Noon on Fridays and close of business on Sundays, subject to the following.". Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, and Mayor Crane. NOES: Councilmember Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CC 4/2/08 Page 3 of 5 Discussion and Possible Approval of a Revised Consent to Sale (Transfer Station Contract) and a Revised Assignment and Consent (Waste Collection Contract) 7:45:08 PM City Attorney Rapport presented the item and provided an update and the most current agreement. Recommended Action: Approve revised agreements, when presented to the City Council. Public Comment Opened 8:08 pm Public speaking to the item: Therese Cannata, representing Cold Creek Compost, and Dave Carroll, Solid Waste Systems. Public Comment Closed 8:38 pm By consensus, the City Council continued the item to the next regular meeting authorizing the subcommittee to review the item keeping in mind the priorities are the rate payer first, then the contractor, and then maintaining composting in Mendocino County. 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Set Dates for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Hearings and Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Goals/Objectives Workshop 8:54:05 PM Risk Manager and Budget Officer Goodrick presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Set June 24th and June 25, 2008 as dates for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Hearings and authorize the City Clerk to notice the Public Hearings. 2) Direct staff to coordinate a joint meeting budget hearing with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District to discuss the budget on one of these two dates. 3) Set date and time for a Fiscal Year 2008-09 Goals/Objectives workshop. Public speaking to the item: John Graff By Consensus, City Council set June 24 and 25, 2008, as dates for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Hearing and authorized the City Clerk to Notice the Public Hearings prior to the hearings and directed staff to coordinate a joint meeting with the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District to discuss the budget on one of the two dates. The date and time for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Goals/Objectives workshop combined with the Strategic Planning quarterly workshop will be decided in the near future and Interim City Manager Thompson will contact Jane Chambers to check on her availability for attendance. b. Discussion of Local Preferences in Purchasing and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Same 9:06:53 PM City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss whether to consider the adoption of a local preference purchasing ordinance and provide direction to staff on the key elements of that ordinance, such as the amount of a local preference, purchases included or excluded from the preference, the definition of local business, and potential findings to justify the ordinance. Public Comment Opened 9:17 pm Public speaking to the item: John Graff and Dottie Deenvester. Public Comment Closed 9:31 pm By Consensus, City Council continued this item. c. Discussion and Direction to Staff Relative to State Ballot Measures 98 and 99 CC 4!2108 Page 4 of 5 Related to Private Property and Farmland Protection, and Placing Limits on Eminent Domain and Other Matters Related Thereto 9:31:12 PM Interim City Manager Thompson presented the item. Recommended Action: Council review and discuss Propositions 98 and 99 and direct staff to include the League resolutions to be placed on the next Council meeting for action. By Consensus, City Council continued this item to the next regular meeting. Resolution Approving the Disaster Mitigation Act 2000 (DMA 2000) Mendocino County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Including Appendix K for the City of Ukiah (was item 7d) 9:42:05 PM Interim Ukiah Fire Chief Ritter presented the item. Recommended Action: Approve resolutions adopting the Mendocino County Hazard Mitigation Plan including Appendix K for the City of Ukiah. Public Comment Opened 9:42 pm Public speaking to the item: Linda Sanders. Public Comment Closed 9: pm 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. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Thomas requested Measure B be agendized again for the next regular meeting to consider formal Council support. Councilmember Rodin reported on the Measure B forum planning by she and Councilmember Baldwin. April 14 or 15, 2008, are possible event dates. 13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS Interim City Manager Thompson reported on a memo that was sent to all employees regarding cost savings; working with the subcommittee (Councilmember McCowen and Thomas) on mobile home rent stabilization issue; concerns from the community regarding the City's construction safety practices which she has addressed; and the signing of the new City Manager Contract. 14. CLOSED SESSION None. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:56 pm. .ti,w.c. V~ 6 ,u ,. A P J nne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk CC 4/2/08 Page 5 oF5