HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-16-08CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
April 16, 2008
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on April 16, 2008, the notice for which being
legally noticed on, April 11, 2008. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:04 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, Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley, Interim Electric Director Keller, Senior
Planner Townsend, Director of Community Services Sangiacomo, Director of Planning and
Community Development Stump, and Deputy City Clerk Currie. Consultants Present:
Anthony Hanson of R.W. Beck
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PROCLAMATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS 6:09:49 PM
a. Workers Memorial Day Proclamation
Councilmember Baldwin read the proclamation and presented it to Terry Poplawski.
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Baldwin requested 7m become 11d
M/S Baldwin/McCowen to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a through 71:
a. Report of Disbursements for the Month of March 2008
b. Report to City Council Regarding the Award for Geotechnical Services for the
Development of the Ukiah Skate Park to Professional Service Industries, Inc. in the
Amount of $7,825
c. Report Regarding Purchase of Firefighter Protective Clothing (Turnouts), from L. N.
Curtis in the Amount of $6,486.56
d. Notification to Council of Renewal of Hardware Maintenance Agreement for the IBM
AS/400 Minicomputer for the Amount of $8,895.00
e. Award of Bid for Purchase of Two Patrol Car Vehicles in the Amount of $54,323.50 to
Downtown Ford Sales
f. Report to Council of the Expenditure of $6,077.10 to HD Supply Utility for the
Purchase of 2 M-Force Switches for Inventory Supply
g. Notification to Council of the Enrollment of Information Technology Technicians in
Online Technology Training Classes Provided by the Training Consortium at the Cost
of $5,675.00
h. Authorization for City Manager to Execute Lease Renewal for North Ukiah Little
League
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i. Award of Professional Services Agreement to Garavaglia Architecture, Inc., in an
Amount Not to Exceed $55,260 for Preparation of Bid Documents for Rehabilitation of
the Ukiah Railroad Depot
j. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for 2002 STIP Arterial/Collector Rehabilitation
Project Spec. No. 07-03 and Authorize Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract
Change Order
k. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 for 2002 STIP Local Street Rehabilitation
Project Spec. No. 07-04 and Authorize Interim City Manager to Execute the Contract
Change Order
I. Adoption of Resolution Waiving the 60-Day Notification Requirement for Establishing
a County Facility in the City (749-C South State Street), Pursuant to Government
Code 25351
m.
MOVED to New Business 11.d
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 ITEMS
Gabriel Molina and Brenda Moreno with MESA, Mathematics Engineering Science
Achievement, presented information on their club fundraiser to be held on April 26, 2008.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and Direction Regarding the Development of a Mobile Home Rent
Stabilization Program and Ordinance 6:15:36 PM
Interim City Manager Thompson presented the item. Recommended Action: That the
Mayor and Council discuss the matter of Mobile Home Rent Stabilization and direct
staff on how to proceed in regard to the request made by the Senior Mobilehome
Owners Task Force.
Public Comment Opened 6:26 pm
Public speaking to the item: Judy
Kathryn Schapmire, June Harmon,
Tannous, Doug Johnson, Jim Egan,
Estelle Clifton.
Public Comment Closed 7:34 pm
Hatch, David Vilner, Joe Carroll, Bill Nicolet,
Penny Mathis, Joyce Hill, Lu Lawrence, Lew
Dick Selzer, Janet Chaniot, Jessie Martin, and
By consensus, the City Council provided direction to staff to accept the three month
rent freeze Rancho del Ray's attorney, Joe Carroll, offered and negotiate with their
representatives to see if a rent control ordinance can be avoided; the City Attorney is
to investigate the Turlock model and the use of housing set aside funds; and
recommended the residents obtain an attorney to represent them.
Recessed for Break 7:52 pm
Reconvened 8:04 pm
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Approval of R .W. Beck Preliminary Design for Hydro Express Circuit 8:04:53 PM
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Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley presented the item. Anthony Hanson with R.W.
Beck presented a Power Point presentation. Recommended Action: Approve the
preliminary design for the Hydro Express Circuit as outlined in the staff report.
Public Comment Opened 8:41 pm
Public speaking to the item: John Mayfield.
Public Comment Closed 8: 44 pm
By consensus, the City Council continued the item to the next regular meeting and
requested staff supply the financial data and when the expected payback would
occur.
b. Award Procurement Contract to Kuhlman Electric for a Power Transformer for
the Gobbi Substation Expansion and Authorize Budget Amendment in the
Amount of $1,250,000 for Same 8:44:12 PM
Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley and Anthony Hanson with R.W. Beck
presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Approve the budget amendment for
$1,250,000 and 2) Approve the award of the 115/12kV Power Transformer
procurement contract to Kuhlman Electric Corporation in the amount of
$1,105,307.00, and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary
documents.
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.
c. Approval of Addendum #2 to the Agreement with Westin for a Time Extension
to Addendum #1 and Additional Control Work for the Lake Mendocino
Hydroelectric Power Plant
Electrical Distribution Engineer Kirkley presented the item. Recommended Action:
Approve Addendum #2 to Westin Contract for an extension and additional PLC work
and authorize City Manager to sign same.
M/S Baldwin/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.
d. Approve Northern California Power Agency Operating Agreement for the Lake
Mendocino Hydroelectric Power Plant in the Amount of $500,000 Associated
Resolution and Budget Amendment in the Amount of $488,000 8:55:59 PM
Interim Electric Director Keller presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Approve
the attached NCPA Operating Agreement and Authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement. 2) Approve the associated resolution, and 3) Approve a Budget
Amendment in the amount of $488,000.
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.
g. Discussion and Possible Vote of Support for Measure B 9:11:12 PM
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Interim City Manager Thompson presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss
and decide if the Council wishes to take a position in support of Measure B on the
June 3, 2008 Ballot.
Public Comment Opened 9:14 pm 9:14:08 PM
Public speaking to the item opposing: Mike Sweeny-individual, Tom Davenport, Laura
Hamburg, Bradley Wattenburger Hall, Jeanette Vogue, and Clark Graham.
Public speaking to the item supporting: Larry Puterbaugh, Jeannie King, Ember
Kosky, Mike Glen, Ross Liberty, Cathy Puterbaugh, Roger Tote, John Graff, Ross
Liberty Mayfield Jr., and Jim Ronco.
Public Comment Closed 9:57 pm 9:57:47 PM
M/S Rodin/McCowen to endorse Measure B. Motion carried by the following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Consider Approval of a $30,000 Funding Level for the Preparation of the
Combined City/District Sewerage Municipal Services Review (MSR), Approval
of a Budget Amendment to Budget Account 612.3505.250.000 in the Amount of
$30,000, and Endorse the Consultant Selection Committee's Recommendation
to the LAFCO Commission to Award a Consultant Service Agreement to PMC
for the Preparation of the Combined City/District Sewerage MSR 10:20:26 PM
Councilmember McCowen presented the item. Recommended Action: 1) Approve the
Funding Level of $30,000 for the preparation of the combined City/District Sewerage
MSR, 2) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $30,000 to Budget Account
812.3505.250.000 and 3) Endorse the Consultant Selection Committee's
recommendation to the LAFCO Commission that a Consultant Service Agreement be
awarded to PMC for the preparation of the combined City/District Sewerage MSR.
M/S McCowenIThomas 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.
Adoption of Resolution Opposing Measure 98 and Supporting Measure 99 on
the June 2008 Ballot Related to Eminent Domain and Other Matters Related to
the Taking of Private Property for Public Purposes
Interim City Manager Thompson presented the item. Recommended Action: That the
Mayor and Council adopt the Resolution opposing Measure 98 and supporting
Measure 99 on the June 2008 Ballot.
Public Comment Opened 10:28 pm
Public speaking to the item: Clark Graham.
Public Comment Closed 10: 27 pm
M/S Baldwin/Rodin 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.
h. Adoption of 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 Outside the Public Right-
Of-Way, Other Objects to be Placed Within the Public Right-Of-Way, and Minor
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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 10:28:23 PM
Senior Planner Townsend presented the item. Recommended Action: Adopt the
Ordinance amending Ukiah Municipal Code, Division 3, Chapter 7 (Signs) and Division
9, Chapter 2 (Zoning) to allow temporary portable signs on private property and in the
public right-of-way and temporary objects in the public right-of-way, subject to an
encroachment permit and other criteria; and other minor amendments to clarify or
streamline the sign code.
M/S McCowenlThomas to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, and Rodin.
NOES: Councilmember Baldwin and Mayor Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Discussion and Direction on Implementation of Downtown Ukiah Parking
Improvement Study10:37:19 PM
Senior Planner Townsend presented the item. Recommended Action: Direct staff to
proceed with the Priority 1 parking improvement implementation plan located in the
staff report.
Public Comment Opened 10:42 pm
Public Speaking to the Item: Ben Stough, Superior Court; Jeff Trouette, Raccoon
Lodge; and John Graff, citizen.
Public Comment Closed 11:03 pm
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve the removal of the parking meters and investigate the
concept of overselling public lots and bring back to Council to review. Motion carried
by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, and
Rodin. NOES: Councilmember Baldwin and Mayor Crane. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
Discussion and Possible Approval of a Revised Consent to Sale (Transfer
Station Contract) and a Revised Assignment and Consent (Waste Collection
Contract) 11:24:54 PM
City Attorney Rapport presented the item. Recommended Action: Approve revised
agreements.
Public Comment Opened 11:38 pm
Public Speaking to the Item: Estelle Clifton, Martin Mileck, Therese Cannata, Kim
Blancill, Char Lukkasson, and Bruce McCracken.
Public Comment Closed 12:03 am
M/S Baldwin/Rodin 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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NEW BUSINESS
b. Gobbi Street Alignment Mitigated Negative Declaration12:30:47 AM
Director of Planning and Community Development Stump presented the item.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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Public Comment Opened 12:31 am
Public Speaking to the item: Linda Sanders representing Friends of Gibson Creek.
Public Comment Closed 12:36 am
M/S Thomas/McCowen to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin, and
Mayor Crane. NOES: Councilmember Baldwin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
c. Designation of Council Subcommittee to Meet with City Manager to Review the
City Attorney's Contract with Regard to Hourly Rate of Pay 12:42:49 AM
Interim City Manager Thompson presented the item. Recommended Action: That the
Mayor and Council appoint a subcommittee of two members to meet with the City
Manager to discuss the data on comparable hourly rates of City Attorneys in the
northern California area and to make recommendations to the full Council as to
changes in City Attorney Rapport's contract as deemed appropriate.
MIS McCowen/Thomas to approve the recommended action and appointment of
Councilmember Baldwin and Mayor Crane as the subcommittee. Motion carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Thomas, McCowen, Rodin,
Baldwin, and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.
d. Status Report on an Application for Proposition 50 California River Parkways
Competitive Grant Program for Riverside Park Development; Approval of a
Budget Amendment Not to exceed $15,000 for Planning and Technical
Assistance Utilizing Reserve Funds from the Open Space Acquisition Fund;
and Approval of Grant Match Funding from the Open Space Acquisition Fund
(was item 7.m)12:43:40 AM
Director of Community and General Services Sangiacomo presented the item.
Recommended Action:1) Receive status report on Proposition 50 California River
Parkways Grant Program for the Riverside Park Development Project, 2) Approve
budget amendment for technical assistance funding in an amount not to exceed
$15,000 from the Open Space Special Project Reserve Fund (699.260.015), and (3)
Approve the use of the project reserve funds from the Open Space Acquisition Fund
for use as a match if the grant for the Riverside Park Development is awarded.
Public Comment Opened 12:55 am
Public Speaking to the item: Linda Covey.
Public Comment Closed 12:56 am
M/S Baldwin/Rodin to approve the recommended action limiting the transfer of funds
from the Open Space Acquisition fund to $115,980. 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 12:58:14 AM
Councilmember Rodin reported that State representatives are planning to offer a Foreclosure
Forum in July and inquired if the City wants to participate and offer the use of the Council
Chambers. All present were in support. Councilmember Rodin will coordinate.
Councilmember Thomas will be attending the NCPA conference in Washington. The County
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Library Board requested a letter be written asking for support to restore funding to the
Mendocino County Library. All present were in support and the Mayor will sign the letter on
behalf of the City Council.
Councilmember Baldwin commended the architect and contractor on their work on the new
medical building on Hospital Drive.
Councilmember McCowen took the tour of the Potter Valley Project at Lake Pillsbury
sponsored by the Farm Bureau. The Eel River system tour runs from April 30 through May 1.
73. C1TY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS
None.
14. CLOSED SESSION -Closed Session may be held at any time during or before the meeting
a. Conference with Rea( Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8);
Property: APN 156-240-02, 03, 06, 07, 08 (Ukiah);
Negotiator: Pat Thompson, Interim City Manager;
Negotiating Parties: City of Ukiah & David Hull/Ric Piffero
Continued to next the next regular City Council meeting.
75. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:15 am.
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J " nne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk
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