HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-07-08CITY OF UKIAH
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
CIVIC CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
May 7, 2008
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Ukiah City Council met at a Regular Meeting on May 7, 2008, the notice for which being
legally noticed on, May 2, 2008. Mayor Crane called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. RoII
was taken with the following Councilmembers present: McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and
Mayor Crane. Councilmembers absent: Thomas. Staff present: Interim City Manager
Thompson, Senior Planner Townsend, Interim Electric Utility Director Grandi, Director of
Community & General Services Sangiacomo, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Eriksen, and Deputy City Clerk Currie.
6. RIGHT TO APPEAL DECISION
CONSENT CALENDAR 6:04:07 PM
Councilmember Baldwin requested Consent Calendar item 7c be withdrawn.
M/S McCowen/Baldwin to approve the Consent Calendar items 7a and 7d through 71:
a. Receive Annual Report on Housing Element Implementation
b. Item pulled.
c.
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d. Approve Increase to Purchase Order and Related Budget Amendment for 240
Additional Electronic Automatic Meter Reading Meters from General Pacific, Inc.
for the Electric Department's Meter Replacement Program in the Amount of $17,000
e. Report to Council Regarding the Purchase of One (1) Hogg-Davis 96" Breakaway
Reel from Terex Utilities in the Amount of $8,617.50
f. Rejection of Claim for Damages Received from Crysta Fowler and Anthony Hall and
Referral to Joint Powers Authority, Redwood Empire Municipal Insurance Fund
g. Report Expenditure for Acute and Chronic Toxicity Testing Services for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant from Pacific Ecorisk, Inc. in the Amount of $7,480.00
h. Award Purchase of 6,000 Feet of Kerite, 750 MCM, AL, 15kv EPR Cable to HD
Supply Utility, Inc. in the Amount of $44,608.50
i. Report to City Council Regarding the Purchase of Gutter, Flashing, and Capping for
the Civic Center Re-Tile Project from Sheet Metal Works of Ukiah in the Amount of
$13,300.71
j. Award the Acquisition of Wireless Networking Equipment to AT&T Datacom in the
Amount of $16,207.18.
k. Report of Disposition of Surplus Materials, Used Equipment and Supplies
I. Request to Extend Current Cellular Phone Contract with Edge Wireless
Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McCowen, Rodin,
Baldwin, and Mayor Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Thomas. ABSTAIN:
None.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (8:15 PM)
None
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Review and Comment on 2008 City of Ukiah Housing Conditions Survey 6:06:27
PM
Senior Planner Townsend presented the item. Recommended Action: review and
comment on 2008 Housing Conditions Survey.
City Council had no comment on the item.
3.
b.
Interim City Manager Thompson introduced Interim Electric Utility Director Mel
Grandi.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
b. Mead & Hunt Proposal for Operations Plan for Lake Mendocino Power Project
6:09:07 PM
Interim Electric Utility Director Grandi presented the item. Recommended Action:
Continue Item.
Item continued to a future regular City Council meeting.
11. NEW BUSINESS
a. Award Professional Services Contract to RFS Utility Consulting, Inc. for
Support in Achieving Compliance with NERC Standards, Correcting Alleged
Violations, and Submitting Self Certification Documents as Required by
Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC); and Authorize Budget
Amendment in the Amount of $13,650 6:12:57 PM
Interim Electric Utility Director Grandi presented the item. Recommended Action: 1)
Award a Professional Services Contract to RFS Utility Consulting, Inc., to support the
City of Ukiah's Electric Department with North American Electric Reliability
Corporation (NERC) in complying with standards in the areas of mitigation plan
completion, training and preparation of Self Certification forms; 2) Authorize budget
amendment in the amount of $13,650 for same using Fund 800/801 Fund Balance.
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor
Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Thomas. ABSTAIN: None.
b. Discussion and Possible Action Appointing aWater-related Ad Hoc Committee
to Discuss Mutual Problems and Solutions in Response to Correspondence
from the Russian River Flood Control 8 Water Conservation Improvement
District 6:16:24 PM
Mayor Crane presented the item. Recommended Action: Discuss and Consider
Appointing an Ad Hoc Committee to serve as liaison for water-related problem solving
discussions with other area water districts.
M/S Rodin/McCowen to approve the recommended action and appointed Vice
Mayor Baldwin and Mayor Crane to serve as the committee. Motion carried by the
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following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor
Crane. NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember Thomas. ABSTAIN: None.
c. Consideration of the Release of Bids for the Retrofit of Energy Efficient
Lighting Fixtures at Various City Facilities and the Use of Funds from the Public
Benefits Rebate and Demonstration Programs.6:18:41 PM
Director of Community & General Services Sangiacomo presented the item.
Recommended Action: Consider the release of bids for the retrofit of energy efficient
lighting fixtures at various City facilities and the use of funds from the Public Benefits
rebate and demonstration programs.
Councilmember McCowen excused himself from the meeting at 6:22 pm
Public Comment Opened 6:28 pm
Public speaking to the item: Lisa Mammina
Public Comment Closed 6:30 pm
M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve the recommended action. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Baldwin, and Mayor Crane.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Councilmember McCowen and Thomas. ABSTAIN: None.
Award of Professional Services Agreement to RRM Design Group in an Amount
Not to Exceed $130,967 for Traffic Circulation Study, Phase 3 (Downtown
Streetscape Improvement Plan) (was item 7c) 6:31:33 PM
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Eriksen presented the item and Director of
Community 8 General Services Sangiacomo spoke regarding the item.
Recommended Action: Award a professional services agreement to RRM Design
Group in an amount not to exceed $130,967 for the Traffic Circulation Study, Phase 3
(Downtown Streetscape Improvement Plan).
Public Comment Opened 6:41 pm
Public speaking to the item: Eric Crane; John Graff, citizen of Ukiah; and Mike
Peterson
Public Comment Closed 6:46 pm
By consensus, City Council continued the item to the next regular meeting and
directed staff to notify Council if item is time sensitive.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE6:54:59 PM
3.
a. Foster Grandparent Program 35th Anniversary
Councilmember Rodin acknowledged the Foster Grandparent Program and it's
importance.6:57:07 PM
4. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Special Minutes of April 1, 2008
b. Regular Minutes of April 2, 2008
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M/S Rodin/Baldwin to approve the Special Minutes of April 1, 2008, and Regular Minutes of
April 2, 2008, as submitted. Motion carried by an all AYES voice vote of the members
present.
8. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 6:58:54 PM
John Graff, citizen, stated he thinks the Ukiah Police Department is doing a good job and
appreciates the time and professionalism he received from the Department and Police Chief
during a recent graffiti incident at his home.
Mike Peterson, citizen, spoke about the historical importance of the Rail Depot and
restoration of the depot. He also expressed his concerns regarding the depot when the skate
park gets built. Director of Community & General Services Sangiacomo replied that the depot
is owned by North Coast Railroad Authority and restoration is being investigated.
Lois Lockart spoke regarding the amount of sleep disrupting noise coming from Seven-up
Bottling Company between 9:00 pm to 3:00 am; she is located in the senior mobile park
nearby. She has been in contact with City staff regarding the issue and submitted a letter to
the City Council.
Lisa Mammina expressed her concerns regarding the Sewer Lateral Program/Project and
stated City Council should consider reinvestigating the program. She has been in attendance
to many meetings and remembers Clay Street being chosen to get the laterals fixed and was
surprised it was being paved. Upon checking into this, she discovered Church Street is being
chosen and not Clay Street. Mayor Crane stated with today's technology the sewer laterals
can be realigned without tearing up the streets.
12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Crane and the Councilmembers expressed their appreciation and thanked Interim City
Manager Thompson for her time and expertise she brought to the City of Ukiah.
13. CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK REPORTS7:20:22 PM
Interim City Manager Thompson stated tonight is her last City Council Meeting and she has
enjoyed her work here in Ukiah. She reported that staff appreciated the direction City Council
gave regarding the budgets; gave an update on the rent stabilization issue; and stated the
Municipal Services Review is moving forward. Thompson also confirmed the new City
Manager starts Monday, May 12 and a reception, co-sponsored by Main Street and the
Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for May 21 at 4:00 pm and the swearing in will follow at
the City Council meeting.
Recessed to Ukiah Redevelopment Agency 7:25 pm
Reconvened to City Council and Recessed to Closed Session 7:29 pm
14. CLOSED SESSION -Closed Session may be held at any time during or before the meeting
a. Conference with Real Proaerty 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;
b. Conference with Real Prooertv Negotiators (§ 54956.8);
Property: APN 003-582-04 and -08, 03-582-28 through -34, and 003-181-34 and -35;
Agency Negotiator: Mike Keller and Sage Sangiacomo
Negotiating Parties: Ceja, property owners;
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Reconvened in Open Session at 8:50 pm with no reportable action for 14a and 14b.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
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J~Anne M. Currie, Deputy City Clerk
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