Agenda for August 27, 2008
AGENDA
WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
111 EAST COMMERCIAL STREET
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA
August 27, 2008 7:00 p.m.
1. OPENING MATTERS
a) Call to order
b) Pledge to flag;
c) Roll Call
2. PUBLIC MATTERS
A. Certificates of Appreciation to Swim Pool Personnel
B. PROCLAMATION – Designating September 2008 “School’s Open – Drive Carefully”
C. PROCLAMATION – Proclaiming “Willits Walks for Wellness Month” – October 2008
D. Presentation by Tony Orth on Renewable Energy and the Mendocino Activists for a Dependable Economy (REMADE); Discussion and Possible Consideration of Resolution in Support of Establishing County-Wide Community Energy Authority for Mendocino County
E. PUBLIC HEARING: Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Approving Fees and Charges for the Willits Center for the Arts Building (WCA), and Approval of Revised Rules and Regulations for Rental and Use of WCA Building (Continued from 8/13/08)
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Council welcomes participation in its meetings. Comments shall be limited to five minutes per person so that everyone may be given an opportunity to be heard. To expedite matters and avoid repetition, whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Council on the same subject matter, the Mayor may request that a spokesperson be chosen by the group. This item is limited to matters under the jurisdiction of the City Council which are not on the posted agenda. Public criticism of the City Council, Commission, Boards and Agencies will not be prohibited. No action shall be taken.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
ACTION RECOMMENDED
A. City Council Minutes of 6/25/08, 8/9/08 and 8/13/08 Approve
B. Warrants #10695-10803 = $1,006,498.23 Approve
C. Purchase of GPS Equipment for Engineering Department Approve
5. RIGHT TO APPEAL
Persons who are dissatisfied with the decisions of the City Council may have the right to a review of that decision by a court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure which generally limits to 90 days the time within which the decisions of the City boards and agencies may be judicially challenged.
6. COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
None
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Revised Rules and Regulation for Rental and Use of City Facilities
B. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal for Amendment to Water Conservation Ordinance Regarding Early Implementation
C. Other Reports – Oral/No Action
9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Police Chief
B. City Planner
C. City Attorney
D. Public Works Director
E. City Engineer
F. Finance Director
10. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. MCOG
B. LAFCO
C. MTA
D. REVIT-ED COMMITTEE
E. MSWMA-JPA
F. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & FINANCING CORP. (EDFC)
G. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
H. WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE
I. SEWER SYSTEM COMMITTEE
J. FRONTIER DAYS AD HOC COMMITTEE
K. EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL ENERGY SOURCES AD HOC COMMITTEE
L. SHERWOOD VALLEY RANCHERIA CASINO PROJECT AD HOC COMMITTEE
M. NCRA LIAISON AD HOC COMMITTEE
N. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
12. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
A. Next Ordinance: 2008-04
B. Next Resolution: 2008-37
C. Next Planning Commission Resolution: 2008-07
D. Next Community Development Agency Resolution: 2008-02
13. GOOD & WELFARE
14. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
A. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: Public Employee Recruitment: City Manager
15. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: The meeting room is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available. If you are a person with a disability and you need disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact Marilyn Harden at (707) 459-7120 or FAX (707) 459-1562. Requests for such modifications or accommodations must be made at least two full business days before the start of the meeting.
NOTE: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Willits City Council/ Planning Commission/Community Development Agency after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at City Clerk’s office at 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits during normal business hours.
Agenda for August 13, 2008
AGENDA
WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
111 EAST COMMERCIAL STREET
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA
August 13, 2008 7:00 p.m.
1. OPENING MATTERS
a) Call to order;
b) Pledge to flag;
c) Roll Call
2. PUBLIC MATTERS
A. Presentation by Gary Martin, Cultural Arts Commissioner, on Art Month Willits 09
B. Report by Jerry Ward of Solid Waste of Willits, Inc. on 2007 Tonnage and Recycling Reports
C. Presentation by Tony Orth on Renewable Energy and the Mendocino Activists for a Dependable Economy (REMADE); Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution in Support of the “REMADE” (Renewable Energy and the Mendocino Activists for a Dependable Economy) Proposal for Formation of a Community Energy Authority
D. PUBLIC HEARING: Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Approving Fees and Charges for the Willits Center for the Arts Building (WCA), and Approval of Revised Rules and Regulations for Rental and Use of WCA Building
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Council welcomes participation in its meetings. Comments shall be limited to five minutes per person so that everyone may be given an opportunity to be heard. To expedite matters and avoid repetition, whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Council on the same subject matter, the Mayor may request that a spokesperson be chosen by the group. This item is limited to matters under the jurisdiction of the City Council which are not on the posted agenda. Public criticism of the City Council, Commission, Boards and Agencies will not be prohibited. No action shall be taken.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
ACTION RECOMMENDED:
A. City Council Minutes of 7/21/08, 7/23/08 & 8/4/08 Approve
B. Warrants# 10559-10694 = $954,058.01 Approve
C. RESOLUTION 2008-36 Authorizing a Change of
Authorized Signatures for the City of Willits Checking
Account Held at the Bank of Willits Approve
D. Agreement with Corrosion Engineering Associates, Inc. for
Annual Cathodic Protection Systems Evaluation of City’s
Three Water Storage Reservoirs Approve
E. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Transfer Station Operation Approve
and Solid Waste Transportation and Disposal between the
Cities of Fort Bragg and Willits, the County of Mendocino
and Solid Waste of Willits, Inc. for a Fuel Surcharge at
the Willits Transfer Station
F. Contract for Professional Services with Shawn Approve
Environmental, Inc. for Monitoring Reporting at the Willits
Landfill
G. Agreement with Cupples Construction for ADA Ramps Approve
H. Purchase and Installation of Tank Liner for Laurel Street Approve
Redwood Water Tank
I. Purchase of Temporary Water Storage Tank at Laurel Street Approve
Tank Site
5. RIGHT TO APPEAL
Persons who are dissatisfied with the decisions of the City Council may have the right to a review of that decision by a court. The City has adopted Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure which generally limits to 90 days the time within which the decisions of the City boards and agencies may be judicially challenged.
6. COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1. Approval of Community Development Agency Minutes of 6/25/08
2. Discussion and Possible Action Approval of Energy Efficiency Grant Application
Submitted by Sara Mann, 38 South Main Street
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Possible Action on the Water Rate Study, Including Necessary Action Under Proposition 218
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Discussion and Possible Action to Propose a Workshop on Shaping a Policy on Additional Water Supply for the City
B. Other Reports/Oral – No Action
9. DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Police Chief
City Planner
C. City Attorney
D. Public Works Director
E. City Engineer
F. Finance Director
10. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. MCOG
B. LAFCO
C. MTA
D. REVIT-ED COMMITTEE
E. MSWMA-JPA
F. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & FINANCING CORP. (EDFC)
G. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
H. WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE
I. SEWER SYSTEM COMMITTEE
J. FRONTIER DAYS AD HOC COMMITTEE
K. EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL ENERGY SOURCES AD HOC COMMITTEE
L. SHERWOOD VALLEY RANCHERIA CASINO PROJECT AD HOC COMMITTEE
M. NCRA LIAISON AD HOC COMMITTEE
N. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
12. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
A. Next Ordinance: 2008-04
B. Next Resolution: 2008-37
C. Next Planning Commission Resolution: 2008-07
D. Next Community Development Agency Resolution: 2008-02
13. GOOD & WELFARE
14. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
15. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: The meeting room is wheelchair accessible and disabled parking is available. If you are a person with a disability and you need disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact Marilyn Harden at (707) 459-7120 or FAX (707) 459-1562. Requests for such modifications or accommodations must be made at least two full business days before the start of the meeting.
NOTE: Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Willits City Council/ Planning Commission/Community Development Agency after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at City Clerk’s office at 111 E. Commercial Street, Willits during normal business hours.