Agenda for January 28, 2009
AGENDA
WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
111 EAST COMMERCIAL STREET
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA
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January 28, 2009* * * * 7:00 p.m.
1. OPENING MATTERS -
a) Call to order;
b) Pledge to flag;
c) Roll Call
2. PUBLIC MATTERS
A. Presentation on Geotourism Mapguide Project by Marcia deChadendes of the BLM
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 1/14/09 Approve
B. Warrants #11818-11918 = $577,765.55 Approve
C. RESOLUTION 2009-03 Revising Authorized Signers
for the Community Development Block Grant Program 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. Mid-Year Financial Review by Finance Director and City Manager
B. Discussion and Possible Action on Direction to Staff Regarding Business Retention Activities Related to Metal F/x
C. Discussion and Possible Action Approving Contract Change Order with Duran Construction for Additional Paving on Poplar Avenue and Redwood Avenue
D. 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. EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL ENERGY SOURCES AD HOC COMMITTEE
K. SHERWOOD VALLEY RANCHERIA CASINO PROJECT AD HOC COMMITTEE
L. NCRA LIAISON AD HOC COMMITTEE
M. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
12. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
A. Next Ordinance: 2009-02
B. Next Resolution: 2009-04
C. Next Planning Commission Resolution: 2009-01
D. Next Community Development Agency Resolution: 2009-01
13. GOOD & WELFARE
14. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b): One Claim
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.
City Council Minutes of December 24, 2008 – click here -
City Council Minutes of December 17, 2008 – click here -
City Council Minutes of December 10, 2008 – click here -
Agenda for January 14, 2009
AGENDA
WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
111 EAST COMMERCIAL STREET
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA
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January 14, 2009* * * * 7:00 p.m.
1. OPENING MATTERS -
a) Call to order;
b) Pledge to flag;
c) Roll Call
2. PUBLIC MATTERS
A. Public Hearing: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt the Nondisposal Facility Element of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan
B. Presentation by Center for Civic Partnerships regarding California Healthy Cities and Communities Program
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 12/10/08 and 12/17/08 Approve
B. Warrants #11579-11681 = $586,444.59 Approve
C. Building Inspection Activity Report – November 2008 Approve
D. Warrants #11682-11817 = $438,270.53 Approve
E. Professional Services Contract with PMC for Completion of
Bicycle and Pedestrian Specific Plan 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
A. Discussion, Direction to Staff and Possible Reconsideration of Action Taken by the City Council on December 10, 2008, Amending the SWOW Franchise Agreement and Approving a One-Time 2% Fuel Related Increase
8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Discussion and Possible Action Establishing Insurance Limits Waiver Criteria and Authorize the City Manager to Reduce Insurance Limits When Applicable
B. Discussion and Possible Action Establishing Joint Sewer Committee between City of Willits and the Brooktrails Township Community Service District, and Scheduling a Meeting of the City’s Sewer System Committee
C. Discussion and Possible Action on a Call by the Fort Bragg City Council to Hold an “All-Cities Meeting” for the Purpose of Discussing Issues of Mutual ConcernD. Discussion and Possible Action Approving Amendment to Cupples & Sons, Inc. Contract for Temporary Suspension of Willits Kids Project
E. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution Finding that an Emergency Exists and Delegating to the City Manager the Authority to Select a Contractor and to Execute a Contract on Behalf of the City for the Repair or Replacement of Portions of the Main Water Line and Installation of a Water Bypass System at the East Hill Road Bridge Crossing of Davis Creek Without a Competitive Solicitation of Bids
F. 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. EXPLORATION OF POTENTIAL ENERGY SOURCES AD HOC COMMITTEE
K. SHERWOOD VALLEY RANCHERIA CASINO PROJECT AD HOC COMMITTEE
L. NCRA LIAISON AD HOC COMMITTEE
M. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
12. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES
A. Discussion and Possible Adoption of Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.32, Entitled “Parks” of the Willits Municipal Code
Next Ordinance: 2009-01
Next Resolution: 2009-01
Next Planning Commission Resolution: 2009-01
Next Community Development Agency Resolution: 2009-01
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.