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.