Agenda for May 27, 2009

AGENDA
WILLITS CITY COUNCIL
111 EAST COMMERCIAL STREET
WILLITS, CALIFORNIA
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May 27, 2009* * * * 6:00 p.m.

1. OPENING MATTERS -

a) Call to order;
b) Pledge to flag;
c) Roll Call

2. PUBLIC MATTERS

A. Introduce Ashley Rosenquist, Swim Pool Manager for 2009 Summer
B. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on the Sewer Rate Setting Study as Prepared by Bartle Wells
C. PUBLIC HEARING: Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution Approving Changes in Certain City Fees and Charges Effective July 1, 2009 except Fees for Use of the Willits Center for the Arts Building and Swim Pool Fees Effective June 1, 2009

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 5/13/09 ——————Approve
B. Warrants #12601 – 12788 = $141,544.30——————–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. Review, Consideration and Possible Action on an Agreement for Possession and Use Between the City of Willits and the California State Department of Transportation for City Owned Property at the Wastewater Treatment Plan for the Construction of the State Highway Route 101 Bypass Project

8. CITY MANAGER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract Change Order with Capability Brown Landscaping for Rain Catchment and Storage System at Brookside Farm
B. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt Resolution Finding a Severe Fiscal Hardship Will Exist if Additional City Property Tax Funds are Seized and Additional Unfunded Mandates are Adopted by the State of California
C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Letter Requesting Mendocino County Air Quality Management District Board Members Direct Air District Staff to Provide Alternatives for City Representative on Air Board and Appoint Dan Gjerde to the Regional Water Board Committee
D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract Amendment #4 with SHN Engineering for the Wastewater Treatment Project
E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Contract Change Order with Capability Brown Landscaping for Rain Catchment and Storage System at the Willits Integrated Services Center
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. CALTRANS AD HOC COMMITTEE
K. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS

11. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

12. ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES

A. Next Ordinance: 2009-03
B. Next Resolution: 2009-13
C. Next Planning Commission Resolution: 2009-01
D. Next Community Development Agency Resolution: 2009-02

13. GOOD & WELFARE

14. CLOSED SESSION NOTICE

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b): One Claim
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION / EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
C. CONFERENCE WITH AGENCY LABOR NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:

City of Willits Negotiator: Paul Cayler, City Manager
Employee Organization: Willits Police Officers Association

City of Willits Negotiator: Paul Cayler, City Manager
Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 1275

City of Willits Negotiator: Paul Cayler, City Manager
Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees

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.