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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-01-07 i 1 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California January 7, 2014 6:00 p.m. The meeting was.called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan. Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize,Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, and Community Services Director Kim Niemer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Michael Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Mary Little, Redding Police Department Chaplain. PRESENTATION 2A. Mayor's Proclamation—Recognizing 2014 as Year of the Family Physician [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Dean Germano, Chief Executive Officer of Shasta Community Health Center and Dr. Ronald Reece, on behalf of the Health Alliance of Northern California, proclaiming 2014 as Year of the Family Physician in the City of Redding. Dr. Reece and Mr. Germano thanked the community for its support and provided background information relative to the importance of retaining family practitioners in the City of Redding. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] Kent Dagg expressed his increasing concern of the negative comments made during the public comment period and recommended that this time be used for positive ideas to make Redding a better place instead. He thanked the City Council for its service to the community, and relayed his positive interactions with the following City of Redding Departments and its employees over the past year: City Manager's Office, Housing and Community Development, Building, and the City Clerk's office. [A-050-060/E-070/P-100-050] George Clarke opposed Council Member Sullivan's election contributions received from employee unions in 2010, opined that he opposed employee labor unions and associated benefits. [C-070-200/C-070-250] Murray Blake opposed the City-owned land leased to Turtle Bay Exploration Park being sold to The McConnell Foundation. [A-050-060/P-100-050] Gary Hollahan opposed employee labor unions and associated benefits and raises. [A-050-060] Dolores Lucero opined that her freedom of speech was violated and encouraged members of the community to become more involved. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 01/07/2014 2 4.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 5, 2013; Special Meeting of November 18, 2013; and Regular Meeting of November 19, 2013 4.(c). Treasurer's Report - November 2013 [A-050-100-600] It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2013. Total Treasurer's Accountability - $164,012,933.85 Total City of Redding funds, Funds Held in Trust,Assets Held by City of Redding as Successor Agency to former Redding Redevelopment Agency, and Funds of Related Entities - $190,403,257.79 4.(d). ACR 133 Report and Cash Reconciliation—November 2013 [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation for the month of November 2013. 4.(e). Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14, Utilities [C-110-100/U-500/F-205-600] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2502, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14, Utilities, Chapter 14.08, Water, by adding Sections 14.08.005, 14.08.010 and 14.08.90 and amending various provisions in Sections 14.08.040 through 14.08.370 and Chapter 14.16, Sewers, Sections 14.16.020, 14.16.205, 14.16.215 and 14.16.230 through 14.16.245, all relating to cleanup and updating of Code provisions related to the furnishing of water and sewer service. 4.1(a). Project Status Report - December 2013 [A-050-080] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for December 2013. 4.2(a). Resolution — Authorizing Submission of Funding Application to California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) Housing-Related Park Program (HRP Program) [G-100-170] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to: (1) submit an application to HCD's HRP Program; and (2) if awarded funding, execute an agreement and any related documents necessary to participate in the HRP Program. 4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report—October 2013 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for October 2013. 4.5(b). Amendments to Consulting and Professional Services Contract - Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto (C-5972) [C-070-010/B-130-070/A-050-125] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign amendments to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto (C-5972) for the design of the building improvements to 3611 Avtech Parkway in an amount not to exceed $50,000. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members—None 01/07/2014 3 4.10(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report—October 2013 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the City's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for October 2013. 4.11(a).Resolution- Adopting the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)Addendum No. 2 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project [B-050-020/L-010-070/W-010-450] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-002, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)Addendum No. 2 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project and approving the Biosolids Facility Replacement Project as described in said Addendum. 4.11(b).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4542 (Job No. 2392), North Market Street Bridge Water Main Rehabilitation Project [B-050-020/W-030-725] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4542 (Job No. 2392), North Market Street Bridge Water Main Rehabilitation Project, awarded to RTA Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was $1,089,021.14. 4.11(c).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4546 (Job No. 2407), Old Oasis Road Water Project [B-050-020/W-030] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4546 (Job No. 2407), Old Oasis Road Water Project, awarded to Timberworks, as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was $134,529.09 4.11(d).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4548 (Job No. 2416), 2013 Overlay Project [B-050-020/S-070-200] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4548 (Job No. 2416), 2013 Overlay Project, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was $1,280,017.98. 4.11(e).Resolution - Summarily Vacating a Portion of the 20-foot Public-Service Easement on property at 3530 Foothill Boulevard (A-2013-01205) [A-010-040/S-100-707-710] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-003, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of the 20-foot public-service easement created by the map of Stone Ridge Estates, S-6-88, recorded in Book 19 of Maps at Page 3, Shasta County Records, on property at 3530 Foothill Boulevard (A-2013-01205). 4.11(f).Resolution — 11th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 - Redding Police Department Patrol Building Project [B-130-0701B-050-100/C-050-025/C-050-550] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the Chief of Police that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 11th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $6,365,000 in bond proceeds for construction of the Redding Police Department Patrol Building Project. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members -Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 01/07/2014 4 4.15(a).Property and Boiler-Machinery Insurance Policy Quotation - Redding Power Plant [R-100-375-200/E-120-150] It is the recommendation of Risk Manager Chris Carmona that the City Council accept the quotation in the amount of $179,911 from Liberty and AEGIS for a nine- month contract to provide property and boiler-machinery insurance coverage for the Redding Power Plant. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended with the exception of those item(s)voted separately above. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2014-001 through 2014-004 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Mayor's Reappointments to the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) [B-080-128] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 20, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council reappoint Bob Brennan, Judith E. Salter, and John P. Wilson to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve four-year terms ending January 1, 2018. Dolores Lucero opined that Council Member McArthur should recuse herself due to conflict of interest issues with being friends with Ms. Salter. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to reappoint Bob Brennan, Judith E. Salter, and John P. Wilson to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve four-year terms ending January 1, 2018. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 7.2 Mayor's Appointment to the Shasta County Commission on Aging [B-080-470] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 20, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council appoint Marlene Lewis Batterton to the Shasta County Commission on Aging as the City representative for a two-year term ending January 5, 2016. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to appoint Marlene Lewis Batterton to the Shasta County Commission on Aging as the City representative for a two-year term ending January 5, 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. "Press-to-Speak" Options for the City Council Chambers and Related Options [A-050-060] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 10, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recalled that at its meeting on May 21, 2013, the City Council decided not to take action relative to "press-to- speak" options for the City Council Chambers. Mr. Starman explained that for an annual cost of approximately $11,520, IQM2 offers a software program with "press- to-speak" capabilities as well as other features as outlined in the staff report. 01/07/2014 5 Council Member Cadd stated that he was opposed to such a costly solution and favors a"low-tech" solution to the "press-to-speak"light issues. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Jones, to direct staff to look for a solution to the "press-to-speak" light issues in the not-to-exceed amount of$2,500. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Sullivan and Bosetti ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9B. Decorum at City Council Meetings [A-050-060] Council Member McArthur provided an overview to the Report to City Council (staff report)dated December 16, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, relaying her thoughts on the topic of decorum relative to citizen participation and Council Member interaction at City Council meetings. She stated this was an opportunity for the Council and the community to discuss the issue. Council Member McArthur referenced an excerpt from an article written by Peter Economy published in Inc. magazine entitled ARE YOU A GREAT BOSS? Things Every Great Boss Should Do, incorporated herein by reference. She also referred to former President of the United States Ronald Reagan, using him as an example of what a great communicator should be like. She suggested that staff should be addressed in a respectful manner and if citizens have problems or issues while working with the City's staff, the Mayor or a Council Member should be contacted for resolution. Council Member McArthur related that she had purchased a Ronald Reagan coffee mug. She tasked City Clerk Mize with selecting either a member of the public or a City staff member who demonstrates exemplary communication skills and, at the end of 2014, to present the mug in honor of being the Communicator of the Year. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Mayor Bosetti's question about why the topic of decorum is addressed in the Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), under Section 2.04.190 (Meetings-Decorum) if it can not be enforced, City Attorney Duvernay explained that it can be enforced, and there are several court cases supporting those findings, however, according to case law, the public has the right to be rude. He stated that comments must relate to the topic for agendized items and be in the jurisdiction of the City of Redding for non-agendized items. He further explained that the public can criticize a public official, if it has to do with their job performance, however,personal attacks are not acceptable. George Clarke, George Hollahan, and Dolores Lucero spoke in opposition opining that freedom of speech rights were being infringed upon. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9C. City Council Liaison Assignments - Calendar Year 2014 [B-080-650/A-050-060] Mayor Bosetti provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 16, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, providing the City Council with the updated list of Departmental, Commission, Committee, and Agency liaison assignments for calendar year 2014. He noted that several appointments are subject to final approval by the Mayor's City Selection Committee that will meet at the end of January 2014. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 01/07/2014 6 9.15(a).Resolution - Certifying Redding Independent Employees'Organization [P-100-050-127] Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 30, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution certifying Redding Independent Employees' Organization as an exclusively recognized employee organization of the City of Redding in accordance with the City's Employer/Employee Resolution No. 2012-091 and the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-005, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding certifying Redding Independent Employees' Organization as an exclusively recognized employee organization of the City of Redding in accordance with the City's Employer/Employee Resolution No. 2012-091 and the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Resolution No. 2014-005 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [A-050-060] Council Member Cadd attended the League of California Cities Sacramento Valley Division Meeting in Rancho Cordova, California on December 13, 2013. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:29 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:11 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: United Public Employees of California, Local 792 - Redding Technical Unit [P-100-050-170] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:12 p.m. APPROVED: Rick Bosetti, Mayor A 1"1'EST: �P X20 Pamela Mize, City Cl 1t' 01/07/2014