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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2015-01-20176 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 January 20, 2015, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Francie Sullivan with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, Missy McArthur, Kristen Schreder, and Brent Weaver. Also present were: City Manager Kurt Starman, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, 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, Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Police Chief Robert Paoletti. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Alice Bell. The Invocation was provided by Jan Lopez, Baha'is of Shasta County PRESENTATION 2A. Presentation By Jim Milestone, Whiskevtown National Recreation Area Park Superintendent, Regarding Park Fees. [A -050-060/P-050] Mr. Milestone presented a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and provided an update on activities in 2014 and relayed information relative to the proposed rate increases for daily and annual passes. The City Council took no action on this informational item. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to Redding City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4(a). Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of November 4, 2014; Regular Meeting of December 2, 2014; and Special Meeting of December 15, 2014. [A-050-060] 4(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 12, for the period of December 17, 2014, through December 31, 2014, for a total of $12,894,926.37, for check numbers 100675 through 101107, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11524 through 11569 inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5424 through 5441, inclusive; (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 13, for the period of January 1, 2015, through January 16, 2015, for a total of $5,108,997.17, for check numbers 101108 through 101539, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11570 through 11609 inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5442 through 5454, inclusive; (3) Payroll Register No. 13, for the period of December 7, 2014, through December 20, 2014, in the amount of $3,333,543.13, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 383044 through 383883, inclusive, and check numbers 600144 through 600283, inclusive; and (4) Payroll Register No. 14, for the period of December 21, 2014, through January 3, 2015, in the amount of $2,759,792.29, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 383884 through 384741, inclusive, and check numbers 600284 through 600316, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $24,097,258.96. 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2014. [A-050-100-600] 01/20/2015 1 1 1 177 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for November 2014. [F-205-095-650] 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2519, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.20 (Weight Restrictions) by amending section 11.20.010A relative to streets where vehicles over eight tons are prohibited. [C -110-100/T-080-500] 4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2015-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to: (1) submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Housing - Related Parks Program (HRP Program); and (2) if awarded funding, execute an agreement and any related documents necessary to participate in the HRP Program. [G -100-170/P-050] 4.2(c). Authorize the Financial Disclosure Statements -Redevelopment Project Areas for Council Members Schreder and Weaver to be entered into the minutes as a matter of public record. [R-030-605] 4.2(d). Approve a one-year extension of the Real Estate Listing Agreement (C-6079) for the Stillwater Business Park with Voit Real Estate Services; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. [E-050-500] 4.5(a). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for November 2014. [B-130-070] 4.6(a). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR AT COUNCIL MEMBER MCARTHUR'S REQUEST 4.9(a). Authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for approximately $200,000 for a one-year grant to provide overtime for special enforcement, DUI checkpoints, training, and equipment. [G -100-170-170/P-150-150] 4. 1 0(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 2014. [B-130-070] 4.10(b).Accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. [F-205-150-075] In response to Council Member Cadd's questions and concerns, Finance Director Maxwell noted that the actuarial figures for both the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Public Agency Retirement Services will be updated effective June 30, 2015, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 67 (Financial Reporting for Pension Plans) requirements. 4.11(a).Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4690 (Job No. 8657), ADA Curb Ramps 2014 Project: (1) award to The Builder Inc. in the amount of $48,803.07; (2) approve an additional $17,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; and (3) approve $5,000 to provide construction contingency funding. [B-050-020] 4.11(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2015-002, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 45th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for legal expenses associated with the Cypress Bridge Project. [B -130 -070/B -050-100/S-070-050-050] 01/20/2015 178 4.11(c).Approve the sole -source purchase of a Flygt Pump from Xylem Water Solutions for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. [B -030-100/W-010-450] 4.11(d).Approve the sole -source purchase of three Fairbanks Morse Mixed Liquor Recycle Pumps from JM Squared Associates for the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant. [W-010-560] 4.11(e).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4639 (Job No. 2457), Sewer Grinder Addition Project, awarded to RTA Construction Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,059,973.21. [B -050-020/W-020-560] 4.11(f).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4650 (Job No. 2452), Overlay Project 2014, awarded to Tullis Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,779,732.41. [B-050-020] 4.11(g).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4655 (Job No. 2445), Westside Road at Canyon Creek Water Main Replacement Project, awarded to Bobby Martin Construction, as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $259,606.39. [B -050-020/W-030-725] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Weaver, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2015-001 and 2015-002 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. Appointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizen's Advisory Committee [B-080-600-244] Mayor Sullivan highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council appoint Dr. Charles Menoher to the Shasta Public Library Citizen's Advisory Committee to fill a vacancy and complete the four-year term from January 20, 2015, to November 30, 2018. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to appoint Dr. Charles Menoher to the Shasta Public Library Citizen's Advisory Committee to fill a vacancy and complete the four-year term from January 20, 2015, to November 30, 2018. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 7.2. Reappointments and Appointments to the Board of Appeals [B-080-050] Mayor Sullivan summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council reappoint Brent Day and Robert Kibler and appoint Ben Abrahamsen, Mike Dormer, and Robert Wagner to the Board of Appeals to serve four-year terms from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2019. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to reappoint Brent Day and Robert Kibler and appoint Ben Abrahamsen, Mike Dormer, and Robert Wagner to the Board of Appeals to serve four-year terms from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2019. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing - Re Verizon Wireless Locust Street Cell Tower Site Appeal — 877 Locust Street; and 01/20/2015 179 Resolution - Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Planning Commission's Denial of Use Permit Application (UP -2014-00333) [L-010-390] Development Services Director Nagel highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission's denial of Use Permit Application (UP -2014-00333), a request by Verizon Wireless Services to install a wireless communication facility on property located at 877 Locust Street. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to consider Verizon Wireless' Locust Street Cell Tower Site Appeal - 877 Locust Street. The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. On behalf of the Garden Tract Neighborhood, Monique Gaido opined that there are several sites within Verizon's search ring that have not been explored and supported the denial of Verizon Wireless' appeal. Susan Murray and Mark Gaido spoke in support of Ms. Gaido's comments and recommendation. Rob McDonald suggested placing a cell tower on City Hall or the new Police Department as a revenue source for the City. Mayor Sullivan determined that no one else present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-003, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding denying an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Use Permit Application [UP -2014-00333], for the proposed Verizon Wireless Locust Street Facility and adopting findings to support the decision. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2015-003 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Discussion Concernins Prohibitinp- the Outdoor Cultivation of Medical Mariivana within the City of Redding [M-020] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to continue the discussion concerning prohibiting the outdoor cultivation of medical marijuana within the City of Redding until such time as the state and federal government guidelines coincide. Council Member Cadd urged the City Council not to delay its consideration of this matter. The following spoke in support of continuing the item to a later date: Shasta Hart, Rob McDonald, Marilyn Jay, and Marcia Jones. Bryan Williams III and Dick Fyten spoke to the issue. 01/20/2015 180 A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The Mayor called for the question on the motion previously made by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to continue the discussion concerning prohibiting the outdoor cultivation of medical marijuana within the City of Redding until such time as the state and federal government guidelines coincide. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — McArthur, Schreder, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members — Cadd and Weaver ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9B. City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2015 [B -080-650/A-050-060] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Sullivan's City Council Liaison assignments, noting that some are subject to approval by the Mayors Selection Committee on January 22, 2015. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9C. Reports from Auditors for Year Ended June 30, 2014 [F-205-150-075] City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed the Audit Committee's recommendation that the City Council accept the Statement on Auditing Standards AS 114 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2014. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to accept the Statement on Auditing Standards AS 114 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2014. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.1(a). Outline for the Blueprint for Public Safety; Request for Proposals for Consulting Services; and Resolution - 44th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [P -150/B-130-070] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the outline for the Blueprint for Public Safety; direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals for consulting services; and adopt a resolution approving the 44th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $90,000 to retain a consultant to prepare the Blue Print for Public Safety from the General Fund reserve for consulting services. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to approve the outline for the Blueprint for Public Safety; direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals for consulting services; and adopt Resolution No. 2015-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 44th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $90,000 to retain a consultant to prepare the Blueprint for Public Safety. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 01/20/2015 1 1 1 181 Resolution No. 2015-004 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.5(b). 2020 Strategic Plan for the Redding Electric Utility [E-090] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the 2020 Strategic Plan for the Redding Electric Utility. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to approve the 2020 Strategic Plan for the Redding Electric Utility. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(c). Summary Information on the Electric Utility Commission's Activity_ [B-080-160] Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the report providing summary information on the Electric Utility Commission's (EUC) activity; provide direction to staff as appropriate; and, if necessary, offer an ordinance eliminating the Commission for first reading by title only and waiving the full reading. Adam McElwain and Charles W. Alexander opposed disbanding the EUC. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) accept the report providing summary information on the Electric Utility Commission's activity; and (2) introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 2520, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding to rescind RMC Section 2.46 — Electric Utility Commission. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members — None City Attorney Duvernay read the title of Ordinance No. 2520. 9.6(a). MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AT COUNCIL MEMBER MCARTHUR'S REQUEST Third Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-5601) with Providence International [C-070-100] Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-5601) with Providence International to: (1) increase the City -owned Riverland Drive Open Space Area under lease to 27 acres; (2) extend the lease term to June 30, 2030; and (3) increase the annual rent to $730 beginning on July 1, 2015, and an additional three (3) percent each year thereafter. A discussion amongst the Council. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to approve the Third Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-5601) with Providence International to: (1) increase the Riverland Drive Open Space Area under lease to 27 acres; (2) extend the lease term to June 30, 2030; and (3) increase the annual rent to $730 beginning on July 1, 2015, and an additional three (3) percent each year thereafter. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 01/20/2015 182 PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] The following spoke to concerns with safety issues in the Mary Lake Subdivision due to its proximity to the Record Range Training Facility: Patrick Jones, Bryant J. Williams I11, Shannon Smith, Randy Harmon, and Andy Matthews. [M-020] Rick Aarons and Cathy Cresser spoke to the issue of cannabis growth and the possible formation of an adhoc committee. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341 [L-040-150] Council Members Schreder and Weaver stated that they attended the League of California Cities' New Mayors & Council Members Academy on January 14-16, 2015, in Sacramento, California. [L-040-150] Council Member Cadd stated that he attended the League of California Cities' Employee Relations Committee and the Transportation, Communication and Public Works Committee meetings on January 14-16, 2015, in Sacramento, California. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [A-050-060] At Council Member Weaver's suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to authorize Mr. Weaver to conduct research relative to utilizing volunteers to create social media models for the City and report back to the Council at a future meeting. [A-050-060] At Mayor Sullivan's suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to prepare a report outlining parameters for placement of items on the agenda for discussion at a future Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION —NONE ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Sullivan declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:40 p.m. APPROVED: n anc' Sullivan, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City CA 01/20/2015 1