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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2015-03-03MIS Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 March 3, 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, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, 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 Carl Bott. The Invocation was provided by Tom Nelson, Redding Police Department Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of City Council Certificate of Recognition to Nick Bundy and the Indian Hills Neighborhood Watch in appreciation of their efforts and assistance with the cleanup of the Linden Canyon area. [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Presentation by Jonathan Anderson, Executive Director of the Good News Rescue Mission, providing update on present and future activities. [A -050-250-074/A-050-060] 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(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 16, for the period of February 16, 2015, through February 27, 2015, for a total of $11,978,339.66, for check numbers 102367 through 102772, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11683 through 11718 inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5485 through 5509, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 17, for the period of February 1, 2015, through February 14, 2015, in the amount of $2,606,640.19, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 386438 through 387295, inclusive, and check numbers 600434 through 600472, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $14,584,979.85. 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2015. [A-050-100-600] 4.1(a). Accept Project Status Report for February 2015. [A-050-080] 4.3(a). Approve the Consent to Assignment of Ground Lease (C-4356) located at the Redding Municipal Airport, transferring all rights, title and interest from Lyle Tullis to the Tullis Family Trust under trust agreement dated March 19, 2014, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. [C -070-100/A-090-100] 03/03/2015 4.9(a). Authorize staff to purchase five (5) new 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Crown Motors in Redding at a cost of approximately $156,000. [B -050-100/P-150-150] 4.11(a).Authorize a $20,000 construction contingency increase to Bid Schedule No. 4688 (Job No. 2434), Foothill 6MG Reservoir Repair Project, awarded to Modern Building Inc., bringing the construction contingency total to $40,000. [B -050-020/W-030-425] 4.11(b).Approve a sole -source Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with environmental consultant ENPLAN for $125,000; authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; and authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement by an additional $25,000 if necessary, to conduct archaeological studies as part of the Old Alturas Road Bridge Widening Project, without solicitation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs). [B-050-100] 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2015-016, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an amendment to the City of Redding's VantageCare Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan allowing Redding Peace Officers' Association Miscellaneous (RPDA Misc) employees to participate in the VantageCare RHS Plan, effective March 15, 2015. [P-100-050-120] 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 No. 2015-016 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Revised Matrix for City Council Priority -Setting Workshop [A-050-060] The City Manager summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member Cadd's misunderstanding of the issue that was before the City Council relative to the School Resource Officer position and his request to change his ranking from a "4" to a "1" for that topic and recommended that the City Council accept the revised "matrix" summarizing the City Council's Priority -Setting Workshop. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to accept the revised "matrix" summarizing the City Council's Priority - Setting Workshop held on February 25, 2015, thereby approving Council Member Cadd's request to change his ranking from a "4" to a "1" relative to the School Resource Officer position. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.2(a). Annual Report from Downtown Redding Business Association; and Resolution - Setting the Public Hearing regarding the Proposed Levy of 2015-16 Annual Assessment [A -170-015-002/B-130-070] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Annual Report of the Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA) as filed; and adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for March 17, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. to consider levying and collecting the 2015-16 annual Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID) assessment. 03/03/2015 201 Mr. Clark noted that there have been several concerns expressed from DRBA members to City staff regarding such issues as the composition of the DRBA's Board of Directors (Board) and meeting transparency. On behalf of the DRBA, Vice President Dave Gerard stated that the DRBA's Board is committed to transparency and to addressing any issues members of the DRBA may have. Dale Woods, Operations Manager for Marketing Logistics and the Cascade Square Manager, expressed concern that elections did not occur and opined there should be more accountability in how DRBA spends money. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Member Schreder explained that she was approached by several DRBA members regarding perceived shortcomings of the DRBA's Board to conduct elections, properly notice Board meetings, and provide complete financial information. She opined that the City Council has a fiduciary responsibility to oversee the funds entrusted to the DRBA. She stated she researched available information and then met with two members of the DRBA's Board. She requested copies of the current bylaws, meeting minutes, and clarification on how the funds are expended. She stated that she was not satisfied with the response from the DRBA's Board. In response to Council Member McArthur, Housing Manager Steve Bade noted that it has been a struggle working with the DRBA to obtain the requested information and stated that the City has requested that the DRBA begin their elections process. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to: (1) accept the Annual Report of the Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA) as filed; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2015-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2015-16 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID) and setting a public hearing for March 17, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.; and (3) direct staff to return to the City Council at the March 17, 2015, meeting with an action item, in accordance with the agreement between the DRBA and the City of Redding, giving the DRBA 180 days notice that the City will be discontinuing the agreement and directing staff to advertise through a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find an organization to manage the BID, noting that the DRBA is free to respond to the RFP. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members — Weaver ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2015-017 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.9(b). Information Report regarding the Record Range [P-150-150] Council Member Weaver recused himself due to owning property within the Mary Lake Subdivision and left the room. Police Chief Paoletti provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report) and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the report regarding the Record Range. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. City Manager Starman reiterated that the City of Redding does not have jurisdiction over the Record Range facility as it is privately owned and located outside the city limits. He stated that the Redding Police Department pays a fee for its officers to use the Record Range and that using other gun ranges in the Redding area is not feasible. 03/03/2015 202 The following provided a slideshow, incorporated herein by reference, and expressed concern with safety issues in the Mary Lake Subdivision and surrounding areas due to its proximity to the Record Range Training Facility: Patrick Jones, Aaron Smith, Peter Bohatsch, Randy Harmon, Linsey Mitchel, Kathy Randolph, Christopher Staffin, Shannon Smith, Patrick Fowler, and Lori Barclay. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, not to accept the report and direct City staff to work with the Mary Lake residents to investigate all ricochets coming from Record Range and bring back a report to the Council for consideration at a future meeting. Motion failed due to lack of a second. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) accept the report regarding the Record Range; and (2) direct Chief Paoletti and the Mary Lake Neighborhood residents to continue to work together to find ways to mitigate safety concerns. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — McArthur, Schreder, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members — Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members — Weaver ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.11(c).2015 Water Conservation Report and Direction Regarding 2015 Water Transfer Agreements [W-030-075] Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the report on the Redding Water Utility's 2014 and 2015 water allocation, demand, and conservation efforts and provide staff direction regarding potential 2015 water transfer agreements. City Manager Starman and Mr. Crane reiterated that last year's Kanawha Water District/McConnell Foundation Water Transfer was not extra water belonging to the City of Redding (City), the City was only a facilitator that helped Kanawha Water District get a full allotment and the City ratepayers received additional revenue from the transaction. Mr. Crane noted that staff is recommending not to allocate the approximate 700 acre- feet of water available to other agencies at this time. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to: (1) accept the report on the Redding Water Utility's 2014 and 2015 water allocation, demand, and conservation efforts; (2) approve staff's recommendations as outlined in the staff report regarding 2015 water transfers to Kanawha Water District and Bella Vista Water District; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve water transfers to other agencies as he feels are appropriate and beneficial to the Redding rate payers for the year 2015. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC COMMENT [L -100/A-050-060] Council Member Cadd explained that the City Manager and City Attorney recently brought it to his attention that he and his wife were listed as participants in the Fee Fighter LLC lawsuit against the City of Redding regarding the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) case. Mr. Cadd stated that he and his wife have sent a letter to Walt McNeill, Attorney for Fee Fighter LLC, requesting that they be removed from the lawsuit. He apologized for forgetting his involvement in this lawsuit. He noted that as a Council Member he has voted no each time the PILOT lawsuit was discussed with the exception of approving an appeal to the California Supreme Court. 03/03/2015 203 [B -080-650-375/A-050-0601 Dick Fyten stated that he is a Commissioner for the Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and noted that the City of Anderson and the County of Shasta have entered into a tax sharing agreement that he believes is an indicator that the City of Anderson would like to have the new Costco building built on its recently annexed 360 acres of land. He would like the new Costco building to stay in the City of Redding. [A-050-060] John Hernandez provided handouts, incorporated herein by reference, relative to his claim that Mike Mangas, news anchor for local television station KRCR, sprayed the chemical "Roundup" around his property and questioned if there were any City of Redding regulations prohibiting such actions. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [T-080-720] At Council Member McArthur's suggestion, a consensus of the Council agreed to discuss installing signage encouraging walking and biking within the downtown area at a future Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:57 p.m., Mayor Sullivan announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:52 p.m., Mayor Sullivan reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Located in the area of San Francisco St. on Highland Ave. and on Mesa St., Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 103-400-010; 103-400-015; 103-620-030; and 103-430-028 Agency Negotiators: Project Coordinator Triantafyllou and Associate Civil Engineer Vandiver Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Kenny R. & Donna J. Lorenz, Trustees of the Kenny & Donna Lorenz 1996 Trust dated June 14, 1996; Donald A. & Frances L. Keef, as Trustees of the Keef Family Trust, dated December 7, 2001; and Allen D. & Patricia D. Bradlyn Under Negotiation: Price and Terms - for the San Francisco Street Area Sewer Replacement Project [C-070-010] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. 13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organizations: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees, with the exception of RPDA, RPMA and IAFF [P-100-050] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. 13C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Interim City Attorney/City Attorney [P-100-060] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. 13D. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Redding Independent Employees' Organization (RIEO) [P -100-050-127/P-100-050-129] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. 03/03/2015 204 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Sullivan declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:53 p.m. APPROVED: 1 r r cie Sullivan, Mayor ATTEST: 1p,124J4 ",,- Pamela Mize, Cit Jerk 03/03/2015 1