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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2015-09-01286 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 1, 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 Barry E. DeWalt, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Interim Development Services Director Kent Manuel, 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, Development Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Police Chief Robert Paoletti. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by retired Judge Steven Jahr. The Invocation was provided by Al Maghari, Redding Police Department Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation by Shasta County Superior Court Executive Officer Melissa Fowler - Bradley, along with Judge Gregory Gaul, retired Judge Steven Jahr, Assistant Court Executive Officer John Zeis, and representatives from Sundt Construction, regarding the status of the new Shasta County courthouse. [S -010/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(a). Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of April 7, 2015; Regular Meeting of June 16, 2015; Special Meeting of August 5, 2015 (6:30 p.m.); and Regular Meeting of August 18, 2015. [A-050-060] 4(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 4 for the period of August 15, 2015, through August 31, 2015, for a total of $11,990,557.94, for check numbers 107651 through 108110, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12123 through 12159, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5844 through 5885, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 4, for the period of August 2, 2015, through August 15, 2015, in the amount of $2,932,160.98, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 398081 through 399029, inclusive, and check numbers 601119 through 601144, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $14,922,718.92. 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2015. [A-050-100-600] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for July 2015. [F-205-095-650] 09/01/2015 287 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2533, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), Chapter 10.26 (Sacramento River Area Regulation), by repeal of Section 10.26.065 relating to Cypress Bridge Construction Zone Emergency Rules during construction efforts of the Cypress Bridge. [C -110-100/S-070-050] 4. 1 (a).Accept Project Status Report for August 2015. [A-050-080] 4.1(b). Approve proposed responses to the Shasta County Grand Jury 2014-15 Final Report and authorize the Mayor to transmit the letters to the Presiding Judge of the Shasta County Superior Court concerning "After School Programs Keep Kids Safe, Involved and Out of Trouble;" "Methamphetamine and Heroin Plague Shasta County Life;" "Turf Troubles in River City;" and "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together." [B-080-600-800] The Vote: AYES: Council Members — McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members — Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 4.3(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2015-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing consent to transfer the Cable Television Franchise Agreement to New Charter, which will assume the name Charter Communications, Inc. [T-040-050] 4.4(a). Authorize the following relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 4735, Update to the Downtown Specific Plan: (1) reject both of the proposals received in response to the RFP; and (2) authorize staff to amend and republish the RFP with a redefined Scope of Work. [B -050-100/G-030-140] 4.5(a). Accept Bid Schedule No. 4662 for the construction of the building improvements at 3611 Avtech Parkway, awarded to Gifford Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $3,563,539.34. [B -050-020/C-050-210] 4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4748, Three -Phase, Pad -Type Transformers: (1) award to Pacific Utilities in the amount of $544,425.93; and (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Pacific Utilities through August 31, 2020, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same and prices adjusted up or down according to a Producer Price Index. [B -050-100/E-090] 4.5(d). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4750, Steel Pole Foundations for the Eureka Way/Sulphur Creek Transmission Line: (1) award to Statewide Traffic Safety & Signs of Redding, California, in the amount of $87,325; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve project construction change orders up to a not -to -exceed total of $10,000. [B -050-020/E-090-160] 4.6(a). Approve a revised Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee Credit Agreement with Shastina Ranch Partners for the construction of the Shastina Ranch Neighborhood Park. [S -101-057/L-010-211-012] 4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2015-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-57 appropriating $25,000 to fund the replacement of the play structure at Minder Park. [B -130-070/P-050] 09/01/2015 288 4.11(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4723, East Cypress Median Project: (1) award the project to The Builder Inc. in the amount of $206,073.88; (2) approve an additional $50,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $25,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases, in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts, up to a total of $10,000, for a total of $291,073.88; and (5) adopt Resolution No. 2015-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 5th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating an additional $161,400 in grant funding for the project for Fiscal Year 2015-16. [B -050 -020/B -130-070/T-080-100] 4.11(b).Authorize an adjustment in the Engineering Services Overhead Charge from 101.3 percent to 112 percent and delegation of future adjustments to the City Manager. [B -130-070/A-050-300-050] 4.11(c).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4746, Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing: (1) reject the apparent low bid from Tullis Construction, Inc. as non-responsive; (2) award the project to J.F. Shea Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,112,253; (3) approve an additional $90,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (4) approve $225,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $15,000; for a total of $1,442,253. [B -050-020/S-070-100] In response to Bob Reitenbach's opposition to Tullis Construction, Inc. not being awarded the contract, City Manager Starman clarified that Tullis Construction, Inc. was deemed non-responsive due to a required bid bond not being included in its proposal. 4.14(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2015-077, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Council Policy No. 217 (Title II Disabled Access to City Services and Programs) which brings it into conformance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. [A-050-060-555] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member McArthur, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of the item(s) voted on separately above. 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. 2015-074 through 2015-077 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.3(a). Oral Presentation Regarding the City of Redding's Fleet Maintenance Program [A-050-150-150] At the request of Vice Mayor McArthur, Support Services Director Dinger provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, detailing the City of Redding's Fleet Maintenance Program. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. Vice Mayor McArthur requested a follow-up spreadsheet detailing the surplus items within the City's fleet. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 09/01/2015 289 9.5(c). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for June 2015 [B-130-070] Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept REU's monthly financial report for June 2015. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to accept Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for June 2015. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.9(a). Status Report Regarding the Use of Body -Worn Cameras by the Redding Police Department [P-150-150] Police Chief Paoletti highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the status report regarding the potential use of body -worn cameras, and, if necessary, provide additional direction to staff. Liz Benage, Barbara Atkinson, and James Hamilton spoke in support of body -worn - cameras being utilized by the Redding Police Department:. The following spoke in support of the Council taking action relative to escalating drug and criminal activity in the community: Bella Walfoort, Pam Hamar, Michael Roberts, Anje Walfoort, Ginger Jones, and Chris Resner. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to direct the City Manager, Police Chief, and City Attorney, working in conjunction with the Redding Peace Officers' Association and the Redding Police Managers' Association, to develop a timeframe for moving the body - worn camera project forward, with the goal of developing a six-month pilot program, and reporting back to the City Council with recommendations, including the associated costs and potential funding sources. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.10(a).2014-15 Year -End Budget Review and Resolution Increasing Appropriations [B-130-070] Finance Director Maxwell provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) accept the Year -End Budget Report; and (2) adopt a resolution approving the 68th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 increasing appropriations by $54,500 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) accept the Year -End Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2015-078, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 68th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013- 061 increasing appropriations by $54,500 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. 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. 2015-078 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 09/01/2015 290 9.15(a).Resolution Amending Executive Management Pay -for -Performance Salary Schedule [P -100-050-100/P-100-320] Personnel Director DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Executive Management Pay -for - Performance Salary Plan: (1) increasing the salary range for the Department Director and Division Manager classifications by two percent and authorizing a general two percent salary increase for the unrepresented employees in those classifications; (2) approving the classification -specific adjustments to address salary compression issues between positions; and (3) approving the modifications to several classifications in the Redding Electric Utility Department, effective August 30, 2015. Ms. DeMaagd noted that the Executive Management Pay -for -Performance Salary Plan (Plan) attached to the staff report contained clerical errors and provided an updated Plan, incorporated herein by reference, to the Council reflecting the corrections made. Bob Reitenbach, Liz Benage, Thomas Hildebrand, and Michael Roberts opposed approving raises for City management employees. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A motion made by Council Member Cadd to decline adopting a resolution approving amendments to the Executive Management Pay -for -Performance Salary Plan died due to lack of a second. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-079, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving amendments to the Executive Management Pay - for -Performance Salary Plan: (1) increasing the salary range for the Department Director and Division Manager classifications by two percent and authorizing a general two percent salary increase for the unrepresented employees in those classifications; (2) approving the classification -specific adjustments to address salary compression issues between positions; and (3) approving the modifications to several classifications in the Redding Electric Utility Department, effective August 30, 2015. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2015-079 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT [S-050] Norman Brewer supported northern California seceding from the State of California to become the State of Jefferson. [P -150/A -050-250-074/A-050-060] Sam Allen and Robert Shepherd described the escalating drug and crime issues in downtown Redding affecting both the residents of the Lorenz Hotel and surrounding businesses. [P -150/A-050-060] Jamie Lynn provided letters from the following businesses, incorporated herein by reference, opposing the location of the Health Outreach for People Everywhere (HOPE) Van: Ebbex LLC; Cascade Paint and Supply; Building Adventures, Inc.; Pro Trans; Chain Gang Bike Shop; and Shasta DesignScape. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234) [E-120-400] Mayor Sullivan attended the Northern California Power Agency Commission Meeting on August 26-27, 2015, in Oakland, California. 09/01/2015 1 1 1 ORE POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [P-150] At Council Member Weavers' suggestion, a consensus of the City Council directed staff to schedule a special meeting in October to conduct a walking tour to visit businesses and view issues being faced in the downtown area. [A-050-060] At Council Member Weaver's suggestion, a consensus of the City Council directed staff to explore the feasibility of forming a public-private partnership to keep the public apprised of community issues/projects and, provide, at a subsequent meeting, recommendations and associated costs. [A-050-060] At Council Member McArthur's suggestion, it was the consensus of the City Council that Council Member Weaver and the City Manager continue to work with Shasta Community Health Center with regard to the Health Outreach for People Everywhere (HOPE) van and, if necessary, report back to the City Council. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 9:09 p.m., Mayor Sullivan announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:35 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 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO — Electric Employees [P-100-050-070] 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 United Public Employees of California (Redding Technical Unit) [P-100-050-170] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Sullivan declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:36 p.m. ATTEST: Teresa Rudolph, AgAtant City Clerk APPROVED: r ie Sullivan, Mayor 09/01/2015