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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2016-02-0213 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 2, 2016, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Missy McArthur with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan, and Brent Weaver. Also present were: City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Development Services Director Larry Vaupel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Information Technology Director Dave Allen, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Susan Seamans. The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police Department and Redding Fire Department Chaplain. 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). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register. [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 14 for the period of January 16, 2016, through January 29, 2016, for a total of $11,006,774.65, for check numbers 112032 through 112373, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12449 through 12486, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6055 through 6077, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 15 for the period of January 3, 2016, through January 16, 2016, in the amount of $2,577,443.54, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 407695 through 408546, inclusive, and check numbers 601620 through 601646, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $13,584,218.19. 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2015. [A-050-100-600] Greg Washburn requested that the spreadsheet within the document include data for the past six months for comparison purposes. 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for December 2015. [F-205-095-650] 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2540, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the City of Redding Zoning Map and amendments to the City of Redding Zoning Map (RZ- 2015-00517). [C -110 -100/L -010 -390/G -030-010/L-010-210] 4(g). Adopt Ordinance No. 2542, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Section 16.20.230 (Churn Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone) of the Redding Municipal Code. [C -110-100/L-010-230] 4.1(a) Accept the Project Status Report for January 2016 [A-050-080] Walt McNeill expressed disagreement with the Oasis Road Specific Plan Implementation status update. 02/02/2016 14 4.1(b). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.1(b) AT COUNCIL MEMBER CADD'S REQUEST 4.5(a). Authorize endorsing the National Association of State Treasurers' letter to congressional leaders in support of tax-exempt financing. [L-040] 4.11(b).Approve the following relative to the South Redding Pedestrian Improvement and Turtle Bay to Downtown Trail Projects: (1) approve the First Amendment to the Sub - Recipient Agreement (C-6028) with the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency to provide additional funding through the Overall Work Program; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-016, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding No. 2016-016, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 18th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $393,490 for the South Redding Pedestrian Improvements and $45,000 for the Turtle Bay to Downtown Trail Study for Fiscal Year 2015-16. [T -100-375/B-130-070] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, 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, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2016-016 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing — Consideration of an Amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18 (Zoning) to add Section 18.43.180, (Short -Term Rentals) (RZ-2015- 00904), Regarding Regulations Pertaining to the Use of Single -Family Residences as Vacation Rentals, and for Renting of Individual Rooms; and Resolution — Amending Schedule of Fees and Service Charges [C -110 -100/L -010-500-900/F-205-600] Planning Manager Kent Manuel summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) offer an ordinance amending Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) of the Redding Municipal Code by adding Section 18.43.180 (Short -Term Rentals) for the first reading by title only, and waive the full reading; (3) authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance; and (4) adopt a resolution amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges establishing a new $300 application fee for Short -Term Rental Site Development Permit applications. Mr. Manuel noted that in addition to the draft New Ordinance, a draft new Alternate Ordinance (Alternate Ordinance) is attached to the staff report that reflects an extension from a maximum of 120 rental days to 180 rental days per calendar year relative to Hosted Homestays. He related that the City Council may proceed with either ordinance. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McArthur opened the public hearing to consider proposed amendments to RMC Title 18 (Zoning). The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Shelly Shively and Rachel Hatch spoke in support of the proposed New Ordinance. 02/02/2016 15 Megan Conn and Cecilia Chavez spoke in support of approving the Alternate Ordinance that allows for a maximum of 180 rental days for Hosted Homestay designations. Doni Chamberlain opposed regulations being placed on vacation rentals. Greg Washburn expressed concerns regarding the consideration of housesitting or recreational vehicles parked in front of a residential home. Mayor McArthur 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 Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) offer Alternative Ordinance No. 2543, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding for first reading by title only and waive the full reading amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by adding Section 18.43.180 (Short -Term Rentals); (3) authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance; (4) adopt Resolution No. 2016-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges establishing a new $300 application fee for Short -Term Rental Site Development Permit applications effective March 4, 2016; and (5) direct staff to conduct a six-month review. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2543. Resolution No. 2016-017 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. Appointment to the Planning Commission to Fill an Unexpired Term [B-080-300] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor McArthur's recommendation that the City Council appoint Randy Memeo to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term ending May 1, 2019. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to appoint Randy Memeo to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term ending May 1, 2019. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2541 Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC)Title 18 (Zoning) Relating to Clean -Up and Updating of the Zoning [C -110-100/L-010-230] City Manager Starman provided an overview of Ordinance No. 2541, which was offered for first reading on January 19, 2016, and recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2541 amending RMC Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.17 (Temporary Use Permits), by amending Sections 18.17.030 and 18.17.060; Chapter 18.24 (Environmental Clearance) by amending Section 18.24.050; Chapter 18.34 (Industrial Districts) by amending Schedule 18.34.020-A; Chapter 18.41 (Off -Street Parking and Loading) by amending Sections 18.41.030; and Chapter 18.60 (Use Classifications) by amending Sections 18.60.040 and 18.60.050, all relating to clean- up and updating of the Zoning Code. 02/02/2016 16 The following spoke in support of requiring a temporary use permit for mobile medical services: Patrick Archer, Shasta Voices Chief Executive Officer Mary Machado, Jaime Lynn, and Michael Roberts. The following spoke against: Vernon Price, Shasta Regional Medical Center Chief Executive Cindy Gordon, Dave Honey, Robert Grosch, Todd Jones, Shasta Community Health Center Chief Executive Officer Dean Germano, Attorney Walt McNeil on behalf of Empire Recovery Center, Charles Finkel, Patrick Moriarty, George Williams, Damon Cropsey, Jerome Venus, Dez Comer, and Mercy Medical Center Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Jordan Wright. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) proceed with adopting Ordinance No. 2541, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.17 (Temporary Use permits), with the exception of Section 18.17.030 (Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits), with the balance of the ordinance to return to Council for second reading at the next Council meeting; and (2) direct staff to meet with various stakeholders regarding proposed amendments to RMC Section 18.17.030 (Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits) and return to Council within three months with a recommendation. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9B. Oral Presentation by Bartel Associates. LLC. Reuardina Ca1PERS' Proiected Rates for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and Beyond [P-100-230] John Bartel, President of Bartel Associates, LLC, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, regarding CalPERS' recent decisions impacting City of Redding contribution rates along with projected rates for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and beyond, outlined the suggested risk mitigation strategy to be taken by the City of Redding, and briefly described the issues with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68 (GASB 68). A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 9.1(b). MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AT COUNCIL MEMBER CADD'S REQUEST Reauest from the Shasta Countv Board of Suoervisors to Discuss Potential Tax Sharing Concepts with Representatives from the County of Shasta, the City of Anderson, and the City of Shasta Lake [B-080-650-145] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Manager to meet with representatives from the County of Shasta, the City of Anderson, and the City of Shasta Lake to discuss potential tax sharing concepts. Walt McNeill requested that the authorization not be taken too broadly. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 02/02/2016 17 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to authorize the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Manager to meet with representatives from the County of Shasta, the City of Anderson, and the City of Shasta Lake to discuss potential tax sharing concepts. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.14(a).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) Regulating the Sale, Purchase, and Possession of Butane of 5x Refinement or Higher [C-110-100] City Attorney DeWalt summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance amending RMC Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) by adding Chapter 10.06 (Butane Resale) relating to the regulation of the sale, purchase, and possession of butane of 5x refinement or higher for first reading by title only and waive the full reading. Cathy Grindstaff and Betty Cunningham spoke in support. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2544, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) by adding Chapter 10.06 (Butane Resale) relating to the regulation of the sale, purchase, and possession of butane of 5x refinement or higher, for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; and (2) direct staff to work collaboratively with the County of Shasta, the City of Shasta Lake, and the City of Anderson, to initiate a dialogue with state Assembly Member Brian Dahle to pursue similar state-wide legislation. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2544. 9.15(a).Resolution - Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Local Union 1245 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Maintenance Employees' Unit [P-100-050-070] 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 approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — Maintenance Employees' Unit amending the Schedule of Wage Rates, effective January 31, 2016, for a three-year term ending September 18, 2017. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — Maintenance Employees' Unit amending the Schedule of Wage Rates, effective January 31, 2016, for a three-year term ending September 18, 2017. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 02/02/2016 Resolution No. 2016-018 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(b).Resolution - Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL — CIO - Electric Department [P-100-050-070] Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding with Local Union 1245 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL- CIO— Electric Department amending the Schedule of Wage Rates, effective January 31, 2016, for a three-year term ending September 14, 2017. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding with Local Union 1245 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL- CIO— Electric Department amending the Schedule of Wage Rates, effective January 31, 2016, for a three-year term ending September 14, 2017. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2016-019 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] Greg Washburn requested that staff reports be released at least two weeks prior to Council meetings for public review. [A-050-060] Cathy Cresser expressed frustration with the City Attorney's interpretation of the Ralph M. Brown Act in regards to Council Member attendance at open meetings and events. [P-100-050] Thomas Hildebrand opposed City employees receiving wage increases. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341 [L-040-150] Council Member Cadd attended the League of California Cities' League Policy Committee meetings on January 21-22, 2016, in Sacramento, California. [B -080-650-450/E-120-400] Vice Mayor Weaver attended the Northern California Power Agency Commission meeting on January 21, 2016, in Sacramento, California. [L-040-150] Mayor McArthur attended the League of California Cities' 2016 New Mayors and Council Members Academy on January 20-22, 2016, in Sacramento, California. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [G-030-110] At Mayor McArthur's suggestion, the City Council agreed to have the Mayor and City Manager meet to discuss the latest developments relative to Costco, and if deemed necessary, return to Council with any updates. 02/02/2016 19 CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 10:01 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 10:09 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Closed Session 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: Redding Police Managers' Association (RPMA) [P-100-050-128] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(6), the matter is not reportable until labor negotiations have concluded. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:10 P.M. ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City Uerk 1 APPROVED: 02/02/2016