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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2016-02-1620 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 16, 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, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, 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, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Alice Bell. The Invocation was provided by Jim Busher, Baha'is of Shasta County. PRESENTATIONS 2A. 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] Jonathan Anderson, Executive Director of the Good News Rescue Mission (GNRM), provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the GNRM's present and future activities. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 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). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register. [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 15 for the period of January 30, 2016, through February 12, 2016, for a total of $9,745,893.18, for check numbers 112374 through 112814, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12487 through 12503, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6078 through 6089, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 16 for the period of January 17, 2016, through January 30, 2016, in the amount of $2,755,066.04, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 408547 through 409388, inclusive, and check numbers 601647 through 601699, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,500,959.22. 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2541, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.17 (Temporary Use Permits), by amending Section 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. [C -110-100/L-010-230] In response to Vernon Price, City Manager Starman stated that Ordinance No. 2541 does not include the section pertaining to mobile medical units. 02/16/2016 21 4(d). Adopt Ordinance No. 2543, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by adding Section 18.43.180 (Short -Term Rentals). [C -110-100/L-010-500-900] 4(e). Adopt 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. [C-110-100] 4.6(a). Authorize the following regarding the 2016 Freedom Festival fireworks display: (1) approve a Memorandum of Agreement with The McConnell Foundation (C-2868) for the purpose of accepting funding in the amount of $80,000; and (2) the Mayor to execute said Agreement. [G -100/C-050-050] 4.6(b). Authorize the following relating to the Henderson Open Space: (1) City Manager to execute project management and engineering contracts relating to the grant -related improvements; and (2) the sole -source use of Stoll Engineering for the specialized services required. [C -070/B-050-100] Mayor McArthur recused herself from voting on this item due to property ownership nearby. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, and Weaver NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — McArthur ABSENT: Council Members — None 4.11(a).Authorize the following relating to pedestrian safety improvements along Hartnell Avenue between Churn Creek Road and Victor Avenue; (1) accept Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 19th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $1,718,700 for Fiscal Year 2015-16. [ G -100-070/B-130-070] 4.11(b).Approve $120,000 in additional funds for the City's Supplemental Environmental Project for private sewer lateral replacement. [ W -010-450/W-010-560] 4.11(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4717 (Job No. 2415), Old Alturas Widening Project, awarded to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,742,794.12. [B -050-020/S-070] 4.11(e).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4693 (Job No. 2417), South Bonnyview Bridge Water Main Pipe Support Improvements Project, awarded to Stewart Engineering Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $490,491.10. [B -050-020/W-030-725] 4.11(g).Authorize the purchase of two new 10 -yard automated side -loading refuse trucks in the amount of $428,468.65 from Riverview International Trucks, LLC, via follow—on order, as provided for in Bid Schedule No. 4700. [B-050-100] 02/16/2016 22 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Schreder, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of those item(s) voted on separately above. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Ordinance Nos. 2541, 2543, 2544, and Resolution No. 2016-020 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. Reappointment to Administrative Hearings Board [B-080-005] 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 reappoint Ben Hanna to the Administrative Hearings Board to serve a four-year term effective February 1, 2016, to February 1, 2020. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to reappoint Ben Hanna to the Administrative Hearings Board to serve a four-year term effective February 1, 2016, to February 1, 2020. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Oral Update Re Status of Proposed Costco Proiect at the Interstate 5/Oasis Road Interchange [G -030-110/S -070-100/T-080-4001 City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council receive an update on the proposed Costco project; and appoint the Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve as the City Council's liaisons with respect to this topic. The following spoke in support of moving forward to complete the proposed Costco Project: Walt McNeill, Donnie Ferguson, Troy Racki, and Dick Fyten. David Ledger opposed providing additional incentives to developers. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to appoint the Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve as the City Council's liaisons relative to the proposed Costco Project at the Interstate 5/Oasis Road Interchange. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Cadd ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 02/16/2016 23 9.1(a). Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Building Adventures, Inc. Relative to the Former Police Facility at 1313 and 1371 California Street [C-070-200] Vice Mayor Weaver recused himself from this item due to business ownership in close proximity, and left the room at 7:15 p.m. City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), provided a rendering of the proposed buildings, both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Building Adventures, Inc., owned by Jamie Lynn, relative to the former Police Facility located at 1313 and 1371 California Street. Dick Fyten suggested the property be placed out to bid. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Building Adventures, Inc. relative to the former Police Facility located at 1313 and 1371 California Street. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver ABSENT: Council Members - None Vice Mayor Weaver re-entered the room at 7:28 p.m. 9.5(a). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for December 2015 [B-130-070] Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry 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 Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for December 2015. Greg Washburn requested a percentage of power uses be shown in a pie chart quarterly for citizens. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for December 2015. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.5(b). Redding Regional Science Bowl - Simpson University [A -050-125/A-050-060] Redding Electric Utility Key Accounts Manager Matt Madison highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council acknowledge the upcoming Redding Regional Science Bowl to be held February 27, 2016, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.at the Simpson University campus. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 02/16/2016 24 9.10(a).Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2015-16; and Resolution - 21st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 [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 Mid -Year Budget Report; and (2) adopt a resolution approving the 21st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 increasing appropriations by $1,143,860 for Fiscal Year 2015-16 and $213,040 for Fiscal Year 2016-17. In response to concerns expressed by Greg Washburn, Ms. Maxwell noted that due to increased activity in Building permits, the revenue generated combined with the elimination of consulting services provides the funding for a full-time Planner position. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) accept the Mid -Year Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-021, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 21st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015- 057 increasing appropriations by $1,143,860 for Fiscal Year 2015-16 and $213,040 for Fiscal Year 2016-17. 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. 2016-021 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(f).Transportation Services Agreement with SkyWest Airlines, Inc.; and Resolution - 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 [A -070/A -090-100-840/B-130-0701 Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the following: (1) approve a Transportation Services Agreement with SkyWest Airlines, Inc.; (2) the City Manager to execute the Agreement, and any and all documents necessary to obtain the grant funds or future Amendments to the Agreement; and (3) adopt a resolution approving the 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $500,000 for a Small Community Air Service Department Project with the U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds to implement the project. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) approve a Transportation Services Agreement with SkyWest Airlines, Inc.; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, and any and all documents necessary to obtain the grant funds or future Amendments to the Agreement; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2016-022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $500,000 for a Small Community Air Service Department Project with the U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds to implement the project. 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. 2016-022 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 02/16/2016 9.14(a).Report Relating to the Nexus between Sex Trafficking and Illicit Massage Parlors [A-050-060] City Attorney DeWalt highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, relayed background information and recommended that the City Council accept the report and, if necessary, provide additional direction to staff. The following opposed the proposal requiring licensing by the California Massage Therapy Council: TC Youngblood, Steve Wopschall, and April George. Christina D'Angelo spoke in support of eradicating sex trafficking. On behalf of the Northern California Anti -Trafficking Coalition, Matt Moseley suggested that a committee with various stakeholders be formed to discuss what regulations would and would not work. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A consensus of the Council directed the City Attorney to form a committee of interested community members, massage industry professionals, and other stakeholders, such as Matt Moseley, to research issues related to illicit massage establishments and to return to Council with suggestions for possible solutions. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] Donnie Ferguson opined that he has several community improvement ideas that he would like to share with the City Council and the community. [A-050-250-074] Vernon Price requested assistance with asking that the Good News Rescue Mission be available to those people with health issues longer than 30 days. [A-050-060] Greg Washburn provided a handout entitled "Redding P.V. Solar Providers", incorporated herein by reference, and requested that solar owners be refunded monies when the meters go backward. [A-050-250-074] Christina D'Angelo requested the Council's assistance with extending her stay at the Good News Rescue Mission due to extensive health issues. [P-150-150] Barbara Atkinson requested that the Police Department implement body cameras. [A-050-060] Art Gubser expressed his frustration with several issues such as: (1) the City Council composition of five members and not seven; (2) opined that there are too many Fire Captains employed by the Redding Fire Department; (3) not having his phone call returned by a Council Member; and (4) opposed approval of City employee pay increases. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [A -050-250-074/H-150] At Council Member Schreder's suggestion, the City Council directed Housing Division staff to make a presentation at a future Council meeting relaying the City's current role and activities relative to the homeless population. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 9:18 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:35 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 02/16/2016 26 13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Barron v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 2:14-CV-01107-MCE-CMK [L-100] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(3)(A), the matter is not reportable until the parties have accepted a settlement offer signed by the opposing party. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:36 p.m. ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City Cferk 02/16/2016 APPROVED: 1 1