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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2016-05-17Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 May 17, 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, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Larry Vaupel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Information Technology Director Dave Allen, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mary Machado. The Invocation was provided by Reverend Dr. James Howe, First Presbyterian Church. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation by American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES) Regional Director Jessica French providing awards to American and Foreign Exchange Students for their individual contributions of over 100 hours of community service during the 2015-16 school year in the City of Redding; and award of Gold and Bronze Presidential Service Awards by ACES. [A-050-060] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Presentation regarding National Day of Civic Hacking [A-050-060] Rachel Hatch, along with Hope Seth, Matt Morgon, and Tyler Whitlow, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, describing the purpose of the National Day of Civic Hacking and the events to occur on June 4, 2016, at the Shasta Venture HUB. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2C. Presentation by Shasta County Economic Development Corporation [B -080-150/A-050-0601 Shasta County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President Tony Giovaniello provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relaying EDC's past accomplishments and upcoming events and activities. 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). Approve Minutes — Regular Meeting of May 3, 2016. [A-050-060] 05/17/2016 61 4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 21 for the period of April 30, 2016, through May 13, 2016, for a total of $4,385,940.71, for check numbers 114974 through 115356, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12689 through 12711, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6188 through 6198, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 23 for the period of April 24, 2016, through May 7, 2016, in the amount of $2,785,498.80, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 414533 through 415453, inclusive, and check numbers 601921 through 601950, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $7,171,439.51. 4.6(a). Authorize the following action relative to a $28,000 grant from the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (C-4659) to fund Redding Recreation's Youth Boating and Water Safety Programs: (1) approve ratification of the Director of Community Services' execution of the grant; (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all subsequent documentation relative to this grant; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2016-048, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 35th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015- 057 appropriating said funding for Fiscal Year 2015-16. [G -100 -170/B -130-070/P-050-700-600] 4.9(a). Approve ratification of the Redding Police Department's submittal of a grant application in the amount of $25,000, due by May 16, 2016, to the U.S. Department of Justice for bulletproof vests, with a 50 percent match required for each vest purchased. [G -100-070/P-150-150] 4.9(b). Authorize acceptance of approximately $26,000 in grant funds for the purchase of high tech surveillance equipment for Child Sex Trafficking Investigations from Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Team funding. [G -100-170/P-150-150] 4.11(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4792 (Job No. 2481), Hilltop Area Sewer Lining Project: (1) award the project to Nu -Line Technologies in the amount of $513,692; (2) approve an additional $72,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $60,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (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 grand total of $655,692. [B -050-020/W-020-575] 4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4797 (Job No. 2420), Transfer Station Bale Storage Expansion Project: (1) award the project to McCuen Construction in the amount of $1,716,912 for construction of a new glass canopy area, modular building breakroom, and offices for the Opportunity Center sorters, bale storage loading dock, bin storage area, and an additional truck scale; (2) approve an additional $180,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $180,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases, in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts, up to a total of $20,000, for a grand total of $2,096,912. [B-050-020/5-020-650] 4.11(c).Authorize the following relative to Request for Proposals No. 4794, Consultant Services for Laboratory Services to Analyze Wastewater, Surface Water, Groundwater, Sludge, Landfill Leachate, and Drinking Water: (1) award to Basic Laboratory; (2) authorize staff to negotiate a one-year consulting and professional services contract, with the option to extend up to four consecutive one year terms, with an estimated annual cost of $167,000; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute said contract. [B -050 -100/W -010/W-030] 05/17/2016 62 4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4789, Americans with Disability Act Compliant Passenger Lift at the Redding Municipal Airport: (1) award to Keith Consolidated Industries in the amount of $48,350 which includes the cost of the boarding ramp, setup and training, delivery costs, anti -slip treatment for the walking surface, and a bridging ramp; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-049, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 32nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating an additional $13,680 to the Airports Fund. [B -050 -100B -130-070/A-090-100] 4.11(e).Approve the Amended and Restated Airline Travel Bank and Revenue Guarantee Fund Agreement and the Amended and Restated Airline Travel Bank Partner Agreement (C-5980); and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreements and all subsequent documentation necessary to extend the program. [A-090] 4.11(f).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-050, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the submittal of application(s) to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for any and all payment programs offered and related authorizations for which the City of Redding is eligible. [S -050/S-020-550] 4.11(g).Approve the purchase of a 2016 Caterpillar 12m3 Motor Grader using National Joint Powers Alliance contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $297,093, to replace a 1986 Caterpillar 130G Motor Grader currently used at Richard W. Curry West Central Landfill. [B -050-100/S-020-900] 4.11(h).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-051, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 33rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $12,000 to install exhaust fans to a City of Redding hazardous waste storage and processing building for Fiscal Year 2015-16. [B -130-070/S-020] 4.11(i).Approve Property Line Adjustment (PLA -2016-00292) merging two parcels, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) (054-200-023 (5110 Old Oregon Trail) and APN 054-200-024 (5080 Old Oregon Trail), into a single parcel — enabling expansion of City of Redding Well 12 facilities and preventing possible encroachments into the well impact zone. [L -010-150-750/W-030-750] 4.110).Approve Property Line Adjustment (PLA -2016-00142) merging four City -owned parcels, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 054-210-087 (3611 Avtech Parkway), APN 054-210-086 (3633 Avtech Parkway), APN 054-210-085 (3655 Avtech Parkway), and APN 054-840-004 (5685 Aviation Drive), into a single parcel — enabling construction of a parking lot north of the existing Redding Electric Utility building, as well as other future development efforts. [ L -010-150-750/C-050-210] 4.11(k).Authorize submittal of three Caltrans Active Transportation Program grant applications for bicycle, pedestrian, and roadway improvements along Bechelli Lane south of Cypress Avenue, along Continental and Trinity Streets, and along 8th Avenue. [G -100-170/T-100] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, 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 05/17/2016 63 Resolution Nos. 2016-048 through 2016-051 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing and Ordinance - Tentative Subdivision Application (S-2015-01271) Bridge View Villas, Planned Development Plan Application (PD -2015-01273), and Rezoning Application (RZ-2015-01272) by Allen Ansari [L -010 -390/C -110-100/S-101-145] Planning Manager Paul Hellman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, relative to applications submitted by Allen Ansari for the development of 161 attached single-family residential units on approximately 66.51 acres located at 200 Lost Lane. Mr. Hellman recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion: (1) approve Tentative Subdivision Map Application (S-2015-01271), Bridge View Villas; (2) approve Planned Development Plan Application (PD -2015- 01273); and (3) offer an ordinance approving Rezoning Application (RZ-2015- 01272) consisting of 66.51 acres located at 200 Lost Lane to "RS -2 and RM -12, PD" Single -Family Residential — Multiple Family District with a Planned Development Overlay, for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; and (4) adopt the Negative Declaration, upon a determination that the necessary findings for approval are in evidence. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McArthur opened the public hearing to consider approval of the Subdivision, Planned Development Plan, and Rezoning Applications for the proposed Bridge View Villas subdivision. The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing. Russ Wenham, Project Manager for Omni Means, provided a brief overview of the project and stated that Mr. Ansari, as well as himself and members of the project team were available to answer any questions the City Council may have regarding the proposed project. Don Kirk pointed out various areas in the community with increased homeless activity. He questioned whether the project's proposed open space area would invite similar activity. Having determined that there was no one else present wishing to speak on the matter, Mayor McArthur closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to: (1) approve Tentative Subdivision Map Application (S-2015- 01271), Bridge View Villas; (2) approve Planned Development Plan Application (PD -2015-01273); and (3) offer Ordinance No. 2547, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the Rezoning of the Allen Ansari Property (Assessor Parcel Nos. 112-230-009; -010; 112-240-025; and 113-210-015), Rezoning Application (RZ-2015-01272), consisting of 66.51 acres located at 200 Lost Lane to "RS -2 and RM -12, PD" Single -Family Residential — Multiple Family District with a Planned Development Overlay, for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; and (4) adopt the Negative Declaration, upon a determination that the necessary findings for approval are in evidence. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 05/17/2016 M11 City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2547. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Desianate Council Member Gary Cadd to File Onnosition Areument to Transactions and Use Tax Ballot Measure [E -070-050/T-010-700] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member Cadd's request for the City Council to designate him to file the argument in opposition to the transactions and use tax measure that will appear on the November 8, 2016, ballot. Council Member Cadd clarified that he wanted the ability to author an argument in opposition to the transactions and use tax measure should he choose to do so. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. Mr. Starman requested that Council Member Cadd notify the City Clerk if he determines, at a later date, not to submit an opposing argument. A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to designate Council Member Cadd to file an argument in opposition to the transactions and use tax measure that will appear on the November 8, 2016, ballot, should he choose to do so. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9B. Response to Grand Jury Report titled "Agendizing Grand Jury Reports and Responses - Public Awareness Matters" [B-080-600-800] City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), including a proposed letter of response, both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a response to the Shasta County Grand Jury concerning its report titled "Agendizing Grand Jury Reports and Responses - Public Awareness Matters." A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to authorize the Mayor to send the letter of response to the Shasta County Grand Jury concerning its report titled "Agendizing Grand Jury Reports and Responses - Public Awareness Matters." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(a). Authorize Approval of Use of Proceeds From the Sale of the Southwest Transmission Project [E-120-500] Assistant City Manager/Redding Electric Utility Director Tippin and Assistant Director -Electric Utility Mark Haddad highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the Commissioner of the Modesto -Santa Clara -Redding Joint Powers Agency (M -S -R) to approve the M -S -R Finance Committee's recommendations for the use of the proceeds from the sale of the assets known as the Southwest Transmission Project. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to authorize the Commissioner of the Modesto -Santa Clara - Redding Joint Powers Agency (M -S -R) to approve the M -S -R Finance Committee's recommendations for the use of the proceeds from the sale of the assets known as the Southwest Transmission Project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 05/17/2016 GL 9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report and IndustryUpdate for March 2016 [B-130-070] Assistant City Manager/Redding 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 Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report and Industry Update for March 2016. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report and Industry Update for March 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.10(a).City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2016 [B-130-070] Finance Director Maxwell summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2016. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to accept the City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.11(1). Roundabout Alternative for Victor Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project; and Resolution — 34"' Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 [B- 130-070/S-070- 1001 Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) authorize the roundabout alternative for the Victor Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project; and (2) adopt a resolution approving the 34th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $550,000 for said project for Fiscal Year 2015-16. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) authorize the roundabout alternative for the Victor Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-052, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 34th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $550,000 for said project for Fiscal Year 2015-16. 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. 2016-052 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341 [L-140-150] Council Members Cadd and Schreder attended the League of California Cities' Sacramento Valley Membership Meeting on May 13, 2016, in Sacramento, California. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [P -150-150/C-110-100-400] At Mayor McArthur's suggestion, a consensus of the City Council agreed to consider, prior to the depletion of the current funding, appropriating additional funds to continue the Police Department's involvement in code enforcement activities. 05/17/2016 [E -070-050/T-010-700] At Vice Mayor Weaver's suggestion, a consensus of the City Council agreed to consider the establishment of a citizens' committee to oversee the allocation of funding associated with Measure D (Transactions and Use Tax Measure) should it be approved by the Redding voters on November 8, 2016. [A -050-060/T-100-050] At Vice Mayor Weaver's suggestion, the City Council requested that staff schedule a presentation by Ride Redding to introduce the organization and discuss its activities in the community. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:59 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:27 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(a): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney [A-050-050] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(5), the matter is not reportable unless there was an action to appoint, employ, dismiss, accept the resignation of, or otherwise affect the employment status of a public employee in closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:28 p.m. 1 ATTEST: 4 X1 - Pamela Mize, City CAP' 1 APPROVED: Miss MCAr ur, Mayor 05/17/2016