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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-01-17 165 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 January 17, 2017, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brent Weaver with the following Council Members present: Adam McElvain, Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan, and Julie Winter. 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, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Development Services Director Larry Vaupel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Public Works Director Brian Crane, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, and City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Weaver. The Invocation was provided by Pastor Rick Caldwell, Little Country Church. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentations to Walt Swift, Brad Williams, and Julie Winter - Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC); and Presentation to John Deaton-Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) [B-080-600-100/B-080-128] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Weaver presented clocks to the following members in appreciation for their service on CDAC: Brad Williams (December 1, 2010, to December 1, 2016); and Julie Winter (December 1, 2013, to December 1, 2016). Walt Swift (March 4, 2014, to December 1, 2016) was unable to attend the meeting due to an illness. Mayor Weaver also presented a clock to John Deaton in appreciation for his service on CSAC from May 21, 2013, to December 31, 2016. 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. 12 for the period of December 17, 2016, through December 31, 2016, for a total of $8,581,944.26 for check numbers 121673 through 121972, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13175 through 13205, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6629 through 6645, inclusive; (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 13 for the period of January 1, 2017, through January 13, 2017, for a total of $4,993,071.91 for check numbers 121973 through 122378, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13206 through 13230, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6646 through 6656, inclusive; (3) Payroll Register No. 13 for the period of December 4, 2016, through December 17, 2016, in the amount of $3,947,244.24, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 429397 through 430261, inclusive, and check numbers 602619 through 602749, inclusive; and (4) Payroll Register No. 14 for the period of December 18, 2016, through December 31, 2016, in the amount of $3,369.068.06, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 430262 through 431122, inclusive, and check numbers 602750 through 602776, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $20,891,328.47 01/17/2017 166 Tom DuSell opined that the Payroll and Accounts Payable registers should be reviewed by the public. 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2016. [A-050-100-600] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for November 2016. [F-205-095-650] 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2561, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.22 (Electric Utility), by amending Section 14.22.160 (Separate service for each premises) relating to the regulation of resale of electricity for the purpose of charging plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. [C-110-110/E-090] 4.2(a). Approve the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016-17. [A-170-015-004] Gary Hollahan spoke. 4.2(c). Authorize the Financial Disclosure Statements-Redevelopment Project Areas for Council Members McElvain and Winter to be entered into the minutes as a matter of public record. [R-030-605] 4.5(a). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report and Industry Update for November 2016. [B-130-070] Tom DuSell opposed any rate increases. 4.5(b). Award Bid Schedule No. 4853, On-Call Erosion Control Services at various locations in the City of Redding, to McEntire Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of$116,200. [B-050-020/E-090] 4.6(b). Authorize staff to sole-source the purchase of a cast-concrete train from UPC Parks in the amount of$22,749.25. [B-050-100/P-050-145] Gary Hollahan and Bob Reitenbach opposed expending funds for this purpose. 4.6(c). Authorize the purchase and installation of a precast concrete vault restroom for Henderson Open Space Area from CXT, Inc. in the amount of$43,139.81. [B-050-100/P-050] 4.6(d). Approve the Fifth Amendment to Contract with ACCO Engineered Systems for HVAC Services at various City Facilities (C-6039) updating the City's representative for the contract; adding additional equipment to the contract; and authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract for future adjustments to the list of covered equipment. [B-050-100/C-050] 4.9(a). Authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for approximately $300,000 for a one-year grant to provide a full-time DUI officer, a part-time cadet, overtime for special enforcement, DUI checkpoints, training, and equipment. [G-100-170-700/P-150-150] Tom DuSell opposed any pay raises for City employees. 4.10(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 2016. [B-130-170] 01/17/2017 167 4.10(b).Accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. [F-205-150-075] 4.11(b).Accept the Mitigation Fee Act Report Update including an accounting of development fees; and Adopt Resolution No. 2017-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making findings concerning unexpended funds in the City of Redding Impact Fee Program. [F-205-600] 4.11(c).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-002, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating five Public Service Easements granted to the City of Redding within Parcel 2 as shown on Parcel Map PM-1-00, filed on May 30, 2000, in Book 33 of Parcel Maps, at Page 53, Shasta County Records (320 Lake Boulevard/APN 113-330-013)(A-2016-00113). [A-010-040] 4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4797 (Job No. 2420), Transfer Station Bale Storage Expansion Project: (1) approve $115,000 in additional construction contingency funding, bringing the total to $315,000; and (2) approve $20,000 in project development funding to account for building permit fees, bringing the total to $400,000. [B-050-020/S-020-650] Tom DuSell opposed any City fund expenditures for the project. 4.11(e).Approve a Facilities and Ground Lease Agreement (C-7070) with El-A Apparel, Inc. that includes the office building, warehouse, and parking area at 3710 Flight Avenue at the Redding Municipal Airport for a four-year term, including an automatic annual renewal with a 90-day termination clause, and monthly rental rate of$700 for the first year, following by 3 percent increases annually beginning on February 1, 2018. [C-070-100/A-090-100] Tom DuSell spoke. 4.11(f).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-003 approving and adopting the 61st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating an additional $35,000 in construction contingency for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Hangar Door Project at Benton Airpark. [B-130-170/S-050/A-090-020] 4.15(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an update of the Master Employee Pay Schedule pay rates/ranges for all City of Redding established positions reflecting the City Council's previous actions. [P-100-320] Tom Dusell and Dick Fyten spoke in opposition to any employee pay raises or expenditures. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, and Winter, NOES: Council Members - Weaver ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members— None City Manager Starman responded to speaker comments and encouraged citizens to review the staff reports that are available on the City's website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. He also noted that staff reports are available on the podium located in the back of the Council Chambers. 01/17/2017 168 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, 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 - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2561 and Resolution Nos. 2017-001 through 2017-004 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing - Regarding extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance regarding non- medical marijuana [C-110-100/M-020] City Attorney DeWalt summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and noted that passage requires a 4/5 affirmative vote. Mr. DeWalt noted that the City Council will hold a Special Council Workshop on February 13, 2017, to discuss the recently passed Adult Use of Marijuana Act that took effect on November 9, 2016. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to consider the extension of the Interim Urgency Ordinance regarding non-medical marijuana. The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Cathy Grindstaff opposed legalization of recreational marijuana and supported the moratorium. Bill Gilbert and Samuel C. Williams supported legalization of non-medical marijuana. Mayor Weaver determined that no one else present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2563, an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 to temporarily prohibit the outdoor cultivation, indoor cultivation in excess of six (6) plants, manufacture of marijuana products, processing, laboratory testing, storage, delivery to destination points within the City of Redding, and retail sale of non-medical marijuana and marijuana products in all areas of the City of Redding and remain in effect until December 1, 2017. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2563 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 01/17/2017 169 6.2. Public Hearing - Regarding Prestige RV Storage Facility Expansion, located at 1110 Prestige Way and 741 Redwood Boulevard. [L-010-390-700/C-110-100/G-030-010/L-010-230] Planning Manager Paul Hellman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. He noted that a replacement Attachment "B" page has been distributed to the Council Members and staff reflecting the Planning Commission's recommendation that included revisions to condition numbers three and five. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to consider the Prestige RV Storage Facility Expansion request by Hilltop Development Inc. The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Weaver noted that no one present wished to speak on this matter and closed the Public Hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2017-005, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (a) adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Prestige RV Storage Facility Expansion located at 1110 Prestige Way and 741 Redwood Boulevard; (b) amending the General Plan Diagram of the City by adopting General Plan Amendment (GPA-2016-00804); and (2) offer Ordinance No. 2564, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Rezoning (RZ-2016-00805) for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; all relating to the Hilltop Development Inc. Property (APNs 073-540-014; and 113-300-035) consisting of 9.1 acres located at 1110 Prestige Way and 741 Redwood Boulevard The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2564. Resolution No. 2017-005 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.3. Public Hearing - regarding Rezoning Application (RZ-2016-01018), initiated by the City of Redding, to consider amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Titles 7 (Animals) and 18 (Zoning) relative to the keeping of bees. [C-110-100/L-010-230] Planning Manager Paul Hellman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to consider amending RMC Titles 7 (Animals) and 18 (Zoning) relative to the keeping of bees. The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The following spoke in support: Steven Handy, Paul Kjos (Shasta County Agricultural Commissioner, Robert Wooten (Wooten's Golden Queens), and Steve Park. Dick Fyten expressed concern with the six foot high fence requirement not being tall enough. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 01/17/2017 170 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Code Mitigated Negative Declaration: (2) offer Ordinance No. 2565, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.08 (Bees) by amending Sections 7.08.010 (Keeping Prohibited), and adding Sections 7.08.050 (Violations/Revocations) and 7.08.060 (Definitions), and amending Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), by amending Section 18.43.040 (Animals), for first reading by title only, waive the full reading; and (3) authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance; all relating to keeping of bees for noncommercial and commercial purposes, subject to specific requirements and limitations. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2565. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Reports from Auditors for Year Ended June 30, 2016 [F-205-150-075] Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed the Audit Committee's recommendation. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to accept the Statement of Accounting Standards (SAS) 114 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.2(b). Consideration of the Redesi. of the Cit of Reddin. Fla [A-050-060] Deputy City Manager Clark provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The following opposed expending taxpayer funds to design and purchase new City flags: Linda Johnson, Bob Reitenbach, Gary Hollahan, Jeff Zeller, Steve Concepcion, Dick Fyten, Lori M.Bridgeford, Michael Roberts, Dale Ball, and Terry Rapoza. Patrick Westrip opined that the Council should issue a challenge to the community by creating a competition amongst local artists to design a new City flag. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to defer approval of the redesign of the City of Redding flag until such time as: (1) a non-profit or community group volunteers to organize a competition among local artists to redesign the flag and secures funding for the purchase of the new flags; (2) the redesigned flag will be presented to the City Council for final approval at a future meeting; and (3) no City funds or staff time will be utilized for the project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.4(b). Oral update regarding the City's Shopping Cart Ordinance [C-110-100/A-050-060] Development Services Director Vaupel provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Vaupel provided background information, highlighted the various successes and issues since the adoption of the ordinance, and outlined potential next steps to assist with the City's efforts to enforce businesses to take a more proactive role in collecting abandoned shopping carts. 01/17/2017 171 A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) accept the informational update; and (2) direct staff to return with additional enforcement options for the Council's consideration at the Special City Council Priority-Setting Workshop to be held on February 22, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(c). Replacement of Catalyst Emission Systems on Units 5 and 6 at Redding Power Plant; and Resolution - 62nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 [B-130-070/E-120-150-675/E-120-150-676] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) authorize the replacement of the catalyst emission systems in generating Units 5 and 6 with a dual-function catalyst system; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2017-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 62nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 transferring $872,170 from previously approved capital projects to provide partial funding for Fiscal Year 2016-17; and (3) authorize a requirement in the public works bid specifications that the successful bidder sole-source the catalyst purchase from Haldor-Topsoe, Inc. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2017-006 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(a).Oral update regarding the City's Adopt-a-Block Program [A-050-150-325/A-050-060] Municipal Utilities Manager Paul Clemens provided a brief update relative to the City's Adopt-A-Block Program within the downtown Redding area. He noted that 340 cleanups have been logged to date, with 21 out of 40 available blocks adopted by local business owners, non-profit organizations, and individuals. Volunteers Richard Christoph and Teresa Moravec provided their experiences as individuals that have adopted blocks through this program and encouraged others within the community to join them. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Mayor Weaver directed staff to draft a thank you letter from the Council to be given to the volunteers and to include Adopt-a-Block information into the Redding Connects newsletter that is included with the monthly utility bills. 9.14(a).Ordinance - Amending Massage Operational Requirements [C-110-100] City Attorney DeWalt highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. In response to Margaret Hansen's request that the Police Chief be granted authority to provide exceptions to the hours kept by massage therapists on a case by case basis, Mr. DeWalt noted that it is already included in the amendment language. Danica Susich, co-owner of Urban Retreat Spa, requested that office staff, janitorial, and clerical staff not be required to have fingerprint and background checks. A discussion amongst the Council Members ensued. 01/17/2017 172 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Winter, to direct staff to incorporate language into an ordinance requiring spa owners and operators to be subject to fingerprinting and background checks for Council's consideration at a future meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.15(a).Resolution - Certifying United Public Employees of California Local 792 - Redding Fire Management Unit [P-100-050-190] Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2017-007, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding certifying the United Public Employees of California Local 792 as an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization of the City of Redding representing the Redding Fire Management Unit in accordance with the City's Employer-Employee Resolution (EER), Resolution No. 2012-091, and the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2017-007 is on file in the Office of the City of Redding. 9.15(c).Resolution - Amending the United Public Employees of California, Local 792- Technical Employees Unit Non-Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates [P-100-050-170] Personnel Director DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to Redding City 111 Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-008, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (a) amending the United Public Employees of California, Local 792 — Technical Employees Unit Non-Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates establishing the classification of Electric Utility Senior System Operator — Power with an hourly wage range of $52.55-$63.87, effective January 15, 2017; and (b) amending holiday pay language in the current Memorandum of Understanding relative to the Electric Utility Senior System Operator classification. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2017-008 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(d).Oral Update Regarding the Use of Body Worn Cameras by the Redding Police Department [P-100-050-120/P-100-050-128] Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Ms. DeMaagd relayed background information and noted that staff has been working with the Redding Police Managers' Association (RPMA) and the Redding Peace Officers' Association (RPOA) to develop a body worn camera policy. She stated that RPMA has approved the policy, and RPOA will be presenting the policy to its membership by the end of January. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 01/17/2017 173 PUBLIC COMMENT - for non-agendized matters within the city's jurisdiction [A-050-060] Linda Johnson requested that public comment be returned to the beginning of the Council meeting. [P-050/A-050-060] Paul Connaughton and Pete Figura, requested assistance from the City to block the Shasta County Office of Education's proposal to close Magnolia Park to make way for a new office building. Mr. Starman provided an update that Mayor Weaver and he will attempt to meet with Shasta County Superintendent of Schools Tom Armelino to discuss the Magnolia Park issue. [A-050-060] Michael Roberts opined that interaction between citizens and the Council could improve, and disagreed with the policy that the Council is unable to dialog with public speakers during the Public Comment period subject to the Brown Act. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [A-050-060/P-050] At Vice Mayor Schreder's request, the City Council directed the City Manager to return to the Council with an update relative to discussions with the Shasta County Office of Education regarding the potential closing of Magnolia Park in West Redding. [M-020] At Vice Mayor Schreder's request, the City Council directed staff to present suggestions for the potential creation of a committee that includes community members in all areas of expertise relative to the use of marijuana for discussion at the upcoming Special City Council Workshop regarding the Adult Use of Marijuana Act to take place on February 13, 2017. [P-050-100/A-050-060-450] At Mayor Weaver's suggestion, the City Council supported the Mayor agendizing an item for a future Council meeting to discuss the potential inclusion of a bicycle park between Caldwell Park and the Redding Aquatic Center utilizing private monies and donations as a gift to the community. CLOSED SESSION - NONE ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:15 p.m. APPROVED: Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: 1 Cr'me ��i 11111,2,/ Pamela Mize, City erk111 01/17/2017