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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-02-21 184 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 21, 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 111 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, Public Works Director Brian Crane, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser, and Development Services Director Larry Vaupel. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Richard Christoph. The Invocation was provided by Deacon Stan Hooper, LifePoint Missionary Baptist Church. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Chief Deputy District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett declaring March 5-11, 2017, Consumer Protection Week in the City of Redding [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition presented to Bethel Music Chief Executive Officer Joel Taylor in honor of Bethel Music winning Gospel Music Association Dove Awards for "Worship Song of the Year", "Inspirational Album of the Year", Children's Music Album of the Year", and "Instrumental Album of the Year" and in recognition of its nine nominations at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards held on October 11, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee. [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2C. Presentation of a donation in the amount of $27,500 by the Rotary Club of Redding and the Redding East Rotary Club to the City of Redding in support of the Kids Kingdom 2 Playground Project [P-050-145] The City 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 February 1, 2017, through February 17, 2017, for a total of $10,568,577.73 for check numbers 122811 through 123372, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13278 through 13315, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6677 through 6694, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 17 for the period of January 29, 2017, through February 11, 2017, in the amount of$2,789,808.43, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 432861 through 433727, inclusive, and check numbers 602860 through 602885, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $13,358,386.16 02/21/2017 185 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2566, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare), Chapter 10.20 (Public Parks - Prohibited Activities) by amending Section 10.20.090 (Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages) relating to conforming the RMC to reflect the change in name of Library Park to Carnegie Park for the City Park located at 1552 Placer Street. [C-110-100/P-050-300] 4(d). Adopt Ordinance No. 2567, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations), Chapter 6.08 (Massage) by amending Sections 6.08.010 through 6.08.040, inclusive, relating to the adjustment of existing operational standards and enforcement requirements for massage. [C-110-100] 4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2017-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Street Renaming Application (STRT-2017-00012), for the renaming of the portion of Shasta View Drive east of Airport Road to Mill Lane. [S-070-230] Mayor Weaver recused himself due to business relations with Moore's Flour Mill. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, and Winter NOES:. Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver ABSENT: Council Members - None 4.6(a). Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (C-7134) with Redding Tai Chi and The McConnell Foundation for the installation of the Tai Chi meditation garden adjacent to the Sundial Bridge north plaza. [S-070-050-500] 4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2017-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to: (1) submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Housing- Related Parks Program (HRP Program); (2) if awarded funding, execute an agreement and any related documents necessary to participate in the HRP Program; and (3)administratively appropriate any funds awarded. [G-100/A-010-080] 4.11(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of a Public Open Space Easement within Lot 12 of Palatine Hill Subdivision Map No. S-5-00 recorded in Book 23 of Maps at Page 35, filed November 13, 2003, Shasta County Records. [A-010-040] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, 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 the 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 Nos. 2566 and 2567 and Resolution Nos. 2017-018 through 2017-020 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 02/21/2017 186 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.2(a). Selection of SiLK Consulting Group as Redding/Shasta Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinator [H-150-200-050] Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Vernon Price and Michael Thomas (CoC Executive Board Member) spoke in support of approving SiLK Consulting Group as the Redding/Shasta CoC Coordinator. Roger Scullion also supported the recommendation and suggested inclusion of the following components to improve coordination services: (1) streamlined assessment and referral system; and (2) improvement in how data is collected and reported. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to: (1) approve selection of SiLK Consulting Group as Redding/Shasta CoC Coordinator and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Contract with SiLK in an amount not to exceed $48,575 for a period of 10 months, contingent upon like approval by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors; with the following to be included in the contract: (2) implementation of HMIS Software by June 30, 2017; and (3) design/implement coordination of entry system by June 30, 2017. AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to approve selection of SiLK Consulting Group as Redding/Shasta CoC Coordinator and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Contract with SiLK in an amount not to exceed $48,575 for a period of 10 months, contingent upon like approval by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElwain, Sullivan, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - Schreder and Winter ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.2(b). Request By Affordable Housing Development Corporation for Impact Fee Deferral regarding Lowden Lane Senior Apartment Development [H-150] Deputy City Manager Clark provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Laurie Doyle (Vice President of Affordable Housing Development Corporation), Thomas Tenorio (Community Action Agency of Butte County), and Marcus Partin (Lowden Redding Partners, LLC) spoke in support of the project and requested that the City reconsider its position to deny the deferral of impact fees for the Lowden Lane Senior Apartments. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to deny a request from Affordable Housing Development Corporation to defer payment of development impact fees for a period of 15 years for the Lowden Lane Senior Apartment development. 02/21/2017 187 AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to direct staff to research and clarify various aspects of the request by Affordable Housing Development Corporation to defer payment of development impact fees for a period of 15 years for the Lowden Lane Senior Apartment development including interest rate, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Prevailing Wage, and the potential effect on other projects, and return to the Council at a future meeting for further consideration. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, and Winter NOES: Council Members - Sullivan and Weaver ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.5(a). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report and Industry Update for December 2016 [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin and Finance Manager Mark Haddad highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Haddad noted that by delaying the sale of bonds saved rate payers an additional $2.4 million dollars, the difference between November 1, 2016, and February 8, 2017. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.5(b). Informational Update on Redding Electric Utility's Allocated Allowance Policy [E-020-010] Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.11(b).Oral Update on Status of Emergency Repair Work to Keswick Dam Road and Associated Waterlines [S-070/W-030-725] Public Works Director Crane provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relaying the latest information related on the status of emergency repair work to Keswick Dam Road and associated waterlines in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1) and make a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work. He noted that RTA Construction was hired to complete the work. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Winter, to reaffirm approval of emergency repair work to Keswick Dam Road and associated waterlines. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.11(c).Status report of the formation of a Redding Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency [A-050-300] Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, comprised of the following agencies: ACID; Bella Vista Water District; City of Anderson; City of Redding; Clear Creek CSD; and Shasta County with one board representative each and an equal cost sharing of 16.67%. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT- for non-agendized matters within the city's jurisdiction [A-050-060/P-150-150] Vernon Price expressed appreciation to the Redding Police Department for their compassion during efforts to move vagrants out of the Redding Hotel. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [P-150-150] At Mayor Weaver's suggestion, the City Council directed the City Manager and Police Chief to compile a list of the top five Redding area hotels/motels generating calls for service from the Redding Police Department, along with any positive outcomes from the list prepared last year, for discussion at a future Council meeting. 02/21/2017 188 CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:59 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:45 p.m., Mayor Weaver reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION Robinson v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 2:14-CV-02910-KJM-KJN [L-100] The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(3). 13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: 1313 and 1371 California Street, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 101-290- 003 and 101-290-001 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Kurt Starman Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Equity Streams, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200/C-050-550] The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(1). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:46 p.m. APPROVED: Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela ize, City Cl rk 02/21/2017