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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-03-07 192 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 March 7, 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, 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, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser, and Development Services Director Larry Vaupel. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Wally St. Clair. The Invocation was provided by Jen McCloskey, Redding Fire and Police Departments Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition presented to Thea Shoffner for her performance at the 2017 National Football League Punt Pass and Kick National Championship held in Orlando, Florida. [A-050-060-450] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Shasta Public Libraries Director Erin Francoeur provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Redding Library's 10th Anniversary, incorporated herein by reference. [L-050/A-050-060] 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 January 17, 2017; Special Meeting of February 7, 2017; and Regular Meeting of February 7, 2017 [A-050-060] 4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 16 for the period of February 18, 2017, through February 28, 2017, for a total of $7,347,392.88 for check numbers 123373 through 123536, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13316 through 13343, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6695 through 6703, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 18 for the period of February 12, 2017, through February 25, 2017, in the amount of$2,989,602.35, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 433728 through 434602, inclusive, and check numbers 602886 through 602933, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $10,336,995.23 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2017. [A-050-100-600] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR 133 report for January 2017. [F-205-095-650] 03/07/2017 193 4.1(a). Accept the Project Status Report for February 2017. [A-050-080] 4.5(a). Accept Bid Schedule No. 4816, Construction of the Redding Electric Utility Headquarters, Room 314 Buildout, awarded to J.H. Mack Construction as satisfactorily complete. Total project cost was $540,544.03. [B-050-020/C-050-210] 4.5(b). Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4874, 10-inch Natural Gas Pipeline In-Line Inspection Verification and Inspections for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) reject the bid received from Cal-Electro as being non-responsive; and (2) the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute a sole-source contract with Dick Brown Testing Services. [B-050-100/E-090-140-650] 4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2017-022, 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 United States Department of Transportation, Central Federal Land Highway Division's, California Federal Lands Access Program (CA FLAP); and (2) if awarded funding, execute an agreement and any related documents necessary to participate in CA FLAP; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to administratively appropriate any funds awarded. [G-100-070/F-200-850/P-050] 4.6(b). Authorize submission of a Bee City USA® application; and adopt Resolution No. 2017-023, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing Redding to be designated a Bee City USA® affiliate. [B-080/P-050] 4.11(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4863 (Job No. 2996), Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Diffuser Replacement Project: (1) award the project to Cushman Contracting Corporation in the amount of $347,370; (2) approve an additional $60,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $40,000 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$25,000, for a grand total of$472,370. [B-050-020/W-010-560] 4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4856 (Job No. 2466), SR 273 Branstetter Lane Median Project: (1) award bid to SnL Group Inc. in the amount of $183,117.90; (2) approve an additional $50,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $30,000 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$25,000; for a total of$288,117.90 [B-050-020/S-050-100] 4.11(c).Authorize the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Contract (C-5296) with Western Shasta Resource Conservation District in the amount of $7,000, and authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments. [E-050-500] 4.11(d).At the request of the Public Works Director, this item was removed from the agenda. 4.11(e).Approve the Consent to Assignment of Ground Lease (C-6718) from Exelis, Inc., to Harris Corporation for the operation and maintenance of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast system for the Federal Aviation Administration at Redding Municipal Airport. [C-070-100/A-090-100/F-200] 4.11(f).Approve Parking License Agreement with Bethel Church of Redding (C-7142) for temporary parking at Redding Municipal Airport for the period of March 27, 2017, through April 12, 2017, for a rental fee of$1,250; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any future amendments to the agreement. [C-070-100/A-090-100] 03/07/2017 194 Council Member Winter recused herself from this item due to her association with Bethel Church of Redding. Robert Belgeri expressed his concerns relative to the rental fee configuration. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Winter ABSENT: Council Members - None 4.11(g).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4820, City Hall 2nd Floor Terrace Project, awarded to Harbert Roofing Inc. as satisfactorily complete. The final project cost was $121,462. [B-050-020/C-050] 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. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2017-023 and 2017-024 are 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. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to appoint Wally St. Clair to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy due to the resignation of Lisa Jeter, with a term ending April 30, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Update Regarding Redding Hotels/Motels and Calls for Service from the Redding Police Department [P-150-150/A-050-060] Police Chief Paoletti provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), along with a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The City Council took no formal action on this item. 9.1(a). Extension to Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) Purchase and Sale Agreement for Parking Lots Located at 1346 and 1501 Shasta Streets [C-070-200/R-010] Mayor Brent Weaver recused himself from this item due to property ownership within close proximity to the subject parcels. City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 03/07/2017 195 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to decline the sale of two City-owned parcels located at 1346 and 1501 Shasta Streets to RABA at this time and directed staff to return to Council in 12 months to reassess the potential sale of the parcels. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, and Winter NOES: Council Members - Sullivan ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver ABSENT: Council Members- None A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, and seconded by Vice Mayor Schreder, to submit a request to the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) Board asking them to delay demolition of the Bell Rooms until there is mutual consent between the City of Redding and RABA. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Schreder and Weaver NOES: Council Members - McElvain and Sullivan ABSTAIN: Council Members -Weaver ABSENT: Council Members—None Motion failed due to a 2-2 split vote. A motion was made by Council Member Sullivan to sell the City-owned parcels to RABA contingent upon an agreement from the RABA Board to delay demolishment of the Bell Rooms until the Downtown Specific Plan Updated is complete. The motion died due to lack of a second. 9.11(h).Oral Update - 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 information relative to the status of emergency repair work to Keswick Dam Road and associated waterlines. He estimated that another two to four weeks of work was needed. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the update provided in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1) and made a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.14(a).Ordinance - Changing Quorum Requirement for Administrative Hearings Board [C-110-100/B-080-005] City Attorney DeWalt provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2568, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.57 (Administrative Hearings Board) by amending sections 2.57.040 (Administrative Hearings Board Membership — Organization) and 2.57.090 (Conduct of Administrative Hearings) for first reading by title only, waive the full reading; and (2) direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance; all relating to amendment of the quorum requirement and the conduct of hearings. 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. 2568. 03/07/2017 196 9.14(b).Ordinance - Relating to Declaration of Emergencies [C-110-100/P-150-050] City Attorney DeWalt 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 Winter, to offer Ordinance No. 2569, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 4 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 4.22 (Public Projects), by amending section 4.22.120 (Emergencies) for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; all relating to conforming emergency declaration procedures to California law and delegating authority to declare an emergency to the City Manager. 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. 2569. PUBLIC COMMENT- for non-agendized matters within the city's jurisdiction [A-050-060] Linda Johnson: (1) thanked Bethel Church students for providing clean up crews within the community; (2) requested that the public comment section be moved to the beginning of the Council agenda; and(3) request the Redding Electric Utility citizens committee be reenacted. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [L-040-150] Council Member Winter attended the League of California Cities' Planning Commissioners Academy March 1-3, 2017, in Los Angeles,California. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [P-150-150] At Council Member McElvain's suggestion, the City Council directed staff to return to Council at a future meeting to discuss the approximately $250,000 in funding that was allocated in 2014 to provide body cameras for the Redding Police Department and the potential uses for the funds. [L-010-410] At Vice Mayor Schreder's suggestion,the City Council directed staff to return to the Council at a future meeting to discuss the recently approved sign variance by the Redding Planning Commission for the Churn Creek MarketPlace by the California Gold Development Corporation. At the hour of 7:08 p.m., Mayor Weaver recessed the regular Redding City Council meeting to a Special Meeting of the City of Redding as Successor Agency (Successor Agency) to the Redding Redevelopment Agency. Mayor Weaver recused himself from voting on this item due to ownership of property within the area to be discussed. Following the adjournment of the Successor Agency, Vice Mayor Schreder reconvened the Council meeting and recessed to Closed Session at the hour of 7:14 p.m. 03/07/2017 197 CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:25 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 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: 1128 Gold Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 102-270-001 Agency Negotiator: Assistant City Manager Barry Tippin Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Michael Roberts Under Negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200] 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 7:26 p.m. APPROVED: Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City Clerk 03/07/2017