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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-04-18 216 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 April 18, 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. IIAlso present were: City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, 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: 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, and City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Cory McCandliss. The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, Native American Tradition as a Karuk Tribal Descendant/Shasta County Interfaith Forum Chair. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition honoring twelve-year old Joshy Altamura for winning the Food Network's reality-based cooking game show Season 6 Chopped Junior:Make Me a Judge I [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 2B. Presentation by City of Redding Personnel Analyst/Volunteer Coordinator Kristy Lanham regarding the City of Redding's Volunteer Program in recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Week in the City of Redding. [P-100-060-850] Simpson University student Kent Erickson thanked the City Council and staff for the opportunity to complete an internship with the Personnel Department. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2C. Presentation by Shasta County Health and Human Services, Public Health Branch . Director Terri Fields Hosler, MPH, RD and First 5 Shasta Executive Director Wendy Dickens regarding Town Hall Forum to be held on April 19, 2017, regarding "The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences" [A-050-060] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2D. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Jake Mangas declaring April 30-May 6,2017, as National Small Business Week in the City of Redding. [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2E. Mayor's Proclamation presented to One SAFE Place Executive Director Angela Jones proclaiming April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Redding. [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 04/18/2017 217 2F. Presentation Recognizing the City of Redding's 2016 Design Award Winners [A-050-060] Development Services Director Vaupel provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, recognizing the City of Redding's 2016 Design Award Winners: (1)New Multiple Family Project or Mixed Use—White Building; (2) New Single-Family Residential — Pioneer Park Home by K2 Development; and (3) New Commercial/Office/Industrial/Institutional — Moore's Flour Mill. 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 February 21, 2017; Special Meeting of March 30, 2017; Special Meeting of April 4, 2017; and Regular Meeting of April 4, 2017. [A-050-060] 4.(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register. [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1)Accounts Payable Register No. 19 for the period of April 1,2017,through April 14,2017,for a total of$3,902,236.87 for check numbers 124528 through 124894, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13408 through 13442, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6746 through 6750, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 21 for the period of March 26, 2017, through April 8, 2017, in the amount of $2,891,102.91, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 436320 through 437196, inclusive, and check numbers 603008 through 603030, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $6,793,339.78 4.2(a). Approve an Agreement with Redding MSA LP, d/b/a Verizon Wireless (C-7192) setting forth the requirements for the attachment of small cell mobile network technology to the City's light or utility poles; authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and authorize the Director of the Redding Electric Utility to sign each Site Supplement Agreement. [E-090] 4.2(b).Adopt Resolution No.2017-029,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring the property located at 1128 Gold Street surplus, subject to the retention of any easements deemed necessary for utility service. [C-070-200] 4.4(a). Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract (C-5873) with West Coast Code Consultants in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to provide plan review and inspection services. [A-050-250] 4.4(b). Approve Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Bullert Industrial Electric, Inc. (C-7193), and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to execute the Agreement in the sum of $3,800 per full-time employee, or $38,000 for 10 (ten) full- time employees. [E-050] 4.5(a). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update for February 2017. [B-130-070] 4.9(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-030, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming May 7 and May 8, 2017, as California Peace Officers'Memorial Days; May 11, 2017, as Shasta County Peace Officers'Memorial Day; and May 14 through May 20, 2017, as National Police Week in the City of Redding [A-050-060-600/P-010-050/P-150-150] 4.10(a). Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for February 2017. [B-130-170] 04/18/2017 218 4.11(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4860 (Job No. 2491), Bechelli Lane, Boneset Street, Manzanita Lane, and Locust Street Sewer Replacement Project: (1) award to Site Work Solutions in the amount of$483,390.47; (2) approve an additional $50,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $65,000 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 total of$608,390.47. [B-050-020/W-020-575] 4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No.4881 (Job No.2398),Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Drain Line: (1) award to Cushman Contracting Corporation in the amount of$142,105; (2) approve an additional $40,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $20,000 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 total of$212,105. [B-050-020/W-010-450] 4.11(c).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-031, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting the Association of California Water Agencies' Policy Statement regarding Bay-Delta Flow Requirements. [W-030/S-050-430] 4.11(d).Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Master Sewer Agreement (C-3386)between the City of Redding and the Tribal Council of the Redding Rancheria making changes required for conformance with Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.16 (Sewers). [W-030-500/W-010-200] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member McElvain, 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. 2017-029 through 2017-031 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing; and Resolution - Regarding Memorandum of Understanding forming the Enterprise- Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency [A-050-300/W-030] Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to consider the Memorandum of Understanding forming the Enterprise-Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Weaver determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. 04/18/2017 219 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter,to adopt Resolution No. 2017-032, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding(C-7194)forming the Enterprise-Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency. 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. 2017-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.2. Public Hearing - Regarding Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00226), initiated by the City of Redding, to consider amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18 (Zoning), for compliance with recent amendments to California Government Code Section 65852.2 regarding accessory dwelling units. [C-110-100/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. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to consider amending RMC Title 18 (Zoning) for compliance with recent amendments to California Government Code Section 65852.2 regarding accessory dwelling units. The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Weaver determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McElvain,to: (1)adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Code Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) offer for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No.2572, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC)Title 18, Zoning, Chapter 18.15 (Zoning Exceptions) by amending Section 18.15.030 (Standards for which exceptions may be considered), Chapter 18.31 (Residential Districts: "RE" Residential Estate, "RS" Residential Single Family,and "RM" Residential Multiple Family),by amending Section 18.31.020(Land use regulations),Schedule 18.31.020-A(Use regulations—other"residential"districts), Chapter 18.41 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), by amending Section 18.41.040 (Parking spaces required), Chapter 18.43 (Standards For Specific Land Uses), by amending Section 18.43.140 (Second dwellings), and Chapter 18.60 (Use Classifications), by amending Section 18.60.020 (Residential use classifications), all relating to the approval of accessory dwelling units; and (3)authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. 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. 2572. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Potential Presentation Regarding High-Speed Internet Service in Downtown Redding [C-175-550] Mayor Weaver recused himself from voting on this item due to property ownership within the proposed service area. City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. 04/18/2017 220 A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Winter, to schedule a 10-minute presentation at the May 2, 2017, Council meeting to learn more about Council Member McElvain's idea to facilitate high-speed internet service in Downtown Redding. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, and Winter NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.1(a). Finding Related to the Construction of the Redding Soccer Park [B-130-070] City Manager Starman provided an overview of 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 Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to approve a finding that the General Fund has met its obligation and does not owe the Park Development Fund $566,938 related to the construction of the Redding Soccer Park. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.1(b). Offer from Bethel Church to fund Neighborhood Police Unit Program for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and Fiscal Year 2018-19 [B-130-070/P-150-150] Council Member Winter recused herself from voting on this item due to her leadership involvement with Bethel Church. City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Kris Vallotton, Cory McCandliss, and Matt Morgan spoke in support of the City accepting the donation from Bethel Church. Rob Belgeri spoke in opposition. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept offer from Bethel Church to donate $500,000 to the City of Redding and raise an additional $740,000 to fund the Neighborhood Police Unit Program for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and Fiscal Year 2018-19. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Winter ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.5(b). Expenditure of Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Allowance Proceeds; and Resolution - 70th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 [E-020-010] Redding Electric Utility Director Tippin highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 04/18/2017 221 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to: (1) approve the outlines for the following programs: (a) Low- income Energy Efficiency Improvements, (b) Shade Trees, (c) Transportation Electrification, (d) LED Streetlight Upgrades, and (e) Non-motorized Transportation; (2)adopt Resolution 2017-033, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 70th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating funds in the amount of$6.5 million in proceeds received from the sale of California carbon allowances; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve Program specifics, make minor Program modifications and funding adjustments between Programs. 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. 2017-033 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.5(c). Update Regarding Compliance Testing of the Natural Gas Pipeline to the Redding Power Plant [E-120-150] Redding Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report). Mr. Tippin stated that the latest information to-date includes expended funds in the amount of$747,758.00,with an expected target amount of$1.5 million for completion, this amount includes the additional required testing which may not occur until June. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan,seconded by Mayor Weaver, to accept the project update on the compliance testing of the Redding Power Plant's natural gas pipeline. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.14(a).Consideration of Options Available to the City Council Regarding the Council's Role in the Appeals Process of Planning Commission Decisions Concerning Property Variance Applications [L-010-410] City Attorney DeWalt 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 Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to retain the status quo and give no direction to the City Attorney to draft amendments to the Redding Municipal Code. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - Schreder and Winter ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [L-010-005] At Vice Mayor Schreder's suggestion, the Council directed staff to return to a future Council Meeting with a status update relative to the K2 Development Project in Downtown Redding. [A-050-060] At Mayor Weaver's request, the Council agreed to agendize an update relative to the completion of the Mayor's Mountain Bike Challenge at the first Council meeting in June. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:15 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 10:03 p.m., Mayor Weaver reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 04/18/2017 222 13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organizations: 1. Redding Peace Officers' Association 2. United Public Employees of California—Redding Fire Management Unit 3. International Association of Fire Fighters 4. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Electric Employees 5. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO — Maintenance Employees 6. Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit 7. Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Supervisory & Confidential Unit [P-100-050-120/P-100-050-190/P-100-050-050/P-100-050-070] The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code 54957.1(a)(6). 13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation—City v. Sunset Avenues, LLC and Boyce Muse [L-100] The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code 54957.1(a)(2). 13C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney [A-050-050] The California Government Code Section 54957(a)was inadvertently listed incorrectly on the Agenda and is hereby changed to the correct code of 54957(b). The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code 54957.1(a)(6). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:04 p.m. APPROVED: Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: LL qe,(&I I - Pamela Mize, City erk 04/18/2017