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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-05-02 223 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 May 2, 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, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Fire Chief Gerry Gray, 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 the Grant School Odyssey of the Mind Team. The Invocation was provided by Carol Hoffmeier, Redding Fire and Police Departments Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Proclamation and Certificates of Recognition presented to Coach Jeffrey Sharpe and team members Elijah Zane, Michael Bunte, Angus Sharpe, Landon Gunsauls, Sam Boone, and Carmelo Maggio honoring the Grant School Team for winning the 2017 North State Regional and California State Odyssey of the Mind Tournaments. [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 2B. Presentation and PowerPoint, incorporated herein by reference, provided by 13-year old Joel Hastings regarding his recently completed Community Service Project that included debris clean up along Boulder Creek. [A-050-060] The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 2C. Presentation by District Chairman Tyler Spencer, Enterprise Lions Club, regarding the upcoming Sundial Splash event to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017. [A-050-060/P-050/A-050-220] The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 2D. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Ron Perry and Christine Perry on behalf of the United Public Employees of California LiUNA Local 792, proclaiming May 7-13, 2017, as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Redding. [A-050-060-600] The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 2E. Presentation of Certification of Appreciation on behalf of the City and the Redding Police Department to Kelly Frost in recognition of his generous donation, in honor of his daughter Teila, to the Redding Police Department's K9 unit making the purchase of K9 Nord possible. [A-050-060/P-150-150] The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 05/02/2017 224 2F. Mayor's Proclamations presented to Redding Police Officer Chad Gross and Redding Fire Engineer Jamie Harvey, honoring them as the Redding Exchange Club's 2016 Peace Officer and Firefighter of the Year. [A-050-060-600/A-050-140/A-050-270] 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. 20 for the period of April 15, 2017, through April 28,2017,for a total of$9,139,729.35 for check numbers 124895 through 125256, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13443 through 13477, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6751 through 6771, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 22 for the period of April 9, 2017, through April 22, 2017, in the amount of$3,114,951.13, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 437197 through 438077, inclusive, and check numbers 603031 through 603084, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,254,680.48 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of March 2017. [A-050-100-600] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for March 2017. [F-205-095-650] 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2572, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code 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 (Off-street 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. [C-110-100/L-010-230] 4.1(a). Accept the Project Status Report for April 2017. [A-050-080] 4.2(a). Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to legislators opposing Senate Bill 10(SB 10)and Assembly Bill 42 (AB 42), which would effectively eliminate the state's current criminal bail system. [L-040-300] 4.5(a). Accept the project update on the compliance testing of the Redding Power Plant's natural gas pipeline. [E-120-150/E-120-058] 4.6(a). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.6(a) AT MAYOR WEAVER'S REQUEST. 4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No.2017-034,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting City Council Policy 1202 - Sundial Bridge Deck Lighting regarding requests for special lighting from community organizations. [A-050-060-555/S-070-050-500] 4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4797, Transfer Station Bale Storage Expansion Project, awarded to McCuen Construction as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $2,608,581. [B-050-020/S-020-650] 05/02/2017 225 4.11(b).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4744, Foothill Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, awarded to RTA Construction Inc. as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $2,719,024. [B-050-020/S-020-650] 4.11(c).Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4888, Request for Proposal for Consultant Services for Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting at the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: (1) award to Lawrence & Associates; (2) authorize staff to negotiate a two-year Consulting and Professional Services contract with Lawrence &Associates in an amount not to exceed $29,565; (3)authorize the Mayor to execute the same; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve up to three consecutive one- year extensions with the cumulative total of the extensions not to exceed $50,000. [B-050-100/W-010-450] 4.11(d).Accept additional funding from the Federal Aviation Administration for completed grant funded projects totaling $622,100 at Redding Municipal Airport; and adopt Resolution No. 2017-035, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 71st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating an additional $2,230 for the projects. [B-130-070/G-100-170-200/A-090-100] 4.11(f).Accept a report on the City of Redding 2017 Development Impact Fee Update. [F-205-600] 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. 2017-034 and 2017-035 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. Reappointments to the Planning Commission [B-080-300] Mayor Weaver summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to reappoint Frank Coughlin and Wally St. Clair to the Planning Commission to serve four-year terms from May 1, 2017, to April 30, 2021. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Presentation by Council Member McElvain 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. Council Member McElvain provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting key steps necessary to create a Public Internet Utility Pilot Program. He noted that the goal is to provide affordable, ultra-fast fiber services to businesses and residents in Downtown Redding and to enhance economic growth. 05/02/2017 226 Council Member McElvain requested that the Council accept the proposal and authorize him to assemble a group of private-sector experts and community stakeholders that would, with limited assistance of the City's Electric Utility Director and Information Technology Director, analyze and develop a feasibility study to create a Public Internet Utility Pilot Program in Downtown Redding, A discussion amongst the Council ensued,with each Council Member asking questions they would like answered before moving forward. It was the consensus of the City Council that Council Member McElvain should return at a future meeting with more information about the project and specifically answering questions posed during the discussion among Council Members. No formal action was taken on this informational item. 9.1(b). Allocate Proceeds From Sale of Former Police Facility Toward a Sobering Center [B-130-070/C-050-550] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Vernon Price and Missy McArthur spoke in favor of allocating proceeds toward a sobering center. Candace Eberle spoke in opposition. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to: (1) reaffirm that the City Council would like to allocate $375,000 from the proceeds from the sale of the former Police Facility on California Street toward a sobering center; (2) authorize and direct staff to work with the County of Shasta to develop a Request for Proposal to find a non-profit organization to operate a sobering center,with results of the RFP to be returned to Council within six months for consideration. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, and Winter NOES: Council Members - Sullivan and Weaver ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.1(c).Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Churn Creek Marketplace, LP - Relative to City-owned Property Located South of Arizona Street and North of South Bonnyview Road [C-070-200] Assistant City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. On behalf of Churn Creek Marketplace, LP, Scot Patterson spoke in support of the changes incorporated into the Purchase and Sale Agreement and requested support of the Agreement. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Churn Creek Marketplace, LP (C-7201) relative to City-owned property located south of Arizona Street and north of South Bonnyview Road which was previously used as a portion of Churn Creek Road; (2)authorize the Mayor to sign the PSA; and(3)authorize the City Manager to approve any minor modifications to the Agreement. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 05/02/2017 227 9.6(a). MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 4.6(a) AT MAYOR WEAVER'S REQUEST Fourth Amendment to Lease with Providence International Foundation (C-5601) - Regarding Use of the Riverland Drive Open Space Area Under Lease and Right Of First Refusal for any Proposed Sale of the Riverland Drive Parcel. [C-070-100] Community Services Director Niemer highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. In response to Mayor Weaver's concerns regarding adding the "right of first refusal" to the lease agreement, City Manager Starman stated that there are no plans to sell the property and it is unlikely the City will sell the property in the future. He also noted that the lease agreement can be cancelled with 90 days notice. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to approve the Fourth Amendment to Lease with Providence International Foundation (C-5601) relative to the use of the Riverland Drive Open Space Area under lease and right of first refusal for any proposed sale of the Riverland Drive parcel. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.9(a). Contract Approval with Spillman Technologies and City of Redding— Regarding the Integrated Public Safety Records Management Project; and Resolution - 72nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 [P-150-150] Police Chief Paoletti highlighted 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 Winter, to: (1) approve the contract with Spillman Technologies and the City of Redding (C-7222)on behalf of Integrated Public Safety Systems (IPS); (2) approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the IPS agencies (City of Redding/City of Anderson/County of Shasta/Shascom) (C-7222) to fund the contract with Spillman Technologies; and (3)adopt Resolution No. 2017-036, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 72"d Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating funds in the amount of$98,470.00 for the City of Redding's share of the project costs for Fiscal Year 2016-17, all relating to the IPS Records Management Project. 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. 2017-036 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(e).Update Regarding Olney Creek Floodplain Activities • [F-200-090] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference. Dale Hillman asked that the Public Works Director have a community forum to share updates and latest activities with the affected property owners. Gary Cadd opined that anything that the City can do to assist the property owners would be appreciated. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 05/02/2017 228 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the update on Olney Creek Floodplain activities and the related "Geotechnical&Engineering Report: Olney Creek Levee Evaluation Project"prepared by CGI Technical Services, Inc. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.15(a).Resolution - Approving City Attorney Salary Increase [P-100-050-100/A-050-050] Personnel Director DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Vernon Price and Gary Cadd spoke in opposition to giving the City Attorney a pay increase. Mr. Cadd also noted that the Government Code listed for Item 13C on the April 18, 2017, agenda was incorrect. (City Clerk's note: The minutes for Item 13C for the April 18, 2017 meeting have been corrected.) A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adjusting the annual salary of the City Attorney by five percent based on the result of a performance review, effective May 7, 2017. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - McElvain ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None PUBLIC COMMENT [P-150-150] Vernon Price opined that information relative to any penalties imposed on either of the Redding Police Department(RPD)Officers involved in a recent traffic accident involving two RPD vehicles colliding with each other should be public and transparent. [P-050-460-700] Cassidy Henry, Anderson New Technology High School student, shared a brief safety video she and her classmates created. She noted that they are submitting the video to the Community Thrives grant contest that is open for voting over the next month, and if they win the grant, the funds will be used to improve safety along the Sacramento River Trail by providing more lighting, mile markers, and QR codes to be scanned by cell phones for location purposes. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341 [E-120-400] Mayor Weaver attended the Northern California Power Agency/Northwest Public Power Association Federal Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., on April 23-26, 2017. CLOSED SESSION [P-100-060/A-050-080] In response to Gary Cadd's question relative item 13B, City Attorney DeWalt noted the appointment of a new City Manager is the topic for discussion. At the hour of 8:31p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:24 p.m., Mayor Weaver reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 05/02/2017 229 13A. 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 on this item. 13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT City Manager [A-050-080/P-100-060] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:25 p.m. APPROVED: , Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: if y Pamela Mize, City Clrk 05/02/2017