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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-05-16 231 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 May 16, 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, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, 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, 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 Gary Cadd. The Invocation was provided by Imam Abu Bakr Salahuddin "Abu", Islamic Center of Redding. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation by Hilari Freeman, Director/Head Coach of the Redding Composite Mountain Bike Team [A-050-060-060] Hilari Freeman,Director/Head Coach of the Redding Composite Mountain Bike Team, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the team's various races and activities. She noted that the team is comprised of high school students in grades 9-12. The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 2B. Presentation by Lynn Dorroh, Chief Executive Officer for Hill Country Community Clinic [A-050-060] Lynn Dorroh, Chief Executive Officer for Hill Country Community Clinic, presented information regarding its new facility located in downtown Redding, the Hill Country CARE Center, incorporated herein by reference. She provided details on the mental health services along with many other services it provides to the community. The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 2C. Resolution - Honoring Kurt Starman for his distinguished service as the Redding City Manager; and Associated Presentations from Legislators [A-050-080/A-050-060-600] Mayor Weaver recommended that the Council adopt a resolution honoring Kurt Starman for his distinguished service as the Redding City Manager, and presented him with a framed resolution, incorporated herein by reference. Various presentations of awards were presented by representatives from the Offices of the following: State Senator Ted Gaines, State Assemblyman Brian Dahle,and U.S.Congressman Doug La Malfa. Terry Moravec and Richard Christoph thanked City Manager Stannan for his service. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 05/16/2017 232 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding honoring Kurt Starman for his distinguished service as the Redding 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 Resolution No. 2017-038 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 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. 21 for the period of April 29, 2017, through May 12, 2017, for a total of$4,773,785.23 for check numbers 125257 through 125666, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13478 through 13510, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6772 through 6783, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 23 for the period of April 23, 2017,through May 6, 2017, in the amount of$3,102,640.71,for electronic deposit transaction numbers 438078 through 438999, inclusive, and check numbers 603085 through 603109, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $7,876,425.94 4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No.2017-039,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 73rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating$46,000 for engineering work to assess scope of repairs, permitting and costs as well as preliminary design for repairs to trails and parks damaged by recent flooding for fiscal year 2016-17. [B-130-070/P-050] 4.8(a). Authorize the following: (1) the purchase of two fire engines from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., for a price not to exceed $950,000, which includes inspection trips, delivery, performance bonds, sales tax, discount for a two unit order and a 100 percent pre-payment discount; and (2)adopt Resolution No. 2017-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 74th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $950,000 for said purchase for fiscal year 2016-17. [B-050-100/B-130-070/P-150-070] 4.9(a). Authorize the City of Redding, acting as fiscal agent for local disbursement, to accept Board of State and Community Corrections funds in the amount of $96,425 for distribution to the Redding Police Department ($77,140.00); the Shasta County Sheriff's Department ($9,642.50); and the Anderson Police Department ($9,642.50); to assist in increasing positive outcomes between municipal law enforcement and high- risk populations. [P-150-150/B-130/G-100-170] 4.9(b). Authorize the Police Chief to execute a modified five-year agreement (C-4199) with the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District for the City's provision of law enforcement services on the Shasta College campus commencing on July 1, 2017, at a rate of $269,000 per year, with annual increases not to exceed four percent. [P-150-150/E-060-625] 4.11(a).Approve the purchase of three 2018 Autocar ACX64 units and three New Way residential side-load bodies using National Joint Powers Alliance contract pricing,with a net delivered cost of$1,084,063.89, for use in the collection of garbage,green waste, and recyclables throughout the City. [B-050-100/S-020] 05/16/2017 233 4.11(b).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4846 (Job No. 2494), Victor Avenue Water Main Replacement, awarded to SnL Group, Inc., as satisfactorily complete,with a final cost of$159,038.56. [B-050-020/W-030-725] 4.11(c).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4841 (Job No. 9258), Chemical Storage Building Project, awarded to RTA Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $139,506.98 [B-050-020/S-020-650/P-150-050-500] 4.11(d).Authorize a$63,000 increase to the construction contingency funding for Bid Schedule No. 4866, Enterprise Park Playground Equipment Project, awarded to G&G Builders, Inc. to fund a proposed change order that would add the installation of a poured-in- place safety surfacing to the equipment installation contract, bringing the total to $68,000. [B-050-020/P-050-145] 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. 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. 2017-039 and 2017-040 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMI1TEES 9.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for March 2017 and Industry Activities Update [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member McElvain, to accept REU's March monthly financial report and industry activities update. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.9(c). Contract Renewal with Redflex Traffic Systems (Redflex) for Red Light Camera Enforcement [P-150-150] Police Chief Paoletti highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Bob Crawford and Wendy Bryan spoke in opposition to approving the contract renewal with Redflex. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve Amendment to Contract (C-4649) with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. to provide red light camera enforcement at selected intersections in a continued effort to reduce traffic collisions and increase public safety for a term ending June 1, 2021. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.10(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2017 [B-130-170] Finance Director Maxwell 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 Sullivan, to accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 05/16/2017 234 9.11(e).Oral update on K2 Land and Investment, LLC's mixed-use project located at 1551 Market Street [G-100-170/L-010-005] Public Works Director Crane and Daniel Knott with K2 Land Investment, LLC (K2), provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference,highlighting the project scope for the mixed-use project located at 1551 Market Street, and highlighting the private/public partnership and the respective roles of K2 and the City of Redding. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item only. 9.15(a).Appointment of Interim City Manager effective May 20, 2017 [A-050-080] Personnel Director DeMaagd provided an overview of 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 appoint Assistant City Manager Barry Tippin as the City of Redding's Interim City Manager effective May 20, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-150-325] On behalf of Homeless Voices of Redding, Vernon Price stated that they have been accepted to the downtown Redding Adopt-A-Block program beginning June 14, 2017. He also noted that Homeless Voices of Redding will be preparing a homeless and suicide prevention awareness documentary in conjunction with the County of Shasta. [A-050-060] Murray Blake voiced his opinion regarding the failure of Measures D and E. [P-150-150] Rebecca Charles spoke in opposition to renewing the contract with Redflex Traffic Systems. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [L-040-150] Vice Mayor Schreder attended the League of California Cities' Sacramento Valley Division Membership Meeting on May 12, 2017, in Yreka,California. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [C-110-100] At Council Member Sullivan's suggestion,the City Council directed staff to return to Council at a future Council meeting with an update on the regulation of the City's shopping cart ordinance (Ordinance No. 2536). [L-010-005/H-150] At Council Member Schreder's suggestion,Council directed staff to return to a future Council meeting with a status report on funding availability for future affordable housing projects. [F-205-600/A-050-060] At Mayor Weaver's request,the City Council directed staff to return to the Council within the next month with a timeline for completion of the City's Development Impact Fee Update. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:44 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:16 p.m., Mayor Weaver reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 05/16/2017 235 13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees [P-100-050-100] Pursuant to GC 54957.1(a)(6), the City Council took no reportable action. 13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation Claim No. 17-045-874 by Phillip Barker for a sewer backup at 1251 Oregon Street [L-100/W-020-575] Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(4), the City Council approved settlement of a claim by Phillip Barker in the amount of$39,891.56 against the City of Redding for damage caused to 1251 Oregon Street due to a sewer back-up. 13C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation Claim No. 17-0580-442 by Shadowbrook Limited for damage resulting from a SWAT call to capture a dangerous felon at 1835 Hartnell Avenue [L-100/P-150-150] Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54975.1(a)(4), the City Council approved settlement of a claim by Shadowbrook Limited in the amount of$56,051.00 against the City of Redding for damage caused to 1835 Hartnell Avenue for damage caused by police activity at the premises. 13D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION City of Redding v. Shree Shiva, LLC, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 183558 [L-100] Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(2), 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 8:18 p.m. APPROVED: Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: Ct ] ) Pamela Mize, City Cleik 05/16/2017