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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-08-15 270 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 15, 2017, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brent Weaver with the following Council Members present: Adam McElvain, Kristen Schreder, and Julie Winter. Council Member Francie Sullivan was absent. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Acting Assistant City Manager/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: Interim Redding Electric Utility Director Daniel Beans; Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Gerry Gray,Interim Police Chief Peter Hansen,Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, and City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Brent Weaver. The Invocation was provided by Reverend Dr. James Howe, First Presbyterian Church. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Aaron Hayes, Catalyst Mentoring Program Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, describing its program that pairs adult mentors with at risk youth to help build a healthy future for the community. [A-050-060] The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 2B. Jim Milestone, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Park (Park) Superintendent, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting past, present, and future activities within the Park. [A-050-060/F-200] The City Council took no formal 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: Special Meeting of August 1, 2017; and Special Meeting of August 2, 2017. 4(b) Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 3 for the period of August 1, 2017, through August 11, 2017, for a total of $5,263,520,81 for check numbers 127877 through 128275 inclusive,ACH Transfer numbers 13701 through 13723,inclusive,and Wire Transfer numbers 6973 through 6993, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 3 for the period of July 16, 2017, through July 29, 2017, in the amount of$3,359,310.81, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 443854 through 444840, inclusive, and check numbers 603295 through 603415, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $8,622,831.62 08/15/2017 271 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2574, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting the Negative Declaration and rezoning of the Lowden Redding Partners Property (APNs 107-460-003, 107-460-015, 107-460-026 & 107-420-050) consisting of 6.4 acres located at 2953 and 3011 Lowden Lane, 415 Hartnell Avenue, and 2956 Bechelli Lane (RZ-2017-00173). [L-010-390] 4(d). Adopt Ordinance No. 2575, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16 (Buildings and Construction), Chapter 16.02 (Building Code) by adding Section 16.02.020 relating to expedited permitting procedures for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems. [C-110-100/A-050-250-030] 4.4(c). Authorize the extension of the agreement (C-6931) with Colliers International for marketing City-owned parcels in the Stillwater Business Park for an additional one year term. [E-050-500] 4.5(a). Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4904, Redding Electric Utility Substations Re-Roofing Project: (1) reject bids received from Wait Roofing & Seamless Gutter, Inc. and Harbert Roofing, Inc; and (2) authorize staff to re-bid the project with minor amendments to the scope of work. [B-050-100/E-090-140] 4.5(c). Approve the amended purchase price of$514,211 for two Altec bucket trucks and the amended purchase price of$753,880 for two Altec line trucks to be purchased through the National Joint Purchasing Agency for the Redding Electric Utility. [B-050-100/E-090] 4.5(d).Authorize the City Manager,or his designee,to execute the Master Services Agreement between the Self Help Home Improvement Project, Inc. and the City of Redding to implement the Low Income Weatherization Program. [E-020-010/E-090] 4.11(b).Approve First Amendment to Authorization of Service No. 16-01 with DWL Architects and Planners, Inc. (C-5680), increasing the contract amount by $18,000 for additional architectural and engineering design services for the Transportation Security Administration Tenant Improvement Project at Redding Municipal Airport; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment and any future amendments to the agreement. [A-090-100] 4.11(c).Authorize the Public Works Department to continue with the processing of a California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Illegal Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program application staff submitted on August 2, 2017. [G-100-170/S-020-100] 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-072, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Mitchell International Incorporated as the City of Redding's pharmacy benefit manager through June 1, 2019, for the self-administered Workers' Compensation Program. [R-100-950/P-100-150] 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, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan Ordinance Nos. 2574 and 2575 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Resolution No. 2017-072 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 08/15/2017 272 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(a). Approve the City Manager's Goals and Objectives [A-050-080] City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, noting the five topic areas with associated goals and objectives to be addressed during the next six to 12 months: Economic Development; Public Safety; Budget/Retirement issues; Communications/Public Relations; Restructuring Government for the 21' Century. Mr. Tippin relayed that a group of community members was assembled to assist in preparing the "Performance Goals & Objectives for the Redding City Manager;July 1, 2017-July 1, 2018."He thanked the following committee members for their invaluable service: Joe Cerami,Jeremy Cunningham, Mike Dahl, Ryan Denham, Michael Duffy, Allie Figura, Lori Goyne, Rachel Hatch, April LaFrance, Doug McConnell, Matt Moseley, Ed Rullman,John Schuller, Jessica Whitlow, and Naomi Yamamoto. Matt Moseley and April LaFrance opined that they appreciated being a part of the team and were excited and encouraged about the City's future after having the opportunity to work with the City Manager on this project. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve the City Manager's Goals and Objectives for the next 6- and 12-month periods. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan 9.2(a). Oral Presentation Regarding the Woodlands Affordable Housing Project [G-100-075/L-010-005/R-030-606] Deputy City Manager Clark provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the completion of The Woodlands Affordable Housing Project located at 2950 Polk Street, and all of the associated amenities and activities. Northern Valley Catholic Social Services Housing Director Bobbie Sawtelle and Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency Director Donnell Ewert opined that the project is an excellent example of a public/private partnership working together to provide safe, quality affordable housing which is necessary to assist the community's homelessness population. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 9.4(a). Response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report Regarding Code Enforcement [B-080-600-800/A-050-122] Development Services Director Vaupel summarized the Report to Redding City Council(staff report)and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference. Following Vice Mayor Schreder's request to modify the City's response to Grand Jury Finding No. 10 and Recommendation No.5, City Manager Tippin and Director Vaupel provided background information relative to Code Enforcement's current policies regarding occupied households without electrical service. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 08/15/2017 273 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to authorize the Mayor to send a revised letter to the Shasta County Grand Jury with modifications to the City's responses to Finding No. 10 and Recommendation No. 5 concerning the Grand Jury's report titled "City of Redding Code Enforcement." The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan 9.5(b). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for June 2017 and Industry Activities Update [B-130-070] Interim Electric Utility Director Beans highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report) and provided a Prezi presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. City Manager Tippin noted that the Governor's office invited Redding Electric Utility (REU)to participate in a state-wide workshop dealing with the Cap and Trade Program, due to REU's innovation and broad spectrum of programs. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for June 2017 and Industry Activities update. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan 9.10(a).Year End Budget Review; and Resolution - 79th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 [B-130-070] Finance Director Maxwell summarized 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: (1) accept the Year End Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2017-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 79th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 increasing appropriations by $475,530 for Fiscal Year 2016-17. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan Resolution No. 2017-073 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT [P-150-150] Jenny O'Connell-Nowain opined that the City should work with the County to purchase vacant buildings to make work houses for criminals and opined adopting Alternative to Violence programs to help solve the overcrowding jail situation. [P-150-150] Johanna Costantine opined that she is concerned with raising her family in Redding due to the increased crime and mental health issues. 08/15/2017 274 [P-150-150] Eric Fischer thanked the law enforcement officers and all involved in the recent criminal sweeps within the community; and opined that there was an incident on Lake Boulevard that was concerning to him. [P-150-150/A-050-060] Freddie Power, on behalf of Keeping Hope Alive, opined that there are two way to help with the underlying drug problem: (1)placing giving boxes in stores for transient residents instead of handing them money directly; and (2) limiting alcohol sales to restaurants and bars, but not in convenience stores or mini-marts. [E-070] Megan Conn spoke in support of both Vice Mayor Schreder and Council Member Sullivan and opposed the recall efforts currently underway. [A-050-060] Winter Fox Frank invited the Council and the community to attend an event on August 16, 2017, at the Sundial Bridge regarding the 166th Anniversary of the signing of the"Treaty made and concluded at Reading's Ranch, on Cottonwood Creek, State of California, August 16, 1851, between O.M. Wozencraft, United States Indian Agent, and the Chiefs, Captains and Head Men of the NOE-MA, & C., Tribes of Indians" organized by the Indigenous Peoples' Day-Shasta County Committee in association with the Shasta Historical Society and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, and provided an invitation, incorporated herein by reference. [L-010-005/A-050-250-074] Kim Moore thanked the Council for assisting with The Woodland project and noted that she is no longer homeless because of this project. [E-070/P-150-150] Amanda Smith opined that the recall efforts of Vice Mayor Kristen Schreder and Council Member Sullivan is not personal, it is relative to long term public safety issues and the lack of action over the last several years. [L-010-005/A-050-250-074] Vice Mayor Schreder thanked Dr. McMullin, and the Bridges to Community Organization for their efforts, and also Kim Moore for her kind words, all relative to The Woodlands Project. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [P-050-450] At Mayor Weaver's suggestion, Council consensus directed staff to return within three to six months with ideas and proposals for Council consideration relative to potential uses for South City Park, i.e. public/private partnerships, mixed-use projects, etc. [F-200/A-050-060] At Council Member McElvain's suggestion, Council consensus directed staff to invite the appropriate agency to make a presentation to the City Council at a future meeting relative to Shasta Lake and its relationship to the City of Redding. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:14 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor Weaver reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 08/15/2017 275 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. Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters 3. United Public Employees of California—Redding Fire Management Unit 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-100-050-050/P-100-050-190/P-100-050-070/P-100-050-127/ P-100-050-129] Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(6), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION L. M. (Motley), et al. v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 2:14-cv-00767-MCE-AC [L-100] Pursuant to 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 9:06 p.m. APPROVED: Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: ' Pamela Mize, City Clrk 08/15/2017