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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2017-09-05 276 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 5, 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 Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Acting Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Brian Crane, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, 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, 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 Mayor Weaver. The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Fire and Police Departments Chaplain. Mayor Weaver asked the Council, City staff, and the audience to participate in a moment of silence for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation by Redding Civic Auditorium General Manager Cory McCandliss providing an update on the Redding Public Safety Campaign, a community effort to raise$1.24 million in funding for the Neighborhood Policing Unit(NPU).He presented the City of Redding with a check in the amount of $221,000, a culmination of funds raised through the Campaign to fund the NPU for one year. It was noted that this is in addition to the $500,000 previously donated by Bethel Church. [A-050-060/P-150-150] 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: Regular Meeting of June 6, 2017; Special Meeting of June 15, 2017; Regular Meeting of June 20, 2017; and Special Meeting of July 14, 2017. 4(b) Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 4 for the period of August 12, 2017, through August 31, 2017, for a total of $15,767,172.59 for check numbers 128276 through 128756 inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13724 through 13771, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 6994 through 7036, inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 4 for the period of July 30, 2017, through August 12, 2017, in the amount of $3,097,876.03, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 444841 through 445832, inclusive, and check numbers 603416 through 603437, inclusive; and (3) Payroll Register No. 5 for the period of August 13, 2017, through August 26, 2017, in the amount of$3,179,632.91, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 445833 through 446749, inclusive, and check numbers 603438 through 603495, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $22,044,681.53 09/05/2017 277 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2017. [A-050-100-600] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for July 2017. [F-205-095-650] 4.1(a). Accept the Project Status Report for August 2017. [A-050-080] 4.2(a). Authorize the establishment of the following positions for the upcoming League of California Cities conference: Resolution No. 1, relating to implementing strategies to reduce negative impacts of recent changes to criminal laws, "support"; and Resolution No. 2, relating to local control for emergency medical response, "support." [L-040-300] 4.2(b). Adopt Resolution No.2017-074,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving extending the time period during which the City, as Successor Housing Agency, may begin physical development of the properties located at 2955 Leland Avenue; 815 and 825 Parkview Avenue; 1081 Lake Boulevard; 1313 Rose Lane; and 850 Quartz Hill Road (APNs 108-010-043, 104-350-019, 104-350-018, 114-060-032, 116-440-025, and 115-170-001), for the development of housing affordable to extremely low- and low-income households. [R-030-606] 4.5(b). Award Bid Schedule No. 4899 (Job No. 9237-09), Installation of Dual-function SCR/CO Oxidation Catalyst for Generating Units 5 and 6 at Redding Power Plant, to Bayview Engineering and Construction in the amount of $2,271,686; and approve a contingency amount not-to-exceed $567,922. [B-050-020/E-120-150-675/E-120-150-676] 4.5(c). Authorize the following action relative to the compliance testing of the Redding Power Plant's Natural Gas Pipeline: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to continue to approve any necessary amendments to the contracts with Rosen USA, Inc. and Dick Brown's Technical Services to facilitate the compliance testing of the Redding Power Plant's natural gas pipeline; and(2)adopt Resolution No. 2017-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 3rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating$640,000 from reserves for Fiscal Year 2017-18. [B-130-070/E-120-150] 4.5(d). Award Bid Schedule No. 4902, Electric Line Clearance Services for Areas 1 and 2 to Utility Tree Service in the amount of$334,809.84 for the period beginning the date the City issues the purchase order and ending on September 30, 2018. [B-050-100/E-090] 4.6(b). Authorize the following action, contingent upon approval of Item 9.6(a), relative to the purchase of Magnolia Park: (1)accept the Housing Related Parks Program grant award in the amount of $88,248 towards the purchase of Magnolia Park; (2) accept the National Recreation and Park Association—Disney Foundation grant in the amount of $40,000 for the renovation and expansion of a multi-purpose sport court at Magnolia Park; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2017-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 7th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating $128,250 for the purchase and improvements for Fiscal Year 2017-18. [B-130-070/G-100/P-050] 4.6(d). Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the Concession Agreement (C-7180)with TF Investment Group, LLC at Carnegie Park to modify the start date for the monthly payments to begin 90 days after the issuance of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control permit or at the time the City issues an encroachment permit to the concessionaire for work at the park,whichever comes first. [P-050-300/A-070] 09/05/2017 278 4.9(a). Authorize acceptance of a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of$315,000 for a full-time officer, overtime, training, contractual services for multi-media presentations at local schools, and minor equipment to increase traffic safety enforcement; and adopt Resolution No. 2017-077, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 8th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 authorizing the additional staff and appropriating the funds in Fiscal Year 2017-18. [B-130-070/G-100-170-170/P-150-1501 111 4.11(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4901 (Job No. 2487), Enterprise Area Sewer Line Replacement Project: (1) reject the apparent low bid from Quadex Lining Systems as non-responsive; (2)Award to Cox& Cox Construction Inc. in the amount of$ 2,738,785; (3) approve an additional $265,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (4) approve $274,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) 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$3,287,785. [B-050-020/W-020-575] 4.11(b).Authorize the Mayor to: (1) execute a Subdivision Agreement with Sierra Pacific Industries; (2) approve the final map for Salt Creek Heights Subdivision, Unit 1, and (S-15-07/PD-11-07); and (3) authorize the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. [S-101-135] 4.15(a).Award Request for Proposal No. 4854, Risk Management Information Systems for Self-Administered Workers' Compensation Program, to Origami Risk LLC, for the software subscription to replace the obsolete 2005 system with an estimated initial cost for data conversion, licensing and subscription fees in the amount of$105,500, with subscription fees and vendor support in the amount of$50,000 annually thereafter; and authorize the City Manager,or designee,to officially act on behalf of the City and enter into agreements as required for the term of the agreement. [R-100-950] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, 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. 2017-074 through 2017-077 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.5(a). Electric Cost of Service Report [B-050-100/E-090] Electric Utility Manager Mark Haddad provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Jim Feider, Bob Reteinbach and Charles W. Alexander spoke in support of suspending electric rate increases. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 09/05/2017 279 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Winter, to: (1) accept the electric cost-of-service report; (2) suspend large scale rate restructuring at this time; and (3) direct staff to bring back for consideration a simplification of the large commercial rate structure on a revenue neutral basis. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.6(a). Purchase Agreement with Shasta County Office of Education for Magnolia Park; and Resolution - 6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 [C-070-010/A-050-220/B-080-128] Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The following spoke in support of the park purchase: Lou Mendonsa, Paul Connaughton, Pete Figura,and David Kehoe, representing the Save the Magnolia Park Committee. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter,to: (1)authorize the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 1655 Orange Street in Redding (Portions of APNs 105-230-009 and 105-240-002), referred to as Magnolia Park; (2)adopt Resolution No. 2017-078, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting 6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating the park-restricted funds in the amount of $113,150 for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute supporting documents and/or agreements to complete the transaction that do not increase the sale price. 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. 2017-078 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.9(b). Department of Justice Assistance Grant [G-100-070/P-150-150] Interim Police Chief Hansen highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Meeting is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to approve submission of an application for the U.S. Department of Justice 2017, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $46,235 to be used for the Redding Police Department to purchase dual band handheld radios and portable security pole cameras. 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(c). Taking Back our Community Program [P-150-150/A-050-060] Interim Police Chief Hansen summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 09/05/2017 280 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to approve implementation of a program called "Taking Back our Community." Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members—None 9.11(c).Resolution - Revisions to City Council Policy 1409 (Litter Abatement Program); Resolution - Adoption of Council Policy 1415 (Public Works Operations and Facility Protection); and Resolutions (2)—4th and 5th Amendments to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 [B-130-070/A-050-060-555] Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Dale Ball spoke in support. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Winter, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2017-079, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding revising City Council Policy 1409 regarding litter abatement in the City of Redding; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2017-080, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting City Council Policy 1415 (Public Works Operations and Facility Protection)in the City of Redding; (3)adopt Resolution No. 2017-081, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 4th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating $267,140 for Fiscal Year 2017-18 and $271,480 for Fiscal Year 2018-19, relating to authorizing additional staff(full time regular-Community Work Program Officer and full time temp-Public Works Maintenance Worker)and funding to develop,implement, and manage the program; (4) adopt Resolution No. 2017-082, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 5th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating $414,560 for Fiscal year 2017-18 and $420,260 for Fiscal Year 2018-19, relating to authorizing additional staff (full time regular-Police Officer) and funding to develop, implement, and manage the program; and(5)authorize the City Manager to work on developing ancillary programs for future Council consideration. Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members—None Resolution Nos. 2017-079 through 2017-082 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT [P-150-150] Linda Johnson opined that the Electric Utility citizen committee should be brought back, and that government workers should not receive any pay raises at this time. [M-020/A-050-060] Peter Rogers opined that Council salary should be increased and City official salaries should be decreased; and that cannabis should be commercialized in the City of Redding to assist with the City's budget issues. [A-050-250-074] Ric Weber offered to provide suggestions outlining ways to get homeless individuals off the streets and into housing. He cited examples that were successful in the Houston, Texas area. [E-070] Steve Woodrum spoke in opposition to the proposed recall of two Council Members. 09/05/2017 281 [A-050-060] Bob Reitenbach stated that he listened to an interview of both the Mayor and City Manager on the radio, and opined that he hopes the Mayor and City Manager follow through on their promises to assist the City of Redding with its issues. , [C-110-100-400] Jeff Morrow requested that the Council assist him with code enforcement issues on his property located at 1515 Barbara Road. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:57 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:40 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 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), 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- PENDING LITIGATION City of Redding v. General Reinsurance Corporation; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 2:17-CV-01152 KJM-CMK [L-100] Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 13C. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property located at Stillwater Business Park— Lot 10, Assessor's Parcel No. 054-220- 018 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Barry Tippin Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and H2 Renewables, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200] The City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to execute a non- binding letter of intent to facilitate the negotiation of the sale of Lot 10 at the Stillwater Business Park to H2 Renewables. 13D. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Chief of Police [A-050-270/P-100-060] Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a),The City Council took no reportable action on this item. 09/05/2017 282 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:41 p.m. APPROVED: Brent Weaver, Mayor ATTEST: Pame61 la Mize, City 1rk 09/05/2017