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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-01-21 7 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California January 21, 2014 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan. Also present were: City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The Assistant City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, and Community Services Director Kim Niemer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Patrick Keener. The Invocation was provided by David Honey, Good News Rescue Mission PRESENTATIONS • 2A. Presentation of Appreciation Clock to Murray Blake = City Representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging [B-080-470] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a clock to Murray Blake in appreciation for his service as a City representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging from July 19, 2011, to January 6, 2014. 2B. Presentation of Appreciation Clock to Wes Reynolds - Administrative Hearings Board [B-080-005] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a clock to Wes Reynolds in appreciation for his service on the Administrative Hearings Board from February 7, 2006, to February 1, 2014. 2C. Donation of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Mannequins to the City of Redding Police and Fire Departments by SJ Denham [A-050-060/P-150-070/P-150-150] Randy Denham, President and Owner of S.J. Denham, presented a donation of CPR mannequins for use by the Police and Fire Departments. 2D. Presentation of the Superior California Economic Development District's 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy [B-080-500] Bob Nash, Executive Officer of the Superior California Economic Development District, presented its completed 2013 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the Counties of Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060/P-100-240] George Clarke opposed the City's participation in the Public Agency Retirement System. [E-090-100] Char Wylde requested assistance with being placed back onto the Redding Electric Utility's Budget Bill Program. She opined that cases should be considered on a case-by-case basis with regard to financial responsibility. 01/21/2014 8 [A-050-110] Jean Sturm, President of Families Honoring our Troops, thanked Community Services Director Niemer for her assistance with raising the needed funds for the purchase and installation of a new flag pole, flag, and plaque honoring the 132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company located in front of the Redding Library. [A-050-060] Emily Bellomo invited the Council and the community to donate items on January 25, 2014, to Care to Share. She explained that this is a special project to serve the homeless population in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood by creating care packages that include such items as tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, socks, gloves, coats, blankets, and non-perishable food items. [A-050-110] Jan Lopez presented Redding employee Christina Massey with the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Multicultural Board's Gold Star Award for her exceptional work at the MLK Center. [B-080-650-375] Jan Lopez, Executive Officer for the Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), provided an overview of the many tasks it will be undertaking this year and expressed appreciation to the City's staff for their assistance. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of December 3, 2013 4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 11, for the period of December 1, 2013, through December 12, 2013, for a total of$4,768,610.75, for check numbers 916869 through 917316, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10613 through 10643, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4880 through 4895, inclusive; (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 12, for the period of December 13, 2013, through December 31, 2013, for a total of$12,460,449.26, for check numbers 917317 through 917687, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10644 through 10689, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4896 through 4917, inclusive; (3) Accounts Payable Register No. 13, for the period of January 1, 2014, through January 17, 2014, for a total of $5,324,450.72, for check numbers 917688 through 918111, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10690 through 10732, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4918 through 4926, inclusive; (4) Payroll Register No. 8, for the period September 29, 2013, through October 12, 2013, in the amount of $2,708,799.72, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 356282 through 357138, inclusive, and check numbers 554268 through 554354, inclusive; (5) Payroll Register No. 12, for the period November 24, 2013, through December 7, 2013, in the amount of$2,759,367.44, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 359693 through 360521, inclusive, and check numbers 554567 through 554616, inclusive; (6) Payroll Register No. 13, for the period December 8, 2013, through December 21, 2013, in the amount of $3,643,321.66, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 360522 through 361347, inclusive, and check numbers 554617 through 554763, inclusive; and (7) Payroll Register No. 14, for the period December 22, 2013, through January 6, 2014, in the amount of $2,870,988.42, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 361348 through 362182, inclusive, and check numbers 554764 through 554813, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $34,535,987.97 01/21/2014 9 4.3(a). Grant Application - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Acquisition of a New Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle; and Resolution - 12th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [G-100-170-200/A-090-100] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: (1) authorize the submission of a Grant Application to the FAA for the acquisition of a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 12th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $950,000 for said purchase in Fiscal Year 2013-14; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Grant Application and all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain said grant monies. 4.3(b). Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) — RFP No. 4594, Lease for General Use Multifunction Digital Photocopy Machines [B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council award RFP No. 4594, Lease for General Use Multifunction Digital Photocopy Machines, to Ray Morgan Company in the annual amount of$109,040 for the lease of 51 copiers, three of which are for the Redding Library; and authorize the Mayor to execute the five-year lease agreement. 4.3(c). Ground Lease Agreement — Shasta Cascade Rail Preservation Society for 5.84 acres located on Eastside Road near the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant [C-070-100] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director to authorize the Mayor to execute a Ground Lease with the Shasta Cascade Rail Preservation Society (C-1747) for 5.84 acres located on Eastside Road near the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, for a period of 15 years, with the option of two additional five-year renewals for the restoration and storage of railroad equipment. 4.3(d). Resolution — Filing of a Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the State of California Division of Aeronautics for Construction of a Water Pollution Control Facility (Aircraft Wash Rack) at Benton Airpark [G-100-170-200/A-090-020] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-007 authorizing: (1) the filing of a Grant Application to the FAA and the State of California Division of Aeronautics for construction of an Aircraft Wash Rack at Benton Airpark; and (2) the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Grant Applications and all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain said grant funds. 4.3(e). Grant Application - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update the Airport Master Plan; and Resolution - 13th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [G-100-170-200/A-090-100B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: (1) approve the submission of a Grant Application to the FAA to update the Airport Master Plan; (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Grant Application and all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain said monies; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2014-008 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 13th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $480,000 for an Airport Master Plan for the Redding Municipal Airport for Fiscal Year 2013-14. 4.4(a). Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract with West Coast Code Consultants (C-5873) [L-010-045] It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with West Coast Code Consultants (C-5873) extending the contract term to June 30, 2015, to provide plan review and inspection services in an amount not to exceed $250,000. 01/21/2014 10 4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for November 2013 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for November 2013. Mr. Tippin provided an update to State Assembly Bill (AB) 177 that was included in the Industry Update. He noted that all of Redding's issues of concern were eliminated with the State Assembly's Committee on Utilities and Commerce revision of the Bill. 4.9(a). Grant Application - California Office of Traffic Safety for DUI and Other Traffic 111 Enforcement [G-100-170-700/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the submission of a Grant Application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for a one- year grant in the amount of $250,000 to provide for one DUI officer, overtime for special enforcement, DUI checkpoints, training, and equipment. 4.9(b). Grant Application - California Office of Traffic Safety for the AVOID the Five Program [G-100-170-700/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the submission of a Grant Application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for the AVOID the Five Program for a one-year grant in the amount of$100,000 to provide overtime for DUI enforcement for the Redding Police Department and partner agencies, along with some training and supplies. 4.10(a).City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report - November 2013 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the City's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 2013. 4.10(b).Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013 [F-205-150-075] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the CAFR for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2013. 4.11(a).Mitigation Fee Act Report Update for Fiscal Year 2012-13; and Resolution [F-205-600] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the Mitigation Fee Act Report Update and an accounting of development fees for Fiscal Year 2012-13 prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 66006(b); and adopt Resolution No. 2014-009, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making findings concerning unexpended funds in the City of Redding's Impact Fee Program. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2014-006 through 2014-009 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 01/21/2014 11 PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing; and Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18, Zoning (RZ-2013- 011156) [C-110-100/L-010-230] Development Services Director Nagel highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated January 13, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) offer an Ordinance amending RMC Title 18, Zoning, for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of; and (3) authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to consider the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Ordinance amending RMC Title 18,Zoning. The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) offer for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2503, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 18, Zoning, Chapter 18.15 (Zoning Exceptions) by amending Sections 18.15.030 and 18.15.040; Chapter 18.36 ("PF"Public Facilities District) by repealing Footnote 2 in Schedule 18.36.030-A; Chapter 18.40 (Development and Site Regulations) by amending Section 18.40.180; Chapter 18.41 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) by amending section 18.41.030 and amending the "Space Requirements" language for "sit-down" restaurants in Schedule 18.41.040-A; Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by amending Section 18.43.140 (Second Dwelling Units); and (3) authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2503. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Mayor's Appointments to the Administrative Hearings Board [B-080-005] Assistant City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated January 8, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council appoint Shawn D. Watts to the Administrative Hearings Board to serve a four-year term from February 1, 2014, to February 1, 2018. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to appoint Shawn D. Watts to the Administrative Hearings Board to serve a four-year term from February 1, 2014, to February 1, 2018. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 01/21/2014 12 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Reports from Auditors for Year Ended June 30, 2013 [F-205-150-075] Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated January 8, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Statement on Auditing Standards 114 Letter to City Council and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2013. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to accept the Statement on Auditing Standards 114 Letter to City Council and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2013. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9B. Extension of Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with D.H. Scott and Company (C-5650) [F-205-150] Finance Director Maxwell provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated January 8, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with D. H. Scott and Company (C-5650) for audit services for two additional one-year terms, specifically Fiscal Years ended 2014 and 2015. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with D. H. Scott and Company (C-5650) for audit services for two additional one-year terms, specifically Fiscal Years ended 2014 and 2015. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.1(a). Designation of Stillwater Business Park Marketing Responsibilities; and Resolution - 14th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [E-050-500] Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated January 9, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) designate the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County (EDC) as the primary organization to market the Stillwater Business Park; (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a one-year real estate listing agreement with Voit Real Estate Services; and (3) adopt a resolution approving the 14th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating$20,000 to complete a new appraisal for the Stillwater Business Park property. Via video, Mark Lascelles presented the EDC's proposal to market and attract buyers to the Stillwater Business Park property. Cory Lawrence, representing Cushman & Wakefield, noted that John Troughton was out-of-town actively working Stillwater Business Park leads. He opined that it will only take the City signing one tenant and others will follow. He urged the City Council to reconsider its position relative to its utilization of Cushman &Wakefield. Mike Pohlmeyer spoke on behalf of EDC's Board of Directors and pledged its complete cooperation and supported approval of the EDC's proposal. Council Member McArthur expressed appreciation for the hard work by both Mr. Troughton and Cushman & Wakefield, but opined that it is time to move in a different direction with the EDC. City Attorney Duvernay noted that language included in the Cushman & Wakefield contract states that, if and when the contract ends, there is a short amount of time in which they would need to submit its active list of prospective buyers. Cushman & Wakefield would be entitled to the commission should one of the buyers subsequently purchase property within the Stillwater Business Park. 01/21/2014 13 In response to Council Members Cadd and Jones, City Attorney Duvernay noted that typically with City-owned property purchase and sale transactions, property appraisals are considered stale after approximately five years, thus the need to obtain a new appraisal. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) designate the EDC as the primary organization to market the Stillwater Business Park property; and (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a one-year real estate listing agreement with Voit Real Estate Services. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 14th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating$20,000 to complete a new appraisal for the Stillwater Business Park property. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2014-010 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.6(a). Presentation of Highland Park Neighborhood Park [P-050] Community Services Director Niemer provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the many amenities of the recently constructed seven-acre Highland Park Neighborhood Park. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.6(b). Celebrate 10 Recognizing the Sundial Bridge's 10-year Anniversary [P-050] Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the proposed Schedule of Events, incorporated herein by reference, for the Celebrate 10 event recognizing the Sundial Bridge's 10-year Anniversary. The event will take place over a two-week period beginning with two performances by Bandaloop, an internationally renowned dance troupe, on June 20, 2014, and culminating with the City of Redding's Freedom Festival on July 4, 2014, at the Redding Civic Auditorium. The City Council took no action on this informational item. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [A-050-060-600] At the request of Council Members McArthur and Sullivan, it was the consensus of the City Council to present a Mayor's Proclamation at a future City Council meeting to 17-year-old Hunter Wright recognizing his World Record achievement on January 17, 2014, becoming the youngest person to cross the Strait of Magellan in Chile. [C-070-200] At Council Member McArthur's request, staff agreed to incorporate the potential exchange of land between the City and the Union Pacific Railroad, relative to the Wells Fargo building on Yuba Street, into the City's Monthly Project Status Report. [W-020] At Council Member Sullivan's request, staff noted that a staff report was being prepared for the City Council's consideration at a future meeting concerning water conditions and associated conservation related to the drought. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:09 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. 01/21/2014 14 At the hour of 8:47 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: United Public Employees of California, Local 792 - Redding Technical Unit [P-100-050-170] The City Council took no reportable action. 12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Unrepresented Redding Electric Utility Employees [P-100-050] The City Council took no reportable action. 12C. 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. 14-026-511 by Patricia Pullen for a trip and fall at the intersection of Market and Placer Streets [L-100] The City Council unanimously approved settlement of a trip and fall claim with Patricia Pullen in the amount of$40,000. , ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:48 p.m. APPROVED: ____, ... ick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: I �� / % / - IS � .iir •Wir , Teresa Ru••h, Assistant City Clerk I 01/21/2014