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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-02-18 22 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California February 18, 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 Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Chief of Police Robert Paoletti. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Jon Lewis. Invocation was provided by Pastor Dave Honey, Good News Rescue Mission. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of Donation from Bar Associates to the Redding Recreation Fee Assistance Program [A-050-120/R-006-650/G-100] Community Director Niemer accepted a donation in the amount of$2,800 for the City of Redding Recreation Fee Assistance Program from Brandon Benting on behalf of Bar Associates. Mr. Benting noted that the funds were raised by hosting a black-tie affair at the Gaia Hotel in Anderson and included basket raffles and private donations. In response to Council Member Sullivan, Ms. Niemer explained that the $2,800 donation would enable approximately 50 to 75 children to attend recreation classes that otherwise may not be able to afford to attend. PUBLIC COMMENT [E-090-125] The following spoke on behalf of the Shasta County Workers Benefit Council and the Western Service Workers Association in opposition to the Redding Electric Utility's Red Tag Abatement Eviction Program/Policy: James Castro, Lluvia Hetrick, Sherry Lowe, Valerie Henderson, Harman Singh, Christene Christ, and Lydia Sullivan. Louise Cogan read a letter written by Ricky Bennett, President of the Shasta County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). David Granberry presented the City Council with petitions to stop Redding Electric Utility shut-offs and evictions on behalf of the Shasta County Workers Benefit Council. [A-050-060/P-100-050/P-100-060] George Clarke and Gary Hollahan opined that the City Council should consider the issue of outsourcing Redding Electric Utility jobs and opposed raises given to employee unions. [S-070] Tina Nelson reiterated the need for roundabouts and speed deterrents to be installed in the Carriage Glen subdivision located southeast of Shasta View Drive, and noted two recent accidents in this location. [A-050-060] Bruce Deile cautioned against the use of pepper spray for bears and opined that court-ordered Alcoholics Anonymous can lead to dire consequences due to religious guilt. 02/18/2014 23 [W-030-075] John Livingston urged the City to provide leadership to the community by conserving water resources within the City and City Hall and suggested zero-scaping standards. 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 January 7, 2014; Regular Meeting of January 21, 2014; and Regular Meeting of February 4, 2014 [A-050-060] 4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts Payable Register No. 15, for the period of February 1, 2014, through February 14, 2014, for a total of $8,948,884.85, for check numbers 918436 through 918808, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10774 through 10807, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4942 through 4943, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 16, for the period January 19, 2014, through February 1, 2014, in the amount of $2,563,444.50, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 363007 through 363837, inclusive, and check numbers 554906 through 554951, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $11,512,329.35. 4.(c). Ordinance — Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 14 (Utilities) with Clarifications Relative to Storm Drain Service Charges [C-110-100/C-110-200/F-205-600] It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2504, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 14 (Utilities) Chapter 14.18 (Storm Drain Utility) by amending Sections 14.18.290, 14.18.320 and 14.18.330 with clarifications relative to Storm Drain Service Charges. 4.5(b). Legal Services Agreement (C-3780)with Braun Blaising McLaughlin Smith, P.C. [E-090] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a revised Legal Services Agreement (C-3780)with Braun Blaising McLaughlin Smith, P.C. 4.6(a). Grant Acceptance - California Department of Boating and Waterways for Small Watercraft Safety Programs by Redding Recreation [G-100-170/B-130-070/R-006-650] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council: (1) accept a grant in the amount of $32,000 from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for small watercraft safety programs by Redding Recreation; (2) authorize the City Manager to sign said Grant Agreement; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2014-015, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 15th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013- 061 appropriating$32,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-14. 4.11(a).Grant Application - State Proposition 84 Stormwater Grant Program for the California Street Alley Low Impact Development Demonstration Project [G-100-170/S-060] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize preparation and submittal of a project application for grant funding in the amount of $775,000 from the State Proposition 84 Stormwater Grant Program for the California Street Alley Low Impact Development Demonstration Project. 02/18/2013 24 4.11(b).Resolution - Summarily Vacating a Portion of a Variable-Width Public Open- Space, Trail and Storm-Drain Easement on properties at 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, and 1997 Balzac Court and 1998 Jolie Way (AB-2012-00058) [A-010-040] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and Community Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-016, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of a variable-width public open-space, trail and storm-drain easement created by the map of Fleur du Lac Subdivision, S-8-03, recorded in Book 23 of Maps at Page 86, Shasta County Records, on properties at 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, and 1997 Balzac Court and 1998 Jolie Way (AB-2012-00058). 4.11(d).Resolution - Summarily Vacating that Portion of the 40-foot Public-Road Easement Created by the Recordation of the Map of"Hopkins Model Fruit Colony" (A-03-06) [A-010-040] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating that portion of the 40-foot public-road easement created by the recordation of the Map of"Hopkins Model Fruit Colony," recorded May 25, 1895, in Book of Town Plats at Page 81, Shasta County Records, located between Lots 13 and 14 and Lots 17 and 18 of said Map (A-03-06). A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, 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. 2014-015 through 2014-017 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Mayor's Appointment - Appointment to Redding Housing Authority [B-080-650-275/H-150] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated February 6, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation to appoint David Pezonella as the Resident Advisory Board Member to the Redding Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners to serve a four-year term effective immediately and expiring December 31, 2017. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to appoint David Pezonella as the Resident Advisory Board Member to the Redding Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners to serve a four-year term effective immediately and expiring December 31, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 9.2(a). Funding Agreement with PC Redding Apartments Limited Partnership [G-100-075/L-010-005/R-030-606] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated February 6, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, provided background information and recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Development Funding Agreement with PC Redding Apartments Limited Partnership providing a City loan in an amount not-to-exceed $750,000 from its HOME Investment Partnership Program to assist in the development of a 75-unit multi- family project targeting extremely-low, very-low, and low-income households. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 02/18/2014 25 Mitch Slagerman, Vice President of Development for Palm Communities, encouraged the Council to approve the project that is called the Woodlands. Dave Zumwalt questioned the large cost associated with the project. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to authorize the Mayor to execute a Development Funding Agreement with PC Redding Apartments Limited Partnership providing a City loan in an amount not-to-exceed $750,000 from its HOME Investment Partnership Program to assist in the development of a 75-unit multi-family project targeting extremely-low, very-low, and low-income households. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - December 2013 [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated February 3, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for December 2014. Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue through December was $2,706,344 (4.1 percent) below projections for the six-month period and total wholesale sales were $7,920,810 (101.6 percent) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through December came in $5,266,633 (7.1 percent) above plan. On balance, operating revenue after energy costs was $1,800,354 (5.9 percent) above expectations. The combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts and the spot market were $3,466,279 (7.9 percent) above budget projections through December. Total operating expenses through December were $3,627,872 (21.9 percent) below budget, resulting from efforts to control expenses and current vacancies limiting the amount of preventative maintenance and capital construction that can be accomplished. The recorded data for the six-month period shows positive net financial results before capital outlay of $12,645,246 and are $5,428,228 better than budget projections. A combination of net wholesale sales and reduced operating expenses make up all of that result. Debt service payments to-date total $6,941,640. Capital expenditures through December were $8,664,648 for revenue-funded projects, and $656,756 for bond-funded projects. REU's unrestricted cash balance at the end of December was $36.3 million compared with the balance of $38.7 million at the end of December 2012. After all closing entries for fiscal year 2013, the final unrestricted cash balance at June 30, 2013, was $30.2 million. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to accept the December 2013 Monthly Financial Report for the Redding Electric Utility. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(c). Redding Regional Science Bowl - March 1, 2014, at Redding Christian School [A-050-125/A-050-060] Redding Electric Utility Key Accounts Manager Matt Madison provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated January 30, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council acknowledge the upcoming Redding Regional Science Bowl to be held March 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.at Redding Christian School in Palo Cedro. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.10(a).Mid-Year Review of the City's 2013-14 and 2014-15 Budget ; and Resolution - 16th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [B-130-070] Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated February 7, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Mid-Year Budget Report and adopt a resolution making mid-year adjustments for the City of Redding's General Fund. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 02/18/2013 26 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to accept the Mid-Year Budget Report and adopt Resolution No. 2014-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 16th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 reducing appropriations by $83,040 in Fiscal Year 2013-14 and by $774,860 in Fiscal Year 2014-15 to reflect mid-year adjustments for the City of Redding's General Fund. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2014-018 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(g).Report on the 2014 Water Year Outlook; and Resolution - Implementing Stage 1 of the City's Drought Management Plan [W-030-075] Assistant Public Works Director Jon McClain summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated February 11, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the report on the 2014 water year outlook and adopt a resolution implementing Stage 1 of the City's Drought Management Plan. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. • Charles Alexander suggested that a moratorium be imposed to enforce Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for Homeowner Associations due to water conservation regulations and opined that the City should enlist a legal defense of the state's attempt to reduce water usage. George Clarke questioned the cost of mandatory water conservation. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the report on the 2014 water year outlook and adopt Resolution No. 2014-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding implementing Stage 1 of the City's Drought Management Plan, a voluntary conservation program as described by City of Redding Ordinance No. 1957. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2014-019 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [A-050-060] Council Member Cadd attended the opening breakfast for the Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson, California, on February 6, 2014. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [L-040/A-050-060] At Council Member Cadd's suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to draft letters inviting Redding's state and federal legislative representatives to attend a Council meeting under the Presentation portion of the Agenda to discuss current topics and/or issues affecting the community. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS At the hour of 8:35 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:40 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: i 02/18/2014 / 27 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property located at the southeast corner of Layton Road and Bechelli Lane Assessor's Parcel No.: 070-310-037 Agency Negotiators: Assistant City Attorney Frediani and Project Coordinator Triantafllou Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Robert S. Weichers Under Negotiation: Price and Terms - for the Layton Sewer Lift Station Project [C-070-010] The City Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:40 p.m. APPROVED: Rick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City etk • 02/18/2013