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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-03-04 28 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California March 4, 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 Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark, 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 Mike Rossiter. The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police Department Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of Appreciation Clock to Mike Reed Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) [B-080-600-100] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a clock to Mike Reed in appreciation for his service on CDAC from January 20, 2009, to February 6, 2014. 2B. Presentation of Tree City U.S.A. and Tree Line U.S.A. Awards to the City of Redding by the Arbor Day Foundation [A-050-060] On behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and Cal Fire, Forester Glenn Flamik presented the Tree City U.S.A. and Tree Line U.S.A. awards in the form of flags to the City of Redding. He noted that this was the City of Redding's 33rd year to receive the Tree City U.S.A. award and the Redding Electric Utility's 20th year receiving the Tree Line U.S.A. award. Community Services Director Niemer announced that tree seedlings normally handed out on Arbor Day will instead be disbursed at the Whole Earth and Watershed Festival to be held on April 26, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Redding City Hall and Sculpture Park. PUBLIC COMMENT [M-020] Bruce Diele opposed legalization of marijuana. [A-050-060/P-100] Bill Head, Gary Hollahan, and George Clarke opposed government employee wage increases and associated benefit increases. [A-050-125/P-100] Murray Blake opposed Redding Electric Utility's stoppage of design work, development, and construction due to its shortage of key employees to complete such work. [A-010] Ken Strathman opined that Hacienda Heights residents would like the City to build a park in the neighborhood. [A-050-060] Mirimba Giani, Tyler Williamson, and Olivia Perry-Smith, thanked the community and the City of Redding for its upkeep of parks and new developments. 03/04/2014 29 [S-070] Kip Lee requested the assistance of the City of Redding's Public Works Department to reposition a street sign for easier visibility. [M-020] Joann Owen opposed the use of medical marijuana and requested that the City ban the substance from Redding. 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 February 18, 2014 [A-050-060] 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 Accounts Payable Register No. 16, for the period of February 15, 2014, through February 28, 2014, for a total of $9,879,510.58, for check numbers 918809 through 919098, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10808 through 10839, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4944 through 4958, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 17, for the period February 2, 2014, through February 17, 2014, in the amount of$2,592,506.44, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 363838 through 364651, inclusive, and check numbers 554952 through 555027, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,472,017.02. 4.(c) Treasurer's Report—January 2014 [A-050-100-600] It is the recommendation of the Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2014. Total Treasurer's Accountability - $174,610,361.50 Total City of Redding funds, Funds Held in Trust,Assets Held by City of Redding as Successor Agency to former Redding Redevelopment Agency, and Funds of Related Entities - $197,051,184.40 4.(d). Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133—January 2014 [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 Report for the month of January 2014. 4.1(a). Project Status Report -February 2014 [A-050-060] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for February 2014. In response to Council Member Cadd, Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the City's progress to-date regarding the replacement of the Sacramento Drive bridge over Olney Creek and the funding for the Olney Creek levee studies for repairs to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency certification. 4.1(b). Letter to Legislators Opposing State Assembly House Resolution 29 (Gomez) — Outsourcing of Public Services [L-040] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter opposing State Assembly House Resolution 29 relative to limiting the City's ability to outsource public services. 03/04/2014 30 4.2(a). Downtown Redding Business Association's (DRBA) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013-14; and Resolution - Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID)and Setting a Public Hearing for March 18, 2014 [A-170-015-002/B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council: (1) approve the Downtown Redding Business Association's (DRBA) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013-14; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014-020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the BID and setting a public hearing for March 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers; and (3) authorize the waiving of the requirement that the DRBA reimburse the City for its administrative costs to bill and collect the annual assessments. 4.3(b). License Agreement with Bramson Drag Strip, Inc. — Operation of the Drag Strip at the Redding Municipal Airport; and Closure of Request for Proposal (RFP) — RFP No. 4607, Operation of the Drag Strip at the Redding Municipal Airport [A-070-080] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: (1) approve the License Agreement with Bramson Drag Strip, Inc. to operate the drag strip at the Redding Municipal Airport; (2) approve closure of RFP No. 4607, Operation of the Drag Strip at the Redding Municipal Airport; and (3) authorize the waiver of the January and February license fees for the existing drag strip operator. 4.8(a). Resolution — Authorizing Five-Year Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Santander Bank, N.A. for Purchase of Two Fire Engines; and Resolution— 17`h Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [B-050-100E-130-070/P-150-070] It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council: (1) authorize the purchase of two fire engines from Pierce Manufacturing for a base price not to exceed $531,009.31 per vehicle, with a total purchaseprice of $1,130,095.64 ($565,047.82 total per vehicle), which includes inspection trips, delivery, performance bond, sales tax, and a 100 percent pre-payment discount; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014-021, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing a five-year Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Santander Bank, N.A., and authorizing the City Manager to execute said Master Lease Purchase Agreement and all necessary approvals thereunder; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2014-022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 17th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating$1,130,100 for Fiscal Year 2013-14. 4.9(a). Grant Application- State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control [G-100-170/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the submission of a grant application in the approximate amount of $60,000 to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a one-year grant to provide overtime for officers, hourly compensation for cadets, and training and operating expenses designed to address alcohol enforcement issues within the City. 4.9(b). Sole-Source Purchase of Eight (8) 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Crown Motors [B-050-100/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the purchase of eight (8) 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptors from Crown Motors at a cost of approximately $250,000. 4.11(a).Resolution - Proclaiming March 17-23, 2014, as Fix a Leak Week [A-050-060-600/A-170-150] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-023, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming March 17-23, 2014, as Fix a Leak Week in the City of Redding. 03/04/2014 31 4.11(b).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4496 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 7 [B-050-020/W-010-450] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4496 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 7, awarded to Randy Hill Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. The final cost was $5,908,281. 111 4.11(c).Acceptance of Improvements as Satisfactorily Complete; and Resolution - Accepting Streets for Maintenance and Operation for Highland Park Subdivision (S-18-05), Unit 6 -J & S Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP [S-101-102/S-070-230] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the following action relative to Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 6, located on Mill Valley Parkway, north of Mission De Oro Drive: (1) accept improvements as satisfactorily complete; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014- 024, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting streets for maintenance and operation; and (3) instruct the City Clerk to return the securities to the developer,J & S Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, 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. 2014-020 through 2014-024 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. Mayor's Appointment to Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) [B-080-600-100] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated February 26, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council appoint Walt Swift to CDAC to fill an unscheduled vacancy with an unexpired term ending December 1, 2016. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to appoint Walt Swift to the Community Development Advisory Committee to fill an unscheduled vacancy with an unexpired term ending December 1, 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMTI-I'bES JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY At the hour of 6:43 p.m., Mayor Bosetti convened a Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority for a Joint Meeting with the Redding City Council. 03/04/2014 32 9.2(b). Resolution - Approving Purchase and Sale Agreement with The McConnell Foundation (McConnell) relative to 14.17 acres within Turtle Bay Exploration Park leasehold and associated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents; and Resolutions (4) - regarding Grant Deed restrictions, easement on Joint Powers Financing Authority (JPA)property [C-070-200/C-070-250] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council and Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority (staff report) dated February 20, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, relayed background information, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt a resolution: (a) authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (Agreement) with McConnell in the amount of $600,000 for the sale of 14.17 acres within the Turtle Bay Exploration Park leasehold; (b) finding that the "Fourth Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration for Use Permit UP-20-94 adopted for the Parcel Map PM-2013-00871 satisfies the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); (c) authorizing the effective date of said Resolution to be 30 days after adoption; and (d) directing the City Clerk to certify the adoption of said Resolution and cause the publication of a summary resolution in the same manner as an ordinance adopted by the City Council; (2) adopt Resolutions (3) rescinding Grant Deed restrictions relating to Federal Open Space Grant funding used for the original purchase of Turtle Bay properties; (3) adopt a Resolution consenting to a non-exclusive access, utility, landscaping, and reciprocal parking easement upon adjacent property held in fee by the JPA to McConnell as it relates to the 14.17 acres to be purchased, and subordinating the City's interest to the JPA Easement Deed; and (4) authorize the Mayor to execute documents necessary to transfer title to the property. Mr. Clark noted that the proceeds, in excess of the approximate $70,000 in extraordinary City expenses from the sale, would be dedicated for the sole purpose of costs related to capital improvements and deferred maintenance at the Civic Auditorium. On behalf of McConnell, Attorney Mike Ashby provided background information pertaining to the computation of the appraisals. The following spoke in favor of the sale of City-owned land to McConnell: Christie Largent, Chuck Ryan, Doreeta Domke, Ron Reece, Julie Winter, Ron Largent, Mike Thurber, and Brian McFarlane. Turtle Bay Board Members Randall Hempling and Archer Pugh encouraged the City Council to approve the sale. Frank Strazarrino, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, encouraged the approval of the sale of City-owned land to McConnell so that the Turtle Bay Exploration Park can move forward with building the Sheraton Hotel and bring more jobs to the community. The following spoke in opposition to the sale of City-owned land to McConnell: George Clarke, Dave Kirk, Bob Vanderpol, Curtis Brown, Benjamin Scott , Tony Dorn, Charles Adamo, Marjy Cantrell, John Wilson, Mack Grossen, Charles W. Alexander, Bob Reitenbach, Robert Smith, and Tom Curato. Loel Yerion, President of the Five Counties Central Labor Council disbursed copies to the Council Members of a property sale computation for property located on Wyndham Lane opining that the sale price is comparable to the portion of City- owned land being considered for sale to McConnell. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. 03/04/2014 33 Council Member Jones opined that this site is not appropriate for a hotel, however, he would favor selling the 4.99 acre hospitality parcel to McConnell for$1 so long as the proposed hotel is built in compliance with the State's prevailing wage laws. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to sell 4.99 acres (hospitality parcel) to McConnell for$1 if the project is built in compliance with the State's prevailing wage laws. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones NOES: Council Members- McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members- None Motion failed. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2014-025, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (a) authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (Agreement) with McConnell in the amount of$600,000 for the sale of 14.17 acres within the Turtle Bay Exploration Park leasehold; (b) make the finding that the "Fourth Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration for Use Permit UP-20-94" adopted for the Parcel Map PM-2013-00871 satisfies the requirements of CEQA; (c) authorize the effective date of said Resolution to be 30 days after adoption; (d) direct the City Clerk to certify the adoption of said Resolution and cause the publication of a summary resolution in the same manner as an ordinance adopted by the City Council; and (e) direct the City Manager to deposit the proceeds from the sale into a job order account established for the purpose of utilizing the proceeds from the sale for the sole purpose of costs related to capital improvements and deferred maintenance related to the Civic Auditorium, after reimbursement to the City of contractual costs directly related to the sale; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014-026, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing and rescinding Resolution No. 4460 imposing a Declaration of Restriction on Alienation of certain real property of the City of Redding; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2014-027, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing and rescinding Resolution No. 4473 imposing the Declaration of a Restriction on Alienation of certain real property of the City of Redding; (4) adopt Resolution No. 2014-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing and rescinding Resolution No. 73-113 imposing the Declaration of a Restriction on Alienation of certain real property of the City of Redding; (5) adopt Resolution No. 2014-029, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding consenting to and subordinating its leasehold interest to a .428-acre non-exclusive easement from the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority to the McConnell Foundation over a portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 102-020-015 located at 702 Auditorium Drive; and (6) authorize the Mayor to execute documents necessary to transfer title to the property. The Vote: AYES: Council Members- McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members -Cadd and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2014-025 through 2014-029 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At the hour of 8:40 p.m., Mayor Bosetti adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority. 9.3(a). Oral update from Shasta County Arts Council on Public Access Television [T-040-350] Support Services Dinger provided background information relative to the Public Access Television and introduced Debra Lucero, Executive Director of the Shasta County Arts Council, who provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference. She highlighted the numerous renovations being undertaken at the facility, and shared the many partnerships and upcoming events. 03/04/2014 34 In response to Ms. Lucero, Mayor Bosetti and City Manager Starman agreed that the City would write a letter of opposition to Charter Communications regarding its intention to change the existing public access channels on 8, 11, and 26, to new digital channels on 180, 181, and 182. Ms. Lucero expressed concerns the change will result in lower viewership. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.11(f).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits) [C-110-100/T-080-750] Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated February 19, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) accept the Engineering and Traffic Surveys for certain city streets; and (2) offer an Ordinance amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic) Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits) by amending Title of Volumes I through IV and certain content within Volumes II, III, and IV of Section 11.12.010.B relative to speed limits on various street locations for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the Engineering and Traffic Surveys for certain city streets; and introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2505, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic) Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits) by amending Title of Volumes I through IV and certain content within Volumes II, III, and IV of Section 11.12.010.B relative to speed limits on various street locations. 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. 2505. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [A-050-060/W-020] Council Member Cadd attended The Seminar Group's 5`h Annual Investing in California's Water Conference in Century City, California, on February 21, 2014. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:29 p.m. APPROVED: Rick Bosetti, Mayor Al"1'EST: 6 -411b.? Pame a Mize, City Clerk 03/04/2014