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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-03-18 35 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California March 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, 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, 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 Abu Bakr H. Salahuddin. The Invocation was provided by Dave Leppard, Trinity Alliance Church. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of Citizen's Award to Demenn Spade by the Redding Police Department [P-150-150] Chief Paoletti highlighted the City of Redding Internal Communication (staff report) dated March 3, 2014, incorporated herein by reference. On behalf of the Redding Police Department (RPD), he presented Mr. Demenn Spade with a Citizen's Award for his actions taken on June 23, 2013, showing unselfish devotion to his fellow man and community by assisting RPD with the apprehension of an offender in Downtown Redding. 2B. Mayor's Proclamation — Proclaiming March 30, 2014, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in the City of Redding [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Abu Bakr H. Salahuddin on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 357, proclaiming March 30, 2014, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in the City of Redding. Mr. Salahuddin invited the Council and the community to participate in the annual luncheon to be held on March 29, 2014, at the Veteran's Hall on Yuba Street, honoring the Vietnam Veterans and their families. The public is invited to attend free of charge. 2C. Presentation On Behalf of Macy's Regarding Heart Your Park Initiative To Support Redding Parks [A-050-060/P-050] Community Services Director Niemer relayed that the City of Redding's Enterprise Park was selected by the Redding Macy's employees for Heart Your Park, a program introduced as part of Macy's Secret Garden Campaign, that aims to raise awareness and dollars for local parks across the country. Ms. Niemer noted that through March 31, 2014, customers at the Redding Macy's store can donate $1 or more at the register, with 100 percent of the donations benefitting the Enterprise Park. She also noted that Macy's will match the total customer donation, dollar for dollar, up to a total of$250,000. 2D. Presentation by Congressman Doug LaMalfa and Discussion of Federal Issues Affecting Local Government [A-050-060] Congressman Doug LaMalfa, representing California's ls` District, provided an overview of several issues and topics important to northern California such as: the federal deficit; the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARM) (HR 2642); Amendment to the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (HR 624); Amendment to the Clean Water Act; facilitating funding for restoration and 03/18/2014 36 flood protection work on the Hamilton City "J" Levy Project; the Sites Reservoir Project; Amendment to the Timber Harvest Act (SB 1541); Municipal Water Rights (HR 3964); Public Power Risk Management Act (HR 1038); and noted that comments are being received in favor of and in opposition to the raising of Shasta Dam. A discussion amongst the Council Members and Congressman Malfa ensued. The City Council thanked Congressman LaMalfa for his time. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060/P-100] George Clarke, Gary Hollahan, and Dick Fyten opposed increases to government employee wages and benefits and opined that the City Council needs to change Resolution No. 86-148 to prevent future Council Members from participating in the current health insurance and pension plans. [A-050-060] Tina Brown, Program Manager with Golden Umbrella, explained that Senior Corps and AmeriCorps are funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) serving the cities of Redding, Anderson, Red Bluff, and Shasta Lake City. She noted that these CNCS programs represent approximately 195 volunteers in Redding, and encouraged the City of Redding to participate in its annual Mayors' Day of Recognition for National Service, to be held on Tuesday,April 1, 2014. [P-100-150] Terry Rapoza opined that the State of California is facing budget deficits due to its unfunded liabilities and encouraged the City of Redding to take steps to alleviate its unfunded liabilities. 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.(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. 17, for the period of March 1, 2014, through March 14, 2014, for a total of $6,275,596.91, for check numbers 919099 through 919510, inclusive,ACH Transfer numbers 10840 through 10875, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4959 through 4972, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 18, for the period February 16, 2014, through March 1, 2014, in the amount of $2,587,560.27, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 364652 through 365479, inclusive, and check numbers 555028 through 555073, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $8,863,157.18. 4.(c) Ordinance — Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic) Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits) [C-110-100/T-080-750] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt 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. 4.1(a). Amendment to the Right of Entry Permit—Authorizing the California Army National Guard to Utilize City-Owned Property for a Training Event in June 2014 [F-200/C-070] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council: (1) authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Right of Entry Permit (C-5369) to authorize the California Army National Guard to utilize City-owned property located at 101, 103 and 1100 Kenyon Drive and 4801 and 4901 Aloe Vera Drive for a one- time training event from June 6, 2014, through June 22, 2014; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve minor amendments to said Permit in the future, as warranted. 03/18/2014 37 4.2(a). Resolution—Declaring April 2014 as Fair Housing Month [A-050-060-600] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-030 declaring April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Redding. 4.2(b). Submission of Three (3) Grant Applications to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee (LCBC) [G-100-0908-080-650-639] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize submission of three grant applications to the Indian Gaming LCBC for consideration of funding through money available for mitigation of impacts related to Win-River Casino: Financial Crimes Enforcement (Police) - $80,000; Heavy Vehicle Training Site Development (Fire) - $50,000; and South Redding Bikeway and Pedestrian Path Design (Public Works) - $49,000. Council Member Jones thanked Win-River Casino. 4.3(a). Amendment to the Ray Morgan Equipment Lease Agreement (C-6058) — Changing the Contract Period [B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: (1) authorize the Mayor to sign an Amendment to the Ray Morgan Equipment Lease Agreement (C-6058) changing the contract period to March 1, 2014, through February 28, 2019; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign any future amendments to said Agreement. 4.5(a). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report -January 2014 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for January 2014. 4.5(b). Review of Ordinances and Policies Governing the Setting of Electric Rates and Cash Reserve Requirements [A-050-060-555/E-090-100] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize staff to undertake a complete review of the ordinances and policies governing the setting of electric rates and cash reserve requirements. 4.10(a).General Fund's Monthly Financial Report—January 2014 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for January 2014. In response to Council Member McArthur, City Manager Starman shared positive news that the City's share of local sales tax revenue increased nine percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 versus the fourth quarter of 2012. 4.11(b).Resolution — Proclaiming March 16-22, 2014, as National Surveyors Week in the City of Redding [A-050-060-600] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-031 proclaiming March 16-22, 2014, as National Surveyors Week in the City of Redding. City Manager Starman recognized the City's only Surveyor Bruce Watkins, noting that he does a tremendous job for the City. 03/18/2014 38 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. 2014-030 and 2014-031 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing - Regarding Levying of the 2014-15 Annual Assessment in Downtown Redding Business Improvement District [A-170-015-002/B-130-070] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 6, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to determine what level of protest there may be, if any, to the levying of the proposed annual assessments in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID) and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution confirming the Annual Report as originally filed by the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the BID. The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to consider levying of the 2014-15 Annual Assessment in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District. Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-032, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the Annual Report as originally filed by the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2014-15 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District. 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. 2014-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMI FTEES 9A. Potential Modification to the City of Redding's Workplace Violence Policy [P-100] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 6, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member Jones' recommendation that the City Council initiate a discussion regarding potential modification of the City of Redding's Workplace Violence Policy, specifically employees carrying concealed weapons in the workplace, and, if necessary, provide direction to staff. Council Member Jones noted that he had been approached by employees to bring this item forward for discussion, opining that he found it ironic that the public can bring weapons with the proper Carrying Concealed Weapons (CCW) permit onto City property, however, employees are not allowed to. 03/18/2014 39 The following spoke in favor of allowing employees to carry concealed weapons in the workplace: Denise Young, Gary Hollahan, Curtis Brown, Dick Fyten, Bob Reitenbach, Robert Smith,Al Trease, Kayla Brown, and Charles W. Alexander. Al Shipman spoke in opposition. In response to Council Member McArthur's question, Chief of Police Paoletti noted that this was a much broader topic, as it creates potential hostile work environment issues. He also noted that the City could be liable for any discharge of a firearm resulting in injury. He opined that the intent of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, that protects the rights of individuals to keep and bear arms, is very different from public employees carrying firearms. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member Cadd's question, City Attorney Duvemay stated that an employee could not sue the City if they were attacked while walking to their vehicle, the City could only be sued if dangerous conditions existed that the City was aware of and did nothing to correct. Mayor Bosetti, and Council Members McArthur and Sullivan agreed that they were open to the discussion if the majority of employees were interested. Council Members Cadd and Jones supported employees having the choice to carry firearms onto City property opining that they see no difference between employees and citizens. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, not to take any action regarding potential modification of the City of Redding's Workplace Violence Policy, specifically employees carrying concealed weapons in the workplace, unless employees pursue the issue by contacting Council Members and/or working with their labor unions. The Vote: AYES: Council Members- McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members- Cadd and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.3(b). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4623, Furnish New Tires, Tire Recaps, Tire Repairs, and Tire Disposal Services [B-050-100] Support Services Director Dinger provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 6, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4623, Furnish New Tires, Tire Recaps, Tire Repairs, and Tire Disposal Services, for the period of April 1, 2014, through March 31, 2015, to Tehama Tire Service, Inc. (Tehama), in the amount of $252,858.40 for recap and repair services; (2) authorize new tire purchases to be made through Tehama under the Western State Contracting Alliance contract for the same time period; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid up to two consecutive one-year extensions with price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (labor and disposal services) and Producer Price Index (for recaps). Mr. Dinger thanked the City's Fleet Manager Jim Schmitz for his efforts which will save the City approximately $195,300 annually once all of the Solid Waste heavy trucks have the tires replaced. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4623, Furnish New Tires, Tire Recaps, Tire Repairs, and Tire Disposal Services, for the period of April 1, 2014, through March 31, 2015, to Tehama Tire Service, Inc. (Tehama), in the amount of $252,858.40 for recap and repair services; (2) authorize new tire purchases to be made through Tehama under the Western State Contracting Alliance contract for the 03/18/2014 40 same time period; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid up to two consecutive one-year extensions with price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (labor and disposal services) and Producer Price Index (for recaps). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.4(a). 2013 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report [G-030-070] Development Services Director Nagel highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 11, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the 2013 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the 2013 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.11(a).Resolution - Regarding Formation of Hidden Hills, Units 1-3, into Landscape Maintenance District 01-14 [A-170-075] Public Works Director Crane summarized the, Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 6, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference. He recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution: (1) approving the Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk; (2) confirming the map of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) approving the mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting the public hearing for 6:00 p.m., May 6, 2014, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; all pertaining to the formation of Hidden Hills, Units 1-3, into Landscape Maintenance District 01-14 pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-033, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (1) approving the Engineer's Report as filed with t h e City Clerk; (2) confirming the map of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) approving the mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting the public hearing for 6:00 p.m., May 6, 2014, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; all pertaining to the formation of Hidden Hills, Units 1-3, into Landscape Maintenance District 01-14 pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972. 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. 2013-033 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} [L-040-150/W-030] Council Member Cadd attended both the Northern California Water Association's Annual Meeting in Chico, California, and the League of California Cities' Sacramento Valley Division Membership Meeting in Orland, California, on March 14, 2014. [W-030] Council Member McArthur attended the Northern California Water Association's Annual Meeting in Chico, California, on March 14, 2014. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:30 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:04 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 03/18/2014 41 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation One (1)case [L-100] The City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:05 p.m. APPROVED: Rick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City erk 03/18/2014