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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2013-03-19 203 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Councii Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California March 19,2013 6:00 p.m. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, ~atrick 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, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark; Public'W orks Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Direct~rs that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Chief of Police Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong. . The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Michael Moynahan. The Invocation was provided by Bonnie Daniels, Second Baptist Church. PRESENT A TrONS 2A. Mayor's Proclamation - American Red Cross Month [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Eric Kiltz, declaring March 2013, as American Red Cross Month in the City of Redding. I 2B. Mayor's Proclamation - Women's History Month [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Alice Bell, League of Women Voters, declaring March 2013, as Women's History Month in the City of Redding. 2C. Presentation of a Donation from AT&T to Friends of Shasta County Libraries [G-I00/L-050] On behalf of YP, (formerly known as AT&T Advertising Solutions), James Troup presented a check in the amount of $1 ,000 to Jim Ceragioli and the Friends of Shasta County Libraries in recognition of its phone book recycling drive that netted 3,000 phone books', Jim Ceragioli thanked YP and City of Redding employee Christina Piles for all of their efforts. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060/P-I00-240] George Clarke questioned the City Council's reasoning behind implementing the Public Agency Retirement System benefit for employees and expressed concern relative to the increased unfunded liability. I [L-050] Greg Mann and Joseph G. emphasized the need for a flagpole to be installed at the Shasta Public Library. [A-050-050] Randal Faulkner and Lyn Scott expressed concern relative to legal advise given to the Council from the City Attorney. [ A-050-060] Dolores Lucero stated her concern with the treatment she received from the Shasta County Sheriffs office. 03/19/2013 204 [T-040-350-200] Mathew Davison and Fred Chavez provided the Council with the Redding Community Access Corporation's upcoming programming schedule and relayed that they are working to live stream such programming through the internet for households without cable service. [L-050] City Manager Starman stated that approximately $2,000 in donations have been raised to-date for a flagpole to be installed at the Shasta Public Library within the next four months. 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: I 4.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 5, 2013 4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation of the Finance Di:rector that the City Council approve Accounts Payable Register No. 17, for the period of-March 1,2013, through March 15,2013, for a total of $7,261,487.05, for check numbers 909705 through 909995, inclusive, ACH Transfer . numbers 9802 through 9843, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4433 through 4447, indusive; and Payroll Register No. 18, for the period February 17, 2013, through March 2, 2013, in the amount of $2,469,901.33, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 342200 through 343025, inclusive, and check numbers 553092 through 553147, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $9,731,388.38. 4.(c). Ordinance - Approving Second Amendment to the Development Agreement with Palomar Builders, Inc. and MCG LP - Highland Park Tentative Subdivision Map S-18-05 and Planned Development PD-9..05 [S-1 01-1 02/L-Ol 0-211-022] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2494, an uncodified ordinance ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the Second Amendment to the Deveiopment Agreement with Palomar Builders, Inc. and MCG LP relative to the development known as Highland Park Tentative Subdivision Map S-18-05 and Planned Developmeo;t PD-9-05. I 4.(d). Ordinance- Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 2 - Administration and Personnel [C-II0-I00/L-050-500] . It is the recommendation ofthe City Attomeythat the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2495, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 2 - Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.42 - Redding Municipal Library, Section . I 2.42.120 - Libra;}J Regulations by alllending . Subsection 2.42.120.A.5 relating to prohibited ~I.ctivity at the Reddj!lgMunicipal Library, and amending Title 6 -Business T~xes, Licenses Imd Regulations, Chapter 6.36 - Handbills hy repealing Sections 6,36.060, 6,-36.080 and 6.36.100 all tp conf0m'. wit~ Appellate COlJrt Rulings in the ACI,U, et al. v. C:l.ty and Prigmore, et a1. v. City legal challenge 'to the constitutionality of these Code S~cdDns. 4.2(a). Grant Applications - Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee [G-I00-0901B-080-650-639] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize submittal of three grant applications to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee for consideration of funding i!! the total amount of$175,000 through money available for mitigation of impacts related to Win-River Casino: Financial Crimes Enforcement (Police) - $80,000; He(iVY Vehicle Extrication Equipment (Fire) - $46,000; and South Redding Bikeway and Pedest!ian Path Design (Public Wo,rks) - $49,000 I II '. m/19/2013 205 4.2(b). Resolution - Fair Housing Month [A-050-060-600] . . It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-027, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Redding. I 4.4(a). "2012 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report [G-030-070] It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept the 2012 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report. 4.4(b). Grant Application - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and Resolution - Authorizing Submittal of Application for a Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant [G-1 00-170/T -1 00/P-030] It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-028, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit and execute an application to Caltrans for a Community-Based Transportation Planning grant in order to plan for improved transportation services and facilities in the Redding downtown area; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary for grant administration should the application be approved for funding. 4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - January 2013 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for January 2013. I 4.6(a). Land and Building Lease Agreement with North Valley Art League (0-4054) - Carter House Science Building in Caldwell Park [C-070-100/C-050-450-030] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve a new lease agreement with North Valley Art League (C-4054) for the Carter House Building in Caldwell Park and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. 4.6(b). Letter ofInquiry to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) - Improvements to Tiger Field [G-100-170/P-050-600-250] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council: (1) authorize the submittal of a Letter of Inquiry to the BTF concerning improvements to Tiger Field; (2) authorize submittal of a grant application "to BTF, if invited; and. (3) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the grant application and agreement. 4.l0(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report - January 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 January 2013. I 4.11 (a).Resolution - Fix a Leak Week [A-050-060-600IW -030-075] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-029, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring March 18-24,2013, as Fix a Leak Week in the City bfRedding. 4.1 1 (b).Resolution - 51 sl Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-130-070/S-070-100] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-030, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 51 sl Amendment to City Budget Resolution No~ 2011-111 accepting $400,000 in Caltrans Cooperative Agreement funds and appropriating an additional $300,000 in Citywide Traffic Impact Fee funds, for a total of $700,000 for construction of improvements to the Churn Creek Road/Hawley Road/State Route 299 Interchange Project for Fiscal Year 2012-13. 03/19/2013 206 4.11(d).Updated Wastewater Reclamation Agreement (C-1743) - Rachel S. Sandrock, Residual Trust, et aI., William E. Sandrock, et aI., and David E. and Denise Sandrock, Joint Trust [W -010-850] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve an updated Wastewater Reclamation Agreement (C-1743) with Rachel S. Sandrock, Residual Trust, et aI., William E. Sandrock, et aI., and David E. and Denise Sandrock, Joint Trust, in order to reclaim a portion of treated effluent wastewater for agricultural irrigation of farmland; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council I Member Jones, 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 Ordinance Nos. 2494 and 2495 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Resolution Nos. 2013-027 through 2013-030 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS. PETITIONS. AND PROTESTS 6.1 Public Hearing; and Resolution - Levying of2013-14 Annual Assessment in Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (DRBID) [A-170-015-002/B-130-070] Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to City Council ( staff report) dated March 11, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recornmended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution confirming the Annual ,Report as originally filed by the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying the assessment for the DRBID for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. I The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to consider the levying of the DRBID assessment Fiscal Year 2013-14. The Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. No protests were received. Mayor Bosctti 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 Jones, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-031, 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 assessment for the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN : ABSENT: Council Members.:. Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2013-031 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 03/19/2013 207 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES I 9A. Proposed Ordinance Regarding Motions and Parliamentary Procedures [C-II0-I00] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 11, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member Cadd's recommendation that the City Council review and discuss an ordinance which would add a new section to Chapter 2.04 (City Council) for the Redding Municipal Code regarding motions and parliamentary procedures and, if the City Council concurs with the proposed ordinance, it is recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading by title only. Greg Mann supported the rules and procedures proposed and encouraged the Council to adopt the Ordinance, A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Jones, to introduce and offer for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 2496, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) Chapter 2.04 (City Council) by adding Section 2.04.135 related to establishing motions and parliamentary procedures for City Council. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cadd and Jones Council Members - McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members - None Council Members - None Motion failed. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, that Council follow the five suggestions relative to motions and parliamentary procedures, as outlined in the staff report and recommended by Council Member Cadd, to the best of their ability, and not to formalize the suggestions into either an Ordinance or City Council Policy. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9 .2( c). Sale of Successor Housing Agency of the Former Redding Redevelopment Agency's (SHA) Property to Providence International - 2968, 2982, and 2996 Leland Avenue [C-070-200/R -030-605] Deputy City Manager Clark provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the. City Council adopt a resolution authorizing sale of SHA's property located at 2968, 2982, and 2996 Leland A venue to Providence International subject to staff successfully negotiating the terms and conditions of a Disposition and Development Agreement. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-032, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding authorizing the Successor Housing Agency of the former Redding Redevelopment Agency to sell real property located at 2968, 2982, and 2996 Leland Avenue, pursuant to Section 33433(c) of the Health and Safety Code to Providence International subject to staff successfully negotiating the terms and conditions of a Disposition and Development Agreement. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti' Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2013-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 03/19/2013 208 9.5(b). Amendment to Contract with Vertex Business Services (C-5860) [U-500-850] Electric Utility Director Tippin provided a PowerPoint presentation and higlilighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to the contract with Vertex Business Services increasing the ongoing call center maximum monthly fee limitation to $70,000, and to $85,000 for the first three months of the contract. Dick Fyten opposed the contract amendment. I I ".-- A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to approve the amendment to contract with Vertex Business Services (C-5860) increasing the ongoing call center maximum monthly fee limitation to $70,000, and to $85,000 for the first three months ofthe contract. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members.. McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members - Cadd and Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:48 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. [P-1 00-050-1 00] George Clarke opposed Unrepresented Employees receiving salary increases and requested the salaries be published in the Record Searchlight. At the hour of'8:42 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 :;4957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organizations: All Unrepresented Employees [P-1 00-050-1 OOJ I The City Council took no reportable action. ! ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:43 p.m. APPROVED: . ! --eCl!fiiJo Rick Bosetti, Mayor ,I ATTEST: .<R~~ Pamela Mize, City Cler . 03/1912013