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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-06-03 75 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California June 3, 2014 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Francie Sullivan with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, and Missy McArthur. Mayor Bosetti was • absent. Also present were: City Manager Kurt Starman, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Public Works Director Brian Crane, 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: 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 Pat Corey. The Invocation was provided by Mary Little, RPD Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition—Honoring the Shasta Rose Society and National Rose Month [A-050-060] On behalf of the City Council, Vice Mayor Sullivan presented a Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to Bob Parker, Founder of the Shasta Rose Society, in honor of National Rose Month and in recognition of the Rose Society's many hours of dedicated volunteer efforts in maintaining the City's rose garden. Community Services Director Niemer expressed the City's appreciation to the Rose Society for its free training classes and extensive maintenance of the roses at City Hall. 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: Vice Mayor Sullivan noted that item number 4.11(a) regarding Request for Proposal No. 4628, Well Profiling of City Wells 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, was removed from the agenda at the request of the Public Works Director. 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. 22, for the period of May 16, 2014, through May 31, 2014, for a total of $23,509,049.84, for check numbers 921292 through 111 921637, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11019 through 11054 inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5030 through 5060, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 24, for the period May 11, 2014, through May 24, 2014, in the amount of $2,894,262.48, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 369704 through 370617, inclusive, and check numbers 555360 through 555431, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $26,403,312.32. 06/03/2014 76 4.(c) Treasurer's Report—April 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 April 2014. Total Treasurer's Accountability - $172,712,885.98 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 - $193,230,337.05 4.(d). Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 -April 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 April 2014. 4.1(a). Project Status Report -April 2014 [A-050-060] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for April 2014. 4.2(a). Consulting and Professional Services Contract with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Shasta County (C-2028) [B-130-030-045] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract in the amount of$76,000 with EDC of Shasta County (C-2028) for Fiscal Year 2014-15. 4.5(a). Fourth Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Compliance Services (C-5732) [E-120-150] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Compliance Services (C-5732) adding funds in the amount of $55,000 for a geometry tool test on Redding Electric Utility's gas pipeline supplying gas to the Redding Power Plant. 4.6(a). Grant Application - Submittal of a Grant Application to the Caltrans Active Transportation Program for the Sacramento River Trail Solar Lighting Project [G-100-170/P-050-460-700] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Caltrans Active Transportation Program in the amount of $349,700 for the Sacramento River Trail Solar Lighting Project. 4.6(b). Third Amendment to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. (C- 4895) -To Provide One Additional Fireworks Display [G-100/C-050-050] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. (C-4895) to provide one additional fireworks display, at no additional cost, on June 28, 2014, as part of the Celebrate 10 festivities 4.9(a). Purchase of Dual-Band Radios for the Redding Police Department [G-100-170/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the use of 2012-13 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account funds in the amount of $123,184.18 for the purchase of dual-band radios for the Redding Police Department. 4.10(a).Set Public Hearing - To Consider Adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges [F-205-600] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve setting a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., June 17, 2014, to consider adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. 06/03/2014 77 4.11(b).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4639 (Job No. 2457), Sewer Grinder Addition Project [B-050-020] Council Member Cadd recused himself from this item due to family relations. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4639 (Job No. 2457), Sewer Grinder Addition Project: (1) award to RTA Construction, Inc. in the amount of$886,000 for the installation of grinders at three of the City's larger sewer lift stations — Churn Creek, Sunnyhill, and North Market Street; (2) approve an additional $115,200 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $90,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of$15,000,for a total of$1,106,200. The Vote: AYES: Council Members -Jones, McArthur, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Cadd ABSENT: Council Members -Bosetti 4.11(c),Increase to Construction Contingency, Staff Administration, and Contract Management Services - Bid Schedule No. 4479 (Job No. 2305), Twin View Bridge Over Churn Creek Replacement Project [B-050-020/S-070-050] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize an additional $103,727 in construction contingency, staff administration, and contract management services for Bid Schedule No. 4479 (Job No. 2305), Twin View Bridge Over Churn Creek Replacement Project. The increased costs are the result of redesign work and other issues related to Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) gas main and PG&E will reimburse the additional funds to the City accordingly. 4.11(e).Resolution - 24th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061- For Costs Associated with Ongoing Litigation with Levenson Development Corporation [B-130-070/S-070-200] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 24th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $100,000 in Citywide Traffic Impact Fee funds for costs associated with ongoing litigation with Levenson Development Corporation. 4.12(a).Notice of Biennial Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code [F-010-150] It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council authorize the following action: (1) give notice that the City's Conflict of Interest Code is to be reviewed, and revised if necessary,pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5(a); (2) direct the City Clerk to advise all City departments to review the current list of designated positions and disclosure categories to determine if any revisions are necessary and to provide said revisions to the City Clerk by October 1, 2014; and (3) direct the City Clerk to prepare and present to the City Council for adoption any necessary revisions to the City's Conflict of Interest Code within 90 days of receiving notification that revisions are necessary and, if no revisions are necessary, the City Clerk shall so advise the City Council. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of those item(s)approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members- None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti Resolution No. 2014-058 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 06/03/2014 78 PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing — Regarding 2014 Action Plan And Funding Recommendations Relative To HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program [G-100-030-059/G-100-030-100/G-100-075] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 22, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution accepting the proposed Action Plan for 2014-15 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all necessary documents and to forward the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Clark explained that the Community Development Advisory Committee's funding recommendations were based on a comprehensive and objective evaluation of each Public Service application, a presentation by each applicant, and a rating and ranking process. The activities recommended for funding in the Public Improvements, Parks, and Economic Development categories are consistent with the priorities previously established by the Council and have been reviewed by the City Manager's office for consistency with that direction. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. City Manager Starman disclosed that he is a YMCA Board Member. Vice Mayor Sullivan disclosed that she is a Board Member for One Safe Place. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to consider the proposed 2014-15 Action Plan. The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing in on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Vice Mayor Sullivan determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-059, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the Action Plan for 2014-15 and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all necessary documents and to submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members -Bosetti Resolution No. 2014-059 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Reappointment and Appointments to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Shasta County - Joe Cerami; David H. Scott; and Steven L. Williams [B-080-150] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 20, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council approve the following reappointment and appointments to the Board of Directors of the EDC of Shasta County: (1) reappoint Joe Cerami for a four-year term ending June 30, 2018; and (2) appoint David H. Scott and Steven L. Williams to serve four-year terms from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2018. 06/03/2014 79 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to approve the following reappointment and appointments to the Board of Directors of the EDC of Shasta County: (1) reappoint Joe Cerami for a four- year term ending June 30, 2018; and (2) appoint David H. Scott and Steven L. Williams to serve four-year terms from July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2018. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.11(d).Response to National Marine Fisheries Services' Request for Comments on the Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan and Associated Environmental Documents [E-120-070/W-030-070/S-050-430] Public Works Director Crane and Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 22, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Services in response to its request for comments on the Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan and associated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Charles W.Alexander opposed the Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan as proposed. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Services in response to its request for comments on the Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan and associated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement. The Vote: AYES: Council Members-Cadd,Jones,McArthur, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti ' 9.15(a).The Affordable Care Act's Impact on the City of Redding as an Employer - Oral Presentation by Tom Sher, Senior Vice President of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. [P-100-150] Tom Sher, Senior Vice President of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relaying the various economical impacts that implementation of the Affordable Care Act has and will continue to have on the City of Redding as an employer. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. City Manager Starman explained that the two major challenges the City is facing are deciphering the affected personnel categories and the Cadillac Tax, which is to be implemented in 2018. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT [C-070-200] Tom Curato opined that the ballot label for the Referendum ballot measure relating to approval of a portion of Resolution No. 2014-025 pertaining to the execution, delivery, and performance of Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Redding and the McConnell Foundation should not include the phrase "an amount which exceeds the highest appraised value of the City's leased-fee interest by $157,000"; and he expressed his angst that impartiality will not be accomplished in the process. [S-070] Dick Fyten opposed Caltrans proposing to close down one lane of California Street to implement a bicycle lane. 06/03/2014 80 [A-050-060/P-100-230] George Clarke opined that he is proposing Measure "D" to decrease the Ca1PERS calculations from three to two percent for new Safety employees, opposed a .5% City sales tax increase, wants volunteers utilized by the Fire Department, and businesses to form assessment districts and hire protection services to police said districts. 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 League of California Cities' Quarterly Sacramento Valley Membership meeting in Davis, California, on May 30, 2014. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:22 p.m., Vice Mayor Sullivan announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 7:45 p.m., Vice Mayor Sullivan reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- PENDING LITIGATION Claim by Kiewit Infrastructure West Company re the Cypress Bridge Replacement Project [L-100/S-070-050-050] The City Council took no reportable action. 13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: City Manager Starman and Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees111 [P-100-050] The City Council tabled this item to a future City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Mayor Sullivan declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:46 p.m. APPROVED: V4„,e. �GI�LI ie Sullivan, ice Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City qt/4,4- 06/03/2014