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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2013-05-21 233 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California May 21, 2013 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,Assistant Public Works Director Jon McClain, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel,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, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Interim Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, and Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Girl Scouts of Northern California, Troop No. 70062. The Invocation was provided by Pastor Dave Honey, Good News Rescue Mission. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of Appreciation Clocks-Susan Hinz and Adam McElvain for service on the Community Services Advisory Commission(CSAC) [B-080-128] On behalf of the City Council,Mayor Bosetti presented clocks to Susan Hinz and Adam McElvain in appreciation for their service on CSAC. 2B. Presentation of Appreciation Clocks-Cameron Middleton and Chris Young for service on the Planning Commission [B-080-300] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a clock and a Proclamation to Cameron Middleton and Chris Young in appreciation of their service on the Planning Commission. 2C. Presentation of the Shasta Mosquito &Vector Control District's Annual Report [B-080-480] Peter Bonkrude, District Manager for the Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District (SMVCD) provided an overview of the 2012 Annual Report for the SMVCD, incorporated herein by reference. 2D. Fantasy Fountain Reopening and Project Team Acknowledgment [P-050-145] Community Services Director Niemer provided a PowerPoint presentation,incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the process involved in the reopening of Fantasy Fountain. She introduced the members of the Project Team and presented logo beach towels to each one in appreciation of all of their efforts and time dedicated to this community project. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060-555/P-100-050-100] George Clarke opined that the City Council should follow its own Council Policy No. 411 - Fiscal Impact Statements and opposed the amendments to the Executive Pay-For-Performance Salary Schedule approved at the May 7, 2013, City Council meeting. 05/21/2013 234 [A-050-060] On behalf of the Patriot Guard Riders, Jeff Nelson asked the City Council and the community to help fund and locate a permanent location for the American Veterans Traveling Tribute. Council Member McArthur and City Manager Starman agreed to work with Mr.Nelson to assist in organizing a group to pursue this project. [P-100-050-100] Linda White voiced her dissatisfaction with the City Council's approval of employee raises. [A-050-055-725] Dolores Lucero presented a Public Records Request to Council Member McArthur requesting all her financial records regarding Turtle Bay Exploration Park and opined that she should have recused herself from voting on the topic at the last Council meeting. [E-090-100] Greg Washburn opposed the added network access charge on his monthly utility bill. 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 Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation of the Interim Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts Payable Register No.21,for the period of May 1,2013,through May 16,2013, for a total of$19,641,047.71, for check numbers 911209 through 911682, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 9980 through 10014,inclusive,and Wire Transfer numbers 4517 through 4541, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 23, for the period April 28, 2013, through May 11,2013,in the amount of$2,536,665.79,for electronic deposit transaction numbers 346286 through 347178,inclusive,and check numbers 553436 through 553495, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $22,177,713.50 4.2(a). Letter of Opposition-Assembly Bill 5 -Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act [L-040-300] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send letters opposing Assembly Bill 5 -Homeless Person's Bill of Rights and Fairness Act which would impose significant new costs on local government,including public safety. 4.2(b). Letters of Opposition- Assembly Bill 562 and Senate Bill 673 [L-040-300] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send letters opposing Assembly Bill 562 and Senate Bill 673 which would place restrictions on the City's ability to attract economic development. 4.2(c). Resolution-Approving the Boundaries of the Targeted Employment Area as part of the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone [E-050-300] Council Member Jones recused himself from this item because his business is located in the Enterprise Zone/Targeted Employment Area. It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-047, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the boundaries of the Targeted Employment Area as part of the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone and authorizing submission of the necessary application. The Vote: AYES: Council Members- Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members-None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Jones ABSENT: Council Members-None 05/21/2013 235 4.6(a). Grant-Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Tire-Derived Project ect Program; and Resolution- 56th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [G-100-170/B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council accept an additional $48,255 in grant funds, and execute a new grant agreement in the amount of $149,989 with the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for a Tire-Derived Project Program to install rubber mulch at various landscaped median locations within the City; and adopt Resolution No. 2013-048, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 56th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating$48,255 in Fiscal Year 2012-13. 4.7(a). Resolution-Amending Council Policy No. 408 -Investment Policy [A-050-060-555] It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer and the Investment Advisory Committee that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-049, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Council Policy No. 408 entitled Investment Policy relating to the City's investment guidelines. 4.10(b).Award of Request for Proposals (RFP) - RFP No. 4537, Underwriter Services [B-050-100/D-050-200] It is the recommendation of the Interim Finance Director that the City Council award RFP No.4537,Underwriter Services,to RBC Capital Markets in the amount of$99,000 to provide underwriting services for the City of Redding when issuing the bonds currently being contemplated and during the next three to five years. 4.11(a).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4505 (Job No. 2381), 2012 Storm Drain Project [B-050-020/S-060] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the 2012 Storm Drain Project (Bid Schedule No. 4505), awarded to R. A. Martin Constructors, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was $317,057.04 4.11(b).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4542 (Job No. 2392), North Market Street Bridge Water Main Rehabilitation Project [B-050-020/W-030-725] Council Member Cadd recused himself from this item noting that one of the company's principals is a family member. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1)award Bid Schedule No. 4542 (Job No. 2392), North Market Street Bridge Water Main Rehabilitation Project to RTA Construction,Inc.in the amount of$693,630;(2)approve $235,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees;(3)approve$75,000 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$25,000, for a total of$1,028,630. The Vote: AYES: Council Members-Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members-None ABSTAIN: Council Members- Cadd ABSENT: Council Members -None 4.11(c).Amendment and Time Extension to the contract with PACE Engineering,Inc.(C-5696)- North Market Street Bridge Water Main Rehabilitation Project [W-030-725] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a not-to-exceed $75,000 Amendment and Time Extension to the contract with PACE Engineering, Inc. (C-5696) for services during construction of the North Market Street Bridge Water Main Rehabilitation Project. 05/21/2013 236 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, with the exception of those item(s) approved by separate vote as indicated above. 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. 2013-047 through 2013-049 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Mayor's Appointments - Community Services Advisory Commission [B-080-128] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 15, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council appoint John D. Deaton and Erin Resner to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve unexpired terms ending January 1, 2017. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan,to appoint John D.Deaton and Erin Resner to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve unexpired terms ending January 1, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS., BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. League of California Cities Annual Conference - Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate [L-040-150] City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council(staff report) dated May 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council appoint Council Member Cadd as the voting delegate and City Manager Starman as the voting delegate-alternate to represent the City of Redding at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 18-20, 2013, in Sacramento, California. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to appoint Council Member Cadd as the voting delegate and City Manager Starman as the voting delegate-alternate to represent the City of Redding at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 18-20, 2013, in Sacramento, California. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.3(a). "Press-to-Speak" Equipment Options for the City Council Chambers [A-050-120] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 9,2013,incorporated herein by reference,and recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the"press-to-speak"equipment for the City Council Chambers. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to not take any action at this time. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.5(a). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report- March 2013 [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 8, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the monthly financial report for March 2013. 05/21/2013 237 Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue through March was $3,855,201 (4.3 percent)below projections for the nine-month period and total wholesale sales were $13,440,023(65.0 percent)above projections.Overall,operating revenue through March came in$9,911,169(8.9 percent)above plan.On balance,operating revenue after energy costs was $2,929,604 (7.4 percent) above expectations. The combined costs for generation,purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts and the spot market were $6,981,565 (9.7 percent) above budget projections through March. Total operating expenses through March were$5,642,355 (23.1 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. REU's net operating results for the first nine-months of the fiscal year are positive and are $8,571,959 better than its budget projections. Debt service payments to-date total $10,394,610. Capital expenditures through March were$3,794,642 for revenue-funded projects,and$53,289 for bond-funded projects. REU's unrestricted cash balance at the end of March was$42.6 million compared with the balance of$35.2 million at the end of March 2012. In response to Council Member Jones' concerns relative to the ongoing wholesale sales remaining above projections,Mr.Tippin and Mr. Starman explained that different ways to budget for the future are being discussed to help clarify how the wholesale sales percentages are achieved. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for March 2013. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.10(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report-March 2013 [B-130-070] Interim Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 3, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Monthly Financial Report for March 2013. Ms. Maxwell noted that total revenue-to-date is $43.1 million or $1,815,420 (4.40 percent) above staff's cash flow projection. For the month of March, sales tax, property tax, and in-lieu property tax performed as expected or better, while revenue from other sources performed below staff's cash flow projection.Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $49,283,823 or $3,613,624 (6.9 percent) below staff's projection. Encumbrances total $737,017. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2013. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.11(d).Resolution-Set Public Hearing for August 20,2013, To Consider Water,Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities Monthly Rate Adjustments [S-020-500/W-020-590/W-03.0-400] Public Works Director Crane and Municipal Utilities Manager Paul Clemens provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 15, 2013, incorporated herein by 'reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for its regularly scheduled August 20,2013,meeting to consider a three-year package ofrate adjustments for the Water,Wastewater,and Solid Waste Utilities proposed for implementation on or about October 3, 2013. Mr.Crane provided background information relative to Council's direction to undertake a comprehensive review of Utility rates and development impact fees. He explained that an advisory group comprised of seven citizens was formed,and a consultant was retained to undertake the necessary cost-of-service studies and utility-rate analyses, as well as impact fee-nexus studies. 05/21/2013 238 George Clarke stated that he does not oppose rate hikes if they go towards infrastructure and not personnel costs. He opined that the fiscal impact information included in the staff report does not comply with Council Policy 411 - Fiscal Impact Statements and further opined that the Utility's should be outsourced to save the taxpayers money. Greg Washburn shared ideas for cost saving alternatives to the proposed rate hikes. Dolores Lucero voiced opposition to the proposed rate increases and opined that the taxpayers are being punished. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Members McArthur and Sullivan supported considering smaller garbage receptacles. In response to Council Member Cadd,Mr.Crane confirmed that the impact of each solid waste truck to the streets is equal to 4,000 automobiles. On behalf of the advisory group,Mary Machado noted that many alternatives were vetted throughout the nine-months of meetings,and the recommendations were agreed to by the majority of the group members. She opined that the majority of her neighbors would like to keep weekly trash pick-up, have two green waste receptacles, and to fix the roads. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member McArthur,to(1)adopt Resolution No.2013-050,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting the time and place of 6:00 p.m. on August 20,2013,in the City Council Chambers for a public hearing to consider a three-year package of rate adjustments for the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities proposed for implementation on or about October 3,2013;and(2)direct staff to return to the Council on or before August 20, 2013, to provide information regarding the potential impact of changing green waste pick-up to every other week. 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. 2013-050 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(e).Ordinance- Amending Redding Municipal Code(RMC) Chapter 14.16 - Sewers [C-110-100/W-010-200] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council(staff report)dated May 10,2013,incorporated herein by reference,and recommended that the City Council waive the full reading of and offer for first reading by title only an Ordinance amending RMC Chapter 14.16-Sewers to include changes required by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by y Council Member Cadd, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No.2498,an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.16 (Sewers) by amending Sections 14.16.404, 14.16.420, 14.16.560, 14.16.582, and 14.16.700 relating to conforming the Code to recommendations from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board following a pretreatment compliance inspection. 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. 2498 05/21/2013 239 9.11(f).Community Advisory Working Group-Conclusions and Recommendations Regarding the City's Street-System Condition and the Preservation Program and Policies [S-070-200] Public Works Assistant Director Chuck Aukland summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 10, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the declining condition of the City's street system. Mr. Aukland recommended that the City Council accept an oral report on the conclusions and recommendations of the Community Advisory Working Group formed to analyze the street-system condition and the City's preservation program and policies,and consider implementation of recommendations or other alternatives to curb the street-system degradation. Randall Hempling,Committee Member,opined that the City has an excellent core staff, however, additional funding is necessary to halt the deterioration of City streets. He recommended that,as the economy improves,half of all new monies received should be allocated to infrastructure. Joe Machado provided the Council with a list of streets that received a slurry seal from the Valley Slurry Seal Company,incorporated herein by reference,and opined that they are now cracking and the company should back up its product under its contractor warranty. Carl Arness opined that the City Council should be mindful of who is going to pay for the cost of growth. John Wilson, Committee Member, opined that funding sources for maintenance of the City's infrastructure needs to be stabilized and voiced support of implementing a one- half percent sales tax increase to ensure adequate funding for streets. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council accepted the oral report of the Community Advisory Working Group's conclusions and recommendations regarding the City's street-system condition and the preservation program and policies. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [L-040-300] Council Member Cadd noted that California Senate Bill 7,relative to the state's prevailing wage law and charter cities,has moved out of the Senate's suspense file. CLOSED SESSION [A-050-050] Dolores Lucero opposed the Council going into Closed Session to discuss the City Attorney's salary and opined it is a conflict of interest that he represents himself and does not have another Attorney present on his behalf. At the hour of 10:04 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 11:47 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 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager [A-050-080] The City Council conducted an annual performance review of the City Manager and unanimously graded the Manager with a positive and satisfactory evaluation. 05/21/2013 240 12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Attorney [A-050-050] The City Council conducted an annual performance review of the City Attorney. Mayor Bosetti, and Council Members McArthur and Sullivan graded the Attorney with a positive and satisfactory evaluation. Council Members Cadd and Jones graded the Attorney's performance as unsatisfactory for the sole reason that salary adjustments contained in the Attorney's Employment Contract are contingent upon satisfactory performance ratings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 11:47 p.m. APPROVED: d--je� Rick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: Q014 c Pamela Mize, City erk 05/21/2013