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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2013-09-17 301 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California September 17, 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, 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, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, and Chief of Police Robert Paoletti. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Jim F. Milestone. The Invocation was provided by the Reverend James Wilson, Pray North State. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation from Superintendent Jim F. Milestone - 50th Anniversary Celebration at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area [F-200-200] Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Superintendent Jim F. Milestone and Shasta Historical Society Executive Director Christine Stokes, provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the history of Whiskeytown Dam and the activities leading up to the 50th anniversary celebration at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area on September 28, 2013, to commemorate President John F. Kennedy's historic visit in 1963 to dedicate Whiskeytown Dam. 2B. Mayor's Proclamation—Designating September 2013 as Youth/Peer Court Month in the City of Redding [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayor's Proclamation to Susan Wilson, Executive Director for the Youth Violence Prevention Council of Shasta County, proclaiming September 2013, as Youth/Peer Court Month in the City of Redding. Ms. Wilson provided background information relative to how the Youth/Peer Court program began and how the process works. She noted that it has been a very successful program for the juveniles and their families. PUBLIC COMMENT [E-090-100/S-020-500/W-020-590/W-030-400] Murray Blake opposed electric and utility rate increases. [C-070-010/S-020-500/W-020-590/W-030-400] Mary Rae Bryden opined that the Redding Electric Utility's proposal to purchase a new building should have been presented to the Electric Utility Commission first and opined that she opposed utility rate increases. [A-050-060/P-100-230/P-100-240] George Clarke and Gary Hollahan opposed union supported City employee pensions and benefits. - [S-020-500/W-020-590/W-030-400] Greg Washburn opined that the utility rate increase ballots violated State Proposition 218. 09/17/2013 302 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 September 3, 2013 4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts Payable Register No. 5, for the period of September 3, 2013, through September 13, 2013, for a total of$5,164,107.62, for check numbers 914542 through 914887, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10344 through 10370, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4762 through 4778, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 5, for the period August 18, 2013, through August 31, 2013, in the amount of $2,724,934.91, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 353706 through 354569, inclusive, and check numbers 542962 through 554129, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $7,889,042.53. 4.5(b). Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4540, Power Pole Foundations for the Stillwater Transmission Line [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4540, Power Pole Foundations for the Stillwater Transmission Line, awarded to E.C. Smith, as satisfactorily complete. The final cost was $492,800. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Mayor's Appointment to the Board of Appeals [B-080-050] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council appoint Brent Day to the Board of Appeals to serve an unexpired term ending January 1, 2015, made vacant by the passing of a member. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to appoint Brent Day to the Board of Appeals to serve an unexpired term ending January 1, 2015. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 7.2 Mayor's Appointment to Shasta County Arts Council Board of Directors [B-080-465] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that the City Council appoint Gary Gerhard to serve as the City's representative to the Shasta County Arts Council Board of Directors to fill a vacancy made by the resignation of Michael Karns on August 1, 2013. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to appoint Gary Gerhard to serve as the City's representative to111 the Shasta County Arts Council Board of Directors to fill vacancy made by the resignation of Michael Karns on August 1, 2013. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 09/17/2013 303 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,AND COMMITTEES 9.2(a). Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association's Annual Report for period July 1, 20121 through June 30, 2013 [B-130-030-700/E-050] • Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 4, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council receive the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association's (SCWA) Annual Report for period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, and the accompanying presentation from its General Manager Laurie Baker relating to the operation of the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau under a Service Agreement(C-5348)with the City. Ms. Baker presented a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau and SCWA's past activities and planned future activities. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to receive Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association's Annual Report for period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, and the accompanying presentation from its General Manager relating to the operation of the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau under a Service Agreement (C-5348) with the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF REDDING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the hour of 6:58 p.m., Mayor Bosetti convened a Special Meeting of the City of Redding as the Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a Joint Meeting with the Redding City Council. 9.2(b).Resolution - Agreement for Use of SHASTEC Bond Proceeds for the remodel and expansion of the Redding Municipal Airport main terminal building [R-030-605] Assistant City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council and Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency (staff report) dated September 5, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Agreement for Use of SHASTEC Bond Proceeds for the remodel and expansion of the Redding Municipal Airport main terminal building. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-084, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City and the Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for use of SHASTEC bond proceeds in the amount of$350,000 on the remodel and expansion of the Redding Municipal Airport main terminal building and authorizing the inclusion of the Agreement as an Enforceable Obligation on the Successor Agency's Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule 13-14B. 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. 2013-084 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At the hour of 7:04 p.m., Mayor Bosetti adjourned the Special Meeting of the City of Redding as Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency. 09/17/2013 304 9.5(a). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report- June 2013 [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 3, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the monthly financial report for June 2013. Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue for the fiscal year was $4,800,195 (4.1 percent) below projections for the nine-month period and total wholesale sales were $16,661,442 (68.9 percent) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through June came in $12,166,526 (8.5 percent) above plan. On balance, operating revenue after energy costs was $3,580,021 (7.3 percent) above expectations. The combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts and the spot market were $8,586,505 (9.1 percent) above budget projections for the fiscal year. Total operating expenses for the fiscal year were $7,857,191 (24.0 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. The recorded data for the fiscal year shows positive net financial results before capital outlay of $13,876,318 and are $11,453,067 better than its budget projections. A combination of net wholesale sales and reduced operating expenses make up all of that result. Debt service payments to- date total $13,843,625. Capital expenditures through June were $5,190,106 for revenue-funded projects, and $589,189 for bond-funded projects. REU's unrestricted cash balance at the end of June was $32.1 million compared with the balance of $23.9 million at the end of June 2012. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the June 2013 monthly financial report for the Redding Electric Utility. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(c). Response Letter to Bureau of Reclamation - Draft Environmental Impact Report Statement for the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation [F-200-200-050] Electric Utility Director Tippin and Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 20, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation in response to its request for comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report Statement (DEIS) for the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation, continuing to support the Bureau of Reclamation's process of exploring the enlargement of the Shasta Dam and Reservoir. Doug Ginno and Charles W. Alexander opposed the proposed raising of Shasta Dam due to many unanswered questions relative to hydraulic pressure and sustainability of the eco-system. Curtis Brown supported the raising of Shasta Dam to increase water supply. Council Member Cadd explained that approximately 40 percent of the City of Redding's water supply comes from the Sacramento River. He opined that the Bureau of Reclamation's DEIS includes a serious flaw by not including recreation as one of its primary planning objectives, noting that Shasta Lake is the centerpiece to the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area providing economic stability to the surrounding communities. Mr. Cadd further opined that when the City of Redding proposes its changes to the Bureau of Reclamation, he hopes consideration of its impact to recreation would be equally considered, and noted that there are numerous issues with the DEIS as it stands. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation in response to its request for comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report Statement for the Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 09/17/2013 305 9.6(a). Sale of City-Owned Property at 2139 Hemingway Street (former Hacienda Heights Unit 2 Park Site, A-9-07) [A-010-080/C-070-200] Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 26, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council Authorize staff to proceed with the sale of surplus City-owned property located at 2139 Hemingway Street per the City Council's action taken at the April 3, 2012, City Council Meeting, and pursuant to Government Code Section 38506. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. George Clarke and Mark Wilson opposed the sale of surplus City-owned property located at 2139 Hemingway Street. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded Council Member Cadd, to decline to authorize staff to proceed with the sale of surplus City-owned property located at 2139 Hemingway Street per the City Council's action taken at the April 3, 2012, City Council Meeting, and pursuant to Government Code Section 38506. 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 Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) authorize staff to proceed with the sale of surplus City- owned property located at 2139 Hemingway Street per the City Council's action taken at the April 3, 2012, City Council Meeting, and pursuant to Government Code Section 38506; and (2) designate the sale proceeds be deposited into the General Parks Fund to be utilized in that quadrant of the City. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Noes: Council Members: Cadd and Jones Abstain: Council Members: None Absent: Council Members: None 9.6(b). Lease Agreement with the Shasta-Trinity Fly Fishers - To Construct and Lease a Building at the Clover Creek Preserve [C-070-100/P-050-135] Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 5, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the Shasta-Trinity Fly Fishers to construct and lease a building at the Clover Creek Preserve; (2) make a finding that the construction of the Clubhouse is exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 Small New Construction of the California Environmental Quality Act; and (3) direct staff to file a notice of exemption. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. On behalf of the Shasta-Trinity Fly Fishers, President Dick Recchia thanked the City Council for its assistance and cooperation. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to: (1) Authorize the Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with the Shasta-Trinity Fly Fishers to construct and lease a building at the Clover Creek Preserve; (2) make a finding that the construction of the Clubhouse is exempt from environmental review under Section 15303 Small New Construction of the California Environmental Quality Act; and (3) direct staff to file a notice of exemption. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 09/17/2013 306 9.8(a). Mutual Aid/Automatic Aid Fire Protection Agreements with the County of Shasta (C-1441), Cal Fire (C-1642), and the Redding Fire Department- Oral Presentation [P-150-070] Fire Chief Kreitman provided background information and summarized each of the three Fire Aid Response Agreements that are in place between the City of Redding, Cal Fire, and the Shasta County Fire Departments: Automatic Aid, Mutual Threat Zone, and Mutual Aid. According to Chief Kreitman, the consensus is that the current cooperation agreements offer the best use of limited funds and resources. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member McArthur, Chief Kreitman explained that the use of volunteers in lieu of paid staff would cause fire insurance to increase significantly for homeowner and commercial policies. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.10(a).Year-End Budget Review for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013; and Resolution - 59th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-130-070] Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 9, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Year-End Budget Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013; and adopt a resolution approving the 59th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $197,930 for Fiscal year 2012-13 to reflect year end adjustments. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the City of Redding's Year-End Budget Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013; and adopt Resolution No. 2013-085, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 59th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $197,930 for Fiscal year 2012-13 to reflect year end adjustments. 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. 2013-085 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(a).Resolution - Approving Amendment to and Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO (IBEW) - Maintenance Employees Local Union 1245 [P-100-050-070] Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 11, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the MOU with the IBEW - Maintenance Employees Local Union 1245, effective September 18, 2013, to extend the contract and provide for modifications to the general language, group health insurance benefits, and the retirement program. Dick Fyten and George Clarke opposed extending the MOU with the IBEW — Maintenance Employees Local Union 1245. In response to George Clarke's statements opining that recommendations made by the City Manager are automatically accepted by the Council, Mayor Bosetti stated that is not correct, for the record. The Mayor explained that during Closed Sessions the Council consults with all of the staff and with the City's professional labor consultant. He further stated that the City Manager does not have power over the actions of the Council. He noted that the Council is working diligently with the unions to reduce or eliminate the City's unfunded liability, including looking for 09/17/2013 307 ways to leave the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). He believes the employees understand the seriousness of the situation and that the best way to resolve this is to work as partners with the employees. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-086, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the MOU with the IBEW - Maintenance Employees Local Union 1245, effective September 18, 2013, to extend the contract and provide for modifications to the general language, group health insurance benefits, and the retirement program. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Noes: Council Members: Cadd and Jones Abstain: Council Members: None Absent: Council Members: None Resolution No. 2013-086 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [S-050] At Council Member Jones' suggestion, the City Council agreed to discuss a possible resolution of support for secession from the State of California and creation of a new state at a future City Council meeting. NO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:23 p.m. APPROVED: Rick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: coni4 Pamela Mize, Cit lerk 09/17/2013