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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2013-10-01 308 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California October 1, 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, 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 Dr. Michael Figueroa. The Invocation was provided by Tom Nelson, Redding Police Department Chaplain. PRESENTATION 2A. Mayor's Proclamation—Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Think Pink Day [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Dr. Michael Figueroa, co- founder of Nor-Cal Think Pink, proclaiming October 2013 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 17, 2013, as Think Pink Day in the City of Redding, and noted that the Think Pink movement was initiated 17 years ago in Redding, California and has spread throughout the United States and around the world. Dr. Figueroa explained that this year marks the 17th year of the Nor-Cal Think Pink event. He thanked the community for its support and encouraged citizens to think about the bigger picture in life and to keep supporting one another in the fight against cancer. 2B. Mayor's Proclamation-Lights on Afterschool-Shasta County!Day [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Allyson Harris, Program Director for Project SHARE, declaring October 14, 2013, as Lights on Afterschool - Shasta County!Day in the City of Redding. Ms. Harris thanked the community for its support and highlighted the importance of quality after school programs for children of working parents. 2C. Mayor's Proclamation-Domestic Violence Awareness Month [A-050-060-600] Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Michael Burke, Client Service Director for One SAFE Place, proclaiming October 2013 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Redding. Mr. Burke stated that domestic violence happens to both men and women and encouraged citizens to help support One SAFE Place either by donating financially, or volunteering, so it can continue to assist those in need. He thanked the City Council and the community for its continued support. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] Dolores Lucero encouraged the community to take action by doing more than just attending City Council Meetings. 10/01/2013 L.. 309 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: Special Meeting of September 16, 2013; and Regular Meeting of September 17,2013 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. 6, for the period of September 16, 2013, through September 30, 2013, for a total of $12,672,205.43, for check numbers 914888 through 915349, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10371 through 10429, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4779 through 4805, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 6, for the period September 1, 2013, through September 14, 2013, in the amount of $2,933,855.18, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 354570 through 355438, inclusive, and check numbers 554130 through 554217, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $15,606,060.61. 4.(c). Treasurer's Report-August 2013 [A-050-100-600] It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accepts the Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2013. Total Treasurer's Accountability - $172,039,698.79 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 - $200,992,538.80 4.(d). ACR 133 Report and Cash Reconciliation—August 2013 [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accepts the ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation for the month of August 2013. 4.1(a). Project Status Report- September 2013 [A-050-080] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for September 2013. 4.2(a). Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District 2012-13 Annual Report [A-170-015-004] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the 2012-13 Annual Report submitted by the Redding. Tourism Marketing Group outlining the accomplishments of the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District. 4.3(b). Authorization of Service Agreement No. 13-01 with Mead and Hunt. Inc. (C-5534)— Engineering Design Services for Construction of Aircraft Wash Rack; and Resolution-6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [A-090-100/B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: Approve Authorization of Service #13-01 with Mead and Hunt, Inc. (C-5534) to conduct engineering design services for construction of a water pollution control facility (aircraft wash rack) at Benton Ai/park for an amount not-to-exceed $47,000; and Adopt Resolution No. 2013-087 approving the.6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $10,000 for design work for an automobile parking lot aircraft wash rack for Fiscal Year 2013-14. 4.5(a). [MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.5(a) AT COUNCIL MEMBER MCARTHUR'S REQUEST] Resolution—Public Power Week 10/01/2013 310 4.5(b). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report—July 2013 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for July 2013. 4.5(c). Purchase of Electric Line Crew Equipment—National Joint Purchasing Agency [B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the purchase of electric line crew equipment from the National Joint Purchasing Agency for$400,000(including tax, license fees, and shipping). 4.9(a). Grant — California Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program [G-100-170-700/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize acceptance of a $220,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (C-5690) for personnel, overtime, training, equipment and supplies associated with the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014. 4.9(b). Grant—California Office of Traffic Safety for the AVOID Program [G-100-170-700/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize acceptance of a $101,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (C-5007) for the AVOID Program to provide overtime for DUI enforcement for the Redding Police Department and partner agencies for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2013. 4.9(c). Grant - California Office of Traffic Safety for Driving Under Influence (DUI) Checkpoints [G-100-170-700/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize acceptance of a $41,225 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (C-5908) to conduct DUI checkpoints in the Redding area for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014. 4.9(d). Agreement with Shasta County through the Shasta County Sheriff's Office — Reimbursement of Personnel Costs.Related to the AB 109 Realignment Compliance Operations [P-150-150/S-010] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute Agreement with Shasta County through the Shasta County Sheriff's Office for reimbursement of personnel costs in the amount of approximately $160,000 related to AB 109 Realignment.Compliance Operations as approved in the Shasta County Public Safety Realignment Plan. 4.10(a).City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report - July 2013 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for July 2013. 4.11(a).Accentance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4486 (Job No. 2380),Utility Improvement Project 2012 [B-050-020/W-020/W-030] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4486 (Job No. 2380), Utility Improvement Project 2012, awarded to Prudent Technologies, as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was $1,318,248.67. • • 10/01/2013 311 4.11(b).Award of Bid- Bid Schedule No. 4592 (Job No. 2435),,East Bonnyview Storm Drain Project [B-050-020/S-060] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4592 (Job No. 2435), East Bonnyview Storm Drain Project, to Sunrise Excavating in the amount of $193,732 for the construction of a new storm-drain system in the East Bonnyview Road area that has experienced storm flood damages; (2) approve $40,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and obtain outside services for materials testing; (3) Approve $20,000 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$10,000, for a total amount of$263,732. 4.11(c).Resolution-Adopting City of Redding Construction Standards Updates [A-050-300-340] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2013-088, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding updating standards and specifications (City of Redding Construction Standards) for Public Works and Electric Utility construction in the City of Redding; and (2) authorizing the City Manager, through the Director of the Public Works Department and the Director of the Redding Electric Utility and appropriately licensed subordinate staff as required, to approve future supplements and revisions until the next comprehensive update. 4.11(d).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4444 (Job No. 2390), Churn Creek Lift Station Retrofit Project [B-050-020/W-020-560] Council Member Cadd abstained from voting due to family relationship with RTA Construction, Inc. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4444 (Job No. 2390), Churn Creek Lift Station Retrofit Project, awarded to RTA Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was $567,893.99. The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members -None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Cadd ABSENT: Council Members—None 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 with the exception of those item(s) voted separately above. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, Bosetti NOES: Council Members -None ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members-None Resolution Nos. 2013-087 and 2013-088 are on file in the Office of the City Council. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 9A. Resolution to Invoke Coordination with the California Air Resources Board(CARB) [E-020-010/L-040-300] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 17, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and provided background information relative to the Mayor's meeting with the Shasta County Coordination Committee(SCCC)to discuss the possibility of invoking coordination with CARB. 10/01/2013 312 Mayor Bosetti provided an update to the Council relative to his meeting with the SCCC on September 12, 2013, and recommended that the City Council defer discussion for two weeks to allow time for the SCCC to complete its research and meet with the Mayor for further discussion. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to defer discussion and consideration of invoking coordination with CARB for two weeks. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9B. Discussion Regarding Support for Secession from the State of California and Creation of a New State [S-050] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 18, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, provided background information relative to the recent action taken by the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors to secede from the State of California and join with various Northern California counties to form a new state of Jefferson consisting of various Northern California counties and recommended that the City Council provide staff direction regarding support for secession or withdrawal from the State of California and creation of a new state. The following speakers spoke in support for secession or withdrawal from the State of California and creation of a new state: Lon Currey, Chuck Knight, Roselyn Currey, Gary Hollahan, Richard Wilkinson, Lydia Reed, Jeff Nelson, Linda Johnson, Kayla Brown, Terry Rapoza, Debra Mynato, Jeff Foster, Dolores Lucero, Robert Smith, Bob Reitenbach, Roger Sherwood, Sam Dorsey, Mark Kent, Sally Rapoza, Greg Mann, James Wilson, and Amy Maxwell. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Jones, to consider a resolution supporting secession/withdrawal from the State of California and the creation of a new state at a future Council Meeting. The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Cadd and Jones NOES: Council Members - Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivan ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members -None Motion failed. 9.1(b). Status of Tax Sharing Discussions — County of Shasta, and the Cities of Anderson, Redding, and Shasta Lake [T-010] City Manager Starman summarized the Joint Report Regarding the Status of Tax Sharing Discussions (staff report) dated September 16, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended to the City Council that the four jurisdictions (County of Shasta, and cities of Anderson, Redding, and Shasta Lake) table the current tax sharing discussions until sales tax revenue and property tax revenue return to pre- recession levels. Council Member Jones suggested not tying the City to a certain time-frame, therefore, he recommended deleting the last part of the recommendation, and simply table the discussions. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to table the current tax sharing discussions with the four jurisdictions: the County of Shasta and the cities of Anderson, Redding, and Shasta Lake. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 10/01/2013 313 9.3(a). Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 4571, Concession Agreement for Operation of the Public Parking Facility at the Redding Municipal Airport; and Resolution— Amending City of Redding Schedule of Fees and Services Charges and Adopting Special Conditions/Regulations for Parking [B-050-100/A-090-100-010/F-205-600] Support Services Director Dinger provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 18, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, including a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) award RFP No. 4571, Concession Agreement for operation of the public parking facility at the Redding Municipal Airport, to Republic Parking System, Inc.; (2) adopt a resolution amending its Schedule of Fees and Service Charges and adopting the Special Conditions/Regulations for parking at the Redding Municipal Airport. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to: (1) award Request for Proposal No. 4571, Concession Agreement for operation of the public parking facility at the Redding Municipal Airport, to Republic Parking System, Inc.; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2013-089, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending its Schedule of Fees and Service Charges and adopting Special Conditions/Regulations for parking at the Redding Municipal Airport. 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. 2013-089 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.3(d). Terminal Building Expansion and Remodel Project- Oral Update [A-090-100] Support Services Director Dinger presented a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing background information and an update relative to the status of the Terminal Building Expansion and Remodel Project at the Redding Municipal Airport that is expected to be completed in April 2014. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.5(a). Resolution—Public Power Week MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR AT COUNCIL MEMBER MCARTHUR'S REQUEST [A-050-060-600/E-090] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to Council (staff report) dated September 12, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the many events scheduled to occur throughout the City of Redding and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution designating the week of October 6-12, 2013, as Public Power Week in the City of Redding. Council Member McArthur read aloud a Letter of Appreciation for Mutual Aid dated September 17, 2013, received from the City of Shasta Lake, incorporated herein by reference, thanking the Redding Electric Utility staff for assistance on Sunday, September 8, 2013, due to a small forest fireon the west edge of the city. In response to the mutual aid request, the Redding Electric Utility provided man power, equipment, and material. Ms. McArthur thanked the Redding Electric Utility and the employees involved for going above and beyond to help out a sister city. 10/01/2013 314 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan,to adopt Resolution No. 2013-090, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding designating the week of October 6-12, 2013, as Public Power Week in the City of Redding. 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. 2013-090 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.6(a). 2013 Community Creek Clean Up - Oral Update [P-050-460-700/A-050-110] Community Services Director Niemer presented a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the 2013 Community Creek Clean Up activities to occur on October 5, 2013, from 8 a.m. to noon, focusing on the north side of the Sacramento River Trail, between the Market Street Bridge and the Sundial Bridge. Ms. Niemer noted that during those hours, hundreds of volunteers will gather to help remove Himalayan Blackberry, Ailanthus, Pyracantha, Fruiting Mulberry, Mimosa, Acacia, Black Locust, and Arundo vegetation. Ms. Niemer stated that the Community Creek Clean Up is an annual event now in its eighth year, and thanked the following partners for helping with this year's event: Community Members, The Rotary Club of Redding, California Conservation Corps, Bethel School of Ministry/Bethel Church, Commercial Landscape Services, The McConnell Foundation, Western Shasta RCD, Friends of the Trail, California Coastal Commission, Crystal Geyser Water, Record Searchlight, and the Northern California Faith Community Nurses. In addition, the City of Redding's Community Services Department, Police Department, Electric Utility, and Solid Waste Division are all providing resources for the event. Ms. Niemer noted that this event is mainly for ages 10+, however, she encouraged those families with children under the age of 10 to attend Healthy Shasta's 8th Annual Walk This Way at Turtle Bay event on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The City Council took no action on this informational item. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [A-050-060] Council Member Cadd attended the 2013 League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 18-20, 2013, in Sacramento, California. [A-050-060] Mayor Bosetti attended the Northern California Power Agency's Annual Conference September 25-27, 2013, in Lake Tahoe, California. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 9:00 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 9:35 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 10/01/2013 315 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: United Public Employees of California, Local 792 - Redding Technical Unit [P-100-050-170] The City Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:35 p.m. APPROVED: alRick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: g-TAYA Pamela Mize, City -k 10/01/2013