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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-06-17 81 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California June 17, 2014 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, 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 Manager Intern Josh Bollinger, 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 Simon Turner, West Redding Little League. The Invocation was provided by the Reverend David Robinson, Center for Spiritual Healing. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of Appreciation Clocks to Patrick Moty and Rick Sbrocca - For Their Service as City Representatives to the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County [B-080-150] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented clocks to Patrick Moty (June 2006 to June 2014)and Rick Sbrocca (February 2011 to June 2014) in appreciation of their service as the City's representatives to the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County. 2B. Presentation by Police Chief Paoletti Recognizing Citizens Dennis Edwards and JJ Moore, and Shasta County Sheriffs Deputies Seth Edwards and David Renfer - Heroic Actions While Responding to a Traffic Accident in the City of Redding [A-050-060/P-150-150] Chief of Police Paoletti highlighted the City of Redding internal Communication (staff report) dated June 12, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, recognizing two citizens, Dennis Edwards and JJ Moore, along with Shasta County Sheriff's Deputies Seth Edwards and David Renfer, for their heroic actions while responding to a traffic accident in the City of Redding on May 25, 2014. 2C. Presentation by Superior California Economic Development District's (SCEDD) Chief Executive Officer Bob Nash regarding its activities during Fiscal Year 2013-14 [B-130-030/B-080-500] SCEDD's Chief Executive Officer Bob Nash provided an overview of its Annual Report dated June 2014, incorporated herein by reference, relative to its various activities during the Fiscal Year 2013-14. He noted that SCEDD's mission is to provide assistance in economic development planning, coordination, and implementation, and provides small business training, counseling and financing assistance with the goal of creating stable, long-term employment opportunities in the private economic sector. 2D. Presentation by West Redding Little League (WRLL) Regarding Upcoming District 1 All Star Tournament [A-050-060/A-050-220] Community Services Director Kim Niemer introduced WRLL President Jessaca Lugo who provided an overview of the West Redding Little League Baseball funding request letter dated June 10, 2014, incorporated herein by reference: (1) announcing the 2014 11/12 year old District 1 All Star Tournament to be hosted by WRLL at Kiwanis 2/Kiwanis 3 (Caldwell Park baseball fields) beginning July 5, 2014, through 06/17/2014 82 July 13, 2014; and (2) requesting assistance with rehabilitating the Caldwell Park Baseball fields,by adding additional fields, upgrading the lighting, and improving the overall layout of the park. WRLL plans to make a presentation to the Community Services Advisory Committee regarding its funding request. 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 May 20, 2014 [A-050-060] 4.1(a). Affordable Housing Loan Fund Grant - Good News Rescue Mission; and Resolution—25th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [G-100B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council: (1) approve a grant up to $10,000 from the Affordable Housing Loan Fund to assist the Good News Rescue Mission with solid waste disposal fees associated with renovations to its existing facilities; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014-060, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the 25th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating funds in the amount of $10,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-14. 4.2(a). Resolution— Submission of Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's CalHome Program [G-100-170] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-061, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to: (1) submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's CalHome Program; and (2) execute an agreement and any amendments, if selected for funding, and any related documents necessary to participate in the CalHome Program. 4.2(b). Amendment No. 11 to the Funding Agreement (C-1336)with the Superior California Economic Development District(SCEDD)for Fiscal Year 2014-15 [B-130-030/B-080-500] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve Amendment No. 11 to the Funding Agreement (C-1336) with the SCEDD for Fiscal Year• 2014-15 for economic development planning and business development services; and authorize a payment to SCEDD in the amount $10,105 for said activities. 4.2(d). Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christopher and Sandra Knightly — Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 2139 Hemingway Street [C-070-200] It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council: (1)approve an Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christopher and Sandra Knightly in the amount of $55,000 for the sale of City-owned property located at 2139 Hemingway Street; and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement and all necessary documentation to complete the transfer of title. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 4.2(e). Sale of City-Owned Surplus Property to Roy Nestelroad — Property Located at 4800 Mountain Lakes Boulevard [C-070-200] It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council: (1) approve the sale of approximately 13,000-square-feet of City-owned surplus property located at 4800 Mountain Lakes Boulevard to Roy Nestelroad for its fair market value of $28,600; (2) authorize staff to negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement subject to: (a) a 06/17/2014 83 recorded covenant being placed on the property until such time as Mr. Nestelroad, at his expense, obtains all of the required permits and/or testing regarding possible fill, thereby prohibiting the property from being used for anything other than parking; and (b) Mr. Nestelroad paying for all associated costs of the lot line adjustment, including any permits, maps, surveys, or descriptions required to merge the parcels; preliminary title report; title insurance; all escrow fees and documentary transfer tax; and apportion of any assessments on the property based on a pro rata of the resultant areas. 4.3(a). Disbursement of Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) Fees to the Shasta County Arts Council(SCAC) [A-050-450/T-040-350] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize disbursement of PEG fees in the amount of $6,262.96 to SCAC for purchase of additional equipment for use at its studio. 4.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report-April 2014 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for April 2014. 4.6(a). Resolution-Proclaiming July 2014 as "Parks Make Life Better!®Month" [A-050-060-600/P-050] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-062, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming July 2014 as "Parks Make Life Better!®Month"in the City of Redding. 4.9(a). Resolution - Authorizing Acceptance of a Grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control [G-100-170-700/13-130-070/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-063, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing: (1) the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $40,000 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for overtime, training, and operating expenses designed to address alcohol enforcement issues within the City of Redding; and(2)the Chief of Police to execute said contract and any associated amendments. 4.10(a).City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report-April 2014 [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 April 2014. 4.10(b).Resolution - Establishing the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for the City of Redding [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-064, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing the appropriation limit to be $190,657,538 for Fiscal Year 2014-15 for the City of Redding. 4.11(a).Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) — RFP No. 4630, Geotechnical and Engineering Services for the Olney Creek Levee Evaluation Project [B-050-020/F-200-090] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award RFP No. 4630, Geotechnical and Engineering Services for the Olney Creek Levee Evaluation Project to CGI Technical Services, Inc. and authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not-to-exceed amount of$125,000 to provide engineering services; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute said Contract; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to $15,000. 06/17/2014 84 4.11(b).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4647 (Job No. 2421), ADA Curb Ramps and Sidewalk Repair Project 2013-14 [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4647 (Job No. 2421), ADA Curb Ramps and Sidewalk Repair Project 2013-14 to Roy Allen King Construction in the amount of$222,963.10 for replacement of concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter at approximately 85 locations, construction of eight ADA curb ramps, and other miscellaneous work throughout the City of Redding; (2) approve an additional $75,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $23,000 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$8,000, for a total of$328,963.10. 4.11(c).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4650 (Job No. 2452), Overlay Project 2014 [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4650 (Job No. 2452), Overlay Project 2014 to Tullis, Inc. in the amount of $1,402,322 for replacing asphalt concrete surfacing, placing approximately 12,000 tons of asphalt concrete overlay; cold milling; pavement marking; and traffic control on portions of Churn Creek Road, Old Alturas Road, Friendly Road, Cypress Avenue, and Court Street; (2)approve an additional $115,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $210,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) approve $50,000 to provide materials for new signal equipment; and (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of$20,000, for a total of$1,797,322. 4.11(d).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4649 (Job Nos. 2430 and 2431), Safe Routes to School Project for Sequoia Middle School, Cypress Elementary School, and Shasta Meadows Elementary School [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4649 (Job Nos. 2430 and 2431), Safe Routes to School Project for Sequoia Middle School, Cypress Elementary School, and Shasta Meadows Elementary School to The Builder, Inc. in the amount of $292,278.78 for the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, pedestrian crossings, and other miscellaneous items of work necessary to improve pedestrian facilities; (2) approve an additional $43,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $30,000 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 of$375,278.78. 4.11(e).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4651 (Job No. 2454), Cape Seal Project 2014 [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4651 (Job No. 2454), Cape Seal Project 2014 to Telfer Highway Technologies in the amount of $835,846.10 for application of a rejuvenating scrub seal followed by microsurfacing on approximately 112,000 square yards of existing streets, applying a two-layer fiberized microsurfacing on approximately 65,000 square yards of existing streets, and removing and applying traffic stripe and markings; (2) approve additional $105,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $85,000 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 of$1,035,846.10. 4.11(f).Acceptance of Highway Bridge Program Funds — For Preliminary Engineering Phase of the Sacramento Drive Bridge at Olney Creek Replacement Project; and Resolution - 26th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 [G-100-170-825/B-130-070/S-070-100] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) accept federal funding from the Highway Bridge Program in the amount of $320,000 for the preliminary engineering phase of the Sacramento Drive Bridge at 06/17/2014 85 Olney Creek Replacement Project; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014-065, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 26th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $320,000 for Fiscal Year 2013-14. 4.11(g).Resolution - Setting Public Hearing for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District (SSMD)01-07, Hope Lane Subdivision [A-170-080-001] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-066, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report of the Engineer as filed with the City Clerk and declaring its intention to: (1) set the public hearing for 6:00 p.m., July 15, 2014, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California regarding SSMD 01- 07, Hope Lane Subdivision; (2) levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-15 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911; and (3) order the annexation of additional territory, namely 1130 Hope Lane, into SSMD 01-07. 4.11(h).Resolutions (2)-Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) [A-170-075-050, -051, -052, -053, -054, -055, -056, -057, -059, -060, -061, -062, -063, -064, -065, -066, -067, -068, -069, -070, -071, -072, -073, -074, -075, -076, -077, -078, -079, -080, -081, -083, -084, -085, -088, -089, -090, -091, -092, and -095] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2014-067, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Combined Engineer Reports as filed with the City Clerk and declaring its intention to: (a) set the public hearing for 6:00 p.m.,July 15, 2014, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, regarding LMDs A, B, and C; (b)levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-15 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code; and (c) order the detachment of Westside Estates and White Hawk Unit 2 from LMD A and White Hawk Units 1 and 3 from LMD B pursuant to Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22605 of the Streets and Highways Code; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014-068, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Combined Engineer Reports as filed with the City Clerk and declaring its intention to: (a) set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., July 15, 2014, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, regarding LMD D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, and 01-13; and (b) levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-15 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California. 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) separately voted 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. 2014-060 through 2014-068 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing; and Resolution-Adjusting the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges [F-205-600] Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 4, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution amending the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. 06/17/2014 86 Ms. Maxwell noted that the June 3, 2014, Report to City Council (staff report) requesting to set a public hearing inadvertently stated that the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for the 12-month period ended May 2014 increased by 3.26 percent. The actual increase for the 12-month period ended May 2014 is 2.9 percent. The Schedule of Fees and Service Charges has been revised to reflect the lower figure. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to consider amending the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Members Cadd and Jones expressed concerns with the $165.00 increase to the fines for Blighted Property, Substandard Buildings and Public Nuisances from $110.00 to $275.00, and the increased wages for the Recreation employees under the Community Services Department. City Manager Starman noted that these fee adjustments are for one year only, and are not retroactive to 2009, the last time adjustments were made. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-069, amending the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. 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. 2014-069 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMIF1'bES 9A. Designation of Voting Delegates for League of California Cities Annual Conference [L-040-150] City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 3, 2014, 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 being held September 3-5, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, 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 being held September 3-5, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.2(c) Amendment to Development Funding Agreement with PC Redding Apartments Limited Partnership [G-100-075/L-010-005/R-030-606] Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 6, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Development Funding Agreement with PC Redding Apartments Limited Partnership (C-6064) relative to: (1) increasing the City's HOME Investment Partnership Program funding commitment from $750,000 to $1,250,000; (2) increasing the number of HOME restricted units from 6 to 10; and (3)making minor language modifications to coincide with the Ground Lease. 06/17/2014 87 Mr. Clark explained that if the additional Mental Health Services Act (through Shasta County Mental Health) and HOME funding commitments are approved, it is anticipated by PC Redding Apartments Limited Partnership that the additional local financial resources will aid in its ability to secure approximately $15 million of the state's Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program funding, allowing the project to proceed. On behalf of the Parkview Neighborhood Association (PNA), Bill Ulch spoke in opposition to allocating additional funding for this project citing that the Parkview Neighborhood Revitalization Plan within the City's General Plan document is not being adhered to. He expressed disappointment with unclear communications between the PNA and the City after the retirement of several key City staff members and changes in PNA leadership. Sam Major, Shasta County Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board Chair, and Donnell Ewert, Shasta County Drug and Alcohol Administrator/Health and Human Services Agency Director, spoke in support of the additional funding for the proposed Project, noting that these units are needed for mentally ill residents in the City of Redding. Rick Phillips, Dick Fyten, and Heather Phillips spoke in opposition to the allocation of additional funding for the Project. Daniel Knott, K2 Land Investment, noted that they own the two duplexes adjacent to the proposed project and supported the additional funding. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Members Cadd and Jones' opined that although they support the need for affordable housing, they do not support additional funding for this project. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to approve the First Amendment to the Development Funding Agreement with PC Redding Apartments Limited Partnership (C-6064) relative to: (1) increasing the City's HOME Investment Partnership Program funding commitment from $750,000 to $1,250,000; (2) increasing the number of HOME restricted units from 6 to 10; and (3) making minor language modifications to coincide with the Ground Lease. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.5(a). Resolution - Exercising Renewables Portfolio Standard Optional Compliance Measure C(1) [E-120/L-040-300] • Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 5, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution exercising Optional Compliance Measure C (1) of the Redding Electric Utility Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Enforcement Program for Compliance Period 1 in order to meet California's RPS mandate. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-070, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding exercising the Renewables Portfolio Standard Optional Compliance Measure provision C (1) for the City of Redding Electric System.The Vote: AYES: Council Members- Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members- None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 06/17/2014 88 Resolution No. 2014-070 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(i).Conceptual Approval of Water Transfer Agreement with the Bella Vista Water District [W-030-700-020] Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 11, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) conceptually approve a Water Transfer Agreement with the Bella Vista Water District; (2) create an ad hoc Council committee that includes the Mayor and the Council liaison to the Public Works Department to assist the Public Works Director to finalize the Water Transfer Agreement with the District; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member Jones, Mr. Crane explained that approximately 2900 Bella Vista Water District customers reside within the City of Redding and stated that $175 per acre-foot is a fair amount to charge Bella Vista Water District. Dick Fyten opposed selling City of Redding water to other entities. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to: (1) conceptually approve a Water Transfer Agreement with the Bella Vista Water District; (2) create an ad hoc Council committee that includes the Mayor and the Council liaison to the Public Works Department to assist the Public Works Director to finalize the Water Transfer Agreement with the District; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.15(a).Resolution - Amending the Schedule of Part-Time Unrepresented Employee Classifications and Wage Rates/Ranges [P-100-050-100] Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 5, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Schedule of Part-Time Unrepresented Employee Classifications and Wage Rates/Ranges, effective July 6, 2014, to: (1)provide increases to the unrepresented part-time employee classifications assigned to the Recreation Division, and one classification assigned to the Redding Police Department, to reflect the changes being made to California minimum wage; and (2)create a new classification title Recreation Instructor II. Ms. DeMaagd noted that the "Exhibit A" to the resolution should have noted Recreation Instructor 1 and provided a corrected version to the Council and staff. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. George Clarke opposed providing wage increases to City employees. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-071, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Schedule of Part-Time Unrepresented Employee Classifications and Wage Rates/Ranges, effective July 6, 2014. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members -Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2014-071 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT [E-090/A-050-060] Charles W. Anderson opposed the inclusion of smart meters in the Redding Electric Utility's Strategic Plan. 06/17/2014 89 [A-050-060/P-100-050] George Clarke addressed the City Council concerning City employee compensation and associated benefits, freedom of speech, and union influence on local elections. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [F-205-600/T-080-400] At Council Member Jones' suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to discuss the possibility of implementing a new temporary impact fee waiver program at a future Council meeting. 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 9:33 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Located at: 5435 Mountain View Drive Assessor Parcel Number: 116-220-036 Agency Negotiator: Assistant City Manager Tippin Negotiating parties: City of Redding and Lehmber Dosanjh Under negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200] 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 Employees [P-100-050] The City Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:34 p.m. APPROVED: Rick Bosetti, Mayor A'1TIST: ( dc, Pamela M e, City Clerk 06/17/2014