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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2014-08-05 - Special Meeting 103 City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California August 5, 2014 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Francie Sullivan with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, and Missy McArthur. Mayor Bosetti arrived at 5:40 p.m. 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, Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph, 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 City Manager Starman. The Invocation was provided by Mary Little, Redding Police Department Chaplain PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation to Orchard Supply and Hardware Redding [A-050-060/C-050-400] On behalf of Orchard Supply and Hardware Redding, Victor Russo and Chuck Gaither accepted a plaque presented by Community Services Director Niemer in appreciation for its completion of the patio paver project at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. No action was taken by the City Council on this informational item. 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.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 2, for the period of July 11, 2014, through July 31, 2014, for a total of $16,968,990.18, for check numbers 922897 through 923572, inclusive,ACH Transfer numbers 11149 through 111204 inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5167 through 5214, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 2, for the period July 6, 2014, through July 19, 2014, in the amount of $2,869,543.03, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 373423 through 374377, inclusive, and check numbers 555590 through 555640, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $19,838,533.21. 4.(c). Treasurer's Report—June 2014 [A-050-100-600] It is the recommendation of the Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2014. Total Treasurer's Accountability - $174,079,166.89 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 - $197,741,817.43 4.(d). Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 -June 2014 [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 Report for the month of June 2014. 08/05/2014 104 4.1(a). Project Status Report -July 2014 [A-050-080-000] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for July 2014. 4.2(a). Assignment of City of Redding's 2014 Single-Family Private Activity Bond Fair Share Allocation to the California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority's Homebuyers Fund (CHF) [R-030-100-040] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize assignment of the City of Redding's 2014 Single-Family Private Activity Bond Fair Share Allocation in the amount of$711,982 to CHF. 4.2(b). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.2(b) AT THE CITY MANAGER'S REQUEST 4.3(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule 4670, Petroleum Product Purchases [B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule 4670, Petroleum Product Purchases, to Cross Petroleum in the amount of$117,256.84 for the furnishing of petroleum products during the period September 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015; and (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract annually through August 31, 2016, if mutually agreeable. 4.3(b). Resolution - Consent to Transfer the Cable Television Franchise Agreement to Comcast Corporation. [T-040-050] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-084, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing consent to transfer control of the Cable Television Franchise Agreement from Charter Communications, Inc. to Comcast Corporation. 4.3(c). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.3(c) PER COUNCIL MEMBER CADD'S REQUEST 4.5(a). Divestiture of the Southern California Edison Existing Transmission Contract (SCE- ETC) [E-120-500-750] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the divestiture of the SCE-ETC. 4.8(a). Mutual Aid/Automatic Aid Agreement with the Shasta County Fire Department [P-150-070] It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council approve the renewal of the longstanding Mutual Aid/Automatic Aid Agreement with the Shasta County Fire Department (C-1441); and authorize the City Manager to execute this Agreement and future renewals that only include minor modifications. 4.9(a). Resolution - Transfer of Funds from a City Evidence Account to Redding Police Department for Purchase of Dual-Band Radios. [B-130-070/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-085, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding transferring unclaimed funds in the amount of $116,429.39 in the custody of the Redding Police Department to the General Fund pursuant to Government Code Section 50053 for the purchase of dual-band radios. 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. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members—Bosetti 08/05/2014 105 Resolution Nos. 2014-084 and 2014-085 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing — Adopting the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Avalon Park Subdivision; and Ordinance—Amending/Extending Avalon Park Development Agreement [S-101-024] Development Services Director Nagel summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 5, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Avalon Park subdivision; and (2) offer an ordinance to amend/extend the Avalon Park Development Agreement for a period of five years for first reading by title only and waive the full reading. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to consider the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Avalon Park Subdivision and the amendment/extension of the Development Agreement. The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing. Vice Mayor Sullivan determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Avalon Park subdivision; and (2) introduced for first reading by title only and waived the full reading of Ordinance No. 2509, an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of Redding and Jeff Mora relative to the development known as the Avalon Park Subdivision (A.K.A. North View Estates)S-2-97. The Vote: AYES: Council Members- Cadd,Jones, McArthur, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2509 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Consider Suggestion to Create an Ad Hoc Citizens Advisory Committee to Identify and Evaluate New Ideas to Enhance Public Safety [P-150] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 5, 2014, and relayed Council Member Missy McArthur's suggestion to create an ad hoc citizens advisory committee to identify and evaluate new ideas to enhance public safety; and provide additional direction to staff as necessary. April LaFrance volunteered to create an independent committee comprised of citizens to identify and evaluate ideas to enhance public safety. She requested that the City Council attend a presentation regarding the findings/recommendations. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Richard Bersbach, Julie Winter, George Clarke, and Linnea Laboeuf, supported creation of a committee to identify and evaluate new ideas to enhance public safety. Charles W. Alexander opined that the creation of such a committee should be deferred until after the November election. 08/05/2014 106 Mayor Rick Bosetti arrived at the hour of 5:40 p.m. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to advise April LaFrance of the City Council's willingness to receive a presentation regarding the findings/recommendations of an independent committee she is in the process of forming to review possible public safety solutions. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Bosetti ABSENT: Council Members—None 9.2(b). ITEM MOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Resolution — Abandoning Park Dedication on Unit 2 Hacienda Heights (Hemingway Street—Abandonment Application A-9-07); and Amendment to Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christopher and Sandra Knightly (C-6145)—2139 Hemingway Street [A-010-080/C-070-200] Due to the late arrival of Mayor Bosetti, this item was moved from the Consent Calendar. It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council: (1) adopt a resolution abandoning the park dedication on Unit 2 Hacienda Heights (Hemingway Street — Abandonment Application A-9-07) on that certain parcel designated as "Park" on the map of Hacienda Heights Subdivision No. S-14-85, filed July 16, 1991, in Book 20 of Maps at Page 47, Shasta County Records (2139 Hemingway Street); (2) authorize an amendment to the Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christopher and Sandra Knightly (C-6145) relative to 2139 Hemingway Street extending the close of escrow to September 12, 2014; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and, if necessary, any additional minor amendments to facilitate said transaction. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2014-086, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding abandoning the park dedication on Unit 2 Hacienda Heights (Hemingway Street — Abandonment Application A-9-07) on that certain parcel designated as "Park" on the map of Hacienda Heights Subdivision No. S-14- 85, filed July 16, 1991, in Book 20 of Maps at Page 47, Shasta County Records (2139 Hemingway Street); (2) authorize an amendment to the Option and Purchase and Sale Agreement with Christopher and Sandra Knightly (C-6145) relative to 2139 Hemingway Street extending the close of escrow to September 12, 2014; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and, if necessary, any additional minor amendments to facilitate said transaction. 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. 2014-086 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9B. Discuss the Possibility of Creating an Auxiliary Police Program in the City of Redding [P-150-150] City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 5, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council discuss Council Member Patrick Jones' suggestion to examine the possibility of creating an auxiliary police program in the City of Redding that would be modeled after the New York City Auxiliary Police Program; and provide additional direction to staff as necessary. Council Member Jones discussed his visit to New York City and the possible implementation of a volunteer auxiliary police program to assist the Redding Police Department. He opined that similar programs have proven to be successful in other communities. He proposed the program could utilize rolling stock which is no longer suitable for use by sworn personnel by placing "auxiliary" on the vehicles and 08/05/2014 107 providing volunteers with some type of uniform. He stated his intention would be for the volunteers to serve as the Department's "eyes and ears", as well as provide an added layer of protection to the citizens. Joe Chimenti applauded Council Member Jones' efforts, however, he expressed concern with such a program. He encouraged the City Council to find resources which would allow the uniformed officers to do their jobs, such as hiring additional Community Service Officers. Linnea LeBoeuf supported implementation of an Auxiliary Police force and was encouraged by the Council's willingness to look at potential solutions to crime in Redding. Chief Paoletti related that the City already has an active volunteer program, which includes the Police Chaplains' Program and graffiti eradication. He estimated that between 60 and 70 percent of an officer's day involves reports previously handled by Community Service Officers. He preferred developing a program that allowed volunteers to respond to the non-critical, non-dangerous calls and prepare the necessary reports. He referenced his Course of Action Plan, incorporated herein by reference, which was introduced at the last Town Hall meeting. As the City's budget situation improves, he favored hiring additional Community Service Officers to augment a volunteer program. In response to Council Member Jones, Chief Paoletti emphasized his concern regarding the safety of the volunteers. He noted that the implementation of such a program would also require staffing and funding for background checks and vehicle maintenance. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Anne Evans-Rainey, retired from Shasta County Probation, offered to volunteer her time to such a program, however, she was not in favor of volunteers wearing uniforms or being armed. Barbara Atkinson asked about the possibility of officers wearing cameras. She suggested that the City contact the Paradise Chief of Police to discuss its usage of cameras, which she believed resulted in reduced crime. Kayla Brown supported the development of an auxiliary program and suggested utilizing retired law enforcement officers and Veterans who could be paired with volunteers for patrols. She also recommended that volunteers pay for their own background checks through a third party vendor. James Hamilton spoke in support of forming a volunteer auxiliary police force and volunteered his services. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to direct Council Member Jones to meet with Chief Paoletti and others regarding the possible formation of a volunteer auxiliary police program and provide recommendations to the City Council at a subsequent meeting. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Sullivan ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.3(c). Resolution - Grant Application with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for a Small Community Air Service Development Program for Redding Municipal Airport [G-100-070-095/A-090-100] Support Services Director Dinger highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 5, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of a grant application with the U.S. Department of Transportation, FAA, for a Small Community Air Service Development Program for Redding Municipal Airport in the amount of$450,000. 08/05/2014 108 Council Member Cadd noted that Support Services Director Dinger and the community partners are working diligently to enhance airport service in and out of the Redding Municipal Airport. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-087, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a federal grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Small Community Air Service Development Program for the Redding Municipal Airport and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the application and all subsequent documentation to obtain grant monies. 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. 2014-087 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(a).Urgency Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC), Chapter 14.09 Drought Management Plan; and Resolution - Implementation of State-Mandated Emergency Water Conservation Measures [C-110-100/W-030-075] Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 5, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) adopt an Urgency Ordinance amending RMC, Chapter 14.09 Drought Management Plan, waive the full reading; and (2) adopt a resolution implementing Stage II of the City's Drought Management Plan. Mr. Crane noted that a four-fifths vote of the City Council is necessary to adopt an urgency ordinance. Jim Feider, Dale Hillman, and Bob Reitenbach opposed the City and state imposing regulations and fines associated with Stage II of the City's Drought Management Plan. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. City Attorney Duvernay related that a revised fine fee schedule could be prepared for the City Council's consideration at a future meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to: (1) waive the full reading of and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2510, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.09 (Drought Management Plan) of the Redding Municipal Code by enacting Section 14.09.025 and amending Title 14 (Utilities) Chapter 14.09 (Drought Management Plan) Sections 14.09.030 through 14.09.050, inclusive, for the purpose of the immediate conservation of water and to conform the Drought Management Plan to regulations adopted by the State of California; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2014- 088, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding implementing Stage II of the City's Drought Management Plan as described by Section 14.09.025 of the Redding Municipal Code; and (3) bring back the fine fee schedule to the Council at a future meeting. 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 Urgency Ordinance No. 2510 Ordinance No. 2510 and Resolution No. 2014-088 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 08/05/2014 109 PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] Kayla Brown and Robert Smith expressed frustration with Vice Mayor Sullivan's actions during the meeting. [A-050-060/P-150-150] Charles W. Alexander requested the City Council to consider how future meetings are handled on National Night Out. [P-100-230] George Clarke opposed employee pensions and expressed concern relative to the City's unfunded liability. [L-010] Carolyn Cokeley requested the Council correct the zoning change that occurred approximately 8 to 10 years ago on the east side of North Market Street. [P-150-150] Corinthias Woodards spoke against the Redding Police Department's treatment of the homeless. [A-050-060/W-030] Linnea LeBoeuf opined that fishing on the Sacramento River is one of the community's most prized assets. She stressed its economic benefits and reliance on water. CLOSED SESSION - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:40 p.m. APPROVED: Rick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: I ' Teresa Rud ph,Assistant City Clerk xi 08/05/2014