HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-04-0339
City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
April 3, 2012 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dick Dickerson with the following Council Members
present: Rick Bosetti, Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan.
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Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City
Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Public Works
Dir~ctor Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and
Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that
were in attendance: Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Support Services Director Rod Dinger,
Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief
Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by George Clarke.
The Invocation was offered by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
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PRESENT A nONS
2A. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring April 2012 as ChildAbuse Prevention
Awareness Month
[A -050-060-600]
Mayor Dickerson presented a Mayoral Proclamation certificate to Rachelle Neal, Project
Director of Americorps and Parent Partners for the Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating
Council (CAPCC) of Shasta County, declaring April 2012 "Child Abuse Awareness"
month in the City of Redding.
Ms. Neal spoke on behalf of the CAPCC of Shasta County.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[P-1 00-050-124/P-1 00-050-126]
Stephen Cutty introduced himself as the new field representative in the Redding area for the
Service Employees International Union, Local 1021.
[E-090-1 00/P-1 00-320]
Randall Faulkner exp"ressed concern over the rate subsidy recently provided by the City to Big
League Dreams. He further opposed any incre.ases to the City's salary schedules.
[A-050-060/P-100-230]
George Clarke requested that the City place a measure on the November 6, 2012, ballot to
change the new safety officers' retirement formula from three percent (3%) to two percent (2%).
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: ._
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4.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 20, 2012
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. 18, for the period of March 19,2012, through March 30, 2012, for
a total of$12,220,680.62, for check numbers 901114 through 901496, inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 8723 through 8770, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3874
through 3889, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 19, for the period March 4,2012, through
March 17, 2012, in the amount of $2,474,301.73, for electronic deposit transaction
numbers 320969 through 321773, inclusive, and check numbers 551054 through 551146,
inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $14,694,982.35
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4.(c). Treasurer's Report - February 2012
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the
Treasurer's Report for the month of February 2012.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $144,994,365.83
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $201,762,301.69
4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - February 2012
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the
ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for February 2012.
4.1(a). Proiect Status Report - March 2012
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project
Status Report for the month of March 2012.
4.2(a). Grant Applications - Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee
[G-I00-090/B-080-650-639]
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize
submittal of two grant applications to the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit
Committee for consideration of funding in the amount of $130,100 through money
available for mitigation of impacts related to Win-River Casino. Said funding would be
utilized" for self-contained breathing apparatus air bottles and financial crimes analysis.
4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - February 2012
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept
Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Monthly Financial Report for February 2012. Billed
retail revenue through February was $3,115,828 (4.1 %) below the projections for the
eight-month period and total wholesale sales were $13,048,092 (58.7%) above
projections. Overall, operating revenue through February came in $10,369,557 (10.6%)
above plan. The combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power
Administration, contracts, and the spot market were $6,965,482 (10.6%) above budget
projections through February 2012. Total operating expenses through February were
$3,032,523 (15.6%) below budget. REU's net operating results for the first eight months
of the fiscal year are positive and are $6,436,598 better than budget projections. Debt
service expense to-date total $9,236,107. Capital expenditures through February were
$1,770,691 for revenue-funded projects and $2,161,320 for bond-funded projects.
REU's unrestricted cash balance at the end of February was $34.7 million.
4.6(a). Resolution - Declaring intention to modify the Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement
District Management District Plan and setting a Public Hearing for April 17, 2012
[A-170-0 15-003]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director and Electric Manager-
Energy Services Patrick Keener that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-024,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to modify
the Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement District Management District Plan and setting
a Public Hearing for April 17, 2012, 6:00 p.m., and giving notice thereof.
4.9(a). Resolution - California Peace Officers' Memorial Days; Shasta County Peace
Officers' Memorial Day; and National Police Week
[A-050-060-600/P-150-150/P-OI0-050]
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2012-025, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Red ding proclaiming May 6 and
May 7,2012, as California Peace Officers' Memorial Days; May 10, 2012, as Shasta
County Peace Officers' Memorial Day; and May 13 through May 19, 2012, as National
Police Week in the City of Redding.
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4.9(b). Grant Application - O(pce of Traffic Safety - Driving under the Influence Officer
[G-l 00-170-700/P-lS0~ ISO]
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize submittal of
a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety requesting approximately
$2S0,000 in funding for a one-year grant to provide one selected traffic enforcement
officer, overtime for special enforcement, training, and equipment.
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4.9(c). Grant Application - Office of Traffic Safety - AVOID the Six Program
[G-100-170-700/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize submittal of
an application to the California Office of Traffic Safety requesting approximately
$100,000 in funding for a one-year grant to provide overtime for driving under the
influence (DUI) traffic enforcement for the Redding Police Department and partner
agencies, specifically the AVOID the Six Program, along with training and supplies.
4.10(a). General Fund Monthly Financial Report - February 2012
. [B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the General
Fund Monthly Financial Report for February 2012. Total revenue to-date is $35.9
million or $476,529 (1.3%) below staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month-
end, excluding encumbrances, total $41,296,609, or $3,944,250 (8.8%) below staffs
projection. Encumbrances total $1,455,349.
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4.11(a).Contingency Funding Increase - Cartegraph Systems, Inc. (C-5574)
[A-070-400/W -01 O/W -030]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve an
amendment to the Software/Services Agreement with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. (C-S574)
by increasing the contract in the amount of $13,248.00, for a total of $145,145.89, to
provide additional tracking and reporting capabilities not anticipated in the original scope
of work.
4.11(b).Resolution - Summary Vacation (A-2011-00075)
[A-OI0-040]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-026, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
summarily vacating a public service easement shown on Lot 23, River Heights
Subdivision, recorded November 7, 1989, in book 19 of Maps, at page 47, Shasta County
Records (914 River Bend Road).
4.11(c). Resolution - 15th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
[B-130-070/T -080-700] .
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-027, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 15thAmendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
appropriating $S6,000 for signal maintenance for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
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4.11(d).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4416 (Job No. 8652-89), Martin Luther King,
Jr. Building Reroof Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Building Reroof Project, Bid
Schedule No. 4416 (Job No. 8652-89), performed by Harbert Roofing, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with
the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $35,542..
4.11 (e ).Resolution - Approving Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Twin View Bridge
Replacement .project
[S-070-0S0]
It is the recommeridation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the
Twin View Bridge Replacement Project.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and
adopted as recommended.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Resolution Nos. 2012-024 through 2012-028 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I
PUBLIC HEARINGS. PETITIONS. AND PROTESTS
6.1 Public Hearing - Abandonment of Park Dedication on Unit 2, Hacienda Heights (2139
Hemingway Street) (A-9-07)
[A-010-080]
Community Services Director Niemer highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated March 21, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that
the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider the abandonment of the park
dedication on City-owned property located at 2139 Hemingway Street in Hacienda
Heights Unit 2, and that the City Council direct staffto proceed with the surplus and sale
of the property pursuant to Government Code Section 38506.
At the hour of 6:28 p.m., Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the
proposed plan.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Written correspondence was presented to the City Council from the fo\lowing individuals I
opposing the abandonment of the park dedication: Kelley Clark and Ken Strathman.
The following individuals addressed the City Council opposing the abandonment: Mike
Mitchell, Ron Nelson, Rick Cervantes, Cole Foss, Dan Hutchinson, Carli Strathman,
Cheryl Strathman, and Ken Strathman.
Mayor Dickerson determined that no one else present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to decline to abandon the park dedication on City-owned property located at
2139 Hemingway Street in Hacienda Heights Unit 2.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion failed.
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to direct staff to proceed with the surplus and sale of the property located at
2139 Hemingway Street in Hacienda Heights Unit 2 pursuant to Government Code
Section 38506.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
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Council Members: Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivari, and Dickerson
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.4(a). Potential Amendment to the ReddingRiverfront Specific Plan; and
Recommendation from Planning Commission
[G-03 0-140/B-080- 3 00/B-080-12 8]
Development Services Director Nagel highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated March 20,2012, incorporated herein by reference, relative to the potential
amendment of the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan pertaining to a proposal for a Civic
Auditorium Master Plan; and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, in
consultation with the Community Services Advisory Commission. Mr. Nagel
recommended that the City Council accept the Planning Commission's advisement that
the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan should not be amended at this time; and determine
that developing a Master Plan for the Civic Auditorium is not appropriate at this time and
defer consideration to future priority-setting and budget sessions.
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City Manager Starman clarified that the Planning Commission was not specifically asked
the question of whether to proceed with the development of a Master Plan for the Civic
Auditorium.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation that the
Redding Riverfront Specific Plan not be amended at this time.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Bosetti and Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to defer the development of a Master Plan for the Civic Auditorium
to future priority-setting and budget sessions.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
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Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Bosetti and Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
9.15(a).Resolution - Adjustments to the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary
Schedule and the Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage
Rates
[P-l 00-050-1 OO/P-l 00-320]
Personnel Manager Demaagd highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
March 27, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance
Salary Schedule and the Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly
Wage Rates, effective April!, 2012.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed wage adjustments:
George Clarke, Dick Fyten, Randall Faulkner, Greg Mann, Ken Strathman, and Gary
Caddo
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Ryan Nardo discussed some of issues still facing the City's Fire Department, specifically
the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1934.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-029, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving adjustments to the Executive Management Pay-for-
Performance Salary Plan and the Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and
Hourly Wage Rates, effective April 1, 2012.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Bosetti and Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2012-029 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill l234}
[ A-050-060]
Council Member Sullivan stated she attended a Northern California Power Agency meeting on
March 22,2012, in Palo Alto, California.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS I
[A-050-060/P-100-050-128]
Council Member Jones questioned whether there was interest on the part of the City Council to
consider George Clarke's suggestion to place a measure on the ballot to reduce the retirement
of public safety employees from three percent (3%) to two percent (2%). There was not a
consensus to consider discussing the proposal.
CLOSED SESSION
[A-050-060]
Greg Mann expressed disappointment in the City Council's response to issues raised by the
public this evening. .
[P-100-050-128]
The following individuals spoke in opposition to increasing salaries provided to the Redding
Police Managers Association: Gary Cadd, Dick Fyten, Randall Faulkner, and George Clarke.
[A-050-060]
George Clarke also expressed disappointment that the City Council did not have an interest in
considering his proposal to place a measure on the ballot to reduce the retirement of public safety
employees from three percent (3%) to two percent (2%).
At the hour of 8:32 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that Council would adjourn to Closed I
Session.
At the 40ur of9: 1 7 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property located on frontage road at 200 and 250 East Cypress Avenue, APN's 170-360-
026 & 028 .
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Lithia Motors
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council took no reportable action.
12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organization: Redding Police Managers Association
[P-100-050-128]
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The City Council took no reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT .
There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of9:18 p.m.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk .
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APPROVED:
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Mayor
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