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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-05-01 52 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California May 1, 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. Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City I Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, 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 Emmett Burro,!ghs. The Invocation was offered by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police Department Chaplain. PRESENT A nONS 2A. Presentation of Appreciation Clock and Proclamation from the City Council to Emmett Burroughs for service on the Planning Commission [B-080-300] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Dickerson presented a clock and a Proclamation to Emmett Burroughs in appreciation of his service on the Planning Commission from December 2006 to May 2012. Mr. Burroughs thanked City staff for their support. I 28. Presentation by Amy Pendergast. Healthy Shasta. regarding Bike Week. May 13th through 19th. 2012 [T-100-050] . Nick Webb, Shasta Cascade Bicycle Coalition and Amy Pendergast, Healthy Shasta, highlighted the many festivities to be held during the month of May, National Bike Month, and National Bike to Work Week, May 13, 2012, through May 19, 2012. Ms. Pendergast congratulated the City's employees for winning the 2011 Healthy Shasta Bike Commute Challenge and encouraged participation in this year's Challenge. PUBLIC COMMENT [ A-050-060] Margaret Arthofer, Michael Delaney, Aleta Carpenter, Nancy Ekelund, Koby Heston, and Kathy Nelson spoke in opposition of the planned trail around Gregory Pond. [A-010-080] Kathy Nelson, Cheryl Christians, Ada Rappeport, Ethan Rappeport, Carli Strathman, Ken Strathman, and Ron Nelson spoke in opposition of the park abandonment in Hacienda Heights, Unit 2 (2139 Hemingway St) (A-9-07). 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: I 4.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of April 17, 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. 20, for the period of April 16, 2012, through April 30, 2012, for a total of $14,451,267.10, for check numbers 901802 through 902142, inclusive, ACH 05/01/2012 53 Transfer numbers 8803 through 8858, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3901 through 3933, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 21, for the period Apri11, 2012, through April 14, 2012, in the amount of $2,521,043.57, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 322557 through 323349, inclusive, and check numbers 551207 through 551294, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $ 16,972,310.67 I 4.(c). Treasurer's Report - March 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 March 2012. Total Treasurer's Accountability $140,070,093.90 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $192,491,694.70 4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - March 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 March 2012. 4.1(a). Proiect Status Report - April 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 April 2012. I 4.3(a). License Agreements with the Experimental Aircraft Association and Benton Field Aviation Services. mc.. dba Hillside Aviation - Aviation Day 2012 - Benton Airpark [A-070-0801 A-090-020] It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council approve license agreements with the Experimental Aircraft Association and Benton Field Aviation Services, Inc., dba Hillside Aviation, to hold Aviation Day 2012 at Benton Airpark on Sunday, June 17, 2012, and authorize the Mayor to execute the license agreements. 4.3(b). Letter of Agreement - for operators using Redding Municipal Airport as a helicopter training ground [A-090-100] It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council approve a standardized Letter of Agreement for all third party operators using Redding Municipal Airport as a helicopter training ground and authorize the Support Services Director to execute said agreements. I 4.5(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4469, 200 Amp Loadbreak Elbows and Assemblies, 600 Amp Elbows and Assemblies, and Mounting Brackets [B-050-100/E-090-200] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid Schedule No. 4469, in Bid Group I to One Source Distributors; in Bid Group II to Richards Manufacturing; and Bid Group III to Wesco Distribution, at the bid unit prices for the period of April 1, 20 12 (or date awarded) to March 31, 2013, for the purchase of 15kV 200 Amp and 600 Amp elbows, assemblies, and mounting brackets on an as- needed basis, subject to the availability of budgeted funds, for the total evaluated price of$136,247.73; and authorize the-Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually through January 31, 2015, at the same prices, terms, and conditions, if mutually agreeable. 4.6(a). Grant - California Department of Boating and Waterways; and Resolution - 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [G-100-170/B-130-070/R-006-650] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council accept a $30,550 grant from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for Redding Aquatic Center's Small Watercraft Safety Program; authorize the City Manager to sign the grant contract; and adopt Resolution No. 2012-035, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $30,550 for the Small Watercraft Safety Program for Fiscal Year 2011-12. 05/01/2012 54 4.6(b). Encroachment Permit - Parking improvements on City-owned property located at 100 Tidmore Lane [ A-070-045/C-070] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council authorize staff to process an encroachment permit for parking improvements on City- owned property located at 100 Tidmore Lane by the McConnell Foundation. 4.9(a). Purchase of 10 New Police Vehicles [B-050-100/P-150-150] I It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize purchase of 10 new vehicles from W ondries Fleet Group at a cost of approximately $250,000. 4.10(c).Resolution - Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) to provide for cash flow needs of the City's General Fund [D-050-430-014] It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-036, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing and approving the borrowing of funds for Fiscal Year 2012-13; the issuance and sale of a 2012-13 TRANs; and participation in the California Communities Cash Flow Financing Program; and authorize the Mayor, City Manager, or Assistant City Manager to sign the necessary documents. 4.11(a).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4407 (Job No. 2376), Parkview Water Main Replacement Project [B-050-020/W -030-725] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the subject construction contract for the Parkview Water Main Replacement Project, Bid Schedule No. 4407 (Job No. 2376), performed by Eddie Axner Construction, as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $1,050,585.11. 4.11 (b ).A ward Request for Proposal (RFP) - RFP, Schedule No. 4462, Twin View Bridge Over Chum Creek Replacement and Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation Projects; and Consulting and Professional Services Contract - CAL TROP [B-050-100/S-070-050] , It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award. RFP, Schedule No. 4462, to CALTROP; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with CAL TROP to provide construction management and inspection services for the Twin View Bridge Replacement and Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation Projects for a not-to-exceed fee of$830,000; and (3) provide contingency funding and authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendment increases up to $40,000. 4.11(c).AwardofBid-Bid Schedule No. 4468 (Job No. 2387), Denton Force Main Replacement Project; and Resolution - 21 sl Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-050-020/B-130-070/W -030-725] It is the recommendation of the Public Work Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4468 (Job No. 2387), for the Denton Force Main Replacement Project, to R. A. Martin Constructors, Inc., in the amount of$220,080; (2) approve an additional $45,000 to cover the costs of administration and inspection fees and obtain outside services for material testing; (3) approve $35,000 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$1 0,000, for a total of$31 0,080. It is further recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 21 st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $3,530 for the Denton Force Main Replacement Project for Fiscal Year 2011-12. 05/01/2012 I I 55 A MOTION W AS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: None I Resolution Nos. 2012-035 through 2012-037 are on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS. PETITIONS. AND PROTESTS 6.1 Public Hearing - 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application and Proposed Spending Plan [G-I00-070/P-150-150] Police Chief Paoletti highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 18, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve submission of an application for a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG in the amount of$54, 1 02 to be used to support Integrated Public Safety System personnel. At the hour of 6:53 p.m., Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the proposed application. The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing I Mayor Dickerson 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 McArthur, to approve submission of an application for the U.S. Department of Justice 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of$54,102 to be used to support Integrated Public Safety System personnel. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 6.2 Public Hearing - :?012-13 Action Plan and Funding Recommendations; and Resolution - 2012-13 Action Plan and Funding Recommendations relative to the Community Development Block Grant Program and the Home Investment Partnerships Program [G-l 00-030-1 OO/G-l 00-030-057 /G-1 00-075] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 18, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the 2012-13 Action Plan and Funding Recommendations as proposed by the. Community Development Advisory Committee relative to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnerships Program. I At the hour of 7:00 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 Richard Keene, Veterans Recovery Center, spoke in opposition of the Public Service Activities funding recommendations for the CDBG Program. Mayor Dickerson determined that no one else present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. 05/01/2012 56 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the Action Plan for 2012-13 and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all the necessary documents and submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: None I Resolution No. 2012-038 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.3 Public Hearing - Formation of Landscape Maintenance District 02-12 - Lancer Hills Estates; and Resolution - confirming and approving the levying and collection of the annual assessments for FY 2012-13 [A-l 70-075-093] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 19, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that, if a majority of ballots are in favor, the City Council adopt a resolution: (1) confirming the results of the election of the assessment district; (2) confirming the assessments contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 02-12 - Lancer Hills Estates; and (4) approving the Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2012-13; and, if a majority of ballots are in opposition, do not adopt the resolution; direct staff to meet with the affected property owners and return to the Council, as necessary, with a plan to eliminate and/or greatly reduce landscape maintenance and related costs in Lancer Hills Estates, Units 2, 3, and 4. 6.4 05/01/2012 At the hour of7:12 p.m., Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the formation of Landscape Maintenance District 02-12 for the Lancer Hills Estates, Units 2, 3, and 4. I The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Mayor Dickerson relayed the voting regulations and provided opportunity for comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners. Mayor Dickerson determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed the public hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated. Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 38 mailed ballots, 30 were received, of which 30 opposed formation and zero (0) favored formation; accordingly, a majority did not favor formation ofLMD 02-12 and it may not proceed. Mayor Dickerson directed staff to meet with the affected property owners and return to the Council, as necessary, with a plan to eliminate and/or greatly reduce landscape maintenance and related costs in Lancer Hills Estates, Units 2,3, and 4. I Public Hearing - Formation of Landscape Maintenance District 03-12 - Highland Oaks/Western Acres; and Resolution - confirming and approving the levying and collection of the annual assessments for FY 2012-13 [A-170-075-094] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), dated April 19, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that, if a majority of ballots are in favor, the City Council adopt a resolution: (1) confirming the results of the election of the assessment district; (2) confirming the assessments contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 03-12 - Highland Oaks/Western Acres; and 4) approving the Annual Assessments for 57 Fiscal Year 2012-13; and, if a majority of ballots are in opposition, do not adopt the resolution; direct staff to meet with the affected property owners and return to the Council, as necessary, with a plan to eliminate and/or greatly reduce landscape maintenance and related costs in the Western Acres Subdivision, Unit 1, and the Highland Oaks Subdivision, Units 1,2, and 3. At the hour of7:15 p.m., Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the formation ofLMD 03-12, largely comprised oftheWestern Acres Subdivision, Unit 1,' and Highland Oaks Subdivision, Units 1,2, and 3. I The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Douglas Held spoke in opposition of forming LMD 03-12. Mayor Dickerson relayed the voting regulations and provided opportunity for comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners. Mayor Dickerson determined that no one else present wished to address this matter, closed the public hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated. Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 141 mailed ballots, 100 were received, of which 75 opposed formation and 24 favored formation, with one ballot received incomplete; accordingly, formation ofLMD 03-12 may not proceed. I Mayor Dickerson directed staff to meet with affected property owners and return to the Council, as necessary, with a plan to eliminate and/or greatly reduce landscape maintenance and related costs. in the Western Acres Subdivision, Unit 1, and the Highland Oaks Subdivision, Units 1,2, and 3. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9 .5(b). Resolution - Program Agreement with the Northern California Power Agency to provide legislative and regulatory affairs services (Moved from the Consent Calendar at Council Member Jones' request) [E-120-400] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 17 , 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Northern California Power Agency's (NCP A) Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program (Program) Agreement (Agreement). I Mr. Tippin explained that the Program provides the City with the ability to work together with 16 other public power utilities/districts throughout N orthem California and to speak with one collective voice on behalf of state and federal policies that protect utility customers. He noted that the Agreement establishes increased flexibility related to costs by ensuring that only those memb~rs participating in public benefits projects and judicial action initiatives cover the associated costs. Mr. Tippin further noted that the cost to participate in NCPA for Fiscal Year 2012-13 is $566,000, and that the City has been a member since 1968. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Member Jones opined that the fee was excessive and voiced his opposition to the City's participation in the NCP A. 05/01/2012 58 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Northern California Power Agency's Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Program Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement. ' The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: Jones Council Members: None Council Members: None I Resolution No. 2012-039 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.5(c). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - March 2012 [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 17, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's (REU) monthly financial report for March 2012. Mr. Tippin stated that billed retail revenue through March was $3,706,575 (4.4%) below projections for the nine-month period and total wholesale sales were $14,033,738 (57.1 %) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through March came in $10,839,786 (9.9%) above plan. The combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts, and the spot market were $7,962,818 (10.8%) above budget projections through March. Total operating expenses through March were $3,745,303 (16.6%) below budget. REU's net operating results for the nine- month period are positive and are $6,622,270 better than budget projections. Debt service payments to-date total $10,390,620. Capital expenditures through March were $1,915,481 for revenue-funded projects, and $2,224,257 for bond-funded projects. The REU unrestricted cash balance at the end of March was $35.2 million. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's monthly financial report for March 2012. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I 9. 1 O(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report - March 2012 [B-130-070] Finance Director Strong provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 1 0, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the City's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2012. Mr. Strong noted that total revenue to-date is $39.2 million or $32,086 (0.1 %) above staff s cash flow projection. Expenditures at month-end, excluding encumbrances, total $47,991,334 or $4,068,596 (7.9%) below staffs projection. Encumbrances total $949,755. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the City's General Fund'Monthly Financial Report for March 2012. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.10(b).City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges for Fiscal Year 2012-13 [F-205-600] Finance Director Strong summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 11 ,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council direct staff to adjust the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule) based on using the Consumer Price Index for mid-size Western cities (CPI) for the 36-month period of May 2009-Apri120 12. Mr. Strong further recommended that the City Council direct staffto adjust the Schedule based on the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for the 36- month period June 2009-May 2012, for the appropriate fees. I A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 05/01/2012 59 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to direct staff to not adjust the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges based on using the Consumer Price Index for mid-size Western cities and the Construction Cost Index for a one-year period. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I 9.11(d).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4457 (Job No. 2988), East Cypress Avenue and Leila Avenue Utility Improvement Project (Moved from the Consent Calendar at City Manager Starman's request) [B-050-020/B-130-070] Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 23, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4457 (Job No. 2988), East Cypress Avenue and Leila Avenue Utility Improvement Project, for a new driveway and storm drain inlet on Cypress Avenue and approximately 90 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer, 240 feet of 15- inch storm drain, miscellaneous water improvements, and a new driveway and sidewalk on Leila Avenue, to Iron Mountain General Engineering in the amount of $81,765; (2) approve an additional $30,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and to obtain outside services for material testing; and (3) approve $15,000 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total' of $126,765. Assistant City Manager Tippin noted that although the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) approved $150,000 for this project in June 2011, with RRA's dissolution earlier this year, the State may determine that those funds can not be used for this project, therefore, substitute funds would be necessary to complete the project. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Jones, to: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4457 (Job No. 2988), East Cypress Avenue and Leila Avenue Utility Improvement Project, for a new driveway and storm drain inlet on Cypress Avenue and approximately 90 feet of8-inch sanitary sewer, 240 feet of 15-inch storm drain, miscellaneous water improvements, and a new driveway and sidewalk on Leila Avenue, to Iron Mountain General Engineering, in the amount of $81,765; (2) approve an additional $30,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and to obtain outside services for material testing; (3) approve $15,000 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total of $126,765; and (4) bring alternative funding options back to the Council if the State determines that redevelopment funds can not be used for this project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I 9.15(a).Resolution - approving Successor Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Police Managers Association; and Resolution - California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) Member Contribution [P-100-050-128] Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated April 23, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Redding Police Managers Association (RPMA), effective April 29, 2012. Ms. DeMaagd further recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to the City's California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) retirement benefit plan whereby RPMA employees begin to pay the full member contribution of 9 percent to CalPERS effective May 13, 2012. Council Member Bosetti thanked staff and RPMA employees for working together through the negotiation process and agreeing to bring forward concessions. Council Member Jones advised he would be voting no. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution N<? 2012-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding Police Managers Association (RPMA) and amending the RPMA Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, effective April 29, 2012; and adopt 05/01/2012 60 Resolution No. 2012-041, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: Jones Council Members: None Council Members: None Resolution Nos. 2012-040 and 2012-041 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) I City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [A-050-060] City Council Member Sullivan reported attendance at the Northern California Power Agency/ Northwest Public Power Association Federal Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., April 22, 2012, through April 27, 2012. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:43 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of9: 12 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 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 [P-l 00-050-124] The Council took no reportable action. I 12B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION City of Redding as Successor Agency to Redding Redevelopment' Agency v. Gary L. Rowe, et. a1.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 171769 [L-I00] With respect to item 12B, the Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to execute a settlement offer to conclude the case. The details of that settlement will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk ifthe offer is accepted and executed by the counter party. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of9:13 p.m. APPROVED: {U ,(g~ Mayor I ATTEST: ~mJ~ ~) City Clerk 05/01/2012