HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-06-0568
City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
June 5, 2012 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council
Members present: Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan. Mayor Dick Dickerson
was absent. .
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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
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: City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, 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 Torn Nelson, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060/P-100-230]
George Clarke spoke in opposition to government employee pensions.
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 15, 2012
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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. 22, for the period of May 14, 2012, through May 31,2012, for a
total of$15,861,728.05, for check numbers 902490 through 902943, inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 8892 through 8970, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3946
through 3988, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 23, for the period April 29, 2012, through
May 12, 2012, in the amount of $2,508,050.15, for electronic deposit transaction
numbers 324160 through 325004, inclusive, and check numbers 551356 through 551461,
inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $ 18,369,778.20
4.(c). Treasurer's Report - April 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 April 2012.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $136,086,152.09
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $186,688,265.70
4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - April 2012
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the
ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for April 2012.
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4.( e). Ordinance - First Amendment to Development Agreement - Palomar Builders, Inc., and
MCG LP
[S-101-1 02/L-01 0-211-022]
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the City Council of
the City of Redding adopt Ordinance No. 2483, an uncodified ordinance of the City of
Redding approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement with Palomar
Builders, Inc., and MCG LP relative to Highland Park Tentative Subdivision Map S-18-
05 and Planned Development PD-9-05
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4.1(a). Proiect Status Report - May 2012
[A -050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project
Status Report for the month of May 2012.
4.2( a). Ninth Amendment to Funding Agreement - Superior California Economic Development
District (C-1336)
[B-130-030/B-080-500]
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the
Ninth Amendment to the Funding Agreement (C-1336) with the Superior California
Economic Development District (SCEDD) for Fiscal Year 2012-13 for economic
development planning and business development services; and further recommended that
the City Council authorize a payment to the SCEDD in the amount of$l 0, 184 for Fiscal
Year 2012-13 activities.
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4.2(b). Grants (2) - Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee; and
Resolution - 23rd Amendmentto City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
[G-100-090/B-130-070/B-080-650-639]
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept two
grants totaling $125,717.66 from the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit
Committee (LCBC) for financial crimes enforcement and self-contained breathing
apparatus air bottles; and adopt Resolution No. 2012-042 approving and adopting the 23rd
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $125,718 in grant
funds for self-contained breathing apparatus air bottles and financial crimes enforcement
for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
Council Member Jones thanked the Win River Casino and the LCBC for awarding the
grants to the City.
4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report - April 2012
[B-130-070]
It ~s the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the
monthly financial report for April 2012.
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4.6(a). Funding and Lease Agreements - Shasta County Arts Council
[B-130-030/C-070-100/C-050-500]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council
approve the Funding Agreement (C-2561) with the Shasta County Arts Council (SCAC)
in the amount of $16,000 for a one-year term ending June 30, 2013; and approve the
Lease Agreement (C-2072) with the SCAC with the open market rent waived in
exchange for SCAC's providing cultural services and activities in the community for a
one-year term beginning July 1,2012, through June 30, 2013; and authorize the Mayor
to sign both agreements.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: Dickerson
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4.8(a). Renewal of Mutual/Automatic Aid Agreement - Shasta County Fire Department
[P-150-070]
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council approve renewal of the
Mutual/Automatic Aid Agreement (C-144l) with the Shasta County Fire Department
through April 1, 2014, to allow continuance of the best delivery of fire and emergency
medical aid to the citizens within both the City of Redding and the County of Shasta.
4.9(b). Grant Application - U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership
[G-lOO-070/P-150-l50]
It is the recommendation ofthe Police Chief that the City Council authorize submission I
of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Program for reimbursement of 50 percent of the cost of bulletproof vests for sworn
officers purchased between April 1, 2012, and August 31, 2014.
4.10(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report - April 2012
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the City Council accept the City's
General Fund Monthly Financial Report for April 2012.
4.1 1 (a).Resolution - 22nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
[S-070-050-050/B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-043, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 22nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
appropriating $500,000 for the Cypress Bridge Replacement Project for Fiscal Year
2011-12 (Bid Schedule No. 3987).
4.11(b).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4434 (Job No. 2240), Diestelhorst Bridge
Rehabilitation
[B-050-020/S-070-050-l00]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4434 (Job No. 2240), for the Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation, to
J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., in the amount of$2,552,877.40; (2) approve an additional
$130,000 to cover the cost of City 'staff administration and inspection fees; and (3)
approve $252,000 to provide construction contingency funding and obtain outside
services for materials testing, for a total of $2,934.877.
Council Member Bosetti related citizen's concerns regarding preservation of historic
paintings on the bridge.
4.1 1 (c).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4477 (Job No. 9650), Wests ide Road Improvement
Project
[B-050-020/S-070-l00]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4477 (Job No. 9650), for the Wests ide Road Improvement Project,to
R.A. Martin Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $125,000; (2) approve an additional
$25,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $13,000 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 $10,000, for a total of$173,000.
4.1 1 (d).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4475 (Job No. 2409), 2011-12 Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramps and Sidewalk Repair Project
[B-050-020/S-07 0- 285]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4475 (Job No. 2409), for the 201 1-12 ADA Curb Ramps and Sidewalk
Repair Project to Gilmore Construction, in the amount of $147,977; (2) approve an
additional $44,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve
$15,000 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 $8,000, for a total of$2l4,977.
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4.11(e).Crown Meadows Estates Subdivision S-2-05. Unit 2 - Landscape Improvements
[S-101-074]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
landscape improvements in the Crown Meadows Estates Subdivision S-2-05, Unit 2,
located south of Girvan Road and east of Pit Road, by CRB Properties, LLC, and Ochoa
& Shehan, Inc., as satisfactorily completed.
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4.11 (f).Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05. Unit 3 -
J & S Highland Park, LLC and MCG, LP
[S-101-102]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) authorize entering into a subdivision agreement with J & S Highland Park, LLC, and
MCG, LP; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement; (3) approve the
final map for Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 3, by minute order; and
(4) instruct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(g).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4386 (Job No. 2359), Manzanita Hills Water
Main Replacement Project
[B-050-0201W -030]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the Manzanita Hills Water Main Replacement Project,
Bid Schedule No. 4386 (Job No. 2359), performed by Ariza Construction, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with
the Shasta County Recorder. Final Cost was $767,209.25.
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4.11 (i). Contract Authorization Increase - Construction Management Services - Twin View
Bridge Over Chum Creek Replacement and Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation Projects
(Request for Proposal (RFP), Schedule No. 4462)
[B-050-100/S-070-050]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) approve
increase to contract authorization for RFP, Schedule No. 4462, to CAL TROP for
construction management services for the Twin View Bridge Over Chum Creek
Replacement and Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation Projects for a revised not-to-exceed
fee of $980,000; and (2) provide contingency funding and authorize the City Manager
to approve contract amendment increases up to $80,000.
4.12(a).Conflict ofInterest Code - Biennial Review
[F-010-150]
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council: (1) give notice that its
Conflict of Interest Code is to be reviewed, and revised if necessary,. pursuant to
Government Code Section 87306.5(a); (2) direct the City Clerk to advise all City
departments to review the current list of designated positions and disclosure categories
to determine if any revisions are necessary and to provide said revisions to the City Clerk
by October 1, 2012; and (3) direct the City Clerk to prepare and present to the City
Council for adoption any necessary revisions to the City's Conflict of Interest Code
within 90 days of receiving notification that revisions are necessary and, if no revisions
are necessary, the City Clerk shall so advise the City Council.
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4.15(a).Resolution - 24th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
[R-100-550/B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of Risk Manager Chris Carmona that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-044, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 24th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
appropriating $200,000 of Risk Management reserves for liability claims for Fiscal Year
2011-12.
4.15(b ).Resolution - Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy
[R-100-950]
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director to adopt Resolution No. 2012-045,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving California State
Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA) (C-4633) as the
City's Excess Workers' Compensation insurance provider for Fiscal Year 2012-13 in the
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amount of $167,000 and delegate authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to act
on behalf of the City for as long as the City is a member of the Joint Powers Agreement
with CSAC-EIA.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended, with the exception ofitem(s) approved by separate vote as indicated
above.
The Vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti I
Noes: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: Dickerson
Resolution Nos. 2012-042 through 2012-045 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEP ARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.9(a). Redflex Traffic Systems - Red Light Camera Enforcement
[P-150-150]
Police Chief Paoletti provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council (staff report)
dated May 24, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council approve the contract with Redflex Traffic Systems (C-4649) for a five-year term
effective June 1,2012, through June 1,2017, with up to two additional consecutive two-
year renewal periods, to provide red light camera enforcement at selected intersections
in a continued effort to reduce traffic collisions and increase public safety.
George Clarke and Robert Lake spoke in opposition to the contract with Redflex Traffic
Systems.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to approve the contract with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. (C-4649)
for a five-year term effective June 1,2012, through June 1,2017, with up to two
additional consecutive two-year renewal periods, to provide red light camera enforcement
at selected intersections in a continued effort to reduce traffic collisions and increase
public safety.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: Dickerson
9.11(h).Award Request for Proposal (RFP) - RFP No. 4461, Development Impact Fees and
Utility Rate Program Update Project
(Moved from the Consent Calendar at Council Member Jones' request)
[B-050-100/F-205-600]
Public Works Director Crane provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council (staff
report) dated May 23, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council: (1) award RFP, Schedule No. 4461, to NBS in the amount of$142,835;
(2) authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Contract
(Contract) with NBS; (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract to undertake the
Development Impact Fees and Utility Rate Program Update Project; and (4) authorize
the City Manager to approve contract amendment increases up to $25,000.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to: (1) award RFP, Schedule No. 4461, to NBS in the amount of$142,835.00;
(2) authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Contract
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(Contract) with NBS; (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract to undertake the
Development Impact Fees and Utility Rate Program Update Project; and (4) authorize
the City Manager to approve contract amendment increases up to $25,000.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: Dickerson
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POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[B-130-030/C-050-500]
Council Member McArthur raised the idea of asking the County of Shasta and the Cities of
Anderson and Shasta Lake to participate in funding the Shasta County Arts Council and Council
Members Bosetti and Jones concurred. The City Manager offered to work with the Mayor to
prepare letters to the other jurisdictions. .
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 6:49 p.m., Vice Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of7:04 p.m., Vice Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
12A.
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Harris v. City of Redding, et aI., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Calif. Case No.
2: 1 O-CV -00487 -JAM -CMK
[L-I00]
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By a unanimous vote, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a
settlement agreement in exchange for dismissal of the case with prejudice. Without
admission of any liability, the City has agreed to pay Mary Harris and her attorney O'Neil
Dennis the lump sum of $30,000.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of7:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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