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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-08-21 103 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress A venue Redding, California August 21, 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. I 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 Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, 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 Megan Rapinoe. The Invocation was led by Pastor Mark Brookes, Bethel Church. PRESENTATIONS 2B. Resolution - Declaring 2012 as Megan Rapinoe Year in the City of Redding [ A-050-060-600] On behalf of the City Council of the City of Redding, Mayor Dickerson expressed its appreciation of Megan Rapinoe's outstanding performance as a member of the U.S. Olympic team winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution 2012-070, a resolution of the City Council qf the City of Redding declaring 2012 as Megan Rapinoe Year in the City of Redding in recognition of her outstanding performance in winning a gold medal in the 2012 London Olympic Games. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2012-070 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Following acceptance of the resolution, Ms. Rapinoe expressed appreciation to the community for the support it has shown to her and her family. I 2A. Presentation of a Donation for the Fantasy Fountain Re-Creation Proiect [G-100/P-050-145] On behalf of Redding Kia and Redding Subaru, Community Services Director Niemer presented a $6,250.00 check to the City of Redding for the Fantasy Fountain Re-Creation Project. PUBLIC COMMENT [E-090-125/P-100-050] The following individuals spoke against the possible outsourcing of the City's Customer Service Division and addressed the potential impacts to the employees, as well as the residents served: Kathy Kidd, Tamra Ketcham, Vicki Faulkner, and Marcia Ames. [ A-050-060/P-150-150] Sharon Sanford questioned whether there was a plan to address the homeless population problem in Redding and the associated activities impacting neighborhoods. 08/21/2012 104 [P-100] Randal Faulkner complimented the Finance and Police Departments for their quality work and professionalism. He, however, criticized the Redding Electric Utility and its relationship with Big League Dreams. [P-1 00-230/ A-050-060] George Clarke opposed the high costs associated with the City's employee benefit package and union issues. [ A-050-060] Dolores Lucero addressed the City Council regarding the time and research she has dedicated to conflict of interest issues in the City of Shasta Lake. I CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Dickerson reported that Item 4.9(b) should be corrected to authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement with Redding MSA Limited Partnership d.b.a. Verizon Wireless. 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 July 17, 2012; Special Meeting of August 2,2012; and Special Meeting of August 7, 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.3, for the period of August 1, 2012, through August 17,2012, for a total of $8,222,028.00, for check numbers 904582 through 905079, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 9148 through 9196, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4157 through 4204, inclusive; and Payroll Register No.3, for the period July 22,2012, through August 4,2012, in the amount of$2,549,298.82, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 329583 through 330529, inclusive, and check numbers 551949 through 552011, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $10,771,327.60 I 4.3(a). Resolution - 29th Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-130-070/S-020-650] It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution 2012-071, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 29th Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $400,000 for the Floor Reconstruction Project of the Solid Waste Transfer Station for fiscal year 2012-13. 4.3(b). First Amendment to Authorization of Service No. 10-01 - Mead & Hunt, Inc. - Runway Safety Area Project at Benton Airpark; and Second Amendment to Professional and Consulting Services Contract [G-1 00-070-095/G-1 00-170-200/ A-090-020] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the First Amendment to Authorization of Service (AOS) No. 10-01 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for additional work required by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board in the estimated amount of$49,073.00 for the Runway Safety Area Project at Benton Airpark; and approve the Second Amendment to the controlling Professional and Consulting Services Contract (C-4389) to extend the term to correspond with the work being performed under AOS No. 10-01. I 4.5(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4489, (2) 54,000 GVWR Line Trucks with Digger Derricks [B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid Schedule No. 4489, one 54,000 lb. GVWR Aluminum Flat Bed Digger Derrick Truck and one 54,000 lb. GVWR Digger Derrick Truck, to Altec Industries in the amount of $696,270.22. 08/21/2012 105 4.6( a). Grant Application - Foundation for Youth Investment [G-1 00/P-050-1 00] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve a $115,000 grant application to the Foundation for Youth Investment for installation of an adventure playground in Caldwell Park. I 4.9(b). License Agreement with Redding MSA Limited Partnership d.b.a. Verizon Wireless- Existing Radio Communications Equipment located on Shasta Bally [C-175-750/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a retroactive License Agreement ("Lease") with Redding MSA Limited Partnership d.b.a. Verizon Wireless in an annual amount of$6,648.00 with three percent annual rent increases, to provide space for existing radio communications equipment on Shasta Bally for a five-year period commencing July 1, 2009; with two optional five-year renewals. 4.11 (a). Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4420 (Job No. 2385), Utility Improvement Project 2011 [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4420 (Job No. 2385), Utility Improvement Project 2011, awarded to Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc., as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final Cost was $617,089.05. I 4.11(b).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4477 (Job Nos. 9650/2993), Wests ide Road Improvement Project [B-050-020/S-070-100] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4477 (Job Nos. 9650/2993), Westside Road Improvement Project, awarded to R.A. Martin Constructors, Inc., as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final Cost was $188,927.84. 4.11(c).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4486 (Job No. 2380), Utility Improvement Project 2012 [B-050-0201W -0201W -030] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4486 (Job No. 2380), for the Utility Improvement Project 2012, to Prudent Technologies in the amount of$1,260,858.89; (2) approve an additional $125,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and to obtain outside services for materials testing; (3) approve $126,000 to provide construction contingen9Y 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$15,000, for a total of$1,526,858.89. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended with the correction to Item 4.9(b). The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2012-071 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 08/21/2012 106 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 5.2 08/21/2012 Northern California Veterans Museum -& Heritage Center - Funding Request for New Flagpole and American Flag in Front of Redding Library [L-050/B-130-070] Rob Burroughs, Director of the Northern California Veterans Museum & Heritage Center (NCVM & HC), requested that the City allocate $8,000 for the purchase and installation of a new flagpole and American flag to be placed in front of the Redding Library. I Frank Rose and Gary Cadd spoke in support of the NCVM & HC's request. Lyndia Kent related that the organization, Families Honoring our Troops, has raised $1,000 toward this project and is still interested in helping make the project a reality. While supporting the installation of a flagpole and American flag in front of the Redding Library, Council Members McArthur and Sullivan and Mayor Dickerson preferred the monies come via fundraising activities, rather than the City's General Fund. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to authorize $7,000 for the purchase and installation of a new flagpole and American flag to be placed in front of the Redding Library. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Council Members - Council Members - . Council Members - Bosetti and Jones McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson None None Motion Failed. I Northern California Veterans Museum & Heritage Center - Update and Funding Request for Museum Campus located at Redding Municipal Airport [B-130-070/ A-090-l 00] Rob Burroughs, Director of the Northern California Veterans Museum & Heritage Center, shared a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing an update on the Museum Campus located at the Redding Municipal Airport. In order to move the project forward, he requested the City Council to consider providing a grant in the amount of$193,800 to assist with project costs, i.e., environmental studies, design, utility and traffic assessments, and civil documents. The following individuals addressed the City Council in support of the Museum Campus and the associated funding request: Imelda Carlton, Michael Coffey, Barry Zanni, Judy Patterson, Lloyd Kendall, Mark George, John Patterson, Jericha, Carl Bott, Wayne Richards, Chris McCandless, Bonnie Richards, Annette N elson, Brenda Ballantine, Frank Rose, Larkin Cockrill, Don Wehunt, Ron Largent, Gary Cadd, Dianne Burroughs, Debbi Johnson, Jenifer Meda, Dick Fyten, Christine Everson, Charles Alexander, and John Dixon. The project's architect, Shelley Kibler, clarified the purpose ofthe requested funding. Council Member Sullivan voiced support for veterans, however, opined her first obligation was the safety of the residents of Redding and the provision of adequate police and fire protection, therefore, she could not support a grant to the museum at this time. I 107 I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to direct the allocation of $193,800 to assist with project costs associated with the Northern California Veterans Museum & Heritage Center located at the Redding Municipal Airport. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, and Dickerson Council Members - Sullivan Council Members - None Council Members - None At the hour of9:12 p.m., Mayor Dickerson recessed the meeting. At the hour of9:30 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS. PETITIONS. AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing and Resolution - Adopting General Plan Amendment Application (GPA-2012-00430), Amending General Plan Transportation Element; and Resolution - Adopting City Council Policy No. 1303 related to Complete Streets Infrastructure [G-030-01 0/ A-050-060-555] Senior Planner Kent Manuel summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 9, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that at the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Couricil: (1) adopt a resolution adopting an Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report and amending the Redding General Plan Transportation Element; and (2) adopt a resolution approving City Council Policy 1303 related to Complete Streets Infrastructure. I The hour of 9:30 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the proposed resolutions The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Donnell Ewert and Anne Wallach Thomas supported the proposed amendment to the General Plan Transportation Element and the adoption of a City Council Policy relative to Complete Streets Infrastructure. Mayor Dickerson determined that no one else present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt the following: Resolution No. 2012-072, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding adopting an addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report and amending the Redding General Plan Transportation Element; and Resolution No. 2012-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting City Council Policy No. 1303 titled Complete Streets Infrastructure. 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. 2012-072 and 2012-073 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 08/21/2012 108 6.2. Public Hearing and Resolution - Amending City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges [F-205-600] Finance Director Strong highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 9, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that at the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council adopt a resolution to adjust the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule). The hour of9:52 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the proposed Schedule. I The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Mayor Dickerson determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending its Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2012-074 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR - REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES I 9.1 (a). Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Agencies within Shasta County [F-200-100] City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 9,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Agencies within Shasta County (Plan). In response to Council Member McArthur, Mr. Starman confirmed the receipt of a communication from Melinda Brown relative to the availability of the Plan for public review. He noted that this is common practice for documents to be available for review in the City Clerk's office and, upon request, such documents can be emailed upon request. Dan Brummer, a representative for the Shasta County Coordination Committee, indicated that the Plan had been amended based on recommended changes provided by staff. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Member Sullivan opined the City was overstepping its responsibility and would not support the adoption of the Plan. I Mayor Dickerson supported coordination, but not the Plan as presented. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to adopt the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Agencies within Shasta County. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, and McArthur Council Members - Dickerson and Sullivan Council Members - None Council Members - None 08/21/2012 109 I 9.1 (b). Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Real Estate Listing Agreement - Stillwater Business Park [E-050-500] Economic Development Liaison Pat Keener provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 8, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended tha~ the City Council give direction to staff regarding whether to approve development and issuance of a new RFQ for national commercial real estate firms to represent the City of Redding and Stillwater Business Park i~ soliciting potential tenants. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to: (1) direct staff to develop and issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for national commercial real estate firms to represent the City of Redding and Stillwater Business Park to solicit potential tenants; (2) appoint the following individuals to serve on the review panel: Mayor Dick Dickerson, Pat Keener, Mark Lascelles, Rob Middleton, and Richard Downs; and (3) authorize the extension of the agreement with Cushman & Wakefield on a month-to-month basis until such time the RFQ is awarded. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None I 9.2(a). Assembly Bill 1484 - Impact on Redding Redevelopment Agency's Dissolution [R -03 0-605/L-040- 300] Assistant City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council ( staff report) d~ted August 9, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and provided a review of Assembly Bill 1484 and its impact on the dissolution ofthe Redding Redevelopment Agency. No action was required on this informational item. 9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Monthl~ Financial Report - June 2012 [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the REU's monthly financial report for June 2012. I Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue through June was $4,883,897 (4.4%) below the projection for the 12-month periqd and total wholesale sales were $15,843,272 (48.5%) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through June came in $11,307,821 (7.8%) above plan. The combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts, and the spot market were $9,472,562 (9.8%) above budget projections through June. Total operating expenses through June were $5,247,413 (17.1 %) below budget. REU's net operating results for the twelve-month period shows positive net financial results of $10,391,101 and are $7,083,781 better than REU's budget projections. Debt service. payments for the year totals $13,853,050. Capital expenditures for the year were $2,747,639 for revenue-funded projects, and $2,335,269 for bond-funded projects. REU's unrestricted cash balance at the end ofJune was $25.8 million compared with the balance of $22.6 million at the end of June 2011. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to accept REU's monthly financial report for June 2012. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None 08/21/2012 110 9.9(a). 2012 Mid-Year Crime Statistics Report [P-150-150] Police Chief Paoletti provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relative to the 2012 Mid-Year Crime Statistics Report for the City of Redding. No action was required on this informational item. 9. 1 O(a).Mid-Year Budget Review Report; and Resolution - 28th Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2011 ~ 111 [B-130-070] City Manager Starman gave a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing a Mid-Biennial Budget Review for Fiscal Years 2011-12 and 2012-13. I Finance Director Strong provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 9, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Mid-Biennial Budget Review Report (Report) and adopt the budget resolution appropriating additional funds for the items identified in the Report. George Clarke addressed the City Council regarding the City's unfunded pension liability. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to accept the Mid-Biennial Budget Review Report for Fiscal Years 2011-12 and 2012-13 and adopt Resolution No. 2012-075, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 28th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 increasing appropriations in the amount of $125,000 in Fiscal Year 2011-12 and in the amount of $1,035,450 in Fiscal Year 2012-13 to reflect mid-biennial adjustments. 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. 2012-075 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(a).Resolution - Amending Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees [P-l 00-050-1 00] Personnel Director DeMaagdsummarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated August 9,2012, incorp'Orated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to amend and update the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees effective August 22,2012. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees, effective August 22, 2012. 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. 2012-076 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 08/21/2012 111 CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 11 :34 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 11 :40 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: I l2A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(E):. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- THREA TENED LITIGATION The City Council will discuss with its attorney a threat oflitigation from Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) re alleged electric reliability standard violations. The Notice of Alleged Violation is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk pursuant to Section 54957.5 [L-lOO] The Energy Policy Act of2005 requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, through the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, to form strict reliability standards which are enforced by eight regional entities. The regional entity responsible for the western United States and parts of Canada and Mexico is the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). In June of 2007, the first reliability standards became mandatory and enforceable. The Redding Electric Utility (REU) was audited by WECC in February of2012 for compliance to these standards and faired exceptionally well. However, WECC staff and REU differed in the interpretation of a reliability standard, and a violation was issued with a fine of $43,000. Due to the exceptional reliability history of REU and its overall performance in the audit, as well as the vagueness of the applicable standard, REU and WECC have conceptually agreed upon a settlement of $1 0,000. I Accordingly, by unanimous vote, Council authorized the City Manager to settle an administrative enforcement action brought by the WECC in the amount of$1 0,000. 128. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION Claim by Kiewit Infrastructure West Company re the Cypress Bridge Replacem~nt Project [L-I00] The Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 11 :50 p.m. APPROVED: I ~ cflJ2.- Dick Dickerson, Mayor ATTEST: 08/21/2012