HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-09-04112
City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress A venue
Redding, California
September 4,2012 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dick Dickerson with the following Council Members
present: Rick Bosetti, Patrick Jones, and Francie Sullivan. Council Member Missy McArthur was
absent.
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: 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 Mary Machado.
The Invocation was offered by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police Chaplain.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[P-1 00-230/P-1 00-050]
George Clarke opposed the high costs associated with the City's employee benefit package and
umon Issues.
[A-050-060]
Linda Johnson opined that government should be run with the same efficiency as a private
business.
[E-090-100]
Randal Faulkner expressed the need for an independent forensic audit report of the Redding
Electric Utility and the electric rates related to Big League Dreams.
[E-090]
Jo Vayo opposed the hiring of an outside firm chosen by the City to investigate the Redding
Electric Utility at rate payers expense.
[B-080-128/P-050]
Charles W. Alexander opposed the park-wide smoking ban recommended by the Community
Services Advisory Commission at its August 22, 2012, meeting.
[B-080-160]
Tim Pappas, George Clarke, Randal Faulkner, Jo Vayo, and Gary Cadd supported the re-
establishment of an Electric Utility Commission.
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: Special Meeting of August 20, 2012; Regular Meeting of
August 21,2012
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. 4, for the period of August 20,2012, through August 31, 2012, for
a total of$14,247,611.86, for check numbers 905080 through 905427, inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 9197 through 9255, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4205
through 4229, inclusive; Payroll Register No.4, for the period August 5, 2012, through
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August 18, 2012, in the amount of $2,611,706.08, for electronic deposit transaction
numbers 330530 through 331450, inclusive, and check numbers 552012 through 552109,
inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $16,859,317.94
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4.(c). Treasurer's Report - July 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 July 2012.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $147,592,811.60
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, Assets Held by City of Redding as
Successor to Redding Redevelopment Agency;
and Funds of Related Entities $200,533,072.45
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4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - July 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 July 2012.
4.1 (a). Proiect Status Report - August 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 August 2012.
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4.2( a). Consulting and Professional Services Contract - Economic Development Corporation of
Shasta County
[B-130-030-045]
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manger that the City Council approve a
Consulting and Professional Services Contract with the Economic Development
Corporation of Shasta County for the period of September 1,2012, to June 30, 2013, in
the amount of $76,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract.
4.3(a). Land Lease and Operation Agreement (C-746) - U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), at the Redding Municipal Airport
[C-070-1 00/ A -090-100]
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council approve
the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Land Lease and
Operation Agreement for the Air Traffic Control Tower at the Redding Municipal
Airport (Airport) for a 20-year term beginning October I, 2012, through
September 30, 2032, and providing no monetary consideration in the form of rent
payable to the Airport. '
4.3(b). First Amendment to Facilities and Ground Lease (C-4741) - REACH Air Medical
Services at Redding Municipal Airport
[C-070-100/ A-090-100]
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council approve
the First Amendment to the Facilities and Ground Lease Agreement and Permit for
Commercial Activities with Mediplane, Inc. dba REACH Air Medical Services
extending the lease to July 4,2017, and reducing the monthly rental rate to $2,241.00
from September 5, 2012, to July 4,2013, with a three percent annual escalator.
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4.5(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4498, Treated Wood Poles
[B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid
Schedule No. 4498, Treated Wood Poles, to Pacific Wood Preserving at the bid unit
prices to August 31, 2013, and authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid
annually up to two years at the same prices, terms, and conditions if deemed prudent and
mutually agreeable to Pacific Wood Preserving.
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4.5(b). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4491, Three-Phase, Pad-Type Distribution
Transformers
[B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council reject the
low bid received by Pacific Utilities as non-responsive, and award Bid Schedule No.
4491, Three-Phase, Pad-Type Distribution Transformers, to the lowest responsive bidder
Gexpro, in the amount of$307,905.32, for furnishing said transformers.
4.6(a). Lease - People of Progress, Inc. for the Enterprise Community Garden and the Matson,
Mowder & Howe Diestelhorst Community Garden I
[C-070-100] .
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council
approve a Lease with People of Progress, Inc. for 1.25 acres, known as Enterprise
Community Garden, and 3.6 acres, known as Matson, Mowder & Howe Diestelhorst
Garden, for a five-year period, October 1,2012, to September 30,2017, with no rental
fees due to the City during the term of the Lease.
4.9(a). Resolution - Grant from California Office of Traffic Safety to Continue Funding One
Full-Time Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Officer for a One-Year Period
[G-100-170-700/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Police Chiefthat the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2012-077, a reso lution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing acceptance
of a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $229,060 for
personnel, overtime, training, equipment and supplies for continued funding of a full-
time DUI officer for the one-year period October 1,2012, through September 30,2013.
4.9(b). Grant - California Office of Traffic Safety for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Traffic
Enforcement
[G-100-170-700/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the
acceptance of a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the California Office of Traffic I
Safety for the A VOID the Six Program to provide overtime for DUI traffic enforcement
for the one-year period October 1, 2012, through September 30,2013.
4.9(c). Grant - California Office of Traffic Safety for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Checkpoints
[G-1 00-170- 700/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the
acceptance of a grant in the amount of $35,500 from the California Office of Traffic
Safety to conduct DUI checkpoints in the Redding area for the one-year period
October 1,2012, through September 30,2013.
4.10(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report - July 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 July 2012.
4.11(a).NoticeofCompletion - Bid Schedule No. 4295 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater
. Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 6
[B-050-020/W -010-450]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid
Schedule No. 4295 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 6, awarded to Auburn Constructors,
Inc., as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final Cost was $12,985,212.
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4.1 I (b).Award ofBicl - Bid Schedule No. 4499 (Job No. 2110), 2012 Solid Waste Tipping Floor
Repair Project
[B-050-0 I 0/S-020-650]
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4499 (Job No. 2110), 2012 Solid Waste Tipping Floor Repair Project,
to Turner and Sons Company in the amount of $245,985; (2) approve an additional
$17,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $30,000 to
provide construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve
additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency
amounts up to a total of$IO,OOO, for a total of$302,985.
4.11( c ).Resolution - Master Service Agreement (C-3386) with the Tribal Council ofthe Redding
Rancheria to Provide Water, Wastewater, and Other Municipal Services
[R-0201W -020-5001W -030-500]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-078, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving entering into a "Master Service Agreement" between the City of Redding and
the Tribal Council of the Redding Rancheria for the provision of water, wastewater, and
other municipal services for a 10-year period and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
necessary documentation in connection therewith.
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4.1 I (d).Resolution - Summarily Vacating a Portion of Shasta Street (A-I-90)
[A-OIO-IOO]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-079, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
summarily vacating a portion of Shasta Street lying between Liberty Street and
Continental Street, as created by the Map of Frisbie's, Walden's, and Honn's Additions
to the Town of Redding, Shasta County, California, in Book of Town Plats at Page 34,
filed October 14, 1887, Shasta County Records, adjacent to property located at
1255 Liberty Street (A-I-90).
4.11 (e).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4397 (Job No. 2345), Stillwater Business Park
Phase IB Project
[B-050-020/E-050-500]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid
Schedule No. 4397 (Job No. 2345), Stillwater Business Park Phase IB Project, awarded
to Shasta Constructors, Inc., as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file
a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final Cost was $6,398,017.45.
4.11(f).Letter of Opposition - Assembly Bill 685 Relating to Rights to Clean,
Affordable, and Accessible Water
[L-040-300]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council affirm its
position opposing Assembly Bill 685, which would establish a statutory "right" to access
water and have the potential to expose local water providers to costly litigation.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, 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, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: McArthur
Resolution Nos. 2012-077 through 2012-079 are on file "in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS &. COMMUNICA nONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Discuss Possibility of Re-Establishing Electric Utility Commission
(POSTPONED ITEM TO A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING PER COUNCIL
MEMBER JONES' REQUEST)
[B-080-160]
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9.5(c). Resolution - California Cap-and Trade Program and Designate Freely Allocated Carbon
Allowances
[E-020-0l0]
Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated August 20, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Electric Utility Director, or his designee, to
assign freely allocated allowances that are provided to Redding from the California Air
Resources Board and to participate in the California cap-and-trade auctions. He noted
that Assembly Bill (AB) 32, The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, set the 2020
greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal into law requiring California to reduce its I
greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels.
John D. Keye, Jr. and Randal Faulkner opposed participation in the California cap-and-
trade auctions.
Gary Cadd expressed frustration with the state's regulations.
Council Member Sullivan noted that AB32 was approved in 2006, and is just now being
implemented in 2012, and emphasized that this is not new legislation and compliance is
required by law.
City Attorney Duvernay stated that a ballot proposition was brought forward in 2010 to
postpone imp.lementation of AB32, and was subsequently defeated by the voters.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti to adopt Resolution No. 2012-080, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding authorizing the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director, or his designee, to
participate in the California Cap-and-Trade Program as required by State law, and to
designate freely allocated carbon allowances.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: McArthur
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Resolution No. 2012-080 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9 .5( d). Sole-Source Software Contract with Vertex Business Services - Upgrading ECIS Billing
System to a New Software Platform; and
Direction re: Call Center Services
[B-050-l00/U-500-850]
Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated August 27, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and in conjunction with
Public Works Director Crane and Support Services Director Dinger, recommended that
the City Council approve the development of a new sole-source software contract with
Vertex Business Services (Vertex) to upgrade the ECIS billing system to the eCIS+v3
software platform to be hosted by Vertex. It was further recommended that the Council
provide direction regarding outsourcing call center services to Vertex.
The following speakers spoke in opposition to a sole-source software contract with
Vertex and the outsourcing of call center services: Marcia Ames, Mike Quinn,
Randal Faulkner, and Gary Caddo
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to the Council, Mr. Tippin stated that currently, seven full-time positions are
vacant, however, the possibility exists that the part-time employees may be displaced at
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan to approve the development of a new sole-source software contract with Vertex
Business Services (Vertex) to upgrade the ECIS billing system to the eCIS+v3 software
platform to be hosted by Vertex.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: McArthur
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, to approve the development of a contract with Vertex to pursue outsourcing the
City's call center services and allow for placement of affected employees to other
positions within the City during the transitional period.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: McArthur
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORHS)
City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[A-050-060]
Council Member Sullivan attended a Northern California Power Agency Commission Meeting
in Murphys, California, on August 22-23, 2012.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of8:01 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of8:07 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 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
1) Citizens for Fair REU Rates, Michael Schmitz, Shirlyn Pappas, Fee Fighter LLC v.
The City of Redding and the City Council of the City of Redding,
Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 171377
2) Fee Fighter LLC, Citizens for Fair REU Rates, Michael Schmitz, Shirlyn Pappas v.
The City of Redding and the City Council of the City of Redding,
Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 172960
[L-I00]
The Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at ~he hour
of8:08 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Dick Dickerson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City C rk
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