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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-09-18 118 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress A venue Redding, California September 18, 2012 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dick Dickerson with the following Council Members present: Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan. Vice Mayor Rick Bosetti 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: City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, and Finance Director Steve Strong. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Redding Police Captain Roger Moore. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Dave Leppard, Trinity Alliance Church. PUBLIC COMMENT [P-I00-230/P-150-070] George Clarke opposed the high costs associated with the City's employee benefit package and union issues associated, and spoke in support of utilizing volunteer firefighters. [A-050-060] On behalf of the Lawrence/LeBrun Neighborhood Beautification (LLNB) Project, Tabitha Hamman thanked Mayor Dickerson, Deputy City Manager Clark, and Redding Police Sergeant Al Mellon for attending its first National Night Out event on August 7, 2012, and provided an update to the LLNB' s progress to-date. She invited the Council and the public to attend its next meeting on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, to be held in the Rother Elementary School's gymnaSIUm. [B-080-128/P-050] Charles W. Alexander opposed the park-wide smoking ban in all City park facilities recently approved by the Community Services Advisory Committee at its September 12,2012, meeting. 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 September 4,2012 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.5, for the period of September 4, 2012, through September 14,2012, for a total of $2,240,971.75, for check numbers 905428 through 905786, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 9256 through 9277, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4230 through 4239, inclusive; Payroll Register No.5, for the period August 19, 2012, through September 1, 2012, in the amount of $2,508,999.98, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 331451 through 332300, inclusive, and check numbers 552110 through 552165, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $4,749,971.73 4.2(a). Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District 2011-12 Annual Report [ A-170-015-004] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the 2011-12 Annual Report submitted by the Redding Tourism Marketing Group outlining the accomplishments of the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District. 09/18/2012 I I I 119 4.2( c). California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority's Homebuyers Fund - 2012 Single- Family Private Activity Bond Fair Share Allocation [R-030-100-040] It is the reco1l1Il)endation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council assign the CityofRedding;s 2012 Single-Family Private Activity Bond Fair Share Allocation in the amount of $609,130, to the California Rural Home Mortgage Fi~ance Authority's Homebuyers Fund. I 4.2(d). Letters Opposing Assembly Bill 2451 and Supporting Senate Bills 214 and 1387 [L-040-300] It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit letters to Governor Jerry Brown urging him to veto Assembly Bill 2451 (Perez) Workers Compensation and sign Senate Bill (SB) 214 (Wolk) Infrastructure Financing Districts and SB 1387 (Emmerson) Metal Theft. 4.3(a). Commercial Aircraft Tie-Down License Agreement - Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark [A-070-0801 A-090-1 001 A-090-020] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve a Commercial Aircraft Tie-Down License Agreement for the Redding Municipal Airport and the Benton Airpark for the purpose of renting tie-down spaces on a long term basis for commercial use with a reduced monthly tie-down fee in the amount of $112; and authorize the Airports Manager to execute the Agreements. I 4.5(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4501, Electric Line Clearance Services [B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid Schedule No. 4501, Electric Line Clearance Services, to Utility Tree Service for Areas 1 and 2 at the unit prices in the estimated amount of $318,000 for the 12-month period beginning the date the City issues the purchase order. 4.6(a). Property Line Adiustment - 227 Mora Court [L-010-150-750/P-050-460-700] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director and the Community Services Advisory Commission that the City Council authorize a property line adjustment that will result in the exchange of land between the City of Redding and David and Lianne Boren for their property located at 227 Mora Court (Parcel Map #14- 38). 4.9(a). Designate the North Market Street Bridge (SR 273) as the Redding Police O(ficer Owen "Ted" Lvon Memorial BridfJe [L-040-300/S-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Police Chiefthat the City Council authorize staff to seek state legislation to designate the North Market Street Bridge (State Route 273) as the Redding Police Officer Owen "Ted" Lyon Memorial Bridge and submit a letter of support to the California State Legislature. I 4.11(a).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4496 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 7 [B-050-020/W -010-450] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4496 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 7, to Randy Hill Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,022,664, contingent upon receipt of the preliminary Approval of Award by the State Water Resources Control Board; (2) approve an additional $250,000 to cover the cost of administration and Inspection fees; and (3) approve $402,000 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total of$4,674,664. 09/18/2012 120 4.11 (b ).Resolution - 31 sl Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-130-070/T -080-400] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt. Resolution No. 2012-081, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 31 sl Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $75,000 for administration of the Traffic Impact Fee Program for fiscal. year 2012-13. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Su,11ivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as I recommended. The Vote: Ayes: . Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Noes: Council Members: None Abstain: Council Members: None Absent: Council Members: Bosetti Resolution Nos. 2012-081 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICA nONS OF DEP ARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. City of Redding Policies and Procedures re: Occupancy of Residential Dwelling Units when Electric Utility Service has been Disconnected for Non-Payment [E-090.-125] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 12, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and provided background information relative to Council Member Jones' request to discuss two of the recommendations (Nos. 13 and 14) contained in the 2009 Final Report of the Utility Billing Review Committee (UBRC), incorporated herein by reference, both relative to .. the City's Policies and Procedures pertaining to the occupancy of residential dwelling units when electric utility service has been disconnected for non-payment. I Mr. Starman recalled that in response to a petition submitted by delegates from the Shasta County Workers Benefit Cou~cil (SCWBC), Council Member Bosetti investigated the demands noted in the petition and responded to the City Council in a City of Redding Memorandum dated November 15, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, with the conclusion that the Council policies were being implemented properly, and recommended that the itenl not be placed on a future City Council agenda as he saw no need for further modification of the policies questioned in the SCWBC petition, noting that the City's staffhas implemented the policies as approved by the City Council, and the data supports the conclusion that the changes are working as expected by both the City Council and the UBRC. Council Member Jones stated that a new Council Member was seated on the Council after this topic was last discussed in 2009, and requested that the Council discuss and vote on the two UBRC recommendations, Nos. 13 and 14, that the City Council did not pass in 2009. Mr. Starman provided statistics for fiscal year 2011-12. He related that of 43,000 utility customers, approximately 2,600 were disconnected for non-payment, 64 of the 2,600 received a letter from the City's Code Enforcement stating the need to restore power or vacate, three of the 64 appeared before the Administrative Hearing Board, with all three being foreclosure properties. I Gary Cadd, rim Pappas, and Jo Vayo supported the Council approving the two recommendations opining the unfairness of evicting customers from homes without electricity. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 09/18/2012 121 Council Members McArthur and Sullivan referenced Council Member Bosetti's memorandum to the City Council stating that customers do have recourse available through the various programs already in place. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, to adoptthe 2009 Utility Billing Review Committee's recommendation Nos. 13 and 14. The motion failed due to lack of a second. I 9.1 (a). Explore Possibility of Moving the Redding Police Department to City Hall; and Resolution - 30th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-130-070/P-150-150] City Manager Starman provided and overview of the Report to City Council (staffreport) dated September 18,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council direct staff to explore the possibility of moving the Redding Police Department to City Hall as outlined in the staff report. He also recommended that the City Council adopt a budget resolution appropriating $45,000 needed to complete the analysis. Council Member Jones opined that not enough information was provided in the staff report and he has many questions relative to the reasoning behind moving the Redding Electric Utility out of City Hall and issues with the potential funding sources identified. Gary Cadd and William Preston opposed spending $45,000 to explore the possibility of moving the RPD to City Hall. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to direct staff to explore the possibility of moving the Redding Police Department (RPD) to City Hall as outlined in the staff report and adopt Resolution No. 2012-082, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 30th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $45,000 for fiscal year 2012-13 to explore the possibility of moving the RPD to City Hall. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: Jones Council Members: None Council Members: Bosetti Resolution No. 20i2-082 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk. 9.1 (b). Assembly Bill 340 - California Public Emolovees' Pension Reform Act of 20 13 - Oral Update [L-040-300] City Manager Starman presented a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing an update relative to Assembly 'Bill 340 - CalifQrnia Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 20/3 that will be implemented January 1, 2013, and its impact to the City of Redding. I Mr. Starman noted a few ofthe key changes that affect City of Redding employees in the statue include the following: reduced benefit formulas (2.7% at age 57 for public safety employees and 2% at age 62 for non-safety employees); implement~tion of a total pension compensation cap based on a salary of$132,120 per year; and equal sharing of 'Normal Cost' (Employee pays 50% of 'normal cost' with a 12% PERS-related cap for public safety employees and an 8% PERS-related cap for non-safety employees). He stated that other reform measures prohibit the following: purchase of 'Airtime'; retroactive pension increases; 'pension holidays'; and utilizes base pay only for pension calculations. Mr. Starman noted that a few of the miscellaneous reform measures included are: pension calculations based on a consecutive 36-month period; felons forfeit pension benefits if crime is job related; and post-retirement employment is limited by imposing a l80-day waiting period with' public safety excluded. 09/18/2012 122 Informational item only. 9.2(b). 2011-12 Annual Report by Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association [B-130-030-700/E-050] Deputy City Manager Greg Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 5,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the 2011-12 Annual Report by the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (SCW A) and the accompanying presentation from its General Manager relating to the operation of the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) as I required under the five-year Service Agreement (C-5348) with the City. SCW A General Manager Laurie Baker presented a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the Redding CVB's activities during the past year that included the following: numerous email/newsletter campaigns, increased public relations, enhanced interactive marketing, increased advertising through Facebook, addition of a mobile site for smart phones, new design on several billboards, completed filming of new marketing film to be aired on Charter Communications' Recreation Channel 8, promotion of Redding as the Trails Capital of California, increased print advertising, continued distribution of the Redding Visitors Guide, attendance at various trade and consumer shows, and increased international marketing of Redding. Informational item only. 9.3(c). Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement [A-070-400/C-175-550] Information Technology Manager Dave Allen summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 6, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement for a three-year period in the amount of $118,464 per contract year, to facilitate the City's Microsoft licensing needs. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Jones, to approve the Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement for a three-year period in the amount of $118,464 per contract year. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: Bosetti 9.6(b). Fifth Amendment to Soccer Lease (C-4401) - Shasta Regional Soccer Association [C-070-100/P-050-690] Community Services Director Niemer highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 6,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and in conjunction with the Community Services Advisory Commission, recommended that the City Council approve the following recommended amendments to the Lease Agreement (C- 4401) with the Shasta Regional Soccer Association (SRSA): 1) allow the SRSA to fund an account in the amount of one month's operating expenses, currently $30,000, prior to contributing to the replacement fund; 2) change the payment schedule from the existing flat fee structure to one based on a percentage of annual profit. The SRSA proposes funding at a rate of fifty percent of annual revenue over and above operating expenses; and 3) revisit the modifications to the lease in 36 months. I . Keith Hunting, SRSA President, noted that SRSA has recently restructured, and is positive that they can achieve funding of an operating expense account and successfully fulfill its obligations to the City of Redding. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 09/18/2012 .~ I I I 123 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to approve the Fifth Amendment to the Soccer Lease (C-4401) with the Shasta Regional Soccer Association (SRSA) to: (1) allow it to fund an account in the amount of one month's operating expenses, currently $30,000, prior to contributing to the replacement fund; (2) change the payment schedule from the existing flat fee structure to one based on a percentage of annual profit. The SRSA proposes funding at a rate of fifty percent of annual revenue over and above operating expenses; and (3) revisit the modifications to the lease in 36 months. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: Bosetti . 9.6(c). 2012 Community Creek Clean Up - Oral Update [S-060-150- 725/ A -050-110] Community Services Director Niemer provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlightingthe2012 Community Creek Clean Up activities to occur on October 6,2012, within the Henderson Open Space for the second consecutive year. Ms. Niemer explained that the Henderson Open Space is a little-known City-owned property comprised oDO acres along the Sacramento River, just southeast ofthe Cypress A venue Bridge. She noted that this area was highly neglected and overgrown with berry bushes, however, last year much progress was made and is looking forward to continuing the momentum. Ms. Niemer stated that the Community Creek Clean Up is an annual event now in its seventh year, and thanked the following partners for helping with this year's event: The Rotary Club of Redding, California Conservation Corps, California Coastal Commission, Crystal Geyser Water, Record Searchlight, Simpson University, and Comm~rcial Landscape Services. In addition, the City of Redding's Community Services Department, Police Department, Electric Utility, and Solid Waste Division are all providing resources for the event. Ms. Niemer stated that it takes coordination with many community members to make this annual clean up event a success. Informational item only. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORnS) City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [A-050-060] Council Member McArthur attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference & Expo held September 5-7,2012, in San Diego, California. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of8:15 p.m. APPROVED:. flU t~ Dick Dickerson, Mayor . ATTEST: ~~~ Pamela Mize, City Cler 09/18/2012