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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-10-16132 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California October 16,2012 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 Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong. I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Sheri Silk. The Invocation was offered by the Reverend James Wilson, Pray North State. PRESENT A nONS 2A. Mayor's Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Think Pink Day [A-050-060-600] On behalf of Mayor Dickerson, Council Member McArthur presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Dr. Michael Figueroa, declaring October 2012, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 18,2012, as Think Pink Day, in the City of Redding. Dr. Figueroa stated that, in an effort to educate the community regarding early detection of breast cancer, Think Pink Day was established 16 years ago with the initial distribution of500 informational bags. Currently, more than 500,000 informational bags are expected to be distributed. He noted that the Sundial Bridge will be up-lit in pink for the fourth year and will include additional activities, such as luminaries lighting up the Dana-to-Downtown pathway and a special performance by local talent Summer Schappell. I Council Member McArthur noted that the Soroptimist International of Redding's 15th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 19,2012, at the Redding Civic Auditorium. She encouraged citizens to attend the luncheon and show their support in raising funds to provide mammograms to Redding residents who could not otherwise afford them. 28. Mayor's Proclamation - Lights on Afterschool- Shasta County! Day [ A-050-060-600] On behalf of Mayor Dickerson, Vice Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Jessica Koppes, declaring October 18, 2012, as Lights on Afterschool - Shasta County! Day, in the City of Redding. . Jessica Koppes, Family Outreach Coordinator for Project SHARE, noted that it is one offive after school programs locally, with approximately 25 sites in Shasta County. She I thanked the community for its support and encouraged citizens to participate in its march to City Hall on Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2C. Presentation of the Shasta County Assessor-Recorder's 2012-13 Annual Report [S-010] Shasta County Assessor-Recorder Leslie Morgan provided an informational presentation regarding the Shasta County Assessor-Recorder's 2012-13 Annual Report, incorporated herein by reference, which contains a detailed analysis of all taxable property values in Shasta County as ofJanuary 1, 2012. 10/16/2012 133 . 2D. Presentation by Advance Redding. Inc. - Redding Civic Auditorium Update [C-050-050] On behalf of Advance Redding, Inc., Sheri Silk, General Manager, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relaying the many activities, events, and upgrades that Advance Redding, Inc. has accomplished to-date at the Redding Civic Auditorium. I The City Council expressed its apprecIatIon of Advance Redding, Inc.'s accomplishments, and its great example of a successful public-private partnership for the City of Redding. PUBLIC COMMENT [P-l 00-230/P-l 00-050/P-150-070] George Clarke opposed the high costs associated with the City's employee benefit package, voiced issues with the City's unions, and supported utilization of volunteer firefighters. [A-050-060] Salvation Army Advisory Committee Member Murray Blake thanked the City and the many partners who helped raise funds and commodities for the Salvation Army during this year's busy fire season. He provided invitations to the City Council and the City Manager to its Red Kettle Kick-Off Luncheon on November 2,2012, which jump starts its annual Red Kettle Drive. 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 October 2,2012 I 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. 7, for the period of October 1,2012, through October 12,2012, for a total of $4,707,237.50, for check numbers 906086 through 906442, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 9330 through 9369, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4271 through 4289, inclusive; Payroll Register No.7, for the period September 16, 2012, through September 29, 2012, in the amount of $2,456,552.09, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 333153 through 333976, inclusive, and check numbers 552254 through 552307, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $7,163,789.59 7 I 4.( c). Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 4 - Revenue and Finance [C-ll 0-1 001 A-050-060-555/B-050-1 00] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the,City Council adopt Ordinarice No. 2487, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 4 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 4.20 - Purchasing System by repealing 4.20.170 - Special Procurement Process, and amending Sections 4.20.040, 4.20.080, 4.20.090, 4.20.100, 4.20.120,4.20.130,4.20.140,4.20.180, and Chapter 4.22 - Public Projects by amending Section 4.22.040 - Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Procedures-Bidding Procedures under the Act, all relating to defining "Best Value" for purposes of Purchasing Officer evaluation; re-establishment of the Local Business Preference; and providing general clarifications to purchasing and public work bidding authority and regulation. 4.( d). Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 2 - Administration and Personnel, Title 10 - Public Peace and Morals, and Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic [C-II0-100/P-050/P-OI0-050] It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2488, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 2 - Administration and Personnel by amending Chapter 2.55 - Community Services Advisory Commission by repealing Section 2.55.120 and adding Chapter 2.56 - Community Services Department and Sections 2.56.01 0 through 2.56.080; amending RMC Title 10- Public Peace and Morals, Section IV - Offenses Against Public Peace by repealing Chapter 10.20 - Public Parks-Prohibited Activities, Section 10.20.010 through 10/16/2012 134 10.20.080, and replacing with new Sections 10.20.010 through 10.20.200; and amending RMC Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 11.44 - Special Events by amending Sections 11.44.01 OA and Section 11.44.020 and repealing Section 11.44.030, all relating to regulation of activities in public parks and permitting of special events. Charles W. Alexander spoke in opposition to adoption of Ordinance No. 2488 The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: Jones Council Members: None Council Members: None I 4.( e). Qrdinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic [C-II0-I00/P-030-250] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2489, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 11 - Vehicles and Trajjic, Chapter 24 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking by amending Section 11.24.060 - Angle Parking, to establish angle parkirig on the east side of Civic Center Drive. 4.5(a). Sole-Source Purchase - Energy Accounting Software Code [B-050-100/E-090] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the sole-source purchase of an energy accounting software code developed by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District for a one-time fee in the amount of $80,000. v 4.6(a). Memorandum of Agreement with The McConnell Foundation - 2013 Freedom Festival Fireworks Display [G-IOO/C-050-050] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Agreement (C-2868) with The McConnell Foundation accepting a grant in the amount of $80,000 for the 2013 Freedom Festival fireworks display; and authorize the Mayor to sign said Agreement. I Council Member Sullivan thanked The McConnell Foundation for its continued financial sup~ort and generosity. 4.11(a).ContingencyFund Reallocation - Bid Schedule No. 4383 (Job No. 2370), KeswickDam Transmission Main Repair Project [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve the reallocation of $10,000 from contingency funding to construction management and . inspection (consultant support) relative to Bid Schedule No. 4383 (Job No. 2370), Keswick Dam Transmission Main Repair Project. 4.11(b).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4497 (Job Nos. 2334/9248), Municipal Utilities Pavement Maintenance Project 2012 [B-050-020/S-07 0- 200] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4497 (Job Nos. 2334/9248), Municipal Utilities Pavement Maintenance Project 2012, awarded to Eagle Paving be accepted as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. Final cost was $95,702.43. I 4.11(c).Cooperative Work Agreement - The Department of Finance - Cypress Bridge Project (Bid Schedule No. 3987) [B-050-020/S-070-050-050] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to sign and submit a Cooperative Work Agreement for the Cypress Bridge Project (Bid Schedule No. 3987) to the Department of Finance requesting a time extension of federal funding for an additional year to June 30, 2014, to avoid reversion of unexpended federal bridge funds in the amount of$I,833,000. 10/16/2012 135 4.11(d).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4473 (Job No. 8657), Senior Citizen Center Building Roof Rehabilitation Project [B-050-020/C-050- 700] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4473 (Job No. 8657), Senior Citizen Center Building Roof Rehabilitation Project, awarded to J. H. Mack Construction be accepted as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. Final cost is $81,061.69. I 4.11 (e ).Highland Park Subdivision. Unit 3 (S-18-05) - City of Redding's Acceptance of Improvements as Satisfactorily Completed; and Resolution - Accepting Streets For Maintenance and Operation by the City of Redding [S-1 01-1 02/S-070-230] It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) accept the improvements in the Highland Park Subdivision (S-18-05), Unit 3, located north of Mission De Oro Drive and west of Bodenhamer Boulevard, as satisfactorily completed; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2012-086, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation the streets in Highland Park Subdivision, Unit 3 (S-18-05); and (3) instruct the City Clerk to return the securities to the developer, J and S Highland Park, LLC, and MGP, LP. 4.11(f).Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Automated Valve Purchase and Replacement Proiect- Specification ofEIM Automated Valves and Selection of Automated Valve Services, Inc. as the Supplier [B-050-1 OOIW -030-600] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council make the finding that, in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 3400. Co2, ElM automated valves be specified for the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Automated Valve Purchase and Replacement Project and approve the selection of Automated Valve Services, Inc., as the supplier of the automated valves and related work. I 4.11(g).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4505 (Job No. 2381), 2012 Storm Drain Project [B-050-020/S-060] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4505 (Job No. 2381), 2012 Storm Drain Project, to R. A. Martin Constructors, Inc., in the amount of$187, 781; (2) approve an additional $40,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $25,000 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 $262,781. 4. 12(a).Resolution - Repealing City Council Policy No. 1101, Courtesy Parking Permits' [ A-050-060-555] It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-087, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Council Policy No. 1101, Courtesy Parking Permits. I 4. 12(b).Resolution - Amending City of Redding Conflict of Interest Code [F-01O-150] It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-088, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting an amended "Appendix A" to the Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions of the City and the agencies and entities for which the City serves as Code Reviewing Body, pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. 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 of the item(s) approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: None 10/16/2012 136 Ordinance Nos. 2487 through 2489 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Resolution Nos. 2012-086 through 2012-088 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Mayor's Appointment to the Community Services Advisory Commission [B-080-128] Mayor Dickerson summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 3, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council appoint Judy Salter to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve an unexpired term ending January 1, 2014, made vacant by the resignation of Leona McCoach. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to appoint Judy Salter to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve an unexpired term ending January 1, 2014, made vacant by the resignation of Leona McCoach. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 7.2 Mayor's Reappointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizens' Advisory Committee [B-080-600-244 ] Mayor Dickerson highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 3, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council reappoint Janet Albright to the Shasta Public Library Citizens' Advisory Committee to serve a four-year term ending November 30,2016. The City Council expressed its appreciation to Ms. Albright. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to reappoint Janet Albright to the Shasta Public Library Citizens' Advisory Committee to serve a four-year term ending November 30,2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.2(a). Use of City as Successor Housing Agency's Low/Mod Housing Asset Fund; and Resolution - 33rd Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-130-070/R-030-605-400] Deputy City Manager Greg Clark provided an overview of the Report to City Council ( staff report) dated October 3, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize use of the City as Successor Housing Agency to the former Redding Redevelopment Agency's (SHA) Low/Mod Housing Asset Fund (LMHAF) to administer and finance the SHA' s affordable housing programs and activities; and adopt a resolution approving the LMHAF budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year for the SHA. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member J ones, to authorize use of the City as Successor Housing Agency to the former Redding Redevelopment Agency's (SHA) Low/Mod Housing Asset Fund (LMHAF) to administer and finance the SHA's affordable housing programs and activities; and to adopt Resolution No. 2012-089, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 33rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $98,500 for housing activities in the SHA's-LMHAF for fiscal year 2012- 13. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: None 10/16/2012 . \ I I I I 137 Resolution No. 2012-089 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.2(b). Funding Agreement - Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage Center; Resolution - 32nd Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2011-111; and First Amendment to Letter ofIntent (C-5359) [B-13 0-03 0/B-13 0-070/ A -090-100] Council Member Jones abstained and removed himself from the room citing his involvement as a volunteer on the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage Center (NCVM & HC) Advisory Board. I Deputy City Manager Clark summariz~d the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 1, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) approve a Funding Agreement with the NCVM & HC in the amount of $193,800; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; (3) adopt a resolution appropriating the funds; and (4) approve a one-year extension to the non-binding Letter ofIntent with the NCVM & HC, to June 15,2013. Betty Paris spoke in support of the Museum Campus and the associated funding request. Council Member Sullivan voiced support for veterans, however, she stated that her position has not changed. She cited the City's limited finances and its inability to fund necessary repairs and equipment needed by City departments as reasons supporting her decision to oppose NCVM & HC's funding request. Council Member McArthur echoed Council Member Sullivan's position. She said that she has been troubled by her vote conceptually approving this funding request on August 21, 2012. She expressed concern relative to NCVM & HC's difficultly in procuring the initial $200,000, given the project's estimated total cost of $50 million. She stated that after careful consideration, she would not support allocating funds to the museum. I Council Member Bosetti expressed disappointment with his colleagues' positions. City Attorney Duvernay interjected that according to Redding Municipal Code the affirmative votes of at least three members of the City Council are required in order for the City Council to take action on an item of business. He stated that Council Member Jones could seek advice from the Fair Political Practices Commissi6nr~garding his involvement with the NCVM & HC and whether there is a conflict which mandates his abstention. He explained that the matter may be brought back for the City Council's consideration. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to: (1) approve a Funding Agreement with the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage Center. (NCVM & HC) in the amount of$193,800; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; (3) adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 32nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $193,800 for fiscal year2012-13 to contribute to the NCVM & HC to assist in obtaining a Use Permit; and (4) approve a one-year extension to the non-binding Letter ofIntent (C-5359) with the NCVM & HC, to June 15,2013. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Bosetti and Dickerson Council Members: McArthur and Sullivan Council Members: Jones Council Members: None Due to a lack of three affirmative votes, no action was taken. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [A-050-060] A consensus was not reached by the City Council to entertain Council Member Jones' suggestion to establish a policy relative to the order in which the Mayor acknowledges speakers to address the City Council. 10/16/2012 138 CLOSED SESSION At the hour of7:30 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of7: 58 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: l2A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION I IF. Shea Construction, Inc. v. City of Redding, et aI., Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 167806 [L-I00] The City Council took no reportable action. 12B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Bourland v. City of Redding, et aI., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Case No. 2:09-CV-03195-FCD-CMK [L-I00] The City Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of7:59 p.m. APPROVED: I 1:Puf t~ Dick Dickerson, Mayor ATTEST: I 10/16/2012