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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-11-20 144 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California November 20,2012 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. 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, 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 Carl Turner. The Invocation was offered by Pastor David Honey, Good News Rescue Mission's Director of Ministries. PRESENT A nONS 2A. Presentation by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 357 regarding new Vietnam Veterans monument planned for the Northern California Veterans Cemetery [A-050-060] On behalf of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 357, Northern California Veterans Cemetery Volunteer Carl Turner provided a presentation relative to the proposed new Vietnam Veterans monument he has designed and planned for the Northern California Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Turner requested a letter of support from the City Council to help with its fundraising efforts and encouraged community support. 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 November 6,2012 4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts Payable Register No.9, for the period of November 1, 2012, through November 15,2012, for a total of$13,241,668.63, for check numbers 906890 through 907406, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 9441 through 9480, inclusive, and Wire . Transfer numbers 4310 through 4325, inclusive; Payroll Register No.9, for the period October 14, 2012, through October 27, 2012, in the amount of $2,453,307.05, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 334812 through 335659, inclusive, and check numbers 552400 through 552452, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $15,694,975.68 4.1 (a). Agreement Regarding Number and Composition of the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board - The County of Shasta, the City of Redding, and the City of Anderson [B-080-460] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve the Agreement Regarding Number and Composition of the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board with the County of Shasta, the City of Redding, and the City of Anderson and authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement. 11/20/2012 I I I 145 4.5(a). Legal Services Agreement - Duncan, Weinb~rg, Genzer, & Pembroke, P.C. [E-120-050] It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute anew Legal Services Agreement (C-3332) with Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer, & Pembroke, P.C., to update the contract to current City standards and expand its scope, for a period of five years, with automatic renewals for two consecutive one- year terms, unless either party terminates the Agreement. I 4.6( a). Request by Christian Church Homes to use portion of Library Park as staging area for renovation of the Lorenz Hotel [P-050-300] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director and the Community Services Advisory Commission that the City Council approve a temporary closure of the north half of Library Park to public use until May 2014, to allow Christian Church Homes to use the area for construction staging during a $13 million rehabilitation of the interior of the Lorenz Hotel building; and authorize City staff to execute an Encroachment Permit Agreement. 4.11(a).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4499 (Job No. 2110), 2012 Solid Waste Tipping Floor Repair Project [B-050-020/S-020-650] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4499 (Job No. 2110), 2012 Solid Waste Tipping Floor Repair Project awarded to Turner and Sons Co. be accepted as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost is $276,684.65. I 4.11(b).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4488 (Job No. 2385), Overlay Project 2012 [B-050-020/S-070-200] It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4488 (Job No. 2385), Overlay Project 2012 awarded to Tullis, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost is $1,224,270.48. 4.11(c).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4503 (Job No. 5331/9253), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 2012 Sludge Removal Project [B-050-0201W -010-450] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4503 (Job No. 5331/9253), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 2012 Sludge Removal Project awarded to North State Earth & Water, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost is $89,632.16. 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. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: Dickerson I APPOINTMENTS 7.1 Mayor's Appointment and Reappointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) [B-080-600-100] Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 8, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Dickerson's recommendation that the City Council appoint Barbara Mena-Ghidihelli to CDAC for a three-year term, from December 1, 2012, to December 1, 2015; and further recommended that the City Council reappoint Marylee Boales and Pamela K. Van der Werff to additional three-year terms, from December 1, 2012, to December 1, 2015. 11/20/2012 146 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to appoint Barbara Mena-Ghidinelli to the Community Development Advisory Committee for a three-year term, from December 1, 2012, to December 1, 2015; and to reappoint Marylee Boales and Pamela K. Van der Werffto additional three-year terms on CDAC, from December 1, 2012, to December 1, 2015. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Noes: Council Members: None Abstain: Council Members: None I Absent: Council Members: Dickerson REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.4(a). City of Redding's Community Safety Evaluation Team- Oral Update . [C-II0-100-400] Development Services Director Nagel shared a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and provided background information relative to the City of Redding's Community Safety Evaluation Team (CSET) and relayed its four prong approach to combating the increase in criminal activity at several downtown Redding motels that are as foHows: Problem Oriented Policing (POP), Code Enforcement, Community Outreach, and City Ordinances. Redding Police Sergeant Todd Cogle stated that he oversees the Problem Oriented Policing Projects which focuses on the root cause of recurring and/or ongoing problems that result in calls for service and noted that the process is working and the motels with the most service calls are being targeted to improve conditions. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Charles W. Alexander opposed requiring background checks for on-site motel managers and any associated new City Ordinance. Mr. Nagel noted that staff plans to bring a recommendation back to the Council at a future date relative to the possible consideration of an Ordinance. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - September 2012 [B-I30-070] Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 29, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Monthly Financial Report for September ~OI2. Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue through September was $1,503,761 (4.2 percent) below projections for the three-month period and total wholesale sales were $4,520,394 (55.3 percent) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through September came in $2,943,667 (6.6 percent) above plan. On balance, operating revenue after energy costs was $1,991,603 (10.9 percent) above expectations. The combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts and the spot market were $952,064 (3.6 percent) above budget projections through September. Total operating expenses through September were $1,801,307 (21.49 percent) below budget, resulting from efforts to control expenses and current vacancies limiting the amount of preventative maintenance and capital construction that can be accomplished. The REU' s net operating results for the first three-months ofthe fiscal year are positive and are $3,792,91 o better than its budget projections. Debt service payments to-date total $3,464,870. Capital expenditures through September were $524,952 for revenue-funded projects, and $2,913 for bond-funded projects. The REU's unrestricted cash balance at the end of September was $36.2 million compared with the balance of $31.6 million at the end of September 2011. 11/20/2012 I I 147 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for September 2012. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: Dickerson I 9.10(a).General Fund Monthly FinancialReport - September 2012 [B-130-070] Finance Director Strong summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 30, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City CounCil accept the September 2012 Monthly Financial Report for the City's General Fund. Mr. Strong noted that total revenue-to-date is $11.1 million or $339;580 (3.2 percent) above staffs cash flow projection. For the month of September, sales tax, property tax, and in-lieu property tax performed as expected or better, while revenue from other sources performed below staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $16,713,018 or $491,847 (2.9 percent) below staffs projection. Encumbrances total $2,656,937. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to accept the September 2012 Monthly Financial Report for the City's General Fund. The Vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Council Members: Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: Dickerson CLOSED SESSION At the hour of7:03 p.m., Vice Mayor Bosetti announced that the City Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of8:15 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 LITIGA nON International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Loca11245 v. City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 16985: Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District Case No. C0667709 [L-I00] I By a majority vote, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to petition the California Supreme Court for review of the appellate court's decision in the case of "Local 1245 v. City of Redding, Third Appellate District Case No. C0667709" if rehearing of the matter is not granted by the appellate court. 128. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 ofInternational Brotherhood ,of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees [P-I00-050-070] The City Council took no reportable action. 11/20/2012 148 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of8:16 p.m. APPROVED: 7?d~~ Rick Bosetti, V~ce Mayor ATTEST: ~~"c~1 11/20/2012 I I I