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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2012-12-18 155 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California December 18,2012 6:00.p.m. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, 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, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Departmenf Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Chief of Police Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Pilgrim Congregational Church Choir. In lieu of the invocation, the Pilgrim Congregational Church Choir sang "Pray, Pray, Pray". PRESENT A nONS . I 2A. Presentation of Appreciation Clock to Michael Burke - Community Development Advisory Committee [B-080-600-100] On behalf of the City Council and staff, Mayor Bosetti presented a clock to Michael Burke in appreciation for his service on the Community Developmerit Advisory Committee from December 1,2006, to December 1,2012. Mr. Burke thanked the City of Redding and stated it was his pleasure to give back to his community. 2B. Presentation by Redding Rodeo Association - Activities Update [A-050-060] On behalf of the Redding Rodeo Association, President Bruce Alexander provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting its activities over the past year and upcoming events. He noted the inclusion of an additional "Champions Challenge" rodeo to be included with the annual Redding Rodeo to be held in May 2013, which will be hosting the top cowboys and cowgirls in the United States. Mr. Alexander encouraged the public to voilmteer and get involved. The City Council expressed its appreciation to the Redding Rodeo Association. I PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060/P-I00-230] George Clarke opposed the high costs associated with the City's employee benefit package and requested that the average salaries, benefits, and total compensation for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Maintenance and other unions be printed iil the Record Searchlight. He opined that the clean up along the Sacramento River by the Bethel Church volunteers looks great. [A-050-060] Gail Rich expressed her frustration with the City Council's decision to bypass Council Member Sullivan as Vice Mayor and appoint Council Member Jones instead at the December 4,2012, City Council Meeting, and opined that public input should have been so~icited. 12/18/2012 156 [U-500-850] Randal Faulkner opposed the outsourcing ofthe Redding Electric Utility Call Center, and opined that instead of realizing a savings, the end result will be more costly for the City of Redding. [ A-050-060/P-150-150] John Dixon expressed his condolences to the Newton, Connecticut community, and would like the City Council to ensure that the Redding Police Department has all the tools necessary to continue to keep our community safe. [A-050-060] I Andrew Meredith opined that the Council majority that voted at the last City Council Meeting on December 4, 2012, were not honest with the public relative to its reason for appointing Mr. Jones as Vice Mayor. He suggested that the City Council put aside its differences and learn to work together. [A -050-060-150] Lisa Kite-Cain conveyed her frustration with copious amounts of waste from neighbors and nearby transient encampments, and expressed concerns relative to industrial versus residential zoning near her residence. CONSENT CALENDAR The followin~fmatters 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 December 4,2012 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. 11, for the period of December 3, 2012, through December 13, 2012, for a total of $3,097,705.47, for check numbers 907633 through 907967, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 9532 through 9572, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4347 through 4358, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 12, for the period November 25,2012, through December 8, 2012, in the amount of$3,085,198.68, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 337296 through 338107, inclusive, and check numbers 552595 through 552712, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $6,182,904.15 I 4,(0). Treasurer:s Report - October 2012 [A-QSO-I00-600] R is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2012. Total Treasurer's Ac'.;ountability $159,014,696.18 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, Assets Held by City of Redditig as Successor to Redding Redevelopment Agency, and Funds of Related Entities $208,812,142.99 4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - August 2012 [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR 133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for August 2012. I 4;{e). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - September 2012 > [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR 133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for September 2012. 4.(f). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - October 2012 [F - 205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR 133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for October 2012. 12/JS/2012 t -. I I j" 157 Departmental I 4.3(a). Resolution - Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approving the Redding Transfer Station and Recycling Facility Master Plan [S-020-650/L-0 1 0-070/S-020] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-097, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting a mitigated negative Declaration and approving the Redding Solid Wa'ste Transfer Station and Recycling Facility Master Plan prepared by J .R. Milier & Associates in association with RRT Design & Construction, Inc., and Sharrah Durilap Sawyer, Inc, 4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Monthly Financial Report - October 2012.' [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept REU's monthly financial report for October 2012. 4.5(c). Response Letter to Bureau of Reclamation - Enlarging Shasta Dam [F -200-200-050] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and send a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation prQviding comments on the Draft Feasibility Report for Enlarging Shasta Dam and Reservoir. I 4.5( d). Modification of Gas Line Serving Redding Electric Utility's Power Plant Facility; and Resolution - 37th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [E-120-150/B-130-070] It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize Redding Electric Utility (REU) to prepare contract documents and advertise fo~ a construction project to modify the gas line serving REU's Power Plant Facility; and adopt Resolution No. 2012-098, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 37th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 modifying the purpose of the original appropriation in the amount of$766,000 with no increase to the fund total appropriations to perform mechanical modifications on the 10" natural gas pipeline for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Dick Fyten spoke in opposition and opined that this item is an example of why more oversight of REU should be provided. 4.6(a). Resolution - Grant Application for Henderson and Parkview Open Space Improvements [G-100-170] It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-099, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the application for grant funds in an amount up to $350,000 for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program under Section 164.56 of the Streets and Highways Code for the following Project: Henderson and Parkview Open Space Improvements; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for the grant and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project should the grant be.approved. I 4.6(b). Resolution - Grant Application For Funding to Utilize Rubberized Bark in Landscape Medians [G-100-170] It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-100, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the submittal of an application for the Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CALRECYCLE) Tire-Derived Product Grarit Program in the amount of $149,989, for rubberized bark to be used in landscape medians; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant and e~ecute any agreements necessary to implement the project should the grant be approved. c. 12/18/2012 158 4.9( c). Grant Application - California Office of Traffic Safety for the A VOID The Six Program [G-I00-170-700/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize submission of an application for a one-year grant in an estimated amount of$1 00,000 to the California Office of Traffic Safety for the AVOID the Six Program to provide overtime for DUI enforcement for Redding Police Department and partner agencies, along with training and supplies. 4.11(a).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4504 (Job No. 2278), Kapusta Park Access Relocation Project [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4504 (Job No. 2278), Kapusta Park Access Relocation Project awarded to Rader Excavating, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a I Notice ofCvmpletion. Fimil cost is $75,706.38. 4.11(b).A\Y..~I.d of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4513, Rock and Mineral Products [B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council award Bid Schedule :.\)"0. 4513, Rock and Mineral Products to several companies, listed in the staff report dated December 5,2012, that have submitted the lowest competitive bids for rock, asphalt; and mineral aggregates in the approximate amount of$350,000 annually. 4: 11 (h).Resolution - Grant Application for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program - Sacramento River Trail to Downtown Project [G-IOO-170/P-050-460-700] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-101, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving tbe application for grant funds in the amount of $350,000 for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program under Section 164.56 ofthe Streets and. Highways Code for the Sacramento River Trail to Downtown Project; and authorize ,. the l?llblicWorks Director to execute all grant documents. 4,J7.(~}.City Boards. Commi.ssions. and C011l.mittees - 2013 Term Expirations and Vacancies - (Maddy Act) ~B~080l It is the r~commendation of the City Clerk that the City Council accept Exhibits A and B as outlined in the staff report dated December 6, 2012, relative to 2013 term expirations and vacancies for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees as fulfilling the requirements of California Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act). I 1.2n 8nG 1:2 . . .. ... ~ Co-' , , 159 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, 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 - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None I Resolution Nos. 2012-097 through 2012-101 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. Mayor's Reappointments to the Community Services Advisory Commission [B-080-128] City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staffreport) dated December 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti' s recommendation that the City Council reappoint Susan Hinz and Adam McElvain to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve four~year terms ending January 1,2017. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to reappoint Susan Hinz and Adam McElvain to the Community Services Advisory Commission to serve four-year terms ending January 1, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES Mayor 9 A. City Council Liaison Assignments - Calendar Year 2013 [B-080-650/ A-050-060] Mayor Bosetti highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December II, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, providing the City Council with the updated list of Departmental, Commission, Committee, and. Agency liaison assignments. Several appointments are subject to final approval by the Mayor's City Selection Committee. He noted that the recommendation regarding the City's representative to the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency has changed from Council Member Cadd to Council Member Jones. This item was provided for informational purposes only. I City Council 9B: Possibility of re-establishing an Electric Utility Commission [B-080-l60] City Manager Starman stated that at its last meeting, the CityCouncil requested that the possibility of re-establishing an Electric Utility Commission (Commission)be discussed again. He summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 5, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, providing background information relative to the former Electric Utility Commission created by the City Council in 1986 arid sunset in 1994. George Clarke, Randal Faulkner, and An~rew Meredith supported formation of a Commission. Carl Amess opposed the formation of a Commission. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. 12/18/2012 160 A MOTIONW AS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to direct staff to proceed with re-establishing the Redding Electric Utility Commission and to return to the City Council with a detailed proposal. The Vbte: j~,'y~S : NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, and Bosetti Council Members - McArthur and Sullivan Council Members - None Council Members - None Electric Utility . I 9.5(b). Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement District Expiration; and Presentation of Appreciation Plaques [A-170-015-003] Redding Electric Utility Manager Patrick Keener highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 26, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council recognize the expiration of the Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement District (HHBID) effective December 31, 2012, per the terms of the HHBID Management District Plan. Mr. Keener provided background information relative to the formation of the HHBID, and on behalf of the City of Redding, he expressed appreciation to the Board of Directors (Board) of the HHBID for the accomplishments along Hilltop Drive, and its great example of a successful public-private partnership for the City of Redding. He recognized the dedication and perseverance of HHBID Board Member and Redding Electric Utility employee David Jackson, and acknowledged key staff members City Project Engineer Chris Hanna and Redding Electric Utility Energy Services Account Manager Matt Madison. Mayor Bosetti presented plaques of appreciation to the HHBID's Board Members present: Bert Meyer, Curtis Byron, and to Architect Les Melburg. Steve Gaines, Mark Lascelles, Rob Kilen, and Ray Remington were unable to attend. City Council Members shared their appreciation to the HHBID's Board and to all involved for the Hilltop corridor's transformation. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to recognize the expiration ofthe Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement District (HHBID) effective December 31, 2012, per the terms of the HHBID Management District Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Finance 9.l0(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report - October 2012 (Moved from the Consent Calendar at Mayor Bosetti's Request) [B-130-070] Finance Director Strong highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 27,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Monthly Financial Report for October 2012. Mayor Bosetti noted that he requested this item be moved to the Regular Calendar as he has concerns with the 10- year projected persOllllel costs. . In response to Mayor Bosetti' s concerns, Mr. Starman explained that the City of Redding recently received its CalPERS rates for Fiscal Year 20B-14, and with the combined employee contribution/employer's share, rates are increasing for Public Safety employees from 45 percent to 51 percent, and also increasing for non-public safety employees from 23 percent to 26 percent, which will ultimately cost the City's general fund approximately an additional $2 million annually beginning July I, 2013. I Mr. Starman shared that the positive news is that sales tax revenue increased by eight percent in the third quarter of 2012, with the point-of-sale figure increasing to 9.4 percent, which is a strong sign that the local economy is improving to some extent. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. 12/18/2012 161 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, to accept the October 2012 Monthly Financial Report for the City of Redding's General Fund. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I Public Works 9.11 (d).Resolution - Formation of College Highlands Subdivision, Units 1-4; into Landscape Maintenance District LMD 01-13 [A-170-075-095] . Public Works Director Crane provided an overview. of the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 7, ~O 12, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk, confirming the map of the assessment district contained in theEl)gineer's Report, approving the mailing of notices an ballots, and setting the public hearing regarding the formation of College Highlands Subdivision, Units 1-4, into Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 01"-13, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. . A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-102, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (1) confirming the map of the Assessment District and approving the Engineer's Report; (2) approving the mailing of notices and ballots; and (3) setting a public hearing date and election for March 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., regarding formation of College Highlands Subdivision, Units 1-4, into Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 01-13, pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti Council Members;.. None Council Members - None Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2012-102 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(e).Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2012 - Preservation and Expansion of the City of Redding's Wastewater Utility Collection and Treatment System [W -020-300/W -010-300] Public W or~~_Dir~ctor Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept the Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2012,. providing plannirig-Ievel overview and a recommendation for the preservation and expansion of the City of Redding's Wastewater Utility collection and treatment system. Assistant Public Works Director Jon McClain noted that inadvertently the incorrect Table ES-3 - Capital Improvement Plan was included in the packet and has provided the Council with the updated Table ES-3. Mr. McClain provided a PowerPoint Presentation, incorporated herein by reference, summarizing the Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2012. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan to accept the Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2012, providing planning-level overview and a recommendation for the preservation and expansion of the City of Redding's Wastewater Utility collection and treatment system. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:56 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 10:50 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 12/18/2012 162 12A. .clos~d Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical \yorkers AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees [P-100-050-070] . . The. City Council took no reportable action. 128. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 [P-1 00-050-124] The City Council took no reportable action. 12C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(E): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The City Council will discuss with its attorney a threat of litigation from a developer regarding the Oasis Towne Center project. Documentation of the threat is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk pursuant to Section 54957.5 [L-1 00/L-01 0-1 00-550] The City Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:51 p.m. APPROVED: ----e ~f ) Rick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: . g~i~ Pamela Mize, City Cler 12n 8/20 12 I I I