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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2011-06-21 92 City Council, Regular Meeting . Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California June 21,2011 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Missy McArthur with the following Council Members present: Rick Bosetti, Dick Dickerson, Patrick Jones, and Francie Sullivan. Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City Manager I Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Rossann Grimm. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Police Chief Peter Hansen, Redding Electric Utility Director Hauser, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, and Finance Director Steve Strong. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Maddie Krueger. The Invocation was offered by Patricia Heinsohn. PUBLIC COMMENT [A -050-060] GaryCadd, Walt McNeill, Randal Faulkner, Greg Mann, Wickie Smith, Tim Pappas, Ivory Rose, and Jo Vayo expressed opinions regarding the Brown Act, Redding Electric Utility rates, Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) transfers, Big League Dreams Soccer Park, non-resident speakers, hypocrisy, tyranny, first amendment rights, hostility, cooperation, and appreciation of other public speakers. [C-050-050] Jim Gironda, Joe Schuler, Tory Meredith, Ginnie Mistal, Bonnie Sharp, Tom Spade, Steve Roberts, Stephen Kenny, Louis Hudson, Jane Wittmann, Emilie Reedy, Murray Blake, Valerie Long, Patricia I Heinsohn, Don Kirk, Dick Fyten, John Dixon, Sharon Waranius, and Gary Moeckli expressed opinions, concerns, ideas, and support for finding a way to keep the Redding Convention Center open. PRESENT A nONS 3C. Resolution - Honoring Retiring Support Services Director Gerard Kersten [ A-050-450] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2011-61, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding honoring retiring Support Services Director Gerard Kersten for 14 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the City. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, adopting Resolution No. 2011-61, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding honoring retiring Support Services Director Gerard Kersten. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2011-61 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 3D. Resolution - Honoring Retiring Development Services Director James Hamilton [ A-050-122] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2011-62, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding honoring retiring Development Services Director James Hamilton for 12 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the City. I 06/21/2011 93 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting Resolution No. 2011-62, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding honoring retiring Development Services Director James Hamilton. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2011-62 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I 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.(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. 23, for the period ofJune 1,2011, through June 17,2011, for a total of $15,654,364.26, for check numbers 893708 through 894235, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 7892 through 7935, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3210 through 3279, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 25, for the period May 29,2011, through June 11,2011, in the amount of$2,596,203.48, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 303766 through 304625, inclusive, and check numbers 549240 through 549324, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $18,250,567.74 I 4.3(a). Third Amendment to Leases - Hillside Aviation, Inc. [C-070-1001 A-090-020] It is the recommendation of Interim Support Services Director Rod Dinger that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Lease Agreements (C-2216 and C-2643) with Hillside Aviation, Inc., to adjust the lease fee payment schedule for the fixed base operation and the aircraft storage hangar during the remainder of the first option term ending January 31,2015. 4.6(a). Resolution - Proclaiming July 2011 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Redding [A -050-060-600] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2011-68, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming July 2011 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Redding. 4.1 O( a).Monthly Financial Report - General Fund - April 2011 [B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director. that the City Council accept the monthly General Fund Financial Report for April 2011. Total revenue to date is $43.8 million or $808,565 (1.8%) below staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $53,839,544 or $7,662,602 (12.5%) below staffs projection. Encumbrances total $1,192,515. I 4.11 (a). Grant - Federal Safe Routes to Schopl Program [G-100-070] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council direct staff to apply for federal grant funds for proposed projects to improve pedestrian and bicycle travel to and from Bonnyview Elementary School and Shasta Meadows Elementary School. 4.11(b).Approve Water Service Agreement - Shasta Community Services District [A-0701W-030-500/A-150-178] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Shasta Community Services District to continue to provide water service to City of Redding Annexation 85-10 (Upper Sacramento River Area) until the City provides the infrastructure to serve those existing customers in an annexed area west of Buenaventura Boulevard and north of State Route 299. 06/21/2011 94 4.11 (d). Resolutions - Ordering detachment of portions ofLMD A; approving the Engineer's Reports; declaring intent to levy and collect Landscape Maintenance District assessments for fiscal year 2011-12; and setting public hearings for July 19, 2011 [A-170-075-050 through -057 /A-170-075-059 through -081 /A-170-075-083 through -085 /A-170-075-088 and -089] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 2011-69 through 2011-105, resolutions of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the detachment of River Ridge Park Units 1-5 and River Ridge Terrace Units 1-3, Area 7, and River Park Highlands Units 1-7, Area 4 from LMD A; approving the En~neer's Reports and maps; declaring intent to levy and collect fiscal year 2011-12 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, H-Zone 1, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, 1 R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06,06-06,07-06,08-06,09-06, 11-06,01- 07, 02-07, 02-09, and 03-09, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and setting the date for the public hearings as July 19, 2011. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the City Council adopt Resolution Nos. 2011-69 through 2011-105, resolutions of the City Council ofthe City of Redding ordering the detachment of River Ridge Park Units 1-5 and River Ridge Terrace Units 1-3, Area 7, and River Park Highlands Units 1-7, Area 4 from LMD A; approving the Engineer's Reports and maps; declaring intent to levy and collect fiscal year 2011-12 assessments for Landscape Maintenance Districts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, H-Zone 1, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07 -06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, and 03-09, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and setting the date for the public hearings as July 19, 2011. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Sullivan and McArthur Council Members - None Council Members - Dickerson Council Members - None 4.11(e).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4346 (Job No. 2365), Peterson Lane Water Main Replacement Project 1 [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the Peterson Lane Water Main Replacement Project performed by Giles Excavating & Paving as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $202,521.04. 4.11 (f).Approve Contingency Fund Increase - Oasis Road Interchange, Phase 1 Project, Bid Schedule No. 4322 (Job Nos. 2229/2304); and Adopt Resolution - Appropriating Funds [B-050-020/G-030-110] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve increasing construction contingency funds for the Oasis Road Interchange, Phase 1 Project bytheamountof$50,000, bringing the total to $200,000, and adopt Resolution No. 2011-106, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 43rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61 appropriating $50,000 from the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee fund for the Oasis Road Interchange Phase I Project for fiscal year 2010- Il. 4.11(g).Resolution - Approving the Engineer's Report; declaring Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2011-12 for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 01-07; and setting a Public Hearing for July 19, 2011 I. [A-170-080-001] It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2011-107, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Engineer's Report; declaring intent to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2011-12 for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District (SSMD) 01-07; and setting a public hearing for July 19, 2011. A MOTION WAS MAD E by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, 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. 06/21/2011 95 The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan and McArthur Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2011-68 through 2011-107 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS. PETITIONS. AND PROTESTS I 6.1. PUBLIC HEARING - Grant Application and Proposed Spending Plan [G-100-070/P-150-150] Police Chief Hansen summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 8, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the Council, via a public hearing, authorize Redding Police Department staff to apply for the U.S. Department of Justice 2011 Edward Byrne Memodal Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $53,779 to be used to support the Integrated Public Safety System personnel. At the hour of7:49 p.m., Mayor McArthur opened the public hearing to consider a proposed spending plan for funds available through the 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Program's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), by the Redding Police Department. The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing No protests were received. Mayor McArthur determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, approving the Redding Police Department's plan to apply for and accept the JAG funds and the proposed spending plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 6.2. . PUBLIC HEARING - City of Redding Schedule of Fees and Service Charges [F-205-600] Finance Director Strong summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 10, 2011, incorPorated herein by reference and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to adjust the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule) as proposed. At the hour of 8:02 p.m., Mayor McArthur opened the public hearing to consider Proposed Adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Eric Sawyer, Ron Mitchell, Tim Pappas, Tom Cross, Dick Fyten, and Don Kirk expressed opinions and opposition to fee increases. 'I Mayor McArthur determined that no others wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. Following discuss; Council opted to vote by City department relative to adjustments of fees and services charges as outlined on Attachment A of the staff report. Finance Department A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to add to the Schedule an existing late fee of 1.5 percent to delinquent unpaid balances on all General Accounts Receivables each month, pursuant to City Council Policy No. 0415, which became effective October 20, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 06/21/2011 06/21/2011 96 City Clerk A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, not to approve an increase to some fees within the Department based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, and McArthur Council Members - Dickerson and Sullivan Council Members - None Council Members - None City Treasurer I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to approve an increase in the "Release of Assessment Lien Recording Fee" from $11 to $12 to mirror the increase charged to the City by Shasta County. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Community Services - Recreation Division A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to approve an increase to the "Additional Labor Per Hour" fee from $8.90 to $11.00 to reflect the actual cost of services; rename the "Park Site Reservation" fee to "Park Site and Trail Reservation" and increase it from $25 to $35; and maintain remaining fees at status quo levels, with some exceptions for CPI increases; and changes a small number of words for clarity and consistency. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Electric Utility - Customer Service I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to approve an increase to the "Voltmeter Reading" fee from $25 to $75; increase the "Watt-Hour Meter Testing" fee from $50 to $75; and increase the "Service Reconnection at Pole/Transformer" and "Service Disconnection at Pole/Transformer" fees from $89 to $99, to align with professional mobile service providers fees. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Bosetti and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Public Works - Municipal Utilities - Water. Wastewater and Storm Drain A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, not to approve an increase to fees based on the CPI. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Public Works - Engineering A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to approve an increase to "permit processing fees" as approved by the City Council on September 15, 2009, as noted in Resolution 2009-175 and do not increase any remaining I] fees based on the CPI. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Fire D~artment A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to reduce the "Investigation Report" fee from $200 to $70 and modify language to clarify the intent of the current fee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 97 Community Services - Convention Center A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to approve an increase to some fees based on the cpr. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN : ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Support Services - Building Maintenance A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, not to approve an increase to fees based on the CPr. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: I Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, and Jones Council Members - Sullivan and McArthur Council Members - None Council Members - None Development Services - GIS Division A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, not to approve an increase to fees based on the CPr. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, and McArthur Council Members - Dickerson and Sullivan Council Members - None Council Members - None Development Services - Building Division A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Jones, to move fees related to certain fire code plan check and related inspection fees to the Building Division ofthe Master Fee Schedule and not to approve an increase to fees based on the cpr. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I Development Services - Administrative Citation Fines A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to delete the "Attacks by Dogs Running at Large" fine to reflect an amendment to the Dangerous Dog Ordinance in 2007. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to reduce the "Running at Large" fine from $110 to $100. The Vote: "AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Sullivan Council Members - McArthur Council Members - None Council Members - None A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to add the "Unlicensed Dog" and ''Noise'' fines in the amount of$50 each, to the Schedule. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ~I Development Services - Planning Division A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to add a "Use Permit Extension" fee in the amount of$150 to the Schedule. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None 06/21/2011 06/21/2011 98 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to add a "General Plan Amendment Text" fee in the amount of $3,260 to the Schedule. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to add an "Elevation Certificate" fee in the amount of $146, a "Letter of Map I Amendment" fee in the amount of $209, and a "Letter of Map Revision" fee in the amount of $523 to the Schedule. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, and Sullivan NOES: Council Members - Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - McArthur ABSENT: Council Members - None A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to modify language in the "Pre-Application Review/Traffic Study" fee to clarify intent. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, not to approve an increase to all remaining fees based on the CPI. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Police Department A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, to increase ~he "Medical Marijuana-New" fee from $710 to $1,560 and increase the "Medical Marijuana-Renewal" fee from $624 to $1,474, effective February 2012, to establish a fund to engage a Certified Public Accounting firm to audit the books of permitted Medical Marijuana Collectives, and to approve increases to other fees based on the CPI. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: I Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Support Services - Solid Waste A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to move the "Mattress" disposal fee from its current location and revise it to a "Mattress/Box Spring" disposal fee and increase the fee from $7.00 to $7.25 to reflect the increase charged to the City by the mattress recycle vendor. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, not to approve an increase of division fees by approximately 4 percent in order to off-set II] increases for regulatory compliance efforts, higher fuel costs, and other operation expenses. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti and Jones NOES: Council Members - Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None The motion failed. 99 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member. Sullivan, to approve an increase of division fees by approximately 4 percent in order to off-set increases for regulatory compliance efforts, higher fuel costs, and other operation expenses. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Bosetti and Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None -I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to remove the itemized rates for uncovered loads as they were explained by verbiage in the rate document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Support Services - Airports A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to increase the "SIDA Background Check-Badge Fee" from $55 to $100. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to change the name of the "Lost Permit/SIDA or Access Badge" fee to "Lost, or Damaged/SIDA or Access Badge Replacement" fee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, to add a new "Commercial Mobile Vendor User" fee in the amount of $10 per month, as approved by the City Council on July 21,2009; and maintain hangar fees at current levels. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I No action was taken by City Council with regard to the proposed resolution. . City Council approved adjustments to the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges by separate votes as indicated above. Minute Order 2011-108 incorporating the individual votes is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR - REPORTS & COMMUNICA TrONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES 9.1(a). Bid Process - Public Works [B-050-020-300] City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 15, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council direct the Public Works Department to prepare a quarterly report listing all public projects in excess of $30,000 awarded via an informal bid process. I J 0 Vayo, Tim Pappas, Gary Cadd, Dick Fyten, Greg Mann, John Dixon, Randal Faulkner, and Don Kirk spoke regarding the issue. A MOTIO~ WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, se<;:onded by Council Member Bosetti, to direct the City Manager to return to a future council meeting with a proposed ordinance to change the informal bidding process, requiring Council approval of public project contracts in excess of $30,000. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and McArthur Council Members - Sullivan Council Members - None Council Members - None 06/21/2011 100 9.4(a). Federal Emergency ManagementAgency - Olney Creek [F -200-090/G-l 00-070] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 9, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize submission of grant application for Proposition 84 Local Levee Assistance Program funds; and authorize staff efforts to identify potential funding sources for grant match and long-term maintenance of the Olney Creek levee. Vice Mayor Dickerson announced that Mayor McArthur would abstain. Jack Ratledge, Dale Hillman, Candace Ratledge, Tom Harrell, and Frank Kohlberg spoke. t A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to authorize submission of a grant application for Proposition 84 Local Levee Assistance Program funds; and authorize staff efforts to identify potential funding sources for grant match and long-term maintenance of the Olney Creek levee. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Sullivan Council Members - None Council Members - McArthur Council Members - None 9.8(a). Fire Station No.2 - Utilization of Volunteer Staff [P-150-070] Fire Chief Kreitman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 10, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that City Council accept the report regarding the utilization of volunteers for the operation of Fire Station No.2 and direct staff not to pursue utilization of volunteer staff. Don Kirk and John Bruno shared their opinions regarding volunteer staffing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, I to accepted the report on the potential utilization of volunteers for the operation of Fire Station No.2 and conclude that volunteer staffing was not a viable option. "- The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.9(a). Ordinance - Amending Title II-Vehicles and Traffic [C-ll 0-1 OO/P-Ol 0-050/P-150-150] Police Chief Hansen summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 9, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that City Council offer for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 2476, amending Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 11.44 - Special Events, by adding Section 11.44.090 - Interference with Special Event Prohibited, to make the purposeful interference with a permitted special event unlawful. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to introduce Ordinance No. 2476, an ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Redding, amending Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 11.44 - Special Events, by adding Section 11.44.090 - Interference with Special Event Prohibited, to make the purposeful interference with a permitted special event unlawful; to waive the full reading of the Ordinance; and instruct the City Attorney to read the full title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of the Ordinance No. 2476. I 9.11 (c ).A ward Bid Schedule No. 4393 - Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Project [B-050-1 OO/W -010-450] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 7, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that City Council award Bid Schedule No. 4393 to Furnish, Deliver, and Perform Final Commissioning Test of one (1) 1500kW Diesel Generator Set for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Project to Peterson Power Systems, Inc. 06/21/2011 101 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, to award Bid Schedule No. 4393 to Furnish, Deliver, and Perform Final Commissioning Test of one (1) .1500kW Diesel Generator Set for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Project to Peterson Power Systems, Inc. The Vote: UnanimousAyes ,I 9. 15(a).Resolution - Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Redding Peace Officers' Association (RPOA); and Resolution - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Member Contribution [P-100-050-120] Assistant City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated June 16,2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that City Council adopt the resolution approving the proposed amendment to the MOU and adopt the resolution associated with changing the CalPERS employer-paid contribution for RPOA employees. The following people spoke: Pat Keener, George Clarke, Linda Johnson, Tim Pappas, Randal Faulkner, and Gary Caddo A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No: 2011-109, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, amending the Redding Peace Officers' Association Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, effective June 26,2011; and Resolution No. 2011-110, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions for RPOA employees. . The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None I 10. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234 } [A-050-060] Council Member Bosetti reported attending a League of California Cities Employee Relations Committee meeting in Sacramento on June 16, 2011. CLOSED SESSION Prior to adjournment to Closed Session, the following people spoke on Item 12B: Gary Hollahan, Suann Prigmore, Pat Venti, Greg Mann, and Shirlyn Pappas. Randal Faulkner spoke regarding Items 12B, 12D, and 12E. Bryan Cope spoke regarding Item 12E. . At the hour of 11 :47 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 1: 15 a.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: I The City Council recessed to a Closed Session to discuss the following item(s): 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(A): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation Claim No. 11-097-861 by Brian McLaughlin re a water main break that caused flooding at 633 Market Street [L-100] By a unanimous vote, City Council approved payment for settlement of damages from a water main rupture that caused flooding at a six-unit apartment located at 633 North Market Street; the total settlement for damages to various tenants and the property owner is in the amount of$89,136.00. 06/21/2011 102 12B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, et aI. v. City of Redding, et aI., Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 172012; and Suann Prigmore, et aI. v. City of Redding, et aI., Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 172020 [L-100] No reportable action was taken. 12C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: I_'~ CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Located at: 5435 Mountain View Drive Assessor Parcel Number: 116-220-036 Agency Negotiator: Assistant City Manager Tippin and Associate Redevelopment Project Coordinator Rudolph Negotiating parties: City of Redding and Lehmber Dosanjh Under negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200] No reportable action was taken. 12D. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager Tippin Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Electric Employees [P-100-050-070] No reportable action was taken. 12E. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager Tippin Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees [P-1 00-050-1 00] I No reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 1: 16 ) a.m. . APPROVED: ~~ Mayor " --- ATTEST: I ~~fl.. ~~j City Clerk 06/21/2011