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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2011-09-20 .'-, '~:...,- 136 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California September 20, 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/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Interim Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Executive Assistant Margery Stockwell, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Interim Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Interim Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Police Chief Peter Hansen, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, and Finance Director Steve Strong. I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Justin Schaefer. The Invocation was offered by Council Member Bosetti. PRESENT A nONS 2A. Resolution - Public Power Week [A -050-060-600/E-090] It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2011-170, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding designating the week of October 2-8,2011, as Public Power Week. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, adopting Resolution No. 2011-170, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming the week of October 2-8, 2011, as Public Power Week. ' . The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN : ABSENT: I Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2011-170 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2B. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management Record of Decision [F-200-100] Pat Minturn, Shasta County Public Works Director, provided a PowerPoint Presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relative to the County's desire to work with the United States Forest Service (USFS) to incorporate 107 miles of unpaved roads within Shasta County into the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Motorized Travel Management Plan (Plan) to keep those roads open to Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use. Sharon Heywood, Forest Supervisor for the USFS, provided a summary of the Plan. She explained that the 2010 Motorized Travel Management Decision, incorporated herein by reference, designates a system of roads and trails open for motorized vehicle use and prohibits cross-country travel in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Ms. Heywood stated that the Forest is a land of many uses, and she presented a chart depicting the many different activities that take place within. She noted that visitors may obtain additional information on the USFS's web page which contains the Visitor Motorized Use Map. Ms. Heywood stated that coordination is about relationship, transparency, and working together to find common ground. I Mayor McArthur opined that the forests are the City of Redding's economic driver, a launching pad for the lakes, hunting, and other activities. 09/20/2011 137 Greg Watkins, retired Southwest Pacific Region 5 Forest Road Manager, shared a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relative to the Proposed Beegum Creek Watershed Project. He urged the Council to preserve coordination talks with the County and the USFS. George MacDougall, Sylvia Milligan, Mike Reed, Rob Krikorian, Randall Faulkner, Stewart Helmer, Dick Fyten, and Greg Mann spoke in favor of ensuing coordination efforts with the USFS. I It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to return to Council with a recommendation regarding coordination with the USFS with respect to the Travel Management Plan for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. PUBLIC COMMENT" [P-050-460-700] George Clarke made several suggestions relative to improvements that he would like done along the Sacramento River Trail. . , 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.5, for the period of September 1, 2011, through September 16, 2011, for a total of$6,234, 1 04.85, for check numbers 896257 through 896713, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 8161 through 8201, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3537 through 3589, inclusive; and Payroll Register No.5, for the period August 21, 2011, through September 3, 2011, in the amount of$2,447,352.65, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 309349 through 310164, inclusive, and check numbers 549848 through 549896, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $8,681,457.50. I 4.1 (a). Industrial Development Incentive Agreement - Mobile Designs, Inc: [E-050/E-090-070] It is the recommendation of Economic Development Liaison Pat Keener that the City Council approve an Industrial Development Incentive Agreement (Agreement) with Mobile Designs, Inc. and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to execute the Agreement in the sum of$I,OOO per full-time employee or $10,000 for 10 full-time employees. I 4.3(a). Hangar and Ground Lease - California Highway Patrol, Benton Airpark [C-070-1 001 A-090-020] It is the recommendation of Interim Support Services Director Dinger that the City Council approve the Hangar and Ground Lease at Benton Airpark with the State of California Department of General Services for the California Highway Patrol for a four-year period effective December 1, 2011, through November 30, 2015, for an initial amount of$5,51 0 per month with an ann~al increase of three percent, and one four-year renewal option; and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. 4.3(b). Payphone Agreement - Installation and Service of Payphone, Redding Municipal Airport [A -0701 A-090-1 00] It is the recommendation ofInterim Support Services Director Dinger that the City Council approve the Payphone Agreement with Pacific Telecoin for the installation and service of one payphone at the Redding Municipal Airport for a three-year term. 4.5(a). Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-458) - Electric Service Rate, Big League Dreams [C-070-1 00/E-090-1 00/E-090-070] It is the recommendation of Electric Utility Director Tippin that the City Council 09/20/2011 138 authorize the City Manager to amend the current Lease Agreement (C-458) with Big League Dreams (BLD) mo~ifying the electric service rate to allow the Stadium Lighting Rate. The BLD facility would not be required to install new metering equipment and BLD would receive a blended rate that provides 80 percent of its total electric service rateat the Stadium Lighting Rate and the remaining 20 percent ofthe service would be charged at the existing Large Commercial Customer (E7) Rate. Randall Faulkner spoke in opposition of modifying the electric service rates for Big League Dreams. , Council Member Jones advised he would vote no. I The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None 4.8( a). Donate and transfer ownership of one 1986 Van Pelt Fire Engine - Shasta College [P-150-070] It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council authorize the Redding Fire Department to donate and transfer ownership of one 1986 Van Pelt Fire Engine to Shasta College for use in its Fire Technology Program. 4.9(a). Grant - U.S. Department ofJustice 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial1ustice Assistance [G-I00-070/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council approve acceptance ofa grant in the amount of$53,779, from the U.S. Department ofJustice 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance. 4.11(a).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4411 (Job No. 9403), Redding Municipal Airport I Terminal Expansion; and Resolution - 6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 [B-050-020/B-130-070/ A-090-1 00] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bi4 Schedule No. 4411 (Job No. 9403), for the Base Bid and Additive Alternates Nos. 1 and 2 for the Redding Municipal Airport Terminal Expansion, to Danco Builders Northwest, in the amount of$6,838,914; (2) approve an additional $1,185,000 to cover the costs of contract administration and construction inspection fees and obtain outside services for materials testing; (3) approve $685,000 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total of$8,708,914; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2011-171, a resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $2,709,000 for the Redding Municipal Airport Terminal Expansion Project for Fiscal Year 2011-12. 4.11 (b ).Highway Safety Improvement Program - Buenaventuta Boulevard [B-130-070/S-070-100-065] It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council accept $461,600 in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds and adopt Resolution No. 2011-172, a resolution ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 5th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $512,900 I for safety improvements on Buenaventura Boulevard for Fiscal Year 2011-12 and allocating Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fee match funds for the design and construction of said safety improvements. 4.11(c).Highway Safety Improvement Program - Lake Boulevard [B-130-070/S-070-100] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept $299,700 in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds and adopt ResolutionNo. 2011-173, aresolutionofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 4th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $333,080 09/20/2011 139 for safety improvements on Lake Boulevard for Fiscal Year 2011-12 and allocating Streets Construction match funds for the design and construction of said safety improvements. I 4.11(d).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4418 (Job No. 2991), Foothill Water Treatment Plant Reactor Clarifier Drive Replacement Project [B-050-0201W -030-425] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4418 (Job No. 2991), for the replacement ofthe existing reactor clarifier drive unit for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Reactor Clarifi'er Drive Replacement Project, to Hanes & Associates in the amount of $93,600; (2) approve an additional $15,000 to cover the cost of construction administration and inspection fees; and (3) approve $9,360 to provide contingency funding, for a totalof$117,960. 4.11(e).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4395 (Job Nos. 9006,2369,2993,2992, and 5118), Parkview Neighborhood Alley Project - Lanning Avenue Section [B-050-020/S-070-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the subject construction contract for the Parkview Neighborhood Alley Project _ Lanning Avenue Section, Bid Schedule No. 4395 (Job Nos. 9006,2369,2993,2992, and 5118), performed by N & T Digmore, Inc. as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final Cost was $255,791.98. I 4.11(f).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4358 (Job No. 2993), Country Oaks Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project [B-050-0201W -020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the subject construction contract for the Country Oaks Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, Bid Schedule No. 4358 (Job No. 2993), performed by N& T Digmore, Inc., as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $217,277.24. ~ " " 4.11 (g). Monitoring Equipment - Sanitary Sewer Mains [B-050-1001W-020-575] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council make the finding that Marsh McBurney flow-monitoring equipment be specified as a sole source for the Wastewater Utility's flow-monitoring program. 4.11(h).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4332 (Job No. 9381), Benton Airpark Safety Overrun Phase I Project [B-050-020/ A-090-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the subject construction contract for the Benton Airpark Safety Overrun Phase I Project, Bid Schedule No. 4332 (Job No. 9381), performed by Ford Construction Company, Inc., as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $1,385,600.39. I 4.11(i).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4385 (Job No. 2371), 2011 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project [B-050-0201W -020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the subject construction contract for the 2011 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, Bid ScheduleNo~ 4385 (Job No. 2371), performed byR. A. Martin Constructors, Inc. as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $920,548.57. A MOTION W AS MAD E by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, 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. 09/20/2011 140 The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABST AlN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan, and McArthur Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2011-171 through 2011-173 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR - REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES I 9.3(c). Redding Transfer Station and Recycling Facility Master Plan [S-020-650] Municipal Utilities Manager Paul Clemens summarized the Report to City Council ( staff report) dated September 13, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conceptually approve the Redding Transfer Station and Recycling Facility Master Plan (Plan) prepared by J.R. Miller & Associates in association with RR T Design & Construction, Inc. and Sharrah, Dunlap, Sawyer, Inc. Doug Drennan, of J.R. Miller & Associates, provided a'PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the Facility's immediate needs and those anticipated for the next 20 years. A discussion amongst the Council Members ensued. Greg Mann spoke relative to the benefits of using methane gas. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to conceptually approve the Redding Transfer Station and Recycling Facility Master Plan prepared by J .R. Miller & Associates in association with RRT Design & Construction, Inc. and Sharrah, Dunlap, Sawyer, Inc. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I 9.6(a). 2011Community Creek Clean Up - Oral update [S-060-150-725/ A-050-11 0] Community Services Director Niemer provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the 2011 Community Creek Clean Up activities to occur within the Henderson Open Space on October 1, 2011. Dr. Randall Smith explained that the Henderson Open Space is comprised ono acres along the Sacramento River, just southeast of the Cypress Avenue Bridge. He noted that, due to the intense Himalayan Blackberry thickets, this area has been neglected for several years. Ms. Niemer explained that the Community Creek Clean Up is an annual event now in its sixth year, and noted the following partners are 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 Commercial Landscape Services. In addition, the City of Redding's Community Services Department, Redding Police Department, Redding Electric Utility, and Solid Waste Division are 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. I 09/20/2011 141 I 9. 15(a).Successor Memorandum of Understanding - International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO, Local 1934 (C-826); and Resolution - Amending the Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates; and Resolution - Rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions [P-1 00-050-050/P-1 00-230/P-1 00-320] Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 8, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO, Local 1934 (IAFF); adopt a resolution amending the IAFF Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, effective September 18, 2011; and adopt a resolution for rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions. Bud Hamilton, George Clarke, Randall Faulkner, and Gary Cadd spoke relative to pension reform. Gary Cadd opined that the Brown Act was violated during closed session meetings relative to the two resolutions on the agenda. In response to Mr. Cadd, City Manager Starman stated that no binding action was taken during closed session meetings relative to the two resolutions. Greg Mann spoke relative ~o the pay increases built into the contract and questioned the length of the contract. Fire Chief Kreitman explained that the intent ofthe Apprentice Firefighter Program is to allow the Fire Department to return to three person engines. He explained that initially nine apprentice firefighters would be hired. I City Manager Starman emphasized the importance of not having false expectations. He stated that, while the savings generated from the concessions are appreciated, those savings alone fall short of the goal of reopening Fire Station No.2. It was the consensus of the City Council to thank the IAFF employees for reaching an agreement with the City well in advance of its contract expiration in 2014. Richard Bates spoke. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO, Local 1934 (IAFF) (C-826); to adopt Resolution No. 2011-174, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the IAFF Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, effective September 18,2011; and adopt Resolution No. 2011-175, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Red ding for rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions, effective September 20,2011. 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. 2011-174 and 2011-175 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Minute Order 20 11-174 approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding for IAFF is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 09/20/2011 142 9 .15(b ).Successor Memorandum of Understanding - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Electric Employees (C-2264); and Resolution - Amending Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates; and Resolution - Rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions [P-l 00-050-070/P-l 00-230/P-l 00-320] Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated September 7,2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Electric (IBEW - Electric) I (C-2264); adopt a resolution amending the IBEW-Electric Employees Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, effective September 18, 2011; and adopt a resolution for rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions. Randall Faulkner spoke. A discussion amongst the Council Members ensued. COlincil Member Jones advised he would vote no. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Electric (IBEW - Electric) (C-2264); to adopt Resolution No. 2011-176, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers- Electric Employees Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, effective September 18, 2011; and adopt Resolution No. 2011-177, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions effective September 20,2011. The Vote: I AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur NOES: Council Members - Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2011-176 and 2011-177 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Minute Order 20 11-176 approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding for IBEW-Electric is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [L-O 1 0-045/F -205-600] At Council Member Bosetti' s suggestion, a Council consensus directed staff to research examples of what other communities are doing relative to reducing building impact fees, such as incentive packages, and make a presentation to the Council in one month. [P-150-150] At Mayor McArthur's suggestion, a Council consensus directed staff to provide a Red Light Photo Enforcement review at a subsequent meeting. CLOSED SESSION Gary Cadd spoke relative to item 12A. I At the hour of9:43 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 10: 10 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 09/20/2011 143 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR . Property located at Stillwater Business Park - Lot 6 Assessor's Parcel No. 054-220-028 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Kurt Starman Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and R. Moore Under Negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200/E-050-500] I The City Council did not take any reportable action. 12B. Closed Session pursuant to California Governrrlent Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Moyher v. City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 169331 (L-100) The City Council authorized conveyance of a Settlement Offer that will be public if accepted. 12C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Richard Downs, Trustee of the Baker 1982 Trust-JMB, et al. v. City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 166069 (L-100) The City Council did not take any reportable action. I 12D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Biron Family Living Trust, et al. v. City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 167508 (L-100) The City Council did not take any reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:11 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: I ~~.~I City Clerk ~ 09/20/2011