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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 2011-12-06 173 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California December 6,2011 6:00 p.m. I 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/Interim Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Interim Development Services Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, 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, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Jess Brewer. The Invocation was offered by Tom Nelson, Redding Police Chaplain. I IE. City Council Reorganization - Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore [A-050-060] A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones appointing Vice Mayor Dick Dickerson to the office of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore Rick Bosetti to the office of Vice Mayor, and Council Member Francie Sullivan to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, for one-year terms expiring December 4,2012. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PRESENT A nONS 2A. Presentation - Mayor's Gavel Plaque [ A-050-060-450] On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Dickerson presented Mayor Emeritus McArthur with a Gavel Plaque of Appreciation for service as Redding's Mayor from December 2010 to December 2011. PUBLIC COMMENT [A -050-060] Kelly Salinas, on behalf of George Clarke, spoke in opposition of City Council employee benefits. [A-050-060] Rob Burroughs thanked the City Council for its support of the NorCal Veteran's Museum and Heritage Center. 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. 10, for the period of November 14, 2011, through November 30, 2011, for a total of $11,254,508.80, for check numbers 898103 through 898375, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 8362 through 8419, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3693 through 3714, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 10, for the period October 30, 2011, through November 12, 2011, in the amount of $2,544,539.93, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 313595 through 314386, inclusive, and check numbers 550260 through 550337, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $13,799,048.73 12/06/2011 174 4.(c). Treasurer's Report - October 2011 [A-050-100-600] It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2011. Total Treasurer's Accountability $150,879,251.15 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $207,475,129.72 4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - October 2011 [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for October 2011. I 4.1 (a). Proiect Status Report - November 2011 [A-050-080] It is the recommendation ofthe City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for the month of November 2011. 4.3(a). Authorization of Services Agreement - Construction Administration Services, Redding Municipal Airport Passenger Terminal Modification and Expansion Project [0-100-070-0951 A-090-l 00] It is the recommendation of the Interim Support Services Director that the City Council approve the Authorization of Services Agreement (AOS No. 11-101), with Mead & Hunt, Inc., for construction administration services for the Redding Municipal Airport Passenger T.erminal Modification and Expansion Project in an amount not-to-exceed $468,938 over the two-year period. 4.3(b). Consulting and Professional Services Contract: and Award Request for Oualifications (RFO) - RFQ Schedule No. 4415, Coffman Associates to furnish aviation ~lanning and consulting services for the City of Redding Airports [B-050-1 001 A-090-l 001 A-090-020] It is the recommendation of the Interim Support Services Director that the City Council award RFQ Schedule No. 4415 to Coffman Associates, Inc., and approve the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Coffman Associates, Inc. to furnish aviation planning services for the City's Airports from December 8, 2011, to December 8, 2015 with one year option to extend. I 4.6(a). First Amendment to Contract (C-4895) - Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. [0-100IC-050-050] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve the First Amendment (Addendum One) to the Production Agreement Contract (C-4895) with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. to extend the contract for the fireworks display for three years to July 4,2014. 4.11(a).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4438 (Job No. 2991), Southern Pacific Co. (SP) Pump Station Stair Replacement Project [B-050-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4438 (Job No. 2991), for the SP Pump Station Stair Replacement Project, to Cal Electro, Inc. in the amount of$18, 744; (2) approve an additional $10,000 to cover the costs of administration and inspection fees and obtain outside services for material testing; (3) approve $6,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of$3,000, for a total of$37,744. I 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: Unanimous Ayes 12/06/2011 175 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES I 9.1 (b). Oral Update on Strong Cities 1 Strong State Initiative [L-040-150] Assistant to the City Manager Greg Clark provided an overview of the website for the Strong Cities 1 Strong State initiative sponsored by the League of California Cities and the California City Management Foundation showcasing the City of Redding's many attributes. Mr. Clark stated that five success stories for the City of Redding highlighted on the website are: Airport Solar Power; City of Bridges; W orId - Class Trails; Redevelopment Success; and the Stillwater Business Park. No action was necessary on this informational item. 9 .15( a).Resolution - Amendment to the Redding Peace Officers' Association - Miscellaneous Employees Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates [P-l 00-050-120/P-l 00~320] Interim Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 30, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve a resolution amending the Redding Peace Officers' Association -Miscellaneous Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates by adding a new Community Work Program Officer classification ($17.63 to $23.63 per hour), effective December 11,2011. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution 2011-196, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Peace Officers' Association _ Miscellaneous Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates by adding a new Community Work Program Officer classification ($17.63 to $23.63 per hour), effective December 11,2011. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution 2011-196 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. CLOSED SESSION [M-020] Rob McDonald and Rick Aarons spoke relative to item 12E. At the hour of 6:36 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of8:24 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property located at 3626 Railroad Avenue, Assessor's Parcel Number 108- 050-026 Agency Negotiator: Public Workers Director Crane Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Providence International Enterprises Under Negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-010] I The Council took no reportable action. 12/06/2011 176 128. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Interim Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organization: Redding Police Managers Association [P-100-050-128] The Council took no reportable action. 12C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Citizens for Fair REU Rates, Michael Schmitz, Shirlyn Pappas, Fee Fighter LLC v. The City of Redding and the City Council of the City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 171377 [L-100] I The Council took no reportable action. 120. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION TTS Construction Corporation v. City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court Ca~e No. 170373 [L-100] The Council unanimously authorized conveyance of a settlement offer to plaintiff. Details to be disclosed if the offer is accepted and after settlement is finalized. 12E. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9( a) & 54956.9 (c): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING AND POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION CASS CRINER, et. al. v. City of Redding et. aI, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 173601 [L-100] I The City Council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to file a cross- complaint against Plaintiffs and to add additional parties to the cross- complaint as necessary and appropriate to seek compliance with City Ordinance 2481. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:25 p.m. APPROVED: ii2,L {~ Mayor I ATTEST: c?cvvJu ~<$I City Clerk '. 12/06/2011