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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2010-11-02 I I I 184 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California November 2, 2QlO 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mary Machado. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ben Adams. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones with the following Council Members present: Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Starman, City Attorney Duvernay, Assistant City Manager Tippin, Development Services Director Hamilton, City Clerk Mize, and Executive Assistant Grimm. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Detwiler, Hansen, Hauser, Kersten, Kreitman, Niemer, and Strong. PubliC Works Director Crane was absent. PUBLIC COMMENT [F-200-090] Donna Briggs stated continued interest in an October project status report relating to the Federal Emergency Management Agency remapping of the Olney Creek levee because many residents are still affected and want the levee and bridge problems corrected. Ms. Briggs stated she would request a meeting with Jim Hamilton about engineering solutions and grant funding. She opined that continued development of Stillwater Business Park and Oasis Road should be postponed until these existing safety issues are resolved. [B-080-650-550] Don Kirk expressed his interest in serving as a Redding Area Bus Authority board member. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 5,2010 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.8, for the period of October 18, 2010, through October 29, 2010, for check numbers 887879 through 888361, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 7275 through 7317, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 2905 through 2932, inclusive, for a total of $14,808,053.66; and Payroll Register No. 8, for the period October 3,2010, through October 16, 2010, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 289468 through 290283, inclusive, and check numbers 547701 through 547793, inclusive, in the amount of$2,574,657.77. TOTAL: $17,382,711.43 Treasurer's Report - September 2010 [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 September 2010. Total Treasurer's Accountability $136,473,513.19 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $213,932,663.96 ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - September 2010 [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 September 2010. 11/02/2010 185 Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 17 - Subdivisions, along with related amendments to Title 18 - Zoning and Title 2 - Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.55 - Community Services Advisory Commission [L-O 1 0-500-050/S-1 OOIC-ll 0-100] It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2469, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code, by repealing and re-adopting all chapters and sections wi thin Title 17 - Subdivisions, adopting related amendments to Title 18 - Zoning and Title 2 - Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.55 - Community Services Advisory Commission and rescinding City Council Policy 1701 - Standard Subdivision Conditions, and adopt new Standard Subdivision Conditions of Approval, all relating to the local implementation ofthe California Subdivision Map Act. I Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapters 6 and 10 relating to Sound Trucks [L-070-1 OOIC-ll 0-1 00] It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2470, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6 - Business Taxes, Licenses, and Regulations and Chapter 10.22 - Sound Trucks and adding Sections 10.22.040 through 10.22.90, all relating to regulation of Sound Trucks. Proiect Status Report - October 2010 [ A-050-080] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for the month of October 2010. Resolution - Supporting the Let's Move Campaign [A-050-060] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-163, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting the "Let's Move" Cities and Towns campaign and authorizing staff to submit an application to join the Let's Move team of communities. Memorandum of Understanding - with the McConnell Foundation for 2011 Fourth of July fireworks display funding [G-I00IC-050-050] It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (C-2868) accepting a grant in the amount of$80,000 from the McConnell Foundation to fund a fireworks display at the 2011 Fourth of July Freedom Festival. I Grant - Partnering with the local California Conservation Corps office to apply for Proposition 84 grant funds [G-I00-170] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council authorize staff to partner with the Redding field office of the California Conservation Corps on submittal of a grant application for $300,000 to fund Corps crew resources for environmental . restoration work along the Sacramento River and its tributaries. Grant - U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Assistance for bulletproof vests [G-IOO-070/P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $20,642.47 from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance for bulletproof vests. Amendment to Agreement - Hill International, Inc., for the Oasis Road Interchange, Phase I Project [G-030-110] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a contract amendment in the amount of$35,000 to Consultant Services Agreement (C-5373) with Hill International, Inc., to provide construction management services for the Oasis Road Interchange, Phase 1 project, bringing the total not-to-exceed total fee to $370,000; and (2) provide contingency funding and authorize the City Manager to approve a contract amendment increase up to $30,000. I 11/02/2010 I I I 186 A MOTION WAS MADE'by Council Meftiber McArthur, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended above. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Jones NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Ordinance Nos. 2469 and 2470 and Resolution No. 2010-163 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTIONS - Adjusting the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges specific to Recreation Division fees and appropriating funds to implement Recreation Registration System Software [F-205-600/ A-050-220] Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 11,2010, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the Council adopt a resolution adjusting the City of Redding Schedule of Fees and Service Charges by establishing a five-percent fee on registrations for recreation programs for the purpose of funding a new registration system, and adopt the 28th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61 appropriating $75,000 to implement recreation registration system software and support for fiscal year 2010-11. At the hour of 6:08 p.m., Mayor Jones opened the public hearing to consider Proposed Adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. 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 Jones determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE: by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member McArthur, adopting Resolution No. 2010-164, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adjusting the City of Redding Schedule of Fees and Service Charges by establishing a five-percent fee on registrations for recreation programs, and adopting Resolution No. 2010-165, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 28th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61 appropriating $75,000 to implement recreation registration system software and support for fiscal year 2010-11. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Jones NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None , Resolution Nos. 2010-164 and 2010-165 are on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk. REAPPOINTMENT - Shasta Public Library Citizens' Advisory Committee [B-080-600-244 ] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, approving the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Patte Jelavich to serve a second, four-year term on the Shasta Public Library Citizens' Advisory Committee, ending November 30, 2014. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 11/02/2010 187 APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENT - Community Development Advisory Committee [B-080-600-100] A MOTION WAS MADE: by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member McArthur, approving the Mayor's recommendation to: appoint Marylee Boales to serve an unexpired term on the Community Development Advisory Committee, ending December 1, 2012; appoint Marcus Partin and Brad Williams to serve full three-year terms from December 1, 2010, to December 1, 2013; and reappoint Mike Reed to serve a first, full three- year term from December 1, 2010 to December 1,2013. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility - September 2010 [B-130-070] Electric Utility Director Hauser summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 21, 2010, which states that billed retail revenue was $602,826 (2.0%) below staff s projection for the three-month period ending September 2010. Wholesale power sales for the period were $11,229,160 (188.8%) above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was $1,124,121 (8.0%) above expectations. The cost of energy was $9,461,844 (41.1 %) above budget projections. Total operating expenses through September were $1,405,864 (19.3%) below budget. The Utility's net operating results for the first three months of the fiscal year were $2,529,986 better than budget projections. Debt service payments to-date total $0. Capital expenditures through September were $505,265 for revenue-funded projects and $5,422,502 for bond-funded projects. The Electric Utility unrestricted cash balance at the end of September 2010 was $33.7 million. I Mr. Hauser addressed possible confusion regarding the Utility's monthly financial report and clarified that Redding Electric Utility (REU) budget projections factor in an annual $15 million dollar "loss" resulting from a contract with Western Area Power Administration that expired in 2005. He stated that projections are based on the anticipated need to use reserves over a period of years to fill the gap and replace approximately 40 percent of its energy portfolio that was previously "cheap" hydro power with higher-priced wind and natural gas power. Mr. Hauser provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and explained the sequential impact of annual rainfall levels and the delay of any associated financial benefit to REU until water is released through the dams to generate electricity, citing 2010's rainfall that is still being held in the reservoirs. Mr. Hauser noted that percentages depicting actual operating results significantly outperforming projections may give a falsely positive impression because of the afore-mentioned gap along with a reduction in annual Western deliveries from a guaranteed 600GWH of power to an average of250 that is dependent on rainfall levels. In conclusion, he relayed that the lack of actualization of projected increases to labor costs for the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers contract resulted in relatively insignificant savings for the year because, unlike the General Fund, REU's labor yosts are only 15-17 percent of its entire budget and that other factors, such as load losses, substantially overwhelmed the .3 percent budgeted for wage increases. Mr. Hauser recommended that the City Council accept the Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for September 2010. I Greg Washburn asked for clarification regarding "other revenues" listed on the Financial Operating Statement. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, accepting the Monthly Financial Report for the Electric Utility for September 2010. The Vote: Un~nimous Ayes GRANT APPLICATION - California Emergency Management Administration (CalEMA) for a California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Program [G-I00-170/P-150-150] Police Chief Hansen summarized the Report to City Council ( staff report) dated October 21, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to a grant application for anti-gang activities. Chief Hansen outlined the CalGRIP program that Governor Schwarzenegger started as a competitive funding opportunity for California cities in 2007. He stated that the grant would provide up to $400,000 over two years and had a dollar-for-dollar match requirement, which he hoped to match "in-kind"with personnel, facilities, supplies, volunteer time, etc. Chief Hansen relayed that, as required by grant conditions, 20 percent of any grant funds received would be used for continued operation of the Youth Peer Court under the Youth Violence Prevention Council, which is a community based organization. He explained that the remaining 80 percent of grant funds would go towards enforcement activities at the School I 11/02/2010 I I I 188 Resource Officer level, primarily at Oasis School, and that the Redding Police Department would partner with other law enforcement agencies assisting with Shasta Anti-Gang Enforcement (SAGE) efforts and gang resistence education. Chief Hansen recommended that the Council authorize the Redding Police Department to submit an application to CalEMA for a CalGRIP grant. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, authorizing submission of a grant application to the California Emergency Management Administration for an amount of approximately $200,000 for a California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - General Fund - September 2010 [B-130-070] Finance Director Strong summarized the Report to city Council (staff report) dated October 21,2010, incorporated herein by reference, noting that total revenue-to-date is $10.9 million or $394,456 (3.7%) above staffs cash flow projection; that year-to-date sales tax revenue is $129,808 (4%) above staffs cash flow projection; and that property tax and transient occupancy tax were below projections by 5.2 percent and 1.1 percent, respectively. Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $15,410,051 or $29,613 (0.1 %) above staffs projection. Encumbrances total $1,626,604. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member McArthur, accepting the Monthly Financial Report for the General Fund for September 201 O. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 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 Stegall reported attending the Northern California Power Agency Commission meeting on October 27-28,2010, in Healdsburg, CA. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Jones declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 6:34 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: ~mJ~~i City Clerk .. 11/02/2010