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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2010-11-16189 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress A venue Redding, California November 16, 2010 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by John Wilson. I The Invocation was offered by Amarjit Singh. 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, Public Works Director Crane, 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, and Niemer. PUBLIC COMMENT [T-080-300] George Randol, Jerry Lasserre, and John Diezsi commented on issues related to drivers speeding in the Marina Point Subdivision. [U-500] Greg Washburn suggested freezing utility fees at current levels until the economy improves. I PRESENT A nON - Appreciation Clocks to Juliette Read, Sara Sundquist, and Minnie Sagar for service on the Community Development Advisory Committee [B-080-600-100] Mayor Jones expressed appreciation for the dedicated service that Ms. Read, Ms. Sagar and Ms. Sundquist had provided to the City and its citizens and presented an appreciation clock to Sara Sundquist for her service on the Community Development Advisory Committee from December 1,2007, to December 1,2010. Clocks will be forwarded to Ms. Read and Ms. Sagar. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meetings of October 19, 2010 and November 2,2010. I 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.9, for the period of November 1,2010, through November 12, 2010, for a total.of $3,878,938.32, for check numbers 888362 through 888708, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 7318 through 7344, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 2933 through 2938, inclusive; and Payroll Register No.9, for the period October 17, 2010, through October 30, 2010, in theamountof$2,413,114.34, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 290308 through 291128, inclusive, and check numbers 547801 through 547864, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $6,292,052.66 Memorandum of Understanding - New Redding Courthouse [R-030-145-010] It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding regarding planning and design controls on the new Redding courthouse between the City of Redding, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, and the Judicial Council of Cali fomi a-Administrative Office ofthe Courts; and.authorize the Mayor to execute same. 11/16/2010 190 Funding Agreement - K2 Land & Investment, LLC [G-1 00-075] It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Development Funding Agreement between the City and K2 Land & Investment, LLC, providing a loan from the City's HOME Program fund in an amount not-to-exceed $496,856, for the purpose of acquisition and rehabilitation of two multiple- family residential buildings located at 1055 and 1061 Center Street, consisting of 12 two-bedroom rental units, including low-income restrictions on nine units for a period of not-less-than 20 years, as detailed in the staff report. Intersection Improvements - Oasis Road and Old Oregon Trail; and Resolution - Budget Appropriation [B-130-070/S-070-100] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept $896,670 in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds and adopt Resolution No. 2010-166, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 29th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61 allocating the HSIP funds, along with $99,630 in Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fee match funds, for a total of $996,300, for the design and construction of safety improvements at the Oasis Road/Old Oregon Trail intersection fund for fiscal year 2010-11. I Resolution - Summary Vacation (A-7 -10) [A-010-040] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-167, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a public-service easement (A-7-10) over the rear portion of properties at 1490, 1478, 1466, 1454, and 1442 Jen Way. Accept Grant Funds - Safe Routes to School Program; and Resolution - Budget Appropriation [B-130-070/G-1 00-170/S-070-1 00] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept $198,950 from the state's Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program for the Lassen View Elementary School Pedestrian Improvement Project and adopt Resolution 2010-168, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 30th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61 appropriating $221,000 to the SR2S- Lassen View fund for fiscal year 2010-11. I Grant Funding - Highway Safety Improvement Program [G-1 00-070/S-070-1 00] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve preparation and submission of two project applications for federal grant funds from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for improvements on Buenaventura Boulevard and Lake Boulevard. Cooperative Work Agreement/Extension Request - Cypress Avenue Bridge Project [S-070-050-050] It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to sign a Cooperative Work Agreement requesting an extension of preliminary engineering federal funding for an additional year for the Cypress A venue Bridge project. Loan Application - Safe Drinking Water-State Revolving Fund [G-100-170/W-030/W-030-750] It is the recommendation of the 'Public Works Director that the City Council authorize submission of an application for a low-interest loan from the State of California Department of Public Health Safe Drinking Water Revolving Fund to fund the project development support for a well head treatment project in the Enterprise well field. I Resolution - Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code [F-010-150] It is the recommendation ofthe City Clerk that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010- 169, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approying and adopting an amended Appendix A to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, the City's Conflict of 11/16/2010 191 Interest Code, to comply with Fair Political Practices Commission biennial reVIew requirements. I Resolution - Adjusting the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges specific to parking citations [F-205-600/P-030-300~ 1 00] It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2010-170, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adjusting the Parking Violation/Citation section of the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to reflect a new, state-mandated $3.00 fee on all parking violations, to fund trial court operations. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended above. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2010-166 through 2010-170 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I PUBLIC HEARING - to consider: (1) Addendum to the Environment Impact Report and the Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) Resolution adopting an addendum to the General Plan Diagram (GPA-2-10); and (3) Ordinance amending the Zoning Map (RZ-6-10) [G-030-01 0/L-01 0-230] Development Services Director Hamilton summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 28,2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to "clean-up" and consistency between the General Plan Diagram and the Zoning Map and/or inconsistencies between long-established land uses and zoning or General Plan classifications. Mr. Hamilton briefly described the proposed amendments to the following eight geographic areas of the City: ~ Benton Drive/North Market Street Intersection ~ Carson Drive/Old 44 Drive ~ College View Drive ~ MountainView Drive ~ Buenaventura Boulevard/Canyon Creek Road/Summit Drive Intersection ~ Henderson Road ~ Breslauer Way ~ Tradition Way Mr. Hamilton recommended that the Council (1) adopt the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan and the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Zoning Map; (2) adopt a resolution amending the General Plan Diagram (GP A-2-1 0); and (3) adopt and introduce an ordinance amending the Zoning Map (RZ-6-10) for first reading by title only. At the hour of 6:22 p.m., Mayor Jones opened the public hearing to consider several proposed amendments regarding General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2-10 and Rezoning Application RZ-6-10. I The following dOGuments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - 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. 2010-171 adopting an addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report and amendments to the Redding General Plan (GP A-2-1 0) and 11/16/2010 192 offering Ordinance No. 2471 adopting an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning Map, amending the Zoning Map, and rezoning certain parcels (RZ-6- 10) subject to determinations and findings contained in the staff report and its attachments, for first reading by title only, and waiving the full reading. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of the Ordinance. I PUBLIC HEARING - to consider Rezoning Application RZ-8-10, amending Redding Municipal Code Sections 18.15.030 - Standards for which exceptions may be considered and 18.43.140 - Second Dwellings [L-OI0-230] Development Services Director Hamilton summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October 29, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to second dwellings. Mr. Hamilton recalled the adoption of the City's Housing Element Update earlier this year and explained that the . current proposed amendments would provide consistency and flexibility that would encourage the building of more affordable housing. He briefly outlined the changes as detailed in the staff report related to second unit square footage, parking space requirements, lot size, incentives for energy efficiency, and zoning exceptions. Mr. Hamilton relayed that staff and the Planning Commission recommended that the Council adopt the proposed amendments to Redding Municipal Code Title 18 - Zoning, Chapter 18.15 - Zoning Exceptions, Section 18.15.030 - Standards for which exceptions may be considered and Chapter 18.43 - Standards for Specific Land Uses, Section 18.43.140 - Second Dwellings. At the hour of 6:31 p.m., Mayor Jones opened the public hearing to consider Rezoning Application RZ-8-10, amending Zoning Code Chapter 18.15 - Zoning Exceptions and Section 18.43.140 - Second Dwellings of the Redding Municipal Code by the City of Redding. I The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing No protests were received. Kent Dagg, CEO of Shasta Builders Exchange, supported the proposed amendments and expressed concern about the existing fee structure. Mr. Dagg stated that many second units are for family members, that impact fees are prohibitive, and recommended that fees be reduced or eliminated. Mayor Jones determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member McArthur, adopting amendments to Sections 18.43.140 and 18.15.030 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to second dwellings and offering Ordinance No. 2472 for first reading by title only and waiving the full reading. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of the Ordinance. I PUBLIC HEARING - to consider financing of a Solar Photovoltaic System at the Redding Municipal Airport. [A -07 0-080/E-120- 200/ A -090-100] City Manager Starman relayed that anticipated information was not received and recommended that the Council open and then continue the public hearing to December 7, 2010. 11/16/2010 193 At the hour of 6:37 p.m., Mayor Jones opened the public hearing to consider the proposed financing of a construction project regarding a solar photovoltaic system at the Redding Municipal Airport. The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing No protests were received. I Mayor Jones determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall, continuing the Public Hearing to consider financing of a solar photovoltaic system at the Redding Municipal Airport to December 7, 2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TOURISM MARKETING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Public Meeting [A-I70-015-004] Assistant to the City Manager Clark summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 1, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to the renewal of the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District (TMBID). Mr. Clark reviewed the formation, five year history, and intent of the TMBID and stated that holding a public meeting to call for public comment was step two of a three step process. He relayed that representative oflodging properties that generate more than 79 percent of the total lodging revenues support a five year renewal period beginning on January 1, 2011, with a one percent assessment on all overnight stays for years one and two and a two percent assessment during years three, four and five. Mr. Clark recommended that, at the close ofthe Public Meeting, a Public Hearing be set for December 7, 2010. I The City Council held a Public Meeting to receive public comment in consideration of the renewal of the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District. No comments from the public were made. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Mem~er Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall, setting a Public Hearing to consider renewal of the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District for December 7,2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes HILLTOP HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Public Meeting [A-I70-015-003] Assistant to the City Manager Clark briefly reviewed the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 5, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to the renewal of the Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement District (HHBID) for a' two year period and recommended that, at the close ofthe Public Meeting, a Public Hearing be set for December 7,2010. The City Council held a Public Meeting to receive public comment in consideration of the renewal of the Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement District. I No comments from the public were made. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, setting a Public Hearing to consider renewal of the Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement District for December 7,2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes FOURTH ADDENDUM TO GROUND LEASE - Turtle Bay Exploration Park [C-070-IOO/E-.050/C-070-250-250] Assistant to the City Manager Clark summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 5, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to amending the ground lease with Turtle Bay Exploration Park (Turtle Bay) and recogn~zing creation of a hospitality 11/16/2010 194 parcel for operation of a hotel within the leasehold area. Mr. Clark recalled that the Council had approved the concept of a 130-room hotel and restaurant on the Turtle Bay campus in April 2010. He further reviewed the proposed project and provided details related to parking, walking trails, a promenade, and use of the existing visitor center as a main entrance to the hotel and restaurant. Mr. Clark outlined the primary provisions of the fourth addendum to the ground lease (C-2902}that would incorporate recognition of a hospitality parcel and incorporate a map and legal description of the parcel and overall leasehold area, provide for sublease of the parcel, require that net revenue received from subleasing the parcel be used solely for supporting Turtle Bay, and provide for reversion of ownership of improvements on the parcel to the City upon expiration of the master ground lease. Don Kirk opposed building a hotel on the Turtle Bay campus. I John Wilson opined that consideration should be given to providing funds for Redding Convention Center maintenance and repairs and suggested that a hotel built on city-owned land could be a source of such funding. Joe Machado expressed concerns about financing, city liability, contract language, latitude provided to the City Manager, competition with privately owned businesses, parking, insufficient ingress and egress, flood plain and Federal Emergency Management Agency conditions. Responding to Council Member Dickerson's 'request, City Attorney Duvernay stated that the addendum was well-crafted and any encumbrance on city land would be confined to the hospitality parcel and leasehold interests, not the City's ownership interests. He further assured Council that the hospitality parcel would always be subject to the overall master lease, in which land uses are clearly defined. In a contemplated foreclosure scenario, any lender on the sublease would be motivated to find a new buyer/user, and allowed land uses would remain the same for the entire term of the lease. If the master lease with Turtle Bay is terminated, improvements and proceeds would go to the City. Council Member McArthur expressed support for the addendum and addressed concerns about ongoing Convention Center maintenance issues and costs. She opined that it would be punitive to make one financially struggling entity support another financially struggling entity with revenues they manage to generate and opposed asking Turtle Bay to help with the Convention Center. She further stated that branding strategies highlighting the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay, designed by world renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, bring global travelers to Redding and tourism revenue benefits the city in many ways. Ms. McArthur also addressed parking concerns, referring to a completed study that shows that the projected increase is well within allowed levels. I Council Member Bosetti expressed concerns about the financing and debt service of the proposed hotel and reiterated his interest in partnering with Turtle Bay to co-develop a compatible for-profit project on a five-a~re parcel within the leasehold area fronting Hwy 44, possibly similar to the Nut Tree in Vacaville, for the City to use as a revenue stream for the Convention Center. Responding to Council Member Stegall, City Manager Starman reiterated that although the City owns the property, it is not directly involved in any financing and expressed agreement with the City Attorney's opinion that there are sufficient safeguards to protect the City's ownership interests; the City's lease agreement is with Turtle Bay only. Mr. Starman explained that the addendum to the ground lease was a prerequisite to Turtle Bay being able to begin to negotiate financing, and agreed that it would be challenging even with the lease amendments. He noted that the Council currently had a strong leverage position, subject to change, and that negotiations for co-development of the five-acre parcel would be timely prior to approving the addendum. Mr. Starman suggested that Council could table the item and incorporate terms of apartnering project if consensus was reached. He further responded to Ms. Stegall's direct question, stating that the City's interest in the real property is protected and that additional revenues to the city, such as transient occupancy and property taxes, may be realized from a completed project. I City Attorney Duvernay clarified that Turtle Bay would have to obtain Council's approval for an additional lease amendment before going forward with a for-profit development on the five-acre parcel being discussed. 11/16/2010 195 Mayor Jones continued to oppose a for-profit hotel on city-owned land, citing the lack of a master plan for the area and unfair treatment benefitting Turtle Bay. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Stegall, approving the Fourth Addendum to the ground lease (C-2902) with Turtle Bay Exploration Park; recognizing creation of a "Hospitality Parcel" (Parcel) for operation of a hotel within the leasehold area and rights associated with sublease of the Parcel; and defining precise boundaries of the Parcel and overall leasehold. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET - Approve budget reduction plan to re-balance the Fire Department budget [P-lOO-050-050] City Manager Starman introduced the item by providing background on budget reductions in 2008 and 2009 precipitated by severe economic conditions. He recalled that Council had voted to close a fire station in September 2009 and that the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1934 subsequently agreed to a one-year temporary concession, which enabled the City to keep all of its fire stations open through October 2010. Mr. Starman relayed that negotiations did not yield a successor concession agreement and advised Council that $1.3 million in reductions were necessary to balance the budget for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011- 12. I Assistant City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 2, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to plans to reduce and re- balance Redding Fire Department's (RFD) budget. Mr. Tippin recalled Council's May 2010 approval of a $670,000 budget reduction plan and relayed that grant funding was not received nor had a sufficient reduction in overtime or other personnel costs been achieved. He reviewed the retired annuitant program being utilized on a one-time basis under a side letter that. allows retired fire department employees to work 960 hours per fiscal year 'and saves $25,000 per employee in benefit costs. Mr. Tippin recommended that Council approve the budget reduction plan to reduce expenses by $1.3 million in the current and next fiscal years by continuing the retired annuitant program, holding positions vacant, replacing retired employees with staff at lower steps within the classifications, eliminating ten fire personnel through (9) retirements and (1) layoff, and closing Fire Station No.2 on or about January 1, 2011. Responding to Council Member Bosetti, Mr. Starman expounded on the temporary retired annuitant program and relayed that the City's prior practice of using Shasta College Fire Academy graduates as seasonal volunteers had been eliminated in previous budget reduction measures. I Fire Chief Kreitman commented that this type of decision is one of the most difficult to make and provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, detailing the exhaustive review performed to arrive at the recommendation to eliminate ten firefighters and close Fire Station No.2, which he acknowledged will have a negative ripple effect. Chief Kreitman summarized the reasons he thinks this action will have the least impact on the city as a whole, reviewing call volumes per station, staffing levels, travel and response times, national standards, population breakdown, deployment of west side and east side resources, and station locations and districts. He informed the Council that the Station 2 service area can be reached within one to three minutes from Station No.5 and that none of Station 2's area will be outside of five miles for a second company, so there will not be any "unprotected" area and the ISO rating will not be negatively affected. Chief Kreitman also explained that the current practice of deploying a three-person company allows RFD to have five personnel on scene with deployment of one additional company and meet OSHA requirements relative to the minimum number of firefighting personnel on site prior to entering a burning structure, if necessary for rescue. Chief Kreitman noted that the closure of Station No.2 has less impact than closing Station No.3 as related to response needs for the east and south sides of the City and that RFD can also request mutual aid assistance for wildland fires on the west side. 11/16/2010 196 Heidi Anberg, Donald Kirk, Michele Morey, Scott Holmquist, Ray Bissell, Jeff Avery, Marjorie Parker, Mary Machado, Michael Culner, GaryCadd, John Dixon, Peter Hink, Don Ostendorf, and John Bruno expressed their opinions and opposition to closing Fire Station No.2. Ed J estes, Assistant Fire Marshal, listed positions he held over his 21-year career with the City, described his current job duties, noted the major projects he had been involved with, and explained the complexities of the demands of applying ever-changing building codes to perform fire suppression plan reviews and 3,000 business inspections annually, along with many other varied duties. Mr. Jestes objected to the decision to eliminate his position and stated that insufficient building department staff exists to adequately cover the loss of an Assistant Fire Marshal at this time, asserting that the current Fire Marshal will retire in one month and will also be unavailable. I James Theimer and Allen Phillips relayed experiences working with Assistant Fire Marshal Ed Jestes and opposed eliminating himlhis position, stating that Mr. Jestes is uniquely qualified and very experienced at working with multiple parties with diverse interests and successfully producing jobs that are well done and safe. Council Member Dickerson expounded on the need to address long term budget issues and recognized the current difficult climate. He suggested forming a committee comprised of Council Members and staff to invite employee bargaining units to discussion aimed at rebuilding relationships and trust and getting union ideas for solutions. Mr. Dickerson observed that a one-year extension on the fire contract was the only thing that stood in the way of keeping Fire Station No.2 open and opposed closing the fire station. Responding to Council Member McArthur, City Manager Starman reported that 56 percent of the General Fund budget went to public safety in 2006, compared to 61 percent in 20 10, but noted that the overall City budget had shrunk during that time. Ms. McArthur publicly acknowledged Mr. Jestes for his service, expressed support for communicating in a positive manner, and promoted public involvement in the budget. Ms. McArthur also supported meeting with employee unions and suggested that proposed fire budget reductions, even if approved, did not have to be implemented. I Council Member Bosetti recalled that November 2010 ballot Measures A and B passed and expressed concern about financial issues. Mr. Bosetti stated that, although he didn't want to close Fire Station No.2, similar problems were being addressed nationwide and indicated that bargaining units in other places had voluntarily agreed to concessions outside of contracts. Mr. Bosetti said that revenues have dropped, reserves are already at the minimum level, and the only place money was going out right now was for employee pensions, and he chose to support the proposed budget reduction plan. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall, forming a committee to begin working with any/all bargaining units, accepting the fire department concession offer including a one-year contract extension, and keeping Fire Station No.2 open. The Vote: AYES: CounCil Members - Dickerson and Stegall NOES: Council Members - Bosetti, McArthur, and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Mayor Jones reiterated challenges caused by decreased revenues and declared that contracts that were agreed to in 2007 were very hard to live up to because of the global recession. He stated that closing any fire stations was unacceptable. Mr. Jones suggested tying wage increases to city revenue levels in future contracts. He opined that International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) employees should forego their scheduled step increases so that Fire Station No.2 could remain open, and stated he was unwilling to agree to a one-year contract extension. I The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. A MOTION W AS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member McArthur, approving staffs recommendation for reductions to the Fire Department budget in the amount of$800,OOO in fiscal year 2010-11 and in the amount of$1.6 million in fiscal 11/16/2010 197 year ending 2012, and authorized the City Manager to implement the changes as soon as practical as detailed in the staff report dated November 2,2010, and directing staffto form a subcommittee comprised of the Mayor, Vice Mayor, and two city staff members to publicly meet ~ith any/all bargaining units as soon as possible. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, McArthur and Jones Council Members - Dickerson and Stegall Council Members - None Council Members - None I The City Council recessed from 9:03 p.m. to 9: 11 p.m. ORDINANCE - Adopting the 2010 California Building Standards Code and related changes to Redding Municipal Code Title 16 . [C-II0-200] Development Services Director Hamilton summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated Noyember 5, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to the 2010. California Building Standards Code and related changes to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapters 16.01 through 16.09. Mr. Hamilton highlighted the major changes, stating that the most significant were new requirements for residential fire sprinklers and "green" building codes; he mentioned water efficiency, construction waste, bicycle parking, and separate water metering, and referred to the staff report for a full list. Mr Hamilton recommended that the Council adopt the 2010 California Building Standards Code and offer an ordinance that includes Findings of Fact for first reading by title only. Responding to Mayor Jones, Assistant Development Director Nagel stated the reason for residential fire sprinklers was public safety, citing a significant increase to home fire flash times caused by a change in furnishing materials since the 1970's. Mr. Nagel also mentioned a level of additional safety that can offset reduced fire staffing. I A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member .McArthur, seconded by Council Member Stegall, approving staff's recommendation as outlined above and detailed in the staff report dated November 5,2010; and introducing Ordinance No. 2473 for first reading by title only, and waiving the full reading. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of the ordinance. SET PUBLIC HEARING - to consider adjustments to Redding Electric Utility rates [E-090-100] Electric Utility Director Hauser summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 5, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to proposed electric rate increases. Mr. Hauser recommended that the Council set a Public Hearing to consider general electric rate adjustments proposed for implementation on or about January 3,2011, and December 1, 2011 , and to consider proposals to set a required net metering rate relating to AB920 requirements, creation of a new lighting rate, and the increase in and re-definition of the service charge to a network access charge. He stated that the primary reason for the rate adjustments was an expired contract with Western Area Power Administration that previously provided less expensive power. Mr. Hauser offered to post a presentation regarding the reasons for the proposed rate increases on the City's website. I Greg Washburn, Gary Cadd, William Miller, Mary Machado, Charles Alexander, Ed Marek, and Jo Vayo expressed their opinions relative to utility fees, an oversight committee, smart. meters, rate designs, and late fees. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, setting a Public.Hearing to consider Redding Electric Utility rate adjustments for December 7,2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - to adopt the 2010 California Fire Code and Standards [C-llO-275] Deputy Fire ChiefP aige referred to the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 9, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to an Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 9.20 - Fire Prevention, to incorporate the 2010 California Fire Code. Deputy Chief Paige explained that the Fire Code and Standards are on a three- year cycle and stated that necessary action was similar to the Building Code updates and was 11/16/2010 198 primarily clean-up of relevant sections to match the 2010 Fire Code requirements. He recommended that the Council approve amendments to RMC Sections 9.20.010 and 9.20.060 and offer an ordinance for first reading by title only. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member McArthur, introducing Ordinance No. 2474 by title only, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 9 - Health and Safety, Chapter 9.20 - Fire Prevention, Sections 9.20.010 and 9.20.060 relating to the adoption of the 2010 California Fire Code; waiving the full reading ofthe Ordinance; and instructing the City Attorney to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of the ordinance. I PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL PROGRAM EX? AN S ION [P-150-150] Police Chief Hansen summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 3,2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to extending the City's "No DrugsDown the Drain" program. Chief Hansen noted that the Redding East Rotary Club had paid for . three secure receptacles, including installation. He advised that a qualified Property Evidence Technician would collect the pharmaceuticals and they would be disposed of daily in an appropriate California Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement incinerator at no cost to the City; he also mentioned that Shasta County Public Health had bffered to help with the program. Chief Hansen recommended that the Council authorize staff to implement a Pharmaceutical Disposal Program on a year-round basis. Frank Lehmann, a member of the Redding East Rotary Club, relayed that he had personally assisted with the installation of the drop receptacles and emphasized not only the security of boxes, but also the locations that were selected and the method of collection and disposal. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member McArthur, authorizing staff to implemen~ a year-round Pharmaceutical Disposal Program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 10:04 p.m., Mayor Jones announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session. I At the hour of 10:18 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager Tippin Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees [P-100-050-070] The City Council did not take any reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Jones declared the 10:19 p.m. ATTEST: I /---- , ~{VM'>f~l1~~ City Clerk 11/16/2010