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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2009-06-02 116 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California June 2, 2009 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Gary Gerhard. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Jim Holdridge. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bosetti with the following Council Members I present: Dickerson, Jones, McArthur, and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Tippin, City Attorney Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering Director Crane, Police Chief Hansen, Community Services Director Niemer, Electric Utility Resource Planner Cope, Assistant to the City Manager Clark, Assistant City Engineer Aukland, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Mize, and Executive Assistant Stribley. PUBLIC COMMENT (E-120-250) Ken Hood, Mauro Oliveria, Patricia Parker, Judy Sours, Randy Compton, Stan Sours, Ed Marek, Rocky Compton, and Thomas Schmidt opposed a Transmission Agency of Northern California (TAN C) proposed project which would include placing new electrical transmission lines through the rural area of Shasta County citing use of eminent domain, power not needed in the area, there will be lawsuits, will ruin retirement homes, loss of property values, will effect the entire river system and every creek in Shasta County, cause landslides, social injustices, health issues, T ANC is not in the best interest ofthe City, should do a renewable energy study, landowners should vote on the project, and urged that the issue be put on a City agenda. I CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of May 5,2009; Special and Regular Meetings of May 19, 2009 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 22 check numbers 873627 through 873975 inclusive, in the amount of$13,625,452.29, for the period of May 16 2009, through May 31,2009 be approved. TOTAL: $13,625,452.29 Treasurer's Report - April 2009 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $133,403,277.05 $262,998,715.43 ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation I (F -205-095-650) It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for April 2009 be accepted. Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.42.120.A.l 0, prohibiting smoking on the grounds of the Redding Municipal Library [L-050] It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Ordinance No. 2434 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.42.120- Library Regulations amending Subsection A.l 0 to prohibit smoking within or upon the Library site, including the building, patios, landscaped grounds, parking lots, and roofs within the specified boundary areas set forth in the ordinance. 6/2/2009 117 Council Member Jones advised that because he did not believe in the loss of personal liberties he would vote no on this matter. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None I Charles Alexander, Redding resident, urged reconsider ofthe prohibition on smoking at the Library campus because it represented the repeated loss of personal liberties. Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapters 14.08 and 14.16 relating to changes to water and wastewater rates [W-030-400 & W-020-590] It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that Ordinance No. 2435 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Red<;ling Municipal Code Chapter 14.08 Water, Sections 14.08.310 and 14.08.315 and Chapter 14.16- Sewer, Sections 14.16.200 and 14.16.240, all relating to changes to water and wastewater rates. Council Member Jones advised that although he understood the need for utility rate increases, he would vote no on this matter until the City Council reconsidered the late fees issue. The Vote: . AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None I Sole-Source Agreement - Shasta County Opportunity Center for janitorial services at the Civic Center and other various City locations [A-070-020 & C-050] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize a sole-source Agreement, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 19404, relative to community rehabilitation programs serving persons with disabilities, to the Shasta County Opportunity Center in the amount of $119,988 to provide janitorial services at the Civic Center and other various City locations for two years, ending June 30,2011, with four one- year renewal options, if mutually agreed. ( Resolution - Amending City Council Policy No. 1302 - Street Banner Program re placement of non-commercial advertising banners on Hilltop Drive and Chum Creek Road . [ A-050-060-555] It is the recommendation oftheDevelopment Services Director that Resolution No. 2009-55 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, amending City Council Policy No. 1302 - Street Banner Program, to allow the placement of non-commercial advertising banners in the public right-of-way on Hilltop Drive and Chum Creek Road. I Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for April 2009. Retail power sales revenue was $1,545,039 (2.1 %) below projections and wholesale power sales through April totaled $16,909,917 or 46.4% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was $1,083,292 or 6.2% above expectations. The total cost of energy through April was $14,246,310 or 14.9% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through April are negative $9,937,760. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4219, one 54,000 GVW truck with 60' over center aerial lift platform with 25' elevator and hydraulic material handler for the Electric Utility [B-050-100 & E-090] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 4219, one 54,000 GVW truck with 60' over center aerial lift platform with 25' elevator and hydraulic material handler for the Electric Utility be awarded to Riverview International in the amount of $319,928.44 to replace Redding Electric Utility vehicle E461. 6/2/2009 118 Award of Purchase - Process flow instrumentation for the Redding Power Unit No.6 Generation Project [E-120-150-676 & B-050-100] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award the purchase of a process flow instrumentation for the Redding Power Unit No.6 Generation Project to Rosemount, Inc. in the amount of $131 ,649.96. Resolution - Appropriating grant and park development funds for Sacramento River Trail Widening and Overlay and Wetlands Enhancement Improvements [B-130-070/G-1 00-170/P-050-460-7001] It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2009-56, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 59th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $350,000 in grant funds from the California Transportation Commission and $40,000 from the City's Park Development Fund for the Sacramento River Trail Widening and overlay and wetlands enhancement improvements for fiscal year 2008-09. I It is further recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with the California Conservation Corps to complete the wetlands improvements and a funding agreement with Turtle Bay Exploration Park to design and purchase wayfinding panels and plant native plants in the wetlands. City Manager Starman clarified that the funding for this project represents a specific grant source that can only be used for trail improvements and could not be utilized for repairs such as roadway potholes. Set Public Hearing - Consider amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges [F-205-600] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council set a public hearing for June 16,2009, to consider amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. Monthly Financial Report - General Fund (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for April 2009. Total revenue to date is $46.7 million or $4,103,795 (8.1 %) below staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $63,277,077 or $2,743,808 (4.2%) below staffs projection. Encumbrances total $1,066,015. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4233, Airfield Pavement Preservation at Redding Municipal Airport; and Resolution - Appropriating grant funds for same [B-050-020/ A,.090-1 00/B-130-070] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No. 4233 (Job No. 9398), airfield pavement preservation at Redding Municipal Airport be awarded to Valley Slurry Seal Company in the amount of$551 ,564, plus Additive Alternate 1 in the amount of$128,81 0, that an additional $85,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees and obtain outside services for materials testing, for a total of$765,374. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2009-57 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 60th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127, appropriating $128,810 for pavement preservation atthe Redding Municipal Airport for fiscal year 2008-09. Grant - Federal Aviation Administration for design of the Eastside Cargo Apron Expansion at Redding Municipal Airport [G-100-070-095 & A-090-100] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering. Director that the City Council approve submission of a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $141,947 to fund design services for the Eastside Cargo Apron Expansion at Redding Municipal Airport for fiscal year 2009-10 I 6/2/2009 119 Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4222, Solid Waste Tipping Floor Repair Project [B-050-020 & S-020] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No. 4222 (Job No. 2110), Solid Waste Tipping Floor Repair Project be awarded to Structural Group, Inc., in the amount of $207,014, that an additional $15,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $21,000 be approved for a construction contingency fund, for a'total amount of $243,0 14. I Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4132, Hilltop Drive Streets cape Project [B-050-020 & S-070-100] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No. 4132 (Job No. 2236), Hilltop Drive Streetscape Project awarded to Bobby Martin Construction, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily complete and that the City Clerk be authorized to file aN otice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost was $5,704,077.26. City's Health Insurance Carrier - California State Association of Counties- Excess Insurance Authority Health Program [P-100-150] It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that the City Council approve California State Association of Counties-Excess Insurance Authority Health Program as the City health insurance consultant through April 30, 2010. . MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, that all the foregoing items on.the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above. I The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Dickerson, Jones, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Ordinance Nos. 2434 and 2435 and Resolution Nos. 2009-55, 2009-56, and 2009-57 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ------------------- PUBLIC HEARINGS - Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R)Program RESOLUTION - Approving amendment to the 2008-09 Action Plan relative to CDBG-R [G-100-030-053] The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing regarding amendments to the 2008-09 Action Plan relative to the Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R)Program. The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. I Assistant City Manager Tippin recalled that the City Council approved the 2008-09 Action Plan relative to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program at the regular City Council meeting of May 6,2008. Recently, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) advised that any agency receiving CDBG funds would be eligible for ARRA funds. The City was notified that $224,383 in CDBG- R funds were available for use through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The primary objective is to provide a source of funds to develop and implements plans, programs, and projects that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Mr. Tippin recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the amended 2008-09 Action Plan for expenditure of$224,383 in CDBG-R funds with $33,600 for Public Service Activities and $168,345 for Public Activities and $22,438 for general administration costs, and that the City Manager be authorized to submit the Amended Action Plan to HUD. 6/2/2009 120 Council Member Jones related that it was his understanding that American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stipulated that its funds should provide infrastructure and sustainable jobs. He did not believe that the Public Service Activities listed in the Action. Plan for 2008-09 forCDBG funds, while worthy, met the criteria for ARRA and, therefore, he believed the funds should only be spent on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to City restrooms and the Martin Luther King Playground Rehabilitation project. Mr. Tippin responded that while that the majority of funds would be spent on projects that lead to construction, and that the public service activities would also help to maintain positions within those service organizations chosen to receive funds. He clarified that CDBG funding allowed an agency to utilize up to 15% of the monies for public service activities. I Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member Jones moved to utilize the $224,383 in CDBG-R funds only for ADA improvements and for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Playground Rehabilitation Project. The motion failed for lack of a second. Council Member Dickerson recused himself from the vote on this matter as is he Chair of the Youth Violence Prevention Council of Shasta County which is a recipient of CDBG funds. Mr. Jones advised he would vote no on this matter because he did not believe that the public service activities should be included for distribution because they did not meet the criteria of ARRA funds. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member McArthur, adopting Resolution No. 2009-58, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the 2008-09 Action Plan relative to CDBG-R funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents and submit them to HUD. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - Dickerson ABSENT: Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2009-58 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk LABOR NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES [P-100-050] City Manager Starman related that most cities conduct labor negotiations in closed session and when a potential agreement is reached, the matter is brought to. open session. Closed session, pursuant to the Brown Act exempts the City from disclosing in open session its rationales, thought processes, and parameters, which would place the City in an unfavorable position for bargaining. Mr. Starman stated that the City has successfully utilized the expertise of its Personnel Director for many years during labor negotiations. He noted that during his tenure with the City, a consultant has occasionally been used for the same purpose. He believed either would have sufficient negotiating expertise, but the Personnel Director would have knowledge of nuances not available to a consultant. I Council Member McArthur believed that the negotiation process often times was slow and questioned whether negotiations in open session would speed things along and provide breakthroughs in face-to-face discussions. She opined that hiring a professional negotiator might provide a fresh face and fresh outlook on the issues. She advised that her only interest is further transparency in government, although she understood the points made by the City Manager, realizing that to be equitable both sides would have to agree to open negotiations. 6/2/2009 121 Council Member Jones stated he would be amenable to bilateral open negotiations. He was not adverse to hiring a negotiator, but was satisfied with City staff negotiators, pointing out that the City Council sets the direction and the negotiator simply carries out that direction. Carl Arness, Redding resident, did not think there was a need to change the successful labor negotiation practices. I UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Low Income Energy Efficiency' Community Block Grant Program [A-050-080/G-I00-070/E-120] Electric Utility Resource Planner Cope recalled that in March 2009, the U.S. Department of I Energy announced the allocation available to the City of Redding through the Low Income Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Funding Program (EECBG) is $892,700 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the City Council approved submittal of an application on April 21, 2009. He stated that the deadline for applications is June 25,2009, and staff is working to complete the lengthy application. Mr. Cope advised that as part of the application, the City must develop and adopt an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy which will outline the focus areas that will improve energy efficiency in operation of residences, buildings, facilities, and equipment in the community, to include expansion of the City's Community Assistance Weatherization Program. It will include free energy audits and cost-effective energy efficiency improvements to income-qualified housing units in the City, which hopefully will decrease annual energy consumption and associated utility bills by 25% to 40%. A partnership with Shasta Builders' Exchange is also part of this process by offering training to under- and unemployed workers to perform the energy audits. Mr. Cope summarized other funding that will be available as the summer progresses and believed that the EECBG application is a perfect building block for applying for other funds. No action was required on this informational item. I FUNDING AGREEMENT - Turtle Bay Exploration,Park [C-070-250-250] Assistant to the City Manager Clark recalled that the funding for Turtle Bay Exploration Park (Turtle Bay) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008-09 was $345,000. In December 2008, the Council approved a $34,500 reduction in funding, and yet another reduction of $31,500 was approved in May 2009, resulting in $279,000 in funding for FY 2009-10. He pointed out that Dennis Cowan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Turtle Bay, submitted a letter requesting that the City Council allow annual reporting to the City rather than quarterly. Mr. Clark recommended that the City Council approve the Turtle Bay Exploration Park Funding Agreement in the amount of $279,000 for FY 2009-10 and allow Turtle Bay to provide annual financial and operations reports to the City Council. He cautioned that should the City Council approve the Agreement, it would contractually prohibit any further changes during the upcoming Biennial Budget process on June 11,2009. I In response to Council Member McArthur, Turtle Bay President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Warren advised that Turtle Bay plans to close two days a week during the winter and cut back the hours of operation due to budget reductions, and that is in addition to layoffs of 10% of the work force that have already occurred. He clarified that the financial problems encountered are not entirely the result of the $70,000 reduction in funding by the City, but the general downturn of the economy. He estimated that the City's reduction represented only about a third of the lost revenues experienced recently. Council Member Jones wished to see greater reductions in funding for Turtle Bay and believed that quarterly reports should be required, therefore, he would vote no on the matter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member McArthur, approving the Turtle Bay Exploration Park Funding Agreement in the amount of$279,000 for FY 2009-10 and allowing Turtle Bay to provide annual financial and operations reports to the City Council. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 6/2/2009 122 SMOKING RESTRICTIONS AT CITY-OWNED FACILITIES [E-020-0 10] City Manager Starman recalled that the City Council offered an ordinance to provide a no- smoking policy at the Redding Municipal Library campus on May 18, 2009, and the Council suggested that the possibility of no-smoking at all City-own facilities be agendized for discussion. . Council Member Dickerson believed that smoking restrictions blanketing all City-owned facilities was too broad an action, was unnecessary at this time, should be considered on a case-by-case basis, and enforcement would be extremely difficult. Council Member Stegall recalled that during discussion on the smoking ban at the Library campus, a point was made that many children use the Library area and it should be a healthy learning environment. She stated that the City has several facilities that are utilized by children, such as Big League Dreams, and the same health concerns for children should be considered at those facilities. I Council Member Jones was opposed to the smoking ban at the Library campus because it meant giving up personal freedoms and would not support a ban at any City property. Council Member McArthur concurred with her colleagues including concern for personal freedoms, however, having been in the health care field for many years, she believed l;l person should also have the right to clean air and preferred that smoking bans be considered on a case-by-case basis. Mayor Bosetti opined that enforcement would be difficult at best and believed that common sense should prevail. He did not wish to move forward with a smoking ban at City-owned facilities. Charles Alexander, Redding resident, thanked the City Council members who were protective of individual rights. It was the concurrence of the City Council to leave smoking policies at City-owned facilities as they are and review on a case-by-case basis as complaints arise from the public. I ORDINANCE -. Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16 - Development Impact Fees; Sections 16.20.040 - Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fee; 16.20.072- North Redding Traffic Benefit District Impact Fee; and 16.20.110 - Storm Drainage Impact Fees [T-080-400 & F-205-600] Development Services Director Hamilton related that the Citywide Traffic Impact Fees and the North Redding Traffic Benefit District Fees were established to provide inflationary updates, pursuant to the Construction Cost Index (CCI), on July 1 st of each year. The Storm Drainage Impact Fees were established to provide inflationary updates on January 1 st of each year. Mr. Hamilton recalled that at the City Council meeting on June 3, 2008, the Council established several incentives to stimulate residential construction including deferral of the July 1,2008 scheduled inflation adjustment to January 15, 2009. By continuing the deferral until January 15, 2010, the City would assist the development community, and would make administration of impact fees more consistent and understandable. Mary Machado, Executive Director for Shasta Voices, urged support for the proposed ordinance and thanked the City Council for postponement of increases to January 15th of each year to assist the development community. I . Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading and waive the full reading, amending Redding Municipal Code Sections 16.20.040-Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fee, 16.20.072-North Redding Traffic Benefit District Impact Fee, and 16.20.11 O-Storm Drainage Impact Fees, establishing January 15th as the date of the annual CCI inflation adjustment, and authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. 6/2/2009 123 MOTION: Made by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.20-Development Impact Fees relative to timing for calculation of inflation adjustments for Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fees, North Redding Traffic Benefit District Impact Fees, and Storm Drainage Impact Fees establishing the date of the annual Construction Cost Index inflation adjustment as January 15 of each year; and authorizing the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I Council Member McArthur offered Ordinance No. 2436 for first reading, an ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.20- Development Impact Fees relative to timing for calculation of inflation adjustments for Citywide Transportation Development Impact Fees, North Redding Traffic Benefit District Impact Fees, and Storm Drainage Impact Fees establishing the date of the annual Construction Cost Index inflation adjustment as January 15 of each year. MOTION: Made by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2436 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 4230, Redding Municipal Airport Remodel-Phase 2; and RESOLUTION appropriating grant funds for same [B-050-020/ A-090-100/B-130-070] Transportation and Engineering Director Crane summarized the work that would be accomplished through Bid Schedule No. 4230 (Job No. 2340), Redding Municipal Airport Remodel - Phase 2 and observed that the repairs are not inconsistent with a thirty year-old building. I Mr. Crane recommended thattheCityCouncil award Bid Schedule No. 4230 (Job No. 2340), Redding Municipal Airport Remodel - Phase 2 to J .H. Mack Construction in the amount of $742,784, approve an additional $144,000 for administration and inspection fees and to obtain outside services for materials testing, approve an additional $60,000 for project development costs, and an additional $220,000 for a construction contingency fund, for a . total project cost of $1,166,784; and adopt a resolution appropriating $166,790 for the Redding Municipal Airport Terminal building rehabilitation for fiscal year 2008-09. Council Member McArthur thanked Mr. Crane for saving tax payer dollars by securing grant funds for this work. MOTION: Made by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Stegall, awarding Bid Schedule No. 4230 (Job No. 2340), Redding Municipal Airport Remodel - Phase 2 to lH. Mack Construction in the amount of $742,784, approving an additional $144,000 for administration and inspection fees and to obtain outside services for materials testing, approving an additional $60,000 for project development costs, and an additional $220,000 for a construction contingency fund, for a total project cost of$1,166,784; and adopting Resolution No. 2009-59 appropriating $166,790 for the Redding Municipal Airport Terminal building rehabilitation for fiscal year 2008-09. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I SELECTION OF PREFERRED RETROFIT CANDIDATE FOR A NEW POLICE FACILITY: and CONSIDERATION OF OTHER SITES RE REVIEW AS VIABLE CANDIDATES [C-050-550] Assistant City Engineer Aukland provided a PowerPoint presentation depicting the Police Facility Retrofit relating that the primary consideration of the process was to ensure that the needs of the Police Department will be met for the next 30 years and to provide the City Council with sufficient information to make an informed decision. Mr. Aukland advised that ultimately, the Review Committee chose 4712 Mountain Lake Boulevard, the KMS Building, offered by UJB Investments as the recommended preferred site because it fit more of the necessary criteria for a new police facility than any ofthe other five proposals submitted. The cost is $8.7 million "as is" and will require retrofitting to met the standards as an essential services facility. He advised that further information will be provided for Council consideration at a later date and will include comparisons of new construction. 6/2/2009 124 Mr. Aukland recommended that the City Council select the property located at 4712 Mountain Lakes as its preferred alternative for a new police facility, and select the properties at 1031 Butte Street (W estV enture Building) and 200/250 East Cypress Avenue (Lithia property) as viable alternatives. Council Member Stegall opined that information was already discussed regarding the WestVenture building and that legitimate concerns were raised regarding the adequacy of that building. She questioned why it would be returned. Mr. Aukland responded that comparisons were not fully explored and the W estV enture building would be considered in a fully developed comparison context. In response to Council Member Dickerson, City Manager Starman advised that there is pending legislation in Sacramento that would place additional restrictions on the use of Redevelopment funds for projects such as the police facility and would require detailed information on how a proposed project would benefit the Project area but would not preclude use of funds for a new police facility. Council Member Dickerson expressed strong opposition to use ofthe W estV enture Building and the Lithia property, but was not opposed to the study as a comparison for the proposed KMS Building. I Erin Salazar, Redding resident, did not believe that the W estV enture Building was a viable option, particularly in light of more recent options, such as the KMS Building. She listed several inconsistencies with the needs assessment relative to the W estV enture Building, such as the square footage, total acreage, and ongoing costs. She urged the City Council to select the KMS Building as a preferred alternative and dismiss the possibility of the WestVenture Building. Amber Van Hoosen, employee ofQM5 Cosmetics, advised that her company and a senior care management company currently occupy rental space at the KMS Building with 100 employees. She felt it was not proper to ask multiple companies to move from successful operations and urged the City Council not to force the companies out of the building and asked that other sites be considered. Kevin Mack urged the City Council to chose the WestVenture Building for the new police facility at a cost under $30 million. He stated that his Building would have ample parking and provide the needs of the City's police departmept. I Jim Underwood, representing Dale Properties and owners ofthe KMS Building, urged that the Mountain Lakes building be chosen as the preferred police facility site. He noted that the current tenant, QM5, is not a lessee, but a month-to-month tenant. Police Chief Hansen observed that the KMS Building, although not centrally located, meets all other needs for a long-term police facility and would be an adequate alternative in a detailed comparison of new versus retrofit buildings. He pointed out that the Lithia property and the W estV enture Building continued as viable alternatives, with more concerns than the KMS Building, but if the proposal for the KMS Building should not reach fruition, the alternatives should be studied, as well as a new facility, in order to make an informed decision regarding which alternative would be a more appropriate second choice. In response to Council Member Jones, Mr. Starman advised that a relocation plan would probably have to be presented for the current tenants of the KMS Building in the event the City determined to go forward with the police facility at that location. MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member McArthur, selecting the property located at 4712 Mountain Lakes Boulevard, offered by Dale Properties, Inc. as the preferred candidate property for further consideration as a retrofit building in the process for relocation ofthe Redding Police Department, and selected properties located at 250 East Cypress Avenue (LithiaMotors) and 1031 Butte Street (WestVenture) to continue as other viable candidates. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I LETTER TO STATE LEGISLATORS - Support Assembly Bill (AB) 715 which authorizes cities to post ordinances on their official web sites in lieu of publication in the newspaper [L-040-300] City Clerk Strohmayerrelated that proposed California Assembly Bill (AB) 715 (Caballero) would authorize cities to post newly approved ordinances on their official web site and to 6/2/2009 125 mail notice of passage of the ordinance to those who have filed a written request for mailed notices in lieu of publishing the ordinance in a newspaper. The proposed legislation, co- sponsored by the City Clerk's Association of California (CCAC) and the League of California Cities has already passed the California Assembly with 75-0 approval and is moving to the Senate committee hearings. I Ms. Strohmayer pointed out that technology has changed significantly over the years and posting on a web site gives almost immediate access to interested parties. She added that it would relieve a financial burden for cities and agencies throughout the state, including the City which currently spends approximately $ 7,000 to $10,000 annually to publish ordinances in the newspaper. Ms. Strohmayer recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit letters of support for AB 715 to authorize cities to post ordinances on their official web site and to mail notice of passage of the ordinance to those who have filed a written request for mailed notices in lieu of publishing the ordinance in the newspaper Susan Wilson, League of Women Voters, stated her organization is dedicated to civic participation and believe that AB 715 is not conducive to civic participation, pointing out that there are many people who only read the newspaper and do not use computers. She believed that it would leave some of the citizenry of the community uninformed. Emeritus Senator Maurice Johannessen urged that the City not support AB 715 because he appreciated the written word and believed it was necessary to inform the public by newspaper. Council Member Stegall supported the continuance of publishing new ordinances in the newspaper and would not support AB 715. Council Member McArthur supported AB 715 as a cost saving measure. I Council Member Dickerson supported the individual's rights to access information. He pointed out that although some persons do not have computers, there are others who do not read the newspaper. He suggested that the newspapers could publish an article regarding new ordinances because they are, in fact, newsworthy. He added that if AB 715 should pass, the City Council would have to determine, at a later date, if it preferred that method of notification, but the proposed bill would not be mandatory. He noted that the current decision was only to send a letter of support. Council Member Jones related he originally intended to support AB 715, but because ofthe comments of the speakers he determined oppose the letter. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member McArthur, authorizing the Mayor to submit letters of support for Assembly Bill 715 that would authorize cities to post ordinances on their official web site and to mail notice of passage of the ordinance to those who have filed a written request for mailed notices in lieu of publishing the ordinance in the newspaper. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, McArthur, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - Jones and Stegall ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None I RESOLUTION - Continuing support for Shasta County's "Don't Trash Shasta" Program [C-ll 0-1 00-400] City Attorney Duvernay recalled that a two-year pilot program for Shasta County's "Don't Trash Shasta" Program began in March 2007 and has been very successful. He stated that the focus is prevention and enforcement of major illegal dumping activities in Shasta County by granting authority to the City Attorney to authorize payments to persons who report such activities which lead to conviction and clean up of illegal dump sites in the City. Payments up to $500 per person were authorized with a total amount up to $1,000 annually. Mr. Duvernay recommended that a resolution be adopted continuing support for Shasta County's "Don't Trash Shasta" Program and granting authority to the City Attorney to authorize payments leading to conviction and clean up of illegal dump sites in the City. 6/2/2009 126 MOTION: Made by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting Resolution No. 2009-60, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving continued support for Shasta County's "Don;t Trash Shasta" program and granting authority to the City Attorney to authorize payments leading to conviction and clean up of illegal dump site in the City. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Jones, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2009-60 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:07 p.m., Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ~~~~u- Mayor ATTEST G1~Ct ~4iP Assistant City Clerk I I 6/2/2009