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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2018-01-16 332 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 January 16, 2018, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kristen Schreder with the following Council Members present: Adam McElvain, Francie Sullivan, Brent Weaver, and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin,City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt,Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Assistant City Clerk Sarah Sheetz, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Fire Chief Gerry Gray, City Clerk Pamela Mize, Police Chief Roger Moore, City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, and Development Services Director Larry Vaupel. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder. The Invocation was provided by Patricia Lacefield, Redding Baha'i Community. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation by Cory McCandliss providing an update on the Redding Public Safety Campaign. He presented the City of Redding with a check in the amount of$21,820, for a year-to-date-total in the amount of $788,000, and shared several video clips showcasing the community's positive support. [A-050-060/P-150-150] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Presentation of City of Redding Appreciation Clock to Robert Brennan for his service on the Community Services Advisory Commission from April 5, 2011, to December 31, 2017. [B-080-128] The City Council took no action on this informational item. At the Mayor's suggestion, a consensus of the Council agreed to move the Public Comment portion of the agenda to the next item. PUBLIC COMMENT [P-150] James and Ashley Crockett thanked the Redding Fire Department(RFD)for saving their home and assisting their neighbors last summer. Mr. Crockett proposed that a firefighter and police officer be recognized publicly at quarterly Council meetings. Mrs. Crockett presented the Fire Chief with a$200 gift card to CR Gibbs,a local restaurant,to recognize the RFD for their daily efforts. Chief Gray thanked Mr. and Mrs. Crockett for the gift card and noted that he will donate it to the City to recognize others. [P-150] Monique Welin opined that change is needed to differentiate between the criminal element versus the mentally ill and homelessness within our community. She further opined that she wants state laws such as AB109 revoked and thanked the City and its Police Chief for the positive efforts moving forward. 01/16/2018 333 [M-020] Bob Reteinbach provided the Council with a pamphlet, incorporated herein by reference, for California Attorney General Candidate Steven Bailey, a retired Judge. He requested that the Council members contact Judge Bailey to discuss ways to address sanctuary cities and marijuana revenue in California. [M-020] Peter Rogers expressed his condolences for the law enforcement members shot in North Carolina responding to a domestic violence call; and spoke regarding suggestions for cannabis guidelines to possibly be included in the upcoming ordinance to be presented to the Council at a future Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to Redding City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers. [A-050-100-500] Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 12 for the period of December 16, 2017, through December 29, 2017, for a total of$10,840,384.06 for check numbers 131720 through 132069, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 14012 through 14045, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 7234 through 7259, inclusive; and (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 13 for the period of December 30, 2017, through January 12, 2018, for a total of $3,919,653.37 for check numbers 132070 through 132403, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 14046 through 14067, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 7260 through 7276, inclusive; and (3) Payroll Register No. 13 for the period of December 3, 2017, through December 16, 2017, in the amount of$4,528,668.55, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 452956 through 453829, inclusive, and check numbers 603748 through 603861, inclusive; and (4) Payroll Register No. 14 for the period of December 17, 2017, through December 30, 2017, in the amount of$3,367,304.55, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 453830 through 454689, inclusive, and check numbers 603862 through 603879, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $22,656,010.53 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2017. [F-205-095-650] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for November 2017. [F-205-095-650] 4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No.2018-001,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Street Renaming Application (STRT-2017-01047), for the renaming of Wedding Way to Insight Place. [S-070-230] 4.5(a). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for November 2017. [B-130-070/E-090] 4.6(a). Authorize the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless to install a cell tower at Enterprise Park for a term of five years in the amount of$24,000 annually with four 5-year automatic renewals contingent upon issuance of use permit and bond counsel review. [C-070-100/P-050-145] 4.6(b). Authorize the following for refurbishment of the turf fields at the California Soccer Park, formerly known as Redding Soccer Park: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2018-002, a 111 resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the filing of an application by the City of Redding for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant administered by the California State Parks Department; (2)authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant, appropriate funds should the grant be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project. [G-100-170/P-050-690] 4.9(a). Authorize staff to purchase and outfit six new 2018 Dodge Charger Pursuit RWD's from Crown Motors in Redding at a total cost of approximately $251,580 for the Redding Police Department. [B-050-100/P-150-150] 01/16/2018 334 4.10(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 2017. [B-130-070] 4.10(b).Accept the City of Redding's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. [F-205-150-075] 4.11(a).Accept the Mitigation Fee Act Report Update,including an accounting of development fees collected within the City of Redding; and adopt Resolution No. 2018-003, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making findings concerning unexpended funds in the City of Redding's Impact Fee Program. [F-205-600] 4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4936 (Job No. 2493), Railroad Area Water Project: (1) award to N&T Digmore Inc., in the amount of $1,342,836; (2) approve an additional $160,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $140,000 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$25,000, for a total of$1,667,836. [B-050-020/W-030-725] 4.11(c).Adopt Resolution No. 2018-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of Bodenhamer Boulevard,Chandon Court,and adjacent Public Service Easement, abandoning approximately 250 feet of street and utility easement per Abandonment Application (A-2017-01241). [A-010-040] 4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4938 (Job No. 2496), Grove Street and Bechelli Lane Sewer Line Replacement Project: (1) award to RA 111 Martin Constructors Inc., in the amount of$245,661; (2)approve an additional$50,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $40,000 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$10,000, for a total of$345,661. [B-050-020/W-020-575] 4.12(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2018-005, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 2016-033 and adopting a new City of Redding Records Retention Schedule (Schedule) for City Records; authorize the City Clerk, in cooperation with the City Attorney, to amend the Schedule as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to destroy records which have met legal retention requirements. [A-050-055-750] 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2018-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an update of the City of Redding Master Employee Pay Schedule updating the classification titles and pay rates/ranges for all City of Redding established positions to comply with the California Public Employees' Retirement System requirement that all information be consolidated in one master document, and confirming changes that were approved by the City Council at previous City Council meetings during open session. [P-100-320] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Winter, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2018-001 through 2018-006 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 01/16/2018 335 PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing; and Resolution - Adopting the Redding Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2017-18 to 2022-23. [B-130-010] Assistant Public Works Director Aukland highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to consider adopting the CIP for FYs 2017-18 through 2022-23. The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to speak to this item and closed the Public Hearing. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member Sullivan,to adopt Resolution No.2018-007,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the Redding Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-18 to 2022-23. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2018-007 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2018. [B-080-650/A-050-060] City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Schreder's assignments. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Reports from the Auditors for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017. [F-205-150-075] Finance Director Maxwell summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference. Gary Cadd noted that the total California Public Employees' Retirement System unfunded and underfunded liability actuarial show an increase for the City of Redding of$93 million over a one-year period between 2015 and 2016. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Weaver, to accept the Statement on Auditing Standards 114 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 01/16/2018 336 9.1(a). Report regarding Communication Efforts with the Community related to Public Safety. [A-050-080/P-150] City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to comments made by Council Members, City Manager Tippin noted that several meetings are scheduled with various community stakeholders and County ll partners to discuss ways to match community expectations with existing resources. He stated that he will return to the Council with those findings at a public safety workshop to be scheduled for late February 2018. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 9.1(b). Consideration of Donation from Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association and Redding Tourism Marketing Group, Inc., to fund an additional Police Officer. [A-050-080/P-150-150] City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Weaver,to accept a donation in the amount of$145,000 per year for four years from the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association and the Redding Tourism Marketing Group, Inc., to fund an additional police officer for the Redding Police Department; and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements.The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.1(c). Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and the County of Shasta relative to the Community Prosecutor Program. [A-050-080/S-010/P-150] City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between the County of Shasta and the City of Redding (C-7555) for the Community Prosecutor Program through June 30, 2019; and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any future amendments or extensions. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.8(a). Presentation by the Redding Fire Department regarding the Business Self-Inspection Program for non-hazard businesses within the community. [P-150-070] Fire Chief Gray summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The City Council took no formal action on this item. 9.9(b). Consideration of Signing Bonus of up to $7,500 for Lateral Police Officers. [P-100-060] Police Chief Moore highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to approve implementation of a $5,000 signing bonus for newly hired lateral police officers, with half paid upon appointment to the position, and half paid upon successful completion of probation; and authorize the City Manager to increase the signing bonus to$7,500 if the $5,000 amount proves to be ineffective.The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 01/16/2018 337 9.14(a).Amend Ordinance Relating to District Attorney Authority to Prosecute Municipal Code Violations. [C-110-100-400] City Attorney DeWalt summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council Member Winter, to offer for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No.2582, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC)Title 2(Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.12 (City Attorney) amending Section 2.12.020 (Duties); providing clarification that the Shasta County District Attorney has authority to prosecute violations of the RMC. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2582. 9.15(b).Resolution Certifying Unit Modification of the United Public Employees of California - Local 792 Technical Employees Unit. [P-100-050-170] Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-008, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to formally certify the unit modification of the United Public Employees of California — Local 792 Technical Employees Unit (UPEC Technical Unit) acknowledging UPEC Technical Unit as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization for the classifications of Electric Utility Distribution Technician I/II, Electric Utility Distribution Technician Supervisor, and Electric Utility Senior Information Analyst in accordance with the City of Redding's Employer-Employee Relations Resolution and the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, effective January 16, 2018. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2018-008 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [P-100-050] The City Council directed staff to look for ways to publicly recognize City employees that go above and beyond expected duties. [A-050-060/P-050] At Council Member Weaver's suggestion,the City Council authorized Mr. Weaver to continue meeting with a community skateboarding organization for suggestions and ideas regarding a proposed new public/private partnership. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:53 p.m., Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:38 p.m., Mayor Schreder reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 01/16/2018 338 13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager DeMaagd Employee Organizations: 1. Redding Peace Officers' Association and Redding Peace Officers' Association- Miscellaneous Employees 2. Redding Police Managers' Association 3. Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters 4. United Public Employees of California—Redding Fire Management Unit 5. United Public Employees of California—Redding Technical Unit 6. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Electric Employees 7. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Maintenance Employees 8. Redding Independent Employees' Organization-Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit 9. Redding Independent Employees' Organization-Supervisory & Confidential Unit [P-100-050-120/P-100-050-128/P-100-050-050/P-100-050-170/P-100-050-190/ P-100-050-070/P-100-050-127/P-100-050-129] Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:39 p.m. APPROVED: 4 Kri ten Schre er, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City aer`k 01/16/2018