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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2018-06-19 402 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 June 19, 2018, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kristen Schreder with the following Council Members present: Adam McElvain, Brent Weaver, and Julie Winter. Council Member Francie Sullivan was absent. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt,Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Development Services Director Larry Vaupel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Public Works Director Chuck Aukland, Electric Utility Director Dan Beans, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Police Chief Roger Moore, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, and Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder. The Invocation was provided by Imam Abu Bakr Salahuddin "Abu", Islamic Center of Redding. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation by Viva Downtown [A-050-060] Viva Downtown Redding Executive Director John Truitt provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relative to Viva Downtown Redding's National Main Street and California Main Street accreditation along with past and future activities within downtown Redding. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Presentation by Redding Cultural District Steering Committee on the Indigenous History of the Wintu People. [A-050-060] Redding Cultural District Steering Committee Member Kenwa Kravitz presented books to the City Council containing information on the Indigenous History of the Wintu People, and thanked the City for the historical inclusion in the City of Redding Downtown Specific Plan. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT [S-060] Nick Gardner shared his frustration and opined that he is upset with the lack of assistance with the storm water drain system on his property and provided his contact information. [L-010-005/G-100-170] On behalf of The McConnell Foundation, Rachel Hatch and Shannon Phillips expressed their excitement and appreciation on receiving news that the requested $20 million grant from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities,along with a$4 million Infill Infrastructure grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development, have both been recommended for approval by the state. They opined that this is a huge boost to the revitalization of downtown Redding and thanked all of the involved local and regional partners. 06/19/2018 403 CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to the City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register. [A-050-100-500] (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 23 for the period of June 1, 2018, through June 15,2018, for a total of$8,304,025.63 for check numbers 135990 through 136385, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 14391 through 14420, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 7540 through 7584, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 25 for the period of May 20, 2018, through June 2, 2018, in the amount of$2,999,042.39, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 463519 through 464474, inclusive, and check numbers 604190 through 604212, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $11,303,068.02. 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2588, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.04 (City Council), by amending Section 2.04.120 (Meetings - Order of Business) relating to the order of business for meetings of the City of Redding City Council. [C-110-100/A-050-060/A-050-080] 4.4(a). Approve Consulting and Professional Services Agreement (C-2028) with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County in the amount of $81,000 for Fiscal Year 2018-19; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. [B-130-030-045/E-050] 4.6(a). Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 106905 for the precast concrete vault restroom at Henderson Open Space Area for CXT, Inc., for transportation and installation in the amount of $8,810.12 plus taxes and bonds, up to a revised total of $55,000. [B-050-100/P-050] 4.6(b). Approve the donation of one surplus ATV from the Community Services Department to Providence International Foundation for maintenance and operations at the Riverland Open Space property. [B-050-100-700/P-050] 4.6(c). Authorize staff to submit an application for the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant administered by the National Parks Service to put toward the refurbishment of the turf fields at California Soccer Park formerly known as the Redding Soccer Park; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant. [G-100-170/P-050-690] 4.6(d). Accept report on the City of Redding 2018 Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee. [F-205-600/P-050] 4.6(e). Adopt Resolution No.2018-060,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring July 2018 as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Redding. [A-050-060-600/P-050] 4.6(f). (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-061, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for LMDs A, B, and C as filed with the City Clerk, and declaring its intention to: (a)set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m.,July 17,2018, in the City Council Chambers,777 Cypress Avenue,Redding, California, regarding LMDs A, B, and C; (b) detach Bonnyview Estates, Bonnyview Estates Unit II, Candlewood Estates Units 1 and 2, Ravenwood Estates Unit 10, Victor Estates Units 1 and 2, Vista Ridge Units 1 and 2, and Lancer Hills Estates Units 2, 3, and 4, from LMD A pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, §22605 of the Streets and Highways Code; and (c) levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-062, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) D, E, F, G, H, H1,J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02- 07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, 01-13, 02-14, 03-14, 01-15, 02-16, 03-16, and 01-17 as filed with the City Clerk, and declaring its intention to: (a)set a public hearing 06/19/2018 404 for 6:00 p.m., July 17, 2018, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, regarding LMDs as listed above; and (b) levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. [A-170-075-050, -051, -052, -053, -054, -055, -056, -057, -059, -060, -061, -062, -063, -064, -065, -066, -067, -068, -069, -070, -071, -072, -073, -074, -075, -076, -077, -078, -079, -080, -081, -083, -084, -085, -088, -089, -090, -091, -092, -095, -097, -098, -099, -100, -102, and -103] 4.10(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2018-063, a resolution of the City Council of the. City of Redding establishing the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for the City of Redding at $225,235,139. [B-130-070] 4.11(a).Accept a California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery Illegal Disposal ' Site Abatement Grant in the amount of$118,000; and adopt Resolution No. 2018-064, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 37th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.2017-057 appropriating the funds for Fiscal Year 2017-18. [G-100-170/B-130-070/S-020-100] 4.11(b).Approve guidelines for the City of Redding Parklet Program-Policy and Procedures, including installation and maintenance requirements, prepared by the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. [A-050-300/S-070] 4.11(c).Authorize the following action relative to River Pointe Subdivision (S-2015-00457): (1) accept the improvements in River Pointe Subdivision as satisfactorily completed; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2018-65, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the streets for maintenance and operation; and (3) instruct the City Clerk to return the related securities to the developer, Lyle Tullis. [S-101-147] 4.11(d).Approve a Wastewater Operator-In-Training position for the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant; and adopt Resolution No. 2018-066, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 36th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-57 appropriating $37,470 to fund the position in Fiscal Year 2018-19. [P-100-060/B-130-070/W-010-560] 4.11(e).Approve donation of laboratory supplies from the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant to local school districts; and authorize City of Redding staff to contact the local school districts and determine the school(s)who will receive the supplies. [W-010-560] 4.11(f).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4980 (Job No. 8302-72), Redding Civic Auditorium Roof Repair: (1) award to Universal Coatings, Inc., in the amount of $69,750; (2) approve an additional $10,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $25,000 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$5,000. [B-050-020/C-050-050] 4.11(g).Adopt Resolution No. 2018-067, a resolution of the City of Redding of the City of Redding approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19 as filed with the City Clerk and declaring its intention to: (1)set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m.,July 17,2018, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, relative to Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 01-07, Hope Lane Subdivision(S-12-03); and(2) levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911. [A-170-080-001/5-101-062] 06/19/2018 405 4.11(h).Authorize the Public Works Director to submit an application for a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development transportation discretionary grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation for the South Bonnyview Road/Interstate 5 Interchange Project. [G-100-070/F-200-850/S-070-100-707] 4.11(i).Accept the update regarding award of emergency construction contract for repair and replacement of damaged filters at the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant, in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), and make a determination by a four- fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work. [W-030-600/B-050-100/A-050-080] 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2018-068, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the California State Association of Counties-Excess Insurance Authority Workers' Compensation Program (CSAC-EIA) as the City of Redding's excess workers' compensation insurance provider for Fiscal Year 2018-19; and delegating the City Manager, or designee, authority to officially act on behalf of the City and enter into agreements as required with the CSAC-EIA for the Workers' Compensation Program (C-4633) for as long as the City is a member of the Joint Powers Agreement. [R-100-950] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member Weaver, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan Ordinance No. 2588 and Resolution Nos. 2018-060 through 2018-068 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Schreder stated that item no. 7.1 will be taken out of order and discussed next. APPOINTMENTS 7.1. Appointment and Reappointments to the Shasta County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. [B-080-465] City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to approve the appointment of Keith Hunting and reappointment of Joe Cerami and Steve Williams to the Shasta County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, each to serve four year terms beginning July 1, 2018, and expiring June 30, 2022. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members—Sullivan PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS 6.1. Public Hearing; and Resolution - Regarding the Proposed 2018-19 City of Redding Action Plan prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. [G-100-030-100] Development Services Director Vaupel highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. 06/19/2018 406 The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to consider the proposed 2018-19 Annual Action Plan prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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 address this matter and closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member Weaver, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-069,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the City of Redding Action Plan for 2018-19 prepared for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the City of Redding Housing Division; and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary documents and submit the Action Plan to HUD. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan Resolution No. 2018-069 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.2. Public Hearing-Regarding General Plan Amendment Application(GPA-2017-00955), Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00954), and Site Development Permit Application (SDP-2017-01262)submitted by Jagdeep Singh Randhawa to construct a 3,180-square- foot convenience gas mart and carwash at 2450 Goodwater Avenue. [G-030-010/L-010-230/L-010-390-700] Planning Manager Paul Hellman summarized the Report to Redding City Council(staff report),and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to consider the applications for General Plan Amendment (GPA-2017-00955), Rezoning (RZ-2017-00954), and Site Development Permit (SDP-2017-01262) submitted by Jagdeep Singh Randhawa. The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk The applicant's wife, Sonia Randhawa, provided background information relative to their commitment to the community, and requested support from the Council for the project to move forward. Jagdeep Randhawa referenced a letter sent to Council dated June 18, 2018, by Omni Means, Ltd., a GHD Company, representative Russell Wenham, incorporated herein by reference, requesting modifications to the Site Development permit Conditions of Approval to include the following: restriction of the sale of alcohol between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily, raising the height of masonry walls to a minimum height of eight feet, and the hiring of private security to patrol hourly between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily. Mr. Wenham noted that traffic issues discussed with the Planning Commission have been studied and answered. The following spoke in opposition: Claudia Luther, Ralph Darrow, Lowell Watros, Heidi Brainerd, Bill Walker, Jan Ulrich, Connie Frerichs, Jeff Swanson, Louise Hanson, Anna Champe, Stephanie Taylor, and Hatch Graham. The following spoke in support: Al Shipman, Tyson Guerrero, and Joe Chimenti. Chris Haedrich spoke relative to the rezoning request, noting that due to project feasibility and market value,the proposed use as a gas station/minimart is more feasible than an office building. 06/19/2018 407 Mayor determined that no one else wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration upon a determination that the necessary findings for approval are in evidence; (2) offer Ordinance No.2589,an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00954), consisting of reclassifying 1.18 acres located at 2450 Goodwater Avenue from "LO" Limited Office to "NC" Neighborhood Commercial for first reading by title only and authorize the City Clerk to publish the ordinance; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2018-070, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving General Plan Amendment Application (GPA-2017-00955) consisting of reclassifying 1.18 acres located at 2450 Goodwater Avenue from'`LO" Limited Office to "NC" Neighborhood Commercial based upon a finding that the amendment is internally consistent with the remainder of the general plan; (4) approve Site Development Permit Application(SDP-2017-01262); and(5)direct staff to incorporate modifications to the Conditions of Approval into the Site Development Permit (SDP- 2017-01262) as described in the letter from Omni-Means, Ltd., a GHD Company, representative Russell Wenham, on behalf of the applicant Jagdeep Randhawa, dated June 18, 2018, incorporated herein by reference. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, and Winter NOES: Council Members - Schreder ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan City Attorney DeWalt read the full title of Ordinance No. 2589. Resolution No. 2018-070 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.14(a).General Tax Measure for Cannabis Businesses on General Election Ballot. [T-010/M-020/F-205-600] City Attorney DeWalt provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Joe Dokes stated that he is a drug educator and career police officer, and opined that he has concerns and issues with the costs associated with the general tax measure, both for putting on the ballot, and if the measure should fail. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-071, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to: (1) place a general tax measure on the ballot of the November 6, 2018, General Election, passable by a simple majority, for a general business tax on cannabis businesses operating in the City of Redding which would tax cannabis cultivation businesses up to $25 per square foot of cultivation area (annually adjusted by CPI) and on cannabis manufacturing, processing, laboratory testing, delivery, storage, distribution, and retail sale up to 10 percent of gross receipts with all funds to be spent for unrestricted general revenue purposes and subject to annual audits; (2) approve the proposed Ordinance, and its submission to the voters of the City of Redding at the November 6, 2018, General Election and establish policies and procedures in connection with such an election; (3) appoint no more than two Council Members to write the ballot arguments, either for or against the measure; and (4)request the services of the Registrar of Voters in conducting said election. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan 06/19/2018 408 Resolution No. 2018-071 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by McElvain, to appoint Council.Member Winter and Council Member McElvain to write the ballot argument in favor of the measure and, if necessary, to write the rebuttal to arguments against the measure. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan 9.14(b),ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AT STAFF'S REQUEST Adoption of Resolution of Necessity to extend Shasta View Drive - Property Owned by SBRI Redding, LLC and 1400 Burbank, LLC. [C-070-010/S-101-093/S-070-100] 9.15(b).Resolution - Approving the Successor Memorandum of Understanding with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — Electric Employees Unit Local Union 1245. [P-100-050-070] Assistant City Manager DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-072, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — Electric Employees Unit, Local Union No. 1245, for a two-year term ending May 16, 2019. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan Resolution No. 2018-072 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(c).Resolution - Approving Exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement System 180-day wait period with regard to the re-hiring of Director of Public Works Brian Crane. [P-100-050-100] Assistant City Manager DeMaagd highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City Council approving an exception to the 180-day wait period for public agencies set by California Public Employees' Retirement System as required by California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 and granting the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring documentation. The resolution, if approved, would allow the retiring Director of Public Works to be rehired as an annuitant to assist with special projects and extra help needed for providing project management related to the following projects: Downtown Redding Revitalization, Churn Creek Marketplace, WinRiver Casino and Costco Wholesale relocation, and assist staff with completing the Park Impact Fee review. The annuitant would be re-hired effective July 15, 2018. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Sullivan Resolution No. 2018-073 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 06/19/2018 409 COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} [E-120-400] Mayor Schreder attended the Northern California Power Agency's Commission Meeting in Roseville, California, on May 24, 2018. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:34 p.m., Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 10:40 p.m., Mayor Schreder reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: Stillwater Business Park (Lots 1-6 and 8-16) Agency Negotiator: Development Services Director Vaupel Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Panattoni Development Company, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200/E-050-500] The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a). 13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Property Location: 4205 Westside Rd. (APN 108-080-049); 4215 Westside Rd. (APN 108-080-050); 4255 Westside Rd. (APN 108-080-052); and 4225 Westside Rd. (APN 108-080-059) Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Prabhjot Randhawa Under Negotiation: Price and Terms [C-070-200] The City Council, by a vote of 4-0, approved the sale of the property located at 4205, 4215, 4225, and 4255 Westside Road, as further described in the agenda description, to Prabhjot Randhawa for the purchase amount of $284,447; and authorized the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and approve and execute all other documents necessary to consummate the sale. 13C. 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 Independent Employees' Organization-Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit (2) Redding Independent Employees' Organization-Supervisory and Confidential Unit (3) United Public Employees of California— Redding Fire Management (4) Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters [P-100-050-127/P-100-050-129/P-100-050-050] The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a). 13D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager [A-050-080] The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a). 06/19/2018 410 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:41 p.m. APPROVED: 47,ke - isten Sch r, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, CitY Cle1k 06/19/2018