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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 2018-10-03 - Special Meeting 446 Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 October 3, 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 Sheri DeMaagd, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Public Works Director Chuck Aukland, Redding Electric Utility Director Dan Beans, Interim Fire Chief Cullen Kreider, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Police Chief Roger Moore, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel,City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser, and Development Services Director Larry Vaupel. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder. The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey,Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition honoring Sean Boren for his dedication to Carr Fire victims by creating Trucks and Teens Assisting Shasta County; an organization with approximately two dozen volunteer members who provide the wheels and muscles necessary to assist displaced families move into their temporary or permanent new homes. [A-050-060-450] The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] Christina Prosperi encouraged the community to participate in the annual Community Creek Clean-Up to occur on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Henderson Open Space. 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. 6 for the period of September 15, 2018, through September 28, 2018, for a total of$11,073,227.24 for check numbers 138687 through 139080, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 14633 through 14678, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 7944 through 8002, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 6 for the period of September 9, 2018, through September 22, 2018, in the amount of $3,123,591.38, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 471365 through 472260, inclusive, and check numbers 604483 through 604532, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $14,196,818.62. 4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2018. [A-050-100-600] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of August 2018. [F-205-095-650] 10/03/2018 447 4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No.2018-102,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon a portion of Railroad Avenue adjacent to and between the property addressed as 1807 Oregon Street(Assessor's Parcel No. 101- 120-008) and the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and bounded on the north by Sacramento Street and on the south by South Street (Abandonment Application A- 2018-00522); and set a public hearing for November 6, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider Abandonment Application (A-2018-00522), by Building Adventures Inc., to permanently close and vacate a section of Railroad Avenue. [A-010-100] Council Member Weaver recused himself from voting on this item due to a business relationship with the subject company. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver ABSENT: Council Members - None 4.5(a). Ratify the following action executed by the City Manager in accordance with Resolution No. 2018-083 (Emergency Declaration) relative to Bid Schedule No. 5004 (Job No. 3925), Redding Electric Utility Pole Line Debris Removal and Erosion Control Project: (1) awarded to Dragon Demolition in the amount of $364,300; and (2)authorized City Manager,or designee, to approve project change orders up to a not- to-exceed total of$50,000. [B-050-020/E-090-160/P-150-050-100] 4.5(b). Adopt Resolution No.2018-103,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming the week of October 7-13, 2018, as Public Power Week in the City of Redding. [A-050-060-600/E-090] 4.6(a). Accept a grant from the McConnell Foundation for the implementation of Regrow Redding, a planting project for downtown street trees, in the amount of $41,500; and adopt Resolution No. 2018-104 approving and adopting the 53rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating said funds for Fiscal Year 2018-19. [A-050-220-075/G-100] 4.11(a).Approve contingency increase in the amount of $60,000 for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 2018 Sludge Haul Project, Bid Schedule No. 4992; and adopt Resolution No. 2018-105,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 52nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating said funds for Fiscal Year 2018-19. [B-050-020B-130-070/W-010-450] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of the item(s) voted on separately above. 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. 2018-102 through 2018-105 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 10/03/2018 448 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(a). Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency and Oral Report. [P-150-050-100/A-050-080] City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Tippin provided an update noting that there are four to five properties remaining that have not opted in or out of the Carr Fire debris removal process. He stated that both County and City staff will work with those property owners to make the proper determination, and that to-date, 160 properties have been cleared and are awaiting the toxic soil results for the rebuilding process to move forward. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member Winter, to accept the oral report regarding the Carr Fire and make a determination by a four-fifths vote that conditions of local emergency continue to exist within the City of Redding. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 9.6(b). Amended and Restated Concession Agreement with TF Investment Group LLC, for Food Truck Court located at Carnegie Park (The Park). [P-050-300/A-070] Community Services Director Niemer highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Todd Franklin provided a brief video showcasing the food truck court named The Park with its activities and amenities provided. Chris Resner thanked the Council for their support of The Park. Tyler Cifu Shuster expressed his concerns relative to the closure of Carnegie Park to the public during non-operating hours of The Park. James and Ashley Crockett thanked the TF Investment Group LLC for opening up The Park and encouraged the City Council to approve the agreement. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Council Member Weaver stated that he abstained from voting on this issue at the September 18, 2018, City Council meeting due to a possible business association. Upon further review, it was determined that his involvement with the project was not at a level that necessitated his recusal. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) approve the Amended and Restated Concession Agreement (C-7180)with TF Investment Group LLC,for a food truck court at Carnegie Park(The Park) for a two-year term with four (4) two-year extensions; and (2) authorize staff to approve new improvements to the electrical infrastructure, if deemed necessary by the City Manager, during the term of the contract. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members - McElvain ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 10/03/2018 449 9.15(a).Resolution Approving City Attorney Salary Increase. [P-100-050-100/A-050-050] Assistant City Manager DeMaagd 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 Winter,seconded by Council Member Weaver,to adopt Resolution No. 2018-106, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding increasing the annual salary of the City Attorney by seven and one-half (7.5%)percent based on the result of a performance review, effective October 7, 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. 2018-106 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:03 p.m., Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 7:31 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 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organizations: (1) Redding Peace Officers' Association— Miscellaneous Employees (2) United Public Employees of California—Redding Technical Unit [P-100-050-120/P-100-050-170] • The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:32 p.m. APPROVED: isten S der, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City Cl`r'k 10/03/2018