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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 2019-02-05 11 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 5, 2019, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Adam McElvain with the following Council Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Erin Resner, and Kristen Schreder. Mayor Julie Winter was absent. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Anette Cates. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Public Works Director Chuck Aukland, Fire Chief Cullen Kreider, Police Chief Roger Moore, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, and City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Vice Mayor. The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti,Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of a City of Redding Appreciation Clock to Barbara Mena-Ghidinelli for her service on the Community Development Advisory Committee from December 1, 2012, through November 30, 2018. [B-080-600-100] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Presentation by Murray Blake, Shasta County Advisory Council Member, providing an update on past and present activities of the Planning and Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging (PSA 2). [A-050-060] Mr. Blake was unable to attend therefore this item will be rescheduled. 2C. Presentation by Mark Storrey, Chief Executive Officer of Haven Humane Society, providing an update regarding its past and present activities. [A-050-060] The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2D. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to the Senior Citizens of Shasta County, in honor of all their efforts to secure funding for new flooring at the Senior Citizen Hall in Redding due to damage from a fire that occurred in May 2018. [C-070-100/A-050-060] Mr. Cosca, Board Member of the Senior Citizens of Shasta County, presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the project, incorporated herein by reference. IIThe City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Bielecki opined that the City Council should help with the homeless problem and that the homeless are not criminals. Danny Brown stated that he would like to meet with a City Representative to discuss his idea for a day resource center for the homeless. 2/5/2019 12 Deborah Colombo, a homeowner in the Parkview neighborhood, opined that there is a big divide between people living in the community and homeless advocates. Ms. Colombo thinks there should be a liaison to help bring the sides together. Susan Weiss, a homeowner in the Parkview area, encouraged the City Council to develop a plan for long-term solutions for the homeless. 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(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2018. [A-050-100-600] 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of December 2018. [F-205-095-650] 4.1(a). Accept 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 due to the Carr Fire. [P-150-050-100/P-150-050-200/W-030-125] 4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4969 (Job No. 9259), Benton Landfill Closure Cap Maintenance Project, awarded to Eddie Axner Construction Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final project cost of$406,385. [B-050-020/S-020-300] 4.11(c).Approve an Agreement with the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association to provide $250,000 to market and advertise the United Express/SkyWest Airlines air service between Redding Municipal Airport and San Francisco International Airport; and authorize the City Manager,or designee,to execute the agreement and any amendments or extensions. [A-090-100] 4.12(a).Moved to regular calendar item 9.12(a) at Council Member Dacquisto's request. Award Request for Proposal No. 5010, Lease for General Use Multi-function Digital Photocopy Machines, to Ray Morgan Company; and authorize the Mayor to execute the five-year lease agreement. [B-050-100/A-050-055] 4.12(b).Approve the extension of the appointment term for Mimi Moseley from November 30,2020, to November 30,2021, to the Community Development Advisory Committee. [B-080-600-100] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Schreder that the forgoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, and McElvain NOES: Council Members -None ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members - Winter111 2/5/2019 13 APPOINTMENTS 5.1. City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2019 [B-080-650/A-050-060] A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Resner, to accept the report as information only. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, and McElvain NOES: Council Members -None ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members - Winter REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(b) Appointment of Allyn Van Hooser as Director of Finance for the City of Redding [P-150-070/A-050-080] City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto to appoint Allyn Van Hooser as Director of Finance, but not to adopt the resolution amending the Executive Management Pay for Performance Salary Plan. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Resner, to appoint Allyn Van Hooser as the Director of Finance effective February 10, 2019; and adopt Resolution 2019-005, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to amend the Executive Management Pay for Performance Salary Plan increasing the top of the monthly salary range of the Director of Finance classification by five percent, from $10,775 per month to $11,314 per month. This appointment and the planned reorganization will result in an estimated savings to the General Fund of$150,000. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Resner, Schreder, and McElvain NOES: Council Members - Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members - Winter Resolution No. 2019-005 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.4(a). Annual Report by Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association on Tourism Activity [A-050-020] Laurie Baker, General Manager at Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, highlighted the Report to City Council, and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.6(a). Resolution - FEMA Flood Claim Funding [B-130-070/P-050/F-200-090-300/P-150] Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to the City Council(staff report), incorporated herein by reference. 2/5/2019 14 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to adopt Resolution 2019-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 65th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-57 appropriating $1,707,006 for design, engineering, permitting, and construction work for three authorized Federal Emergency Management Agency project worksheets for repairs to trails and parks damaged by flooding for Fiscal Year 2018-19. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Schreder, Resner, and McElvain NOES: Council Members -None ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members - Winter Resolution No. 2019-006 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.12(a).Award Request for Proposal No. 5010, Lease for Photocopy Machines Moved from Consent Calendar Item 4.12(a) to Regular Calendar at Council Member Dacquisto's request. [B-050-100/A-050-055] Craig Carrel, owner of Carrel's Office Solutions, indicated that consideration should have been giving to local a business. Mr. Carrel provided a handout, incorporated herein by reference, and added that the bid from Carrel's is more than $14,000 less annually than the bid from Ray Morgan Company. Paul Cavagnaro with Ray Morgan Company noted that Ray Morgan is also a local business and is experienced with providing equipment to large organizations. Mr. Cavagnaro commended that Ray Morgan responded to the Request of Proposal (RFP) in a fair fashion and asked the City Council to award the RFP to them. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Resner,to award Request of Proposal No. 5010 for General Use Multifunction Digital Photocopy Machines to Carrel's Office Solutions, and authorize the Mayor to execute the five-year lease agreement. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, and McElvain NOES: Council Members - Schreder ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Winter COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234} Council Members Dacquisto and Resner attended the New Mayors & Council Members Academy presented by the League of California Cities held in Sacramento from January 16, 2019 through January 18, 2019. Council Member Schreder attended the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Strategic Planning Issues Conference in Sacramento on January 16, 2019, and Capital Day for NCPA on February 4, 2019, in Sacramento. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Vice Mayor McElvain's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to: (1) research the possibility of allowing beekeepers to use City open space areas to house bees for a fee; and (2) explore the feasibility of allowing hemp nurseries in the City. 2/5/2019 15 CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7.26 p.m., Vice Mayor McElvain announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:04 p.m., Vice Mayor McElvain reconvened 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. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Electric Employees 2. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Maintenance Employees 3. United Public Employees of California-Redding Technical Unit Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a) the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Two (2) cases [L-100] Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a) the City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Mayor McElvain declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:05 p.m. APPROVED: Adam McElvain, Vice Mayor ATTEST: JOr'i Pamela Mize, Cit Jerk I 2/5/2019