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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2019-08-20Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 20, 2019, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Julie Winter with the following Council Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Adam McElvain, Erin Resner, and Kristen Schreder. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Finance Director/City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Anette Cates. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Fire Chief Cullen Kreider, Police Chief Roger Moore, Director of Information Technology Tony Van Boekel, and Development Services Director Larry Vaupel. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Winter. The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PUBLIC COMMENT Michelle Shively addressed the City Council regarding changes to fees and the ordinance regulating short-term rentals. Alex Bielecki expressed his concern about child endangerment in schools located in the town of Paradise. Andrea Wegner thanked Mayor Winter and the Redding Police Department for all their hard work. 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(a). Approve Minutes — Special Meeting of August 5, 2019. 4(b). Accept Accounts Payable Register No. 2 and the Payroll Register No. 1: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 2 for period of July 13, 2019, through July 31, 2019, for a total of $30,060,888.00 for check numbers 146549 through 147071, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 15378 through 15430, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 8583 through 8673, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 1 for the period of July 3, 2019, through July 13, 2019, in the amount of $3,208,973.73, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 490184 through 491211, inclusive, and check numbers 605329 through 605352, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $33,269,861.73. 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2608, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 13 (Streets and Sidewalks) by adding Chapter 13.26 (Sidewalk Vending) in order to regulate the terms and conditions of sidewalk vending within the City of Redding. 4(d). Adopt Ordinance No. 2609, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), Chapter 10.20 (Public Parks — Prohibited Activities), Section 10.20.120 (Firearms, Air Guns, other Weapons) and Chapter 10.58 (Discharging Firearms), Section 10.58.010 (Prohibited) in order to clarify that the restrictions relating to possession of certain weapons applies to park facilities and to codify exceptions to the prohibition relating to discharge of firearms within the City of Redding. 8/20/2019 M 4.5(b). Approve the Transmission Agency of Northern California (TANG) Project Agreement No. 6 (PA6); and authorize the Electric Utility Director, or designee, to execute the agreement and future amendments to TANC PA6. 4.5(c). Approve the Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement (C-6277) with Itron, Inc. amending the established Scope of Work; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement. 4.6(a). Authorize the following relative to a restorative planting project along the Sacramento River Trail: (1) authorize the City of Redding to be a co -applicant for the California ReLeaf 2019 — "Relief through ReLeaf' Grant Program with the Redding Parks and Trails Foundation; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, 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. Council Member Schreder pointed out that this is an example of the City taking steps forward to help the community. 4.8(a). Authorize the transfer of 19 used Bendix King GPH-CMD portable radios from Cal FIRE Shasta -Trinity Unit to the Redding Fire Department at no cost to the City. The value of the 19 used radios is $9,500, or $500 each. 4.11(a).Approve the Second Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement (C-4098) and the Fourth Amendment to Facility and Ground Lease Agreement (C-2001) with Redding Aero Enterprises at the Redding Municipal Airport; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements. 4.11(b),ITEM REMOVED AT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S REQUEST. Relative to Bid Schedule No. 5064 (Job No. 9248-95), City Hall Reroof Project. 4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5063 (Job No. 2642), Solid Waste Green Recycle Paving Project: (1) award to Northwest Paving Inc. in the amount of $460,887 which includes the base bid and additive alternate; (2) approve additional $40,000 to cover the cost of contract administration/inspection fees; (3) approve $40,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) approve $24,113 in project development costs; (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $10,000; and (6) adopt Resolution No. 2019-077, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 4th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2019-050 appropriating an additional $75,000 in Solid Waste Capital Investment Plan funds for pavement maintenance. 4.11(d). Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 2019-078, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to form Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 02-19 (Center Court Village) and approve the following: (1) Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk; (2) confirmation of the map of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting the Public Hearing and Election for October 15, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, regarding the formation of LMD 02-19 (Center Court Village) pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and Government Code 53753(b). 4.11(e).Authorize the purchase of a 15 -foot -wide by 24 -foot -wide Public Service Easement for a proposed electric switchbox located at 1270 Hartnell Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number 067-410-008), at a cost of $3,500; and authorize the Mayor to execute all legal documents necessary to complete the purchase. 4.11(f).Adopt Resolution No. 2019-079, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating a 10 -foot -wide water easement across Assessor Parcel Numbers 073-540-002 and 073-540-003, as dedicated by the Parcel Map for Salyer Land Company recorded on November 12, 1985, in Book 25 of Parcel Maps at Page 71, Shasta County Recorder. 8/20/2019 100 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Resner, 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, McElwain, Schreder, and Winter NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Ordinance Nos. 2608 and 2609 and Resolution Nos. 2019-077 through 2019-079 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1 Public Hearing - to Consider Ordinance and Resolutions (2) relating to the River Crossing Marketplace Final Environmental Impact Report, Specific Plan (SP -2017- 00082), General Plan Amendment Application (GPA -2017-00067), and Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00063), by Costco Wholesale, to develop 25 acres of property, located at the northwest quadrant of the South Bonnyview Road/Interstate 5 interchange, with an approximately 152,000 -square -foot discount warehouse and fuel center, and approximately 62,000 square feet of complementary retail and service uses. City Attorney DeWalt recalled that a letter opposing the project was received the day prior to the Public Hearing scheduled for the August 6, 2019, City Council meeting. The applicant and staff had requested additional time to review the new information. Mr. DeWalt noted that, at the August 6th meeting, the Council opened the Public Hearing, heard public comment, and voted to continue the hearing to August 20, 2019. City Attorney DeWalt relayed that the applicant (Costco) has since notified staff of their desire to update and re -circulate the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This process will take several months to complete. In light of the applicant's request, Mr. DeWalt recommended that the Council re -open the Continued Public Hearing, receive public comment, close the Public Hearing, and take no action relative to the River Crossing Marketplace Project. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Winter re -opened the Public Hearing continued from the August 6, 2019, Council meeting. Alexis Frader and John Villasano spoke in support of the River Crossing Marketplace Project. The following spoke in opposition: John Livingston, Russ Wade, and Teresa Gonzales provided pictures of the project area, incorporated herein by reference. Mayor Winter determined that no one else present wished to speak to this item and closed the Public Hearing. The City Council took no action on this item. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES --� 9A. Letter regarding Redding Rancheria's proposed casino project City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. On behalf of the Redding Rancheria, Tracy Edwards and Jack Potter asked the City Council not to send the letter regarding the proposed casino project, but instead, meet with the Tribe to discuss the City's concerns. 8/20/2019 101 Steve Williams, Dan Frost, Patrick Swymer, Jean Murillo, and Sally Rapoza, spoke in support of sending the letter to the Department of Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Redding Rancheria. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter regarding the Redding Rancheria's proposed casino project to be located south of Redding and to send the letter to the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Redding Rancheria. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.1(a). Appointment of Chief of Police of the City of Redding. City Manager Tippin presented the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Resner, to appoint William M. (Bill) Schueller as the Chief of Police of the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.5(d).Redding Electric Utility's Yearly Financial Report, Industry Activities Update, and Power Content Label. Electric Manager Joe Bowers summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member McElvain, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's Yearly Financial Report, Industry Activities Update, and Power Content Label. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9. 1 0(a).Resolution - Redding's Year -End Budget Review regarding appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018-19. Finance Director/City Treasurer Van Hooser highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and presented a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the City Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to: (1) accept the Year -End Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2019-080, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 84th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 increasing appropriations by $104,060 for Fiscal Year 2018-19. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, McElvain, Schreder, and Winter NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2019-080 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Dacquisto's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed Information Technology Director Van Boekel to return to a future Council meeting with a report regarding the City's cyber security. 8/20/2019 102 At Council Member Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to the next Council meeting with a letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors (Board) expressing the Council's concerns regarding the Board's sales tax proposal and suggesting modifications related to the Board's ability to reduce the percentage of funds available to the City; and authorize the City Manager to present the letter at the September 10, 2019, Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:37 p.m., Mayor Winter announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:23 p.m., Mayor Winter reconvened to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation One (1) case 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 54957.1(a): 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 Fire Management Unit 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 Winter declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:24 p.m. APPROVED: Ji tib Winter, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City Oltrk 8/20/2019