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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 2020-02-18 - Regular 176 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 18, 2020, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Adam McElvain with the following Council Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Kristen Schreder, and Julie Winter. Council Member Erin Resner was absent. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt,Assistant City Clerk Sharlene Tipton,and Executive Assistant Anette Cates. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor McElvain. The Invocation was provided by Imam Abu Bakr Salhuddin"Abu", Islamic Center of Redding. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of City of Redding Appreciation Clock to Lupe Arness for her service on the Shasta County Commission on Aging from October 20, 2015, through December 31, 2019. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Kalen Becerra expressed her concern regarding the overpopulation of cats in her neighborhood in Redding. Monique Welin opined that Shasta County's Tax Measure A, the one cent specific tax that is on the November 2020 Election Ballot, is extremely important for public safety and would like to see it pass. 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 — Closed Session January 21, 2020; Regular Meeting January 21, 2020; Special Meeting — Closed Session February 4, 2020; and Regular Meeting February 4, 2020. 4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR 133 report for the month of December 2019. 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2621, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Title 2(Administration and Personnel),Chapter 2.73(Miscellaneous Boards, Committees and Representatives), Section 2.73.050 (Shasta County Mosquito Abatement District) of the Redding Municipal Code in order to amend the qualifications and term of office for appointees to the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District. 4.4(a).Adopt Resolution No.2020-018,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the City of Redding Schedule of Administrative Fines to provide an option for the establishment of payment schedules on the basis of financial hardship. 02/18/2020 177 4.4(b). Authorize the following regarding City-owned property located at 2392 La Villa Way (Assessor Parcel No. 109-410-063): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2020-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring the property located at 2392 La Villa Way as exempt surplus property; finding the sale of the subject property exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the provisions of Government Code §54222 do not apply to the subject property; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate the terms of the sale and sign any required documents to conclude the sale; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the grant deed and such other documents necessary to transfer the title to the buyer. 4.4(c). Authorize the following regarding City-owned property located at 801 Lakeview Drive (Assessor Parcel No. 103-130-013-000): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2020-020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,declaring the property located at 801 Lakeview Drive as exempt surplus property; finding the sale of the subject property exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the provisions of Government Code §54222 do not apply to the subject property; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate the terms of the sale and sign any required documents to conclude the sale; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the grant deed and such other documents necessary to transfer the title to the buyer. 4.4(d). Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts for building plan check and inspection services as needed contingent on budget appropriation. 4.5(d). Authorize the following action relative to Request for Proposals Bid Schedule No. 5084, Modernized Energy Bidding and Trading System: (1) award to Power Settlements Consulting and Software, LLC (Power Settlements); (2) authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Agreement for a one time not-to- exceed fee of$368,400 with Power Settlements; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with an annual license fee of $102,000 in year one, with an approximate three (3) percent increase per year; (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a software license agreement(s), and any subsequent documents associated with the execution of this project; and (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve any amendments to the above agreements. 4.6(a). Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment No. 02 to License to Use Reclamation Land (C-2165) extending the duration of the license with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for trail development and management of the Sacramento River Trail segment under BOR ownership until March 11, 2041. 4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5095 (Job No. 4908), Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Project: (1) award to Diversified Electric, Inc. in the amount of $257,150; (2) approve an additional $52,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and $72,500 for project development costs; (3)approve$26,000 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. Jeff Morrow congratulated the City on receiving a grant from CALeVIP and opined that there needs to be solar charging stations for electric cars in Redding. 4.11(b).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5064(Job No. 9248-95),City Hall Re-Roof Project,awarded to Harbert Roofing, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of$372,563. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,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, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain NOES: Council Members-None ABSTAIN: Council Members-None ABSENT: Council Members- Resner Resolution Nos. 2020-018 through 2020-020 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 02/18/2020 178 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS,COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES 9.5(a). Consider a presentation regarding the 2020 Far Nor Cal Regional Science Bowl to be held on February 29, 2020,at Simpson University. Energy Services Account Manager Matt Madison highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and presented a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.5(b). Consider the Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. Electric Manager Joseph Bowers provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's Fiscal Year 2019-20 second quarter financial report and industry activities update. The Vote: AYES: Council Members- Dacquisto, Schreder. Winter, and McElvain NOES: Council Members -None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members- Resner 9.5(c). This item was moved to the next Regular City Council Meeting on March 3, 2020, at Mayor McElvain's suggestion. Consider the Electric Utility's Financial Analysis in accordance with requirements established in City Council Policy No. 1414, Electric Utility Financial Management Policy. A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor McElvain, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to move Item No. 9.5(c) regarding the Redding Electric Utility's Financial Analysis Report to the next Regular City Council Meeting on March 3, 2020. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain NOES: Council Members-None ABSTAIN: Council Members-None ABSENT: Council Members- Resner 9.9(a). Consider submission of the Redding Police Department's grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice,Office of Community Oriented Policing Services(COPS)under the COPS Hiring Program. Police Chief Bill Schueller summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to authorize the Redding Police Department (RPD) to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of COPS under the COPS Hiring Program for approximately $1.3 million. This three-year grant would provide entry-level funding for new full-time officers. RPD recommends applying for four police officer positions for a Problem-Oriented Policing Unit. The Vote: AYES: Council Members- Dacquisto, Schreder, Winter. and McElvain NOES: Council Members- None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Resner 02/18/2020 179 9.10(a).Consider the City of Redding Mid-year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2019-20; and Resolution - 23`d Amendment to City Budget Resolution 2019-050. Finance Director/City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser presented the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint Presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member Schreder, to accept the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Mid-year Budget Report (Report); and adopt Resolution No. 2020-021,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 23`d Amendment to City Budget Resolution 2019-050 increasing appropriations by $1,374,950 for Fiscal Year 2019-20 and increasing appropriations by $108,240 for Fiscal Year 2020-21. The Vote: AYES: Council Members- Dacquisto, Schreder, Winter, McElvain NOES: Council Members- None ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members - Resner Resolution No. 2020-021 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(c).Consider an oral presentation by Nate Brown of Jacobs Engineering regarding Groundwater Sustainability Planning in the Redding Basin. Municipal Utilities Manager Josh Watkins introduced Nate Brown, who provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The City Council took no action to this informational item. 9.15(a).Uncodified Ordinance - amending the City of Redding contract with the Board of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to allow the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — Electric, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers — Maintenance, and United Public Employees of California — Technical Employees Unit to share additional costs of the retirement benefit. Assistant City Manager DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Ordinance No. 2620, an uncodified ordinance of the City of Redding authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Redding and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System as allowed in Section 20516 of the Public Employees' Retirement Law (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers—Electric, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers—Maintenance,and United Public Employees of California Local 792—Technical Employees Unit covered employees. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain. NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members - Resner Ordinance No. 2620 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 02/18/2020 180 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor McElvain declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 7:10 p.m. APPROVED: Adam McElvain, Mayor ATTEST: , harlene Tipton, Assistant City Clerk 1 02/18/2020