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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1994-04-13 - Special1 04/13/94 City Council, Special Meeting City Hall Conference Room A 760 Parkview Avenue Redding, California April 13, 1994 12:00 Noon The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Kehoe, Moss and Anderson. Council Members Dahl and Arness were absent. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Principal Planner Keaney, Director of Finance Downing, and Assistant Director of Finance Sundin, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. RESOLUTION - Air Quality Element (G-030-010) Principal Planner King recalled that the City Council, at its meeting of April 5, 1994, adopted the Draft Air Quality Element in concept with the understanding that the City Council would formally consider adopting the element at a special meeting. This procedure was necessary in order to incorporate the changes to the draft as directed by the City Council. Mr. King stated that the final version of the element submitted for the City Council's consideration at this meeting includes all changes referenced in the March 12, 1994, staff report. The changes include the incorporation of Policy 7 and the deletion of references to "URBEMIS-3" computer model. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the necessary resolution approving the final version of the Air Quality Element. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Moss, that Resolution No. 94-90 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adopting an Air Quality Element. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Kehoe, Moss and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl and Arness Resolution No. 94-90 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BOOKING FEE ISSUE (P-150-150) City Manager Christofferson recalled that the current booking fee charged by Shasta County is $63. It has been proposed to increase the fee to over $97, representing an increase of over 50 percent. The City requested a review of the elements of costs. During the course of the review, staff was successful in bringing the cost down by a few dollars, but later found that the County's consultant decided that the cost really ought to go up to the $103 level. Mr. Christofferson stated the question now is the course of action the City Council wants to take with regard to this matter. He provided the following alternatives for consideration: 1) Accept the calculations of the County, resulting in an increase in booking fees from a level of $175,000, to a level of approximately $297,500 per year; 2) Request the Shasta County Board of Supervisors to continue the hearing set for April 19, 1994, into May in order to afford a more adequate opportunity for the City to evaluate the data; and 3) Evaluate more drastic action depending upon the outcome of two current lawsuits relative to booking fees. Mr. Christofferson explained that the County's consultant has taken the cost element to the maximum. He indicated that there are a number of instances where the City believes the consultant is not in accordance with the law. He cited that the law provides for medical screening and the consultant has intrepreted this to include prescriptions and medical treatment. He suggested that it might be necessary for the City to obtain a contractor to perform an audit which includes a time and motion study. 2 04/13/94 It appeared to Mr. Christofferson that the most constructive course of action would be to request the Board of Supervisors to defer action until the picture is clearer than it is at the moment, which should be a course of action that the Board of Supervisors would be willing to entertain, as the Sheriff has taken the position that there is no need to make changes in the rate structure until July 1, 1994. It is, therefore, recommended that the City Council authorize the Vice Mayor to send a letter to the Chair of the Board of Supervisors calling the Board's attention to the magnitude and character of the City's concern. In response to Council Member Moss, Director of Finance Downing related that City staff has held that Shasta County does not have the right to offset against monies due the City. However, the County has indicated that if payment is not received in a timely manner that it would offset against the monies due the City. Council Member Moss suggested that the City continue paying booking fees at the $63 level until a decision is made by the appellate court. Mr. Christofferson replied that if the Board of Supervisors continues their decision and if an increase does not become effective until July 1, 1994, that course of action might be appropriate. Mr. Christofferson stated that he has been speaking with Jim Herrington about performing an audit relative to booking fees. Mr. Herrington was the League of California Cities' expert on booking fees at the time of implementation. He has also worked for the counties of Los Angeles and Orange, the City of Irvine, and Ralph Anderson and Associates. Council Member Kehoe concurred with requesting the Board of Supervisors for an extension on the matter. He viewed the proposed text of the letter, however, as being somewhat confrontational in nature and suggested that it be reframed in a more positive manner while still being effective. Mr. Christofferson explained that the hard line approach in the letter was based on previous meetings with the County. Vice Mayor Anderson suggested leaving the context of the letter in place, but changing a few key words. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Moss, to 1) Request that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors to defer action on increased booking fees until July 1, 1994; 2) Request Vice Mayor Anderson and the City Manager to develop the phraseology of the letter to be sent to the Chair of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors regarding booking fees; and 3) Notify the cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake of the City of Redding's intent regarding booking fees. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLOSED SESSION (P-100-050-156) Vice Mayor Anderson announced that the City Council would adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6(a). At the hour of 12:23 p.m., Vice Mayor adjourned the meeting to closed session. At the hour of 12:28 p.m., Vice Mayor reconvened the meeting to regular session. Assistant City Manager McMurry related that City negotiators have reached agreement on the proposed three-year Memoranda of Understanding with the Redding Employees Organization/Service Employees Union (REO/SEIU) covering wages, hours, and working conditions for members of the Confidential and Supervisory Bargaining Units. These Memoranda of Understanding represent the first comprehensive agreements between the City and the REO/SEIU for these two bargaining units. The term of the agreements run to June 30, 1997. Mr. McMurry explained that the economic features of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Supervisory Unit (which covers only exempt employees under the City's Pay-for-Performance program) includes a two percent 3 04/13/94 adjustment effective July 1, 1994, a three percent adjustment effective July 1, 1995, and a three and a half percent adjustment effective July 1, 1996. The economic features of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Confidential unit involve a similar salary adjustment pattern for the Pay- for-Performance employees, and an additional two percent adjustment effective April 10, 1994, for the hourly and salary employees not covered under the Pay-for-Performance program. Mr. McMurry stated that the remainder of the economic terms and conditions for both units generally parallel those that are in place at the present time for these employees, save for a reduction in the vacation accumulation limit from 500 hours to 400 hours. Similarly, work rules and working conditions set forth in the new comprehensive Memoranda of Understanding are similar to those currently in existence, save for the provision of a new seniority based layoff system. Mr. McMurry noted that both Memoranda of Understanding conform to the guidelines set down by the City Council for these negotiations and were ratified by the membership on April 12, 1994. It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the necessary resolutions approving the Memoranda of Understanding and providing for comprehensive agreements covering wages, hours, and working conditions for employees in these two units through June 30, 1997. Mr. McMurry added that agreement has been reached with the REO/SEIU Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit. It is expected that the Memorandum of Understanding will be ratified by the membership on April 14, 1994, and presented for the City Council's consideration on April 18, 1994. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that Resolution No. 94-91 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and the Redding Employees Organization/Service Employees International Union, effective April 10, 1994, through June 30, 1997, with respect to employees in the Supervisory Bargaining Unit. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Kehoe, Moss and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl and Arness Resolution No. 94-91 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that Resolution No. 94-92 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and the Redding Employees Organization/Service Employees International Union, effective April 10, 1994, through June 30, 1997, with respect to employees in the Confidential Bargaining Unit. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Kehoe, Moss and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Dahl and Arness Resolution No. 94-92 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Vice Mayor Anderson complimented both staff and the Redding Employees Organization/Service Employees International Union for their efforts in developing the Memoranda of Understanding. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 12:35 p.m., Vice Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned to 5:00 p.m., April 18, 1994, in City Hall Conference Room A, 760 Parkview Avenue, Redding, California, to consider the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and the Redding Employees Organization/Service Employees International Union covering the Clerical, Technical, and Professional Unit. APPROVED: 4 04/13/94 ____________________________ Vice Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk