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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1997-02-04r- 20 20 City Council, Special Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California February 4, 1997 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Council Member R. Anderson. The Invocation was offered by City Council Member Kehoe. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members present: P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, and McGeorge. Council Member Murray's absence was excused. Also present were City Manager Warren, City Attorney Wingate, Deputy City Manager Starman, Director of Public Works Galusha, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, Development Services Director Swanson, Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan, Superintendent - Wastewater Craig, Finance Officer Strong, Human Resources Manager Bachman, Management Analyst Davis, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. AWARDS FROM NORTHERN SACRAMENTO VALLEY SECTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION (A-050-300-250) City Manager Warren related that the Public Works Department received the following awards from the Northern Sacramento Valley Section of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA): 1) Collection System of the Year-Over 200 miles - This award was presented to the City for maintaining the best large collection system in the North State, receiving 198 points out of a possible 200 points; 2) Collection Person of the Year - This award went to Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Bud Dean. Mr. Dean received this award for establishing and perfecting the City's sewer live television inspection and deflection testing programs; 3) Electrical/Instrumental Person of the Year - This award was given to Gene Donham for his innovative control system upgrades at several of the sewer lift stations and the design and installation of a complete lift station control system with ultrasonic liquid level controls; 4) Laboratory Analyst of the Year - Helen Shaffner received this award for setting up and perfecting the City's quality assurance/quality control procedures; and 5) Industrial and Hazardous Waste Control Person of the Year - Marcia Ames received this award. Ms. Ames has been a leader in the recent multi-agency environmental task force investigation of illegal discharges of hazardous waste to the City's sewer system and has also led the effort in public education programs. Mr. Warren congratulated these individuals for receiving such a prestigious award and thanked them for their dedication to the City. Public Works Director Galusha also expressed appreciation to Wastewater Superintendent Craig and his entire staff for their efforts. Mayor McGeorge stated that these awards confirm that the City truly has employees who are the best-of-the-best. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 15, for the period January 21, 1997, through January 31, 1997, check numbers 243770 through 244292 inclusive, in the amount of$2,374,392.16, and Payroll Register No. 15, electronic deposit transaction numbers 35073 through 35416 inclusive, and check numbers 431738 through 432291 inclusive, totaling $1,239,716.51, for the period January 12, 1997, through January 25, 1997, be approved. TOTAL: $3,614,108.67 02/04/97 21 Treasurer's Report - December 1996 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 87,649,876.56 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $215,210,573.26 ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation as of December 31, 1996, be accepted. Ordinance No. 2169 - re Rezoning Application RZ-10-96, by Laura Baker (1351 Lancers Lane) (L-010-230) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2169 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding to "R-3-25-F" Multiple-Family Residential District with Site Plan Review Combining District (RZ-10-96). Proposition 62 Update (L-040-300) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Report to City Council dated January 30, 1997, incorporated herein byreference, regarding an update on Proposition 62. Property Status Report (C-070) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the Property Status Report as of January 1997 covering the following areas: surplus City property; offers to sell land to the City; City initiated purchases of land; and leases of City land. Resolution - Letter Agreement with Western Area Power Administration re Load Management Program (E-120-900) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 97-015 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing execution of Letter Agreement No. 96-SNR-00117 with the United States Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, for a Peak Load Management Program, effective January 1, 1997, through December 31, 2004. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1996 (F-205-150-075) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996. Lease Amendment - 1500 and 1550 California Street (Relocation of Finance Division) Resolution - Appropriating Funds * (B-130-070 & C-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve an amendment to the lease agreement for 1500 and 1550 California Street to include 3,120 square feet at 1530 California Street at a cost of$1,800 per month for the period February 5, 1997, to February 28, 1999. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 97-017 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 22nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 96-130 appropriating $4,800 for one-time costs related to moving the Finance Division. Resolution - Authorizing Submittal of Loan Application for Above-Ground Fuel Tanks at Benton Airpark (G-100-170-200 & A-090-020) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-018 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a California 02/04/97 r- 22 Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, Loan Application for above-ground fuel tanks at Benton Airpark, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the application in the amount of$235,000. Architectural Services - re Redding Municipal Airport Terminal Remodel (A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize staff to negotiate a contract for architectural services for the Redding Municipal Airport Terminal remodel with M/E Systems Engineering. The estimated cost will be $65,000, and funds are available through a Federal Aviation Administration grant application. Resolution - Amending City Council Policy No. 408, Investments (A-050-060-555) It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that Resolution No. 97-019 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Investment Policy No. 408. Resolution- Setting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises(DBE)Program Goals for Fiscal Year 1996- 97 (G-100-030-300) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 97-020 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting a single goal of 10 percent participation in the City's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises program for fiscal year 1996-97. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, & McGeorge Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - Murray Resolution Nos. 97-015, 97-017, 97-018, 97-019, and 97-020 and Ordinance No. 2169 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. • APPOINTMENT - Tourism & Convention Commission (B-080-540) MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to appoint Dr. Allen Krohn to the Tourism and Convention Commission to serve a four-year term expiring January 1, 2001. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' COMMUNICATION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND SINGLE AUDIT REPORTS FOR YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1996 (F-205-150-075) Deputy City Manager Starman related that the City Council's Audit Committee has reviewed the Independent Auditors' Communication to the Audit Committee and the single audit reports for the year ended June 30, 1996. It is recommended that the City Council accept the reports as presented. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to accept the Independent Auditors' Communication to the Audit Committee and the Single Audit Reports for the Year Ended June 30, 1996, as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP - re Industrial Incentives (E-050) City Manager Warren stated that staff had originally requested that the City Council consider conducting a workshop on February 21, 1997, to discuss industrial incentives. He indicated that there are scheduling conflicts on that date and staff will attempt to reschedule the workshop for early March. No action was taken. 02/04/97 23 Resolution - Authorizing Purchase of Vehicles for Electric Department (B-050-100 & A-050-125) Assistant City Manager Perry's Report to City Council dated January 27, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, requested that the City Council authorize staff to purchase three new vehicles for the Electric Department through the Department of General Services of the State of California. If the City Council concurs, it is further recommended that Quotation Nos. 78032 and 78036 be rejected and a resolution be adopted which authorizes the purchase of the two compact pickups and one van. It was noted that the cost to obtain the vehicles from the State is less than the quotes from the evaluated low bidders, even with providing a one percent preference to a local bidder. Council Member Kehoe questioned why a Request for Quotations was issued if the State of California's bid is usually less than the quotations which are received. He also asked why a Request for Quotations was not issued for the Police Department's vehicles. City Manager Warren stated that Requests for Quotations previously issued for police vehicles have not been successful in obtaining low bids from vendors. Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan explained that the City attempted to purchase the same vehicles through the State's bid process last year, however, the request was too late. He stated that staff was waiting for the State bid to be received this year, however, because of time delays decided to proceed with issuing an RFP. He indicated that while the RFP was out, the State bid was received and resulted in a lower cost. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, that Resolution No. 97-016 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of three new vehicles for the Electric Department through the Department of General Services of the State of California in the amount of$39,717.53. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, and McGeorge Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members - Murray • Resolution No. 97-016 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. • MID-YEAR 1996-97 BUDGET REPORT (B-130-070) Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 27, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the General Fund's mid-year budget report. Mr. Starman stated that expenditures are trending as expected in all funds, however, the following adjustments are recommended: 1) reduce appropriations in the Recreation Division (General Fund) by$90,000 to reflect the curtailment of its"after school" programs and mitigate projected revenue losses; and 2) reduce expenditures in the Tourism/Convention Fund by $145,000 to mitigate projected revenue shortfalls. Mr. Starman noted that revenue is trending as expected or better than expected in all funds, however, the following adjustments are recommended: 1) reduce the revenue estimate for program fees in the Recreation Division (General Fund) by $105,000 to reflect the curtailment of its "after school" programs; 2) reduce the revenue estimates for building permits and plan check fees in the Development Services Department (General Fund) by $76,000 and $55,000, respectively, to reflect current activity; 3)reduce the revenue estimate for connection fees in the Water Utility by $192,000 to reflect current activity; and 4) reduce the revenue estimates for in-house promotions, rents, and other fees in the Convention Center by a total of$145,000 to reflect current activity. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept the Mid-Year Budget Report as presented. He noted that if the City Council concurs with the report, staff will prepare a resolution to amend the Annual Budget for consideration at a subsequent meeting. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the General Fund's Mid-Year Budget Report as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 02/04/97 24 ELECTRIC UTILITY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - December 1996 (B-130-070) Deputy City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council dated January 27, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for December 1996. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for December 1996 as presented. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for December 1996 as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes • RESOLUTION - Authorizing purchase of New Police Vehicles (B-050-100) Police Chief Blankenship's Report to City Council dated January 22, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, requested that the City Council adopt the necessary resolution authorizing the City to purchase six police vehicles through the State of California Department of General Services. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 97-021 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of six new marked police vehicles through the Department of General Services of the State of California in the approximate amount of$145,240. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members -P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, and McGeorge Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members - Murray Resolution No. 97-021 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1995-96 ANNUAL REPORT (A-050-300) Director of Public Works Galusha presented the City Council with the Department of Public Works 1995-96 Annual Report. City Manager Warren pointed out some of the major highlights contained in the annual report. He noted that 20 capital improvements projects were completed under budget and the water commodity charge of$0.53 per hundred cubic feet is the lowest rate for a City with a population above 5,000 in the State. Council Member Kehoe commended staff for an excellent report. He asked that next year's report be available for distribution at the State of the City luncheon. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to accept the Department of Public Works 1995-96 Annual Report as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 6:27 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _7/// /��t !.• Mayor ATTEST: A . Assistant City Slerk 02/04/97 25 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California February 4, 1997 7:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Redding City Council scheduled for 7:00 p.m., February 4, 1997, was 111 canceled and a special meeting held at 6:00 p.m. to allow staff to work the Central Counting Center for the February 4, 1997, Special Municipal Election regarding Transient Occupancy and Business Licenses Taxes. City Clerk 02/04/97