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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2013-12-03 338 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California December 3, 2013 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council Members present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan. Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Chief of Police Robert Paoletti. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Dr. Randall Smith. The Invocation was provided by Lynda Manoli, Redding Police Department Chaplain. 1E. Reorganization of the City Council - Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore [A-050-060] Greg Mann supported Council Member Jones serving as Mayor. George Clarke expressed opposition to Council Member McArthur being appointed Mayor. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to appoint Rick Bosetti to serve as Mayor, Francie Sullivan to serve as Vice Mayor, and Missy McArthur to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. The Vote: AYES: Council Members -McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members- Cadd and Jones ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None PRESENTATION 2A. Presentation -Mayor Gavel Plaque [A-050-060-450] City Manager Starman explained that traditionally, the outgoing Mayor receives a Gavel Plaque for his or her service. However, due to Mayor Bosetti's reappointment, Mr. Starman noted that the plaque for his service as the City's Mayor from December 2012 to December 2013 will be displayed in the Mayor's Office. 2B. Recognition of City of Redding Police Department Volunteers — Lynn Herried, Bill Ivey,Helen Klinger, Shirley Wood, and Debbie Young [P-100-150] Police Chief Paoletti and Personnel Analyst Avery expressed the City of Redding's appreciation to the following volunteers for their "above and beyond" hours of volunteer service for the City of Redding Police Department and the Redding community from October 2012 through October 2013: Lynn Herried (535 hours), Bill Ivey (575 hours), Helen Klinger (385 hours),Shirley Wood (592 hours), and Debbie Young(612 hours). Mayor Bosetti and Chief Paoletti presented Certificates of Appreciation. 12/03/2013 339 PUBLIC COMMENT [A-050-060] Gary Hollahan opined that the current City Council is pro-union, as evidenced by its voting record. He stated, however, that consideration needs to be given to the possible reduction of salaries and associated benefits. [A-050-060] George Clarke opined that City Council Policy No. 411, Fiscal Impact Statements, was not adhered to when the Public Agency Retirement System(PARS)was implemented in 2005. [S-070] Tina Nelson and Connie Batesole expressed frustration that the Carriage Glen subdivision, located southeast of Shasta View Drive, has been experiencing speeding vehicles and motorcycles for several years. They requested that the City explore the possibility of installing roundabouts and possibly other speed deterrents in this area. [A-050-050] Dolores Lucero opined that conflicts of interest exist with the City Attorney serving on a non-profit organization's board and Brent Weaver's intention to run for City Council due to his contractual obligations with the City and/or associated agencies. [S-050] Sally Rapoza stated that the Tehama County Board of Supervisors voted to place the State of Jefferson initiative on its June 2014 Ballot. [A-050-060] Terry Rapoza expressed confusion relative to the Council's protocol regarding its response to citizens during City Council Meetings. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each report to City Council (staff report)is incorporated herein by reference: 4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers [A-050-100-500] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts Payable Register No. 10, for the period of November 15, 2013, through November 30,2013,for a total of$15,035,105.05, for check numbers 916621 through 916868, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10562 through 10612, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4860 through 4879, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 11, for the period November 10, 2013, through November 23, 2013, in the amount of $1,072,908.64, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 358866 through 359692, inclusive, and check numbers 554459 through 554566, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $16,108,013.69. 4.(c). Treasurer's Report-October 2013 [A-050-100-600] It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accepts the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2013. Total Treasurer's Accountability - $165,714,645.81 Total City of Redding funds, Funds Held in Trust,Assets Held by City of Redding as Successor Agency to former Redding Redevelopment Agency, and Funds of Related Entities - $187,639,420.98 12/03/2013 340 4.(d). ACR 133 Report and Cash Reconciliation—October 2013 [F-205-095-650] It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation for the month of October 2013. 4.1(a). Project Status Report- November 2013 [A-050-080] It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status Report for November 2013. 4.2(a). Extension of Non-Binding Letter of Intent with the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage Center [A-090-100] It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize an extension of the Non-Binding Letter of Intent (WI) with the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage Center(C-5359) to June 30, 2015, for construction of a museum and related facilities on approximately 15 acres of City-owned property near the entrance to the Redding Municipal Airport. Dolores Lucero and Greg Mann supported approval of the extension to the LOI. 4.3(a). Resolution—Submission of Loan Application to State of California for Replacement of Bi-Fold Hangar Doors at Benton Airpark; and Authorization of Service#13-02- Mead &Hunt, Inc. [A-090-020/S-050] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2013-100, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the submittal of an application and execution of an Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for a State Airport Loan in the amount of$350,000 for replacement of three bi-fold hangar doors at Benton Airpark; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Loan Agreement and any related documents; and certifying the City's ability to repay the loan; and (2) approve Authorization of Service No. 13-02 with Mead &Hunt, Inc., contingent upon funding received from the state loan, to furnish engineering services for the design of the airport improvements. 4.3(b). Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) - RFP No. 4598, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning(HVAC)Maintenance, Repair and Replacement [B-050-100/A-070-020] It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council award RFP No. 4598, HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Replacement to ACCO Engineered Systems in an annual amount of$314,644; and authorize the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a five-year contract with up to three additional one-year extensions. 4.11(a).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4584 (Job No. 2368), Old Oregon Trail/Oasis Road Safety Project [B-050-020/S-070-100/G-030-110] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4584 (Job No. 2368), Old Oregon Trail/Oasis Road Safety Project, to Tullis, Inc. in the amount of $576,869, for improving the sight distance for vehicles, providing warning of oncoming traffic, and increasing turn- pocket storage at the intersection of Old Oregon Trail and Oasis Road; (2) approve $130,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and obtain outside services for material testing; and (3) approve $57,686 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total amount of$764,555. 12/03/2013 341 4.11(b).Award of Request for Proposal (RFP)—RFP No. 4583, Consulting Services for the Private Sewer Lateral Replacement Program; and Consulting and Professional Services Contract—CH2M Hill [B-050-020/W-020] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award RFP No. 4583, Consulting Services for the Private Sewer Lateral Replacement Program to CH2M Hill; (2)authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with CH2M Hill to provide engineering services for the Private Sewer Lateral Replacement Program in an amount not-to-exceed $275,000; (3)authorize the Mayor to execute said Contract; and (4)authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to $30,000. 4.11(c).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4512 (Job No. 2394),Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Storage Building Project [B-050-020/W-030-600] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4512 (Job No. 2394), Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Storage Building Project, awarded to Gary Brock Construction, as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was $279,680.60. 4.11(d).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4387 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 5 [B-050-020/W-010-450] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4387 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, Bid Package 5, awarded to F & H Construction, as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was$21,517,599.67. 4.11(e).Acceptance of Improvements as Satisfactorily Complete -Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 4; and Resolution-Accepting Streets for Maintenance and Operation [S-101-102/S-070-230] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the following action relative to Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 4: (1) accept the improvements as satisfactorily complete; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2013-101, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting the streets for maintenance and operation; and (3) instruct the City Clerk to return the securities to the developer,J & S Highland Park, LLC and MGP, LP. 4.11(f).Final Map and Subdivision Agreement -J&S Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP [S-101-102] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the following action relative to Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 6: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with J & S Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP; (2)approve the Final Map; and (3) instruct the City Clerk to file the Final Map with the Shasta County Recorder. 4.11(i).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4557 (Job No. 9593),Turtle Bay East Trailhead Parking and View Trail Project [B-050-020/P-050] It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4557 (Job No. 9593), Turtle Bay East Trailhead Parking and View Trail Project, awarded to Sunrise Excavating and Paving, as satisfactorily complete. Final cost is$458,050.28. 4.12(a). City Boards, Commissions, and Committees -2014 Term Expirations and Vacancies - (Maddy Act) [B-080] It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council accept Exhibits A and B as outlined in the staff report dated November 15, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, relative to the 2014 term expirations and vacancies for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees as fulfilling the requirements of California Government Code Section 54972(Maddy Act). 12/03/2013 342 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members -Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members- None ABSENT: Council Members- None Resolution Nos. 2013-100 and 2013-101 are on file in the Office of the City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS 6.1 Public Hearing—City of Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-14 to 2018-19 [B-130-010] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 21, 2013, and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution approving the City of Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-14 to 2018-19. The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to consider adoption of the City of Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-14 to 2018-19. Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-102, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the City of Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2013-14 to 2018-19. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2013-102 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Temporary removal of Item 11 - Suggestions from Council Members Relative to Topics for Future City Council Meetings [A-050-060] Mayor Bosetti referenced the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 20, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and stated that he no longer recommends temporarily removing Item 11 - Suggestions from Council Members Relative to Topics for Future City Council Meetings(Item 11)from future City Council agendas. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to retain Item 11 - Suggestions from Council Members Relative to Topics for Future City Council Meetings on City Council agendas. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , Charles W. Alexander thanked the Council for retaining Item 11 on the City Council agendas. 12/03/2013 343 9.2(b). Pre-Development Agreement - FaithWORKS Community Coalition, Inc. for Sale of City-Owned Surplus Properties Located at 1914, 1934, 1938, 1944, 1954 and 1964 Linden Avenue and Pre-Development Funding [C-070-200/R-030-606] Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 21, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Pre-Development Agreement with FaithWORKS Community Coalition, Inc. authorizing the sale of City-owned surplus properties located at 1914,.1934, 1938, 1944, 1954 and 1964 Linden Avenue and providing a $40,000 pre-development loan to perform specific tasks for the development of permanent affordable housing units for income-qualified families. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Cadd, to authorize the Mayor to execute a Pre-Development Funding Agreement with FaithWORKS Community Coalition, Inc. that includes the sale of City-owned surplus properties located at 1914, 1934, 1938, 1944, 1954, and 1964 Linden Avenue and providing a $40,000 pre-development loan to perform specific tasks for the development of permanent affordable housing units for income-qualified families. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.6(a). 2013 Community Creek Clean Up [S-060-150-725/A-050-110] Community Services Director Niemer provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relative to highlights and updates on the 2013 Community Creek Clean Up that occurred on October 5, 2013, along the Sacramento River Trail. She and Mayor Bosetti thanked Dr. Randall Smith and the many groups and volunteers that made the event successful. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 9.11(g).Ordinance -Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14, Utilities [C-110-100/U-500] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 25, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14, Utilities, all relating to cleanup and updating of Code provisions related to the furnishing of water and sewer service. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to introduce for first reading by title only and waving the full reading of Ordinance No. 2502, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 14, Utilities, Chapter 14.08, Water, by adding Sections 14.08.005, 14.08.010 and 14.08.90 and amending various provisions in Sections 14.08.040 through 14.08.370 and Chapter 14.16, Sewers, Sections 14.16.020, 14.16.205, 14.16.215 and 14.16.230 through 14.16.245, all relating to cleanup and updating of Code provisions related to the furnishing of water and sewer service; and authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance. The Vote: AYES: , Council Members- Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members- None ABSTAIN: Council Members- None ABSENT: Council Members - None City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2502 12/03/2013 344 9.11(h).Resolution - Amending Administrative Guidelines for the Calculation and Determination of Development Impact Fees [F-205-600] Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated November 25, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, prepared in conjunction with Development Services Director Nagel, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending administrative guidelines for the calculation and determination of development impact fees. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-103, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 2008-037 and adopting amended Administrative Guidelines, effective January 1, 2014, for the calculation and determination of development impact fees pursuant to Chapter 16.20 of the Redding Municipal Code. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2013-103 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At the hour of 8:02 p.m., Council Member McArthur excused herself from the meeting. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 8:02 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. At the hour of 8:24 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to: 12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organizations: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees, with the exception of RPOA, RPMA, and IAFF [P-100-050] The City Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:25 p.m. APPROVED: /i07 Rick Bosetti, Mayor ATTEST: qh1 Teresa Rudo 6 ,Assistant City Clerk 12/03/2013