HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2015-07-21263
Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
July 21, 2015, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Francie Sullivan with the following Council
Members present: Gary Cadd, Missy McArthur, Kristen Schreder, and
Brent Weaver.
Also present were: City Manager Kurt Starman, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility
Director Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Public Works Director Brian Crane,
Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk
Pamela Mize, 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 Gerry Gray,
Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Police
Chief Robert Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Kevin Kreitman.
The Invocation was provided by Chad Scott, President of the Humanist Society of Redding.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation to Jim and Denise Rapinoe, on behalf of their
daughter, proclaiming July 21, 2015, as Megan Rapinoe Day in the City of Redding
in recognition of Megan Rapinoe's outstanding performance in the 2015 FIFA
Women's World Cup.
[A-050-060-600]
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Resolution Commending Outgoing Fire Chief Kevin L. Kreitman
[A -050-140/A-050-060-600]
Mayor Sullivan presented a Mayor's Proclamation to Kevin L. Kreitman and
recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution commending Mr. Kreitman for
his outstanding dedicated service to the City of Redding as Fire Chief.
The Council Members expressed their appreciation for Chief Kreitman's service to
the City.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-058, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding commending Kevin L. Kreitman for outstanding dedicated service to
the City of Redding as Fire Chief.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2015-058 on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
2C. Resolution Commending Outgoing Development Services Director William R. Nagel
[A -050-122/A-050-060-600]
Mayor Sullivan presented a Mayor's Proclamation to William R. Nagel and
recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution commending Mr. Nagel for
outstanding dedicated service to the City of Redding as Development Services
Director.
The Council Members expressed their appreciation for Mr. Nagel's service to the
City.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-059, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding commending William R. Nagel for outstanding dedicated
service to the City of Redding as Development Services Director.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2015-059 on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
2D. Presentation by Cody Naylor regarding the California Public Utilities Commission's
Business and Community Outreach Program
[S-050-350]
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to Redding City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 24 for the period of June 12, 2015, through
June 30, 2015, for a total of $13,287,055.91, for check numbers 105581 through
106121, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11977 through 12015, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 5677 through 5738, inclusive;
(2) Accounts Payable Register No. 1 for the period of July 1, 2015, through
July 17, 2015, for a total of $6,382,300.75, for check numbers 106122 through
106600, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12016 through 12054, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 5739 through 5780, inclusive; and
(3) Payroll Register No. 26, for the period of June 7, 2015, through June 20, 2015, in
the amount of $2,798,980.00, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 394275
through 395217, inclusive, and check numbers 600872 through 600936, inclusive;
(4) Payroll Register No. 1, for the period of June 21, 2015, through July 4, 2015, in
the amount of $2,826,721.09, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 395218
through 396166, inclusive, and check numbers 600937 through 600963, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $25,295,057.75.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2015.
[A-050-100-600]
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for May 2015.
[F-205-095-650]
4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2529, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards for
Specific Land Uses), by amending Section 18.43.100 (Medical Marijuana
Cultivation at Private Residences).
[C -110 -100/L -010-230/M-020]
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members - McArthur
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
4(f). Adopt Ordinance No. 2530, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter 18.47,
(Landscape Standards), and repealing in its entirety RMC Title 16, (Buildings and
Construction), Chapter 16.60, (Landscape).
[C -110-100/L-010-230]
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4(g). Adopt Ordinance No. 2531, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16, (Buildings and Construction), Chapter
16.03, (Residential Code), by adding Section 16.03.020, (Small Residential Rooftop
Solar Energy Systems), relating to expedited permitting procedures for small
residential rooftop solar energy systems.
[C -110-100/E-120-200]
4.2(a). Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 239 (SB 239), which
would require fire -service agreements between local jurisdictions to receive approval
of the Local Agency Formation Commission and collective bargaining units.
[L-040-300]
4.2(b). Approve Amendment No. 12 to the Funding Agreement (C-1336) with the Superior
California Economic Development District (SCEDD) for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for
economic development planning and business development services; and authorize a
payment to SCEDD in the amount of $13,965 for Fiscal Year 2015-16 activities.
[B -130-030/B-080-500]
4.3(a). REMOVED FROM AGENDA AT SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR
DINGER'S REQUEST
Memorandum of Understanding with the State of California, Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection, for a potential land exchange for property located at 875 Cypress
Avenue, Redding and property located at 6100 Airport Road, Redding.
[C -070-100/A-090-100]
4.3(b). Approve submission of an application to the Transportation Security Administration
for a Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Agreement allowing the City to
receive funding for Airport security services associated with passenger screening
activities; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related
documentation to submit the application and to receive funding, if awarded.
[G -100 -070/A -090-100/A-070-300]
4.3(c). Accept Bid Schedule No. 4681, Old City Hall Roof Repair Project, awarded to
Harbert Roofing, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a total project cost of $46,495.
[B -050-020/C-050-500]
4.3(d). Approve sole -source purchase of Horton bottom track stackable door system for the
Benton California Highway Patrol Hangar Door Replacement Project.
[B -050-100/A-090-020]
4.3(e). Approve the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Subscription Agreement (C-5830)
for an additional three-year period to facilitate the City's Microsoft licensing needs;
and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve subsequent renewals.
[A -070-400/C-175-550]
4.3(f). Approve Consent to Assignment of License Agreement (C-6072) assigning the
agreement from the Bramson Drag Strip, Inc. to the Redding Drag Strip, Inc.
[A-070-080]
4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4704, Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition System (SCADA) and data historian: (1) award to Open Systems
International, Inc. (OSI), in the amount of $446,880; and (2) adopt Resolution No.
2015-060, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 1st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating
$600,000 for the OSI contract, required computer hardware, plus a 25 percent
contingency.
[B -050 -100/B -130-070/E-120-150]
4.5(b). Award Bid Schedule No. 4731, Single -Phase, Pad -Type Distribution Transformers, to
Howard Industries in the amount of $199,590.27.
[B-050-100]
4.5(c). Accept the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Monthly Financial Report for May 2015.
[B-130-070]
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4.5(d). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4730, Light -Emitting Diode
(LED) Streetlights: (1) reject the four low bidders as non-responsive; (2) award bid to
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc., in the amount of $429,128; and
(3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually through
June 30, 2019, if mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining
the same to Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
[B-050-100]
4.6(b). Approve the Funding (C-2561) and Lease (C-2072) Agreements, with the Shasta
County Arts Council (SCAC) for the period July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2017; and
authorize the Mayor to execute both agreements; thereby supporting the activities of
SCAC by providing: (1) funding in the amount of $16,000; (2) building and grounds
maintenance for the Old City Hall Arts Center; (3) utility expenses (excluding
telephone) for the Old City hall Arts Center; and (4) a City -appointed representative
to serve on the Board of Directors of the Shasta County Arts Council.
[B -130 -030/C -070-100/C-050-500]
4. 1 0(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for May 2015.
[B-130-070]
4.11(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4705 (Job No. 8657-34),
Downtown Promenade Public Restroom Remodel: (1) award bid to Twin Trees, Inc.,
to reconfigure the existing restroom, replace the existing fixtures, remove the existing
floor and wall ceramic tiles, add new paint to the walls and a non-skid epoxy coating
to the floors, replace the concrete approach, and install an Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliant handrail outside the restroom; (2) approve a construction
contract authorization amount of $55,000; (3) authorize staff to negotiate a
construction contract within this amount; (4) approve an additional $3,687 to cover
the cost of administration and inspection fees; and (5) approve a $3,313 in
construction contingency funding for a total project amount of $62,000.
[B-050-020]
4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Request for Proposal No. 4691,
Engineering Services for Eastside Road Bridge over Olney Creek Replacement
Project and Sharon Avenue Bridge over ACID Replacement Project: (1) award to
Dokken Engineering; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute contracts with Dokken
Engineering to provide project management, preliminary and final design,
environmental compliance, right-of-way coordination, and technical assistance during
bidding and construction services for the Eastside Road Bridge over Olney Creek
Replacement Project, for a not -to -exceed fee of $290,850 and Sharon Avenue Bridge
over ACID Replacement Project, for a not -to -exceed fee of $207,006; (3) adopt
Resolution No. 2015-061, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 2nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057
appropriating $2,759,856 ($1,853,850 for the Eastside Road Bridge and $906,006 for
the Sharon Avenue Bridge) for Fiscal Year 2015-16; and (4) authorize the City
Manager to approve contract amendments not to exceed $35,000 per contract.
[B -050 -loo /B -130-070/G-100-070/5-070-050]
Don Kirk expressed concerns relative to the Sharon Avenue Bridge over ACID
Replacement Project.
4.11(c).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4740, Bunker Street -
Willis Street Storm Drain Improvement Project: (1) award the project to RTA
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $457,699; (2) approve an additional $60,000 to
cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $46,000 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 $15,000; for a total of $578,699.
[B-050-0208-130-070]
Council Member Cadd recused himself from voting on this item due to family
relations with RTA Construction, Inc.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — Cadd
ABSENT: Council Members — None
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4.11(d).Approve Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Signals on City of Shasta Lake
Roadways with the City of Shasta Lake; and authorize the City Manager to execute
said agreement.
[T-080-700]
4.11(f).Authorize the Mayor to terminate an Easement Agreement made with the previous
owners of the Mt. Shasta Mall, and enter into a new Easement Agreement with RPI
Shasta Mall, LP for the public use of parking along Canby Drive for an initial term to
expire on July 23, 2041.
[M -010 -400/A -010-040/P-030]
4.11(g).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4739, Stillwater
Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Building Reroof Project: (1) award bid to Wait
Roofing & Seamless Gutters, Inc., in the amount of $40,914; (2) approve an
additional $15,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees;
and (3) approve $8,000 to provide construction contingency funding, for a grand total
of $63,914.
[B -050-020/W-010-560]
4.11(h).Authorize staff to submit a Grant Application for Highway Safety Improvement
Program funds to the California Department of Transportation for improvements
along Hartnell Avenue.
[G -100-070/S-070-100]
4.11(i). Authorize the following action relative to Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 8:
(1) accept the improvements in Highland Park Unit 8 Subdivision as satisfactorily
completed; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2015-062, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding accepting streets for maintenance and operation; (3) instruct the City
Clerk to return the related securities to the developer, J&S Highland Park, LLC, and
MCG, LP; and (4) maintain the subdivision agreement and a reduced security for the
Churn Creek Road/Canby Road intersection improvements.
[S-101-102]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the
exception of the item(s) voted on separately above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution Nos. 2015-060 through 2015-062 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1 Public Hearing - Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) A, B, and C; and
Resolution - Regarding Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2015-16
[A-170-075]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution: (1) confirming the
maps of the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the
City Clerk for LMD's A, B, and C; (2) confirming annual assessments and ordering
the levy amounts for Fiscal Year 2015-16 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code; and
(3) ordering the detachment of Hidden Hills Units 1, 2, and 3 from LMD-A pursuant
to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22605 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to
consider the assessments for LMD's A, B, and C, for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
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The Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing.
Mayor Sullivan determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-063, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding: (1) confirming the maps of the assessment districts as
contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk for LMD's A, B, and C;
(2) confirming annual assessments and ordering the levy amounts for Fiscal Year
2015-16 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code; and (3) ordering the detachment of
Hidden Hills Units 1, 2, and 3 from LMD-A pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22605 of the Streets and Highways Code.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2015-063 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2 Public Hearing for Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K,
L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06,
08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, and 02-14; and
Resolution - Confirming Maps of Assessment Districts, Annual Assessments, and
Ordering the Levy Amounts for Fiscal Year 2015-16
[A-170-075-053, -054, -055, -056, -057, -059, -060, -061, -062, -063, -064, -065,
-066, -067, -068, -069, -070, -071, -072, -073, -074, -075, -076, -077, -078, -079,
-080, -081, -083, -084, -085, -088, -089, -090, -091, -092, -097]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City conduct a
Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution: (1) confirming the maps of
the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the City
Clerk for LMD's D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06,
02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09,
03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, and 02-14; and (2) confirming the annual assessments
and ordering the levy amounts for Fiscal Year 2015-16 pursuant to the Landscaping
and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to
consider the assessments for LMD's D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S,
T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06,
01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, and 02-14 for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
The Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing.
Mayor Sullivan determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council
I • J
Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-064, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding: (1) confirming the maps of the assessment districts as
contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk for LMD's D, E, F, G,
H, H1, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06,
06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11,
and 02-14; and (2) confirming the annual assessments and ordering the levy amounts
for Fiscal Year 2015-16 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
The Vote:
Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
AYES:
Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES:
Council Members - None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - None
ABSENT:
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2015-064 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.3. Public Hearing - Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District SSMD 01-07; and
Resolution - Confirming Maps of Assessment District, Annual Assessment and Levy
Amount for Fiscal Year 2015-16
[A-170-080-001 /S-101-062]
Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution: (1) confirming the
maps of the assessment district as contained in the Engineer's Report; and
(2) confirming the annual assessment and ordering the levy amount shown for Fiscal
Year 2015-16 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, Chapter 26, (Maintenance
Districts), Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to
consider the annual assessment and levy for SSMD 01-07.
The Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing.
Mayor Sullivan determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-065, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding: (1) confirming the maps of the assessment district as contained in
the Engineer's Report; and (2) confirming annual assessment and ordering the levy
amount shown for Fiscal Year 2015-16 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911,
Chapter 26, (Maintenance Districts), Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et
seq. The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES:
Council Members - None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - None
ABSENT:
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2015-065 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.4. Public Hearing - Renewal of the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District
(TMBID)
[A-170-015-004]
Deputy City Manager Clark provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, if the total record of
protests by owners of lodging businesses within the proposed TMBID is less than 50
percent of the estimated total assessment of the entire TMBID, which is funded by an
assessment on lodging industry receipts: (1) adopt a resolution declaring the results of
the majority protest proceedings and renewing the TMBID until December 31, 2025;
and (2) approve an Agreement for Services with the Redding Tourism Marketing
Group (RTMG) for the period January 2, 2016, through December 31, 2025.
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The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to
consider the renewal of the TMBID.
No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing.
Mayor Sullivan determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association and Redding Convention and Visitors
Bureau Chief Executive Officer Laurie Baker provided an overview of the many
activities and promotions that TMBID funding provides.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-066, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding declaring the results of the majority protest
proceedings and renewing the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District
until December 31, 2025; and (2) approve an Agreement for Services with the
Redding Tourism Marketing Group for the period January 2, 2016, through
December 31, 2025.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2015-066 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1. Appointment to the Administrative Hearings Board to Fill an Unexpired Term
[B-080-005]
Mayor Sullivan highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council appoint
Wesley Reynolds to the Administrative Hearings Board to fill an unscheduled
vacancy due to the resignation of William S. Bond, with a term ending
February 1, 2017.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to appoint Wesley Reynolds to the Administrative Hearings Board
to fill an unscheduled vacancy due to the resignation of William S. Bond, with a term
ending February 1, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Designation of Voting Delegates for League of California Cities Annual Conference
[L-040-150]
City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council appoint Council Member Cadd as the voting delegate and Council Members
Schreder and McArthur as the voting delegate -alternates to represent the City of
Redding at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held
September 30, 2015, through October 2, 2015, in San Jose, California.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to appoint Council Member Cadd as the voting delegate and
Council Members Schreder and McArthur as the voting delegate -alternates to
represent the City of Redding at the League of California Cities Annual Conference
to be held September 30, 2015, through October 2, 2015, in San Jose, California.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9B. Discuss Safety Concerns Associated With The Use Of Privately -Owned Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles During Aerial Wildland Firefighting Operations.
[P-150-070]
City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member Cadd's
recommendation that the City Council discuss safety concerns associated with the use
of privately -owned unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as "drones", during aerial
wildland firefighting operations and, if necessary, provide direction to staff.
Council Member Cadd expressed his concern with hobby and commercial drones
causing aerial firefighting operations to halt, and wants to urge the community to be
aware of when and where drones can be safely utilized.
Fire Chief Gray, Support Services Dinger, and City Attorney DeWalt each provided
insight as to the dangers and regulations in place related to the use of hobby and
commercial drones within the Redding city limits and surrounding areas. Mr. Dinger
provided an illustration, incorporated herein by reference, depicting the Benton
Airpark and Redding Municipal Airport air space regulations in place by the Federal
Aviation Administration.
Council Member Cadd suggested that more education in the community be provided,
and will re -address the issue with the City Council in the future if necessary.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.5(e). Resolution - Authorizing Modesto -Santa Clara -Redding Joint Powers Agency
(M -S -R) to implement exit of the San Juan Generation Station Unit #4 Project
[E -120/E-120-500]
Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution authorizing the Commissioner for M -S -R to approve the following
relative to exiting the San Juan Generating Station Unit #4 Project: (1) the San Juan
Project Restructuring Agreement; (2) the Amended and Restated Mine Reclamation
Trust Funds Agreement; (3) the San Juan Generating Station Decommissioning Trust
Funds Agreement; and (4) all other necessary amendments, agreements, documents,
and actions, by no later than December 31, 2017, as per the Regional Haze settlement
with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Dick Fyten's concerns with transparency, Mr. Tippin noted that all of
the documents referenced in the staff report are available for review on the City's
website.
Mike Quinn opined that exiting the San Juan Project is premature due to evolving
EPA regulations and recent Supreme Court rulings.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-067, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding authorizing the Commissioner for M -S -R to approve the
following relative to exiting the San Juan Generating Station Unit #4 Project: (1) the
San Juan Project Restructuring Agreement; (2) the Amended and Restated Mine
Reclamation Trust Funds Agreement; (3) the San Juan Generating Station
Decommissioning Trust Funds Agreement; and (4) all other necessary amendments,
agreements, documents, and actions, by no later than December 31, 2017, as per the
Regional Haze settlement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2015-067 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.15(a).Resolution - Amending Executive Management Pay -for -Performance Salary Plan
relative to Director of Development Services classification; and
Agreement with CPS HR Consulting
[P -100-050-100/B-130-070]
Personnel Director DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council: (1) adopt a resolution amending the Executive Management Pay -For -
Performance Salary Plan, increasing the top of the monthly salary range for the
classification of Director of Development Services by 5 percent from $11,074 per
month to $11,628 per month, effective July 19, 2015; (2) authorize an agreement with
CPS HR Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $16,500, to conduct a
comprehensive executive recruitment for the position of Director of Development
Services; and (3) adopt a resolution approving the 3rd Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $16,500 for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Vice Mayor McArthur recommended that prior to entering into an agreement with
CPS HR Consulting, to offer the top two applicants a signing bonus of up to $16,500,
the amount earmarked for an executive recruitment firm.
Michael Roberts opined that the funding would best be utilized for other high priority
issues within the City such as police officers, street improvements, etc.
Personnel Director DeMaagd noted that the City Council has authorized the use of the
following cities for comparison purposes in comprehensive compensation studies
prepared for the City of Redding: Chico, Davis, Fairfield, Folsom, Lodi, Roseville,
Tracy, Turlock, and Vacaville.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member McArthur to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2015-068, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending the Executive Management Pay -For -
Performance Salary Plan, increasing the top of the monthly salary range for the
classification of Director of Development Services by 5 percent from $11,074 per
month to $11,628 per month, effective July 19, 2015; (2) authorize an agreement with
CPS HR Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $16,500, to conduct a
comprehensive executive recruitment for the position of Director of Development
Services; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2015-069, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and adopting the 3rd Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $16,500 for Fiscal Year 2015-16;
(4) authorize staff, prior to entering into an agreement with CPS HR Consulting, to
offer the top two applicants a signing bonus of up to $16,500, the amount earmarked
for an executive recruitment firm.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2015-068 and 2015-069 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-250-074]
Vernon Price stated that he is a homeless advocate and provided handouts to the Council,
incorporated herein by reference, highlighting possible causes of homelessness in the
community.
[A-050-250-074]
Don Kirk noted that he is a homeless advocate and spoke in opposition to the Colt 45's
Manager Rick Bosetti's proposed plan to turn on sprinklers on the homeless at South City
Park.
[A -050-250-074/P-150-150]
Suzanne Baremore works in Downtown Redding and expressed frustration with the high
transient and crime issues around her place of business.
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[W-030-075]
Charles W. Alexander opposed the City's water drought enforcement actions.
[P-100-050]
Michael Roberts opined that funding should be allocated to prioritized needs such as streets
and police and fire department needs, not other City employees.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341
[L-040-150]
Vice Mayor McArthur, along with Council Members Cadd and Schreder, attended the
League of California Cities' Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum held in
Monterey, California, June 24-26, 2015.
[L-100/5-070-050-050]
Vice Mayor McArthur and Council Member Weaver attended the Kiewit v City of
Redding/Cypress Bridge Arbitration held in San Francisco, California, on June 22, 2015.
[E-120-400]
Mayor Sullivan attended the Northern California Power Agency Commission Meeting on
June 26, 2015, in Roseville, California.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-150]
At Council Member Weaver's suggestion, a consensus of the Council requested the City
Manager provide a brief status update relative to the Blueprint for Public Safety.
CLOSED SESSION
[P-100-050]
Linda Johnson lobbied for fiscal responsibility from the City Council regarding union
contracts.
At the hour of 8:02 p.m., Mayor Sullivan announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:45 p.m., Mayor Sullivan reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Redding Independent Employees' Organization (RIEO)
[P -100-050-127/P-100-050-129]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers AFL-CIO — Maintenance Employees
[P-100-050-070]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers AFL-CIO — Electric Employees
[P-100-050-070]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
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13D. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
United Public Employees of California (Redding Technical Unit)
[P-100-050-170]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Sullivan declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 8:46 p.m.
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