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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
October 6, 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 Larry Vaupel, 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 Members of the Shasta Historical Society.
The Invocation was provided by Reverend David Robinson, Center for Spiritual Living.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Tammy Thayer, Nor -Cal Think Pink Coordinator,
declaring October 2015 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 15, 2015,
as Think Pink Day in the City of Redding.
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The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Jean King, One SAFE Place Executive Director,
proclaiming October 2015 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of
Redding.
[A-050-060-600]
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2C. Mayor's Proclamation presented to members of the Shasta Historical Society
proclaiming October 17, 2015, as Indigenous Peoples' History Day in the City of
Redding.
[A-050-060-600]
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(a). Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of July 21, 2015; Regular Meeting of
September 15, 2015.
[A-050-060]
Vice Mayor McArthur abstained from voting on the September 15, 2015, Minutes as
she was not present at that meeting.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — McArthur
ABSENT: Council Members — None
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4(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
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Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 6 for the period of September 12, 2015,
through September 30, 2015, for a total of $13,069,860.25, for check numbers
108463 through 108892, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12185 through 12232,
inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5897 through 5939, inclusive; and (2) Payroll
Register No. 6 for the period of August 30, 2015, through September 12, 2015, in the
amount of $3,050,274.86, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 399915 through
400800, inclusive, and check numbers 601198 through 601222, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $16,120,135.11.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2015.
[A-050-100-600]
4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2534, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.24
(Stopping, Standing and Parking), by repeal of Section 11.24.265 relating to
displaying vehicles or vessels for sale, hire or rental.
[C-110-100]
4.1(a). Accept the Project Status Report for September 2015.
[A-050-080]
4.3(a). Authorize the following in support of a request for a land release from the Federal
Aviation Administration: (1) adopt Resolution 2015-083, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding obligating the City of Redding to expend the proceeds
of the sale of excess land at the Redding Municipal Airport upon said airport within a
five-year period, thereby, committing the proceeds of the sale of the Airport property
exclusively to the Redding Municipal Airport; and (2) the Mayor to execute all
subsequent agreements required to complete the land release.
[C -070-200/A-090-100]
4.3(b). Approve Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement (C-1256) between the City of
Redding, Benton Hangar Association, Frank Livolsi, and David Martin, for Hangar
Space B-8 at the Benton Airpark; and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
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4.3(c). Approve bypassing the competitive bid process and authorize the Mayor to approve
the purchase of a replacement commercial front load refuse collection truck for Fleet
Number 02286 (FL341), which was decommissioned due to an accident, for a net
delivered cost of $281,804.15.
[B-050-100/5-020-100]
4.3(d). Approve the purchase of a 2015 John Deere 344K Wheel Loader, using California
Multiple Award Schedules contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $179,889.46,
to replace a John Deere 244J loader which is currently being used in the Materials
Recovery Facility.
[B-050-100/5-020-650]
4.3(e). Authorize and approve the following: (1) a 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; (2) the Mayor to execute the agreement; and (3) the
City Manager, or his designee, to execute subsequent changes in order to reach an
agreement.
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4.5(a). Accept Bid Schedule No. 4722 (Job No. 9237) for the Redding Power Units 1, 2, and
3 — 2015 Cable Trench and Conduit Project, awarded to Gregory Equipment, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $207,108.75.
[B -050-020/E-120-150-500]
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4.6(a). Authorize an application for the California Parks & Recreation Society Healthy Play
Matching Grant in the amount of $150,000 for Kids Kingdom; and authorize the City
Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant and any
agreements necessary to implement the project should the grant be approved.
[G -100/P-050-145]
4.9(a). Authorize staff to purchase, and outfit with new equipment, five (5) new 2016 Ford
Utility Police Interceptors from Crown Motors in Redding at a total cost of
approximately $222,000.
[B -050-100/P-150-150]
4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to the Shastina Ranch Subdivision (S-7-
03/PD-5-04), Unit 1: (1) accept the improvements in Shastina Ranch Subdivision
Unit 1 as satisfactorily completed; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2015-084, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding accepting streets for maintenance and
operation; and (3) instruct the City Clerk to return the related securities to the
developer, S & J Development, Inc.
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Council Member Weaver disclosed the his business, Weaver Lumber, has conducted
business with the developers and noted that, after a discussion with the City Attorney,
it is not necessary to recuse himself from this item.
4.11(b).Authorize the Mayor to: (1) execute a subdivision agreement with S & J
Development, Inc.; and (2) approve the final map for Shastina Ranch Unit 2 (S-7-
03/PD-5-04), thereby instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta
County Recorder.
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Council Member Weaver disclosed the his business, Weaver Lumber, has conducted
business with the developers and noted that, after a discussion with the City Attorney,
it is not necessary to recuse himself from this item.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2015-085, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding recognizing that Redding Fire Department personnel are compensated on a
portal-to-portal basis when assigned to emergency incident mutual aid deployment to
ensure the City receives full reimbursement of expenses incurred due to emergency
incidents.
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City Manager noted that an updated resolution document was provided to the Council
and staff, incorporated herein by reference, adding one sentence that was
inadvertently left out of the original document.
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. 2015-083 through 2015-085 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(a). Potential Partnership with a Private Public Relations/Marketing Firm Regarding
Dissemination of City Information
[P-145-550]
Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council,
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council authorize
staff to develop and issue a Request for Proposals for selection of a private public
relations/marketing firm to provide assistance in disseminating information about
City initiatives and accomplishments.
Dale Ball and Michael Roberts encouraged the Council to clean up the city's crime
issues first, and then look for alternative ideas to assist with marketing efforts without
expending additional funds.
Council Member Weaver emphasized the need for City information to be provided
via all the various social media venues including those such as Twitter, Facebook,
and Instagram.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Council Member Cadd stated that he opposes expending additional funds for this
purpose and opined that internal staff should provide the necessary assistance with
both traditional and social medias.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to authorize staff to develop and issue a Request for Proposals for
selection of a public relations/marketing firm to provide assistance in disseminating
information about City initiatives and accomplishments to include: (1) a not -to -
exceed monthly expense of $2,000; (2) implement for a 12 -month period; and
(3) appoint Council Member Weaver as the Council liaison for the project.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members — Cadd
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
9.11(c).Oral Update On City's Water Conservation Efforts
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Public Works Director Crane provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, depicting the City of Redding's efforts to -date, the state's notice
of violations, and the City's response, and efforts regarding water conservation.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.14(a).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 10.28.010 regarding
public property restrictions, specifically the elimination of "lie asleep in any park or
plaza" language
[C-110-100]
Assistant City Attorney Jake Baldwin summarized the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council offer an ordinance amending RMC Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and
Welfare), Chapter 10.28 (Public Property Generally) by amending Section 10.28.010
relating to restrictions on sleeping in public parks and plazas for first reading by title
only and waive the full reading.
Vernon Lee Price provided a publication on the overhead entitled "cruel, inhuman,
and degrading: Homelessness in the United States under the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights" submitted to the U.N. Human Rights Committee on
August 23, 2013, and asked for the topic of homelessness to be agendized.
Michael Roberts expressed support and suggested the fines be increased.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading
of Ordinance No. 2535, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare),
Chapter 10.28 (Public Property Generally) by amending Section 10.28.010 relating to
restrictions on sleeping in public parks and plazas.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members - Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES:
Council Members - None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - None
ABSENT:
Council Members — None
City Attorney DeWalt read the full title of Ordinance No. 2535.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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The following spoke in opposition to drug and crime issues within the community: Amanda
Smith, Ginger Jones, Sharon Smedley, Vernon Lee Price, Anthony Cash,
Marie Venneri, and Miguel Necoechea.
[P -150/A-050-250-074]
Stephen Blanchard, on behalf of the Church of the Redeemed, requested funding assistance
from the City to help alleviate pressure on the Good News Rescue Mission.
[A-050-060]
Anje Walfoort requested a Junior City Council be created to allow the youth to be involved
and active in finding solutions for problems within the community.
[A-050-250-074]
Daniel Brown suggested a homeless camp be created and is gathering signatures in support
of implementing such.
[A-050-060]
Michael Roberts suggested the Council members become more active with social media and
join the various crime watch groups.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341
[L-040-150]
Council Members Cadd, McArthur, and Schreder, attended the League of California Cities'
Annual Conference & Expo held in San Jose, California, September 30, 2015, through
October 2, 2015.
MAYOR SULLIVAN RECESSED THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO A SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE CITY OF REDDING AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SA to
RRA) RELATIVE TO ITEM 13A.
FOLLOWING ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL SA TO RRA MEETING,
MAYOR SULLIVAN RECONVENED THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
[C-070-200]
City Manager Starman provided a map, incorporated herein by reference, depicting the
subject parcels to be discussed in Closed Session relative to item 13A.
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Maggie Redmon, President of Mercy Foundation North, and Mark Korth, President of
Dignity Health North State, provided a brief overview of Dignity Health's plans for a
proposed Wellness Center to be built on the subject parcels to be discussed during item 13A,
north of the Henderson Open Space.
At the hour of 7:57 p.m., Mayor Sullivan announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 9:58 p.m., Mayor Sullivan reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property location: 40 Parkview Ave., Assessor's Parcel No. 107-500-023
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Dignity Health
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council directed staff to negotiate a non-binding letter of intent with Dignity
Health relating to the proposed sale of a City -owned parcel (APN 107-500-023).
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organizations: (1) Redding Peace Officers' Association; and (2) Redding
Peace Officers' Association — Miscellaneous Employees
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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 10:00 P.M.
APPROVED:
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Fra ie Sullivan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City Clerk-)
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