HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2015-11-03315
Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 3, 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: Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Support
Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell,
Community Services Director Kim Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and City Treasurer
Allyn Van Hooser
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Girl Scouts Claire Penn and Piper Visconti.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police and Fire Department Chaplain
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation regarding Shasta Community Health Center (SCHC)
[A-050-060]
SCHC Chief Executive Officer Dean Germano provided a PowerPoint presentation,
incorporated herein by reference, detailing SCHC's recent expansion and its
associated healthcare services.
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 October 15, 2015; and Regular Meeting of
October 20, 2015.
[A-050-060]
4(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register.
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 8 for the period of October 16, 2015,
through October 29, 2015, for a total of $14,233,184.79, for check numbers 109490
through 109902, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12255 through 12300, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 5955 through 5975, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 9 for the period of October 11, 2015, through October 24, 2015, in the amount of
$2,980,483.13, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 402532 through 403415,
inclusive, and check numbers 601296 through 601353, inclusive; SUMMARY
TOTAL: $17,213,667.92.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2015.
[A-050-100-600]
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for August 2015.
[F-205-095-650]
4(e). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for September 2015.
[F-205-095-650]
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4(f). Adopt Ordinance No. 2536, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 9 (Health and Safety) by adding Chapter
9.07 (Shopping Carts), Section 9.07.010 through 9.07.100, inclusive, all pertaining to
the regulation of shopping carts
[C -110-100/A-050-0601
4.1(a). Accept the Project Status Report for October 2015.
[A-050-080]
4.3(a). Approve Facility and Ground Lease with Redding Aero Enterprises, Inc. (dba
Redding Jet Center) for an equipment building (commonly known as Old Fire Station
7) and apron located at 3790 Flight Avenue at Redding Municipal Airport for
$1,375.50 per month, with a 3 percent annual escalation; and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
[C -070-100/A-090-100]
4.3(b). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.3(b) AT VICE MAYOR
MCARTHUR'S REQUEST
4.3(c). Approve Authorization of Service No. 15-05 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (C-5534) in the
amount of $29,000 to provide construction administration services for the California
Highway Patrol Hangar Door Project at Benton Airpark; and authorize the Mayor to
execute the agreement.
[A-090-020]
4.3(d). Approve termination of Commercial Use Permit (C-4144) with Ameritech Industries,
Inc. for performing engine run -ups and propeller balancing tests at Redding
Municipal Airport, effective November 4, 2015; accept a payment in the amount of
$1,546.86; return the security deposit in the amount of $500.00; and authorize the
Mayor to execute the necessary termination agreement.
[A -070-080/A-090-100]
4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 4743 (Job No. 9405-
09), Benton Airpark CHP Hangar Improvements: (1) award to REM Construction in
the amount of $228,652; (2) approve an additional $8,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; and (3) approve $12,800 in construction
contingency funding; for a total project amount of $249,452.
[B-050-020]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Ordinance No. 2536 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
MAYOR SULLIVAN CONVENED THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDDING
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING ITEM NO. 6.1
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1. Joint Public Hearing to consider authorization of issuance of bonds to finance the new
Redding Electric Utility (REU)headquarters facility and to refinance the 2005 Series
A Certificates
[R-015-300-175]
REU Assistant Director of Electric Resource Mark Haddad provided an overview of
the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference,
and recommended that the City Council conduct a joint public hearing with the
Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority (RJPFA) and, upon conclusion, adopt a
resolution that: (1) approves the issuance by the RJPFA of its Electric System
Revenue Bonds, 2015 Series A in an amount not to exceed $45 million for the
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purpose of financing the 2015 Electric System Project and for the purpose of
refinancing the 2005 Electric System Project; (2) authorizes the execution and
delivery of an installment sale agreement, an escrow agreement, a purchase contract,
and a continuing disclosure agreement; (3) approves the form of the official
statement; and (4) authorizes the execution of documents and the taking of all
necessary actions relating to the financing.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing to
consider the authorization of issuance of bonds to finance the new REU headquarters
facility and to refinance the 2005 Series A Certificates.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Sullivan 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 McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-088, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding: (1) approving the issuance by the RJPFA of its Electric
System Revenue Bonds, 2015 Series A; (2) authorizing the execution and delivery of
an Installment Sale Agreement, an Escrow Agreement, a Purchase Contract, and a
Continuing Disclosure Agreement; (3) approving the form of the Official Statement;
and (4) authorizing the execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions
relating to the financing with the RJPFA.
Resolution No. 2015-088 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNED THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDDING JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.3(b). MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 4.3(b) AT VICE MAYOR
MCARTHUR'S REQUEST
Ground Lease with Mark Lep-arra (dba Leearra Entemrises) for Storaize of Euuinment
at the Redding Municipal Airport
[C -070-100/A-090-100]
Support Services Director Rod Dinger provided an overview of the Report to Redding
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that
the City Council approve a Ground Lease with Mark Legarra (dba Legarra
Enterprises) for storage of equipment at 3841 Nordona Lane at the Redding
Municipal Airport that includes: (1) a two-year term at $75 per month; (2) a one-year
option to extend at $300 per month; (3) authorizing the Mayor to execute the
agreement; and (4) authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute any future
amendment to the agreement.
In response to Vice Mayor McArthur's concerns, Mr. Dinger noted that this is a short
term lease to assist a long term tenant and that the location is appropriate for the
storage of equipment.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to approve a Ground Lease with Mark Legarra (dba Legarra
Enterprises) for storage of equipment at 3841 Nordona Lane at the Redding
Municipal Airport that includes: (1) a two-year term at $75 per month; (2) a one-year
option to extend at $300 per month; (3) authorizing the Mayor to execute the
agreement; and (4) authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute any future
amendments to the agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.6(a). Oral Presentation Regarding Recycling Bins Provided by the Girls Scouts on the
Sacramento River Trail and Feasibility of Extending Program to the Downtown Area
[A-050-060]
Girl Scouts Claire Penn and Piper Visconti shared their Bronze Service Award project
of providing recycling bins along the Sacramento River Trail to assist with recycling
and to reduce litter caused when people search through the regular trash cans to
retrieve recyclables to redeem the California Refund Value.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The Council praised the Girl Scouts for their innovative idea and directed staff to:
(1) explore the concept of placing trash cans and recyclable receptacles in the
downtown area; and (2) work with Viva Downtown and other stakeholders to find
viable solutions.
9.14(a).Ordinance adding Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 9.01 regarding
prohibitinghosting of parties where minors use alcohol or controlled substances
[C-110-100]
City Attorney DeWalt highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council: (1) offer
an ordinance amending RMC Title 9 (Health and Safety) by adopting Chapter 9.01
(Social Host Regulations), Sections 9.01.010 through 9.01.080, inclusive, relating to
prohibiting persons having control over property allowing parties where minors are
using alcohol or controlled substances for first reading by title only and waive the full
reading; and (2) authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Police Chief Paoletti and Fire Chief Gray both expressed their department's support
of the Social Host Ordinance.
In response to Michael Roberts' concerns as a landlord, Mr. DeWalt noted that the
language in the ordinance would only make a landlord liable if they have knowledge
of underage tenants abusing alcohol or controlled substances.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Kristen Schreder, seconded by
Council Member Gary Cadd, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the
full reading of Ordinance No. 2537, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending RMC Title 9 (Health and Safety) by adopting Chapter 9.01
(Social Host Regulations), Sections 9.01.010 through 9.01.080, inclusive, relating to
prohibiting persons having control over property allowing parties where minors are
using alcohol or controlled substances; and (2) authorize the City Clerk to publish a
summary ordinance.
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. 2537.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Dan Ramelli and Amanda Smith opined that the Council should address the crime in the
downtown community.
[A-050-250-074]
Stephen Blanchard provided some examples of success stories in other towns that possibly
could help alleviate the homeless issues in the Redding community.
[A-050-250-074]
Daniel Brown stated that he preaches to the homeless and encouraged the Council to assist
with the homeless issues in the community.
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[A-050-250-074]
Betty Doty and Colleen Leavitt expressed empathy for the homeless and encouraged
assistance with mental health issues and alleviating the crimes against the homeless.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:29 p.m., Mayor Sullivan announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:14 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 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organizations: (1) Redding Peace Officers' Association; (2) Local Union
1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO — Electric
Employees; and (3) Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers AFL-CIO — Maintenance Employees
[P -100-050-120/P-100-050-070]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(a): PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
[A-050-050]
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 8:15 p.m.
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