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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 15, 2015, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Missy McArthur with the following Council
Members present: Gary Cadd, Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan, 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, Fire Chief
Gerry Gray, 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 Nancy Dutton.
The Invocation was sung by the Pilgrim Congregational and Interfaith Choir.
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). Approve Minutes — Regular Meeting of November 17, 2015.
[A-050-060]
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register.
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 11 for the period of December 1, 2015,
through December 10, 2015, for a total of $4,235,403.79, for check numbers 110680
through 111126, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12353 through 12372, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 6000 through 6016, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 12 for the period of November 22, 2015, through December 5, 2015, in the
amount of $2,834,386.35, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 405146 through
406000, inclusive, and check numbers 601444 through 604468, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $7,069,790.14.
4.2(a). Approve the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District Annual Report
for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
[A-170-015-004]
4.2(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2015-097, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending City Council Policy No. 804 (Economic Development Incentive
Program) allowing job credits to be applied to Traffic Impact Fees.
[A -050-060-555/T-080-400]
4.5(a). Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Legal Services
Agreement (C-3332) with Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer, & Pembroke, P.C. amending
the established billing rate by approximately three (3) percent effective
January 1, 2016.
[E-120-050]
4.5(c). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for October 2015.
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4.6(a). Authorize the following actions relative to the contract (C-3003) with the Shasta
County Opportunity Center for janitorial services at various City facilities:
(1) approve Contract Amendment No. 8 adjusting the days of service for janitorial
services at City Hall; authorize the Mayor to execute said amendment; and ratify
approval of Contract Amendment Nos. 1 through 7 for the contract period
July 1, 2009, through December 31, 2015; (2) award a successor contract at an annual
fee of $169,903.44 for the period of January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2017;
and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2015-098, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 12th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2015-057 appropriating $14,500 in Fiscal Year 2015-16 and $25,600 in Fiscal Year
2016-17 for said services.
[A-070-0208-130-070]
4.8(a). Authorize: (1) renewal of the Cooperative Agreement for the loan of Federal Excess
Personal Property (FEPP Agreement Number 992422) with the State of California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (C-4245), allowing the City to utilize
federal excess property; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2015-099, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Fire Chief to execute the
agreement.
[P-150-070]
4.8(b). Authorize the Fire Department to apply for a grant from the Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant,
in the amount of $175,000 for the purchase of nine (9) new thermal imaging cameras.
[G -100-070/P-150-0701
4.9(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2015-100, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the transfer of unclaimed funds in the amount of $31,309.33 in
the custody of the Redding Police Department to the General Fund pursuant to
Government Code Section 50053, for the purchase of police equipment.
[B -130-070/P-150-150]
4.10(a).Accept the Monthly General Fund Financial Report for October 2015.
[B-130-070]
4.11(a).Approve the replacement of Vehicle No. 594 and purchase one vacuum excavator
truck from the National Joint Powers Alliance for $325,751.88 (including tax, license
fees, and shipping) for Public Works -Water Utility.
[B -050-100/W-030]
4.11(b).Authorize the following relative to Request for Proposals, Schedule No. 4765, Water,
Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utility Rate Program Update Project: (1) award to NBS
of Temecula, California; (2) staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services
Contract with NBS for an initial contract amount not to exceed $165,000;
(3) the Mayor to execute the Contract; and (4) the City Manager to approve contract
amendment increases up to $25,000.
[B-050-100]
4.11(c).Approve the First Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Agreement
(C-6022) with North State Security to add exit lane monitoring services and to
increase hourly rates for contract security services and law enforcement officer
services at the Redding Municipal Airport.
[ B -050-100/A-090-100]
4.11(d).Approve the Ground Lease Agreement with Exelis, Inc., for the operation and
maintenance of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast system for the
Federal Aviation Administration at the Redding Municipal Airport.
[C -070-100/A-090-100]
4.11(e).Approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-4507) with the U.S. General
Services Administration for the mobile office trailer located at the Redding Municipal
Airport, which is utilized by the Transportation Security Administration.
[A -090-100/C-070-100]
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4.11(f).Approve the Amendment to extend the Lease Agreement (C-4390) with Williams
Scotsman, Inc., for the mobile office trailer at the Redding Municipal Airport for one
(1) year, with a 30 -day termination clause, at a fee of $1,871.32 per month.
[A -090-100/C-070-100]
4.11(g).Approve the License Agreement (C-3881) with the Shasta Kart Klub, Inc. for the use
of the kart track at the Redding Municipal Airport with an initial term of three (3)
years, with two (2) one-year options to extend the term.
[A -070-080/A-090-100]
4.11(h).Approve: (1) the Consent to Assignment of Lease (C-2216) and Permit for
Commercial Activities, and the Consent to Assignment of Lease (C-2643) and Permit
for Commercial Activities (C-2644), assigning said leases from North West Air, LLC,
to Benton Air Center, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreements; and
(3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to authorize future amendments to the
Agreements.
[C -070-100/A-090-020]
4.110).Adopt Resolution No. 2015-101, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 11th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2015-057 appropriating $11,600,000 for Fiscal Year 2015-16 for claims settlement,
legal expenses, and staff time associated with the Cypress Bridge Project.
[B -130 -070B -050-020/S-070-050-050]
4.12(a).Accept the Local Appointments List relative to 2016 term expirations and vacancies
for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees as fulfilling the requirements of
Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act).
[B-080]
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.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution Nos. 2015-097 through 2015-101 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1. Appointment to the Shasta County Commission on Aging
[B-080-470]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor McArthur's recommendation
that the City Council reappoint Lupe C. Arness as the City of Redding's
representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging to serve a two-year term
expiring January 8, 2018.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to reappoint Lupe C. Arness as the City of Redding's representative
to the Shasta County Commission on Aging to serve a two-year term expiring
January 8, 2018. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
7.2. Appointment to the Shasta_ Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District
[B-080-480]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor McArthur's recommendation
that the City Council appoint Michael McNamara as the City of Redding's
representative to the Shasta Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District to serve a
two-year term expiring December 31, 2017.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to appoint Michael McNamara as the City of Redding's representative
to the Shasta Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District to serve a two-year term
expiring December 31, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
7.3. City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2016
[B -080-650/A-050-060]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor McArthur's City Council
Liaison assignments, noting that some are subject to approval by the Mayors' City
Selection Committee in January 2016.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Possibility of Dedicating the Proceeds from the Sale of the Former Police Facility
Toward Creating; a Local Sobering Center.
[A -050-060/C-050-550]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, provided background information, and relayed
Mayor McArthur's request to discuss the possibility of dedicating the proceeds from
the sale of the former Police Facility on California Street toward creating a local
sobering center.
April LaFrance, Founder of the Safe City Project, spoke in support of the Council
creating a Sobering Center.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council Member Sullivan, Police Chief Paoletti noted that a sobering
center for both alcohol and controlled substances would be valuable and beneficial to
the community.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to support dedicating the proceeds from the sale of the former police
facility on California Street, in an amount not -to -exceed $375,000, toward creating a
local sobering center, unless other groups or agencies implement a sobering center, if
so, the proceeds would be applied to paying down the debt on the new police facility.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — Schreder and Sullivan
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
9.5(b). Set Public Hearing for Redding Electric Utility rate increase in the amount of 1.5
percent effective March 1, 2016
[E-090-100]
Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council set a public hearing for the regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council on January 19, 2016, to consider a change in the rate (1.5 percent rate
increase) for the Redding Electric Utility (REU) effective March 1, 2016.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to set a public hearing for the regularly scheduled meeting of the
City Council on January 19, 2016, to consider a change in the rate (1.5 percent rate
increase) for the Redding Electric Utility (REU) effective March 1, 2016.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.6(b). Oral update from Shasta County Arts Council on Public Access Television
[T-040-350]
Debra Lucero, Executive Director of the Shasta County Arts Council, provided a brief
video clip and PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference,
highlighting the achievements of the Public Access Television Project and noting
upcoming events.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.11(i).Request by Redding Drag Strip, Inc. to modify License Agreement
[A-070-080]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
consider a request from the Redding Drag Strip, Inc. (Drag Strip) to amend the terms
of the License Agreement (C-6072) at the Redding Municipal Airport with regard to
the following: (1) reducing the limits of liability on the insurance requirements from
$5 million to $3 million; (2) increasing the license fee from $417 per month to $450
per month for 2016 and beyond; and (3) retroactively eliminating the percentage of
gross receipts fee effective January 1, 2015. He noted that staff recommends Request
No. 1, but does not favor Request Nos. 2 and 3.
Drag Strip President Shirlene Bramson advocated for all three changes and requested
that a maintenance component be worked into the Drag Strip's License Agreement
with the City.
City Attorney DeWalt advised that for the Drag Strip to avoid triggering state
prevailing wage law issues, a waiver of liability could be incorporated into the
agreement as an amendment if both the Drag Strip and the Council agreed.
City Manager Starman reiterated that the Fair Market Value was previously
established through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to proceed with drafting an amendment to the license agreement
with Redding Drag Strip, Inc. to reduce the limits of liability insurance from
$5 million to $3 million, with the license fee remaining at $417 per month and the
percentage of gross receipts due the City remaining in place.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by
Council Member Sullivan, to direct staff to return with potential funding options to
assist the Redding Drag Strip, Inc. with maintenance costs to offset the City's Fire
and Police Department's usage of the drag strip for training purposes at the next City
Council meeting on January 19, 2016.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members - Weaver
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.15(a).Resolution - Approving Amendments to the Schedule of Part -Time Unrepresented
Employee Classifications and Wage Rates/Ranges and to the International
Association of Fire Fighters Schedule of Wage Rates
[P-100-050-100]
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 adopt a resolution amending the following effective January 3, 2016:
(1) amending the Schedule of Part -Time Unrepresented Employee Classifications and
Wage Rates/Ranges to provide increases to the nonrepresented part-time employee
classifications assigned to the Recreation Division, three classifications assigned to
Redding Police Department, and one classification assigned to Redding Fire
Department to reflect the changes being made to California minimum wage; and
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(2) amending the International Association of Firefighters schedule of wage rates to
increase the pay rate for the Apprentice Firefighter classification to meet the
affordability mandate established by the Affordable Care Act.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-102, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending the following effective January 3, 2016: (1) the
Schedule of Part -Time Unrepresented Employee Classifications and Wage
Rates/Ranges to provide increases to the nonrepresented part-time employee
classifications assigned to the Recreation Division, three classifications assigned to
Redding Police Department, and one classification assigned to Redding Fire
Department to reflect the changes being made to California minimum wage; and
(2) the International Association of Firefighters' schedule of wage rates to increase
the pay rate for the Apprentice Firefighter classification to meet the affordability
mandate established by the Affordable Care Act.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2015-102 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(b).Resolution - Approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Redding
Peace Officers' Association (RPDA) Miscellaneous Employees' Unit
[P-100-050-120]
Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution approving the MOU between the City of Redding and RPOA-
Miscellaneous Employees Unit for a term ending December 31, 2017.
Ms. DeMaagd noted that the savings to the City is $18,000 over the entire two-year
contract term, not annually as stated in the staff report.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to adopt Resolution No. 2015-103, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Redding and the Redding Peace Officers' Association Miscellaneous
Employees Unit for a term ending December 31, 2017.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2015-103 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-250-074]
Danny Brown proposed a homeless camp be established.
[A-050-250-074]
Vernon Price presented a document entitled "stigmatizing labels identified by the Expert
Panel used to describe people who are homeless with cognitive impairments " on the
overhead projector and invited the Council and community to review Senate Bill 608 on
January 5, 2016.
[C-050-550]
Stephen Blanchard proposed that the former police facility and the property located across
the street be utilized for drug/alcohol addiction counseling purposes.
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POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-150-150]
At Council Member Cadd's suggestion, the City Council directed staff to research the
potential cost and placement of moving the existing flagpole from the old police station on
California Street to the new police station on Cypress Avenue, and return to the Council at a
future Council meeting.
[A-050-060]
At Vice Mayor Weaver's suggestion, the City Council directed staff to reach out to the
Shasta County Office of Education, or various school districts to invite middle and high
school classes to receive a City Hall campus tour led by the Council Members on a monthly
rotation.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:24 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 9:02 p.m., Mayor McArthur 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) Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees; (2) Local Union 1245 of
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Electric Employees; and
(3) Redding Police Officers' Association
[P -100-050-070/P-100-050-120]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Located at Bidwell Rd. and N. Bonnyview Rd.
Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 048-200-002, 048-200-003, 048-200-004, 048-200-009,
048-200-010, 048-190-020, 048-190-019, 048-190-018, 048-190-017,
048-190-016, and 048-190-015
Agency Negotiators: Assistant City Attorney Frediani and Project Coordinator
Triantafyllou
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Mary Ann McCrary; Steven Ksenzulak;
Gilbert and Maricela Sanchez; David Snyder and Leona McCoach; Ronald Still and
Shawn Walker -Still; Sharron and Adam Voorhees; Jean and Mona Carpenter;
Virgil and Kathryn Barchus; Richard Alves; and Clifford Smith, Jr. and Lillian Smith,
Trustees
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms - for Safe Routes to School
[C-070-010]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 9:03 p.m.
ATTEST:
J -
Pamela Mize, City Cl r
APPROVED:
I
issyMc thur, Mayor
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