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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
January 19, 2016, 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 Stanman, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility
Director Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Community Services Director Kim
Niemer, 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: Information Technology Director
Dave Allen, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director
Dennice Maxwell, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Imam Abu Bakr Salahuddin.
The Invocation was provided by Imam Abu Bakr Salahuddin, Islamic Center of Redding.
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 - Regular Meeting of December 1, 2015; Special Meeting of
December 15, 2015; and Regular Meeting of December 15, 2015.
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register.
[A-050-100-500]
Approve:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 12 for the period of December 11, 2015, through
December 30, 2015, for a total of $20,961,718.33, for check numbers 111127 through
111602, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12373 through 12422, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 6017 through 6032, inclusive;
(2) Accounts Payable Register No. 13 for the period of December 31, 2015, through
January 15, 2016, for a total of $4,052,068.27, for check numbers 111603 through
112031, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12423 through 12448, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 6033 through 6054, inclusive;
(3) Payroll Register No. 13 for the period of December 6, 2015, through
December 19, 2015, in the amount of $3,907,068.74, for electronic deposit
transaction numbers 406001 through 406838, inclusive, and check numbers 601469
through 601592, inclusive; and
(4) Payroll Register No. 14 for the period of December 20, 2015, through
January 2, 2016, in the amount of $2,803,619.94, for electronic deposit transaction
numbers 406839 through 407694, inclusive, and check numbers 601594 through
601619, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $31,724,475.28.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2015.
[A-050-100-600]
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for November 2015.
[F-205-095-650]
4.5(a). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for November 2015.
[B-130-070]
4.5(b). Authorize the following, relative to Bid Schedule No. 4781, Redding Electric Utility
Flagpole and Monument Sign Project: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 4781 to RTA
Construction, Inc., of Redding in the amount of $47,000; and (2) authorize the City
Manager, or his designee, to approve project construction change orders up to a not -
to -exceed total of $5,000.
[ B -050-020/C-050-210]
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Council Member Cadd recused himself from voting on this item due to family
relations.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— Cadd
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
4.5(c). Authorize the following relative to City of Redding Contract C-4260, Interconnection
Agreement with the Western Area Power Authority (WAPA): (1) adopt Resolution
No. 2016-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 13th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating
$450,000 for the Protective Relay Replacement Project at the Airport 230/115 kV
Substation, per Section 16.4 of Contract C-4260 for Fiscal Year 2015-16; and
(2) authorize the Redding Electric Utility to direct WAPA to proceed with the design,
procurement of parts, and installation of the Protective Relay Replacement Project,
per Section 16.5 of Contract C-4260.
[B -130-070/E-120-900]
4.6(b). Accept Bid Schedule No. 4705, Downtown Promenade Public Restroom Remodel,
awarded to Twin Trees, Inc. as satisfactorily complete with a total project cost of
$54,494.
[B-050-020]
4.9(a). Authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic
Safety for approximately $350,000 for a one-year grant to provide a full-time Driving
Under the Influence (DUI) officer, a part-time cadet, overtime for special
enforcement, DUI checkpoints, training, and equipment.
[G -100-170-700/P-150-150]
4.10(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 2015.
[B-130-070]
4.10(b).Accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2015.
[F-205-150-075]
4.11(a).Award Bid Schedule No. 4777 for bulk fuel delivery to Cross Petroleum for the
period of February 1, 2016, through January 31, 2019, and authorize the Purchasing
Officer to extend the contract annually through January 31, 2021, if mutually
agreeable.
[B-050-100]
4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4738 (Job No. 2465),
Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Filter Underdrain Replacement Project:
(1) award the project to SnL Group, of Redding, CA in the amount of $403,000;
(2) approve an additional $60,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and
inspection fees; (3) approve $40,000 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
$10,000, for a grand total of $513,000.
[B -050-020/W-010-560]
4.11(c).Approve the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-5257) with Glenn Hawes,
allowing livestock grazing at the Stillwater Business Park to continue for another
year; and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment.
[ C -070-100/E-050-500]
4.11(d).Authorize the following actions: (1) accept the Mitigation Fee Act Report Update for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and an accounting of development fees; and
(2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-002, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding making findings concerning unexpended funds in the City of Redding's
Impact Fee Program.
[F-205-600]
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4.11(e).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4746 (Job No. 2471), Replace AC Surfacing 2015 Project,
awarded to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$1,365,341.38.
[B-050-020/5-070-100]
4.11(f).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4762 (Job No. 2480), Hill Street Sewer Replacement
Project, awarded to Eddie Axner Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a
final cost of $122,875.
[B -050-020/W-020-560]
4.11(g).Authorize the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2016-003, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a grant application with the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Entitlement Airport Improvement
Program funding at the Redding Municipal Airport for proposed capital projects
which include: (a) West Tie -Down Apron Reconstruction; (b) T -Hangar Taxilane
Reconstruction; and (3) Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Power Unit
Relocations; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-004, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and adopting the 14th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating an additional $282,250 to the Airports Fund
for Fiscal Year 2015-16; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute the grant applications and all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain
grant funds for the projects.
[G -100 -070 -095/B -130 -070/A -090-100J
4.11(h).Authorize the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2016-005, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of grant applications to the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Entitlement Airport Improvement
Program funding and the State of California Division of Aeronautics State Matching
Grant to design an Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) at Benton
Airpark and to design the Taxiway "B" Rehabilitation project at Benton Airpark;
(2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 15th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2015-057 appropriating an additional $20,500 to the Airports Fund for Fiscal Year
2015-16; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant
applications and all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain grant and match
funds.
[G -100 -170 -200/B -130 -070/A -090-020J
4.11(i).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4739 (Job No. 9335-19), Stillwater WWTP Solids Building
Re -roof Project, awarded to Wait Roofing & Seamless Gutters, Inc., as satisfactorily
complete with a total project cost of $73,799.
[B -050-020/W-010-560]
4.116).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4729 (Job No. 2469), Water Utility PRV Project 2015,
awarded to Sunrise Excavating, as satisfactorily complete with a total project cost of
$120,868.
[B -050-020/W-030]
4.11(k).Authorize the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2016-007, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the submittal of a loan application in an
amount up to $1.1 million to the State of California Division of Aeronautics to buy
out an existing lease on the Airport Solar Farm at the Redding Municipal Airport;
(2) the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the loan application and any
subsequent documents to obtain and manage the loan; and (3) certifying the City's
ability to repay the loan.
[G -100-170-200/A-090-100]
4.11(1).Award the Request for Qualifications Schedule No. 4763 to Mead & Hunt, Inc., and
approve the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Mead & Hunt, Inc. to
furnish engineering services for the City of Redding Airports for a four-year term
with a one-year extension option.
[B -050-100/A-090-1001
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4.11(m).Authorize the following: (1) approve the Second Amendment to License Agreement
(C-6072) with the Redding Drag Strip, Inc. providing for: (a) elimination of
requirement to submit a Monthly Certified Activity Report; (b) submission of Annual
Certified Activity Report in January of each year; (c) exclusion of appearance fees
paid from gate receipts from the Annual Gross Sales calculation; and (d) reduction of
the limits of liability insurance from $5 million to $3 million; (2) the City Manager to
execute the amendment; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2016-008, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 17th Amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $10,000 for a one-time repair to
the southern strip turnaround area for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
[B -130-070/A-070-080]
4.11(n).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4728 (Job No. 2470), Cape Seal Project 2015, awarded to
VSS International, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,557,724.04.
[B -050-020/S-070]
4.14(a).Accept the Report on the Medical Marijuana Regulation & Safety Act provided by
the City Attorney.
[M-020]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the
exception of those item(s) voted on separately above.
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. 2016-001 through 2016-008 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1. Public Hearing - Regarding Use Permit Application (UP -2015-00515), by Maurice
Johannessen, requesting approval to develop a 103,632 -square -foot Veteran's Clinic
Complex, on approximately 16 acres of property located along the south side of
Knighton Road, just west of Clover Creek, in a "RS -3.5 -PD" Residential Single
Family District with Planned Development Overlay District; Rezoning Application
(RZ-2015-00517) and General Plan Amendment Application (GPA -2015-00516), to
amend the Zoning and General Plan classifications to "Public Facility, " to provide
for a veteran's clinic.
[L -010 -390/C -110 -100/L -010 -230/G -030-010/L-010-211-051]
Development Services Director Vaupel 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:
(1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) adopt a resolution amending the
General Plan Diagram; (3) offer an ordinance amending the City of Redding Zoning
Map for the first reading by title only and waive the full reading; (4) approve Use
Permit (UP -2015-00515); and (5) approve Planned Development (PD -2015-00518).
Mr. Vaupel noted that Mr. Johannesen agrees to construct and maintain a 6 -feet wide
asphalt concrete path and to construct and maintain an additional 4 -feet of pathway if
it is deferred until the City institutes a 10 -feet wide Class I Facility, from the Churn
Creek Road/Knighton Road intersection to the Lockheed Drive/Knighton Road
intersection.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McArthur opened the public hearing to
consider proposed amendments to RMC Title 18 (Zoning).
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
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Maurice Johannesson thanked City staff for their assistance and encouraged the
Council to approve this project.
Mayor McArthur determined that no one else 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 Schreder, to (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) adopt
Resolution No. 2016-009, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending the General Plan Diagram; (3) offer Ordinance No. 2540, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending the City of Redding Zoning Map
for the first reading by title only and waive the full reading; (4) approve Use Permit
(UP -2015-00515); and (5) approve Planned Development (PD -2015-00518).
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Schreder, Weaver, Sullivan, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read the full title of Ordinance No. 2540.
6.2. Public Hearing - Regarding Addendum to Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative
Declaration;
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning (RZ-2015-01112);
and
Resolution - Amending City Council Policy 1808 (Participation in the Mills Act
Historic Property Tax Abatement Program or Inclusion on the Local Register of
Qualified and Candidate Historic Properties)
[C-1 10 -100/L -010-230/A-050-060-555 ]
Development Services Director Vaupel 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: (1) adopt the Addendum
to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) offer an ordinance
amending Title 18 of the Redding Municipal Code for first reading by title only,
waive the full reading, and authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance;
and (3) adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy 1808 (Participation in the
Mills Act Historic Property Tax Abatement Program or Inclusion on the Local
Register of Qualified and Candidate Historic Properties), to provide further guidance
regarding CEQA compliance for properties identified on the Local Register of
Candidate Historic Properties.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McArthur opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed amendments to RMC Title 18 (Zoning).
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor McArthur determined that no one present wished to speak and closed the
public hearing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated
Negative Declaration; (2) offer Ordinance No. 2541, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter
18.17 (Temporary Use Permits), by amending Sections 18.17.030 and 18.17.060;
Chapter 18.24 (Environmental Clearance) by amending Section 18.24.050; Chapter
18.34 (Industrial Districts) by amending Schedule 18.34.020-A; Chapter 18.41 (Off -
Street Parking and Loading) by amending Sections 18.41.030; and Chapter 18.60
(Use Classifications) by amending Sections 18.60.040 and 18.60.050, for first reading
by title only, waive the full reading, and authorize the City Clerk to publish a
summary ordinance; all relating to clean-up and updating of the Zoning Code; and
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(3) adopt Resolution No. 2016-010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending City Council Policy 1808 (Participation in the Mills Act Historic
Property Tax Abatement Program for Inclusion on the Local Register of Qualified
and Candidate Historic Properties).
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2541.
Resolution No. 2016-010 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.3. Public Hearing to Consider Resolution Approving Redding_ Electric Utility Rate
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[E-090-100]
Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), 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 increasing the Redding Electric Utility
(REU) rates 1.5 percent effective March 1, 2016.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McArthur opened the public hearing to
consider a REU rate increase of 1.5 percent effective March 1, 2016.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
The following spoke in opposition to a REU rate increase: Greg Washburn,
Frank Studva, Bob Reitenbach, Linda Johnson, Thomas Hildebrand, Anonymous, and
Rob McDonald.
Mayor McArthur determined that no one else present wished to speak and closed the
public hearing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-011, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding increasing the Redding Electric Utility rates 1.5 percent
effective March 1, 2016.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — Cadd
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2016-011 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Reports from Auditors for Year Ended June 30, 2015
[F-205-150-075]
Finance Director Maxwell provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed the Audit
Committee's recommendation that the City Council accept the Statement on Auditing
Standards (SAS) 114 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the
year ended June 30, 2015.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to accept the SAS 114 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit
Reports for the year ended June 30, 2015. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
At the hour of 7:15, Mayor McArthur stated that Matt Moseley had arrived, therefore item
2A would be discussed next.
PRESENTATION
2A. Mayor's Proclamation declaring January as National Slavery and Human
Trafficking Prevention Month in the City of Redding and a presentation by Matthew
Moseley of the Northern California Anti -Trafficking, Coalition
[A-050-060-600]
Matt Moseley provided a draft ordinance to the Council, incorporated herein by
reference, and emphasized awareness of the large amount of illicit massage parlors
that are in our community and encouraged community participation to alleviate this
issue in the Redding community.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9B. Statistics Regardinp- Redding Hotels/Motels and Calls For Service from the Redding
Police Department
[P -150-150/A-050-0601
City Manager Starman and Chief Paoletti provided an overview of the Report to
Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council accept receipt of statistics provided by the
Redding Police Department regarding Redding area hotel/motel calls for service; and
provide additional direction to staff, as necessary.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to to: (1) post the top eight (8) to ten (10) hotels/motels with calls
for service from the Redding Police Department on the City of Redding Police
Department's website, including background information, to be updated quarterly;
and (2) directed staff to send letters to and/or contact owners of said hotels/motels,
providing them with educational information including suggestions to improve their
properties. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF REDDING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING ITEM NO. 9.1(a)
9.1(a). Non -Binding Letter of Intent with Dignity Health resardine the votential sale of
property owned by the City of Redding and the City of Redding as Successor Agency
to the Redding Redevelopment Agency
[C -070-200/R-030-6051
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council:
(1) approve a Non -Binding Letter of Intent with Dignity Health regarding the
potential sale of property owned by the City of Redding and the City of Redding as
Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency; and (2) direct staff to
attempt to negotiate a binding Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dignity Health for
the City Council's consideration at a future meeting.
The following spoke in favor of approving the project with Dignity Health: Shasta
Voices Chief Executive Officer Mary Machado, Dr. Lang Dayton, Shasta Board of
Realtors President Dennis Morgan, Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Jake Mangas, and Community Services Advisory Commission
Chair Erin Resner, and Dignity Health Chief Executive Officer Mark Korth.
On behalf of himself and Community Services Advisory Commission Member
Judy Salter, John Deeton opposed including Assessor Parcel Number 107-500-023 in
the sale.
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The following spoke in opposition to the project with Dignity being approved:
Randall R. Smith, Steve Woodrum, and Greg Washburn.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Weaver, to: (1) approve a Non -Binding Letter of Intent with Dignity Health regarding
the potential sale of property owned by the City of Redding and the City of Redding
as Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency; and (2) direct staff to
attempt to negotiate a binding Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dignity Health for
the City Council's consideration at a future meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
FOLLOWING ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL SA TO RRA MEETING,
MAYOR MCARTHUR RECONVENED THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
9.1(b). Resolution Declaring City -Owned Properties Near Henderson Road as Surplus and
Making Related Findings
[C -070 -200/R -030-605/G-030]
Assistant City Manager Tippin 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 declaring that the City of Redding (City)
properties identified as Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 107-430-033 and APN 107-
500-023 (collectively hereafter referred to as City Properties) are surplus; finding that
the sale of the City Properties is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, finding that the provisions of Government
Code 54222 apply to the City Properties; and (2) ratify the determination by the
Development Services Director that the sale of the City Properties and the sale of the
City of Redding as the Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency
(Successor Agency) properties identified as APN 107-430-057, APN 107-430-034,
and APN 107-400-008 (collectively hereafter referred to as SA Properties) for the
intended land uses is consistent with the City's General Plan.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Weaver, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2016-012, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding declaring that the City of Redding (City) properties identified as
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 107-430-033 and APN 107-500-023 (collectively
hereafter referred to as City Properties) are surplus; finding that the sale of the City
Properties is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA); and, finding that the provisions of Government Code 54222 apply to the
City Properties; and (2) ratify the determination by the Development Services
Director that the sale of the City Properties and the sale of the City of Redding as the
Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Successor Agency)
properties identified as APN 107-430-057, APN 107-430-034, and APN 107-400-008
(collectively hereafter referred to as SA Properties) for the intended land uses is
consistent with the City's General Plan.
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. 2016-012 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.1(c). Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Al Shufelberger
[E-050]
Economic Development/Redding Electric Utility Manager Pat Keener highlighted the
Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council approve an Economic Development Incentive
Agreement with Al Shufelberger, and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to
execute the Agreement in the sum of $2,000 per full-time employee or $20,000 for 10
(ten) full-time employees.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to approve an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Al
Shufelberger, and authorize the City Manager (or his designee) to execute the
Agreement in the sum of $2,000 per full-time employee or $20,000 for 10 (ten) full-
time employees. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(a). Selection of Firm to Provide Public Relations/Communications Services (Request For
Proposals No. 4778); and
Resolution - 16`h Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057
[B -050 -100/B -130 -070/P -145/C-175]
Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
authorize the following with respect to Request for Proposals No. 4778, Public
Relations/Communications Services: (1) select Optimize Worldwide (Optimize) as
the preferred consultant to provide said services; and (2) authorize the City Manager
or designee to negotiate and execute a one-year Consulting and Professional Services
Contract with Optimize at a cost not to exceed $24,000; and (3) adopt a resolution
approving the 16th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057
appropriating $24,000 for said services.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize the following with respect to Request for Proposals
No. 4778, Public Relations/Communications Services: (1) select Optimize Worldwide
(Optimize) as the preferred consultant to provide said services; (2) authorize the City
Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a one-year Consulting and
Professional Services Contract with Optimize at a cost not to exceed $24,000; and
(3) adopt Resolution No. 2016-013, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 16th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2015-057 appropriating $24,000 for said services.
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. 2016-013 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.5(d). Resolution Amending City Council Policy 1407, Electric Utility Lifeline Rate
[A -050-060-555/E-090-100]
Electric Utility Director Tippin highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy 1407, Electric Utility Lifeline Rate,
to expand the Lifeline Plus+ Program to Very -Low -Income customers.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-014, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending City Council Policy 1407, Electric Utility Lifeline
Rate, to expand the Lifeline Plus+ Program to Very -Low -Income customers.
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. 2016-014 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.6(a). Resolution Approving City as Applicant on State Grants for Conservation of the
Oregon Gulch Area Properties and Remove Property located at 101, 103 and 1100
Kenyon Drive and 4801 and 4901 Aloe Vera Drive from Surplus Property Listing
[G -100-170/C-070-2001
Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the Report to Redding
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that
that the City Council: (1) adopt a resolution authorizing the City as an applicant for a
Land and Water Conservation Fund grant administered by the California State Parks
Department; (2) direct staff to remove the properties located at 101, 103, and
1100 Kenyon Drive and 4801 and 4901 Aloe Vera Drive from the City's Surplus
Property Listing; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to apply for the grant and execute any agreements necessary to implement
the project should the grant be awarded.
Ms. Niemer noted that the application will also need to be modified with more
information relative to the funding match required and how to make the Solid Waste
account whole at a future Council Meeting.
The following spoke in favor of removing the Oregon Gulch properties from the
City's Suplus Property Listing: David Ledger, Shannon Hicks (Ride Redding),
Cathy Scott (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve), Doug Mandel (Native Plant Society),
Dr. Dayton Lang, and Tristan Dias.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2016-015, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City as an applicant for a Land and
Water Conservation Fund grant administered by the California State Parks
Department; (2) direct staff to remove the properties located at 101, 103, and
1100 Kenyon Drive and 4801 and 4901 Aloe Vera Drive from Surplus Property
Listing; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to
apply for the grant and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project
should the grant be awarded.
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. 2016-015 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.14(b).Ordinance repealing Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.230 relating to the
Churn Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone
[C-110-100]
Assistant City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council offer an ordinance repealing Redding Municipal Code Section
16.20.230 relating to the Churn Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone by title only and
waive the full reading.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Weaver, to offer Ordinance No. 2542, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding repealing Redding Municipal Code Title 16 (Buildings and Construction),
Section 16.20.230 (Churn Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone) by title only and
waive the full reading.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2542.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
[C -050-550/A-050-250-074]
Stephen Blanchard proposed that the former police facility along with the property located
across the street be dedicated to the Church of the Redeemed to be utilized for drug/alcohol
addiction counseling purposes.
[A-050-250-074]
Danny Brown proposed a homeless camp be established.
[M-020]
Rob McDonald requested marijuana collectives be re -opened in the City of Redding.
[E-120-200]
Greg Washburn opined that as a solar energy customer, he would like to have an initiative
submitted to assist all solar energy customers to receive a refund.
[A-050-060]
Michael Roberts requested that the public comment portion of the agenda be moved back to
the beginning of the Council meeting and expressed frustration with the City's Code
Enforcement process.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[C -110-100/P-150-150]
At Mayor McArthur's suggestion, the City Council agreed to direct the City Attorney and
Police Chief to work together to review and return to Council with a report relating to sex
trafficking and illicit massage parlors in the City of Redding for review at a future Council
meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 10:12 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 11:04 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 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
City of Redding v. Shree Shiva, LLC, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case
No. 183558
[L-100]
Pursuant to GC 54957.1(a)(3), the City Council authorized the City Attorney to
execute a stipulation in the case of City of Redding v. Shree Shiva, LLC, et al. (Case
No. 183558) with Defendant Shree Shiva (Defendant) that results in the appointment
of a Receiver. The Parties stipulate that the powers of the Receiver are stayed while
the Defendant attempts to bring the property into compliance. From the date of the
Court's Order, the Defendant shall be granted 45 days to complete applications for
necessary permits and all such violations must be abated within 90 days thereafter.
Should any deadline not be met, the stay will be lifted and the Receiver shall
immediately and automatically take control and possession of the property.
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 1313 and 1371 California Street., Assessor's Parcel Nos. 101-
290-003 & 101-290-001
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Building Adventures, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.1(a)(1), there is no reportable action until such time as an
agreement for the sale of real property is concluded.
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13C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organizations:
1. All Represented and Unrepresented Employees, except RPDA, RPMA
and IAFF
2. Redding Peace Officers Association (RPDA) and Redding Police
Managers Association (RPMA)
3. United Public Employees of California — Redding Technical Unit
(UPEC)
4. Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL-CIO - Electric Employees
5. Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees
6. Redding Independent Employees' Organization -Clerical, Technical and
Professional Employees' Unit
[P -100 -050/P -100 -050 -120/P -100 -050 -128/P -100-050-170/P-100-050-070]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.1(a)(6), the matter is not reportable until labor negotiations have
concluded.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 11:06 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City Clerk
01/19/2016
APPROVED:
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