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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
September 20, 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 Starman, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt,
Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager
Greg Clark, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Community Services Director
Kimberly Niemer, 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, Finance Director
Dennice Maxwell, and Development Services Director Larry Vaupel
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by members of the Redding Rodeo Association.
The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, Karuk Tribal Descendant, and Joey Carroll,
Native American flute.
PRESENTATION
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Lee Luft on behalf of the Redding Rodeo
Association in honor of its induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame located in
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
[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). Approve Minutes —Regular Meeting of September 6, 2016.
[A-050-060]
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 5 for the period of September 1, 2016,
through September 16, 2016, for a total of $6,351,444.93 for check numbers 118456
through 118958, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12950 through 12976, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 6471 through 6495, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 6 for the period of August 28, 2016, through September 10, 2016, in the amount
of $2,921,769.11, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 423166 through 424080,
inclusive, and check numbers 602343 through 602367, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $9,273,214.04
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2554, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter
2.12 (City Attorney) amending Section 2.12.030 (Contracts for Special Services)
relating to the authority of the City Attorney to bind the City by contract.
[C -110-100/A-050-050]
4.4(a).Accept the Flood Management Plan Evaluation Report for the year 2016.
[L-010-050]
4.5(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-097, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding awarding Bid Schedule No. 4835, On -Call Power Pole Vacuum Excavation
and Traffic Control, to Rader Excavating, Inc, in the amount of $187,500 for a one-
year period pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22034(d).
[B -050-020/E-090-160]
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4.5(b).Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report and Industry Update for
July 2016.
[B-130-070]
4.5(c).Authorize the following relative to the Request for Proposal No. 4834, Professional
Architectural Services for the Redding Electric Utility Annex Building: (1) award to
Nichols, Melburg, & Rossetto Architects, in the amount of $294,000; and (2) authorize
the City Manager, or his designee, to approve project design change orders up to a not -
to -exceed total of $31,000 (approximately 10 percent of the contract amount).
[B -050-100/C-050-210]
4.5(d).Approve and adopt the following: (1) Change Order 19 to Contract (C-5661) with
Siemens Energy on a sole source basis; and (2) Resolution No. 2016-098, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 49th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating an additional
$239,000, inclusive of a $59,000 project contingency, for the project to provide
materials and engineering for new controls on Unit 4 at the Redding Power Plant for
Fiscal Year 2016-17.
[ E -120-150-500/B-130-070]
4.5(f). Adopt Resolution No. 2016-099, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding proclaiming the week of October 2-8, 2016, as Public Power Week in the
City of Redding.
[A -050-060-600/E-090]
4.6(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-100, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the application for grant funds through the California Natural
Resources Agency Urban Rivers Program for an amount up to $650,000 under the
Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1)
for the Redding Riffle Restoration improvements within the Sacramento River
Parkway concept; 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 awarded.
[G-100-170]
4.10(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for July 2016.
[B-130-070]
4.11(a).Accept and adopt the following: (1) a grant in the amount of $49,000 received from
the Foodservice Packaging Institute, Inc. for the purchase of a foam densifier for the
Solid Waste Utility; and (2) Resolution No. 2016-101, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 46th Amendment to the
City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $60,400 for said purchase for
Fiscal Year 2015-16.
[B -130 -070/G -100/S-020-550]
4.11(b).Adopt, approve, and authorize the following: (1) Authorization of Service No. 16-03
with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (C-6742) for Construction Administration Services for the
West Tie -Down Apron and T -Hangar Taxilane Reconstruction Project at the Redding
Municipal Airport; (2) the Mayor to execute the agreement; and (3) Resolution No.
2016-102, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 47th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 re -
appropriating $2,270,030 from the T -Hangar Taxilane Project to the West Apron Tie -
Down Project, and appropriating an additional $23,590 for Airport Improvement
Program ineligible expenses to reflect updated project costs and grant awards for
Fiscal Year 2016-17.
[B -130-0708-050-020/A-090-100]
4.11(d).Authorize, adopt, and approve the following: (1) First Amendment to Authorization
of Service No. 15-02 for Engineering Design Services for the T -Hangar Taxilane
Pavement Reconstruction Project at Redding Municipal Airport with Mead & Hunt,
Inc. (C-5534); (2) the Mayor to execute the amendment; and (3) Resolution No.
2016-103, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 48th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating
an additional $4,030 for said work for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
[ B -130-070/A-090-100]
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4.11(e).Approve the Facilities Lease Agreement (C-3912) with the County of Shasta on
behalf of the Sheriff's Office for an office building located at the Redding Municipal
Airport for four years, followed by an automatic annual renewal with a 90 -day
termination clause, at a monthly rental rate of $2,062.50 for the first two years,
followed by three percent increases annually beginning on September 1, 2018.
[ C -070 -100/S -010/A-090-100]
4.11(f).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-104, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 50th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2015-057 authorizing: (1) the deletion of an existing part-time Electrical Technician
position; (2) adding a new full-time Electrical Technician position in the ET/USA
Locate Division; and (3) appropriating funds in the amount of $73,742 to cover costs
for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2016-17.
[B -130 -070/P -100/A-050-300]
4.12(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-105, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting an amended Appendix A and B to the City's
Conflict of Interest Code for designated positions of the City and the agencies and
entities for which the City serves as code reviewing body, pursuant to the Political
Reform Act of 1974 and in compliance with the Fair Political Practices Commission
biennial review requirements.
[F-010-150]
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-106, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving revisions to the City of Redding Master Employee Pay Schedule
confirming/updating the pay rates/ranges for all City of Redding established
positions.
[P-100-320]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, 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
Ordinance No. 2554 and Resolution Nos. 2016-097 through 2016-106 are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Request by Mayor McArthur to Discuss the Status of the General Fund Reserve
[B-130-070]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Missy McArthur's request to
discuss the status of the General Fund reserve. With the Council's consent, Mr.
Starman provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference,
highlighting the Update to 10 -year Financial Plan that was presented in August 2016
depicting projected ending cash and current projections (percentage of expenditures).
In response to Mayor McArthur's questions, Mr. Starman explained that the City's
finances are stable, with its assets in the approximate amount of $1.2 billion, and its
liabilities at approximately $650 million, leaving a net position worth approximately
$550 million in fiscal year ending 2015.
Mike Dinnius opined that the Redding Police Department should be fully staffed to
combat increasing criminal activities.
In response to Council Member Cadd's questions regarding use of Risk Management
surplus funds, Mr. Starman explained that the City of Redding is self-funded for its
Worker's Compensation and liability claims, therefore, having adequate reserves in
the Risk Management Fund for any claims that arise is a prudent business practice.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.2(a). Development Funding_ Agreement - Community Revitalization and Development
Corporation (CRDC) Regarding Development at 455 Weldon Street
[R -030 -606/G -100-075/L-010-005]
Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
On behalf of CRDC, Dave Rutledge thanked the City Council and encouraged the
Council to move forward with this project.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to: (1) approve the Development Funding Agreement (DFA)
between the City of Redding and CRDC providing construction financing in the
amount of $200,000 and a development subsidy in the amount of $25,000 for the
development and construction costs for a single-family unit at 455 Weldon Street;
(2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the DFA and any other
associated documents; (3) authorize staff to expend $5,000 in HOME funds to
complete the NEPA environmental review process; and (4) authorize the City
Manager or his designee to execute a zero -demand letter for the existing Weldon
Street deed and note that will be considered paid -in -full upon the completion of the
affordable unit. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.5(e). Authorize Modifications to Siemens Energy Long Term Maintenance Contract
[E -120 -150 -500/E -120-150-675/E-120-150-676]
Assistant Electric Utility Director Paul Cummings provided an overview of the
Report to Redding City Council, incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to approve Change Order 18 to Contract (C-5661) with Siemens
Energy, which modifies the Siemens Energy Long Term Maintenance Contract by:
(1) extending the term for 10 years; (2) increasing the contract maximum amount to
$57 million; and (3) adjusting payment terms to better represent current operations of
the generation units. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(b).Shasta Public Libraries Annual Report for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year
[L-050]
Shasta Public Libraries Director Erin Francouer provided a PowerPoint presentation,
incorporated herein by reference, highlighting details, events, and statistics for the
Shasta Public Libraries system during Fiscal Year 2015-16.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.11(c).Reject the Apparent Low Bid; and
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4827 (Job No. 9941), Redding Municipal Airport
West Apron and T -Hangar Taxilane Reconstruction
[ B -050 -020/B -130-070/A-090-100]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and noted that J.F. Shea, Inc. withdrew its
bid protest late last week.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4827
(Job No. 9941), Redding Municipal Airport West Apron and T -Hangar Taxilane
Reconstruction: (1) reject the apparent low bid from J.F. Shea, Inc; (2) award to
Tullis, Inc. in the amount of $2,825,158; (3) approve an additional $480,000 to cover
the cost of administration and inspection fees; and (4) approve $283,000 to provide
construction contingency funding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.11(g).Water Utility Master Plan Update 2016
[W-030-300]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to accept the Water Utility Master Plan Update 2016 providing
planning -level overview and recommendations for the preservation and expansion of
the City of Redding's Water Utility treatment and distribution system.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(h).Wastewater Utility Master Plan Addendum 2016
[W -020-300/W-010-300]
Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), along with a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein
by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to accept the Wastewater Utility Master Plan Addendum 2016
providing planning -level overview and recommendations for the preservation and
expansion of the City of Redding's Wastewater Utility collection and treatment
system. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(i).Set Public Hearing — To Consider Monthly Rate Increases for Water, Wastewater, and
Solid Waste Utilities
[S -020 -500/W -020-590/W-030-400]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
Greg Washburn asked the City to utilize different ballot envelopes, and opined that
the community needs to return their ballot if they oppose the rate increases.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to set a public hearing for the November 15, 2016, regularly
scheduled City Council meeting to consider a three-year package of rate increases for
the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities proposed for implementation on or
about December 1, 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
Greg Washburn opined that a speed limit sign should be installed along the north section of
Churn Creek Road.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:30 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:53 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Regular Meeting 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
L. M. (Motley), et al. v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District
of California Case No. 2:14-cv-00767-MCE-AC
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 59497.1(a)(3), reportable action is not taken until a settlement is final.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 8:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City Nik
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