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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
October 18, 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, City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser,
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, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief
Robert Paoletti, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, and Development
Services Director Larry Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Fire Chief Gerry Gray.
The Invocation was provided by Carolyn Warnemuende, Spiritual Director, Unity in
Redding.
PRESENTATION
2A. Presentation of City of Redding Employee Service Recognition Awards
[P-100]
Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the City of Redding Internal
Communication, incorporated herein by reference, that listed the 67 employees who
have achieved the milestone of 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to the City of
Redding. On behalf of the City of Redding, she expressed appreciation for their
commitment to public service, the community, and the City. She noted that
Department Directors will present the remaining service awards to those unable to
attend the City Council meeting.
Mayor McArthur presented service awards to the following employees that were
present: 15 -years — Mark Haddad (Assistant Director of Redding Electric Utility); 20 -
years — Kimberly Niemer (Community Services Director); and 25 -years — Kurt
Starman (City Manager).
The City took no action on this informational item.
On behalf of the entire City Council, Mayor McArthur stated that, in honor of Domestic
Violence Awareness month and national news headlines, the Council is against any form of
sexual predator behavior and opposes domestic violence.
Mayor McArthur noted that Thursday, October 20, 2016, is "Think Pink Day" in the City of
Redding honoring breast cancer survivors and the prevention of breast cancer; and
encouraged citizens to support the cause and take part in the many activities within the
community.
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 October 4, 2016.
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4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 7 for the period of October 1, 2016,
through October 14, 2016, for a total of $4,849,495.22 for check numbers 119566
through 119948, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13011 through 13031, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 6519 through 6552, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 8 for the period of September 25, 2016, through October 8, 2016, in the amount
of $2,928,277.63, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 424966 through 425870,
inclusive, and check numbers 602431 through 602454, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $7,777,772.85
4.1(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2016-112, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring the property located at 1313 and 1371 California Street surplus,
subject to the retention of any easements deemed necessary for utility service.
[C-070-200]
4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4838, 15kV Cable: (1) reject the
two apparent low bids from Southwire Company, LLC and Anixter, Inc.; (2) award to
The Okonite Company in the amount of $225,293.40 for purchases of underground
cable and devices (includes 15kV cable, underground switches, secondary cable,
connectors, and cable accessories); and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend
the bid award annually with The Okonite Company through October 31, 2021, if
mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same and prices
adjusted up or down according to Platt's Metals Week.
[B-050-020]
4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule 4842, Redding Electric Utility
Headquarters North Parking Lot Project: (1) award to SnL Group, Inc., in the amount
of $774,390; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve project
construction change orders up to a not -to -exceed total of $75,000.
[B -050-020/C-050-210]
4.5(c). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report and Industry Update for
August 2016.
[B-130-070]
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2016-113, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the City to apply for grant funds through the California
Department of Parks and Recreation, Youth Soccer and Recreation Development
Program grant for an amount up to $500,000; and 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.
[G -100-170/P-050]
4.6(b). Approve First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (C-6532) with Colt
45s for maintenance and security services at Tiger Field for the period July 1, 2015,
through June 30, 2018 to include scheduling at Tiger Field; and authorize the City
Manager to execute said Amendment.
[P-050-600-250]
4.9(a). Accept funding from the U.S. Department of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Program in the amount of $25,130.
[G -100 -070/P -150-150/B-130-0701
In response to Mayor McArthur's question, Redding Police Lieutenant Bill Schueller
stated that old vest cannot be recycled and, by law, must be physically destroyed.
4.9(b). Approve donation of up to five surplus police vehicles to Shasta College for its
Security Department.
[P-150-150]
4.10(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for August 2016.
[B-130-070]
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4.11(b).Authorize the Public Works Director to sign a Cooperative Work Agreement
requesting an extension of preliminary engineering federal funding for an additional
two years for five bridges within the Highway Bridge Program.
[G -100-070/S-070-050]
4.11(c).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-114, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing use of the "Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction" 2015 Edition, and its future supplements, as well as authorize the
Public Works Director to approve the use of future supplements to the 2015 edition as
they are published.
[A-050-300]
4.11(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4774 (Job No. 2429), Churn Creek Road Widening Project,
awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $729,722.95.
[B -050-020/S-070-100]
4.11(g).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4830 (Job No. 2993-56), Hemingway Street Sewer Repair,
awarded to Eddie Axner Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final
cost of $46,648.89.
[B -050-020/W-020-575]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, 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. 2016-112 through 2016-115 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Oral Update Regarding Development Impact Fees
[F -205-600/T-080-400]
City Manager Starman provided a brief overview of the services provided by Parks,
Fire, Water, Wastewater & Traffic Development Impact Fees.
In response to Council Member Sullivan, Mr. Starman agreed that mitigation of
CEQA requirements is an important factor. He also noted that during the recession,
one-time resources including Federal stimulus money was used to backfill the fee
reductions.
Public Works Director Crane provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, outlining the purposes for and calculation of the City of
Redding's Development Impact Fees provide.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.6(c). Ordinance - Amending Development Agreement (C-5136) with Palomar Builders,
Inc., and MCG LP; and
Resolution — 52nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057
[ B -130 -070/S -101-102/P-050]
Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to: (1) Offer Ordinance No. 2556, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding, approving the Fourth Amendment to the Development
Agreement (C-5136) with Palomar Builders, Inc., and MCG LP for Highland Park
Tentative Subdivision Map (S-18-05) and Planned Development (PD -9-05) relative to
reimbursement for project expenses exceeding fee credits for first reading by title
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only and waive the full reading; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-115, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 52nd
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $10,000 and re -
appropriating $74,120 from the Rivercrest Park Project to fund the construction of
Phase 2 of Highland Park.
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. 2556, and Resolution No. 2016-
115 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.6(d). Oral report on the 2016 Community Creek Clean -Up and Parke Diem
[A-050-110]
Community Services Niemer provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, highlighting the following annual events: (1) Community Creek
Clean -Up on October 1, 2016, along the Sacramento River; and (2) Parke Diem, a
neighborhood event with residents and Rotarians working together at the Benton Dog
Park and Mary Lake on October 8, 2016. She thanked the many sponsors, volunteers,
and community members that made all of these events possible.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.7(a). Modification to Credit Card Acceptance Guidelines
[A-050-100-600]
City Treasurer Van Hooser provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Ms. Van Hooser related that changes in the guidelines are necessary due to significant
increases in credit card processing fees for some transactions. She thanked the City
of Redding Treasurer's Office and Redding Electric Utility staff members for their
assistance with identifying the source of the increased charges and noted that the
potential savings to City of Redding customers is approximately $250,000.
The main changes include: (1) eliminating acceptance of American Express due to
higher processing fees; and (2) eliminating acceptance of MasterCard for commercial
utility accounts.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to accept the report on the updated Credit Card Acceptance
Guidelines with changes effective January 2017 or as soon thereafter as possible.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(f).Status Report of the formation of a Redding Groundwater Basin Groundwater
Sustainability gency
[A-050-300]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to accept the report on the status of the formation of a Redding
Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
Vernon Price invited the Council and the community to an event at the Shasta Community
College entitled Human Library/Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover to be held on Thursday,
October 20, 2016, 1-4:30 p.m. in the library. He noted that he is entering into litigation
relative to theft of items from the Rescue Mission.
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COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341
[L-040-150]
Council Member Cadd attended the following League of California Cities' meetings on
October 5-7, 2016: (1) Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee
Meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach; (2) Sacramento Valley Division Membership
Meeting Luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach; and (3) 2016 Annual Conference held
at the Lang Beach Convention Center.
[E-120-400]
Vice Mayor Weaver attended the Northern California Power Agency's 2016 Annual Conference
in Olympic Valley, California, September 21-23, 2016.
[L-040-150]
Mayor McArthur attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference held at the Long
Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, on October 5-7, 2016.
[A-050-250-074]
Council Member Schreder attended the Lloyd Pendleton presentation of "Housing First: A
Solution to Homelessness" on October 10, 2016, at the Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Chico,
California.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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At Mayor McArthur's suggestion, Council agreed to direct staff to return to the next Council
Meeting in open session with an update on the status of the Redding Police Department utilizing
body cameras.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:36 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:10 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 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 1313 and 1371 California Street, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 101-290-
003 and 101-290-001
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Kurt Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Equity Streams, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code Section
59497.1(a)(1).
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organization: Redding Peace Officers Association
[P-100-050-120]
The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.1(a)(6).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 8:11 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City Clerk
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