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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 7, 2017, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Brent Weaver with the following
Council Members present: Adam McElvain, Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan, and
Julie Winter.
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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,
Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant
Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance:
Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director
Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, Information Technology Director
Tony Van Boekel, City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser, and Development Services
Director Larry Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Class of 1993 Shasta High School alumni.
The Invocation was provided by Carol Hoffmeier, Redding Fire and Police Departments
Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Certificate of Recognition; and
Presentation by Make-A-Wish® of Northeastern California and Northern Nevada -
Honoring Jeb Allen and Palomar Homes for support of Make-A-Wish through the111
House of Hope-Wishes Under Construction Campaign
[A-050-060-450]
Chief Executive Officer for Make-A-Wish® of Northeastern California and Northern
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Nevada Jennifer Stolo provided background information and presented Jeb Allen and
Palomar Homes with a framed collage and photo album in honor of their support of
Make-A-Wish through the House of Hope-Wishes Under Construction Campaign
granting 20 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions in the region
and 10 wishes nationally; and Mayor Weaver presented Mr. Allen and Palomar
Homes with a Mayor's Certificate of Recognition.
The City Council thanked Mr. Allen and took no formal action on this informational
item.
2B. Mayor's Mountain Bike Challenge 2017 - February 8, 2017, through May 19, 2017
[A-050-060-450]
Mayor Weaver presented a Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to Brian Sindt,
incorporated herein by reference, honoring his dedication and perseverance in the
creation of many miles of new trails for the community's enjoyment.
On behalf of the Redding Trail Alliance, Ryan Schuppert provided a brief video,
showcasing trails available to the public. He introduced the upcoming 2017 Mayor's
Mountain Bike Challenge (Challenge) and noted that passports may be obtained at
any local bicycle shop.
Mayor Weaver encouraged the community to participate in the Challenge and
expressed his appreciation to all the individuals, sponsors, and organizations for their
assistance, noting that the goal is to make Redding a top Mountain Bike destination
and to showcase the many local trails.
Chris Deile expressed concern with bears within the wilderness and encouraged use
of bear spray.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
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2C. Presentation of Donation by Redding Health Expo Producer and Sponsors - Kids
Kingdom 2 Playground Project
[P-050-145]
Redding Health Expo producer/co-founders Paul and Brenna David presented a
donation to the City of Redding in the amount of $3,000, in support of the Kids
Kingdom 2 Playground Project. Mr. David noted that the funds were raised at the
Redding Health Expo held at the Civic Auditorium on January 7, 2017.
The City Council thanked Mr. and Mrs. David and took no formal action on this
informational item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to Redding City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approval of Minutes — Special Meeting of December 15, 2016; Regular Meeting of
December 20, 2016.
[A-050-060]
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 14 for the period of January 14, 2017,
through January 31, 2017, for a total of $11,955,298.39 for check numbers 122379
through 122810, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13231 through 13277, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 6657 through 6676, inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 15
for the period of January 1, 2017, through January 14, 2017, in the amount of
$2,838,159.79, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 431123 through 431999,
inclusive, and check numbers 602777 through 602803, inclusive; and (3) Payroll
Register No. 16 for the period of January 15, 2017, through January 28, 2017, in the
amount of $2,946,209.68, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 432000 through
432860, inclusive, and check numbers 602804 through 602859, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,739,667.86
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2016.
[A-050-100-600]
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for December 2016.
[F-205-095-650]
4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2564, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Rezoning of the Hilltop
Development Inc. property (APNs 073-540-014 and 113-300-035) consisting of 9.1
acres located at 1110 Prestige Way and 741 Redwood Boulevard (RZ-2016-00805),
for the Prestige RV Storage Facility Expansion.
[C-110-100/L-010-390-700/L-010-230]
4(f). Adopt Ordinance No. 2565, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.08 (Bees), of the Redding Municipal Code by
amending sections 7.08.010 (Keeping Prohibited), and adding sections 7.08.050
(Violations/Revocations) and 7.08.060 (Definitions), and amending Title 18 (Zoning),
Chapter 18.43 (Standards For Specific Land Uses), by amending section 18.43.040
(Animals), all relating to the keeping of bees.
[C-110-100/L-010-230]
4.1(a). Accept the Project Status Report for January 2017.
[A-050-080]
4.5(a). Authorize the City Manager or his designee to award Bid Schedule No. 4874, 10-inch
Natural Gas Pipeline In-Line Inspection Verification and Inspections for the City of
Redding Power Plant, to the lowest responsive bidder.
[B-050-100/E-090-140-650]
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4.5(b). Authorize modernization of the Waldon Substation; and adopt Resolution No. 2017-
010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 66th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating
$1,952,000 to provide partial funding for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
[B-130-070/E-090-140-900]
4.6(b). Authorize the following relative to the National Parks Service — Land and Water
Conservation Fund, administered by the California State Parks Department:
(1) accept a grant in the amount of$109,500 for the purchase of three parcels located
in southwest Redding, collectively known as Oregon Gulch Open Space Area; (2)
adopt Resolution No. 2017-011, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 64th Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 2015-057 appropriating $109,500 in Fiscal Year 2016-17; and (3) authorize the
City Manager to administratively appropriate $109,500 from the proceeds of the
forthcoming land sale to Dignity Health as matching funds.
[G-100-170/C-070-200]
4.6(c). Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve an encroachment permit for
the purposes of allowing the Bureau of Reclamation to create a side channel through
the City-owned gravel ponds in the Henderson Open Space Area to offer safe rearing
and spawning opportunities for endangered salmon in the Sacramento River.
[P-050/F-200-200-050]
4.6(d). Authorize the following relative to the California State Parks Division of Boating and
Waterways grant to fund Redding Recreation's Youth Boating and Water Safety
Programs: (1) accept a grant in the amount of $28,200; (2) authorize the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute all documentation relative to this grant; and
(3) adopt Resolution No. 2017-012, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 63rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution
2015-057 appropriating$28,200 in Fiscal Year 2016-17 for said project.
[G-100-170/B-130-070/P-050-700-600]
4.8(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2017-013, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the City Manager or his designee to implement the California
Safely Surrendered Baby Law and designate each of the current City of Redding fire
stations as Safe Surrender sites, effective May 1, 2017.
[P-150-070/L-040-300]
4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4828 (Job No. 2472), Buckeye Area Water Main
Replacement Project, awarded to Eddie Axner Construction as satisfactorily
complete. The final project cost was $744,643.
[B-050-020/W-030-725]
4.11(b).Authorize staff to submit the Shasta Street Railroad Crossing Project to the State of
California Public Utilities Commission for Federal Section 130 Program funding.
[G-100-170/S-050-350]
4.11(c).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-014, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding ordering the abandonment of that portion of Twin View Boulevard, the
easterly 58 feet of Twin View Boulevard, adjacent to property located at 751 Twin
View Boulevard (Abandonment Application AB-2-91).
[A-010-100]
4.11(d).Authorize the following actions relative to the mobile office trailer located at the
Redding Municipal Airport utilized by the Transportation Security Administration:
(1) approve the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-4507) with the U.S.
General Services Administration; (2) the Mayor to execute the Amendment; and
(3) the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to the agreement.
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
4.11(e).Approve the Amendment to extend the Lease Agreement (C-4390) with Williams
Scotsman, Inc., for the mobile office trailer at the Redding Municipal Airport; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment and any future
amendments to the Agreement.
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
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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.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance Nos. 2564 and 2565 and Resolution Nos. 2017-010 through 2017-014 are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1. City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2017
[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 Weaver's City Council Liaison
assignments, including positions ratified by the Shasta County Mayors' City
Selection Committee.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
7.2. Reappointment to Administrative Hearings Board
[B-080-005]
City Manager provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and relayed the Mayor's recommendation.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to reappoint Wes Reynolds to the Administrative Hearings Board
to serve a four-year term effective February 1, 2017, to February 1, 2021.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Discussion regarding the potential development of a bicycle park in Caldwell Park
[P-050-100/A-050-060-450]
Mayor Weaver relayed background information relative to the potential development
of a bicycle park in Caldwell Park between the Redding Aquatic Center and Market
Street utilizing private monies and donations as a gift to the community. He
introduced Jamie Lynn, who provided a brief video clip depicting what a typical bike
park entails.
Mayor Weaver noted that this topic will be discussed at the Community Services
Advisory Committee on February 8, 2017, and he will be present to answer any
additional questions.
Council Member Schreder expressed her concerns relative to the funding of ongoing
maintenance and what the City's liability would be.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.2(a). Report on Public Relations/Communications Consultant Services
[C-175/P-145]
Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
Matt Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Optimize Worldwide, provided a
PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the statistics
and sucesses over the last year relative to the various City of Redding platforms
utilized: Nextdoor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. He presented suggestions
on ways to improve, such as increasing funding to utilize pay-to-play on the social
media sites to reach more members within the community and beyond.
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In response to Gary Cadd's inquiry, City Manager Starman relayed that the City
Council's Priority-Setting Workshop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 22, 2017.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.5(c). Redding Regional Science Bowl
[A-050-125/A-050-060]
Redding Electric Utility Key Accounts Manager Matt Madison highlighted the Report
to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council acknowledge the upcoming Redding Regional
Science Bowl to be held on February 25, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Simpson
University campus. He noted that this year a middle school competition has been
added, with the first time in its 20-year history that the Redding Regional Science
Bowl will have representation from eight of the ten Northern California counties it
serves.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.6(a). Consideration of Renaming Library Park to Carnegie Park
[P-050-300]
Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the Report to Redding
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2017-015, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving the renaming of the City park located at
1552 Placer Street from Library Park to Carnegie Park; and (2) offer Ordinance No.
2566, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare), Chapter 10.20 (Public
Parks 6 — Prohibited Activities) by amending Section 10.20.090 (Consumption of
Alcoholic Beverages) related to the park's name change, for first reading by title
only, and waive the full reading.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2566.
Resolution No. 2017-015 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.14(a).Ordinance - Amending Massage Operational Regulations
[C-110-100]
City Attorney DeWalt highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Margaret Hansen expressed her concern with conflicting regulations.
Janine Susich opined that she supported the ordinance, however, she opposed the
requirement that all employees, even if not related to massage, require fingerprinting
and a background check.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to: (1) Offer Ordinance No. 2567, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business
Taxes, Licenses and Regulations), Chapter 6.08 (Massage) by amending Sections
6.08.010 through 6.08.040, inclusive, for first reading by title only, waive the full
reading; and (2) direct the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2567.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by
Council Member Schreder, to return to the City Council with an update on the
effectiveness of Ordinance No. 2567 in twelve months.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - Sullivan and Weaver
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.15(a).Agreement with William Avery & Associates, Inc. to Conduct a Comprehensive
Search for the City of Redding's Next City Manager; and
Resolution - 65th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057
[A-050-050/B-130-070/P-100-060]
Personnel Director DeMaagd provided an overview of 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) authorize an Agreement with William Avery & Associates,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,300, to conduct a comprehensive search for the
City of Redding's next City Manager; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2017-016, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
65th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $24,300 for
Fiscal Year 2016-17.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2017-016 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(b).Resolution - Approving Exception to the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (Ca1PERS) 180-Day Wait Period
[P-100-230/A-050-250]
Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-017, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving an exception to the 180-day wait period for public
agencies set by Ca1PERS as required by the California Public Employees' Pension
Reform Act of 2013 and granting the City Manager authority to execute the necessary
hiring documentation, thereby allowing retired Environmental Compliance Manager
Jon Oldham to be rehired as an annuitant effective February 12, 2017.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2017-017 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT - for non-agendized matters within the city's jurisdiction
[A-050-060]
Vernon Price spoke in support of the owners of Ponderosa Inn.
[A-050-060]
James Crockett expressed his love for Redding and offered to donate the $2,500 needed to
purchase new City Flags.
[A-050-060]
Chris Deile spoke about Alcoholics Anonymous and provided a handout, incorporated herein
by reference.
[A-050-060]
On behalf of Ponderosa Inn and Redding Inn, and six other motel owners, Ron Largent
requested to make a presentation at a City Council Meeting in March 2017 to discuss
transient issues and potential solutions.
[C-070-200/A-050-060]
On behalf of Equity Streams, Eric Hiatt provided photos to the Council Members depicting
their vision for the former police station on California Street, incorporated herein by
reference, and asked the Council to consider their purchase offer.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[L-040-150]
Council Members McElvain and Winter attended the League of California Cities' New
Mayors & Council Members Academy on January 18-20, 2017, in Sacramento, California.
[E-120-400B-080-650-450]
Mayor Weaver attended the Northern California Power Agency's Strategic Issues
Conference on January 18-19, 2017, in Sacramento, California.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[A-050-060]
In response to Ron Largent's public comment request, Mayor Weaver stated that he will
contact Mr. Largent to obtain more information.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:27 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 9:35 p.m., Mayor Weaver 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: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees
[P-100-050]
The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.1(a)(6).
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 9:36 p.m.
APPROVED:
Brent Weaver, Mayor
ATTEST:
I 1 ,1l' J
Pamela Mize, City Clerk
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