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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 21, 2017, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brent Weaver with the following Council
Members present: Adam McElvain, Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan, and
Julie Winter.
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,
Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Planning Manager Paul Hellman, Assistant City Clerk
Teresa Rudolph, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance:
Public Works Director Brian Crane, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief
Gerry Gray, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Information Technology
Director Tony Van Boekel, and City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Steve Bade.
The Invocation was provided by Pastor Nathan Blank, Little Country Church.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District's 2016 Annual Report,
incorporated herein by reference, by Peter Bonkrude, District Manager.
[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 — Special Meeting of February 13, 2017; Regular Meeting of
March 7, 2017; and Special Meeting of March 9, 2017.
[A-050-060]
Samuel Williams spoke relative to the minutes for the Special Meeting of February
13, 2017.
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 17 for the period of March 1, 2017,
through March 17, 2017, for a total of $7,342,999.86 for check numbers 123537
through 124109, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13344 through 13377, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 6704 through 6728, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 19 for the period of February 26, 2017, through March 11, 2017, in the amount of
$2,853,880.14, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 434603 through 435467,
inclusive, and check numbers 602934 through 602957, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $10,196,880.00
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2568, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter
2.57 (Administrative Hearings Board), Section 2.57.040 (Administrative Hearings
Board Membership — Organization), and 2.57.090 (Conduct of Administrative
Hearings), all relating to amendment of the quorum requirement and the conduct of
hearings.
[C-110-100/B-080-005]
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4(d). Adopt Ordinance No. 2569, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 4 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 4.22
(Public Projects), by amending Section 4.22.120 (Emergencies), relating to
conforming emergency declaration procedures to California law and delegating
authority to declare an emergency to the City Manager.
[C-110-100/P-150-050]
4.2(a). Adopt Resolution 2017-024, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
declaring April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Redding.
[A-050-060-600/G-100-030-150]
4.2(b). Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the California Treasurer supporting
modifications to procedures governing the allocation of low-income housing tax
credits.
[S-050/H-150]
4.2(d). Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to legislators supporting Assembly Bill 1326,
which would make it a felony if the aggregate value of items stolen in a 12-month
period exceeds $950.
[L-040-300]
4.4(a). Accept the 2016 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct
staff to forward the document to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and
the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
[G-030-070]
4.5(a). Award Request for Proposal No. 4869, Design and Deliver Dual-Function SCR/CO-
Oxidation Catalysts, to CCA Combustion Systems for generating Units 5 and 6 at the
Redding Power Plant for a total cost of $1,502,000; approve a contingency amount
not to exceed $451,000; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute
the agreement and approve any necessary change orders.
[B-130-070/E-120-150-675/E-120-150-676]
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4.5(b). Accept the Redding Electric Utility January 2017 Monthly Financial Report and
Industry Update.
[B-130-070]
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2017-025, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 69th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2015-057 appropriating $10,000 for engineering work to prepare specifications for
repairs to trails and parks damaged by recent flooding.
[B-130-070/P-050]
4.6(c). Adopt Resolution No. 2017-026, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring Friday, April 28, 2017, as Community Tree Planting Day,
otherwise known as Arbor Day in the City of Redding; and recognizing the Redding
Electric Utility's receipt of the Tree Line U.S.A. Utility and Tree City U.S.A.Awards.
[A-050-060-600/A-050-220-075/P-050]
4.6(d). Award Request for Proposal No. 4873, Assessment District Landscape Maintenance
Services, to McEntire Landscaping, Inc. with an evaluated annual total of $268,800;
and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for the period April 1, 2017,
through March 31, 2018.
[B-050-100/A-170-075]
4.10(a)Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for January 2017
[B-130-170]
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4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4839 (Job No. 2463),
Victor Avenue Safety Project: (1) award to Sunrise Excavating in the amount of
$1,719,283.40 to improve vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle safety on Victor Avenue
between Enterprise Park and Bramble Place; (2) approve an additional $255,000 to
cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $172,000 to provide
construction contingency funding; (4) authorize the City Manager to approve
additional increases in either the construction management or construction
contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000, for a total of $2,196,283.40; and
(5) adopt Resolution No. 2017-027, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 68th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2015-057 appropriating$1,340,680 for said purpose.
[B-050-020/B-130-070/S-070-100]
4.11(c).Approve the First Amendment to License and Permit for Commercial Activities (C-
6807) with Peninsula Airways Inc. (PenAir), and authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute the amendment and all future amendments to the agreement,
thereby reducing the size of the leasehold for PenAir, limiting it to just the Station
Manager's Office, and providing PenAir with a right of first refusal for a period of
one year, for the ticket counter and adjacent back-office space.
[A-070-080/A-090-100]
4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4866, Enterprise Park
Playground Equipment Project: (1) award to G&G Builders, Inc. in the amount of
$106,324 for installation of City purchased replacement playground equipment;
(2)approve $5,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and(3) authorize the
City Manager to approve additional increases, in either the construction management
or construction contingency amounts, up to a total of $1,500, for a grand total of
$112,824.
[B-050-020/P-050-145]
III 4.11(e).Award Bid Schedule No. 4868 for tires and related services to the sole bidder,
Tehama Tire Service Inc., for the period of May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018; and
authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid for up to two-consecutive one-year
extensions.
[B-050-100]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, 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. 2568 and 2569 and Resolution Nos. 2017-024 through 2017-027 are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS
6.1. Public Hearing— Regarding Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00126), initiated by the
City of Redding, to consider amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18
(Zoning)
[C-110-100/L-010-230]
Planning Manager Hellman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. He noted that the proposed
amendments to RMC Title 18 are minor in nature and are primarily intended to
clarify the intent of the existing regulations, provide additional flexibility in the
administration of the Zoning Ordinance, and comply with state law.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to
consider Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00126), initiated by the City of Redding, to
consider amending 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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Mayor Weaver determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A motion was made by Council Member Schreder to delay consideration of
amendments to Section 18.17.020 (Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits) until such
time as the City Council has had an opportunity to discuss food truck operations in
the City of Redding.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Brent Weaver, seconded
by Council Member Sullivan, to: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Code
Mitigated Negative Declaration; (2) offer Ordinance No. 2570, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter
18.17 (Temporary Use Permits) by amending Sections 18.17.020 (Temporary Uses
Exempt from Permits) and 18.17.030 (Temporary Uses Requiring Permits); Chapter
18.40 (Development and Site Regulations) by amending Sections 18.40.020 (Buffer
Yards) and 18.40.180 (Walls and Fences); Chapter 18.42 (Signs) by amending
Sections 18.42.080 (Prohibited Signs); Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land
Uses) by amending Sections 18.43.020 (Accessory Uses and Structures) and
18.43.180 (Short Term Rentals); Chapter 18.51 ("FP" Floodplain Overlay District)by
amending Section 18.51.080 (Construction Standards); and Chapter 18.61 (List of
Terms and Definitions) by amending Section 18.61.020 (Definitions) all relating to
clean-up and updating of the Zoning Code for first reading by title only, waive the
full reading; and(3) authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - Schreder
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
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ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2570.
6.2. Public Hearing— Regarding Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00127), initiated by the
City of Redding, to consider amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18
(Zoning)relative to freeway-oriented signage.
[C-110-100/L-010-230]
Planning Manager Hellman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference. He noted that the proposed amendments
would allow for freeway-oriented signage under appropriate circumstances.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to
consider Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-00126), initiated by the City of Redding, to
consider amending RMC Title 18 (Zoning) relative to freeway-oriented signage.
The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Weaver determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Code Mitigated
Negative Declaration; (2)offer Ordinance No. 2571, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 18, Zoning, Chapter 18.42 (Signs) by
amending Sections 18.42.030 (General Standards) and 18.42.040 (Standards for
Certain Types of Signs) and Chapter 18.61 (List of Terms and Definitions) by
amending Section 18.61.020 (Definitions), all relating to freeway signs for first
reading by title only, waived the full reading; and (3) authorized 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. 2571.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1. Appointment to Board of Appeals—Todd McEfee
[B-080-050]
Mayor Weaver highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to appoint Todd McEfee to the Board of Appeals to fill an
unexpired term vacancy due to the resignation of Lynne Wonacott, ending
January 1, 2019. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Update Regarding Body Worn Cameras
[P-150-150]
Police Chief Paoletti provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member McElvain asked to discuss the reallocation of the $250,000 in asset
forfeiture monies designated for body cameras.
Vernon Price and David Robbins spoke in favor of utilizing body cameras.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to: (1) accept the updated information provided by the Redding
Police Department (RPD) regarding the body worn cameras; (2) direct that the asset
forfeiture monies in the amount of $250,000 be released for usage by RPD on other
eligible expenditures; and (3) delay implementation of the six-month pilot program
until further discussion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.2(c). Impact Fee Deferral Request for Lowden Lane Senior Apartment Project
[F-205-600/L-010-005/H-150]
Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in support of the project and requested that the City reconsider
its position to deny the deferral of impact fees for the Lowden Lane Senior
Apartments: Laurie Doyle (Vice President of Affordable Housing Development
Corporation), Thomas Tenorio (Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.),
Marcus Partin, Marilyn Meissner, and Roger Scullion.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to: (1)accept the additional information regarding a request from the
Affordable Housing Development Corporation; (2) deny the request to defer payment
of development impact fees for a period of 15 years for the Lowden Lane Senior
Apartment development; and (3) direct staff to consider this topic in a broader sense
in conjunction with the review of the City's Impact Fee Program.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.4(b). Report Outlining the Planning Commission's Approval Process of the Churn Creek
Marketplace Sign Variance
[L-010-410]
Planning Manager Hellman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
California Gold Development Corporation President Scot Patterson requested that the
City Council not reconsider the Churn Creek Marketplace sign variance permit
approved by the Redding Planning Commission.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to accept the report outlining the Planning Commission's
approval process of the Churn Creek Marketplace sign variance.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(a). Concession Agreement with Todd Franklin for a Food Truck Court at Carnegie Park
[P-050-300/A-070]
Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the Report to Redding
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. She provided an
updated "page 2" of the Consession Agreement, incoroporated herein by reference,
correcting the term dates to reflect June 1, 2017, through May 31, 2019.
Todd Franklin provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference,
showcasing his plan for a proposed food truck court to be named "The Park" located
in Carnegie Park.
The following spoke in support: Shannon Hicks, Suzanne Russell, Gracie Northrup,
Alana Opdyke, Douglas Denton, Wendell Sanders, Daniel Drumgool,
Lynn Fortenberry, Zach Shea, Candace McElroy, Kevin Crye, Michelle Penland,
Luke Magnuson, Sam LaRobardiere, Ryan Russell, Amanda Smith, Dale Ball,
Jake Mangas, and Gary Cadd.
The following spoke in opposition: Ron Largent, Craig A. Kraffert, MD,
Armando Mejoredo, Karline Niver, Tina Carletta, Lisa White, Marshall Glashan,
Jillian Mintz, Bill Shehan, Bret Speers, and Alex Gaxiola.
Scott Wlodarczyk (Woody's) expressed neutrality as his business is not affected, but
requested that the downtown business owners be provided an opportunity to discuss
the proposal before it is approved.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to defer action on this matter to the Council meeting on
April 18, 2017, to allow for further discussions with downtown stakeholders.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Schreder and Winter
NOES: Council Members—McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Motion failed.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to approve a Concession Agreement with Todd Franklin for a
food truck court at Carnegie Park for a period of two (2) years, June 1, 2017, through
May 31, 2019, with an initial monthly fee of $850 per month in consideration of
access privileges, with said term being extended upon mutual agreement for two (2)
additional five (5) year terms.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—McElvain, Sullivan, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members—Schreder and Winter
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
At the hour of 9:50 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the City Council would take
a 10-minute break.
At the hour of 10:01 p.m., Mayor Weaver reconvened the regular meeting of the
Redding City Council.
9.15(a).Oral Presentation Regarding California Public Employees Retirement System
(Ca1PERS)Rates on Ten-Year Plan
[B-130-070/P-100-230]
Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference. She provided detailed information, along with various scenarios, relative to
what the projected impact could be to the General Fund Ten-Year Plan due to
Ca1PERS discount rate changes to employer rates.
Gary Cadd opined that the City needs to be working on ways to mitigate its unfunded
liabilities with Ca1PERS and the Public Agency Retirement System(PARS).
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.11(a).Oral Update on Status of Emergency Repair Work to Keswick Dam Road and
Associated Waterlines
[S-070/W-030-725]
Public Works Director Crane provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, relaying the latest information on the status of emergency repair
work to Keswick Dam Road and associated waterlines in accordance with Public
Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1). He noted that work should be completed next
week, and staff will return with a notice of completion.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to reaffirm approval of emergency repair work to Keswick Dam
Road and associated waterlines.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
PUBLIC COMMENT- for non-agendized matters within the city's jurisdiction
[A-050-060/P-150-150]
Vernon Price opined that there have been incidents of police misconduct at the Ponderosa
Inn. He also presented a letter on behalf of Kathy Bass regarding this activity.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[C-110-100/A-050-060B-080-300]
At the request of Council Member Winter, it was the consensus of Council for staff to
prepare a report outlining options for the City Council's consideration amending the Redding
Municipal Code to provide the City Council with the ability to review, if deemed necessary,
decisions made by the Redding Planning Commission.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 10:35 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 11:10 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 54956.9(d)(4):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation—City v. Genesis Management and Insurance Services
[L-100]
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(2), the City Council authorized the
City Attorney to initiate litigation. The action, defendants, and other particulars shall,
once litigation is formally commenced,be disclosed to any person upon inquiry.
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 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/C-050-550]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.1(a)(1).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 11:12 p.m.
APPROVED:
Brent Weaver, Mayor
ATTEST:
(Pator4i,
Teresa Rudolph,Assistant City Perk
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