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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
September 19, 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 Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Acting
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Brian Crane, Personnel Director
Sheri DeMaagd, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive
Assistant Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Electric Utility
Director Daniel Beans, Interim Police Chief Peter Hansen,Finance Director Dennice Maxwell,
Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, 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 Mayor Weaver.
The Invocation was provided by Amarjit Singh, The Sikh Centre.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation by Shasta Builders's Exchange Regarding Programs
Joe Chimenti, Shasta Builders' Exchange Executive Director, provided a PowerPoint
presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the mission and purpose of
the Builders' Exchange and an overview of the training programs available through the
organization.
[A-050-060]
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation by Kim Niemer and Francis Berg regarding the 2017 Community Creek
Clean-Up
[A-050-110/P-050-460-700]
Community Services Director Niemer and Francis Berg, retired Assistant Field
Manager for the Bureau of Land Management, provided a PowerPoint presentation,
incorporated herein by reference, highlighting upcoming events including this year's
Community Creek Clean-Up to be held on October 7, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
at the South Trailhead of the Sacramento River Trail; Parke Diem at East Oak Park on
October 14, 2017; and Vine and Dine, supporting the Redding Parks Foundation, on
October 19, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The City Council 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:
III 4(a). Approve Minutes - Special Meeting of June 21, 2017.
[A-050-060]
4(b) Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 5 for the period of September 1, 2017,
through September 15, 2017, for a total of $4,824,930.54 for check numbers 128757
through 129128 inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13772 through 13794, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 7037 through 7056, inclusive; and(2)Payroll Register No.
6 for the period of August 27, 2017, through September 9, 2017, in the amount of
$3,196,603.12, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 446750 through 447644,
inclusive, and check numbers 603496 through 603519, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $8,021,533.66
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4.2(a). Affirm a position strongly opposing Assembly Bill Nos. 726 and 813 (Holden) which
would relinquish California's jurisdiction over the governance of the California
Independent System Operator (CAISO), thereby negatively impacting the Redding
Electric Utility.
[L-040-300/E-090]
4.5(a). Authorize the following action relative to the Redding Electric Utility Integrated
Resource Plan (IRP): (1) approve an amendment to the Agreement (C-6196) with
Ascend Analytics; (2)approve a Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with
Black&Veatch to provide consulting and professional services for an IRP required by
Senate Bill 350; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2017-083, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 2nd Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating $110,000 from reserves for partial funding to
combine with the $100,000 currently budgeted; and(4)authorize the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute the Agreements.
[B-130-070/E-120-022/E-090]
4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule 4903 (Job No. 9237-15), Waldon
Substation Modernization Project: (1) award bid to SnL Group, Inc. in the amount of
$1,881,860; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve project
construction change orders not-to-exceed $113,000.
[B-050-020/E-090-140-900]
4.5(c). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for July 2017 and
Industry Activities Update.
[B-130-070]
4.5(d). Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule 4915, Redding Electric Utility
Substations Re-Roofing Project: (1) award Bid Schedule 4915 (Job No. 4012-20),
Substations Re-Roofing Project, to Wait Roofing & Seamless Gutters, Inc. in the
amount of $45,000 and approve a contingency amount not to exceed $5,000; and
(2) adopt Resolution No. 2017-084, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 9th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2017-057 appropriating$11,000 from reserves for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
[B-050-100/B-130-070/E-090-140]
4.5(e). Approve the updated Energy Storage Compliance Plan-02 in accordance with
Assembly Bill 2514 Energy Storage Systems (2010) and amended by the passage of
Assembly Bill 2227 in 2012 for the Redding Electric Utility.
[E-120-022]
4.6(a). Accept report updating the progress of the grant application to the United States
Department of Transportation Central Federal Land Highway Division's California
Federal Lands Access Program.
[G-100-070/F-200-850/P-050]
4.6(b). Approve a Lease (C-7389)with Turtle Bay Exploration Park for use of a portion of the
Caldwell Recreation Center, through August 31, 2022.
[A-070/C-050-450]
4.10(a).Accept the Monthly General Fund Financial Report for July 2017.
[B-130-070]
4.11(b).Authorize the following relative to the State of California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) Federal Section 130 grant for Girvan Road Railroad Crossing Project:
(1) accept the Federal Section 130 grant; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a contract
(Caltrans Contract No. 75LX314)with the CPUC; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2017-085,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 10th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-57 to appropriate $7,234,650 in grant
funding for the project for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
[B-130-070/G-100-170/S-050-350]
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4.11(c).Authorize the following action relative to Request for Proposals No.4895,Engineering
Services for Sacramento Drive Bridge over Olney Creek Replacement Project:
(1) award to Morrison Structures; (2) authorize staff to negotiate, and the Mayor to
execute,a consultant services agreement for project management,preliminary and final
design, environmental compliance,right-of-way coordination, and technical assistance
during bidding and construction services for the Sacramento Drive Bridge over Olney
Creek Replacement Project, for a not-to-exceed fee of$283,041.91; (3) authorize the
City Manager to approve contract amendments not to exceed $35,000.
[B-050-020/S-070-050]
4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4909 (Job No. 5637-35),
Redding Library Exterior Painting Project: (1) reject the low bid of$88,900 from U.S.
National Corp as non-responsive; (2) award the project to second low bidder Anchor
Singh Painting,in the amount of$125,000;(3)approve$10,000 to provide construction
contingency funding and $5,000 for construction management; for a total of$140,000.
[B-050-020/C-050]
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-086, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding establishing City Council Policy 221 - Title VI, which brings the City of
Redding into conformance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related
statutes.
[A-050-060-555]
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
Resolution Nos. 2017-083 through 2017-086 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.4(a). (REMOVED FROM AGENDA AT CITY MANAGER'S REQUEST)
Ordinance adopting the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code and related
amendments to the Redding Municipal Code
[C-110-100/C-110-300]
9.5(f). Approve Increase to Community Assistance for Redding Electric Service (CARES)
[E-090]
Electric Utility Director Beans provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), and a Prezi presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to increase the maximum Community Assistance for Redding
Electric Service (CARES)program assistance from $250 once per 12-month period to
a maximum of$300 once per 12-month period.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.11(e).Development Impact Fee Update- Fire, Water, Wastewater, and Traffic
[F-205-600]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report)and provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference.
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Community Services Director Niemer explained that the Parks impact fees will be
evaluated through the Master Parks Plan Update to be considered by the Community
Services Advisory Commission, with the recommendation to be provided to the
Council at a later date.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to accept the report on the 2017 Development Impact Fee Update for Fire,
Water, Wastewater, and Traffic. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.15(a).Appoint Roger Moore as Chief of Police of the City of Redding; and
Resolution - Amendments to the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary
Plan and the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees
[P-100-050-100]
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Mr.Tippin stated that the City completed a comprehensive cost study relative to police
chief's salary that included five cities similar to Redding within California. He relayed
that five candidates were interviewed, and current Redding Police Department Captain
Roger Moore was the top candidate.
Bob Reitenbach opposed Mr. Moore appointment as the City's Chief of Police.
James Crockett, a member of the community panel that interviewed applicants, stated
that he supports the City Manager's choice of Mr. Moore as the City's next Chief of
Police.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to: (1) affirm the City Manager's appointment of Roger Moore as the Chief
of Police of the City of Redding;and(2)approve Resolution No.2017-087,a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding to: (a) amend the Executive Management
Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan increasing the top of the monthly salary range of the
Chief of Police classification by five percent, from $13,796 to $14,486; and (b) amend
the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees to provide a 2.5
percent bilingual pay incentive for the Chief of Police position, all effective
September 24, 2017.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - McElvain
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2017-087 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
Nick Cutler,Chief Financial Officer-Hill Country Clinic,provided a PowerPoint presentation,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding its proposed "Center of Hope", an $18 million
dollar project, which will including health care services open to the entire community.
Mr. Cutler opined that one of his goals was to dispel inaccurate rumors about the proposed
facility.
City Manager Tippin stated that the project will go through the planning process and there will
be numerous opportunities for public comment.
[A-050-250-074/P-150-150]
Monique Welin and Brenda Wood expressed frustration and sadness that Ms. Wood's daughter
is homeless and needs mental health care. Ms. Welin and Ms. Wood asked for assistance with
programs for these situations, opining that not all homeless people are criminals.
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[P-150-150/A-050-060]
In response to Marcia Greene's inquiry,City Manager Tippin stated that the next public safety
workshop will be held in October.
[P-050]
Bob Reteinbach opposed union raises and benefits for City employees.
[A-050-250-074]
Ginger Jones thanked Shasta Support Services for their ongoing community cleanups.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[L-040-150]
Vice Mayor Schreder attended the League of California Cities' Annual Conference in
Sacramento, California, on September 13-15, 2017.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-150-150/S-010]
Mayor Weaver referenced a letter received from Shasta County Supervisor David Kehoe,
incorporated herein by reference. At Mayor Weaver's suggestion, a consensus of the Council
directed the City Manager to meet with representatives of the County of Shasta, and the cities
of Anderson, and Shasta Lake,to discuss ways to enable the Shasta County District Attorney's
Office,to process and prosecute misdemeanor cases,and to return to Council at the appropriate
time for consideration.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:51 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 8:47 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 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: Two (2) small strips of land located on Shasta View Drive, when
extended, near intersection of Rancho Road and Shasta View Drive
Assessor's Parcel No.: 054-510-032
Agency Negotiators: Assistant City Attorney Frediani and Acting Assistant City
Manager Crane
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and SBRI Redding, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-010]
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 1128 Gold Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 102-270-001
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Barry Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Lars Kristianslund
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
13C. 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 Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
8:48 p.m.
APPROVED:
Brent Weaver, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, Cit Clerk
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