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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
February 4, 2014 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council Members
present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan.
Also present were: City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility
Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director
Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, Assistant City Clerk
Teresa Rudolph, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The Assistant City Manager
introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer Allyn Clark,
Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin
Kreitman, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kim Niemer,
and Chief of Police Robert Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Logan Wright.
The Invocation was provided by Mark Robertson, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation - Proclaiming February 8, 2014, as Hunter Wright Day
[A-050-060-600]
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to
17-year old Hunter Wright declaring February 8, 2014, as Hunter Wright Day in the
City of Redding in recognition of achieving a World Record as the youngest person to
swim the Strait of Magellan in Chile on January 17, 2014. A video was provided by
his family, incorporated herein by reference.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[E-070]
Donald Kirk announced he plans to move back to Oregon and is dropping out of the 2014
City Council race.
[A-050-060/P-100-050]
George Clarke opposed employee pay raises and associated benefits and opined that fiscal
conservatives should be elected to the City Council.
[A-050-060/P-100-050]
Gary Hollahan opposed employee labor unions and associated benefits and raises.
[A-050-060]
Patrick Wallner, owner of Wallner Plumbing Company and past President of the Greater
Redding Chamber of Commerce, expressed his appreciation to the City Council for its
cooperation and participation with last year's Government Relations Committee.
[M-020]
Joanne Owen encouraged the Council to follow the County of Shasta's lead on its recent
decision to increase regulations relative to outdoor growth of marijuana and impose the same
in the City of Redding.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve
Accounts Payable Register No. 14, for the period of January 18, 2014, through
January 31, 2014, for a total of $11,428,135.68, for check numbers 918112 through
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918435, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10733 through 10773, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 4927 through 4941, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 14, for the
period January 5, 2014, through January 18, 2014, in the amount of $2,628,746.82,
for electronic deposit transaction numbers 362183 through 363006, inclusive, and
check numbers 554814 through 554905, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL:
$14,056,882.50.
4.(c) Treasurer's Report—December 2013
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's
Report for the month of December 2013.
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $163,033,827.38
Total City of Redding funds, Funds Held in
Trust, Assets Held by City of Redding as
Successor Agency to former Redding Redevelopment
Agency, and Funds of Related Entities - $183,932,683.29
4.(d). Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133—December 2013
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the
Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 Report for the month of December 2013.
4.(e). Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC)Title 18,Zoning
[C-110-100/L-010-230]
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
adopt Ordinance No. 2503, amending RMC Title 18,Zoning, Chapter 18.15, (Zoning
Exceptions), by amending Sections 18.15.030 and 18.15.040; Chapter 18.36, ("PF"
Public Facilities District), by repealing Footnote 2 in Schedule 18.36.030-A; Chapter
18.40, (Development and Site Regulations), by amending Section 18.40.180; Chapter
18.41, (Off-Street Parking and Loading), by amending Section 18.41.030 and
amending the "Space Requirements" language for "Sit-Down" restaurants in
Schedule 18.41.040-A; Chapter 18.43, (Standards for Specific Land Uses), by
amending Section 18.43.140, (Second Dwelling Units).
4.1(a). Project Status Report—January 2014
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project
Status Report for January 2014.
4.5(a). Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 04-SNR-00766 with the Western Area Power
Administration (C-4248) - Variable Resource Service
[E-120-900]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 04-SNR-
00766 with the Western Area Power Administration (C-4248) for Variable Resource
Service to extend the contract for an additional five years.
4.5(b). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4617, Eureka Way Substation Communications
Tower
[B-050-020/E-090-140-475]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award
Bid Schedule No. 4617, Eureka Way Substation Communications Tower, to Bobby
Martin Construction, Inc. in the amount of $22,185 for construction of a concrete
foundation within the secure area of the substation and installation of a City-
furnished, 70-foot-tall lattice-type steel tower; and authorize the City Manager, or his
designee, to approve project construction change orders in an amount not-to-exceed
$3,000.
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4.5(c). Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4576, 10-Inch
Natural Gas Pipeline Modifications for the City of Redding Power Plant; and
Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Compliance
Services, Inc. (C-5732) - Additional Inspection Fees
[B-050-020/E-120-150]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4576, 10-Inch Natural Gas Pipeline Modifications for the City of
Redding Power Plant, awarded to W.A. Rasic Construction, Co., Inc., as satisfactorily
complete; and authorize the City Manager to sign an Amendment to Consulting and
Professional Service Contract with Compliance Services, Inc. (C-5732) for an
additional $30,000 to cover the cost of additional inspection fees that REU accrued
during construction. The final cost was $676,886.40.
4.6(a). Resolution—Community Tree Planting Day(Arbor Day); and Arbor Week; and
Recognition—Tree Line U.S.A. Utility and Tree City U.S.A.Awards
[A-050-060-600]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director and the Electric Utility
Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-011, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding declaring March 7, 2014, as Community Tree
Planting Day, otherwise known as Arbor Day in the City of Redding; and
March 7-14, 2014, as Arbor Week in the City of Redding, and recognizing both the
Tree City U.S.A. and Tree Line Utility U.S.A. awards.
4.11(a).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4566 (Job No.
2335), Safe Routes to School Phase 2, Mistletoe Lane
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4566 (Job No. 2335), Safe Routes to School Phase 2, Mistletoe
Lane, awarded to Sunrise Excavating, as satisfactorily complete. The final cost was
$546,803.
4.11(b).Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) - RFP No. 4610 Groundwater
Monitoring and Reporting at the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
[B-050-100/W-010-450]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award RFP No. 4610, Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting at the Clear Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant to Lawrence & Associates for semiannual sampling,
testing, and reporting; (2) authorize staff to negotiate a two-year Consulting and
Professional Services contract for an amount not-to-exceed $35,000; (3) authorize
the Mayor to execute said Contract; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve
contract amendments up to $5,000.
4.11(c).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4547 (Job No.
2384), Churn Creek Road and State Route 299 Intersection Improvement Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4547 (Job No. 2384), Churn Creek Road and State Route 299
Intersection Improvement Project, awarded to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete. The final cost was $1,122,723.49.
4.11(d).Acceptance of Improvements as Satisfactorily Complete; and
Resolution — Accepting Streets for Maintenance and Operation for Highland Park
Subdivision (S-18-05), Unit 5 -J & S Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP
[S-101-102/S-070-230]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
the following action relative to Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 5, located
on Mill Valley Parkway, north of Mission De Oro Drive: (1) accept improvements as
satisfactorily complete; (2) adopt Resolution's No. 2014-012, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding accepting streets for maintenance and operation;
and (3) instruct the City Clerk to return the securities to the developer, J & S
Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP, other than those associated with the
Bodenhamer intersection.
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4.11(e).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4525 (Job No.
2410), Sunnyhill Lift Station Pump Replacement Project
[B-050-020/W-020-560]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4525 (Job No. 2410), Sunnyhill Lift Station Pump Replacement
Project, awarded to RTA Construction, as satisfactorily complete. The final cost was
$951,378.39.
4.11(f).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4592 (Job No.
2435), East Bonnyview Storm Drain Project
[B-050-020/S-060]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4592 (Job No. 2435), East Bonnyview Storm Drain Project,
awarded to Sunrise Excavating, as satisfactorily complete. The final cost was
$284,045.95.
4.11(g).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4569 (Job No.
2399), Lake Boulevard Safety Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4569 (Job No. 2399), Lake Boulevard Safety Project, awarded to
S.T. Rhoades Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. The final cost was
$471,270.81.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and
adopted as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2014-011 and 2014-012 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Coordination with California Air Resources Board (CARB) - Update
[E-020]
Council Member Cadd provided an overview of the Shasta County Coordination
Committee's (SCCC is a private group not associated with the County of Shasta)
efforts to-date relative to invoking coordination with the City of Redding and CARB
and introduced Sylvia Milligan and Dick Wright with the SCCC.
Ms. Milligan explained that the SCCC has been working with Attorney Fred Kelly
Grant to address the next steps necessary to hold a public meeting, and in preparation,
they have been conducting research by talking with several trucking groups for input.
Ms. Milligan.stated that the SCCC's intent is to educate local, state, and federal
agencies regarding how to resolve issues amicably, not confrontational, using
coordination as a tool.
Dick Wright expressed appreciation will provide updates accordingly.
Council Member Cadd stated that he would like to hold an informational meeting to
include those affected by CARB's decisions. He explained that the SCCC's intent
is to build a record of testimony from impacted citizens that SCCC would relay to
CARB in a government to government meeting.
Council Member McArthur reaffirmed that there is no cost associated with this effort
as SCCC is a volunteer Committee.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
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9.11(h).Ordinance — Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 14.18, Storm
Drain Utility; and
Resolution - Directing the Shasta County Auditor-Controller to collect storm
drainage service charge
[C-110-100/F-205-600]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated January 27, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council adopt an ordinance amending RMC Chapter 14.18, Storm Drain
Utility; and adopt a resolution directing the Shasta County Auditor-Controller to
collect the storm drainage service charge.
Council Member McArthur thanked Mr. Crane and his staff for looking at ways to
save the City money.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to introduce and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2504, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending RMC Title 14,
Utilities, Chapter 14.18, Storm Drain Utility, by amending Sections 14.18.290,
14.18.320, and 14.18.330 with clarifications relative to storm drain service
charges; and adopt Resolution No. 2014-013, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding directing the Shasta County Auditor-Controller to levy and
collect a storm drainage service charge authorized by City of Redding Ordinance.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney read the full title of Ordinance No. 2504.
9.14(a).Rescission Agreement with Turtle Bay Exploration Park Rescinding Addenda 3
through 7 of the Turtle Bay Ground Lease (C-2902)
[C-070-100/C-050-450/C-070-250]
City Attorney Duvernay highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
January 24, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Rescission Agreement between the City
and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park (Turtle Bay) rescinding Addenda 3 through 7 of
the Turtle Bay Ground Lease (C-2902).
In response to Council Member Jones, Deputy City Manager Clark noted that the
costs to-date for parcel maps, surveying, appraisals, etc. are approximately $75,000
with no reimbursement agreement with The McConnell Foundation in place at this
time. City Attorney Duvernay noted that there is a Memorandum of Understanding
with The McConnell Foundation about reimbursement for some of those costs,
including appraisals, however, not for the maps and other items.
In response to Council Member Cadd, Deputy City Manager Clark stated that the cost
of a new appraisal without the Addenda's attached would be negligible.
Randall Hempling and Archer Pugh spoke in favor of rescinding the Addendas as the
lenders for Turtle Bay no longer require these items for financing.
Charles Adomo, Tony Dorn, and John Wilson, opposed the use of taxpayer monies
for the sale of City-owned property to the McConnell Foundation.
Andrew Meredith, IBEW president, opposed the City assisting Turtle Bay and The
McConnell Foundation to avoid paying prevailing wages for a proposed hotel.
Council Members Jones and Cadd expressed disappointment with spending taxpayer
monies without a reimbursement agreement in place with The McConnell
Foundation.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize the Mayor to execute the Rescission Agreement
between the City and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park rescinding Addenda 3 through
7 of the Turtle Bay Ground Lease (C-2902).
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.15(a).Resolution - Amending Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary
Schedule and Recommendations for Redding Electric Utility (REU) Key Position
Recruitments and Retention
[P-100-050-100]
Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated January 24, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and, in conjunction with
Electric Utility Director Tippin, recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution: (1) approving amendments to the Executive Management Pay-for-
Performance Salary Schedule, effective February 2, 2014;
(2) Adjusting wages for certain key positions in REU;
(3) Establishing a new unrepresented position titled Senior Distribution Planner;
and
(4) Changing the title of Electric Utility Manager - Technical Services to
Customer Services Operations Manager;
(5) Authorizing the City Manager to implement actions to facilitate the recruitment
and retention of employees in REU including:
• Execute a sole source contract with CPS HR to perform a compensation study
for the unrepresented positions in REU in an amount not to exceed $30,000; and
(6) Provide signing incentives for new hires not to exceed 10 percent of the top of
the salary range for key positions that are difficult to recruit; said authority to sunset
June 30, 2015.
Ms. DeMaggd explained that the stated cost for the sole source contract with CPS HR
to perform the compensation study for the unrepresented positions in REU is $30,000,
not the incorrect amount of $50,000 as listed on the City Council Agenda.
Additionally, Mr. Tippin noted that the resolution attached to the staff report had
incorrect information included and corrected copies of the Executive Management
Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan have been distributed to the Council Members and
made available to the public.
Mary Machado, Executive director for Shasta Voices, offered several suggestions to
assist the City and Mayor Bosetti agreed to meet with her to discuss further.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-014, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving amendments to the Executive Management Pay-for-
Performance Salary Schedule, effective February 2, 2014, as well as
recommendations to improve opportunities for Redding Electric Utility to retain and
recruit qualified employees.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
•
Resolution No. 2014-014 is available in the Office of the City Clerk.
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COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[A-050-060/L-040-150]
Council Member Cadd attended the League of California Cities Employee Relations
Committee Meeting on January 24, 2014, in Sacramento, California.
[A-050-060/E-120-400/E-090-050]
Council Member Sullivan attended: (1) the Northern California Power Agency's 2014
Strategic Issues Conference January 21-23, 2014, in Sacramento California; and (2) the
California Municipal Utilities Association's Capitol Day on February 3, 2014, in
Sacramento, California.
[A-050-060]
Mayor Bosetti toured the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership's business incubator
January 30-31, 2014, in Coachella Valley, California.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:38 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 8:02 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to•Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
United Public Employees of California(Redding Technical Unit)
[P-100-050-170]
The City Council took no reportable action.
12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR REGARDING PUBLIC AGENCY
RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS)
Designed Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organizations: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees, with the
exception of RPOA, RPMA, and IAFF
[P-100-050]
The City Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
8:04 p.m.
APPROVED:
ick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST:
amela Mize, City Cl:rk
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