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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
April 1, 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 Manager Kurt Starman, 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, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The 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 Mike Dahl.
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Dr.James Howe, First Presbyterian Church.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation and Certificates of Recognition — Recognizing the University
Preparatory High School Team One as the 2014 Redding Regional Science Bowl
Champions
[A-050-125/A-050-060]
Matt Madison, REU Key Accounts Manager, provided an overview of the events held
at the 2014 Redding Regional Science Bowl. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor
Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation and Certificates of Recognition to the
following University Preparatory High School Team One members in recognition of
winning the 2014 Redding Regional Science Bowl Competition held on March 1,
2014: Joban Gill, Christian Macias, Leo Choti, Logan Ryan, Melia Mathews, and
their Coach Brian Murphy. He also thanked the local businesses, organizations, and
individuals that contributed to the community event and wished the team good luck as
they travel to compete in the 2014 National Science Bowl in Washington, DC,
April 24-28, 2014, as representatives of the Northern California region.
2B. Mayor's Proclamation — Proclaiming April 2014 as Child Abuse Prevention
Awareness Month
[A-050-060-600]
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to
Rachelle Modena, Project Director of AmeriCorps and Parent Partners for the Child
Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council (CAPCC) of Shasta County, declaring April
2014 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the City of Redding.
2C. Mayor's Proclamation— Proclaiming April 1, 2014, as National Service Recognition
Day
[A-050-060-600]
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to
Tina Brown, Senior Corps Program Director, declaring April 1, 2014, as National
Service Recognition Day in the City of Redding.
2D. Presentation of the Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District's 2013 Annual Report
[B-080-480]
Peter Bonkrude, District Manager for the Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control Disctict
(SMVCD) provided an overview of the 2013 Annual Report for the SMVCD,
incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member McArthur requested that the Mayor authorize changing the Order of
Business on the Agenda by moving the non-agendized Public Comment to the end of the
meeting until after the November 2014 election. City Attorney Duvernay advised that the
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Mayor could authorize the change for an individual meeting, however, for prolonged changes
a vote of the City Council would be needed.
Mayor Bosetti indicated he would prefer to continue with the agenda as is for this meeting
and recommended that the City Council discuss this matter under Agenda Item No. 11 —
Potential Topics for Future City Council Meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
Mirimba Giani encouraged the City Council and the community to attend a Bethel Christian
School Performing Arts Production Haven's Finest, and shared her enthusiasm for local
missionaries.
[C-070-200]
Murray Blake supported the sale of City-owned property leased by Turtle Bay Exploration
Park to The McConnell Foundation.
[A-050-060/P-100]
George Clarke opined that the City Council needs to change Resolution No. 86-148 to -
prevent future Council Members from participating in the current health insurance and
pension plans and opposed increases to government employee wages and benefits.
[E-090-100/A-050-060]
Greg Washburn opposed electric rate increases and suggested the City Council be comprised
of seven members instead of five.
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.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 4, 2014
[A-050-060]
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. 18, for the period of March 15, 2014, through March
31, 2014, for a total of$11,219,816.76, for check numbers 919511 through 919869,
inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10876 through 10912, inclusive, and Wire Transfer
numbers 4973 through 4991, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 19, for the
period March 2, 2014, through March 15, 2014, in the amount of$2,566,031.02, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 365480 through 366307, inclusive, and check
numbers 555074 through 555143, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $13,785,847.78.
4.(c) Treasurer's Report—February 2014
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's
Report for the month of February 2014.
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $172,819,772.13
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 - $199,056,811.57
4.(d). Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 - February 2014
[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 February 2014.
4.1(a). Project Status Report - March 2014
[A-050-060]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project
Status Report for March 2014.
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4.3(a). Fourth Amendment to the Restaurant Lease Agreement with Peter Chu (C-3078)
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council
approve the Fourth Amendment to the Restaurant Lease Agreement with Peter Chu
(C-3078) to reduce the rental fee by $750 per month for a six-month period in
consideration of the impact the passenger terminal expansion and remodel project has
had on the business.
4.4(a). Grant Acceptance - State Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant for the
Downtown Redding Community-Based Transportation Plan Project; and
Resolution - 18th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
[G-100-1708-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
accept State Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant funds in the amount of
$215,500 for the Downtown Redding Community-Based Transportation Plan Project;
and adopt Resolution No. 2014-034, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the 18th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
appropriating$250,580 (including local matching funds)for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
4.5(a). Award of Request for Proposal (RFP)—RFP No. 4611, Owner's Engineer Services to
Upgrade Controls on the Peaking Plant Generating Units at the Redding Power Plant
[B-050-100/E-120-150]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award
RFP No. 4611, Owner's Engineer Services to Upgrade Controls on the Peaking Plant
Generating Units at the Redding Power Plant, to Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis,
Ltd.; and authorize the Mayor to sign associated Consulting and Professional Services
Contract in an amount not to exceed $338,120.
4.5(c). Lease and Maintenance Service Agreement (C-3808) with ALSTOM Power, Inc. -
SCONOx Catalytic Absorption System dated January 24, 2001
[E-120-150-675]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council:
(1) approve exercising the buy-out option in the ALSTOM Power, Inc. (ALSTOM)
Lease and Maintenance Service Agreement (C-3808) for a SCONOx Catalytic
Absorption System dated January 24, 2001; (2) approve a buy-out payment in the
amount of $750,000; and (3) authorize the Mayor to sign the Termination of Lease
Agreement.
4.6(a). Resolution - Proclaiming April 13-19, 2014, as National Library Week
[A-050-060-600/A-050-110/L-050]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 2014-035, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding proclaiming April 13-19, 2014, as National Library Week in the City of
Redding.
4.6(c). Second Amendment to the Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc.
(C-4895) - Freedom Festival Fireworks Display
[G-100/C-050-050]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council
approve the Second Amendment to the Production Agreement for the Freedom
Festival Fireworks Display with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. (C-4895) to extend the
term of the agreement an additional three years; and authorize the Mayor to execute
said Amendment.
4.11(b).Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) — RFP No. 4603, Consulting and Professional
Services for the Sacramento Drive Bridge over Olney Creek Replacement Project
[B-050-100/S-070-050]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award RFP No. 4603, Consulting and Professional Services for the Sacramento
Drive Bridge over Olney Creek Replacement Project to Morrison Structures, Inc. and
authorize staff to negotiate a consultant services contract; (2) authorize the Mayor to
execute said contract, in a not-to-exceed fee of$365,000, for the provision of project
management, preliminary and final design, environmental compliance, right-of-way
coordination, and technical assistance during bidding and construction services; and
(3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments not-to-exceed
$35,000.
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4.11(c).Standardization of Sewage Grinders for Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations — Finding that
Franldin Miller Sewage Grinders be specified as Sole-Source Standard
[W-020-560/B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt the
finding that the Franklin Miller sewage grinders be specified as a sole-source standard
for the maintenance of the City of Redding wastewater collection system sewer lift
stations in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 3400.C.2.
4.11(d).Resolution—Rescinding and Resending Notices and Ballots and Resetting the Public
Hearing Regarding the Formation of Hidden Hills, Units 1-3, into Landscape
Maintenance District(LMD)01-14
[A-170-075]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the Community Services
Director that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-036, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding taking the following action relative to the
formation of Hidden Hills, Units 1-3, into Landscape Maintenance District 01-14:
(1) rescind previously mailed notices and ballots regarding a public hearing set for
May 6, 2014; (2)reschedule the public hearing to May 20, 2014, 6:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers located at
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; and (3)direct staff to mail new notices and
ballots depicting the rescheduled public hearing date due to a clerical error on the
original ballot.
4.15(b).Award Request for Proposal (RFP)— RFP No. 4621, Workers'Compensation Claims
Managed Care Services, including bill review and bill payment services
[B-050-100/R-100-950]
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that the City Council award RFP
No. 4621, Workers' Compensation Claims Managed Care Services, including bill
review and bill payment services, to CorVel Healthcare Corporation for the period
May 1, 2014, through December 31, 2016.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, 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. 2014-034 through 2014-036 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. The Role and Scope of Authority of City Council Liaisons and Council Member
Travel at City's Expense
[A-050-060]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
March 26, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member
McArthur's request to discuss the role and scope of authority of City Council liaisons
and Council Member travel at the City's expense.
Council Member McArthur noted her concerns regarding: (1) Council Members over-
stepping their authority as a Council liaison, and (2) attending conferences/meetings
not under the purview of their liaison assignment at the City's expense.
Ms. McArthur referred to staff report Attachment C - The Ethical Hazards of City
Council Members Attending Other Board Meetings and Attachment D - Procedures
Manual- Role of Commission Liaison, Menlo Park City Council as possible
guidelines for the Council to consider.
Bob Reitenbach opined that the issue is not about spending taxpayer dollars, it is how
the money is spent that is important to the community.
A discussion amongst the Council Members ensued.
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A majority of the City Council (McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti) agreed: (1) to direct
the City Clerk to provide copies of the excerpt from the Procedures Manual—Menlo
Park City Council titled Role of Commission Liaison, and the article titled The
Ethical Hazards of City Council Members Attending Other Board Meetings by
Michael Dean, published in WesternCity, a monthly magazine of the League of
California Cities, to Council Members along with the annual liaison assignments; and
(2) that if a Council Member wishes to attend a conference/meeting at the City's
expense, not related to their liaison assignment, they should first consult with the
assigned liaison and, if an agreement cannot be reached, then the matter should be
placed on an agenda for a vote by the Council.
9.5(b).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC), Title 2 (Administration and
Personnel), Chapter 2.46 (Electric Utility Commission), regarding its meeting time
[C-110-100/B-080-160]
Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated March 26, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council introduce by title only and waive the full reading of an ordinance
amending RMC, Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.46 (Electric
Utility Commission), changing the Commission's meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month by modifying Section 2.46.070
(Meetings-Time).
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to introduce by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance
No. 2506, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code, Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.46 (Electric
Utility Commission), changing the Commission's meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month by modifying Section 2.46.070
(Meetings-Time).
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 Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance 2506.
9.6(b). Sundial Bridge LED Lighting Retrofit Project
[B-130-070/A-050-100/S-070-050-500]
Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the Report to City
Council (staff report) dated March 19, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council: (1) approve the Sundial Bridge LED Lighting
Retrofit Project; (2) adopt a resolution approving the 19th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating$85,000 for the completion of the project; and
(3) authorize a sole-source purchase from Multi-Lite USA, Inc.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to (1) approve the Sundial Bridge LED Lighting Retrofit Project; (2) adopt
Resolution No. 2014-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the 19th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
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appropriating $85,000 for the completion of the project; and (3) authorize a sole-
source purchase from Multi-Lite USA, Inc.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2014-037 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.11(a).Resolution - Formation of Ridgeview Units 1-6, Country Heights Unit 16-Phase 1,
Cumberland Heights, Westside Estates, and White Hawk Estates Units 1-3, into
Landscape Maintenance District(LMD)02-14
[A-170-075]
Council Member Cadd recused himself and left the room due to property ownership
within the proposed LMD.
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated March 20, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and provided a PowerPoint
presentation, incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Crane recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution taking the following action relative to the formation of
LMD 02-14 pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972: (1) approving the
Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk; (2) confirming the map of the
assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) approving the mailing of
notices and ballots; and (4) setting the public hearing for 6:00 p.m., May 20, 2014, in
the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California.
A discussion amongst the Council Members ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-038, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding taking the following action relative to the formation of
LMD 02-14 pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972: (1) approving the
Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk; (2) confirming the map of the
assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) approving the mailing of
notices and ballots; and (4) setting the public hearing for 6:00 p.m., May 20, 2014, in
the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members -Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Cadd
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2014-038 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Cadd returned to the Council Chambers following the above
discussion and vote.
9.15(a).Resolution—Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United
Public Employees of California(UPEC), Local 792-Redding Technical Unit
[P-100-050-170]
Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated March 25, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council adopt a resolution approving the MOU with UPEC, Local 792- Redding
Technical Unit for the period April 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
George Clarke spoke in opposition to labor unions and increases to employee wages
and benefits.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-039, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving the MOU with United Public Employees of
California, Local 792 - Redding Technical Unit for the period April 1, 2014, through
June 30, 2015.
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. 2014-039 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[A-050-060]
At Council Member McArthur's suggestion, a majority of the Council agreed to discuss
changing the Order of Business on the Council Meeting Agenda by moving the non-
agendized Public Comment to the end of the meeting until after the November 2014 election.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
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and reported that in reference to:
12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property located in the Redding Municipal Airport Business Park
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 054-640-002 and 054-640-012
Agency Negotiators: Support Services Director Dinger
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Craig Metz
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council took no reportable action.
12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Redding Independent Employees'Organization(RIEO)
[P-100-050-124/P-100-050-126]
The City Council took no reportable action.
12C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation
One (1) case
[L-100]
The City Council, by a unanimous vote, authorized the City Attorney to initiate
litigation against certain parties. The particulars concerning the case and the parties
involved may be disclosed to any person upon inquiry as soon as the City Attorney
takes official action on behalf of the City to file a complaint with the court, if such
action is required.
12D. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Public Service Company of New Mexico v. EPA, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth
Circuit, Case No. 11-9557 (M-S-R as Intervenor)
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
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APPROVED:
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Rick Bosetti, Mayor
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Pamela 2Mize, City e
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