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City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
August 6,2013 5:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council
Members present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, and Francie Sullivan. Council Member Missy
McArthur was absent.
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
Kimberly Niemer, and Chief of Police Robert Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Partain.
The Invocation was provided by Mary Little, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
PRESENTATION
[P-150-150]
On behalf of Little Caesars Pizza, Lake Boulevard Manager Chris Robbins presented a
check in the amount of $559.00 to the City of Redding Police Department for its
Neighborhood Watch Unit. He explained that in celebration of the Lake Boulevard
location's five-year anniversary, and in conjunction with National Night Out, it collected 55
cents from every pizza sold and accepted donations from customers. Mayor Bosetti and
Chief of Police Paoletti accepted the donation and thanked Little Caesars Pizza.
Chief of Police Paoletti noted that they also donated 1000 neighborhood watch stickers to be
distributed throughout the City of Redding.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
George Clarke and Gary Hollahan spoke in opposition to union benefits for employees.
[E-090-100]
Greg Washburn spoke in opposition to electric and utility rate increases.
[A-050-060]
Joseph Greydanus spoke in opposition to government oversight.
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 Registers
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve
Accounts Payable Register No. 2, for the period of July 12, 2013, through July 31,
2013, for a total of $ 15,172,765.96, for check numbers 913113 through 913749,
inclusive, ACH Transfer, numbers 10184 through 10242, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 4636 through 4685, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 2, for the
period July 7, 2013, through July 20, 2013, in the amount of $2,875,709.19, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 350883 through 351820, inclusive, and check
numbers 553787 through 553922, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $18,048,475.15
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4.(c). Treasurer's Report- June 2013
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accepts the
Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2013.
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $156,762,593.09
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 - $186,070,240.39
4.(d). ACR 133 Report and Cash Reconciliation—June 2013
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accepts the
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation for the month of June 2013.
4.1(a). Project Status Report-July 2013
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the
Project Status Report for July 2013.
In response to Council Member Cadd's question relative to the status of the Olney
Creek Levee improvements, City. Manager Starman and Public Works Director
Crane explained that preliminary engineering evaluation and studies are being
prepared currently, and a Request for Proposals will go out to find a Consultant
shortly and the process will take up to approximately four months.
4.3(a). Award of Bid- Bid Schedule No. 4564, Petroleum Product Purchases
[B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council
award Bid Schedule No. 4564, Petroleum Product Purchases, to Interstate Oil, with
an evaluated total price of $124,072.02, to furnish petroleum products including
motor oil, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, hydraulic fluid, electrical insulating oil,
and several types of greases, for the period of September 1, 2013, through
August 31, 2014; and authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract
annually through August 31, 2016, if mutually agreeable.
4.3(b). First Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement with Sierra Pacific Industries -
Redding Municipal Airport
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council
approve the First Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement with Sierra Pacific
Industries (C-2079) to expand the leasehold area at Redding Municipal Airport, +/-
6,000 square feet of unimproved land, to construct a paved vehicle parking section,
thereby increasing the rent to $1,011.59 per month.
4.3(c). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4579, Purchase of a Wheel Loader
[B-050-100/S-020-650]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director, that the City Council
reject the apparent low bid from Peterson Tractor as non-responsive and award Bid
Schedule No. 4579, Purchase of a Wheel Loader to Pape Machinery for a net cost
delivered of$295,797.91 for the Solid Waste Utility.
4.5(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4576, 10" Natural Gas Pipeline Modifications for
the.City of Redding Power Plant(Power Plant); and
Resolution—2nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
[B-050-020/E-120-150/B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule No. 4576, 10" Natural Gas Pipeline Modifications for the
Power Plant, to W.A. Rasic Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $687,990 for
installation of a pressure relief valve on the existing 10" natural gas pipeline at the
Power Plant and installation of In-line Internal testing equipment at both the.Power
Plant and Redding Electric Utility's gas metering yard on Eastside Road; (2) approve
$137,600 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total of$825,590; and
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 2013-069, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the 2nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
appropriating$109,590 for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
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In response to Greg Washburn's question relative to excess funds remaining from
the initial building of the Redding Power Plant, Electric Utility (REU) Director
Tippin noted that those funds have been absorbed into the capital program within
REU's budget for utilization on other projects.
4.5(b). Resolution - Redding Electric Utility Allocated Allowance Use and Proceeds Policy
under the California Cap-and-Trade Program
[E-020-010]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2013-070, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting the Redding Electric Utility Allocated Allowance Use and Proceeds Policy
under the California Cap-and-Trade Program.
In response to Greg Washburn, Electric Utility Director Tippin explained that the
Council is adopting a policy only at this time, and that any expenditures would need
the City Council's prior approval.
Council Member Cadd stated that the pending regulations proposed by the California
Air Resources Board will negatively impact the local economy as it affects the
commercial trucking industry.
4.11(a).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4572 (Job No. 6845-32), Traveled Way Restroom
Facility Fire Damage Repair
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule No. 4572 (Job No. 6845-32), Traveled Way Restroom
Facility Fire Damage Repair, to Walker Construction in the amount of$39,360 for
repair of an existing 276-square-foot restroom building due to arson and vandalism;
(2) approve $7,190 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; and
(3) approve $4,000 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total of
$50,550.
4.11(b).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4569 (Job No. 2399), Lake Boulevard Safety
Project
[B-050-020B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) reject the apparent low bid from Roy Allen King Construction as non-responsive;
(2) Award Bid Schedule No. 4569 (Job No. 2399), Lake Boulevard Safety Project to
S. T. Rhoades Construction in the amount of $323,940.72 for installation of
operation and safety improvements on Lake Boulevard between State Route 299 and
North Point Drive; (3) Approve $65,000 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees; (4) Approve $33,000 to provide for construction contingency
funding; (5) Authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the
construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of
$10,000, for a total of $431,940.72; and (6) Adopt Resolution No. 2013-071, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 3rd Amendment
to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating$110,990 in Federal Highway
Safety Improvement Program grant funds for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
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, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members - McArthur
Resolution Nos. 2013-069 through 2013-071 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDDING JOINT
POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
At the hour of 5:25 p.m., Mayor Bosetti convened a Special Meeting of the Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority for a Joint Meeting with the Redding City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS,PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS
6.1 Public Hearing; and
Resolution - Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (2013 Capital Projects) Series B and
Series C (Taxable)
[D-050-175-005/R-015-300-500]
Director of Finance Maxwell summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated July 24, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution:
(1) approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority
(RJPFA) of Lease Revenue Bonds (2013 Capital Projects) Series B and Series C
(Taxable) in an amount not to exceed $15 million to refinance the 2003 Lease
Revenue Bonds (2003 Capital Projects) Series A and Series B (Taxable) and to
finance the design, acquisition, and construction of a new police facility;
(2) authorizing the execution and delivery of the Acquisition Agreement, the
Facilities Lease, the Lease Termination Agreement, the Amendment of the Facilities
Sublease, the Bond Purchase Agreement, and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement;
(3) approving the form of the Official Statement; and (4) authorizing the execution
of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relative to the financing with
the RJPFA.
The hour of 5:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed resolution.
The Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Bosetti 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 Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-072, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding: (1) approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Powers
Financing Authority (RJPFA) of Lease Revenue Bonds (2013 Capital Projects)
Series B and Series C (Taxable) in an amount not to exceed $15 million to refinance
the 2003 Lease Revenue Bonds (2003 Capital Projects) Series A and Series B
(Taxable) and to finance the design, acquisition, and construction of a new police
facility; (2) authorizing the execution and delivery of the Acquisition Agreement, the
Facilities Lease, the Lease Termination Agreement, the Amendment of the Facilities
Sublease, the Bond Purchase Agreement, and the Continuing Disclosure Agreement;
(3) approving the form of the Official Statement; and (4) authorizing the execution
of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relative to the financing with
the RJPFA. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members- Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members- McArthur
Resolution No. 2013-072 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.10(a).Resolution - Issuance of Water and Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds 2013
Series A
[D-050-200-009/R-015-300-900/R-015-300-950]
Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
July 24, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution: (1) approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Powers
Financing Authority (RJPFA) of Water and Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds
2013 Series A in an amount not to exceed $18 million to refinance the Water
Refunding Revenue Bonds, 2003 Series A and the Wastewater Refunding Revenue
Bonds 2002 Series A; (2) authorizing the execution and delivery of Installment Sale
Agreements, the Bond Purchase Agreement, and the Continuing Disclosure
Agreements; (3) approving the form of the Official Statement; and (4) authorizing
the execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the
financing with the RJPFA.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-073, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding: (1) approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Powers
Financing Authority (RJPFA) of Water and Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds
2013 Series A in an amount not to exceed $18 million to refinance the Water
Refunding Revenue Bonds, 2003 Series A and the Wastewater Refunding Revenue
Bonds 2002 Series A; (2) authorizing the execution and delivery of Installment Sale
Agreements, the Bond Purchase Agreement, and the Continuing Disclosure
Agreements; (3) approving the form of the Official Statement; and (4) authorizing
the execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the
financing with the RJPFA.
The Vote:
111
AYES: Council Members- Cadd, Jones, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members - McArthur
Resolution No. 2013-073 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
At the hour of 5:40 p.m., Mayor Bosetti adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority.
9.7(a). Adjustments to the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges - Set
Public Hearing
[F-205-600]
City Treasurer Allyn Clark summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated August 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and in conjunction with
Director of Finance Maxwell, recommended that the City Council set a public
hearing for August 20, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., to consider adjustments to the City's
Schedule of Fees and Service Charges and also requested direction from the City
Council regarding implementation of Consumer Price Index/Construction Cost Index
(CPI/CCI) increases.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to set a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on August 20, 2013, to consider
adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges and advised staff it
would consider either a single-year Consumer Price Index/Construction Cost Index
(CPI/CCI) increase for Fiscal Year 2013-14 or no CPI/CCI increase for Fiscal Year
2013-14.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members - McArthur
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9.11(c).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and
Traffic), to establish angle parking on Arboretum Drive; and
Resolution - Prohibiting Parking on Certain Designated Areas Pursuant to RMC
Section 11.24.040
[C-110-100/P-030-250]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated July 24, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading by title only amending RMC
Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 24 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) by
amending Section 11.24.060 (Angle Parking) to establish angle parking on the north
side Arboretum Drive and adopt a resolution prohibiting parking on the south side of
Arboretum Drive beginning east at the intersection of Arboretum Drive east to the
end of the roadway pursuant to RMC Section 11.24.040.
Mr. Crane relayed Turtle Bay School's request for assistance from the City of
Redding and Caltrans to devise a plan to remedy traffic flow issues during peak
drop-off and pick-up times. He noted that during those peak times, traffic often
backs up to North Market Street due to the inefficient flow of traffic and bus
operations in and around the school. He explained that the school is proposing to
pay for half of the striping costs, not-to-exceed $1,500, in order to assist with the
modifications.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full
reading of Ordinance No. 2499, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic),
Chapter 24 (Stopping, Standing, and Parking) by amending RMC Section 11.24.060
(Angle Parking) to establish angle parking on the north side Arboretum Drive; and
adopt Resolution No. 2013-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding prohibiting parking on the south side of Arboretum Drive beginning east at
the intersection of Arboretum Drive east to the end of the roadway pursuant to RMC
Section 11.24.040.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members-Cadd, Jones, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members - McArthur
City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2499. The Ordinance is
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Resolution No. 2013-074 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.11(d).Credit and Reimbursement Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation—Project
Development and Construction of the Oasis Road and Twin View Boulevard
Improvements
[S-070-100/T-080-400/G-030-110]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City_Council (staff report)
dated July 30, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Credit and Reimbursement
Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation for project development and
construction of the Oasis Road and Twin View Boulevard improvements.
Attorney Walt McNeill spoke on behalf of the Levenson Family Trusts and shared
their support of moving this project forward expeditiously.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize the Mayor to execute a Credit and Reimbursement
Agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation for project development and
construction of the Oasis Road and Twin View Boulevard improvements.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd, Jones, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members - McArthur
9.11(e).Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Kier & Wright Civil Engineers
and Surveyors (K&W) - Oasis Road and Twin View Boulevard Improvement Project
[B-050-100/S-070-050/G-030-110]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated July 29, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council authorize: (1) staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services
Contract with K&W for the design of the Oasis Road and Twin View Boulevard
Improvement Project (Project) as described in the Costco Wholesale Corporation
Credit and Reimbursement Agreement; (2) the Mayor to execute a contract with
K&W to provide project management, preliminary and final design, environmental
compliance support, right-of-way appraisals and acquisition, and assistance during
the bidding and construction for the Project, for an estimated fee of$778,000; and
(3) the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to $100,000.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize: (1) staff to negotiate a Consulting and Professional
Services Contract with K&W for the design of the Oasis Road and Twin View
Boulevard Improvement Project (Project) as described in the Costco Wholesale
Corporation Credit and Reimbursement Agreement; (2) the Mayor to execute a
contract with K&W to provide project management, preliminary and final design,
environmental compliance support, right-of-way appraisals and acquisition, and
assistance during the bidding and construction for the Project, for an estimated fee of
$778,000; and (3) the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to
$100,000.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[A-050-060]
Council Member Cadd reported attendance at the League of California Cities Sacramento
Valley Division Meeting held in Sacramento, California, on July 19, 2013.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-150-070]
At Council Member Jones' suggestion, it was the consensus of the City Council to discuss
Automatic Aid Agreements between the Redding, CalFire, and Shasta County Fire
Departments at a future meeting.
[B-080-460]
At Council Member Cadd's suggestion, it was the consensus of the City Council to discuss
pending regulations proposed by the California Air Resources Board at a future meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
[P-100-050-070/^P-100-050-170]
12A and 12B: George Clarke and Gary Hollahan opposed union employee benefits.
At the hour of 6:30 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 7:06 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
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12A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers AFL-CIO -Maintenance Employees
[P-100-050-070]
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
• Employee Organization: United Public Employees of California, Local 792 -
Redding Technical Unit
[P-100-050-170]
The City Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 7:07 p.m.
APPROVED:
Rick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, Cit erk
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