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City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
November 18, 2013 5:15 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. 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 Duvemay, Assistant
City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City
Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Margery Stockwell.
2. Presentation by California Natural Resources Agency regarding the Bay Delta
Conservation Plan
[S-050-430/W-030]
City Manager Starman recalled that the City Council requested an in-depth
discussion of the proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan (Plan) and introduced
Dr. Gerald Meral,Deputy Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency.
Dr. Meral provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and
relayed information relative to the history of salt water flow into the Delta region,
the potential impact of earthquakes to the levee system and the proposed tunnels
designed to move water from the Sacramento River to an aqueduct near Tracy,
California. He noted specifically that the water flow of the federally controlled
Shasta, Trinity, and Folsom reservoirs will be maintained. He also stated that the
cost of the Plan will be borne by the end users of the water.
Winnemem Wintu Tribal Chief Caleen Sisk stated that she has many questions
relative to the proposed Plan including water rights owed to the tribe and the amount
of water southern California needs from the north state. She also advocated for
California salmon restoration.
Charles W.Alexander opposed the proposed Plan.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to accept the report relative to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan
provided by Dr. Gerald Meral, Deputy Secretary of the California Natural Resources
Agency. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 6:25 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Rick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela ize, City C e k
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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
November 19, 2013 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, Deputy
City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance:
Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Finance Director
Dennice Maxwell, and Community Services Director Kim Niemer.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Bosetti.
In lieu of the Invocation, the Pilgrim Congregational Choir and Interfaith Forum sang
"A Bridge Over Troubled Water".
PUBLIC COMMENT
[E-070/P-100-050]
George Clarke opposed Council Member Sullivan's election contributions received from
employee unions in 2010 and further opined that he opposed employee labor unions and
associated benefits.
[E-070]
Dolores Lucero opined that because Brent Weaver received former Redding Redevelopment
Agency funding for construction projects in the City of Redding, he can not run for election
to the City Council due to conflict of interest issues.
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. 9, for the period of November 1, 2013, through
November 14, 2013, for a total of$4,802,430.01, for check numbers 916300 through
916620, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10535 through 10561, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 4839 through 4859, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 10, for the
period October 27, 2013, through November 9, 2013, in the amount of$2,882,049.70,
for electronic deposit transaction numbers 358011 through 358865, inclusive, and
check numbers 554408 through 554458, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL:
$7,684,479.71.
4.(c). Ordinance -Adopting the 2013 California Building Standards Code
[C-110-200/C-110-100]
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
adopt Ordinance No. 2501, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting-the 2013 California Building Standards Code, with supporting Findings of
Fact amending certain sections of Chapters 16.01 through 16.08 and Sections
9.20.010 through 9.20.200 of the Redding Municipal Code.
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4.3(a). Second Amendment to License Agreement with El A Apparel, Inc.
[A-070-080/A-090-100]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to License Agreement with
El A Apparel, Inc. (C-3491), extending term to April 30, 2016, adding an additional
option term, and removing some extraneous advertising displays at the Redding
Municipal Airport.
4.5(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4596, Three-Phase, Pad-Type Distribution
Transformers; and
Reject Evaluated Low Bid As Non-Responsive
[B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council
authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4596, Three-Phase, Pad-
Type Distribution Transformers: (1) reject evaluated low bid submitted by Howard
Industries as non-responsive; and (2) award bid to ABB c/o Pacific Utilities, with a
total bid price of$226,979.75.
4.11(a).Water Purchase and Sale Agreement-Centerville Community Services District
[W-030-700-080/E-120-150]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
the Mayor to execute a Water Purchase and Sale Agreement with Centerville
Community Services District (CCSD) (C-4942) for the period January 1, 2014,
through December 31, 2018, to allow CCSD to continue to provide an emergency
water supply to the vicinity of the Redding Electric Utility Power Plant on Clear
Creek Road, minimize the risk of unscheduled Power Plant shutdowns due to reduced
water supply, and provide a short-term scheduled peaking water supply source for the
southern end of the Cascade pressure zone of the City water system.
4.11(b).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4599,Rock and Mineral Products
[B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council award
Bid Schedule No. 4599, Rock and Mineral Products, to the lowest responsive bidder,
based on individual line items, for rock, asphalt, and mineral aggregates in the
approximate amount of$350,000 annually.
4.11(c).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4565 (Job No.
2393), Methacrylate Bridge Deck Seal 2013 Project
[B-050-020/S-070-050]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4565 (Job No. 2393), Methacrylate Bridge Deck Seal 2013 Project,
awarded to J. F. Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was
$183,504.
4.11(d).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4558 (Job No.
2401), West Street Sewer Replacement Project
[B-050-020/W-020-575]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4558 (Job No. 2401), West Street Sewer Replacement Project,
awarded to R.A. Martin Constructors, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was
$1,761,105.84.
4.11(e).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4550 (Job No.
2395), Parkview Avenue Crosswalk Enhancement Project
[B-050-020/T-080-100]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4550 (Job No. 2395), Parkview Avenue Crosswalk Enhancement
Project, awarded to Rader Excavating, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final cost was
$496,252.
Council Member Cadd expressed concern regarding new legislation under California
Assembly Bill 1371 dealing with motor vehicles passing bicycles to be effective
September 16, 2014.
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4.12(a).Resolution- 9th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
[B-130-070/A-050-450/A-050-055-750]
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk and the Support Services Director that the
City Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-099, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding adopting and approving the 9`h Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $4,800 in Fiscal Year 2013-14 and $8,100 in
Fiscal Year 2014-15 for live video streaming of City Council meetings and agenda
workflow management software.
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 No. 2013-099 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF REDDING AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
At the hour of 6:19 p.m., Mayor Bosetti convened a Special Meeting of the City of Redding
as the Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a Joint Meeting with the
Redding City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS
6.1 Public Hearing - Use of Capital Outlay Funds by the Shasta Union High School
District for the Pioneer High School Construction Project
[R-030-605]
Assistant City Manager Tippin summarized the Joint Report to City Council and
Successor Agency to Redding Redevelopment Agency (staff report) dated
November 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council: (1) make findings that the proposal to utilize capital outlay funds for the
Pioneer High School Construction Project is consistent with the pass-through
agreement for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress (CHC) Project Area and with
Redevelopment Law, is of primary benefit to the Project Area, and there is no other
means for financing the improvements; and (2) authorize the use of $281,133.54 of
pass-through funds collected previously from the Project Area for said project.
The Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed use of capital outlay funds by the Shasta Union High School
District.
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 Jones, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to: (1) make findings that the proposal to utilize capital outlay funds for
the Pioneer High School Construction Project is consistent with the pass-through
agreement for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress (CHC) Project Area and with
Redevelopment Law, is of primary benefit to the Project Area, and there is no other
means for financing the improvements; and (2) authorize the use of $281,133.54 of
pass-through funds collected previously from the Project Area for said project.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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APPOINTMENTS
7.1 Mayor's Reappointment -Shasta Mosquito Abatement&Vector Control District
[B-080-480]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
November 8, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's
recommendation to reappoint Tom Mancuso as the City of Redding representative to
the Board of Directors of the Shasta Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District
for a two-year term, December 31, 2013, to December 31, 2015.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to reappoint Tom Mancuso as the City of Redding representative to
the Board of Directors of the Shasta Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District
for a two-year term, December 31, 2013, to December 31, 2015.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
7.2 Mayor's Reappointments -Community Development Advisory Committee
[B-080-600-100]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
November 8, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's
recommendation that the City Council reappoint Mike Reed and Brad Williams to the
Community Development Advisory Committee for three-year terms,
December 1, 2013, to December 1, 2016.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to reappoint Mike Reed and Brad Williams to the Community
Development Advisory Committee for three-year terms, December 1, 2013, to
December 1, 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,AND COMM1IThES
9.2(b). Funding Agreement with the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage
Center; and
Resolution— 10th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
[A-090-1008-130-070]
Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated November 8, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, provided background
information and recommended that the City Council reconsider a Funding Agreement
with the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage Center (NCVMHC)
and a resolution appropriating$193,800 for said purpose.
Council Member Jones disclosed that he is a volunteer with NCVMHC, however,
after asking the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and the City's Attorney,
he determined that a conflict of interest does not exist, therefore, he will be voting on
this item.
Council Member McArthur showcased her father's and brother's military service
pictures and articles of clothing and stated that, although she is very supportive of
Veterans, the City does not have funds for this project at this time.
The following supported a Funding Agreement with NCVMHC: Betty Paris,
John Cleckner, Mary Slufts, Dick Fyten, Barry Zanni, Dianna Burroughs,
Desiree Clements, Delores Lucero, L. David Cockerill, Gary Newquist,
Gilbert Houston, Chris McCandless, Charles W.Alexander, Michael Micali.
Rob Burroughs, NCVMHC President noted that the organization is no longer
interested in the Redding Police Station building on California Street and are focusing
on opportunities at the Redding Municipal Airport location noting that the project has
been downscaled to an approximately$2 million facility.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Cadd, to: (1) approve a Funding Agreement with the Northern California Veterans
Museum and Heritage Center in the amount of $193,800; and (2) adopt a resolution
appropriating $193,800 to contribute to the Northern California Veterans Museum,
specifically to assist in obtaining a Use Permit for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones
NOES: Council Members- McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Motion failed.
At Mayor Bosetti's suggestion, a majority of the Council directed staff to return to
Council at a future meeting with a proposal to consider an extension to the Letter of
Intent with the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage Center (C-5359)
regarding a long-term Lease Agreement for approximately 15 acres of City-owned
property near the entrance to the Redding Municipal Airport.
9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report- September 2013
[B-130-070]
Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report) dated November 6, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly
Financial Report for September 2013.
Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue through September was $492,597
(1.3 percent) below projections for the three-month period and total wholesale sales
were $3,522,018 (92.4 percent) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through
September came in $3,069,772 (7.4 percent) above plan. On balance, operating
revenue after energy costs was $1,877,277 (10.1 percent) above expectations. The
combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power
Administration, contracts and the spot market were $1,192,495 (5.2 percent) above
budget projections through September. Total operating expenses through September
were $1,755,239 (20.17 percent) below budget, resulting from efforts to control
expenses and current vacancies limiting the amount of preventative maintenance and
capital construction that can be accomplished. The recorded data for the three-month
period shows positive net financial results before capital outlay of $10,062,249 and
are $3,632,516 better than budget projections. A combination of net wholesale sales
and reduced operating expenses make up all of that result. Debt service payments to-
date total $3,470,820. Capital expenditures through September were $1,670,303 for
revenue-funded projects, and $570,698 for bond-funded projects. REU's unrestricted
cash balance at the end of September was $41 million compared with the balance of
$36.2 million at the end of September 2012. After all closing entries for fiscal year
2013, the final unrestricted cash balance at June 30,2013,was $30.2 million.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to accept the September 2013 Monthly Financial Report for the
Redding Electric Utility. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.10(a).City of Redding's General Fund Monthly Financial Report—September 2013
[B-130-070]
Finance Director Maxwell highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
November 8, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council accept the September 2013 Monthly Financial Report for the City of
Redding's General Fund.
Ms. Maxwell noted that total revenue-to-date is $11.5 million or $629,019
(5.4 percent) above staff's cash flow projection. For the month of September,
property tax, transient occupancy tax, and in-lieu tax performed above staff's cash
flow projection, while sales tax and revenue from other sources performed below
staff's cash flow projection. Expenditures at month-end, excluding encumbrances,
total $16,603,319 or $4,027,593 (20.6 percent) below staff's projection.
Encumbrances at month-end total $2,658,791.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to accept the September 2013 Monthly Financial Report for the City of
Redding's General Fund. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
NO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
7:49 p.m.
APPROVED:
Rick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City Clcr'k
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