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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
July 15, 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, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility
Director Barry Tippin, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Public Works Director Brian Crane,
Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Assistant City
Clerk Teresa Rudolph, 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, Finance Director
Dennice Maxwell, and Community Services Director Kim Niemer.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Emeritus Michael Pohlmeyer.
The Invocation was provided by Pastor David Th. Stark, Grace Presbyterian Church of
Redding.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation by Assemblyman Brian Dahle and Discussion of State Issues Affecting
Local Government
[A-050-060/S-050]
California 1st Assembly District Assemblyman Brian Dahle explained that he is a
member of the following five committees: Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials;
Natural Resources; Agriculture; Water, Parks and Wildlife; and Utilities and
Commerce; and provided an overview of several issues and topics important to the
north state. He encouraged the Council and the community to reach out to him with
any questions or concerns.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
No action was taken by the City Council on this informational item.
2B. Presentation by Shasta County Economic Development Corporation(EDC)
[B-080-150/A-050-060]
Mark Lascelles, President of EDC,provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, highlighting its past,present, and future activities. He noted that
the EDC will be focusing its recruitment efforts on businesses within California that
are succeeding.
No action was taken by the City Council on this informational item.
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 June 3, 2014; and Regular Meeting of
June 17, 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:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 23, for the period of June 1, 2014, through
June 12, 2014, for a total of $3,671,425.33, for check numbers 921638 through
922096, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11055 through 11080 inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 5061 through 5084, inclusive;
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(2) Accounts Payable Register No. 24, for the period of June 13, 2014, through
June 30, 2014, for a total of $10,222,303.01, for check numbers 922097 through
922461, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11081 through 11130 inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 5085 through 5137, inclusive;
(3) Accounts Payable Register No. 1, for the period of July 1, 2014, through
July 10, 2014, for a total of $2,788,548.18, for check numbers 922462 through
922896, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11131 through 11148 inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 5138 through 5166, inclusive;
(4)Payroll Register No. 25, for the period May 25, 2014, through June 7, 2014, in the
amount of$2,749,832.70, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 370618 through
371530, inclusive, and check numbers 555432 through 555474,inclusive;
(5)Payroll Register No. 26, for the period June 8, 2014, through June 21, 2014, in the
amount of$2,807,115.22, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 371531 through
372471, inclusive, and check numbers 555475 through 555545, inclusive; and
(6) Payroll Register No. 1, for the period June 22, 2014, through July 5, 2014, in the
amount of$2,846,378.92, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 372472 through
373422, inclusive, and check numbers 55546 through 55589, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $21,414,178.03.
4.(c). Treasurer's Report-May 2014
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the
Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2014.
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $168,391,245.67
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 - $201,383,097.54
4.(d). Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 - May 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 May 2014.
4.2(a). Resolution-Declaring Property Located at 5435 Mountain View Drive Surplus
[C-070-200]
Itis the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2014-072, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
declaring the property located at 5435 Mountain View Drive as surplus property,
subject to the retention of an easement(s) for a turnaround location for commercial
vehicles.
4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility(REU)Monthly Financial Report-May 2014
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept
REU's Monthly Financial Report for May 2014.
4.5(b). Purchase of Electric Utility Resource Planning Software and Associated Services -
Ascend Analytics
[E-090/A-070-400]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council
authorize the purchase of electric utility Resource Planning Software and associated
services with Ascend Analytics for no more than $200,000 for the first year utilizing
a"piggy-back"process.
4.5(c). Reinstatement of Redding Electric Utility's(REU) Solar Incentive Program
[E-120-200/S-050]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve
reinstatement of REU's Solar Incentive Program as of August 1, 2014, following
Senate Bill 1 guidelines.
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4.5(d). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4652, Construction of Access Road for Phase III of
the Eureka Way/Sulphur Creek Transmission Line Reconductoring Project
[B-050-020/E-090-160]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule No. 4652, Construction of Access Road for Phase III of the
Eureka Way/Sulphur Creek Transmission Line Reconductoring Project to Bobby
Martin Construction, Inc., of Redding, in the amount of$97,313 for construction of a
1,275-foot gravel road extending easterly from the City's parcel on River Park Drive
along the City's utility easement; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee,
to approve project construction change orders up to a not-to-exceed total of$15,000
(15 percent of the Contract amount).
4.5(e). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule 4662, Building Improvements at 3611 Avtech Parkway
[B-050-020/C-050-210]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule 4662, Building Improvements at 3611 Avtech Parkway to
Gifford Construction, Inc., of Redding, in the amount of $3,148,000; and
(2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve project construction
change orders up to a not-to-exceed total of $314,800 (10 percent of the Contract
amount).
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
4.6(a). Resolution — Authorizing the City as an Applicant for Grant Funds through the
California Natural Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
Program(EEMP)for Henderson and Parkview Open Space Area Improvements
[G-100-170]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 2014-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the City as an applicant for grant funds through the California
Natural Resources Agency EEMP for Henderson and Parkview Open Space Area
Improvements for an amount up to $450,000 and for the City Manager to execute all
documents necessary to apply for the grant and any associated agreements should the
grant be awarded.
4.6(b). Resolution—27th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061- Replacement
of Window Walls at the Civic Auditorium; and
Sole-Source Contract with Ellenberger Sanchez Architects—Project Design
[B-130-070/C-050-050]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council:
(1) adopt Resolution No. 2014-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the 27th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
appropriating $375,000 to fund the replacement of the window walls at the Civic
Auditorium; (2) approve use of a sole-source contract for the design of the project
with Ellenberger Sanchez Architects; and (3) authorize staff to proceed with the
preparation of a bid package.
4.7(a). Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) - RFP No. 4622, Banking Services, Merchant
Card Services, and Trust& Custody Services
[B-050-100/A-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council: (1) award RFP
No. 4622, Banking Services, Merchant Card Services, and Trust & Custody Services,
to US Bank for a five-year period with an approximate annual net cost of $57,400,
with three optional one-year extensions, and authorize the City Manager, or his
designee, to execute said agreements; (2) award RFP No. 4622, Secured
Transportation Services, to Garda Cash Logistics, Inc. for a five-year period with an
approximate annual net cost of $7,260, with three optional one-year extensions, and
authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to continue negotiations on the final
agreement to allow for incorporation of necessary insurance requirements; and
(3) adopt Resolution No. 2014-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding designating the authorized signers on all accounts associated with US Bank.
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4.9(a). Resolution — Supporting Crime and Drug Prevention Efforts in Redding, and
Proclaiming August 5,2014, as National Night Out
[A-050-060-600/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 2014-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting
crime and drug prevention efforts in Redding, and proclaiming Tuesday,
August 5, 2014, as National Night Out in the City of Redding.
4.10(a).City of Redding General Fund Monthly Financial Report - May 2014
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the
City's General Fund Monthly Financial Report for May 2014.
4.11(a).Contingency Fund Increase - Bid Schedule No. 4637 (Job No. 2436), Nighthawk
Storm Drain Improvement Project
[B-050-020/S-060]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
an increase of$45,000 to the contingency fund for Bid Schedule No. 4637 (Job No.
2436), Nighthawk Storm Drain Improvement Project, awarded to N&T Digmore,
bringing the total contingency amount to $66,000.
4.11(b).Resolution—Summary Vacation of a Portion of Mark Street(A-2014-00347)
[A-010-040]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2014-077, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
summarily vacating a portion of Mark Street right-of-way located between Sutter
Street and Geary Street, as created by the Map of the Alta Subdivision recorded in
Book 5 of Maps at Page 1,filed April 1939, Shasta County Records(A-2014-00347).
4.11(c).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4642 (Job No.
5331), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 2014 Sludge Dredging Project
111 [B-050-020/W-010-450]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4642 (Job No. 5331), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sludge 2014 Dredging Project, awarded to California Dredging Co., as satisfactorily
complete. The fmal cost was$82,925.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the
exception of those item(s)approved by separate vote as indicated above.
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. 2014-072 through 2014-077 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS
6.1. Public Hearing- Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD)A, B, and C; and
Resolution — Confirming Annual Assessments and Ordering the Levy Amounts for
Fiscal Year 2014-15
[A-170-075-050, -051, -052]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a
Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution: (1) confirming the maps of
the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the City
Clerk for LMD's A, B, and C; and, (2) confirming the annual assessments and
ordering the levy amounts for Fiscal Year 2014-15 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways
Code.
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The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the assessments for LMD's A, B, and C, for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
The Affidavit of Publication- Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing.
Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-078, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding: (1) confirming the maps of the assessment districts as
contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk for LMD's A, B, and C;
and, (2) confirming the annual assessments and ordering the levy amounts for Fiscal
Year 2014-15 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing
with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code..
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. 2014-078 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2. Public Hearing - Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L,
M, N, 0,P, Q, R, S,T, U, V,W,01-06,02-06,03-06,04-06,05-06,06-06, 07-06,08-
06,09-06, 11-06,01-07, 02-07,02-09, 03=09,01-11,02-11, 03-11, and 01-13; and
Resolution - Confirming Maps of Assessment Districts, Annual Assessments, and
Ordering the Levy Amounts for Fiscal Year 2014-15
[A-170-075-053, -054, -055, -056, -057, -059, -060, -061, -062, -063, -064, -065,
-066, -067, -068, -069, -070, -071, -072, -073, -074, -075, -076, -077, -078, -079,
-080, -081, -083, -084, -085, -088, -089, -090, -091, -092, and -095]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a
Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a resolution: (1) confirming the maps of
the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the City
Clerk for LMD's D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06,
02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09,
03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, and 01-13; and (2) confirming the annual assessments
and ordering the levy amounts for Fiscal Year 2014-15 pursuant to the Landscaping
and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the assessments for LMD's D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S,
T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06,
01-07,.02-07,02-09, 03-09,01-11, 02-11, 03-11, and 01-13 for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
The Affidavit of Publication-Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing.
Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-079, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding: (1) confirming the maps of the assessment districts as contained in
the Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk for LMD's D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K,
L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06,
08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07,02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, and 01-13; and
(2) confirming the annual assessments and ordering the levy amounts for Fiscal Year
2014-15 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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. 2014-079 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.3. Public Hearing-Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District(SSMD)01-07; and
Resolution-Confirming Maps of Assessment District, Annual Assessment and Levy
Amount for Fiscal Year 2014-15, and Annexation of Additional Territory, 1130 Hope
Lane, into District
[A-170-080-001/S-101-062]
Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to City Council,
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a
Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution: (1)confirming the maps of
the assessment district as contained in the Engineer's Report on file with the City
Clerk; (2) confirming the annual assessment and levy amount for Fiscal Year 2014-
15 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, Chapter 26, Maintenance Districts,
Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq.; and (3) ordering the annexation of
additional territory, namely 1130 Hope Lane, (Assessor's Parcel Number 073-300-
013 being Parcel 2 as shown on Parcel Map No. 54-77 filed September 23, 1976, in
Book 10 of Parcel Maps at Page 7, Shasta County Records) into the district.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the assessment, levy, and annexation of additional territory for SSMD 01-07.
The Affidavit of Publication-Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
No protests were received by the City Clerk's office prior to the Public Hearing.
Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Cadd, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-080, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding: (1) confirming the map of the assessment district as contained in the
Engineer's Report on file with the City Clerk for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District
(SSMD) 01-07; (2) confirming the annual assessment and ordering the levy amount
for Fiscal Year 2014-15 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, Chapter 26,
Maintenance Districts, Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq.; and
(3) ordering the annexation of additional territory, namely 1130 Hope Lane,
(Assessor's Parcel Number 073-300-013 being Parcel 2 as shown on Parcel Map No.
54-77 filed September 23, 1976, in Book 10 of Parcel Maps at Page 7, Shasta County
Records)into the district.
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. 2014-080 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.4(a). Development Impact Fee Waiver Program Report
[F-205-600]
Development Services Director Nagel highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
accept staffs presentation and information on the Development Impact Fee Waiver
Program (DIFP) and not establish new temporary waivers or fee reductions at this
time.
Council Member Jones opined that impact fees are still high. He recommended that
the Council support a 50 permit impact fee waiver program similar to the one adopted
in 2011 to continue stimulating the construction industry.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council Member Cadd, City Manager Starman explained that currently
there are no grants in place to backfill the loss of revenue to the City for this program
as there was in 2011.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Cadd, to implement a temporary impact fee waiver program for 50 new dwelling
units.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones
NOES: Council Members -Bosetti, McArthur, and Sullivan
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Motion failed.
9.14(a).Proposed Amendment to City of Redding Cardroom Ordinance
[C-110-100/L-070-030]
City Attorney Duvemay summarized the Report to Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council introduce
for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of an ordinance amending
Section 6.14.150 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to cardrooms operating in
conformity with the Gambling Control Act.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of
Ordinance No. 2507, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations), Chapter 6.14 (Card
Rooms), of the Redding Municipal code by amending Section 6.14.150 relating to
cardrooms operating in conformity with the Gambling Control Act.
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 No. 2507
9.14(b).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 2.04.020 relative to
scheduling of City Council Regular Meetings on Election Day
[C-110-100/E-070-050]
City Attorney Duvernay provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of an ordinance
amending RMC Section 2.04.020 to conform the Municipal Code with the City's past
practice relative to scheduling regular City Council meetings on municipal election
days.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full
reading of Ordinance No. 2508, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.04 (City
Council), of the Redding Municipal Code by amending Section 2.04.020 related to
scheduling of City Council meetings on municipal election days.
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 Duvemay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2508.
9.15(a).Resolution-Amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary
Schedule for Unrepresented Employees
[P-100-050-100]
Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary
Schedule: (1) increasing the salary range for most of the Department Director and
Division Manager classifications by two percent; and (2) approving a general two
percent salary increase for the unrepresented employees in those classifications,
effective July 20, 2014.
George Clarke opposed City employees receiving raises.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-081, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance
Salary Schedule: 1) increasing the salary range for most of the Department Director
and Division Manager classifications by two percent; and 2) approving a general two
percent salary increase for the unrepresented employees in those classifications,
effective July 20, 2014.
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. 2014-081 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(b).Resolution - Amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary
Schedule for Unrepresented Employees - Redding Electric Utility Compensation
Study
[P-100-050-100]
Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan
with wage adjustments for specific unrepresented positions assigned to the Redding
Electric Utility (REU), and approve the transfer of one vacant budgeted position
assigned to REU to the Personnel Department, effective July 20, 2014.
George Clarke opposed amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance
Salary Plan with wage adjustments.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-082, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance
Salary Plan with wage adjustments for specific unrepresented positions assigned to
the Redding Electric Utility (REU), and approve the transfer of one vacant budgeted
position assigned to REU to the Personnel Department, effective July 20, 2014.
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. 2014-082 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[E-070/A-050-060]
George Clarke opined that the upcoming election is important with three seats open and
citizens have a chance to elect a fiscally responsible City Council that is not pro-union.
[E-090-100]
Colleen Leavitt opposed the Redding Electric Utility's current practices relative to utility turn
off and deposit requirements.
[A-050-060]
Murray Blake opposed the public comment period being moved to the end of the Agenda.
[P-150-150/A-050-060]
Corrinthias Woodards opposed police officers targeting the homeless.
[A-050-060]
Jim Hamilton opined that the Shasta County EDC's presentation was refreshing giving hope
that our local economy is rebounding, and expressed support of George Clarke's comments.
[P-150-150]
Carla Jackson relayed her personal experience with criminal activity and implored the
Council to bring crime and transient issues to the forefront.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[L-040-150]
Council Member Cadd attended the League of California Cities' June Employee Relations
Committee Meeting in Sacramento, California,on Thursday,June 19-20, 2014.
[A-050-060]
Vice Mayor Sullivan and Council Members Cadd and McArthur attended the Gonsalves'
Annual Legislative Meeting and Appreciation dinner on Monday, June 30, 2014, in
Sacramento, California.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-150-150]
At Council Member McArthur's suggestion, it was unclear if the majority of the Council
agreed to discuss possible implementation of an ad-hoc citizens committee regarding
potential solutions and recommendations to the rising crime in Redding at the next Council
meeting on August 5, 2014.
[P-150-150]
At Council Member Jones' suggestion, the majority of the City Council (Cadd, Jones, and
McArthur) agreed to discuss implementation of a volunteer reserve police force at a future
City Council meeting.
[A-050-060/P-150-150]
Mayor Bosetti called for a Special Meeting of the Redding City Council to be held
tentatively on Monday, August 4, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., to discuss placement of a tax measure
on the November 4, 2014, ballot relative to a half-cent sales tax increase with proceeds to be
used specifically to mitigate issues related to AB109 felons in the City of Redding.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:37 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 9:33 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
111 T.Y. Lin International, Inc. v. Onesta Corp. and LD&C, Inc. dba Levenson
Development Corp.; and related cross action, LD&C, Inc. and Onesta Corp. v. T.Y.
Lin International, Inc. and the City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case
No. 418977
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13B. 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-100-050-127/P-100-050-129]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13C. 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 on this item.
13D. 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 on this item.
13E. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organizations: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers AFL-CIO -Electric Employees
[P-100-050-070]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13F. 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 on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
9:34 p.m.
APPROVED:
Rick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST: •
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Teresa Ru• • ph,Assistant City Clerk
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