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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
October 7, 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, 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 Police
Chief Robert Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Emily Westphal.
The Invocation was provided by Tom Nelson, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
A Moment of Silence was observed in honor of Mayor Emeritus Dick Dickerson's passing.
Mayor Bosetti thanked Support Services Director Dinger for his efforts to secure grant
funding to assist SkyWest Airlines at the Redding Municipal Airport to transition from
turbopropeller service to jet service.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of City of Redding Employee Service Recognition Awards
[P-100]
Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the City of Redding Internal
Communication dated September 30, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, that
listed the 68 employees who have achieved the milestone of 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35
years of service to the City of Redding. On behalf of the City of Redding, she
expressed appreciation for their commitment to public service, the community, and
the City. She noted that Department Directors will present the remaining service
awards to those unable to attend the City Council meeting.
Mayor Bosetti, and each employee's Department Director presented service awards to
the following employees that were present: 15-years - Binky Peer (Purchasing
Officer); 20-years - Shawn Avery (Sr. Personnel Analyst), Mike Darling (Crime
Scene Technician), Joseph Drysdale (Sr. Wastewater Plant Operator-Grade III), and
Sue MacSween (Development Services Technician II); 25-years - Diana Acord
(Payroll and Benefits Technician) and Paul Landis (Field Foreman-Electrical
Technician); and 30-years -Julie Erickson (Records Specialist).
2B. Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming October 2014, as Breast Cancer Awareness
Month and October 16, 2014, as Think Pink Day in the City of Redding.
[A-050-060-600]
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to
Dr. Michael Figueroa, co-founder of NorCal Think Pink, declaring October 2014, as
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 16, 2014, as Think Pink Day in the
City of Redding.
2C. Mayor's Proclamation proclaiming October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month in the City of Redding.
[A-050-060-600]
On behalf of the City Council,Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to
Emily Westphal, Assistant Director of Client Services for OneSafe Place, declaring
October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Redding.
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2D. Presentation regarding Planning and Service Area 2 Area Agency on Aging(PSA 2)
[A-050-060]
Murray Blake, Board Member for PSA 2, provided background history explaining the
five counties that PSA2 encompasses, how the Planning and Service Area Agency on
Aging came into existence as part of The Older Americans Act, and funding provided
by the California Department of Aging. The Area Agency on Aging's Mission
Statement is to provide effective community leadership that assures the provision of
services for the benefit of older adults and adults with functional impairments which
promote the ability to remain at home with maximum dignity, choice, and
independence. Mr. Blake noted that an updated brochure containing many resources
and associated contact information will be distributed to the Redding Police
Department and the community to provide resource assistance.
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 September 16, 2014.
4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-100-500]
Approve Accounts Payable Register No. 6, for the period of September 15, 2014,
through September 30, 2014, for a total of $12,803,889.70, for check numbers
924792 through 925221, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11300 through 11350
inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5294 through 5345, inclusive; Payroll Register
No. 6, for the period of August 31, 2014, through September 13, 2014, in the amount
of$2,774,360.38, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 377119 through 377986,
inclusive, and check numbers 555876 through 555916, inclusive; and Payroll No. 7,
for the period of September 14, 2014, through September 27, 2014, in the amount of
$2,821,735.58, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 377987 through 378835,
inclusive, and check numbers 555917 through 555991, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $18,399,985.66.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2014.
[A-050-100-600]
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $182,727,040.99
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 - $211,782,545.26
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for August 2014.
[F-205-095-650]
4.1(a). Accept Project Status Report for September 2014.
[A-050-080]
4.1(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2014-096, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding establishing the City of Redding's policy and land use position with respect
to the Travel Management Plan for the Lassen National Forest and invoking
coordination with the U.S. Forest Service.
[F-200-100]
4.1(c). Authorize the Mayor to send a "letter to Governor Brown regarding the need to
increase local government representation on the California Public Employees'
Retirement System Board of Administration.
[P400-230]
4.2(a). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.2(a) AT VICE MAYOR
SULLIVAN'S REQUEST
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4.3(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2014-097, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving a No Cost Land on Airport Memorandum of Agreement
DTFAWN-14-L-00052 with the Federal Aviation Administration for the continued
operation and maintenance for the Centerfield Weather Equipment, Runway End
Identifier Lights - Runway 16, Visual Approach Slope Indicator— Runway 16, Glide
Slope, Instrument Landing System Localizer, Instrument Landing System Middle
Marker and the Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range Facilities (VOR) at
the Redding Municipal Airport.
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
4.3(b). Approve Lease Agreements with Mark Legarra dba Legarra Enterprises for Executive
Hangar No. 5 and Executive Hangar No. 6 at the Redding Municipal Airport for the
period November 1, 2014, to September 30, 2019, at the rate of $700 per month,
increasing to $721 at the start of the fourth year, and authorize the City Manager, or
his designee, to execute future amendments to the Agreements.
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
In response to Council Member McArthur, Support Services Director Dinger
explained that the lease rates for executive and non-executive hangars at the Redding
Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark include the cost of all utilities. He noted that a
breakdown of the utility costs will be included in future staff reports.
4.3(c). Approve ratification of First Amendment to Lease Agreement (C-2349) with Hawes
River Acres, Inc., adding language relative to the City's emergency use of the
property without prior notification, adjusting acreage to 557 acres, increasing rent to
$5,648 per month, and extending the term to August 31, 2019, with one five-year
option to extend.
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
4.3(d). Approve in concept a lot line adjustment for Lot 15 at the Redding Airport Business
Park in anticipation of a potential property sale to Steven Doctor.
[L-010-150-750/5-100-017/A-090-100]
4.5(a). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.5(a) AT MAYOR BOSETTI'S
REQUEST
4.6(a). Award Request for Proposal No. 4667, Assessment District Landscape Maintenance
Services, to Taylor Made Landscaping with an evaluated annual total of $161,490
(base amount of $158,190 plus estimated additional work at proposed hourly rates),
and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement for the period
November 1, 2014, through December 31, 2015, with four one-year renewal options
adjusted by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
[A-170-075/B-050-100]
4.11(b).Authorize the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Consulting and Professional
Services Contract with J.R. Miller and Associates, Inc. (C-6020), in the amount of
$48,505, for a total not-to-exceed fee of $208,423, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-
098, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving
the 32nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating
$800,000 for the Transfer Station Bale Storage Expansion Project for Fiscal Year
2014-15.
[B-050-100/B-130-070/S-020-650]
4.11(c).Accept additional federal funding to account for construction claims defense costs
and for non-participating project costs related to the Cypress Bridge Project and adopt
Resolution No. 2014-099, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 31st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-
061 appropriating$1,400,000 for the Cypress Bridge Project for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
[B-130-070/B-050-100/S-070-050-050]
4.11(d).Approve the final map for the Hollow Lane Subdivision (S-2013-00980), located
north of Hollow Lane and east of Ridgewood Road,thereby instructing the City Clerk
to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder and accept the improvements in this
subdivision as satisfactorily completed.
[S-101-143]
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4.11(e).Accept Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) federal funds for
safety improvements including construction of six-foot-wide shoulders along both
sides of Old Oregon Trail near Paso Robles to Bear Mountain Road and adopt
Resolution No. 2014-100, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting and approving the 33rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-
061 appropriating $1,888,300 for safety improvements along Old Oregon Trail for
Fiscal Year 2014-15.
[B-130-070/G-100-070/S-070-100]
4.11(f).Accept Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds for pedestrian
safety improvements along Victor Avenue between Enterprise Park on the south end
and the Churn Creek Bridge on the north end, and adopt Resolution No. 2014-101, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving the 34th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $1,416,200 for
the Victor Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
[B-130-070/G-100-070/S-070-100]
4.11(g).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4584 (Job No. 2368), Old Oregon Trail/Oasis Road Safety
Project, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. The final cost was
$899,991.34.
[B-050-020]
4.11(h).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4637 (Job No. 2436), Nighthawk Storm Drain
Improvement Project, awarded to N&T Digmore, Inc., as satisfactorily complete.
The final cost was $365,075.09.
[B-050-020/S-060]
4.11(i).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4673, Hilltop Drive and
Lake Boulevard East Water Main Project: (1) award the project to Stimpel-
Wiebelhaus Associates Inc., in the amount of $429,155 to abandon aging cast iron
and steel water lines that are a maintenance "hot spot" and replace them with new
ductile iron water lines, will reroute the pipeline for better access and connect with
nearby mains to provide a looped system that will enhance system reliability and
improve fire flows, and provide for new water services lines, new fire hydrants, and
other miscellaneous work; (2) approve an additional $60,000 to cover the cost of
contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $45,000 to provide
construction contingency funding; and (4) 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$544,155.
[B-050-020/W-030-450]
4.11(j).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4676 (Job No.2991),
Reservoir Cleaning and Inspection 2014: (1) award Bid to Inland Potable Services
Inc. in the amount of$175,464; (2) approve an additional $32,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $18,000 to provide construction
contingency funding; and (4) 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$235,464.
[B-050-020/W-030-450]
4.12(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2014-102, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting an amended Appendix A and B to the City's
Conflict of Interest Code in compliance with the Fair Political Practices Commission
(FPPC)biennial review requirements.
[F-010-150] 111
4.14(a).Accept the quotation from Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. (Liberty) and Starr
Tech/Ace American (StarrTech) for a one-year contract to provide property and
boiler-machinery insurance coverage for the Redding Power Plant for an annual
premium of$245,000.
[R-100-375-200/E-120-150]
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized 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
111 Resolution Nos. 2014-096 through 2014-102 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMTI'1'EES
9.2(a). MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AT VICE MAYOR SULLIVAN'S
REQUEST
Resolution — Opposition to Proposition 47 — The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools
Act
[L-040-300]
Deputy City Manager Clark provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 47 — The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools
Act.
On behalf of the Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties Americans Civil Liberties
Union (ACLU), Douglas Bennett provided a handout entitled "Yes on 47, Safe
Neighborhoods Schools", incorporated herein by reference, and stated that ACLU is
endorsing Proposition 47, and opined that the state has over incarceration issues, and
this would save hundreds of millions annually with state savings being shifted to
K-12 schools,victim services, and mental health and drug treatment.
In response to Council Member Cadd, Police Chief Paoletti stated that law
enforcement associations oppose Proposition 47 due to the reduction of sentencing
penalties for specified non-serious, non-violent drug and property crimes, as well as
directing that the following crimes be prosecuted as misdemeanors: commercial
burglary; forgery; passing bad checks; grand theft; and receiving stolen property.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Jones, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-103, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding opposing Proposition 47—The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act.
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. 2014-103 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.5(a). MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AT MAYOR BOSETTI'S
REQUEST
Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Enforcement Program and RPS Procurement
Plan.
[E-120/L-040-300]
Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the
revised RPS Enforcement Program and RPS Procurement Plan as recommended by
the Electric Utility Commission (EUC).
Mayor Bosetti wanted to clarify that the recommendations of the City's various
Boards and Commissions, including the EUC, are taken seriously by City's the Ci 's staff
and the City Council.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur to approve the revised Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS)
Enforcement Program and RPS Procurement Plan as recommended by the Electric
Utility Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.11(a).Ordinance -Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 14.16, (Sewers)
[C-110-100/W-010-200]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council offer an
Ordinance amending RMC Chapter 14.16, (Sewers), adopting Technically Based
Local Limits (local limits) for discharges of wastewater from industrial users to the
City of Redding sanitary sewer system, for first reading by title only and waive the
full reading.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full
reading of Ordinance No. 2511, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.16, Sewers, adopting
Technically Based Local Limits (local limits) for discharges of wastewater from
industrial users to the City of Redding sanitary sewer system.
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. 2511.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[P-150/P-100-230]
Murray Blake supported George Clarke's proposed Measure D which suggests changing the
Ca1PERS calculation for new public safety employees from 3% to 2% at age 55 based on
their average salary calculated over 36 highest consecutive months with the maximum being
70% of their average salary.
[E-070/P-100-050]
George Clarke opposed unions supporting council candidates and raises given to public
safety employees.
[E-120-200]
Greg Washburn opposed Redding Electric Utility solar surcharges.
[A-050-060]
Lisa Riggs invited the Council and the Community to "An Evening With Jovan Haye" on
October 16, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Shasta College Gym.
[A-050-060/B-080]
Mike Quinn noted that if he was elected to the City Council, he would have all the City's
Boards and Commissions provide quarterly reports to the City Council for transparency
purposes.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341
[E-120-400]
Mayor Bosetti attended the Northern California Power Agency's Annual Conference in
Napa, California, on September 17-21, 2014.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[A-050-060]
Vice Mayor Sullivan requested that the Domestic Violence Awareness information from
OneSafe Place be made available to City of Redding employees and the community and
noted that OneSafe Place is a valuable resource for anyone in need of help.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:18 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 9:32 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
I Blake v. City of Redding, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 174511
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Schjoth, et al.v. City of Redding; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 178895
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Citizens for Fair REU Rates, Michael Schmitz, Shirlyn Pappas, Fee Fighter LLC v.
The City of Redding and the City Council of the City of Redding; Shasta County
Superior Court Case No. 171377
[L-100]
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 Organizations: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees, with the
exception of RPOA, RPMA and IAFF
[P-100-050]
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 Organization: Redding Independent Employees' Organization(RIEO)
[P-100-050-127/P-100-050-129]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
9:33 p.m.
APPROVED:
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