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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
October 21, 2014 6:00 PM
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,
Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Police Chief Robert Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Robert Paoletti.
The Invocation was provided by Joanne Bennett, First Church of Christ, Scientist.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Introduction of Captain Todd Garr, Commander of the California Highway Patrol
(CHP) -Redding Office,by Police Chief Robert Paoletti
[A-050-060]
CHP Commander Todd Garr provided an overview of upcoming partnerships with
the City of Redding such as the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the
portion of the Interstate 5 corridor that runs through the City of Redding, and CHP's
assistance with providing bicycle patrols in conjunction with the Redding Police
Department.
The City Council took no action 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 - Special Meeting of August 4, 2014; and Regular Meeting of
October 7, 2014
4(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 7, for the period of October 1, 2014,
through October 16, 2014, for a total of $5,811,029.75, for check numbers 925222
through 925701, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11351 through 11378 inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 5346 through 5373, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 8, for the period of September 28, 2014, through October 11, 2014, in the amount
of$2,623,831.20, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 378836 through 379692,
inclusive, and check numbers 555992 through 556029, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $8,434,860.95.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2511, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14 (Utilities) Chapter 14.16 (Sewers) by
adding Section 14.16.495 and amending Sections 14.16.582 and 14.16.584, all related
to establishing federal and state mandated industrial wastewater discharge limits for
permitted industrial users to the City of Redding sanitary sewer system.
[C-110-100/W-010-200]
4.5(a). Accept the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Monthly Financial Report for August
2014.
[B-130-070]
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4.5(b). Award Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 4675 to Leidos Engineering, LLC and
authorize the City Manager to sign the contract for the completion of a Cost of
Service Analysis and Rate Design and associated services for the Electric Utility, for
a not-to-exceed cost of$120,000; and authorize the City Manager to approve contract
amendments in an amount not to exceed $12,000.
[B-050-100/E-090]
4.5(c). Award Bid Schedule 4683, Electric Line Clearance Services, to A Cut Above Tree
Service, Inc., for Areas 1 and 2 with a total evaluated price of $300,000 for the 12-
month period beginning upon issuance of the purchase order.
[B-050-100]
4.6(a). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM NO. 9.6(a) AT COUNCIL
MEMBER MCARTHUR'S REQUEST
4.10(a).Accept the Monthly Financial Report- General Fund for August 2014.
[B-130-070]
4.11(c).Approve the final map for the Highland Park Subdivision, Unit 7 (S-18-05), 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-101-102]
4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4679, Street Striping and
Pavement Marking Services: (1) award bid to Apply-A-Line, for an amount not to
exceed $250,000 per year for the initial year term; and (2)authorize the City Manager
or his designee to extend the contract annually for a maximum of two additional years
if agreeable by both parties with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same.
[B-050-100/S-070-200]
4.15(a).Approve entering into agreements with The Hartford Company for Life and Long-
Term Disability(LTD)insurance and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute same.
[P-100-150-055/P-100-150-060]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, 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
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENT,
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMI IMES
9.1(a). Ordinance - Approving Third Amendment to the Highland Park Subdivision
Development Agreement (C-5136) with Palomar Builders, Inc. and MCG LP
pertaining to the Park Credit Agreement
[S-101-102/L-010-211-022]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding 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 uncodified ordinance
approving the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement (C-5136) with
Palomar Builders, Inc., and MCG LP for Highland Park Tentative Subdivision Map
S-18-05 and Planned Development PD-9-05 relative to the scope and scheduling of
construction improvements.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of
Ordinance No. 2512, an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement (C-5136)
with Palomar Builders, Inc., and MCG LP for Highland Park Tentative Subdivision
Map S-18-05 and Planned Development PD-9-05 relative to the scope and scheduling
of construction improvements.
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. 2512.
9.2(a). Annual Report by Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association(SCWA)
[B-130-030-700/E-050]
Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
accept the Annual Report by SCWA and an accompanying presentation from its
General Manager relating to the operation of the Redding Convention and Visitors
Bureau(CVB)under a Service Agreement(C-5348)with the City.
Laurie Baker disbursed the newly created Meeting & Event Planning Guide and
shared a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the
following: Film Shasta; Impact TV; Fishing Commercial; Geo-Targeting; Visit
Redding newsletters; Outdoor Signage; Digital Advertising; Hotel Room Cards;
Adventure Guide 2014; and introduced the new 2015 branding scheme for SCWA
and CVB.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to accept the Annual Report by the Shasta Cascade Wonderland
Association and accompanying presentation from its General Manager relating to the
operation of the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau under a Service Agreement
(C-5348)with the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(b). Development Funding Agreement with the Veterans Resource Center
[G-100-075-101]
Deputy City Manager Clark provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council approve a Development Funding Agreement between the City and
Vietnam Veterans of California, DBA Veterans Resource Centers of America
providing HOME Investment Partnership Program financing in an amount not to
exceed $355,000 for the acquisition and the rehabilitation of a transitional housing
facility for veterans located at 2298 Park Marina Drive; and authorize the Mayor to
execute same.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to: (1) approve a Development Funding Agreement between the City
and Vietnam Veterans of California, DBA Veterans Resource Centers of America
providing HOME Investment Partnership Program financing in an amount not to
exceed $355,000 for the acquisition and the rehabilitation of a transitional housing
facility for veterans located at 2298 Park Marina Drive; and (2) authorize the Mayor
to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(c). Third Amendment to Development Funding Agreement with Christian Church
Homes of Northern California- Lorenz Hotel Rehabilitation Project
[G-100-075-101]
Deputy City Manager Clark provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Development Funding Agreement
(C-5788) between the City and Christian Church Homes of Northern California,
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increasing the City's federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) loan
from $500,000 to $625,000 and increasing the number of HOME restricted units from
four to five, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the same.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to: (1) approve the Third Amendment to the Development Funding
Agreement (C-5788) between the City and Christian Church Homes of Northern
California, increasing the City's federal HOME Investment Partnership Program
(HOME) loan from $500,000 to $625,000 and increasing the number of HOME
restricted units from four to five; and (2) authorize the City Manager or his designee
to execute the same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(a). MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AT COUNCIL MEMBER
MCARTHUR'S REQUEST
Memorandum of Agreement with The McConnell Foundation - 2015 Freedom
Festival Fireworks Display
[G-100/C-050-050]
City Manager Stamm summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report)
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council approve the
Memorandum of Agreement with The McConnell Foundation for the purpose of
accepting funding in the amount of$80,000 for the 2015 Freedom Festival fireworks
display and authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement.
Council Member McArthur expressed the importance of sharing and celebrating one
of many events that The McConnell Foundation has given to the community. She
provided a list of grants given to the City by The McConnell Foundation,
incorporated herein by reference, and stated they will be made available to the public
in the City Clerk's office.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with The McConnell
Foundation for the purpose of accepting funding in the amount of $80,000 for the
2015 Freedom Festival fireworks display and authorize the Mayor to execute said
Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(b).Ordinance -Adding Redding Municipal Code(RMC)Section 13.24.050, (Remaining
on Crosswalks, Roundabouts, and Center Medians)
[C-110-100]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, which would prohibit pedestrians from
remaining on crosswalks, roundabouts, and center medians. He recommended that
the City Council introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of
an ordinance adding RMC Section 13.24.050 (Remaining on Crosswalks,
Roundabouts, and Center Medians).
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. 2513, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending RMC Title 13 (Streets and Sidewalks)Chapter 13.24 (Obstruction
of Streets and Sidewalks) by adding Section 13.24.050 (Remaining on Crosswalks,
Roundabouts,and Center Medians).
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. 2513.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
[P-100-240]
George Clarke opposed employee retirement benefits, specifically contributions made to the
Public Agency Retirement Services(PARS)plan.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 6:53 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 7:53 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
City of Redding v. Surface America, Inc.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No.
180841
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property located at Redding Airport Business Park
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 054-640-002 and 054-640-012
Agency Negotiator: Support Services Director Dinger
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding, Craig Metz and Robert Meissner
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
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
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
7:54p.m.
APPROVED:
Rick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize,� City Clerk
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