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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
November 18,2014, 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: 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 Frank Coughlin.
The Invocation was provided by Pastor Guy Ascherman, Redding Christian Fellowship.
PRESENTATION
2A. Presentation by Shasta County Superior Court—Status of New Courthouse
[A-050-060/S-050]
Shasta County Superior Court of California Presiding Judge Gregory Gaul and Court
Executive Officer Melissa Fowler-Bradley provided an overview of the status of the
new Shasta County Courthouse, noting that construction is scheduled to begin in
2017 and will be approximately 165,000 square feet with a total of 14 courtrooms.
Judge Gaul thanked the City for all of its assistance and efforts.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
Closed Session with Real Property Negotiator — A portion of City-owned property (14.17
acres)currently leased to Turtle Bay Exploration Park
[C-070-200]
Prior to the consideration of the Consent Calendar, Council Member Cadd requested that the
City Council consider the placement of Item No. 13A on the agenda. He recommended that
the matter be moved from Closed Session to the Regular Calendar.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Jones,
to move item 13A from the Closed Session portion of the agenda to the Regular Calendar for
discussion.
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.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member Jones,
to remove Closed Session Item 13A from the agenda in its totality. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to Redding City Council(staff report)is incorporated herein by reference:
4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 9, for the period of October 31, 2014,
through November 13, 2014, for a total of$6,252,183.95, for check numbers 926050
through 926460, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11416 through 11446 inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 5384 through 5396, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 10, for the period of October 26, 2014, through November 8, 2014, in the amount
of$2,722,870.15, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 380556 through 381394,
inclusive, and check numbers 556095 through 556132, inclusive; SUMMARY
TOTAL: $8,975,054.10.
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for September 2014.
[F-205-095-650]
4.3(a). Approve the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Redding Imperial, LLC,
for Lots 13 and 16 in the Redding Airport Business Park, in the amount of$258,460;
and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and any associated documents to
complete the sale.
[C-070-200/A-090-100]
4.3(b). Approve the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Lockheed Group, LLC
for Lots 10 and 11 in the Redding Airport Business Park in the amount of$287,000;
and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and any associated documents to
complete the sale.
[C-070-200/A-090-100]
4.5(a). Accept Bid Schedule No. 4652 for the construction of the access road for Phase III of
the Eureka Way/Sulphur Creek Transmission Line Reconductoring Project (Project),
awarded to Bobby Martin Construction, as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$110,354.40.
[B-050-020/E-090-160]
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2014-107, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 38th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2013-061 appropriating funds in the amount of$190,000 to fund the replacement of
155 computers at the Shasta Public Library (Redding, Anderson and Burney) and 20
computers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
[B-130-070/C-050-400/L-050]
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members-Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan,and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members -Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members- None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
4.11(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2014-108, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding: (1) approving the Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk;
(2) confirming the map of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report;
(3)ordering the formation of territory into a landscape maintenance district consisting
of 12,540 square feet of landscaped area located along Browning Street and Old
Alturas Road; (4) confirming and adopting the assessments in Landscape
Maintenance District 03-14 pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972; and
(5) ordering the levy and collection of said assessments in Landscape Maintenance
District 03-14 for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
[A-170-075-098]
4.11(d).Award the lowest competitive bids relative to Bid Schedule No. 4689, Rock and
Mineral Products, to Crystal Creek Aggregate, Folsom Ready Mix, J.F. Shea,
Stimpel-Wiebelhaus, Tullis, Inc., and Westside Aggregate for the annual purchase of
rock, asphalt, and mineral aggregates at an estimated cost of approximately$350,000.
[B-050-100]
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4.11(e).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4479 (Job No. 2305), Twin View Bridge over Churn Creek
Replacement Project, awarded to Shasta Constructors, Inc. as satisfactorily complete,
with a final cost of$5,547,826.
[B-050-020/5-070-050/B-130-070]
4.11(f).Authorize the following increases to Bid Schedule No. 4634 (Job No. 2419), Trinity
Street Area Sewer Improvement Project, awarded to Eddie Axner Construction, Inc.
due to unforeseen and unmarked utility conflicts and recently identified additional
work: (1) $60,000 to construction contingency, bringing the total to $265,000; and
(2) $20,000 to construction contract administration and inspection, bringing the total
to $200,000.
[B-050-020/W-020-575]
4.11(g).Authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with RG Development and
approve the fmal map for Browning Pointe Subdivision (S-2014-00025) located east
of Browning Street and north of Old Alturas Road, thereby instructing the City Clerk
to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
[S-101-144]
4.11(h).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4651 (Job No. 2454), CAPE Seal Project 2014, awarded to
Telfer Highway Technologies, as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$910,324.85.
[B-050-020]
4.11(i).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4649 (Job No. 2430 and 2431), Safe Routes to School
Sequoia Middle School, Cypress Elementary School, and Shasta Meadows
Elementary School, awarded to The Builder, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a
final cost of$308,754.70.
[B-050-020]
4.11(k).Accept Bid Schedule No.4671 (Job No. 9248-82), City of Redding Corporation Yard
Pavement Maintenance 2014, awarded to Northwest Paving Inc., as satisfactorily
complete,with a final cost of$152,977.
[B-050-020]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Cadd, 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. 2014-107 and 2014-108 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS,
6.1. Public Hearing; and
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and
Traffic), Chapter 11.20 (Weight Restrictions)
[C-110-100/T-080-500]
Development Services Director Nagel highlighted the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, offer an ordinance
amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.20, (Weight Restrictions),
prohibiting vehicles over seven tons on 11th Street, for first reading by title only and
waive the full reading.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the Ordinance amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter
11.20 (Weight Restrictions).
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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 MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to introduce Ordinance No. 2514, an ordinance of the City of
Redding amending Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic) Chapter 11.21 (Commercial
Vehicle Restrictions) by amending Section 11.21.010 relative to limitation on
commercial vehicles on local streets for first reading by title only.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
City Attorney Duvemay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2514.
City Clerk's Note: After the Council meeting, it was determined that, due to an
administrative error, an incorrect ordinance was attached to the staff report.
Therefore, Ordinance No. 2514 was never agendized for a second reading. The item
was re-introduced as Ordinance No. 2519 at the Council meeting on
December 16, 2014.
6.2. Public Hearing — Regarding Addendum to Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative
Declaration; and
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18, (Zoning) [RZ-
2014-00851]
[C-110-100/L-010-230]
Development Services Director Nagel summarized the Report to Reddifig City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt the Addendum to
the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration, and offer an ordinance
amending RMC Title 18, Zoning, for the first reading by title only and waive the full
reading. The proposed amendments are intended to clarify the intent of certain
provisions, provide flexibility in the administration of the Zoning Ordinance, and
comply with state law.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative Declaration and
the Ordinance amending RMC Title 18, (Zoning).
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Lio and Erin Salazar opposed the proposed amendments to RMC Chapter 18.46.
They provided a handout, incorporated herein by reference, depicting many
inconsistencies with the General Plan and Zoning changes and opined that the
changes are not valid until those are rectified.
Mayor Bosetti determined that no one else present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Jones, to: (1) adopt the Addendum to the Zoning Ordinance Mitigated Negative
Declaration; (2) refer the proposed amendments to RMC Chapter 18.46
(Nonconforming Uses, Structures, Sites, and Parcels), Sections 18.46.020 and
18.46.050, back to the Planning Commission for further consideration; and
(3) introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance
No. 2515, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting an
Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the City of Redding
Zoning text and amending RMC Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.17 (Temporary Use
Permits), by amending Section 18.17.030; Chapter 18.40 (Development and Site
Regulations) by amending Section 18.40.180 and Chapter 18.41 (Off-Street Parking
and Loading)by amending Section 18.41.040 and 18.41.170 [RZ-2014-00851].
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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. 2515 as amended.
6.3. Public Hearing; and
Resolution and Ordinance - General Plan Amendment Application (GPA-2014-
00854), Rezoning Application (RZ-2014-00855), General Plan Diagram and Zoning
Map Consistency Review
[C-110-100/G-030-010/L-010-230]
Development Services Director Nagel provided an overview of the Report to Redding
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that
the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion: (1) approve the
Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report adopted for the General Plan and
Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted for the Zoning Map;
(2) adopt a resolution amending the General Plan Diagram; and (3) amend the Zoning
Map by offering an ordinance regarding General Plan Amendment Application
(GPA-2014-00854) and Rezoning Application (RZ-2014-00855), General Plan
Diagram,for first reading by title only and waive the full reading.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the General Plan Amendment Application (GPA-2014-00854), Rezoning
Application (RZ-2014-00855), General Plan Diagram and Zoning Map Consistency
Review.
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 MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2014-109, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding adopting addendums to the General Plan
Environmental Impact Report and amendments to the Redding General Plan Diagram
(GPA-2014-00854); and (2) amend the Zoning Map by introducing for first reading
by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2516, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding adopting an Addendum to the Mitigated
Negative Declaration prepared for the City of Redding Zoning Map and amendments
to the City of Redding Zoning Map, rezoning certain parcels to be consistent with
their General Plan classifications(RZ-2014-00855).
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. 2516.
Resolution No. 2014-109 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1. Mayor's Appointments and Reappointment to the Community Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC)
[B-080-600-100]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that
the City Council reappoint Matthew B. Moseley and appoint Krista Buckel and
Leah Goold-Haws to CDAC to serve three-year terms from December 1, 2014, to
December 1, 2017.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to reappoint Matthew B. Moseley and appoint Krista Buckel and
Leah Goold-Haws to the Community Development Advisory Committee to serve
three-year terms from December 1, 2014, to December 1, 2017.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
7.2. Mayor's Appointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizen's Advisory Committee
[B-080-600-244]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's recommendation that
the City Council appoint Dr. Herb Tolbert to the Shasta Public Library Citizen's
Advisory Committee to serve a four-year term from November 30, 2014, to
November 30, 2018.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to appoint Dr. Herb Tolbert to the Shasta Public Library Citizen's
Advisory Committee to serve a four-year term from November 30, 2014, to
November 30, 2018. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMM1 rrl ES
9.1(a). Potential Forgivable Loan to K. Maurice Johannessen - Development of a Medical
Services Facility for Veterans and an Independent Senior Living Apartment Complex
for Veterans on Knighton Road
[A-050-060]
City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference and recommended that the City
Council: (1) conceptually approve a $28,700 forgivable loan to K. Maurice
Johannessen to facilitate the development of a medical services facility and an
independent senior living apartment complex to serve veterans; (2) direct the City
Attorney to draft the forgivable loan document; and (3) authorize the Mayor to
execute said document.
K. Maurice Johannessen provided an overview of the proposed project.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to: (1) conceptually approve a $28,700 forgivable loan to K. Maurice
Johannessen to facilitate the development of a medical services facility and an
independent senior living apartment complex to serve veterans; (2) direct the City
Attorney to draft the forgivable loan document; and (3) authorize the Mayor to
execute said document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(a). Development Funding Agreement (DFA) with Shasta Women's Refuge dba One
Safe Place -2250 Benton Drive
[G-100-030-059]
Vice Mayor Sullivan disclosed that she is a Board Member for One Safe Place.
Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council:
(1) approve a DFA in the amount of$300,000 with the Shasta Women's Refuge dba
One Safe Place utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds to assist with
rehabilitation costs for its new client and shelter facility located at 2250 Benton
Drive; and(2)authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement.
One Safe Place Executive Director Jean King encouraged the Council to approve the
requested funding.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to: (1) approve a Development Funding Agreement in the amount of
$300,000 with the Shasta Women's Refuge dba One Safe Place utilizing Community
Development Block Grant funds to assist with rehabilitation costs for its new client
and shelter facility located at 2250 Benton Drive; and (2) authorize the Mayor to
execute said Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.5(b). Resolution - 39`h Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061,Approving an
Increase to the Vertex Billing System Capital Budget
[A-050-700/A-070-400]
Electric Utility Director Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution approving the 39th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
appropriating $550,000 to the eCIS+v3 Billing System Upgrade Project for the
following: (1) increase the funding for the system implementation by $200,000;
(2) approve an additional $300,000 for efficiency enhancements identified during the
first year after the system is put into service; (3) approve $50,000 for required
programming by Vertex to support the transition from Wells Fargo Bank to U.S.
Bank; and (4)authorize staff to begin negotiating for additional modules necessary to
increase customer payment options such as auto-bill, payment kiosks, electronic
billing, and pre-payment.
Mike Quinn expressed frustration with the billing system's structure.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council Members Cadd and Jones, Electric Utility Director Tippin
explained that a combination of misinformation between the City of Redding and the
vendor has led to extended timelines and expenditures.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-110, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 39th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $550,000 for efficiency enhancements and
increased funding for system implementation pertaining to the eCIS+v3 Billing
System Upgrade Project for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
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. 2014-110 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.5(c). Resolution - Adopting City Council Policy No. 1414, Electric Utility Financial
Management Policy
[A-050-060-555/E-090]
Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution approving City Council Policy No. 1414 - Electric Utility
Financial Management Policy, for the purpose of establishing guidelines for
prudently managing the financial profile of the Electric Utility for current and future
customers.
Mr. Tippin introduced Electric Manager Mark Haddad and Will Fryman, representing
Public Financial Management,the utility's financial advisors. Mr. Haddad provided a
PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
Attorney Walt McNeill stated that, as a representative for Citizens for Fair REU
Rates, he objects to the proposed Council Policy due to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes
(PILOT), which is a transfer of funds from the City's electric utility to its general
fund, being included within the policy. He encouraged the Council to delay acting on
the proposed policy until receipt of the court's decision regarding the pending
litigation relative to the PILOT.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-111, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding adopting City Council Policy No. 1414 - Electric
Utility Financial Management Policy, effective January 1,2015.
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. 2014-111 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.5(d). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report- September 2014
[B-130-070]
Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for
September 2014.
Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue through September was $199,881 (.5
percent) above projections for the three-month period and total wholesale sales were
$4,322,582 (146.3 percent) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through
September came in $4,524,505 (10.3 percent) above plan. On balance, operating
revenue after energy costs was $4,090,000 (21.8 percent) above expectations. The
combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power
Administration, contracts and the spot market were $434,505 (1.7 percent) above
budget projections through September. Total operating expenses through September
were $2,069,134 (23.3 percent) below budget. The recorded data for the three-month
period shows positive net financial results before capital outlay of $12,562,654 and
are $6,159,134 better than budget projections. Debt service payments to-date total
$3,470,515. Capital expenditures through September were $3,260,446 for revenue-
funded projects, and $415 for bond-funded projects. REU's unrestricted cash balance
at the end of September was $39.8 million.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Council Member Jones opposed the total wholesale sales consistently being in the
100 plus percentage range above expectations.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for
September 2014.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan,and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members—Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.10(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report- September 2014
[B-130-070]
Finance Director Maxwell summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for September 2014.
Ms. Maxwell stated that total revenue to-date is $11.9 million or $497,863 (4.2
percent) below staff's cash flow projection. Expenditures at month-end, excluding
encumbrances, totaled $19,088,961 or $682,885 (3.5 percent) below staff's
projection. Encumbrances at month-end totaled$3,442,101.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for
September 2014. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.11(c).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and
Traffic), Chapter 11.12(Speed Limits)
[C-110-100/T-080-750]
Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council: (1) introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of
an ordinance amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12, (Speed
Limits) to update and establish speed zones on various City streets; and (2) accept the
Engineering and Traffic Surveys for certain City streets.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Cadd, to: (1) introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of
Ordinance No. 2517, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12, (Speed Limits), by
amending certain content within Volumes I, II, III, and IV of Section 11.12.010.B
relative to speed limits on various street locations; and (2) accept the Engineering and
Traffic Surveys for certain City streets.
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. 2517.
9.11(1).Response to State of California Governor's Office of Planning and Research's Request
for Comments re Senate Bill 743
[L-040-300/W-010-450]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the State of California Governor's Office of
Planning and Research (OPR) in response to its request for comments on the
Preliminary Discussion Draft Updating Transportation Impact Analysis in the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines with regard to Senate Bill
743.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Jones, to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to OPR in response to its request for
comments on the Preliminary Discussion Draft Updating Transportation Impact
Analysis in the CEQA Guidelines, thereby expressing concern with OPR's proposed
CEQA changes from a traffic-level-of-service-based project impact analysis to one
based on vehicle miles traveled for all projects in California. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060/E-070/P-100-240]
George Clarke opposed the election of union-backed officials and Public Agency Retirement
Service (PARS)benefits for employees.
[E-070/C-070-200]
Charles W. Alexander opined that grant information not disclosed to the public related to the
sale of City-owned land to The McConnell Foundation could have affected the outcome of
Measure B.
[P-100-050]
Dick Fyten opposed City employee wage increases.
[C-070-200/A-050-050]
Bob Reitenbach and Lowell Yerion recommended that an investigation be conducted relative
to the lack of disclosure of documents pertaining to the sale of City-owned property to The
McConnell Foundation.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 9:04 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
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At the hour of 9:22 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 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property. Location: A portion of the City-owned property (14.17 acres)
currently leased to Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 102-
040-005 and 102-020-017
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Alan Shufelberger
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
This item was removed from the agenda by vote of the City Council.
13B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property located along Old Alturas Rd.between Victor Dr. and Shasta View Dr.
Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 077-490-001; 077-490-007;077-490-008; 077-280-009;
and 077-470-027
Agency Negotiators: Assistant City Attorney Frediani, Project Coordinator
Triantafyllou and City of Redding Independent Right-of-way Agent Bob Martin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Frank & Kathryn Coughlin; Henry & Joan
Nelson; Randal, James & Joseph Johnson; Stephen & Susan Walker; and Thomas &
Jill Green
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms-for the Old Alturas Shoulder Widening Project
[C-070-010]
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
Employee Organization: Redding Peace Officers' Association-Miscellaneous
Employees
[P-100-050-120]
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
9:23 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Rick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST:
J-L-4gx-c/51-cf
Teresa Rudolph,Assistant City Clerk
11/18/2014