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City Council,Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
December 2, 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,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, Fire
Chief Kevin Kreitman, Director of Finance Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director
Kim Niemer, and Police Chief Robert Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Tristan Johnson.
The Invocation was provided by Mary Little,Redding Police Department Chaplain.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS, REORGANIZATION, AND
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Resolution - Certifying Canvass of Ballots and Declaring Results of the
November 4, 2014, Consolidated General Municipal Election—City of Redding
[E-070-050]
City Clerk Mize highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report)
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a
resolution certifying the canvass of ballots and declaring the results of the
November 4, 2014, Consolidated General Municipal Election held in the City of
Redding, in which 58.79 percent of registered voters in the City of Redding
participated, for the purpose of electing three City Council Members and a City Clerk
for four-year terms. Ms. Mize stated that the candidates receiving the highest number
of votes for the office of Council Member were: (1) Brent Weaver;
(2) Kristen Schreder; and (3) Francie Sullivan. The candidate receiving the highest
number of votes for the office of City Clerk was Pamela Mize.
George Clarke opposed the City hiring back retired employees to assist with the
Turtle Bay Exploration Park land transaction, and opined that the clawback clause
included in the Economic Development Administration loan to the City should have
been disclosed to voters.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Cadd, to
postpone certification of Measure B pending a full investigation of the City Attorney.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members- Cadd and Jones
NOES: Council Members- None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Motion failed.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-112, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding certifying the canvass of ballots and declaring the results of
the November 4, 2014, Consolidated General Municipal Election.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members -Bosetti, McArthur, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members -Cadd and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolution No. 2014-112 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
2B. Oath of Office - City Clerk-Elect
[A-050-055]
Mayor Bosetti administered the Oath of Office to Pamela Mize for a four-year term
expiring December 2018.
2C. Oath of Office -City Council Members-Elect
[A-050-060]
City Clerk Mize Administered the Oath of Office to Francie Sullivan, Brent Weaver,
and Kristen Schreder for four-year terms expiring December 2018.
Retiring Mayor Rick Bosetti and outgoing Council Member Patrick Jones stepped
down and incoming Council Members Weaver and Schreder assumed their seats on
the dais.
2D. Reorganization of the City Council — Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor
Pro Tempore
[A-050-060]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to appoint Francie Sullivan to serve as Mayor, Missy McArthur to
serve as Vice Mayor and Brent Weaver to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for one-year
terms expiring December 2015. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
2E. Resolution-Honoring Outgoing Mayor Rick Bosetti
[A-050-060]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-113, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding commending and honoring Rick Bosetti for distinguished service on
the Redding City Council from December 5, 2006, to December 2,2014.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members- Cadd, McArthur,Schreder,Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members- None
Resolution No. 2014-113 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
2F. Resolution-Honoring Outgoing Council Member Patrick Jones
[A-050-060]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-114, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding honoring Patrick Jones for distinguished service on the Redding City
Council from December 5,2006, to December 2, 2014.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members-Cadd, McArthur, Schreder,Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members-None
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolution No. 2014-114 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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2G. Presentation of Mayor's Appreciation Gavel to Rick Bosetti
[A-050-060-450]
Mayor Sullivan presented Mayor Emeritus Rick Bosetti with a Gavel Plaque of
Appreciation for his service as Redding Mayor from December 2013 to December
2014.
2H. Presentations to Rick Bosetti in appreciation of his service as a City Council Member
for the City of Redding
[A-050-060]
Mayor Sullivan presented a clock to Mr. Bosetti on behalf of the City of Redding, in
appreciation of Mr. Bosetti's eight years of service to the City with three of those
years as the City's Mayor.
On behalf of the City of Redding and the Redding City Council, City Manager
Starman provided Mr. Bosetti with a framed collage highlighting some of the projects
that he helped bring to fruition during his eight year tenure on the Redding City
Council.
Dave Muir, representing State Senator Ted Gaines and Assemblyman Brian Dahle,
presented Mr. Bosetti with a Certificate of Recognition for his many years of
dedicated service to the community.
Mr. Bosetti thanked and recognized his wife for all of her support.
2I. Presentations to Patrick Jones in appreciation of his service as a City Council
Member for the City of Redding
[A-050-060]
Mayor Sullivan presented a clock to Patrick Jones on behalf of the City of Redding,
in appreciation of Mr. Jones' eight years of service to the City with one of those years
as the City's Mayor.
Mr. Jones' expressed his appreciation to the community for all the support over the
last eight years.
On behalf of the City of Redding and the Redding City Council, City Manager
Starman provided Mr. Jones with a framed collage highlighting some of the projects
that he helped bring to fruition during his eight year tenure on the Redding City
Council.
Dave Muir, representing State Senator Ted Gaines and Assemblyman Brian Dahle,
presented Mr. Jones with a Certificate of Recognition for his many years of dedicated
service to the community.
At the hour of 6:32 p.m., Mayor Sullivan declared the meeting in recess.
At the hour of 6:52 p.m., Mayor Sullivan reconvened the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
George Clarke, Howard Covington, and Reverend Bryant J Williams II emphasized the need
to preserve free speech.
[T-010-700]
Murray Blake opposed sales tax increases in the City of Redding.
[P-150-150]
Richard Greenberg opined that there should be more assistance provided to parolees released
from prison and spoke against the District Attorney's office.
[A-050-060]
On behalf of the Northeastern California Building and Construction Trades Council,
Chairman Andrew Meredith congratulated the new City Council Members, Brent Weaver
and Kristen Schreder, and expressed appreciation to outgoing Council Members Patrick
Jones and Rick Bosetti, and Council Candidate Michael Daquisto for their service to the
community.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
report to City Council (staff report)is incorporated herein by reference:
4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 10, for the period of November 14,
2014, through November 26, 2014, for a total of$10,123,927.60, for check numbers
100005 through 100271, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 11447 through 11490
inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 5397 through 5411, inclusive; and (2) Payroll
Register No. 11, for the period of November 8, 2014, through November 22, 2014, in
the amount of $2,691,433.13, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 381395
through 382213, inclusive, and check numbers 600005 through 600103, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,815,360.73.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 2014.
[A-050-100-600]
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $187,265,824.66
Total City of Redding funds,Funds Held in
Trust,Assets Held by City of Redding as
Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment
Agency, and Funds of Related Entities - $212,488,717.38
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for October 2014.
[F-205-095-650]
4(e). Adopt 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 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 Sections 18.41.040 and 18.41.170(RZ-2014-00851).
[C-110-100/L-010-230]
4(f). Adopt 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).
[C-110-100/G-030-010/L-010-230]
4(g). Adopt Ordinance No. 2517, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits)by amending
certain content within Volumes I, II, III, and N of Section 11.12.010.13 relative to
speed limits on various street locations.
[C-110-100/T-080-750]
4.1(a). Accept Project Status Report for November 2014.
[A-050-080]
4.3(a). Approve ratification of the Fifth Amendment to Parking License Agreement(C-4824)
with Dignity Health, dba Mercy Medical Center Redding(Mercy)to: (1)allow Mercy
to use up to 20 parking spaces and operate a shuttle at the Benton Airpark parking lot
for a fee of$179 per month that includes a three percent annual escalation; (2)extend
the term through October 31, 2016; (3)allow for renewal on a year-to year basis upon
mutual agreement that includes a 30-day termination clause; and (4) authorize the
City Manager,or his designee, to execute future amendments to the Agreement.
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
4.5(a). Acknowledge A Cut Above Tree Service's bid as non-responsive and award Bid
Schedule No. 4683, Electric Line Clearance Services, to Utility Tree Service with a
total evaluated price of $336,931 for Areas 1 and 2 combined at the unit prices for
the 12-month period beginning the date the City issues the purchase order.
[B-050-100]
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4.8(a). Authorize the Fire Department to apply for a grant from the Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant,
in the amount of $593,000 for the purchase and installation of a secondary repeated
radio frequency and emergency generator; the purchase of thirty-two (32) dual-band
portable radios; the purchase of six (6) thermal imaging cameras; and the purchase of
a mobile training tower.
[G-100/F-200-090/P-150-070]
4.11(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2014-115, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the 35th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
appropriating an additional $400,000 in Citywide Traffic Impact Fee funds for the
previously authorized settlement of litigation related to the Oasis Towne Center
project (T.Y. Lin International v. Onesta Corporation, et al., Los Angeles County
Superior Court Case No. BC465753).
[B-130-070/L-100]
4.11(c).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4674 (Job No. 5331), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant 2014 Sludge Removal Project, awarded to Eddie Axner Construction, as
satisfactorily complete,with a final cost of$62,643.26.
[B-050-020/W-010-450]
4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4688, Foothill 6 million
gallon (MG) Reservoir Repair Project: (1) award the project to Modern Building Inc.
in the amount of $194,628.50 to drain the reservoir at the Foothill Water Treatment
Plant and seal the leaking joints; (2) approve an additional $40,000 to cover the cost
of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $20,000 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$5,000, for a total of$259,628.50.
[B-050-020/C-050-875]
Council Member Weaver disclosed that he resides near the Foothill Water Treatment
Plant.
4.11(e).Accept the Mitigation Fee Act Report Update for Fiscal Year 2013-14 and an
accounting of development fees; and adopt Resolution No. 2014-116, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding making findings concerning unexpended
funds in the City of Redding's Impact Fee Program.
[F-205-600]
4.11(f).Authorize the Mayor to execute a subdivision agreement with J & S Highland Park,
LLC, and MCG, LP, and approve the final map for Highland Park Subdivision, Unit 8
(S-18-05) located east of Mill Valley Parkway and west of Reddington Drive, thereby
instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
[S-101-102]
4.12(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2014-117, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding amending the City-wide Records Retention Schedule; and authorize the City
Clerk, in cooperation with the City Attorney, to amend the Schedule as necessary to
ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
[A-050-055-750]
4.12(b).Accept report relative to 2015 term expirations and vacancies for City Boards,
Commissions and Committees as fulfilling the requirements of California
Government Code Section 54972(Maddy Act).
[B-080]
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, McArthur, Schreder,Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members- None
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Resolution Nos. 2014-115 through 2014-117 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. POSTPONED TO A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING AT COUNCIL
MEMBER MCARTHUR'S REQUEST
Possible Utilization of Former Mayor Bosetti as a Volunteer Advisor to the City
Council for Labor Negotiations
[P-100-050/A-050-060]
9B. Placement of"Non-Agenda Public Comment" on the Agenda
[A-050-060/C-110-100]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member McArthur's
recommendation that the City Council discuss the possibility of offering an
Ordinance for first reading by title only, and waiving the full reading, to permanently
move "Non-Agenda Public Comment" to Section 10 on the agenda.
Vice.Mayor McArthur stressed the importance of conducting the business of the City
of Redding by addressing agendized items prior to non-agendized public comment.
She emphasized that in no way was she intending to suppress free speech.
Charles W. Alexander, Murray Blake, and George Clarke opposed moving the public
comment to Section 10, towards the end of the agenda.
Carl Arness supported moving the Public Comment to Section 10 on the agenda.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading
of Ordinance No. 2518, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter
2.04 (City Council) by amending Section 2.04.120 related to the Order of Business
for Regular Meetings of the Redding City Council.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members -McArthur, Schreder, Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members-Cadd
ABSTAIN: Council Members- None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2518
9C. Discuss Economic Development Administration Award Number 07-01-04095 and its
Potential Impact to Disposition of City-Owned Property, the Subject of Measure B
[A-050-060/G-100-070/C-070-200]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Council Member Cadd's
recommendation that the City Council discuss the Economic Development
Administration (EDA) Award Number 07-01-04095 and its potential impact on the
disposition of the City-Owned property that was the subject of Measure B on the
November 4, 2014, General Municipal Election.
Alan Shipman stated that even with the new EDA information, he still would have
voted in favor of Measure B.
Curtis Brown emphasized the need to pay prevailing wages to the union workers to
construct the proposed Sheraton hotel.
Andrew Meredith opined that it was wrong that the City Manager and Council were
not informed of the EDA issue,which only the three negotiating team members knew
about.
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Bob Reitenbach opined that The McConnell Foundation should not be controlling the
City of Redding through the City Council.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council Member Cadd's concern about receiving conflicting advice
regarding the confidentiality of documents associated with the sale of property to the
McConnell Foundation, City Attorney Duvernay explained that through requirements
of the California Public Records Act, some information is confidential until talks are
completed and action is taken, citing examples such as labor negotiations and
litigation. Once action is taken, the information is then public, thus why Mr. Cadd
was denied the chance to look at appraisals until after a vote was taken at a City
Council Meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to accept the report regarding the Economic Development
Administration Award Number 07-01-04095 and its potential impact on the
disposition of the City-Owned property that was the subject of Measure B on the
November 4, 2014, General Municipal Election.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McArthur, Schreder,Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members -Cadd
ABSTAIN: Council Members- None
ABSENT: Council Members- None
9.1(b). Selection Process for the City of Redding's Next City Attorney; and
Resolution -40th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
[A-050-0501B-130-070/P-100-060]
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) authorize an Agreement with William Avery & Associates, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $24,300, to conduct a comprehensive search for the City of
Redding's next City Attorney; and (2) adopt a resolution approving the 40th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $24,300 for
Fiscal Year 2014-15.
Dick Fyten suggested outsourcing the City Attorney Office.
In response to Council Member Cadd's suggestion to save on costs and have the
City's Personnel Department proceed with the recruitment of the next City Attorney,
City Manager Starman noted several potential issues associated.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to: (1) authorize an Agreement with William Avery &
Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,300, to conduct a comprehensive
search for the City of Redding's next City Attorney; and (2) adopt Resolution No.
2014-118, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 40th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating
$24,300 to contract for a comprehensive search for the City Attorney position for
Fiscal Year 2014-15.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members -Cadd, McArthur, Schreder,Weaver, and Sullivan
NOES: Council Members- None
ABSTAIN: Council Members- None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2014-118 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.11(b).Award Request for Proposal No. 4644, Engineering Services for the Foothill Water
Treatment Plant
[B-050-100/W-010-450]
Council Member Weaver disclosed that he resides near the Foothill Water Treatment
Plant.
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated here in by reference, and recommended that the City Council
authorize the following action relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 4644,
Design and Construction Engineering Services for Foothill Water Treatment Plant
(FWTP) improvements: (1) award RFP to West Yost Associates; (2) authorize staff
to negotiate a consulting and professional services contract for design services in an
amount not to exceed $300,000, including the original RFP and the additional filter
media design and construction management; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute
the Consulting and Professional Services contract; and(4)authorize the City Manager
to approve contract amendments up to $30,000.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to: (1) award Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 4644, Design and
Construction Engineering Services for Foothill Water Treatment Plant improvements
to West Yost Associates; (2) authorize staff to negotiate for design services in an
amount not to exceed $300,000, including the original RFP and the additional filter
media design and construction management; (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the
Consulting and Professional Services contract; and (4) authorize the City Manager to
approve contract amendments up to $30,000.The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-150]
At Council Member Weaver's suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct City
Manager Starman to prepare a report for the Council's consideration at a future meeting
regarding the scope and potential costs associated with a public safety strategic plan.
[A-050-060]
Vice Mayor McArthur encouraged the community to attend the 6th Annual National Wreaths
Across America Program at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery on Saturday,
December 13, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:36 p.m., Mayor Sullivan announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:50 p.m., Mayor Sullivan reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property location: 835 Fell Street,Assessor's Parcel Number: 104-920-009
Agency Negotiator: Deputy City Manager Clark
Negotiating parties: City of Redding and Dan Roberts
Under negotiation: Price and terms
[C-070-010]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Sullivan declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 8:51 p.m.
APPROVED:
he 1.41.4A\/Ci
ranc Sullivan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pame a Mize, ity Clerk
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