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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California '
February 21,2012 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dick Dickerson with the following Council Members
present: Rick Bosetti, Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan.
Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City
Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, Public Works
Director Brian Crane, Development Services Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and
Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduce'd Department Directors that
were in attendance: Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Support
Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director
Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Eddie McAllister.
The Invocation was offered by Bonnie Daniels, Second Baptist Church.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060/P-l 00-230/P-l 00-150]
George Clarke spoke in opposition to retirement and health benefits available to the Council
Members.
[P-150]
,Don Kirk spoke relative to cost savings measures that could potentially help pay for more police
and firefighters.
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:
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4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts
Payable Register No. 15, for the period of February 1, 2012, through February 17, 2012,
for a total of $15,175,780.59, for check numbers 899897 through 900431, inclusive,
ACH Transfer numbers 8596 through 8638, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3812
through 3838, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 16, for the period January 22, 2012,
through February 4, 2012, in the amount of $2,460,245.99, for electronic deposit
transaction numbers 318529 through 319300, inclusive, and check numbers 550838
through 550885, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,636,026.58
4.2(a). Annual Report ofthe Downtown Redding Business Association: and
Resolution - Setting a Public Hearing regarding the proposed levy ofthe 2012-13 Annual
Assessment
[A-170-015-002/B-130-070]
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the I
Annual Report of the Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA), adopt
Resolution No. 2012-13, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2012-13
in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District and setting a Public Hearing
for March 20, 2012. It is further recommended that the City Council waive the
requirement that the DRBA reimburse the City for its administrative costs to bill and
collect the annual assessments.
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4.4(a). Resolution - Amending and expanding the Temporary Traffic and Wastewater Impact
Fee Waiver Program
[F - 205-600/T -080-400]
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
adopt Resolution No. 2012-14, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending the temporary Traffic and Wastewater Impact Fee Waiver Program (Program)
for the temporary waiver of certain residential impact fees by adding an additional 50
permits, duplexes, and existing active permits .to the Program.
J effSwanson spoke on behalf of Gary Knighten Construction, opiriing that all residential
construction should be included in the Program to stimulate local construction. He urged
the Council to either postpone a decision, or consider further expansion to the Program
after the proper noticing and hearings have taken place.
Council consensus was to leave this item on the Consent Calendar.
4.5(a). Thermal Energy Storage - Process to determine viable and cost-effective thermal energy
storage systems
[E-120]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council adopt the
ongoing survey and evaluation of the market potential for thermal energy storage (TES)
system installations in the Redding Electric Utility's (Utility) service territory as part of
the Utility',s required proceedings to determine Redding's appropriate energy storage
targets, if any, to be achieved by December 31, 2015, and December 31, 2021, in
accordarice with Assembly Bill 2514, and direct staff to return to the City Council at a
later date with a final City-wide survey report outlining Redding's TES/permanent load
shifting (PLS) market potential.
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4.5(b). Appointment of Commissioners - various agencies for Redding Electric Utility
[B-080-650/E-120-500/E-120-250]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council appoint the
City Council liaison to the Redding Electric Utility (REU) as the Commissioner for the
Modesto-Santa Clara-Redding (M-S-R) Public Power Agency and the REU Director, or
his designee, as the Alternate Commissioner; the Director, or his designee, as the
Commissioner for the Transmission Agency of Northern California (T ANC). It is further
recommended that the City Council authorize the Director to appoint, as necessary, staff
to various technical, regulatory, and policy committees necessary to further the goals and
the mission ofREU.
4.6(a). Lease Agreement (C-2801) - State of California - Reginato River Access
[A-070-075/P-050-650]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with the State of California (C-2801)
acting by and through the State Lands Commission for the use and operation of the
Reginato River Access (formerly the Bonnyview Boat Ramp) located on the Sacramento
River, adjacent to Assessor's Parcel Numbers 048-400-003 and -004, for the period of
20 years, beginning June 1, 2011, and ending May 31, 2031, unless sooner terminated
as provided under said lease.
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4.8(a). Grant Application - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Program
[G-100/F-200-090/P-150-070]
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council authorize submission of
an application for a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in the amount of
$940,266 for the first year and $987,279 for the second year ($1 ,927,545 for the two-year
period) for 12 positions (six firefighters and six apprentice firefighters) through the
SAFER Program.
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4.11(a).AwardofBid- Bid Schedule No. 4444 (Job No. 2390), Chum Creek Lift Station Retrofit
Project
[B-050-020/W -020-560]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4444 (Job No. 2390), for the installation of five pumps, reducing the
size of the dry-weather pumps to 60 hp for increased efficiency, increasing the wet-
weather capacity of the lift station by installing 125 hp pumps, and other electrical and
piping modifications for the Chum Creek Lift Station Retrofit Project, to RT A
Construction, in the amount of $358,000; (2) approve an additional $110,000 to cover
the cost of administration and inspection fees, consultant construction support, and I
outside services for material testing; (3) approve $60,000 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 $30,000, for a total of $558,000.
4.11 (b ).State Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program Grant - Palisades Avenue
River Trail Connection; and
Resolution - 12th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
[G-100-170/P-050-460/B-130-070]
Council Member McArthur recused herself due to property ownership in the area.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
State Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program grant for the Palisades
Avenue River Trail Connection and adopt Resolution No. 2012-15, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 12th Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $320,000 in grant funds and $30,000 in
Transportation Development Act (TDA) matching funds, for a project total of$350,000
for the Palisades Avenue-Sacramento River Trail Connection Project for Fiscal Year
2011-12.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: McArthur
Council Members: None
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4.11 (c ).A ward of Request for Proposal- Schedule No. 4435, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant Biosolids Dewatering and Handling Facility Project
[B-050-1 OOIW -010-450]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) Award
Request for Proposal Schedule No. 4435 to Water Works Engineers, LLC; (2) direct staff
to negotiate a Consulting and Prof~ssional Services Contract with Water Works
Engineers, LLC; (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the same to provide engineering
services for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Dewatering and
Handling Facility Project for an amount not-to-exceed $580,000; and (4) authorize the
City Manager to approve contract amendments up to $60,000.
4.11(d).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. .4380 (Job No. 2366/2343), 2011 Water and
Storm Drain Replacement Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the 2011 Water and Storm Drain Replacement Project,
Bid Schedule No. 4380 (Job No. 2366/2343), performed by R.A. Martin Constructors,
Inc. as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
with the Shasta County Recorder. Fimil cost was $1,238,946.53.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Bosetti, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and
adopted as recommended above with the exception of the item(s) approved by separate
vote as indicated above.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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Resolution Nos. 2012-13 through 2012-15 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. PETITIONS. AND PROTESTS
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6.1 Public Hearing - 2011 Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program Proposal and
Utilization Plan (Plan)
[0.,1 00-170/B-130-070/P-150-150]
Chief Paoletti highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
February 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council accept the Plan for expending the State of California's COPS program grant
funds for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
At the hour of 6:20 p.m., Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the
proposed plan.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
No protests were received.
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Mayor Dickerson 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
Bosetti, to accept the Redding Police Department's Citizen's Option for Public Safety
Program (COPS) UtilizationPlan2011-12 for expending the State of California's COPS
program grant funds in the approximate amount of$145,839.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REGULAR CALENDAR:REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
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9.1(a). Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement (C-2743) - Shasta Area Safety
Communications Agency (SHASCOM)
[B-080-650-615]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
February 9, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council approve the Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency (SHASCOM) Second
Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement (C-2743) and authorize the Mayor to
execute the document. This would enable the City of Anderson to re-join SHASCOM.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to approve the Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency
(SHASCOM) Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement and authorize the
Mayor to execute the document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes .
9.1 (b). City of Redding's 125th Anniversary of Incorporation - Update
[1-010]
Deputy City Manager Clark provided an PowerPoint prese~tation, incorporated herein
by reference, highlighting the City of Redding's 125th Anniversary of Incorporation
festivities planned for this year.
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. Mr. Clark explained that October 4,2012, is Redding's official birthday. He noted that
some ofthe events planned to commemorate the Quasquicentennial include incorporating
special anniversary logo and letterhead for City departments and various organizations
for marketing; Redding Electric Utility Energy Fair; Freedom Festival; the State of the
City presentation; and a potential community picnic to coincide with the completion of
the bandstand near the Diestlehorst Bridge. Further activities to take place around
Redding would be an essay or poster contest with area schools, adding monthly vignettes
into the Redding Connects publication that is included with utility bills.
No action was necessary on this informational item.
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9.5(c). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - December 2011
[B-130-070]
Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Tippin highlighted the Report to City
Council (staff report) dated February 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council accept the Redding Electric Utility's monthly
financial report for December 2011.
Mr. Tippin explained that billed retail revenue through December was $1,868,334 (3.3%)
below projections for the six-month period and total wholesale sales were $8,948,121
(53.7%) above projections. Overall, operating revenue through December came in
$7,518,137 (10.1 %) above plan. The combined costs for generation, purchases from the
Western Area Power Administration, contracts and the spot market were $2,518,466
(5.1 %) above budget projections through December. Total operating expenses through
December were $2,386,967 (16.3%) below budget. The Utility's net operating results
for the first six-months of the fiscal year are positive and are $7,386,637 better than
REU's budget projections. Debt service payments to-date total $6,927,080. Capital
expenditures through December were $1,325,613 for revenue-funded projects, and
$1,909,677 for bond-funded projects. The electric utility unrestricted cash balance at the
end of December was $31.4 million.
In response to Council Member Jones, Mr. Tippin noted that due to a number of
pressures from the State and Federal legislatures relative to renewable energy sources,
solar energy, wind generation, and hydro-electric power, rates will remain the same and
future rate increases will remain in place.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's monthly financial report for
December 2011. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.5(d). Redding Regional Science Bowl- Update
[A-050-125]
AssistantCity Manager/Electric Utility Director Tippin highlighted the Report to City
Council dated January 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, announcing the
upcoming Redding Regional Science Bowl on Saturday, February 25,2012, at Simpson
University.
Mr.Tippin noted the Redding Electric Utility (REU) hosts the annual event, which is a
highly challenging and technical question-and-answer competition between some of the
brightest high school minds in Northern California. He explained that this year, 24 teams
representing nine high schools from Shasta, Trinity, and Butte Counties are scheduled I
to vie for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the
National Science Bowl April 26-30, 2012.
Matt Madison, REU Key Accounts Manager, spoke relative to the schedule of events on
February 25,2012, noting that this year's theme is "Developing Tomorrow's Jobs" and
encouraged the Council to attend.
No action was necessary on this informational item.
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9.6(a). Resolution of Intention - Abandon Park Dedication (A-9-07) on Unit 2 Hacienda Heights
(2139 Hemingway Street)
[A-010-080]
Community Services Director Niemer highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated February 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that
the City Council: (1) adopt a resolution of intention to abandon park dedication on Unit
2, Hacienda Heights (Hemingway Street - Abandonment Application A-9-07); (2) hold
a public hearing at its regular meeting on April 3, 2012, to determine final action on the
abandonment; (3) direct the City Clerk to publish the resolution pursuant to California
Government Code Section 6063; and (4) direct that at least four copies of the resolution
are posted conspicuously along the boundaries of the parcel.
Council Member Jones expressed frustration relative to a park promised to property
owners over 25 years ago that never came to fruition.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Bosetti, to (1) adopt Resolution oflntention No. 2012-16 a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to abandon park dedication
on Unit 2, Hacienda Heights (Hemingway Street - Abandonment Application A-9-07);
(2) hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on April 3, 2012, to determine final action
on the abandonment; (3) direct the City Clerk to publish the resolution pursuant to
California Government Code Section 6063; and (4) direct that at least four copies ofthe
resolution are posted conspicuously along the boundaries of the parcel.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2012-16 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk
9.10(a) Resolution - Mid-Year Budget Report
[B-130-070]
Director of Finance Strong highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
February 10, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council accept the Mid-Year Budget Report and adopt a resolution amending City
Budget resolution 2011-111. Mr. Strong noted that the report focuses primarily on the
General Fund, but also includes information regarding each of the City's enterprise
funds, i.e., Water, Wastewater, Storm Drainage, Electric, Solid Waste, Airports, and
Tourism/Civic Auditorium funds.
A Council discussion ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to accept the Mid-Year Budget Report and adopt Resolution No. 2012-17, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 13th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 reducing appropriations by
$66,730 in Fiscal Year 2011-12 and by $71,550 in Fiscal Year 2012-13 to reflect mid-
year adjustments.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2012-017 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
. City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[A-050-060]
Council Member Sullivan reported her attendance with the Modesto-Santa Rosa-Redding Public
Power Company to Waterflow, New Mexico on February 15-16, 2012, to tour the San Juan
Generating Station.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:20 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that Council would adjourn to Closed I
Session.
At the hour of 7:52 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
12A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organization: Redding Police Managers Association
[P-100-050-128]
The Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of7:53 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk ..
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