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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress A venue
Redding, California
May 15, 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. ·
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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 introduced Department Directors that
were in attendance: City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire
Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police Chief
Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Andrew Lake.
The Invocation was offered by Council Member McArthur.
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PRESENT A nONS
2A. Presentation of "Citizen's Award" certificates to Daniel Johnson. Mike Lake. and
John Thompson - Redding Police Department
[P-150-l50]
Chief Paoletti presented Citizen's Award to Mike Lake, John Thompson, and
Daniel Johnson as part of the Redding Police Department's Meritorious Conduc~
Awards. He noted that a citizen is considered for this award if their actions exemplify
excellence in performance of civic responsibilities, show unselfish devotion to their
fellow man and community, and/or bring honor to themselves and recognition to the City
through their actions.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Dickerson thanked Mr. Lake, Mr. Thompson, and
Mr. Johnson for their bravery.
2B. Presentation of the Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District's Annual Report -
Peter Bonkrude, District Manager
[B-080-480]
Peter Bonkrude, District Manager for the Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District,
provided an overview of the 2011 Annual Report for the Shasta Mosquito & Vector
Control District.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060/P-l 00-230/ A-Ol 0-080]
George Clarke spoke in opposition of government employee pension costs and in opposition of
the park abandonment in Hacienda Heights.
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[A -050-060]
On behalf of Viva Downtown, John Tmitt noted that it has received the 2012 National Main
Street Program designation, and thanked the City's staff for their continued support, assistance,
and dedication to improving Downtown Redding.
[A-OlO-080]
Kathy Nelson, Ron Nelson, Crissy Strathman, Carli Strathman, Jessica Morris, Ethan Rappeport,
Robert Rappeport, Rebecca Czamiak, John Douglas, and Donna Scott spoke in opposition of the
park abandonment in Hacienda Heights Subdivision (2139 Hemingway)(A-9-07).
[A-OlO-080]
Ada Rappeport noted that park plans have been donated and requested that the City Council
readdress the Hacienda Heights Park abandonment issue at the next City Council meeting.
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[A-050-060]
Matthew Davison spoke in support of the City's efforts relative to Clarity Entertainment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of May 1, 2012.
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4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts
Payable Register No. 21, for the period of May 1, 2012, through May 11, 2012, for a total
of$2,658,385.49, for check numbers 902143 through 902489, inclusive, ACH Transfer
numbers 8859 through 8891, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3934 through 3945,
inclusive; Payroll Register No. 22, for the period April 15, 2012, through April 28, 2012,
in the amount of $2,522,517.64, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 323350
through 324159, inclusive, and check numbers 551295 through 551355, inclusive.
SUMMARY TOTAL: $5,180,903.13
4.11(a).Smith and Loveless Packaged Lift Stations - Sole-source standard for the City of
Redding minor lift stations
[B-050-1 OO/W -020-560]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council make a
finding that the Smith and Loveless Packaged Lift Stations be specified as a sole-source
standard for the City of Redding minor lift stations.
4.11(d).Second Amendment to Consultant and Professional Services Contract (C-5473) - Twin
View Boulevard Bridge Over Chum Creek Project
[S-070-050]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to Consultant and Professional Services
Contract (C-5473) with Drake Haglan and Associates, Inc., for the Twin View Boulevard
Bridge Over Chum Creek Project, for a total not-to-exceed fee of $446,900.
4.11(t).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4471 (Job No. 2278), Stillwater Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion Project, Phase lA11B
[B-050-0201W -010-560]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4471 (Job No. 2278), to provide increased primary and secondary
treatment, filtration, and other miscellaneous improvements, for the Stillwater
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, Phase 1 All B, to R T A Construction/Ray
Toney Joint Venture, in the amount of$9,259,200 (including Additive Alternates 1 and
2), contingent upon receipt of Approval of A ward by the State Water Resources Control
Board; (2) approve an additional $250,000 to. cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees; and (3) approve $925,000 to provide construction contingency funding,
for a total of $1 0,434,200.
4.11 (h).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4410 (Job No. 2297), 2010-11 Sidewalk
Repair Project
[B-050-020/S-070- 285]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the 2010-11 Sidewalk Repair, Bid Schedule No. 4410
(Job No. 2297), performed by Roy Allen King as satisfactorily complete and authorize
the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final
Cost was $184,212.55.
4.12(a).Agreement with Shasta County - Placement of Ballot Drop Boxes
[C-070-100]
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council approve an agreement
with the County of Shasta allowing for the placement of ballot drop boxes at two
designated locations: (1) the east side of the circular driveway at City Hall; and (2) in
front of the County Clerk's office.
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Charles Alexander spoke in favor of installation of secure ballot boxes and contended
that the staff report was incomplete.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.4(a). Ordinance - First Amendment to the Development Agreement - Highland Park
Tentative Subdivision Map S-18-05 and Planned Development PD-9-:05
[S-l 01-1 02fL-01 0-211-022]
Development Services Director Nagel provided an overview of the Report to City
Council (staff report) dated May 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council introduce an uncodified ordinance by title only,.
approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement Pertaining to the Park
Fee Credit Agreement between the City of Redding, Palomar Builders, Inc., and MCG
LP, relative to the Development known as Highland Park Tentative Subdivision Map
S-18-05 and Planned Development PD-9-05, pertaining to the scheduling of park design
and construction improvements.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to introduce Ordinance No. 2012-2483 by title only, an uncodified ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the First Amendment to the
Development Agreement pertaining to the Park Fee Credit Agreement by and between
the City of Redding, Palomar Builders, Inc., and MCG LP, relative to the development
known as Highland Park Tentative Subdivision Map S-18-05 and Planned Development
PD-9-05, pertaining to the scheduling of park design and construction improvements.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
City Attorney read the full title of Ordinance No. 2483.
9.4(b). Development Impact Fee Waiver Program (FWP)
[F -205-600fT -080-400]
Development Services Director Nagel and Public Works Director Crane highlighted the
Report to City Council (staff report) dated May 9,2012, incorporated herein by reference,
and recommended that the City Council provide direction relative to the potential
extension of the FWP.
Carl Arness, Steve Gregory, Brent Bryer, Greg Dunbar, and Mary Machado spoke in
favor of the current FWP being extended in some fashion.
George Clarke spoke in opposition of extending the FWP due to the cost of prevailing
wages.
Jeff Swanson spoke in favor of extending the FWP to include multi-family housing,
specifically fourplexes.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to direct staff to return at a future Council meeting with: (1) a
recommendation regarding the feasability of extending the Traffic and Wastewater
Impact Fee Waiver Programs (FWP) with partial fee reductions; and (2) a resolution to
extend the current FWP under the same terms and conditions until all 100 authorized
permits have been issued.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, and Dickerson
Council Members: Sullivan
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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It was the consensus of the Council to direct staffto return at a future Council meeting
with a recommendation regarding the potential revenue impact of including fourplexes
and/or multi-family units into the FWP.
9.6(a) 2013 USA BMX Nationals - Letter of Support
[A-050-110]
Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated May 3,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council authorize the Mayor to submit a letter supporting a bid by Nor-Cal I
Boomtown BMX and the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau to host a 2013 USA
BMX National event in Redding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to authorize the Mayor to submit a letter supporting a bid by Nor-Cal
Boomtown BMX and the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau to host a 2013 USA
BMX National event in Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.11(e).Agreement with GE Services (Gexpro) - Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Systems (SCADA)
(Moved from the Consent Calendar at Council Member Jones' request)
[A -07 0-4001W -01 OIW -030]
Public Warks Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
May 7, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended the City Council
authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with GE Services (Gexpro) to
provide software, software installation, and testing services for the City's Water and
Wastewater SCADA systems for $295,043.
Doug McHaney, President of ArcSine Engineering, encouraged the City to solicit
requests from local companies as opposed to utilizing sole-source providers such as GE
Seryices (Gexpro).
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with GE Services
(Gexpro) to provide software, software installation, and testing services for the City's
Water and Wastewater SCADA systems for $295,043. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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9.11(i).Award Request for Proposal (RFP) - RFP No. 4466 Construction Management Services
for the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, Phase 1N1B
(Moved from the Consent Calendar at Council Member Jones' request)
[B-050-1 OOIW -010-560]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
May 8, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council:
(1) award RFP No. 4466 to Water Works Engineers, LLC, contingent upon receipt of
Approval of Award by the State Water Resources Control Board; (2) authorize staff to
negotiate a Consulting and Professional Services contract with Water Works Engineers,
LLC, for construction management services for the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment
Plant Expansion Project (Project), Phase 1AIlB; and (3) authorize the City Manager to
approve contract amendments up to $164,000.
Jim Breslin voiced concerns with Phase 2 of the Project, specifically the five miles of
pipeline to be connected with the Clear Creek Wastewater Plant.
Sami Kader spoke on behalf of Water Works Engineers, LLC, and assured the Council
that Water Works is confident that it has the best team for the Project.
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Ed O'Brien spoke on behalf of The Covello Group, noting that although it is
disappointing that the Project was not awarded to them, they understand the process and
look forward to the next project opportunity.
Doug McHaney spoke on behalf of ArcSine Engineering relative to its expertise in
application programming and experience with such.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Mayor
Dickerson, to: (1) award Request for Proposal No. 4466 to Water Works Engineers, LLC,
contingent upon receipt of Approval of Award by the State Water Resources Control
Board; (2) authorize staff to negotiate a consulting and professional services contract
with Water Works Engineers, LLC, for construction management serviCes for the
Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, Phases 1A11B; and
(3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to $164,000.
Following Council discussion, Council Member Sullivan called for the vote.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Bosetti, to continue the discussion.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, and Dickerson
Council Members: Sullivan
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
A discussion amongst the Council ensued relative. to the 2009-10 Grand Jury
recommendation regarding the hiring of one division of a company to oversee the work
of another division within the same firm and the appearance of a potential conflict of
interest.
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At the conclusion of the discussion, Council voted on the original motion as follows:
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
9.11(j).Designation of Bicycle Friendly Community - League of American Bicyclists
(Moved from the Consent Calendar at Council Member Sullivan's Request)
[T -100-050]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
May 3, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
accept the Bronze level designation as a nationally recognized Bicycle Friendly
Community from the League of American Bicyclists.
Nick Webb noted the many health benefits and congratulated the City for receiving the
Bronze designation by the League of American Bicyclists.
On behalf of Healthy Shasta, Amy Pendergast thanked the City for its support.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
McArthur to accept the Bronze level designation as a nationally recognized Bicycle
Friendly Community from the League of American Bicyclists. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
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POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[B-050-100]
At Council Member Jones' suggestion, a majority of the Council supported discussing the City's
Request for Proposal policy relative to the Grand Jury's 2009-1 0 recommendation that "The City
should try not to hire one division of a company to oversee the work of another division within
the same firm".
[B-050]
At Council Member McArthur's suggestion, a majority ofthe Council supported discussing the
addition of a local preference incentive to the bid process relative to qualification-based services
and public works construction projects.
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CLOSED SESSION
[L-I00]
Kathy Nelson spoke relative to item 12B regarding the grant deed to the property bought by the
City.
At the hour of 9:43 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 10: 12 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 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Located at: 1300 Dana Drive (Assessor's Parcel No. 071-430-020)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Donald Levenson
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
[C-070-010]
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The Council took no reportable action.
12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c): .
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Administrative Compliance Orders:
No. 12-00326, 1948 Balzac Court, Stephen and Kathryn Pottratz;
No. 12-00327, 1960 Balzac Court, Dale Ramos;
No. 12-00328, 1984 Balzac Court, Michael Delaney;
No. 12-00329, 1996 Balzac Court, Nancy Ekelund; and
No. 12-00330, 1972 Balzac Court, Margaret Arthofer
[L-I00]
The Council took no reportable action.
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12C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(A):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Claim No. 12-058-853 by Robert Tenorio for a residential fire at 704 State Street
[L-100] ,
The Council unanimously authorized the Mayor to execute a settlement offer to conclude
the case. The settlement is in the amount of$125,250 to compensate the property owner
for the loss of a single-family home located at 704 State Street due to an electrical fire
caused by a Redding Electric Utility overhead power line.
12D. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property located at: Stillwater Business Park - 5750 Venture Parkway
(Assessor's Parcel No. 054-220-017)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Walter Boehringer.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200/E-050-500]
The Council took no reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 10: 13 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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