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City Council, Regular Meeting'
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
October 2,2012 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 I
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, Support
Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director
Kimberly Niemer, and Finance Director Steve Strong.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Redding Police Sergeant Todd Cogle.
The Invocation was offered by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. ' Presentation of Appreciation Clock to Leona McCoach - Community Services Advisory
Commission
[B-080-128]
On behalf of the City Council and staff, Mayor Dickerson presented an Appreciation
Clock to Leona McCoach and thanked her for her service on the Community Services
Advisory Commission from November 4,2003, to September 13, 2012.
2B.
Presentation of Mayor' s Proclamation to Shasta-Trinity Fly Fishers - Welcoming the Fly
Fishing Fair to the City of Redding
[A-050-060-600]
On behalf of the City Council and staff, Mayor Dickerson presented a Mayor's
Proclamation to the Shasta-Trinity Fly Fishers' Vice President Creighton Smith
welcoming its annual Fly Fishing Fair to be held on October 20, 2012, to the City of
Redding.
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Mr. Smith thanked the City of Redding for its assistance and encouraged the community
to attend the annual Fly Fishing Fair.
2C. Presentation of City of Redding Employee Service Recognition Awards
[P-I00]
Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the City of Redding Internal Communication
dated September 20, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, that listed the 41 employees
who have achieved the milestone of 15,20,25,30, or 35 years with the City of Redding.
On behalf of the City of Redding, she expressed appreciation for their commitment to
public service, the community, and the City. She noted that Department Directors will
present the remaining service awards to those unable to attend the City Council Meeting.
Mayor Dickerson and City Manager Starman presented service awards to the following
employees that were present: 15-years - Eric McMurtrey; 20-years - Sonja Campbell,
Sherry Hanson, and Dennice Maxwell; 25-years - Gary Eiler; and 35-years -
Eugene Wilson and Jim Hayes.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
[P-l 00-230/P-I 00-050/P-150-070]
George Clarke opposed the high costs associated with the City's employee benefit package,
voiced issues with the City's unions, and supported utilization of volunteer firefighters.
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[E-070],
Dolores Lucero encouraged citizens to run for City Council.
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 September 18, 2012
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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.6, for the period of September 17, 2012, through
September 28,2012, for a total of$12,986,839.54, for check numbers 905787 through
906085, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 9278 through 9329, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 4240 through 4270, inclusive; Payroll Register No.6, for the period
September 2,2012, through September 15, 2012, in the amount of $2,681,580.41, fot
electronic deposit transaction numbers 332301 through 333152, inclusive, and check
numbers 552166 through 552253, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $15,668,419.95
4.(c). Treasurer's Report - August 2012
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the
Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2012.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $151,161,047.84
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, Assets Held by City of Redding as
Successor to Redding Redevelopment Agency,
and Funds of Related Entities $204,352,065.72
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4.1 (a). Proiect Status Report - September 2012
[ A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project
Status Report for the month of September 2012.
4.3(b). Facilities Lease Agreement with Shasta County - Office Building located at the Redding
Municipal Airport
[C-070-1 001 A-090-1 00]
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council approve
the Facilities Lease Agreement with Shasta County for the office building located at
3740 Flight Avenue at the Redding Municipal Airport for the one-year base period of
November 1, 2012, through October 31,2013, in the monthly amount of $2,426 with
four one-year renewal options that include a three percent annual increase.
4.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - August 2012
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for August 2012.
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4.5(b). Resolution - Proclaiming October 7-13, 2012, as Public Power Week in the City of
Redding
[ A-050-060-600/E-090]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2012-083, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
proclaiming the week of OG,tober 7-13, 2012, as Public Power Week in the City of
Redding.
4.9(a). Grant Application - Board of State and Community Corrections for a California Gang
Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CaIGRIP) Program
[G-100-170/P-150-150]
Mayor Dickerson disclosed his position as the current President of the Youth Violence
Prevention Council.
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It is the recommendation of the Police Chiefthat the City Council authorize submission
of a grant application to the Board of State and Community Corrections for a CalGRIP
Program for anti-gang activities, in the approximate amount of$450,000 which includes
funding for allied agencies and the Youth Violence Prevention Council.
4. 1 O(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report - August 2012
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the General
Fund Monthly Financial Report for August 2012.
4.1 1 (a).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4504 (Job No. 2278), Kapusta Park Access Relocation
Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4504 (Job No. 2278), Kapusta Park Access Relocation Project, to
Rader Excavating, Inc., in the amount of$44,560 to construct a new gravel access road
extending Latona Road in Shasta County to the City of Redding' s Kapusta Park, thereby
facilitating future construction access for the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant
Phase 1 C - Waste Activated Sludge Line; (2) approve an additional $6,700 to cover the
cost of administration and inspection fees and to obtain outside services for materials
testing; and (3) approve $8,500 to provide construction contingency funding, for a total
of$59,760.
4.11(c).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4503 (Job No. 5331), Clear Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant 2012 Sludge Removal Project
[B-050-020/W -010-450]
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4503 (Job No. 5331), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 2012
Sludge Removal Project to North State Earth and Water, Inc., in the amount of$224,289,
to haul dewatered sludge (solids) from Ponds 3A and 8 at the Clear Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant to the Redding Municipal Airport and City of Anderson's Waste
Management Landfill, as well as haul solids from the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant
to the West Central Landfill; (2) approve an additional $25,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $30,000 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 $22,000, for a total of$30l,289.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended.
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. 2012-083 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Discuss Possibility of Re-Establishing Electric Utility Commission
[B-080-160]
City Manager Starman stated that Council Member Jones requested that the possibility
of re-establishing an Electric Utility Commission be discussed with the entire City
Council. He summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
September 20,2012, incorporated herein by reference, providing background information
relative to the former Electric Utility Commission created by the City Council in 1986
and sunset in 1994.
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Council Member Jones explained that he wanted to see if there is a Council majority
which supports the re-establishment of an Electric Utility Commission. If so, he related
that the Commission's composition and further details can be developed at a later date.
Gary Cadd, John Wilson, and George Clarke favored re-establishment of an Electric
Utility Commission.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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In response to Council Member Sullivan, City Manager Starman estimated the City's
expenditures associated with the following Commissions/Committees: Planning
Commission $75,000 annually; 2009 Utility Billing Review Committee $25,000;
Community Services Advisory Commission $15,600 annually; and Electric Utility
Commission $66,000 in 1994.
Council Member Sullivan and Council Member McArthur questioned the necessity for
such a Commission and noted that the Redding Electric Utility (REU) already has low
utility rates with high reliability rates. They opined that it is not necessary to expend
funds for such a purpose at this time as the City Council already provides oversight to
the REU.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, to re-establish an Electric Utility Commission.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti and Jones
Council Members: McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Motion failed.
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9.3(a). Request for Proposals (RFP) - Operation of Local Public Access Channels
[B-050-1 OO/T -040-350-200]
Support Services Director Rod Dinger highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated September 20,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended
that the City Council give direction to staff whether to approve development and issuance
of a new RFP for an operator of the local public access television channels for the City
of Redding, with any agreement to be approved by the City Council and in place prior
to February 6,2013.
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Mr. Dinger noted that the new contract gave specific expectations for Redding
Community Access Corporation's (RCAC) operations, and while there has been some
improvement from RCAC over the past nine months to make changes with respect to the
operation of the community access television channels, more progress is needed. He
explained that through the Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications, the City
passes approximately $70,000 annually in public, educational, and government access
(PEG) fees to RCAC. He stated that exploring the RFP process could provide the City
with alternative operators that may be a better fit for the needs of the community.
Mr. Dinger noted that should the City Council authorize staff to move forward with an
RFP, RCAC can submit a proposal, however, all the respondents would be evaluated
equally through an objective review process.
John Dixon, Carl Bott, Gary Cadd, Bonnie, Douglas Bennett, Mathew Davison,
Bob Belongie, and Sharon Waranius supported the development and issuance of a RFP.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan to direct staff to approve development and issuance of a new RFP for
. an operator of the local public access television channels for the City of Redding, with
any agreement to be approved by the City Council and in place prior to February 6, 2013.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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9.3( c). Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 4 - Revenue and Finance;
and Resolution - Amending Council Policy 1501 - Selection o/Technical Consultants
[C-ll 0-1 001 A-050-060-555/B-050-1 00]
Support Services Director Dinger provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report) dated September 20, 2012, incorporat~d herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council: (1) waive the full reading of and introduce by title
only an ordinance amending RMC Sections 4.20.040, 4.20.080, 4.20.090, 4.20.100,
4.20.120,4.20.130, 4.20.140, 4.20.180, 4.22.040 repealing 4.20.170; and (2) adopt a
resolution amending Council Policy 1501 Selection o/Technical Consultants; all relating
to local business contracting preferences and aligning purchasing code provisions with
Council policy.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Jones to: (1) waive the full reading of and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2487,
an ordinance ofthe City of Redding amending RMC Title 4 - Revenue and Finance and
Section 4.20 - Purchasing System by repealing 4.20.170 - Special Procurement Process,
and amending Sections 4.20.040, 4.20.080, 4.20.090, 4.20.1 00, 4.20.120, 4.20.130,
4.20.140, 4.20.180, and Chapter 4.22 - Public Projects by amending Section 4.22.040 -
Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Procedures-Bidding Procedures Under the Act,
all relating to defining "Best Value" for purposes of Purchasing Officer evaluation, re-
establishment of the Local Business Preference; and providing general clarifications to
purchasing and public work bidding authority and regulation; and (2) adopt Resolution
No. 2012-084, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting an
amendment 10 Council Policy 1501- Selection o/Technical Consultants to reflect items
in the Purchasing Ordinance.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosett,i, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2487.
Resolution No. 2012-084 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.3(d). Oral Update on City's Airline Recruitment Efforts
[A -090-100]
Support Services Director Dinger provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, relative to the City's latest airline recruitment efforts and the various
incentive packages available to entice multiple airline carriers to provide service out of
Redding.
No action was required on this informational item.
9.6(a). Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 2 - Administration and
Personnel, Title 10 - Public Peace and Morals, and Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic
[C-ll 0-1 00/P-050/P-Ol 0-050]
Community Services Director Niemer highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated September 17, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended
that the City Council: (1) waive the full reading of and introduce by title only an
ordinance amending Title 2 - Administration and Personnel; Title 10 - Public Peace, ,and I
Morals; and Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic, all relating to regulation of activities in
public parks and permitting of special events; and (2) authorize the City Clerk to publish
a SummaryOrdinance. She stated that the only significant policy change is a prohibition
on smoking in all City park facilities.
George Clarke and Charles W. Alexander opposed the proposed park -wide smoking ban.
Aleta Carpenter, Jim Milestone, and Donnell Ewert favored the proposed policy to
prohibit smoking in all City park facilities.
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John Wilson, Chairman of the Community Services Advisory Commission (CSAC)
stated that it was the consensus of the CSAC to approve and recommend to the City
Council the proposed policy change prohibiting smoking at all City park facilities.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to waive the full reading of and introduce by title only Ordinance No.
2488, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 2 - Administration and
Personnel by amending Chapter 2.55 - Community Services Advisory Commission by
repealing Section 2.55.120, adding Chapter 2.56 - Community Services Department and
Sections 2.56.01 o through 2.56.080, amendingRMC Title 10 -Public Peace and Morals,
Section IV - Offenses Against Public Peace by repealing Chapter 10.20 - Public Parks-
Prohibited Activities, Section 10.20.010 through 10.20.080 replacing with new Sections
10.20.010 through 10.20.200, and amending RMC Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 11.44 - Special Events by amending Section 11.44.01 OA, Section 11.44.020, and
repealing Section 11.44.030, all relating to regulation of activities in public parks and
permitting of special events; and authorize the City Clerk to publish a Summary
Ordinance.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: Jones
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2488.
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9.11(d).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 - Vehicles and
Traffic; and
Resolution - Restricting Parking on Civic Center Drive
[C-II0-I00/P-030-250]
Pub lic Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
September 24,2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council: (1) approve designating Civic Center Drive for angle parking and introduce and
offer for first reading by title only an ordinance amending RMC Section 11.24.060 -
Angled Parking; and (2) adopt a resolution restricting on-street parking along Civic
Center Drive to two hours.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, to waive the full reading of and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2489,
an ordinance of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 24 - Stopping, Standing, and Parking by amending Section 11.24.060 - Angle
Parking, to establish angle parking on the east side of Civic Center Drive; and adopt
Resolution No. 2012-085, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
restricting parking on certain designated areas pursuant to RMC Section 11.24.180.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2489.
Resolution No. 2012-085 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 Bill1234}
[A-050-060]
Council Member Sullivan attended the 2012 Northern California Power Association Annual
Conference in Monterey, California, September 19-21, 2012.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[C-II 0-1 00-400]
In response to Council Member McArthur's suggestion, Development Services Director Nagel I
stated that staff would be making a preserit.ation at a future City Council meeting outlining ideas
being developed by the Community Safety Evaluation Team (C-SET), a multi-disciplinary task
force comprised of Fire, Police, and Development Services Departments, along with the City
Attorney and several non-profit group members, to help combat rising crime and code
enforcement issues associated with problematic motels.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of8:35 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that the Co~ncil would.adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of9: 15 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 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. v. City of Redding, et aI., Shasta County Superior Court
Case No. 167806
[L-IOO]
The Council took no reportable action.
l2B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c): I
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Settlement between GE Funding Capital Market Services, Inc., and 26 States Attorneys
General re Municipal Derivatives Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 1950, Master Civil
Action No. 08-2516 (S.D.N.Y.)
[L-IOO]
The Council authorized the City Attorney to participate in the City's share of an out-of-
court settlement between various State Attorneys General and GE Funding Capital
Market Services in connection with Municipal Bond Financing activity. The City shall
receive a payment in the amount of $16,095.53 as a party to the settlement.
12C. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(E):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- THREATENED LITIGATION
The City Council will discuss with its attorney a threat of litigation from Service
Employees International Union Local I 021 (SEIU) re possible outsourcing of call center
services in the Customer Service Department. Documentation of the threat is available
for public inspection in the Office ofthe City Clerk pursuant to Section 54957.5
[L-IOO]
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
of9:16 p.m.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Dick Dickerson, Mayor
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