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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress A venue
Redding, California
November 6,2012 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: Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief
Kevin Kreitman, and Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Kate Sjoberg.
The Invocation was offered by Duane Morrison, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[L-050]
Mayor Dickerson and Council Member McArthur invited the public to attend a drive through
fundraising event to be held on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at
the Redding Library to accept donations for the purchase and installation of an American flag
and flagpole to be placed in front of the library.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively unde~ the Consent Calendar and each report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of October 16,2012
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.8, for the period of October 15, 2012, through October 31,2012,
for a total of $18,468,217.47, for check numbers 906443 through 906889, inclusive,
ACH Transfer numbers 9370 through 9440, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 4290
through 4309, inclusive; Payroll Register No.8, for the period September 30, 2012,
through October 13, 2012, in the amount of $2,589,963.65, for electronic deposit
transaction numbers 333977 through 334811, inclusive, and check numbers 552308
through 552399, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $21,058,181.12
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4.(c). Treasurer's Report - September 2012; and
Annual Statement - City Council Policy No. 408 - Investment
[A-050-1 00-600/ A-050-060-555]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept both the
Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2012 and the Annual Statement for City
Council Policy No. 408 - Investment.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $157,839,482.72
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 $206,679,566.52
4.1 (a). Proiect Status Report - October 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 October 2012.
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4.2(a). Cooperative Work Agreement - One-Year Extension of Unexpended Funds for
Marketing of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway .
[G-1 00-070-1 00/B-130-030-700]
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Deputy City Manager to sign a Cooperative Work Agreement requesting a one-year
extension of unexpended Federal Highway Administration grant funds in the amount of
$35,373, to June 30,2014, for the marketing of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway by
the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association.
4.4(a). Resolution - Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2012 Update I
[P-150-050]
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director and the Fire Chief that
the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012-090, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding adopting the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2012 Update.
4.5(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4495, One 54,000 lb. GVW Cab & Chassis with 55'
Over-Center Aerial Device and a 25' Hydraulic Material Handler
[B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid
Schedule No. 4495, One 54,000 lb. GVW Cab & Chassis with 55' Over-Center Aerial
Device and a 25' Hydraulic Material Handler, to Riverview International Trucks, LLC
#2, in the amount of $341 ,904.32 for furnishing said vehicle.
4.9(a). Grant - U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) - Bulletproof
Vests
[G-100-070/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize acceptance
of a grant in the amount of $4,550.00 from the BJA for bulletproof vests purchased
between April 1, 2012, and August 31, 2014.
4.11(a).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4483 (Job No. 2380), California Street Water I
Main Replacement Project
[B-050-020/W -030-725]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4483 (Job
No. 2380), California Street Water Main Replacement Project awarded to Whitehawk
Construction be accepted as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized
to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost is
$282,841.33.
. 4.11(b).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4450 (Job No. 2389), Well 10 Rehabilitation
Project
[B-050-020/W -030-750]
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 4450 (Job
No. 2389), Well 10 Rehabilitation Project awarded to Layne Christian Co. be accepted
as satisfactorily complete, and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of
Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost is $214,970.
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
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Resolution No. 2012-090 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
7.1
Mayor's Appointment to the Redding Housing Authority
[B-080-650-275/H-150]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
October 31, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Dickerson's
recommendation that the City Council appoint Norman Brewer as the Resident Advisory
Board Member to the Redding Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners to serve
an unexpired term ending December 31, 2013, made vacant by the resignation of
Albert Hurst.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to appoint Norman Brewer as the Resident Advisory Board Member to
the Redding Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners to serve an unexpired term
ending December 31, 2013, made vacant by the resignation of Albert Hurst.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9 .2(b). Redding Affordable Housing Loan Fund (RAHLF) - Amendments to Master
Participation Agreement (MPA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
[L-O 1 0-005]
Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
October 29, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council approve an extension of the MP A (C-5249) governing the RAHLF through
February 28,2013, and further recommended that the City Council authorize the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to the MOU (C-4922) with the
Shasta Regional Community Foundation for the RAHLF, extending its term through
February 28, 2013.
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On behalf of the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, Chief Executive Officer Kathy
Johnson supported extending the terms of both the MP A and MOU and thanked the
Council for its continued support of affordable housing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
Jones, to: (I) approve the First Amendment to Master Participation Agreement (C-5249)
governing the Redding Affordable Housing Loan Fund (RAHLF) extending its term
through February 28, 2013; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (C-4922) with the Shasta
Regional Community Foundation for the RAHLF, extending its term through
February 28,2013. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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9.11 (c).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4492 (Job No. 2411), Slurry Seal Project 2012
(Moved from the Consent Calendar at Council Member Jones' Request) ,
[B-050-020/S-070-200]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
October 23, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council accept Bid Schedule No. 4492 (Job No. 2411), Slurry Seal Project 2012 awarded
to Valley Slurry Seal Company, as satisfactorily complete, and authorize the City Clerk
to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost is
$549,409.75.
In response to Council Member Jones's concerns relative to the quality of the slurry seal
product, Mr. Crane stated that due to the City's limited finances, providing a slurry seal
overlay is the most cost effective alternative to asphalt-concrete overlays, and is currently
being utilized within the City's neighborhoods. He noted that Valley Slurry Seal
Company provides a one-year warranty, and that the City's staff is currently working
with two property owners that have expressed concerns.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Jones, to accept Bid Schedule No. 4492 (Job No. 2411), Slurry Seal Project 2012
awarded to Valley Slurry Seal Company, as satisfactorily complete, and authorize the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final
cost is $549,409.75. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9. 15(a).Resolution - Rescinding Resolution No. 2002-170 and Establishing New Policies and
Procedures Governing Administration of Employer-Employee Relations
[P-100-050]
Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated I
October 30, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2002-170, known as the Employer-
Employee Labor Relations Resolution, and establishing new policies and procedures
governing the administration of employer relations with the City's employee labor
groups.
Ms. DeMaagd explained that on October 9,2011, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill
(AB) 646 that became effective January 1, 2012, instituting a new mandatory impasse
process for negotiations conducted under the Meyer-Milias Brown Act (MMBA). She
explained that the City's Employer-Employee Relations Resolution has been revised to
reflect advisory fact finding impasse resolution procedures as outlined in the MMBA.
Inresponse to Council Member Bosetti, City Manager Starman confirmed that inclusion
of the required advisory fact finding impasse resolution procedures required under
AB 646 does add another layer to the negotiating process.
City Attorney Duvernay interjected that in addition, AB 646 makes the recommendation
of the advisory fact finding panel public.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-091, a resolution ofthe City Council I
of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 2002-170 and establishing new Policies
and Procedures pertaining to the administration of employer-employee relations.
The Vote:
Ayes: Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Noes: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
Absent: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2012-091 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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 attended a Northern California Power Association Commission
Meeting in Alameda, California, October 24-25,2012.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 6:26 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that the City Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of7 :00 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
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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 al., Shasta County Superior Court
Case No. 167806
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action.
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12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(E):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
The City Council will discuss with its attorney a threat of litigation from a developer
regarding the Oasis Towne Center project.
Documentation of the threat is available for public inspection in the Office of the City
Clerk pursuant to Section 54957.5
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of7:01 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Dick Dickerson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City Cler
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