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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress A venue
Redding, California
October 4,2011 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Missy McArthur with the following Council Members
present: Rick Bosetti, Dick Dickerson, Patrick Jones, and Francie Sullivan.
Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City I
Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Interim
Development Services Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, arid Executive Assistant
Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Interim
Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Interim Support Services Director
Rod Dinger, Police Chief Peter Hansen, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director
Kimberly Niemer, and Finance Director Steve Strong.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Jean King.
The Invocation was offered by Cyndee Thomas, Redding Police Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring October 201 L as National Domestic
Violence A wareness Month
[A-050-060-600]
Mayor McArthur presented a Mayoral Proclamation certificate to Jean King, Executive
Director for the Shasta Women's Refuge, declaring October 2011 "National Domestic
Violence Awareness" month in the City of Redding.
2B.
Presentation by Leslie Morgan. Shasta County Assessor. regarding the Shasta County 2011-12 I
Annual Assessments Report
[S-O 10]
Ms. Morgan gave an informational presentation regarding the Shasta County Assessor-
Recorder's 2011-12 Annual Report, incorporated herein by reference, which contains a
detailed analysis of all taxable property values in Shasta County as of January 1, 2011.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[L-010-500]
The following spoke relative to the zoning violation received by NorCal Veterans Museum and
Heritage Center: Judy Patterson, Debbi Johnson, Rod Martin, Betty Paris, Barry Zanni, Richard
Wilkinson, Jenifer Meda, Christine Sullivan, and Senior Chief Rob Burroughs.
[A-050-060]
George Clarke and Bud Hamilton spoke in support of government pension reform.
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 6,2011
4.(b). Approval o[Pavroll and Accounts Payable Registers I
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts
Payable Register No.6, for the period of September 19,2011, through September 30,2011,
for a total of$14,199,475.97, for check numbers 896714 through 897028, inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 8202 through 8251, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3590 through
3642, inclusive; and Payroll Register No.6, for the period September 4, 2011, through
September 17, 2011, in the amount of $2,630,003.06, for electronic deposit transaction
numbers 310214 through 311022, inclusive, and check numbers 549912 through 550007,
inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $16,829,479.03
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4.(c). Treasurer's Report - August 2011
[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 2011.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $139,758,136.45
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $200,225,477.13
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4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - August 2011
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR133
Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for August 2011.
4.1 (a). Proiect Status Report - September 2011
[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 2011.
4.2(a). Resolution - Shasta Family Justice Center
[A -050-060-600]
It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 2011-178, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding commending and
supporting the Shasta Family Justice Center.
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4.3(a). Consulting and Professional Services Contract; and
Award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) - RFQ Schedule No. 4409, DWL Architects &
Planners for Airport Architectural Services
[B-050-1 00IA-090-020IA-090-1 00]
It is the recommendation of the Interim Support Services Director that the City Council award
RFQ Schedule No. 4409 to DWL Architects & Planners, Inc. (DWL) and approve the
Consulting and Professional Services Contract Agreement with DWL to furnish architectural
services for the City of Redding Airports.
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4.6(a). Lease Agreement - Venturehouse, Inc., for 777 Auditorium Drive (Convention and Visitors
Bureau); and
Resolution - 7th Amendment to City Budget Resolution 2011-111.
. [C-070-1 00/B-130-070IC-050-050]
It is the'recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
a lease with Venturehouse, Inc., doing business as Venture Properties, for the former
Convention and Visitors Bureau building located at 777 Auditorium Drive. It is further
recommended that Budget Resolution No. 2011-179, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 7th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2011-111 appropriating funds for improvements and maintenance and estimating rental
revenue for Fiscal Year 2011-12; and appropriating funds for maintenance and estimating
revenue for Fiscal Year 2012-13 for the former Convention and Visitors Bureau building
located at 777 Auditorium Drive.
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4.9(a). Resolution - Shasta County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority
[A-OI0-140IF-205-600]
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2011-180, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding extending the collection of
fees for the Shasta County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority to
April 30, 2022, pursuant to Vehicle Code 9250.7 and 22710.
4.11(b).Second Amendment to Consulting: and Professional Services Contract (C-5322) - Stillwater
Business Park Phase IB South Bridge Project
[E-050-500]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve the
Second Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Cqntract (C-5322) with
Morrison Structures, Inc., for an additional $25,000 to provide construction support services
until the south bridge is complete and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
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4.11(c).Grant Application - National Transportation Infrastructure Investment
[G-l 00-070/G-030-11 0]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
submission of an application for a National Transportation Infrastructure Investment.
Discretionary Grant for the reconstruction of the Oasis Road Interchange.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member
Jones, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended.
The Vote: I
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan and McArthur
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2011-178 through 2011-180 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR - REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS.
COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
9.1 (b). Development and Issuance of a Request for Qualifications - Real Estate Listing Agreement
for Stillwater Business Park
[E-050-500/B-050-100]
Economic Development Liaison Pat Keener summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated September 22, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, relative to the
development and issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for national commercial real
estate firms to represent the City of Redding and the Stillwater Business Park in soliciting
potential tenants. Any broker agreement would begin no sooner than January 1, 2012, and be
subject to future City Council approval.
Ken Miller and Patrick Wallner spoke in support of the efforts that John Troughton, Senior I
Broker for Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. (Cushman & Wakefield), has given to
marketing Stillwater Business Park.
Mr. Troughton explained that he has worked with many individuals and businesses to build
a coalition of support for economic development in Redding. He noted that by offering
companies incentives to purchase property within the Stillwater Business Park, interest has
been spurred for the entire park. He stated that the marketing efforts have been succe,ssful.
A Council discussion ensued, with Mayor McArthur and Council Member Jones opining that
a RFQ should be issued to explore other types of marketing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
Dickerson, to decline to solicit a new Request for Qualifications and approve an additional
12-month extension of the real estate listing agreement for Stillwater Business Park with
Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, and Sullivan
Council Members - Jones and McArthur
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
9.6(b). Lease Agreement - Advance Redding for the Redding Convention Center; I
Allocation of lease payment proceeds; and
Ordinance -repealing Redding Municipal Code Title 2-Administration and Personnel,
Chapter 2.92-Civic Auditorium and Convention Hall, Sections 2.92.010 through 2.92.280, all
relating to the Civic Auditorium and Convention Hall
[C-070-1 00/B-130-070/C-11 0-1 00]
Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated September 22, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council: (1) Approve the lease with Advance Redding for the Redding Convention Center;
(2) Introduce an ordinance by title only, repealing Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.92,
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Sections 2.92.010 through 2.92.280, relating to the Civic Auditorium and Convention Hall;
and (3) Direct staff to allocate 30 percent of lease payments to reduce existing Convention
Center debt and 70 percent to a Convention Center fund for future improvements.
Sheri Silk, General Manager of Advance Redding, commended the Convention Center staff
for their cooperation. She announced that Advance Redding has already tentatively booked
88 event days for 2012.
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Charlie Harper, Administrator for Bethel Church, noted that Bethel and Advanced Redding
are very excited to work with the City and the community on the project.
Rob McDonald spoke in opposition to the City's lease with Advance Redding.
Council Member Jones advised he would be voting no.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Dickerson, to: (1) approve the lease with Advance Redding for the Redding Convention
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Center; (2) introduce Ordinance No. 2480, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding repealing Redding Municipal Code Title 2 - Administration and Personnel Chapter
2.92-Civic Auditorium and Convention Hall, Sections 2.92.010 through 2.92.280, all relating
to the Civic Auditorium and Convention Hall; waive the full reading of the Ordinance, and
instruct the City Attorney to read the full title only; (3) direct staff to allocate 30 percent of
the lease payments to reduce existing Convention Center debt and 70 percent to a Convention
Center fund for future improvements; and (4) change the name to the Civic Auditorium, with
the details regarding signage to be determined at a later date.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of Ordinance No. 2480.
9.9(b). 2011 Public Safety Realignment Implementation Plan for Shasta County
[S-O 1 0/P-150-150]
Police Chief Hansen highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated,
September 22,2011, incorporated herein by reference, relative to the Shasta County Public
Safety Realignment Implementation Plan (Implementation Plan) for 2011 related to the
State's decision to transfer responsibility for supervising non-serious, non-violent, and non-
high risk sex offenders, who were formerly supervised and incarcerated by the California
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, to county jurisdictions.
Wesley Forman, Chief Probation Officer for Shasta County, reiterated that the State has given
local governments a monumental task. He highlighted the cooperative efforts between the
various jurisdictions involved in the preparation of the Implementation Plan. He noted the
goal is to reduce criminal recidivism, and stated that the team (consisting of Shasta County's
Probation Department, the Sheriff-Coroner's office, the District Attorney's office, and the
Health & Human Services Agency, along with the Superior Court of California - County of
Shasta and the City of Redding's Police Department), is prepared for the task.
No action was necessary, informational item.
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9.11 (a).Pasture Lease - Stillwater Business Park (Moved from the Consent Calendar at Council
Member Dickerson's request)
[C-070-100/E-050-500]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) 9ated
September 15, 2011, incorporated herein by reference. He noted that the original
recommendation was to approve a lease with Glenn Hawes for approximately 370 acres of
City-owned property at the Stillwater Business Park in the amount of$3,000 annually for the
purpose of grazing livestock.
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Mr. Crane explained that Mr. Hawes has since withdrawn his proposal, therefore, staff
recommended the City Council approve the lease with Dave Ault under the same terms and
conditions with the exception that the annual payment will be $4,000.
Mr. Ault assured the Council that he is a small cattle operator with a background in
conservation and that he will be a good steward of the land.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to approve the five-year pasture lease, with two potential one-year extensions, to
Dave Ault, for approximately 370 acres of City-owned property at the Stillwater Business I
Park in the amount of $4,000 annually for the purpose of grazing livestock.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement
of Assembly Bill 1234 }
[A-050-060]
Mayor McArthur and Council Member Bosetti reported attending the 2011 League of California
Cities Annual Conference in San Francisco September 21 - 23, 2011.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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The Council congratulated City Clerk Pamela Mize for completing the requirements of the
International Institute of Municipal Clerks to become a Certified Municipal Clerk.
At Mayor McArthur's suggestion, the majority ofthe Council indicated interest in discussing Council
term limits at a future date.
PUBLIC COMMENT (CONTINUED) I
[A-050-060]
Greg Mann and Dick Fyten spoke relative to the NorCal Veterans Museum and Heritage Center.
[F-200-100]
Dick Fyten spoke relative to coordination efforts with Shasta County and the United States Forest
Service.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of8:44 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 9:29 p.m., Mayor McArthur 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 Peace Officers' Association - Miscellaneous Employees
(P-I00-050-120)
The Council took no reportable action.
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12B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE \VITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. v. City of Redding, et aI., Shasta County Superior Court Case No.
167806
(L-I00)
With respect to Item No. 12B, the Council has authorized the City Attorney to file a cross
complaint against.P.B. Americas, Inc. to bring them back into the litigation.
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12C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
TTS Construction Corporation v. City of Rbdding, Shast~ County Superior Court Case No.
170373
(L-IOO)
The Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor MCArthU) declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
9:30 p.m.
APprVED:
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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