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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
October 18, 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
Manager/Interim Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Interim Development Services
Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and 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.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Dr. Figueroa.
The Invocation was offered by Iman Salahuddin, Islamic Center of Redding.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Think Pink Day
[ A-050-060-600]
Mayor McArthur presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Dr. Michael Figueroa and
Melody Christensen, declaring October 2011, as Breast Cancer A wareness Month,
and October 20,2011, as Think Pink Day, in the City of Redding.
Dr. Figueroa stated that, in an effort to educate the community regarding early
detection of breast cancer, Think Pink Day was established 15 years ago with the I
distribution of 500 informational bags. Currently, more than 40,000 informational
bags are disbributed annually. He noted that the Sundial Bridge will be up-lit in pink
for the third year.
2B. Mayor's Proclamation - Lights on Afterschool- Shasta County! Day
[A -050-060-600]
Mayor McArthur presented a Mayoral proclamation to Jessica Copes and
Jennifer VanOrnem, declaring October 20, 2011, as Lights on Afterschool- Shasta
County! Day, in the City of Redding.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
Rhonda Jensen and Joshua Jansen requested the City's cooperation to allow Occupy Redding
to assemble peacefully.
[E-090-125]
Louis Farnum presented the City Council with petitions to stop Redding Electric Utility shut
offs and evictions on behalf of the Shasta County Workers Benefit Council.
. Linda Kepford, Susan Vi coyne, Richard Doyas, Lydia Sullivan, Suzi Casey, Courtney I
Jansen, Mel Brooks,J. Patrick Dolan, Jamie Allen, Faith Beard, John Cornelius, Terra Baker,
Cherie Hunt, and Muriel Almquist spoke in opposition to the Redding Electric Utility's Red
Tag Abatement Eviction Program/Policy.
[L-OI0-500] .
Richard Fyten spoke in favor of the Northern California Veterans Museum and Heritage
Center and encouraged Council support.
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.(a). Approval of Minutes - Regular Meetings of September 20, 2011, and
October 4, 2011.
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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.7, for tHe .period of October 1, 2011, through
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October 14,2011, for a total of$5,119,730.03, for check numbers 897029 through
897409, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbersl8252 through 8279, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 3643 through 3656, incl1!lsive; and Payroll Register No.7, for the
period September 18, 2011, through bctober 1, 2011, in the amount of
$2,519,679.96, for electronic deposit trans1ction numbers 311070 through 311869,
inclusive, and check numbers 550023 throhgh550076, inclusive.
SUMMARY TOTAL: $7,639,409.99.
4.( c). Ordinance - Repealing Redding Municipal Code Title 2
[C-ll 0-1 00/C-050-050]
It is the recommendation of the Communi~y Services Director that Ordinance No.
2480 be adopted, an ordinance of the City <I:ouncil of the City of Redding, repealing
Redding Municipal Code Title 2-Administrhtion and Personnel, Chapter 2.92 - Civic
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Auditorium and Convention Hall, Sections 2.92.010 through 2.92.280, all relating to
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the Civic Auditorium and Convention Hal.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Bosetti, ickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members: Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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4.5(a). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - August 2011
[B-130-070] r '
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric UtiFty Director that the City Council accept
Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for August 2011. Billed retail
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revenue through August was $1,115,903 be'ow projections for the two-month period
and total wholesale sales were $3,528,82p' (62.3%) above projections. Overall,
operating revenue through August came ~n $2,465,826 (8.8%) above plan. The
combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power
Administration, contracts, and the spot clarket were $1,793,106 (11.1 %) above
budget projections through August. Total Jperating expenses through August were
$856,317 (19.6%) below budget. The Utiliiy's net operating results for the first two
months of the fiscal year are positive abd are $1,529,038 better than budget
projections. Debt service payments to-datd total $2,309,027. Capital expenditures
through August were $217,057 for revenue1funded projects and $416,598 for bond-
funded projects. The electric utility unresthcted cash balance at the end of August
was $26.8 million.
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4.10(a):Monthly Financial Report - General Fund -I August 2011
[B-130-070] .
It is the recommendation of the Finance 9irector that the City Council accept the
monthly General Fund Financial Report for August 2011. Total revenue to-date is
$69,930, or $550,902 below staffs cash fl~w projection of$620,832. Expenditures
at month-end, excluding encumbrances, total $9,669,227, or $936,949 (8.9%) below
staffs projection. Encumbrances total $1,5 5,811.
4.1 1 (a).Award of Bid- Bid ScheduleNo.4417 (Job 0.2388), Jenny Creek Sewer Upstream
Replacement Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule No. 4417 (Job iro. 2388) for the Jenny Creek Sewer
Upstream Replacement Project to Sunrise Excavating in the amount of$167,350;
(2) approve an additional $45,000 to cover t~e costs of administration and inspection
fees; (3) approve $25,000 to provide cbnstruction c.ontingency funding; and
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(4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the
construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of
$10,000, for a total of$247,350.
4.1 1 (b).Increased Proiect Budget - Bid Schedule No. 4400 (Job No. 9383), Benton Airpark
Runway Safety Area Improvements, Phase II; and
Resolution - approving the 8th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
[B-050-020/B-130-070]
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
an increase in the project budget for Bid Schedule No. 4400 (Job No. 9383) for the
Benton Airpark Runway Safety Area Improvements, Phase II, to allow for the
additive alternate work to be completed, including rehabilitating the 25-year-old
runway, in the amount of $883,380.00, bringing the total project cost to
$4,390,717.50; and adopt Resolution No. 2011-181, a resolution of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 8th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2011-111 appropriating $805,110 for Runway Safety Area Improvements, Phase II,
at the Benton Airpark for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
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4.11(c).Contingency Funding Increase - Bid Schedule No. 4380 (Job Nos. 2366/2343), 2011
Water and Storm Drain Replacement Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
increasing contingency funds in the amount of$60,000 for Bid Schedule No.4380
(Job Nos. 2366/2343), 2011 Water and Storm Drain Replacement Project, for the
removal and replacement of three storm-drain pipes near the project on Railroad
Avenue, bringing the total to $144,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended with the exception of the item(s) approved by separate vote as
indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan, and McArthur
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2011-181 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR - REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS. AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Resolution - Policy and Land Use Travel Management Plan; and
Resolution - Coordination with Federal and State Agencies
[F-200-100]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
October 10, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution establishing the City of Redding's policy and land use
position with respect to the Travel Management Plan for the Shasta-Trinity National
Forest; and adopt a resolution requesting coordination with all Federal and State
agencies maintaining jurisdiction over lands and/or resources within the County of
Shasta; and Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to represent the City of Redding in
coordination. discussions with the U.S. Forest Service regarding the Travel
Management Plan and other actions that may limit public access to the Shasta-Trinity
National Forest.
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Guy Hardy, Richard Evans, Sylvia Milligan, and Richard Fyten, spoke in favor of
seeking coordination with the Forest Service.
Council discussion ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council
Member Bosetti, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-182, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding establishing the City of Redding' s policy and'land use position
with respect to the Travel Management Plan for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
including winter activities; and Adopt Resolution No. 2011-183, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding requesting coordination with all Federal and
State agencies maintainingjurisdiction over lands and/or resources within the County
of Shasta; and authorize the Mayor, or the Mayor's designee, to represent the City
of Redding in coordination discussions with the U.S. Forest Service about the Travel
Management Plan and other actions that may limit public access to the Shasta:" Trinity
National Forest.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan, and McArthur
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2011-182 and 2011-183 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.4(a). Potential Residential Impact Fee Incentive Program
[F -205-600/L-0 1 0-045/T -080-400]
Interim Development Services Director N agel highlighted the Report to City Council
(staff report) dated October 11, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, and
recommended that the City Council direct staff to prepare ordinances and resolutions
necessary to implement a Residential Impact Fee Incentive Program, which will:
(1) be limited to the first 50 building permits for single-family dwellings that are
issued prior to June 30, 2012, and completed by MarchJ 1,2013; (2) waive traffic
impact fees and sewer impact fees only, (all other impact fees and service fees would
be collected); and (3) be analyzed when the update to the impact fee program occurs
in 2012, at which time any necessary adjustments will be implemented.
Jeb Allen, Brent Bryer, Mary Machado, Carl Arness, and Wayne White, spoke
relative to the dense foreclosure and short-sale market and the need for a new
incentive program to stimulate residential construction activity in Redding.
David Ledger and John Dixon spoke in opposition of the proposal.
Council discussion ensued.
Council Member Jones advised he would be voting no because he preferred a
permanent solution based on the upcoming review of impact fees.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council
Member Bosetti, to direct staff to prepare ordinances and resolutions necessary to
implement a Residential Impact Fee Incentive Program, which will: (1) be limited to
the first 50 building permits for single-family dwellings that are issued prior to
June 30, 2012, and completed by March 31, 2013; (2) waive traffic impact fees and
sewer impact fees only, (all other impact fees and service fees would be collected);
and (3) be analyzed when the update to the impact fee program occurs in 2012, at
which time any necessary adjustments will be implemented.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of8:34 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
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At the hour of9:20 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 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
California Sportfishing Protection Alliance v. City of Redding; U.S. District Court,
Eastern District of California
Case No. 2:10-CV-01741-JAM-DAD (re Abernathy Transfer Station)
(L-100)
The City Council took no reportable action.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of9:21 p.m.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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