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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 6, 2018, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kristen Schreder with the following Council
Members present: Adam McElvain, Francie Sullivan, Brent Weaver, and Julie Winter.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin,City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt,Assistant City
Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Fire Chief Gerry
Gray, Police Chief Roger Moore, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, City
Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, and
Development Services Director Larry Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder.
A moment of silence was observed in lieu of the invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
James Crockett proposed a Redding Hero's Program to honor employees from all City
department for outstanding service to the community.
[M-020]
Rob McDonald spoke in opposition to the City of Redding not approving outdoor growing of
marijuana.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to Redding City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve Minutes - Special Meeting of November 29, 2017; Special Meeting of
December 5, 2017; Regular Meeting of December 5, 2017; and Regular Meeting of
December 19, 2017.
[A-050-060]
Vice Mayor Sullivan abstained from voting on the approval of minutes for the Regular
Meeting of December 19, 2017.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Weaver,Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Sullivan
ABSENT: Council Members - None
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers.
[A-050-100-500]
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 14 for the period of January 13, 2018, through
January 31, 2018, for a total of $10,995,016.40 for check numbers 132404 through
132815, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 14068 through 14112, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 7277 through 7303, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 15 for
the period of December 31, 2017, through January 13, 2018, in the amount of
$2,875,449.75, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 454690 through 455571,
inclusive, and check numbers 603880 through 603898, inclusive; and (3) Payroll
Register No. 16 for the period of January 14, 2018, through January 27, 2018, in the
amount of$2,962,663.56, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 455572 through
456434, inclusive, and check numbers 603899 through 603943, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $16,833,129.71.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2017.
[A-050-100-600]
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4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for December 2017.
[F-205-095-650]
4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2582, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter
2.12 (City Attorney) by amending Section 2.12.020 (Duties) providing clarification
that the Shasta County District Attorney has authority to prosecute violations of the
Redding Municipal Code.
[C-110-100-400]
4.5(a). Award Bid Schedule No. 4943 for the Waldon Substation Bank 1 and 2 Transformer
Maintenance to Reinhausen Manufacturing, Inc, in the amount of$183,115.96.
[B-050-100/E-090-140-900]
4.5(d). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 4903 (Job No. 9237-15), Waldon
Substation Modernization Project: (1) increase contingency funding in the amount of
$100,000 for a total of$213,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
approve project construction change orders up to $213,000 (11.3 percent of the
Contract amount).
[B-050-020/E-090-140-900]
4.7(a). Adopt Resolution No.2018-009,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
designating signers for a new demand account held at US Bank to support the use of
credit cards at the Shasta Public Libraries.
[R-010/L-050]
4.8(a). Authorize the following relative to an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to help fund a
Radio System Upgrade for the Redding Fire Department: (1) adopt Resolution No.
2018-010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 2017
application of grant funds for the Assistance to Firefighters Program under the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in an amount up to $250,000; and (2) authorize the
City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant, and execute
any agreements necessary to implement the project should the grant be awarded.
[G-100-070/P-150-070]
4.11(a).Accept the Bid Schedule No.4829(Job No. 2336), Placer Street Active Transportation
Program Improvements Project, awarded to Eddie Axner Construction, Inc. as
satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of$5,463,734.21.
[B-050-020/5-070-100]
4.11(b).Authorize the following relative to Request for Proposals Schedule No. 4932,
Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Facilities Plans: (1) award to CH2M Hill
Engineers, Inc. —A Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Company (Jacobs); (2) authorize
staff to negotiate a consulting and professional services contract not to exceed $65,000
with Jacobs; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jacobs to
provide consultant services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Facilities
Plans.
[B-050-100/W-010]
4.11(c).Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program;and
approve the Eastside Road Bridge at Olney Creek Bridge Replacement Project. With
this action, the City of Redding complies with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines §15074).
[S-070-050/S-060-150-550]
4.11(d).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4934 (Job No. 2489),
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramps and Sidewalk Repair 2017
Project: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Sunrise Excavating in the
amount of $459,995.27; (2) approve an additional $100,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; and (3) approve $46,000 to provide construction
contingency funding, for a total of$605,995.27.
[B-050-020/A-170-040]
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the
exception of the item(s)voted on separately above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2582 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Resolution Nos. 2018-009 through 2018-010 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1. Resolution - Regarding Formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 02-17
Bonnyview East for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
[A-170-075]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland provided an overview of the Report to the
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed formation of LMD 02-17 Bonnyview East for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019.
The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreder relayed the voting regulations and provided an opportunity for
comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners.
Richard Wilkenson opposed the formation of LMD 02-17.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one else present wished to address this matter,
closed the Public Hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated.
Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 56
mailed ballots,32 were received,of which 25 opposed formation and seven(7)favored
formation; accordingly, a majority did not favor formation of LMD 02-17 Bonnyview
East and it may not proceed.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
6.2. Resolution - Regarding Formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 03-17
Bonnyview West for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
[A-170-075]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland highlighted the Report to the City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed formation of LMD 03-17 Bonnyview West for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019.
The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreder relayed the voting regulations and provided an opportunity for
comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed
the Public Hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated.
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Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 42
mailed ballots, 16 were received, of which eight (8) opposed formation, seven (7)
favored formation, and one (1) ballot was submitted incomplete; accordingly, a
majority did not favor formation of LMD 03-17 Bonnyview West and it may not
proceed.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
6.3. Resolution - Regarding Formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 04-17
Shasta View Northwest for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
[A-170-075]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland summarized the Report to the City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed formation of LMD 04-17 Shasta View Northwest for Fiscal Year
2018-2019.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreder relayed the voting regulations and provided an opportunity for
comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed
the Public Hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated.
Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 144
mailed ballots, 86 were received, of which 45 opposed formation, 40 favored
formation, and one ballot was submitted incomplete; accordingly, a majority did not
favor formation of LMD 04-17 Shasta View Northwest and it may not proceed.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
6.4. Resolution - Regarding Formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 05-17
Victor Southeast for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
[A-170-075]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland provided an overview of the Report to the
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed formation of LMD 05-17 Victor Southeast for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreder relayed the voting regulations and provided an opportunity for
comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed
the Public Hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated.
Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 197
mailed ballots, 111 were received, of which 74 opposed formation, 33 favored
formation, and four (4) were submitted incomplete; accordingly, a majority did not
favor formation of LMD 05-17 Victor Southeast for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and it may
not proceed.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
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6.5. Resolution - Regarding Formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 06-17
Vista Ridge for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
[A-170-075]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland provided an overview of the Report to the
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed formation of LMD 06-17 Vista Ridge for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreder relayed the voting regulations and provided an opportunity for
comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed
the Public Hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated.
Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 91
mailed ballots, 47 were received, of which 25 opposed formation and 22 favored
formation; accordingly, a majority did not favor formation of LMD 06-17 Vista Ridge
and it may not proceed.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
6.6. Resolution - Regarding Formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 07-17
Lancer Hills for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
[A-170-075]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland provided an overview of the Report to the
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed formation of LMD 07-17 Lancer Hills for Fiscal Year 2018-
2019.
The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreder relayed the voting regulations and provided an opportunity for
comments and submission of final ballots by affected property owners. •
Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed
the Public Hearing, and requested that the ballots be tabulated.
Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 38
mailed ballots, 30 were received, of which 30 opposed formation and zero (0) favored
formation; accordingly, a majority did not favor formation of LMD 07-17 Lancer Hills
and it may not proceed.
The City Council took no formal action on this item.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.5(d). Consider Authorization of Issuance of Electric System Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2018 to refund the remaining Electric System Revenue 2008 Series A
Certificates of Participation.
[R-015-300-175/D-050-250]
Electric Utility Assistant Director Mark Haddad highlighted the Report to the City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-011, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding relative to City of Redding's Electric System Refunding Revenue
Bonds to: (1) authorize the issuance by the City of Redding of its Electric System
Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, in an amount not to exceed $45 million for
the purpose of refunding the remaining Electric System Revenue Certificates of
Participation 2008 Series A (2008 Series A Certificates); (2) authorize the City
Manager, or designee to execute and deliver an Indenture, an Escrow Agreement, a
Purchase Contract, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and an Official Statement; (3)
approve the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement; and(4) authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents and the taking of all necessary
actions relating to the financing.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2018-011 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense.
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[E-090-050]
Mayor Schreder attended the California Municipal Utilities Association's Capitol Day on
January 29, 2018, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento, California.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS
FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-100-050]
At Mayor Schreder's suggestion, a consensus of the Council agreed to direct staff to return to
Council at a future meeting to discuss the regulation of portable shower trailers under the
Redding Zoning Ordinance.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 6:55 p.m., Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 7:02 p.m., Mayor Schreder reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
San Diego Gas & Electric Company v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services into
Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator Corporation and the
California Power Exchange, FERC Docket No. EL00-95, et al.
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.1(a).
At the hour of 7:07 p.m.,Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 7:40 p.m., Mayor Schreder reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
[A-050-080]
The City Manager received a favorable performance review by the City Council,
thereby resulting in a salary increase of $7,000 in accordance with the Employment
Agreement (C-7280). The Employment Agreement was considered and approved in
open session on June 6, 2017, and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 7:41 p.m.
APPROVED:
Kristen Schtear, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City C
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