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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 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, Assistant City Clerk Sarah Sheetz, and Executive Assistant
Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Acting Public
Works Director Chuck Aukland, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell,
Police Chief Roger Moore, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Information
Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser, and
Development Services Director Larry Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Kristen Schreder.
The Invocation was provided by Carol Hoffmeier, Redding Fire and Police Departments
Chaplain.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060/P-150]
Lauren Anspach, high school senior, opined that students should not have to worry about gun
violence in schools and invited the City Council and the community to attend and support the
March for Our Lives event to be held in Redding at 6 p.m. on March 24, 2018, at the Sundial
Bridge.
[A-050-250-074]
Ric Weber opined that community volunteers are needed to help with Redding's homeless
issues to avoid being in the same position as San Francisco.
[T-010/P-150/A-050-250-074]
Monique Welin opined that the City needs the special sales tax to assist with the City's public
safety and homelessness issues.
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(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register.
[A-050-100-500]
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 16 for the period of February 17, 2018, through
February 28, 2018, for a total of $8,090,462.48 for check numbers 133320 through
133528, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 14143 through 14169, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 7333 through 7348, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 18 for
the period of February 11, 2018, through Februrary 24, 2018, in the amount of
$3,059,457.73, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 457311 through 458189,
inclusive, and check numbers 603962 through 603996, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $11,149,920.21
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of January 2018.
[A-050-100-600]
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for January 2018.
[F-205-095-650]
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4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2583, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 4 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 4.20
(Purchasing System), by amending Sections 4.20.020 (Division Created), 4.20.030
(Purchasing Officer—Appointment), 4.20.040 (Purchasing Officer—Duties), 4.20.080
(Bidding — When Dispensed With), 4.20.090 (Bidding — Opening Procedures),
4.20.100 (Purchase Orders), 4.20.120 (Formal Contract Procedures), 4.20.130 (Open
Market Purchasing Procedure), and 4.20.150 (Surplus Supplies and Equipment); all
relating to the administration of contracts.
[C-110-100/A-050-060]
4.4(a). Approve the Industrial Job Creation Incentive Agreement between the City of Redding
and Fall River Brewing Company; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement and any future amendments not affecting the amount of the incentive.
[E-050]
4.4(b). Approve and authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4947, Dignity
Health North State Pavilion Project: (1) staff to negotiate a contract with SHN
Consulting for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report in an amount not to
exceed $232,305; (2) the Mayor to execute the contract; and (3) the City Manager to
approve amendment(s) to the contract for an additional amount not to exceed $25,000
for contingency purposes.
[B-050-100/L-010-075]
Council Member Winter recused herself from voting on this item due to her husband's
employment with Dignity Health.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Winter
ABSENT: Council Members - None
4.5(a). Approve the Agreement to Pay Facilities Charge (C-7572/C-141) with the Redding
Rodeo Association(Association), allowing the Association to borrow $175,000 for the
purchase of equipment for electrical infrastructure improvements at the City-owned
property known as the Redding Rodeo Grounds, to be paid back in monthly
installments amortized over eight years at a rate of 2.75 percent interest; and authorize
the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement.
[C-050-560/E-090]
4.5(b). Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4923, To Furnish and
Install One (1) Combination Remittance Processing System/Rapid Extraction Desk, to
replace the Electric Utility's existing Customer Services Remittance Processing
System and Rapid Extraction Desk, required for the efficient processing of payments
received via mail and drop box: (1) award contract to Creditron, Inc. in the amount of
$147,965;(2)authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and(3)authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to approve amendment(s) to the contract for an additional
amount not to exceed $8,500, for contractor travel, implementation and training.
[B-050-100/E-090]
4.6(a). Authorize sole source and approve the Production Agreement for the Freedom Festival
Fireworks Display with Pyro Spectaculars North, Inc. for the annual fireworks show
in the amount of $85,000 per year, for a term of five years, July 4, 2018, through
July 4, 2022; and authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement.
[G-100/C-050-050]
4.6(b). Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with The McConnell Foundation (C-2868)
for the purpose of accepting funding in the amount of$85,000 each year for the 2018-
2022 Freedom Festival fireworks displays; and authorize the Mayor to execute said
Agreement.
[0-100/C-050-050]
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4.11(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4940 (Job No. 2605),
Middleton Lane Sewer Improvement Project: (1) award to SnL Group Inc. in the
amount of $366,355; (2) approve an additional $44,000 to cover the cost of contract
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $40,000 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$10,000; total construction and contingency cost amounts to $460,355.
[B-050-020/W-020-575]
4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4948 (Job No. 2492),
Garden Tract Area Sewer Lining Project: (1)award to Quam Construction Co. Inc. in
the amount of $3,648,114; (2) approve an additional $275,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $365,000 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$25,000.
[B-050-020/W-020-575]
4.11(c).MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM 9.11(C) PER MAYOR
SCHREDER'S REQUEST
Approve the Lease Agreement relative to Bid Schedule No. 4946, Livestock Pasturing
of Southern Grazing Area at Stillwater Business Park.
4.11(g).Approve Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement (C-1256) between the City of
Redding, Benton Hangar Association,Gregory Ayala,and Rich Cary for Hangar Space
B-5 at Benton Airpark; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
Agreement with the Benton Hangar Association. This action will assign all rights, title
and interest in the lease to Mr. Cary and he will be subject to all terms, covenants,
conditions, and obligations of the Agreement.
[C-070-100/A-090-020]
4.11(h).Adopt Resolution 2018-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the following relative to the formation of Landscape Maintenance District
(LMD)01-17 Salt Creek Heights: (1) confirming the Map of the Assessment District
and approving Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk; (2)approving the mailing
of notices and ballots; and (3) approving setting the Public Hearing for May 1, 2018,
at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding,
California, regarding the formation of LMD 01-17 pursuant to the Landscape and
Lighting Act of 1972.
[A-170-075]
4.11(i).Approve Parking License Agreement (C-7142) with Bethel Church of Redding for
temporary parking at Redding Municipal Airport for the period of April 3, 2018,
through April 20, 2018, for a rental fee in the amount of$1,300; and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any future amendments to the
Agreement.
[C-070-100/A-090-100]
Council Member Winter recused herself from voting on this item due to her leadership
role with Bethel Church.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None111
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Winter
ABSENT: Council Members - None
4.11(j).Adopt Resolution No.2018-019,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing designated City officials to file an application for financial assistance for a
Financial Agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board to accept and
expend those funds if the application is granted and to dedicate the source of revenue
for repayment to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. This resolution authorizes the
Public Works Director or Assistant Public Works Director to sign and file necessary
applications and amendments thereto on behalf of the City of Redding; all related to
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construction of a public wastewater collection system for the Wooded Acres
Subdivision.
[G-100-170/S-050-430/W-020]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,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 those
item(s)voted on separately above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2583 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Resolution Nos. 2018-018 and 2018-019 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
At Mayor Schreder's suggestion, the Council agreed to discuss item 7.1 before the Public
Hearing portion of the meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1. Appointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee.
[B-080-600-244]
Mayor Schreder provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed her recommendation.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to approve the appointment of Peggy O'Lea to the Shasta Public
Library Citizens Advisory Committee to serve the remainder of an unexpired term
through November 30, 2020. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1. Public Hearing — Consideration of Draft Ordinance to Permit but Regulate Cannabis
Activity.
[C-110-100/M-020]
City Attorney DeWalt summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Planning Manager Paul Hellman provided a Powerpoint Presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, regarding the proposed zoning regulations.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed draft Ordinance to permit but regulate cannabis activity within
the City of Redding.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency Health Officer Dr.Andrew Deckert
and Public Health Branch Director Terri Fields Hosler, provided a PowerPoint
presentation,incorporated herein by reference,to recommend additional guidelines that
exceed state regulations to be included in the ordinance.
On behalf of A Sobering Choice, Cathy Grindstaff spoke in opposition and provided
the City Council with more than 100 letters of opposition from citizens, incorporated
herein by reference.
The following spoke in opposition: Joe Dokes, Bob Holsinger, Gary Hollahan,
Lori Bridgeford, Bob Reitenbach, Albert Hanner, Peter Scales, Stacy Gotham,
Vanessa Volpe, Kay Wilson, and Betty Cunningham.
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The following spoke in favor: William Howard, Shasta Heart, Terry Rapoza,
Delaney Gover, Norman Brewer, Jerrod Vassar, Eric Karamian, Jamie Garzot,
Fabian F., and Jeff Thompson.
The following spoke in favor of the draft ordinance, however, opposed the ban on
outdoor grows: Rob McDonald, James Benno, Michael Schulze, Cody D. Witt, and
Blue Mobley.
Nick Gardner opined that the taxpayers should have a chance to vote on the topic.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one else present wished to speak and closed the
public hearing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Mayor Schreder recommended that a proposed health warning sign be included in the
motion as A.5 to Redding Municipal Code Section 6.12.230 (Cannabis Business —
Signs)that would include the following language and be placed in retailer lobby: "Not
for kids or Teens! Starting marijuana use young or using frequently may lead to
problem use and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, may harm the
developing teen brain. GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING. "
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to: (1) introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of
Ordinance No. 2584, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing
uncodified Ordinance No. 2577 and amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title
6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) by repealing Chapter 6.12 (Medical
Marijuana Cooperatives and Collectives) and replacing said Chapter by enacting
Chapter 6.12 (Cannabis), Sections 6.12.010 through 6.12.650, inclusive; amending
RMC Title 18 (Zoning) by amending Sections 18.15.030 (Standards for Which
Exceptions May be Considered); 18.17.030 (Temporary Uses Requiring Permits); and
Schedules 18.30.020-A(Use Regulations—"Rural Lands" District), 18.31.020-A(Use
Regulations—Other"Residential"Districts), 18.32.020-A(Use Regulations—"Limited
Office" and "General Office" Districts), 18.33.020-A (Use Regulations —
"Commercial" Districts), 18.34.020-A (Use Regulations — "Industrial" Districts),
18.35.030-A (Use Regulations — "Open Space" District), and 18.36.030-A (Use
Regulations — "Public Facilities" District); repealing Section 18.43.100 (Medical
Marijuana Cultivation at Private Residences); and amending Sections 18.43.110
(Home Occupations); 18.46.120 (Nuisance Abatement), and 18.61.020 (Definitions);
(2)direct the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance; and (3)authorize the City
Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; and (4) amend Redding
Municipal Code Section 6.12.230 (Cannabis Business — Signs), by adding A.5 to
include a health warning sign that would contain the following language to be placed
in the retailer's lobby: "Not for kids or Teens!Starting marijuana use young or using
frequently may lead to problem use and, according to the Centers for Disease Control,
may harm the developing teen brain. GOVERNMENT HEALTH WARNING".
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - Weaver
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2584.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Resolution - Declaring Fiscal Emergency (Five Affirmative Votes Required) and Tax
Measure Proposal for June 5, 2018, Election.
[T-010-700/P-150]
City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
Dick Fyten spoke in opposition and provided a spreadsheet entitled "Loss of Tax
Revenue", incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in opposition: Gary Hollahan, Murray Blake, Peter Scales,
Nick Pargett, Greg Hector, Terry Rapoza, Kay Wilson, Bob Reitenbach, Gary Cadd,
Jeff Thompson, Tyler, Andrew Meredith (President of the Northeastern California
Building and Construction Trades Council), and Nick Gardner.
The following spoke in support: Steve Davidson, Lynne Wonacott, Monique Welin,
James Crockett, Shannon Hicks, and Amanda Smith.
On behalf of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), Jake Mangas,
President and Chief Executive Officer, opined that the Chamber is not lobbying to
declare a fiscal emergency at this time, and stated that its main priority is economic
development in the City of Redding.
In response to Council Member Weaver, County of Shasta Administrative Officer
Larry Lees confirmed his confidence in working collaboratively with the City of
Redding partly due to the previous efforts put into the Blueprint for Public Safety.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to declare a fiscal emergency within the City of Redding.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - McElvain
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Due to the lack of five affirmative votes, this item failed.
9.11(c).MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AT MAYOR SCHREDER'S
REQUEST
Bid Schedule No. 4946, Livestock Pasturing of Southern Grazing Area at Stillwater
Business Park - Lease Agreement with John Langum of Langum Cattle Company.
[C-070-100/E-050-500]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland provided an overview of the Report to the
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in opposition: John Van Eperen, Glenn Hawes (provided a letter
to Council, incorporated herein by reference), Lori Hawes, and Greg Hawes.
In response to public comments, Mr.Aukland noted that the Request for Proposals was
vetted before a review committee.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to approve the Lease Agreement with John Langum of Langum
Cattle Company relative to Bid Schedule No. 4946, Livestock Pasturing of Southern
Grazing Area at Stillwater Business Park,for an initial term from April 1,2018,through
June 30,2021,with two one-year options to extend the term at a rate of$2,895 annually,
prorated in the first year, with a two percent annual escalator.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.11(k).Oral Update Regarding Emergency Construction Contract Awarded for Repairs and
Replacement of Damaged Filters at the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant.
[W-030-600/A-050-080]
Assistant Public Works Director Chuck Aukland highlighted the Report to the City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Aukland provided a brief overview of the status related to the emergency
construction contract awarded for repairs and replacement of damaged filters at the
Buckeye Water Treatment Plant, anticipated to be completed by summer 2018.
City Manager Tippin noted that future consideration of this item will continue on the
consent calendar unless otherwise necessary.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to accept the update regarding award of emergency construction
contract for repair and replacement of damaged filters at the Buckeye Water Treatment
Plant, in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), and make a
determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.15(a).Resolution - Approving Amendments to Memoranda of Understanding with Redding
Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional and
Supervisory/Confidential Units.
[P-100-050-127/P-100-050-129]
Assistant City Manager DeMaagd summarized the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
McElvain, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-020, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding: (1)amending the Memoranda of Understanding(MOUs)between the
City of Redding and the Redding Independent Employees' Organization (RIEO) -
Clerical, Technical and Professional and Supervisory/Confidential Employees Units;
(2)extending the MOUs through August 31,2018; (3)adjusting classification titles and
eliminating hourly wage steps on the salary schedules; and (4) adding a new
classification titled Information Technology Data Base Administrator to the RIEO —
Supervisory/Confidential Employees Unit, effective March 6, 2018.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2018-020 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[E-120-400]
Mayor Schreder attended the American Public Power Association Legislative Rally and
Northern California Power Agency meeting in Washington, D.C., February 26, 2018, through
March 1, 2018.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 10:55 p.m., Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 11:10 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 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager DeMaagd
Employee Organizations:
(1) Redding Peace Officers' Association
(2) Redding Peace Officers' Association-Miscellaneous Employees
(3) Redding Police Managers' Association
(4) Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters
(5) United Public Employees of California—Redding Fire Management Unit
(6) United Public Employees of California—Redding Technical Unit
(7) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Electric Employees
(8) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Maintenance
Employees
(9) Redding Independent Employees' Organization-Clerical, Technical and
Professional Employees' Unit
(10) Redding Independent Employees' Organization-Supervisory & Confidential
Unit; and
(11) Unrepresented Employees
[P-100-050-120/P-100-050-128/P-100-050-050/P-100-050-170/P-100-050-190/
P-100-050-070/P-100-050-127/P-100-050-129/P-050-100]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item pursuant to Government Code
section 54957.1(a).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
11:11 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Kristen Sch r, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela ivfize, City erk
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