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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 1, 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, Acting
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Brian Crane, Assistant City Manager
Sheri DeMaagd, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Redding Electric
Utility Director Dan Beans, 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 Van Hooser, and Development Services
Director Larry Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Fire and Police Departments Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamations (2) - Honoring the Redding Exchange Club's 2017 Peace
Officer and Firefighter of the Year.
[A-050-060-600/A-050-140/A-050-270]
Mayor Schreder presented Mayor's Proclamations to Redding Police Officer Jon
Sheldon and Redding Fire Engineer Mike Ham, in honor of being named as the
Redding Exchange Club's 2017 Peace Officer and Firefighter of the Year,respectively.
Redding Fire Chief Gray and Redding Police Chief Moore thanked the awardees for
their service and dedication, and City Manager Tippin presented engraved insulated
YETI° mugs to the honorees on behalf of the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation - Regarding Express Feedback®, a new feedback tool being used by the
City of Redding.
[A-050-080]
On behalf of 100X, Rob Pace provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein
by reference, highlighting Express Feedback®, a new internet program being used by
the City of Redding. He explained that it is a listening tool, rather than a survey,meant
to facilitate communication between community members and City staff.
City Manager Tippin stated that City staff will be asking the public to engage more by
sharing their ideas and concerns. He noted that employees have added the tag"We are
Listening"on outgoing emails,and explained that when the hyperlink is clicked,it leads
to a portal where citizens can provide staff with feedback.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[L-040]
Jenny Young,Peter Young,and Michelle Morris spoke in support of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual
Transgender Questioning (LGBTQ) community in opposition to state Assembly Bill Nos.
2943, 2119, and 1779, all related to the banning of conversion therapy.
[E-050-500]
Dale Ball held up a poster with the words Stillwater Sell-Baby SELL in support of the
proposed sale of parcels in Stillwater Business and Industrial Park.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to the City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve Minutes — Special Meeting of February 6, 2018; Regular Meeting of
March 6, 2018; and Regular Meeting of April 17, 2018.
[A-050-060]
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register.
[A-050-100-500]
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 20 for the period of April 14, 2018, through
April 30,2018,for a total of$9,130,842.64 for check numbers 134776 through 135152,
inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 14268 through 14314, inclusive, and Wire Transfer
numbers 7445 through 7466, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 22 for the period
of April 8, 2018,through April 21, 2018, in the amount of$2,959,807.66,for electronic
deposit transaction numbers 460775 through 461655, inclusive, and check numbers
604076 through 604111, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,090,650.30.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of March 2018.
[A-050-100-600]
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for March 2018.
[F-205-095-650]
4.4(b). Approve the Industrial Job Creation Incentive Agreement between the City of Redding
and CaptiveAire Systems, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement and any future amendments not affecting the amount of the incentive.
[E-050]
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution 2018-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 30th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057
appropriating $20,000 from the Park Development Fund to the Parks Projects and
Studies account for expenses related to the Park Development Impact Fee review for
Fiscal Year 2017-18.
[B-130-070/F-205-600]
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No.2018-039,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the filing of an application for funding from the Urban Forestry Grant
Program entitled "Regrow Redding", as provided through the California Greenhouse
Gas Reduction Fund, administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply
for the grant, appropriate the funds should the grant be awarded, and execute any
agreements necessary to implement the project.
[A-050-220-075/G-100-170]
4.11(a).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.
[W-030-600/B-050-100/A-050-080]
4.11(c).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4917 (Job No. 9943),
Redding Municipal Airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Tenant
Improvement Project (Project): (1) award the Base Bid and Additive Alternate to
Walker Construction in the amount of$379,649; (2) approve an additional $20,162 to
cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $30,000 to provide
construction contingency funding; (4) approve an Amendment to the General Services
Administration Lease Agreement to match construction costs; (5)adopt Resolution No.
2018-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 31st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating
$277,790 for the amendment to the TSA Project with the General Services
Administration Lease for Fiscal Year 2017-18; and (6) authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute any and all construction contracts or lease amendments associated
with the Project up to the awarded amount.
[B-050-020/A-090/F-200]
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4.11(e).Approve First Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-
7418) with Dokken Engineering in the amount of $105,000 to provide necessary
specialized engineering services to complete the Storm Water Resource Plan and
comply with grant requirements; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Amendment and future amendments up to an additional $25,000.
[S-060/G-100]
4.11(f).Adopt Resolution No.2018-041,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute Right-of-Way
Certifications for federal-aid local assistance projects and other grant funded projects.
[G-100/A-050-300]
City Attorney DeWalt noted that a replacement resolution was provided to the Council
and staff, incorporated herein by reference. The addition of the word "all" was added
to the fourth paragraph to read "the authority to execute all Right of Way
Certifications.... "
4.11(g).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4963 (Job No. 2996),
Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Station Interior Paint Renovation
Project: (1) award to River City Painting Inc., in the amount of $98,444; (2) approve
an additional $35,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees;
(3)approve$15,000 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$5,000.
[B-050-020/W-010-450]
4.11(h).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No.4964(Job No.5331),Clear
Creek Wastewater Treatment 2018 Sludge Dredging Project: (1) award to Fire
Mountain Farms Inc., in the amount of$179,937.50; (2)approve an additional $20,000
to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3)Approve $25,000
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$5,000.
[B-050-020/W-010-450]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
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. 2018-038 through 2018-041 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1. Public Hearing; and
Resolution — Regarding the formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 01-
17 Salt Creek Heights.
[A-170-075]
Assistant Public Works Director Chuck 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 formation of LMD 01-17 Salt Creek Heights.
The Affidavit of Publication— Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to speak, closed the public
hearing, and instructed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots.
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Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced the ballot results as follows: of 66
mailed ballots, 66 were received, of which zero opposed formation and 66 favored
formation; accordingly, a majority of the property owners favored formation of LMD
01-17 (Salt Creek Heights), enabling the City Council to proceed.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-042, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding: (1) confirming results of the election of the assessment district;
(2) confirming the assessments contained in the Engineer's Report for Landscape
Maintenance District 01-17 (Salt Creek Heights Subdivision); (3) ordering the
formation of territory into said District for Fiscal Year 2018-19; and (4) approving the
annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2018-19 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code and
levying and collecting of the same for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
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. 2018-042 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2. Public Hearing - Regarding Tentative Subdivision Map submitted by Omni, LLC, for
Live Oak Estates to include Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
Ordinance - Regarding Rezoning Application,Tentative Subdivision Map Application,
and Planned Development Plan Application to divide 8 acres into 26 multiple-family
residential lots for development of 64 multiple-family residential units; and add
Planned Development Overlay District to the existing Residential Multiple Family
District Zoning of the Property located at 1320 and 1368 Old Alturas Road.
[S-101-152/L-010-230/C-110-100]
Council Member Weaver recused himself from voting on this item due to property
ownership in close proximity to the project.
Planning Manager Paul Hellman 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 Omni, LLC's request.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
On behalf of Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer and Omni, LLC, Tim MacLean spoke in support
of the project moving forward.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one else present wished to speak and closed the
public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, upon a
determination that the necessary findings for approval are in evidence; (2)offer for first
reading by title only and waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 2586, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-
00240) consisting of eight acres located at 1320 and 1368 Old Alturas Road to "RM-
12-PD" Residential Multiple Family with Planned Development Overlay District; and
authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish a summary
ordinance; (3) approve Tentative Subdivision Map Application (S-2017-00239), Live
Oak Estates Subdivision; and(4)approve Planned Development Plan Application(PD-
2017-00241). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2586.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). City Manager's Budget Status and Priorities Report.
[B-130-070/A-050-080/P-150]
City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff
report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council: (1) accepted the report regarding budget status and priorities; and
(2) directed staff to develop within the next few months and return to Council for
discussion/action, the following: (a) alternatives to maintain three firefighters and the
Neighborhood Policing Unit, noting that any additional staff comes with an associated
reduction in expense; (b) identify and communicate with property owners along the
Park Marina Drive area and, if they are in favor, to develop potential areas for staff to
work on the Riverfront Specific Plan; and (c) review and/or revise the City's Mission
Statement, Vision Statement, Code of Ethics, and various ideas for Branding.
The City Council did not take a formal vote on this informational item.
9.4(a). Redding Downtown Loop and Affordable Housing Project.
[G-100/L-010-005]
Council Member Weaver recused himself due to property ownership within close
proximity to the proposed project.
Community Development Manager Steve Bade highlighted the Report to the City
Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint Presentation, both incorporated
herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to authorize the following action regarding the Redding Downtown
Loop and Affordable Housing Project for redevelopment of the former Dickers
Building and right-of-ways associated with Butte, Market, and Yuba Streets:
(1) approve the Second Amendment to Development Agreement (C-7322) including
removal of Project-Based Vouchers, increasing the number of affordable units from 56
to 82, and minor language revisions, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Amendment; (2) approve a Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Redding and
Downtown Redding Investors Limited Partnership at fair market value for a 55-year
term, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; (3) approve the First
Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (C-7425) (PSA) between the City of
Redding and K2 Market Street Development,LLC adding a hold back clause and minor
language revisions to facilitate the PSA process, and authorize the Mayor to execute
the Agreement.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.11(d).Diestelhorst to Downtown Non-Motorized Improvement Project
[S-070-050-100]
Assistant Public Works Director Aukland provided an overview of the Report to the
City Council (staff report), along with a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated
herein by reference.
The following spoke in support: Jack Yerkes, Michael Kuker, Dave Moore (CalTrans
District 2 Director), Kendall Pierson, John Crowe, Jake Mangas (Chamber of
Commerce), John Livingston (Sierra Club), Brandi Greene, Anne Thomas (Shasta
Living Streets), and Tyler Brown Cifu Shuster.
The following spoke in opposition: Norm Braithwaite, Roberta McLaughlin,
Jan Brockett, Burton Brockett, Elaine Cochran, and Janet Gallino.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to: (1) authorize the permanent closure of a portion of Riverside
Drive to vehicular traffic for the construction of the Diestelhorst to Downtown Non-
Motorized Improvement project once commencement of the project construction
begins, currently planned for summer 2019; and (2) at the appropriate time, return to
Council with an update relative to the Turtle Bay to Downtown section.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - McElvain
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.15(a).Resolution - Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding Peace Officers'
Association
[P-100-050-120]
Assistant City Manager DeMaagd provided an overview of the Report to the City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-043,a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Redding and the Redding Peace Officers' Association, effective May 1, 2018, for a
two-year term through May 1, 2020.
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. 2018-043 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 Northern California Power Agency's Commission Meeting on
April 26, 2018, in Roseville, California.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[A-050-220-075]
In connection with approval of an Urban Forestry Grant Program (Consent Calendar item
4.6(b)), Mayor Schreder suggested, and the Council agreed, to directed staff to explore the
possibility of engaging community members with the Downtown Street Tree Management
Plan and downtown revitalization by facilitating citizen's ability to select and purchase trees
to be planted downtown.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:58 p.m.,Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 9:40 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 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: Stillwater Business Park (Lots 1-6 and 8-16)
Agency Negotiator: Development Services Director Vaupel
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Panattoni Development Company, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200/E-050-500]
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), there is no reportable action by law.
However,the City Council reported that it has authorized the City Manager to negotiate
the sale of the parcels indicated on the agenda to Pannatoni.
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13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager DeMaagd
Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-
Electric Employees
[P-100-050-070]
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 Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 9:41 p.m.
APPROVED:
Kristen Schr r, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City C rk
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