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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 15, 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 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: Fire Chief Gerry
Gray, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, Police Chief Roger Moore, Community Services
Director Kimberly Niemer, Information Technology Director Tony Van Boekel, and
Development Services Director Larry Vaupel
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder.
The Invocation was provided by Pastor Janet Chapman, First Christian Church of Redding.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 2018, as Community Action Agency Month in
the City of Redding.
[A-050-060-600]
Laura Birch, Executive Director, and Torri Cardillino, of the Shasta County Housing
and Community Action Programs, accepted the Mayor's Proclamation and provided a
PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation of Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to Lori McNeill, Executive
Director, along with the entire Board of Directors of Girls Inc. of the Northern
Sacramento Valley, honoring them for their dedication to inspiring all girls ages 6-18
years at local schools and community centers to be strong, smart, and bold throughout
the City of Redding.
[A-050-060-450]
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2C. Presentation by Jake Mangas providing information about a new Greater Redding
Chamber of Commerce initiative in the City of Redding.
[A-050-060]
Jake Mangas, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Redding Chamber
of Commerce, made a presentation of a new Chamber led initiative entitled "The
Redding City Identity Project", and stated that the focus is to improve the image and
reputation of the City of Redding. He noted that the Chamber is raising funds through
its Forward Redding Foundation 501(c)3, and that numerous donors have already
contributed $238,500 of the $500,000 goal.
Mr. Mangas explained that the Chamber recognizes that a city's image is crucial to its
competitive advantage as a place to live, vacation, and invest. As a city becomes more
appealing, it is better positioned for job creation, increased revenue, and improved
quality of life for its citizens. He noted that many community members are
participating in the new initiative.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
James Crockett spoke in support of first responders and encouraged discussion of a tax
initiative to be placed on the ballot in November to help fund the Redding Police and Fire
Departments.
[A-050-060]
Jenny O'Connell-Nowain opined that Redding has the potential to improve.
[A-050-060]
Terri Fields Hosler, Public Health Director of Shasta County Health and Human Services
Agency, and Wendy Dickens, Executive Director of First 5 Shasta, provided a PowerPoint
presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and video trailer inviting the Council and the
community to a film screening entitled "Resilience/The Biology of Stress and the Science of
Hope" and a Community Town Hall on May 17, 2018, 6-8 p.m. at the Cascade Theatre.
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(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register.
[A-050-100-500]
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 21 for the period of May 1, 2018, through May 11,
2018,for a total of$3,238,291.17 for check numbers 13153 through 135480, inclusive,
ACH Transfer numbers 14315 through 14338, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers
7467 through 7482, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 23 for the period of April
22, 2018, through May 5, 2018, in the amount of$2,951,092.41, for electronic deposit
transaction numbers 461656 through 462574, inclusive, and check numbers 604112
through 604133, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $6,189,383.58.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2586, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the rezoning of
the Live Oak Estates Subdivision and Planned Development Plan Property (Assessor
Parcel Nos. 071-270-021 and -012)consisting of eight acres located along Old Alturas
Road Northwest of the Victor Avenue intersection in the City of Redding (RZ-2018-
00046).
[C-110-100/S-101-152/L-010-230]
Council Member Weaver abstained from voting on this item due to property ownership
within close proximity to the project.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver
ABSENT: Council Members - None
4.4(a). Authorize staff to partner with Viva Downtown Redding to coordinate the distribution
of the stained/colored glass panels removed from the Market Street Promenade to
interested local artists for art projects.
[A-050-250-070]
4.5(b). Approve First Amendment to Agreement (C-5860) with Orcom Solutions LLC d/b/a
Vertex Business Services, the current provider of the hosted billing system for all City
of Redding utilities, extending the term to December 31, 2027.
[U-500-850]
4.9(a). Accept report on the Redding Police Department's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Program.
[P-150-150]
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]
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4.11(c).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4975 (Job No. 9249-56),
City Hall South Side Second Floor Re-Roof Project: (1) award the project to Ark
Design Construction and Roofing Co. in the amount of $32,591.24; (2) approve an
additional $5,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; and
(3)approve $5,000 to provide construction contingency funding.
[B-050-020]
4.11(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4878 (Job No. 9942), Benton Airpark Installation of an
Automated Weather Observation System II, awarded to Cal Electro Inc., as
satisfactorily complete, with a final project cost of$358,080.
[B-050-020/A-090-020]
4.11(e).Adopt Resolution No. 2018-044, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 32nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution
2017-057, transferring $281,500 from SWIP-GPS Tracking System to Floor Repair
(both Capital Projects), and appropriating an additional $46,500 to the existing budget
for a total budget amount of$650,000 for floor repair at the City of Redding Transfer
and Recycling Facility.
[B-130-070/S-020-650]
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 with the
exception of the 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. 2586 and Resolution No. 2018-044 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Resolution - Amending City Council Policy Nos.: 416, 422, and 1502; rescinding No.
1702; and adopting new Council Policy No. 427.
[A-050-060-555]
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-045, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding revising City Council Policy Nos.: 416 (Rolling Stock
Replacement Fund),422(Equipment Replacement Fund), and 1502(Owner/Developer
Participation Agreements); rescinding City Council Policy No. 1702 (Credit for Park
and Recreational Facilities); and adopting new City Council Policy No. 427
(Technology Fund). These changes reflect current and best practices.
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. 2018-045 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.4(b). Option to Lease Real Property Agreement, The Woodlands II.
[L-010-005/A-050-250-070]
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.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
McElvain, to approve the Option to Lease Real Property Agreement (Option
Agreement) between the City of Redding and Palm Communities for The Woodlands
II, a 20-unit affordable housing project located at 2900 Polk Street, for an 18-month
term and consideration in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00); and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Option Agreement.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Sullivan, Weaver, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.5(a). Electric Utility's Third Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update.
[B-130-070/E-090]
Redding Electric Utility Assistant Director Mark Haddad 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 Winter, to accept the Redding Electric Utility Third Quarter Financial Report
and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(a).General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ended March 2018
[B-130-070]
Finance Director Maxwell summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Weaver,to accept the General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter
Ended March 31, 2018. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(b).Churn Creek Market Place Traffic Impact Fee Credit and Reimbursement Agreement
with the Churn Creek Market Place, LP
[S-070-100-707/T-080-400]
Acting Assistant City Manager Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to approve the Churn Creek Market Place Traffic Impact Fee Credit and
Reimbursement Agreement with the Churn Creek Market Place, LP for I-5/South
Bonnyview interchange improvements; and authorize the Mayor to execute said
Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.15(a).Resolution - Approving an Exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement
System's 180-day Wait Period Regarding the Re-Hiring of Retired Public Works
Project Coordinator, David Braithwaite
[P-100-230/P-100-050-100/A-050-300]
Assistant City Manager DeMaagd summarized the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2018-046, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, approving an exception to the 180-day wait period for public
agencies set by California Public Employees' Retirement System (Ca1PERS) as
required by California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 and granting
the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring documentation. The
Resolution allows retired Public Works Project Coordinator David Braithwaite to be
rehired to assist with special projects and extra help related to: (1) modeling and
development of plan reviews for the Water,Wastewater, and Storm Drain Utilities;and
(2) reviewing of hydraulic studies and performing hydraulic analysis, including
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floodplain issues on development projects. The annuitant would be re-hired effective
May 16, 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 No. 2018-046 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[A-050-060]
At Vice Mayor Sullivan's suggestion, the City Council agreed to consider recognizing and
supporting the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce's initiative regarding the Redding City
Identity Project at a future Council meeting by proclamation or resolution as a consent calendar
item.
[P-150/A-050-060]
At Vice Mayor Sullivan's suggestion, the City Council invited the Fire Chief to make a
presentation at a future Council meeting regarding the Shasta Summit — Fire Service
Leadership Skills Development Conference held in Redding on May 11-12, 2018, sponsored
by the Fire Chiefs Association of Shasta County.
[A-050-060]
At Council Member Weaver's request,the consensus of the City Council agreed to agendize a
presentation by Mr. Weaver regarding community efforts to create a goodwill project called
#reddingserves.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:23 p.m., Mayor Schreder announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 8:05 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/Personnel Director
DeMaagd
Employee Organizations:
1. Redding Police Managers' Association
2. United Public Employees of California—Redding Fire Management Unit
[P-100-050-128/P-100-050-190]
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no action on
this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 8:06 p.m.
APPROVED:
Kristen Sc er, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City Clem
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