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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 21, 2019, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Julie Winter with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Adam McElvain, Erin Resner, and Kristen Schreder.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City
Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Assistant City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant
Anette Cates.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Public Works
Director Chuck Aukland, Fire Chief Cullen Kreider, Police Chief Roger Moore, Community
Services Director Kimberly Niemer, and Finance Director/City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Winter.
The Invocation was provided by Amarjit Singh, The Sikh Centre.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation regarding The Park food truck court at Carnegie Park by Todd Franklin.
Mr. Franklin provided a PowerPoint presentation to the City Council, incorporated
herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Danielle Gehrung invited the City Council to attend the Open House for the Shasta Day
Reporting Center on May 23, 2019.
Darryl Mincer, President of the Shasta Growers Association,Albert Ocasion,and Tom Reemts
praised the new layout of the farmers market and invited the City Council to the 45th
Anniversary on June 1, 2019.
Greg Hector urged the City to support the Life Center project.
Nick Gardner: (1) opined that the Council did not provide adequate consideration at its last
meeting regarding the City Attorney's raise and asked for it to be re-agendized; and (2) noted
that he will be appearing on several local radio programs to propose a jail tax to assist with the
criminal issues within the community.
Dale Ball opined that issues still exist with criminal activity and the trash left behind from the
transient population at Henderson Open Space.
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 - Regular Meeting of May 7, 2019; and Special Meeting of
May 8, 2019.
4(b). Accept Payable Register and Payroll Register.
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 20 for period of April 13, 2019, through
April 30,2019,for a total of$9,251,925.16 for check numbers 144028 through 144452,
inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 15166 through 15213, inclusive, Wire Transfer
numbers 8310 through 8342, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 21 for the period
of April 7, 2019,through April 20, 2019, in the amount of$3,009,798.63,for electronic
deposit transaction numbers 484506 through 485383, inclusive, and check numbers
605119 through 605162, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,261,723.79.
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4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2603, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopting an amendment to the City of
Redding Zoning Map relating to the rezoning of the California Gold Development
Property (APN 068-750-011-000) consisting of approximately 2.08 acres located at
4601 Churn Creek Road in the City of Redding (RZ-2019-00026).
4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2019-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving findings for Site Development Permit Application
SDP-2019-00027 and Parcel Map Application PM-2019-00025, for the Les Schwab
Tire Center Project, including the findings of approval for the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
4.5(b). Authorize the following action related to the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Wildfire
Prevention and Improved Response Program as part of the upcoming REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan in response to SB901: (1)add three Public Works Maintenance Worker
positions, one Assistant Fire Marshal, six Firefighter positions, and 12 Apprentice
Firefighter positions; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2019-038, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 80th Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 authorizing 22 positions in Fiscal Year 2018-19.
Mark Pion opined the City spends a vast amount of money on overtime for the Fire
Department,and that the added positions should be used in a way to eliminate overtime.
4.6(a). Approve an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement (C-5601) with Providence
International Foundation (Providence) for use of open space property along Riverland
Drive; and approve a License Agreement with Providence for art installation at the
leased property along Riverland Drive.
4.6(b). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Redding Parks and Trail Foundation for the Pickleball Court
Expansion Project at Enterprise Community Park.
Mike Archibald thanked the City for its assistance with the Pickleball Court Expansion
Project.
4.11(a).Approve the Second Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract
(C-7420) with GHD, Inc. in the amount of$156,720 for a total not to exceed fee of
$1,130,720,for engineering services for the Downtown Streets Circulation Project;and
authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions related to the South Redding Bikeway and Pedestrian
Trail Project: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the
California Department of Transportation, including any extensions or amendments;
and (2)adopt Resolution No. 2019-039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving and adopting the 78th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2017-057 appropriating funds in the amount$314,000 for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5047, Carr Fire Damaged
Culverts Project(64263-C): (1) award to Iron Mountain General Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $98,175; (2) approve an additional $30,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees and $25,000 for project development costs;
(3) approve $10,000 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.
4.11(d).Adopt Resolution No. 2019-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, to form Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 01-19 Seven Bridges and
approve the following: (1) Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk;
(2) confirmation of the map of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's
Report; (3) the mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting the Public Hearing and
Election for July 16, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers located at
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, regarding the formation of LMD 01-19
pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and Government Code 53753(b).
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4.11(e). Adopt Resolution No. 2019-041, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding,to form Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District(SSMD)01-19, Seven Bridges
Subdivision, and approve the following: (1)the Engineer's Report as filed with the
City Clerk; (2) confirmation of the map of the assessment district contained in the
Engineer's Report; (3) the mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting the Public
Hearing and Election for July 16, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers
located at 777 Cypress Avenue,Redding,California,regarding the formation of Seven
Bridges Subdivision into SSMD 01-19 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911,
Chapter 26, Maintenance Districts, Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq.
and Government Code 53753(b).
4.11(f),ITEM REMOVED AT THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S REQUEST.
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with MD Development;
approve the final map for Seven Bridges Subdivision-Phase 1, Unit 1,
(S-3-09/PD-1-09); and direct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
4.11(g).Approve Second Amendment to Hangar/Office Complex and Ground Lease
Agreement (C-5018) with PHI Air Medical, LLC at the Redding Municipal Airport;
and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
4.11(h).Adopt Resolution No. 2019-042, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving and adopting the 77th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2017-057 appropriating $99,000 for crane maintenance and repairs for Fiscal Year
2018-19; and approve a sole source acquisition of Grizzly Crane components from
Crane Equipment Manufacturing Corporation for the City of Redding Solid Waste
Utility.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner,seconded by Council Member
Schreder,that the forgoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, McElvain, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Ordinance No. 2603 and Resolution Nos. 2019-037 through 2019-042 are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Appointments to the City of Redding Planning Commission.
Mayor Winter highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to appoint Luke Miner and Leon Benner to fill scheduled vacancies
on the City of Redding Planning Commission with each of their terms ending
May 1, 2023. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Resolution - appropriating funds from General Fund Reserves to fund the City of
Redding's portion of the Community Prosecutor Program and the demolition of abated
properties.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Dacquisto,to adopt Resolution No.2019-043,a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 76th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating$160,000 from General Fund Reserves to fund
approximately one-half of the Community Prosecutor Program in accordance with the
Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Shasta, and fund the demolition of
dilapidated nuisance properties, for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, McElvain, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Resolution No. 2019-043 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.4(b). Development Services Cost Recovery Fee Schedule
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Planning Manager Lily Toy and Building Official Jim Wright each provided a
PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the proposed
Planning and Building permit fee increases.
The following spoke in opposition: Mary Machado (Executive Director of Shasta
Voices), Chad Scott (Shasta Builders Exchange), Bob Middleton, and Cameron
Middleton (Legislative Chair of the Shasta Association of Realtors).
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Resner,to approve the Development Services Cost Recovery Fee Schedule in
concept and direct staff to include fees in the City of Redding Master Fee Schedule.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - Dacquisto and McElvain
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
9.4(c). Redding Rancheria Fee-To-Trust and Casino Project Draft Environmental Impact
Statement
Planning Manager Lily Toy summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Kristyn Kuroki, Robert O. Wharton, Jack Potter Jr., (Chairman of the Redding
Rancheria), Maria Orozco, and Lane Richard spoke in support of the Redding
Rancheria Casino Project.
Patrick Swymer(Speak-Up Shasta Coalition),Tom Sanchez,and Danika Adams spoke
in opposition of the Redding Rancheria Casino Project.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to authorize the Mayor to formally submit comments on the
Redding Rancheria Fee-To-Trust and Casino Project Draft Environmental Impact
Statement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update
Electric Manager Joe Bowers highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report),
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to accept the Redding Electric Utility's Fiscal Year 2018-19 Third
Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(c). Oral update regarding efforts to clean up Carr Fire and Storm Debris, new Fire Fuels
Reduction Program, and Fire Fuels Management District
Kim Niemer summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Alex Carter, Director of Land Management for the McConnell Foundation,provided a
PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.9(a). Automated Licenses Plate Reader Program
Police Lieutenant Jon Poletski provided an overview of 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 Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to accept the report regarding the Redding Police Department's
Automated License Plate Reader Program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(a).General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended March 2019
Finance Director/City Treasurer Van Hooser 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 Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to accept the City of Redding's General Fund Quarterly Financial
Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(b).Resolution - appropriating funds for multiple projects related to Carr Fire associated
expenditures.
Finance Officer Greg Robinett summarized the Report to the City Council
(staff report), and presented a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Resner,to adopt Resolution No. 2019-044, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 796 Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating $10,713,180 for Fiscal Year 2018-19 for
multiple projects relating to the Can Fire emergency response, debris removal, and
permanent work.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, McElvain, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolution No. 2019-044 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.14(a).Ordinance - modifying application requirements for cannabis microbusinesses.
City Attorney DeWalt provided an overview to the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
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Mr. DeWalt stated that the ordinance number referenced throughout the staff report
should have been No. 2602 and not 2603.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council
Member Dacquisto, to offer Ordinance No. 2605, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes,
Licenses, and Regulations), Chapter 6.12 (Cannabis), by amending Section 6.12.180
(Cannabis Business Security) and Section 6.12.560 (Microbusinesses) for first reading
by title only and waive the full reading; and authorize the City Attorney to prepare and
the City Clerk to publish the ordinance according to law.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, McElvain, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2605.
Ordinance No. 2605 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(a).Resolution — regarding an exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement
System (Ca1PERS) 180-day wait period.
Assistant City Manager DeMaagd provided an overview to 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 Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Resner,to adopt Resolution No. 2019-045, 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 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 William Hughes, retired Electric Manager —
Resources, to be rehired as an annuitant to provide continued project coordination of
the Energy Management trading/scheduling modernization initiative for the Electric
Department, effective May 22, 2019.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, McElvain, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolution No. 2019-045 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Council Member Schreder summarized the article in the May 2019 Western City magazine
entitled "City Economic Development in 2019: Resources, Options and Prospects",
incorporated herein by reference. At her suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff
to return to Council with a brief summary of what the City is doing, can do, or will not do
regarding: Senate Bill (SB) 1 (Transportation), SB 2 (updating General Plan); Proposition No.
68 (Park Funds); Proposition 1 (Housing); Proposition 2 (Emergency Homeless Funds);
Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts; Community Revitalization and Investment
Authorities; Affordable Housing Authority; and the Redding Electric Utility's Cap-and-Trade
program.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 9:13 p.m., Mayor Winter announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 10:18 p.m., Mayor Winter reconvened 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
L. M. (Motley), et al. v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
California Case No. 2:14-cv-00767-MCE-AC
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Kaur v. City of Redding, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 190646
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
13C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director
DeMaagd
Employee Organization: United Public Employees of California—Redding Technical
Unit
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Winter declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
10:19 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Jule'i inter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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harlene Tipton, Assistan City Clerk
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