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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
June 18, 2019, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Julie Winter with the following Council Members
present: Adam McElvain, Erin Resner, and Kristen Schreder. Council Member Michael
Dacquisto was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd,
Electric Utility Director Daniel Beans, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela
Mize, 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, Director of Information Technology Tony Van Boekel,
Finance Director/City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser, and Development Services Director Larry
Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Winter.
The Invocation was provided by Dr. Rick Penner, Executive Pastor, Redding Christian
Fellowship.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentations to Leslie Williem in recognition of her service on the Planning
Commission from April 19, 2016, to April 30, 2019.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation by the City of Redding and the Redding Trail Alliance providing an update
regarding the 2019 Mayor's Mountain Bike Challenge, and the associated economic
benefits of trails and biking to the Redding community.
Assistant Redevelopment/Community Project Coordinator Travis Menne provided a
PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Penner and Jeff Lange invited the City Council and the public to attend the Global
Leadership Summit at Redding Christian Fellowship on August 8-9, 2019.
Ric Weber, Randy Carter, and Norman Brower expressed their concern about the Winriver
Casino Expansion.
Anne Connors thanked the City Council for encampment clean-ups that help make Redding a
beautiful place to live.
Ben Ivy (Representative of Caregiver Healthcare Employee Union), Heather MacNamara,
Mary Jo Warren, Stephanie Somer, Frances Lloyd, and Michelle Gaffney asked the City
Council and the public to support the nurses and caregivers of Shasta Regional Medical Center
in their effort to improve staffing levels at the facility. In addition, Mr. Ivy presented a petition
regarding the issues.
Dale Ball and Amanda Smith urged the City Council to find a solution regarding the fire hazard
created by transients at Henderson Open Space.
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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 - Regular Meeting of June 4, 2019.
4(b). Accept Accounts Payable Register and Payroll Register.
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 22 for period of May 18, 2019, through
May 31, 2019, for a total of $20,038,843.19 for check numbers 144983 through
145363, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 15251 through 15288, inclusive, Wire
Transfer numbers 8373 through 8420, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 23 for
the period of May 5, 2019, through May 18, 2019, in the amount of $3,009,751.68, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 486300 through 487213, inclusive, and check
numbers 605183 through 605233, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $23,048,594.87.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2606, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.17 (Temporary Use
Permit) by amending Sections 18.17.020 (Temporary Uses Exempt from Permits) and
18.17.030 (Temporary Uses Requiring Permits); Chapter 18.23 (Residential Density
Bonus) by amending Section 18.26.050 (Application Requirements); Chapter 18.30
(Rural Lands District) by amending Section 18.30.020 (Land Use Regulations);
Chapter 18.31 (Residential Districts: "RE" Residential Estate, "RS" Residential Single
Family, and "RM" Residential Multiple Family) by amending Section 18.31.020 (Land
Use Regulations); Chapter 18.32 (Office Districts: "LO" Limited Office and "GO"
General Office) by amending Section 18.32.020 (Land Use Regulations); Chapter
18.33 (Commercial Districts: "NC" Neighborhood Commercial, "SC" Shopping
Center, "RC" Regional Commercial, "GC" General Commercial, and "HC" Heavy
Commercial) by amending Section 18.33.020 (Land Use Regulations): Chapter 18.34
(Industrial Districts: "GI" General Industry and "HI" Heavy Industry) by amending
Section 18.34.020 (Land Use Regulations); Chapter 18.35 ("OS" Open Space District)
by amending Section 18.35.030 (Land Use Regulations); Chapter 18.36 ("PF" Public
Facilities District) by amending Section 18.36.030 (Land Use Regulations); Chapter
18.41(Off-Street Parking and Loading) by amending Sections 18.41.040 (Off -Street
Parking Spaces Required), 18.41.100 (Screening and Landscape) and 18.41.130
(Shopping Cart Bays); Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by amending
Sections 18.43.080 (Drive -In and Drive -Through Facilities) and 18.43.140 (Accessory
Dwelling Units); Chapter 18.57 ("SP" Specific Plan Overlay District) by amending
18.57.080 (Adopted Specific Plan/Relationship to Zoning); and Chapter 18.61 (List of
Terms and Definitions) by amending Section 18.61.020 (Definitions), all relating to
clean-up and updating of the Zoning Code.
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2019-052, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, proclaiming July 2019 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of
Redding.
4.6(b). Authorize the following related to Landscape Maintenance Districts:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-053, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, relative to Landscape Maintenance Districts A, B, and C: (a) approving
the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for Landscape Maintenance Districts
(LMD) A, B, and C as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a Public Hearing for
6:00 p.m., July 16, 2019, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California, regarding LMD A, B, and C; and (c) declaring the City
Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2019-20
pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
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(2) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-054, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, relative to Landscape Maintenance Districts D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L,
M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, S1, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06,
07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, 01-
13, 02-14, 03-14, 01-15, 02-16, 03-16, and 01-17: (a) approving the Engineer's
Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) as
listed above as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a public hearing for 6:00 p.m.,
July 16, 2019, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding,
California, regarding LMDs as listed above; and (c) declaring the City Council's
intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2019-20 pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
4.9(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2019-055, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $40,240 from the
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for overtime, training, and
operating expenses designed to address alcohol enforcement issues in the City of
Redding; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute said contract and any associated
amendments.
4.10(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2019-056, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, establishing the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2019-20 for the City of
Redding at $236,152,196.
4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4950 (Job No. 2280), Quartz Hill Road Improvement Project,
awarded to Eddie Axner Construction Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost
of $4,069,041.54.
4.11(d).Adopt Resolution No. 2019-057, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, relative to Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 01-07 Hope Lane,
authorizing the following: (1) approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2019-
20 as filed with the City Clerk; (2) setting a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., July 16, .�
2019, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue; and (3) declaring the City
Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2019-20 pursuant
to the Improvement Act of 1911.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2019-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving the California State Association of Counties -Excess Insurance
Authority (CSAC-EIA) Workers' Compensation Program as the City of Redding's
(City) excess workers' compensation insurance provider for Fiscal Year 2019-20; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to officially act on behalf of the City and enter
into agreements as required with the CSAC-EIA for the Workers' Compensation
Program (C-4633) for as long as the City is a member of the Joint Powers Agreement.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, and seconded by Council
Member McElwain, that the forgoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members - None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - None
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dacquisto
Ordinance No. 2606 and Resolution Nos. 2019-052 through 2019-058 are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to update Land Value Basis for
Park In -Lieu Fees.
Community Services Director Niemer presented the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing
regarding a Resolution to establish a land value basis for Park in -lieu fees.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to speak to this item and closed
the Public Hearing.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, and seconded by Council
Member Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-059, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, to establish a land value basis for Park in -lieu fees pursuant to the
requirements of Section 17.54.070 of the Subdivision Ordinance, thereby lowering the
in -lieu fee from $1,936 to $1,928 per unit.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Dacquisto
Resolution No. 2019-059 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution to adjust the City's Schedule of
Fees and Service Char es.
Finance Officer Ronald Penington highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff
report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing
regarding a Resolution to adjust the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
David Ledger spoke in support of adjusting the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and
Service Charges.
Mary Machado, Executive Director of Shasta Voices, opposed the adjustment.
Mayor Winter determined that no one else present wished to speak to this item and
closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, and seconded by Council
Member Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-060, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, to adjust the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - McElvain
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Dacquisto
Resolution No. 2019-060 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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6.3 Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution regarding the proposed 2019-20
Annual Action Plan prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Housing Manager Nicole Smith 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 Winter opened the Public Hearing
regarding a Resolution accepting the 2019-20 Annual Action Plan.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to speak to this item and closed
the Public Hearing.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, and seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-061, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding, accepting the proposed 2019-20 Annual Action Plan (Action
Plan); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary documents
and submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Dacquisto
Resolution No. 2019-061 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
9.4(a). Oral report regarding City of Redding Home Occupation Regulations.
Assistant Planner Lily Toy presented the Report to the City Council (staff report), and
a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Winter to direct staff to revise Redding
Municipal Code Section 18.43.110 (Home occupations) to increase the types of
business active allowed to include barbers and cosmetologist; to limit the number of
clients allowed per day; and implement an annual permit fee to cover cost of
enforcement.
This motion failed due to a second vote.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by
Council Member McElvain, to accept the report and directed staff to review the
feasibility of revising Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 18.43.110 (A)(6)
(Home occupations, Standards, Employee on premises) to permit up to one employee,
and, when procedures regarding revising the RMC have been completed, return to a
future City Council meeting for a vote.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Dacquisto
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9.4(b). Consideration — review of Redding Municipal Code regarding TemporarSign
Regulations -Banners.
Development Services Director Vaupel provided an overview of the Report to the City
Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated
herein by reference.
The following spoke in opposition to the current regulations: Tyler Thompson,
Randy Bright, Dale Ball, Jake Mangas, Mary Machado, James Luna, and Joli Hayes.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
McElwain, to direct staff to review the Redding Municipal Code as it relates to sign
regulations, specifically size, location, display period, and aesthetics of banners; and
return to the City Council at a future meeting as appropriate.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, Winter
NOES:
Council Members - None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - None
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dacquisto
9.5(a). Consideration - 2019 Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Electric Utility Director Beans highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report),
and presented a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder , seconded by Council
Member Resner, to approve the first annual REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan (Plan) in
response to Senate Bill 901; and authorize the Electric Utility Director to contract with
a third -party vendor to audit this Plan and to provide a report to the City Council before
January 1, 2020.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Dacquisto
9.11(b).Ordinance No. 2607 - amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 1. 12, Speed
Limits.
Public Works Director Aukland presented the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElwain, and seconded by Council
Member Resner, to offer Ordinance No. 2607, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding, amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12 (Speed
Limits) by amending Section 11.12.010 (Established on Certain Streets) 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 summary ordinance according to law.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain Resner Schreder and Winter
NOES:
Council Members - None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - None
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dacquisto
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2606.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:17 p.m., Mayor Winter announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor Winter reconvened 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: 5830 Oasis Court, APN 074-150-09
Agency Negotiator: Public Works Director Aukland
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Martha Brockschmidt
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 1407 and 1641 California St., APN's 101-790-034, 101-790-
033, and a portion of 101-790-032
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Land Acquisition Company, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Robinson v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Case No. 2:14-CV-02910-KJM-KJN
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
13D. 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. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL -CIO -Electric Employees
2. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL -CIO -Maintenance
Employees
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
13E. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Winter declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
9:06 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, Cit erk
APPROVED:
Julie inter, Mayor
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