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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
August 6, 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, 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, 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 Carol Hoffineier, Redding Police and Fire Departments'
Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation by Denise Keokhamdy, Shasta County Community Action Agency,
providing an update regarding the 2020 U.S. Census.
Ms. Keokhamdy provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation by Art Sevilla and Marjeanne Stone on behalf of the Empire Recovery
Center providing an update regarding its past, present, and future activities.
Mr. Sevilla provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
Monique Welin thanked the Empire Recovery Center for their work with individuals
seeking assistance with obtaining sobriety.
6. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS MOVED FORWARD IN THE AGENDA PER MAYOR
WINTER'S REQUEST AND WITH A CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
6.1 Public Hearing to consider adopting Ordinance and Resolutions (2) related to the
development of Costco.
City Attorney DeWalt stated that a letter opposing the project was received the day
prior to the Public Hearing and the applicant and staff would like additional time to
review the new information. Mr. DeWalt recommended that the Council open the
Public Hearing, hear public comment, and vote to continue the hearing to August 20,
2019.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing to
consider an Ordinance and two Resolutions related to the River Crossing Marketplace
Final Environmental Impact Report, Specific Plan (SP -2017-00082), General Plan
Amendment Application (GPA -2017-00067), and Rezoning Application (RZ-2017-
00063), by Costco Wholesale, to develop 25 acres of property, located at the northwest
quadrant of the South Bonnyview Road/Interstate 5 Interchange, with an approximately
152,000 -square -foot discount warehouse and fuel center, and approximately 62,000
square feet of complementary retail and service uses.
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The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Ken Murray opined that is would be a mistake to move the Costco project to Oasis
Road and the Council should be careful if they decide to go into business with
Don Levenson.
The following spoke in opposition to the Costco project at the Bonnyview location:
Tom Mancuso, Daylor Saner, John Dunlap, Maggie Smith, and George Simmons.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElwain, seconded by Council
Member Dacquisto, to continue the Public Hearing until Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at
6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding,
California. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Monique Welin opined that mental health in the country is deteriorating and that more and
better resources are needed for mentally ill people.
Dolores Lucero urged the newest Council Members to look into the Attorney General Conflict
of Interest laws.
Christopher Dupre thanked the Council for their support of the development of "The Park" in
Downtown Redding and the opportunities it provides to food truck operators.
Mark Hansen cautioned the Council that current law allows people to carry a knife (less than
20 inches) in public.
Robert Grosh expressed concern about the 15 second delay for emergency exit doors in
commercial buildings.
Alex Bielecki opined that Home Owners Associations are impossible to change.
Reese McKinley expressed her appreciation for all the things City Council Members endure.
Michelle Shively, owner of a Hosted Homestay business, opined that the City needs more Code
Enforcement Officers.
Joy Feuer, Director of Art from the Ashes, relayed that the organization will host the Art from
the Ashes - Seeds of Regrowth exhibition and community program series from October 12,
through November 15, 2019, in the Redding Cultural District.
Tina Stengel expressed frustration with the homeless issues and the slow clean-up efforts in
the City.
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 July 16, 2019.
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4(b). Accept Accounts Payable Registers Nos. 24 and 1; and the Payroll Registers Nos. 25
and 26:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 24 for period of June 14, 2019, through
June 28, 2019, for a total of $10,296,108.27 for check numbers 145785 through
146202, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 15313 through 15355, inclusive, Wire
Transfer numbers 8448 through 8514, inclusive; (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 1
for period of June 28, 2019, through July 12, 2019, for a total of $4,787,661.28 for
check numbers 146203 through 146548, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 15356
through 15377, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 8515 through 8582, inclusive; (3)
Payroll Register No. 25 for the period of June 6, 2019, through June 19, 2019, in the
amount of $2,962,489.61, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 488198 through
489183, inclusive, and check numbers 605264 through 605285; and (4) Payroll
Register No. 26 for the period of June 20, 2019, through July 2, 2019, in the amount
of $3,083,019.18, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 489184 through 490183,
inclusive, and check numbers 605286 through 605328, inclusive; SUMMARY
TOTAL: $21,129,278.34.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2019.
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of June 2019.
4.1(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2019-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, relating to the City of Redding's (City) participation in the California
Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) Open Property Assessed Clean Energy
Program; authorize the CMFA to accept applications from property owners, conduct
contractual assessment proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the City;
and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, and take any
action necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
4.4(a). Approve Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with the Economic
Development Corporation of Shasta County in the amount of $86,000 for Fiscal Year
2019-20; and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
4.4(b). Accept the Flood Management Plan 2018 Evaluation Report, noting the City of
Redding's successful efforts to reduce flooding events and minimize the effects of any
such events on property owners and the community.
4.5(a). Approve setting a Public Hearing on September 3, 2019, 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider a Net Energy
Metering Successor Tariff by the Redding Electric Utility.
4.5(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2019-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, rescinding Resolution No. 98-140 that established Council Policy 1410, the
Low -Interest, Energy -Efficient Loans for Business Customers Program.
4.5(c). Adopt Resolution No. 2019-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, rescinding Resolution No. 96-218 that established Council Policy 1406, the
Modification of the Existing Power Cost Adjustment Program.
4.1l(a).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 5061 (Job No. 8302),
Redding Civic Auditorium Roof Repair 2019: (1) award to Foam Experts Company in
the amount of $38,226; (2) approve an additional $11,000 to cover the cost of contract
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $8,000 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.
4.11(b).Approve Vacant Land Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions
(Agreement) for the purchase of real property located at 5830 and 5845 Oasis Court,
Assessor's Parcel No. 074-150-009; adopt Resolution No. 2019-076, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 3rd Amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 2019-050 appropriating $140,000; and authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement and all related documents.
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4.11(c).Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute a Sub -Recipient
Cooperative Agreement with Shasta Regional Transportation Agency for the Fiscal
Year 2019-20 Overall Work Program and any subsequent amendments.
4.11(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4901, Enterprise Area Sewer Line Replacement Project,
awarded to Cox & Cox Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost
of $3,420,941.68.
4.11(e).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 instruct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(f).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4972 (Job No. 9942), Benton Airpark Taxiway B
Rehabilitation and Service Road Extension Project, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,185,739.10.
4.11(g).Authorize the following actions related to the Sharon Avenue over the Anderson
Cottonwood Irrigation District Canal Bridge Project: (1) approve the acquisition of
Temporary Construction Easements; (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate any
future acquisition of Temporary Construction Easements related to the Project; and (3)
authorize the City Manager to execute all legal documents necessary to complete the
Temporary Construction Easement acquisitions.
4.11(h).Approve Reimbursement Agreement with Sierra Pacific Land and Timber Company
to oversize the water main on Shasta View Drive in the Shastina Ranch, Stone Creek,
and Stonesfair Subdivisions in an amount not to exceed $384,500.
4.12(a).Appoint City Council Member Erin Resner as the voting delegate and Assistant City
Manager Sheri DeMaagd as the alternate to represent the City of Redding at the League
of California Cities Annual Conference being held October 16, 2019, through
October 18, 2019, in Long Beach, California.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McElvain, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, that the forgoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, authorized, and/or rescinded as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2019-073 through 2019-076 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 MOVED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM PER MAYOR WINTER'S REQUEST BEFORE
ITEM NO. 3.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
9.1(c). Consider Letter of Response to 2018-19 Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding
SHASCOM.
City Attorney DeWalt presented 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 Mayor Winter,
to authorize the Mayor to send a response letter as recommended by staff to the Shasta
County Grand Jury concerning its report titled "SHASCOM 911 Services — "911,
What's Your Emergency?"
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.9(a). Consider authorizing the Police Department to negotiate a Lease Agreement with
Enterprise Fleet Management.
Laura Clark and Tim Plumbers, with Enterprise Fleet Management, highlighted the
Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided 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 authorize the Redding Police Department to negotiate a Lease
Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the purpose of leasing vehicles for
the Administration/Investigations Divisions; and authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(i).Consider introduction of Ordinance adding Redding Municipal Code Chapter 13.26
(Sidewalk Vending).
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Tippin pointed out that, in addition to incorporating changes to exempt children
from the regulations and increasing the distance of vendors from schools to 500 feet,
staff removed the requirements for rest rooms facilities for owners of the vending
operations, customers and/or employees.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to adopt Ordinance No. 2608, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 13 (Streets and Sidewalks),
by adding Chapter 13.26 (Sidewalk Vending) for first reading by title only and waive
the full reading; and authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish
a summary of the Ordinance.
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 Ordinance No. 2608 by title only.
9.14(a). Ordinance - amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace
Morals, and Welfare).
City Attorney DeWalt presented the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the City Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Schreder , to adopt Ordinance No. 2609, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals, and
Welfare), Chapter 10.20 (Public Parks — Prohibited Activities), Section 10.20.120
(Firearms, Air Guns, Other Weapons) and Chapter 10.58 (Discharging Firearms),
Section 10.58.010 (Prohibited) for first reading by title only and waive full reading;
and authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish a summary of
the Ordinance.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2609 by title only.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT
Council Member Schreder attended the Northern California Power Agency's Hydro
Presentation held in Murphys, California, from July 25, 2019, through July 26, 2019.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Resner's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return at
a future City Council meeting with: (1) an analysis of current income and projection of future
income from Transient Occupancy Tax received from Bed and Breakfasts, Hosted Homestay,
and Vacation Rentals; and (2) provide options to fund Code Enforcement personnel to respond
to issues relating to the above businesses.
At Council Member McElvain's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to
explore ways to increase safety at the Shasta Public Library and present
options/recommendations to Council at a future meeting.
At Council Member Dacquisto's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed Development
Services Director Vaupel to provide information to Council regarding the 15 second delay for
emergency exit doors in commercial buildings.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:55 p.m., Mayor Winter announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 8:23 p.m., Mayor Winter reconvened to Open Session and reported that in
reference to:
13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.1(a):
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
3. Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters
4. Redding Peace Officers' Association - Miscellaneous Employees
5. United Public Employees of California -Redding Fire Management Unit
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
8:24 p.m.
APPROVED:
Juli� inter, Mayor
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