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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 19, 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, Electric Utility Director Dan Beans, 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, Community Services Director Kim
Niemer, Police Chief Bill Schueller, 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 Carolyn Warnemuende, Spiritual Director, Unity Church of
Redding.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Diane Littleman noted she moved to Redding in August 2019 and was very impressed with the
various branches of local government located within the City of Redding.
Alex Bielecki asked the Council to have the light bulb replaced at the corner of Beltline and
Caterpillar Road.
Nathan Weaver opined he enjoys the Sacramento River Trail with his family and thanked the
City Council for the added safety patrols.
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 November 5, 2019 — Closed Session.
4(b). Accept Accounts Payable Register No. 8 and Payroll Registers No. 7:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 8 for period of October 12, 2019, through
October 31, 2019, for a total of $12,371,537.37 for check numbers 149084 through
149653, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 15609 through 15646, inclusive, Wire
Transfer numbers 8824 through 8858, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 7 for the
period of September 22, 2019, through October 9, 2019, in the amount of
$3,316,589.81, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 495999 through 496905,
inclusive, and check numbers 605606 through 605625, inclusive; SUMMARY
TOTAL: $15,688,127.18.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2616, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16 (Buildings and Construction), Chapter
16.02 (Building Code) by amending Section 16.02.010 (California Building Code
Adopted); Chapter 16.03. (Residential Code) by amending Section 16.03.010
(California Residential Code Adopted); Chapter 16.04 (Mechanical Code) by
amending Section 16.04.010 (California Mechanical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.05
(Plumbing Code) by amending Section 16.05.010 (California Plumbing Code
Adopted); Chapter 16.06 (Electrical Code) by amending Section 16.06.010 (California
Electrical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.07 (Energy Code) by amending Section
16.07.010 (California Energy Code Adopted); Chapter 16.08 (Green Building Code)
by amending Section 16.08.010 (California Green Building Code Adopted); Chapter
16.09 (Housing Code) by amending Section 16.09.010 (International Maintenance
Code Adopted), and making findings of facts relating to local climatic, geological, and
topographic conditions, all relating to the adoption of the California Building Standards
Codes.
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4.4(a). The item was moved to the Regular Calendar, item number 9.4(a), at the request of
Mayor Winter.
4.6(a). Authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding
Trail Alliance for maintenance of the proposed bike park to be located on City -owned
property located off North Market Street (APN 112-300-005).
4.11(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2019-114, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, authorizing acceptance of California Department of Transportation Local
Assistance Procedures Manual - Chapter 10 (Consultant Selection), that describes the
consultant selection and procurement process local agencies must follow to maintain
eligibility for federal and state reimbursement.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5082, Carr Fire Right -
of -Way Damages Project (63525-G): (1) award to McEntire Landscaping, Inc. in the
amount of $353,327; (2) approve an additional $70,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees and $15,000 for project development costs;
(3) approve $35,000 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(c).Authorize the following action relative to Request for Proposal No. 5072, Professional
Services Agreement for contract security and law enforcement officer services at the
Redding Municipal Airport: (1) award to North State Security Inc.; and (2) authorize
the Mayor to approve and sign the agreement in the amount of $250,000 annually, for
a total initial three year term not -to -exceed $750,000.
4.11(d).Authorize submission of a grant application for Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) funds
which have been set aside from the Highway Safety Improvement Program in order to
create a LRSP for the City of Redding.
City Manager Tippin noted the staff report stated the grant is fully funded, but staff was
informed this week that a 10% match is needed by the City of Redding.
4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals No. 5080,
Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Downtown Streets
Circulation Project: (1) award to GHD; (2) authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and
Professional Services contract for a not -to -exceed fee of $1,166,663 with GHD; (3)
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with GHD to provide Construction
Management and Inspection Services for the Downtown Streets Circulation Project;
and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve contract amendments not -
to -exceed $50,000.
4.11(f).Approve the Final Map for Elk Crest Estates Subdivision, (5-2015-00682), contingent
upon annexation into Landscape Maintenance District 02-19; and direct the City Clerk
to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(g).Approve the Final Map for Stonesfair Subdivision (5-9-05); authorize the Mayor to
execute a Subdivision Agreement with Sierra Pacific Industries; and direct the City
Clerk to rile the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(h).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5085 (Job No. 9616)
Downtown Tree Planting Project: (1)reject the bid of the apparent low bidder, Chase
Designs Landscape Development as non-responsive; (2) award the project to MR
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $148,930; (3) approve an additional $10,000 to
cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (4) approve $18,000 to provide
construction contingency funding; and (5) approve $15,000 for project development.
4.11(i).Approve amendment to the License Agreement (C-4255) with The Regents of the
University of California to lease approximately 280 acres of City -owned pasture land
immediately north of the Sacramento River, adjacent to the Stillwater Wastewater
Treatment Plant, with an annual lease payment in the amount of $1,800 for an
additional five-year period effective October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2024.
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4.11 (1). Authorize the following actions: (1) approve a Parking Facility Lease (Lease) with
MPT of Shasta Limited Partnership dba Shasta Regional Medical Center for an off-
street parking lot at 1359 Pine Street that consists of 38 parking spaces at thirty dollars
($30) per space per month for a period of 24 -months; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute
the lease; (3) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and prepare additional Downtown
Redding off-street parking lease agreements that have similar terms and conditions;
and (4) authorize the Mayor to execute the negotiated leases.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, that the forgoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized, 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
Ordinance No. 2616 and Resolution No. 2019-114 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1 Consider appointment and reappointments to Community Development Advisory
Committee.
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: (1) appoint Judd Palmer to the Community Development Advisory
Committee to fill the unscheduled vacancy created by Krista Locke's resignation with
a term ending November 30, 2020; and (2) reappoint Leona McCoach, Teresa Muth,
and Jacqueline Todak, to serve additional three-year terms beginning December 1,
2019, and ending November 30, 2022.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
5.2 Consider appointment and reappointments to the Board of Appeals.
Mayor Winter summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
McElvain, to: (1) appoint Bill Nagel to the Board of Appeals to replace Robert Kibler,
for a term ending December 31, 2022; and (2) reappoint Ben Abrahamsen, Mike
Dormer, Todd McEfee, and Robert Wagner to serve additional terms ending December
31, 2022. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Public Hearing - Annexation of Elk Crest Estates Subdivision into Landscape
Maintenance District 02-19, Center Court Village (LMD 02-19).
Public Works Director Auckland provided an overview of the Report to the City
Council (staff report), and presented a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated
herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing to
consider the annexation of the Elk Crest Estates Subdivision into Landscape
Maintenance District 02-19, Center Court Village.
Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to speak to this item and closed
the Public Hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to adopt Resolution No 2019-115, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding: (1) ordering the annexation of Elk Crest Estates Subdivision into
LMD 02-19; (2) approving the Engineer's Report, and confirming the map of the
assessment district located therein, for LMD 02-19 Annexation of Elk Crest Estates
Subdivision; and (3) approving the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2020-21
pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 commencing with Section 22500
of the Streets and Highways Code.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2019-115 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2 Public Hearing - Stonecreek Tentative Subdivision Map Application
(S-2019-00280), Planned Development Plan Application (PD -2019-00309), and
Rezoning Application (RZ-2019-003140), by Sierra Pacific Land and Timber.
Associated Planner Zach Bonnin presented the Report to the City Council (staff report),
and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing to
consider the Stonecreek Tentative Subdivision Map Application (S-2019-00280),
Planned Development Plan Application (PD -2019-00309), and Rezoning Application
(RZ-2019-003140).
Mike Dormer spoke in support of the Stonecreek Tentative Subdivision Map
Application (S-2019-00280), Planned Development Plan Application (PD -2019-
00309), and Rezoning Application (RZ-2019-003140).
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor Winter determined that no one else wished to speak to this item and closed the
Public Hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, upon a
determination that the necessary findings for approval are in evidence; (2) offer
Ordinance No. 2617, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving Rezoning Application RZ-2019-00314, consisting of rezoning 61.6 acres
located at 2923 and 2873 Rancho Road to "RS -3 -PD" Residential Single Family
with a Planned Development Overlay District, 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 ordinance; (3) approve Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-2019-
00280, Stonecreek Subdivision; and (4) approve Planned Development Plan
Application PD -2019-00309.
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. 2617 by title only.
6.3 Public Hearing - Adoption of Vendor Permit Fees related to sidewalk vending.
Public Works Director Aukland highlighted 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 to
consider the adoption of Vendor Permit Fees related to sidewalk vending.
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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 MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
McElvain, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-116, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding, establishing vendor permit fees related to sidewalk vending.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2019-116 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
9A. Mayor's letter to Governor Newsom requesting a statewide State of Emergency
Declaration regarding homelessness and related issues.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Mayor Winter,
to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to State of California Governor Gavin Newsom
requesting action regarding housing, homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse
disorders. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(a). Measure A Public Safety Staffing Plan for the City of Redding.
City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Mayor
Winter, to adopt "Option 1 "as the Public Safety Staffing Plan for implementation
should Ballot Measure A- the Shasta County Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax
Ordinance be passed by the voters with the following changes: (1) include note on top
of the plan: "It is the intention of the City Council that the funds will be segregated and
clearly accounted for"; and (2) increase the proposed use of allocated funds for the
Redding Fire Department to include three-person teams on all fire engines, and include
one Fire Prevention Specialist position. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.4(a). ITEM NO. 4.4(a) Moved to Regular Calendar at Mayor Winter's request.
Resolution - Property Exchange Agreement and Lease -Back Agreement with the State
of California.
Development Services Director Vaupel presented the Report to the Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Winter, seconded by Council Member
McElvain, to adopt Resolution No. 2019-117, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding: (1) approving a Property Exchange Agreement and Lease -Back
Agreement with the State of California for properties located at 5855 Venture Parkway
and 875 Cypress Avenue; and (2) authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreements and
all related documents. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2019-117 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.5(a). Setting a Public Hearing regarding Net Energy Metering Successor Tariff related to
future solar installations.
Electric Utility Director Beans, provided an overview of 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to: (1) approve setting a public hearing on December 17, 2019, 6:00 p.m.,
in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider
a Net Energy Metering Successor Tariff; and (2) direct staff to mail a public hearing
notice along with the staff report to Redding Electric Utility ratepayers in an envelope
separate from the month statement.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report, Industry Activities Update, and
Updated Power Content Label.
Electric Manager Joe Bowers presented the Report to the City Council (staff report); a
PowerPoint presentation; and provided an updated "Notes on Financial Operating
Statement", all incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to approve the Redding Electric Utility's Fiscal Year 2019-20 First Quarter
Financial Report, Industry Activities Update, and updated Power Content Label.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.5(d). Energy Savings Performance Contract Update.
Electric Director Beans presented an overview of 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 accept the Electric Utility Director's update on the Energy Savings
Performance Contract to conduct facility upgrades at City -owned properties.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9. 1 0(a).General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter ended September 2019.
Finance Officer Greg Robinett presented the Report to the City Council (staff report),
and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to accept the General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the
quarter ended September 30, 2019. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.110).Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11, (Vehicles and
Traffic) to establish angled parking on Tehama Street.
Public Works Director Aukland highlighted 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 McElwain, to offer Ordinance No. 2618, and ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding, amending RMC Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 24
(Stopping, Standing, and Parking), by amending Section 11.24.060 (Angle Parking) to
establish angle parking on Tehama Street 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: Unanimous Ayes.
City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance 2618 by title only.
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9.11(k).Consider setting a Public Hearing regardinga four-year of rate increases for
Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Utilities and approve Protest Notice format.
Public Works Director Aukland presented the Report to the City Council (staff report),
and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
James Crockett — spoke in support of increasing rates for Solid Waste, Water, and
Wastewater Utilities.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member McElvain, to approve the following regarding proposed rate increases for
Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Utilities: (1) approve the Protest Notice format;
and (2) approve setting a Public Hearing on February 4, 2020, 6:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider a four-year
package of rate increases for Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Utilities proposed
for implementation on or about March 1, 2020.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, McElvain, Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
At Council Member Dacquisto's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed the Airport
Manager to prepare a report regarding: (1) the possibility of an online system to pay for added
days of parking to avoid getting tickets; and (2) the security at the Redding Municipal Airport.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Winter declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
8:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City Cle k
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