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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 21,2020, 6:00 PM
Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20, and guidance
U from the California Department of Public Health regarding gatherings and social distancing
due to the COVID-19 pandemic; (1) Members of the City of Redding City Council and staff
may participate in City Council meetings via teleconferencing; (2)the City Council Chambers
were closed to the public for this meeting; and (3) remote public participation was available.
The meeting was live-streamed on the City's website and on the Shasta Community Access
Channel. Public comments were accepted by mail and by email until the time for the Council
to take action on the agendized item. All votes were taken by roll call.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Adam McElvain. The Mayor and Council Member
Kristen Schreder were present in the Council Chambers. Council Members Erin Resner,
Michael Dacquisto, and Julie Winter participated by teleconference.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk
Pamela Mize, Assistant City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Anette Cates.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Between April 16,2020,and April 21,2020,the City Council received public comment emails,
incorporated herein by reference, from the following: Amber Bush and Chrissy R regarding
Covid-19; William Jensen regarding essential businesses; and Sarah Rowley regarding •
homeless housing.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters,were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
LReport to the City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). .;Approve Minutes: Special Meeting of March 26,2020.
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of January(Restated)and February 2020.
4.1(a). Accept report and make a determination by a four-fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote that
conditions of local emergency continue;to'exist within the City of Redding, under
Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(1) related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
4.4(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2020-041,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing the City Manager to amend staff policies, extend permit expiration dates,
and suspend enforcement of municipal code requirements in an effort to assist local
businesses during the COVID-I9 emergency.
4.5(c). Authorize the following actions relative to the energy retrofit of field lighting on four
soccer fields at California Soccer Park: (1) award materials only to Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC in the amount of$398,198.87; (2) approve an additional $25,000 for
• . administration and inspection costs; and(3)authorize the City Manager to execute any
necessary documents.
L 4.6(a). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Memorandum of
• Understanding with the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce for the Amphitheater
Cover Project at Riverfront Park.
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2020-042, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, declaring two parcels of City-owned land located at 4710 and 4950 Shasta
View Drive as surplus property, subject to the retention of an easement(s), if required,
for public service utilities.
4.6(c). Approve Trail Maintenance Agreement 02-MTC20-002 with the California
Department of Transportation; and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
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4.6(d). Authorize staff to submit an application for the 2020-Bringing the Library to You:
Mobile Library Solutions Grants administered by the California State Library; and
authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to apply for and execute
the grant, if awarded.
4.9(a). Authorize the Redding Police Department to apply for the Coronavirus Emergency
Supplemental Funding Program in the amount of $150,108; and authorize the City
Manager to execute any necessary documents related to the application and
implementation of the grant if awarded.
4.10(a).Authorize the internal loan of funds from the cash balances of Water, Wastewater,
Redding Electric Utility, and Solid Waste Utilities to accommodate cash flow needs of
the Block 7 Downtown project, during construction, for a not to exceed amount of
$4,000,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
4.11(a).This item was removed from the agenda at Public Work's Director Chuck Aukland's
request.
Approve the Third Amendment to License Agreement(C-6072)with the Redding Drag
Strip at the Redding Municipal Airport; and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement.
4.11(b).Approve the Fourth Amendment for Advertising License Agreement(C-3491)with El
A Apparel at Redding Municipal Airport; and authorize the City Manager,or designee,
to execute the agreement and all subsequent amendments.
4.11(c).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 5113 (Job No. 2437), Safe
Routes to School Bonnyview School: (1) award to Muse Concrete Contractors, Inc. in
the amount of $468,441.62; (2) approve an additional $70,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $47,000 to provide construction
contingency funding; (4) approve $351,000 for project development and right-of-way
costs; (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the
construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of
$15,000; and (6) adopt Resolution No. 2020-043, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 31st Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2019-050 to appropriate an additional $381,000 in federal grant funds
for the project.
4.11(d).Adopt Resolution No. 2020-044, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, accepting the List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2020-21 funded by Senate Bill
1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.11(e).Accept update regarding award of emergency construction contract for repair of Storm
Drain System and Roadway Slope on Eastside Road, and, in accordance with Public
Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that
there is a need to continue the emergency work.
4.11(g).This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.//(g) at the request of
Council Member Dacquisto.
4.15(b).Approve Resolution No. 2020-046, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, adjusting the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Maintenance
Employees Unit Schedule of Wage Rates for the newly created classification titled
Warehouse Worker- Water, effective May 3, 2020.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, 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 by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members— Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolution Nos. 2020-041 through 2020-044 and 2020-046 are on file in the Office of
the City Clerk.
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5.1. Reappointments to the City of Redding Planning Commission.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to accept the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Bert Meyer and
Cameron Middleton to serve additional four-year terms beginning May 1, 2020, and
ending April 30, 2020.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members -None
L ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1. Public Hearing - Appeal Application APPL-2019-01676, by Baldyga and Blevins,
appealing the Planning Commission's approval of UP-2019-00782,by AT&T Mobility,
for the installation of an 84-foot-tall cellular tower and associated ground equipment
contained within a 1,225-square-foot area,on property located at 1620 Canby Road.
Associate Planner Zach Bonnin provided an overview of 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 McElvain opened the Public Hearing to
consider appealing the Planning Commission's approval.
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Between April 16,2020,and April 21,2020,the City Council received public comment
emails, incorporated herein by reference, from the following: Bruce McPhee (2
emails), John Coller, Kathy Vance, Stephanie Azbill, and Toby Berens.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Mayor McElvain determined that no other emails were received to this item and closed
the Public Hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor McElvain, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to deny Appeal Application APPL-2019-01676, thereby upholding the
Planning Commission's approval,of Use,Permit Application UP-2019-00782.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members- Dacquisto, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members- Resner and Schreder
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members-None
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
9.1(b). Economic Response Plan related to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the City and
direction regarding mitigation measures.
City Manager Tippin presented the Report to City Council (staff report), and a
PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Between April 16,2020,and April 21,2020,the City Council received public comment
emails, incorporated herein by reference, from the following: Tonne Toews, Sarah
Rowley (3 emails), Jake Mangas (President of Chamber of Commerce), Julian De La
Torre, Amber Bush, David Gerard (Pacific West Graphics), and John Truitt (Viva
Downtown).
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Per staffs recommendation and Council's consensus each item was voted on
separately.:
(1) Approve deferral of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) hotels and motels.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to approve Deferral of TOT as described in the Economic Response
Plan.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
(2) Approve modification of existing Community Assistance for Redding Electric
Services(REU CARES)guidelines.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to approve REU CARES Program modifications as described in the
Economic Response Plan.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
(3) Approve modification of amortization policy for City of Redding utility bills.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to approve Amortized Payments Policy as described in the Economic
Response Plan.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
(4) Approve the refund of all City of Redding utility deposits.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Dacquisto,to approve deposit refunds as described in the Economic Response
Plan.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
(5) Rescind approval of allocation of Cap and Trade funds for the Wildfire
Mitigation and Building Electrification programs; approve Cap and Trade
auction proceeds to be distributed to electric utility ratepayers; and adopt
Resolution approving and adopting the 32nd Amendment to City of Redding
Budget Resolution No. 2019-050 to appropriate a total of $9,000,000 in
Greenhouse Gas allotment for utility rebates. 1A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council
Member Resner, to approve Resolution No. 2020-047, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 32"d Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2019-050 rescinding approval of allocation of Cap and Trade funds for
the Wildfire Mitigation and Building Electrification Programs; and approve the
appropriation of$9,000,000 of Cap and Trade auction proceeds to be distributed to
ratepayers for fiscal year 2019-20.
The Vote by Roll Call:
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AYES: Council Members Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
(6) Approve adoption of a utility grant program for small businesses utilizing
$600,000 of Community-Development Block Grant(CDBG) funding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to approve Grant Program modifications as described in the Economic
L Response Plan.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
(7) Economic Stimulus Package
a.. Approve additional use of $5,000,000 of Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
allotment and adopt Resolution allocating money for projects
designated as providing energy savings for the general fund; and
b. Provide direction on projects involving utilities funding and borrowing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to approve Resolution No. 2020-048, a resolution of the City of
Redding,,approving and adopting the 33rd Amendment to City of Redding Budget
. Resolution No. 2019-050 appropriating the use of an additional $5,000,000 of GHG
fund allotment for projects designed as providing energy savings for the General Fund
for fiscal year 2019-20; and directed staff to develop a potential borrowing program to
be presented in September 2020.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members- Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter,and McElvain
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NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -,None •
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolutions Nos. 2020-047 and 2020-048 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
9.1(c). Reports regarding the economic and financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and
related Stay-at-Home orders issued by the Governor on the City's General Fund.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to 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 accept the staff report and accompanying oral report regarding the
potential economic and financial impact of COVID-19 on the City's General Fund.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members- Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and McElvain
NOES: Council Members-None
ABSTAIN: Council Members-None
ABSENT: Council Members-None
L 9.5(b). Preliminary analysis report regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Redding Electric
Utility's financial health.
Electric Manager Joe Bowers presented an overview of the Report to 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 preliminary analysis report regarding the impact of
COVID-19 on Redding Electric Utility's financial health.
The Vote by Roll Call:
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The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Resner, Schreder, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
9.11(f),Implementation of scheduled Utility Rate Program.
By consensus of the City Council no action was taken.
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9.11(g).Resolution relative to the South Bonnyview Interchange Improvements. 1
Moved Rem No. 4.11(g)from Consent Calendar to Regular Calendar Rem No. 9.11(g)
per the request of Council Member Dacquisto.
Public Works Director Chuck Aukland provided an overview of the report to the City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Between April 16,2020,and April 21,2020,the City Council received public comment
emails, incorporated herein by reference, from the following: Christine Begley, Alan
Hill, Brenda Haynes, and Janice Williams (2 emails).
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to authorize the following actions relative to the South Bonnyview
Interchange Improvements: (1) authorize staff to negotiate a Consulting and
Professional Services Contract with GHD, Inc. for project development and design
services for the South Bonnyview/I-5/Bechelli Project (Project); (2) authorize the
Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with GHD, Inc. to provide project
management, preliminary and final design, environmental compliance support, right-
of-way appraisal, and assistance during bidding and construction for the Project for an
estimated fee of $1,200,000; (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract
amendments up to $150,000; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2020-045, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding,approving and adopting the 34th Amendment
to City of Redding Budget Resolution No. 2019-050 to appropriate an additional
$1,350,000 in Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Program Funds.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members - Resner, Schreder, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - Dacquisto and McElvain
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2020-045 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McElvain declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 8:06 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Adam McElvain, Mayor
ATTEST:
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