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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 16, 2021, 6:00 PM
Due to the increase in the spread of Covid-19 and the latest directives from the Governor
and the California Department of Public Health, the Mayor modified access to the City
Council meeting to enable members of the public to make public comments with the
following requirements: (a) entry to the Council Chambers was limited to members of the
public wishing to address the Council on any agenda item; (b) people who wished to speak to
the City Council checked -in with City staff at the Community Room door beginning at 5:45
p.m.; (c) speakers waited outside the building until time for the Council to hear the item. City
staff assembled the speakers and admitted up to four people into the Council Chambers at any
one time. If more than four people wished to address an item, they were admitted following
the comments from the first four speakers; (d) all members of the public were asked to wear a
face mask, however, they could remove the mask while speaking; (e) speakers were given up
to three (3) minutes to address the Council and after speaking, the individual left the building
following the directional arrows and exited through the main chamber doors.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Erin Resner with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Kristen Schreder, and Julie Winter.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City
Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates, and
Executive Assistant Luisa Klapperich.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Resner.
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Janet Chapman, First Christian Church — (Disciples
of Christ).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Bill Gilbert spoke regarding City of Redding Building Code violations.
Mark Gunlogson spoke regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit compliance issues.
Steve Furman spoke on having issues obtaining welfare checks for family members and also
noted that staff at the City Library are continually rude to him.
Robert Seago spoke on speeding and reckless vehicular behavior on Redwood Blvd, even after
speed bumps were installed.
Nick Gardner expressed concern regarding the homeless population and use of campfires in
undesignated areas.
Lowell Herried noted that he feels he has not been treated fairly by City staff and requested
assistance from Council Members.
Lyle Van Norman notes that there has been unnecessary harassment and fines to the elderly in
his neighborhood from appliance inspector.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of March 2, 2021; and Regular
Meeting of March 2, 2021.
4(b). Accept Accounts Payable Register No. 16; and Payroll Register No. 17.
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 116 for the period of February 13, 2021, through
February 26, 2021 for a total of $9,552,131.53, for check numbers 160946 through
161246, inclusive, ACH transfer numbers 16831 through 16882, inclusive, Wire
Transfer numbers 10400 through 10410, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 17 for
the period of February 7, 2021 through February 20, 2021 for a total of $3,221,923.93,
for electronic deposit transaction numbers 528768 through 529656, inclusive, and check
numbers 606827 through 606859. SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,774,055.46.
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).
4.1(b). Authorize the City Manager to negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA) with T
and S DVBE, Inc. relative to property owned by the City of Redding (City) located at
4855 and 4950 Venture Parkway, Parcels 1 and 2 (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 054-
830-001, 054-830-002, and 054-830-003) in Stillwater Business Park for fair market
value; authorize the Mayor to sign the PSAs and any other documents needed to
complete the sale and transfer ownership of the property; and find the sale of the
property by the City is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15312 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Surplus Government Property Sales).
4.1(c). Authorize staff to administratively make adjustments to the Redding Electric Utility
(REU) Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program portion of the REU
Wildfire Mitigation Plan to improve delivery of needed services to the community.
Adjustments will include but not necessarily be limited to staff assignment,
Memorandum of Understanding changes, and assignment of tasks.
4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2021-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
declaring April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Redding.
4.2(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2021-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 2020-002 for the Infill Infrastructure
Grant (IIG) Program to assist with the development of the Lowden Lane Senior
Apartments Project; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary IIG
Program documents.
4.4(a). Accept the 2020 General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff
to forward the document to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, as well as
the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
4.5(a). Authorize the purchase of two bucket trucks at a cost of $942,718 using Sourcewell
contract pricing with Altec Industries, Inc., for use in transporting high voltage
journeyman linemen into an elevated position to work on a portion of the electrical grid
operated and maintained by the Redding Electric Utility.
4.5(b). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sole -source the procurement of software,
hardware, and service agreements relating to Redding Electric Utility's operations as a
Transmission Owner/Transmission Operator as recommended by the expert consultant
assisting with implementation.
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4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5189, Locust Lift Station
and Force Main Project: (1) award to RTA Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$919,160; (2) approve an additional $150,000 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees and $191,500 for project development costs; (3) approve $91,900 to
provide construction contingency funding; (4) authorize the City Manager to approve
additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency
amounts up to a total of $50,000; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt
from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections
15061 (Common Sense Exemption) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
4.11(b).Authorize the following relative to the City of Redding's COVID-19 Economic
Stimulus Package projects: (1) accept an update on project progress; and (2) ratify
approval of the City Manager award for the Ball Field Lighting Upgrades at Buckeye
Park and Caldwell Park Kiwanis 2, 3, and Soccer Field Project (C19 -LS -02) to Builders
Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $303,485.
4.11(c).Adopt Resolution 2021-039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
summarily vacating an existing 15 foot -wide Public Service Easement within Parcel 1
as described within Book 3704 at page 563, Shasta County Records also known as APN
109-310-028; and find this action consistent with the General Plan and categorically
exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act
per Section 15061 (Common Sense Exception).
4.11(e).Approve the purchase of one 2022, Autocar ACX64 Roll Off truck using Sourcewell
contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $262,586.68, including all applicable taxes
and fees, for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility.
4.11(f).Adopt Resolution 2021-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
restricting parking to two hours for certain areas on Market Street between Tehama
Street and Yuba Street, and on Butte and Yuba Streets between Market Street and Pine
Street.
4.14(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.14(a) per request of
Council Member Mezzano.
4.14(c). Authorize the City Attorney to amend the contract between the City of Redding and
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (C-8504) for legal services in the case of Wallace, et al. v.
City of Redding (Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 194952), to bring the
maximum compensation payable to three hundred twenty-five thousand dollars
($325,000.00).
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, authorized, and/or rescinded.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2021-037 through 2021-040 are on file with the Office of the City
Clerk.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(d). Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 7 (Animals) relating to
the keeping of animals.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Janelle Galbraith highlighted the Report
to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Mezzano to offer Ordinance No 2635, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding, amending RMC Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.04 (General Provisions),
by amending Sections 7.04.005 (Authority of Employees of Contracted Public Pound,
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Animal Control Agency, or Humane
Society), 7.04.010 (Definitions), 7.04.020 (Tethering Animals On Street), 7.04.060
(Committing Nuisance in Public Areas), 7.04.080 (Enclosure Required) and 7.04.170
(Violations); amending Chapter 7.12 (Dogs), by amending Sections 7.12.020 (In Public
Parks And Malls), 7.12.090 (License - Records) and 7.12.160 (Kennel License -
Approval of Board of Administrative Review Required), Repealing Section 7.12.120
(Tag Procurement and Record) and adding Section 7.12.190 (Animals in Vehicles);
amending Chapter 7.13 (Dangerous Dogs), by amending Sections 7.13.030 (Dangerous
Dog Definition), 7.13.050 (Seizure and Impoundment), 7.13.080 (Dangerous Dog
Classification Procedure), 7.13.095 (Aggravating Circumstances), 7.13.110 (Condition
of Maintenance of Dangerous Dog), 7.13.120 (Destruction of Dangerous Dogs —
Request for Temporary Stay Pending Judicial Review); amending Chapter 7.16
(Impoundment), by amending Sections 7.16.010 (Animal - Control Officer
Appointment), 7.16.030 (Strays), 7.16.060 (Violations), 7.16.070 (Redemption of
Animals), and repealing Section 7.16.080 (Destruction of Unredeemed Animals); and
amending Chapter 7.20 (Sale of Unredeemed Animals), by amending Sections
7.20.010 (Required — Notice — Time Limit) and 7.20.050 (Redemption Prior to Sale),
and repealing Sections 7.20.020 (Notice — Posting), 7.20.030 (Procedure), 7.20.040
(Minimum Bids), 7.20.060 (Bill of Sale), 7.20.070 (Redemption After Sale), and
7.20.080 (Disposition of Proceeds), all relating to the keeping of animals for first
reading by title only; 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, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner
NOES:
Council Members - None
ABSENT:
Council Members - None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - None
City Attorney Dewalt read Ordinance No. 2635 by title only.
Ordinance No. 2635 is on file at the Office of the City Clerk.
9.1(e). Presentation by Jake Mangas, President/CEO Chamber of Commerce, and Michael
Warren, President/CEO Turtle Bay, providing an overview of the Redding Garden of
Lights event held at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park McConnell Botanical Gardens
from November 27, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
In lieu of Michael Warren, Randall Hempling, Board Member of the Turtle Bay
Exploration Park presented a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by
reference.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
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9.1(f). Mayor's flexibility in opening or closing Council meetings in accordance with the
Blueprint for a Safer Economy Tier assigned to the County and within legal parameters.
City Manager Tippin presented the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to authorize the Mayor flexibility in opening or closing Council meetings
in accordance to the Blueprint for a Safer Economy Tier assigned to the County and
within legal parameters. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(d).Oral update on the City of Redding Water Utility and the Bureau of Reclamation 2021
Water Supply Allocation.
Assistant Director of Public Works Ryan Bailey provided an overview of the Report to
City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.14(a).Moved Item No. 4.14(a) from Consent Calendar to Regular Calendar Item No. 9.14(a)
at Council Member Mezzano 's request.
Report regarding limiting local campaign finance limitations.
City Attorney DeWalt highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member Dacquisto noted that there should be no limit on local contributions.
Council Members Winter and Schreder supported limiting campaign contributions
according to A13571; Government Code 85301 and 83124.
It was the consensus of the Council that no action be taken on this item, thereby
accepting the State's recommendation and the Fair Political Practice Commission
guidelines regarding local campaign finance limitations.
9.14(b).Update relating to short-term rental owners' compliance in payment of Transient
Occupancy Tax and an update regarding the utilization of software to monitor
compliance with the short-term rental ordinance, Redding Municipal Code Section
18.43.180.
City Attorney DeWalt summarized the report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Resner declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
7:56 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City Clerk )
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