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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05-18-21 - Regular376 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 May 18, 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 has modified access to the City Council meeting to enable members of the public to attend and to make public comments. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Erin Resner with the following Council Members present: Mark Mezzano, Kristen Schreder, and Julie Winter. Michael Dacquisto participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Luisa Klapperich. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Resner. The Invocation was provided by Abdiel Lopez, Iglesia Nueva Vida. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation declaring May 22, 2021, as Mike Strahle Day in the City of Redding, recognizing his selection by the California Parks and Recreation Society as a "Champion of the Community". Mayor Resner and Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Moore presented the Proclamation to Mike Strahl. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Carla McNamara expressed concern about inconsistencies in how police officers interpret the law regarding an individual with a severe mental illness. Alex Bielecki publicly thanked a female citizen who opened her door to him after he was physically assaulted. She proceeded to call paramedics and law enforcement to assist him and capture the perpetrator. Paul Anthony Johnson expressed disappointment with the City Library's policy denying library cards to people staying at the Good News Rescue Mission. Dan Pellizzari of Shasta Kart Klub requested the Council approve the License Agreement with the Shasta Kart Klub and Shasta Super Moto for the kart track at the Redding Municipal Airport. Teresa Rudolph and Bill Wood, Secretary and Vice President (respectively) of the Redding Drag Strip Board of Directors, requested that an amendment be added to the license agreement between the Shasta Kart Klub and Shasta Super Moto to ensure the completion of infrastructure to allow operators to run events simultaneously. 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: 05/18/2021 377 4(b). Accept Accounts Payable Register Nos. 19 and 20; and Payroll Register Nos. 20 and 21. (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 19 for the period of April 1, 2021, through April 9, 2021, for a total of $4,761,138.19 for check numbers 161888 through 162153, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 17004 through 17024, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 10457 through 10510, inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 20 for the period of March 21, 2021 through April 3, 2021, in the amount of $3,321,918.41 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 531439 through 532342, inclusive, and check numbers 606915 through 606930, inclusive; (3) Accounts Payable Register No. 20 for the period of April 10, 2021 through April 30, 2021, for a total of $16,910,532.85 for check numbers 162154 through 162639, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 17025 through 17097, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 10511 through 10549, inclusive; and (4) Payroll Register No. 21 for the period of April 4, 2021 through April 17, 2021, for a total of $3,242,492.58 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 532343 through 533247, inclusive, and check numbers 606931 through 606976, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $28,236,082.03. 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 and ratify submission of a grant application through Senator Diane Feinstein's FY 2022 Non -Defense Congressionally Directed Spending Requests in the amount of $628,374, to assist with a viable solution for transitional housing options combined with comprehensive supportive services to help the unsheltered populations, Veterans, youth, and community members. 4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5188, LED Street Lights: (1) reject all bids deemed unresponsive; (2) award to Consolidated Electrical Distributor, Inc., in the amount of $478,764; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Consolidated Electrical Distributor, Inc. through April 30, 2024, if mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same. 4.5(b). Authorize the sole -source procurement of Cooper Power System fuses and cutouts (CAL FIRE exempt) from Anixter, Inc. for Redding Electric Utility's Wildfire Mitigation Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,098,605. 4.5(d). Accept Redding Electric Utility's (REU) response to the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board's 2021 Guidance Advisory Opinion, and approve adding the response to REU's Wildfire Mitigation Plan as an appendix document. 4.6(a). Adopt Resolution 2021-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, proclaiming Friday, April 30, 2021, as Community Tree Planting Day, otherwise known as Arbor Day in the City of Redding; and recognizing the Community Services Department, Parks Division for receiving the Tree City U.S.A. Award and the Redding Electric Utility for the Tree Line U.S.A. Utility Award. 4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5201, (Job No. 2619) West Street Area School Safety Improvement Project: (1) award to Lakmann Builders, Inc., in the amount of $2,222,111.81; (2) approve $285,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and $525,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $210,000 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 $15,000; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per section 1530(c) - Existing Facilities. 4.11(b).Approve and authorize the purchase of residential carts, commercial containers, lids, and roll off boxes from Wastequip Manufacturing Company, LLC utilizing the Sourcewell contract pricing for a total amount not to exceed $569,240 for the Solid Waste Utilities. 4.11(c).Accept an update on the City of Redding's COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package projects. 05/18/2021 378 4.11(d).Authorize the following relative to a License Agreement (Agreement) with the Shasta Kart Klub, Inc. and the Shasta SuperMoto Club for the Kart Track premises at the Redding Municipal Airport: (1) approve the Agreement; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute future amendments to the Agreement. 4.11(e).Authorize the following relative to License Agreement (Agreement) and Commercial Permit to Operate with TEM Enterprises, DBA Avelo Airlines, and Commercial Permit to Operate with Trego-Dugan Aviation at Redding Municipal Airport: (1) approve the Agreement and Commercial Permits to Operate; and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and Commercial Permits to Operate. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Schreder, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, and approved. The Vote by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2021-058 is on file with the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENT(S) 5.1. Appointments to the City of Redding Planning Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Mezzano to accept the Mayor's recommendation to: (1) appoint Gale Montgomery to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy created by Frank Coughlin's resignation; and (2) appoint Aaron Hatch to fill a scheduled vacancy created by the ending of Wally St. Clair's term, both appointees to serve four-year terms beginning May 19, 2021, and ending April 30, 2025. The Vote by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.2(a). Redding Downtown Assessment District Update. Deputy City Manager Steve Bade summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Schreder to authorize the following: (1) accept the report providing a summary from the Downtown Property Owner Assessment District meetings; (2) direct staff to host/coordinate an Assessment District Workshop facilitated by an Assessment District consultant firm or individual to educate downtown property owners, businesses, and stakeholders about assessment district forms/options, legal structure, potential boundaries, eligible activities, processes, associated costs, and timeline; and (3) authorize the City Manager to negotiate the consultant contract and allocate funding in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the cost of the workshop. The Vote by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None 05/18/2021 379 9.5(e). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update, Electric Manager Joseph Bowers summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and presented a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Schreder to accept Redding Electric Utility's Fiscal Year 2020-21 Third Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None 9.10(a).City of Redding General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended March 2021. Finance Officer Gregory Robinett summarized the Report to 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 Winter to accept the General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The Vote by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None 9.14(a). Resolution relative to the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and determine action to be taken on the Initiative Petition. City Attorney DeWalt and Kent Manual summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Schreder requested City Attorney DeWalt's opinion regarding a letter from Mark R. Wolf, the attorney on behalf of the Bonnyview-Bechelli Coalition. Mr. DeWalt advised that the letter was not persuasive under the law. In response to Council Member Dacquisto's inquiries, City Attorney DeWalt stated that CEQA does not apply to measures approved, whether by election or adoption by a legislative body, and that any CEQA litigation would be moot. Finally, if the initiative were challenged, legal fees would be the responsibility of the City as would the cost of an election. The following spoke in favor of the Resolution: Larry Clark, Elizabeth Schaub, Tammy Gaw, Kathrynne Raglin, Anna Foott, Doug Tooley, and Bruce Middleton. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Mezzano to adopt Resolution 2021-059, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to accept the City Clerk's Certificate of the Sufficiency of the Petition relating to the sufficiency of the number of qualified signatures on an Initiative Measure entitled by the City Attorney as an "Initiative Measure to Approve Future Land Uses and Development at the Intersection of Bechelli Lane and South Bonnyview Road". A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano to adopt Ordinance No. 2636 adopting the Initiative Measure for first reading by title only and waive the full reading. The Vote by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 05/18/2021 380 ABSTAIN: Council Members — None City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2636 by title only. 9.15(a).Resolution approving a 180 -Day wait period exception and interim appointment of Karen Caldwell. Personnel Manager Kelly Martinez summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council Member Winter to adopt Resolution 2021-060, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving a 180 -day wait period exception and single interim appointment of Karen Caldwell as Executive Assistant I for the City of Redding pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56, and granting the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring documentation. The resolution, if approved, would allow retired Executive Assistant I Karen Caldwell to be rehired to perform the complex duties of the position during the recruitment and hiring process for a new Executive Assistant I. The interim appointment would be effective May 19, 2021, and end no later than September 19, 2021. The Vote by Roll Call: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None City Clerk's Note: The Council was advised that the staff report and Resolution were updated to eliminate a Government Code Section entered in error. Resolution No. 2021-059, No. 2021-060, and Ordinance No. 2636 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONSFROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to a future Council Meeting with a report regarding the feasibility of hiring a grant writer for the City Manager's Office. A unanimous motion was made by the City Council to issue an Order of Adjournment and to reconvene as a regular meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to consider agenda item 9.14(a) and no other agenda item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at 8:04 p.m., Mayor Resner declared the meeting adjourned to reconvene on Monday, May 24, 2021, 5:15 p.m. APPROVED: TJ Erin D.R6sner, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City 1 rk 05/18/2021