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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
January 18, 2022, 6:00 PM
The City Council Chambers are fully open to the public in compliance with current guidelines
from the California Department of Public Health regarding indoor meetings with the requirement
that masks be worn in all indoor public settings, irrespective of vaccine status from December I5,
2021, through February I5, 2022.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kristen Schreder with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Erin Resner, and Julie Winter.
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 Schreder.
The Invocation was provided by Jennifer Hall, Christian Science Church.
PRESENTATIONS.
2A. Mayor's Certificate declaring January 2022 as National Mentoring Month in the City of
Redding, in honor of those who connect and fuel opportunities for young people.
Mayor Schreder presented the certificate to Jenna Berry, member of Catalyst Mentoring.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation regarding Visit Redding Tourism Marketing by Danny Orloff of the Greater „
Redding Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Orloff provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Gardner expressed his concern regarding the decision not to appoint Council Member
Dacquisto as Mayor in 2020 and that the Civic Auditorium being named as surplus should be put
to a public vote.
Alek Bielecki verbalized his distress regarding law enforcement members.
Kevin Crye expressed his concern for the mental health for school children.
Kathy Stainbrook expressed her disapproval that Council Member Dacquisto was not appointed
Mayor in 2020.
Chris Begley spoke in opposition to the addition of new roundabouts in Redding.
John Wilson inquired if Consent Calendar item 4.11(e), regarding the Request for Proposal
Schedule No. 5259, Food, Beverage, and Gift Concession Agreement and Permit for Commercial
Activities at the Redding Municipal Airport was a tenant improvement.Mr. Tippin confirmed this.
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:
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4(a). Approve Minutes: Special Meeting—Civic Auditorium Workshop No. 3 of November 10,
2021; Regular Meeting of November 16, 2021; and Special Meeting — Closed Session of
December 07, 2021.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register Nos. 11 and 12; and Payroll Register
Nos. 12 and 13.
Accounts Payable Register No. 11 for the period of December 1,2021,through December
10, 2021, for a total of $4,825,084.27 for check numbers 167410 through 167706,
inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 17793 through 17823 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers
� 11137 through 11162, inclusive; (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 12 for the period of
December 11, 2021, through December 30, 2021, for a total of$12,822,068.84 for check
numbers 167707 through 168196, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 17824 through 17896
inclusive,Wire Transfer numbers 11163 through 11202,inclusive; (3)Payroll Register No.
12 for the period of November 28, 2021 through December 11, 2021, in the amount of
$4,649,106.37 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 548512 through 549431, and
check numbers 607508 through 607745; and (4) Payroll Register No. 13 for the period of
December 12, 2021 through December 25, 2021, in the amount of $3,657,496.20 for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 549432 through 550339 inclusive, and check
numbers 607746 through 607768, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $25,953,755.68.
4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2021.
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of November
2021.
4.1(a). Accept report and make a determination by a four-fifths (4/Sths) 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 submission of a grant application through the California Department of
Transportation Clean California Local Grant Program for $5,000,000 to support the litter
abatement, beautification, safety, and public education efforts of the City of Redding on
local streets, roads, pathways, trails, and parks in the Calaboose Creek area of Downtown
Redding; and approve sponsorship of The McConnell Foundation grant application for the
downtown plaza project to complete construction of a public park pending review of the
application by the City Manager.
4.1(c). Adopt Resolution No. 2022-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing the submission of applications for all California Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grants for which the City of Redding is eligible
through January 18, 2027, including the CalRecycle Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance
Grant Program for an allocated amount of$121,312 to support capacity planning, edible
food recovery, and organic waste and edible food recovery education and outreach; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee,to execute all grant documents necessary to apply
for and secure the grant funds and implement the approved grant project(s).
4.1(d). Approve the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement(PSA)with Crosland Barnes Group,
for 3.7 acres of City of Redding-owned property located at 5300 Venture Parkway,
Stillwater Business Park Parcel 6A (Assessor's Parcel Number 054-220-028), for fair
market value; authorize the Mayor to sign the PSA and other documents needed to
complete the sale and transfer of the property; and find the sale of the City-owned property
is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines Section 15312 (Surplus Government Property Sales).
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4.1(�. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-002, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving the following. (1) declaring hangar and ground space property located at
Redding Municipal Airport, and described in Exhibit A (Property), as exempt surplus
property; (2) authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to: (a) adhere to reporting and
approval guidelines pursuant to the State of California Housing and Community
Development Surplus Land Act Guidelines Section 400(e) with regard to negotiating and
executing leases with current and future tenants for hangar and/or ground space for aviation
related uses; (b) to negotiate the terms of the lease(s) of said property; and (c) execute any
documents necessary to execute lease(s) with current and future tenants; (3) finding the
sale and/or lease 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); and (4) finding the sale and/or
lease of the Property by the City is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to
Section 15061 (Common Sense Exemption) because the Property has no environmental
attributes and, as a result, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
sale or lease of the Property and development of the same for aviation supportive uses will
have a significant effect on the environment.
City Clerk's Note regarding 4.1(�: following the City Council meeting it came to staff's
attention that, Resolution No. 2022-002, should have noted thatparcels 22, 23, 24, 25, 30,
and 32, are not included in the declaration of Redding Municipal Airport property as
exempt surplus property. As a result, the Resolution has been administratively updated
and replaced.
4.2(a). Approve the following relative to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development's (HCD) Homekey Program: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022-003, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City of Redding to
submit,as a co-applicant with Rolling Oak, LLC, a Homekey Program grant application to
HCD in the amount of $10 million to support the purchase of affordability covenants at
1178 Lake Boulevard; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the grant
application and all applicable documents to complete the application process. �
4.6(a). Approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals Schedule No. 5254, for �
Replacement Playground Equipment for Indian Hills, Martin Luther King Jr., Peppertree,
Ravenwood, Creekside, and Cumberland Parks: (1) award to Park Planet for $ll9,887.70,
Kompan for $86,867.43, and Miracle Play Systems for $44,841.53 for a total amount not
to exceed $251,596.66; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
agreements, and any amendments, or additional documentation needed to complete the
projects; and (3) find that these projects are categorically exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (a) and (d) — Existing
Facilities.
49(a). Authorize purchase of three new 2021 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles and one new Dodge
Durango V-6 AWD Pursuit vehicle from National Auto Fleet Group off the Sourcewell
master vehicle contract at a total cost of$149,647.64.
4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5221 (Job No. 2644) South
Bonnyview Road/I-5 Phase II Improvements Bechelli Lane Roundabout Project (Project):
(1) award to Tullis Inc. in the amount of$4,089,735; (2) approve an additional $400,000
to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; and $700,000 for project
development costs; (3) approve$410,000 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 $100,000; (5) adopt
Resolution No. 2022-04, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,approving �
and adopting the 23rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating
an additional $3,150,000 in funding for the project; and (6) find that the Project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15301(c)
—Existing Facilities and Section 15302(c)—Replacement or Reconstruction.
4.11(b).Authorize the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Shasta Regional
Transportation Agency for member agency participation.
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4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) (Schedule No.
5246), construction management and inspection services for the Magnolia Area Sanitary
Sewer Improvements Project (Project): (1) award to Ghirardelli Associates, Inc.; (2)
authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not-
to-exceed fee of $833,254.10; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract
amendment increases up to $50,000.
4.11(d).Accept update on the City of Redding's COVID-19 Local Economic Stimulus Package
proj ects.
4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposal Schedule No. 5259, Food,
Beverage, and Gift Concession Agreement and Permit for Commercial Activities at the
Redding Municipal Airport: (1) award to Theory Coffee Roasters; and (2) approve and
authorize the execution of the agreement for a five-year term effective February 1, 2022,
through January 31, 2027, with two one-year options to unilaterally extend the term.
4.11(�.Accept the improvements in Salt Creek Heights Subdivision — Unit 2, Phase 1 (5-15-
07/PD-11-07) as satisfactorily complete; and adopt Resolution No. 2022-005, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting streets for maintenance and operation.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Resner, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolution Nos. 2022-001 through 2022-005 are on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENT(S)
5.1. Reappointment to the City of Redding Administrative Hearings Board.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Winter,to accept Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Peter Figura to the Administrative
Hearings Board to serve an additional four-year term effective February 1, 2022, and
expiring January 31, 2026. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC HEARING(S�
6.1. Continued Public Hearing to consider General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Specific
Plan Amendment Applications; and the Resolution and Ordinance associated with the
adoption of the proposed Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update.
At 7:12 p.m., Council Members Resner and Dacquisto recused themselves due to owning
property in the area under consideration.
A discussion amongst the council and Planning Manager Lily Toy ensued.
The hour of 7:52 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder reopened the Public Hearing.
Mark Guido approved of the proposed Downtown Redding Specific Plan Update.
Susan Murray, Marcia Greene, Marie Coen, Richard Coen, Ron Dobson, Brooke
McDonald, and Kathryn McDonald opposed the rezoning of Downtown Redding.
Marcia Ames is in favor of continuing the public hearing until after additional notices are
sent to affected residents.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
Mayor Schreder determined that no one else present wished to address this matter and
closed the Public Hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to continue the public hearing to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022 and
directed staff to (1) increase the boundaries of the public notification to include:
Continental Street, eastward on Butte Street to Park Marina, following Park Marina to
Cypress Avenue up to East Street; and (2) prepare a presentation for available methods of
traffic calming in the Garden Tract and South Street area.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—Dacquisto and Resner
ABSENT: Council Members—None
At 8:48 p.m., Council Members Resner and Dacquisto re-entered the room.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2022.
Informational item only.
9B. Reports from Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Finance Officer Gregory Robinett summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to approve the Audit Committee's recommendation to accept the Statement on
Auditing Standards AU-C 260 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the
year ended June 30, 2021. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Clerk's Note: Item 9.10(a) was moved before Item No. 9.1(e) at the request of Mayor
Schreder.
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9.10(a).Accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report far the year ended
June 30, 2021.
Finance Officer Gregary Robinett provided a PowerPoint presentation and summarized the
Report to City Council (staff report),both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Repart far the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.1(e). Resolution approving amendments to Executive Management Pay-Far-Performance Salary
Plan and Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees.
City Manager Tippin provided a PowerPoint presentation and summarized the Repart to
City Council (staff repart),both incorparated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving the following: (1) amending the Executive Management Pay-Far-
Performance Salary Plan (Unrepresented) providing classification-specific salary range
adjustments as a result of a compensation study, including the City Manager and City
Attorney classifications, and autharizing immediate salary increases far the employees in
those classifications, effective January 23, 2022; and (2) amending the Employment and
Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees to: (a) eliminate the educational and
professional incentives/specialty assignment pay far the Public Safety Management
classifications; and (b) increase the California Public Employees' Retirement System
(Ca1PERS) cost sharing amount by 1.125 percent far Classic Ca1PERS Miscellaneous
Members, effective January 23, 2022, ar as soon as administratively feasible.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Resner, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members - Dacquisto and Mezzano
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Resolution No. 2022-006 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(a).Resolution approving addition of a new full-time Personnel Analyst I to the City of
Redding Personnel Department.
Personnel Manager Kelly Martinez summarized the Repart to City Council (staff report),
incorparated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-007, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving and adopting the 24th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2021-078 appropriating $36,010 far Fiscal Year 2021-22 and $89,660 far Fiscal Year
2022-23 far the addition of a new full-time Personnel Analyst position in the Personnel
Department.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Resner, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -None
Resolution No. 2022-007 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:45 p.m. Mayor Schreder declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Kristen Schred r, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City
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