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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 15, 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.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kristen Schreder with the following Council Members
present: Michael Daequisto, Mark Mezzano, Erin Resner, and Julie Winter.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, City
Attorney Barry DeWalt, Assistant City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Amber
DalPoggetto.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder.
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Dr. Mary Mitchell, Engaging Grace Ministry.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Lynn Dorroh, Chief Executive Officer of Hill Country Clinic, Jo Campbell, Interim
Executive Officer, and Susie Foster, Chief Medical Officer, provided a PowerPoint
presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing background information and an
overview of the services offered by Hill Country Clinic including the newly built Center
of Hope, Hill Country Community Clinic, located in Redding.
Mayor Schreder presented a Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to Lynn Dorroh,
congratulating her on her upcoming retirement from Hill Country Clinic.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alex Bielecki paused in support of Ukraine, and opined his opposition to governmental decisions
on the state and federal levels.
Dolores Lucero stated that she wanted to let Council Member Resner know that County of Shasta
Supervisor District 1 candidate Kevin Crye does not live in the District limits as noted on his
finance documents filed with the Shasta County Elections office.
Jenny thanked the City Council for working with the County of Shasta over the last several years
to increase the amount of affordable housing units available to those in need.
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: Regular Meeting of January 18, 2022; Special Meeting of January 24,
2022; Special Meeting — Closed Session of February 15, 2022; Special Meeting — Closed
Session of March 1, 2022; and Special Meeting of March 4, 2022.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 16; and Payroll Register No. 17
Accounts Payable Register No. 16 for the period of February 12, 2022, through February
28, 2022, for a total of $9,526,379.58 for check numbers 169171 through 169458,
inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 18029 through 18088 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers
11271 through 11287, inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 17 for the period of February 6,
2022 through February 19, 2022, in the amount of $3,650,147.30 for electronic deposit
transaction numbers 553147 through 554072, and check numbers 607854 through 607895,
inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $13,176,526.88.
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4.1(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2022-026, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.22.120, by a four-fifths vote of the City
Council, fording that the conditions necessitating the declaration of emergency caused by
the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic no longer exist and that the local emergency is
terminated.
4.2(a). Authorize the Mayor to send Letter of Support to legislators in support of California
Assembly Bill 1599 Proposition 47: repeal (Kiley), which would repeal most elements
of The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, also known as Proposition 47, such as the
reclassification of certain theft -related felonies to misdemeanors.
4.2(c). Adopt Resolution No. 2022-027, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
declaring April as Fair Mousing Month in the City of Redding.
4.4(a). Accept the 2021 City of Redding 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 of California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
4.6(a). Approve the following relative to the Redding Aquatic Center 50 -Meter Pool Improvement
Project: (1) approve the Change Order for the Redding Slide Replacement Agreement (C-
9023) with WhiteWater Industries, increasing the amount by $21,200 for the purchase of
additional HDG support arms, yokes, column connection plates, and hardware, which
brings the total project cost to $166,891; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the
change order, and any subsequent amendments to the agreement up to a total agreement
amount not to exceed $200,000.
4.6(b). Authorize the following actions relative to the award of a grant from California State Parks
Division of Boating and Waterways to fund City of Redding Recreation Department's
Youth Boating and Water Safety Programs: (1) accept grant in the amount of $36,600; (2)
adopt Resolution No. 2022-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 34th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078
appropriating the funds; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
Grant Agreement and all subsequent documentation relative to the grant.
4.11(a).Accept update on the City of Redding's COVID-19 Local Economic Stimulus Package
projects.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to capital project execution at Redding Municipal
Airport: (1) approve Authorization of Service No. 22-01 with Coffman and Associates (0-
8977) for airport planning services for the Airport Master Plan Update Project; (2) approve
Authorization of Service No. 22-01 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (C-8976) for engineering
design services for the Airport Master Drainage Plan; and (3) approve Authorization of
Service No. 22-04 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. (C-8976) for engineering design services for
the Runway 16-34, Connector Taxiway and Blast Pad Rehabilitation with Magnetic
Variation Updates Design Project (Phase 1).
4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to capital project execution at Redding Municipal
Airport: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022-029, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, authorizing the filing of three grants for the following proposed projects: (a)
Runway 16-34, Connector Taxiway and Blast Pad Rehabilitation with Magnetic Variation
Updates Design Project (Phase I); (b) Runway 16-34 Safety Area Grading, Runway
Shoulder and Electrical Improvement Design Project (Phase 11), and (c) Environmental
Evaluation (Categorical Exclusion) for the Phase II Safety Area Project; (2) adopt
Resolution No. 2022-030, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 33rd Amendment to City of Redding (City) Budget Resolution
No. 2021-078 appropriating an additional $1,058,640 to the City's Airports Fund; and (3)
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit the grant applications, and
all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain grant funds for the projects, and
appropriate all grant funds received to the City's Airports Fund in accordance with the
Airport Capital Improvement Plan.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member
Winter, 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. 2022-026 through 2022-030 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(b). Development Funding Agreements associated with Community Development Block
Grant -Disaster Recovery Multi -Family Housing Program funds.
Housing Manager Nicole Smith summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
City Manager Tippin and Ms. Smith noted that these are affordable housing units funded
by the $16.6 million Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery
Multifamily Housing Program (CDBG DR -MHP) funds received to assist with the unmet
recovery needs of the community after the 2018 wildfire disasters. Ms. Smith stated that
specifically, the grant funds are to be used for income -eligible multi -family unit recovery
within the City of Redding.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to authorize the following actions regarding the development of income -qualifying
housing units with each entity, including the specified locations and their respective CDBG
DR -MHP loan funding requests: (1) approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a
Development Agreement (DA) with Kennett Investors Il, LP, providing a City of Redding
(City) loan in an amount not -to -exceed $1,000,000 of CDBG DR -MHP funds for
development of the Kennett Court II Apartments at 1155 Lake Boulevard; (2) approve and
authorize the Mayor to execute a DA with Kennett Court Senior Apartments, LP, providing
a City loan in an amount not -to -exceed $1,000.000 of CDBG DR -MHP funds for
development of the Kennett Court Senior Apartments at 1185 Lake Boulevard; (3) approve
and authorize the Mavor to execute a DA with Alturas Crossing, LP, providing a City loan
in an amount not -to -exceed $2,000,000 of CDBG DR -MHP funds for development of
Alturas Crossing at 1320 and 1368 Old Alturas Road; (4) approve and authorize the Mayor
to execute a DA with Center of Hope Apartments 11, LP, providing a City loan in an amount
not -to -exceed $2,000,000 of CDBG DR -MHP funds for development of the Center of
Hope Apartments II at 2303 Alfreda Way; and (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee,
to execute any other DA or CDBG DR -MHP fund documents necessary to complete the
transactions for each aforementioned project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(a). Additional hiring incentives for lateral Police Officers and rental of billboard advertising
space.
Police Chief Bill Schueller provided a PowerPoint presentation and highlighted 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 Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to authorize and approve the following relative to hiring incentives for the Redding
Police Department (RPD): (1) approve increasing the signing bonus for the recruitment of
lateral Police Officers from $10,000 to $40,000 for the next 18 months, with $20,000 paid
upon appointment to the position, $10,000 paid upon successful completion of Field
Training, and $10,000 paid after the completion of probation (one year). Extending this
program past 18 months will require the City Council's approval. The award of 80 hours
of vacation at the completion of probation, previously authorized by the City Council will
remain; and (2) authorize RPD to rent advertising space on a billboard in the San Francisco
Bay Area at a cost of approximately $6,500 a month. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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"Mayor Schreder moved item 9. 11(d) to be discussed before 9.10(a)"
9.1 l(d).Update regarding overall pavement conditions in the City of Redding (City).
Public Works Director Chuck Aukland highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report)
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Aukland provided background information and an update relative to the City's Street
System that involves sidewalks, curbs, gutters, signing, striping, traffic signals, bike lanes,
and rectangular wrapping flashing beacons. He noted that all of these systems compete for
funding, and that along with these systems, staff is responsible for pothole patching,
shoulder work, median and bridge maintenance. All of these together take away funding
from just pavement. He further explained that the pavement lifecycle requires
approximately $4 million annually to keep the pavement conditions in the "very good" to
good" range, and existing roadway funding sources are not providing enough revenue to
keep up. He stated that there is a current backlog of $44 million in deferred maintenance.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to the Council's discussion, City Manager Tippin noted that they could
combine this funding need with the finance bonds needed for new and existing fire stations,
and that is something that the Council can consider in the future. He further noted that
historically every eight to 10 years, there are federal and state infrastructure bills that are
passed that can be used for part of the shortfall.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.10(a).Bond issuance for City of Redding new and existing fire stations.
City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report)
incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Tippin relayed background information relative to funding needed for modernization
and improvements at Redding Fire Stations Nos. I through 8, and for construction of a new
Fire Station (No. 9) to be located in east Redding. He outlined several funding options for
consideration and asked the City Council to provide direction to staff regarding which
option to pursue.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to: (1) authorize staff to begin the process of issuing new debt to fund construction
costs associated with building new and renovating existing fire stations; (2) include a cap
in the amount of $1 million for the annual payment to the City of Redding General Fund;
(3) blend the new payment with the current annual payments until the current bond debt is
paid off within a few years; (4) directed staff to return to the Council for approval of a
reimbursement resolution within a month; and (5) if extra funds are realized, direct staff to
return to City Council to consider appropriation options. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(b).Resolution approving mid -year budget adjustments including Budget Workshop
amendments; and Resolution approving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditure
plan.
Finance Officer Greg Robinett provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report) and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
On behalf of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, Chief Executive Officer Jake
Mangas expressed frustration that ARPA funds are only available to non-profit
organizations and not local businesses.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued,
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-031, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 31" Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2021-078 appropriating $2,272,250 for Fiscal Year 2021-22, and $2,601,690 in Fiscal Year
2022-23, for mid -year budget adjustments.
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. 2022-031 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter to adopt Resolution No. 2022-032,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 32nd
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $17,593,440 of ARPA
funding in Fiscal Year 2021-22.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to: (1) remove the South City Park Infrastructure $3 million and the Non -Profit
Assistance of $700,000 from the budget resolution to be considered at a future Council
meeting; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2022-032, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 32nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 2021-078 appropriating $17,593,440 of ARPA funding in Fiscal Year 2021-22, as
amended above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Dacquisto, Mezzano,
NOES: Council Members — Resner, Winter, and Schreder
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
The motion failed.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-032, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 32nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2021-078 appropriating $17,593,440 of ARPA funding in Fiscal Year 2021-22.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Mezzano, Resner, Winter, and Schreder
NOES: Council Members — Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2022-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Mezzano's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to provide
an update to the City Council regarding the COR Short-term Rental Program at a future Council
Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:37 p.m. Mayor Schreder declared the meeting
adjourned.
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