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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09-06-22 - Regular 109 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 6, 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 Dacquisto and Julie Winter. Council Member Mark Mezzano participated telephonically and Council Member Erin Resner was absent. All votes were taken via roll call. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin,Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, Assistant City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Luisa Klapperich. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder. The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Danny Orloff, Tourism Marketing Director for Visit Redding, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, regarding past, present, and future tourism efforts for the City of Redding. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 2B. At the request of Mayor Schreder, Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director Nick Zettel provided a brief overview of REU's energy usage and output during the current state-wide heatwave and flex alert status, noting that REU was able to meet the demand. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Kohn questioned the Council's actions relative to litigation between Redding Rancheria and the City of Redding regarding the sale of City of Redding-owned property. Alex Bielecki opined that the Shasta County Court and County of Shasta have violated his right to free speech. Brenda Woods advised that she was angry because of the lack of services offered to the unsheltered population during the City of Redding clean-up at the Nur Pon Open Space. Dale expressed appreciation to the City of Redding for the clean-up at Nur Pon Open Space and thanked Randall Smith for provided tours. Steven shared his frustrated with Redding Area Bus Authority busses running late due to construction and requested that a notification system be implemented. Frances Cole Boyd, MaryAnn Seifert, and Tina Brown, members of the Older Adult Policy Council, provided a brief overview of the services provided and available to seniors within Shasta County. Nick Gardner requested the City clean-up his residential area due to refuse left behind by homeless individuals. At Council Member Winter's request, City Manager Tippin outline the steps taken prior to and following the Nur Pon Open Space community clean-up. 09/06/2022 110 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 — Budget Workshop of February 17, 2022; Regular Meeting of June 7, 2022; Special Meeting — Closed Session of June 21, 2022; Special Meeting—Closed Session of July 19, 2022, (5:10 p.m.); Special Meeting—Closed Session of July 19, 2022, (5:15 p.m.); Special Meeting—Riverfront Open House of July 25, 2022; Special Meeting— Closed Session of August 2, 2022; Special Meeting— Riverfront Open House of August 3, 2022; and Special Meeting—Closed Session of August 16, 2022. 4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 3; and Payroll Register No. 3. Accounts Payable Register No. 3 for the period of July 31, 2022,through August 12, 2022, for a total of$13,656,543.79 for check numbers 172994 through 173541, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 18641 through 18690 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 11727 through 11816, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 3 for the period of July 24, 2022, through August 6, 2022, in the amount of$4,174,410.90 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 565050 through 566126, and check numbers 608298 through 608317, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,830,954.69. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2022. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of July 2022. 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2653, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits)by amending Section 11.12.010 (Established on Certain Streets)to update Volume IV, relative to speed limits on certain streets in the City of Redding. 4.1(b). Authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program for $300,000 to fund an eligible action plan which would establish eligibility for future SS4A implementation funding opportunities between $5,000,000 and $30,000,000. 4.2(a). Authorize the following actions relative to Benton Field Runway and Taxiway Connector Pavement Preservation and Magnetic Variations Updates Project (Project): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022-090, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the submission of a California Department of Transportation grant application in the amount of $22,050 to be utilized as state match funding for the Project; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant application, submit all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain grant funds for the Project, and appropriate all grant funds received to the Airport Enterprise Fund. 4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1)authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Economic Development Administration's Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program in the amount of$9,193,862 to support Block 7 Project infrastructure improvements to California-Market Alley,Butte Street,and Yuba Street;and (2)based on the facts in the record,make the findings that the subject action is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15302.The project area does not have significant values for wildlife habitat or other environmental resources, and the project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and the project will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment under the National Environmental Policy Act, Environmental Assessment pursuant to Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 58.36, Finding of No Significant Impact Title 24 CFR Section 58.40(g)(1); and Title 40 CFR Section 1508.27. 4.3(a). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the procurement of a new access control system for Redding Electric Utility locations deemed as medium impact locations, based on standards as set forth by North American Electric Reliability Corporation, in an amount not to exceed amount of$60,000. 09/06/2022 111 4.5(b). Authorize the following actions related to repairs at the Redding Power Plant: (1) approve the sole-source purchase of three replacement Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems from Custom Instrumentation Services Corporation in an amount not to exceed $532,000 for generating Units 1,2,and 3 at the Redding Power Plant; (2)authorize the City Manager, or designee,to execute agreements and approve expenditures up to $40,000 for unforeseen issues that may arise; and (3) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). 111 4.6(a). Approve the First Amendment to Caldwell Recreation Center Lease (C-7389) with Turtle Bay Exploration Park to extend the term for an additional three years at Caldwell Recreation Center to store artwork and artifacts, with a term expiring September 26, 2025. 4.8(a). Authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant — West Program for the amount of$250,000 to augment funding for the City of Redding Community Wildfire Protection Plan Project. 4.9(a). Authorize and ratify the submission of an application for the U.S. Department of Justice 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of$33,408 to fund Gang/Probation/Parole overtime operations and to purchase crime analysis software for the Redding Police Department; and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant application's Certifications and Assurances signifying that the governing body was notified of the application and citizens were provided the opportunity to comment on the application. 4.11(a).Authorize the following actions: (1) approve the acquisition of Public Services Easements at 5015 Bechelli Lane(Assessor's Parcel Number(APN)070-320-016); 1611 Dakota Way (APN 116-410-006) and 1620 Tidmore Court (APN 116-410-007) at no cost to the City; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute all legal documents necessary to complete the acquisitions; and (3) find this action to be consistent with the General Plan and exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption. 4.11(c).Authorize the following related to the purchase of one 2022 AiJon Advantage 500 Compactor for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) authorize the purchase using Houston-Galveston Area Council contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $977,249.79, including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments,terms, and policy changes as needed due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of$30,000. 4.11(d).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5257 (Job No. 9943) Reconstruction of Terminal Building Access Roads Project Phase 2: (1)approve and award to Tullis, Inc., an additional amount of$56,575 for a traffic control plan required for the safe completion of Phase 2; (2) authorize staff to execute a Contract Change Order with Tullis, Inc., in the amount of$845,484 to construct Bid Alternative 2; (3) approve $84,000 to provide construction contingency funding and $22,650 for City of Redding staff construction management services; (4)amend Mead&Hunt,Inc.,Authorization of Service 22-07 to provide an additional amount of$134,604 for construction management services for the additional work; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for and execute the Federal Aviation Administration grant applications and all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain grant funds for the projects; and (6) adopt Resolution No. 2022-091, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 57th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $1,036,530 for the project. 4.11(e).Authorize the Mayor to approve the final map for Luke Estates Subdivision (S-01-09) contingent on the approval of the formation of Landscape Maintenance District 01-22; and direct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. 4.11(f).Authorize the Public Works Department to submit a grant application for a total amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to the California Department of Transportation for leading pedestrian interval signal operations and for retroreflective tape upgrades to existing traffic signal controllers for visibility improvement at various locations. 09/06/2022 112 4.11(g).Authorize staff to reduce retention withheld to one percent and release $223,914.62 to Tullis,Inc.,the contractor for Bid Schedule No. 5183 (Job No.2611)Girvan Road Railroad Crossing Improvements and South Redding Bikeway and Pedestrian Trail Projects. 4.11(h).Approve addition of one full-time Public Works Maintenance Worker position and delete two full-time temporary Public Works Maintenance Worker positions within the City of Redding Wastewater Collections Division; and adopt Resolution No. 2022-092, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the 58th Amendment to City Budget Resolution 2021-078 appropriating $0 for the creation of the full-time position. 4.11(i).Authorize the following relative to the closure of a portion of Mark Street to vehicular traffic adjacent to 3211 Mark Street (Assessor's Parcel No. 108-360-026): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022-093, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, closing Mark Street north of Ellis Street to vehicular traffic except for emergency vehicles; and (2) find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)—Common Sense Exemption. 4.11(j).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) (Schedule No. 5285), Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (CCWTP) Pyrolysis Phase 1 Project: (1) award RFP to Water Works Engineers,LLC; (2)authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not-to-exceed fee of$632,937 with Water Works Engineers,LLC,to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the CCWTP Pyrolysis Phase 1 Project; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendment increases up to $50,000. 4.11(k).Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Master Service Agreement (C-3386) with the Tribal Council of the Redding Rancheria to provide Water and Wastewater Utility Services: (1) authorize staff to negotiate and the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to extend the term of the Agreement(C-3386) for six months to April 2, 2023; and (2) find that the activity is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301(a and d) — Existing Facilities. 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2022-094, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adjusting the City of Redding Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan for the newly created classification titled Deputy Building Official, effective September 18, 2022. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, 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 taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—Resner Ordinance No. 2653 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Resolution Nos. 2022-090 through 2022-094 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 09/06/2022 113 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1. Public Hearing-Resolution to form Landscape Maintenance District 01-22 (Luke Estates). Public Works Director Chuck Aukland summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Schreder opened the Public Hearing. The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed the public hearing, and instructed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. Following tabulation, Assistant City Clerk Tipton announced that one ballot was mailed and one ballot was received in favor of the formation of LMD 01-22(Luke Estates),thereby enabling the City Council to proceed. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-095, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (1) confirming results of the election of the assessment district; (2) confirming the assessments contained in the Engineer's Report for said District; (3) ordering the formation of territory into LMD 01-22 (Luke Estates) for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and (4)approving the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-23,pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code and levying and collecting of the same for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—Resner Resolution No. 2022-095 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Sign Placement - recognizing the Wintu People. Council Member Winter summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a brief PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Ms. Winter provided background information relative to the collaborative design of the sign featuring a basket weave pattern which was approved by Wintu leaders. She noted that the signs will remind current residents and visitors that the original people in Redding were of Wintu heritage. Gary Rickert, Tribal Chair-Northern California Wintu Tribe, thanked the City Council and expressed his appreciation to Council Member Winter for following through with her commitments to the native people as the City Council Native American liaison. City Manager Tippin thanked Art and Michelle Garcia for their efforts with the sign design. He stated that the initial locations will be at the following major arterials into the City of Redding: Airport Road, Old Oregon Trail,Quartz Hill Road,Lake Boulevard,Placer Road, and Clear Creek Road. In response to public speaker Steven's suggestion that additional information regarding Wintu heritage be included on future signs, Mr. Tippin explained that Council Member Winter has more projects in the works. 09/06/2022 114 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to approve the installation of signs at key entrance locations into the City of Redding welcoming people to Wintu Country; and authorize the City Engineer to place additional signs as deemed appropriate or necessary and as approved by the City Engineer and the California Department of Transportation. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—Resner 9.1(a). Report - City of Redding's activities related to homelessness. City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Tim Scarborough, Project Manager with AccessHome, expressed his appreciation to the City of Redding (City) for its efforts to assist the unsheltered community and urged more permanent affordable housing be made available. In response to Mr. Scarborough's comments, City Manager Tippin noted that the City is currently working on both short-term and long-term housing opportunities for the unsheltered. He recalled that approximately 700 housing units have either been planned or constructed in the last three years through the efforts of the City's Housing Division and local partners. An additional $2.5 million subdivision(100 units) is planned to be built off of Quartz Hill Road within the next five years. A discussion amongst the Council and City Manager ensued. A consensus of the City Council agreed to: (1)accept the report regarding the City's efforts during the past five years to assist the unsheltered community and to address the associated impacts of homelessness; and (2) directed the City Manager to meet with the City's partners including the County of Shasta, City of Anderson, City of Shasta Lake, and other stakeholders and return to a future Council meeting with an update regarding area-wide efforts to assist the unsheltered population. No formal action was taken on this informational item. 9.4(a). Request for Proposal (RFP) Distribution— Redding Riverfront Specific Plan (RRSP) and associated Environmental Impact Report(EIR). Planning Manager Kent Manuel summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Manuel noted that, given the Council's interest in having a very open and robust public process in the selection of a consultant to develop the RRSP and EIR,the City hosted two open houses to allow staff to meet and discuss the plan with citizens, posted background information on the City's website, and hosted a survey on the website with approximately 22 responses received. He stated that because of these efforts, the RFP is a better document. With the Council's approval to distribute the RPD, he anticipates returning to the Council with a recommendation for selection of a consultant by end of the year. In response to the Council's request, Mr. Tippin will provide copies of the RFP proposals to the Council when received. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to authorize staff to publish and distribute the RFP to qualified urban planning and environmental consulting firms for an update of the RRSP and associated EIR; the RFP submittal and review process is anticipated to take approximately 90 days. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—Resner 09/06/2022 115 9.4(b). Committee Formation - Tree Management Ordinance Update Committee (Committee). City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. In response to public speaker Steven's request, Mr. Tippin stated old tree stumps and dead shrubs in front of apartment buildings and non-owner-occupied houses will not be part of the Committee's scope of work. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to authorize the following actions: (1) approve formation of the Committee to include: 15 members consisting of: (a) two members appointed by each City Council Member: Stacey Weller, Matthew Padilla, Robert Siderine, Margaret Yarnell, David Ledger, John Wilson, Rocky Slaughter, Blake Fisher, Jeff Audette, and Aleta Carpenter; (b) three Planning Commissioners: Aaron Hatch, Brandi Greene, and Cameron Middleton; and (c) two Community Services Advisory Commission Members: Ericka Jones and Douglas DeMallie; and (2) approve the Goals and Objectives, as contained in Staff Report Attachment A, including a review of the existing Tree Management Ordinance (Redding Municipal Code 18.45), identify deficiencies, and make recommendations for updates and improvements to the ordinance including organization, layout, and structure. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—Resner 9.5(a). Consulting and Professional Services Contract and Resolution — Lifecycle Workforce Management Software Program Electric Utility Assistant Director Nathan Aronson highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to authorize the following actions relative to the scope of work for implementation of the City of Redding Electric Utility's Workforce Management Program: (1) approve a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with SSP Innovations, Inc., in the amount of $1,149,589.38 for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Lifecycle Workforce Management Software Program; (2) approve an additional $50,000 for the acquisition of information technology hardware necessary to operate the program; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2022-096, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 55th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No 2021-078 appropriating $1,230,000 for capital components of the program, which includes a 20 percent contingency; (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future increases in the contract amount up to $205,000 during the initial six-year term, to allow for unforeseen design and development needs due to workflow adaptations or other situations not considered in the initial contract; and(5)authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract, future contract amendments, and term extensions for up to six additional years after the initial six-year term. The Vote via Roll Call: AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—Resner Resolution No. 2022-096 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 09/06/2022 116 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:21 p.m. Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: 7 //0.4k Kristen Schreder, Mayor ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, Assistant City Clerk 09/06/2022