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HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL Recommendation Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022; Special Meeting - Closed Session of November 15, 2022; Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022; Regular Meeting of December 6, 2022; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 13, 2022; and Special Meeting - Closed Session of January 17, 2023. Attachments Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 1, 2022 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - November 15, 2022 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session - November 15, 2022 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - December 6, 2022 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session - December 13, 2022 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session - January 17, 2023 MEETING DATE: February 7, 2023 ITEM NO. 4(a) FROM: ***APPROVED BY*** pmize@cityofredding.org pmize@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes. Pamela Mize, City Clerk 132 11/1/2022 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 November 1, 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, Mark Mezzano, Erin Resner, and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Amber DalPoggetto. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder. The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Redding Fire Departments’ Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. PowerPoint presentation provided by Durriya Syed, Outreach Analyst for the California Department of Insurance, incorporated herein by reference, relaying updates regarding the Safer from Wildfire Partnership and other insurance resources available to the public. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Ronald Stattery shared his concern regarding increasing rent costs and the impact to those with low- incomes and suggested the City consider preventing out-of-town landlords from increasing rent. Deborah Zack invited the Council to the dedication of Scout Troop 125 Daniel Cook’s Eagle Scout project, a military monument and flag pole at the Redding Regional Airport. Raven, Dylan, Aly, and Nathan Hernandez stated opposition to the recent police sweeps at Nur Pon homeless camps and the poor treatment of the unhoused population. Alex Bielecki questioned the salaries of police and fire personnel and opined that people should help each other. Charlie Patterson shared her personal experience with addiction and homelessness. Steve Kohn expressed concerns regarding parking in the Downtown Redding Block 7 project area. Benjamin Nowein and Jenny voiced support for Council Member Resner’s candidacy for the Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s District 1 seat and encouraged everyone to vote. Al Grana asked that bagged up trash along Railroad Avenue be picked up on a regular schedule. Nick Gardner thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning the ditch by his property and thanked Council Member Mezzano for the homeless camp clean up near his house. Steven expressed concern regarding Measure A on the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election ballot relative to the City Clerk and City Treasurer positions being combined on one ballot measure. Ron Schwab voiced is concerns regarding law enforcement tactics used towards the homeless. 133 11/1/2022 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 September 6, 2022; Special Meeting – Closed Session of September 20, 2022; Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of October 18, 2022. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2022. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of September 2022. 4.1(a). Approve and ratify submittal of a grant application to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s 2022 Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant Program in the amount of $100,000 to support the construction of a well at the City of Redding-owned Kum Bay Xerel Open Space Area located along Interstate 5 between the Cities of Redding and Anderson. 4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) approve loan increase to Shasta Women’s Refuge dba One SAFE Place (OSP) in the amount of $330,000 for a total loan amount of $630,000 to assist with office and building rehabilitation costs and to remit a principal reduction of its first mortgage with Columbia Bank for the Sierra Center, OSP’s shelter facility, located at 2250 Benton Drive; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Development Agreement (C-6309) and any other documents necessary to complete the transaction; (3) find that this loan request is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 (existing facilities and loans) and therefore not subject to environmental review; and (4) find that this loan request is categorically excluded from review under the National Environmental Policy Act pursuant to Title 24 CFR Part 58.35(b)(7). **City Clerk’s Note: City Manager Tippin stated that there is a typographical error in the staff report recommendation. The bank name was inadvertently entered as Cornerstone Community Bank, instead of Columbia Bank. The Minutes have been updated to reflect this correction. 4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5321, Single-Phase, Pad-Type Distribution Transformers for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) award to Mader Supply, LLC, in the amount of $596,745.00, before taxes; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Mader Supply, LLC, through November 30, 2027, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same per Howard Industries’ negotiated contract pricing policy; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve changes to future pricing terms and policies as needed due to inflation and unstable economic conditions. 4.5(b). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding Bid Schedule No. 5313, Overhaul of the Unit 4 Steam Turbine, Generator, and Auxiliaries: (1) award Bid to Stephen’s Mechanical Corporation at a total cost of $1,394,000, including $322,000 of contingency funding; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders up to the total amount of the project contingency to address unforeseen work items discovered during the overhaul process; and (3) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). 4.6(c). At the request of the Council Member Mezzano, this item was moved to the Regular Calendar as Item 9.6(c). 4.6(d). Authorize and approve the use of up to $500,000 for additional City of Redding Aquatic Center (RAC) Improvement Projects; and find that the funding for the RAC Improvement Projects are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15301 (d) – Existing Facilities. 134 11/1/2022 4.7(a). Authorize and approve the Investment Advisory Committee’s recommended changes for implementation of best practices recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association, primarily expanding subheading titles to provide better clarity for readers of the policy; and adopt Resolution 2022-112, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending City Council Policy No. 408 relating to the City of Redding’s investment guidelines. 4.11(a).Authorize the following related to the purchase of one 2023 Autocar ACX64 Hook Lift truck for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) authorize the purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $336,500.99 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. 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution 2022-113, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, revising the Redding Independent Employees’ Organization – Clerical, Technical, and Professional Exempt Employee Schedule of Classification and Salary Ranges (Exhibit “B- 2”) and the Redding Peace Officers’ Association Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates (Exhibit “A-4”) to correct clerical errors. 4.15(b).Adopt Resolution 2022-114, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, updating the City of Redding Master Employee Pay Schedule classification titles and pay rates/ranges to comply with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System requirement that all information be consolidated in one master document. The Resolution confirms classification titles and pay rate/range changes that have been approved by the City Council at previous City Council meetings during open session. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, ratified, 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. 2022-112 through 2022-114 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 5.1. Mayor's re-appointment to the Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Mezzano to approve Mayor Schreder’s recommendation to re-appoint Kari Wurch- Goldenson to the Shasta Public Library Citizens Advisory Committee to serve a full-term ending November 30, 2026. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.6(a). Presentation regarding the 16th Annual Community Creek Clean-Up at the City of Redding Nur Pon Open Space held on October 1, 2022. Community Services Senior Project Coordinator Travis Menne highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, and thanked the many sponsors, volunteers, and community members that made this event possible. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 135 11/1/2022 9.6(c).Grant funding for the South City Park and Block 7 Project infrastructure projects. Item No. 4.6(c) was moved from the Consent Calendar to Regular Calendar at Council Member Mezzano’s request. Assistant City Manager Bade and Community Director Kim Niemer summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Steve Kohn inquired about the amount of the grant for South City Park. A discussion among the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Resner, to authorize and approve grant funding for the South City Park and Block 7 Project infrastructure projects: (1) authorize the following actions related to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108 Program): (a) adopt Resolution 2022-115, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the CDBG Section 108 Program application in the amount of $3,737,000; (b) authorize the City Manager to re-appropriate funding upon approval of CDBG Section 108 Program application for design and improvements at South City Park; (c) authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to modify the Section 108 Program application and facilitate the funding changes; and (2) authorize the following actions related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding: (a) adopt Resolution 2022-116, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 70th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 decreasing existing allocations for South City Park by $2,407,730 and appropriating $2,407,730 in ARPA funding to Block 7 project infrastructure; and (b) authorize the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to facilitate the funding changes. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Mezzano, Resner, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None Resolution Nos. 2022-115 and 2022-116 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. A MOTION TO AMEND WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, to continue this item to the first or second meeting in December 2022 for consideration by the City Council to include newly elected Council Members. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Therefore, the Council returned to and voted on the original motion, seen above. 9.9(a). Presentation - Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT). Police Chief Bill Schueller highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Chief Schueller noted that the City of Redding’s Community Development/Housing Division assisted with grant and housing funds to hire a second police officer to start the CIRT after the Shasta County Sheriff’s office had to back out of the program. He noted that the original intent was to assist strictly with mental health crisis, however, with the grant funding provided, they were able to expand the focus to include the mental health community and homeless population and assist with providing drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Chief Schueller introduced the CIRT Members who provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference. The CIRT Members are as follows: Redding Police Department Officers Devin Ketel and Joanna Bland, and Shasta County Health and Human Services Mental Health Clinician, Nikkie Brandon. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 136 11/1/2022 9.14(a).Report and Resolution - Administrative Fines. City Attorney DeWalt summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Marcus Partin, owner of a large parcel by the Nur Pon Open Space, asked the Council for consideration when property owners are trying to maintain their property. Discussion amongst council. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to accepted the report addressing blight and nuisance conditions on large parcels within the City of Redding; and (2) adopted Resolution 2022-117, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 1.13.090(B), to amend the Schedule of Administrative Fines to establish an administrative fine for blight and public nuisance on parcels of two or more acres to $500 per day, and to correct the omission of administrative fines for violation of RMC Chapter 6.08 (Massage) and impose a proposed administrative fine in the amount of $500 per day for such violations. 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. 2022-117 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(c).Resolution of Intention and Ordinance - Contract (C-99) with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Assistant City Manager DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to adopt Resolution of Intention 2022-118, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, and offer Ordinance 2654 for first reading by title only and waive the full reading, giving notice of the City’s intent to amend the contract (C-99) with CalPERS as allowed in Section 20516 of the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) for Unrepresented Public Safety Management employees. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Resner, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2654 by title only and it is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Resolution No. 2022-118 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:36 p.m. Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Kristen Schreder, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 11/15/2022 138 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 November 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 Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, and Julie Winter. Council Member Erin Resner was absent. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Amber DalPoggetto. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder. The Invocation was provided by Reverend Stephen Webb, Harvest Baptist Church. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Presentation by Daniel Cook, Boy Scout Troop No. 125, providing an update regarding the Military Monument and Flagpole Eagle Scout Project at the Redding Regional Airport. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Director of Communications Outreach of Recruitment and Enrollment of the California Conservation Corporation (CCC) Dana Howard and Assistant Director of CCC in Redding Lori Matheson invited the Council Members to tour the CCC Center in Redding and their local projects. Steve Kohn asked the Council to wait to implement parking fees until the impact on local businesses has been determined. Alex Bielecki spoke regarding corruption and the homeless. 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 October 18, 2022. 4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register Nos. 7 and 8; and Payroll Register Nos. 8 and 9. Accounts Payable Register No. 7 for the period of October 1, 2022, through October 14, 2022, for a total of $7,525,393.74 for check numbers 174641 through 174994, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 18876 through 18917 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 11906 through 11927, inclusive; (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 8 for the period of October 15, 2022, through October 31, 2022, for a total of $17,448,444.68 for check numbers 174995 through 175354, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 18918 through 18991 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 11928 through 11947, inclusive; (3) Payroll Register No. 8 for the period of October 2, 2022, through October 15, 2022, in the amount of $4,009,361.15, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 570121 through 571085, and check numbers 608465 through 608513, inclusive; (4) Payroll Register No. 9 for the period of October 16, 2022 through October 29, 2022, in the amount of $3,844,109.74, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 571086 through 572034, and check numbers 608514 through 608532, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $32,827,309.31. 11/15/2022 4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and draft an amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-9479) with No Boundaries Transitional Housing, Inc., increasing the contract by $59,360 and thereby increasing the total amount of the contract to $294,360; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment and any subsequent amendments that extend the contract within available budgeted funds; and (3) find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(d) Existing Facilities. 4.2(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2022-119, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting and approving the 72nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $527,500 for equipment purchases and increasing operating expenses for the Redding Regional Airport and Benton Airpark. 4.2(d). Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 5328, to provide security and law enforcement officer services at the Redding Regional Airport: (1) award the Professional Services Contract (Contract) to American Guard Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $405,000; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract with American Guard Services, Inc.; (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to approve Contract extensions of up to three one-year terms and amendments not to exceed $50,000; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2022-120, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting and approving the 73rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $46,000 for security contracts. 4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5326, Furnish Treated Wood Poles for Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid Group I (35’ to 55’ poles treated with Pentachlorophenol), Group II (60’ to 100’ poles treated with Pentachlorophenol), Group V (35’ to 55’ poles treated with DCOI), and Group VI (60’ to 100’ poles treated with DCOI) to Stella-Jones Corporation, with a total annual evaluated price of $450,082 before tax for Groups I and II; and the same evaluated total for Groups V and VI; (2) award Bid Group III (35’ to 55’ poles treated with Copper Naphthenate) and Group IV (60’ to 100’ poles treated with Copper Naphthenate) to Conrad Forest Products with a total annual evaluated total cost of $320,965 before tax; (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Stella-Jones Corporation and Conrad Forest Products through September 30, 2026, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve changes to future pricing terms and policies as needed that may occur due to inflation and unstable economic conditions. 4.6(a). Approve and ratify the authorization to accept and execute the grant agreement from the California State Library to support the Shasta Public Libraries Library Literacy Services programs: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022-121, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, ratifying the authorization to accept and allocate the award of a grant from the California State Library in the amount of $62,077 for Library Literacy Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2022-122, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 69th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating said funds; (3) accept California Library Literacy Services project grant funds for Adult Literacy Services in the amount of $36,967; (4) accept California Library Literacy Services project grant funds for Family Literacy Services in the amount of $25,110; and (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all subsequent documentation relative to the grant. 4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2022-123, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring Parcel A, 7.88-acres located in the Silverstone Unit 2 (AMND-2020-01135, S- 2019-00280) map recordation of Book 25 of Maps, Page 37, and described in Exhibit 1, as “Exempt Surplus”; and authorizing the City Manager to adhere to reporting and approval guidelines pursuant to the State of California Housing and Community Development Surplus Land Act Guidelines Section 400(e). 4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5199 (Job No. 9943), Reconstruction of Terminal Building Access Roads, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,519,479.34. 140 11/15/2022 4.11(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2022-124, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit a grant application for $5,126,000 and prepare all documentation, studies, and investigations necessary for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program with the State of California Department of Water Resources on behalf of the Enterprise-Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency; and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign and execute all documentation, including a funding agreement and any future amendments, to facilitate the grant should it be awarded. 4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5320 (Job No. 5113- 64), On -Call Sidewalk Repair Project: (1) award to SnL Group, Inc., in the amount of $169,984; (2) approve an additional $15,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $55,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) approve $9,500 for project development; (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15301(c & d) – Existing Facilities; and (6) if mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same, the contract may be renewed for two additional one-year periods with the same contract amount and contingency per year, authorize the City Manager to execute contract amendments to renew contract for up to two years. 4.11(f).Authorize the following actions relative to the 2022 Sacramento River Settlement Contractors (SRSC) Corporation Drought Funding Agreement (Agreement): (1) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement to Appoint SRSC Corporation as Agent for Administration of Drought Relief Funding Agreement with the United States Bureau of Reclamation in 2022; and (2) find that the action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061 – Common Sense Exemption. 4.11(g).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals No. 5310, to provide environmental and engineering services for the Boulder Creek Flood Protection and Natural Treatment Project: (1) award the Consultant and Professional Services Contract (Contract) to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec), in an amount not to exceed $497,013; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Contract with Geosyntec; (3) authorize the City Manager to approve Contract amendments not to exceed $50,000; and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2022-125, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting and approving the 71st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $152,020 of Storm Drain Impact Fees. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be ratified, accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner Resolution Nos. 2022-119 through 2022-125 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 141 APPOINTMENTS 11/15/2022 5.1. Mayor’s appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve Mayor’s recommendation to make the following appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee: (1) Roxanne Burke to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term ending November 30, 2023; (2) Blake Fisher to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term ending November 30, 2023; (3) Bryndon Madison to fill a scheduled vacancy with a term ending November 30, 2025; (4) Laural Park to fill a scheduled vacancy with a term ending November 30, 2025; and (5) Kathryn “Katie” Swartz to fill a scheduled vacancy with a term ending November 30, 2025. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner Clerk’s Note: Mayor Schreder stated that there is a typographical error in the staff report appointments. The end of term year was inadvertently entered as 2023 instead of 2025 for Laurel Park and Kathryn “Katie” Swartz. The Minutes have been updated to reflect this correction. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 5308, Audit Services for the City of Redding. City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to approve the following actions regarding RFP No. 5308, Audit Services for the City of Redding: (1) award to Clifton, Larson, Allen (CLA), LLP, in the amount of $350,575, for a four-year term, with two optional two-year extensions; and (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with CLA, LLP. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner 9.2(c). Airport Strategic Plan for Redding Regional Airport. Airport Manager Jim Wadleigh summarized 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 approve the Airport Strategic Plan for Redding Regional Airport; and find the action statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15262 – Feasibility and Planning Studies. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner 142 9.4(a). Ordinance - 2022 California Building Standards Code (CBSC) and related amendments to Chapters 16.01 through 16.09 of the Redding Municipal Code. 11/15/2022 Director of Development Services Jeremy Pagan summarized 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 Mezzano, to authorize and approve the following actions: (1) offer Ordinance 2655 amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16 (Buildings and Construction), Chapter 16.02 (Building Code) by amending Sections 16.02.010 (California Building Code Adopted); Chapter 16.03 (Residential Code) by amending Section 16.03.010 (California Residential Code Adopted); Chapter 16.04 (Mechanical Code) by amending Section 16.04.010 (California Mechanical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.05 (Plumbing Code) by amending Section 16.05.010 (California Plumbing Code Adopted); Chapter 16.06 (Electrical Code) by amending Section 16.06.010 (California Electrical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.07 (Energy Code) by amending Section 16.07.010 (California Energy Code Adopted); Chapter 16.08 (Green Building Code) by amending Section 16.08.010 (California Green Building Code Adopted); Chapter 16.09 (Housing Code) by amending Section 16.09.010 (International Maintenance Code Adopted), making findings of facts relating to local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions, all relating to the adoption of the CBSC for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; (2) authorize the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance according to law; and (3) found that the adoption of the 2022 CBSC and local amendments does not qualify as a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2655 by title only and it is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.5(d). Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. REU Finance Manager Joseph Bowers summarized 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 Mezzano, to accept Redding Electric Utility’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 First Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner 9.6(c). Conceptual plan and submittal of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant application for South City Park in the City of Redding. Danielle Arendt, resident of Wild Wood Park Estates, voiced support for the South City Park plan and stressed pedestrian safety for walking to the park due to vehicle traffic. Elin Klaseen, resident of the Parkview neighborhood, shared her excitement for the park plans and offered concerns about the homeless around the park. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 143 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Schreder, to authorize the following relative to the design, funding, permitting, engineering, and construction of improvements at South City Park: (1) approve the conceptual plan; (2) authorize the submission of an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership application in the amount of $3.5 million to begin phase one 11/15/2022 construction of the South City Park improvements; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program application process, appropriate funds, should the grant be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Winter and Schreder NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto and Mezzano ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner Due to the lack of a majority vote by the Council, this item failed. The City Council, by consensus, directed staff to reagendize this item for the December 6, 2022, City Council Meeting. 9.8(a). Ordinance - Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.32 (Fire Department). Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to offer Ordinance 2656 amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) to Repeal and Replace Chapter 2.32 (Fire Department) for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; authorize the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance according to law. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2656 by title only and it is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.8(b). Presentation regarding the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Redding Fire Department Deputy Chief Jay Sumerlin summarized 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 Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto to accept the oral presentation. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner 144 9.8(c). Ordinance - Redding Municipal Code Title 9 (Fire Department). Fire Marshall Patrick O’Connor summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference 11/15/2022 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to authorize and approve the following actions: (1) offer Ordinance 2657 amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code) by amending sections 9.20.010 (Adoption), 9.20.020 (Title), 9.20.030 (Supplemental Rules, Regulations and Standards), 9.20.040 (Fire Prevention Division), 9.20.050 (Self- Inspection), 9.20.060 (Appeals), 9.20.070 (Violations Penalties), 9.20.080 (Enforcement Citation Authority), 9.20.090 (Fees), 9.20.100 (Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Outdoor Fireplaces), 9.20.110 (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), 9.20.120 (Premises Identification), 9.20.130 (Fire Hydrants), 9.20.140 (Fire Protection Systems), 9.20.150 (Existing Buildings), 9.20.160 (High-Piled Combustible Storage), 9.20.170 (Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition), 9.20.180 (Regulations for Fireworks), 9.20.200 (Referenced Standards), 9.20.210 (Appendix B – Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings), 2.90.220 (Appendix C – Footnote Additions), and 2.90.230 (Appendix D) and adding 9.20.195 (Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage) to the Redding Municipal Code for first reading by title only, waive the full reading; authorize the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance according to law; and (2) found that adoption of Ordinance 2657 is not a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act because the adoption of the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2657 by title only and it is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.10(a).General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended September 2022. Finance Officer Gregory Robinett summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) and presented a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The City Council, by consensus, accepted the General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended September 2022. 9.11(d).Wastewater Utility Master Plan. Municipal Utility Manager Josh Vandiver summarized 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 Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2022: (1) accept the Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2022; and (2) found that the action is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15262 - Feasibility and Planning Studies. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner 145 9.15(a).Resolution - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Salary Schedules. Assistant City Manager DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Resolution 2022-126, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the successor MOU and salary exhibits with the 11/15/2022 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Maintenance Employees Unit (IBEW Maintenance), for a three-year term ending December 3, 2025; and approving amendments to the IBEW Maintenance Schedule of Wage Rates effective December 11, 2022. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Winter, and Schreder NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Resner Resolution No. 2022-126 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:38 p.m. Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Kristen Schreder, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 137 11/15/2022 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 November 15, 2022, 5:15 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, Mark Mezzano, and Julie Winter. Council Member Erin Resner was absent. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, and City Attorney Barry DeWalt. City Clerk Pamela Mize and Executive Assistant Amber DalPoggetto called the roll prior to leaving the Closed Session meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Schreder determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Schreder opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Lieberman v. City of Redding, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 197061 Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organizations: 1. Redding Independent Employees’ Organization – Clerical, Technical, and Professional Unit 2. Unrepresented Employees. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Schreder declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 5:41 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Kristen Schreder, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 12/06/2022 146 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 December 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, Mark Mezzano, Erin Resner, and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Amber DalPoggetto. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Schreder. The Invocation was provided by Jen McCloskey, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Resolution – Certifying Canvass of Ballots and Declaring Results of November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Municipal Election – City of Redding. City Clerk Mize highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution certifying the canvass of ballots and declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Municipal Election. The election was held for the purpose of electing three City Council Members and City Clerk. Ms. Mize stated that, with 60.19 percent voter participation, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office of Council Member were Michael Dacquisto, Tenessa Audette, and Jack Munns. Pamela Mize received the highest number of votes for the office of City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-127, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, certifying the canvass of ballots and declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Municipal Election. 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. 2022-127 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2B. Oath of Office - City Clerk-Elect Pamela Mize. Mayor Schreder administered the Oath of Office to Pamela Mize for a four-year term expiring December 2026. 2C. Oath of Office - City Council Members-Elect Michael Dacquisto, Tenessa Audette, and Jack Munns. City Clerk Mize administered the Oath of Office to Michael Dacquisto, Tenessa Audette and Jack Munns for four-year terms expiring December 2026. Outgoing Council Members Resner and Schreder stepped down and incoming Council Members Audette and Munns and re-elected Council Member Dacquisto assumed their seats on the dais. 12/06/2022 147 2D. Reorganization of the City Council - Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to appoint Vice Mayor Dacquisto to serve as Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore Mezzano to serve as Vice Mayor, and Council Member Audette to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for one-year terms expiring at the first meeting in December 2023. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – Winter ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None 2E. Resolution – Honoring Outgoing Council Member Schreder. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-128, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, honoring Kristen Schreder for distinguished service on the Redding City Council from December 2, 2014, to December 6, 2022. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members – None Resolution No. 2022-128 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2F. Resolution – Honoring Outgoing Council Member Resner. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-129, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, honoring Erin Resner for distinguished service on the Redding City Council from December 4, 2018, to December 6, 2022. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dacquisto, Mezzano, Schreder, Winter, and Resner NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2022-129 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2G. Presentation of Mayor’s Appreciation Gavel to Mayor Schreder. City Manager Tippin presented Mayor Emeritus Schreder with a Gavel Plaque of Appreciation for service as Redding Mayor from December 2021 to December 2022. 2H. Presentations to Kristen Schreder in appreciation of her service as a City Council Member for the City of Redding. City Manager Tippin presented a clock to Ms. Schreder in recognition of the time she has given to the City of Redding and a photo album highlighting some the projects that she helped bring to fruition during her eight-year tenure on the Council. Community Services Director Kim Niemer presented a mosaic tile to Mayor Emeritus Schreder. Ms. Schreder thanked the community, the City Council Members, and staff of the City of Redding. 12/06/2022 148 2I. Presentations to Erin Resner in appreciation of her service as a City Council Member for the City of Redding. City Manager Tippin presented a clock to Ms. Resner in recognition of the time she has given to the City of Redding and a photo album highlighting some the projects that she helped bring to fruition during her four-year tenure on the Redding City Council. Community Services Director Kim Niemer presented a mosaic tile to Ms. Resner. Ms. Resner thanked the community, the City Council Members, and staff of the City of Redding. PUBLIC COMMENT Dale, Jason Miller, Robert Trigar, Donald Cain, and Susan Murry expressed their concern about the increased number of burglaries at small, local businesses and asked the Council to help protect local business owners. Alex Belecki warned of the danger of oxygen deprivation. Steven congratulated newly elected council members. Ona Cranfill spoke regarding the crosswalk at Placer and Continental Streets connecting Shasta Community Health Center and the parking facility which has deteriorated to a dangerous point. She is fearful for the safety of the many patients using this crosswalk. (A photograph was provided and incorporated herein by reference.) In addition, the intersection of South Street and Park Marina Drive is unsafe. She recommended installation of flashing crosswalk lights. At the Mayors request, Public Works Director Chuck Aukland will contact Ms. Cranfill. Brenda advised that an alternative to homelessness is an adequate number of drug and alcohol treatment centers. Anthony Ortiz and Lee Lamp opined regarding the poor condition of the Big-League Dreams facilities. 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(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 9; and Payroll Register No. 10. (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 9 for the period of November 1, 2022, through November 11, 2022, for a total of $5,394,373.01 for check numbers 175355 through 175699, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 18992 through 19026 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 11948 through 11962, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 10 for the period of October 30, 2022 through November 12, 2022, in the amount of $4,271,697.68 for check numbers 572035 through 572999; and check numbers 608533 through 608579, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $9,666,070.69. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for the month of October 2022. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of October 2022. 12/06/2022 149 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2655, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16 (Buildings and Construction), Chapter 16.02 (Building Code) by amending Section 16.02.010 (California Building Code Adopted); Chapter 16.03 (Residential Code) by amending Section 16.03.010 (California Residential Code Adopted); Chapter 16.04 (Mechanical Code) by amending Section 16.04.010 (California Mechanical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.05 (Plumbing Code) by amending Section 16.05.010 (California Plumbing Code Adopted); Chapter 16.06 (Electrical Code) by amending Section 16.06.010 (California Electrical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.07 (Energy Code) by amending Section 16.07.010 (California Energy Code Adopted); Chapter 16.08 (Green Building Standards Code) by amending Section 16.08.010 (California Green Building Standards Code Adopted); Chapter 16.09 (Housing Code) by amending Section 16.09.010 (International Maintenance Code Adopted), and making Findings of Facts relating to local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions, all relating to the adoption of the California Building Standards Codes. 4(f). This item, to adopt Ordinance No. 2656, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) to repeal and replace Chapter 2.32 (Fire Department) was removed from the agenda at the request of the City Attorney. 4(g). Adopt Ordinance No. 2657, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code) by amending Sections 9.20.010 (Adoption), 9.20.020 (Title), 9.20.030 (Supplemental Rules, Regulations and Standards), 9.20.040 (Fire Prevention Division), 9.20.050 (Self- Inspection), 9.20.060 (Appeals), 9.20.070 (Violation Penalties), 9.20.080 (Enforcement – Citation Authority), 9.20.090 (Fees), 9.20.100 (Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Outdoor Fireplaces), 9.20.110 (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), 9.20.120 (Premises Identification), 9.20.130 (Fire Hydrants), 9.20.140 (Fire Protection Systems), 9.20.150 (Existing Buildings), 9.20.160 (High-Piled Combustible Storage), 9.20.170 (Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition), 9.20.180 (Regulations for Fireworks), 9.20.200 (Referenced Standards), 9.20.210 (Appendix B – Fire Flow Requirements for Buildings), 9.20.220 (Appendix C – Footnote Additions), and 9.20.230 (Appendix D), and adding Section 9.20.195 (Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage). 4.4(a). Authorize the following actions relative to funding and implementing an online automated solar permitting program: (1) approve submittal of application to the California Energy Commission for a California Automated Permit Processing Program Grant in the amount of $60,000; and (2) authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant, appropriate funds should the grant be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Request for Proposals No. 5289 for Engineering Services for the design of a new 115/12kV Electric Substation in East Redding: (1) approve the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Ulteig Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $341,900 for engineering services to design a new 115/12kV substation; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all agreements or documents required to complete the stated scope of work. 4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5318, Residential Single-Phase Solid- State Watt-Hour Meters: (1) accept the apparent low bid by Anixter, Inc., and award to Anixter, Inc., for an annual evaluated cost of $334,570. The contract period shall be from November 15, 2022, through September 30, 2023; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Anixter, Inc., through September 30, 2027, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same; the contract may be extended annually for four additional one-year periods through September 30, 2027, with price adjustments in direct proportion to the Producer Price Index.; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve changes to future pricing terms and policies as needed due to inflation and unstable economic conditions. 4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to sole-source procurement of equipment for the City of Redding Water Utility: (1) approve networking equipment from Cisco and Palo Alto in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 to include system routers, ethernet switches, firewalls, and other network equipment and their associated licensing software and support service; and (2) find that the action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. 12/06/2022 150 4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5302 (Job No. 5424-98) City Council Chambers Audio Visual Upgrade Project: (1) award to Conti, LLC, in the amount of $456,333; (2) approve an additional $52,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and $61,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $46,000 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 $10,000; (5) adopt Resolution No. 2022-130, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 74th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $105,340 in funds for the project; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15301(a) - Existing Facilities. 4.12(a).Authorize issuance of a sole-source Purchase Order to JRC, Inc., dba NorCal Presort for City of Redding mail services for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, in the approximate amount of $285,000 per year; and authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the term on an annual basis for an additional five years, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same except for any increase in the United States Postal Service rate, and an increase in the mail processing per letter fee, not to exceed one cent, over the entire five year term. 4.15(b).Approve and authorize the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2022-131, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving an amendment to the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan (Unrepresented) adding a newly created classification titled Transit Manager, effective December 11, 2022; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2022-132, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 75th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 adding a full-time position of Transit Manager to the City of Redding Public Works Transportation Division. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, 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 - Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2022-130 through 2022-132 are on file with the Office of the City Clerk. Ordinance Nos. 2655 and 2657 are on file with the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.6(a). Conceptual plan and authorize submittal of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Application for South City Park in the City of Redding. Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation; both incorporated herein by reference. 41 public speakers supported the South City Park conceptual plan and submittal of the grant application. One public speaker thought the plan was flawed and should not moving forward. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. 12/06/2022 151 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Audette, to authorize the following relative to the design, funding, permitting, engineering, and construction of improvements at South City Park: (1) approve the conceptual plan; (2) authorize the submission of an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership application in the amount of $3.5 million to begin phase one construction of the South City Park improvements; (3) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Sections 15301(d) – Existing Facilities, 15302(C) – Replacement or Reconstruction, and 15303(d & e) - New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program application process. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, and Winter NOES: Council Members – Mezzano and Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None 9.15(a).Uncodified Ordinance No. 2654 – amending contract (C-99) with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Assistant City Manager DeMaagd summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Dacquisto, to adopt Ordinance No. 2654, an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing an amendment to the contract (C-99) between the City Council of the City of Redding and the Board of Administration of CalPERS as allowed in Section 20516 of the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) for Unrepresented Public Safety Management Employees. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2654 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:29 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 152 12/13/2022 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 December 13, 2022, 5:15 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 Michael Dacquisto with the following Council Members present: Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter. Council Member Tenessa Audette participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, and Assistant City Attorney Jacob Baldwin. City Clerk Pamela Mize called the roll prior to leaving the Closed Session meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:19 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director DeMaagd 1. Employee Organizations: Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO – Electric Employees 2. United Public Employees of California – Redding Technical Unit Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 6:08 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 162 1/17/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 January 17, 2023, 5:15 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 Michael Dacquisto with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, and City Attorney Barry DeWalt. Executive Assistant Amber DalPoggetto called the roll prior to leaving the Closed Session meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 5:17 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session. 3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director DeMaagd Employee Organizations: 1. Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters 2. United Public Employees of California - Redding Technical Unit Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 5:58 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk