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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Approve Minutes: Special Meeting- Closed Session of April 18, 2023; and Regular Meeting of
April 18, 2023.
Attachments
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of April 18, 2023
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023
MEETING DATE: May 2, 2023
ITEM NO. 4(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
stipton@cityofredding.org
stipton@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes.
Sharlene Tipton, Interim City
Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 18, 2023 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor 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 Steve Bade, City
Attorney Barry DeWalt, Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart, and Interim City Clerk Sharlene
Tipton. Ms. Tipton 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 5:15 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto opened the Special Meeting and announced that
the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Saldana v. City of Redding, et al.; Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 197149
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: Interim Personnel Director Martinez
Employee Organizations:
(1) Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-
CIO – Electric Employees;
(2) Redding Peace Officers’ Association; and
(3) 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.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Locations: 2200 Canyon Rd., APN 051-010-013;
2114 Canyon Rd., APN 051-010-014;
Vacant Land, APN 051-040-014
City Negotiator: Public Works Director Aukland
Parties: City and: Sharon D. Gilmore Trust;
Edward S. and Susan M. Maxey; and
A & S Ventures II LP
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
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3D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: Stillwater Business Park, Lot 6A; Assessor’s Parcel No. 054-
220-028
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Crosland Barnes Group, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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 5:59 p.m.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sharlene Tipton, Interim City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 18, 2023 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Mayor 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 Steve Bade, City Attorney
Barry DeWalt, Interim City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto
A moment of silence ensued in lieu of the invocation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ingrid Crenshaw provided a copy of email correspondence with City of Redding staff, incorporated
herein by reference, relative to the need for parking passes for her tenants to park in front of their
building located on Court Street in the downtown Redding corridor.
Alex Bielecki stated that he challenges local crime bills coming up and wants criminals to be held
accountable for their actions.
Nick Gardner expressed his opposition to any talks of selling the Civic Auditorium to The
McConnell Foundation for less than market value.
Steven opined that the bathrooms in the Shasta Public Library, City Hall, and the bus station are
in need of repair, noting that hardware is missing in the in the bathrooms and crosswalks are
missing the button cover.
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). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 18; and Payroll Register No. 20.
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 18 for the period of March 18, 2023 through March 31,
2023, for a total of $14,260,056.67 for check numbers 650 through 81350, inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 431 through 72961 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 25244 through
994244; and (2) Payroll Register No. 20 for the period of March 19, 2023 through April 1,
2023, in the amount of $3,993,236.86 for check numbers 580836 through 609055,
inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $18,253,293.53.
4(b). Adopt Ordinance No. 2659, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.16 (One-Way Streets and Alleys) by
amending Section 11.16.010 (Designated) to establish one-way directional traffic in the
downtown core of the City of Redding.
4.1(a). Approve and authorize the following actions regarding the purchase of real property
located at 2525 Tarmac Road (Property) (Assessor’s Parcel Number 109 -280-056): (1)
approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with State Compensation Insurance Fund
authorizing the purchase of 1.33 acres of property located at 2525 Tarmac Road for the
construction of Fire Station 9 in east Redding with a purchase price based on an updated
appraisal not to exceed $575,000; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase agreement
and any additional documentation as necessary that does not affect the sales price to
facilitate the purchase; and (3) direct staff to obtain a valuation appraisal of the property
from a MAI-designated Appraiser to support the sales price.
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4.5(a). Authorize the following actions relative to Redding Electric Utility’s Fire Monitoring
System Upgrade Projects at the Power Plant: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 5348 to BHP
Requiem, Inc., in the amount of $160,000; (2) award Bid Schedule No. 5349 to Mike
Murray Plumbing & Fire Protection in the amount of $97,249; (3) approve an additional
$60,000 for project development and construction management costs and $32,751 for
contingency; (4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the
contract administration or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $20,000 for a
total project cost of $370,000; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from
review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15301(a),
(b), (d) – Existing Facilities.
4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to a grant submittal to the U.S. Department of Energy’s
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program: (1) authorize the Redding
Electric Utility Director, or designee, to submit a grant application for $149,160 to fund a
comprehensive City-wide Zero Emission Vehicle Replacement and Infrastructure Plan and
prepare all documentation and informational sheets necessary for the Energy Efficiency
and Conservation Block Grant Program with the U.S. Department of Energy; and (2)
authorize the Redding Electric Utility Director to sign and execute all documentation,
including a funding agreement and any future amendments, to facilitate the grant should it
be awarded.
Steven opined that the City of Redding (City) should be cautious when accepting grants
from the State as it may lock the City into programs with conditions that can’t be met.
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-033, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
proclaiming Friday, April 28, 2023, as Community Tree Planting Day, otherwise known
as Arbor Day, in the City of Redding; and recognizing the Community Services
Department Parks Division for receiving the Tree City U.S.A. Award, and the Redding
Electric Utility for receiving the Tree Line U.S.A. Utility Award.
4.9(b). Authorize the following relative to the Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant:
(1) authorize staff to submit an application for the Boating Safety and Enforcement
Equipment Grant administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation,
Division of Boating and Waterways for an amount up to $130,000, with a potential match
up to 25 percent or $35,500, to purchase a new boat for the Redding Police Department to
use for enforcement and patrol; and (2) authorize the 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 grant if awarded.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement
for Untreated Water Service to Lake Redding Golf Course (Agreement) with The
McConnell Foundation. The agreement will require The McConnell Foundation to pay for
all expenses associated with the operation and maintenance of the Union Pacific Railroad
Pump House, including waterlines to the Lake Redding Golf Course; and (2) find that the
action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,
per Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption.
4.11(b).Accept update regarding award of emergency construction contract for replacement of
Storm Drain System on Eastside Road, and, in accordance with Public Contract Code
Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to
continue the emergency work.
4.11(c).Approve the Fifth Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-7354)
with Morrison Structures, Inc., in the amount of $194,125.32 for a total not-to-exceed fee
of $646,219.33, for engineering services for the Canyon Road Bridge at ACID Canal
Rehabilitation Project; and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment.
4.11(d).Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Amendment to Consulting and
Professional Services Contract (C-9021) with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in the
amount of $32,735.40, for a total not-to-exceed fee of $224,464.40, for environmental
services for the Stillwater Business Park Phase 2 Roadway Project; and authorize the City
Manager to approve future contract amendments up to $30,000.
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4.11(e).Authorize the following actions regarding Highway Bridge Program funding: (1) accept
additional grant funds awarded to the City of Redding for the Eastside Road over Olney
Creek Bridge Project (Project); and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-034, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 85th Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $867,600 for the project.
4.11(f).Authorize the following relative to the funding, design, permitting, and construction of the
Boulder Creek Flood Protection and Natural Treatment Project: (1) approve the City of
Redding as applicant for a Clean California Local Grant, Cycle 2, administered by the
California Department of Transportation, requesting up to $2 million with no local match;
(2) approve the City of Redding as applicant for a Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
Continuous Grant, administered by the California WCB requesting up to $2 million with
no local match; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
necessary to apply for the grant, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the
project should the grant(s) be awarded.
4.11(g).Authorize the following actions: (1) authorize the purchase of an Atlas Copco blower in
the amount of $159,400 for the City of Redding Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant;
and approve additional funding in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000 for shipping and
handling, taxes, and start-up and commissioning services; (2) authorize the annual purchase
of one additional blower per fiscal year for the subsequent four years until all original
blowers are replaced with new Atlas Copco blowers, not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year
without additional approval; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts
and any subsequent documentation to finalize the purchases.
4.11(h).Authorize the following actions relative to the Agreement to Provide Reimbursement for
the Oversizing of Wastewater Lift Station for the Rancho Industrial Park (Agreement) with
Sherry Shufelberger, as trustee for the Alan and Sherry Shufelberger Revocable Trust, for
the design and construction of the oversized sewer lift station and sewer collection system
for the Rancho Industrial Park project: (1) approve the agreement in the amount not to
exceed $368,515; (2) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases based on
the construction bid amounts or change orders required during the course of construction
up to a total of $60,000; and (3) find that the action is exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15061(b)(3) – Common
Sense Exemption.
4.11(i). Authorize the following actions relative to the License Agreement with Pacific Gas and
Electric Company at 9787 Abernathy Lane (Assessor’s Parcel Number 109-040-049) to be
used as a temporary construction staging area for a term beginning April 24, 2023, and
terminating on July 31, 2023, with an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for up
to three months: (1) approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to
execute the License Agreement; and (2) find that this action is categorically exempt from
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per
Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
4.11(j). Authorize amending Purchase Order No. 115182 for Bid Schedule No. 5347, for the
purchase of Cisco Water System Network Equipment for the City of Redding Water
Utility, to Key Code Media for a new total cost not to exceed $250,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano seconded by Council Member
Munns that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, ratified, 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
Ordinance No. 2659 and Resolution Nos. 2023-033 and 2023-034 are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(b). Letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a Fee-to-Trust Application submitted by
Redding Rancheria.
City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A brief discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs providing
the requested information associated with the fee-to-trust application for property adjacent
to the existing hotel and casino (APN 040-390-036). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(c). Sale of City-owned property located at 6550 Lockheed Drive to the County of Shasta.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve the sale of City-owned property located at 6550 Lockheed Drive (APN
054-280-008) to the County of Shasta; and authorized staff to negotiate the necessary terms
and conditions including those required by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF REDDING AND THE REDDING JOINT POWERS
FINANCING AUTHORITY
At the hour of 6:27 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto convened a Special Meeting of the Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority (RJPFA) for a Joint Meeting with the Redding City Council.
Council Member Munns left the room at 6:26 p.m. and returned at 6:30 p.m.
9.5(a). Amend and Extend REU Revolving Credit Agreement (C-8717) with US Bank
Assistant Director of Redding Electric Utility Joseph Bowers highlighted the
Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council
Member Audette, to approve the amended and Restated Revolving Credit
Agreement (C-8717) between US Bank National Association, the City of Redding,
and the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority for the benefit of Redding
Electric Utility, extending the agreement until November 1, 2025, and reducing the
annual cost to $75,000; and authorizing execution of documents by the City
Manager and City Attorney, or designees, and the taking of all necessary actions
relating thereto. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
At the hour of 6:34 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto adjourned the Special Meeting of the RJPFA.
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9.6(a). Oral presentation - update on the Panorama Park Project and demand for
gymnasium facilities in the City of Redding.
Community Services Director Kim Niemer summarized the Report to City Council
(staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
Ms. Niemer showcased and explained the design elements of the Panorama Park
facility, including the various basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts that will
be available, including the addition of a new summer camp program. Additionally,
she noted that this facility will help greatly with the many current waiting lists for
programs and stated that ground breaking should occur in approximately a year and
a half.
No formal action was taken on this informational item.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano attended the League of California Cities 2023 City Leaders Summit
held on April 12 through 14, 2023, in Sacramento, California.
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING:
At Council Member Munns’ suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed the Community
Services Director to create a strategy/feasibility study for an eight court basketball facility similar
to the Hardwood Palace at/or adjacent to Big League Dreams for consideration at a future Council
meeting. The Director was encouraged to utilize community members to assist in the development
of the study.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 6:57p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Sharlene Tipton, Interim City Clerk