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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting –for the following meeting: April 4,2023
Attachments
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Session Meeting of April 4, 2023
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2023
ITEM NO. 4(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
stipton@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes.
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 4, 2023 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.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 Steve Bade, City Attorney
Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto.
The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplin.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor’s Proclamation presented to Michael Burke representing Pathways to Hope for
Children declaring April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the City
of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation recognizing University Preparatory Middle School
Team No. 1 and University Preparatory High School Team No. 1 as the 2023 Far Northern
California Regional Science Bowl winning teams; and thanking all of the local businesses,
organizations, and individuals that contributed to a successful community event.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2C. Mayor's Proclamation presented to the Shasta County Arts Council declaring April 2023
as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Woodrum presented a donation in the amount of $6,633.00 to the Shasta Library Foundation.
As with his prior donation, this money will be used to fund an internship position and to purchase
books. Ericka Jones, President of the Shasta Library Foundation, accepted the check on behalf of
the Foundation. Maddison spoke regarding her internship that was funded by Mr. Woodrum’s
prior donation. She expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work at the library.
The City Council thanked Mr. Woodrum for his generous donation.
Alex Bielecki expressed concern that citizens’ rights are being taken away.
Peggy Rebol, President of the Parks and Trails Foundation, spoke regarding the purpose of the
Foundation and announced that the Foundation’s fundraiser, Vine and Dine will take place on May
11, 2023 and encouraged everyone to purchase a ticket. The proceeds from this year’s event will
benefit the Redding Bike Park at Caldwell Park.
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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 – Closed Session of March 21, 2023; Special Meeting
at 5:55 p.m. of March 21, 2023; and Regular Meeting of March 21, 2023.
4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1)Accounts Payable Register No. 17 for the period of March 1, 2023, through March 17,
2023 for a total of $13,285,694.54 for check numbers 178241 through 178719 inclusive,
ACH Transfer numbers 19461 through 19538 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12093
through 12127 inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 19 for the period of March 5,2023
through March 18, 2023, in the amount of $4,057,753.68 for electronic deposit transaction
numbers 580745 through 581712 and check numbers 609006 through 609044 inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,343,448.22
4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for February 2023.
4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of
February 2023.
4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2658, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.31 (Residential Districts: “RE” Residential Estate,
‘RS” residential single family, and “RM” Residential Multiple Family) by amending
Section 18.31.020 (Land Use Regulations), Chapter 18.40 (Development and Site
Regulations) by amending Sections 18.40.010 (Antennas and Microwave Equipment –
Telecommunications and Wireless Facilities), 18.40.160 (Swimming Pools), and
18.40.180 (Walls and Fences), Chapter 18.41 (Off-street Parking and Loading) by
amending Section 18.41.040 (Off-street Parking Spaces Required), and Chapter 18.42
(Signs) by amending Section 18.42.040 (Standards for Certain Types of Signs) thereby
updating the Zoning Code.
4.1(a). Approve and ratify the letter signed by the Mayor in support of HR 1586, Forest Protection
and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023, which provides a Clean Water Act exemption
to the usage of fire retardant to fight wildfires.
4.1(b). Item moved to 9.1(b) per the request of Council Member Mezzano.
4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee,
to sign the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services and Consulting Agreement (C-
9479) with No Boundaries Transitional Housing, Inc., to increase the contract by $551,310,
thereby, increasing the total amount of the contract to $933,300, and extend the term to
December 31, 2023; (2) find the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(d) Existing Facilities; and
(3) find that the National Environmental Policy Act operating costs are categorically
excluded, not subject to §58.5, and require no further environmental study or approval from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4.5(b). Approve the list of qualified on-call consultants to provide professional services related to
City of Redding Electric Utilit y, consistent with City Manager Policy 22-03, Selection of
Technical Consultants.
4.5(c). Approve the Second Amendment to the Master Services Agreement (C-5860) with Orcom
Solutions LLC d/b/a VertexOne Business Services, the current provider of the hosted
Customer Information System billing system for all City of Redding utilities, upgrading
the current VSSP (customer web portal) platform to the VertexOne Digital product in the
amount of $60,614 for a one-time implementation fee and monthly subscription fee of
$2,420; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents
and amendments to complete the work.
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4.9(a). Accept a grant from the State of California Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant
Program in the amount of $72,320 to fund programs that enhance officer wellness and
mental health; and adopt Resolution 2023-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving and adopting the 84th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2021-078.
4.11(a). Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5345 (Job No. 9618-83)
Shastina Ranch Park: (1) award to SNL Group, Inc. in the amount of $2,460,708.34 for the
Base Bid and an additional $62,000 for Additive Alternate 3 (Landscape Maintenance-
Base Bid); (2) approve an additional $365,000 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees; (3) approve $246,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and
(4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction
management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000.
4.11(c). Accept update regarding the award of emergency construction contract for replacement of
the 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(d). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of Chevy
Court (A-2022-02128): (1) adopt Resolution 2023-029, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, summarily vacating Chevy Court and a Public Service Easement
within the areas shown on Parcel Map No. 15-07 Phase 3A filed in Book 38 of Parcel Maps
at Page 40, Shasta County Records (A-2022-02128) described in Exhibit A and depicted
in Exhibit B; (2) find the action consistent with the General Plan; and (3) find the action
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15035 - Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations.
4.11(e). Authorize the City Manager to execute a subcontract between University Enterprises,
Inc. and the City of Redding for Professional Engineering Services related to the Cascade
Racquet Club Mutual Water Company’s consolidation into the City of Redding’s Water
Utility.
4.15(b). Adopt Resolution 2023-030, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving the Volunteer Program Report for 2022; and acknowledging April 16 through
22, 2023, as Volunteer Appreciation Week, in the City of Redding.
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference.
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, 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. 2023-028 through 2023-030, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Ordinance No. 2658 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointments and reappointment to the City of Redding Building Code Board of
Appeals (Board).
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve the Mayor’s recommendations to make the following appointments and
reappointments; all to serve four-year terms effective April 5, 2023 and ending December
31, 2026: (1) reappoint Todd McEfee to the Board to serve an additional four-year term;
(2) appoint Andrew McCurdy to fill a vacancy created when Ben Abrahamsen completed
his second full term and therefore is not eligible for reappointment; (3) appoint Rodrigo
Menezes to fill a vacancy created when Mike Dormer completed his second full term and
therefore is not eligible for reappointment; (4) appoint Ryan Russell to fill a vacancy
created when Bill Nagel completed his term and chose not to seek an additional term; and
(5) Appoint Jim Wright to fill the vacancy created when Robert Wagner, Jr. completed his
second full term and therefore is not eligible for reappointment.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution forming Landscape Maintenance District
01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park).
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto opened the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
Mayor Dacquisto 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, City Clerk Mize announced that one ballot was mailed and one ballot
was received in favor of the formation of LMD 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park), thereby
enabling the City Council to proceed.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-031, 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 Landscape Maintenance District 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park);
and (4) approving the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24, pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code and levying and collecting of same for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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. 2023-031 is 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) Moved Item No. 4.1(b) from Consent Calendar to Regular Calendar Item No. 9.1(b) at
Council Member Mezzano’s Request.
Consider authorizing the Mayor to send a letter to legislators affirming opposition to Senate
Bill (SB) 423.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Sean Reese, Chuck Knauer, and Chris Martinez spoke in favor of SB 423 and asked the
City Council not to sending a letter in opposition to legislators.
A discussion amongst the council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to send a letter to legislators affirming the City of
Redding’s opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 423, which proposes to limit local government
control by requiring overreaching ministerial approval of certain multi-family housing
developments, allowing for the bypassing of the California Environmental Quality Act,
and eliminating public input; and (2) authorize additional letters of opposition for future
legislation that may continue to place limits on, or support of legislation that encourages,
the authority of local government to maintain control of realistic zoning and permitting
within the community.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(a). Consider approval of the City of Redding Turtle Bay Boat Ramp Project.
Community Services Department Senior Project Coordinator Travis Menne summarized
the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both
incorporated herein by reference.
Andrew Harris, fly fishing guide, Kurt Mitchell, Bryan Quick, Craig Smith, Lance Law,
representing North Country Raft Rentals, Terry Jepsen, representing The Fly Shop,
Michael Caranci, representing Trout Unlimited, and Andrew Harris, fly fishing guide,
spoke in favor of the project.
Cindy Schonholtz, General Manager of the Redding Rodeo Association, spoke in
opposition to the project.
At Council Member Mezzano request, Michael Harris, Department of Fish and Wildlife,
noted that protecting the salmon spawning area is vital to their survival and that the
Department favors continuing with the project.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve and authorize the following actions relative to the Turtle Bay Boat
Ramp Project: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring
and Environmental Commitment Program (Attachment C); (2) approve the Turtle Bay Boat
Ramp Project as described and find it satisfies the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15074; and (3) direct staff to return to the Council,
once necessary permits are obtained, for further direction relative to proceeding with the
project.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter
NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto
RECUSE: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
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9.11(g). Consider City of Redding's response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding
Enterprise Park.
Chuck Aukland, Director of Public Works, summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), and incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to authorize the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the 2022-23 Shasta
County Grand Jury concerning its report titled “Enterprise Park” in the City of Redding,
regarding the City’s utilization of the lower level of Enterprise Park as a disposal area for
assorted types of debris.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.11(h). Consider Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and
Traffic), Chapter 11.16 (One-Way Streets and Alleys).
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to authorize and approve the following: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2659, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending RMC Section 11.16.010
(One-Way Streets and Alleys - Designated), relating to addressing one-way traffic in the
City of Redding’s downtown core, for first reading by title only, waived the full reading;
and authorized the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary of
the ordinance; and (2) find that the action is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) – Common
Sense Exemption..
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and
Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
RECUSE: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2659 by title only.
Ordinance No. 2659 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(a). Consider Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedules
with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Power Production.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-032, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedules with the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Power Production Unit (IBEW PP), for
a three-year term ending April 4, 2026; and approving the IBEW PP Schedule of Wage
Rates effective April 5, 2023.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and
Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
RECUSE: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2023-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, City Council Members attendance at conferences and/or meetings
at City expense require disclosure.
Vice Mayor Mezzano attended the League of California Cities Sacramento Valley Division
Membership Meeting on March 31, 2023, held in Colusa California.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:30 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adjourned.
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APPROVED:
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Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City Clerk
