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Home My WebLink About _ 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL Recommendation Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023; Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023; Regular Meeting of May 2, 2023; Special Meeting, Budget Workshop No. 3 May 4, 2023; Regular Meeting of June 6, 2023; Special Meeting of July 18, 2023; Regular Meeting of July 18, 2023; Special Meeting – Closed Session of August 1, 2023; and Regular Meeting of August 1, 2023. Attachments Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - February 21, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 7, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 2, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Budget Workshop No. 3 - May 4, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - June 6, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session - July 18, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - July 18, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of August 1, 2023 Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting - August 1, 2023 MEETING DATE: August 15, 2023 ITEM NO. 4(a) FROM: ***APPROVED BY*** stipton@cityofredding.org stipton@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes. Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 180 02/21/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 February 21, 2023, 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 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 Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Interim City Clerk Sharlene Tipton. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto The Invocation was provided by Pastor Collin Duffy, Redding Nazarene Church. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Todd Jones, President of the Shasta Economic Development Corporation (EDC), provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, outlining the current activities of the EDC. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 2B. Cindy Schonholtz, General Manager of the Redding Rodeo Association, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, honoring the Rodeo’s 75th Anniversary. Dave Sierra, Caycee Heck (Redding Jr. Rodeo), Sophie Hooks (Redding Jr. Rodeo), and Bailey Alexander spoke in support of the Rodeo Association. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Bielecki opined that citizen rights are being violated. Anne Thomas provided literature to the Council on behalf of Shasta Living Streets regarding upcoming events, incorporated herein by reference. Kathy Stainbrook opposed spending public funds on various City projects instead of helping the homelessness. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4(a). Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of January 17, 2023; Special Meeting - Closed Session of February 7, 2023; and Regular Meeting of February 7, 2023. 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 14 for the period of January 14, 2023, through January 31, 2023, for a total of $19,210,767.56 for check numbers 177211 through 177575, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19270 through 19341 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12050 through 12061, inclusive; and Accounts Payable Register No. 15 for the period of January 8, 2023, through January 21, 2023, for a total of $4,155,442.96 for check numbers 574843 through 577814, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 608874 through 608927 inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $23,366,210.52 181 02/21/2023 4.1(a). Approve the Second Amendment to the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Crosland Barnes Group (C-9146), for 3.7 acres of City of Redding-owned property located at 5300 Venture Parkway, Stillwater Business Park, Parcel 6A, Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-220-028, thereby extending the close of escrow to March 31, 2023; and find the sale of the City-owned property is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15312 (Surplus Government Property Sales). 4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize submission of a grant application through the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council Encampment Resolution Funding Program (ERF-2-R), in an amount up to $10,000,000, to support the development and implementation of City of Redding programs addressing the ongoing shelter crisis; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to complete, sign, and submit the grant application with all applicable documents and subsequently accept and appropriate any ERF-2-R grant funds received; (3) determine that applying for grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (4) determine that applying for grant funding is exempt from review under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3). 4.5(a). Acknowledge the upcoming annual City of Redding Far Nor Cal Regional Science Bowl to be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Shasta College. 4.6(a). Authorize the following actions relative to the award of a grant from California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways to fund City of Redding Recreation Division’s Youth Boating and Water Safety Programs: (1) accept grant in the amount of $38,000; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the 80th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating the funds; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and all subsequent documentation relative to the grant. 4.6(b). Approve the City of Redding as an applicant for $10,000,000 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture Community Resilience Centers Program grant for the Panorama Park and Community Center (Project); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant. 4.6(c). The item was moved to the Regular Calendar item no. 9.6(c) at the request of Mayor Dacquisto. 4.11(a).Approve increases to the Redding Aquatic Center 50 Meter Pool Improvement Project (Project) budget in the amount of $150,000 for the completion of Bid Schedule No. 5222, as outlined below for additional improvements: (1) increase of $20,000 to the construction management budget, bringing the construction management total to $138,000; and (2) increase of $130,000 to the construction contingency budget, bringing the construction contingency total to $240,000. 4.11(b).Approve and find that the purchase of Assessor’s Parcel Number 050-500-026 from J.F. Shea Co., Inc., related to the Westside Sewer Interceptor Project for the Wastewater Utility (C-9661), is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15317 - Open Space Contracts or Easements and Section 15325(f) - Transfers of Ownership of Interest in Land to Preserve Existing Conditions. 4.11(d).Approve and award Bid Schedule No. 5347, for the purchase of Cisco Water System Network Equipment, to Key Code Media for a total cost not to exceed $202,023.58, for the City of Redding Water Utility. 4.11(e).Approve a project budget increase in the amount of $75,000 for the completion of Bid Schedule No. 5286, East Cypress Storm Drain Replacement Project. 4.11(f).Authorize the sole source purchase of Kubwater Polymer for the City of Redding Wastewater Treatment Plants for a not to exceed amount of $400,000 per year. 4.11(g).Authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program in the amount of $25,000,000 for the South Bonnyview Divergent Diamond Interchange and Corridor Capacity Improvement Project. 182 02/21/2023 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 taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None Resolution No. 2023-020 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 5.1. Consider reappointment to the Shasta County Commission on Aging. Mayor Dacquisto summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. City Clerk Mize noted that the expiration date of the term in the staff report is incorrect and should reflect January 8, 2024. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to accept the Mayor’s recommendation to re-appoint Barbara Ghidinelli as the City of Redding representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging to serve a second two-year term beginning February 21, 2023, through January 8, 2024. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Dacquisto announced the order of items on the agenda will be changed. The City Council will hear the agenda items as follows: item no. 9.6(c), item no. 9.4(a), item no. 6.1, and item no. 9.6(d). 9.6(c). This item was moved from the Consent Calendar Item No. 4.6(c) at Mayor Dacquisto’s request. Letter of Agreement - Big League Dreams USA, LLC, regarding payment of past due lease obligations and its Capital Improvement Plan. Community Services Director Kim Niemer summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. In response to Mayor Dacquisto’s questions, Ms. Niemer noted that she will be the contract manager and will provide a monthly status update to the Council and City Manager regarding Big League Dreams’ completion of the repair items included in the Capital Improvement Plan. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Munns, to approve the Letter of Agreement with Big League Dreams USA, LLC, regarding payment of past due lease obligations and its Capital Improvement Plan. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None 183 02/21/2023 9.4(a). Formation of a Director's Committee - provide input for potential modifications to the Redding Municipal Code (RMC) related to Short Term Rentals. City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. He relayed that this was requested by Council at the last meeting for additional discussion with the intent of more public engagement relative to updating the RMC for Short Term Rentals (STRs). David Drewitt expressed his concern relative to lack of housing and supported regulation of STRs. Trent Copeland spoke in support of the formation of a Director’s Committee and opposes STRs. Andrew Needham spoke in support of the formation of a Director’s Committee. Carl Bott spoke in opposition to both STRs and the formation of a Directors’ Committee. John Hinkle spoke in support of STRs. Christine Meredith spoke in support of the formation of a Directors’ Committee. Jeff Byers spoke in support of STRs and opposed formation of a Directors’ Committee. Dave Law spoke in support of STRs and noted that rules need to be enforced and suggested more code enforcement personnel be hired by the City of Redding to assist. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Tippin – reach out and proactively seek comment and recommend new Ordinance for consideration by Planning Commission & then back to the Council. 2 nd meeting in April back to Council, if deceision made tonight, soonest would be same time. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to accept the report and direct staff to form a Director’s Ad-hoc Committee for the purpose of developing and recommending modifications to the RMC as it relates to short-term rentals. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Audette, to remove item 6.1 from the Agenda and decline to conduct the public hearing to consider an Ordinance amending RMC Title 18, Zoning, Chapter 18.43, (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by amending Section 18.43.180 (Short-Term Rentals). The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None 6.1. The Council voted unanimously to remove this item from the Agenda under item 9.4(a). Public Hearing to consider Rezoning Application RZ-2022-02356, by the City of Redding (City), and Ordinance amending the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding the short-term rental ordinance (Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 18.43.180). 184 02/21/2023 9.6(d). Concession Agreement (C-7180) - TF Investment Group, LLC, for food and beverages at Carnegie Park. Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Todd Franklin provided a brief update of events coming to the food truck court called “The Park” and thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the community. He noted that approximately $400,000 has been invested for improvements, with limited funds incoming from the food trucks themselves. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) approve the Concession Agreement (C-7180) with Todd Franklin, dba TF Investment Group, LLC, for a food truck court called “The Park” located at Carnegie Park for a 10-year term commencing on March 1, 2023, and terminating on March 1, 2033, with monthly rent in the amount of $1,020 with two percent increases annually; (2) authorize the City Manager to sign the Concession Agreement; and (3) find that the adoption of the Concession Agreement is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations – Existing Facilities, because renewal of the lease will not result in a significant impact on the environment and will not cause an expansion of the existing use. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:20 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 187 03/07/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 March 7, 2023, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael Dacquisto with the following Council Members present: Jack Munns and Julie Winter. Council Member Tenessa Audette participated telephonically. Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano was absent. All votes were taken by roll call. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Interim City Clerk Sharlene Tipton. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Lynda Manoli, Redding Police and Fire Department’s Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor’s Proclamation presented to Susan Wilson on behalf of the Strengthening Families Collaborative (Far Northern Regional Center, First 5 Shasta, Pathways to Hope for Children, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, One Safe Place, Shasta County Office of Education, Shasta County Probation, Shasta County Health and Human Services Public Health, Shasta County Health and Human Services Behavioral Health and Social Services, Shasta Headstart and Youth Options Shasta), declaring March 2023 as Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience, and Hope Awareness Month in the City of Redding, The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 2B. Mayor’s Proclamation presented to local volunteers declaring March 2023 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Redding. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Nancy Hill, Executive Director of the Shasta County Arts Council, introduced High School Juried Art Award Recipients Rida Khan (UPrep) and Olivia Kang (Shasta High School) who each shared their award winning artwork and a brief biography. Steve Kohn opposed forgiving the Redding Electric Utility Soccer Park Turf Replacement Loan to the City of Redding General Fund as outlined in agenda item 9.10(a). Nick Gardiner thanked the Redding Police Department for cleaning up the mess near his house from a homeless camp, and also opined that he is opposed to federal ARPA funds being used, and should be used for businesses near Bechelli Lane instead. Adriant Sanchez Tiburcio explained that he applied for the Management Assistant to City Manager position and wanted to introduce himself, drop off a brochure, incorporated herein by reference, and to share that he and Lifehouse Church are feeding the homeless on Sundays in front of the Library. Alex Hauf-Belden spoke on behalf of the Cascade Theater highlighting several successful events. Robert spoke in support of the speakers at the recent Redding Restart event and suggested that it be opened up to the Shasta County HHSA to assist with housing resources, and noted that Open Boundaries is out of compliance and needs the entire community to assist. 188 03/07/2023 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 the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 15 for the period of February 1, 2023, through February 17, 2023, for a total of $13,268,093.75 for check numbers 177576 through 178048, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19342 through 19419 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12062 through 12083, inclusive; and Accounts Payable Register No. 16 for the period of January 22, 2023, through February 4, 2023, for a total of $4,087,094.63 for check numbers 577815 through 578789, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 608928 through 608946 inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,355, 188.38. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for January 2023. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the months of November 2022, December 2022, and January 2023. 4.2(a). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application and any other documents necessary to apply for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3 Grant through Shasta County as lead agency for the NorCal Continuum of Care; and find that applying for funding is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. 4.2(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-021, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring April 2023 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Redding. 4.2(c). Authorize the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City of Redding to submit an application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Wildfire Prevention Grants Program in the amount of $5 million; and (2) authorize the City Manager 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. 4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-023, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 83rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $125,000 from the General Fund to replace the Sundial Bridge LED lighting system; and to convert a part-time Accounting Specialist position to a full-time position. Ronda Steed spoke on behalf of NorCal Think Pink Redding and shared that she enjoys the lighting of the bridge annually. 4.8(a). Authorize the sole source purchase of one Type III wildland engine from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., for a price not to exceed $475,000, which includes inspection trips, delivery, sales tax, and a pre-payment discount for the City of Redding Fire Department. 4.10(a).This item was moved to the Regular Calendar item no. 9.10(a) at Mayor Dacquisto’s request. 4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (Schedule No. 5334), Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Lake Boulevard Transmission Water Main Project (Project): (1) a ward RFP to Ghirardelli Associates, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not-to-exceed fee of $598,261.08 with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc., to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Lake Boulevard Transmission Water Main Project; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments not to exceed $50,000. 4.11(b).Authorize staff to reduce the retention that was withheld to two- and one-half percent, thereby releasing $102,243.38, to Tullis, Inc., the contractor for Bid Schedule No. 5221 (Job No. 2644) Bechelli Lane Roundabout Project. 189 03/07/2023 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, 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 taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Dacquisto Resolution Nos. 2023-021 through 2023-023 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.10(a).Item 4.10(a) was moved from Consent Calendar to the Regular Calendar as item 9.10(a) at Mayor Dacquisto’s request. Forgiveness of the Redding Electric Utility Soccer Park turf replacement loan. City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Steve Kohn, Dale Ball, and Robert spoke in opposition to forgiving the loan and stated that they would support a recall of those that vote in favor. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to approve forgiveness of the Redding Electric Utility Soccer Park turf replacement loan of $3,206,743, including accrued interest, thereby directing removal of interfund receivable and payable respectively for accounting recognition as directed during the February 16, 2023, City Council Biennial Budget Workshop. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, and Winter NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Mezzano 9.11(c).Fifth Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-8541) for the Pump House 1 Replacement Project. Water Utilities Manager Josh Watkins provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns , to autho rize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C -8541) for the Pump House 1 Replacement Project (Project): (1) authorize the City Manager to execute the Fifth Amendment to Consultant and Professional Serv ices Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., (Jacobs) for Phase 2 design services, including environmental permitting, project funding assistance, surveying and mapping, right of way support, final design services, bid phase services, and engineering services during construction for an amount of $5,495,518, increasing the total contract amount to $6,584,764, and extending the term of the contract through 2027; (2) Authorize the City Manager to approve additional contract amendments not to exceed $500,000; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2023-024, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 82nd Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 allocating $5,400,000 from the Water Utilities (Fund 143) beginning cash balance into distribution account 143-869-3020-04 for the project. The Vote taken by roll call: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – Mezzano 190 03/07/2023 Resolution No. 2023-024 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Winter’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to a future meeting with an agendized item to apply for a grant for the construction of a “reflection point” along the downtown Sacramento River Trail. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:23 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 171 05/02/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 May 2, 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 Lynda Manoli, Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplin. PUBLIC COMMENT Alex Belecki opinioned that people crossing the boarders without proper immunizations are getting citizens sick. Also, he stated that City and County employees should not be given raises. Adam Hersh, Registered Nurse at Dignity Health, who lives near City Hall relayed problems with homeless breaking in to his home, looking in windows, threatening him and his family. Redding Police Captain Barner was directed by the Mayor to follow up with Mr. Hersh. Kate English, Assistant Project Coordinator with Up-State California Film Commission, provided an annual and quarterly report, incorporated herein by reference. She highlighted the Commission’s activity such as, hosting ten location managers from Los Angeles and provided tours of possible filming sites. In addition, they have coordinated many film related events; commercials, movies, and was instrumental in numerous locals being hired to work on projects. Nick Gardner relayed numerous problems with homeless people in Redding and asked that the Council work with the County to mitigate the situation. Steve Kohn expressed concern regarding fires around homeless camps. He suggested a program focused on brush clearing and mowing would help to prevent fires in and around the homeless camps. 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 April 18, 2023; and Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for March 2023. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of March 2023. 4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2, Lookback Disbursement grant funds, in the amount of $950,000, received from the California Department of General Services – Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, pursuant to the parameters of the Standard Agreement (C-9579); and (2) find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 through 15333. 4.2(b). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Fifth Amendment to the Professional Services and Consulting Agreement with No Boundaries Transitional Housing, Inc., (C- 9479), increasing the contract by $343,500, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,276,800, thereby adding 20 more rooms with 116 beds to assist the unsheltered population. 172 05/02/2023 4.2(c). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Dawson Homes to prepare a Disposition and Development Agreement for the potential disposition of City of Redding- owned property located at 1313 Rose Lane and preparation of a disposition and development agreement to facilitate the potential mixed development of residential units on said property; and (2) find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 through 15333 based on the following categorical exemptions: feasibility and planning studies and surplus government property sales. 4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-035, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, compelling removal of the billboard owned by Orion Outdoor Media adjacent to Interstate 5, state outdoor advertising number 22024 at state postmile 12.48 L, which eliminates a legal non-conforming sign, satisfies the request of the billboard owner, and will not result in the expenditure of City of Redding funds. 4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5356, Current Transformers: (1) accept and award to the apparent low bidder Anixter, Inc., for an annual estimated cost of $695,852.01. The contract period shall be from May 2, 2023, through March 31, 2024; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Anixter, Inc., through March 31, 2028, if mutually agreeable and as budget allows, with all terms and conditions remaining the same and price adjustments made in direct proportion to a Producer Price Index; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve changes to future pricing terms and policies as needed. 4.9(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-036, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, proclaiming May 8, 2023, as California Peace Officers' Memorial Day; May 11, 2023, as Shasta County Peace Officers' Memorial Day; and May 14 through May 20, 2023, as National Police Week in the City of Redding. 4.10(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 89th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 amending appropriations for American Rescue Plan Act projects to include: deferred General Fund facility maintenance, Redding Fire and Police Department (RPD) vehicle purchases, funding of RPD’s Beat 8 and Park Ranger positions through Fiscal Year 2025- 26. Mayor Dacquisto noted, for the record, that although he is in favor of this item, he is generally opposed to using one-time monies to fund ongoing expenses. 4.11(a).Authorize the following related to the purchase of one 2023 Caterpillar (CAT) 950M Loader for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) authorize the purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $497,314.89 including all applicable taxes and fees; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 86th Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 for the Solid Waste Utility to move funds from the Reserve Account for the purchase of one 2023 CAT 950M Loader; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to a total of $30,000. 4.11(b).Accept the project plans, specifications, and construction of the waterline associated with the Springs Waterline Reimbursement Agreement (C-9022) as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,461,788.57. 4.11(c).Authorize the following actions regarding Highway Bridge Program grant funding from the State of California Department of Transportation: (1) accept additional grant funds awarded to the City of Redding for the Old Alturas Road over Churn Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project (Project); and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 87th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $4,462,400 for the Project. 173 05/02/2023 4.11(d).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting the City of Redding’s List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. 4.11(e).Authorize staff to implement a Parking Fee Holiday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Friday, May 19, 2023, for the annual Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast held in Downtown Redding. 4.11(f). 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. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano seconded by Council Member Audette 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 Resolution Nos. 2023-035 through 2023-040 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1. Public Hearing to consider 2023-24 Action Plan for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Community Development Manager Nicole Smith highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Ms. Smith relayed that the Annual Action Plan is a guideline to how the Department will spend the allocated funds during the year of 2023-2024. The hour of 6:27 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 and closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. A brief discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano to adopt Resolution No. 2023-041, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting the proposed 2023-24 Annual Action Plan; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary documents to submit the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 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. 2023-041 is on file in the City Clerk’s Office. 174 05/02/2023 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Electric Utility Director Nicholas Zettel highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. On behalf of independent auditor Dudek, Independent Evaluator and Fire Protection Planner Jeremy Cawn provided a brief explanation of the review and findings. He advised the Plan meets the statutory requirements, and commended the Redding Electric Utility for its thoroughness and preparedness when it comes to wildfire mitigation. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve the City of Redding Electric Utility’s updated and revised 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan; and accept the Independent Evaluator’s Report conducted by qualified Independent Auditor Dudek, pursuant to California Senate Bill 901. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.15(a).Resolution amending the Redding Independent Employees' Organization (RIEO) Supervisory/Confidential Exempt and the Clerical, Technical and Professional (CTP) Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates. Interim Director of Personnel Kelly Martinez highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-042, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving an adjustment to the RIEO Supervisory/Confidential Exempt and the RIEO CTP Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, for salary increases for the Engineer series and Construction Manager classifications effective July 23, 2023. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Winter’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return at a future meeting to provide best practices learned from other communities regarding coordination of outreach and charitable activities for the homelessness. At Mayor Dacquisto’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to the next Council meeting with an update during Closed Session regarding Carr Fire Litigation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:04 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 178 05/04/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 May 4, 2023, 1:00 p.m. The Special Meeting - General Fund Budget Workshop was called to order at 1:00 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, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gregory Robinett, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. Budget Workshop Meeting Three. 3A. Presentation providing information related to development of the biennial budget. City Manager Tipton presented a brief overview of the topics to be covered during this third and final budget workshop. The next steps include staff incorporating the direction received from the Council during the workshops and returning to the Council with a proposed budget for FY 2023-25. Today’s meeting is primarily focused on the City’s Enterprise Funds, including (1) Redding Electric Utility; (2) Public Works Utilities: Water, Wastewater, Storm Drain, and Solid Waste; and (3) Airports. Redding Electric Utility Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director Nick Zettel provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Zettel noted the presentation will be in three parts; (1) Organizational Performance Indicators; (2) Development of FY 2023-25 Budget; and (3) Review of the 5-year Financial Plan. He recalled that last Fall he presented to the Council REU’s “Five Strategic Categories: Personnel, Safety, Operations, Finance; and Customer Satisfaction”. Mr. Zettel then delineated the measurements and metrics used to evaluate performance. Following the presentation, Director Zettel responded to questions from the Council Members. Public Works Utility Public Works Director Chuck Aukland provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference. He provided a brief overview of the entire Public Works Department before specifically discussing the Water, Wastewater, Storm Drain, and Solid Waste utilities. Statistical information regarding the Capital Plan, Capital Outlay; Revenue Plan, Financial Plan, and 10-year Plan, Following the presentation, Director Aukland responded to questions from the Council Members. Airports Airport Manager Jim Wadely provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Wadely provided an overview of the activity at the airports and discussed projected Operating Revenues & Expenses over a 10-yr period, Revenue Projections, Expenditures by type, Capital Projects, Unmet Needs, and the 10-year Plan for the airports. Manager Wadely responded to questions from the Council. The City Council took no reportable action on this item. 179 05/04/2023 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 3:11 p.m. APPROVED: ______________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 June 6, 2023, 6:00 PM 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 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 Dan Conklin, Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. United Way President and CEO Larry Olmsted provided an update regarding the South Market Micro-Shelter Community Emergency Housing Site operations located at 3211 Mark Street, introduced staff and residents, and played a video highlighting the facilities and the accomplishments of the Micro-Shelter. Cheyanne Smith, a resident, discussed her experience at the Micro-Shelter. She noted that she has been able to find employment as a driver for the Redding Area Bus Authority and is working toward permanent housing and opined that the shelter creates an environment of safety, community, and ways to overcome hurdles together. Kim Moore lives near the Micro-Shelter and expressed that she was very impressed with the entire team noting that no complaints have been received from the community about the residents or the facility. PUBLIC COMMENT David Ledger expressed his concern that the trails along the Sacramento River are becoming busier. 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 May 15, 2023; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of May 16, 2023. 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Register s: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 21 for the period of April 29 , 202 3 , through May 12, 2023, for a total of $4,797,687.14 for check numbers 2534 through 81660, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 34357 through 8523167 inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 994313 through 994416, inclusive; and (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 23 for the period of April 30, 2023, through May 13, 2023, for a total of $4,073,521.25; SUMMARY TOTAL: $8,871,208.39. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for April 2023. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of April 2023. 4.2(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.2(a) at the request of Council Member Audette. PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5307, On-Call Traffic Control Services: (1) authorize increasing the contract amount to $250,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional expenditures up to $50,000 to cover unanticipated work. 4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5365 for furnishing electric utility trench and excavation work: (1) award to Iron Mountain General Engineering, Inc., at the bid unit prices, for a total amount of $822,800; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve contingency funding in the amount of $164,560 in addition to the awarded amount; (3) authorize the Redding Electric Utility Director to extend the bid award, if mutually agreeable with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same, for two additional one-year periods; and (4) find the project categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities, Section 15302 – Replacement or Reconstruction, and Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 4.6(a). Approve and authorize the following actions relative to the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation grant program: (1) ratify the grant application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund requesting up to $3.5 million to begin phase one construction of the South City Park improvements; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-044, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the City of Redding as an applicant for the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant. David Leger spoke in support of this item. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None 4.6(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.6(b) at the request of Council Member Mezzano. 4.10(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-045, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, establishing the appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the City of Redding at $286,911,340. 4.10(b).Approve setting a Public Hearing on June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider adjustments to the City of Redding’s Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. 4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5362 (Job No. 2698), ADA Curb Ramp Project 2023: (1) award to Axner Excavating in the amount of $220,531; (2) approve $50,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $40,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $30,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $15,000; (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities; and (7) find that the project is categorically excluded from review under the National Environmental Policy Act, pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58.35(a), but converted to exempt status (24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(21)). 4.11(b).Approve and authorize the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-046, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, terminating the emergency to repair and replace damaged storm drain pipe under Eastside Road; (2) accept the Eastside Road Emergency Storm Drain Replacement Project as satisfactorily complete with a total project cost of $225,400.49; and (3) find, in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, that the emergency conditions necessitating waiver of competitive bidding in order to procure immediate repair of the storm drain system has concluded. PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 4.11(c).Authorize the following relative to Test and Repair Backflow Prevention Assemblies: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 5373, to Chris Jaeger Construction and Testing for a total annual evaluated price of $219,825; (2) if mutually agreeable, with all unit prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same, authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract annually for two additional one-year periods, through June 30, 2026; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve contract amendments up to $40,000 annually to cover unanticipated additional repair costs and additional units added throu gh development; (4) authorize an increase to the existing contract for Test and Repair Backflow Prevention Assemblies, Bid Schedule No. 5150, of the total annual evaluated price from $191,650 to $244,650; and (5) find the action categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing facilities. 4.11(d).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5367 (Job No. 2692) Wastewater Treatment Plant Generators Project: (1) award to Stewart Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $366,820; (2) approve an additional $69,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; and $91,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $40,000 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 $50,000; and find that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. 4.11(e).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-047, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, nominating Josh Watkins, Water Utility Manager, for representation on the Association of California Water Agencies Region 2 Board of Directors. 4.11(f).This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.11(f) at the request of Mayor Dacquisto. 4.11(g).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5360, Furnishing New Tires, Tire Recaps, Tire Repairs, and Tire Disposal Services: (1) reject the apparent low bid from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) as non-responsive due to failure to conform to the bid specifications; (2) award to Tehama Tire Service, for the period of June 7, 2023, through May 31, 2024, for the purchase and service of tires, as needed, for City of Redding fleet; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract, if mutually agreeable and prices change as described in the specifications, for up to two consecutive one-year periods through May 31, 2026. 4.11(h).Authorize the following related to the purchase of five 2023 Autocar ACX64 chassis from Dobbs Peterbilt for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) authorize the amendments to Purchase Order Nos. 113927, 114014, and 114640, for the price increase of the following trucks, which reflects a savings due to eliminating the flooring cost, with a net delivered cost increase of $4,000, including all applicable taxes and fees: (a) Organics Truck- $8,500 increase, less a savings of $6,500, net increase in price $2,000; (b) Rotopak- $3,000 increase, less a savings of $7,000, net decrease in price $4,000; (c) Sidewinder- $8,500 increase, less a savings of $6,500, net increase of $2,000; (d) Rotopak- $8,500 increase, less a savings of $6,500, net increase of $2,000; (e) Rotopak- $8,500 increase, less a savings of $6,500, net increase of $2,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes, up to a total of $30,000. 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, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of the item(s) voted on separately above. 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. 2023-044 through 2023-047 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 Mayor Dacquisto noted that the following Item No. 9.11(f) would be taken out of order and discussed first. 9.11(f). This item was moved from the Consent Calendar as item number 4.11(f) at the request of Mayor Dacquisto. Striping Configuration – Placer Street between Airpark Drive and Court Street Public Works Director Chuck Aukland provided a brief overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. He noted that over 11,000 sewer lines and 3,000 water lines were reconnected for businesses within the Placer project area. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. Marjy Cantrell urged the City Council to not pass this item, opined that the Bechelli Lane project was a mistake, and further opined that the Placer street area is being avoided by drivers. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to approve staff’s recommendation to revise the striping configuration on Placer Street between Airpark Drive and Court Street, upon completion of utility work and repaving of the roadway between Pleasant Street and Oregon Street as part of the Magnolia Sewer Improvements Phase 1 Project, from the existing four-lane section with two through lanes in both directions to a three-lane section with one through lane in both directions and a two-way center left turn lane. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PUBLIC HEARING 6.1. Public Hearing - Rezoning Application (RZ-2022-02356), by the City of Redding (City), and Ordinance amending the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding the short-term rental ordinance (Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 18.43.180). Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. **Clerk’s Note: Council Member Munns let the Chambers at 6:35 p.m., and returned at 6:36 pm. Mr. Pagan recalled that at the May 16, 2023, Council meeting, a consensus of the Council supported a majority of the proposed Ordinance revisions with the exception of the following two revisions: (1) Limit the number of rentals within a geographic area based on distance; and (2) Provide a cap of 400 vacation rental permits to be allowed at any one time. The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto reconvened the Public Hearing from May 16, 2023. The following spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance: Don Mayer, Cindy Young, John Hinkle, and Christie Meradith. The following spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance: P am Hughes, Jeff Byers, Susan Murray, and Shelly Shively. The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one else present wished to address the matter and closed the public hearing. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Winter, to: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2660, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter 18.43, (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by amending Section 18.43.180 (Short-Term Rentals), for first reading by title only, and waive the first reading; (2) direct the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance according to law; (3) find that adoption of the ordinance is, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378, exempt from environmental review, because the passage of the proposed ordinance is not a project according to the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, is not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review; (4) direct staff to provide City Council with quarterly reports including updates on the short term rentals (STR) in the City of Redding and the STR market with particular notice when the City reaches a cap of 400 permits ; (5) modify RMC Section 18.43.180(F)(2)(a)(2) to strike the phrase “five hundred (500)” foot radius and replace with “six hundred (600) foot radius”; and (6) modify RMC Section 18.43.180(G)(1) to strike the phrase “five hundred (500) feet” and replace with “six hundred (600) feet”. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2660 and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.2(a). This item was moved to the Consent Calendar as item number 4.2(a) at the request of Council Member Audette. Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program – 2022 Balance of State Allocation, Regional Competition, from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. City Manager provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Audette expressed her concern with the increasing costs associated with the eight units currently included in the Emergency Housing Site - South Market Micro Shelter Community, and noted that she would like a portion of the grant funds be appropriated to mobile showers for the micro-shelter occupants. United Way President and CEO Larry Olmstead noted that in addition to the granted $200,000, that an additional $125,000 is expected to be raised by other sources and donations, and will continue to closely work with the City of Redding relative to any increase in units allowed to be added. City Manager Tippin advised that the grant has specific criteria as to what can be purchased, with security being an eligible expense. He noted that staff would need to review the grant restrictions prior to authorizing mobile showers to be provided. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to approve the following relative to the ESG Program – 2022 Balance of State Allocation, Regional Competition, from the California Department of Housing and Community Development: (1) accept the ESG Program funds in the amount of $200,000 for the Emergency Housing Site – South Market Micro Shelter Community; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-048, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 91st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the associated ESG Program agreement, amendments and any other documents to complete the grant program process; (4) find that the use of ESG funds for this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Section 15301, Existing Facilities; and (5) find that the National Environmental Policy Act review shows that the project is categorically excluded and not subject to 58.5 pursuant to Title 24 CFR 58.35(b)(2) and 58.35(b)(3). 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. 2023-048 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.5(c). Report regarding award of settlement proceeds from Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) litigation. Assistant Director of Electric 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 Audette, seconded by Council Member Winter, to accept report on settlement proceeds received in the amount of $15.9 million from CVPIA litigation; and authorize staff to pass through calculated damages to the City of Shasta Lake in the amount of $1,468,109, and the Redding Rancheria in the amount of $33,268, using existing mechanisms. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.6(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 4.6(b) at the request of Council Member Mezzano. Property Line Adjustment and processing/filing of a Parcel Map - Sundial Bridge Drive Area. 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. Mayor Dacquisto clarified for the public that the cleanup of the parcel lines does not affect the lease on the Rodeo Grounds nor does it affect the Rodeo Grounds in general. On behalf of the Redding Rodeo Association, Baron Browning provided a brief overview of financial comparisons from year 2022 to 2023 and asked the Council to consider extending the lease for 75 more years. David Ledger spoke in support of this item. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to authorize the following actions relative to the Sundial Bridge Drive area: (1) authorize staff to record a Property Line Adjustment for Assessor Parcel Nos. (APNs) 102-040-007, 102-040-015, 102-020-015 and 102-020-019; (2) authorize staff to process and file a P arcel M ap for APNs 102 -040-007, 102 -040-008, 102 -040-013, and 102-040-015; and (3) find the action exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 9.9(a). Award of contract for body-worn cameras for the Redding Police Department. Chief of Police Bill Schueller highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. United Way President and CEO Larry Olmstead supported and thanked the Police Chief and team for implementing the use of body-worn cameras. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Audette, to approve a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., (Axon) through the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $249,964 annually for five years (total of $1,249,822) for body-worn cameras for the Redding Police Department; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to the contract. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.15(a).Resolution – Amending Redding Independent Employees' Organization (RIEO) Supervisory/Confidential Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates. Interim Personnel Director Kelley Martinez summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-049, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving an adjustment to RIEO’s Supervisor/Confidential Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates for the Customer Services Supervisor, Utility Field Services Supervisor, Facility Supervisor, and the Fleet Shop Supervisor classifications effective June 11, 2023. 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. 2023-049 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(b).Resolution - Approving an exception to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) 180-day wait period to hire a retired annuitant. Interim Personnel Director Kelley Martinez 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 adopt Resolution No. 2023-050, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving a 180-day wait period exception to CalPERS and single interim appointment of Leslie Gilleland as Electric Program Supervisor for the City of Redding pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective August 2, 2023, for up to 960 hours; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary hirin g documentation. 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. 2023-050 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Winter’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to craft a letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors relative to potential increased election costs for consideration by the Council at a future Council meeting. PAGE NO. 06/06/2023 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:51 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Pamela Mize, City Clerk 07/18/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 July 18, 2023 5:15 PM 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 Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. 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 Estate of Hames, et al. v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:20-CV-01435-WBS-DMC Pursuant to Government Code Section54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code (CGC) Section 54956.9(d)(2): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Threatened Litigation: The City Council will discuss with its attorney a Notice of Violations and Intent to File Suit Under the Clean Water Act dated January 3, 2023, from California River Watch for alleged violations of the City’s Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant and Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant discharge permits, and violations of the City’s wastewater collection system National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The Notice of Intent is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk pursuant to CGC Section 54957.5. 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 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Employee Organizations: 1. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 1245 AFL-CIO – Electric Employees 2. Redding Peace Officers’ Association 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. 07/18/2023 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 6:01 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 07/18/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 July 18, 2023, 6:00 PM 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 Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Reverend Minister Ken Ficklin, Unity Church in Redding. PUBLIC COMMENT Kim Moore praised Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, the manager of the Woodlands Apartment complex located on Polk and Ellis streets in Redding, and Vice Mayor Mezzano, for their dedication to the Woodlands Project and expressed her appreciation for their rapid response to her electrical issues. Susan Weiss voiced her issues with homelessness in the City of Redding and wanted to know what actions the City Council are taking to assist. Alex Bielecki opined that the cause of all the hate crimes occurring are the news media outlets. 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 April 4, 2023; Special Meeting – Closed Session of June 6, 2023; Special Meeting – Closed Session of June 20, 2023; and Regular Meeting of June 20, 2023. 4(b). A ccept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 23 for the period of June 1, 2023 , through June 16, 2023, for a total of $13,451,216.43 for check numbers 180618 through 181108, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19862 through 19921, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12269 through 12363 inclusive; (2) Accounts Payable Register No. 24 for the period of June 17, 2023, through June 30, 2023, for a total of $11,146,759.98 for check numbers 181109 through 181417, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19922 through 19968, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12364 through 12480, inclusive; (3) Payroll Register No. 25 for the period of May 28, 2023, through June 10, 2023, in the amount of $4,145,723.31 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 586681 through 587753 and check numbers 609194 through 609225; and (4) Payroll Register No. 26 for the period of June 11, 2023, through June 24, 2023, in the amount of $4,317,699.36 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 587247 through 588835, and check numbers 609226 through 609275, inclusive. SUMMARY TOTAL: $33,061,399.08. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for May 2023. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of May 2023. 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2661, an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting Redding Police Department Policy No. 707 to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements for military equipment. 07/18/2023 4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) approve the Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Sublease (C-3078) between Chiang Ping, also known as Peter Chu, (Lessee/Assignor) and Yangda Pan (Assignee) for the remainder of the lease term ending September 30, 2027; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Sublease with the respective parties; and (3) find the action categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. 4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a Development Agreement with Piper Way Senior Housing LP, providing a City of Redding Loan in an amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 financed by the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program fund for the development of the Piper Way Senior Housing located at 3294 Piper Way; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to allocate funds and execute the necessary documents to complete the project transaction; (3) find that entering into a Development Agreement is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (4) find that entering into a Development Agreement is exempt from review under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3). 4.2(c). Authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding City Manager’s Office - Economic Development staffing for the Redding Area Bus Authority: (1) approve the addition of one Executive Assistant I full-time position and one Account Clerk full-time position; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-063, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 5th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $0 for the additional positions. 4.3(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the scope of work for implementation of the new Voice over Internet Protocol phone system: (1) approve contract with Vertical Communications to design, configure, and implement a new Voice over Internet Protocol phone system for the City of Redding; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-064, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 4th Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $291,160 from the Information Technology Department’s reserves for costs associated with the system. 4.4(a). Authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding Development Services Department - Planning Division: (1) approve the addition of a full-time Assistant Planner; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-065, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 1st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023- 060 appropriating $105,830 to the Development Service Department - Planning Division for the addition of a full-time Assistant Planner. 4.4(b). Authorize and approve the City of Redding Development Services Department to resume charging the Permit Issuance Fee for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical building permits in the total amount of $55.00 with 50 percent of the fee to be collected effective August 2023, and the remaining 50 percent (for a total of 100 percent) to be collected August 2024. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following related to the purchase of two bucket trucks and one- line digger derrick flatbed for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) authorize the purchase to Altec Industries, Inc. using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $1,132,009.11, including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to a total of $30,000.00. 4.5(b). Approve the Third Amendment to the Master Services Agreement (C-5860) with Orcom Solutions LLC dba VertexOne Business Services, the current provider of the hosted Customer Information System billing system for all City of Redding utilities, in the amount of $50,000 for a one-time implementation fee and variable monthly fees; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents and amendments to the Master Services Agreements with Orcom Solutions, LLC. 4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 5370 in the annual base rate of $234,540 to North State Security, Inc.; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with North State Security to provide security services at various City of Redding locations for the term of August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025, with the option of up to three consecutive one-year renewals. 07/18/2023 4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-066, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Redding. 4.9(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.6(a) at the request of Council Member Mezzano. 4.11(a).Authorize and approve the purchase of residential carts, commercial containers, lids and roll off boxes, on an as needed basis, utilizing the Sourcewell and HGACBuy Cooperative contract pricing in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,284,150 for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Fiscal Year 2024-2025. 4.11(b).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5186 (Job No. 4908), Ball Field Lighting Upgrades at Alta Mesa Park, Softball Park, South City Park Kiwanis No. 1, and Tiger Field, award ed to Builder Solutions, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $865,691.03. 4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following: (1) purchase of three Bioforcetech Biodryers and associated equipment for biosolids processing at the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $2,599,460; (2) authorize an additional $200,000 for taxes and fees associated with the purchase; and (3) find the project categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Sections 15301 - Existing Facilities, and 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following: (1) make a finding that Aerator Solutions will be the sole-source product for the upcoming Facultative Sludge Lagoon as a two-year pilot project; and (2) authorize the purchase as proposed by the Trial and Buy Agreement (Aerator Solutions Project Summary and Proposal) with Aerator Solutions to purchase Lagoon Aerators for the City of Redding Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant for a total price not to exceed $315,000. 4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions regarding allocation of awarded State of California Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funds and regional non-motorized grant funds for the following projects: (1) accept ATP funds in the amount of $7,993,000 and $1,000,000 in regional non-motorized funds for a total of $8,993,000 for the Victor Improvement Project; (2) accept ATP funds in the amount of $6,437,000, and $806,000 in regional non-motorized funds for a total of $7,243,000, for the Butte Street Improvement Project; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2023-067, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 3rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $16,236,000 for the two projects. 4.12(a).Approve designation of Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Tenessa Audette as the Voting Delegate - Alternate to represent the City of Redding at the League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 20 - 22, 2023, in Sacramento, California. 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-068, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, effective retroactively to June 25, 2023, rescinding and superseding Resolution No. 2023- 061, to amend the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan in order to: (a) add an Electric Manager - Operations classification; (b) rename the Electric Manager - Compliance to Compliance Officer; (c) create six new Electric Program Supervisor classifications; and (d) increase wages for the Compliance Officer, Electric Program Supervisor - Power Production and Electric Manager - Power Production. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, 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 Resolutions Nos. 2023-063 through 2023-068 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 07/18/2023 PUBLIC HEARING 6.1 Public Hearing - Resolution regarding Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Districts (SSMDs) 01- 07 Hope Lane and 01-19 Seven Bridges, confirming and approving the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Public Works Director Chuck Aukland summarized the report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:19 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the Public Hearing. The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-069, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, confirming the map of the assessment district as contained in the Engineer's Reports for SSMD 01-07 and SSMD 01-19; and approving and confirming the annual assessments and ordering the levy amounts shown for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, Chapter 26, Maintenance Districts, Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq. 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. 2023-069 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.2 Public Hearings - Resolutions regarding Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Assistant Community Services Director Joey Forseth-Deshais summarized the report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:22 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the Public Hearing. The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-070, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative to LMDs A, B, and C: (a) confirming the maps of the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for LMDs A, B, and C; and (b) approving and confirming annual assessments and levy amounts shown for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-071, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,: (a) confirming the maps of the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer’s Reports for LMDs D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, S1, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03- 06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, 01-13, 02-14, 03-14, 01-15, 02-16, 03-16, 01-17, 01-19, 02-19, 01-20 and 01-22; and (b) approving and confirming annual assessments and levy amounts shown for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None 07/18/2023 Resolution Nos. 2023-070 and 2023-071 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(a). Appointment - Sharlene Tipton as City Clerk for the City of Redding. City Manager Barry 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 Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to appoint Sharlene Tipton as the City Clerk to fill the unexpired term of former City Clerk Pamela Mize to November 2026. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.1(b). Appointment - two members of the Council to craft a letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors regarding increased election costs. City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The following spoke in favor: Richard Christoph, Kim Moore, Gary Oxley, Jeff Gorder, Susanne Baremore, Stephanie Taylor, Steve Kohn, and Nick Gardner. The following spoke in opposition: Patrick Jones, Terry Rapoza, and Laura Hobbs. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept the report regarding the expected increase to the cost of municipal elections; (2) appoint Council Members Mark Mezzano and Julie Winter to work with staff to craft a letter for submission to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors regarding the increased costs for consideration by the Council at a future Council meeting. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter, NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None 9.5(c). Construction Services Contract with Basin Enterprises - electric utility construction services. Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel provided an overview of 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: (1) approve the Construction Services Contract with Basin Enterprises for a two-year term in the amount of $11,000,000 for Electric Utility Line Construction Services; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve project construction change orders up to, and not to exceed, $2,200,000 (20 percent of the contract amount). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.9(a). Item moved to the Regular Calendar from the Consent Calendar Item No. 4.9(a) at the request of Council Member Mezzano. Financial contributions – Shasta County Attorney’s Office Zogg Fire Civil Prosecution. Police Chief Bill Schueller provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) incorporated herein by reference. 07/18/2023 City Manager Tippin explained the breakdown of the settlement and stated the funds should be received by October pending review of the settlement agreement. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept $4,050,000 in financial contributions related to the Shasta County District Attorney's Office Zogg Fire Civil Prosecution - $3,550,000 for the Redding Fire Department and $500,000 for the Redding Police Department; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-072, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 2nd Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $558,930 and approving an additional full-time Fire Inspector for the Redding Fire Department; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate the remaining funds as necessary and execute any associated agreement necessary for receipt of the funds. 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. 2023-072 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(f).Ordinance - update Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 14.16 (Sewers). Municipal Utilities – Wastewater Manager Josh Vandiver summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2662, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending RMC Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.16 (Sewers) amending Section 14.16.246, amending Section 14.16.300, amending Section 14.16.340, amending Section 14.16.350, and amending Section 14.16.560 for first reading by title only, and waive the full reading; (2) direct the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance according to law; and (3) find that the action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15601(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members – None ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None City Attorney DeWalt read Ordinance No. 2662 by title only and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.11(g).City of Redding Water Utility Master Plan 2023. Municipal Utilities – Water Manager Josh Watkins 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: (1) accept the Water Utility Master Plan 2023; and (2) find 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: Unanimous Ayes 9.15(b).Resolution - Successor Memorandum of Understanding and salary exhibits with International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). Director of Personnel Kari Kibler summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. 07/18/2023 A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-073, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the successor Memorandum of Understanding with IAFF for an 18- month term ending December 31, 2024; and approving amendments to the IAFF Schedule of Wage Rates effective July 9, 2023. The Vote: AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter, NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members – None ABSENT: Council Members – None Resolution No. 2023-073 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Council Member Audette’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to contact the County of Shasta Sheriff Michael Johnson to: (1) begin the dialogue regarding potential utilization of the Susanville State Prison following its closure as a place to house Shas ta and surrounding Counties’ long-term inmates; (2) evaluate the legalities and costs to create a strategy/feasibility study; and (3) return to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:59 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Sharlene Tipton, Interim City Clerk UPDATE NUMBER 08/01/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 1, 2023 5:15 PM 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 Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. 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 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Employee Organizations: (1) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO – Electric Employees; and (2) Redding Police Managers' Association 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 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation Claim No. 23-051-442 by Aaron Gibeson and Roxanne Ryerson, for home and property damage caused by the Redding Police Department in the apprehension of a suspect on February 7, 2023. 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 54957(b): PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item. 170 08/01/2023 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 6:00 p.m. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk UPDATE PAGE #154 08/01/2023 Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 1, 2023, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael Dacquisto with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, Elected City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplain – Debbie Ivey PRESENTATIONS 2A. Todd Jones, President of the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County, shared a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing an update on its past, current, and future planned activities. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Chris Martinez, Field Representative for Nor Cal Carpenters Local Union No. 1599, opined the importance of livable wages, healthcare, apprenticeships, and local hire from developers and contractors. Kim Moore: (1) praised the Council Members for coming together at the County of Shasta Board of Supervisors meeting; and (2) noted that the gates of The Woodlands are officially shut after five years and thanked the City of Redding for their efforts. Ron Schwab opined he is retired law enforcement and works a night security job here in Redding, he advised that when he has had to call the Police Department, they have always been great and prompt, and commended the Police Chief and the Redding Police Departments for being exceptional. 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 - General Fund Budget Workshop of February 16, 2023; Regular Meeting of May 16, 2023; Regular Meeting of June 6, 2023; and Special Meeting - Closed Session of July 18, 2023. 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2662, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.16 (Sewers) by amending Sections 14.16.246 (Obligation to pay sewer services and related fees for service outside city), 14.16.300 (Connection required), 14.16.340 (Maintenance of sewer connections), 14.16.350 (Abandoned connections), and 14.16.560 (Inspection and sampling), all relating to updating sanitary sewer requirements to current standards and making clarifications to the same. 155 08/01/2023 4.1(a). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the sale of real property located at 5300 Venture Parkway, Stillwater Business Park Lot 6a (Formerly identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-220-028, now identified as 054-220-033) to Crosland Barnes Group: (1) approve the Third Amendment and Reinstatement to the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (C-9146) with Crosland Barnes Group, for 3.7 acres of City of Redding-owned property, thereby completing the due diligence period and closing escrow by August 31, 2023; (2) approve the use of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as the Escrow Company; (3) authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents needed to complete the transaction; and (4) find the sale of the City-owned property is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15312 (surplus Government Property Sales). In response to Council Member Winter’s question, City Manager Tippin stated that the sale of the real property would be in the amount of $325,000 processed through Fidelity National Title Company at the request of the buyer, and further noted that once escrow is closed, the company will break ground and will eventually be a Frito-Lay Distribution Center. 4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing acceptance of the California State Library’s award of a grant in the amount of $60,188 through the California Library Literacy Services Program to fund the Shasta Public Libraries’ English as a Second Language Services; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Award Agreement and all subsequent documentation relative to the grant; and (3) adopt Resolution No 2023-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating said funds. 4.9(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the acceptance of an Alcohol Policing Partnership grant administered by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $31,855 for overtime, training, and operating expenses designed to address alcohol enforcement in the City of Redding; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said contract and any associated amendments. In response to Vice Mayor Mezzano, Chief Schuller confirmed the grant is for overtime shifts for alcohol enforcement within the City of Redding. 4.11(a).Authorize the following actions: (1) approve the purchase of a 3,319 square-foot Public Services Easement at 6965 Eastside Road, Assessor’s Parcel Number 050-470-024 for $6,500.00 to accommodate the replacement storm drain pipe, associated manhole, and inlets that have been designed to replace the aging infrastructure; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute all legal documents necessary to complete the acquisition; and (3) find this action to be categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15305 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations. 4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (Schedule No. 5375), Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Generator Project: (1) award Request for Proposals to TRC Companies, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Agreement for a not-to- exceed fee of $233,874.85 with TRC Companies, Inc., to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Generator Project; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments not-to-exceed $50,000. 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 UPDATE PAGE #154 08/01/2023 Resolution Nos. 2023- 074 through 2023-076, and Ordinance No. 2662 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.2(b). Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County. Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, highlighted 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 Audette, to: (1) approve a Consulting and Professional Services Agreement (C-2028) with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County in the annual amount of $161,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano and Council Member Tenessa Audette attended the League of California Cities’ Sacramento Valley Membership meeting on July 21, 2023, in Lincoln, California. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS In response to Council Member Tenessa Audette’s question, City Manager Barry Tippin noted that status update regarding Downtown parking will be provided to the City Council at its first meeting in September. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 6:29 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: _______________________________ Michael Dacquisto, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk