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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01-17-23 - Regular 162 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 January 17, 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 Dacquisto with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Sheri DeMaagd,Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Amber DalPoggetto. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Resolution honoring Sheri DeMaagd for her distinguished service to the City of Redding. Mayor Dacquisto presented the Resolution and highlighted Ms. DaMaagd's accomplishments. City Manager Tippin, and Council Members Mezzano, Munns, and Winter expressed their appreciation for Ms. DaMaagd's commitment to the City and dedication. Ms. DeMaagd thanked the community,the City Council Members, and staff of the City of Redding. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,honoring Sheri DeMaagd for her distinguished service as the City of Redding's Assistant City Manager and Director of Personnel. AYES: Council Members - Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members -None ABSTAIN: Council Members -None ABSENT: Council Members -None Resolution No. 2023-001 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Kohn expressed frustration with the new parking charges the downtown area and its impact on local businesses and county offices. Stacey Meade and Christie Meradith spoke regarding changes to the ordinance for short term rentals to be heard at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting. Susan Murray noted the increased number of break-ins and the issue of homeless people occupying vacant homes. Sandi Thompson and Linda Masterson, community volunteers, stated their appreciation for the beauty of the Redding area, the amenities offered by the City, and the dedication of volunteers. Nick Gardner voiced displeasure with the Big League Dreams contract. Carrie Lavine and her son, Arthur Coller, described an incident with the Shasta County Sheriff's Office and their treatment while being arrested in the City of Shasta Lake. 01/17/2023 163 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 November 1, 2022. 4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register Nos. 11 and 12; and Payroll Register Nos. 12 and 13. (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 11 for the period of December 1, 2022, through December 15, 2022, for a total of $10,757,138.14 for check numbers 176024 through 176518, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19109 through 19157 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 11998 through 12018, inclusive; and Accounts Payable Register No. 12 for the period of December 16, 2022, through December 30, 2022, for a total of$11,897,118.68 for check numbers 176519 through 176865, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 19158 through 19238, inclusive ACH Transfer numbers 12019 through 12030 inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. 12 for the period of November 27, 2022 through December 10, 2022, in the amount of $5,266,083.38 for check numbers 573946 through 574907; and check numbers 608602 through 608833, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 13 for the period of December 11, 2022 through December 24, 2022, in the amount of$3,820,197.71 for check numbers 574908 through 575854; and check numbers 608771 through 608855, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $31,740,537.91. 4(c). Accept the City of Redding's Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2022. 4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-002, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting the 2022-2027 City of Redding Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 4.5(a). Approve the issuance of Request for Proposals for electric utility line construction contractor services to address Redding Electric Utility's aging distribution system infrastructure. 4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5338, Commercial Electric Solid- State kWh/Demand Meters: (1) accept the apparent low bid by Anixter, Inc., and award to Anixter, Inc., for an annual evaluated cost of$198,820.75, not inclusive of sales tax. The contract period shall be from February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Anixter,Inc.,through January 31, 2026, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same; the contract may be extended annually for two additional one-year periods through January 31, 2026, and price adjustments may be 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 due to inflation and unstable economic conditions. 4.5(c). Authorize the purchase of three underground line trucks and two underground inspector trucks using Sourcewell contract pricing with Altec Industries, Inc., at a cost of $796,428.17 for Redding Electric Utility. 4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the 2023 - 2027 Fourth of July Freedom Festival (Freedom Festival): (1) approve the Memorandum of Agreement with The McConnell Foundation for the purpose of accepting funding of$105,000 each year for the fireworks displays; and authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement; (2) authorize sole source and approve the Production Agreement for the Freedom Festival Fireworks Display with Pyro Spectaculars North,Inc., for the annual Freedom Festival firework show for five years (through July 4, 2027); and authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement; and (3) find that this activity is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings). 1/17/2023 164 4.6(b). Authorize the following actions relative to the Carter House building located in Caldwell Park at 48 Quartz Hill Road: (1) approve an Amended and Restated Land and Building Lease Agreement(C-4054)with North Valley Art League for the Carter House in Caldwell Park through June 30, 2033, with an option to extend upon mutual agreement, at a monthly rental rate of$675.05; and (2) find that the adoption of the Amended and Restated Lease 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. 4.6(c). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-003, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 77th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $60,000 from the Southwest Quadrant of the Park In-Lieu Fund for environmental studies and services, permits, materials, and contract management for the proposed Jenny Creek Trail Project; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement the project should it be approved after environmental review. 4.6(d). Approve and ratify the City of Redding Community Services Department's submittal of a Boating Access Program grant application in an amount not to exceed$600,000 to provide funding assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at multiple river access locations. Margie Cantrell stressed her concern that enlarging the Turtle Bay boat ramp would limit the Rodeo Grounds parking and seating areas. Community Services Director Kim Niemer clarified that the grant is only for maintenance costs for existing boat ramps, not for new or enlarged ramps. 4.6(e). Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (C-6532) with the Colt 45s for year-round maintenance, field preparation, and scheduling at Tiger Field, and security services at Tiger Field, South City Park, and the adjacent parking lots through June 30, 2024. 4.7(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City Treasurer to open a public funds money market account with Northern California National Bank; and designate the authorized account signers as indicated in the resolution. 4.7(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-005, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City Treasurer to open a public funds money market account with Golden Valley Bank; and designate the authorized account signers as indicated in the resolution. 4.11(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the submittal of a grant application by the City of Redding Water Utility to the State of California Department of Water Resources 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $31,000,000 for drought relief projects and programs. 4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals, Schedule No. 5337, Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities Cost-of-Service and Utility Rate Study Update Project: (1) award to NBS of San Francisco, California; (2)authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not-to-exceed fee of $180,990 with NBS; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendment increases up to $20,000. 4.11(c).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5277 (Job No. 2666), Cape Seal 2022 Project, awarded to VSS International, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of$2,775,864.67. 4.11(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5233 (Job No. 2633), Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 2021 Project, awarded to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of$2,448,421.62. 1/17/2023 165 4.15(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-007, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the Redding Independent Employees' Organization Supervisory/Confidential Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges to change the classification series titles of Systems Analyst/Programmer I, II, III, to Applications Analyst I, II, III; and add the Electrical Technician classification to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-Electric Unit Schedule of Wage Rates pursuant to a bargaining unit modification, effective January 8, 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, 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. 2023-002 through 2023-007 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 5.1. Mayor's appointment to the City's Tree Management Ordinance Update Committee. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve Mayor's recommendation to appoint Kristina Randle to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the City of Redding's Tree Management Ordinance Update Committee. The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Audette, Mezzano, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members—None ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—Munns Council Member Munns left the Council dais at 7:05 p.m. and returned at 7:06 p.m. PUBLIC HEARNGS 6.1. Public Hearing—Resolution approving the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Redding. Public Works Director Chuck Aukland summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 7:06 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 discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-008, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the City of Redding's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-23 to 2027-28. 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. 2023-008 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 1/17/2023 166 REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9A. City Council Liaison Assignments for calendar year 2023. Mayor Dacquisto highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 9.10(a).Report—City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2022. Clerk's Note: Item 9.10(a) was moved before Item No. 9B at the request of Mayor Dacquisto. Finance Officer Gregory Robinett provided and 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 Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The Vote: Unanimous ayes. The City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2022, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9B. Report—Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2022. Finance Officer Gregory Robinett 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 Audette, to approve the Audit Committee's recommendation to accept the Statement on Auditing Standards AU-C 260 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2022. The Vote: Unanimous ayes. 9.1(a). Resolution—New Assistant City Attorney position within the City Attorney's Office. City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Steve Kohn confirmed his questions were answered by City Manager Tippin's summarization and had no further comment. A discussion amongst the council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Mezzano to table this item with the option to bring it back for discussion at a future meeting. The motion was replaced by the approved motion to amend below. A MOTION TO AMEND WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns,to: (1)approve the addition of a full time Assistant City Attorney; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-009, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 78th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $50,980 to the City Attorney's Office for the addition of a full- time Assistant City Attorney for fiscal year 2022-23. The Vote: AYES: Council Members—Audette, Munns, and Winter NOES: Council Members—Mezzano and Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members—None ABSENT: Council Members—None Resolution No. 2023-009 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 1/17/2023 167 9.15(a).Resolution — California Public Employee's Retirement System (Ca1PERS) 180 day wait period with regard to re-hiring Becky Kraft in the position of Assistant Engineer, effective January 18, 2023. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a 180-day wait period exception of Becky Kraft as Assistant Engineer for the City of Redding pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective January 18, 2023, for up to 480 hours; and granting the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring documentation. The resolution, if approved, would allow retired Assistant Engineer, Becky Kraft, to be rehired as an annuitant in the Public Works Department to assist with training replacement staff in performing tasks and duties once performed by the retiree. 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. 2023-010 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 Mezzano's suggestion, an option for alternate direction regarding short-term vacation rentals will be included in the staff report for discussion at a future Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 7:55 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: IP / ilifi/ MichaehDacquiYo, Mayor ATTEST: 0 Pamela Mize, City Clerk` I 1/17/2023