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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 7, 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 Vice Mayor Mezzano with the following Council Members
present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter. Mayor Michael Dacquisto 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, Interim City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Greg Robinett.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivy, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplin.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Resolution honoring City of Redding Treasurer and Director of Finance Allyn Clark.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-011, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, honoring City of Redding Treasurer and Director of Finance Allyn Clark. 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. 2023-011 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
2B. Presentation by Youth Options Shasta providing past, present, and future activities of the
Youth Action Council.
Jennifer Coulter,Program Director for Youth Options Shasta,provided copies of the Youth
Action Council 2022 Newsletter, incorporated herein by reference, and introduced the
members of the Youth Action Council.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Christine Cage,Newman Jones, Greg White, Renae Disney, Melissa Denser, Henry Correa, Jonas
Muse, and Henry Chapman, thanked the City Council and No Boundaries Transitional Housing
for their help in changing each of their lives.
Jill Cruz, Shelley Alameda, Susan Weiss, and Robert Trygar, expressed their frustration regarding
the homeless issue within the City of Redding.
Ray Simon, Campus Pastor of the Good News Rescue Mission, updated the City Council on his
findings since working for the Good News Rescue Mission.
Justin Wandro, Director of Development and Community Engagement at the Good News Rescue
Mission, invited the City Council to its Community Forum on homelessness called Redding
Restart addressing homelessness on March 3, 2023.
Jonathan Anderson, Executive Director of the Good News Rescue Mission, explained that it takes
many agencies working together in partnership to make a difference in what is happening in
Redding regarding the homeless. He commended City Manager Tippin, Assistant City Manager
Bade, City Attorney DeWalt, and Police Chief Bill Schueller for their leadership.
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Margy Cantrell and Steve Kohn voiced their dissatisfaction of the downtown parking and the price
of hourly parking.
Mimi Moseley and Marty Moseley praised the Good News Rescue Mission and its mentor
program.
Ericka Jones, Volunteer President of the Shasta Library Foundation, commended the community
of its support for the Shasta Libraries' fund-raising program.
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 November 1, 2022; Special Meeting - Closed
Session of November 15, 2022; Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022; Regular Meeting
of December 6, 2022; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 13, 2022; and
Special Meeting - Closed Session of January 17, 2023.
4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 13 for the period of January 1, 2023, through
January 13, 2023, for a total of$8,756,838.16 for check numbers 176866 through 177210,
inclusive,ACH Transfer numbers 19239 through 19269,inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers
12031 through 12059, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 14 for the period of
December 25, 2022, through January 7, 2023, for a total of $4,031,694.38 for check
numbers 575855 through 576842; and check numbers 608856 through 608873, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $12,788,532.54.
4(c). Accept the City of Redding's Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2022.
4.1(b). Approve and ratify the execution of a License Agreement between The McConnell
Foundation (Licensor) and the City of Redding (Licensee) providing parking on Licensor
property located at 1313 California Street.
4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-012, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
adopting and approving the 79th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078
appropriating $28,910 for professional services and consulting related to administration of
the Passenger Facility Charges program at the Redding Regional Airport.
4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-013, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to submit grant applications, and execute any agreements and subsequent
documentation to facilitate acceptance, for the State of California Department of Housing
and Community Development Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0)
Higher Impact Transformative Program, for the following project: $1 million for adjacent
parcels located at 815 and 825 Parkview Avenue and 2520 Leland Avenue (Parkview
Project); (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-014, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit grant applications, and
execute any agreements and subsequent documentation to facilitate acceptance, for the
State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Regional Early
Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) Higher Impact Transformative Program, for
the following project: $10 million for the Linden Canyon Project; (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). Authorize the following modifications relative to the previously awarded Bid Schedule
No. 5220, Single-Phase, Pad-Type Distribution to Howard Industries, Inc: (1) accept a
proposed change in contract pricing based on Howard Industries, Inc.'s, price request;
(2) authorize staff to amend Purchase Order 114711, previously issued to Howard
Industries, Inc., for a total of$279,684.24, to the increased amount of$325,803.60; and
(3) authorize staff to amend Purchase Order 114116, previously issued to Howard
Industries, Inc., for a total of$220,010.51, to the increased amount of$256,312.24.
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4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5331, Three-Phase, Pad-Type
Distribution Transformers for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) award to WEG
Transformers USA, LLC, (WEG) for the pretax amount of$1,072,779; (2) authorize the
Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with WEG through
November 30, 2027, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the
same, and price adjustments per WEG's price adjustment policy for long term customers;
and(3)authorize the City Manager, or designee,to approve changes to future pricing terms
and policies as needed due to inflation and unstable economic conditions.
4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding Parcel A, a 7.88-acre property of
the Silverstone Unit 2 (AMND-2020-01135, S-2019-00280) map recordation of Book 25
of Map, Page 37: (1) approve the Agreement for the Construction, Operation, and
Maintenance of Recreational Facilities at the Future School in the Shastina Ranch
Development (Agreement) for the construction of a future school in the Shastina Ranch
Development with the Pacheco Union School District (District); and (2) direct staff to
prepare, and the Mayor to execute, a deed to transfer ownership of the property to the
District in compliance with the State of California Housing and Community Development
Surplus Land Act.
Cathy Henderson, Superintendent of the Pacheco Union School District, and Dale Hansen,
Pacheco Union School District employee, both spoke in support.
4.8(a). Authorize the Redding Fire Department to apply for a grant from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of$1,000,000, with a
10 percent match requirement, for the replacement of parts for the Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus.
4.11(a).Authorize the purchase of Atlas Copco blower in the amount of$189,526.98 for the City
of Redding Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; and approve additional funding in
an amount not to exceed $30,000 for taxes and contingency.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5324(Job No. 2687),Replace
Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 2022: (1) award to JV Lucas Paving, Inc., in the amount of
$1,010,381.50; (2) approve an additional $207,000 to cover the cost of contract
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $200,000 to provide construction
contingency funding; (4) approve $105,000 for project development costs; (5) authorize
the City Manager to approve additional increases, in either the construction management
or construction contingency amounts, up to a total of$25,000; and (6) find that the project
is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
4.11(c).Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 2023-015, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, to form Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 01-23 (Rancho Industrial
Park) and approve the following: (1) Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk;
(2) confirmation of the map of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report;
(3) mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting the Public Hearing and Election for
April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California, regarding the formation of LMD 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park)
pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and Government Code 53753(b).
4.11(d).Authorize the following actions relative to the Reimbursement Agreement (Agreement)
with Sierra Pacific Land and Timber Company for the design and construction of the
replacement and upsizing of the sewer line along Trinity Street from Court Street to
Continental Street for the Salt Creek Heights Subdivision project: (1) approve the
Agreement in the amount of$1,940,000; (2) authorize the City Manager to approve
additional increases based on the construction bid amounts or change orders required
during the course of construction up to a total of$300,000; and (3) find the action
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, per Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement and
Reconstruction), and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures).
4.12(a).Authorize the Mayor or Vice Mayor to sign and send a letter to .Gov Domain Registration
requesting the domain name www.cityofredding.gov be delegated to the City of Redding.
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4.14(a).Authorize the City Attorney to draft and execute an amendment to the Legal Services
Agreement with Allen Glaessner Hazelwood Werth(C-8394) in the matter of Lang v. City
of Redding to add $50,000 to the maximum compensation payable.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Audette, 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 Nos. 2023-012 through 2023-015 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Appointment of Greg Robinett as Director of Finance and City Treasurer for the City of
Redding.
City Manager Barry Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Steven spoke in support.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) approve the appointment of Greg Robinett as the Director of Finance
effective February 4, 2023; and (2) appoint Mr. Robinett to fill the unexpired term to 2024
of the current City Treasurer, Allyn Clark.
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
9.4(a). Award of Bid Schedule No. 5314 to update the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan and
prepare the Environmental Impact Report.
Director of Development Services Jeremy Pagan presented the Report to City Council
(staff report)and,in conjunction with Dan Amsden,Principal and Director of Planning and
Design Services for Northern California for MIG, Inc., provided a PowerPoint
presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Rebeca Ladron de Guevara, President of the Wintu Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary, Steve
Woodrum, Steve Kohn, Mercy Kravitz, Janet Ulrich, Bill Walker,Aly Evirs, Robert,Nick
Gardner, Radley Davis, Jonathan Freeman, Kathy Stainebrook, Cindy Schonholtz, and
David Ledger, requested the City Council to vote against the Redding Riverfront Specific
Plan.
Julie Dyar, General Manager of Advance Redding, spoke in favor.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Vice Mayor
Mezzano,to reject the all three proposals and direct staff to bring back an item to reallocate
the funds as the Council sees fit.
The Vote taken by roll call:
AYES: Council Members—Mezzano and Daquisto
NOES: Council Members—Audette, Munns, and Winter
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
The Second Motion failed and the original motion was then voted upon.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5314, to update the
Redding Riverfront Specific Plan (RRSP), and prepare the Environmental Impact Report:
(1) authorize staff to negotiate a contract with MIG/Populous for preparation of an update
to the RRSP and associated Environmental Impact Report, in an amount not to exceed
$1,230,043; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the contract; and (3) authorize the City
Manager to approve amendment(s) to the contract for an additional amount not to exceed
$19,957 for contingency purposes.
The Vote taken by roll call:
AYES: Council Members—Audette, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members—Mezzano and Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.5(c). Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities
Update.
REU Finance Manager Joseph Bowers summarized the Report to the City Council (staff
report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to accept REU's Fiscal Year 2022-23 Second Quarter Financial Report and
Industry Activities Update.
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
9.6(c). Resolution establishing a City Council Policy regarding naming Park Facilities.
Community Services Director Kim Niemer presented the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
Ericka Jones spoke in favor.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-016, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding,establishing City Council Policy No. 1203 outlining the procedures for naming
City of Redding Park Facilities.
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. 2023-016 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.15(a).Resolution recognizing the formation of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
Local 1245 AFL-CIO Power Production Unit.
Interim Personnel Director Kelly Martinez presented the Report to the City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, certifying the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1245
AFL-CIO as an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization of the City of Redding
representing the Power Production Unit(IBEW Power Production) in accordance with the
City's Employer/Employee Resolution, Resolution No. 2012-091, and the Meyers-Milias-
Brown Act. IBEW Power Production will be providing representation for classifications
assigned to the Redding Power Plant which were formerly represented by the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1245 AFL-CIO Electric Unit.
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. 2023-017 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(b).Resolution approving an exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement System
(Ca1PERS) 180 day wait period with regard to re-hiring Sheri DeMaagd.
Interim Personnel Director Kelly Martinez summarized the Report to the City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving a 180-day wait period exception and single interim appointment of
Sheri DeMaagd as Assistant City Manager for the City of Redding pursuant to Government
Code sections 7522.56 and 21221(h), effective February 21, 2023, for up to 1,040 hours;
and granting the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring documentation,
thereby allowing retired Assistant City Manager/Personnel Director, Sheri DeMaagd,to be
rehired as an annuitant in the City Manager's Office to assist with the implementation of
the City-wide Enterprise Resource Planning system.
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. 2023-018 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT
Mayor Dacquisto,Vice Mayor Mezzano,and Council Members Audette and Munns,each attended
the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy in Sacramento,
California, from January 18-20, 2023.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Vice Mayor Mezzano's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return at a future
meeting with information for the Council's consideration regarding forming an Ad Hoc Committee
under the direction of Director of Development Services Jeremy Pagan to appoint members of the
community that own/manage short-term rentals to review the City of Redding's current Short-Term
Rental Ordinance and provide any recommended changes to be implemented.
At Vice Mayor Mezzano's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to a future
meeting with information for Council's consideration regarding funding for a trash dumpster to be
placed towards the back of Linden Canyon to assist the homeless with cleaning up debris.
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At Vice Mayor Mezzano's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to a future
meeting with information for Council's consideration regarding funding for day bus passes to provide
transportation for the homeless to the Shasta County Project Homeless Connect event at the
Convention Center to be held in May 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:52 p.m. Vice Mayor Mezzano declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mark Nl zano,Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
,Sharlene Tipton, Interim 1 y Clerk
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