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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 04-04-23 - Regular199 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 April 4, 2023 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Mayor Michael Dacquisto with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Michael Burke representing Pathways to Hope for Children declaring April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the City of Redding. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation recognizing University Preparatory Middle School Team No. I and University Preparatory High School Team No. I as the 2023 Far Northern California Regional Science Bowl winning teams; and thanking all of the local businesses, organizations, and individuals that contributed to a successful community event. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2C. Mayor's Proclamation presented to the Shasta County Arts Council declaring April 2023 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Redding. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Woodrum presented a donation in the amount of $6,633.00 to the Shasta Library Foundation. As with his prior donation, this money will be used to fund an internship position and to purchase books. Ericka Jones, President of the Shasta Library Foundation, accepted the check on behalf of the Foundation. Maddison spoke regarding her internship that was funded by Mr. Woodrum's prior donation. She expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work at the library. The City Council thanked Mr. Woodrum for his generous donation. Alex Bielecki expressed concern that citizens' rights are being taken away. Peggy Rebol, President of the Parks and Trails Foundation, spoke regarding the purpose of the Foundation and announced that the Foundation's fundraiser, Vine and Dine will take place on May 11, 2023 and encouraged everyone to purchase a ticket. The proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Redding Bike Park at Caldwell Park. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: 4(a). Approve Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of March 21, 2023; Special Meeting at 5:55 p.m. of March 21, 2023; and Regular Meeting of March 21, 2023. 04/04/2023 IME 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (I)Accounts Payable Register No. 17 for the period of March 1, 2023, through March 17, 2023, for a total of $13,285,694.54 for check numbers 178241 through 178719 inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19461 through 19538 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12093 through 12127 inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 19 for the period of March 5, 2023, through March 18, 2023, in the amount of $4,057,753.68 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 580745 through 581712 and check numbers 609006 through 609044 inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,343,448.22 4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for February 2023. 4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of February 2023. 4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2658, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.31 (Residential Districts: "RE" Residential Estate, 'RS" residential single family, and "RM" Residential Multiple Family) by amending Section 18.31.020 (Land Use Regulations), Chapter 18.40 (Development and Site Regulations) by amending Sections 18.40.010 (Antennas and Microwave Equipment — Telecommunications and Wireless Facilities), 18.40.160 (Swimming Pools), and 18.40.180 (Walls and Fences), Chapter 18.41 (Off-street Parking and Loading) by amending Section 18.41.040 (Off-street Parking Spaces Required), and Chapter 18.42 (Signs) by amending Section 18.42.040 (Standards for Certain Types of Signs) thereby updating the Zoning Code. 4.1(a). Approve and ratify the letter signed by the Mayor in support of HR 1586, Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023, which provides a Clean Water Act exemption to the usage of fire retardant to fight wildfires. 4.1(b). Item moved to 9.1(b) at the request of Council Member Mezzano. 4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services and Consulting Agreement (C- 9479) with No Boundaries Transitional Housing, Inc., to increase the contract by $551,310, thereby, increasing the total amount of the contract to $933,300, and extend the term to December 31, 2023; (2) find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(d) Existing Facilities; and (3) find that the National Environmental Policy Act operating costs are categorically excluded, not subject to §58.5, and require no further environmental study or approval from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. 4.5(b). Approve the list of qualified on-call consultants to provide professional services related to City of Redding Electric Utility, consistent with City Manager Policy 22-03, Selection of Technical Consultants. 4.5(c). Approve the Second Amendment to the Master Services Agreement (C-5860) with Orcom Solutions LLC d/b/a VertexOne Business Services, the current provider of the hosted Customer Information System billing system for all City of Redding utilities, upgrading the current VSSP (customer web portal) platform to the VertexOne Digital product in the amount of $60,614 for a one-time implementation fee and monthly subscription fee of $2,420; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents and amendments to complete the work. 4.9(a). Accept a grant from the State of California Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program in the amount of $72,320 to fund programs that enhance officer wellness and mental health; and adopt Resolution 2023-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 84th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078. 4.11 (a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5345 (Job No. 9618-83) Shastina Ranch Park: (1) award to SNL Group, Inc. in the amount of $2,460,708.34 for the Base Bid and an additional $62,000 for Additive Alternate 3 (Landscape Maintenance - Base Bid); (2) approve an additional $365,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $246,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000. 04/04/2023 201 4. 11 (c).Accept update regarding the award of emergency construction contract for replacement of the Storm Drain System on Eastside Road and, in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work. 4.11 (d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of Chevy Court (A-2022-02128): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-029, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating Chevy Court and a Public Service Easement within the areas shown on Parcel Map No. 15-07 Phase 3A filed in Book 38 of Parcel Maps at Page 40, Shasta County Records (A-2022-02128) described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B; (2) find the action consistent with the General Plan; and (3) find the action categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15035 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations. 4.11 (e).Authorize the City Manager to execute a subcontract between University Enterprises, Inc. and the City of Redding for Professional Engineering Services related to the Cascade Racquet Club Mutual Water Company's consolidation into the City of Redding's Water Utility. 4.15(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-030, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the Volunteer Program Report for 2022; and acknowledging April 16 through 22, 2023, as Volunteer Appreciation Week in the City of Redding. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution Nos. 2023-028 through 2023-030, and Ordinance No. 2658 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS 5.1. Mayor's appointments and reappointment to the City of Redding Building Code Board of Appeals (Board). A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve the Mayor's recommendations to make the following appointments and reappointments; all to serve four-year terms effective April 5, 2023, and ending December 31, 2026: (1) reappoint Todd McEfee to the Board to serve an additional four-year term; (2) appoint Andrew McCurdy to fill a vacancy created when Ben Abrahamsen completed his second full term and therefore is not eligible for reappointment; (3) appoint Rodrigo Menezes to fill a vacancy created when Mike Donner completed his second full term and therefore is not eligible for reappointment; (4) appoint Ryan Russell to fill a vacancy created when Bill Nagel completed his term and chose not to seek an additional term; and (5) Appoint Jim Wright to fill the vacancy created when Robert Wagner, Jr. completed his second full term and therefore is not eligible for reappointment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 6.1 Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution forming Landscape Maintenance District 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park). Public Works Director Chuck Aukland summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto opened the Public Hearing. 04/04/2023 FM The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed the public hearing, and instructed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced that one ballot was mailed and one ballot was received in favor of the formation of LMD 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park), thereby enabling the City Council to proceed. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-031, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (1) confirming results of the election of the assessment district; (2) confirming the assessments contained in the Engineer's Report for said district; (3) ordering the formation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park); and (4) approving the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code and levying and collecting of same for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2023-031 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, :i•'i COMMISSIONS AND • 9.1(b) This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as Item No. 9.1(b) at Council Member Mezzano's request. Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to legislators affirming opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 423. City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Scan Reese, Chuck Knauer, and Chris Martinez spoke in favor of SB 423 and asked the City Council not to send a letter in opposition to legislators. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to send a letter to legislators affirming the City of Redding's opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 423, which proposes to limit local government control by requiring overreaching ministerial approval of certain multi -family housing developments, allowing for the bypassing of the California Environmental Quality Act, and eliminating public input; and (2) authorize additional letters of opposition for future legislation that may continue to place limits on, or support of legislation that encourages, the authority of local government to maintain control of realistic zoning and permitting within the community. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.6(a). City of Redding Turtle Bay Boat Ramp Project. Community Services Department Senior Project Coordinator Travis Menne summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Andrew Harris, fly fishing guide, Kurt Mitchell, Bryan Quick, Craig Smith, Lance Law, representing North Country Raft Rentals, Terry Jepsen, representing The Fly Shop, Michael Caranci, representing Trout Unlimited, and Andrew Harris, fly fishing guide, spoke in favor of the project. 04/04/2023 M Cindy Schonholtz, General Manager of the Redding Rodeo Association, spoke in opposition to the project. At Council Member Mezzano request, Michael Harris, Department of Fish and Wildlife, noted that protecting the salmon spawning area is vital to their survival and that the Department favors continuing with the project. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve and authorize the following actions relative to the Turtle Bay Boat Ramp Project: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program (Attachment C); (2) approve the Turtle Bay Boat Ramp Project as described and find it satisfies the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15074; and (3) direct staff to return to the Council, once necessary permits are obtained, for further direction relative to proceeding with the project. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter NOES: Council Members — Dacquisto RECUSE: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.11(g). Consider City of Redding's response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding Enterprise Park. Public Works Director Chuck Aukland 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 authorize the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the 2022-23 Shasta County Grand Jury concerning its report titled "Enterprise Park" in the City of Redding, regarding the City's utilization of the lower level of Enterprise Park as a disposal area for assorted types of debris outlining the City's plans to mitigate the Grand Jury's concerns. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.11(h). Ordinance - amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.16 (One -Way Streets and Alleys). Public Works Director Chuck Aukland provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to authorize and approve the following: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2659, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending RMC Section 11.16.010 (One -Way Streets and Alleys - Designated), relating to addressing one-way traffic in the City of Redding's downtown core, for first reading by title only, waived the full reading; and authorized the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance; and (2) find that the action is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members — None RECUSE: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members—None The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 2659 by title only and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 04/04/2023 M, 9.15(a). Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedules with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Power Production. Interim Personnel Director Kelley Martinez summarized the Report to 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. 2023-032, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedules with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Power Production Unit (IBEW PP), for a three-year term ending April 4, 2026; and approving the IBEW PP Schedule of Wage Rates effective April 5, 2023. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto, NOES: Council Members — None RECUSE: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2023-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S) City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense {Requirement of Assembly Bill 123 41 Vice Mayor Mezzano attended the League of California Cities Sacramento Valley Division Membership Meeting on March 31, 2023, held in Colusa, California. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:30 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Michael Dacquisi6, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela Mize, City Cler 04/04/2023