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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 E. 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' Chaplain.
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.
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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 131.3 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. 1 0(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 89"' 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 86"' 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.
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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, Murms, 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.
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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
Resolution No. 2023-042 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 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 "Picquist6, Mayor
Pamela Mize, City Cler
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