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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.
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 Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 21 for the period of April 29, 2023, 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 A udette.
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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 Me=ano.
4. 1 0(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 atotal 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.
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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 through 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 9.110 at the request of
Mayor Dacquisto.
4.1 l(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.
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Mayor Dacquisto noted that the following Item No. 9.11(0 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(0 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 beim,) 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 I 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 6:35p.m., and returned at
6:36pm.
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: Pam 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.
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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.
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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 Parcel Map 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.
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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 (CaIPERS) 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 hiring
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.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:51 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adj ourned.
APPROVED:
Michael Dacq'u1sto, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City
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