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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06-20-23 - Regular237 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 June 20 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 E. DeWalt, Interim City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Patrick A. Blewett, Ph.D., Executive Dean Simpson University. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Joanne McCarley, Founder and Executive Director of Compass ShiningCare, Inc., declaring June 3-11, 2023, as Purple City Week; and June 2023 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the City of Redding, to bring awareness to elders who suffer from at -risk conditions, such as dementia. Ms. McCarley introduced Carolyn Nava, Senior Systems Change Operator with the Disability Action Center, who shared information about California Governor Gavin Newsom's master plan on aging and provided a brief explanation of ways they are working towards viable goals to assist the elderly, homeless, and the disabled populations, and asked for the Council and Community's support. The City Council took no action on this informal item. 2B. Presentation of City Council Proclamation and Appreciation Clock to outgoing Planning Commissioner Leon Benner in recognition of his service on the Planning Commission from May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2023. Mr. Benner thanked and commended Council and staff. The City Council took no action on this informal item. 2C. Resolution honoring Pamela Mize for her distinguished service as the City Clerk and City of Redding's Administrator of the Office of City Clerk. Mayor Dacquisto, highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) and presented Ms. Mize with a Resolution, both incorporated herein by reference, summarizing her accomplishments. City Manager Tippin and Council Members Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter expressed their appreciation for Ms. Mize's commitment and dedication to the City of Redding. Ms. Mize 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 Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-051, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, honoring Pamela Mize for her distinguished service as the City of Redding's City Clerk and Administrator of the Office of the City Clerk. 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. 2023-051 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2D. Deputy Fire Chief Eric McMurtrey and Captain Garrett Claycamp provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the conceptual design for the City of Redding Station 8 Firefighter Memorial. The City Council took no action on this informational item 06/20/2021 238 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 Meetings — Closed Session for the following meetings: May 15, 2023; and May 16, 2023. 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 22 for the period of May13, 2023, through May 31, 2023, for a total of $32,083,424.69 for check numbers 180225 through 180617, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19749 through 19861, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12231 through 12268, inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 24 for the period of May 14, 2023, through May 27, 2023, in the amount of $4,161,898.99 for electronic deposit transaction numbers 585665 through 586680, and check numbers 609168 through 609193; SUMMARY TOTAL: $32,245,323.68. 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2660, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by amending Section 18.43.180 (Short Term Rentals), thereby making changes to the Standards for Regulation of Short -Term rentals. 4.1(a). Approve and authorize the following actions regarding the potential sale of real property located at 3811 El Portal (Assessor's Parcel Number 070-100-027): (1) accept a Non - Binding Letter of Intent with Michael Manola regarding the potential sale of property owned by the City of Redding (City) located at 3 811 El Portal; (2) authorize staff to obtain a Broker's Opinion of Value and the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and all subsequent documentation to facilitate the disposition of the property; and (3) find that the sale of the City -owned property is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15312 (Surplus Government Property Sales). 4.1(b). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the sale of real property located at 6550 Lockheed Drive (Assessor Parcel No. 054-280-008), to the County of Shasta: (1) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of $265,000 with the County of Shasta relative to City of Redding (City) - owned property located at 6550 Lockheed Drive; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents needed to complete the transaction; and (3) find that the sale of the property by the City is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15312 of the CEQA Guidelines (Surplus Government Property Sales). 4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following relative to Whole Person Care (WPC) Program funds from the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency: (1) accept WPC Program funds in the amount of $800,000 to assist with the development costs of a mixed-use building consisting of at least 12 income -eligible residential units and commercial space at 815 and 825 Parkview Avenue and 2520 Leland Avenue; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the associated WPC Program Subaward Agreement; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to allocate funds, execute any other agreement and any other documents necessary to complete the project transaction; (4) find that applying for and accepting grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (5) find that applying for and accepting grant funding is exempt from review under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3). 4.2(b). Approve the Funding Agreement with the Superior California Economic Development District (SCEDD) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24, for economic development planning and business development services; and authorize payment to SCEDD in the amount of $17,974 for FY 2021-22, $23,465 for FY 2022-23, and $26,977 for FY 2023-24 activities. 06/20/2021 239 4.2(c). Authorize the following regarding the Development Agreements with Resources for Rural Community Development, Inc., dba AccessHome (AccessHome) for the construction of income -qualifying Park Host housing units: (1) approve and authorize a First Amendment to Development Agreement (C-9068) thereby increasing the City of Redding's (City) loan by $84,717 for the development of a park host home at Enterprise Community Park (Enterprise Host Home Project); (2) approve and authorize the First Amendment to Development Agreement (C-9406) thereby increasing the City's loan by $83,311 for the development of a park host home at John Reginato River Access Park (Reginato Host Home Project); (3) approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute each Amendment to the Development Agreements, and the associated security documents necessary to complete each transaction; (4) find the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15332; and (5) find that the National Environmental Policy Act review shows that the project is categorically excluded and not subject to part 58.5 pursuant to Title 24 CFR 58.35(b)(7). 4.2(d). Authorize the following actions regarding the sale of real property located at 2955 Leland Avenue (Property) (Assessor's Parcel Number 108-010-043-000): (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate the terms of and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement at fair market value; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all escrow documents related to the disposition of the Property; and (3) find that the sale of the Property by the City is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15312 of the CEQA Guidelines (Surplus Government Property Sales). 4.2(e). Approve and authorize the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-052, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting and approving the 94" Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2022-23 for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) eligible design and staff costs of the Runway 16/34 Lighting and Shoulder Improvements Project at the Redding Regional Airport; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a professional services contract not to exceed $230,000 to conduct the AIP eligible design work for the project. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) approve the participation of Redding Electric Utility in a Multi -Task General Services Agreement between the Northern California Power Agency and Siemens Energy, Inc. for long-term maintenance and upgrades on the distributed control system at the Redding Power Plant; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Confirmation Agreement and any associated documents and amendments necessary to administer the project and complete the work; and (3) find that participation in this Agreement is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities). 4.6(a). Authorize the City Manager to: (1) approve and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Shasta County Probation Department for program and services support utilizing Shasta County's Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $ 100,000 per year for a three-year term for program support at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center; (2) administratively appropriate the associated funds; and (3) execute the necessary documents to implement the associated grant funding. 4.6(b). Authorize the following related to Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-053, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative to LMDs A, B, and C authorizing the following: (a) approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the LMDs as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m., on July 18, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California;, and (c) declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-054, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative to Landscape Maintenance Districts D, E, F, G, H, III, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, S1, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06,05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09- 06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, 01-13, 02-14, 03-14, 01-15, 02-16, 03-16, 01-17, 01-19, 02-19, 01-20, and 01-22; authorizing the following: (a) approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the LMDs as listed above as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., on July 18, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; and (c) Declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and (3) determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the project is an organizational or administrative activity of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 06/20/2021 240 4.6(c). Approve the following: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Boating Access Program funding agreement in amount of $451,290 and all documents necessary to implement the program; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-055, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 93`d Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $451,290 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and authorizing the addition of three new Public Works Maintenance Worker positions and one new Gardener position for the Parks Division to complete the work outlined in the grant agreement. 4.9(a). Authorize the following: (1) authorize staff to apply for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections for an amount up to $6,125,000; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-056, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant, appropriate funds, should the grant be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the grant if awarded. 4.9(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.9(6) at the request of City staff 4.11 (a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5257 (Job No. 9943), Reconstruction of Terminal Building Access Roads Project Phase 2, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $3,738,639.90. 4.11 (b).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5368 (Job No. 2638) Foothill Water Treatment Plant Generator Project (Project): (1) award to SnL Group, Inc., in the amount of $2,592,275; (2) approve an additional $375,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; and $240,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $280,000 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; (5) accept grant funds awarded to the City of Redding for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Generator; (6) adopt Resolution No. 2023-057, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 90"' Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $1,967,840 in grant funds for the project; and (7) find that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 4.11 (c).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5249 (Job 2612), Shasta Street Railroad Crossing Improvements, awarded to S. T. Rhoades Construction, Inc. as satisfactorily complete with a final project cost of $516,270.80; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-062, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 95th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating additional grant funds for the project. 4.11 (d).Authorize staff to reduce the retention that was withheld to two and one-half percent, thereby releasing $195,903.69, to Tullis, Inc., the contractor, for Bid Schedule No. 5290 (Job No. 2606), Bechelli Lane Improvements Active Transportation Project. 4.11 (e).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5366 (Job No. 2701), Cape Seal 2023 (Project): (1) award to VSS International, Inc. in the amount of $2,167,000; (2) approve an additional $225,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $220,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) approve $44,000 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 $15,000; and (6) find that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15 3 0 1 (c) — Existing Facilities. 4.11 (f).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative to Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Districts (SSMD) 01-07 Hope Lane, and 01-19 Seven Bridges, authorizing the following. (1) approving the Engineer's Reports for Fiscal Year 2023 -24 for S SMD 01-07 and S SMI) 01-19 as filed with the City Clerk; (2) setting a public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; and (3) declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to the State of California Improvement Act of 1911. 06/20/2021 241 4.11 (g).Accept update regarding the City of Redding's COVID- 19 Economic Stimulus Package projects. 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, 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 Resolutions Nos. 2023-051 through 2023-058, and Resolution No. 2023-062 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.1 Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution to adjust the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. Finance Director/City Treasurer Greg Robinett summarized the report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 6:57 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 Mezzano, Seconded by Council Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-059, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adjusting the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges. 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. 2023-059 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS • DEPARTMENTA BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES I 9.1(c). Resolution - adopting and approving the City of Redding Biennial Budget 2023 -25. City Manager Barry Tippin and Finance Director/City Treasurer Gregory Robinett 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 Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to authorize the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-060, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the City of Redding Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025; and (2) find that the general maintenance activities performed by various City departments on City facilities/equipment over the course of fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 are categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, per Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 06/20/2021 242 Resolution No. 2023-060 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.1(d). Appointment of two Council Members to Ad -Hoc Steering Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness. City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to appoint Council Member Mezzano to serve as a member on an Ad-hoc Steering Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Mezzano, and Dacquisto NOES: Council Members — Audette, Munns, and Winter ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Winter, to appoint Council Member Munns to serve as a member on an Ad-hoc Steering Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness. The vote: Unanimous ayes. A THIRD MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to appoint Council Member Audette to serve as a member on an Ad-hoc Steering Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, and Winter NOES: Council Members — Munns and Dacquisto ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.6(d). First Amendment to the Letter of Agreement (C-0458) with Big League of Dreams USA, LLC. Community Services Director Kim Niemer presented 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 Munns, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to authorize the following actions relative to the First Amendment to the Letter of Agreement (C-0458) with Big League Dreams USA, LLC modifying the schedule of capital improvement projects: (1) authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Letter of Agreement; and (2) find that the activity is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 (a and d) — Existing Facilities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9.6(e). Professional Services Agreement with the Siskiyou Opportunity Center. Assistant Community Services Director Joseph Forseth-Deshais highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report). A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to approve the following relative to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with the Siskiyou Opportunity Center regarding janitorial services for City of Redding (City) facilities: (1) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a PSA with the Siskiyou Opportunity Center; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent PSA documents necessary to implement janitorial services for City facilities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 06/20/2021 243 9.9(b) Item 4.9(b) was moved, om consent calendar to item 9.9(b) regular calendar by staff Approval of Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; and Uncodified Ordinance to provide guidelines regarding military equipment. Police Captain Brian Cole presented 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 Mezzano, to authorize the following relative to the Redding Police Department (RPD) military equipment: (1) accept the RPD Military Equipment Report; (2) offer for renewal uncodified Ordinance No. 2661, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting RPD Policy No. 707 to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition and reporting requirements for military equipment, for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; and (3) authorize the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance, and the City Clerk to publish the same in accordance with law. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto, NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 2661 by title only and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 9.15(a). Resolution - amending Executive Management Pay for Performance Salary Plan. City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-061, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving an amendment to the Executive Management Pay -for -Performance Salary Plan Changing Titles of the Electric Manager - Compliance and Electric Manager - Engineering, creating six new Electric Program Supervisor classifications, and increasing wages for the Electric Supervisor -Power Production and Electric Manager -Power Production effective June 25, 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. 2023-061 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Michael Dacquist6, ,Mayor arlene Tipton, Interim City Clerk 06/20/2021