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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 08-01-23 - Regular255 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 August 1, 2023, 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael Dacquisto with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns and Julie Winter. Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Elected City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto. The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain — Debbie Ivey PRESENTATIONS 2A. Todd Jones, President of the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County, shared a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing an update on its past, current, and future planned activities. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Chris Martinez, Field Representative for Nor Cal Carpenters Local Union No. 1599, opined the importance of livable wages, healthcare, apprenticeships, and local hire from developers and contractors. Kim Moore: (1) praised the Council Members for coming together at the County of Shasta Board of Supervisors meeting; and (2) noted that the gates of The Woodlands are officially shut after five years and thanked the City of Redding for their efforts. Ron Schwab opined he is retired law enforcement and works a night security job here in Redding, he advised that when he has had to call the Police Department, they have always been great and prompt, and commended the Police Chief and the Redding Police Departments for being exceptional. 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 - General Fund Budget Workshop of February 16, 2023; Regular Meeting of May 16, 2023; Regular Meeting of June 6, 2023; and Special Meeting - Closed Session of July 18, 2023. 4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2662, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 14 (Utilities), Chapter 14.16 (Sewers) by amending Sections 14.16.246 (Obligation to pay sewer services and related fees for service outside city), 14.16.300 (Connection required), 14.16.340 (Maintenance of sewer connections), 14.16.350 (Abandoned connections), and 14.16.560 (Inspection and sampling), all relating to updating sanitary sewer requirements to current standards and making clarifications to the same. 08/01/2023 256 4. 1 (a). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the sale of real property located at 5300 Venture Parkway, Stillwater Business Park Lot 6a (Formerly identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 054-220-028, now identified as 054-220-033) to Crosland Barnes Group: (1) approve the Third Amendment and Reinstatement to the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (C-9146) with Crosland Barnes Group, for 3.7 acres of City of Redding -owned property, thereby completing the due diligence period and closing escrow by August 31, 2023; (2) approve the use of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as the Escrow Company; (3) authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents needed to complete the transaction; and (4) find 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). In response to Council Member Winter's question, City Manager Tippin stated that the sale of the real property would be in the amount of $325,000 processed through Fidelity National Title Company at the request of the buyer, and further noted that once escrow is closed, the company will break ground and will eventually be a Frito-Lay Distribution Center. 4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing acceptance of the California State Library's award of a grant in the amount of $60,188 through the California Library Literacy Services Program to fund the Shasta Public Libraries' English as a Second Language Services; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Award Agreement and all subsequent documentation relative to the grant; and (3) adopt Resolution No 2023-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 6th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating said funds. 4.9(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the acceptance of an Alcohol Policing Partnership grant administered by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $31,855 for overtime, training, and operating expenses designed to address alcohol enforcement in the City of Redding; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute said contract and any associated amendments. In response to Vice Mayor Mezzano, Chief Schuller confirmed the grant is for overtime shifts for alcohol enforcement within the City of Redding. 4.11 (a).Authorize the following actions: (1) approve the purchase of a 3,319 square -foot Public Services Easement at 6965 Eastside Road, Assessor's Parcel Number 050-470-024 for $6,500.00 to accommodate the replacement storm drain pipe, associated manhole, and inlets that have been designed to replace the aging infrastructure; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute all legal documents necessary to complete the acquisition; and (3) find this action to be categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15305 — Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations. 4.11 (b).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (Schedule No. 5375), Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Generator Project: (1) award Request for Proposals to TRC Companies, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Agreement for a not -to - exceed fee of $233,874.85 with TRC Companies, Inc., to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Generator Project; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments not -to -exceed $50,000. 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 08/01/2023 257 Ordinance No. 2662 and Resolution Nos. 2023-074 through 2023-076 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.2(b). Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County. Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Audette, to: (1) approve a Consulting and Professional Services Agreement (C-2028) with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County in the annual amount of $161,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341 Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano and Council Member Tenessa Audette attended the League of California Cities' Sacramento Valley Membership meeting on July 21, 2023, in Lincoln, California. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS In response to Council Member Tenessa Audette's question, City Manager Barry Tippin noted that a status update regarding Downtown parking will be provided to the City Council at its first meeting in September. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 6:29 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: 17 Michael"D'acquisto Mayor ATTEST: .1, harlene Tipton, City Clerk 08/01/2023