HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09-05-23 - RegularRedding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
September 5, 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, 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 Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Redding Fire Departments'
Chaplain.
PRESENTATION
2A. Shasta County Assessor -Recorder Leslie Morgan provided a PowerPoint presentation,
incorporated herein by reference regarding the Office of Shasta County Assessor -
Recorder's Annual Report for 2023-2024.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alex Bielecki opined that dinosaur fish in the Sacramento River have been disrupted due to the
homeless related issues.
Kate English from Upstate California Film Commission provided the Council with its April to
June 2023 Quarterly Report, incorporated herein by reference.
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 — Budget Workshop No. 2 of April 5, 2023; Special
Meeting — Closed Session of August 15, 2023; and Regular Meeting of August 15, 2023.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers as follows: (1) Accounts
Payable Register No. I for the period of July 1, 2023, through July 31, 2023, for a total of
$52,148,001.16 for check. numbers 1000000 through 1000308, inclusive, ACH Transfer
numbers 40000000 through 40000092 inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 60000000
through 60000016, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register No. I for the period of June 25,
2023, through July 8, 2023, in the amount of $4,515,790.14 for check numbers 588836
through 589933; and check numbers 609235 through 609298, inclusive; and (3) Payroll
Register No. 2 for the period of July 9, 2023, through July 22, 2023, in the amount of
$4,739,296.38 for check numbers 589934 through 591036; and check numbers 609299
through 609399, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $61,403,087.68.
4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACRI 3 3 report for the month of
June 2023.
4.2(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.2(a) at the request of
Council Member Julie Winter.
4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5390, 200- & 600 -Amp Elbows and
Assemblies for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid Group I (200 -Amp Elbows and
Assemblies), and Bid Group 11 (600 -Amp Elbows and Assemblies), to Anixter, Inc., for an
annual evaluated price of $266,677.00; (2) award Bid Group III (Mounting Bracket and
Parking Stands) to OneSource Supply Solutions for an annual evaluated price of
$33,292.80; (3) award Bid Group I (200 -Amp Elbows and Assemblies) to OneSource
Supply Solutions as a secondary provider in cases of supply chain issues; and (4) authorize
the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Anixter, Inc. and OneSource
Supply Solutions through June 30, 2026, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and
conditions remaining the same and price adjustments in direct proportion to a Producer
Price Index.
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4.6(a). Authorize the following actions relative to California Strategic Growth Council's
Community Resilience Centers Program: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-082, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City of Redding Parks
Department to apply for $10 million to the California Strategic Growth Council's
Community Resilience Centers Program grant for the Panorama Park and Resiliency
Center; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or 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 project.
In response to Vice Mayor Mezzano, Community Services Director Kim Niemer advised
that supply chain costs are higher than they originally bid for the project. If the City of
Redding does not receive the grant funds, the City will have to revise the scope of the
project.
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-083, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 10th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060
appropriating $200,000 from the City of Redding General Fund to fund contracted
instructors for community recreational programs.
In response to Vice Mayor Mezzano, Community Services Director Kim Niemer explained
that the funds should have been included in the budget preparation, however, were
inadvertently missed during the manual entry, and noted that the vendors have already
worked under this budget entry.
4.8(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) accept grant funding in the amount of $212,150
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant;
(2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any associated documents to
complete the grant process; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2023-084, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 9th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating said funds.
4.9(a). Authorize the following actions relative to the award of a California Office of Traffic
Safety, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant: (1) accept the grant in the amount of
$1.27,000 to fund Redding Police Department overtime, training, and minor equipment to
assist with additional traffic safety enforcement; (2) authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute the grant agreement and all subsequent documentation to complete the
grant process; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2023-085, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 11th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating said funds.
In response to Vice Mayor Mezzano, Redding Police Chief Bill Schueller advised the
Council that at the end of the grant, a copy of the report showing the data of arrests will be
shared with the Council.
4.9(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-086, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
supporting crime prevention efforts in Redding, and proclaiming Tuesday, October 3,
2023, as National Night Out in the City of Redding.
4.1 I(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5306 (Job No. 2651), Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project,
awarded to Axner Excavating, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$1,220,397.24.
4.11 (b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals Schedule
No. 5382, Construction Management and Inspection Services for the City of Redding Well
12 Water Treatment Plant Project: Award to Water Works Engineers, LLC; Authorize the
Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not -to -exceed fee
of $499,781 with Water Works Engineers, LLC, to provide Construction Management and
Inspection Services; and Authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments not
to exceed $50,000.
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4.1 l(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5381 (Job No. 2422), City of
Redding Well 12 Water Treatment Plant Project: (1) award to Sul, Group, Inc., in the
amount of $5,995,970; (2) approve an additional $640,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $250,000 for project development costs;
(4) Approve $600,000 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 $100,000; (6) Approve the project design
plans, specifications and special provisions; and (7) Find that the Project is categorically
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section
15301 - Existing Facilities, 15302- Replacement or Reconstruction, and 15303 - New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
4.12(a). Item removed from agenda at the request of staff to be considered at afuture City Council
Meeting.
City of Redding's Conflict of Interest Code, Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.90
(Conflict of Interest for designated positions of the City), in compliance with the California
Fair Political Practices Commission biennial review requirements.
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. 2023-082 through 2023-086 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(a). Item 4.2(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Calendar at the request
of Council Member Julie Winter
Submission of a California Strategic Growth Council's Community Resilience Centers
Program Application.
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 Winter, and seconded by Council Member
Audette, to: (1) authorize staff to submit a California Strategic Growth Council's
Community Resilience Centers Program planning grant application for a day resource
center in an amount not to exceed $500,000; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-087, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant, appropriate funds, and
if awarded, execute any agreements necessary to implement the award; (3) find that
applying for funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act; and (4) find that administrative activities such as applying for funding is
exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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. 2023-087 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.2(b). Award of bid for the City of Redding Downtown Park Plaza Project 2023.
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
Munns, to authorize the following actions relative to the Downtown Park Plaza Project
2023, for construction of a public park located at 1470 Market St: (1) awarded bid to Sul,
Group Inc. in the amount of $3,985,883; Approve $100,000 for administration costs and
inspection fees; $350,000 for project development costs; and $101,463 to provide
construction contingency funding; and (2) found that the project is exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15300.1 -
Relation to Ministerial Projects. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(c). Extension of the Redding Police Department's $40,000 signing bonus for an additional 18 -
months
Police Captain Brian Barrier provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference. He noted that since the inception of this program
22 lateral police officers were hired in first 18 -month period, and currently 16 of the 22
laterals are still employed with the City of Redding.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) extend the lateral signing incentive for an additional 18 -months in the
amount of $40,000, with payment of the bonus to continue to be in installments of $20,000
at hiring, $10,000 at successful completion of field training, and $10,000 after completion
of probation, with a contract remaining in place requiring a three-year commitment to the
Redding Police Department to receive the bonus, lateral officers that resign prior to the full
three years are required to repay the incentive at a prorated rate; and (2) authorize and
approve the City Manager to reduce or cancel the incentive without City Council approval
due to unforeseen issues such as budget reductions. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11 (d).Update to the Downtown Redding Parking Program, including proposed changes, and
adoption of a Resolution to amend the traffic control map of the City of Redding.
Public Work Director Chuck Aukland, Transportation Planner Zachary Bonnin, and Dixon
Resource Unlimited Consultant, Julie Dixon provided an overview of the report to City
Council (staff report) and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
The following spoke in opposition: Marjy Cantrell, Nolan Hawkins, and Leah Sullivan.
Lynn Fritz, local business owner, suggested utilizing the City of Redding's business license
information for people downtown in order to communicate and determine who needs a
parking permit.
Vice Chair Mezzano requested that the pay sites be evaluated by staff because some of the
pay sites are not operating properly.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano to: (1) accept the staff report
outlining the status of Downtown Redding parking; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-088, a
resolution of the City Council for the City of Redding, to amend the traffic control map
thereby allowing on -street employee permit exempt parking zones, increasing the number
of employee parking permits sold from 175 to 300, allowing Shasta College students to
purchase employee parking permits and changing the Oregon Street loading zone from 12
minutes to 30 minutes; (3) find that the action is exempt from environmental review under
the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15601(b)(3) (Common
Sense Exemption; and (4) to extend the time zones by one hour to be 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
instead of the current designated 5:00 pm end time for the non -two hour parking spaces.
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The motion failed due to the lack of a second.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council
Member Audette, to: (1) accept the staff report outlining the status of Downtown Redding
parking; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-088, a resolution of the City Council for the City
of Redding, to amend the traffic control map thereby allowing on -street employee permit
exempt parking zones, increasing the number of employee parking permits sold from 175
to 300, allowing Shasta College students to purchase employee parking permits and
changing the Oregon Street loading zone from 12 minutes to 30 minutes; and (3) find that
the action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15 601 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— Mezzano, and Dacquisto
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
—None
Resolution No. 2023-088 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
**Clerk's Note: Council Member Munns left chambers at 7:38 pm and returned at 7:41 pm.
9.11 (e). Set a Public Hearing regarding a four-year service rate package for the City of Redding
Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Utilities.
Public Work Director Chuck Aukland provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report) and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Will Bond spoke in opposition to the rate increase.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to: (1) approve the Protest Notice format; (2) approve adding a new rate for the
Solid Waste Utility for commercial source -separated food waste collection; and (3)
approve setting a Public Hearing on November 7, 2023, 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider the four-year package of
rates for City of Redding Solid Waste, Water, and Wastewater Utilities proposed for
implementation on or about January 1, 2024. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
**Clerk's Note: Council Member Winter left the room at 8:25 pm and returned at 8:28 pm.
9.15(a).Uncodified Ordinance amending the City of Redding's contract with the California Public
Employees Retirement System for classic local miscellaneous members in the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO (IBEW) — Power Production Unit.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler provided an overview of 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: (1) adopt uncodified Ordinance No. 2663 to amend the Retirement Contract (C-
99) between the City of Redding (City) and California Public Employees Retirement
System (CaIPERS) to adopt Government Code Section 20516 (Employees Sharing
Additional Cost) for classic local miscellaneous members in the IBEW—Power Production
Unit; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for the City upon receipt of the final
document from CaIPERS; (3) authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certification of
Compliance with Government Code Section 20516 (CON 500); and (4) authorize the City
Clerk to sign the Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507 (CON
12A).
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Ordinance No. 2663 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.15(b).Resolution approving an exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement System
180 -day wait period with regard to re -hiring Deborah Ivey as a retired annuitant.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler provided an overview of 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: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-089, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving a 180 -day wait period exception and single interim appointment of
Deborah Ivey as Payroll and Benefits Technician for the City of Redding pursuant to
Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective September 6, 2023, for tip to 960
hours; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary hiring documentation
to allow retired Payroll and Benefits Technician, Deborah Ivey, to be rehired as an
annuitant in the Finance Department to assist with special projects such as the
implementation of the City-wide Enterprise Resource Planning and Human Capital
Management systems.
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. 2023-089 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
9.15 (c). Resolution approving amendments to Executive Management Pay -For -Performance
Salary Plan for Unrepresented Employees.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler provided an overview of the report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to open the discussion from Closed Session regarding Unrepresented Salary
Increases. The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members —
Mezzano and Dacquisto
ABSTAIN:
Council Members —
None
ABSENT:
Council Members —
None
Council Member Audette questioned Mayor Dacquisto regarding a previous discussion in
Closed Session where the Council had planned to be a unanimous vote for personnel salary
increases. Mr. Dacquisto, opined that he can vote how he wants without providing an
explanation, and stated that he is against approving the salary increases.
A brief discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-090, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding, approving amendments to the Executive Management Pay -For -
Performance Salary Plan (Unrepresented) providing classification -specific salary range
adjustments as a result of a compensation and compression study, including the City
Manager classification, and authorizing immediate salary increases for the employees in
those classifications, effective September 3, 2023.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members — Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2023-090 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:00 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adjourned.
Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
."I/'Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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