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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2024
FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
ITEM NO. 4(a)
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SUBJECT: 4(a) --Approve City Council Minutes.
Recommendation
Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 21, 2023; Regular Meeting of December 5,
2023; Regular Meeting of December 19, 2023; Special Meeting - Closed Session of January 16,
2024; Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024; Special Meeting — Closed Session of February 6,
2024; Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024; Special Meeting — Closed Session of February 20,
2024; and Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024.
Attachments
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of November 21, 2023
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 5, 2023
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 19, 2023
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting Closed Session of January 16, 2024
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of February 6, 2024
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of February 20, 2024
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 21, 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: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Barry
E. DeWalt, 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 Pastor Joshua Thompson, Westside Church of Redding.
PRESENTATION
2A. Mayor's presentation of an Appreciation Clock to Kelsi Halvarson for her service on the
City of Redding Community Development Advisory Committee from October 4, 2016, to
November 30, 2023.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Award of Appreciation Clock and Resolution to City of Redding Public Works Director
Chuck Aukland in honor of his retirement from public service.
Mayor Dacquisto highlighted Mr. Aukland's many accomplishments and presented him
with the clock and framed Resolution.
City Manager Tippin, along with Council Members Mezzano, Audette, and Munns,
expressed their appreciation for Public Works Director Aukland's commitment and
dedication to the City of Redding.
Public Works Director Aukland thanked the community, the City Council, and staff of the
City of Redding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to award City of Redding Clock of Appreciation; and adopt Resolution No.
2023-121, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, honoring Charles
(Chuck) Aukland for his distinguished service as the City of Redding's Director of Public
Works.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter and Dacquisto
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
2C. Award of Appreciation Clock and Resolution to City of Redding Community Services
Director Kimberly Niemer in honor of her retirement from public service.
Mayor Dacquisto highlighted Ms. Niemer's accomplishments and presented the Resolution
to him.
City Manager Tippin, along with Council Members Mezzano, Audette, and Munns,
expressed their appreciation for Community Services Director Niemer's commitment and
dedication to the City of Redding.
Community Services Director Niemer thanked the community, the City Council, and staff
of the City of Redding.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) award Ms. Niemer with a City of Redding Clock of Appreciation; and (2)
adopt Resolution No. 2023-120, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
honoring Kimberly A. Niemer for her distinguished service as the City of Redding's
Director of Community Services.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter and Dacquisto
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Alex Bielecki talked about privilege versus rights of people using sidewalks.
Nick Gardner expressed his disappointment in the lack of initiative of the City and County to
protect the citizens against out-of-town homeless that come to Redding and trash our community.
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 November 7, 2023; and Special
Meeting — Closed Session of November 10, 2023.
4(b). Accept and approve the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll
Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 4 for the period of October 1, 2023, through
October 31, 2023, for a total of $25,641,653.81; (2) Payroll Register No. 8 for the period
of October 1, 2023, through October 14, 2023, for a total of $4,730,100.64; (3) Payroll
Register No. 9 for the period of October 15, 2023, through October 28, 2023, for a
total of $4,575,699.15; SUMMARY TOTAL: $34,947,453.60.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 5413, Electric Line
Clearance Services for Area 1, (as shown in the map attached to the staff report), to bidder
Arbor Pros LLC, California, for $565,000, plus a 20 percent contingency of $113,000, for
the period beginning the date the City of Redding ("City") issues the purchase order and
ending on April 15, 2024; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-122, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 22nd Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating an additional $328,000 for electric line
clearance and emergency operations services.
4.11(a).Authorize the following actions related to the Downtown to Turtle Bay Gap Completion
Project that will run along Sundial Bridge Drive from the intersection of Butte Street, north
to the Sacramento River: (1) accept State Transportation Improvement Program funds; and
(2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-123, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060
appropriating $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the Agreement for Sale of Conservation Credits from Riparian
Ranch, LLC in an amount not to exceed $297,500, to offset long-term impacts on
salmonids and designated critical habitat for the Sacramento Drive over Olney Creek
Bridge Replacement Project.
4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5408 (Job No. 2688),
Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Facultative Sludge Lagoon and Sludge Drying Bed
Project: (1) reject the apparent low bid by T & S Construction Co., Inc. as nonresponsive
and award the project to the second low bidder SnL Group, Inc., in the amount of
$7,660,744.83; (2) approve an additional $780,000 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees and $228,074 for project development costs; (3) approve $760,000 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 (5) find that the Project is 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 Existing Facilities.
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4. 11 (d).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5379, Old Alturas Road over
Churn Creek Bridge Widening Project: (1) award to S.T. Rhoades Inc., in the amount of
$6,493,039.98; (2) approve an additional $1,139,200 to cover the cost of administration
and inspection fees and $1,393,664 for project development costs; (3) approve $649,000
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 (5) adopt Resolution No. 2023-124, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 21" Amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $1,333,270 for the Old Alturas Road
over Churn Creek Bridge Widening project; decreasing appropriation of federal grant funds
by $506,040 and increasing appropriation of Transportation Impact Fee funds by
$1,839,310.
4.11(e).Approve the sole source procurement of hardware, software and licenses, which is
estimated to cost $98,000, to enhance and upgrade the access control and video
management system at the Shasta County Libraries (Redding, Anderson, and Burney) by
finding that the name AMAG Symmetry CompleteView Video Management System in the
specifications for Public Works projects is authorized by Public Contract Code Section
3400(c)(2) in order to match other products already in use by the City of Redding.
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.
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. 2023-122 through 2023-124 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Consider Mayor's appointments and reappointments to the City of Redding Community
Development Advisory Committee.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Munns, to approve Mayor's recommendation to make the following appointments
and reappointments to the City of Redding Community Development Advisory
Committee: (1) appoint John Carelli to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term ending
November 30, 2025; (2) appoint Nicole Dues to fill a scheduled vacancy with a term ending
November 30, 2026; (3) reappoint Blake Fisher to serve a full-term ending November 30,
2026; and (4) reappoint Roxanne Burke to serve a full-term ending November 30, 2026.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(a). Consider appropriation of Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) 3-L Award.
Housing and Community Development Manager Nicole Smith highlighted the Report to
City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated
herein by reference.
Jonathon Anderson, Chief Executive Officer for the Good News Rescue Mission, spoke in
favor of the recommendation of the ERF 3-L Grant Expenditure award.
Nick Gardner spoke against the public funding for the Good News Rescue Mission opining
that he would rather see funds be spent to return displaced homeless persons to the out of
town locations they came from.
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City Manager Tippin discussed the ERF 3-L Grant Expenditure Summary, incorporated
herein by reference, and went through each of the line items with the Council Members.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Mezzano,
to direct staff to preliminarily investigate the position of the Good News Rescue Mission's
escrow and see if they want to transfer out of escrow, find out more information relative to
costs, etc.; and (2) at the same time, direct staff to prepare a draft Request for Proposals for
that same area and return to Council for consideration as soon as possible.
Motion failed.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council.
Member Winter, to bring back information, including associated costs, regarding the
building under escrow for purchase by the Good News Rescue Mission for City Council's
consideration at a future meeting.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— Mezzano and Dacquisto
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-125, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving and adopting the 23rd Amendment to City of Redding (City) Budget
Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $8,354,960 of Encampment Resolution Funding
Lookback Disbursement Round 3 ERF 3-L funds and adding a full-time, Housing
Specialist I/Il position to the City's Housing Division; (2) approve the following as
identified on the ERF 3-L Grant Expenditure Summary to provide funding for the
following: (a) $840,000 for 1.6 Full Time Employees — Crisis Intervention Team (CIRT)
Officers; (b) $67,500 for Street Outreach Supplies; (c) $300,000 for Sanitation Support;
(d) $3,000,000 for a Day Resource Center; (e) $500,000 for remodel/rehabilitation of the
Good News Rescue Mission's current shelter; and (f) $473,455 allocation of City of
Redding funding for overhead staff management for the program; all will return to Council
with budget resolutions for consideration at a future Council meeting; and (4) determine
that allocating grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental
Quality 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. 2023-123 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 7:54 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adjourned.
Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 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: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Barry E. DeWalt, 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 Lori Moretti, Chaplain for the Redding Fire and Redding Police
Departments.
PRESENTATION
2A. Award of Appreciation Clock and Resolution to City of Redding City Attorney
Barry E. DeWalt in honor of his retirement from public service.
Mayor Dacquisto highlighted Mr. DeWalt's accomplishments and presented him with the
clock and framed Resolution.
City Manager Tippin, along with Council Members Mezzano, Winter, Audette, and
Munns, expressed their appreciation for City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt's commitment and
dedication to the City of Redding.
City Attorney DeWalt thanked the City Council and staff of the City of Redding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) award City of Redding Clock of Appreciation to Barry E. Dewalt; and
(2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-126, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
honoring Barry E. DeWalt for his distinguished service as the City of Redding's City
Attorney. 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. 2023-126 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
2B. City Council Reorganization.
The following spoke in favor of Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano becoming the Mayor:
David Backues, Steve Kohn, Kymberly Vollmers, Monique Welin, Marcus Partin,
Brooke McDonald, and Kathryn McDonald.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Vice Mayor Mezzano, to
appoint Mark Mezzano to serve as Mayor, Tenessa Audette to serve as Vice Mayor, and
Council Member Jack Munns to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term expiring
December 2024.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, and Mezzano
NOES:
Council Members
— Audette, Munns, and Winter
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
The motion failed.
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A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council. Member Munns, seconded by Council.
Member Winter, to appoint Tenessa Audette to serve as the Mayor, Julie Winter to serve
as Vice Mayor, and Mark Mezzano as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term expiring
December 2024. Mark Mezzano declined and appointment of the Mayor Pro Tempore
position will be agendized for Council discussion at its December 19, 2023, meeting.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, and Mezzano
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
2C. Presentation of Mayor's Appreciation Gavel from Mayor Tenessa Audette to Mayor
Emeritus Michael Dacquisto in honor and appreciation of his service as the City of
Redding's Mayor from December 2022 to December 2023.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Gardner expressed his disappointment in the City Council's selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor,
and Mayor Pro Tempore.
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: Regular Meeting of November 7, 2023; and Special Meeting - Closed
Session of November 17, 2023.
4.5(a). Authorize the following related to the purchase of two bucket trucks for the City of Redding
Electric Utility: (1) authorize the purchase from Altec Industries, Inc. using Sourcewell
contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $436,698, including all applicable taxes and
fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing
adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to a total of $40,000.
4.11(a).Authorize the Mayor to approve the Final Map for the Alturas Crossing Subdivision
(Amendment AMND-2023-00295), an amendment to Tentative Subdivision Map (S-2017-
00239) and Planned Development Plan (formerly Live Oak Estates); and direct the City
Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.15(e).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-127, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
effective December 24, 2023, to amend: (a) the Unrepresented Schedule of Part -Time
Employee Classifications and Wage Rates/Ranges; and (b) the Schedules of Wage Rates
for Redding Independent Employees Organization — Clerical, Technical and Professional
Unit (RIEO—CTP) to increase salaries for City of Redding positions impacted by the 2024
California Minimum Wage increase.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution No. 2023-127 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Public Hearing to consider Resolution approving City of Redding Electric Utility (REU)
rate increases and increasing the Residential Energy Discount.
Redding Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel summarized the report to City Council (staff
report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 7:11 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Audette opened the Public Hearing.
The following spoke in opposition to the REU rate increases: Nick Gardner,
Thomas Hildebrand, and Kristyn Kuroki.
Mayor Audette determined that no one else was present who 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 Winter, and seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-128, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, to increase REU's rates (four percent revenue increase per year) effective
January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025, for usage beginning on the first day of the first
electric billing cycle; (2) approve a Fixed Charge Credit increase of $2.50 per month to
Residential Energy Discount Program customers effective January 1, 2024, and January 1,
2025, for usage beginning on the first day of the first electric billing cycle; and (3) find that
the adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
under the common-sense clause.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution No. 2023-128 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(a). Provide direction regarding the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program.
City Manager Barry Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Tippin explained that the purpose of this item is for the Council to determine how staff
should move forward with allocation of the remaining Housing and Homelessness
Incentive Program (HHIP) funds in the approximate amount of $1.6 million.
The following spoke in favor of funding programs and projects that reduce and prevent
homelessness through local nonprofits and agencies who assist the homeless population:
C.J. Dodson, Laural Park, Marci Fernandes, Tim Danielson, Janet Chapman, Kalie
Brisbon, Kristen Schreder, Larry Olmstead, Charles White, Antoinette Franklin, John
Waldrop, and Susan Murray.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to approve funding the six remaining grant requests for programs and projects that
reduce and prevent homelessness through local nonprofits and agencies as described in the
Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program Requests and Recommended Awards
document included in the November 7, 2023, City Council staff report.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council. Member Audette to: (1) review the
current Request for Proposals and redo the matrix, make recommendations, and have it
ready within a week for Council discussion at the December 19, 2024, Council meeting.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
9.15(b).Resolutions - approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Exhibits
with the Redding Police Managers Association (RPMA) and approving amendments to the
Executive Management Pay -For -Performance Salary Plan to address compression in the
Fire and Police departments.
Mayor Audette summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein
by reference.
There was no discussion amongst the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, and seconded by Council
Member Mezzano, (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-129, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, approving a successor Memorandum of Understanding and salary
exhibits with the Redding Police Managers Association (RPMA) for a three-year term
beginning December 6, 2023, and ending December 5, 2026; and approving amendments
to the RPMA Schedule of Salary Ranges effective December 10, 2023; and (2) adopt
Resolution 2023-130, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving
amendments to the Executive Management Pay -For -Performance Salary Plan
(Unrepresented) providing salary range adjustments for unrepresented managers in the
Redding Police and Fire Departments due to compression with subordinate classifications;
and authorizing salary increases for the employees in those classifications, effective
December 10, 2023.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution Nos. 2023-129 and 2023-130 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:15 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 19, 2023, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, Interim Assistant
City Attorney Natalia Ebersole, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin
Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was provided by the Mayor.
The Invocation was provided by Tim Walls at the request of Mayor Audette.
2A. City Council Reorganization.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to appoint Jack Munns to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term
expiring December 2024. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Kevin Crye, District I Shasta County Board of Supervisor, spoke in support of the Accountability,
Transparency, Housing, Outreach, Mitigation, Economic Opportunity (AT HOME) Shasta
Action Plan (Plan) that addresses homelessness in the City of Redding and throughout Shasta
County, and urged the Council to approve the Plan.
Nick Gardner spoke in opposition to the following: (1) the recall attempt of County Supervisor
Kevin Crye; and (2) the Council's decision to not repay the $3.5 million loan made from the
Redding Electric Utility to the Soccer Park for new turf.
Justin Wandro, Director of Development for the Good News Rescue Mission, invited the Council
to attend its annual Homeless Memorial to be held on December 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
Alex Bielecki spoke in opposition to the recycling tax added on to the purchase of aluminum cans
and glass bottles and opined that there is a lack of recycling facilities available to receive the tax
refunds.
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: Regular Meeting of November 7, 2023; and Special Meeting - Closed
Session of November 17, 2023.
4(b). Accept and approve the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll
Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 5 for the period of November 1, 2023, through
November 30, 2023, for a total of $21,955,709.15;
(2) Payroll Register No. 10 for the period of October 29, 2023, through November 11,
2023, for a total of $5,092,867.44; and
(3) Payroll Register No. 11 for the period of November 12, 2023, through November 25,
2023, for a total of $4,919,750.13; SUMMARY TOTAL: $31,968,326.72
4.1(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-131, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
declaring approximately 90 acres of City of Redding -owned land located at 7501 Eastside
Road (Assessor Parcel No. 050-040-010) as surplus property, subject to the retention of an
easement(s), if required, for public service utilities.
4.1(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.1(b) at the request of
Mayor Audette.
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4.2(a). Authorize Airport Division staff to release a Request for Proposals package for non -
aeronautical development at Redding Regional Airport properties that include 6755
Lockheed Drive (Assessor Parcel. No. (APN) 054-640-001) and 6809 Lockheed Drive
(APN 056-610-008) and portions of 3730 Flight Avenue (APN 054-280-005) and 6783
Woodrum Circle (APN 056-010-025).
4.2(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.2(b) at the request ofMayor
Audette.
4.2(c). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.2(c) at the request of
Council Member Winter.
4.2(d). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or his
designee, to sign the Funding Agreement with No Boundaries Transitional Housing Inc.,
in the amount of $564,564 for the term of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024; (2) find
that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 15301(d) existing Facilities; and (3) find that according to the National
Environmental Policy Act operating costs are categorically excluded, not subject to 24 CFR
§58.5, convert to exempt and require no further environmental study or approval from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4.5(a). Approve and ratify the City Manager's approval of purchase order PUR000922 for
Padmount Distribution Transformers to Emerald Transformer, in the amount of
$206,121.09, for the City of Redding Electric Utility.
4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5416, Rock and Mineral
Products: (1) reject the apparent low bids by Green Dream International as nonresponsive;
and (2) award the lowest competitive bids to J. F. Shea, Loucks Landscaping, Stimpel-
Wiebelhaus, and Tullis, Inc. for the annual purchase of rock, asphalt, and mineral
aggregates at an estimated cost of $350,000.
4.11(b).Authorize the following related to the purchase of one 2024 Kenworth T880 chassis with
an Enoven Water Tender Body assembly for a combined net delivered cost of $291,749.34,
for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) authorize the purchase of one 2024
Kenworth T880 chassis using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of
$196,002.21 including all applicable taxes and fees; (2) authorize the purchase of one
4,000 -gallon Enoven Water Tender body from Enoven Truck and Equipment, with a net
delivered cost of $95,747.13 including all applicable taxes and fees; and (3) authorize the
City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed
due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $30,000.
4.11(c).Accept the City of Redding Mitigation Fee Act Report Update, including an accounting of
development fees; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-132, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, making findings concerning unexpended funds.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding's COVID-19
Economic Stimulus Package projects: (1) accept an update on project progress; (2) ratify
approval of City Manager award for the Aquatic Center Pumping System Upgrades Project
(C19 -P-03) to Tricon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $246,323; and (3) ratify approval
of on-call construction for Window Replacements at Fire Station 5 (C19-W04a) to Harbert
Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $15,526.
4.11(e).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5221 (Job No. 2644), South Bonnyview Road/1-5 Phase 11
Improvements Bechelli Lane Roundabout Project, awarded to Tullis Inc., as satisfactorily
complete, with a final cost of $5,329,290.10.
4.11(f). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-133, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
accepting the dedication for public use on Alfreda Way (Assessor Parcel No. 067-110-064)
and adjacent Public Service Easements as described in the Center of Hope Parcel Map PM -
2021 -01672 filed on February 10, 2022, in Book 39 of Parcel Maps at Page 94, Shasta
County Records and shown on Exhibit A.
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4.12(a).Approve the Local Appointments List consisting of Exhibits A and B relative to 2024 term
expirations and vacancies for City of Redding Boards, Commissions, and Committees to
fulfill the requirements of Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act).
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-134, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
modifying the Employment and Benefit Policies for City of Redding Unrepresented
Employees, effective December 20, 2023.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution Nos. 2023-131 through 2023-134 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
City Council
9A. Appoint Christian M. Curtis as City Attorney; and approve Employment Agreement.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
There was no discussion amongst the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to: (1) appoint Christian M. Curtis as the City of Redding City Attorney; and
(2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement at an annual salary of
$220,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(b). Item 4.1(b) was moved firom the Consent Calendar to the Regular Calendar at the request
of Mayor Audette.
Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) Award Recipient Agreements.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
In response to Mayor Audette's concerns relative to potentially delaying funding
agreements, City Manager Tippin noted that the Agreements do not have to come back to
Council, this is simply to authorize himself to begin negotiations, sign and execute the
Agreements.
On behalf of the Rating and Ranking Committee, Kristen Schreder thanked the Council for
its support and moving forward with this item.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the HHIP Award
Recipient Agreements (Agreement) as approved by the Redding City Council at its
December 5, 2023, meeting; and (2) authorize Development Services staff to make the
required California Environmental Quality Act findings/determinations as necessary for
each respective Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.1(c). AT HOME Shasta Action Plan.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
AT HOME Ad hoc Committee Member Mayor Pro Tempore Jack Munns and Mayor
Tenessa Audette provided a brief update and overview of AT HOME's purpose.
A discussion amongst Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to: (1) accept the report and endorse the AT HOME (Accountability,
Transparency, Housing, Outreach, Mitigation, Economic opportunity) Shasta Action Plan
(Plan); (2) appoint Council Members Audette and Munns to continue to serve on the AT
HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee on a continuous basis; and (3) authorize the Committee
Members to approve Plan updates. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(b). Item 4.2(b) was moved from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Calendar at the request
of Mayor Audette.
Subaward of Regional Early Action Planning Program (REAP) 2.0 funds from the Shasta
Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA).
Assistant City Manager Bade provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mayor Audette wanted the public to be aware of the Request for Proposals being released
for development of vacant parcels currently owned by the Successor Agency to the
Redding Redevelopment Agency.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: authorize the following actions relative to the subaward of REAP funds from
SRTA: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute the Sub -Applicant Agreement for $750,000 and
appropriate the funds to assist with the development costs of a 12 -unit, income -qualifying,
mixed-use building on vacant lots located at 815 Parkview Avenue (Assessor's Parcel No.
(APN) 104-350-019-000), 825 Parkview Avenue (APN 104-350-018-000) and 2520
Leland Avenue (APN 104-350-020-000); (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate a
Property Transfer Agreement for the City of Redding's Successor Housing Agency to
acquire the property located at 2520 Leland Avenue at no cost; (3) authorize City of
Redding Housing Division staff to submit the Purchase Agreement to the Shasta County
Consolidated Oversight Board for consideration and approval; and if approved, authorize
the Mayor to execute the required documentation to complete the property transaction; (4)
approve and authorize the release of the Request for Proposals - Schedule No. 5423,
Purchase and Development of Real Property 815 Parkview Avenue, 825 Parkview Avenue,
and 2520 Leland Avenue; and (5) make the finding that applying for and accepting grant
funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(c). Item 4.2(c) was moved from the Consent Calendar to the Regular Calendar at the request
of Council Member Winter.
Shelter Crisis Annual Report.
Assistant City Manager Bade summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Vice Mayor Winter's questions, Mr. Bade provided a brief overview of the
process to determine the quantity of the various shelters needed to house the unhoused, and
then the process as to how to connect those unhoused individuals with transitional housing,
and then into permanent supportive housing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to: (1) approve the City of Redding's 2023 Shelter Crisis Annual Report;
(2) authorize staff to submit the City of Redding's 2023 Shelter Crisis Annual Report to
the State of California Senate and Assembly Committees by January 1, 2024; and (3) make
the finding that approving a Shelter Crisis Annual Report and submitting the report to the
State of California is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality
Act and no further action is required. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(e). Report on Benton Field and Lease and Operating Permit for Fixed Base Operator at Benton
Field (085).
Management Analyst William Wallace, City of Redding Airports Division, provided an
overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and 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
Munns, to: (1) accept the oral report on Benton Field; (2) approve the Benton Field Fixed
Base Operator Lease Agreement and Commercial Operating Permit (Agreement) to Cardan
Aircraft Services with an effective date of January 1, 2024, for an initial 10 -year term with
two optional five-year term extensions, including a rental abatement period for two years,
to provide start-up relief in exchange for the Lessee accepting an obligation to conduct
certain tenant improvements to the FBO facility; (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the
Agreement; and (4) find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing
Facilities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(f). Award Request for Proposals, Schedule No. 5419, for the Development of Infrastructure
that Supports a Single -Family Housing Development at 850 Quartz Hill Road.
Assistant City Manager Bade summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
iincorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to: (1) award the Request for Proposals - Schedule No. 5419 for the development
of infrastructure to create a single-family subdivision located at 850 Quartz Hill Road
(Assessor's Parcel No. 115-170-001) to K2 Development Companies; (2) authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to negotiate a Development Funding Agreement with K2
Development Companies that includes Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery Infrastructure funds for predevelopment costs; (3) authorize the Mayor to
execute the Development Funding Agreement; (4) adopt Resolution No. 2023-135, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 24th
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $22,563,040 for
the Quartz Hill Infrastructure project; (5) make the fording that entering into a
Development Funding Agreement for predevelopment costs is not considered a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act and a separate review will be completed
for the resulting project; and (6) made the finding that entering into a Development Funding
Agreement for predevelopment costs is considered exempt under the National
Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(x)(1), and a separate review will be
completed for the resulting project.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2023-135 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.2(g). Provide direction to staff regarding a Navigation/Day Resource Center.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
The following 28 individuals spoke in favor of the Navigation/Day Resource Center:
Staci Wadley, Jim Berry, Robert Cronic, Brett Johnson, David Pot, Jesse Barnes, Joshua
Payne, Laura] Park, Matthew Miles, Anthony Bannelos, Todd McEfee, Gavin Kielty,
Kirkwood Hale, Henry Chapman, Danielle Gehrung, Victoria Jackson, Rachel Puccinelli,
Adam Schwartz, Joey Hughes, Dr. Daniel. Sloan, Tiffinni Ohara, Linda Cadd, Brad
Williams, Jim Jackson, Gary Cadd, Joshua Johnson, Matthew Maderios, and David Schott.
Lon Dean opposed establishing a Navigation/Day Resource Center at the Good News
Rescue Mission, and provided a pamphlet to the Council for the Devereux Center in Coos
Bay, Oregon, incorporated herein by reference, as an example of a successful resource
center.
Jonathan Anderson, Executive Director of the Good New Rescue Mission, assured the
Council that they are excited to partner with the City of Redding and noted that they would
be doing outreach in the field to offer services and assistance to the unhoused that do not
want to come to the Good News Rescue Mission.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to: (1) authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Development Funding
Agreement with the Good News Rescue Mission that includes financing in the form of a
secured loan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of 3145 Veda Street (Assessor Parcel
No. (APN) 104-620-052) and 3150 South Market Street (APN 104-620-059) with terms
that include zero percent interest for a five-year period conditioned upon mutually agreed
expectations; (2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Navigation/Day Resource
Center Operations Agreement; and (3) direct staff to present the Development Funding and
Operations Agreements to City Council for consideration at a future meeting; all related to
a establishing a Navigation/Day Resource Center in the City of Redding.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
*Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 8: 59 p.m. and returned at 9:02 p.m.
9.5(b). Oral Report on the City of Redding Electric Utility's (REU) 2026 Strategic Plan.
Redding Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel, provided an overview of the Report to City
Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
There was no discussion amongst the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to accept the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director's report providing a progress
update on REU's 2026 Strategic Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:15 p.m. Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
January 16, 2024, 5:1.5 PM.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Audette opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Audette reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(4)(2) & (3):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
One potential case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Employee Organization: Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:02 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
January 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council
Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, Native American Tradition as a Karuk Tribal
Descendant/Shasta County Interfaith Forum Chair; and Joey Carroll, Native American Flute.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation by Emergent providing an update on 3D printing projects for the City of
Redding (City).
Don Ajamian provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference. Mr.
Ajamian and Joe Chimenti relayed several challenges and successes of its partnership with
the City of Redding for the concrete 3D printing of homes currently under contract, and
asked the City Council to assist with finding and identifying additional sources of funding
to reimburse part of Emergent's equipment costs, increase building of additional housing
units due to the housing shortage within the City, thereby creating jobs for young people
learning new trades.
In response of Council Member Mezzano's questions, Community Services Director
Travis Menne provided a status update relative to the first house built at the Bonnyview
Boat Ramp noting that park hosts are moved in all is well so far. He noted that the
Enterprise Park location is still in the process of filling the park host positions.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
Dr. Richard Penner commented on the war in Israel and urged the Council to write a resolution in
support of Israel and provided two draft resolutions and a letter regarding a video, all three
incorporated herein by reference.
Alex Belecki expressed concern with food shortages for the homeless and the lack of available
affordable housing locally and across the state.
Jerry Garcee asked the Council to allow him to re -submit an appeal to the Council pursuant to
Redding Municipal Code Section 18.11.090 (Appeals) relative to a Planning Commission decision
upheld last year by the Council regarding Bethel Church's expansion project.
Susan Weiss: (1) addressed the homelessness issue within the community and expressed her
support of the City of Redding assuming the Continuum of Care as the lead agency; (2) asked for
the Council to accept more public input and to be more collaborative with community members;
and (3) noted that the AT Home Committee meetings should be better publicized.
Carl Pieplow provided the Council with a list of information sources, incorporated herein by
reference, and urged the Council to adopt a resolution in support of Israel.
Kathryn McDonald noted that she filed a Brown Act violation against Council Members Tenessa
Audette, Julie Winter, and Jack Munns, stating her evidence that they discussed their actions
regarding their votes for the selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore prior to
the December 5, 2023, Council Meeting; and she requested that in order to avoid costly litigation,
the vote taken on December 5, 2023, be rescinded, and a new vote be taken to follow tradition and
select the previous Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano to be Redding's new Mayor.
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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:
4.1(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 91(a) at the request of Vice
Mayor Julie Winter.
4.2(c). Authorize the following actions relative to the Community Development Block Grant
Disaster Recovery Multi -Family Housing Program guidelines: (1) adopt Resolution No.
2024-001, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, acknowledging Kennett
Court Senior Apartments is complete pursuant to City of Redding requirements and the
Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery Multi -Family Housing Program
guidelines; (2) find that adopting a completion resolution is not considered a project under
the California Environmental Quality Act. The actual construction of the project was
previously reviewed for CEQA compliance; and (3) find that adopting a completion
resolution is exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR
58.34(a)(3).
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following modifications relative to the previously awarded Bid
Schedule No. 5231, Furnish and Deliver 15kV Cable to The Okonite Cable Company
(Okonite): (1) accept proposed changes in base contract pricing for contract year 3 and
contract year 4; (2) amend the award amount previously issued to Okonite from a total of
$303,799 to a not -to -exceed amount of $1.5 million per contract year based on line item
evaluated pricing; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve price
adjustments due to metals escalation and de-escalation relative to the established base
price; and (4) approve Purchase Order 115278 in the amount of $644,856.50 for additional
cable.
4.5(b). Award Bid Schedule No. 5427, Padmount Distribution Transformers, to Hyundai
Corporation USA (Hyundai) in the amount of $3,886,718.55, including tax, for the
Redding Electric Utility.
4.5(c). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-002, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 25`h Amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating an additional $220,000 for offsite
hosting and licensing fees related to Energy Trading and Modernization; (2) approve the
First Amendment to with Power Settlements Consulting and Software LLC ("Power
Settlements") (C-8458) to move from on -premise to a hosted environment off -premise; (3)
authorize staff to negotiate a one-time hosted environment implementation fee for a not -
to -exceed fee of $120,750 with Power Settlements, which includes a 15 percent
contingency; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute software license
agreements associated with this project and to approve any required amendments to the
agreements.
4.6(a). Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals Schedule No. 5418,
Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the South City Park Project: (1) award
to Gates & Associates; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Consulting
and Professional Services Contract with Gates & Associates for an amount not to exceed
$623,050; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve any amendments up
to $62,300.The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
4.11(a). Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5414 for furnishing various
chemicals: (1) award contracts to Helix Labs, Wintersun Chemical, Thatcher Chemical,
and Univar USA, Inc., for a total annual evaluated cost of $339,965.50 through December
31, 2024, not inclusive of sales tax, mill fees, or shipping; (2) authorize staff to purchase
various chemicals from each of the suppliers depending on market availability or delays in
product delivery; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to approve quarterly rate
changes and manufacturer price increases.
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4.1l(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5431 for furnishing liquid
chlorine, sodium bisulfite, and sodium hypochlorite: (1) award to Thatcher Company of
California, Inc. for a total annual evaluated cost of $609,275 (not including tax and freight);
(2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to approve the annual contract extensions through
December 31, 2028; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to approve price adjustments
per manufacturer price increases, inflation, and other market factors.
4.1 l(c).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5362 (Job No. 2698), ADA Curb Ramps Project 2023, awarded
to Axner Excavating, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $330,606.46.
4.1 l(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5367 (Job No. 2692), Wastewater Treatment Plant Generators,
awarded to Stewart Engineering, Inc. as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$519,158.07.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the License Agreement with the
United States of America, Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration at
the southwest end of Mercedes Lane: (1) approve and authorize the Mayor, or designee, to
execute the License Agreement; and (2) find that this action is categorically exempt from
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,
pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities.
4.11(f).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5424, Street Striping and
Pavement Marking Services Contract: (1) award to Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC,
in the amount of $244,050; (2) find that the action is categorically exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 —
Existing Facilities; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract, if
mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same, for two
additional one-year periods.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, affirmed, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of
those 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. 2024-001 and 2024-002 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Reappointment to the City of Redding (City) Administrative Hearings Board.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Kelly Kafel to the City's
Administrative Hearings Board to serve an additional four-year term effective February 1,
2024, and expiring January 31, 2028. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Audette
9A. City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2024.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
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Audit Committee — Mayor Tenessa Audette and Vice Mayor Julie Winter
9B. Consider Reports from Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, and seconded by Council Member
Munns, to approve the Audit Committee's recommendation to accept the Statement on
Auditing Standards AU -C 260 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the
year ended June 30, 2023. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
***Clerk's Note: Item 9.10(a) was moved after Item No. 9B at the request of City Manager Tippin.
9.1.0(a).City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial. Report for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Finance Director 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 Munns, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(a) This item was moved from the Consent Calendar as item number 4.1(a) at the request of
Vice Mayor Winter.
Affirm a position supporting a new bill similar to Senate Bill 76.
City Manager Barry Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Vice Mayor Winter's questions, Mr. Tippin stated that should the City
Council choose to adopt an ordinance related to Senate Bill 76, the Council would have the
ability to set the parameters such as days of the week, hours, area of entertainment zones,
and anything else the Council would want to include for consideration by the City Council
at a future meeting.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) affirm a position supporting a new bill similar to Senate Bill 76 (Wiener)
that would allow cities to designate entertainment zones where a patron could carry an
alcoholic drink between establishments; and (2) authorize staff to generate a statement of
support and/or a letter of support to be signed by the Mayor and sent to the Office of Senator
Scott Wiener. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.4(a). Visions and Guiding Principles Framework for the update to the Redding Riverfront
Specific Plan.
Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report), and introduced Dan Amsden, AICP, Principal/Director of Planning and Design
Services for MIG. They provided a PowerPoint presentation, both the staff report and
PowerPoint are incorporated herein by reference.
On behalf of the Redding Rodeo Association, Baron Browning spoke in support of the
framework.
The following members of the Wintu and Winneman Tribes spoke in opposition: David
Martinez, Wintu Chief Caleen Sisk, Winneman Elder Betti Comas, Cassandra Curl,
Lorraine Lindsay, and Jessie Rouse.
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The following community members expressed concerns: Marjy Cantrell, Susan Murray,
Robert Trygar, Rebeca Ladron de Guerara, and David Ledger.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to accept the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Visions and Guiding Principles
Framework (City Council Review Draft/January 2, 2024) with the following updates to be
included: (1) add the term "Economic Drivers" to Vision Element C (Economically Viable
and Thriving Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment Venues) section C.1; and (2) add the term
"Sports" to section C.2. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.15(a).Resolution creating a new classification titled Public Works Manager - Financial and
amending the Executive Management Pay -for -Performance Salary Plan to add the new
classification.
City Manager Barry Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
There was no discussion amongst the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-003, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, effective January 21, 2024, creating a new classification titled Public Works
Manager — Financial; and amending the Executive Management Pay -for -Performance
Salary Plan to add the new classification.
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. 2024-003 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
Mayor Audette advised the City Council that she self-funded a trip to Los Angeles, California, to
view its homeless shelters, navigation centers, and to learn about what is available to assist the
homeless communities.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:04 p.m. Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 6, 2023, 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Michael. Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Management Assistant Jason Gibilisco, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Audette opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Audette reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Locations: 12054 Daut Rd., Assessor's Parcel No. (APN) 064-300-007;
12040 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-034;
12062 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-036;
12017 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-078;
12036 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-038;
12046 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-008;
18602 Old Oasis Rd., APN 074-100-013;
12008 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-013;
12020 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-012;
12038 Daut Rd., APN 064-300-042;
4300 Oasis Rd., APN 114-310-002
City Negotiator: Public Works Director Webb
Parties: City of Redding and:
(1) Frederick Amidon and Norma Amidon;
(2) Ossie J. Balbini III, successor trustee of the Ossie J. Balbini Jr.
Revocable Trust;
(3) Janice Faye Basco, Kevin Kyle, and Ashley Kyle;
(4) William and Loretta Blue Family Trust;
(5) Edward M.Z. Devan and L.P. Margaret Devan;
(6) James M. Drumm and Margaret D. Drumm, Trustees of the James
M. and Margaret D. Drumm Revocable Trust 2014, dated March 26,
2014;
(7) Brandon Kittredge, Don E. Kittredge and Karen M. Kittredge;
(8) Adam Lynch and Joanna Lynch;
(9) Ron Metcalf and Jerri Metcalf, Trustees of the Metcalf Family Trust
dated October 26, 2020;
(10) Jeffrey Lynn Powell and Kathy Lynn Powell;
(11) Kay A. Baker Williams, Trustee of the Kay Williams Revocable
Trust dated October 1, 1997, Mary Lee Gerlinger, as Trustee of the
Mary Lee Gerlinger Revocable Trust of 2001, and Donald W.
Swanger
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
City Attorney
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
There being no further business at the hour of 6:06 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council
Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Management Assistant Jason Gibilisco, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Chaplain for the Redding Police and Redding Fire
Departments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jesse Rangle introduced himself to the City Council, and advised that he is the Department of
Homeland Security Representative for Shasta County. He specializes in cyber security, and
trainings regarding de-escalation tactics, and various other security/safety trainings.
Alex Belecki opined that local and national news outlets are promoting war.
Marcia McGetrick-West expressed concerns regarding the Jenny Creek Connector Trail behind
the Jenny Creek Subdivision, and provided Council with a letter from the Friends of the Jenny
Creek Subdivision, 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(b). Accept and approve the following City of Redding Accounts Payable Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 6 for the period of December 1, 2023, through
December 31, 2023, for a total of $19,253,154.69;
(2) Payroll Register No. 12 for the period of November 26, 2023 through December 09,
2023, for a total of $5,322,695.09; and
(3) Payroll Register No. 13, for the period of December 10, 2023 through December 23,
2023, for a total of $6,141,819.66; SUMMARY TOTAL: $30,717,669.44.
4.2(a). Approve Consulting and Professional Services Contracts for services in support of the
Redding Regional Airport for the following consultants: (1) Mead & Hunt, Inc. to provide
On -Call Grant Administration, Architectural/Engineering, and Construction Management
Services for a period of five years plus a one-year option; (2) Coffinan Associates to
provide On -Call Airport Planning and Environmental Consulting Services for a period of
five years plus a one-year option; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements.
4.2(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
(City) ratifying the City's application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection's Wildfire Prevention Grants Program in the amount of $1,546,413.20
submitted on January 10, 2024; and authorize the City Manager to appropriate funds should
the grant be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project.
4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-005, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
granting the County of Shasta's request to waive the 60 -day noticing requirement for the
lease of space located within the City of Redding limits, located at 1075 N. Court Street,
for the temporary storage of property as needed, pursuant to the provisions contained in
Government Code Section 25351.
4.5(a). Authorize award of Bid Schedule No. 5433, Furnish Electric Utility Pole Crossarms, to
Wesco for bid groups 2 & 3, in the amount of $281,780.07, and Mader Supply LLC for bid
group 1, in the amount of $109,180.50, for a combined purchase total of $390,960.57, for
the City of Redding Electric Utility.
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4.5(b). Authorize award of Bid Schedule No. 5435, One Underground Cable Puller, to Premier
Truck Rental for $290,489.20, including all applicable taxes and fees, for the City of
Redding Electric Utility.
4.5(c). Authorize award of Bid Schedule No. 5444, Surge Arresters, to Wesco in the amount of
$293,436, including tax, for the City of Redding Electric Utility.
4.5(d). Authorize award of Request for Proposals Schedule No. 5437 to PACE Engineering, not
exceeding $320,000, for the Engineering and Design Services to build a new maintenance
office building at the City of Redding Power Plant located at 17120 Clear Creek Road; and
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement.
4.6(a). Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Panorama Park Project:
(1) accept the California Department of Food and Agriculture Community Resilience
Centers Program grant in the amount of $9.25 million; (2) authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Contract (C-9544) with NJ Associates,
Inc., DBA NJA Architecture and NJA for a revised total amount not to exceed $1,089,200;
(3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve any amendments up to $108,920;
and (4) adopt Resolution No. 2024-006, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 27th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-
060 appropriating $9,250,000 in state grant funds and $1,500,000 in City of Redding Parks
Development funds for the project.
4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5228 (Job No. 2660), California Alley Utility Improvement
Project, awarded to Jason Abel Construction, is satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$2,240,895.37.
4. 11 (b).Approve the following related to the purchase of one 2024 Caterpillar (CAT) D6 Dozer
for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) authorize the purchase using Sourcewell
contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $736,778.11, to replace a 2012, CAT D6T
Dozer currently used at the Richard W. Curry West Central Landfill; and (2) authorize the
City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed
due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $30,000.
4.11(c).Authorize the following relative to the State of California Public Utilities Commission
Section 130 Federal grant for the Eastside Road Railroad Crossing Improvements Project:
(1) accept the Federal Section 130 grant funds; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-007, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 28th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $80,000 in grant
funding for the project.
4. 11 (d).Authorize the following actions to approve increases to the project budget in the amount
of $1,250,000 for the completion of Bid Schedule No. 5180, Eastside Road over Olney
Creek Bridge Project as outlined below for additional project costs: (1) increase of
$700,000 to the construction management budget, bringing the construction management
total to $947,000; (2) increase of $550,000 to the construction contingency budget,
bringing the construction contingency total to $1,240,000; and (3) adopt Resolution No.
2024-008, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 29th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $0 for the
project.
4.11(e).Authorize the following actions regarding Carbon Reduction Program funding: (1) accept
additional grant funds awarded to the City of Redding from the Shasta Regional.
Transportation Agency for the California Street Bikeway Project; and (2) adopt Resolution
No. 2024-009, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 30th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating
$500,000 for the project.
4.11(f).Authorize the following actions regarding Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental
Appropriations Act of 2021 funding: (1) accept additional grant funds awarded to the City
of Redding for the Railroad Avenue Study Project; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-
010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
31 st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $110,190 for the
project.
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4.1.1(g).Authorize the following actions regarding the California Department of Transportation's
Clean California Local Grant (CCLG) Program: (1) accept the awards and adopt
Resolution No. 2024-011, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding for
CCLG Program funds in the amounts of. (a) $4,029,000 for the Calaboose Creek Core
Revitalization Project; (b) $2,1.1.1,000 for the Oregon Street Improvements Project; (c)
$1,240,000 for the Redding Cultural Trail Overlook Project; (2) authorize the City
Manager to execute the CCLG Program Restricted Grant Agreements, any amendments,
sub -recipient agreements and the associated documentation; and (3) adopt Resolution No.
2024-012, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 32nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $7,380,000 of
CCLG Program funds.
4.11(h).Authorize and approve the following: (1) accept grant funding in the amount of
$10,000,000 from CalRecycle for the design and construction of the Redding Organics
Diversion to Energy Operation project, a food waste receiving and biogas production
facility at the City of Redding (City) Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; (2) adopt
Resolution No. 2024-013, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 26th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating
$10,000,000 in state grant funds and $2,600,000 in City Wastewater Department funds for
the project; and (3) authorize the Public Works Director to sign the required documents
with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the design and construction of a biogas Pipeline
Injection Station.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, 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 — Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution Nos. 2024-004 through 2024-013 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Report regarding tobacco retailing within the City of Redding.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in favor of a tobacco ordinance enhancing enforcement efforts to ban
tobacco retailers from selling to minors: Maddison Bible, Jackie Scott, Paula Taillant, Jim
Berry, Debbie Thompson, Jason Sanchez, Kaitlyn Wendland, Kristen Schreder, and Cathy
Grindstaff.
A robust discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Police Chief Brian Barrer advised the Council that the Redding Police Department (RPD)
received a grant for a shoulder tap program for retailers that sell tobacco in the City of
Redding area. He stated that RPD will provide updates to the Council relative to the
operations of the grant funded Tobacco Retail Minor Decoy Program working in
conjunction with the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency.
Council Members Audette and Winter expressed concerns with placing extra burdens on
those retailers that are following the law.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
to Winter, to accept the report and return to Council with information regarding: (1) a
recommendation to cap retailers; (2) a presentation and plan to educate retailers; and (3)
statistics from other cities similar to Redding relative to density, and instituting an
additional business license fee for those that want to sell tobacco products.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, and Mezzano
NOES:
Council Members
— Munns, Winter, and Audette
ABSTAIN:
Council. Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Motion failed.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Audette, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to accept the report and request that the Police Chief bring return to Council
with a report regarding RPD's grant funded Tobacco Retail Minor Decoy Program.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Motion failed.
A THIRD MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to: (1) accept the report on tobacco retailing; and (2) direct staff to canvass
California municipalities to find out what is working and not working relative to tobacco
retailers in their prospective jurisdictions with regards to enforcement; retailer density, how
kids are targeted, everything and anything that has worked, has not worked, etc., collecting
as much information as possible and return to Council with the findings for consideration
at a future Council meeting.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter
NOES: Council Members — Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
9.2(c). Urgency Ordinance to establish distance between emergency housing sites within the City
of Redding.
City Manager Tippin 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
Dacquisto, to: (1) adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2667, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding, to immediately establish Emergency Housing Site standards for
distances between properties; (2) waive the full reading of the ordinance and read the
ordinance by title only; (3) authorize the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to
publish the summary ordinance according to law; and (4) find that the proposed ordinance
is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
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9.2(d). Actions related to the Good News Rescue Mission Emergency Housing Site.
Community Development Manager Nicole Smith 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 Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) approve the Good News Rescue Mission's Emergency Housing Site for 17
emergency sleeping cabins at 1411 Spruce Street (Assessor's Parcel Number 104-010-
028); (2) approve the Good News Rescue Mission's Operations and Services Manual and
Site Plan and authorize the City Manager to establish the one-year term start date;
(3) authorize the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with Good News Rescue Mission
for site improvements including installation of required infrastructure for emergency
sleeping cabins in a total amount not to exceed $100,000; (4) authorize the City Manager
to appropriate up to $198,800 in Encampment Resolution Funding and/or Affordable
Housing Loan Funds for the project; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
negotiate and execute any necessary documents to complete the project; and (6) based on
the facts of the record, make the finding that the subject project is categorically exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) and 15304,
Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.4(b). Oral report regarding the City of Redding Development Services discretionary emitting
process.
Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan summarized the Report to City Council
(staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.15(a).Resolution approving an exception to the California Public Employee's Retirement System
(CalPERS) 180 day wait period with regard to re -hiring Kimberly Niemer as a retired
annuitant in the position of Director of Community Services.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler 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: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-014, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving a 180 -day wait period exception and single interim appointment of
Kimberly Niemer as Director of Community Services for the City of Redding pursuant to
Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective February 7, 2024, for up to 960
hours; and (2) grant the City Manager authority to execute the necessary hiring
documentation. The resolution allows retired Director of Community Services, Kimberly
Niemer, to be rehired as an annuitant in the Community Services Department to manage
the Emmerson Art Project.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2024-014 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense.
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341
Mayor Audette, and Mayor Pro Tempore Munns attended the League of California Cities Mayors
and Council Members Academy in. Monterey, California, from. January 23-26, 2024.
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There being no further business, at the hour of 8:15 p.m. Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 20, 2023, 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Audette opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Audette reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Locations: 3485 East Keswick Dam Rd., Assessor's Parcel No. (APN) 114-090-041;
3481 East Keswick Dain Rd., APN 114-090-042;
3585 East Keswick Dam Rd., APN 114-220-048;
771 Shamrock St., APN 113-260-007
City Negotiator: Public Works Director Webb
Parties: City of Redding and:
James V. Blair and Allayne Blair;
Larry Dick and Lori Dick;
Thomas C. King and Carol A. King; and
James R. Spalding
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Location: 1503 Harpole Rd., APN 068-240-010
City Negotiator: Public Works Director Webb
Parties: City of Redding and Jessica Durand
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Employee Organization: Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:03 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 20, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council
Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Marygrace Sorensen, Unity in Redding.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patrick Jones, District 5 Shasta County Board of Supervisor, requested the City Council to consider
adopting a resolution authorizing concealed carry permitted citizens (CCW) on City of Redding
property be allowed to bear arms. He provided background information relative to the recent
passage of Senate Bill 2 (S132), effective January 1, 2024, that created new mandates for the
issuance of concealed carry permits and public carry regulations, including in government
buildings and on governmental property
Richard Gallardo supported Mr. Jones request to the City Council to consider adopting a resolution
to allow CCW citizens to bear arms on the City's property. He affirmed with the Council that they
did receive the sample resolutions he emailed to them previously.
Nick Gardner shared his frustration with his homeowners' insurance being cancelled, and opined
that the City of Redding is negligent due to not preventing the homeless from starting warming
fires in the greenbelt behind his home, and would like the City of Redding to take care of this to
prevent fires from possibly destroying homes.
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(b). Accept and approve the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll
Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 7 for the period of January 1, 2023, through January
31, 2023, for a total of $23,766,404.27;
(2) Payroll Register No. 14 for the period of December 24, 2023, through January 6, 2024,
for a total of $5,319,989.17; and
(3) Payroll Register No. 15 for the period of January 7, 2024 through January 20, 2024, for
a total of $4,921,537.06; SUMMARY TOTAL: $34,007,930.50.
4. l(a). Approve construction of a joint trench crossing along Venture Pkwy for utility connections
to lot 6A (5300 Venture Pkwy, Assessor's Parcel Number 054-220-033-000) in the
Stillwater Business Park in the amount not to exceed $100,000; and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to do whatever is necessary to effectuate the work.
4.2(a). Approve the following actions relative to the State of California's Housing and Community
Development's Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Workforce
Development Program grant application: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-015, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
submit the grant application and any other necessary documents to apply, accept and
appropriate the grant in the amount $6,096,458; (2) find that applying for grant funds is
not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (3) find that
applying for grant funds is categorically excluded, not subject to 24 CFR Section 58.5 and
convert to exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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4.2(b). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply,
accept, appropriate and implement the United States Economic Development
Administration's Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program in an
amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for infrastructure improvements located in the City of
Redding Stillwater Business Park.
4.2(c). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the Director of Finance, or
designee, to establish a General Fund commitment of fund balance for $2,458,000 for the
Community Development Block Grant Section 108 Guaranteed Loan security for the South
City Park Project; (2) direct the Director of Finance, or designee, to reduce this
commitment annually by the Community Development Block Grant or other Community
Development Fund principal payments; and (3) direct the City Manager, or designee, to
update the reserve policy to reflect the treatment of committed funds.
4.9(a). Approve and ratify submission of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic
Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $438,563; and authorize
the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and all subsequent
documents including administratively appropriating the funds if the grant is awarded.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility:
(1) authorize the purchase of one 2024 Kenworth T380 chassis using Sourcewell contract
pricing with a net delivered cost of $124,050.59 including all applicable taxes and fees;
(2) award Bid Schedule 5441 to the apparent low bidder Interstate Assembly Systems for
the purchase of one 2023 or newer Heavy Equipment Service Body with Crane (Service
Body) with a net delivered cost of $192,889.13 including all applicable taxes and fees; and
(3) authorize the City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy
changes as needed due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of
$30,000.
4. 11 (b).Authorize the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract
(C-5900) for the Old Alturas Road Bridge over Churn Creek Project: (1) approve the Fifth
Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-5900) with Morrison
Structures, Inc., in the amount of $36,503.12, for a total not to exceed fee of $596,308.07;
(2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment; and (3) authorize the City
Manager to approve additional contract amendments not to exceed $40,000.
4. 11 (c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of a portion
of Twin View Boulevard (A-2022-00426): (1) adopt Resolution 2024-016, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating a portion of Twin View
Boulevard adjacent to Parcel Two as shown on the Record of Survey filed in Book 43 of
Land Surveys at page 59, Shasta County Records described in Exhibit A and depicted in
Exhibit B; (2) find the action consistent with the General Plan; and (3) find the action
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15035 — Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations.
4.1 l(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5258 (Job No. 2488), Hollow Lane Storm Drain Project, awarded
to Lakmann Builders, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $883,071.
4.11(e).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5222 (Job No. 7336), Redding Aquatic Center 50 -Meter Pool
Improvements, awarded to Western Water Features, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with
a final cost of $1,255,347.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, 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
— Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
Resolution Nos. 2024-015 and 2024-016 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(d). Actions related to the Good News Rescue Mission's Property Purchase and development
of a Day Resource Center.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Jack Baker stated his support of the Good News Rescue Mission, however, expressed
concerns relative to the long-term impact for Redding.
Nick Gardner opposed spending taxpayer funds on the Day Center and opined that the City
Council should be discouraging and not encouraging the homeless to come to Redding.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to approve the following actions relative to the Good News Rescue Mission's
acquisition of 3145 Veda Street (Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 104-620-052-000) and
3150 South Market Street (APN 104-620-059-000) for the development of a community -
served day resource center: (1) accept the use of a broker's opinion of value to justify the
$875,000 purchase price for the subject properties; (2) authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to negotiate and finalize a Development Funding Agreement that includes but is
not limited to: (a) providing an Encampment Resolution Funding Program grant in an
amount not -to -exceed $3,000,000 as a secured, forgivable loan with a term that begins with
the issuance of a building permit and ends three years after the opening date of the day
resource center operating in accordance to a City Council approved operations agreement;
(b) the City Manager establishing escrow specific conditions that include: a 45 -day escrow
term; disbursement of acquisition funding; Phase I environmental site assessment
submittals; a $20,000 contingency fund for applicable escrow extension accommodations,
American Land Title Association endorsements, or other due diligence costs; and
acknowledges a City of Redding approved use permit will be applied for after the close of
escrow; (c) 18 -month term schedule of performance; (d) scope and budget for the day
resource center rehabilitation project; (e) Operations Agreement negotiated within 180
days; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the resulting Development Funding
Agreement and the associated documents; and (4) find that the aforementioned actions are
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption. A CEQA review will be
completed as part of the use permit process once the details of the day resource center
rehabilitation are defined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(a).City of Redding Mid -Year Budget Review and Associated Resolution.
Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council. Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to: (1) accept the City of Redding's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid -Year Budget
Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving and adopting the 34th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2023-060 increasing appropriations by $1,420,600 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and increasing
appropriations by $163,800 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Resolution No. 2024-017 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Vice Mayor Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to provide a status
update for consideration by the Council at a future meeting regarding how the body worn cameras
are working for the Redding Police Department since its implementation in August 2023.
At Council Member Mezzano's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to
Council with information for consideration by the Council at a future meeting regarding Senate
Bill 2, which went into effect on January 1, 2024, that created new mandates for the issuance of
concealed carry permits and public carry regulations, including in government buildings and on.
governmental property.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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