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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: August 7, 2024 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
ITElVI NO. 4(a)
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SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes.
Recommendation
Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting — Unmet Needs Workshop of April 26, 2024;
Regular Meeting of May 7, 2024; Regular Meeting of July 2, 2024; Special Meeting — Closed
Session of July 16, 2024; and Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024.
Attachments
^Unofficial Minutes- Speeial Meeting-Unmet Needs Workshop -Apri126, 2024
^Unofficial Minutes -Regular Meeting of May�, 2024
^Unof�cial Minutes�Regular Meeting of July 2, 2024
^Unofficial Minutes- Special Meeting - Closed Session of July 16, 2024
^Unofficial Minutes -Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Apri126, 2024, 2:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Jack Munns, and Ju1ie Winter. Council Member Michael Dacquisto participated
telephonically. Council Member Mark Mezzano was absent. All votes were taken by roll ca11.
A1so present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
UNMET NEEDS WORKSHOP
2(a). A���pt �°�pc�rt a�d prc�vid� di��ctic�n �e��rd�ng t�a� �ity of ��ddiYlg's (�ityj u�s�ra�t
infrastr��t�r���edse
City Manager Tippin sum�marized the Report to City Council(staff report), and provided a
PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Tippin provided facts related to the 10 comparable cities to Redding, noting that the
Cities of Redding and Yuba City are the only cities in California with a population between
60,000 and 120,000 that doesn't have some form of additional revenue such as sales tax,
property-based tax, etc. He stated the need to Council to look for ways to increase revenue
streams, and suggested reaching out to the many community organizations in the
community to begin asking the community what service levels are wanted and needed.
Todd Jones, Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce,
spoke in support of outreach to community organizations.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Tt was the consensus of the Council to move forward with outreach to community
organizations relative to the levels of service wanted by the community.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 3:28 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
04/26/2024
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 7, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council
Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
A1so 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 Redding Police and Fire Department Chaplin, Dan Conklin
PRESENTATION
2A. PowerPoint presentation provided by Collier A. Azare, Outreach Specialist, for Nation's
Finest, incorporated herein by reference, relaying information relative to serving Veterans
in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alex Bielecki opined a national crisis with crime, and lack of jail beds.
Brenda Woods requested that Redding Police Department's Records Division have better oversite
when returning property to families. She shared a copy of the form received regarding her
daughter's case, incorporated herein by reference.
Teresa Roberts opined that the rodeo grounds should be left alone to protect the riverfront. She
also stated the roads in the City are in horrible condition.
Redding Rodeo Association President Bennett Gooch invited the Council and residents to attend
this year's 76th annual Redding Rodeo. He also shared rodeo week activities.
Robert Sid opined support for Aaron Hatch to not be removed from Planning Commission.
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 — City of Redding General Plan of March 26, 2024;
and Special Meeting of April l, 2024.
4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-036, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 40th Amendment to City of Redding (City) Budget Resolution
No. 2023-060 re-appropriating the City's Airport Division funds in the amount of$50,000
from the groundwater monitoring well account to engineering and design services to fund
the City Public Works' Engineering Division staff to design the reconstruction of the
Redding Regional Airport public parking lot.
4.2(b). 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. 2024-037, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding, rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 2024-
O15 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit the grant application and any
other necessary documents to apply, accept and appropriate the grant in an amount up to
$14 million; (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(c). Authorize and approve the following actions related to the Downtown Redding Property
Based Improvement District feasibility process: (1) award Request for Proposals Schedule
No. 5389, Downtown Redding Property Based Improvement District Formation to NBS
Government Finance Group for$113,500; (2) authorize the City 1Vlanager, or designee, to
execute the Consultant and Professional Services Contract with NBS Government Finance
Group; (3) adopt Resolution N�o. 2024-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving and adopting the 42"`� Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2023-060 appropriating an additional $13,670 to fund the Consultant and Professional
Services Contract; and (4) find that entering into a Consultant and Professional Services
Contract is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
4.2(d). Approve and authorize the following: (1}approve a Lease Agreement with Aircraft Service
Specialists for Executive Hangar No. 1 at the Redding Regional Airport for a five-year
term, at $911 per month, adjusted annually based on the consumer price index, with the
total five year estimated value of the lease to be $56,000, assuming target inflation of two
percent; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the agreement; and (3) find that the
action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality
Act,pursuant to Section 15301 —Existing Facilities.
4.2(e). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.2(e) at the request of
Mayo�Audette.
4.3(a). Authorize the City Manager to finalize contract negotiations and execute a three-year
agreement with the Center for Tnternet Security, in an amount not to exceed$222,'750, for
endpoint security protection and 24x7x365 endpoint monitoring services for the City of
Redding.
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 41�t Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060
appropriating $1,100,000 for the City of Redding (City) South City Park Revitalization
Project funded by $300,000 from the City's Park In-Lieu fund and $800,000 from the
City's Park Development fund.
The Vote:
AYES: Counci11V1embers—Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members—Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
4.6(b). Authorize the sole source and procurement of Mannington [Retroscope 83638] Tile
Carpeting to enhance, upgrade, and match the flooring at the City of Redding City Ha11
within the specifications for Public Works projects as authorized by Public Contract Code
Section 3400(c)(2).
49(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
proclaiming May 5-6, 2024, as California Peace Office�^s'Memo�ial Day; May 16,2024,
as Shasta County Peace Officers' Memorial Day; and May 12-18, 2024, as National
Police Week in the City of Redding.
4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5265 (Job No. 2644), Bechelli Lane/Loma Vista Traffic Signal,
awarded to Crosspoint General Engineering, as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$484,864.16.
4.11(b). Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5461, Old Alturas Road
Improvement Project: (1) award to Lamb Unlimited General Engineering in the amount
of$1,033,397.75; (2) approve an additional $168,000 to cover the cost of administration
and inspection fees; (3) approve $60,000 for project development costs; (4) approve
$104,000 to provide construction contingency funding, (5) authorize the City Manager to
approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction
contingency amounts up to a total of$50,000; and(6) find that the Project is categorically
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,pursuant to Sections
15301 - Existing Facilities, 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, and 15303 - New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
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4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5462 (Job No. 2680),
Athens Area Water Improvements Project: (1) award to Eddie Axner Construction, Inc.,
in the amount of$4,694,746.24; (2) approve an additional $518,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $340,000 for project development costs;
(4) approve $470,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City
Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or
construction contingency amounts up to a total of$100,000; and(6) find that the Project is
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,
pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction,
and 15303 -New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
4.11(d).Authorize the City Engineer to implement a Parking Fee Holiday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m., on Friday, May 17, 2024, for the annual Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast held in
Downtown Redding.
4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals No. 5457, to provide
engineering design services for the City of Redding Organics Diversion to Energy
Operations Project: (1) award the Consultant and Professional Services Contract to Water
Works Engineers, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,199,280; (2) authorize the Mayor
to execute the contract with Water Works Engineers, LLC; and (3) authorize the City
1Vlanager to approve contract amendments not to exceed$100,000.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2024-041, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
effective May 12, 2024, approving an amendment to the Redding Independent Employees'
Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit Non-Exempt Schedule of
Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates to add three new classifications for positions in the
City of Redding's Financial Services Department: Account Clerk T — Finance; Account
Clerk II—Finance; and Accounting Specialist—Finance.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, affirmed, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of
those item(s)voted on separately above.
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. 2024-036 through 2024-041 are on file in�he Office of the City C1erk.
Clerk's Note: Vice Nfayor Winter left Cha�nbers at 6:17 p.�n. retu�ning at 6:19 p.m.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUI�IICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Removal of Aaron Hatch from the Redding Planning Commission.
Mayor Audette summarized that her position that Planning Commissioner Hatch misused
his position on the Planning Commission and caused hours of unnecessary work for staff.
She commended him for his hard work and effort during the process of writing the City of
Redding's General Plan, stating that she thought he asked the tough questions during the
policy phases resulting in hundreds of changes in the policy language. I�owever, at the
Planning Commission meeting when the General Plan was to be considered for approval,
Mr. Hatch voted no, and stated that he felt staff was designing an outcome. For this,Mayor
Audette feels Mr. Hatch owes Director Pagan and City Attorney Curtis an apology for Mr.
Natch's comments,as well as possible re�noval from the Planning Commission a11 together.
Aaron �Iatch stated that the role of the Planning Commission is to be an advisory body to
the City Council with Commissioners appointed by the City Council. He opined that their
responsibility is to direct the short- and long-range growth and development of the City of
Redding, specifically to guide and construct the General Plan, associated specific plans
pertaining to land use and ordinances. Mr. Hatch advised the Council that he had met with
City Attorney Curtis, and Director Pagan and that his interpretation of the meeting was that
they had found mutual ground to move forward in a working relationship.
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The following spoke in opposition to the removal of Aaron Hatch from Planning
Commission: Dr. Leah Tate, Sarah Risher, Robert Tryger, Caleen Sisk, Jenny, Benjamin
Nowain, Susan Murray, Jonathon Freeman, John Dunlap, Dean Moyer, Trent Copland,
Dave Ercolano, Brandi Greene,Kathryn McDonald,Dana Silberstein,Kallie Markle,Zach
Bay,Josh Markle,Megan Jenkins,Vicki Ono,Dan Scollon,David Ledger,Michael Kurer,
James D. Wilson, Mari Ennis-Applegate, Miki'a1a Catalfano, Josh Cuthbertson, and Sheri
Eby.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council unanimously agreed to not take any action on this item,thereby allowing
Planning Commissioner Hatch to continue to serve the remainder of his term on the
Redding Planning Commission.
9.1(a). Letter in support of local control regarding the Fountain Wind Project in Shasta County.
Mayor Audette highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein
by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the California Energy Commission
indicating the City of Redding's support of local control regarding the proposed Fountain
Wind Project in Shasta County. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.2(e). This item was moved fi^orn the Consent Calendar as item number 4.2(e) at the request of
Mayor Tenessa Audette.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager on behalf of the City of Redding as the
Administrate Entity for the NorCa1 Continuum of Care (CoC) to execute CoC Executive
Board approved contacts.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
In response to Mayor Audette's concerns, Mr. Tippin explained that the City Council had
voted previously to be the administrative entity for the CoC. He stated that it was necessary
because the CoC itself is not a legal body therefore, it cannot accept funds, or execute
contracts. I�e further explained that since the City of Redding is the administrative entity,
there will be contracts and funds to be disbursed to groups and other agencies of varying
denominations, so by resolution the City Council is giving permission for the City
Manager, or his designee, to administer funds, and/or contracts.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Audette, seconded by Council Member Mezzano,
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-042, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, on behalf of the City of Redding as the
Administrative Entity for the NorCal Continuum of Care (CoC) to execute eontracts or
agreements, of any amount, approved by the CoC Executive Board; and authorized City of
Redding IIousing Division staff to administer, monitor and report on the respective
contracts and/or agreements.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.4(a). Report and status update regarding implementation of short-term rental regulations in the
City of Redding (City).
Planning Manager Lily Toy summarized the report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member
M�unns, to: (1) accept the report; (2) direct staff to: (a)provide Council with updates every
six months; and (b) keep the current 400 cap on short-term rentals as currently exists; and
(3)in conjunction with planning principles and community input, direct staff to develop an
ordinance that would allow for the use of vacation rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO in the
mixed-use area of downtown Redding for consideration by the Council at a future meeting.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter
NOES: Council Members—Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.5(a). City of Redding Electric Utility's 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Redding Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel summarized the Report to City Council(staff
report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A diseussion ainongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Meinber Mezzano, second by Council Member
Munns to,approve the City of Redding Electric Utility's updated and revised 2024 Wildfire
Mitigation Plan pursuant to California Senate Bi11901. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
99(b). Oral update by the Redding Police Department regarding Minor Tobacco Operations in the
City of Redding.
The following spoke in favor of adopting a tobacco ordinance: Madison Bible, Debbie
Burkett, Cathy Grindstaff, Amanda Simpson, and Shelly Brantley.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.11(�.Emergency Construction Contract to Repair and Replace Substandard Sewer Pipe and
Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street.
Public Works Director Michael Webb summarized the report to City Council(staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member
Munns,to; (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-043, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, by not less than four-fifths affirmative vote, authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and award an emergency public works contract for the Project in an amount not
to exceed$2,000,000; (2)authorize the City Manager,or designee,to approve construction
contingency amounts up to a total of$300,000;(3)authorize the City Manager,or designee,
to approve construction management and inspection amounts up to a total of$175,000; and
(4)find that the Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality
Act Guidelines,pursuant to Section 15269(b)—Emergency Projects.
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. 2024-043 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Mark Mezzano's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to
return to Couneil for consideration with the feasibility of potentially reallocating American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) funds to include the purchase of a new multi-use board at South City Park that
has the capability to be utilized as a scoreboard, bulletin board, and also a movie screen.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:24 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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UnofficiaZ Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
July 2, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Ju1ie Winter.
A1so present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M�. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Dan Conklin, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Stuart Hastings urged the Council to send a letter to Caltrans opposing the closure of Breslauer
Way at Hwy 273 to prevent vehicles entering or exiting the highway from Westside Road.
A1ex Bielecki spoke regarding PG&E's public safety power shutoffs and the impact it can have on
Redding Electric Utility.
Susan Weiss and Jaclyn Tredway opined that there is no realistic access to help for the homeless
people in Redding.
CONSENT CALENDAR/OFF-AGENDA ITEM
City Attorney Curtis s�a�ed that pursuanti to Government Code Section 54954.2(b), as both
provisions contained within this code are met, inclusion of item no. 4.11(a), regarding the
Emergency Repair and Replacement of Substandard Sewer Pipe and Failing Asphalt Concrete
Pavement on Placer Street Project, needs to be approved by a two-thirds vote to be added to the
agenda after publication for consideration by the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano,
to add the item for consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
4.11(a).Accept update regarding the Emergency Repair and Replacement of Substandard Sewer
Pipe and Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street Project and, in accordance
with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1),make a determination by a four-fifths vote
that there is a need to continue the emergency work. The Report to City Council (staff
report) is incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregoing item on the Consent Calendar/Off Agenda Item be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, affirmed, approved, and or authorized as recommended.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC I�EARINGS
6.1. Public I�earing to consider the adoption of a Resolution to adjust the City of Redding's
(City) Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
Finance Director Robinett provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mayor Audette opened the Public�Iearing at 6:39 pm.,and determined that no one present
wished to address this matter and closed the Public Hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Audette, seconded by Council Member Mezzano,
to adopt Resolution No. 2024-059, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
adjusting the City of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Resolution No. 2024-059 is on file in the Office of the City C1erk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Consider report and provide direction regarding one Council Member vacancy.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Steve Kohn asked the Council not to appoint someone to the open Council seat as it would
give them an unfair advantage at the next election.
Promila Dhanuka spoke on behalf of her husband, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, to request an open
process with more transparency for the selection.
1Vlayor Emeritus Michael Dacquisto encouraged the Council to appoint the vacant seat with
an open application period and public interview instead of appointing someone tonight.
Stacy Moore agreed with the idea for open applications or wait untii the election in
November. She also expressed her interest in the position.
Sam La Robardiere, Todd Royse, Mitch Sontala, Dennis Marinello, Ericka Jones, Ted
Thompson, Gabriel Mejes, Susan Murray, Joshua Johnson, and Mimi Moseley nominated
Joshua Johnson for the open Council vacancy to the next election in November 2024.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTTON WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to appoint Erin Resner. The motion failed by a two by two vote.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Mayor
Audette, to appoint Joshua Johnson. The motion failed by a two by two vote.
A THIRD MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to: (1) accept the report; and (2) invite Joshua Johnson, Erin Resner, and
Kristin Schreder to attend a tentatively scheduled Council meeting on July 9, 2024, after 5
p.m., for a public interview to select and appoint the best candidate to fu1�11 the Council
vacancy created by the departure of Council Member Dacquisto to serve until the general
election occurs in November 2024.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
9.1(a). Provide direction regarding a draft Resolution supporting the Second Amendment to the
United States Constitution.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Mayor Audette provided background information related to her reasons for bringing this
forward far consideration.
Susan Weiss spoke against adopting the resolution.
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Joy Labo, Shasta County Gun Owners Chairman, and Jess Harris, Representative for the
Califomia Rif1e and pistol Association, Inc., spoke in favor of adopting the resolution.
In response to Mayor Audette's questions, City Attorney Curtis and City Manager Tippin
provided information relative to differences between resolutions and proclamations.
A discussion ensued amongst the Council.
Council Members Mezzano,Munns, and Winter, all expressed their support of the Second
Amendment, however, they did not support adopting a resolution, however they agreed
that they would support a proclamation instead
A consensus of the Council directed staff to change the Resolution to a Proclamation and
present it at the Special City Council M�eeting on Ju1y 9, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:04 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
07/02/2024
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Ju1y 16, 2024, 5:30 PM
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Ju1ie Winter with the following Council Members
present: Joshua Johnson, Mark Mezzano, and Jack Munns. Mayor Tenessa Audette was absent.
Also present: Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for
Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Winter opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m.,Vice Mayor Winter reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 549569(d)(4):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation
One potential case
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 6:00 p.m.,Vice Mayor Winter declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Julie Winter, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
07/16/2024
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Ju1y 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Vice Mayor Julie Winter with the following
Council Members present: J�oshua Johnson, Mark Mezzano, and Jack Munns. Mayor Tenessa
Audette was absent.
A1so present: Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
Vice Mayor Winter expressed her gratitude that former President Donald J. Trump was not
seriously injured in the assassination attempt over the weekend, and offered her sincere
condolences to all of the families grieving for their loved ones either through death or injury that
were in the crowd. She further expressed her appreciation for the call that is being heard across the
nation to unite and heal the divide.
The Pledge of A1legiance to the F1ag was led by Vice Mayor Winter
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Patrick A. Blewett,D.Min.,Ph.D. Simpson University.
At Vice Mayor Winter's request,the Assistant City Manager introduced Department Directors that
were in attendance: Public Works Director Michael Webb, Assistant Redding Electric Utility
Director Joe Bowers, Finance Director Greg Robinett, Community Services Director Travis
Menne, Assistant Fire Chief Jay Sumerlin, Police Chief Brian Barner, Personnel Director Kari
Kibler, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Attorney Natalia Ebersole.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Gardner opined that the Council should consider discussing the banishment of eminent
domain.
Jim Wadleigh opined he would like to set up meetings with each Council Member, and asked the
City to work with the County regarding the Redding Airport.
Mimi Moseley invited the Council to attend Redding Restart: Addressing Drug Addition hosted
by the Good News Rescue Mission. The event will be on August 2"a from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
at the Shasta County Office of Education.
PRESENTATION
2A. City Clerk Tipton administered the Oath of Office to City Council Member — Appointee
Joshua Johnson.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
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:
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-060, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to submit three State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development, Community Development B1ock Grant Mitigation Planning and Public
Services Program grant applications in an aggregate amount not to exceed$2,650,000; and
if awarded, execute the Agreement, any amendments and associated documents to
complete the d�ue diligence process, and allocate the grant funding, (2) fmd that applying
for grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality
Act; and(3) find that applying for grant funding is exempt from review under the National
Environmental Policy Act under Tit1e 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
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In response to Council Member Johnson's questions regarding the block grant mitigation
funds and how the department will utilize the funds, Assistant Fire Chief Sumerlin
provided the requested information.
4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) conversion of the internal short-term loan
between the City of Redding Housing and Community Development Division and Water,
Wastewater, Redding Electric and Solid Waste Utilities to a long-term loan in the amount
of $2,000,693.48 with a five-year term and annual payments; (2) authorize the City
Manager to sign the new Internal Loan Promissory Note and any other documents
necessary for the loan conversion; (3) find that a loan is not considered a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). The actual construction of the project was
previously reviewed for CEQA compliance; and (3) find that a loan is exempt under the
National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 5834(a)(3).
4.10(a).Authorize an internal loan for prepayment of the Ca1PERS unfunded liability payment for
Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the amount of $19,290,266 between Redding Electric U�tility,
Water, and Wastewater as funds allow to the following City of Redding Funds: General,
Airports, Information Technology, Fleet Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Records
Managements, Redding Municipal Utilities Administration, Geographic Information
Systems, Communications, Reprographics, and Volunteer Services.
4.11(a). This item was moved to the RegulaN Calendar as item number 9.11(a) at the request of
Council Member Mezzano.
4.11(b).Authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with S&J Development, Inc.,
and approve the final map for Riverstone Subdivision(5-2023-00582),thereby,instructing
the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5463 (Job No. 3621) Flood
Damage Repairs at Various Locations: (1) award to MS Excavation in the amount of
$443,115; (2) approve an additional $ll 2,000 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees; and $185,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $45,000 to
provide construction contingency funding, (4) authorize the City Manager to approve
additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency
amounts up to a total of$50,000; (5) adopt Resolution No. 2024-061, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 4'7th Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating an additional $49,720 in funding for the
proj ect.
4.11(d).Approve the sole source contract renewal agreement(C-55�4), which includes the Master
Services Agreement and the Order Form, with OpenGov, in a not to exceed amount of
$324,163.98 over a three-year term beginning July 30,2024,through July 29, 202'7,for the
software subscription, maintenance, and support services for the City of Redding Public
Works I7tilities.
4.11(e).Authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with Sierra Pacific Land and
Timber Company, and approve the final map for Shastina Ranch Subdivision,Unit 6 (5-7-
03/PD-5-04), thereby, instructing the City C1erk to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
Resolution Nos. 2024-060 and 2024-061 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS PETITIONS AND PROTESTS
6.1 Public Hearings (two)to consider adopting Resolutions regarding Landscape Maintenance
Districts (LMDs) Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Community Services Director Menne summarized the Report to City Council(staff report),
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:28 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing.
Vice Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication —Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Johnson, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-062, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding, relative to LMDs A, B, and C authorizing the following: (a)
confirmed the maps of the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Report for
Fiscal Year 2024-25 for LMDs A, B, and C; and (b) approved and confirmed annual
assessments and levy amounts shown for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to the Landscaping
and Lighting Act of 1972.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT; Council Members—Audette
Resolution No. 2024-062 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Johnson, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-063, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, relative to LMDs authorizing the following: (a) confirmed the maps
of the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Reports for LMDs D, E, F, G,H,
H1, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, S1, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, OS-06, 06-
06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, 01-13,
02-14,03-14,01-15,02-16,03-16,01-17,01-19,02-19,01-20 and 01-22;and(b)approved
and confirmed annual assessments and levy amounts shown for Fiscal Year 2024-25
pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
Resolution No. 2024-063 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2. Public Hearing to consider Resolution regarding Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District O1-
07 Hope Lane and 01-19 Seven Bridges.
Public Works Director Webb highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:37 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing.
Vice Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the Public Nearing.
The Af�davit of Publication—Notice of Public Ilearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Munns,to adopt Resolution No. 2024-064, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding, relative to Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Districts (SSMD) O1-07 Hope
Lane and O1-19 Seven Bridges, authorizing the following: (a) confirmed the map of the
assessment district as contained in the Engineer's Reports for SSMD O1-07 and SSMD Ol-
19; and(b)approved and confirmed the annual assessments and ordering the levy amounts
shown for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, Chapter 26,
Maintenance Districts, Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
Resolution No. 2024-064 is on �le in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.3. Public Hearing to consider renewal of the Redding Tourism Marketing Business
Improvement District (RTMBID).
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the report to City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:45 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Tipton noted that 32 properties voted in favor of the RTMBID for 86% of the
total assessment. There were no ballots submitted in opposition to the renewal of the
RTMBID District and the levy of assessments in support of the district did not represent
more than fifty-percent of the total weighted vote.
Vice Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the Public �Iearing.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-065, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, declaring the results of the majority protest proceedings and renewing the
RTMBID until December 31, 2035; and (2) approve an Agreement for Services with the
Redding Tourism Marketing Group for the period January l, 2026, through December 31,
2035. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
Resolution No. 2024-065 is on file in the Offce of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.11(a).This item was moved from the Consent Calendar as item 4.11(a) at the request of Council
Member Mezzano.
Update regarding Emergency Repair and Replacement of Substandard Sewer Pipe and
Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street.
Public Works Director Webb summarized the report to City Council (staff report),
incarporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to accept an update regarding the Emergency Repair and Replacement of
Substandard Sewer Pipe and Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street Project
and, in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), made a determination
by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—Audette
9.2(c). Oral report providing an update regarding the Redding Regional Airport.
Assistant City Manager Bade provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Bade provided the following updates: (1) Avelo Airlines was a startup company, and
as they have grown, they are unfortunately closing several West Coast flights and focusing
on the East Coast market. Ave1o's termination of service was two-fold: the flight route
performance was not profitable enough and the lack of ground handling service; (2) the
City is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure grants for Airport
improvelnents and wi11 continue to seek other airline carriers; and (3) will work with the
Economic Development Corporation to promote the Airports and have them provide
information in their next quarterly update as to how they are working to attract the right
airline services that fit the Redding market.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Vice Mayor Winter and Council Member J�ohnson's questions regarding
airline funding guarantees, Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Todd
Jones (formerly Economic Development Corporation President/CEO) provided historical
information.
The Council took no formal action on this informational item.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL 1VIEETINGS
At Vice 1Vlayor Winter's suggestion,a consensus of the Council directed staff to form a focus/work
group of realtors, developers, and rate payers within the City of Redding to review and analyze
how impact fees are established and to return to Council for consideration with information at a
future meeting no later than November 2024.
At Vice Mayor Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council
with a presentation from the Redding Electric Utility (REU) regarding REU's specific statistics
and strategic initiatives shared at the Northern California Power Agency's field day with federal
and state legislative representatives held in Redding on July 16, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:12 p.m.,Vice Mayor Winter declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Julie Winter, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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