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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 7, 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 Invocation was provided by Jen McCloskey, Redding Police and Redding Fire Departments'
Chaplain.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Belinda Brookins introduced herself to the Council as the newly crowned Miss Redding Rodeo
Queen.
On behalf of the Shasta Composite Squadron 126 Civil Air Patrol, John Watt and Nancy Mass
each commented on the Masterplan review for Redding Regional Airport, provided background
information as to what their organization assists with, expressed frustration with the increased
utility rates, and opined that they have been left out of the review process.
On behalf of Center for Spiritual Living, Linda Mitchell expressed frustration with homeless
camps around their facility and thanked the Redding Police Department for their assistance, and
encouraged increased funding to provide the necessary services to assist the homeless population.
Alex Bieleki expressed his dismay regarding the disrepair of City of Redding sidewalks and the
need to cleaned them up so the citizens can safely use them.
Nick Gardner noted his concern regarding the ongoing homeless problems and opined that the City
of Redding should work with the County of Shasta to build a homeless camp on Breslauer Lane
with services made available to those that want help.
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 September 19, 2023; Special Meeting - Closed
Session of October 17, 2023; and Regular Meeting of October 17, 2023.
4(b). Accept and approve the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll
Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 2 for the period of August 1, 2023, through August 31,
2023, for a total of $20,735,967.22;
(2) Accounts Payable Register No. 3 for the period of September 1, 2023, through
September 30, 2023, for a total of $25,646,467.61;
(3) Payroll Register No. 3 for the period of July 23, 2023, through August 5, 2023, for a
total of $4,561,653.13;
(4) Payroll Register No. 4 for the period of August 6, 2023, through August 19, 2023, for
a total of $4,645,381.10;
(5) Payroll Register No. 5 for the period of August 20, 2023, through September 2, 2023,
for a total of $4,726,233.21; and
(6) Payroll Register No. 6 for the period of September 3, 2023, through September 16,
2023, for a total of $4,834,500.41; and
(7) Payroll Register No.7 for the period of September 17, 2023, through September 30,
2023, for a total of $4,576,838.12; SUMMARY TOTAL: $69,727,040.80.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2666, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.42
(Redding Municipal Library) designating the City of Redding as Fiscal Agent for the
Redding Municipal Library Fund.
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4.1(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-107, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving City Council Policy No. 222 — Electronic Signature Policy to permit the use of
electronic signatures, in lieu of manual or "wet" signatures in designated City of Redding -
related business transactions and contracts.
4.2(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.2(a) at the request of'
Council Member Mezzano.
4.2(c). Approve and authorize the following actions related to the Community Development Block
Grant Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program to assist with the South City Park
Redevelopment Project: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-108, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, accepting a Section 108 Program Loan, pledging the City
of Redding's general fund ($240,000) as security, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108
Contract, Note, and related documents containing that pledge; (2) adopt Resolution No.
2023-109, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting
the 19`x' Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $2,698,000
for the revised Section 108 Program funding of the South City Park Project and establishing
a Section 108 payment guarantee for Fiscal year 2023-24; (3) find that applying for and
accepting grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act; and (4) find that applying for and accepting grant funding is exempt under the
National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
4.3(a). Authorize the following actions relative to the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity
(RMUC) Advanced Cybersecurity Technology (ACT) l Prize Program: (1) authorize the
Chief Information Officer, or designee, to submit a commitment to competing in the
RMUC ACT 1 Prize Program; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
appropriate the RMUC ACT 1 Prize Program funding, if awarded.
4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5401, 115kV Circuit Switcher
Retrofit for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid Group I (I l5kV circuit switchers
and support structures) and exercise the City's purchase option for Bid Group lI (Spare
parts: seismic analysis item 1 and seismic analysis item 2) to Southern States, LLC for an
evaluated price of $563,429.38; (2) authorize an additional project amount of $141,000 (25
percent of the Contract amount) for additional materials to complete the project and project
contingency; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve project construction
change orders up to and not to exceed the total project budget; and (4) adopt Resolution
No. 2023-110, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and
adopting the 18`x' Amendment to City Budget Resolution 2023-060 appropriating $204,500
for increased costs of materials and supplies for the Substation Circuit Switchers capital
project.
4.5(b). Approve setting a Public Hearing on December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider increases in Redding
Electric Utility (REU) rates (four percent revenue increase per year) effective with the
January 2024 and January 2025 billing cycles, and an increase in the benefit of REU's
Residential Energy Discount for income -qualified households.
4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions related to Bid Schedule No. 5410, Furnishing
and Delivering Four, One -Ton Trucks: (1) award bid to Crown Motors; and (2) authorize
the purchase of four, one -ton trucks with a utility body at a net delivered cost of
$305,815.05 to replace three older trucks in the City of Redding Parks Division and one in
the City of Redding Building Maintenance Division.
4.6(b). Authorize the following relative to the Outdoor Equity Grants Program administered by
the California Department of Parks and Recreation: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-111, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the City of Redding as an
applicant; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
necessary to apply for the grant, appropriate funds should the grant be awarded, and execute
any agreements or augmentations necessary to implement the project.
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4.6(c). Approve and authorize the following: (1) approve and ratify the City of Redding
Community Services Department's submittal of a Boating Access Program grant
application in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to provide continued funding assistance
for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at multiple river access
locations; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents
necessary to apply for the grant, appropriate funds should the grant be awarded, and execute
any agreements necessary to implement the project.
4.7(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2023-112, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing the investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund and rescinding
Resolution No. 84-262.
4.9(a). Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Integrated Public
Safety Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (C-2756) between the City of Redding, the
City of Anderson, the County of Shasta, and Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency
(SHASCOM), to define: (a) which specific agencies are considered IPS principal parties
to the MOU and their roles; (b) subscribing agencies and how subscribing agency user fees
are determined; and (c) adds Section 22, Counterparts/Electronic, Facsimile, and PDF
Signatures, which allows for electronic signatures for the MOU.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals Schedule
No. 5387, Construction Management and Inspection Services for the City of Redding Old
Alturas Road Over Churn Creek Bridge Project: (1) award to GHD, Inc.; (2) authorize the
Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not -to -exceed fee
of $899,838.27 with GHD, Inc., to provide Construction Management and Inspection
Services; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments not to
exceed $50,000.
4.11(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-113, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing the submittal of a grant application by the City of Redding (City) to the State
Water Resources Control Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; and, should the
grant be awarded, authorize the Mayor to execute a Consolidation and Water Service
Agreement with the Cascade Racquet Club Mutual Water Company for connection to the
City's water system.
4.11(c).Approve the sole source purchase of all Department Variable Frequency Drives and find
that the name of Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives in the specifications for Public
Works projects is authorized by Public Contract Code Section 3400(c)(2) in order to match
other products in use by the City of Redding Public Works Department.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the sole source procurement of two Stratus Fault Tolerant server
systems in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the City of Redding Water Utility.
4.12(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-114, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving an amended Appendix A (Designated Positions) to the City of Redding's
Conflict of Interest Code, Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.90 (Conflict of Interest for
designated positions of the City), in compliance with the California Fair Political Practices
Commission biennial review requirements.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Audette, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, 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. 2023-107 through 2023-114, and Ordinance No. 2666, are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Public Hearing - Resolutions regarding implementing increased Water, Wastewater, and
Solid Waste Utility Rates.
Public Works Director Chuck Aukland highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report)
and provided a PowerPoint Presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 7:07 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto opened the public hearing to
consider implementing increased Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utility rates.
The following spoke in opposition to the rate increase and their concern about low income
citizens: Tom Dusell, Greg Washburn, Tom Tommesy, and Steve Harrasser.
Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one else present wished to speak and closed the Public
Hearing.
City Clerk Tipton stated that in compliance with the City of Redding procedures for
conducting protest hearings for proposed new or increased property -related fees and
charges set forth in Resolution No. 2019-093, the City Clerk's office has: (1) published the
Notice of Public Hearing in the newspaper once per week for two weeks; (2) certified by
affidavit the proper mailing of notices/protest ballots; (3) performed a cursory review of
the protest ballots, which demonstrated that the number received is less than one-half of
the parcels that would be subject to the new or increased fee or charge for each of the
utilities.
Ms. Tipton advised that the cursory review of ballots is completed, with a total of 2,268
protests received by the Office of the City Clerk, with an additional 4,647 returned from
the U.S. Postal Service for insufficient addresses. Even when combined, the total of
protests received for each utility is manifestly less than the necessary majority protests
needed.
The following is the number of parcels eligible for votes for each of the utilities:
Water: Number of Eligible Parcels: 27,133
Wastewater: Number of Eligible Parcels: 27,305
Solid Waste: Number of Eligible Parcels: 29,421
Therefore, Ms. Tipton stated that in the absence of a majority protest, the full tabulation of
the protests, which includes ensuring only one vote per parcel and that the signer is either
the property owner of record or current Fee Payer, need not be completed.
In response to Mayor Dacquisto's request to create a tiered rate system, or a discounted
rate for citizens on fixed incomes, the City Attorney, City Manager and Public Works
Director each provided input as to what may or may not be feasible and/or possible without
it being considered a subsidy.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
AN AMENDED MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, and seconded by
Council Member Audette, to: (1) adopt Resolutions Nos. 2023-115, 2023-116, and 2023-117,
resolutions of the City Council of the City of Redding, implementing increased Water,
Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utility rates and a new commercial source -separated food waste
collection rate for the Solid Waste Utility, all to be effective January 1, 2024; and
(2) directed staff to return to a future Council meeting with a cost analysis for low income
customers. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members — Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
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Resolution Nos. 2023-115 through 2023-117 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Redding Rodeo Association's lease extension request.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
On behalf of the Redding Rodeo Association, Cindy Schonholtz explained the importance
of the Redding Rodeo for the entire community and noted that no public funds go into the
facility, they fundraise it all themselves.
Dale Ball spoke in favor of extending the Lease Agreement, however, he expressed
frustration that it was only for three years, when several other organizations have recently
received much longer lease extensions approved by the City Council and did not agree that
any improvements would trigger the California Surplus Land Act regulations.
In response to Council Member Mezzano's motion to extend their lease for 25 years, noting
that the state is in the process of changing Surplus Land Act regulations, City Attorney and
City Manager provided input as to why a longer extension is not in the best interest of the
Redding Rodeo Association or the City of Redding until after completion of the Redding
Riverfront Specific Plan, and changes to the Surplus Land Act are completed by the state.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Mayor Dacquisto,
to approve a 25 -year lease extension for the Redding Rodeo Association.
The motion failed.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, and seconded by
Council Member Munns, to (1) accept the report; (2) amend the Lease Agreement (C-141)
approving a three-year lease extension to August 1, 2029, with an updated construction
schedule as requested by the Redding Rodeo Association; and (3) authorize the Mayor to
execute the amendment and any additional documentation as required to complete the
transaction. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.2(a). Item no. 4.2(a) was moved from Consent Calendar to the Regular Calendar as item no.
9.2(a) at Council Member Mezzano's request.
City of Redding Airports Division — Adopt Budget Resolution appropriating revenues for
purchase of a boarding ramp and an air service development contract from proceeds of the
land sale.
Assistant City Manager Bade provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(incorporated herein by reference.
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 157 President Jim Bremer spoke in support of
a potential new Fixed Base Operator be selected for Benton Airpark, noting that not having
access to fuel for has been expensive and inconvenient for the airplane owners that utilize
that airport.
In response to Council Member Mezzano, Assistant City Manager Bade confirmed that
this is the second boarding ramp being purchased to assist with the incoming and outgoing
of aircraft, noting that this cost is $105,000 out of the total funding request.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Munns to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-118, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 16`h Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating revenues in the amount of $199,660 for purchase
of a boarding ramp and an air service development contract from proceeds of the land sale
located at 6550 Lockheed Drive, Redding, CA 96002; and (2) authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to execute all documents necessary to appropriate the remaining $64,168.50
from the land sale and to execute any agreements necessary to implement projects funded
through these appropriations. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Resolution No. 2023-118 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.2(b). Consider Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program funding award recommendations.
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.
Council Member Audette opined the need for permanent supportive housing for those
leaving the micro -shelters.
Kristin Schreder, Larry Olmstead, and Wendy Sanders spoke in favor of implementing
project funding as recommended by the Rating and Ranking Committee.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to authorize the following actions relative to the Housing and Homelessness
Incentive Program: (1) approve the fund distribution as recommended and identified in the
attached table for funding in the total amount of $2,300,000; (2) direct the City Manager,
or designee, to award, negotiate and execute agreements with each subrecipient, and
allocate the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program funds; and (3) determine that
allocating grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act. 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.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to: (1) authorize allocation of funding to: (a) the City of Redding's Crisis
Intervention Response Team's (CIRT) street outreach program; (b) City of Redding's
emergency shelters (motel funds for CIRT contacts); and (c) to the Homeless Management
Information System Project operated by the United Way of Northern California; and
(2) direct staff to issue a new Request for Proposals by February 2024, if possible, for
funding of programs in alignment with the At Home Shasta Plan.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Audette, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto and Mezzano
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
—None
9.5(c). Redding Electric Utility's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan
Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report)
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve the City of Redding Electric Utility's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan in
accordance with the requirements of the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015
(Senate Bill 350 or "SB 350"); and authorize the Electric Utility Director to modify the
Integrated Resource Plan, if necessary, to meet the requirements of the California Energy
Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1
— Electric).
Personnel Director Kari Kibler summarized the Report
incorporated herein by reference.
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g and Salary Exhibits for
- Electric Department (IBEW
City Council (staff report),
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-119, a resolution ofhe City Council of the City of
Redding, approving a successor Memorandum of Underst ding and salary exhibits with
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 - Electric Department
(IBEW-Electric) for a three-year term effective November , 2023, and ending November
7, 2026; and approving amendments to the IBEW - Ele tric Schedule of Wage Rates
effective November 12, 2023. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Resolution No. 2023-119 is on file in the Office of the City
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Coun it directed staff to work with
the General Manager of Advance Redding to provide an update reg rding its activities at the Civic
Auditorium and resulting local economic impacts at a future City C uncil meeting.
At Vice Mayor Mezzano's suggestion, a consensus of theCo un, it directed staff to return to
Council at a future meeting with a historical report regarding the c eation and disbanding of the
former Redding Airport Commission. Mr. Tippin stated for the rec rd that this is unrelated to the
resignation of the current Airports Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:11 p.m. Mayor
adjourned.
ATTEST:
Aarlene Tipton, City Clerk
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uisto declared the meeting
APPROVED:
Michael Dacqui to, Mayor
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