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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 01-16-2024 - Regular319 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. PUBLIC COMMENT 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 .lack 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. 01/16/2024 320 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 9.1(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"' 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. 01/16/2024 321 4.11(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. 4.11(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. 4.11(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. 01/16/2024 322 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 afier Item No. 9B at the request of'City Manager Tippin. 9.10(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. 01/16/2024 323 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. APPROVED: &rfe'ssa Audette, Mayor ATTEST: `Sharlene Tipton, City Cler 01/16/2024