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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05-07-2024 - Regular365 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. 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 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 lett 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 76`" 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 1, 2024. 4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-036, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 40"' 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- 015 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. 366 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 Manager, or designee, to execute the Consultant and Professional Services Contract with NBS Government Finance Group; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2024-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 42nd 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' Mayor Audette. 4.3(a). Authorize the City Manager to finalize contract negotiations and execute a three-year agreement with the Center for Internet 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 41S` 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: Council Members — 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 Hall within the specifications for Public Works projects as authorized by Public Contract Code Section 3400(c)(2). 4.9(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 Officers' Memorial 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. 05/07/2024 367 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 Manager 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 I — Finance; Account Clerk Il — 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 the Office of the City Clerk. Clerk's Note: Vice Mayor Winter left Chambers at 6:17 p.m. returning at 6:19 p.m. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS 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. However, 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. Hatch's comments, as well as possible removal from the Planning Commission all together. Aaron Hatch 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. Ile 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. 05/07/2024 368 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'ala 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 from 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 NorCal 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. He 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 contracts or agreements, of any amount, approved by the CoC Executive Board; and authorized City of Redding Housing 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. 05/07/2024 369 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Munns, 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 discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member 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 Bill 901. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 9.9(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(f).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 Council 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. 05/07/2024 370 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 9:24 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: /Z�� /Z11-- ��esa Audette, ayor ATTEST: harlene Tipton, City Clerk 1 i 05/07/2024