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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
June 18, 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: Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter. Council Member Michael
Dacquisto participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Amarjit Singh, The Sikh Centre.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alex Bielecki opined that he has issues with local, state, and federal laws, and further opined that
all laws should be inclusive.
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 City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of April 16, 2024; Special Meeting —
Closed Session of June 4, 2024; and Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024.
4(b) Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 11; and Payroll Register Nos. 22,
23, and 24.
4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer's Report for April 2024.
4.2(a). Approve the Funding Agreement between the Superior California Economic Development
District (SCEDD) and the City of Redding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, for economic
development planning and business development services; and authorize payment to
SCEDD in the amount of $26,894 for FY 2024-2025 activities.
4.3(a). Approve the following actions related to the Citywide Enterprise Resource Planning
software solution: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-050, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 45`" Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $0 for Cherry Road (Oracle) ordering form to
increase the number of software licenses for Fiscal Year 2023-24; (2) ratify approval of C-
9461 Ordering Document — 2024 with CherryRoad Technologies for required additional
Oracle licenses in the amount of $100,445.53; and (3) authorize the City Manager to
execute future CherryRoad (Oracle) change orders and ordering documents in a not to
exceed amount of $650,000 annually.
4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5449, Furnish Aluminum Conductor:
(1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, terms,
and policy changes, as needed, up to a total of five percent of the awarded amount for
deviations not previously approved by the City Council; and (2) authorize the Purchasing
Officer to amend the Purchase Order per the bid specifications.
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4.6(a). Authorize the following related to Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs): (1) adopt
Resolution No. 2024-051, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative
to LMDs A, B, and C authorizing the following: (a) approving the Engineer's Report for
Fiscal Year 2024-25 for LMD A, B, and C as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a Public
Hearing for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress
Avenue, Redding, California, regarding LMD A, B, and C; (c) declaring the City Council's
intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-52, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative to LMDs D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L,
M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, S 1, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 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, 01-22; and authorizing the following: (a)
approving the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for LMDs as listed above as filed
with the City Clerk; (b) setting a Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in
the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, regarding LMDs
as listed above; and (c) declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972; and (d) determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), finding
that the project is an organizational or administrative activity of governments that will not
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-053, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
declaring July 2024 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Redding.
4.6(c). Approve the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-054, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 46`h Amendment to City of
Redding (City) Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 increasing appropriations by $352,760
for the Whistle Stop Park Project located at 1470 Market Street, and re -appropriating
$85,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and (2) approve the
City Manager, or designee, to determine repayment schedule on the City's General Fund
loan to the City's Parks Impact Fees as funding is available in the Parks Impact Fees to
cover the lack of currently available funding.
Steve Kohn requested that more financial disclosure information be included in consent
approval staff reports, and opined that this is important to citizens when the Police
Department is being asked to phase out officers.
In response to Mr. Kohn and Council Member Mezzano, City Manager Tippin stated that
all of the funding requests that Mr. Kohn noted do not have general fund impacts and are
either grant funds, or streets funds that are restricted and cannot be used for public safety.
He noted that regarding Whistle Stop Park, there is temporary loan of general fund money
to assist with shortfalls in expected credits associated with park development fees and some
ineligible grant expenses incurred prior to the grant period starting. The Park Development
and Park -In -Lieu Funds will pay the General Fund back over a period of time yet to be
determined.
4.9(a). Authorize the City of Redding Chief of Police to enter into a School Resource Officer
Agreement with the Shasta Union High School District in the amount of $312,474 annually
for the shared cost of three School Resource Officers.
4.10(a).Approve setting a Public Hearing on July 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider adjustments to the City
of Redding's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
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.
4.11(b).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5281 (Job No. 4908), Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the
City of Redding Police Department and Redding Power Plant, awarded to Builder
Solutions, Inc, as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $584,956.56
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4.11(c).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5290 (Job No. 2606), Bechelli Lane Improvements Active
Transportation Project, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost
of $12,121,814.06.
4.11(d).Authorize the following actions related to the City of Redding (City) South Redding
Bikeway and Pedestrian Trail Project: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a construction
funding Cooperative Agreement (Co-op) with the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans), including any extensions or amendments; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-055,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 44th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating funds in the amount
$2,870,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute an
oversight cooperative agreement with Caltrans, including any extensions or amendments.
4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals No. 5480, to provide
livestock pasturing at the Stillwater Business Park: (1) award the Lease Agreement to the
Ault Ranch for an initial term of July 1, 2024, through July 1, 2027, with two one-year
options to extend the term, at a rate of $5,000 annually, with a two percent cost increase
each year; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement with the Ault Ranch;
and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve Lease Agreement amendments when
Stillwater Business Park development parcels are sold, and approve Lease Agreement
extensions when the initial term has passed
4.11(f).Accept an update regarding the City of Redding's COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package
projects.
4.11(g).Adopt Resolution No. 2024-056, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
relative to Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Districts (SSMD) 01-07 Hope Lane, and 01-19
Seven Bridges, authorizing the following: (1) approving the Engineer's Reports for Fiscal
Year 2024-25 for SSMD 01-07 and SSMD 01-19 as filed with the City Clerk; (2) setting a
Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m. on July 16, 2024, in the City Council Chambers, located at
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; and (3) declaring the City Council's intention
to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to the State of California
Improvement Act of 1911.
4.11(h).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5436 (Job No. 3621 & 365 1)
Sacramento River Trail Repairs: (1) award to Stimple-Wiebelhaus Associates, Inc., in the
amount of $1,082,516.75; (2) approve an additional $180,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; and $390,000 for project development costs; (3)
approve $110,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City
Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or
construction contingency amounts up to a total of $35,000.
4.11(i).Approve the First Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-
8916) for hauling and disposing of ground green waste with Compost Solutions Inc. for
the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility.
4.110).Authorize and approve the following: (1) ratify the submittal of two Active Transportation
Program grant applications to the California Department of Transportation for a total
amount not to exceed $28.3 million for infrastructure improvements along: (a) Victor
Avenue, from Aspin Avenue north to Old Alturas Road, with improvements on Dana
Drive, Friendly Road, and Old Alturas Road; (b) Hilltop Drive side path replacement and
roadway rehabilitation and restriping; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
sign the grant applications and any necessary documents to complete application process.
4.12(a).Adopt the following resolutions relative to the City of Redding's General Municipal
Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024: (1) Resolution No. 2024-057, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting standards for candidates
relative to nomination period, candidate statement preparation and cost, as well as ballot
designation; and (2) Resolution No. 2024-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Shasta consolidate
the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
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4.12(b).Authorize and approve the following regarding Request for Proposal No. 5471, Lease for
General Use Multifunction Digital Photocopy Machines and Management System to the
City of Redding: (1) award to Western Business Equipment, Inc., dba Carrel's Office
Solutions, for a five-year lease agreement with an annual lease plus estimated clicks total
cost of $162,475.92; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and
execute the agreement.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be ratified, accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and or authorized as recommended.
The Vote taken by roll call:
AYES: Council Members — Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution Nos. 2024-050 through 2024-058 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
City Manager Tippin requested that 9.6(c) be reviewed by Council, first, as the Consultant was
participating via Zoom and telephonically.
9.6(c). Oral Presentation by The Sports Facilities Companies to consider the market opportunity
analysis with a business pro forma, economic impact analysis, and an overall feasibility
report for a Multi -Court Facilities Complex in the City of Redding.
Community Services Director Travis Menne summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report) and together with the Sports Facilities Companies Consultant Dan Morton,
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Menne thanked Council Member Munns for bringing this forward, and explained that
this type of facility is needed, however, a $40 to $80 million cost is not currently feasible.
He that this could be added to the City's Parks Trails Master Plan, or whatever other long-
term goal direction the Council provides.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Mr. Tippin noted that the City's Parks Trails Master Plan (Plan) will be updated soon and
more information will be brought to Council for their consideration.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.1(a). Public Meeting to consider the renewal of the Redding Tourism Marketing Business
Improvement District (RTMBID).
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco highlighted the Report to City
Council (staff report), included herein by reference.
Laurie Baker, Chief Executive Officer of the Redding Tourism Marketing Group (RTMG)
and General Manager of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, provided
background information relative to the formation and renewal of the RTMBID and what
their intent is.
In response to Mayor Audette, Ms. Baker explained that any assessment increases may be
implemented within the next 10 years if needed, however, would need to be approved by
the 16 -person RTMG Board of Directors.
Todd Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Redding Chamber of
Commerce and Visit Redding, spoke in support of the renewal of the RTMBID.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to accept the report and receive public comment in consideration of the renewal
of the RTMBID.
The Vote taken by roll call:
AYES:
Council Members
— Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
—None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— None
9.5(b).Consider Professional Services Agreement with Self Help Home Improvement Project, Inc.
(SHHIP) for Administration of Redding Electric Utility's Residential Electrification
Assistance Program.
Electric Manager for Long -Term Resources Lisa Casner summarized the Report to City
Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein
by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Mayor Audette, Ms. Casner affirmed that SHHIIP performs the energy
audits, they will send the information to staff for every project, and will provide Council
with a program update in a year.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $1.2
million with SHHIP for a three-year term with two, one-year extension options to
implement and administer the City of Redding Electric Utility's Residential Electrification
Assistance Program; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments
or extensions in accordance with the agreement.
The Vote taken by roll call:
AYES: Council Members — Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Mayor Audette's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council with
an informational item in the form of a draft resolution that supports the Second Amendment to the
United States Constitution for consideration at a future City Council Meeting.
As this was Council Member Dacquisto's last Council Meeting, each Council Member thanked
him for his service and wished him well.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
adjourned.
ATTEST:
business at the hour of 7:42 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
CA
Anette Cates, Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED:
Audette, Mayor
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