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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 07-02-2024 - Regular389 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 Julie Winter. Also 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. Alex 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 stated that pursuant 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 HEARINGS 6.1. Public Hearing 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 Hearing at 6:39 p.m., and determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the Public Hearing. 07/02/2024 390 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 Clerk. 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. Mayor 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 until 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 MOTION 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 fulfill the Council vacancy created by the departure of Council Member Dacquisto to serve until the general election occurs in November 2024. 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 for consideration. Susan Weiss spoke against adopting the resolution. 07/02/2024 The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members Council Members — None — 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 for consideration. Susan Weiss spoke against adopting the resolution. 07/02/2024 391 Joy Labo, Shasta County Gun Owners Chairman, and Jess Harris, Representative for the California Rifle 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 Meeting on July 9, 2024. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 8:04 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Z-7�OesqaA u d e t t eMayor ATTEST: 1A^ Dov ` arlene Tipton, City Clerk 07/02/2024 1 11