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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
August 20, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Joshua Johnson, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene
Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Spurlock stated that he and his family just purchased a house in Redding and expressed his
happiness to be here to serve the City of Redding. He further stated that his wife is a physician
and he is a licensed marriage and family therapist.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 1; and Payroll Register Nos. l and
2.
4.2(a). Authorize the City Manager to approve an extension to the timeline to develop an
Operations Agreement for the Good News Rescue Mission's (GNRM) Day Resource
Center.
Council Member Johnson recused himself from voting on this item due to being a part-
time employee working on this project.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — Johnson
ABSENT: Council Members — None
4.11(a).Authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with Sierra Pacific Land and
Timber Company; and approve the final map for Shastina Ranch Subdivision, Unit 8 (S-7-
03/PD-5-04), thereby, instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
4.11(b).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(c).Adopt Resolution No. 2024-071 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
summarily vacating a portion of Center Street and a portion of Shasta Street within the
Map of the Original Town of Redding filed at Page 65 in the book of Old Plats, Shasta
County Records and depicted in the attached Exhibits A and B; and find this action
consistent with the General Plan and exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15035 (Minor Alterations in
Land Use Limitations).
4.11(d).This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9. 11 (d) at the request of
Council Member Mezzano.
4.11(e).Authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with Sierra Pacific Land and
Timber Company; and approve the final map for Silverstone Subdivision, Unit 3 (AMND-
2020-01135/S-2019-00280), thereby, instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(f).This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.11(f) at the request of
Council Member Johnson.
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4.11(g).Approve increases to the project budget in the amount of $825,000 for the completion of
Bid Schedule No. 5293, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Pyrolysis Phase 1 Project
and to include the installation of Phase II Pyrolysis equipment as outlined below: (1)
increase of $125,000 to Water Works Engineers and City of Redding construction
management budget, bringing the construction management total to $920,000; (2) increase
of $700,000 to the construction contingency budget, bringing the construction contingency
total to $1,095,000; and (3) authorize Public Works staff to negotiate and the City Manager
to execute an Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with
Water Works Engineers to increase the fee for construction management and inspection
services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 (as included in item (1) of the overall $125,000
construction management budget).
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, approved, and or authorized as recommended with the exception of the item(s)
voted on separately above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members —None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2024-071 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Provide direction regarding the City of Redding's approach to public -camping.
City Manager Tippin, City Attorney Curtis, and Chief of Police Brian Barrier summarized
the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Tippin provided background information relative to a recent ruling by the United States
Supreme Court often referred to as the Grants Pass case. That case officially repealed the
Boise case, which is what the City of Redding had drafted some of its ordinance language
around in previous years. He stated that recommendations to the Council will include
future changes to the ordinance as well as some Police Department policies, which the City
Attorney and Police Chief each provided brief overviews of those changes.
City Attorney Curtis noted that regardless of any recent changes in law, the City will still
place a priority on helping those in the community living without shelter through the many
grants received and programs the City has implemented.
A brief discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Pastor Bob Swartz opined that being a community for each other is important, and that
homeless people are people and constituents as well.
Jaclyn Treadway opined that she has a non-profit organization that is in the process of
developing a shelter to be named Developing Diamonds Transitional, Transformational
Home with loving Family, a sanctuary for homeless, and provided a handout entitled
"Proclamation", incorporated herein by reference. She asked that if the homeless are
keeping their camps safe from the public, could the Police give them a little grace period,
as she is prepared to provide tents, and encouraged human kindness.
Dr. Paul Dhanuka stated that as a business owner, he is tired of cleaning the bad things
outside of his properties as well, but as a physician, he empathizes with the pain and hurt
that the homeless have to go through when they come inside medical facilities. He opined
that enforcement and housing are parts of the solution, however, the real problem is a crisis
of a shortage of mental health and secondary to that, drug dependence. He proposed that
the City of Redding take the lead to build a residential facility for mental health and drug
rehab for at least 30-40 beds, he further opined that this would solve suicide, fentanyl
overdose, homelessness crimes, and will decompress the jail as well.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A consensus of the City Council: (1) accepted the report; (2) affirmed the direction being
taken regarding potential updates to the Redding Municipal Code and Redding Police
Department Policies concerning camping on City of Redding Property; and (3) directed
staff to return to Council for discussion and consideration at a future Council meeting.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.1(b). Report regarding a City of Redding fiber optic broadband network.
Management Assistant to City Manager Jason Gibilisco highlighted the Report to City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
A consensus of the Council: (1) accepted the report regarding a City of Redding (City)
fiber optic broadband network; (2) directed staff to return to Council with information
regarding Option No. 3 in the staff report, which is to explore forming a public private
partnership or hybrid model with a fiber optic developer through a request for proposals or
a request for qualifications to bring a fiber optic network to the City.
No formal action was taken by the Council on this informational item.
9.5(a). Oral report regarding Northern California Power Agency's 2024 Legislative Staff Tour.
Redding Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.6(a).Consideration of Short -Term Operations Plan options for the City of Redding (City) Sports
Park.
Community Services Director Travis Menne summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The following League representatives spoke in favor of the short-term plan: Tawny Cowell
(Redding Hockey League), Kalie Brisbon (Roller Derby), and Mike Littau (Redding
Soccer Park).
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Johnson, to: (1) accept the report regarding short-term operations of the City's Sports Park;
(2) direct staff to pursue a City -run, short-term operations plan; and (3) authorize the City
Manager to administratively approve an expenditure of up to $200,000 for Park operations
and minor maintenance repair. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(d).This item was moved, from the Consent Calendar as item 4.11(d) at the request of Council
Member Mezzano.
Approve California State Lands Commission Lease for the South Bonnyview Bridge.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
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In response to Council Member Mezzano's concerns, Mr. Tippin explained that the
transmission lines affected are not those connecting to the Costco, Bechelli Lane area, but
are utility transmission lines and can be enhanced for future growth if needed. He noted
that it is a simple modification to the lease as needed, and sees no barrier to future growth
by approving this contract.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, second by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) approve a Lease Agreement 5213 between the City of Redding and the
California State Lands Commission for the South Bonnyview Bridge crossing over the
Sacramento River at Assessor's Parcel Numbers 070-320-006 and 048-400-004 for a
period of 20 years ending on June 7, 2044, for authorized improvements to include the two
existing vehicle bridges with bicycle and pedestrian lanes, one 22 -inch sanitary sewer pipe,
one 20 -inch water pipe and two electric transmission lines; and (2) find the action
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,
pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Mayor Audette left the Chambers at 7:50 and returned at 7: 52 pm.
9.11(f).This item was moved from the Consent Calendar as item 4.5(b) at the request of Council
Member Johnson.
Authorize Submission of Grant Application to Shasta Regional Transportation Agency
(SRTA) Carbon Reduction Program (CRP).
Public Works Director Michael Webb summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Webb noted that staff was excited about this
grant as it will assist with the necessary design and construction for bike and pedestrian
facilities along the Park Marina Drive, as contained in the Park Marina Corridor Plan, and
included in the City of Redding General Plan.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to authorize the City Manager to submit a Shasta Regional Transportation Agency
Carbon Reduction Program grant application in an amount not to exceed $995,265.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Johnson left the chambers at 8:19 p. m. and returned at 8:21 p.m.
9.11(i).Oral update regarding the Bella Vista Water District (BVWD) and new development in the
City of Redding.
Public Works Director Michael Webb provided the Report to City Council (staff report),
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
BVWD Manager David Coxey stated that the BVWD would be willing to discuss
modifications in order to meet the customer's needs as well as discussions regarding
drought years and receiving zero water allocations from the Bureau of Reclamation.
Russ Wenham shared background information and history regarding BVWD, stating that
Mr. Webb was spot on in his presentation, however, they need more immediate solutions
and asked that City staff put together project specific agreements, and hopefully the BVWD
Board would be amendable to that.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
City Manager Tippin stated that staff understands that the Council wants to support
development and for the City to do what it can, and he encouraged the Council Members
to have discussions with BVWD's Board Members to assist with current and future
relations to find solutions.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
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SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Joshua Johnson's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to
return to Council for consideration at its next meeting on September 3, 2024, with a report to create
an ad-hoc committee to explore various details and elements associated with a long-term lease
agreement with the Redding Rodeo Association for the rodeo grounds.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:41 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
�essa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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