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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: May 21,2024 FROM: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes.
Recommendation
Approve the following City Council Minutes:
(1) Special Meeting—Closed Session of Apri12, 2024, 5:15 p.m.;
(2) Special Meeting—Apri12, 2024, 5:20 p.m., reconvened meeting froin April 1, 2024;
(3) Regular Meeting of Apri12, 2024;
(4) Special Meeting—Closed Session of April 16, 2024; and
(5) Special Meeting—Closed Session of 1VIay'7, 2024.
Attachments
^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting- Closed Sessian of Apri12, 2024, 5:15 pm
^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting-Apri12, 2024 reconvene 0520 pm
^Unofficial Minutes-Regular Meeting of Apri12, 2024
^Unofficial Minutes- Special Meeting- Closed Session of April 16, 2024
^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting- Closed Session of May 7, 2024
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tlnofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Apri12, 2024, 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
A1so 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Audette determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., 1Vlayor Audette opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Audette reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 549569(d)(2) & (e)(3):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTTCIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Claim No. 23-028-861 by Richard Christoph, for damage caused by a water main burst at
2269 Waldon Street on December 7, 2022.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a}, the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Claim Nos. 22-063, 064, 065-442 by Geana, Lilly and Adaline Hughes, for injuries and
damage sustained in an accident with a Redding Police Department vehicle on March 23,
2022.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Employee Organization: Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:01 p.m,, Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anette Cates, Assistant City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Apri12, 2024, 5:20 PM
At the Special Meeting of Monday, Apri1 1, 2024, the City Council voted to issue an Order of
Adjournment and reconvene as a Special Meeting on Tuesday, Apri1 2, 2024, to consider agenda
item 411(a) (Termination of Contract with Jason Abel Construction, Inc. and Potential Findings
of Fact to consider terminating the Public Works Agreement("Agreement")dated March 15,2022)
The meeting was reconvened at 8:46 p.m. by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council
Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Ju1ie Winter.
A1so present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian 1V1. Curtis, Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
REGULAR CALENDAR:
4.11(a).Termination of Contract with Jason Abel Construction, Tnc. and Potential Findings of Fact
to consider terminating the Public Works Agreement("Agreement")dated March 15,2022,
between the City of Redding and J�ason Abe1 Construction, Inc. ("Contractor")with respect
to the Magnolia Area Sewer Improvements Project, Phase 1, Bid Schedule 5263, Job No.
2629 ("Project") for the Contractor's default.
City Attorney Curtis summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Mr. Curtis stated that since agenda publication, a proposed settlement agreement was
reached with Abel Construction, Inc., subject to Council's approval, to allow for mutual
termination, and to allow the City of Redding to move forward from this with a complete
waiver of all claims by both sides. The draft settlement agreement Was finalized, signed
and uploaded to the City's website for the public's and City Council's review at the same
time.
Additionally, Mr. Curtis recommended to the Council that since the draft settlement
agreement was reached while the Special Meeting of April 1, 2024, was adjourned, the
Council should make the findings as an off agenda item which would reguire two-thirds
vote, or four out of five Council Members to make the following findings: (1) that the
proposed settlement agreement came to the attention of the Council after publication, in
this case last evening; and (2) that this requires immediate action since the deadline that
had been set under the contractor's schedule for action to be taken has been reached. He
also recommended that the Council make this motion before a substantive discussion of
the proposed settlement agreement is discussed.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dacquisto, second by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) make the findings as an off agenda item that the findings came to the
attention of Council after the agenda was published; and(2)this requires immediate action.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Mr. Curtis briefly summarized the details contained within the proposed settlement
agreement, incorporated herein by reference.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano,seconded by Council
Member Dacquisto, to: (1) find that the Contractor has failed to commence satisfactory
corrective actions and/or diligently continued satisfactory and timely correction of the
default under the Agreement as the City requested via Notice to Cure sent to the Contractor
on February 23, 2024; (2) find that the Contractor is in default of the Public Works
Agreement("Agreement") dated March 15, 2022, between the City of Redding and Jason
Abe1 Construction, Inc. ("Contractor") with respect to the Magnolia Area Sewer
Improvements Project, Phase 1, Bid Schedule 5263, Job No. 2629; and (3) authorize the
City Manager to take all appropriate action to terminate the agreement, including, as
appropriate, written notice of termination for default to the Contractor and its Surety.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:50 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anette Cates, Assistant City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Apri12, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council
Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
A1so 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 Dan Conklin,Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to First 5 Shasta declaring Apri16-13, 2024, as Week of
the Young Child in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Mayor's Proclamation presented to the Shasta County Arts Council declaring April 2024
as Arts, Cultu�e, and CNeativity Month in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2C. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Pathways to Hope for Children declaring Apri12024 as
Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2D. PowerPoint presentation provided by Danny Orloff, Tourism Marketing Director for Visit
Redding, incorporated herein by reference, providing a quarterly report regarding tourism
marketing and promotion efforts for the City of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
A1ex Bielecki encouraged anyone of voting age to vote and opined that media outlets are not
properly sharing inflation costs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
to the City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve Minutes: Special Meeting — Closed Session of March 19, 2024; and Regular
Meeting of March 19, 2024.
4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Pa�o11 Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 8 for the period of February l, 2024, through February
29,2024,for a total of$22,365,925.57; (2)Payroll Register No. 16 for the period of January
21, 2024, through February 03, 2024, for a total of$4,730,388.99; and(3)Payroll Register
No. 1'7, for the period of February 4, 2024, through February 17, 2024, for a total of
$4,'758,690.'72; SUMMARY TOTAL: $31,855,005.28.
4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5449, Furnish the City of Redding
Electric Utility with Aluminum Conductor: (1) award to American Wire Group, LLC in
the amount of$206,054.06; and (2) authorize the City of Redding Purchasing Officer to
amend the Purchase Order for price adjustments in direct proportion to Platt's Meta].
Market pursuant to Section Two of the bid specifications.
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4.5(b). This item was moved to the RegulaN Calendar as item numbeN 9.5(b) at the request of
Council Member Mezzano.
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
proclaiming Friday, Apri126, 2024, Community Tree Planting Day, otherwise known as
Arbor Day, in the City of Redding; and recognizing the City of Redding's Community
Services Department - Parks Division for receiving the TNee City U.S.A. Award, and the
City of Redding Electric Utility for receiving the Tree Line U.S.A. Utility Award.
4.6(b). Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Aquatic Center Grant:
(1) accept the State of California — Natural Resources Agency Department of Parks and
Recreation: Division of Boating and Waterways (Cal Boating)Aquatic Center Grant in the
amount of $38,000; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant
agreement and associated documents with Cal Boating to implement the Aquatic Center
Grant FY 2023-24 project; and(3) adopt Resolution No. 2024-029, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 38th Amendment to Budget
Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $38,000 in state grant funds for the project.
4.8(a). Authorize and approve the following. (1) authorize the City of Redding Fire Department
to overhire two fire�ghters for the upcoming April 2024 fire academy to fill anticipated
openings due to retirement and industrial injury that would otherwise require staff
overtime; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-030, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding, approving and adopting the 39th Amendment to the City Budget
Resolution No. 2Q23-060 appropriating $0 to the Redding Fire Department for the
additional two full-time Firefighters for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and one additional full-time
Firefighter for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
4.8(b). Authorize the City of Redding Fire Department to apply for a Federal Emergency
Management Agency 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety grant in the amount of$100,000,
with a five percent "in-kind" match requireinent, for the completion of risk
assessment/reduction and strategic planning documents.
4.11(a).This item was moved to the Regular Calenda� as item number 9.11(a) at the request of
Council Member Mezzano.
4.11(b).Accept the improvements in Sa1t Creek Heights Subdivision—Unit 3 (5-15-07/PD-11-07)
as satisfactorily complete; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-031, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, accepting the Salt Creek Heights Subdivision—Unit 3 (S-
15-0'7/PD-11-07) streets for maintenance and operation.
4.11(c).Accept Bid Negotiation No. 5402 (Job No. 2707), Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing
2023 Project, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of
$1,804,578.55.
4.11(d).A�uthorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5452(Job No. 2663), City of
Redding Churn Creek Lift Station Rehabilitation Project: (1) award to SnL Group, Inc.,in
the amount of $562,600; (2) approve an additional $80,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; (3) approve$25,000 for project development costs; (4)
approve $57,000 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 Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, 15302- Replacement or Reconstruction,
and 15303 -New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
4.11(e).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5366 (Job No. 2701), Cape Sea12023 Project, awarded to VSS
International, Ine., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of$2,388,552.75.
4.11(�. Approve and authorize the following. (1) approve the Fourth Amendment to Consulting
and Professional Services Contract (C-8146) with Stantec Consulting, Inc., for a total not
to exceed fee of$698,455.10, an increase of$428,946.85, for enviromnental services for
the Old Oregon Trail Safety Improvement Project; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the
Amendment; and (3) authorize the City Manager to execute additional contract
amendments up to $70,000.
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4.11(g).Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the sale of City of Redding-owned
real property adjacent to 3030 Crossroads Drive (Assessor's Parcel No. 110-270-027) to
Maruti Highway 44 LLC: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-032, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, declaring the property as exempt surplus property, subject
to the retention of any existing easements for public service utilities; (2) authorize staff to
obtain a Broker's opinion of value and waive the appraisal requirement; (3) authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and finalize a purchase and sale agreement; (4)
authorize the Mayor to execute the purchase and sa]e agreement and all subsequent
documentation to facilitate the disposition of the property; and (5) fmd that the activity is
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines,pursuant to Section 15312 - Surplus Government Property Sales.
4.11(h).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of a portion
of Old 44 Drive (A-2023-01097): (1) adopt Resolution 2024-033, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating a portion of Old 44 Drive adjacent to
Parcel3 as shown on the Parcel Map No. LS-7-8'7 filed in Book 27 of Parcel Maps at page
28, Shasta County Records described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B; (2) fmd the
action consistent with the General Plan; and(3) find the action categorically exempt from
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines,
pursuant to Section 15035 —Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
A MOTTON WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
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. 2024-028 through 2024-033 are on file in the Of�ce of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
51. Mayor's appointments to the City of Redding Planning Commission.
Mayor Audette provided a brief overview of the Report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Steve Kohn opined that he disagrees with the individuals recommended by the Mayor to
serve on the Planning Commission.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve the Mayor's recommendation to appoint David Stine and Joshua
Johnson to the Planning Commission, both to serve four-year terms beginning May 1,
2024, and ending Apri130, 2028.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members—Dacquisto, and Mezzano
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Public Hearing-Ordinance regarding Rezoning Application RZ-2024-00163,to update the
Floodplain regulations to comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)
criteria.
Planning Manager Lily Toy summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation,both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:51 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Audette opened the Public Hearing.
The Af�davit of Publication—Notice of Public I�earing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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Mayor Audette determined that no one present wished to address the matter and closed the
public hearing at 6:52 p.m.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to authorize and approve the following actions relating to text clean-up and
updating of the City of Redding Zoning Code: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2668, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18
(Zoning), Chapter 18.51 ("FP" Floodplain Overly District) by amending Sectiona 18.51.020
(Basis for Establishing Areas of Special F1ood Hazard), 18.51.030 (General Provisions),
18.51.080 (Construction Standards), 18.51.150 (Nonconforming Uses in the Floodway or
Floodplain), and ]8.5].190 (Variances), for first reading by title only and waive the full
reading; (2) authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish the
summary ordinance according to 1aw;and(3)find the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration is adequate to comply with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette
NOES: Council Members—None
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
City Attorney Curtis read the title of Ordinance No. 2668.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS
BOARDS COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(b). United Way's Mark Street Emergency Housing Site Presentation and property sublease
extension by President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Olmstead.
Mr. Olmstead introduced Senior Director of Programs Kalie Brisbon, and Senior Program
Manager Tim Danielson, who summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The following people spoke in favor of the United Way's emergency housing extension:
Art Sevilla, Reverend Janet Chapman, CJ Dodson, Wendy Saunders, Laural Park, and
Katie Swartz. Marci Fernandes also spoke in support and provided a handout to Council,
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Dacquisto, to authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the Property Sublease with
United Way(C-9664) for six months, thereby terminating on December 31, 2024.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members—Dac9uisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter
NOES: Council Members—Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members—None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
**Vice Mayo� Winte�left the Cha�nbers at 7:18 p.m., and�etu�ned at 7:19 p.m.
9.2(c). Appropriation of Encampment Resolution Funding 3-L Award.
Housing and Community Development Manager Nicole Smith summarized the Report to
City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to approve and authorize the following actions concerning the Encampment
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Resolution Funding Lookback Disbursement 3-L Program: (1)authorize the City Manager,
ar designee, to appropriate $30,000 for intermittent motel stays that assist the Crisis
Intervention Response Team; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate
up to $725,000 to No Boundaries Transitiona] Housing, Inc.; and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a funding agreement through June 2025;
(3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate $45,000 to support the Good
News Rescue Mission's temporary day resource center; (4) receive results from a case
management survey completed by local community organizations; and direct staff to
prepare and publish a Request for Proposals for case management services that assist the
Crisis Intervention Response Team; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply
for grant funds from the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3, Rolling Application;
and(6) find that appropriating grant funds is not considered a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.2(d). Presentation by Frontier Energy Director Chris White regarding an assessment for the City
of Redding Zero Emission Vehicle Transition.
Mr.White highlighted 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 Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to: (1) accept the presentation regarding the assessment for the City of Redding
Zero Emission Vehicle Transition; and(2) direct staff to create an implementation plan as
part of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget process. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.5(b). This item was inoved.fNon2 the Consent Calendar as item 4.5(b) at the request of Council
Membe�Mezzano.
Authorize Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Grant Application
Submittal to Department of Energy.
Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to authorize the City of Redding Electric Utility (REU) Director, or designee, to
submit a GRIP Grant Program application to the U.S. Department of Energy for
approximately$35 million to implement REU's Grid Modernization Program to modernize
and enhance the distribution system's reliability and resiliency.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.11(a).This item was moved from the Consent Calendar as item 411(a) at the request of Council
Membe�Mezzano.
Purchase of Vacuum Excavator for the City af Redding Storm Drain Utility.
Public Works Director Michael Webb summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) authorize the purchase of a vacuum excavator using Sourcewell contract
pricing, with a net delivered cost of$542,797.45, including all applicable taxes and fees,
for maintenance of the City of Redding Storm Drain system; and (2) authorize the City
Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to
an additional $10,000.00 for the purchase of the vacuum excavator.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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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
the following information regarding Planning Commission's Board Members: current seated board
members names, remaining terms, and the individual board member's submitted applications.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:45 p.m., Nlayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anette Cates, Assistant City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Apri1 16, 2024, 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
A1so present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Audette determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Audette opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Audette reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 549569(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Adams v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case
No. 2:20-cv-01610-TLN-DMC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CONFERENCE WTTH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation
One potential case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495'7.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Employee Organizations:
(1) Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters; and
(2) Redding Independent Employees' Organization - Clerical, Technical and
Professional Unit
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:04 p.m,, Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
04/16/2024
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 7, 2024, 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members
present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
A1so present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Audette determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Audette opened the Special Meeting and announced that the
Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:59 p.m., Mayor Audette reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler
Employee Organization: Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
CONFERENCE WTTH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of Litigation
One potential case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 5495'7.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: Stillwater Business Park, Lots 14 and 15;
Assessor's Parcel Nos. 054-260-006 and 054-260-007
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Fabric Workshop, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item,
AD70URNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
OS/07/2024