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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
July 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Vice Mayor Julie Winter with the following
Council Members present: Joshua Johnson, Mark Mezzano, and Jack Munns. Mayor Tenessa
Audette was absent.
Also present: Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Clerk
Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
Vice Mayor Winter expressed her gratitude that former President Donald J. Trump was not
seriously injured in the assassination attempt over the weekend, and offered her sincere
condolences to all of the families grieving for their loved ones either through death or injury that
were in the crowd. She further expressed her appreciation for the call that is being heard across the
nation to unite and heal the divide.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Vice Mayor Winter
The Invocation was provided by Reverend Patrick A. Blewett, D. Min., Ph.D. Simpson University.
At Vice Mayor Winter's request, the Assistant City Manager introduced Department Directors that
were in attendance: Public Works Director Michael Webb, Assistant Redding Electric Utility
Director Joe Bowers, Finance Director Greg Robinett, Community Services Director Travis
Menne, Assistant Fire Chief Jay Sumerlin, Police Chief Brian Barrier, Personnel Director Kari
Kibler, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Attorney Natalia Ebersole.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Gardner opined that the Council should consider discussing the banishment of eminent
domain.
Jim Wadleigh opined he would like to set up meetings with each Council Member, and asked the
City to work with the County regarding the Redding Airport.
Mimi Moseley invited the Council to attend Redding Restart: Addressing Drug Addition hosted
by the Good News Rescue Mission. The event will be on August 2°d from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
at the Shasta County Office of Education.
PRESENTATION
2A. City Clerk Tipton administered the Oath of Office to City Council Member — Appointee
Joshua Johnson.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
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:
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-060, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to submit three State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development, Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Planning and Public
Services Program grant applications in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,650,000; and
if awarded, execute the Agreement, any amendments and associated documents to
complete the due diligence process, and allocate the grant funding; (2) find that applying
for grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality
Act; and (3) find that applying for grant funding is exempt from review under the National
Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
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In response to Council Member Johnson's questions regarding the block grant mitigation
funds and how the department will utilize the funds, Assistant Fire Chief Sumerlin
provided the requested information.
4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) conversion of the internal short-term loan
between the City of Redding Housing and Community Development Division and Water,
Wastewater, Redding Electric and Solid Waste Utilities to a long-term loan in the amount
of $2,000,693.48 with a five-year term and annual payments; (2) authorize the City
Manager to sign the new Internal Loan Promissory Note and any other documents
necessary for the loan conversion; (3) find that a loan is not considered a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The actual construction of the project was
previously reviewed for CEQA compliance; and (3) find that a loan is exempt under the
National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
4. 1 0(a).Authorize an internal loan for prepayment of the Ca1PERS unfunded liability payment for
Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the amount of $19,290,266 between Redding Electric Utility,
Water, and Wastewater as funds allow to the following City of Redding Funds: General,
Airports, Information Technology, Fleet Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Records
Managements, Redding Municipal Utilities Administration, Geographic Information
Systems, Communications, Reprographics, and Volunteer Services.
4.1 1(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.11(a) at the request of
Council Member Mezzano.
4.11(b).Authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with S&J Development, Inc.,
and approve the final map for Riverstone Subdivision (S-2023-00582), thereby, instructing
the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.1l(c).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5463 (Job No. 3621) Flood
Damage Repairs at Various Locations: (1) award to M5 Excavation in the amount of
$443,115; (2) approve an additional $112,000 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees; and $185,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $45,000 to
provide construction contingency funding; (4) authorize the City Manager to approve
additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency
amounts up to a total of $50,000; (5) adopt Resolution No. 2024-061, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 47`h Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating an additional $49,720 in funding for the
project.
4.11(d).Approve the sole source contract renewal agreement (C-5574), which includes the Master
Services Agreement and the Order Form, with OpenGov, in a not to exceed amount of
$324,163.98 over a three-year term beginning July 30, 2024, through July 29, 2027, for the
software subscription, maintenance, and support services for the City of Redding Public
Works Utilities.
4.11(e).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 6 (S-7-
03/PD-5-04), thereby, instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
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.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— Audette
Resolution Nos. 2024-060 and 2024-061 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1 Public Hearings (two) to consider adopting Resolutions regarding Landscape Maintenance
Districts (LMDs) Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Community Services Director Menne summarized the Report to City Council (staff report),
and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:28 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing.
Vice Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Johnson, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-062, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding, relative to LMDs A, B, and C authorizing the following: (a)
confirmed the maps of the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Report for
Fiscal Year 2024-25 for LMDs A, B, and C; and (b) approved and confirmed annual
assessments and levy amounts shown for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to the Landscaping
and Lighting Act of 1972.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
NOES:
Council Members
— None
Council Members
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
—None
— Audette
ABSENT:
Council Members
— Audette
Resolution No.
2024-062 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Johnson, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-063, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding, relative to LMDs authorizing the following: (a) confirmed the maps
of the assessment districts as contained in the Engineer's Reports for LMDs D, E, F, G, H,
H 1, 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 and 01-22; and (b) approved
and confirmed annual assessments and levy amounts shown for Fiscal Year 2024-25
pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
—None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
—None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— Audette
Resolution No. 2024-063 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2. Public Hearing to consider Resolution regarding Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District 01-
07 Hope Lane and 01-19 Seven Bridges.
Public Works Director Webb highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:37 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing.
Vice Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, and seconded by Council
Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-064, 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: (a) confirmed the map of the
assessment district as contained in the Engineer's Reports for SSMD 01-07 and SSMD 01-
19; and (b) approved and confirmed the annual assessments and ordering the levy amounts
shown for Fiscal Year 2024-25 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911, Chapter 26,
Maintenance Districts, Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq.
The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
— None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— Audette
Resolution No. 2024-064 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.3. Public Hearing to consider renewal of the Redding Tourism Marketing Business
Improvement District (RTMBID).
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the report to City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:45 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Winter opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Tipton noted that 32 properties voted in favor of the RTMBID for 86% of the
total assessment. There were no ballots submitted in opposition to the renewal of the
RTMBID District and the levy of assessments in support of the district did not represent
more than fifty- percent of the total weighted vote.
Vice Mayor Winter determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication — Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-065, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, declaring the results of the majority protest proceedings and renewing the
RTMBID until December 31, 2035; and (2) approve an Agreement for Services with the
Redding Tourism Marketing Group for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31,
2035. The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members
— Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES:
Council Members
— None
ABSTAIN:
Council Members
—None
ABSENT:
Council Members
— Audette
Resolution No. 2024-065 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.11(a).This item was moved from the Consent Calendar as item 4.11(a) at the request of Council
Member Mezzano.
Update regarding Emergency Repair and Replacement of Substandard Sewer Pipe and
Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street.
Public Works Director Webb summarized the report to City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to accept an 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), made a determination
by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
NOES: Council Members —None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — Audette
9.2(c). Oral report providing an update regarding the Redding Regional Airport.
Assistant City Manager Bade provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Bade provided the following updates: (1) Avelo Airlines was a startup company, and
as they have grown, they are unfortunately closing several West Coast flights and focusing
on the East Coast market. Avelo's termination of service was two -fold: the flight route
performance was not profitable enough and the lack of ground handling service; (2) the
City is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure grants for Airport
improvements and will continue to seek other airline carriers; and (3) will work with the
Economic Development Corporation to promote the Airports and have them provide
information in their next quarterly update as to how they are working to attract the right
airline services that fit the Redding market.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Vice Mayor Winter and Council Member Johnson's questions regarding
airline funding guarantees, Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Todd
Jones (formerly Economic Development Corporation President/CEO) provided historical
information.
The Council took no formal action on this informational item.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Vice Mayor Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to form a focus/work
group of realtors, developers, and rate payers within the City of Redding to review and analyze
how impact fees are established and to return to Council for consideration with information at a
future meeting no later than November 2024.
At Vice Mayor Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council
with a presentation from the Redding Electric Utility (REU) regarding REU's specific statistics
and strategic initiatives shared at the Northern California Power Agency's field day with federal
and state legislative representatives held in Redding on July 16, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:12 p.m., Vice Mayor Winter declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Julie/Winter, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
arlene Tipton, City Clerk'
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