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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 09-17-2024 - Regular419 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 September 17, 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, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Audette. The Invocation was provided by Rev, Ray Simon, Campus Pastor for Good News Rescue Mission. PRESENTATIONS 2A. PowerPoint presentation by Ted Bambino, Redding Rodeo Association President, incorporated herein by reference, providing an update of Redding Rodeo Association (RRA) activities, its impact on the local economy, plans for future improvements, and request for along -term ground lease. The following spoke in favor of a long-term ground lease: Lon McCasland, Jon Dunlap, Mike Quinn, Steve Kohn, Ginger Salida, and Jim Pope. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member Johnson's questions, Mr. Bambino stated that the relationship between the RRA and the City are good, and explained the need of a long-term ground lease to assist with financing to fund the improvements RRA wants to make. City Attorney Curtis, and City Manager Tippin reminded Council about Brown Act rules and regulations as this item was not agendized for a discussion relative to the terms of a long-term lease. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. PowerPoint presentation provided by Danny Orloff, Visit Redding Tourism Marketing Director, incorporated herein by reference, providing a quarterly report regarding tourism marketing and promotion;efforts for the City of Redding. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no action on this informational item. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Kohn spoke in opposition to the Rodeo ad hoc committee comprised of Mayor Audette and Council Member Johnson. Retired Senator K. Maurice Johannessen provided a letter of support for a long-term ground lease for Redding Rodeo Association, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed his thoughts on why the Redding community is different than any other. Chris S. urged the City to help the homeless, especially those who may have disabilities. Johnathan opined his appreciation for Redding as he was able to receive his college education because his hometown did not have a college. Robert Trygar shared his love for the Redding Rodeo and urged the Council to keep it where it is. 09/17/2024 420 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: Special Meeting — Closed Session of September 3, 2024; and Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024. 4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 2 for the period August 1, 2024, through August 31, 2024, in the amount of $22,451,521.69; (2) Payroll Register No. 3 for the period July 21, 2024, through August 3, 2024, in the amount of $5,310,313.19; and (3) Payroll Register No. 4 for the period August 4, 2024, through August 17, 2024, in the amount of $5,282,241.20; SUMMARY TOTAL: $33,044,076.08. 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding Bid Schedule No. 5513, Inspection and Overhaul of the Unit 9 Hydroelectric Turbine and Auxiliaries' (1) authorize an amount not to exceed $884,000 for Unit 9 Hydroelectric Turbine overhaul; (2) award Bid to Stephen's Mechanical Corporation in the amount not to exceed $844,000 ($543,320.20 for overhaul services and $300,679.80 for potential replacement of components); (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute change orders up to the total amount of the project contingency to address unforeseen work items discovered during the overhaul process; and (4) find that this project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). 4.5(b). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5507, 200- & 600 -Amp Elbows and Assemblies for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid Group 1, 11, and III to OneSource Supply Solutions for an annual evaluated price of $291,484.50; (2) award Bid Group I and 11 to Anixter, Inc. as a secondary provider, to be used when the primary provider cannot supply the materials in time to meet project deadlines; (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with OneSource Supply Solutions and Anixter, Inc. through July 31, 1, 2027, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same and price adjustments indirect proportion to a Producer Price Index; and (4) authorize the City Manager or designee to approve an additional $60,000 to the bid award as a contingency per fiscal year. 4. I I (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).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5468 (Job No. 5636-32), Redding Library Generator Addition Project: (1) award to SnL Group Inc. in the amount of $449,992; (2) approve $160,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $37,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $50,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Enviromnental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 --;Existing Facilities. 4.11 (c).Accept an update regarding the City of Redding's COVID- 19 Economic Stimulus Package projects: 4.11 (d),Authorize and approve the following for the Public Works Department, Streets Division's sole -source acquisition of all City of Redding 2070 traffic signal controllers from Cubic; all power pedestals from Tesco Controls, Inc.; and all accessible pedestrian signal push buttons from PedSafety/Campbell: (1) make a finding that designates the identified products are necessary to match other products in use; and (2) approve the sole -source acquisition of the identified products. 4.11 (e).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5494 (Job No. 9248), Redding City Hall Occupied Office Carpet Replacement Project: (1) award to Continental Flooring Company, in the amount of $283,444 for the Base Bid, an additional $92,222 for Additive Alternate 1, an additional $200,460 for Additive Alternate 2, and an additional $30,535 for Additive Alternative 3; (2) approve $65,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $14,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $30,500 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. 09/17/2024 421 4.11 (f).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5499 (Job No. 3697), Fire Station Alerting System Installation Project: (1) determine the sole bid received as nonresponsive; and (2) proceed with direct negotiation and execution of a contract per Public Contract Code Section 20166 by staffand the City Manager, respectively. 4.11 (g).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5255 (Job No. 2658), Abernathy Lift Station and Force Main Project, awarded to Cox and Cox Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $1,109,081.71. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, affirmed, approved, and/or authorized. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6.1. Public Hearing - adopting Uncodified Ordinance No. 2670 approving a Development Agreement (AGREE -2024-00962) with Greenview Development Company and Mark Guiton relative to the Westridge Master Plan. Planning Manager Lily Toy highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 7:24 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Audette opened the Public Hearing. Brian Crane supported approval of the Development Agreement as he lives near this development and noted that an additional exit out of the Country Heights subdivision is necessary. At the hour of 7:26 p.m., Mayor Audette determined that no one else 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. In response to Council Member Mezzano's questions, City Manager Tippin stated that all of the subdivisions went through complete public hearings, public notification, received public comment, has been approved by Planning Commission, as well as past City Councils, not only for the subdivision, but also for the annexation. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) adopt Ordinance No. 2670, an uncodified ordinance of the City of Redding approving the Development Agreement (AGREE -2024-00962) with Greenview Development Company and Mark Guiton relative to Westridge Estates Subdivision I (S- 2018-00938), Westridge Estates 11 (S-04-04), and Westridge Estates III (S-19-13), whereby the expiration date of the previously approved Tentative Subdivision Maps (S- 19-03, S-04-04, and S-2018-00938) would be extended in exchange for the construction of Spicewood Drive prior to or concurrent with the final map recordation of Westridge Estates 1; for second reading by title only and waive the second reading. The subject properties are located at 9489 Placer Street, 16989 and 16991 Campo Calle Street, 950 Canyon Creek Road, 3000 Dartmouth Drive, and 2286 Adirondack Drive; (2) adopt the Addendum to the Westridge Master Plan Environmental Impact Report; and (3) direct the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance according to law. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None City Attorney Curtis read Ordinance No. 2670 by title only and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 09/t7/2024 EN 10. _J$MA L GUO UVjUVjMfflQ1=ALjkjkjHL4U* kTjjU'Fj1N1,'�11 Council Member Munns left the chambers at 7.30 PM and returned at 7:32 PM. 9.1(a). Report regarding tobacco retailing in the City of Redding. Management Assistant to City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Gibilisco highlighted that according to the 2023 California Youth Tobacco survey results, Shasta County Youth have the highest rate of 41 percent in California for tobacco. Additionally, youth stated that they were able to purchase> the products directly, with 81 percent of the youth who completed the survey stating that they purchased vaping products. He further explained that under current legislation, the fine for selling to a youth is passed directly to the person selling, whereas, new legislation under Assembly Bill 2021; would extend the fines to a business and/or corporation. Council Member Johnson left the chambers at 7:47 PM and returned to chambers at 7:50 PM The following spoke in favor of a tobacco ordinance to prevent sales to minors: Kristen Schreder, Madison Bible (Tobacco Program Coordinator, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Public Health), Debbie Burkett (Tobacco Compliance Specialist, HHSA Public Health), Paula Tailant (Public Health Nurse, HHSA Public Health), Cathy Grindstaff, Jim Berry, Debbie Thompson, Jackie Scott (First Five Shasta), Jim Cloney (Superintendent Shasta Union High School District), and Madison Orr. In response to Council Member Munns question, Mr. Gibilisco confirmed that enforcement, education, and inspections are the three components needed in addition to state requirements in order for the ordinance to be effective. City Manager Tippin and City Attorney Curtis informed the Council that they could make the tobacco retailer ordinance as striment as they choose adding in requirements such as density and administrative penalties. In response to Council Member Munns request, Police Chief Brian Barner provided a summary of the decoy operations, explained the difference between a decoy and shoulder tap operation, and shared the positive results of those efforts to -date. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Winter, to: (1) accept the report on tobacco retailing; and (2) direct staff to return to Council with a Tobacco Retail License Ordinance for local vape and smoke shops, to include fee options to fund enforcement through both Code Enforcement and Law Enforcement and include the ability to include fines and revoke licenses if necessary. The Motion failed. A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, to: (1) accept the report on tobacco retailing; and (2) direct staff to return to Council with a Tobacco Retail License Ordinance for local vape and smoke shops, to include fee options to fund enforcement through both Code Enforcement and Law Enforcement, for consideration at a future Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Council Member Munns left the chambers at 8:41 pm and returned at 8:43 pm. 09/17/2024 423 9.2(a). Allocation of Housing Homelessness Incentive Program Funds. Council Member Johnson recused himselffrom this item due to his work on the project and application with the Good News Rescue Mission and left the chambers at 8:41 p.m. Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. In response to Vice Mayor Winter's questions, Ms. Smith advised there are currently 30 units at the Market Street Manor, and additional units would be made available following the garage conversions. She stated that the turnover rate could be determined as part of the negotiations as the City is converting the occupancy from motel to income eligible apartments. In response to Vice Mayor Winter's questions, Managing Partner of C & M Opportunities, Robert Cronic relayed that under the supportive housing program operated at the Market Street Manor motel called Abundant Life Academy, residents who are accepted into the program would stay up to 24 months at the facility. Additionally, Mr. Cronic shared that the goal of the program is to help the residents reestablish their lives through life skill training, and future story mapping processes, to find more permanent solutions. Residents who are currently living at the facility are required to pay rent in order to maintain the facility. Mr. Cronic noted that non -profits within the community will be assisting with the operations and maintenance of this facility through various fundraising efforts. He further noted that these funds would be used for infrastructure improvements, not programming. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Mayor Audette, to: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate a Financing Agreement with C&M Opportunities, LLC for the redevelopment of 2171 Market Street (APN 102-510 019) 02-510019) that includes negotiating the scope of work, and the term, rate, and conditions of a Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program Funds loan in an amount not -to -exceed $1,200,000; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Financing Agreement and any other necessary documents to complete the transaction; (3) find that the aforementioned actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption; and (4) find that administrative and management activities such as allocating funding are exempt under 24 CFR §58.34(a)(3) administrative and management activities under the National Environmental Policy Act. The C&M Opportunities, LLC redevelopment project will be reviewed for compliance once the scope of work is finalized. The Vote: AYES: Council Members'— Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — Johnson ABSENT: Council Members —None Council Member Johnson returned to the chambers at 8:58 PM. 9.5(c). Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Fiscal Year 2023-24 Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. Assistant Director of Electric Utility — Distribution Joseph Bowers summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Bowers noted that new utility scale solar would be included in REU's renewable energy plan, and the City of Redding is looking for parcels in Redding that could sustain the project space which would be at utility scale, approximately $37 to $40 per megawatt hour, which equates to approx. $0.04 per kilowatt hour. However, he noted that storage becomes an issue due to the heat lasting in Redding past 9:00 PM, and the only storage solution currently available is batteries. 09/17/2024 Im Additionally, Mr. Bowers noted that in answer to Council Member Johnson's question, he affirmed that eventually new homeowners would be able to subscribe to a community/utility wide solar project, and Mr. Tippin agreed that a program could be crafted such as that builders could potentially pre -subscribe to this type of project as well, but the City would need to know additional details before consideration of such. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Johnson, seconded by Council Member Munns, to accept City of Redding Electric Utility's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9. 1 0(a).City of Redding Mid -Cycle Budget Report and associated Resolution. Finance Director Greg Robinett provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Mayor Audette, Mr. Robinett explained that although there is a $5 million deficit, the millions being asked to be appropriated in the report are actual incur -red costs that have already been spent from the General Fund. He noted that with the City's reserves and forecasting tools, depending on sales tax, property tax, and other variables, there could be a different fiscal picture by the end of the year. He noted that the recommendation to the Council is to reduce the future revenue assumptions from four percent to two and a half percent. City Manager Tippin advised Council that the budget will be closely monitored, particularly within the next two months as the City begins to prepare the next biennial budget, and will return to Council in January of 2025 with the next quarterly update. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept the City of Redding's Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Mid -Cycle Budget Report; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-074, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 51St Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 increasing appropriations by $7,565,380 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and increasing appropriations by $4,853,450 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and (3) approve the City Manager to execute Change Order No. I for the First Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-9463) with BerryDunn LLC for project and change management services in the total amount not to exceed of $929,950. 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. 2024-074 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS At Mayor Tenessa Audette's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council with a form of document reviewed by the ad hoc committee confirming a commitment to a long-term lease with the Redding Rodeo Association contingent on agreement to all other elements of a long-term ground lease. At Council Member Joshua Johnson's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to update the City Council Economic Incentive Policy. 09/17/2024 425 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 9:58 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Tenessa Audeffe, Mayor ATTEST: 09/17/2024 Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 09/17/2024