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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 10-15-2024 - Regular431 Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 October 15, 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 Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Audette. The Invocation was provided by ReverendKen Ficklin, Unity in Redding. PRESENTATIONS 2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to the five Rotary Clubs based in Redding proclaiming October 24, 2024, as World Polio Day in the City of Redding. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2B. Mayor's Proclamation presented to the Shasta County Chemical People proclaiming October `23-31, 2024, as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Redding. The City Council took no action on this informational item. 2C. PowerPoint Presentation by Shasta County Assessor -Recorder Leslie Morgan, incorporated herein by reference, providing the Office of Shasta County Assessor - Recorder's Annual Report for 2024-25. A discussion amongst the Council ensued: The City Council took no action on this' informational item. Council Members Munns and Winter left the Chambers at 6.-3 7 p. m. and returned at 6:40p. m. PUBLIC COMMENT Henry Miller stated that he has utilized the bus route from Redding to San Francisco and urged more long-term parking and bathroom access be provided for individuals arriving in the early hours of the morning. Marianne Nobmann thanked Council and staff for their efforts to maintain the roads within the City of Redding Anne Connors expressed her appreciation for a City of Redding garbage truck driver. She noted that at one time her garbage wasn't fully emptied and when she contacted the Solid Waste department, the driver returned and said that her trash can just needed a "bonk-bunk"'to get the remainder out. 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(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 3 for the period of September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, in the amount of $23,956,452.12; (2) Payroll Register No. 5 for the period of August 18, 2024, through August 31, 2024, in the amount of $4,939,800.81; and (3) Payroll Register No. 6 for the period of September 1, 2024, through September 14,2024; SUMMARY TOTAL: $34,129,318.79. 10115/2024 432 4.1(a). Authorize the following position regarding a resolution being considered by the League of California Cities at its annual meeting on October 18, 2024: establish a support position on a resolution calling on the State Legislature to enact laws that ensure "what applies to one, applies to all" in the fair and equal treatment of all governmental officials at all levels in the State of California, The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Mezzano, Munns, Winter, NOES: Council Members — Johnson, Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 4.1(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-081, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, in support of Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. Council Member Mezzano noted that this is designed to fix Proposition 47, and conveyed his support. 4.3(a). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve Dell infrastructure equipment and licensing procurement in an amount not to exceed $750,000; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-082, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 58th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $650,000 for the project. 4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the City of Redding's Reimagining South City Park Project: (1) accept the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant award of $3.52 million; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute a Deed Restriction requiring that South City Park remain an outdoor recreation use area in perpetuity; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2024-083; a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 57th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $3,520,000 for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant for the Reimagining South City Park project for fiscal year 2024-25; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Grant Contract (08968023) and all subsequent documentation relative to the grant. 4.6(b), Authorize and approve the following: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for funding through the Sport Fish Restoration - Boating Access Program in the amount of $428,167 and all documents necessary to implement the program; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024- 084, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 56th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $428,170 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and (3) authorize staff from the City of Redding Parks Division to complete the work outlined in the grant agreement. 4.8(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the Standard Agreement (A241013722) with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the City of Redding for regional hazardous materials response training reimbursement; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement in the amount of $150,000. 4.11(a).Approve and authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Canter Court Sewer Project: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Environmental Commitment Program; and (2) approve the Canter Court Sewer Project as described, thereby satisfying the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15074. 4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding's Downtown Parking Program: (1) add an annual parking fee holiday for the Asphalt Cowboys' Pancake Breakfast event on the Friday of Rodeo Week; (2) add a bi-annual parking fee holiday for Election Day on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November; (3) adopt Resolution No. 20324-085, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to amend the Traffic Control Map as noted on Exhibit A as follows: (a) modify certain areas of Oregon Street, between Shasta and Eureka Way to establish a two-hour parking zone; (b) add a loading zone for the two parking stalls on the south side of Placer Road to the immediate west of Court Street; and (4) find that the action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). 10/15/2024 433 Henry Miller opined that there should be: (1) longer hours beyond the existing two-hour time limit for parking downtown; and (2) a more user-friendly system for out of town travelers. 4.11(c).Authorize termination of the California Natural Resources Agency's Urban Flood Protection Grant for the Boulder Creek Flood Protection and Natural Treatment Project; and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant termination letter. 4.11 (d).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5466, (Job No. 2686) Systemic Intersection Safety Lighting Project: (1) award to Crosspoint General Engineering, in the amount of $632,937; (2) approve $79,000 for construction contract administration and inspection costs; (3) approve $134,500 for project development costs; (4) approve $63,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amount up to a total of $15,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, Section 15302 — Replacement or Reconstruction, and Section 15303 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. 4.11 (e).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. 4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2024-086, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, effective October 13, 2024, amending the title of the City of Redding Salary Schedule for Non -Exempt Unrepresented Employees. 4.15(b).Accept report recognizing City of Redding employees who have achieved or will achieve 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years of service with the City of Redding as of December 31, 2024. 4.15(c).Adopt a City of Redding (City) Personnel Policy - Payroll Time Cards Policy providing guidance and procedures for accurate reporting of work time, absences, and payroll, using the Oracle Time and Absences module as the City -approved web -based payroll system. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Mezzano, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, affirmed, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of those 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 Nos. 2024-081 through 2024-086 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.1. Public Hearing - Resolution approving the City of Redding's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-24 to 2028-29. Public Works Director Michael Webb summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. In response to Council Member Winter's question, Mr. Webb advised that the Capital Improvement Plan (Plan) is funded by multiple funding sources such as grants, and staff are continuously looking for additional funding sources to make the necessary improvements specified in the Plan. 10/15/2024 434 In response to Council Member Johnson's question, Mr. Tippin explained that the gas tax received by the State of California is allocated into the General Fund, but it is restricted to be spent on road maintenance and repair. He noted that this CIP will be adjusted as to what can be afforded within the fiscal budget. The hour of 7:17 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Audette opened the Public Hearing. In response to Henry Miller's question regarding what factors are used to determine and prioritize projects, Mr. Tippin summarized that prioritization happens for departments such as Public Works, Redding Electric Utility, and Community Services through Asset Management. They analyze things from road conditions, to funding available through grants and other sources. The department's goal through monitoring is to preserve as mucl, of the continuity of the equipment or roadways to prevent full reconstruction. Additionally, Mayor Audette explained to Mr. Miller that there are specific terms when grant funds are awarded to the City of Redding as well as specific terms for when the City accepts a bid for a project. Mayor Audette determined that no else 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 Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-087, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the City of Redding's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-24 to 2028-29, 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. 2024-087 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6.2. Public Hearing - Ordinance regarding Rezoning Application (RZ-2024-01015), by the City of Redding, for proposed amendments to the Redding Municipal Code, 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 7:29 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Audette opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Audette detennined 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. 10/15/2024 435 A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to: (1) Offer Ordinance No. 2671, an ordinance of the City of Redding, amending the following, all relating to clean-up and updating of the Zoning Code, for first reading by title only and waive the fall reading: (a) Section 7.12.160: Amend the type of permit required for dog kennels from a use permit to a site development permit to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, Title 18; (b) Section 18.01.050: Correct a typo in the Base Zoning Districts table; (c) Section 18.15,040: Correct a typo in the required findings for zoning exceptions; (d)Section 18.26: Amend the Residential Density Bonus Chapter to comply with State law; (e) Section 18.36.030: Add Golf Courses as a use allowed with a Use Permit in the "PF" Public Facilities Zoning District; (f) Section 18.41.100: Reinsert standards requiring shade trees within parking lot areas which were inadvertently eliminated in a previous code clean up; (g) Sections 18.42.030: Reformat notes applicable to maximum sign area allowances. To further allow for larger temporary banners without a discretionary permit thereby increasing the size criteria from 24 square feet to 50 square feet; (h) Section 18.48.030: Correct the reference to the appropriate setback schedule for River/Creek Corridor Development Standards; (2) authorize the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; 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 — Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette NOES: Council Members —None None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members —None City Attorney Curtis read the title of Ordinance No. 2671; 6.3. Public Hearing - Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant Application. Housing and Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. The hour of 7:34 pm. having arrived, Mayor Audette opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Audette 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 MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) authorize staff to apply for a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Program grant in the amount of $7 million; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant and any other documents necessary to complete the application process; (3) find that applying for, and accepting, grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (4) find that applying for funding is exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act §58.34(a)(3) administrative and management activities. If awarded, an environmental review will be completed for any grant funded activities once known. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.2(a). United Way's Mark Street Emergency Housing Site Presentation and Property Sublease Extension. Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Larry Olmstead, President and Chief Executive Officer for United Way of Northern California (United Way), provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, and a short audio depicting the Mark Street emergency housing site. 10/15/2024 Tim Danielson, Senior Program Manager for United Way, and Sara Ray, Micro Shelter Site Director for United Way, both expressed appreciation for the partnerships with all who have helped make the program possible. Mr. Danielson and Ms. Ray stated the United Way utilizes the Homeless Information Management System "DIMS" which is used for needs - based placement, and more information can be found through 211 Shasta and ShastaConnect. The following spoke in favor of a lease extension: Art Sevilla, Executive Director for Empire Recovery Center, Chaplain Janet Chapman (First Christian Church), and Wendy Sanders. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. In response to Council Member's concerns with the operational plans and costs, Mr. Olmstead stated that security is a large portion of the cost, but very important and noted that they will be fundraising to fill any financial gaps for 2025, and confirmed that funds are not being requested from the City at this time. In response to the Council Members' comments, Mr. Olmstead advised that United Way would explore all avenues to reduce costs and serve more people in treatment. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept a presentation from United Way of Northern California on the Mark Street Emergency Housing Site located at 3211 Mark Street; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Sublease between the City of Redding (City) and United way of Northern California extending the term of the Property Sublease (C-9664) for up to two years, thereby terminating December 31, 2026 - conditioned upon the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) Board of Directors approving a Property Lease amendment between the City and RABA to extend the lease term to December 31, 2026; (3) find that receiving a presentation and providing direction to the City Manager on future sublease extensions is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required; and (4) find that receiving a presentation and providing direction to the City Manager on future sublease extensions is considered an exempt activity under National Environmental Policy Act, 24 CFR §58.34(a)(3) administrative activities. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter NOES: Council Members — Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members -None 9.4(a). Oral report to consider City of Redding Development Services Department updates. Council Members Mezzano and Munns left the room at 8.-49p. m. and returned at 8:51 p. m. Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Pagan relayed stakeholder feedback received from recent meetings held, and summarized the following key action areas that will be a main focus of the Development Services Department moving forward: (a) streamline review; (b) navigate regulations; (c) improve operations; and (d) enhance culture. In response to Council Member questions and comments, Mr, Tippin reminded the Council that it takes resources to go back to the time period of when there were dedicated planners and engineers just for land management. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item. 9.6(c). Oral report regarding the 2024 Community Creek Clean -Up Community Services Associate Project Coordinator Leah Mancabelli, highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. 10/15/2024 437 Ms. Mancabelli thanks the many volunteers, staff, and Council Members, who helped with the 18"' annual cleanup held on September 21, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., spread across three sites along Calaboose Creek, located at 2024 California Street, 1501 Oregon Street, and 1445 Almond Avenue. She noted that they capitalized on the momentum that the City of Redding gained with a public works project through the Clean California grant that prioritized the clean-up of Calaboose Creek with a non-profit organization called Plantable. The City 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 Julie Winter's suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to coordinate with Shasta County Public Health and return to Council with a presentation regarding products being sold in local nape shops called nitrous oxide canisters, more commonly known as "whippets", and the lasting neurological damage caused by inhaling them. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 9:32 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: enessa Audett&;Mayor ATTEST: J /Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 10/15/2024