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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06-03-2025 - Regular MeetingW Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 June 3, 2025; 6:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:18 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner. Council Member Tenessa Audette participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call. Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau. The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain. PUBLIC COMMENT Nick Gardner announced that he and friend John Knight are starting a podcast named The Right Side of The News and will broadcast every Friday at 7:00 a.m., to talk about City of Redding and County of Shasta issues. Robert Sid opined the value of trees for health, shade, and curb appeal, and suggested that the Council form another tree committee opining that it not be filled with Council Members, their spouses, or friends who have no horticultural/arboriculture experience. 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(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2677, an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting a policy to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements for military equipment pursuant to Government Code Section 7071. 4.1(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) accept update regarding the proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding and, pursuant to Public Contract Code 20168 and 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency; and (2) find that the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project and the Parkview Sewer Siphon Repair Project are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15269(b) — Emergency Projects. 4.1(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.1(b) at the request of Council Member Audette. 4.2(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar item number 9.2(b) at the request of Council Member Audette. 4.2(c). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Good News Rescue Mission's Day Resource Center: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Provider Operational Agreement with the Good News Rescue Mission; (2) find that entering into a Provider Operational Agreement is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, the actual construction of the project was previously reviewed for California Environmental Quality Act compliance; and (3) find that entering into a Provider Operational Agreement is exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3). 6/3/2025 59 4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5584 — System Hardening Equipment for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid 5584 to OneSource Supply Solutions for an annual evaluated price of $208,450.05; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with OneSource Supply Solutions through March 31, 2028, if mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms and conditions remaining the same; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $83,000 per fiscal year as a contingency to account for unforeseen cost escalations including, but not limited to, tariffs and global supply chain disruptions. 4.6(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.6(a) at the request of Council Member Audette. 4.11 (a).Authorize and approve the following relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) accept update regarding the Project; and (2) pursuant to 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).Accept Bid Negotiation No. 5474 (Job No. 2712), Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 2024 Project, awarded to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $2,115,664.48. 4.11 (c).Authorize staff to reject all bids in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 20166 and Public Contract Code Section 22038 regarding Bid Negotiation No. 5469, Burney Library Roof Replacement, Solar and Generator Addition Project. 4.11 (d). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.11(d) at the request of Council Member,41idette. 4.11 (e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of a Public Service Easement (A-2025-003 33): ( I ) adopt Resolution No. 2025-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating Public Service Easement "B" within Parcel 4 of Parcel Map (PM -2016-00771) as described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B; (2) find 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. 4.11(f),Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) - Schedule No. 5577 - Construction Inspection Services and Material Testing Services for the Eastside Road Bridge Over Olney Creek Project (Project): (1) award RFP to Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not -to -exceed fee of $886,111.38 with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., to provide Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services for the Project; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve Contract amendments not -to -exceed $50,000. A MOTION WAS MA -DE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Littau, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members —None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members —None Ordinance No. 2677 and Resolution No. 2025-037 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. U111010101 6.1. Public Hearing - Rezoning Application (RZ-2025-00477), by City of Redding (City); and Ordinance amending the City's Zoning Ordinance regarding the short-term rental requirements. Development Services Director Pagan summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. 6/3/2025 The hour of 6:43 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the Public Hearing. Merideth Short Term Rentals Owner Christie Merideth requested that the Council allow short-term rentals in mixed-use buildings within the Downtown Mixed -Use District. Leslie expressed frustration with parking relative to working in a mixed-use building within the Downtown Mixed -Use District and asked for designated parking to be implemented if additional short-term rentals are authorized. Mayor Munns 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. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Audette, to: (1) introduce Ordinance No. 2678, as further described in Option B (Original language as presented by staff at the April 22, 2025, Planning Commission meeting), amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter 18.43, (Standards for Specific Land Uses) by amending RMC Section 18.43.180 (Short -Term Rentals), for first reading by title only, and waived the first reading; (2) directed the City Attorney to prepare and the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance according to law; and (3) made the finding that adoption of the ordinance is exempt from environmental review, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378, because the passage of the proposed ordinance is not a project according to the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, is not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — Dhanuka ABSTAIN: Council Members —None ABSENT: Council Members — None City Attorney Curtis read the title of Ordinance No. 2678. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 9.1(b). Item 4.1(b) was moved ftom the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette. Assistant City Manager Bade provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. City Manager Tippin noted that in the body of the staff report, the City of Redding (City) General Fund is mentioned instead of the City's Risk Fund, however, the recommendation and fiscal impact sections are accurate. In response to Council Member Audette, Mr. Bade noted that should the full grant be awarded, and if there were not enough funds in Stillwater Business Park revenues to cover the necessary match, there are several options that would be brought back to Council for direction. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Littau, to: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply, accept, appropriate, and implement the United States Economic Development Administration's Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for infrastructure improvements located in the City of Redding Stillwater Business Park; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to identify and commit an equal match from Stillwater Business Park property sales. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members —None ABSENT: Council Members — None 6/3/2025 61 9.2(b). Item 4.2(b) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette. Loan between the City of Redding's Risk Management Reserve and the Airports Division's Enterprise Fund in order to fund the Redding Regional Airport Passenger Terminal Parking Lot Reconstruction Project. Assistant City Manager Bade provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. In response to Council Member Audette, Finance Director Gregory Robinett relayed how the Risk Management fund is funded, and what its purpose is. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to issue a loan between the City of Redding's Risk Management Reserve and the Airports Division's Enterprise Fund in order to fund the Redding Regional Airport Passenger Terminal Parking Lot Reconstruction Project in an amount not -to -exceed $1.5 million — the loan will be amortized annually over a 10 -year term at the averaged pooled cash rate with annual payments of $132,670, and a projected balloon payment in the amount of $500,000. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members —None ABSTAIN: Council Members —None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.2(d). Disposition and Financing Agreement with FaithWorks Community Coalition, Inc. Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Dhanuka questioned the high costs related to construction of affordable housinc, across the state. ZD A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Littau, to: (1) authorize and approve the following proposed actions related to the sale of City -owned real property located at 815 Parkview Avenue (Assessor Parcel No. 104-3 ) 50- 019), 825 Parkview Avenue (Assessor Parcel No. 104-350-018), and 2520 Leland Avenue (Assessor Parcel No. 104-350-020) to FaithWorks Community Coalition, Inc.: (a) conditioned upon the approval of the Disposition and Financing Agreement (DFA) by the City Attorney, authorize the Mayor to execute the DFA with FaithWorks Community Coalition, Inc. for the transfer and development of the above -referenced parcels; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction, including but not limited to: (a) a seller carryback loan in the amount of $153,000 at one percent for a 55 -year term for the acquisition of the parcels; and (b) a development loan not to exceed $1,600,000 at one percent for a 55 -year term to support the construction of a 14 -unit, mixed -income, mixed-use development; (3 )) find that the aforementioned actions such as allocating funding are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15312 -Surplus Government Property Sales) and 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 construction of the project has been reviewed for environmental compliance and an Authority to Use Grant Funds has already been received from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members —None 6/3/2025 M 9.2(c). Development and implementation of an Entertainment Zone in the City of Redding pursuant to Senate Bill 969. Assistant City Manager Bade summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference. Council Members Littau and Resner recused themselves due to property ownership within the proposed Entertainment Zone boundary. • discussion amongst the Council ensued. • consensus of the Council accepted the report and directed staff to develop guidelines and return to Council for consideration at a future Council Meeting. 9.5(b). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. Assistant Electric Utility Director — Finance Joseph Bowers 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 Resner, seconded by Council Member Littau, to accept the City of Redding Electric Utility's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 9.6(a). Item 4.6(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette. In response to Council Member Audette, Community Services Director Travis Menne provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Audette expressed frustration with additional fees opining that they are too high for most families. Director Menne noted that there are several mechanisms to lower the costs, such as subsidizing with either donations through existing scholarship funds, and the alternative payment program through the Shasta County Office of Education where parents can sign up if they meet income eligibility requirements, including two school contracts that pay for camps and programs at no cost to the students. A discussion amongst the Council ensued. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Littau, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, revising City Council Policy No. 806 (Recreation Classes and Program Fees), to include increased cost recovery and an additional 15 percent administrative fee, as recommended by the Community Services Advisory Commission at its regular meeting held on May 14, 2025. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — Audette ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None Resolution No. 2025-038 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 6/3/2025 N 9.6(b). Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.56 (Community Services Department). Community Services Director Travis Menne summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, Director Menne answered several questions related to RMC Section 2.56.050 (Boats) from Council Member Audette that are not part of the currently requested ordinance amendments. A discussion amongst the Council ensued, A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (t) introduce Ordinance No. 2679, an ordinance of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.56 (Community Services Department) by amending RMC Sections 2.56,010 (Definitions), 2.56.060 (Approval for use of sound amplification equipment), 2.56.070 (Concessions), and 2.56.080 (Smoking), all relating to the Community Services Department, 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 ordinance in accordance with law; and (3) find that the action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) — Common Sense Exemption, The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None City Attorney Curtis read the title of Ordinance No. 2679. 9.11 (d),Item no. 4.11(d) was movedom the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette, Funding - City of Redding Pump Station 1 Replacement Project. Public Works Director Michael Webb highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. Council Member Audette had several questions regarding the scope of the project and stated that she assumes this will eventually increase rates for ratepayers, so is trying to better understand the project. Director Webb noted that the total cost estimate for the project is $73 million, and reminded Council that this is a very critical project to replace Pump House 1, as it is approximately 100 years in age and has reached the end of its useful service life. It supplies the City of Redding with roughly three-quarters of its clean drinking water supply, and is the best source of water for the City, therefore, it is an absolute must that this facility be replaced. City Manager Tippin added that the City is under a mandate to replace due to endangered species issues. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Resner, to authorize and approve the following relative to the funding of the City of Redding Pump Station I Replacement Project: (1) authorize the City of Redding to increase its funding request amount from the State Water Resources Control Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program from $40 million to $50 million; (2) authorize the City of Redding to increase its funding request amount from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act Loan Program from $25 million to $40 million; and (3) authorize the City of Redding to increase its funding request amount from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage Program) from $6 million to $8 million. The Vote: AYES: Council Members — Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members — None ABSTAIN: Council Members — None ABSENT: Council Members — None 6/3/2025 3T, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at the hour of 8:39 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk 6/3/2025