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HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to FloodingI T Y O F ' F 0 R N i AV v CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025 FROM: Jason Gibilisco, Management ITEM NO. 4.1(a) Assistant to the City Manager ***APPROVED BY*** $3,750,000 Wastewater Utility, Parkview Sewer Siphon M5 lXG'*tanageim t t ,,J,1 nt t,, 11w l ay Managet 7/24 20251ppilllcw�zl jgibilisco@cityofredding.orgbtippin@cityofredding.org FA SUBJECT: 4.1(a) --Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding. Recommendation 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. Fiscal Impact To date, the City of Redding (City) has not been notified of any potential emergency aid funding from the state or federal authorities. Below is a table of identified emergency repair projects with estimated costs and current funding sources. Location/Project Contractor/FAI Estimated Costs Funding Source' South Bonn view Storm Drain J.F Shea $3,750,000 Wastewater Utility, Parkview Sewer Siphon M5 $1,000,000 Wastewater Utility Sacramento River Trail FA $2,000 Parks Caldwell Park FA $10,500 Parks Clover Creek Preserve FA $3,000 Parks Angler's Trail FA $2,000 Parks Turtle Bay East FA $5,500 Parks Nur Pon Trails FA $40,000 Parks Notes: 1. FA — Force Account (City maintenance crews). 2. If any state/federal funding is received for the respective project the reimbursed amount would be due and payable to the various funding sources. 3. As City Council (Council) approved, the Wastewater Utility provided a loan to the Storm Drain utility for the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project. The loan will be paid annually, every June 30th and is amortized over a 20 -year term at the average pooled cash rate calculated at the time of payment. Report to Redding City Council July 29, 2025 Re: 4.1(a) --Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding Page 2 Alternative Action The Council could choose not to confirm that conditions of a local emergency continue to exist. Under Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(1) the local emergency can only be terminated by a four-fifths vote of the Council. To that end, the Council's prior determination of a local emergency will remain unless an affirmative vote of the Council is made to terminate the local emergency. Background/Analysis On February 2, 2025, a storm event occurred in the City, ultimately causing conditions beyond the immediate control of local resources, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. These winter storms brought heavy rain to all areas of Shasta County which in turn caused a significant increase in releases from Shasta Dam resulting in localized flooding, water rescues, and damage to roadways, trail systems, storm water systems, and other infrastructure. Due to these events and weather conditions, a local emergency was proclaimed on February 11, 2025, and on February 18, 2025, the Council ratified this proclamation and will continue the declaration until such time that the threat of these storms has subsided, there is no longer an elevated risk to life and property, and the emergency restoration of facilities has been completed. The local emergency was declared by the City Manager serving in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services under RMC 9.12.030. The Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services is attached. The South Bonnyview Boat Launch access road remains closed due to the failed culvert. Staff has constructed a temporary access road for the boat launch and it is open for public use. Staff estimates that approximately 200 feet of the overall 700 -foot -long, 10 -foot diameter culvert has failed and other pipe sections have been compromised. J.F. Shea has completed the excavation to remove the 200 feet of collapsed section of pipe and is awaiting the arrival of the fiberglass reinforced pipe (FRP) which will be delivered by the end of July 2025. J.F. Shea ran into excessive ground water issues while preparing to excavate the new headwall structure and had to halt operations temporarily while they waited for sheet pile materials to arrive. Sheet pile material arrived on site the week of July 14, 2025 - the sheet piles are in place and the headwall structure is under construction which is anticipated to be completed by the third week of August, 2025, pending any unforeseen issues. Nur Pon Open Space remains closed. The flood waters damaged the bridges, kayak boat launch area, and trails. Parks Division staff began ordering and importing materials while working to repair the open space. Staff will focus first on the main walking bridge closest to the parking area, the bathrooms, the parking lot facility, and the kayak boat launch area of the park. After that work is complete, which will allow a partial reopening, the majority of the walking loop will be repaired throughout July and into August. Staff will perform additional repairs in other affected parks and open space areas and expects completion of all repair activities in August 2025. The Parkview Sewer Siphon Repair Project located within the Linden Creek Channel was also affected by the rain events and flood waters resulting in a landslide that exposed the existing sewer siphon just west of Parkview Avenue. Due to environmental compliance requirements, M5 Excavation (M5), was required to have the project site surveyed for nesting birds and bats, inspected for protected species such as the California red legged frog and the protected elderberry bushes. As of July 10, 2025, M5 was cleared by the biologist to begin construction Report to Redding City Council July 29, 2025 Re: 4.1(a) --Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding Page 3 activities. M5 completed the vegetation clearing and has begun diversion operations to divert water around the work area for the new channel which includes the placement of a cut off wall and installation of fish rock. M5 anticipates the slope protection scope of the project to begin towards the beginning of August 2025. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has requested estimates for damages to both private and public sites. Staff has met with CalOES and has sent them information on the damage and associated costs. The current damage is estimated to be $7.15 million. This cost could go up as staff continues to monitor and identify damaged areas to determine the level of repair necessary. Environmental Review This activity, Confirmation of a Continued Local Emergency, is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On June 3, 2025, Council determined that the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project and the Parkview Sewer Siphon Repair Project are exempt from review under CEQA, pursuant to Section 15269(b) — Emergency Projects. On June 17, 2025, Council determined that maintenance activities performed by the Parks Department are exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 — Existing Facilities. No further action is required. Council Priority/City Manager Goals • Public Safety — "Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding" Attachments Previous Staff Report - 021825 Declaring local emergency Resolution No. 2025-011 - Declare Local Emergency with Proclamation NOE Parkview Sewer Siphon ER NOE S. Bonnyview Storm Drain ER NOE Parks Maintenance Project 2025 and 2026 I T Y O F ' F 0 R N i AV j CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 18, 2025 FROM: Barry Tippin, City Manager ITEM NO. 9.1(b) ***APPROVED BY*** btippin@cityofredding.org e in, Ci an . e 2/12/2025 btippingcityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.1(b) --Consider Resolution to confirm and ratify the City of Redding Proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding. Recommendation Adopt Resolution by a four-fifths vote to confirm and ratify the Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services declaring a local emergency and authorizing the City Manager to repair or replace public facilities and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without solicitation of competitive bids in accordance with Public Contract Code 20168 and 22050. Fiscal Impact Adoption of the resolution could have a positive fiscal impact of an indeterminate amount as it will facilitate the recovery of the community and the receipt of emergency aid from state, and possibly federal, authorities if it becomes available. Alternative Action The City Council (Council) could choose not to adopt the resolution or provide alternate direction. Failure to adopt the resolution will result in a legal finding that the local emergency has ceased and will likely negatively impact the receipt of aid from state and/or federal authorities, and the City of Redding's (City) ability to immediately repair or replace damaged infrastructure. Background/Analysis On February 2, 2025, a storm event arrived in the City of Redding, ultimately causing conditions to be beyond the immediate control of local resources, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. These winter storms have brought heavy rain to all areas of Shasta County which in turn have caused a significant increase in releases from Shasta Dam resulting in localized flooding, water rescues, and damage to roadways, trail systems, storm water systems, and other infrastructure. At this time, continued high-water flows are expected with not all areas having Report to Redding City Council February 12, 2025 Re: 9.1(b) --Adopt Resolution to Confirm and Ratify the Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency Page 2 been fully assessed. The current forecast calls for continued storms and additional snow and rainfall which could further exacerbate the damage and increase the difficulty of recovery efforts. As the rain continues, the Bureau of Reclamation will be required to continue its high releases from Shasta Dam. There is potential for additional local flooding and infrastructure damage. Due to these events and weather conditions, a local emergency was proclaimed on February 11, 2025, and it is recommended that the Council ratify this proclamation and continue the declaration until such time that the threat of these storms has subsided, there is no longer an elevated risk to life and property, and the emergency restoration of facilities has been completed. The local emergency was declared by the City Manager serving in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services under RMC 9.12.030. The Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services is attached. Pursuant to Government Code section 8630, the Proclamation is valid for seven days. As such, if the Council does not act to adopt a resolution which confirms and ratifies the existence of a local emergency, the declaration of local emergency made under the Proclamation will lapse. A declaration of local emergency provides several benefits in time of emergency. Under Government Code section 8634, it permits a local agency to immediately promulgate orders and regulations necessary to protect the public health and safety. It further permits the State and local agencies to provide mutual aid to the City and makes the costs of such aid incurred by other agencies chargeable to the State. Lastly, the declaration of local emergency facilitates payment to the City by the State under the Disaster Assistance Act (Gov. Code section 8680 et seq.). The resolution contains all the needed findings to continue the declaration of local emergency under the California Emergency Services Act (Government Code section 8550 et seq.). In the absence of action under Public Contract Code, the Council could declare an emergency under the California Emergency Service Act by a simple majority vote. However, the resolution also seeks authorization under RMC 4.22.120 and Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050. As such, a fourth -fifths vote of the Council will be required to adopt the resolution. These sections provide authority which the Government Code, addressed above, does not. Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050 collectively provide authority to repair or replace a public facility, and procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies for those purposes without competitive bidding. While notice and competitive bidding are very beneficial in non -emergency situations, these processes are entirely too untimely if we are to immediately protect the public health and safety by restoration of public services and facilities. This is necessary due to the immediate need to repair or replace the 120 -inch culvert that failed at the entrance to the Reginato Boat Ramp. This ramp serves as a critical entry point for river access for public safety agencies to effectuate river rescues and to access areas along the river that are otherwise inaccessible. Additionally, river guides and other river related businesses utilize this ramp extensively and prolonged closure will cause significant economic hardship as well as impeding life saving efforts by the Redding Police Department and the Shasta County Sheriff. It should be noted that RMC 4.22.120 delegates authority to the City Manager to make a finding that the emergency will not permit the delay resulting from a competitive solicitation of bids and that immediate action is necessary to respond to the emergency. However, that authority is only valid for a period of seven days. By making this finding now by means of adoption of the resolution, the Council avoids the unfortunate circumstance whereby the immediate action sought by the City Manager to repair or replace public infrastructure will lapse absent an Report to Redding City Council February 12, 2025 Re: 9.1(b) --Adopt Resolution to Confirm and Ratify the Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency Page 3 immediate, emergency Council meeting. In order to ensure Council oversight, RMC 4.22.120(C)(1) requires review of action under Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050 at every regular meeting until such time as the emergency ceases. In summary, the resolution serves two important functions. It facilitates coordination with other public agencies assisting the City in responding to the local emergency and is a necessary precondition to receipt of state and federal aid. It also provides authority to the City to use its own resources in accomplishing repair or replacement of damaged public infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring Council oversight of all such activity. Environmental Review This is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council Priority/City Manager Goals Public Safety — "Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding." Attachments ^Emergency Declaration Flood of February 2025 ^Resolution - Local Emergency Declaration 02-2025 WHEREAS, Government Code section 8642 provides that whenever a state or local emergency exists, the governing body of the local governmental entity shall meet as soon as possible; and WHEREAS, Redding Municipal Code sections 9.12.030, and 14.24.020, generally empower the City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session; and WHEREAS, Code section 9.12.030(C) provides that the decision of the City Manager to declare g" emergency e ratified by the City Council within seven (7) calendar days of the City Manag or it shall o further force or effect; and WHERE Redding e section 4.22.120 and Public Contract Code sections 20168 7`1, _p 7, 7757� and 22050 allowCouncil to expend public monies without competitive solicitation when safeguarding life, hath, or safety will not permit delay; and WH E " �gi . . ...... NOp ,-, "Y of Emergency Services of the City of Redding, _ proclaimed the existence as &8&ed in Government Code section 8558(c), within the City on the 11th day of February, as evidenc4,',i,,, y the Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services attached and incorporatedi ein: and . . ... .. . WHEREAS, the Proclamati6 01-0w, Pi� Y ro . ..... . . �W,Services dated February 11, 2025, was sent to the County Director of Emergency `rices........... o al* 25; and WHEREAS, conditions of extreme penile safety of pens and property have arisen within the City which were caused by flooding cause sere winter s wine began on February 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, the flooding has continued through increased reifies fromta Dam in in dating s, inundating and damaging land, roads, trails and other facilities, in particular the g4Wapseoff,,,:0`'culvert across the access road to the Reginato Boat Ramp which provides river accessfi` agencies, on February Aid 9, 2025, at which time the City Council of the City of Red" ion; and WHEREAS, there is immediate need to repair or replace the 120" culvert that failed at the entrance to the Reginato Boat Ramp as this ramp serves as a critical entry point for river access for public safety agencies to effectuate river rescues and to access areas along the river that are otherwise inaccessible. Additionally, river guides and other river related businesses utilize this ramp extensively and prolonged closure will cause significant economic hardship as well as impeding lifesaving efforts by the Redding Police Department and the Shasta County Sheriff-, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors for the County of Shasta ratified a proclamation of a Local Emergency for Shasta County on February 11, 2025, and directed that the proclamation be sent to the Governor of the State of California and the Secretary of the Office of Emergency Services requesting they proclaim the County of Shasta to be in a state of emergency; and WHEREAS, the conditions caused by the flooding are beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City of Redding; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the aforesaid conditions of extreme peril did warrant and necessitate the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency; 1;. The recitals stated above are true, correct, and are adopted herein. 2. The Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services dated February 11, 2025, is hereby confirmed and ratified. 3. That, pursuant to�0' prat,Code section 8630(a), a local emergency within the meaning of —G,,",' — ... .. . .. m'', Government Iec'tiorl exists within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Redding. 4. That, pars oc o Public Contract ode section 20168 and 22050, the public interest and necessity demand th; ediate expendituj,,a",,property, ,J public money to safeguard life, health and prop y; the local emergendly' ill not permit a delI""''resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids; immediate . . action is ad i the I cal emergency; and the City Manager is authorized to repair .,,,,,,,ssary to respond to or replace"", blic facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by the local neces ment, services and emergency, . . . . . supplies for those purposes without . . .. . . .. .. . ... giving notice 5. That, pursuant sects 22050(c)(1), the state of local emergency shall be deemed to continue to exist til its terminateaimed by a resolution adopted by a fourth- Miii fifths vote of the City Councl ... .. . . . . 6. That, pursuant to vernme Contract Code section 22050(c)(1), the City Council shall rev ing the ocal emergency at every regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council unit City Councl terminates the local emergency. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foreg pted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS- -Dr. Dhanuka, NOES- COUNCIL MEMBERS- - None ABSENT- COUNCIL MEMBERS- - Audette ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: - None F.." IITiIA 13 1 ff., a 1,1 N 3 L' I W a I 1 011Z PROCLAMATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF • OF CITY WHEREAS, Redding Municipal, {RMC} section 9.12.030 and RMC 9.12.020 provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency, and, WHERE �12.030 states that the City Manager is the Director of Emergency Services and nt City M r is the Assistant Director of Emergency Services, and, W�EAS, RMC section 9. X30 empowers the Director or Assistant Director of Emergency Services ticlaim the existence or tened existence of a local emergency when the City Council is not in seon, and; SEAS, the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Redding does hereby find that conditions oftrtne peal the safety e�rons and property have arisen within the City of Redding, caused by flood,,.;: '., .. an of ��'� ,f Febntary, 2025 and, WHEREAS, these cora this are or are l to be beyond the control of the services= personnel, equipment, and facr � s of City of dd ng, and; Inrs WHEREAS, the City C � rcil of the �� Red4 $1 not in session and cannot immediately be called into session. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AIMED Ott a local emergency now exists throughout the City of Redding, and; IT FARTHER PROLAIIb� ` ORDERED duan �' existence of said local emergency the powers, functions and e City of Redding shall be those prescribed by the state law, by ordinances, and'otions of the qty of Redding; and that this emergency proclamation shall expire 7 days after issuance unless tort ed and rats by the City Council of the City of Redding. FEBRUARY, 2025. DIRECT ' © MERGENCY SERVICES Print Name: Barry Tippin .N1 OTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: Mx Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 Fx-1 Shasta County Clerk County of Shasta P.O. Box 990880, 1643 Market Street Redding, CA 96099-0880 Project Title: Parkview Sewer Siphon Emergency Repair Proiect FROM: City of Redding Public Works Department 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 Project Location – Specific: 2975 Parkview Avenue Project Location – City: Redding—Project Location – County: Shasta Description of Project: The City of Redding (City) will conduct an emergency repair project to protect an exposed wastewater line adiacent to, and beneath, Linden Ditch near Parkview Avenue. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Redding Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: James Triantafyllou, Assistant Public Works Director Exempt Status: (check one) 0 Ministerial [Section 21080(b)(1); 15268] n Declared Emergency [Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)] Mx Emergency Project [Section 21080(9)(4); 15269(b)] 0 Statutory Exemptions. State code number: 0 Common Sense Exemption (This project does not fall within an exempt class, but it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment (14 CCR 15061[b][3]). F-1 Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: 0 No exceptions apply that would bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRD 21084 and 14 CCR 15300.2). Reasons why project is exempt: Section 15269 (b) includes emergency repairs to publicly and privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safe1y, or welfare. The emergency repair and replacement will occur in areas of previous disturbance, and the repairs are necessary to maintain service essential to public health Lead Agency Contact Person: Amber Kelley Telephone: 530.225.4046 If Filed by Applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding. 2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? o Yes o No Signature: Title: Environmental CompliancA4anage Ex Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR: 0 Signed by Applicant Date: 3 -7-.-)-0-2S CEQA -NOE rcv, 6:2022 TIOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: 0 Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 Fx-1 Shasta County Clerk County of Shasta P.O. Box 990880, 1643 Market Street Redding, CA 96099-0880 FROM: City of Redding Public Works Department 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 Project Title: South Bonnyview Road & John Reginato River Access Emergency Storm Drain Repair Project Location — Specific: 3855 South Bonnyyiew Road and 5344 Indianwood Drive Project Location — City: Redding_Project Location — County: Shasta Description of Project: The City of Redding_(City) will conduct an emergency storm drain replacement and repair project near the John Reginato River Access. Approximately 200 -feet of storm drain will be replaced using the open cut method and approximately 500 -feet of storm drain will be lined. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Redding Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: James Triantafyllou, Assistant Public Works Director Exempt Status: (check one) 0 Ministerial [Section 21080(b)(1); 15268] 0 Declared Emergency [Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)] Fx1 Emergency Project [Section 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)] El Statutory Exemptions. State code number: El Common Sense Exemption (This project does not fall within an exempt class, but it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment (14 CCR 15061[b][3]). El Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: 0 No exceptions apply that would bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRD 21084 and 14 CCR 15300.2). Reasons why project is exempt: Section 15269 (b) includes emergency repairs to publicly and privately owned service public health. Lead Agency Contact Person: Amber Kelley Telephone: 530.225.4046 If Filed by Applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding. 2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? o Yes Ei No Signature: Title: Environmental Corn plianceagNUer , g U 0 Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR: 0 Signed by Applicant CEQA NON rev. 6.:12022 SCH 2025060371 TIOTICE OF EXEMPTION To- 9 Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 0 Shasta County Clerk County of Shasta P.O. Box 990880, 1643 Market Street Redding, CA 96099-0880 FROM: City of Redding Public Works Department 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, CA 96001 Project Title: Redding Parks Maintenance Project FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Project Location — Specific: Various locations within the City Project Location — City: Redding_Project Location — County: Shasta Description of Project: The City Parks Department will perform ongoing general maintenance and repair activities at City harks and facilities. As required to provide continuous service and protect the health and safety of the public, maintenance and re air activities will be conducted on City buildings. parks, structures, facilities, trails, mechanical ecluipment, fences, and property, Work will involve landscaping (spr4yiruz herbicide, spreading fertilizer, spreading wood chips and compost mulching, blowing, hedging and pruning, weeding, mowing, clearing brush and branches, clearing fallen trees), painting, recreation features. All work will be conducted on Citv Dro*ertv. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Redding Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Daniel Williams, Parks Manner Exempt Status: (check one) fill IWATUJIMS"I -it W! 9 El Statutory Exemptions. State code number: Cl Common Sense Exemption (This project does not fall within an exempt class, but it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment (14 CCR 15061 [b][3]). 0 Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Section 15301. Existing Facilities 0 No exceptions apply that would bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRD 21084 and 14 CCR 153002). Reasons why project is exempt: Class I exemptions include the operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of resources. The project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. Lead Agency Contact Person: Mieke Sheffield Telephone: 530.225.4889 If Filed by Applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding. notice oexempte 2. Has a notif ion 1, filed by the public agency approving the project? 0 Yes 0 No A filed R. J C Signature;,1! Date: Title: Associate Environmental Snecialist El Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing at OPR: 0 Signed by Applicant C--EQA rcv6 17-2022