Agenda
Regular Meeting
Redding City Council
Council Chambers (Doors open 30 minutes prior)
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA
September 6, 2022
6:00 PM
This meeting will include teleconference participation by Mayor Pro Tempore Mark Mezz ano (Government Code Section 54953). In addition to the meeting location above, members of the public may participate in the meeting from the following teleconference location:
The Westin Long Beach (Lobby)
333 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
The City Council Chambers are fully open to the public in compliance with current guidelines from the California Department of Public Health regarding indoor meetings.
1. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR KRISTEN SCHREDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Debbie Ivey, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain
C. Roll Call
2. PRESENTATION(S)
2A. Presentation by Danny Orloff, Tourism Marketing Director for Visit Redding, regarding past, present, and future tourism efforts for the City of Redding.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - for non-agendized matters within the city’s jurisdiction.
PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT, CITY COUNCIL CANNOT TAKE ACTION ON PUBLIC
COMMENT ITEMS
The City Council will allocate up to a maximum of three minutes per speaker for 30 minutes total, at the beginning of the meeting for Public Comment for non -agendized matters within the City’s jurisdiction.
The Mayor will determine the order of the speakers. If 30 minutes is not adequate to accommodate all of the individuals who have submitted a Spea ker Request Form to the City Clerk, the Council will trail this item to the end of the open session agenda. The remaining speakers will address the City Council at that time.
If anyone wishes to address the City Council on any item considered at this meet ing before or during Council’s consideration of that item, please fill out a blue Speaker Request Form, located in the lighted alcoves at the back of the Council Chambers, and submit it to the City Clerk. The City Council will allocate up to a maximum of three minutes per speaker for each agenda item. Staff reports are available on-line at the City’s web site at www.cityofredding.org or in the Public View binder located on the podium at the north side of the Chambers.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar contains items considered routine an d/or which have been individually scrutinized by City Council Members and are anticipated to require no further deliberation. If a member of the public wishes to address an item on the Consent Calendar, please fill out a Speaker Request Form and submit it to the City Clerk before the Consent Calendar is considered . It shall be the prerogative of any Council Member, before the Consent Calendar is acted upon, to: (1) comment on an item; (2) respond to any public comment on an item; (3) request the record reflect an abstention or nay vote on an item; or (4) remove an item and place it on the Regular portion of the agenda for delivery of a staff report and/or an extended discussion or deliberation.
4(a). Approve Minutes: Special Meeting – Budget Workshop of February 17, 2022; Regular Meeting of June 7, 2022; Special Meeting – Closed Session of June 21, 2022; Special Meeting – Closed Session of July 19, 2022; Special Meeting of July 19, 2022; Special Meeting – Riverfront Open House of July 25, 2022; Special M eeting – Closed Session of August 2, 2022; June 21, 2022; Special Meeting – Closed Session of July 19, 2022; Special Meeting of July 19, 2022; Special Meeting – Riverfront Open House of August 3, 2022; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of August 16, 2022.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 3; and Payroll Register No. 3.
4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for the month of July 2022.
4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report f or the month of July 2022.
4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2653, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 11.12 (Speed Limits) by amending Section 11.12.010 (Established o n Certain Streets) to update Volume IV, relative to speed limits on certain streets in the City of Redding.
4.1(b). Authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Progr am for $300,000 to fund an eligible action plan which would establish eligibility for future SS4A implementation funding opportunities between $5,000,000 and $30,000,000.
4.2(a). Authorize the following actions relative to Benton Field Runway and Taxiwa y Connector Pavement Preservation and Magnetic Variations Updates Project:
(1) Adopt Resolution approving the submission of a California Department of Transportation grant application in the amount of $22,050 to be utilized as state match funding for the Project; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant application, submit all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain grant funds for the project, and appropriate all grant funds received to the Airport Enterprise Fund.
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4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Economic Development Administration’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program in the amount of $9,193,862 to support Block 7 Project infrast ructure improvements to the California -Market Alley, Butte Street, and Yuba Street; and
(2) Based on the facts in the record, make the findings that the subject action is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15302. The project area does not have significant values for wildlife habitat or other environmental resources, and the project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and the project will not result in a significant impact on the qual ity of the human environment under the National Environmental Policy Act, Environmental Assessment pursuant to Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 58.36, Finding of No Significant Impact Title 24 CFR Section 58.40(g)(1); and Title 40 CFR Section 1508.27.
4.3(a). Authorize the City Manager or designee, to approve the procurement of a new access control system for Redding Electric Utility locations deemed as medium impact locations, based on standards as set forth by North American Electric Reliability Corporation, in an amount not to exceed amount of $60,000.
4.5(b). Authorize the following actions related to repairs at the Redding Power Plant:
(1) Approve the sole -source purchase of three replacement Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems f rom Custom Instrumentation Services Corporation in an amount not to exceed $532,000 for generating Units 1, 2, and 3 at the Redding Power Plant;
(2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements and approve expenditures up to $40,000 for unfo reseen issues that may arise; and
(3) Find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
4.6(a). Approve the Fir st Amendment to Caldwell Recreation Center Lease (C -7389) with Turtle Bay Exploration Park to extend the term for an additional three years at Caldwell Recreation Center to store artwork and artifacts, with a term expiring September 26, 2025.
4.8(a). Authorize submission of a grant application to the United States Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant – West Program for the amount of $250,000 to augment funding for the City of Redding Community Wildfire Protection Plan Project.
4.9(a). Authorize and ratify the submission of an application for the U.S. Department of Justice 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $33,408 to fund Gang/Probation/Parole overtime operations and to purchase crime analysis software for th e Redding Police Department; and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant application's Certifications and Assurances signifying that the governing body was notified of the application and citizens were provided the opportunity to comment on the application.
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4.11(a). Authorize the following actions:
(1) Approve the acquisition of Public Services Easements at 5015 Bechelli Lane (Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 070 -320-016); 1611 Dakota Way (APN 116 -410-006) and 1620 Tidmore Court (APN 116 -410-007) at no cost to the City;
(2) Authorize the Mayor to execute all legal documents necessary to complete the acquisitions; and
(3) Find this action to be consistent with the General Plan and exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption.
4.11(c). Authorize the following related to the purchase of one 2022 AlJon Advantage 500 Compactor for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility:
(1) Authorize the purchase using Houston -Galveston Area Council contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $977,249.79, including all applicable taxes and fees; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as ne eded due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $30,000.
4.11(d). Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5257 (Job No. 9943) Reconstruction of Terminal Building Access Roads Project Phase 2:
(1) Approve and award to Tullis, Inc., an additional amount of $56,575 for a traffic control plan required for the safe completion of Phase 2; (2) Authorize staff to execute a Contract Change Order with Tullis, Inc., in the amount of $845,484 to construct Bid Alternative 2;
(3) Approve $84,000 to provide construction contingency funding and $22,650 for City of Redding staff construction management services; (4) Amend Mead & Hunt, Inc., Authorization of Service 22 -07 to provide an additional amount of $134,604 for construction management se rvices for the additional work;
(5) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for and execute the Federal Aviation Administration grant applications and all subsequent documentation necessary to obtain grant funds for the projects; and (6) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 57th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021 -078 appropriating $1,036,530 for the project.
4.11(e). Authorize the Mayor to approve the final map for Luke Estates Subdivision (S - 01-09) contingent on the approval of the fo rmation of Landscape Maintenance District 01-22; and direct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(f). Authorize the Public Works Department to submit a grant application for a total amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for Highw ay Safety Improvement Program funds to the California Department of Transportation for leading pedestrian interval signal operations and for retroreflective tape upgrades to existing traffic signal controllers for visibility improvement at various locations.
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4.11(g). Authorize staff to reduce retention withheld to one percent and release $223,914.62 to Tullis, Inc., the contractor for Bid Schedule No. 5183 (Job No. 2611) Girvan Road Railroad Crossing Improvements and South Redding Bikeway and Pedestrian Trail Projects.
4.11(h). Approve addition of one full -time Public Works Maintenance Worker position and delete two full-time temporary Public Works Maintenance Worker positions within the City of Redding Wastewater Collections Division; and adopt Resolution approving the 58th Amendment to City Budget Resolution 2021 -078 appropriating $0 for the creation of the full-time position.
4.11(i). Authorize the following relative to the closure of a portion of Mark Street to Vehicular Traffic adjacent to 3211 Mar k Street (Assessor’s Parcel No. 108 -360- 026):
(1) Adopt Resolution closing Mark Street north of Ellis Street to vehicular traffic except for emergency vehicles; and
(2) Find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environme ntal Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption.
4.11(j). Authorize the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) (Schedule No. 5285), Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (CCWTP) Pyrolysis Phase 1 Project:
(1) Award RFP to Water Works Engineers, LLC;
(2) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not -to-exceed fee of $632,937 with Water Works Engineers, LLC, to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the CCWTP Pyrolysis Phase 1 Project; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendment increases up to $50,000.
4.11(k). Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Master Service Agreement (C -3386) with the Tribal Council of the Redding Rancheria to provide Water and Wastewater Utility Services:
(1) Authorize staff to negotiate and the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to extend the term of the Agr eement (C -3386) for six months to April 2, 2023; and
(2) Find that the activity is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301(a and d) – Existing Facilities.
4.15(a). Adopt Resolution adjusting the City of Redding Executive Management Pay - For-Performance Salary Plan for the newly created classification titled Deputy Building Official, effective September 18, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT, ACKNOWLEDGE, ADOPT, APPROVE,
AND/OR AUTHORIZE ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A court challenge to action taken by the City Council on any project or decision may be limited to only those issues raised during the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to th e City Council during, or prior to, the public hearing.
Public Works
6.1. Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution forming Landscape Maintenance District 01-22 (Luke Estates).
Recommendation:
Conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, if the majority of the voting property owners are not opposed to the formation of Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 01-22 (Luke Estates), adopt a Resolution:
(1) Confirming results of the election of the assessment district; (2) Confirming the assessments contain ed in the Engineer’s Report for said District;
(3) Ordering the formation of territory into LMD 01 -22 for Fiscal Year 2022 -23; and
(4) Approving the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2022 -23, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code and levying and collecting of the same for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
9. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Council Member Julie Winter
9A. Consider placement of signs at the Redding City Limits recognizing the Wintu People.
Recommendation:
Approve the installation of signs at key entrance locations into the City of Redding welcoming people to Wintu Country; and authorize the City Engineer to place additional signs as deemed appropriate or necessary, and as approved by the City Engineer and the California Department of Transportation.
City Manager
9.1(a). Consider report of City of Redding's (City) Activities Related to Homelessness.
Recommendation:
Accept report of the City’s efforts in the past five years to assist the unsheltered community and address the associated impacts in response to homelessness; and provide direction to staff, as needed.
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Development Services
9.4(a). Consider d istribution of Request for Proposal (RFP) for the update of the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan (RRSP) and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Recommendation:
Authorize staff to publish and distribute the RFP to qualified urban planning and environmental consulting firms for the update of the RRSP and associated EIR; the RFP submittal and review process is anticipated to take approximately 90 days.
9.4(b). Consider formation of Tree Management Ordinance Update Committee (Committee) and define Goals and Objectives of the Committee.
Recommendation:
Authorize and approve the following actions:
(1) Approve formation of the Committee to include 15 members consisting of two members appointed by each City Council member, three Planning Commissioners, and two Community Services Advisory Commission members; and
(2) Approve the Goals and Objectives of the Committee to include a review of the existing Tree Management Ordinance, identify deficiencies, and make recommendations for updates and improvements t o the ordinance including organization, layout, and structure.
Electric Utility
9.5(a). Consider the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with SSP Innovations, Inc. for the Lifecycle Workforce Management Software Program, and adopt a resolution appropriating funds.
Recommendation:
Authorize the following actions relative to the scope of work for implementation of the City of Redding Electric Utility’s Workforce Management Program:
(1) Approve a Consulting and Professional Services Contract wit h SSP Innovations, Inc., in the amount of $1,149,589.38 for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Lifecycle Workforce Management Software Program;
(2) Approve an additional $50,000 for the acquisition of information technology hardware necessary to operate the program;
(3) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 55th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No 2021 -078 appropriating $1,230,000 for capital components of the program, which includes a 20 percent contingency; (4) Authorize the Cit y Manager, or designee, to approve future increases in the contract amount up to $205,000 during the initial six -year term, to allow for unforeseen design and development needs due to workflow adaptations or other situations not considered in the initial contract; and (5) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract, future contract amendments, and term extensions for up to six additional years after the initial six-year term.
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11. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[A-050-060]
Information Only
12. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS
FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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