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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 21, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members present: Michael Dacquisto, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade , City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation to outgoing Planning Commissioner Marcus Partin in recognition of his service on the Planning Commission from March 21, 2023, to April 30, 2024.
Mayor Audette presented Mr. Partin and thanked him for his time on the Planning Commission. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation to outgoing Planning Commissioner Cameron Middleton in recognition of his service on the Planning Commission from January 22, 2020, to April 30, 2024.
Cameron was not in attendance , but was thanked for his service to the Planning Commission. The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alex Bielecki opined that the City of Redding is collecting money on the recycled cans received in the weekly pickups of the recycling blue bins on weekly pickups.
Josh Copithorne , Sophomore and Class President at Redding Adventist Academy, advised the Council that recently his school had a fundraiser that raised $15,000. He thanked the Mayor for her attendance and further opined that the skate park would benefit from lights so that kids, and others who like to skate, can utilize the park in the evenings to beat the summer heat.
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 the following City Council Minutes: (1) Special Meeting – Closed Session of April 2, 2024, 5:15 p.m.; (2) Special Meeting – April 2, 2024, 5:20 p.m., reconvened meeting from April 1, 2024; (3) Regular Meeting of April 2, 2024; (4) Special Meeting – Closed Session of April 16, 2024; and (5) Special Meeting – Closed Session of May 7, 2024.
4(b) Accept and appr ove the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 10 for the period of April 1,2024, through April 30, 2024, for a total of $24,465,340.63; (2) Payroll Register No. 20 for the period of March 17, 20 24, through March 30, 2024, for a total of $4,888,267.22; and (3) Payroll Register No. 21 for the period of March 31, 2024 through April 13, 2024, for a total of $4,795,4653.15; SUMMARY TOTAL: $34,150,073.00.
4.1(a). Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 2024-044, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding (City) declaring the City ’s intention to renew the existing Redding Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District Management Plan; and approve setting a Public Meeting on June 18, 2024, and a Public Hearing on July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider the renewal.
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4.1(b). Authorize the Mayor to send a Letter of Opposition to legislators for Senate Bill 1037 and Assembly Bill 1886. SB 1037 would subject cities, acting in good faith, to be fined for violation of housing laws without opportunity to correct. AB 1886 encourages a “builder’s remedy” allowing projects to be built that do not adhere to local zoning standards.
4.1(d). This item was moved to the Regula r Calendar as item number 9.1(d) at the request of Council Member Mezzano.
4.2(a). Authorize and a pprove the following actions: (1) approve the Ground Lease Agreement with the Redding Jet Center for land located at the Redding Regional Airport – 3775 Flight Avenue, with annual rent for the initial year to be $19,054.68; increasing to $44,388.52 for the second year; and the remaining 28 -year term until May 31, 2054, the annual rent will be adjusted based on CPI; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and execute the lease agreement; and (3) find the action categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing facilities.
4.5(a). Approve the following actions related to the Long -Term Parts, Services and Inspections Contract (C-5661) with Siemens Energy Inc. for repairs at the City of Redding Power Plant:
(1) ratify approval of Change Order 45 to Contract 5661 to complete the repla cement of Generating Unit 5’s gearbox in the amount of $1,982,447; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documentation or change orders necessary to finalize the project; and (3) find that the Change Order 45 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). Approve an increase of $39,638.00, from $868,863.41 to $908,501.41, to the purchase price for three underground line trucks (Trucks E440, E441, & E444) and two inspector trucks (Trucks E442 & E443) for the City of Redding Electric Utility which includes shipping from the Altec Facility in North Carolina to the City of Redding Corporation Yard.
4.8(a). Approve the Mutual Threat Zone Agreement (C -1642) between the City of Redding and Cal FIRE commencing on the date both parties sign the Agreement for an auto -renewing term with the condition that the Agreement will remain in place unless terminated by a 60- day notice from the City of Redding or Cal FIRE; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
4.9(a). Approve and ratify submission of a grant application to the Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice, Law Enforceme nt Mental Health and Wellness Act Program in the amount of $155,920; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and all subsequent documents including administratively appropriating the funds, if the grant is awarded.
4.11(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2024-045, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting the City of Redding’s List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.11(b).Authorize the City of Redding Fire Department to purchase a fire station alerting system using National Purchasing Partners Government contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $434,849.24, including all applicable taxes and fees.
4.11(c).Authorize the following relative to the City of Redding (City) Pump Station 1 Replacement Project: (1) authorize the City Manager to submit a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act loan application in an amount not to exceed $25 million; (2) authorize the City Manager to submit U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program (Culvert Aquatic Organism Passage Program) application in an amount not to exceed $6 million with a 20 percent local match of $1.2 million; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the loan and grant submittal process and if awarded loan or grant funds, appropriate th e funds, negotiate terms, if any and execute any agreements to implement either the loan or grant.
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4.11(d).Accept update regarding the Emergency Repair and Replacement of Substandard Sewer Pipe and Failing Asphalt Concrete Pavement on Placer Street Proj ect 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.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the fo regoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, affirmed, approved, and or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution Nos. 2024-044 through 2024-045 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor’s Appointment to the City of Redding Planning Commission.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Munns, to approve Mayor Audette’s recommendation to appoint Leslie Williem to the Planning Commission, to serve a four-year term beginning May 1, 2024, and ending April 30, 2028. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.10(a). City Manager Tippin requested that 9.10(a) be reviewed by Council first.
City of Redding General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended March 2024.
City Treasurer Greg Robinette summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, second by Council Member Mezzano, to accept the General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(c). City of Redding Budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
City Manager Tippin 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 consensus of the Council agreed to accept the report and to move forward with the unfunded budget items for reallocation of potential American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) funds to include the following: (1) Microsoft Office 365 – General Fund cost; (2) sidewalk repair and maintenance; and (3) Tiger Field Scoreboard for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
9.1(d). This item was moved from the Consent Calendar as item 4. 1(d) at the request of Council Member Mezzano.
Approve cancellation of contract with the Youth Violence Prevention Council.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
City Manager Tippin highlighted that the funding within this program is additional funding allocated by the Council to fund this specific program. He also noted that this program was funded from ARPA funds during 2022, and if the Council wanted to continue the program, funds would come from the General Fund budget.
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A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member Audette, to approve the cancellation of the Youth Services Contract (C -9273) effective June 30, 2024, with the Youth Violence Prevention Council dba Youth Options Shasta; and authorize the Mayor to sign the cancellation letter.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Winter and Audette
NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, and Munns
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
The Motion failed.
City Manager Tippin advised that staff would set up a meeting with the Youth Violence Prevention Council dba Youth Options Shasta, and bring back terms regarding a new contract to Council for consideration at a future meeting.
9.9(b). Redding Police Depa rtment Military Equipment Report; and Uncodified Ordinance to provide guidelines regarding military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
Captain Brian Cole 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 Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept the Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; (2) adopt an Uncodified Ordinance No. 2669, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving a policy to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition and reporting requirements for military equipment for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; and (3) authorize the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance, and the City Clerk to publish the same in accordance with law.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Dacquisto, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Audette NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
City Attorney Curtis read Ordinance No. 2669 by title only.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COU NCIL MEMBERS RELATIV E TO POTENTIAL TOPIC S FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Dacquisto’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council with an informational only item containing a legal analysis and higher pay for Council Members for consideration at a future City Council Meeting.
Council Member Dacquisto advised he will be resigning from the Redding City Council effective June 30, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:30 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Anette Cates, Assistant City Clerk