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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 5, 2024, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tenessa Audette with the following Council Members present: Joshua Johnson, Mark Mezzan o, and Jack Munns . Council Member Julie Winter was absent.
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.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Dan Conklin, Chaplain for the Redding Police and Fire Departments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Andy Clemens spoke on behalf of the Asphalt Cowboys to express their appreciation to City Council and staff for approving a Parking Fee Holiday to the Redding Parking Program for the Asphalt Cowboys’ annual pancake breakfast during Rodeo week.
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 City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024; Regular Meeting of October 1, 2024; Special Meeting of October 8, 2024; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of October 15, 2024.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2671, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding , amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs), by amending Section 7.12.160 (Kennel License-Approval of Board of Administrative Review Required) and amending RMC Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.01 (Titles, Components, and Purposes), by amending Section 18.01.050 (Applicability of Land Use a nd Development Regulations), Chapter 18.15 (Zoning Exceptions), by amending Section 18.15.040 (Required Findings), Chapter 18.26 (Residential Density Bonus ), by amending Sections
18.26.010 (Purpose), 18.26.020 (Incorporatio n of State Regulations), 18.26.030 (Definitions), 18.26.040 (Eligibility f or Density Bonus ), 18.26.050 (Application Requirements), 18.26.060 (Density Bonus Allowance), 18.26.070 (Incentives a nd Waiver/Modification of Development Standards), 18.26.080 (Chil d Care Facilities),
18.26.090 (Donation o f Land), 18.26.100 (General Development Criteria), 18.26.110 (Required Findings), 18.26.120 (Affordable Housing Agreement Required), 18.26.130 (Administrative Fee), 18.26.140 (Violations of Affordable Housing Cost R equirements), Chapter 18.36 (Public Facilities), by amending Section 18.36.030 (Land Use Regulations), Chapter 18.41 (Off -Street Parking), by amending Section 18.41.100 (Screening a nd Landscape); Chapter 18.42 (Signs), by amending Section 18.42.030 (General Standards); Chapter 18.48 (River/Creek Corridor Development), by amending Section 18.48.030 (Development Standards).
4.1(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2024-088, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, in support of selling approximately five acres of City of Redding (City)-owned vacant land, zoned Heavy Industrial, located at 7501 Eastside Road, (Assessor’s Parcel No. 050- 040- 010), to Haven Humane Society for below appraised value in the amount of $230,000, to build an emergency evacuation animal shelter to support the City and Shasta County during emergencies.
4.1(b). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to present terms and conditions regarding the sale of surplus , City of Redding -owned prope rty located at 6950 Lockheed Drive (Assessor’s Parcel No. 056-610-004) to the City Council in Closed Session on November 19, 2024.
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4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2024-089, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Prohousing Designation Program; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and submit the application, and execute all necessary documents related to the Prohousing Designation process; and (3) find that applying for, and accepting, a Prohousing Designation is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) award the Request for Proposals - Encampment Case Management Program t o Good News Rescue Mission; (2) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Encampment Case Management Services Contract with Good News Rescue Mission in an amount not to excee d $409,921; and (3) find that allocating grant funding for case management services is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Council Member Johnson recused himself from voting on this item due to his work on both the project and application for the Good News Rescue Mission.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Mezzano, Munns, and Audette
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Johnson
ABSENT: Council Members – Winter
4.5(a). Approve the continuation of the City of Redding Electric Utility’s community sponsorship program as defined in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP -650) to ensure staff is using a structured approach to awarding sponsorship requests.
4.5(b). Award Bid Schedule No. 5516, 200- Amp Padmount Sectionalizing Enclosures and Riser Kits for the City of Redding Electric Utility to OneSource Supply Solutions in the amount of $362,376.60, for installation of infrastructure required to maintain reliable electric service.
4.5(c). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5514, Single -Phase, Pole-Type Transformers for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) a ward to OneSource Supply Solutions (OneSource) for an annual evaluated price of $ 244,696.24, including sales tax ; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with OneSource through August 31, 2028, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same and price adjustments in direct proportion to a Producer Price Index; and (3) authorize the City Manager , or designee, to approve an additional $60,000 to the bid award as a contingency per fiscal year.
4.9(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve and ratify submission of an application for the U.S. Department of Justice 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $39,932 to fund the leasing of five additional body worn cameras; (2) authorize the City Manager to accept the grant if it is awarded; and (3) a uthorize the City Manager, or desig nee, 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.
4.9(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) accept a grant from the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program in the amount of $ 630,569 for local retailer enforcement operations by the City of Redding Police Department; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2024-090, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the acceptance of the grant; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to acceptance of the grant.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve renewal of the License Agreement (C-4255) leasing approximately 280 acres of City of Redding -owned pastureland immediately north of the Sacramento River, adjacent to the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant, to the Regents of the University of California for an additional five - year period; and (2) find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
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4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following related to the purchase of one , 2024 Caterpillar D8 Dozer for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility: (1) a uthorize the purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $1,235,431.07 including all applicable taxes an d fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager , or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $30,000.
4.11(c).Accept Bid Negotiation No. 5345 (Job No. 9618-83), Shastina Ranch Park Project awarded to SNL Group, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $2,831,805.07.
4.11(d).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.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5414, Furnish & Deliver Ch emicals: (1) extend contracts with Helix Labs, Thatcher Chemical, Univar USA, Inc. , and Wint ersun Chemical for a total annual evaluated cost of $339,965.50 through December 31, 2025, not inclusive of sales tax, mill fees, or shipping; (2) authorize staff to purchase various chemicals from each of the suppliers depending on market availability or delays in product delivery; (3) a uthorize the Purchasing Officer to approve quarterly rate changes and manufacturer price increases; and (4) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend this contract on an annual basis until December 31, 2028.
4.11(f).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5523 (Job Order No. 2681), Water Main 2024 Improvement Project: (1) award to Cox & Cox Construction, Inc., in the amount of $3,378,220.50; (2) approve an additional $380,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $521,300 for project development costs; (4) approve $338,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; and (6) find that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, and 15305 – Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
4.11(g).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Negotiation No. 5475, Old Oregon Trail Shoulder Widening Project: (1) a ward to Tullis Inc. in the amount of $2,354,655; (2) approve an additional $454,336 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) a pprove $1,580,000 for project development costs; (4) a pprove $300,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; and (6) adopt Resolution No. 2024-091, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 59
th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $1,103,810 of additional Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to Old Oregon Trail Widening project.
Council Member Mezzano recused himself from voting on this item due to owning property in this area.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Johnson, Munns, and Audette
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Mezzano
ABSENT: Council Members – Winter
4.11(h).Authorize and approve the following ac tions related to the City of Redding California Street Bikeway Project: (1) a pprove Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Maintenance Agreement and any future amendments.
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4.11(i).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C -7355) for the Girvan Road Bridge at Olney Creek Replacement Project: (1) approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consulting and Profes sional Services Contract (C-7355) with Morrison Structures, Inc. in the amount of $301,848.28 for a total not to exceed fee of $1,101,484.11; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or desi gnee, to approve additional contract amendments not to exceed $40,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended with the exception of those voted on separately above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Johnson, Mezzano, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Winter
Resolution Nos. 2024-088 through 2024-091 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.11(j). Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 11.12, Speed Limits, in the City of Redding.
Public Works Director Michael Webb provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report) and a PowerPoint Presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Webb explained that overall, the amendments to Volume 3 include the addition of one street, Meadow View Drive, decreasing the speed limit of three street segments, increasing the speed limit of one street segment and adjusting the boundaries of four street segments.
In response to Council Member Mezzano, Redding Police Chief Brian Barner affirmed that there would be a cooling off period by law prior to citations being issued for violations within the four updated speed limit areas.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member Munns, to approve and authorize the following: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2672, 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 on Certain Streets) for first reading by title only and waive the full reading ; (2) direct the City Attorney to prepare a s ummary ordinance, if needed, and authorize the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; and (3) find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Johnson, Mezzano, Munns, and Audette NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Winter
City Attorney Curtis read the title of Ordinance No. 2672 and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS
Council Member s Joshua Johnson and Mark Mezzano attended the Annual Conference of the League of California Cities in Long Beach, California, from October 16-18, 2024.
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SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
At Mayor Tenessa Audette’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council at the next Council Meeting for review and discussion of Ordinance No. 2343, Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Section 18.43.30 (Adult entertainment businesses).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:20 p.m., Mayor Audette declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Tenessa Audette, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk