RED  CITY OF RED BLUFF 555 Washington Street, Red] Bluff, California 96080 (530)527-2605; Fax (530) 529-6878 www.ctyoldblufiorg  ORNIA  CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Council Chambers, City Hall  Attendee Name Cody Strock Patrick Hurton J.R. Gonzales Kris Deiters Clay Parker STAFF PRESENT  Title  Status Present Present Present Present Present  Arrived 5:18 PM 5:19 PM 5:22 PM 5:18 PM 5:14 PM  Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Mayor ProTem Mayor  Tom Westbrook, City Manager Sophia Meyer, City Attorney Scott Garrison, HR Administrator Paul Young, Finance Director Kyle Sanders, Police Chief Michael Bachmeyer, Fire Chief Cassidy DeRego, City Clerk Donna Gordy, Treasurer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Jeff Godwin, Assistant Public Works Director Beth Lindauer, Community Development Director  Anita Rice, Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant to the City Manager  Mayor Parker led the Pledge of Allegiance for the assembly.  CITIZEN COMMENT  Pastor Scott Camp led a prayer for the assembly. and read a biblical scripture for those in attendance.  Kenn Boone, a community member, read a news article from the Red Bluff Daily News  July 16, 2024  Page 1of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    David Burke, member of several local labor unions, urged the City Council to keep Jackie Hernandez, a community member, wants to make sure that the property she lives near has proper weed abatement. She is concerned about the risk of fire because Daniele Eyestone, Governmental Affairs Director for the Tehama County Association of Realtors, stated that they are holding a forum with an update on the Navigation Center. She appreciated the River Park clean-up efforts. She urged the City Council and community to attend the event. It will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 6:00  things cordial and respectful.  of the tall weeds.  p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Vets Hall.  ANNOUNCEMENTS OF AGENDA CORRECTIONS  No corrections were received.  STAFF ITEMS  Tom Westbrook, City Manager, gave an update on several upcoming community events. The nomination period is open for candidates. The Deputy City Clerk can provide the proper paperwork for anyone interested in running for a local political office. Scott Garrison, HR Administrator, reported that they are continuing to recruit throughout Beth Lindauer, Community Development Director, reported that the new computer software for the building department is live. They are continuing to work on the General Jeff Godwin, Assistant Public Works Director, gave an update on several projects being Mike Bachmeyer, Fire Chief, reported that they have been deployed to several surrounding fires throughout the fire season. They are working on the weed abatement Paul Young, Finance Director, gave an overview of the end of the fiscal year. Field work  the City of Red Buff.  Plan Update.  worked on throughout the City of Red Bluff.  at the River Park.  for the Audit will start on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Kyle Sanders, Police Chief, gave a staffing update.  COMMISSIONIS) REPORTS: None  PRESENTATIONS  July 16, 2024  Page 2of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    1.  Employee Length of Service Recognition  Scott Garrison, HR Administrator, presented length of service awards for the following:  Cody Mahrt, Fire Captain, for 5 years of service. Mitch Dean, Building Inspector, for 10 years of service.  RESULT:  NO ACTION NEEDED  CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION No conflict of interest was declared.  CONSENT AGENDA/APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES  These items include routine financial and administrative actions and are usually approved by a single majority vote. Any City Councilmember, staff member or interested person may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and those items are usually considered following approval of the  remaining Consent Agenda.  RESULT: MOVER: AYES: 2. 3. 4.  ADOPTED (UNANIMOUS J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Kris Deiters, Mayor ProTem  Open Market Purchases of $2,000 or More & Contract Awards Merchant Agreement with Fidelity Payment Services (Cardknox)  Approval of Warrant List  ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT  REGULAR AGENDA  These items include significant financial and administrative actions of special interest that are usually approved individually by a majority vote. The Regular Agenda also includes noticed hearings and public The deadline for items to be placed on the City's agenda is 5:00 p.m. on the preceding Tuesday, unless al holiday intervenes. Items not listed on the Agenda can only be considered by the City Council if they qualify under Government Code Section 54954.2(b) (typically this applies to items meeting the criteria as  hearings. The times on the agenda are approximate.  an off-agenda emergency).  5.  Direction to Staff Regarding Creation of a Pre-Qualification Workforce Tom Westbrook, City Manager, presented the staff's recommendation that the City  Readiness and Promotion Ordinance.  July 16, 2024  Page 3of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    Council provide direction to staff regarding the creation of a Pre-Qualification Workforce An in-depth discussion was had by the City Council and all questions were asked and answered adequately. Councilmember Strock asserted that he would like to see this implemented. It was discussed that the language in this Ordinance can be adjusted if needed. Concern about the risk to the City of Red Bluff and being unfavorable to non- union workers was discussed. Most of the jobs that go to bid with the City of Red Bluff are already local hire, and there is concern about the government interfering too much. M/S Councilmember Strock motioned to look further into the Workforce Readiness and  Readiness and Promotion Ordinance.  Promotion Ordinance. AYES: Councimember Strock NOES: Parker, Deiters, Gonzales, and Hurton ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None The motion was denied 1/4. surrounding Tehama County.  M/S Councimember Deiters motioned to have the local area include all of the counties  AYES: Councilmembers Parker, Deiters, Gonzales, Hurton, and Strock  NOES: None  ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None  Shawn Reese, field representative for a local labor union, spoke in support of a Pre- Chris Martinez, a local field representative for a local labor union, spoke in support of a Daniele Eyestone, a community member, stated that there needs to be stronger Felix, with a local labor union, spoke in opposition to a Pre-Qualification Work Readiness and Promotion Ordinance. He is concerned it would put more burden on the City of Red Bluff. Stated that Union 228 does not endorse this as written. James Wilson, with Union 228, agrees with local hire but spoke in opposition to a Pre- Beth Hamas, Training Coordinator for Local 228 Union, spoke in opposition to a Pre- David Burke, with a local union, spoke in support of a Pre-Qualification Work Readiness  Qualification Work Readiness and Promotion Ordinance. Pre-Qualification Work Readiness and Promotion Ordinance.  language for local labor requirements.  Qualification Work Readiness and Promotion Ordinance. Qualification Work Readiness and Promotion Ordinance.  and Promotion Ordinance.  July 16, 2024  Page 4of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    RESULT: 6.  VOTE INSERTED IN COMMENTS  An Ordinance of the City of Red Bluff Imposing a Transactions and Use Tax to Be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Tom Westbrook, City Manager, presented the staff's recommendation that the City Council waive the second reading except by title and adopt Ordinance No. 1084 fora Red Bluff Street Repair and Safety Measure. They have not received the official survey numbers yet and request to table this item until the next scheduled City Council meeting. There have been some changes proposed by the survey company that need to be reviewed. They have enough time to finalize this before the required date. Sophia Meyer, City Attorney, explained that because there are substantial changes recommended, this will be treated as a first reading with the option for discussion. An in-depth discussion was had by the City Council and all questions were asked and answered adequately. Raising the tax to 1% was discussed as recommended by the survey company. The negative comment from the survey is that many were not in favor of the 25-year sunset. Councilmember Strock would like to see a local hire provision. Pastor Scott Camp, a community member, asked if this had been a ten-year sunset and ifraising the sales tax to 1% covers the cost of the roads. It was explained that it has always been 25 years. 1% will not cover the costs of the roads but would allow for funds tor match grant opportunities. He also urged The Council and Councimember Strock to compromise sO two measures are not on the ballot in November. He worries neither will David Burke, a community member, asserted that he will vote no for this if a local hire provision is not included. He feels this is an afterthought and should not move forward. He is concerned that funds will not be utilized for the roads. It was explained that there are provisions in the ordinance that require the funds to be spent on roads. Johnna Jones, a community member, asserted that she is not agreeable to the statement made, "I cannot give them a voice in City Business." She feels this statement Daniele Eyestone, a community member, stated that she is not in favor of either Ordinance. They both have good and bad things. She is disappointed that the City's Ordinance will not include a local hire provision. She recommended that they shorten M/S Councilmember Gonzales and Parker motioned for a 1% sales tax with a 25-year  Administration  pass if both are on the ballot.  is concerning.  the timeline to six years.  sunset.  AYES: Councimembers Parker and Gonzales NOES: Strock, Hurton, and Deiters ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None The motion died with a 2/3 vote.  July 16, 2024  Page 5of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    M/S Councilmember Deiters and Hurton motioned for a 0.75% sales tax with a 20-year  sunset.  AYES: Councilmembers Parker, Deiters, Gonzales, and Hurton  NOES: Councilmember Strock ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None  RESULT: 7. Park  VOTE INSERTED IN COMMENTS  Supplemental Appropriation Temporary Security Camera Trailers at River Jeff Godwin, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the staff's recommendation that the City Council approve a Supplemental Appropriation from the General Fund to Account #60-45-340-100 Park Maintenance Professional Contractual Services in the An in-depth discussion was had by the City Council and all questions were asked and answered adequately. Concern with the quality of the cameras was discussed.  Amount of $12,322.35.  RESULT: MOVER: AYES: 8.  APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Patrick Hurton, Councimember Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Kris Deiters, Mayor ProTem Hiring Bonus for Sworn Officers  Kyle Sanders, Police Chief, presented the staff's recommendation that the City Council authorize and approve a hiring bonus that would expire at the end of this fiscal year for sworn peace officer positions (officer, corporal, or sergeant) in the amount of $40,000.00, with payment of the bonus in installments of $10,000.00 at hiring, $10,000.00 at successful completion of field training, $10,000.00 after the completion of probation (12 months), and $10,000.00 at completion of 24 months, with a contract remaining in place requiring a four-year commitment to the Red Bluff Police Department  tor receive the bonus. RESULT: MOVER: AYES: 9.  APPROVED UNANIMOUS J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Clay Parker, Mayor  School Resource Officer MOU with Red Bluff High School District Kyle Sanders, Police Chief, presented the staff's recommendation that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Red Bluff Joint Union High School District and the City of Red Bluff Police Department for School Resource Officer  services and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the agreement.  July 16, 2024  Page 6of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    RESULT: MOVER: AYES:  APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Cody Strock, Councilmember  10. Supplemental Appropriation: Parking Lot Payment  Kyle Sanders, Police Chief, presented the staff's recommendation that the City Council authorize a supplemental appropriation of $90,000.00 to account 10-57-510-100 (Land) for purchase of the parking lot located directly behind City Hall (APN 033-033-008-000) pursuant to the purchase agreement with the County of Tehama and that Mayor Clay  Parker be designated as signatory for escrow related documents.  RESULT: MOVER: AYES: NAYS:  APPROVED [4TO1] Patrick Hurton, Councimember Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Kris Deiters, Mayor ProTem  Strock  11. Red Bluff Firefighters' Association (RBFA) Bargaining Unit Memorandum Scott Garrison, HR. Administrator, presented the staff's recommendation that the City Council review and approve the proposed new Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Red Bluff and the Red Bluff Firefighters' Association (RBFA) for the set term  of Understanding (MOU) 7/1/2024 6 6/30/2026  of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.  RESULT: MOVER: AYES:  APPROVED UNANIMOUS) Kris Deiters, Mayor ProTem  SECONDER: J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember  Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  12. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Red Bluff Updating and Amending Certain Salary Schedules Applicable to City Employees Scott Garrison, HR Administrator, presented the staff's recommendation that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-2024; a Resolution updating the City salary schedule to reflect salary changes approved by City Council, and consistent with the current  MOU's and Employee Resolutions.  RESULT: MOVER: AYES:  ADOPTED (UNANIMOUS J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Patrick Hurton, Councimember  COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCL COMMENTS  Antelope Water/Sewer Project JPA  Tom Westbrook, City Manager, reported they discussed public outreach in the  fall of 2024. They are working out the feasibility and design.  Chamber of Commerce  July 16, 2024  Page7of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is an Equal Opportunity Employer*    Councilmember Gonzales gave an update on several upcoming community  events  Community Action Agency  Councilmember Strock reported that no meeting was scheduled.  Downtown Red Bluff Business Association  Mayor Parker reported that the last meeting was held on Monday, July 15, 2024. A new website will be up and running soon. Discussed the year around street Executive Committee Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency Mayor Pro Tem Deiters reported that no meeting was scheduled.  sweeping.  Ground Water Commission  Mayor Parker reported that the last meeting was held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, and July 10, 2024. They will now be meeting the second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Councimember Gonzales reported that no meeting was scheduled.  Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Red Bluff Community Center Commission  Mayor Parker reported that the next meeting is scheduled for August of 2024.  Tehama County Continuum of Care Executive Council  No update provided  Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency (JPA) Mayor Pro Tem Deiters reported that no meeting was scheduled.  Tehama County Transportation Commission  Councilmember Hurton reported that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday,  July 22, 2024.  ADDITIONAL COUNCIL COMMENTS: None  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BY CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL  Councilmember Gonzales would like to discuss garage sales not being cleaned up and what the current Ordinance says. This was approved to be placed on a future Council  meeting by a consensus.  July 16, 2024  Page 8of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    CITIZEN COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION: NIA  RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: None  REPORTABLE ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION: None  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business Mayor Parker adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the  Red Bluff City Council Chambers.  Clay Parker, Mayor  ATTEST:  Anita Rice, Deputy City Clerk  July 16, 2024  Page 90 of9  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*