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, August 6, 2024 Council Chambers, City Hall  Attendee Name Cody Strock Patrick Hurton J.R. Gonzales Kris Deiters Clay Parker STAFF PRESENT  Title  Status Late Present Present Present Present  Arrived 5:35 PM 5:35 PM 5:35 PM 5:35 PM 5:35 PM  Councilmember Councimember Councilmember Mayor ProTem Mayor  Tom Westbrook, City Manager Sophia Meyer, City Attorney Scott Garrison, HR Administrator Paul Young, Finance Director Scott Miller, Public Works Director Kyle Sanders, Police Chief Michael Bachmeyer, Fire Chief Donna Gordy, Treasurer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Beth Lindauer, Community Development Director  Anita Rice, Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant to the City Manager  Marie Jensen, Public Works Executive Assistant  Mayor Parker called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  CITIZEN COMMENT  Community member Scott Camp led the assembly in prayer. Community member Ken Boone read scripture to the assembly.  Jackie Fernandez thanked the City for the weed abatement that has been done but stated it was not finished and would like an agenda item added to a future agenda. She was advised to make the request under the agenda title, Future Agenda Items.  August 6, 2024  Page 1of7  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    ANNOUNCEMENTS OF AGENDA CORRECTIONS  City Manager Tom Westbrook stated that Item number 6 beginning on page 71, the Ordinance was listed twice, and the page numbering was added by the Deputy City  Clerk. STAFF ITEMS  City Manager Tom Westbrook reported that currently it is National Night Out at the River Park near the Chamber of Commerce building and will last until 8 p.m. Also, the nomination period is still open for Council seats and City Clerk and Treasurer. The period closed on August 9th and will be extended 5 days should an incumbent decide not to run for office. The Tehama County Association of Realtors is holding a public forum on August 12th at the Vets Hall regarding thoughts about the PATH Navigation Center and how it has made an impact to the community. There are thousands of personnel here from around the State of California helping out and staff would like to Human Resources Administrator reported that the summer programs are wrapping up Fire Chief Mike Bachmeyer gave a report on the Park Fire. He reminded the assembly about apps that can be used to get updates on local fires; Genasys and Watch Duty. Police Captain Quintan Ortega appreciated the personnel attending to the Park Fire. Public Works Director Scott Miller gave an update about the airport activity in relation to  thank them.  and HR is recruiting positions in the police department.  the Park Fire e.g. there are 37 additional aircraft there now.  COMMISSIONIS) REPORTS: None PRESENTATIONS: None  CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION No conflict 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.  August 6, 2024  Page 2of7  *The City of Red Bluffi is an Equal Opportunity Employer*    RESULT: MOVER: AYES: 2.  ADOPTED (UNANIMOUS J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Patrick Hurton, Councimember  1. City Council - Regular Meeting/Closed Session - Mar 5, 2024 5:30 PM City Council - Regular Meeting/Closed Session - Mar 19, 2024 5:30 PM 3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Red Bluff Authorizing and Designating the City Manager as the Authorized Representative to Sign and File a Financial Assistance Application for the Wastewater Reclamation  Plant Treatment Reliability Project  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)-  4.  School Resource Officer MOU with Red Bluff Union Elementary School Police Captain Quintan Ortega reviewed the staff report and recommended Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Red Bluff Union Elementary School District and the City of Red Bluff Police Department for School Resource Officer  District  services and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the agreement.  RESULT: MOVER: AYES: 5.  APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Patrick Hurton, Councimember  Presentation of Survey Results Conducted by FM3 Research for Red Bluff City Manager Tom Westbrook reviewed the staff report and recommended Council consider and discuss the data in the PowerPoint presentation regarding the Red Bluff  Streets Ballot Measure.  Streets Survey Results provided by FM3 Research.  RESULT: 6.  NO ACTION NEEDED  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 City Manager Tom Westbrook reviewed the staff report and recommended Council conduct a public hearing and waive the second reading except by title and adopt  Administration  August 6, 2024  Page 3of7  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    Ordinance No. 1085 for a Red Bluff Street Repair and Safety Measure. What is proposed is a Special Use Tax of 3/4 of one percent for a 20-year term which requires voter approval by 66.7% voter threshhold and when those funds come in, they can only be used for the streets. There are two components: an ordinance and an expenditure  plan.  Mayor Parker opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.:  Scott Camp asked how staff determined which streets would be repaired first. Mr. Westbrook explained the Pavement Condition Survey defined which streets should be repaired first but the ultimate decision will be made by the Local Streets Strategic Steve Mandolfo and Daniele Eyestone from the Tehama County Association of Realtors read a letter to Council expressing their concern regarding the Special Tax Ordinance. Mayor Parker closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. and turned the discussion back to Mayor Parker stated that for every $100 spent, citizens will only pay and additional Councilmember Gonzales stated that he believes Council has done what the citizens have asked for by bringing the Special Tax Ballot Measure to them for a vote. Councimember Strock expressed concern about the Ordinance; concern over lack of Mayor Pro Tem Deiters expressed concern about slandering comments being made to Councimember Hurton agreed with Councilmember Gonzales stating [we are simply  Plan when it is formed.  the Council.  $0.75 which is hardly anything.  accountability. the public.  bringing the vote to the citizens sO they can make the choice]).  RESULT: MOVER: AYES: NAYS:  ADOPTED [4 TO 1] J.R. Gonzales, Kris Deiters Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: Clay Parker, Mayor  Strock  August 6, 2024  Page 40 of7  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    7.  A Resolution of the Red Bluff City Council (1) Calling an Election on a Ballot Measure to Ask the Voters of the City of Red Bluff, California, Whether to Pass a Street Repair and Safety Measure Special Tax; (2) Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Tehama County to Consolidate a Municipal Election on a Local Measure with Other Elections to be Held on the November 5, 2024, Consolidated Election Date; (3) Requesting the Tehama County Board of Supervisors to Permit the Tehama County Elections Official to Render Election Services to the City; and (4) Approving City Attorney Sophia Meyer reviewed the staff report and recommended approving the resolution 24-2024 to consolidate the municipal election on City's Local Street Repair and Safety Measure with other elections to be held on the November 5, 2024 consolidated election date and request the Tehama County Board of Supervisors permit the Tehama County Elections Official to render election services to the City. The four (1)Calling an Election on a Ballot Measure to Ask the Voters of the City of Red Bluff, California, Whether to Pass a Street Repair and Safety Measure Special Tax; (2) Requesting the Board of Supervisors of Tehama County to Consolidate a Municipal Election on a Local Measure with Other Elections to be Held on the November 5, 2024, (3) Requesting the Tehama County Board of Supervisors to Permit the Tehama County  the Proposed Ordinance  specific items needing approval are:  Consolidated Election Date;  Elections Official to Render Election Services to the City; and  (4)Approving the Proposed Ordinance  RESULT: MOVER: AYES: NAYS: 8.  ADOPTED [4 TO1] Kris Deiters, Mayor ProTem Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  SECONDER: J.R. Gonzales, Councilmember  Strock  A Resolution of the City of Red Bluff Ordering an Election, Requesting County Elections to Conduct the Election, Requesting Consolidation of the Election and Determining Charges for Candidate's Statements City Attorney Sophia Meyer reviewed the staff report and recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-2024; A Resolution of the City of Red Bluff ordering an election, requesting County Elections to conduct the election, requesting consolidation of the election and determining charges for Candidate's Statements.  RESULT: MOVER: AYES:  ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS) Kris Deiters, Mayor ProTem  SECONDER: Patrick Hurton, Councimember  Strock, Hurton, Gonzales, Deiters, Parker  August 6, 2024  Page 5of7  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*    9.  Yard/Garage Sale Council Discussion  Community Development Director Beth Lindauer reported that code enforcement has received very few complaints about habitual recurring yard sales. She checked with other cities and learned that it costs more to regulate yard sales than it is worth.  RESULT:  NO ACTION NEEDED  COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMENTS  Antelope Water/Sewer Project JPA  City Manager Tom Westbrook reported there is a meeting on Thursday. Councilmember Gonzales reported that this month is the last month for Wednesday Farmer's Market. Good Morning Red Bluff on August 29, 2024.  Chamber of Commerce  Community Action Agency  Councimember Strock reported there was no meeting. Downtown Red Bluff Business Association  Mayor Parker reported there is a meeting on August 19,2024 at Guadalajara. Executive Committee - Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency Mayor Pro Tem Deiters reported the meeting was canceled.  Ground Water Commission  Mayor Parker reported on July 24th the Demand Management Work Group met.  The Ground Water Commission meetings are on August 14th. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Councilmember Gonzales reported there was no meeting. Red Bluff Community Center Commission Mayor Parker reported the meeting is later this month. Tehama County Continuum of Care Executive Council Mayor Pro Tem Deiters reported there is a meeting this week. Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency (JPA) Mayor Pro Tem Deiters reported they met on August 1, 2024. Councimember Hurton reported the group met on July 22, 2024.  Tehama County Transportation Commission  August 6, 2024  Page 6of7  *The City of Red Bluffi is an Equal Opportunity Employer*    ADDITIONAL COUNCIL COMMENTS  Councilmember Gonzales thanked Clay Parker for his service. Mayor Pro Tem Deiters acknowledged Lilly Parker, Clay Parker's wife.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS BY CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL  Councilmember Strock requested an agenda item regarding Jackie Fernandez' weed  abatement issue and consensus was given by Council.  CITIZEN COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION  None  RECESSTO CLOSED SESSION  City Attorney Sophia Meyer announced there were two items to be discussed in closed  session:  10. Closed Executive Session - Labor Negotiations 11. Closed Session - City Attorney Contract Negotiation  REPORTABLE ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION  City Attorney Sophia Meyer reported that direction was given to staff on both items.  ADJOURNMENT  Adjourned at 6:49 p.m.  Clay Parker, Mayor  ATTEST:  Anita Rice, Deputy City Clerk  August 6, 2024  Page7 7of7  *The City of Red Bluffi is ank Equal Opportunity Employer*