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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
January 18,2000, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Ms. Frances Jenkins.
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The Invocation was offered by Pastor Scott Brule of Front Line International Church of
Redding.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of
Development Services Swanson, Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services
Director Bachman, Manager of Energy Services Keener, City Treasurer Clark, Assistant to
the City Manager Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and
Executive Secretary Miller.
City Manager Warren introduced and welcomed Fire Marshal Bruce Becker.
WASTEWATER UTILITY AWARDS
(A-050-300)
The Department of Public Works received six awards from the Northern Sacramento Valley
Section of the California Water Environment Association. Mayor Anderson and Vice Mayor
McGeorge presented awards of excellence to Electrical Technician Donham, Industrial Waste
Analyst Ames, and Public Works Manager-Wastewater Craig. Mayor Anderson subsequently
presented trophies to the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant staff for "Treatment Plant
of the Year,"the Wastewater Collection Division for "Collection System of the Year," and
the Wastewater Utility for "Agency Safety Trophy for 1999."
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 4, 2000
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check numbers 274484 through
274802 inclusive, in the amount of$5,032,500.07, for the period January 4 through January
14,2000, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 14, check numbers 467902 through
468201 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 70905 through 71440, in the
amount of$I,511,899.53, for the period December 25, 1999, through January 8,2000, be
approved.
TOTAL: $6,544,399.60
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ORDINANCE NO. 2264 - re Number of Members on the Community Services Advisory
Commission
(B-080-128)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2264 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.55.020(a), reducing the
number of members on the Community Services Advisory Commission to five.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2265 - re Multiple-Family Dwelling Sewer Connection Charges
(W-020-590)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2265 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 14. 16.230A. l.b. (Sewer
Connection Charges) of Title 14 (Utilities) assessing multiple-family dwelling connection fees
at 0.53 household equivalent per unit.
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Disposition of Surplus Trailers at City Hall
(B-050-100-700)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that staffbe authorized to put the two
remaining surplus trailers out to bid by the general public, or if no bids are received, to give
them to public or nonprofit agencies who will remove them from the property. Ifthe trailers
remain unsold, it will be necessary to either move, store, or demolish them depending upon
their condition.
Resolution - re Annexation No. 99-2, Lake Boulevard East, and
Resolution - Providing for the Transfer of Tax Revenues
(A-150-257, T-01O-650)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-8 be
adopted, a Resolution of Application by the City Council of the City of Redding requesting
the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate proceedings for the reorganization of
territory, Lake Boulevard East; and that Resolution No. 2000-9 be adopted, a Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding providing for the transfer of tax revenues for a
reorganization proposal.
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Contract Extension for the Civic Center Proiect
(B-050-020, C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council approve a ten-day
contract extension with Allen L. Bender, Inc., for completion ofthe Civic Center Project (Bid
Schedule No. 3204) to allow for delivery and installation of finish materials.
Lease of Electric Department Facilities on Heather Lane to Redding Area Bus Authority
(C-050-200, R-OIO)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council approve the lease
of a portion of the Electric Department facilities on Heather Lane to the Redding Area Bus
Authority (RABA) in concept, for a period up to 18 months ifRABA obtains a use permit,
in the amount of $2,000 per month during reconstruction of the bus facility.
Resolution - re Abandonment Application A-6-99 at 1974 and 1988 Jeanae Court and 2027
Martian Way, by the City of Redding, and Setting Public Hearing
(A-01O-040)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-10
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to
vacate only the pedestrian/access/bicycle path portions of the 15- and 20-foot easements
located between the residential lots at 1974 and 1988 Jeanae Court and 2027 Martian Way
(A-6-99), and setting a public hearing for March 7,2000, to discuss same.
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Purchase and Sales Agreement with Guillon Industrial Properties for Parcels 6 and 7 in the
Airport Business Park (C-3629)
(C-070-200, A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve a
purchase and sales agreement with Guillon Industrial Properties for sale of Parcels 6 and 7
in the Airport Business Park for a total of $166,253, including provision for requiring
construction of a building within 270 days of close of escrow and deferring payment of
$161,253 for two years or until the building is half occupied, whichever occurs first.
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Standard Model Agreement for Artwork Displays at City Hall and other City-Owned
Facilities
(A-050-11O, C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant to the City Manager/Community Services that City
Council approve a standard model agreement for artwork displays at City Hall and other City-
owned facilities and delegating authority to execute the agreement to the City Manager or his
designee.
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Resolution - re Transfer of RoIling Stock Funds for Fire Department Telephone System
(B-130-070, P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 2000-11 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twenty-Seventh Amendment
to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $8,000 from roIling stock funds for the
purchase of telephone equipment for the Fire Department for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
Resolution - re Amendment of Classifications in the Electric Utility Department Energy
Services Division
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-12
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Executive
Management Pay-For-Performance salary plan for unrepresented employees, adding the
classifications of Energy Services Account Manager and Energy Services Account
Representative, effective January 23,2000.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30. 1999
(F-205-150-075)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council accept the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as audited by Nystrom & Company for Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 1999.
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Resolution - re Representation in the State Revolving Fund Loan Application Process for the
Westside Sewer Interceptor Project
(W -020-610)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 2000-13 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing a loan
application/contract with the State Water Resources Control Board in an amount not to
exceed $12.1 million for the Westside Sewer Interceptor Proj ect, and designating the Director
of Public Works or his designee as representative for the City in dealings with the State Water
Resources Control Board.
Acceptance of Final Map and
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Central Park Subdivision
Units 4 & 5 (S-I-98), by Jim Graves, West End of Posey Lane, West of Twin Tower Drive
(S-070-230 & S-101-005)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-14 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Paramount Way in Units 4 & 5 of Central Park Subdivision.
It is recommended that City Council accept the Final Map for Central Park Subdivision Units
4 & 5, developed by Jim Graves, authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement and
instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements m Central Park
Subdivision Units 4 and 5 as satisfactorily completed.
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Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Central Park Subdivision.
Unit 3 (S-I-98), by Jim Graves, West End of Posey Lane, West of Twin Tower Drive
(S-070-230 & S-101-005)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-15 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Paramount Way in Unit 3 of the Central Park Subdivision.
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It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Central Park
Subdivision Unit 3 as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return
the securities to the developer.
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Negotiation of Contract with CH2M Hill for Preparation of Environmental Review
Documents for Cypress Avenue Widening, CyPress Bridge Widening, and Parkview Bridge
Construction (RFP No. 3306)
(B-050-020, S-070-050-050, S-070-050-250, S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize staff to
negotiate a contract with CH2M Hill, the top-ranked firm subsequent to Request for Proposal
No. 3306, for preparation of environmental review documents for the Cypress Avenue
Widening, Cypress Bridge Widening, and Parkview Bridge Construction subject to the
following conditions:
1. CH2M Hill shall guarantee that the proposed fee of $478,000 will successfully
complete the environmental review process.
2. CH2M Hill must agree that the final environmental documents produced and accepted
by Caltrans will allow for widening and replacing the existing bridge.
3. CH2M Hill must agree that it is necessary to hire a bridge architect to adequately
address aesthetic issues, and the architect must be acceptable to the City.
If agreement is reached, the completed contract shall be presented to the City Council for
approval at a future meeting.
Acquisition ofproperty at 53 -185 Hilltop Drive from Northern California Emergency Medical
Services, Inc. (NorCal EMS) for Hilltop Drive Widening (C-3698); and
Resolution - Accepting Funds from the State Local Transportation Partnership Program and
Appropriating Revenue
(C-070-010, B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 2000-16 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 1) appropriating $44,380 for the purchase ofa 36-foot
piece of property at 53 through 185 Hilltop Drive from NorCal EMS for Hilltop Drive
widening and 2) accepting $44,380 in revenue for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 through
reimbursement from the State Local Transportation Partnership Program.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2000-08,2000-09,2000-10,2000-11,2000-12, 2000-13, 2000-14, 2000-15,
and 2000-16, and Ordinance Nos. 2264 and 2265 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - re
Proposed Sale of Agency-Owned Property at 2216 Buenaventura Boulevard; and
RESOLUTION - Approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Redding
Redevelopment Agency and Signature Northwest Partnership
(R-030-145-050)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the joint public hearing with
the Redding Redevelopment Agency re the proposed sale of Agency-owned property at 2216
Buenaventura Boulevard. The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
January 7, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the proposed sale of Agency-
owned property located at 2216 Buenaventura Boulevard to Signature Northwest
Partnership. He said that the property is a 1. I-acre excess portion of a 3.84-acre parcel
acquired by the Agency in 1991 from the Shasta County Office of Education for the
relocation of the Railroad Avenue/Buenaventura BoulevardlWestside Road/Canyon Creek
Road intersection. The Agency entered an agreement in November 1999 with Superior
California Economic Development District for Economic Development Administration grant
funding to provide an assessment and preliminary engineering work to facilitate the sale and
redevelopment of the property; however, no work has been undertaken to date.
Mr. Starman outlined the details of the agreement, including that Signature would purchase
the property for $200,040, or fair market value; deposit $10,000 into escrow which will
become nonrefundable after 60 days or upon initiation of soils work, whichever comes first;
perform all necessary feasibility studies; and pay one-half of title and escrow fees.
Furthermore, Signature will retain a geotechnical engineer for a cost estimate to remove and
replace existing fill material prior to the close of escrow and, if necessary, perform the work;
accept the property in "as is" condition; initiate construction of all street improvements
adjacent to the property within 90 days oftitle transfer, and execute a deed of trust to the
Agency as security for construction of the street improvements.
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Mr. Starman related that the Agency would provide to Signature copies of all existing studies
related to the property, offset the purchase price of the property up to a maximum of$40,000
for the removal and replacement offill material (or reimburse Signature up to $30,000 for
soils work should the agreement be terminated), and pay one-half of title and escrow fees.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member PoWmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-17 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the real estate purchase and sale and development agreement between the Redding
Redevelopment Agency and Signature Northwest Partnership for 2216 Buenaventura
Boulevard and making the following necessary findings in connection herewith:
The sale of property will assist in the elimination of blight and is consistent with the
implementation plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490 of the California Health and Safety
Code; and the consideration is not less than the fair market value in accordance with the
highest and best use under the redevelopment plan.
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Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2000-17 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-6-99, Property Located at 53 -185 Hilltop
Drive, by Northern California E.M.S., Inc., and Shasta-Redding, a Limited Partnership
(L-01O-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re
Rezoning Application RZ-6-99. The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated December 27, 1999
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated January 6, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Rezoning Application RZ-
6-99. He said that the proposal is to rezone the northerly 1.2 acres of an 11.7 -acre parcel
located at 53 through 185 Hilltop Drive to "C-I" Neighborhood Commercial District. The
property is owned by Redding-Shasta Partnership and contains 81 apartment units; however,
the 1.2-acre portion of the property subject to the rezoning is undeveloped.
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Mr. Swanson related that it is Redding-Shasta Partnership's intent to sell the 1.2 acres to
Nor-Cal E.M.S., to merge with an adjoining parcel to the west as a proposed site for a 7,000
square foot office building. The need for the additional land is due in part to compensate for
the loss ofland from the existing Nqr-Cal E.M.S. parcel necessary for the widening of Hilltop
Drive along its existing alignment, per agreement with the City as approved on this evening's
consent calendar (C-3698).
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve the
negative declaration and approve Rezoning Application RZ-6-99, rezoning property located
at 53 through 185 Hilltop Drive to "C-I" Neighborhood Commercial District subject to
recordation of site-development standards incorporated in the Hilltop Drive land purchase
agreement as covenants running with the land.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
Council approve the rezoning application as recommended, and make the following findings
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-6-99:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and approve
the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2266 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code
rezoning certain real property at 53 through 185 Hilltop Drive from "PD" Planned
Development District to "C-I " Neighborhood Commercial District (RZ-6-99).
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2266 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AUDITOR'S COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS
(F-205-159-075)
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated January 10, 2000, regarding the draft Independent Auditor's Communication
to the Audit Committee, the Independent Auditor's Letter to the Audit Committee, and
Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 1999.
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It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that City Council accept the
Independent Auditor's Communications and reports.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the draft Independent Auditor's Communication to the Audit Committee, the
Independent Auditor's Letter to the Audit Committee, and Single Audit Reports for the year
ended June 30, 1999, be accepted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AMENDMENT TO BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM ORDINANCE
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Blankenship provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January
12, 2000, relating to a proposal to update the Burglary and Robbery Alarm Ordinance. With
the aid of an overhead slide presentation, Chief Blankenship said that the number of calls for
service due to residential and commercial alarms is 4,000 per year, of which more than 3,900
have been determined to be false. He indicated that many locations had in excess of three false
alarms and some substantially more. The average resource allocation response to false alarms
is 2,500 hours per year, at a cost of$176,800.
Chief Blankenship related that the Model States False Alarm Reduction Program, the
objective of which was to develop a consensus and work~ng relationship between the alarm
industry and the law enforcement community, identified four essential elements to an effective
false dispatch reduction program: 1) alarm dealer and law enforcement communication and
cooperation, 2) commitment of alarm unit staffing, 3) alarm dispatch tracking software, and
4) an effective ordinance to incorporate "best practices." Chief Blankenship conveyed that
the cities which implemented the four elements averaged a reduction of 47 to 62 percent in
false alarm dispatches the first year.
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Chief Blankenship stated that the Model States False Alarm Reduction Program recommends
false alarm fees of up to $100, assessed after two false alarms, plus permit fees. In the
amendment, staff recommends a fine of $65 after three false alarms and no permit fees. He
added that any fines collected would go to the General Fund.
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve the amended
Burglary and Robbery Alarm Ordinance which imposes a fine of $65 after three false alarms
where dispatch occurs, and contains wording which allows for future permit fees per Council
approval but is not included at this time.
In response to Mayor Anderson, Chief Blankenship advised that it is not known how many
violations would occur, but no fines should be issued if the system works.
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Captain Byard stressed that the intent of the amendment is not to collect fines, but to provide
incentive to reduce the number of service calls for false alarms.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Police Sergeant Lebak stated that approximately
75 percent offalse alarms are the result of human error. A Community Service Officer could
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provide personal contact with the permit holder, written follow-up, and on-site visits if
necessary to help the public eliminate false alarms.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Sergeant Lebak related that the fines recommended
by staff are less than or equal to what other cities have enacted by similar ordinance.
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Council Member McGeorge understood how easily an alarm can be triggered; however, he
supported the amendment because it provides leeway and includes procedures for review
which did not previously exist. He further noted that a dispatch can be canceled by taking
correct alarm measures.
Ken Schwartz, California Safety Company, stated he is in agreement with most of the
provisions of the amendment; however, he recommended that stores which market self-
installed alarms be held to the same requirements as alarm companies; a 30-minute alarm
response; and requiring an alarm permit before an alarm is activated.
Council Member Cibula agreed in concept with the ordinance amendment but stated that four
to six false alarms per year should be allowed before a fine is imposed, while Council Member
McGeorge opined that people may be more conscientious if fewer false alarms are allowed.
Mayor Anderson agreed with Council Member Cibula and said allowing a higher number will
give the user an opportunity to correct the situation.
Council Member Kight pointed out that people should take responsibility for one's actions.
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Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2267 for first reading, an ordinance ofthe City
Council of the City of Redding revising Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.38, Burglary and
Robbery Alarm Systems, imposing a fine of $65 after three false alarms where dispatch
occurs.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2267 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Kight, McGeorge, and PohImeyer
Council Members - Cibula and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Chief Blankenship advised that he would provide Council with written quarterly reports
regarding the program.
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SELECTED TRAFFIC COLLISION REDUCTION PROGRAM (STCR) GRANT and
RESOLUTION - Accepting and Appropriating Grant Funds
(G-I00-170-700, P-150-150)
Police Chief Blankenship provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January
6, 2000, regarding a request to receive a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety to fund the
Selected Traffic Collision Reduction Program. He stated that the program would provide
$338,897 for two years beginning April 1, 2000, and ending March 30,2002. The first year
of the program would be fully funded for salaries and equipment for two police officers and
one community service officer, and the second year would be funded at 50 percent for the
salary of two police officers and one community service officer.
Chief Blankenship related that grant funds would be used to establish two traffic officers and
one community service officer to specifically address suspended, revoked, and unlicensed
drivers through traffic enforcement, checkpoints, and warrant serving. Studies have shown
these high-risk drivers are involved in a substantial number of accidents, and it is hoped this
program will reduce the City's accident rate, which has steadily increased over the last several
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years. Chief Blankenship advised that cost recovery from mandatory vehicle impounds and
the special enforcement program would allow future self-funding, and about $40,000 per year
will be diverted to the General Fund.
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that a resolution be adopted appropriating
$338,897 for the Traffic Collision Reduction Program, accepting $338,897 in grant revenue,
and establishing two new police officer positions and one new community service officer
position for Fiscal Years 1999-2001.
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In response to Council Member Cibula, Chief Blankenship advised that checkpoints will not
be established to check drivers' licenses and additional radar stations will not be created.
Council Member Kight expressed concern with the statistics of accident rates and unlicensed
drivers in Redding, and Chief Blankenship agreed that the numbers are high.
In response to Mayor Anderson, Chief Blankenship explained that the plan is to work with
the courts, probation, and through other legal avenues to find those individuals with
restricted, suspended, or revoked licenses. If the person is found to be driving illegally, the
vehicle in use will be towed at the individual's expense, an administrative towing fee will be
charged, a citation may be issued, and the driver may be incarcerated.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 2000-18 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the Twenty-Third Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 1)
appropriating $338,897 for the Traffic Collision Reduction Program 2) accepting $338,897
in grant revenue, and 3) establishing two new police officer positions and one n~w community
service officer position for Fiscal Years 1999-2001. Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2000-18 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC
CALMING PROJECT
(G-100-170-700, T-080)
Director of Public Works August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
January 11, 2000, requesting authorization to submit an application for an Office of Traffic
Safety grant in the amount of $75,000 for the funding of a traffic calming project. Mr.
August stated that the Citizen Traffic Advisory Committee expressed support for exploring
a traffic calming program to allow the implementation of neighborhood programs consistent
throughout the City and based on adopted policy. The grant would provide for the securing
of consultant services to assist in the development of policies, procedures, and measures that
would be the core of a neighborhood-based program.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council approve the
submittal of an application for an Office of Traffic Safety grant to develop a Traffic Calming
program.
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In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. August explained that typically the cost to
implement traffic calming devices are low and the department's contribution would consist
only of staff time. He added that more than performing a study, the consultant would actually
develop a program incorporating traffic calming policies into the municipal code so citizens
can be aware of options available in their neighborhoods.
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Council Member McGeorge recalled that "traffic calming" devices in the Aha Mesa area had
a negative effect and were subsequently removed. Mr. August said it would be necessary for
Council to approve a program before it is incorporated into the code.
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Mayor Anderson suggested that information to develop a program could be obtained
elsewhere and it may not be necessary to spend taxpayer dollars on a consultant.
I Council Member Cibula identified this grant as an opportunity to implement future solutions.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. August explained that neighborhoods could '
decide which projects they wish to implement. He said he is aware of two or three
neighborhoods willing to partially fund traffic calming projects.
Mayor Anderson expressed concern that the community may get the impression that funds
are available for neighborhood projects. He noted that any neighborhood wishing to fund
traffic calming procedures can do so at any time; however, the City's priority must be street
maintenance.
In response to Council Member McGeorge, Mr. August agreed that staff could research what
other cities have adopted; however, the department sees this grant as an opportunity to create
a logical program while reducing staff involvement to two weeks.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula to approve submission of an Office of Traffic
Safety Grant in the amount of $75,000 to develop a Traffic Calming Project.
This motion died due to lack of a second.
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CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of8: 17 p.m., Mayor Anderson announced that Council would adjourn to closed
session to discuss the following:
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
City of Redding v. Tierra Oaks, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 135064
(L-I00, A-170-050-750)
Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session at the hour of 8:25 p.m. He
stated that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:26 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
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