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City Council, Special Meeting
Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
August 8, 2000 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Clay McLain.
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The Invocation was offered by Redding Police Chaplain Ellis Martin.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present:
Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Pohlmeyer.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager
Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Development Services Hamilton, Director of Electric
Utility Feider, Fire Chief Wagner, Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services
Director Bachman, Police Chief Blankenship, City Treasurer Clark, Management Assistant to the City
Manager Niemer, and City Clerk Strohmayer.
PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
HONORING THE REDDING POLICE DEPARTMENT
(A-050-270)
Katie Lenihan, representative from the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), presented
a plaque to Police Chief Blankenship and police officers who successfully completed the ABC Grant
Assistance Program.
RESOLUTION - Commending the Redding Rodeo Association Drill Team
(A-050-060)
Mayor Anderson said it is recommended that a resolution be adopted commending the Redding
Rodeo Association Drill Team for earning the first -place trophy at the international EquiDance 2000
Drill Team Competition at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
Resolution 2000-130 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
commending the Redding Rodeo Association Drill Team for earning the first-place trophy at the
international EquiDance 2000 Drill Team Competition at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada,
gaining recognition for the community and bringing great pride to the City of Redding as well as the
County of Shasta. 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
Resolution No. 2000-130 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
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Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 18,2000.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.2, check numbers 279743 through 280191
inclusive, in the amount of $3,721,216.14, for the period July 18, 2000, through July 28, 2000, and
Accounts Payable No.3, check numbers 280192 through 280520 inclusive, in the amount of
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$1,568,453.39, for the period August 1,2000, through August 3,2000, be approved and paid, and
Payroll Register No.1, check numbers 472590 through 472969 inclusive, and electronic deposit
transaction numbers 78118 through 78699, in the amount of $1,907,265.51, for the period July 9,
2000, through July 22, 2000, be approved.
TOTAL: $7,196,935.04
Treasurer's Report - June 2000
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
- $76,970,760.94
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
- $119,444,294.85
ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - June 2000
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Service Director that the ACR133 Report and the
Proof of Cash Reconciliation for June 2000 be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2273 - re Composition of Housing Authority Commissioners
(H-150)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2273 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.68 regarding composition of the Housing
Authority Commissioners.
Policy for Recognition of Gifts and Donations to the Civic Center
(C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve a policy for the recognition
of persons or groups that contribute towards projects at the Civic Center, which consists of on-site
recognition for donations of $1 0,000 or more, central location recognition for donations of $3,000
or more, and a letter or certificate of appreciation for donations less than $3,000.
Job Credit and Fee Deferral Agreement with ACI Telecentrics
(E-050)
It is the recommendation of the Economic Development Director that City Council authorize
approval and ratification of a Job Credit and Fee Deferral Agreement with ACI Telecentrics as
conceptually approved at the August 8, 1999, Special City Council Meeting. ACI Telecentrics is
expected to create an additional 70 jobs within the first year of operation, and maintain these jobs
for a five-year term, and the City will in turn defer development-related fees in the approximate
amount of $35,000.
Renewal Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County
(B-130-030-045 & B-080-150)
It is the recommendation of the Economic Development Director that City Council approve the
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement, formerly a funding agreement, and Scope of
Services with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County in the unchanged amount
of $126,000. Changes to the program goals include the creation of an additional $77 million in
annual payroll for Shasta County, with an average earnings per worker, including salary and benefits,
of not less than $37,611.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property Status
Report as of July 2000, which includes the following: (1) Surplus City Property; (2) Leases/Renewal
of Leases of City Land; (3) Offers to sell land to the City; and (4) City-initiated purchases ofland.
Reiect Bids for Bid Schedule No. 3387. Yuba Street Streetscape Proiect
(B-050-020, R-030-145-350)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that all bids for Bid Schedule No. 3387 (Job
No. 9837), Yuba Street Streetscape Project, be rejected whereas the three bids received significantly
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exceeded the engineer's estimate, and that staff be directed to work with Trilogy Architecture to
reduce project costs to meet the available budget and re-advertise for bids in January 2001.
Resolution - Authorizing Submittal of Reuse Assistance Grant Application to the California
Integrated Waste Management Board
(G-100-170, S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-131 be adopted, I
a Resolution ofthe City of Redding authorizing the Solid Waste Utility to submit a Reuse Assistance
Grant application totaling $25,000 to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the
expansion of the Auction Drop-Off Area and relocation of employee parking during the 2001
calendar year. The Utility has set aside $25,000 to match the grant funds, for a total project cost of
$50,000. It should be noted that the Utility is also applying for a $25,000 Sustainable Building Grant
for the same project, and would be able to accept only one grant; however, applying to both sources
increases the chances of obtaining a grant.
Resolution - Authorizing Submittal of Sustainable Building Grant to the California Waste
Management Board
(G-I00-170, S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-132 be adopted,
a Resolution of the City of Redding authorizing the Solid Waste Utility to submit a Sustainable
Building Grant application totaling $25,000 to the California Integrated Waste Management Board
for the expansion of the Auction Drop-Off Area and relocation of employee parking from December
2001 to April 2003. The Utility would be reimbursed $25,000 toward the total project cost of
$50,000. It should be noted that the Utility is also applying for a $25,000 Reuse Assistance Grant
for the same project, and would be able to accept only one grant; however, applying to both sources
increases the chances of obtaining a grant.
Airport Engineering and Consulting Services Agreement and First Authorization of Services I
Contract with Shutt Moen Associates
(A-090)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council approve the Airport
Engineering and Consulting Services Agreement with Shutt Moen Associates for various airport
engineering, design and project management, and consulting support services for a five-year term.
Each project, with its individual scope of work and estimated cost, will be presented to Council for
consideration.
It is also recommended that City Council approve the First Authorization of Services Contract with
Shutt Moen Associates for an Airfield Pavement Management Analysis at the Redding Municipal
Airport as the first component of the design, engineering, and planning for the Runway 16/34
reconstruction project slated for 2001. There will be no impact of the General Fund as 90 percent
of the services will be covered utilizing an existing FAA Grant, and the 10 percent balance will be
paid through the use of Passenger Facility Charges.
Funding Agreement with Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association
(B-130-030-700)
It is the recommendation of the Acting Community Services Director that City Council approve a
Funding Agreement with the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association (SCW A) for Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 2001, to assist in the promotion of outdoor recreation in the seven-county Shasta-
Cascade Region, and Redding, as the market center for that region. The proposed Funding I
Agreement provides an increase in annual funding support from $10,000 to $40,000 due to the
withdrawal of City staff support, and a pledge by the SCW A to raise an additional $24,000 for
promotions. Funding support in the amount of $25,000 is budgeted under the Convention and
Visitors Bureau Enterprise Fund, and the remaining $15,000 will come from the General Fund.
Disposition of Utility Users Tax Ordinance
(T-01O-900) .
It is recommended by the Administrative Services Director that staff be dIrected to present an
ordinance in the future repealing Chapter 4.06 ofthe Redding Municipal Code regarding the Utility
Users Tax. This recommendation is in response to a citizen's request at the City Council Meeting
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of July 18, 2000, and subsequent to a ruling by the California Supreme Court that any general
revenue tax be subject to a vote of the citizenry as established by State Proposition 62.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Assessments and ' . .
Recommendation to Decline Advancing Debt Service on Limited Obligation Special Assessment
Bonds for the Chum Creek Road Extension #2 Assessment District
(A-170-120-101 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-133 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the F orty- Third Amendment
to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $9,870 for the payment for the assessments owed
by the City for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
It is also recommended that City Council decline advancing debt service due on Limited Obligation
Special Assessment Bonds for the Churn Creek Road Extension #2 Assessment District, causing the
bonds to remain in d~fault. As assessments are paid or after the property is sold in foreclosure, the
Assessment District would pay the back debt service payments due, and future debt service payments
would be made only after paying off past debt service and as cash is collected and available for debt
servIce.
Recommendation to Decline Advancing Funds for the Debt Service Payment in Tierra Oaks
Assessment District No. 1993-1
(A-170-050-750)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council decline to
advance funds for debt service payments in the amount of $305,529 for Tierra Oaks Assessment
District No. 1993-1. The Assessment District will continue to be in default unless an alternate
funding source is identified prior to September 2, 2000.
Resolution - Approving Cooperative Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation for Water Utility
Fish Screen Rehabilitation
(W-030-125-01O & F-200-200-050)
It is recommended that Resolution No. 2000-134 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving entering into Cooperative Agreement No. OOFC200 139 with the Bureau
of Reclamation to utilize a grant in the amount of $495,400 for the Water Utility Fish Screen
Rehabilitation project at Pump Station #1, and City Water Utility funds in the amount of $80,740,
for a total project budget of$576,140.
Reimbursement Agreement with Ken and Toni Silva for Water Main Extension Along Dell Lane
(A-070-300, W-020-575)
It is recommended that City Council approve a ten-year Reimbursement Agreement with Ken and
Toni Silva for a portion of construction costs of an 8-inch water main from Tarmac Road along Dell
Lane, not to exceed $5,776, solely from the front-footage connection charges applicable to the
properties fronting on the main line extension. Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None .
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended, with the
exception of those items approved by a separate vote as indicated above. 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
Resolution Nos. 2000-131, 2000-132, 2000-133, and 2000-134, and Ordinance No. 2273, are on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Consideration of Annexation Conducting Authority for Annexation AN-2-
99, Lake Boulevard Area, by the City of Redding; and
Resolution - Ordering Annexation of Inhabited Territory
(A-150-257)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re Annexation
AN-2-99, Lake Boulevard Area, by the City of Redding. 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
LAFCO Resolution No. 00-07, Making Determinations and Approving a Change of
Organization by Mandatory Resolution or Petition
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Senior Planner Keaney provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 19,2000,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding Annexation AN-2-99, Lake Boulevard Area. He related
that the annexation consists of 146 inhabited acres located north and south of Lake Boulevard
between North Market Street and Interstate 5, and that annexation will provide for City services to
the area and improve the efficiency of general urban service delivery by eliminating an island of
County property. Mr. Keaney stated that the purpose of the public hearing is to determine what level
of protest, if any, there may be to the annexation, and for City Council to adopt a resolution taking
appropriate action.
Noting that no written protests have been received, it is the recommendation of staff that City
Council ratify the negative declaration and adopt a resolution ordering territory designated as
"Annexation AN-2-99, Lake Boulevard Area" annexed to the City of Redding.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed the I
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to ratify the
negative declaration, and that Resolution No. 2000-135 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 99-2, Lake Boulevard Area"
annexed to the City of Redding. 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
Resolution No. 2000-135 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Consideration of Annexation Conducting Authority for Annexation AN-5-
99, Tarmac/Abernathy Area, by the City of Redding; and
Resolution - Ordering Annexation of Uninhabited Territory
(A-150-259)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re Annexation
AN-5-99, Tarmac/Abernathy Area, by the City of Redding. The following documents are on file in I
the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
LAFCO Resolution No. 00-08, Making Determinations and Approving a Change of
Organization by Mandatory Resolution or Petition
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
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Senior Planner Keaney provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 19,2000,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding Annexation AN-5-99, Tarmac/Abernathy Area. He
stated that the annexation consists of 144 uninhabited acres located generally east, north, and south
of the Corporation Yard and Solid Waste Utility Transfer Station, and annexation will provide for
City services to the area and improve the efficiency of general urban service delivery by reducing
a peninsula of County property. Mr. Keaney related that a portion of the annexed property will be
utilized for the development of the Sports Complex. He said the purpose of the public hearing is to
determine what level of protest, if any, there may be to the annexation, and for City Council to adopt
a resolution taking appropriate action.
Noting that no written protests from property owners have been received, it is the recommendation
of the Development Services Director that City Council ratifY the negative declaration and adopt a
resolution ordering territory designated as "Annexation AN-5-99, Tarmac/Abernathy Area" annexed
to the City of Redding.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to ratifY the
negative declaration, and that Resolution No. 2000-136 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 99-5, Tarmac/Abernathy Area"
annexed to the City of Redding. 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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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - re Use of
Market Street Redevelopment Project Capital Outlay Funds for Construction of an All-Weather
Track at Shasta High School
(R-030-060)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the joint public hearing with the
Redding Redevelopment Agency re the consideration of a request to utilize Market Street
Redevelopment Project capital outlay funds for the construction of an all-weather track at Shasta
High School. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Report to City Council dated July 26, 2000
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
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Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council and Redding
Redevelopment Agency dated July 26, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding a request
by the Shasta Union High School District (SUHSD) to utilize $233,870 in Market Street
Redevelopment Project capital outlay funds for the construction of an all-weather track at Thompson
Field. He said that SUHSD proposes the reallocation of $58, 130 spent on bleachers for Enterprise
High School's track and field to the track at Shasta High School, as Enterprise High School is no
longer sharing the facility at Thompson Field, and that future Canby-Hilltop-Cypress (CHC) pass-
through funds be authorized to backfill the reallocated funds. Deputy City Manager Starman advised
that prior to any funds being released, a public hearing must be held and necessary findings made
that 1) the proposed improvements meet the requirements of the pass-through agreements and
Redevelopment Law, 2) the activity will be of primary benefit to the project areas, and 3) there are
no other reasonable means of financing the improvements.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council make the necessary findings and approve the
request to utilize $233,870 in Market Street capital outlay funds for the construction of an all-
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weather track at Shasta High School, with the requirement that SUHSD repay the Market Street pass-
through funds spent on Enterprise High School's track and field bleachers, and that CHC pass-
through funds be authorized to backfill the funds reallocated from said bleachers.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight, to make the I
necessary findings that 1) the proposed improvements meet the requirements of the pass-through
agreements and Redevelopment Law, 2) the activity will be of primary benefit to the project areas,
and 3) there are no other reasonable means of financing the improvements; and approving the request
by SUHSD to utilize $233,870 in Market Street capital outlay funds for the construction of an all-
weather track at Shasta Union High School, with the requirement that SUHSD repay the Market
Street pass-through funds spent on Enterprise High School's track and field bleachers, and that CHC
pass-through funds be authorized to backfill the funds reallocated from said bleachers. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - re Use of
Market Street and Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project Capital Outlay Funds for a
Performing Arts Center at Sequoia Middle School
(R-030-050, R-030-145)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the joint public hearing with the
Redding Redevelopment Agency re the use of Market Street and Canby-Hilltop-Cypress
Redevelopment Project capital outlay funds for the design of a future performing arts center at
Sequoia Middle School. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Report to City Council dated July 27,2000
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 27,
2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding a request by the Redding Elementary School
District (School District) to defer one year's payment to the Redding Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) for property containing the Turtle Bay Elementary School, financed by the Agency in 1993,
to fund design costs for a performing art center at Sequoia Middle School. He said that pursuant to
property-tax agreements for the Market Street and Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Projects, the School
District may submit one or more projects and request that any deposited capital outlay funds be
forwarded for the improvement or addition of school facilities that are of benefit to the project areas.
He noted that approving the request will not create a financial impact on the Agency. Deputy City
Manager Starman advised that deferment of the funds requires amending the property acquisition
and disposition agreement, and that a public hearing be held with City Council making necessary
findings that 1) the proposed performing arts center meets the requirements of the pass-through
agreements and Redevelopment Law, 2) that the activity will be of primary benefit to the project
areas, and 3) that there are no other reasonable means of financing the design.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council make the necessary findings and approve the
School District's request to defer payments to the Redding Redevelopment Agency on the Turtle Bay
Elementary School property for one year to fund the design of a proposed performing arts center at
Sequoia Middle School.
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Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to make the
necessary findings that 1) the proposed performing arts center meets the requirements of the pass-
through agreements and Redevelopment Law, 2) the activity will be of primary benefit to the project
areas, and 3) there are no other reasonable means of financing the design; and to approve the request
by the Redding Elementary School District to amend the property acquisition and disposition
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agreement deferring one year's paYment to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for the Turtle Bay
Elementary School property to fund the design costs for a performing arts center at Sequoia Middle
School. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REQUEST TO CONSIDER URGENCY ITEM - re the Designation of V oting Delegates for the
League of California Cities Annual Conference
(L-040-150) .
Mayor Anderson recommended that City Council consider an urgency item regarding the designation
of voting delegates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim on September
7 through 9, 2000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, to consider
an urgency item regarding the designation of voting delegates for the League of California Cities
Annual Conference. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
City Manager Warren advised that it is appropriate that City Council appoint a voting delegate to the
League of California Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim on September 7 through 9, 2000.
City Council Member Cibula agreed to serve as the voting delegate to the League of California Cities
Annual Conference, and recommended that a representative be named to serve as alternate in case
of scheduling difficulties.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to appoint
Council Member Cibula to serve as the City's voting delegate to the League of California Cities
Annual Conference in Anaheim on September 7 through 9, 2000, and Administrative Services
Director Bachman to serve as alternate. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT FEE PROGRAM
(B-080-650-175 & F-205-600)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 24, 2000,
regarding proposed adjustments to the City's Development Impact Fee Program by the Development
Impact Fee Review Committee (Committee), and his related memo dated August 3, 2000,
incorporated herein by reference. He acknowledged that the decision to raise fees is a difficult one;
however, it is vital that the City ensure it has adequate funding for capital projects necessary to keep
up with growth in order to preserve the quality oflife and ensure prosperity for the community.
City Manager Warren stated that the proposed adjustments relate to impact fee areas of fire, parks,
traffic, water, wastewater, and storm drainage. He said if City Council chose to implement the
maximum justifiable fee, the fees on a single-family home (the basic unit of measure for fee
calculations) would increase from approximately $7,500 to more than $17,000, or approximately 130
percent; however, the Committee's recommendation is to raise fees to approximately $12,000, or
60 percent, over a six-year period. City Manager Warren advised that staff and the Committee agree
on most of the adjustments; however, he recommended the following modifications:
The Committee has recommended that the City continue its policy of waiving all traffic impact fees
on industrial buildings; however, the Economic Development Director has proposed a program based
on the premise that the blanket waiving of traffic impact and other related development fees to all
industries meeting the minimum qualifications does not provide the City with the greatest long-term
benefit and quality job growth sought. The program proposed by staff seeks to provide greater
incentives to those employers who pay higher wages and benefits and reduce those benefits to low-
wage industries.
The Committee recommends that the City Council adopt the entire fee as proposed by the Consultant
for storm drainage impact fees, or an increase from $150 to $388 on a 15 OO-square- foot single family
home, prefaced on completion of a storm drain master plan prior to implementing the fee; however,
to ensure continuity in addressing storm drainage problems, staff recommends that the storm
drainage fee be increased at the time other increases are effective regardless of whether the master
plan has been completed.
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City Manager Warren stated that should Council implement the Committee's recommendation to
increase the combined Park Development Fee and Park In-Lieu Fee for a single-family home from
$671 to $1,584, the City will be able to maintain its current parks inventory which is the equivalent
of 4.62 acres of development parkland per 1,000 population.
It is the recommendation of the' City Manager that City Council approve the impact fee adjustments
recommended by the Committee, with the two previously noted exceptions, and that staff be
directed to work on the ordinance changes and implementing resolutions to put the plan in motion, I
and that the fees tentatively be made effective January 1,2001.
Randy Memeo, Chairman of the Development Impact Fee Review Committee, said that the
Committee is pleased to present its recommendation for Council's consideration. He thanked staff,
the members of the public, and representatives of various organizations who participated in the
development process.
Terry Quibell, Chairman of the Community Services Advisory Commission, indicated that parks
which consist of green grass and benches do not meet the recreational needs ofthe community. He
requested that City Council consider accommodating organized sports when determining parks
standards and funding.
Robert Higgins, 3256 Lake Redding Drive, asserted that raising development impact fees will have
a detrimental effect on the City's infrastructure. He urged the City Council to delay approval ofthe
Development Impact Fee Program in order to seek further public input.
Mayor Emeritus Carl Arness, 2216 Oak Ridge Drive, related that growth should be managed and the
City's existing infrastructure maintained.
Donna Scott, 2278 Snow Lane, stated that the City needs more neighborhood parks where families I
can gather in a community setting. She asked that park impact fees be utilized to increase the
number of park facilities.
Brian Hill of the Sierra Club opined that new residents should not be made to pay for existing park
facilities, and expressed concern with the impact of raising development fees on existing residents.
Kent Dagg, Executive Director of the Shasta Builders' Exchange, supported the Development Impact
Fee Program. He agreed with the City Manager's recommendation that storm drainage fees be
increased commensurate with other increases; however, he determined that it would be premature
in terms of economic development to change the City's policy regarding traffic impact fees on
industrial buildings.
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Anderson commended the Development Impact Fee Review
Committee for its work on the Development Impact Fee Program.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, approving
the City Manager's recommendation that the Development Impact Fee Program be amended so that
the storm drainage impact fee is increased commensurate with other increases regardless of whether
a Storm Drain Master Plan has been completed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Kight disagreed with changing the industrial traffic impact fee incentive program I
at this point. He contended that the City has yet to turn the comer on economic development, and
the priority should be putting people to work.
Economic Development Director Mitchell pointed out that three recent major e~onomic successes
have been due to the provision of infrastructure and property buy downs, and thIS ca~ be use~ as a
tool to attract higher wage employers. He said that the existing policy does not provIde for hIgher
wages.
Council Member McGeorge agreed that changing the economic incentive program at this time is
premature, and suggested that the issue be considered apart from the Development Impact Fee
Program.
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Mayor Anderson noted that traffic impact fees are an integral part of the Development Impact Fee
Program. He stated that he has historically supported economic incentives, but that if fees are
waived for every employer, the City will fail to attract higher wages.
Council Member Pohlmeyer favored the current policy for waiving industrial traffic impact fees.
It was the consensus of Council that the current policy regarding waiving of industrial traffic fees
be continued, and that staff return in September with further information prior to making a decision.
In response to Council Member Cibula, City Manager Warren assured that the $240,000 per year of
Redding Redevelopment Agency funds and grants targeted for parks will not be utilized in other
areas, and that staff intends to present the Parks Master Plan in October 2000.
Council Member Cibula indicated that park fees should be addressed subsequent to approval of the
Parks Master Plan.
Mayor Anderson expressed concern that delaying a decision on park fees would send a message that
Council does not support the Development Impact Fee Program.
Council Member McGeorge agreed. He stated that priority should be given to parks with amenities.
City Manager Warren advised that Council's questions can be addressed at the time the Parks Master
Plan is considered.
Mayor Anderson pointed out that parks are developed utilizing Park Development Fees and Park In-
Lieu Frees; however, maintenance for parks is budgeted in the General Fund.
Council Member Cibula stated that he would like more information regarding the use of
Redevelopment funds and grant monies for parks when the Parks Master Plan is considered. He
stressed the importance of neighborhood parks in a well-planned community.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight, to approve
the recommendations of the Development Impact Fee Review Committee regarding the City's
Development Impact Fee Program, effective tentatively on January 1,2001. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
RECESS
At the hour of9:00 p.m., Mayor Anderson announced that the meeting would adjourn for a recess.
The meeting was reconvened at 9: 12 p.m.
INCLUSION OF WATER FEATURE DESIGNS IN PUBLIC PROJECTS
(C-050, R-030)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 26, 2000,
regarding staffs recommendation that water features be included where feasible in community
projects. He observed that water features are cooling and have aesthetic value which can contribute
to tourism. He said that water features do not have to be expensive or elaborate; however, the
positive effects for those living or visiting in the community cannot be measured. He noted that
Council may choose to eliminate a water feature prior to finalization of plans.
It is recommended that City Council direct staff to include a water element as an added bid
alternative in the design portion of public projects when reasonably possible.
Council Member McGeorge stated that, given the existing water features in the community, he
strongly agrees with the recommendation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, directing
staff to include, when reasonably possible, a water element as an added bid alternative in the design
portion of publi~ projects, subject to City Council approval. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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PARTIAL RELEASE OF RETENTION FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT - Bid Schedule
No. 3204
(B-050-020, C-050-025)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 21,
2000, regarding the partial release of retention for the Civic Center Project. He related that Allen
1. Bender, Inc., has completed much of the work on the project and has requested the release of
retention in the amount of $1,200,000 for a number of subcontractors who have completed work I
through Phase IV. He noted that the contract provides that a 10 percent retention ($407,328) be held
until completion of the Civic Center Project. Assistant City Manager Perry advised that this amount
plus the Phase VI retention and 10 percent of any change orders is sufficient to protect the City's
interest in completion of the project and performance of warranty work.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council authorize the release of $1 ,200,000 in retention
to Allen 1. Bender, Inc., for those subcontractors who have completed work and signed lien waivers
to the City for the Civic Center Project, Phases II and IV.
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Sally Riley, representing the Construction Industry Force Account Council, urged City Council to
not release the retention monies at this time due to the case pending in Shasta County Superior Court
regarding the validity of the change orders.
City Attorney Wingate contended that the change order is valid. He advised that liability will be the
responsibility of the contractor should the Court make findings to the contrary, ~d the contractor
is aware of this. In response to Council Member Cibula, he stated that the City is well protected, and
should the Court find the change order invalid, the contractor will be required to j~efund all contract
monies to the City.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Ms. Riley explained her concern is that the City will have
a higher amount to collect should Council approve return of the retention fees, then Court finds that I
the contractor must refund the monies. She asserted that her organization is looking after the
public's interest.
City Attorney Wingate pointed out that it would not be a collection issue for ,the City, but that the
contractor must comply with an order to return funds or be held in contempt~' He said the issue is
whether Council considers the contractor a responsible one, and whether they think there is a strong
possibility the plaintiff will prevail.
Council Member McGeorge strongly supported the subcontractors receiv; t ig payment for work that
has been completed.
Council Member Cibula concurred.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Coulcil Member McGeorge, to
authorize the release of $1,200,000 in retention to Allen 1. Bender, It,;;., for those subcontractors
who have completed work and signed lien waivers to the City for the ~:ivic Center Project, Phases
II and IV. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR WATER FEATURES IN Tl :E CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
AREA, and
CHANGE ORDERS WITH ALLEN 1. BENDER. INC, FOR THE WORK and I
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Donated Funds
(C-050-025, B-050-020, B-130-070)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 24,
2000, regarding an offer by the Greater Redding Area Chamber of Co.mmerc~ ~nd Real Estate
Professionals to donate $10,000 each, or $20,000, for two water features III the CIVIC Center Plaza.
He noted that this donation combined with the $30,000 originally budgeted for the water features
totals $50,000. Assistant City Manager Perry stated that if City Council chooses to accept the
generous donations and install the water features, the contract with Allen 1. Bender, Inc., must be
amended and a resolution adopted to accept and appropriate the funds for that purpose.
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It is the recommendation of staff that City Council accept the generous offers to donate funds in the
amount of $20,000 from the Greater Redding Area Chamber of Commerce and Real Estate
Professionals for two Civic Center Plaza water features, approve a resolution accepting and
appropriating the funds, and authorize staff to prepare a change order with Allen L. Bender, Inc.; to
accomplish the work.
In response to Mayor Anderson, City Attorney Wingate said that pending litigation is relative to a
claim that any additional work should have gone out to bid; however, he noted that California law
allows change orders at least up to 20 percent ofthe project, and this, being a small addition to the
project, is a valid change order.
Sally Riley, representing the Construction Industry Force Account Council, urged City Council to
accept the donations, but requested that the project be put to competitive bidding.
Assistant City Manager Perry noted that larger related projects are going out to competitive bidding;
however, staff found that this small project was related to the concrete work performed by Allen L.
Bender, Inc., on the plaza area.
Council Member Cibula favored accepting the donations; however, he indicated that the water
feature project should be put out to competitive bid.
MOTION: Mad~ by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to approve
acceptance of donations from the Greater Redding Area Chamber of Commerce and Real Estate
Professionals in the amount of$lO,OOO each for installation oftwo water features in the plaza area
of the Civic Center; to authorize staff to issue a change order in the amount of $50,000 to the
contract with Allen L. Bender, Inc.; and that Resolution No. 2000-137 be adopted, a Resolution of
the City of Redding approving and adopting the Thirty-Ninth Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 99-93 1) appropriating $20,000 for the Civic Center Project and 2) accepting $20,000 in revenue
for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2000-137 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PROPOSED WESLEY NEIGHBORHOOD INC. PROJECT
(G-100-080)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated August 1,
2000, regarding a request by Wesley Neighborhood, Inc., for a $625,000 low-interest HOME
Program loan to purchase ten homes for a housing rehabilitation project in the Garden Tract
Neighborhood at the intersection of South Street and Continental Street. He stated that Wesley
Neighborhood, Inc., is a nonprofit corporation created in 1998 by members of the First United
Methodist Church of Redding to improve the area immediately surrounding the church, and to assist
the tenants in achieving a higher quality of life. The organization plans to demolish two of the
structures and rehabilitate the eight remaining units.
Deputy City Manager Starman noted that Wesley Neighborhood, Inc., is requesting 100 percent
financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the units, and that the loan-to-value ratio will
actually exceed 100 percent due to the planned demolition of two of the units. He said the eight
remaining units will have an estimated value of approximately $550,000; thus there will not be
sufficient collateral to protect the City against a default on the loan, and at issue is whether the City
Council is willing to assume this risk in exchange for the public benefits associated with the project.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve a $625,000 low-interest HOME loan
to facilitate the Wesley Neighborhood, Inc., housing rehabilitation project in the 'Garden Tract
Neighborhood at the intersection of Continental and South Streets.
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Charmin Harr, President of Wesley Neighborhood, Inc., stated that the group is committed to
providing safe, affordable, low-income housing for the residents, and requested that City Council
approve the loan application.
Council Member Kight opined that approving the loan request to improve that section of the Garden
Tract Neighborhood would be a wise investment.
Council Member McGeorge agreed, although he expressed concern at the cost associated with the I
rehabilitation of each residence.
Mayor Anderson stated that he can overlook the fact that Wesley Neighborhood, Inc., is requesting
100 percent financing due to need ofthe neighborhood and condition of existing housing; however,
he questioned whether the funds would be better utilized for the Redding Hotel.
Deputy City Manager Starman explained that the fate of the Redding Hotel is a topic on the Redding
Redevelopment Agency agenda this evening. He indicated that HOME funds may be used for the
Redding Hotel's rehabilitation by a nonprofit organization, which is not recommended due to the
high cost, and cannot be used for its demolition and rebuilding, which is the more likely course of
action. He noted that proceeding with both projects would incur a considerable investment of $4
million and possibly detract from other target neighborhoods.
In response to Council Member Cibula, who supported the project, Deputy City Manager Starman
advised that staff will have considerable input in the development to assure that the project will be
an asset to the community.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to approve
a $625,000 low-interest HOME loan to facilitate a Wesley Neighborhood, Inc., housing
rehabilitation project in the Garden Tract Neighborhood at the intersection of Continental and South I
Streets. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOBILE FUELING OPERATIONS AT REDDING MUNICIP AL AIRPORT
(A-090-100)
At the request of City Manager Warren, the City Council deferred consideration of the item
requesting consideration of an ordinance regarding the mobile fueling operations at Redding
Municipal Airport to a future date.
MONTHL Y FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
Electric Utility Director F eider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 31,
2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for
June 2000. Retail power sales revenue is 3.7 percent, or $2,654,285, below projections, and
wholesale power sales to date are 43.4 percent, or $15,852,067, above projections. Operating
revenue after energy costs is 10 percent, or $4,279,647, above projections.
Mr. Feider advised that the total cost of electricity through June 2000 is 15.3 percent, or $8,994.181.
The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization were 16.4 percent, or
$5,368,788, above plan. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $98.3
million, representing a milestone in that more than half of the original target has now been achieved.
It is the recommendation of staff that the report be accepted as presented.
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Council Member McGeorge commented that the Industry Activities Update is very beneficial in
explaining how legislative items affect the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, to accept
the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report and the Electric Utility Industry Activities Update
for June 2000 'as presented. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing Contract No. 00-SNR-00344 with Western Area Power
Administration
(E-120-900)
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 31, .
2000, regarding a proposal to enter a Base Contract with Western Area Power Administration
(W AP A) for the purchase of power through December 31,2024, replacing the primary contract that
terminates in December 2004. He stated that Contract Amendment No.4 gave the City an extension
to its right to purchase power from W AP A for an additional 20 years beyond 2004, and provided that
W AP A would complete drafting its Base Contract by June 2000, and that Preference Customers that
had executed Amendment No.4 would be provided the opportunity to sign the Base Contract prior
to December 31 , 2000, or thereafter relinquish the right to preference power. Mr. F eider advised that
the Base Contract will provide Redding the obligation to purchase power as specified in W AP A's
Final 2004 Power Marketing Plan, and should continue to fulfill a vital portion of the City's
electricity needs with cost-based reliable electricity through the first quarter of the 2151 century.
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that City Council adopt a resolution
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 00-SNR-00344 with W AP A for the
purchase of Central Valley Project base energy resource.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-138 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 00-SNR-00344 with the Department
of Energy, Western Area Power Administration. 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
I Resolution No. 2000-138 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - General Fund
(B-130-070)
Administrative Services Director Bachman highlighted the Report to City Council dated July 31,
2000, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report
for June 2000. Total revenue to date ($45.5 million) is $5,884,206 (14.8 percent) higher than staffs
original cash flow estimate. Expenditures to date total $43,888,506, or $4,424,001 (9.2 percent)
below staffs original cash flow projection.
Mr. Bachman related that over budget conditions exist in the Fire Department, Museums, and the
City Clerk budgets in the total amount of $88,830, and recommended that this amount be
appropriated to cover the shortfall, and that the supplemental appropriation be paid for by a $333,650
increase in sales tax revenue.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept the Monthly Financial Report for June
2000, and that a resolution be adopted appropriating $88,830 to correct over budget conditions and
to increase sales tax revenue by $333,650 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for June 2000, and that Resolution No. 2000-
139 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
Forty-Fourth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $88,830 to correct over
budget conditions and to increase sales tax revenue by $333,650 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. 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
Resolution No. 2000-139 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(L-050)
Russell Hunt, representing Citizens for Responsible Government, requested that City Council
cooperate financially with the County for a library branch at the Civic Center, as well as furnish land,
utilities, a parking lot, and landscaping.
CLOSED SESSION I
(C-070-200)
Mayor Anderson stated that pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8, Council will
adjourn to closed session to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Offer to purchase City surplus property at 2440 Sonoma Street
Negotiating parties: Phil Perry and Mark Doyle
Under negotiation: Price and terms
At the hour of 10:12 p.m., Mayor Anderson adjourned the regular meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 10:33 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. He stated
that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:33 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting
adjourned.
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