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City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
November 7,2000,6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Assistant City Clerk Sherman
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Emeritus Nobel Streeter, First Presbyterian Church
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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, Development Services Director Hamilton,
Administrative Services Director Bachman, Community Services Director Niemer, Electric
Utility Director Fieder, Electric Utility Resource Planner Watros, Police Chief Blankenship,
Police Captain Dirks, Police Captain Byard, City Treasurer Clark, City Clerk Strohmayer,
Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary English.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - . Regular Meeting of September 6, 2000
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 08, check numbers 282603 through
283252 inclusive, in the amount of $3,582,151.17, for the period of October 17, 2000,
through October 31, 2000, be approved and paid; Payroll Register No. 08, check numbers
475623 through 475938 and electronic deposit transaction numbers 82178 through 82753
inclusive, in the amount of $1 ,564,570.54, both for the period of October 1, 2000, through
October 14,2000; and Payroll Register No. 09, check numbers 475982 through 476307 and
electronic deposit transaction numbers 82763 through 83341 inclusive, in the amount of
$1,592,058.58, both for the period of October 15, 2000, through October 28, 2000, be
approved.
TOTAL: $6,738,780.29.
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Treasurer's Report - September 2000
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$96,877,662.99
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$136,300,332.46
ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - September 2000
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for September 2000 be accepted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2277 - Rezoning Application RZ-9-98, located between Quartz Hill
Road and Sulphur Creek and north ofthe River Park Highlands Subdivision, by Don Howard
(L-OI0-230)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2277 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to
the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-9-98) to "R-l" Single Family
Residential District and "O-S" Open Space District.
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Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
Property Status Report as of October 27, 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.
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Resolution - Authorizing Purchase of Three Solid Waste Trucks from Western Truck Parts
& Equipment of Redding
(S-020-550 & B-050-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-177 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing bypassing the
formal bid process to purchase three automated side-load trucks for the Solid Waste Utility
from Western Truck Parts & Equipment of Redding at last year's price of$153,897 per truck
plus sales tax. The potential cost savings would be $3,100 to $4,600 per truck. Voting was
as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Anderson, Kight, McGeorge, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Land Acquisition - Redding Municipal Airport for Runway Approach Protection; and
Resolution - Appropriating Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Funds
(G-l 00-070-095/ A-090-1 00/B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize
staff to identify and purchase property surrounding the Redding Municipal Airport to
enhance runway protection zones.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2000-178 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 60th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $272,220 from FAA grant funds for the Redding
Municipal Airport land acquisition for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
Resolution - Establishing Lead Analyst Position for Information Systems to Support
Integrated Public Safety System (IPSS)
(P-I00-060/B-130-070/ A-050-120)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief and the Support Services Director that
Resolution No. 2000-179 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 6pt Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93
appropriating $67,813 establishing a new lead analyst position in the Information Systems
Division to backfill the Lead Systems Analyst to be assigned to the IPSS project for Fiscal
Year 2000-2001.
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Power Sales Agreement and Long-term Purchase Agreement with PacifiCorp
(E-090)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
agreement to terminate the original power sales agreement and the long-term purchase
agreement with PacifiCorp, effective November 30, 2000, subject to completing all final
billing adjustments.
Resolution - Requesting Funds from the State Department of Boating and Waterways for
the Renovation and Redevelopment of a Boat Launching Facility at Lake Redding Park
(G-l 00-170 & P-050-650)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-180
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding requesting $700,000 from
the State Department of Boating and Waterways for the renovation and redevelopment of a
boat launching,facility at Lake Redding Park.
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Resolution - Approving Amendments to Service Employees International Union (SEIU-
CTP) Memorandum of Understanding and Executive Management Pay-for-Performance
Salary Plan
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-
181 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan and the Non-Exempt Employee
Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates for the Service Employees International
Union-Clerical Technical and Professional Unit, and approving amendments to the SEIU-
CTP Memorandum of Understanding creating and eliminating classification specifications
and job titles on salary schedules, and to the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance
Salary Plan, effective November 5,2000.
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Reimbursement for Replacement of Waterline on Summit Drive in Sunshine Ridge Estates
Subdivision by Signature Northwest
(W -030-725 & S-100-727)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the
Finance Department to reimburse the developer of the Sunshine Ridge Estates Subdivision,
Signature Northwest, in the amount of $19,868.06, in accordance with the conditions of
approval for the subdivision, for the cost of materials to replace the water main on Summit
Drive prior to surfacing the new road.
Subdivision Agreement with 1. F. Shea Co.. Inc.. for Completion ofImprovements in Crown
Estates Unit 2 (S-12-90) Subdivision. South of Girvan Road at the Terminus of Pit Road
(S-100-117)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve a new
subdivision agreement with J. F. Shea Co., Inc., to provide one additional year for the
developer to complete improvements in the Crown Estates Unit 2 (S-12-90) subdivision,
located south of Girvan Road at the terminus of Pit Road, due to unanticipated but necessary
.environmental clean-up.
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Consulting Services Agreement (C-3624) Amendment and New Contract for Construction
Management Services. Westside Sewer Interceptor Proiect. Phase L both with CH2M Hill
(W-020-610)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council approve an
amendment to the consulting services agreement with CH2M Hill (C-3624) by adding the
modified scope of work and compensation for services in an amount not-to-exceed
$233,404, and approve a new contract with CH2M Hill for construction management
services in an amount not-to-exceed $665,843, for the Westside Sewer Interceptor Project,
Phase 1. Because both the amended agreement and the construction management contract
are based on an estimated length of construction, a contingency fund of 10 percent is
recommended and included in the not-to-exceed cost totals.
MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar are approved and adopted as recommended,
with the exception of the item approved by a separate vote as indicated above. Voting was
as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution Nos. 2000-177, 2000-178, 2000-179, 2000-180, and 2000-181, and Ordinance
No. 2277 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(B-080-600-l00)
Mayor Anderson recalled that at its regular meeting of October 3, 2000, the City Council
adopted Ordinance No.2276 pertaining to the Community Development Advisory
Committee. The ordinance reduced the Committee roster from 13 members to nine, in
addition to providing for staggered terms and a 3-year term. In accordance with the
aforementioned ordinance, Mayor Anderson recommended Council's approval of the
following appointment and reappointments to the Community Development Advisory
Committee:
Appointment:
Reappointments:
Dr. Margaret Dominici, three-year term expiring December 1, 2003
Diane Abair, three-year term expiring December 1, 2003
Sherrill Bambauer, one-year term expiring December 1, 2001
Richard Gray, three-year term expiring December 1,2003
Fran Jenkins, two-year term expiring December 1, 2002
Kim Myers, one-year term expiring December 1,2001
John Reginato, two-year term expiring December 1,2002
Larry Sterk, one-year term expiring December 1, 2001
Mark Woodward, two-year term expiring December 1, 2002
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Vice Mayor McGeorge,
approving the recommended appointment and reappointments to the Community
Development Advisory Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
Electric Utility Director Fieder presented the Electric Utility's monthly financial report and
Industry Activities Update for September 2000. Retail power sales revenue billed through
September is 0.3 percent, or $71,453, below projections, and wholesale power sales to date
were 317.2 percent, or $25,754,352, above projections. Total operating expenses through
September were 3.2 percent, or $81,068, below budget, and operating revenue after energy
costs is 122.2 percent, or $15,835,078, above projections. The total cost of electricity
through September 2000 is 59.9 percent, or $9,981,718, above projections. The Utility's
earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization are 152.5 percent, or $15,916,147,
above plan. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $89.5
million.
It is the recommendation of Electric Utility Director :Fieder that the City Council accept the
Electric Utility's monthly financial report and Industry Activities Update for
September 2000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
accepting the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for September 2000. The Vote:
Unanim~us Ayes.
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - General Fund
(B-130-070)
Administrative Services Director Bachman highlighted the Report to City Council dated
October 27,2000, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the General Fund's Monthly
Financial Report for September 2000. Total revenue to date ($10.49 million) is $1,979,921
(23.2 percent) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures to date (excluding
encumbrances) total $10,690,375 or $770,328 (6.8 percent) below staffs original cash flow
projection.
It is the recommendation of Administrative Services Director Bachman that the City Council
accept the Monthly Financial Report for September 2000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to
accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for September 2000. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
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CLOSED SESSION
(C-070-200)
Mayor Anderson announced that the City Council will adjourn to closed session, pursuant
to California Government Code Section 54956.8, to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Proposed sale of City-owned property at 2440 Sonoma Street
Negotiating parties: Phil Perry and Mark T. Doyle, DDS
Under negotiation: terms of sale
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At the hour of 6:08 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned to closed session.
At the hour of 6: 12 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. He
announced that no reportable action was taken during closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 6: 13 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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