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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
February 6,2001, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Pohlmeyer.
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The Invocation was offered by Pastor Mike Kerns, Vineyard City Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. Council Member Kight was absent.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Deputy City Manager Starman, Administrative
Services Director Bachman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton,
Community Services Director Niemer, Electric Utility Director Feider, Electric Program
Supervisor Keener, Chief of Police Blankenship, City Treasurer Clark, City Clerk Strohmayer,
and Assistant City Clerk Sherman.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 2,2001.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register I
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 14, check numbers 285544 through
286092 inclusive, in the amount of$3,326,618.90, for the period January 16,2001, through
January 30, 2001, and Payroll Register No. 15, check numbers 477915 through 478246 and
electronic deposit transaction numbers 86299 through 86876 inclusive for the period January
7,2001, through January 20,2001, in the amount of$I,540,710.20 be approved.
TOTAL: $4,867,329.10.
Treasurer's Report for the Month of December 2000
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$96,926,571.37
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$137,032,711.03
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F -205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the A CR 13 3 Report and
the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for December 2000 be accepted.
ORDINANCE NO. 2282 - Adopting the Downtown Redding Specific Plan I
(R-030-145 & G-030)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2282 be adopted, an ordinance ofthe City Council of
the City of Redding adopting the Downtown Redding Specific Plan and Negative Declaration.
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Property Status Report as of January 19,2001
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
Property Status Report as of January 19,2001, which includes the following: 1) Surplus City
Property, 2) Leases of City Land, 3) Offers to sell Land to the City, 4) City-Initiated Purchases
of Land.
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Release of Retention for the Civic Center Proiect Bid Schedule No. 3204
(B-050-020 & C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the staff
recommendation to release the bulk of the retention to Allen L. Bender, Inc., from Phase II,
Phase IV and one half of the retention for Phase VI work for the Civic Center Project subject
to and receipt of lien waivers and retain $200,000 in retention.
Contract with Shasta County Opportunity Center for Recyclables Sorting Services
Resolution appropriating funds
(S-020-550 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
contract with the Shasta County Opportunity Center for recyclables sorting at the Solid Waster
Recycling/Transfer Station for a three-year term ending December 31, 2003; and adopt
Resolution No. 2001-16 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 77th amendment to the City budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $8,000
for recyclables sorting contract with Shasta County Opportunity Center for Fiscal Year 2000-
01.
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Request from Shasta Growers Association to relocate Farmers' Market to the Civic Center
(C-070-100 & C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
request by Shasta Growers Association to relocate the Farmers Market to the Civic Center on
Saturday mornings. Staff will prepare a one-year lease with option to renew subject to
approval of both parties and will include reimbursement of costs for use of the restroom.
Converting existing three-quarter time computer/network technician position to full-time
(A-050-120)
It is the recommendation of the Information Systems Manager that the City Council approve
converting the three-quarter time Computer/Network Technician to a full-time position.
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for December 2000
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for December 2000. Retail power sales revenue
is 2.4%, or $919,155 below projections and wholesale power sales to date are 506.5% or
$67,286,571 above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is 152.9%, or
$27,701,601 above projections. The total cost of electricity through the first half of the fiscal
year is $38,840,618, or 114.7% above plan. The Utility's earnings before interest,
depreciation, and amortization were at 242.2%, or $28,828,407, above plan. The current
outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $86.2 million.
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Resolution - Authorizing augmentation of Customer Service Division's budget for three new
customer services representatives.
(B-130-070/P-l 00-060/ A-050-700)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2001-17 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
72nd amendment to the City budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating -$39,300 to increase
customer service staff by three full-time positions and appropriating $39,300 to increase
transfers from Electric to Customer Service to cover the additional costs for fiscal year 2000-
01.
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Resolution - Accepting a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation for The Plunge Pass Program
Resolution - Increasing the budget appropriation for The Plunge revenue account
(G-l 00/B-13 0-07 O/P -050- 700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-18 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding accepting grant funds from the
Wells Fargo Foundation in the amount of$5,000 to implement the Plunge Pass Program.
It is also recommended that Resolution No. 2001-19 be adopted, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 71 st amendment to City budget
Resolution No. 99-93 recognizing additional revenue of$5,000 for The Plunge Pass Program
due to Wells Fargo Grant for fiscal year 2000-01.
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Award Request for Proposal No. 3430 - Architectural and engineering services for the design
ofthe Municipal Swimming Pool.
(B-050-100 & P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council award the
Architectural and Engineering Services for the Design of the Municipal Pool (Redding Plunge)
to Aquatic Design Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $197,754 with a $19,000
contingency, and Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Agreement.
Investment Update of City Council Policy No. 408
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the Investment
Update for Council Policy No. 408, and maintain the current policy as written.
Resolution - Approving use of California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP)
(P-150-150 & B-130-070) I
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the proposed funding be approved and that
Resolution No. 2001-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 73rd amendment to City budget Resolution No. 99-93 recognizing
additional revenue of$127 ,516 for CLEEP Grant for Policy technology for fiscal year 2000-0 1.
Propertv/boiler and machinery insurance for the Redding Power Plant for 2001-2002
(R-I00-375-200 & E-120-150)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council
retroactively approve a one-year contract beginning February 5, 2001, with Hartford Steam
Boiler Insurance Company in the amount of $213,286 to insure the property/boiler and
machinery for the Redding Power Plant for 2001-2002.
Shasta Hills. Phase 1. Unit 2 Planned Development (PD-I-99) - developed by Redwood Shasta
Investors, L.P.
(L-O 1 0-21 0-695)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
improveme~ts in the Shasta Hills Phase 1, Unit 2 Development as satisfactorily completed and
instruct the City Clerk to return the securities.
Resolution - Adopting a City Council Policy regarding Owner/Developer Participation
Agreements I
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-21 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting Council Policy No.
1502 - Owner/Developer Participation Agreements.
Resolution - Appropriating funds augmenting the budget for the Cypress-Akard A venues
traffic signal
(T-080-700 & B-130-070)
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-22 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
74th amendment to City budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $142,000 for traffic signal
at Cypress Avenue and Akard Avenue and increase State Transportation Funds by $567,300
for fiscal year 2001-01.
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Resolution - Authorizing a loan application & contract with the State Water Resources Control
Board for the maximum State Revolving Fund Loan amount for Phase 1 of the Parallel
Westside Interceptor Project
(D-050-430 & W-020-610)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-23 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 $16.8 million for the
Westside Sewer Interceptor Project.
Award of Bid - Construction of Phase 1 Parallel Westside Sewer Interceptor Project
(B-050-020 & W-020-610)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council 1) relieve Kerr
Contractors Inc. of their bid obligation, 2) authorize staff to submit the documentation to the
State for approval of the bid and loan, and 3) award Bid Schedule No. 3414 (Job No. 2076-81)
to Kenko, Inc. following formal approval by the State Water Resources Control Board in the
amount of $15,477,000 with an additional $150,000 approved to cover staff time, and
$907,000 to provide for a contingency fund, for a total amount of$16,534,000.
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Award of Bid - Sidewalk Repair Project for 2000-2001
(B-050-020 & S-070-285)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3427 (Job No.
9507) Sidewalk Repair Project for 2000-2001 be awarded to Deneau Company in the amount
of $124,710.42 with an additional $12,471 approved to cover the cost of engineering and
inspection fees, and $31,177 for contingency fees for a total of $180,359.42. With the 25%,
contingency the intent is to do another $15,000 to $20,000 worth of needed sidewalk repair at
other locations.
Use of AB 2928 funds as a contingency fund for transportation-related expenses
(T-I00 & S-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the use
of funds received as a result of AB 2928 as a contingency fund for transportation-related
expenses and to amend the current budget to reflect the receipt of f~nds during the 2000-01
and make recommendations for its use in support of various City traffic safety-related projects,
minor street improvements, supplemental funding to programmed transportation projects and
local match funding for transportation related projects/grants.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer seconded by Council Member Stegall that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
V oting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 2001-17, 2001-18, 2001-19, 2001-20, 2001-21, 2001-22, 2001-23, and
Ordinance No. 2282 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Ordinance implementing revisions to City's Development Impact Fee
Program
(F-205-600 & B-080-650-175)
The hour of7:00 P.M. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the Public Hearing regarding
the proposed ordinance implementing revisions to the Development Impact Fee Program
(DIFP).
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Report to City Council from Administrative Services Director dated January 29,2001
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests had been received.
Administrative Services Director Bachman stated that the proposed ordinance implements a
number of changes to the City's DIFP as approved by the City Council at its August 8, 2000
meeting. Those changes were recommended to the City Council by both staff and the
Development Impact Fee Committee after nearly two years of work. Mr. Bachman explained
the revisions consolidate development impact fees in the Redding Municipal Code and repeal
and/or modify various chapters which are no longer necessary or require amendments. Mr.
Bachman noted that the DIFP is based on the Comprehensive Impact Fee Study for the City
of Redding dated May 19,2000, prepared by Muni Financial. That study established the
maximum justified fees for fire facilities, park development, traffic improvement, water
connection, wastewater connection, and storm drainage. He said that in all cases, the fees
recommended by the Committee and ultimately approved by the City Council are less than the
maximum justified fees.
In addition to the formalization ofthe August 8 Council action, Mr. Bachman recommended I
two other actions:
1. After the August 8 approval, it was necessary to wait until the General Plan was
updated before modifying the ordinances, as the DIFP is reliant upon the EIR for the
General Plan. Due to the delay in implementation, it is recommended that the proposed
fees be increased by 0.7 percent to account for the change in the Construction Cost
Index since that time.
2. The elimination of five additional special benefit districts, as they are no longer
necessary. Any remaining funds would be returned to the respective property owners.
Mr. Bachman recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading, by title only,
implementing the Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Program, and that the City
Attorney be authorized to prepare a summary of the ordinance for publication. Mr. Bachman
further recommended that the recommendations contained in the Muni Financial Report and
the two additional aforementioned recommendations be implemented effective April 23 ,2001.
Council Member Stegall inquired about the procedures currently in place that monitor the
Program's effectiveness and insure the fees parallel needs. Mr. Bachman replied that initially,
the Council directed staff to provide updates every two years on the funds collected and how
they were spent. Because some fees require annual review, he suggested combining those into I
one review. He said Council directed that the next comprehensive review not occur until after
the phasing period plus five (5) years out.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Bachman explained that staff is currently working
on bringing forward a parks and trails plan and, at that time, Council may wish to address park
fees.
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Mayor McGeorge determined that there was no one present wishing to address this matter and .
closed the public hearing.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2283 for first reading, an ordinance (1)
consolidating existing Development Impact Fees into one chapter and establishing procedures
for their collection; (2) increasing certain development impact fees; (3) establishing a new
development impact fee titled Fire Facilities Impact Fee; and (4) repealing and modifying
various chapters and sections of the Redding Municipal Code.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2283 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, to
approve the recommendations contained in the Muni Financial Report and the two additional
herein above-stated staff recommendations effective April 23, 2001. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
REQUEST FOR A JOINT AGENCY MEETING - re the National Forest Service's Fire
Restoration Process
(A-050-060-350)
Vice Mayor Kight requested that the City Council set a joint meeting with the Anderson and
Shasta Lake City Councils and the Shasta County Board of Supervisors to receive an update
from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest representatives regarding their restoration efforts on
lands destroyed by the Big Bar and High Complex fires.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to
schedule ajoint meeting with the above-stated agencies for Thursday, February 22,2001, at
7:00 p.m., regarding the National Forest Service's fire restoration process. The vote:
Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION STRUCTURE
(B-080-128)
In reviewing some of the problems encountered by the Community Services Advisory
Commission, City Manager Warren recommended that the City Council change its structure
as follows:
1. Suspend the Commission's current struct~re for two years to provide for working
committees where the Commissioners would be assigned to either work on the Parks
and Trails Master Plan, Aquatics Center, or Sports Complex. Under this scenario, the.
Commission as a body would meet on a semi-annual or as-needed basis. The working
groups would provide staff with a broader scope of participation in addition to the
expertise available in the community.
2. That new appointments be brought back to Council for the newly-created ad hoc
committees.
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Mr. Warren believed this proposal maximizes public participation and best utilizes staff time
and resources through a very busy two-year period. He said staff will strive to submit new
recommendations for appointment to these ad hoc committees at the March 6, 2001, City
Council meeting.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Warren clarified that since the Commission would
not be abandoned, the City was obligated to fill any vacancies. Council Member Cibula
preferred an 18-month restructure to which Mr. Warren expressed confidence that 18 months
should be sufficient to complete the projects.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall to
approve the City Manager's recommendation to suspend the current structure of the
Community Services Advisory Commission for a period of eighteen (18) months to form
project sub-committees comprised of Commissioners and appointed citizens to work on the
Parks and Trails Master Plan, the Aquatics Center and Sports Complex projects; and establish
Commission meetings on a semi-annual or as-needed basis. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
STILL WATER INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT - Amendments to consultant agreements for I
Preliminary Study Report Revisions and Enhanced Environmental Review; and
RESOLUTIONS appropriating funds
(E-050 & B-130-070)
Economic Development Director Mitchell provided information explaining the City's
involvement in economic deve.1opment and an update on the labor market outlook and labor
comparison statistics. He pointed out that in 1970, 14 percent of the job market was
comprised of higher paying manufacturing positions compared with 7 percent today, and lower
paying retail jobs have grown from 17 percent to 22 percent in the same time period. The only
sector in Shasta County with higher wages than manufacturing is government. Mr. Mitchell
said the statistics support the fact that the future of economic stability lies within the industrial
corridor; i.e. the Stillwater Industrial Park Project.
In addressing the Stillwater Industrial Park Project, Mr. Mitchell explained that after
completion of the preliminary study report to assess the Stillwater site's potential for future
industrial development, staff learned that the entire northern section of the site contains
wetlands which consume approximately 130+ acres. Consequently, it was determined that the
project boundary should be shifted to the south which encompasses approximately 163 acres
of City-owned land. This addition, known as Phase 2, will necessitate a preliminary study
report to assess and modify project infrastructure costs, traffic circulation, and parcel
configuration. The cost, not to exceed $7,000.00, will initially be paid out of the general fund I
and then backfilled upon receipt of the project appropriation.
In addition, Mr. Mitchell said it will be necessary to modify the environmental review scope
of services agreement with Diaz and Associates to assess the existing condition of Phase 2.
Mr. Mitchell recommended that Council approve an amendment to the scope of services
agreement with Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer, Inc. for a revised preliminary study report for the
proposed Stillwater Industrial Park Project; adopt a resolution appropriating $7,000 from the
general fund reserve for the revised study; approve an amendment to the consultant agreement
with Diaz and Associates for an enhanced environmental review and adopt a resolution
appropriating $43,650 for said review.
While Council Member Stegall supported the industrial park concept, she cautioned against
hemming in the airport as the project is moved farther south. Airports Manager Rod Dinger
assured that the proposed Phase 2 location would not inhibit airport activity growth because
there is over 200 acres east of the drag strip available for future expansion. However, he had
always envisioned this property as a potential revenue stream to the airport through the future
development of a municipal golf course. He believed the potential revenue loss to the airport
would be significant. Mr. Dinger suggested one way to compensate the airport for any
potential revenue loss would be through a debt service arrangement. City Manager Warren
interjected that the debt service issue could be addressed at a later date, but the issue at hand I
is whether this proposal would inhibit long-term airport growth. Mr. Dinger reiterated that the
proposed project would not impact future air transportation needs.
Council Member Cibula supported proceeding with the enhanced studies with the caveat of
preservmg open space.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula
approving an amended scope of services contract with Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer, Inc. for a
revised preliminary study report for Stillwater Industrial Park Project; and adopting Resolution
No. 2001-24, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding appropriating $7,000 for
the revised study.
V oting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and McGeorge
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
Resolution No. 2001-24 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula
approving an amendment to the contract scope of services contract with Diaz & Associates for
an enhanced environmental review for the proposed Stillwater Industrial Project; adopting
Resolution No. 2001-25, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appropriating
$43,650 for said review.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and McGeorge
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
Resolution No. 2001-25 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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RESOLUTION - re Enabling Agreements for Natural Gas Transportation
(E-120-150-600)
City Manager Warren said it is important that the City take steps to stabilize the price volatility
of natural gas by purchasing long- and short -term contracts of natural gas transportation service
in order to preserve the City's stable prices for electricity, the amount of electricity, and the
City's independence. Mr. Warren added that staff would return to Council at a later date to
address the commodity supply. He recalled that, in December 2000, the City Council approved
an additional power generation turbine at Redding Power Plant which would operate 300 days
a year and require ten units of gas per day. Reliable, affordable gas is an essential component
to ensure the lucrativeness ofthis latest venture.
Electric Utility Resource Planner Arthur provided information on the major sources of the
natural gas supply, current and future natural gas prices, and the benefits and risks of firm gas
transportation.
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In the Report to City Council dated February 1,2001, incorporated herein by reference, Electric
Utility Director Feider recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the
City Manager or his designees to sign long- and short-term contracts for the purchase and/or
sale of natural gas transportation service, which are not greater than 25 years in length, where
the combined costs for such services do not exceed $3 million per year under terms and
conditions favorable to the City and its customers.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
adopting Resolution No. 2001-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing the Electric Utility to enter into enabling agreements to have enhanced natural gas
procurement capability.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and McGeorge
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
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Resolution No. 2001-26 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Due to Pacific Gas & Electric's financial problems, resident Phil Walker, urged the City to
include residents and businesses by expanding to a full service, and he requested that staffbe
directed to provide a supplemental report on the feasibility of expanding the City's utility to
provide natural gas service to Redding residents.
Mayor McGeorge replied that due to the tight window, the City must proceed expeditiously
on this proposal, as it would involve extensive research to study the purchase of PG&E
infrastructure. City Manager Warren added that staff has considered stepping into the role of
a natural gas aggregator and distribution utility, but such a venture requires some serious study
and understanding of the rules. He said staffwill report back to Council on the distribution and
purchase of the commodity when sufficient information becomes available.
TRAILS EXPENDITURE PLAN - Use of State Grant Funds
(P-050-460 & G-1 00-170)
Community Services Director Niemer submitted a list of trail projects earmarked to receive I
previously-approved State grant funds. Ms. Niemer recommended that the City proceed
immediately on the following Tier 1 Projects to enable the City to meet State time lines and
take advantage of the current partner opportunities:
Tier 1 Proiects
1. Parkview Riverfront Trail and Park
2. Gold Run Creek and Buenaventura Boulevard
3. River Trail to Rail Trail
4. Jenny Creek and Westside Trail Connection
Ms. Niemer explained that Tier 1 projects were given a higher priority because they have
funding partners or represent significant opportunities to serve the public. Tier 2 projects
include Canyon Creek Trail, Old 99 Spur and Sulphur Creek Trails, Palisades Trail, and ACID
Canal Trail. Ms. Niemer added that the trail projects will be incorporated into the Park Master
Plan.
Ms. Niemer recommended that the City Council approve development of a Trails Expenditure
Plan, the Tier I projects as enumerated above, and authorize dedication of staff time to work
on said projects.
Council Member Cibula requested that staff coordinate with the Public Works Department I
regarding feasible locations for bike lanes and adequate trail signage.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving development of a Trails Expenditure Plan utilizing state grant funds; establishing
funding priority for the herein above-stated Tier 1 category projects; and authorizing staff time
and related expenditures for said projects. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Warren announced that Friday, February 9, 2001, 12:00 Noon, in the Civic
Center Community Room, the City Council will hpld its inaugural brown bag forum with
interested community members.
(A-050-060)
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Trail System: Trail users Mike Brodell, and Beth Lake strongly urged the City Council to
adopt any programs that enhance the trail system. Community Services Director Niemer
explained that while the recently-awarded grant funds were restricted for access to the
Sacramento River Trail, staff and the Parks & Trails Committee will be discussing some ideas
for the east side and Churn Creek corridor.
(P-050-460)
Stillwater Industrial Park: Ramona Bouling, representing the Stillwater Home Owners
group, expressed support for the Stillwater Industrial Park proposal presented this evening,
which preserves wetlands and incorporates City-owned land to the south into the industrial
park boundary.
(E-050)
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McGeorge stated that pursuant to California Government Co.de Section 54957.6,
. Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization: All union-represented City employee units
(P-I00-050)
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At the hour of 8:37 p.m., Mayor McGeorge adjourned the regular meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting to regular session. He
stated that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:06 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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ATTEST:
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