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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
September 18, 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 Reverend Jim Wilson of Praynorthstate.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton,
Community Services Director Niemer, City Engineer Goodwin, City Clerk Strohmayer,
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
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REMARKS FROM MA YOR DAVID L. MCGEORGE CONDEMNING THE RECENT
TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES
(A-050-060-450)
Mayor McGeorge asked the residents of Redding, during this time of tragedy, to focus on the
survivors and families of loved ones from the tragedy and continue to put them in prayers
and to also focus on the thousands of heros seen throughout this ordeal. He pointed to the
firefighters, police, medical personnel, and others and asked that citizens demonstrate the
resolve of Americans as articulated by President Bush. He stressed the importance of not
painting all races and religions with the same brush and not letting anxiety or fear generate
transgressions against fellow citizens. He urged citizens to allow the thousands of dedicated
law enforcement agencies to find the perpetrators of this horrific act.
Mayor McGeorge invited all in attendance to stay for the candlelight vigil following the City
Council meeting honoring the victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attack in New
York City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of September 4, 2001, and Special
Meeting September 6, 2001.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 05, check numbers 292793 through
293232 inclusive, in the amount of $3,302,629.87, for the period of September 4, 2001,
through September 13, 2001; and Payroll Register No. 05, electronic deposit transaction
numbers 96128 through 96751and check numbers 483664 through 483925 inclusive, in the
amount of$1 ,646,607.99, for the period of August 19,2001, through September 1,2001; and
Wire Transfers for the period of September 1, 2001, through September 14, 2001, in the
amount of$312,000.15, be approved.
TOTAL $5,261,238.01
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Letter ofInterest to F ederal Aviation Administration for Additional Funds - Existing Airport
Improvement Grants
(G-I00-070-095/ A-090-020/ A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council accept
notification of the submission of a Letter ofInterest to the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) to possibly receive increased FAA funding to existing Airport Improvement Grants.
There are currently three existing Airport Improvement Grants: Runway 16/34
Reconstruction, Land Acquisition, and Security Fencing. Additional amounts requested are
$800,000 for Runway 16/34 Reconstruction; $1 million for Land Acquisition; and $180,000
for Security Fencing at the Benton Airpark, if approved, a City match of $9,900 will be
required.
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Resolution - Proclaiming October 6-13,2001 as Public Power Week
(A-050-060-600)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2001-135 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming the week of
October 6-13,2001, as Public Power Week, in recognition oflocally-owned and operated
public utilities.
Redding Aquatic Center Proiect (Redding Plunge) - Change order for additional design and
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engmeenng servIces
(P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
a Change Order to the contract with Aquatic Design Group, Inc. in the amount of$37,500
to replace the below grade mechanical room for the Redding Aquatic Center. The funds will
be allocated from Proposition 12 monies. Initially it was believed the 50-year old structure
would serve the new pool facilities adequately, however, staff has determined that it is no
longer feasible due to structural and operational issues. The additional work will entail
redesign of current drawings and design of a new structure.
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Agreement - Jose Carreras Performance at the Redding Convention Center
(C-050-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council authorize
the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jose Carreras in the amount of $13 0,000 to perform
on May 2, 2002, at the Redding Convention Center.
Resolution - Certifying the canvass of ballots & declaring results of September 11, 2001,
Mailed-Ballot Special Election for Abernathy Lane Annexation (AN-I-00).
(E-070-1 001 A-150-260)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 2001-136 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding certifying the canvass of ballots and
declaring the results of the September 11, 2001, Mailed-Ballot Special Election for
Abernathy Lane Annexation AN-I-00. Official ballots were mailed to twenty-six (26)
qualified registered voters and twelve (12) ballots were received by the City Clerk's Office,
all of which qualified. Of the qualified ballots cast, two (2) voted in favor of annexation and
ten (10) voted against annexation. Because the measure failed to yield the required simple
majority vote, the annexation proceedings are terminated.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3499,2001-02 Pavement Overlay Project
(B-050-020/S-070-200)
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3499 (Job No.
2174-70),2001-2002 Pavement Overlay Project be awarded to J. F. Shea Company, in the
amount of $842,546.63 for rehabilitation of the asphalt pavement on Cypress Avenue from
the east side oflnterstate 5 to Chum Creek Road, Hilltop Drive from Industrial Street to the
eastbound off ramp at Highway 44, and Chum Creek Road from Merchant Street to Dana
Drive; and approve $85,253.57 for a construction contingency fund for a total project amount
of $935,000.
It is further recommended that $7,200 be approved to cover contract inspection and testing
fees by Chec Engineering.
Award of Request for Proposal- RFP No. 3478 - Pump House No.1 Fish Protection Project
Alternatives Analysis; and
Resolution - Appropriation of funds
(B-050-1 00/B-130-070/W -030-125-010)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council award
Request for Proposal No. 3478 to CH2M-Hill in the amount of$169,808 and authorize the
Mayor to execute an agreement for engineering services to prepare an Alternatives Analysis
for the City of Redding Pump House No. 1 Fish Protect Project to meet National Marine
Fisheries Service and California Department ofFish and Game fish protection criteria for the
City of Redding' s Sacramento River water diversion. The Alternatives Analysis will be the
basis for a subsequent grant application to the CALFED Bay-Delta Program administered
by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2001-137 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding appropriating $62,000 for the Water Utility's Fish Screen
Project for Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
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Resolution - Disadvantage Business Enterprises Program Goal for Fiscal Year 2001-2002
(G-I00-070-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No.
2001-13 8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting an
overall goal of 4% for the City of Redding's Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)
Program as it pertains to Federal Highway Administration funding for fiscal year 2001-2002
pursuant to Title 49, Part 26, of the Code of Federal Regulations in order to comply with
program legislation and avoid delay or loss of Federal funding assistance.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3492, Seismic Retrofit of Olney Creek Bridge
Resolution - Appropriation of funds
(B-050-020/ B-130-070/S-070-050)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3492
(Job No. 9317), Seismic Retrofit of Olney Creek Bridge at Girvan Road as mandated by the
State, be awarded to Dunton Construction Company in the amount of$115,058. It is further
recommended that $17,117 be approved for engineering and inspection fees, and $18,175 for
a construction contingency fund, for a total project amount of $150,350. State funding will
cover $123,340 of the project costs.
It is also recommended that Resolution No. 2001-139 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding appropriating $150,350 for the Olney Creek Seismic Retrofit
for Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3495, Benton Airpark Westside Access Road
Improvements and Security Fencing Project
. (B-050-020 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3495
(Job No. 9317), Benton Airpark Westside Access Road Improvements and Security Fencing
Project, be awarded to R. J. Frank Construction, Inc., in the amount of$108,805, inclusive
of Additive Alternate No. 1 (installation of an 18 foot rolling gate and related items), and
$35,690 for engineering and inspection fees, and $10,881 for a construction contingency fund
for a total project cost in the amount of$155,376.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Resolution Numbers 2001-135, 2001-136, 2001-137, 2001-138 and 2001-139 are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Formation of the Cypress Avenue Underground Utility District
(A-170 & E-090-200)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding
formation of the Cypress Avenue Underground Utility District.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council, dated
September 10, 2001, incorporated herein by reference, stating that State Transportation
Improvement Project (STIP) funds were allocated in 1999 to widen Cypress Avenue from
Market Street to Hartnell A venue. The project will be done in three phases beginning with
the current installation of a traffic signal at the Civic Center. The second phase will widen
Cypress A venue from Market Street to Athens A venue and the final phase will widen
Cypress Avenue from Athens Avenue to Hartnell A venue (Bridge).
Mr. Perry outlined the proposed improvements which include widening Cypress Avenue to
six lanes, reconstruction of the median, planting trees, adding bicycle lanes, upgrading to
more decorative street lights, replacing an older water line, and undergrounding overhead
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utility lines. He noted that in order to proceed with undergrounding utility lines, an
Underground Utility District must be formed, per Section 14.04 of the Redding Municipal
Code. This will allow the City, Pacific Bell, and Charter Communications to underground
their overhead lines, but will also require private properties to underground their services as
well. He added that agreement has been reached with Pacific Bell and they are going to
follow the schedule as outlined in the staff report.
Mr. Perry pointed out there are 18 parcels in the proposed Cypress Avenue Underground
Utility District, but only 7 have overhead service drops from lines along the street. He stated
that the improvements will take approximately three years to complete, and in that time
period private property owners will be responsible for connection from their electric panels
on their structures to the right-of-way.
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Mr. Perry recommended that the proposed ordinance forming the Cypress Avenue
Undergrounding Utility District be offered for first reading by title only, and the full reading
be waived.
Mayor McGeorge expressed concern regarding the funding options for property owners along
Cypress A venue. Mr. Perry clarified that costs for undergrounding is the responsibility of
each property owner, unless the City or Redevelopment Agency provides a future program
for low interest loans. He estimated the cost will be between $2,000 and $10,000 per private
property, dependent on the size of the parcel and location of structures.
Council Member Cibula inquired whether property owners will be given an opportunity to
voice their opinions regarding the formation of the Utility District. Mr. Perry advised the
property owners will be duly noticed and pointed out procedures in the City's Municipal.
Code for property owners to follow. He added that the City could ultimately cause the
formation to happen and, in that event, property owners who did not participate in the
formation could have a lien imposed on their property for placement of the underground
lines. He estimated that no final decision will be made regarding property owner payment
for another three years.
City Manager Warren believed that individual property owners understood the City will be
improving the street and that undergrounding lines will add more value to the parcels than
the actual undergrounding costs.
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Mayor McGeorge determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2288 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding (1) declaring a certain area of the City an Underground
Utility District, to be known as Cypress Avenue Underground Utility District, in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 14.04 of the Redding Municipal Code; (2) requiring the
removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures within the boundaries
of said District; and (3) fixing the time for said removal and the time within which property
owners within the District must be ready to receive underground service.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2288 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Ordinance No. 2288 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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UPDATE ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - Yuba Street Streetscape Project
(A-050-080)
City Manager Warren asked that this item be deferred to the next regular City Council
meeting due to the scheduled 8:00 p.m. candlelight vigil this evening.
REQUEST TO P ARTICIP A TE IN ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS - By Southern
California Presbyterian Homes for Kirkwood Assisted Living Residence
(D-050)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council, dated
September 13, 2001, incorporated herein by reference, stating that Southern California
Presbyterian Homes (SCPH) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) requested
that the City of Redding participate in the tax exempt bond issuance to assist in the refinance
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of the Kirkwood Assisted Living Residence. He advised the facility assists seniors living
there in various ways such as bathing, dressing, monitoring medications, etc., but has
operated for the last two years in a deficit manner. In an effort to correct that situation, the
SCPH wishes to refinance their first mortgage, currently at 9%, through the issuance of
approximately $3.6 million in tax exempt bonds which should decrease the interest rate to
approximately 5%. In order for the City to enable SCPH to work with ABAG for the
refinance, the City must become an associate member of ABAG for the purposes of financing
and the City must also hold a public hearing.
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Mr. Starman advised that because of the need to be timely in the notification process the
Notice of Public Hearing was published today, but the notice can be canceled if Council does
not concur with the scheduled public hearing.
Mr. Starman pointed out that SCPH agreed to give the City a one-time fee of $5,000 as
compensation for time and effort associated with the proposed bon~ issue.
Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council approve, in concept, the request from
SCPH to assist with an issuance of tax exempt bonds to refinance the Kirkwood Assisted
Living Residence and concur with the public hearing date of October 2,2001.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving, in concept, to assist Southern California Presbyterian Homes and the Association
of Bay Area Governments with the issuance of tax exempt bonds to refinance Kirkwood
Assisted Living Residence; and ratifying the administrative action setting a public hearing
for October 2, 2001, to consider the proposed bond issuance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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RESOLUTION - Adopting Administrative Procedures for City Impact Fee Ordinance
(F-205-600)
Development Services Director Hamilton reported that staffis updating Ordinance No. 2283
which established revised development impact fees and enacted a new Chapter 16.20 of the
Redding Municipal Code. He stated that adoption of the proposed resolution will.enable
Council to establish, by resolution, administrative procedures for various components of the
impact fee program. He assured Council that the proposed resolution does not introduce any
new significant policy direction, but simply implements procedures to deal with public
counter permit processes more complex than the norm.
Mr. Hamilton outlined the three broad categories in the proposed resolution:
1. Determining fees in unusual cases.
There are several types of buildings and uses which do not fit easily into use
categories.
2. Credits or Waivers.
By City Council policy or ordinance, there are certain situations when specific impact
fees are waived.
3. Appeal Procedure.
A two-tier appeal procedure is proposed.
Mr. Hamilton advised that staff solicited comments from the Shasta Builders Exchange,
Chamber of Commerce, Board of Realtors, and others and no comments had been received.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution providing
administrative procedures and guidelines for implementing the new City Impact Fee
Ordinance.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2001-140, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting administrative guidelines for the calculation and determination of development
impact fees pursuant to Chapter 16.20 of the Redding Municipal Code.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Resolution No. 2001-140 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
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ALLOCATION OF BIG BIKE WEEKEND PROCEEDS - Channel 8 Tourism Video
(T-040-350-700)
Community Services Director Niemer explained that Big Bike Weekend is similar in concept
to Reno's Street Vibrations or the City's Kool April Nites. The event is scheduled for
October 12 through October 14,2001, and is seen as a means of bringing additional tourism
and business to the City. She mentioned several sponsors involved with the event, and
although there is an organizing committee, the City is administrator of the event and the
proceeds from the event not only reimburse all costs associated with its production, but
produce surplus revenue. This year it is anticipated the event might collect as much as
$10,000 in additional revenue.
Ms. Niemer recommended that the City Council allocate proceeds from the Big Bike
Weekend event, after costs are paid, to produce a new top-of-the-line Channel 8 tourism
video. She indicated that the actual cost for the video will be approximately $75,000
however, funds collected from the event will be set aside until the entire funding amount is
procured. She added that if, after 18 months, additional funding has not been secured, staff
will proceed with a more modest revision of the video.
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In response to Council Member Kight, Ms. Niemer advised that the $ 7 5,000 for the proposed
video was not currently in the two-year budget; therefore, in the event staff is unable to
secure funding partners or fails to obtain additional funds, the matter will be returned to
Council for an appropriation request some time in the future.
Council Member Kight expressed apprehension in obligating the City for a $75,000 video
if the event is not as financially profitable as anticipated. Ms. Niemer assured that the
organizing committee understood they were contributing toward a special project, and the
City is not committed to the project until it is fully funded.
Council Members Cibula and Stegall concurred that an updated video is direly needed and
a worthy endeavor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
allocating the proceeds from the Big Bike Weekend to be held October 12 to October 14,
2001, for the production of a new Channel 8 tourism video. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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FUNDING AGREEMENT - West Redding Little League for Fields at Juniper School;
RESOLUTION - Appropriating funds
(B-130-030 & B-130-070)
Community Services Director Niemer advised that the West Redding Little League requested
$18,000 in financial assistance for the construction of two baseball/softball fields with a
soccer field overlay at the Juniper Academy. She believed this is a very cost effective way
of providing two new fields for the children of Redding.
Ms. Niemer recommended that the City Council approve the funding agreement authorizing
a contribution of $18,000 to West Redding Little League for construction of ballfields at
Juniper Academy and adopt a resolution appropriating Southwest Quadrant Park In-Lieu
funds for said purpose.
Council Member Cibula applauded Mr. Todd Slaughter, President ofthe West Redding Little
League, and the League for working with the children and providing sports opportunities.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight,
approving a funding agreement for a contribution of$18,000 to assist West Redding Little
League in construction of two ballfields at Juniper Academy; and adopting Resolution No.
2001-141, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 12th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104, appropriating $18,000 of the
Southwest Quadrant Park In-Lieu Funds for a funding agreement with West Redding Little
League to assist in the construction of new ballfields at Juniper Academy for Fiscal Year
2001-2002. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Resolution No. 2001-141 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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A WARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 3494, signalization at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill
Road and at South Bonnyview and Indian Wood Drive
(B-050-020 & T -080-700)
Assistant City Manager Perry highlighted his Report to City Council dated September 10,
2001, stating that bids were received and opened for installation oftwo traffic signals located
at South Bonnyview Road and Indianwood Drive and at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road.
The low bid in the amount of$298,292 was received from Richard Heaps of Sacramento and
the engineer's estimate was $275,000.
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He recalled that the proposed signal at South Bonnyview Road and Indianwood Drive was
requested by residents of the River Bend Subdivision who are concerned with safety at that
intersection. The proposed signal at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road is a mitigation
mandate of the construction of the Lake Redding Bridge. He clarified that the mitigation
measure was made because of an assumption that the four-way stop intersection would not
provide adequate service once the bridge was complete. However, the four-way intersection
appears to be adequate at this time, and he advised the traffic counts at the intersection show
the signal may not be necessary for another five to ten years.
Mr. Perry recommended that the bid be awarded to Richard Heaps in the base amount of
$298,292, plus $38,728 for decorative upgrades, $30,000 for engineering and inspection fees,
and $30,000 for the construction contingency fund, and that the resolution appropriating
$50,000 for traffic signal installation at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road and at South
Bonnyview Road and Indianwood Drive be adopted; and the Negative Declaration be
approved.
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In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Perry advised that staff believes current traffic
counts do not indicate the need for a traffic light at the Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road
intersection at this time. The assumption during construction of the Lake Redding Bridge
was that the four-way stop would not be able to handle the increased traffic, however, that
did not occur. He reiterated that the four-way stop will be adequate for five to ten years, but
cautioned that construction costs for installation of a traffic signal will increase with time.
Council Member Cibula expressed reluctance to install a traffic signal that was not necessary
at this time.
Council Member Stegall favored the upgrade for the traffic lights, however, did not wish to
expend funds above the budgeted amount. She suggested that only the South Bonnyview
traffic signal be installed with the upgrade. Mr. Perry explained that if that was Council's
wish, they will have to reject the bids and direct staff to bring back the single project at a
future meeting.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. Perry advised that the mandated mitigation
measure for the traffic signal at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road was "self-imposed" by
the City during the planning of the Lake Redding Bridge. The excessive traffic predictions
were not realized and the four-way stop intersection has not failed.
Council Member Pohlmeyer expressed concern that citizens living in the area of Quartz Hill
Road and Benton Drive area were expecting a traffic signal at the intersection. He asked that
the issue be deferred to the next regular City Council meeting in order to notify the public
of the possibility that the signal will not materialize. Mr. Perry related that the current bids
could be held for two additional weeks and the issue published in the newspaper advising
citizens there will be a discussion regarding the matter.
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Council Member Stegall expressed concern regarding dangerous conditions which exist
when attempting left turns out ofDiestelhorst Landing. She also asked that a sign be posted
in that area informing people of the location of the Elks Lodge and which way to turn.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, to
defer the matter for two weeks to the next regular City Council meeting.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
NOMINA nON OF PROJECTS - 2002 State Transportation Improvement Projects Act
Funding
(T-I00-375 & S-070-050-250)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
September 11,2001, advising that Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) has
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called for project nominations for the 2004-2007 State Transportation Improvement Act
Funding (STIP) by October 2,2001. The following is a list of STIP 2004-2007 New Project
Nominations totaling $17,450,000:
1. Widen Hilltop Drive over Highway 44 - construction
2. Widen South Bonnyview Road - design & environmental
3. Widen South Bonnyview Road - construction
4. Parkview Bridge - EIR and preliminary engineering
5. Parkview Bridge - final plans & specifications
6. Parkview Bridge - Construction
Projects proposed for base allocations are:
1. Cypress Avenue undergrounding
2. Cypress Avenue street lights
3. Widen Buenaventura Boulevard at Highway 273
4. Street resurfacing program - slurry seal
5. Street resurfacing program - overlay
6. Street sign upgrade program
7. Shasta View Drive and Old Alturas Road - design & construct
8. New Traffic signals
Shasta View Drive at Hartnell Avenue
Hilltop Drive & Industrial Street
9. Quartz Hill Road - hill portion - EIR and preliminary engineering
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Mr. Perry advised that the anticipated combined funding amount will be approximately $50
million over 5 years for the City of Redding, Shasta County, City of Anderson, and City of
Shasta Lake.
Mr. Perry recommended that the City Council direct staff to submit the projects listed on
Table I and Table 2 of the Report to Council to the RTPA for STIP funding in 2004-2007.
City Manager Warren explained that during the R TP A meetings, the base allocation was set
at 10.7% or $5.4 million divided between the various local agencies to be used at their
discretion. Over 5 years, the City of Redding will receive approximately $2.5 million in base
allocation funding. He continued that the remaining $45 million is distributed to projects
rated on the basis of congestion, air quality, and safety mitigation measures. Those projects
which scored high are: 1) South Bonnyview Road widening; 2) Highway 44 - Stillwater
Interchange; 3) Parkview Bridge; 4) I -5/Cottonwood Hill Auxiliary Lane; 5) Buckhorn Grade
Corridor; and 6) Widen Highway 44/Hilltop Drive Overcrossing.
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Mr. Warren reported that during discussions with the Public Works Director of Shasta
County and Caltrans, they indicated support of the City requesting flexibility from RTP A to
utilize funds earmarked for the Parkview Bridge Project ($12 million) for an alternate
project. He stressed the flexibility would only apply to the Parkview Bridge project, and
Council would not be required to immediately determine which alternate project it preferred.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
authorizing staff to submit the projects as listed on Tables 1 and 2 to the Regional
Transportation Planning Agency for State Transportation Improvement Act Funding for
2004-2007; and request that RTPA allow non-specific project flexibility relative to the $12
million earmarked for the Parkview Bridge Project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(T-1 00-375fT -1 00-300/S-070-050-250)
Marie Carr-Fitzgerald, Redding resident, expressed concern regarding the lack of a railroad
overcrossing in Downtown Redding. She cited numerous incidents she believed were safety
related and advised she is collecting signatures in favor of an overcrossing.
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Frances Jenkins, Redding resident, read the mission statement of the Parkview Neighborhood
Committee (Neighborhood) formed two and one-half years ago to work on the revitalization
ofthe Neighborhood. She asked that when the Parkview Bridge project is brought back on
a future Council agenda, the Neighborhood be notified because they will experience the
greatest impact if this project goes forward.
Bill Ulch, Redding resident, expressed opposition to the Parkview Bridge project. He felt
the neighborhood should be brought into the STIP projects selection process.
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Roberta McLaughlin, Co-Chair of the Viva Downtown Main Street Design Committee,
commented that the Committee had STIP projects they wished Council to consider and will
submit their list at the appropriate time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:12 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the
meeting adjourned.
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