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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2001-10-16 212 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California October 16, 2001, 7 :00 p.m. The Invocation was offered by Reverend Harold Johnson, Twin View Assembly of God. I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Kight. " ~ The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. t t } 1 Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, Assistant City Attorney Tranberg, Development Services Director Hamilton, Police Chief Blankenship, Support Services Director Kersten, City Engineer Goodwin, Police Captain Byard, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley. r ;l< t ~ ;, i ~ r ') "" > J> ) :; so ~ ~ t i ; I ~ f :::. ~ \,. I .. RESOLUTION - Declaring the month of October 2001, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month", October 18, 2001, as "Think Pink Day", and October 19, 2001, as "National Mammography Day." (A-050-060-600) Mayor McGeorge introduced Dr. Michael Figueroa, Board Member for the American Cancer Society and founder ofthe "Think Pink" Campaign. Dr. Figueroa passed out a newspaper article from the Concord Transcript demonstrating that the "Think Pink" campaign continues to gather momentum and has spread to the Bay Area community of Concord, California. He recalled that "Think Pink" originated in Redding four years ago; and in that time, the cities of Anderson, Chico, Coming, Red Bluff, Mt. Shasta, Weaverville, Fresno, and Bakersfield have joined in the campaign to spread the message and inform the public of the issues of breast cancer and how to fight it; even Barbara Walters, noted television personality, will be using "Think Pink" coffee cups during the television production of her morning show, "The View". Dr. Figueroa related that 1 0,000 "Think Pink" bags containing vital information and "Think Pink" promotional items will be distributed to the public on Thursday, October 18th. He thanked the City Council for its continued support and pointed out how a small idea can blossom into an awareness that can save lives. I \} ~ , r '1 5.. ~ } ~ 1 \ '\. > " i ~} ~ ( ~ ~ > ,,>- If t ~ ;: , ) f ! '" 1- ~ r ? I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, adopting Resolution No. 2001-150, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring the month of October 2001, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month", October 18, 2001, as "Think Pink Day", and October 19,2001, as "National Mammography Day." The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2001-150 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of October 2, 2001. I i ~ } l '7 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 07, check numbers 293686 through 294130 inclusive, in the amount of$3, 1 00,629.51, for the period of October 2,2001, through October 12,2001; Payroll Register No. 07, electronic deposit transaction numbers 97396 through 98023 and check numbers 484298 through 484557 inclusive, in the amount of $1,638,485.99, for the period of September 16,2001, through September 29, 2001; and Wire Transfers for the period of October 1,2001, through October 15, 2001, in the amount of $654,246.30, be approved. TOTAL: $5,393,361.80 > f , , 10/16/2001 i r 213 Agreement - Increased scope of services with Diaz and Associates for Stillwater Business Park environmental study (E-050) It is the recommendation of the Economic Development Director that the City Council approve the increased scope of services to the agreement with Diaz and Associates to perform enhanced traffic studies related to the Stillwater Business Park Environmental Study, due to recent CalTrans policy changes. Funds in an amount not-to-exceed $19,743 will be taken from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds previously awarded for the environmental document and engineering design of the project. I Resolution - Amending various Housing Preservation and Home Ownership Programs Policies (G-100-080-380 & R-030-100-040) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-151 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding authorizing implementation of amendments to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Policy, the Downpayment Assistance Program Policy, and the Housing Assistance Program Policy, to make the Programs more responsive to current community needs and consistent with new Federal program regulations. Resolution - Grant application to the State Department of Parks & Recreation for the Clover Creek Project (G-I00-170/S-060-l50-165/R-030-200-600) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-152 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving submittal of an application for grant funds in the amount of$250,000 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Urban Recreational and Cultural Centers, Museums, and Facilities for Wildlife Education or Environmental Education Program (URCC) under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clear Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of2000, for the Clover Creek Project. . , . . l: 1 " .. ~ " . "" , .1 , ~ , "'" ~ 1 J I ~ 1 I Amended Agreement - Crane Architectural Group to design a heating & cooling system for the Sports Complex Field House (P-050-600-200) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council amend the agreement with Crane Architectural Group (C-1173) adding design of a heating and cooling system for the Field House at the Sports Park in the amount of$9 ,200 for a conventional heat pump or $17,200 to research and design a more energy efficient geothermal unit. Both systems qualify for the City's Public Benefit Fund. Property Line Adjustment - PLA-27-01 Application by Michael Michalak (L-O 10-150-7 50/C-070-0 1 0/C-070-200) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council direct staff to process Property Line Adjustment No. 27-01, as proposed, between Michael Michalak and the City of Redding at 4285 Chum Creek Road and 1025 Denton Way, wherein Mr. Michalak will exchange 375 square feet of property on Chum Creek Road for an equal amount of City-owned property on Denton Way in order to accommodate the parking design of a proposed office building on adjacent land. In addition, Mr. Michalak agrees to construct a four-foot wide sidewalk along the Denton Way frontage of City property and a five-foot wide sidewalk along the Chum Creek Road frontage, upon development of his parcel to the south. I Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3463, Civil and Structural Infrastructure for Generating Unit No.5 at Redding Power Plant (B-050-020 & E-120-150-675) It is the recommendationofthe Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3463 (Job No. 9859-41), Civil and Structural Infrastructure for Generating Unit No.5 at the City of Redding Power Plant, awarded to Cal Electro, Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $3,760,490.46. Resolution - Accepting and Appropriating Proposition 12 State funding for Trail Projects (B-130-070/G-lOO-170/P-050-460) It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-153 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting 10/16/2001 214 .. " the 21 5t amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104: 1) appropriating $1,150,000 for Trail Projects (River Trail to Rail Trail including restrooms and concession facility and Park View Trail); and 2) accepting $1,150,000 in Proposition 12 funds for Fiscal Year 2001-02 for planning, design, acquisition, and construction of Trail Projects. Resolution - Accepting and Appropriating grant funds from the County of Shasta's share of State 2000 Park Bond Act for reconstruction of the Redding Plunge (Aquatic Center) (G-IOO-170/B-130-030/P-050-700-600) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-154 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 20th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $355,000 for the I renovation of the Redding Plunge (Aquatic Center) for Fiscal Year 2001-02 and accepting $355,000 in grant revenue from the County of Shasta representing its share of the 2000 Park Bond Act. l ~ Resolution - Approving grant application for the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program for the reconstruction ofthe Redding Plunge (Aquatic Center) (G-l 00-170 & P-050-700-600) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-155 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a grant application in the amount of $250,000 to the State of California Department of parks and Recreation under the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of2000 for reconstruction of the Redding Plunge (Aquatic Center), and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documents. ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ } ~ .,. ~ ! ,} Ii:. r r Resolution - Authorizing 1915 Bond Act Foreclosure on delinquent bond assessments and reassessments (A-170) It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that Resolution No. 2001-156 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering judicial foreclosure of delinquent bonds assessments pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 and ordering that the Tax Collector be credited with those assessments which are the subject of a foreclosure action, and directing that the City Treasurer execute the Notice of Intent to Remove Delinquent Assessment Installments from the Tax Rolls, to be recorded by the City Clerk in the office of the Shasta County Recorder for each parcel identified in a judicial foreclosure action. I . ~ i. ~ .. ,. ) Law Enforcement Equipment Purchase - California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) funding; and Resolution - Appropriating grant funds (G-I00-170/B-130-070/P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council approve the purchase of law enforcement equipment inclusive of new technologies utilizing grant funds from the California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) in the amount of$55,426. . ~ ~ ~ ~ , '" ~ ~ ~ It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2001-157 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 17th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104, appropriating $55,426 from the CLEEP grant for technology for Fiscal Year 2001-02. f I- t , t ~ ~ .- t ; Resolution - Authorizing a full-time custodian position and a full-time temporary janitor position for the Police Department and appropriating funds for janitorial services (B-130-070/P-I00-060/P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police and the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-158 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 16th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104: 1) authorizing one new full-time custodian position and one full-time temporary janitor position for Fiscal Years 2001-02 and 2002-03; and 2) appropriating $3,810 for janitorial services at the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2002-03. I 10/16/2001 215 I Resolution - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245, Electric Unit; and Resolution of Intention to commence reporting the value of employer and paid member contributions (EPMC) as compensation for members ofthe IBEW-Electric Unit (P-IOO-050-070 & P-I 00-230) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-159 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245, Electric Department, extending the term of the MO U to August 30,2002. In exchange, the City of Redding will implement reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) to the California Public Employees' Retirement System, effective January 1,2002. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2001-160 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to commence reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) as compensation for members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Electric Unit, implementing Government Code Section 20636(c)(4) pursuant to Section 20691, which consists of paying 7 percent of the normal contributions as EPMC effective January 1,2002. Acceptance of Final Subdivision Map - La Rinconada Subdivision Unit 2 (S-6-00) (S-101-013) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Final Map for the La Rinconada Subdivision, Unit 2, developed by Lyle Tullis and Charles Heller, Jr., located north of Rancho Road and west of Shasta View Drive, be approved. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the subdivision agreement and the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. ., .. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3503, Hilltop Drive realignment (B-050-020 & S-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3503 (Job No. 2154), Hilltop Drive Realignment, be awarded to Tullis & Heller, Inc., in the amount of$185,492.50, an additional $27,800 be approved for administration and inspection fees, and $37,000 for a construction contingency fund for a total amount of $250,292.50. Subdivision Agreement - Time extension for Land Park Unit No.1 (S-8-93) (S-1 0 1-006) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the Mayor be authorized to sign an amendment to the Land Park, Unit 1, Subdivision Agreement (aka River Knolls S-8-93) developed by Mountain Properties, Inc., located south of Keswick Dam Road near the intersection of Buena ventura Boulevard and Sutro Mine Road, extending the Agreement one year, expiring November 2, 2002. The developer will amend or replace the Letter of Credit on or before November 4,2001. I Reiect Bids - Bid Schedule No. 3504 - Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant storage building (B-050-020 & W-OI0-450) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that all bids received for Bid Schedule No. 3504 (Job No. 2159), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Storage Building, be rejected and that the project be rebid. The Engineer's Estimate ($90,000)for the project was under $100,000 which allowed staff to follow the informal bidding process as set forth in Redding Municipal Code Section 4.22.050. However, the lowest bid received was $119,128.20, exceeding the $100,000 limitation, dictating that the formal bidding process must be followed pursuant to Section 4.22.080. Agreement - Amend the Consulting and Engineering Services Agreement with PACE Civil, Inc. for design of the Buckeye Reservoir (W-030-450) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council amend the Consulting and Engineering Services Agreement with PACE Civil, Inc., for design of the Buckeye Reservoir, in the amount of$6,270, to include preparation and submittal of permit applications for the California Department ofFish and Game Stream Alteration Agreement, U.S. Army Corps Nationwide Permit, and Regional Water Quality Control Board Water 10/16/2001 216 Quality Certification. A preferred reservoir site has been selected which requires said permit applications. 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: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2001-151, 2001-152, 2001-153, 2001-154, 2001-155, 2001-156, 2001-157, 2001-158,2001-159, and 2001-160 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I ~ t PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed use of200 1 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds; and RESOLUTION - Appropriating grant funds (G-100-070/B-130-070/P-150-150) The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding the proposed spending plan for the 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds from the Federal Bureau of Justice. . $ .. . r ~ f. The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: .,. ~ r ~ , :x f Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Police Captain Byard recalled that the City Council approved an application for block grant funding in the amount of $119,252 under the U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant during its regular meeting of July 17,2001. He explained that the grant requires a 10% match by the City of$13,250 bringing the total amount to $132,502. The Block Grant funding program guidelines require that these funds be used in one of seven purpose areas with the intent of reducing crime and improving public safety and cannot supplant but must augment currently budgeted funds. I It is the recommendation of the Police Department that the City Council approve the Police Department's proposed spending plan for use of the Law Enforcement Black Grant funding, and adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating the grant funds. This will provide funding for the Police Department Network Technician III position and for ongoing maintenance costs for the Mobile Data System at the Police Department. Mayor McGeorge determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, approving the Redding Police Department's proposed spending plan for use of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds to provide the Police Department's N etwork Technician III position in the amount of$127,474 and assist in paying the ongoing maintenance costs for the Mobile Data System at the Police Department in the amount of$5,028 which would not otherwise be funded; and adopting Resolution No. 2001-161, a resolution of the City Council I of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 19th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104: 1) appropriating $119,252 for Local law Enforcement Block Grant; and 2) accepting grant revenue of$119,252 for fiscal year 2001-02. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2001-161 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 10/16/2001 217 PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed use of State Funds under the "Citizens Option for Public Safety" (COPS) Program; and RESOLUTION - Appropriating grant funds (G-100-170/B-130-070/ P-150-150) The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding use of State funds under the "Citizens Option for Public Safety" (COPS) Program. The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing I City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Police Captain Byard explained that under the "Citizens Option for Public Safety" (COPS) Program, funding is made available to local agencies, based on population, for use in funding personnel, equipment, and programs necessary to enhance front line law enforcement service to the community. Mr. Byard related that the allocation to the City of $164,998 is approximately the same as previous years without a requirement for matching funds. The legislation authorizing this funding requires the funds to be used to supplement, not supplant, any existing funding for law enforcement services. -: l "'! j , I ~ .. ... It is the recommendation of the Police Department that the City Council approve the Police Department's proposed spending plan for this funding, authorize the use of cost savings and interest earnings for the Mobile Data System, and adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating the grant funds. This will provide the Police Department with supplemental funding to obtain goods and services which could not be met in the budget process. . ~ ... I , Mayor McGeorge determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. 'I ( ~ . ~ , ~ , , . .J, ~ ~ I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, approving the Redding Police Department's proposed spending plan for use of the "Citizens Option for Public Safety" Program funds to obtain needed equipment not funded in the budget process; authorizing the use of cost savings and interest earnings from this grant for the Mobile Data System; and adopting Resolution No. 2001-162, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 18th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104: 1) appropriating $164,998 for the "Citizens Option for Public Safety" utilization plan grant; and 2) accepting grant revenue of $164,998 for fiscal year 2001-02. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, PoWmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2001-162 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I ORAL UPDATE ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - Cypress Avenue Widening (A-050-080 & S-070-100-072) Assistant City Manager Perry presented an update of the Cypress Avenue Widening project illustrating five primary project goals: 1) increase vehicle capacity of the street; 2) extend the life of the Cypress Avenue Bridge; 3) reduce congestion; 4) improve safety and convenience of pedestrians and bicycles; and 5) improve the appearance of Cypress Avenue. Mr. Perry added that the Cypress Avenue Bridge was constructed in two phases with the eastbound lanes built in 1949 and westbound lanes completed in 1968. Under the Federal Bridge Replacement and Repair program, the City is eligible for up to 80% in matching funds to convert the bridge from four to six lanes. ~ ~ . ~ , City Engineer Goodwin presented slides showing various engineering views ofthe project and explained that overall, the project is several separate projects consisting of: 1) the Cypress! Akard Avenues traffic light construction which is 50% complete; 2) the actual widening of Cypress Avenue from Athens Avenue to Market Street including undergrounding utilities to be completed in 2002; and 3) the Cypress Avenue Bridge with two bridge approaches, including signalization at Hartnell and Athens Avenues anticipated for completion in 2006. 10/16/2001 218 Mr. Goodwin reported that the City was able to gamer funds from Federal and State agencies, including the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), the Government Transportation Improvement Program (GTIP) and Redding Electric Utility for utility undergrounding. Mr. Goodwin pointed out that the City owns most of the parcels on the south side of Cypress A venue which provides more control over the project than having to purchase rights-of-way on the north side of Cypress Avenue. While acknowledging that saving mature trees ranks high on Council's priorities, relocating the median will force removal of some mature trees. However, Mr. Perry explained that many of the "old growth" trees on the north side of Cypress Avenue will be saved due to expansion work occurring on the south side. He clarified that although seven trees will be lost in relocating the median to the south, 25 mature trees will be saved on the north side of Cypress Avenue and a total of 176 new trees will be planted in the median and along both sides of the street. I ; ~ 1 Council Members Kight and Stegall were concerned about replacing mature trees with young, small trees. Mr. Perry related that limited funding makes large tree replacement prohibitive, but statistically, a small tree planted next to a larger tree will be the same size in five years; and larger trees, when transplanted, have a greater mortality and slower growth rate than their smaller counterparts. .. Mr. Perry illustrated a variety of amenities which Council may wish to incorporate in the bridge construction. Council Member Cibula suggested that wherever possible, art, lighting, and similar amenity improvements should be standardized throughout the City in order to produce aesthetic consistency. ,. . b.. ;. Mr. Goodwin related that the Cypress Avenue widening project should be completed by late 2002 or possibly early in 2003. Mr. Perry indicated that landscaping will not be performed until all road work is completed. Once the Environmental Review process is completed, he said a realistic project complete date can then be predicted. PURCHASE OF CREDITS - Sports Complex Project, loss of wetlands (P-050-600-200) Development Services Director Hamilton reported that the City of Redding has a unique opportunity to become the first in the North State to attempt utilization of a new mitigation process to provide environmental protection, wetlands mitigation, and open space preservation relative to the Sports Complex project. I No action was required on this informational item. ~ Mr. Hamilton explained that in an effort to satisfy goals of the General Plan, better coordinate the land use process, deal with mitigation impacts created by development, support the commitment of community funds for open space protection and preservation, and provide amenities for the community, staff is investigating habitat conservation plans through the Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) effort which includes cooperation of agencies at the State and F ederallevel to allow funds dedicated for mitigation to be pooled and set aside for the greater benefit of a community, and provide more certainty in the permit process, in addition to satisfying other community goals. City Manager Warren explained that mitigation is required on a 3 to 1 ratio and the $60,000 to $90,000 set aside for mitigation buys approximately three acres of wetlands to mitigate the one acre that will be lost during construction of the Sports Complex project. Under the current mitigation process, these funds may be used to purchase wetlands in another area of the State, but even if the purchase occurs in Shasta County, it is done on a piece-meal basis. He advised that staffis requesting an opportunity to work with the NCCP to set aside funds to purchase a large parcel ofland, possibly 100 acres or more, that the community can enjoy and whereby funds can be kept in the community. He advised that until now, the only two options available for mitigation were to purchase a small parcel of land or utilize the funds elsewhere. The new concept provides a third option and Redding will be the first city or governmental agency in the North State to undertake this endeavor. . I Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of credits in the amount of $60,000 to $90,000 to mitigate the loss of one acre of wetlands for the Sports Complex project. 10/16/2001 219 I In response to City Manager Warren's question regarding other agencies which have utilized this process, Jim Nelson, Habitat Conservation Specialist for the California Department of Fish and Game, explained that similar efforts have taken place in San Diego and Riverside counties, but differ substantially from Redding's proposal. He advised that wetlands reduction often occurs in Redding area developments, with mitigation performed on a project by project basis producing small, isolated areas that are protected. Unfortunately, these areas usually "die" because they are too small to adequately sustain a functional eco system when surrounded by development. He advised that the NCCP is trying to utilize a planning approach to ensure mitigation results in a functional eco system, while allowing development to take place in areas where these types of resources exist. He stated that the NCCP will provide authorization on mitigation and improve the regulatory process while attempting to combine the interests of many agencies. Some of the many agencies involved are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Marine Fishery Service, California Department ofFish and Game, Shasta County, and City of Redding. Mr. Nelson advised that the focus of the new concept is to protect resources, generate open space, and streamline the regulatory process and he believed there will be benefits for' everyone. He proposed returning to a future City Council meeting when the scope of the NCCP Program planning effort has been clearly defined to ensure that the needs of the City are best served. -: l ~ ~ i '< . 3 "! ~ ~ '" \ '\' j ~ 1 , < I Council Member Cibula suggested that the information be given to the Park Master Plan Ad Hoc Committee which deals with open space issues, as this concept could affect future projects. Mr. Perry noted that staffwill make every effort to incorporate the purchased credits into this new concept utilizing set aside funding, but he cautioned delaying the Sports Complex project in order to promote the new concept. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall, to purchase credits at a mitigation bank in the amount of$60,000 to $90,000, and to utilize the purchased credits locally through the Natural Communities Conservation Planning Program; and if local set aside funding is unsuccessful, the matter be returned to the City Council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.20 entitled Purchasing System (B-050) Support Services Director Kersten provided an overview of the Report to Council, dated October 12, 2001, advising that the proposed ordinance received City Council's preliminary approval at the regular City Council meeting on July 17, 2001. He summarized the provisions of the ordinance which increases Purchasing Officer authority thresholds and streamlines procedures for the procurement of goods and services and recommended the ordinance be offered for first reading. ~ , ~ Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2289 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.20, and adding a new Chapter 4.20 - Purchasing System. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2289 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2289 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I 0/16/200 1 220 PUBLIC COMMENT (W-030 & P-050-700-600) Candace Hays, representing the Shasta Oral Health Task Force, presented copies of brochures supporting water fluoridation to the City Council members. Council Member Cibula thanked the County of Shasta Board of Supervisors for working with the City of Redding to renovate the Redding Plunge (Aquatic Center). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:54 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting adjourned. 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