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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
May 7, 2002,7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member McGeorge.
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Robert Meyer, First Presbyterian Church.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kight with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton,
Electric Utility Director Feider, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services
Director Kersten, Planning Manager Keaney, Management Analyst II Cherpeski, City Clerk
Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of April 12, 2002, and Regular Meeting of April 16,
2002.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 20, check numbers 299705 through
300222 inclusive, in the amount of$6,781,823.88, for the period of April 16, 2002, through
April 30, 2002; Wire Transfers for the period of April 16, 2002, through April 30, 2002, in
the amount of$2, 720,425.92; Payroll Register No. 21, electronic deposit transaction numbers
106389 through 107035 and check numbers 488506 through 488764 inclusive, in the amount
of $1,664,505.71, for the period of March 31, 2002, through April 13, 2002; and Payroll
Register No. 22, electronic deposit transaction numbers 107047 through 107698 and check
numbers 488805 through 489040 inclusive, in the amount of$1,694,230.91, for the period
of April 14, 2002, through April 27, 2002, be approved.
TOTAL: $12,860,986.42
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Treasurer's Report - March 2002
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$109,467,556.13
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$153,438,241.81
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F -205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for March 2002 be accepted.
Consultant Agreements - North State Resources and SHN Consulting Engineers &
Geologists, Inc. (C-3455) for Sports Complex
(P-050-600-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff
to proceed with the consulting agreement with North State Resources in an amount not-to-
exceed $41,000 to prepare wetlands delineation and packaging with a completion date of
May 15,2002.
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It is further recommended that the City Council authorize staff to proceed with the consulting
agreement with SHN Consulting Engineers & Geologists, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed
$27,000 to provide filter strip, drainage system, temporary lift station and force main designs
as well as water quality analysis for the Sports Complex Project with a completion date of
May 15,2002.
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Request for Proposal - Construction management services contracts
(B-050-100 & P-050-600-200) .
It is the recommendation oftheAssistant City Manager that the City Council award a portion
of the Request for Proposal to D. Baugh to provide construction management services,
resident inspection and coordination of subcontractors for the Sports Complex Project in an
amount as needed of $60 per hour and an additional $25 per hour for clerical work.
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It is further recommended that the City Council award a portion ofthe Request for Proposal
to LFH to provide construction management service in an hourly amount of $80 and an
additional $35 per hour for clerical services for budget and design review as needed for
potential capital projects such as building modifications required for fluoridation, a gate
house at the Transfer Station, remodel of existing buildings (Police Department) and others.
City-owned Surplus Property - 2440 Airpark Drive
(C-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council defer sale of
City-owned surplus property located at 2440 Airpark Drive until completion of the Property
Element for the new Benton Airpark Master Plan.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer' s request for assurance that the Property Element
for the new Benton Airpark Master Plan will be complete in six months, City Manager
.Warren expressed confidence, but added that should Plan completion take longer, the issue
will be returned to the City Council in four months.
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Redding Area Bus Authority fares - Use of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds
(R-OlO)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the use
of a portion of its Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds allocated for street
maintenance in the amounts of$48,100 for fiscal year 2003-04 and $73,900 for fiscal year
2004-05 to buy down the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) fare structure and eliminate
the need for a 20% fare increase in Redding Zone 2.
Public Transportation Agreement and Permit - Greyhound Lines, Inc. (C-3897)
(T-I00-070 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
public transportation agreement and permit with Greyhound Lines, Inc., to provide public
passenger bus service at the Redding Municipal Airport on a month-to-month basis at no
charge. The service is a pilot program to provide passenger service between the Airport
terminal, downtown Redding bus terminal, and Trinity County.
Rental Agreement - Ray Morgan Company (C-3773)
(A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve a
rental agreement with the Ray Morgan Company for a Canon CLC 2400 Color Copier at
22.8~ per copy for a term of 42 months to provide Reprographics with an upgrade copier to
facilitate needs of the City for color reproductions and eliminate the need to outsource some
color copy/printing projects.
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Memorandum of Agreement - Transportation Security Administration (C-3899)
(A-090-100 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Memorandum of Agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for 75%
reimbursement of costs associated with the TSA requirement to provide local law
enforcement officers (Redding Police) at Redding Municipal Airport passenger screening
checkpoints on an interim basis. National Guard troops will be removed May 10,2002, and
the federal law enforcement officers are due to arrive at some point between November 2002
and December 2003. It is estimated there will be a shortfall of approximately $52,000 for
. each year that Redding Police are required at the Airport. However, if this requirement is not
met, outbound air passenger service will be cancelled.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Municipal Airport capital improvements
(B-130-070 & A-090)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2002-71 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
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48th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $50,000 from the
General Fund to Airports to cover Passenger Facility Charge shortfall for fiscal year 2001-02
to assist in meeting 10% local funds match for ,Federal Aviation Administration grants
received for capital improvements at the ReddingMunicipal Airport. This amount will be
reimbursed from Passenger Facility Charges over the next several years.
Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(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 March 2002. Retail power sales revenue is
5.3%, or $3,067,004 below projections and wholesale power sales through March are 11.5%
or $3,987,396 below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is $26,632,984 or
20.6% ($6,919,560) below projections. The total cost of electricity through March 2002 is
$396,782 or 0.7% above projections. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and
amortization is $14,894,975. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction
Program is $62.2 million.
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Resolution - Authorizing an account at U.S. Bank National Association and certifying the
"Depository Services Resolution for Governmental Entities"
(A-050-100-600 & D-050)
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that Resolution No. 2002-72 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding authorizing the City Treasurer to open
an account at U.S. Bank National Association for the weekly payment of debt service on the
2002 Electric Department bonds and certifying the "Depository Services Resolution for
Governmental Entities"; and authorizing the City Treasurer to sign.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for March 2002. Total revenue to date is $35.5
million or $2,087,750 (6.2%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures to date,
excluding encumbrances, total $36,254,202 or $3,140,522 (8%) below staffs original cash
flow projection. Encumbrances total $1,931,493.
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Resolution - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1245, Maintenance Unit (C-2264) re
mandatory standby and certification pay
(P-100-050-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2002-
73 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW), Local 1245, Maintenance Employees, effective December 12, 1999, incorporating
provisions for a Water Distribution certification incentive and mandatory standby duty for
certified Water Distribution personnel.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3472, Redding Municipal Airport Runway 16/34
Rehabilitation
(B-050-020 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3472
(Job No. 8389), Redding Municipal Airport Runway 16/34 Rehabilitation, aw~ded to J.F.
Shea, Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file a
Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $5,549,231.90.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3518, Redding Police Department Remodel
(B-050-020 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3518
(Job No. 9248-07), Redding Police Department Remodel, awarded toKen Behnke, General
Contractor, be accepted as satisfactorily complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file a
Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $184,717.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3558, Dana Drive 2002 Overlay Project
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3558
(Job No. 2188), Dana Drive 2002 Overlay Project, be awarded to J.F. Shea Company, Inc.,
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in the amount of $420,642 with $19,386.36 for a construction contingency fee. It is also
recommended that the City Council approve $6,000 for contract inspection and testing fees
to Chec Engineering for a total amount of $446,028.36.
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Redding Central Valley Proiect Water Contract - Commit 2,500 acre feet to the Sacramento
River Water Contractors Association water pool
(W -030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Water Utility to commit 2,500 acre feet of the Redding Water Contract, Central Valley
Project water to the Sacramento River Water Contractors Association (SR WCA) water pool.
Commitment to the water pool will allow the Water Utility to market the additional water
to increase water revenue.
Landscape Maintenance Agreement - Caltrans (C-3898)
(A-170-075)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
City Manager, or his designee, to sign the Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans to provide
future landscaping and current maintenance of the area on Eureka Way at Highway 299
between Sunset and Pioneer Drives. The term of the agreement is continuous unless
mutually agreed by both parties.
Request to Appropriate Funds - Oversize water main, Lanning Avenue
(W -030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
request to appropriate $60,000 to replace and oversize approximately 700 feet of two-inch
cast iron water main to a six-inch water main in the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Lanning
Avenue in conjunction with the Wastewater Utility's Westside Sewer Interceptor Project.
There are sufficient funds in Municipal Services Water Utility Capital Projects 2001-02
fiscal year budget for this project.
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Resolution - Appropriating 2000-2001 Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for
street maintenance and improvements on Old Oregon Trail
(B-130-070/S-070-100/S-070-200/P-050-600-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-74 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
47th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $500,895 for
paving/slurry seal maintenance of City streets and $247,760 for Old Oregon Trail turn lane
improvements at the entrance of the Sports Complex for fiscal year 2002-03.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2002-71,2002-72,2002-73, and 2002-74 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
At the hour of 7:00 p.m., Council Member/Agency Chair Cibula convened the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for ajoint meeting with the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING Use of Capital Outlay Funds in the Market Street Redevelopment
Project Area by the Shasta Union High School District
(R-030-145)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor/Agency Member Kight opened the public
hearing regarding a request by the Shasta Union High School District to use Capital Outlay
Funds to construct four tennis courts at Shasta High School in the Market Street
Redevelopment Project Area.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Deputy City Manager Stll;rman provided an overview of the Report to Council dated April
26, 2002, r~calling that in 1990 the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and the
Shasta Union High School District (SUH~D) entered into a property tax pass-through
agreement for the Market St~eet Project Area. The agreement allows placement of pass-
through fun~s from tax increment revenue in a "capital outlay fund" to be used for school
capital improvements which will benefit the Market S~reet Project Area. SUHSD is
requesting $218,565 for construction of four tennis courts at Shasta High School.
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Mr. Starman noted that before funds can be released, the Agency and the City Council must
determipe that the proposed public improvements/facilities meet the requirements of the
pass-through agreement and Redevelopment Law, are of primary benefit to the project area,
and that no other reasonable means of financing such public improvements are available to
the community.
Mr. Starman recommended that the Agency and the City Council make said necessary
findings and authorize the use of the funds for the stated purpose.
Council Member/Chair Cibula determined that no one present wished to address this matter
and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Agency Member Kight, seconded by Agency Member St~gall, making
findings that the proposal to construct four tennis courts at Shasta High School is consistent
with the pass-through agreement for Market Street Redevelopment Project Area and
Redevelopment Law, is of primary benefit to the Market Street Project Area, and there are
no other reasonable means for financing the improvements; and authorizing use of pass-
through "Capital Outlay Funds" from the M,arket Street Project Area in a not-to-exceed
amount of$218,565. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
MOTION: Macie by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
making findings that the proposal to construct four tennis courts at Shasta High School is
consistent with the pass-through agreement for Market Street Redevelopment Project Area
and Regevelopment Law, is of primary benefit to the Market Street Project Area, and there
are no other reasonable means for financing the improvements; and authorizing use of pass-;-
through "Capital Outlay Funds" from the Market Street Project Area in a not-to-exceed
amount of$218,565. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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At the hour of 8:12 p.m., Council Member/Agency Chair Cibula adjourned the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
At the hour of8:12 p.m., Mayor Kight reconvened the regul~r meeting of the Redding City
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Approving issuance of bonds through ABAG Finance Authority for
Nonprofit Corporations to rehabilitate Heritage Plaza Apartments; and
RESOLUTION - Approving Associate Membership Agreement and ABAG Associate
Membership
(H-150-300)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kight opened the public hearing regarding
issuance of bonds through the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for the
acquisition and rehabilitation of the Heritage Plaza Apartments and the application and
agreement for ABAG membership by the City.
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Deputy City Manager Starman recalled that at the regular City Council meeting of March 19,
2002, the City Council tentatively agreed to allocate up to $750,000 in HOME Investment
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Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to partially finance the acquisition and rehabilitation
of the Heritage Plaza Apartments and assist the developer, Pacific American Properties, and
ajoint powers agency (JP A) in the issuance ofhonds necessary to fund the proposed project.
The developer selected ABAG Financing Authority to act as the lP A to issue bonds. The
proposed limited obligation bonds are payable solely from revenues generated by the
Heritage Plaza Apartments, and the City will incur no obligation to repay or guarantee the
bonds.
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Mr. Starman recommended adoption of a resolution approving issuance of multifamily
housing revenue bonds and lending proceeds to the developer to be used for the acquisition
and rehabilitation of the Heritage Plaza Apartments. ,He further recommended adoption of
a resolution approving an associate membership agreement and a temporary membership in
ABAG for the purpose of facilitating issuance of the bonds.
Mayor Kight determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-76, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving the financing of a multifamily housing project through issuance by ABAG of
multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $5,500,000 and lending the
proceeds to Pacific American Properties, Inc. to be used for acquisition and rehabilitation of
approximately 180-units ofthe Heritage Plaza Apartments located at Delta Street and Benton
Drive. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2002-76 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-77, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing execution and delivery of an Associate Membership Agreement with ABAG and
approving the City's membership in ABAG. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2002-77 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Accepting the Action Plan and funding recommendations for the 2002-03
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
(G-1 00-030-1 00)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kight opened the public hearing regarding the
Action Plan and funding recommendations for the 2002-03 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Council Member Stegall indicated that she would abstain from discussion and voting on this
matter due to her affiliation with the Shasta County Women's Refuge, a recipient agency of
CDBG funds. Council Member Cibula indicated that he, too, would abstain from discussion
and voting on this matter due to a conflict of interest related to his wife's business firm.
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Council dated April
23,2002, regarding the proposed Action Plan and Funding Recommendations relative to the
CDBG funding program. Mr. Starman explained that the City of Redding, defined as an
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"entitlement city" py the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), receives
a CDBG allocation each fiscal year for utilization in developing and implementing plans,
prograf!ls and projects to provide decent hQusing and economic opportunities for low- and
mod~rate-incoIll;e individlJals apd families. The total amount for allocation is approximately
$952,000 (il1cluding $16,000 previously allotted). Mr. Starman reviewed allocated funding
amounts t9 various activities: $122,618 is available for Public Service Activities; $270,343
for HOl.lsing Manage~ent Services; $93,600 for Program Administration; $300,000 for
repayment of the Section 108 loan for the Yuba Street Streetscape Project; and $166,,166 is
available for Other Eligible Public Activities which incorporates the "priority projects"
(Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and neighbo!hood improvements) strategy adopted
by Council in 1997. Mr. Starman added that the Community Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC) recently conc1uqed a two-montp review process, and has finalized
recomrp.endations for the 2002-03 program year.
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Mr. Staiman recommendedthat the City Council adopt the resolution approving the proposed
Action Plan a,nd FUl1ding Recom~endations regarding the CDBG program and authorizing
the City Manager to file the Action Plan with HUD.
. Mayor Kight determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by COUl1cil Member Pohlmeyer
adopting Resolution No. 2002-78, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
. accepting the 2002-2003 Program Year Action Plan regarding the use of Community
Development Block Grant funds, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign
all necessary documents and sublllit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. The Vote:
A YES: . Council Members: Pohlmeyer, McGeorge, and Kight
NOES: Coun~il M;embyrs: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: Cibula and Stegall
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2002-78 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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COUNCIL MEMBER STEGALL - Retirement from Shasta County Women's Refuge
(A-050-060)
Mayor Kight announced that Council Member Stegall retired at the end of April 2002, as
Executive Director of Shasta County Women's Refuge (SCWR). He acknowledged her 10-
y~ar exem'plary service to the SCWR and for transforming a small organization into one of
significant stature.
Mayor Kight commepded Council Member Stegall for assisting countless families in this
community; ,and, on behalf of the Redding City Council and Staff, thanked her for her service
to the c9mmunity and congratulated her on a well-deserved retirement. Those in attendance
applauded Council Member Stegall, acknowledging their appreciation for her dedicated
service to the Shast~ County Women's Refuge.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-7-01, Tierra
Bendito Subdivision
(S-101-039) ,
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kight opened the public hearing regarding an
appeal of a P~anning Commission approval for the Tierra Bendito Tentative Subdivision Map
(S-7 -01) subject to Conditions of Approval.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
city Clerk Strohm'ayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton provided an oVt;:rview of the Report to Council
dated April 25, 2002, recalling that on March 26, 2002, the Planning Commission approved
. the Tentative Subdivision Map (S-7-01) for Tierra Bendito Subdivision, located on Oak
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. Mesa Lane south of 0 ld Alturas Road, subj ect to certain conditions. Mr. Hamilton explained
that Developer Frank Coughlin is appealing Conditions 5 a-d which primarily require
frontage road improvements, undergrounding utilities, relocation of utility poles, and
installation of a five-foot wide landscaping strip which will entail "shaving" an embankment
on Old Alturas Road. Mr. Coughlin contends that the cost of these improvements would
make the development economically unfeasible.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the decision
of the Planning Commission determining that the conditions are consistent with City policy
and provisions of the General Plan.
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Darryl Wagner, legal counsel for Developer Frank Coughlin, disagreed with staffs analysis
of the appeal and the required conditions citing discrepancies in proportionality with other
developments and inconsistency in applying City policy when approving other subdivisions.
He also suggested that in order to avoid future litigation, the City should consider its
potential liability, and repair the embankment on Old Alturas Road which is in a
deteriorating condition according to City staff.
Developer Frank Coughlin restated his objections to the Conditions of Approval on the basis
of cost and economic feasibility and requested the City Council approve the appeal.
Frank Hoke, Redding resident, expressed support for Mr. Coughlin's effort to provide
affordable homes in the area. He stressed that there are few subdivisions offering new homes
for less than $200,000 and urged the City Council to uphold the appeal.
Mayor Kight determined that no other individuals wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
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City Attorney Wingate advised that if the subdivider was not required to install
improvements required by subdivision ordinances, the project would not conform with the
General Plan and under provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, it could not be approved
because findings could not be made justifying approval. He stated that the improvements
imposed on Tierra Bendito Tentative Subdivision Map are legally appropriate and consistent
with other developments.
The City Council expressed support for the General Plan and the work put forth to bring it
to fruition in an effort to improve the City of Redding.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
denying the appeal by Developer Frank Coughlin for Condition 5 a-d of the Tierra Bendito
Tentative Subdivision Map S-7-01 and upholding the decision by the Planning Commission
to approve the application subject to completion of improvements as consistent with City
policy and the General Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REAPPOINTMENT - Redding Planning Commission
(B-080-300)
Mayor Kight recommended the reappointment of Jan Maurer-Watkins to the Planning
Commission to serve a limited term, effective May 1, 2002, through completion of the new
Zoning Ordinance, at which time she will resign as Commissioner and a new appointment
will be made.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
reappointing Jan Maurer-Watkins to serve a limited term, effective May 1,2002, through
completion of the new Zoning Ordinance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex
(A-050-080 & P-050-600-200)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an update of the Sports Complex Project advising
that plans for the buildings are in the plan check process and will soon be completed, site
improvement plans are to be completed this week, and the consultants will be preparing cost
estimates for the project. He explained that traffic signal designs for Old Oregon Trail/Old
Highway 44 and Shasta View Drive/Tarmac Road are approximately 45 % complete, street
improvement and water booster pump designs have begun, and property acquisition
discussions continue for rights-of-ways in the area. Mr. Perry was hopeful that the bid
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process could begin this month, but it now it appears June will be more likely pending receipt
or the Army CqrPs of Engine:ers 404 - Wetlapds Encroachment permit. He anticipated
construption to begin in August, contingent on the 404 permit approval, with completion of
the project by May of2003.
No action was taken on this informational item.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJ.ECTS - WestsideSewer Interceptor
(A-050i080 & W-020-610)
City Manager Warren introduc'ed EdChr~stoffersQn, Vice President ofCH2M Hill, the firm
which designed the Westside Sewer Interceptor and provides oversight of the project. He
noted the project has taken longer and been more complicated than originally anticipated.
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Mr. Christofferson provided an update of the Westside Sewer Interceptor project located on
Eastside Road and gave a Powerpoint presentation noting that the cost of the project is
~pproxl~ately ~15.5 million. He pointed out that the purpose of the project is to relieve the
overloading of the ex~sting westside sewer interceptor by installing 42- to 54-inch diameter
pip~line from Cascade Park on tpe south to the Safeway Store on Cypress Avenue on the
nort~. The pipel!n~ covers approximately 5.4 miles and is aligned primarily along Eastside
Ro~d. He ,advised construction is more tha,n 50% complete.
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Mr. Christofferspn explained t~at because the project requires work to be performed in the
middle of East side Road, limited options were available in the area of Girvan Road to reduce
ipgress and egress issues. He eXplained that attempts to min~mize traffic and resident
inconv~niences were made by maintaining signage, access to businesses fronting Eastside
Road, r~sidential access, flagmen to assist motorists, an~ two points of access were available
at a,ll times to the area for emergency vehicles. He aQded that 5-6 workshops were held in
targeted neighborhoods, door-to-door contact with residents, a telephone hotline ~d web site
were s~t up'to receive input from the public and to respoI).d to concerns, and updates were
provided at neighborhood watch meetin~s.
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. Mr. Christofferson stated that the project will be moving north ofBonnyview Road later this
mo.pth.. He conceded that it has been dif!icult to maintain public access while the project is
in the Lanning Avenue area, but once it moves north of Bonnyview Road, access should be
improve9' He emphasized that the project will cross Cypress Avenue in June ~nd plans are
in progress to make that crossing as smooth as possible.
City M~nag~r Warren interject~d th~t CH2M Hill's primary focus in overseeing the project
is to ensure that the pipeline isinstall~d pn?perly. He advised that the City retained Danny
Baugh to provide oversight to the affected neighborhoods and determine iffurther measures
should be taken to assist citizens in the neighborhoods and traffic issues on Eastside Road.
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John Bie~dara, Redding resident, strongly urged the City Council to consider the impact to
citizen~ fac~d with the inl;lbility to enter their homes and businesses during major
construction projects of this magnitude and believed an alternative access should be provided
during the con,stnlction process.
Lyle V ~Normap, Redding resident, expressed frustration with the project process and the
inability to get i~ Cl;nd. out of the area. He also advised that the road from the railroad tracks
to, the Gulvert in the park area of Lanning A veilUe is too rough to afford 35 mph vehicle
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traffic and should be repaved.
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No action was taken on this informational item.
SPORTS COMPLEX WETLANDS MITIGATION
(P-050,600-200), .
. Assistantt C~ty Mamlger Perry highlighted the Report to Council dated April 29, 2002,
advising that the Sports Complex Project ~ll impact approximately .96 acres of wetlands.
He exp~arned that the City budgeted $60,000 for mitigation purposes for the Sports Complex
Projectin a wetlands bank which requires the creation of two wetland acres for every acre
of wetlands removed. He noted that most regulatory agencies have indicated a desire to
combine several City activities such as the Sports Complex Project and Clover Creek
Detention Basin into one mitigation package. He stated that a parcel north of Highway 44
and south of Tarmac Road has been viewed by the Department of Fish and Game as a
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potential mitigation exchange site to create a wetlands area. However, in the event it is not
possible to purchase the property, funds will be deposited in an approved wetlands bank to
fulfill mitigation requirements.
Mr. Perry recommended that the City Council authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with
the California Department ofFish and Game to seek acquisition of a parcel( s) for a wetlands
restoration area north of Highway 44 and south of Tarmac Road.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the report and directing staff to develop an agreement with the California
Department of Fish and Game to seek acquisition of a parcel( s) for a wetlands restoration
area north of Highway 44 and south of Tarmac Road. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Cibula asked if the parcel in question is part of conservation planning
negotiations and asked if negotiations are continuing in an effort to secure parkland
properties for the City that also provide mitigation. Development Services Director
Hamilton responded that negotiations continue regarding Communities Conservation
Planning with State, Federal, and County agencies.
REVIEW AND SELECTION OF LIBRARY DESIGN
(L-050)
City Manager Warren recalled that the City Council expressed concerns regarding the design
for the new library at the City Council meeting of April 16, 2002, and in an effort to resolve
the issue, Mayor Kight and Council Member Cibula met with representatives ofLPA, Inc.,
City staff, Shasta County staff, and representatives of New Library Now!, to review
alternatives for the design of the library. The group provided a unanimous recommendation
on one of three new designs presented at the sub-committee meeting.
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John Gatt, architect for LPA, Inc., provided a Powerpoint presentation of three alternative
designs, A, B, and C, which were submitted to the sub-committee for consideration. He
stated that while overall cost was not discussed at length, it is anticipated that the State's
formula will be implemented into the chosen design, with option A the least costly, and
options Band C options more expensive.
In response to Mayor Kight, Mr. Gatt advised that Design A is approximately 55,000 square
feet in size and will cost approximately $198 per square foot. However, this price is specific
to construction and does not include engineering fees, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, etc.
Mayor Kight urged that a firm budget be developed early in the process, to which City
Manager Warren cautioned that the earlier firm numbers are established, the more
susceptible they are to change.
City Manager Warren explained that the State grant will provide 65% of the $198 per square
foot cost plus inflation, and anything above that amount will be covered by the City and
County at 100%.
In response to Mayor Kight, Management Analyst II Cherpeski advised that the current
budget estimate for a 55,000 square foot library is between $19.9 and $20.5 million.
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City Manager Warren added that the budget estimate included $300,000 for books, $11.5 for
construction, $1.2 million for site development, $400,000 for demolition of some existing
onsite buildings, 8.5% fee for the architect, $712,000 for project management, and $1.5
million for a contingency fund. He pointed out that current City practice provides that when
architects design a building which exceeds 5% of the anticipated cost, redesign is required
at no cost to the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
approving Design Option A for the new library. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Cibula recalled discussing siting issues at the sub-committee meeting and
asked when the decision will be made for siting the building. Mr. Gatt explained LP A will
be returning at a later date to present those issues, however, there are no costs associated with
that process and those issues will not affect the application process.
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM NEW LIBRARY NOW! CNLN)
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City Manager W~en provided an overview of the Report to Council dated May 1,2002,
recalling that in the past, vot~rs have rejected various measures designed to fund a new
library. However, Shasta County Grand Jury ~eports in 1996-97 and 1999-2000 encouraged
the City and County to work toge~her to fund a new library facility. He explained that
passage of p;roposition 14 to nmd r~n<;}Vation and construction of libraries throughout the
State prompted a new combined effort to fund a IJ?uch needed facility. He poipted out that
the last funding available through the State for library construction was in 1989, and this
may be the last State funding opportunity for many year~. .
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Mr. Warren related that the "New Library Now!" (NLN) Committee approached the City and
County last year ask~ng that they work to,gether toward the common goal of atte:;tining a grant
for construction of a new library with each contributing $300,000 to complete required
studies . and design work necessary for the grant application, land for the new library, and
$250,000 t?,:\ch in additional annual operating expenses. In return, NLN agree~ to raise the
. $8 mi~lion ,in matching funds necessary for the project. Mr. Warren reported that to date,
NLN has raised just over half that amount, $4,123,773.
~r. Warren explained that beGause NLN has not b~en able to raise the necessary amount,
they are requesting that the City and the County ea.ch contribute an additional $1.5 million.
He pointed out that $1.5 million contributed to the library'project means there is that much
less for other priorities such ll;s the Stillwater Business Park, Public Safety Master Plan,
starfing needs, implementation of the Zucker Report recommendations, street and
infra.structure maintenance, and others.
Mr. W a.rrenstressed, however, that there will never be a better time to build a new library
and presented potential City funding options as follows:
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Publ~c Benefits M()ney (for public energy conservation) - $200,000
Community Development Block Grant (CD BG) funds allocated for public activities -
$250,000
Project Managem~nt of the library -local match savings through re-examination of
:the method of project mcmage!l1ent - $100,000
Park Bpnd Act funds (Prop(),sition 40) - $300,000
Gen~ral Fund reserve - $650,000
Recievel9pme,nt Funds - there is a balance of$l.4 million in development partnership
fundjng available
Debt service - approximately $190,000 per year will service $1.5 million to debt with
reduction of non-committed contingencies in the General Fund 10-year Financial
Plan can be committed to the library.
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Mr. Warren advised that he did not recommen,d using Redevelopment funds or debt service,
but listed them as available options, and pointed out funding options 1 through 4 would not
come out of t4~ General Fund.
Mr. Warren pointed out that the funding leverage for the library is similar to the leverage for
other City projects as depicted on the table below which provides a true picture of the City's
monetary investment in each:
Project Gen~ral Fund C~ntribution Total Project Cost
Aquatic. Center $1.7 million (net) $5 million
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Sports Complex $2.5 million $16 million
Turtle Bay Bridge $2 million $20 million
Library $1.8 million $20 million
Total $8 million $61 million
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Mr.. W~en recommended approving the request for NLN that the City contribute an
additional $l.5million for the n~w library under the following conditions: 1) funding for the
library will be taken from tQe options presented, in the order presented; 2) there be a dollar-
to-doll~r match from Shasta County; 3) the additional funds from the City and County be
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used only for construction of the new library; 4) New Library Now! (NLN) continues its fund
raising campaign; and 5) any excess money raised by NLN over and above the amount
needed for construction will go toward new books for the library.
Council Member McGeorge suggested that discussion regarding funding for the new library
would be more appropriate at the meeting on May 16,2002, when the City Council discusses
all financial and project priorities for the City.
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Charles Menoher, Shasta County Superintendent of Schools, Daniel Ashby, and James Finck
. expressed support for the new library and urged the City Council to fund the additional $1.5
million as requested by NLN.
Frank Strazzarino, President of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, expressed
support for the new library and urged the City Council to provide the additional $1.5 million,
and he requested that local businesses be utilized whenever possible.
.On behalf of New Library Now! and Shasta Library Foundation, Patte Jelavich expressed
regret that the goal amount had not yet been reached and advised that fund raising efforts
continue. The last financial update, dated April 29, 2002, indicated total contributions of
$4,123,000 however, a recent donation from Sierra Pacific Foundation in the amount of
$500,000 and other recent contributions has increased the total by over $760,000. She stated
it is unknown how much funding will ultimately be raised but urged the City Council to
approve the request for an additional $1.5 million.
Council Member Pohlmeyer expressed strong support for the proj ect and stated that the issue
of the library's priority was decided many years ago by the citizens of Redding.
Council Member Cibula concurred, indicating the library is important to the entire
community.
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Council Member McGeorge explained that while he is in favor of a new library, he is
concerned that the additional $1.5 million funding could have been spread to several worthy
projects and programs which are also seriously in need of funding.
Council Member Stegall expressed support for the library and believes it is and has been a
priority for the City and citizens for many years.
Mayor Kight questioned ifNLN receives contributions in excess of what is needed, at what
point will funds be returned to the City?
Council Member Pohlmeyer preferred a more direct approach, contributing $1.5 million from
identified resources, and should additional funds be raised which are not needed for the
project, a refund to the City and County would be appropriate. However, refunding any
additional money over and above what is needed can be discussed at a later date.
Mayor Kight stressed that the requested $1.5 million is the last contribution the City can
make toward the library. He emphasized that by completing projects which provide the best
return on investment in terms of jobs and economic stimulus, such as the Stillwater Industrial
Park, other worthy projects are possible.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving the request for additional funding for the Library Project in the amount of$I.5
million as requested by New Library Now!, contingent upon the following conditions:
1. There is a dollar-for-dollar match from the County of Shasta
2. City and County additional funds .will only be used for construction of the new
library
3. NLN continues its fund-raising efforts
4. Any excess monies raised by NLN not needed for construction shall be used to
purchase new books for the library.
The additional funds shall be derived from the following resources:
1. Public Benefits Money (public energy conservation) - $200,000
2. Community Development Block Grant (CD BG) funds allocated for public activities -
$250,000
3. Project Management of the Library -local match savings through re-examination of
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the method of project management - $100,000
4. P~rk;Bond Act funds (Propositiop 40) - $300,000
5. General Fund reserve - $650,000
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
At the hour of 9:55 p.m. Mayor Kight declar~d the meeting in recess.
At the hour of 10:05 p.m. Mayor Kight reconvened the meeting.
IMPLEMENT A nON OF ZUCKER SYSTEMS RECOMMENDA nONS
(A-050-122), '
Development Services Director Hamiltonrecaned that the City Council received the
"Customer Service and Development-related Processes" by Zucker Systems, Inc. at the
meeting of April 2, 2002. An implementation program for long-term and more costly issues
has been developed by the staff, while many of the basic, straight forward recommendations
are a~ready ip place. He suggested that before specific recommendations can be made on
issues which require funding, related budget issues in the priority workshop should be
considered. He stated that a report will be brought back for City Council consi4eration in
October updating the status of the implementation measures. He related that most
expenditure related items will be considered individually and details regarding costs will be
provided at that time.
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City Manager Warren assured that the implementation measures will have no fiscal impact
on the General Fund 10-year Financial Plan.
Mr. Hamilton recommendyd that the City Council accept the report and implementation
,measures as outlined in the report, but make no decision regarding funding at this time; and
authorize the carryover of unexpended personnel funds into the Development Services
Budget for fiscal year 2001-02 to fiscal year 2002-03 to cover the cost of temporary
employees to assist in staffing vacancies.
Kent Dagg, Executive Director of the Shasta Builders Exchange, expressed concern that the
Zu<(ker Report ~d the Development Services Department implementation report did not
incJude comments from meetings held with focus groups. He explained that all facets of the
construction industry attended those meetings, including engineers, architects, etc. He asked
that no action be taken for at least two weeks to allow the construction industry an
opportunity to review the "Customer Service for Development-Related Processes, Summary
of Recommendations and Implementation Measures" prepared by the Development Services
Department in response to the report provided by Zucker Systems, Inc. He clarified that
concern was not acceptance of the report, but implementation of recommendations.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer stated that comments from the construction industry might
certainly affect decisions made regarding implementation ofthe recommendations, especially
those which will require funding.
Co~ncil Member Stegall clarified ~at the implementation measures recommendations
included in the report entitled, "Customer Service for Development-Related Processes,
Summary of Recommendations and Implementation Measures" will be discussed at the
Priority Workshop, even if actual implementation is not directed at that time.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
accepting the repqrt entitled "Customer Service for Development-Related Processes,
Summary of Recommendations and Implementation Measures" prepared by Development
Services regarding the Zucker Systems Report; and approving roll-over of budgeted but
unexpended personnel funds from fiscal year 2001-02 to fiscal year 2002-03 for temporary
staffing support in the Development Services Department. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.73.010 - Economic
Development Corporation of Shasta County (EDC), Terms of service
(B-080-150) ,
City Clerk Strohmayer highlighted the Report to Council dated April 28, 2002, recalling that
the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County (ED C) was formed to promote
economic growth in the area, and the City (as a permanent member of the EDC) is entitled
to appoint three representatives to its Board of DireGtors for two-year terms. However,
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because the short two-years tenns do not afford ample opportunity for Board Members to
serve as Chair or as members of the Executive Committee, the EDC is not opposed to
agencies appointing members to serve four-year tenns.
City Clerk Strohmayer recommended that the City Council offer for first reading and waive
full reading ofthe proposed ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.73.010,
Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County, extending the appointed tenn of
office from two years to four years.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
approving extending the tenns of office for City representatives to the Economic
Development Corporation from two years to four years. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance No. 2293 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending a portion of Redding Municipal Code Chapter
2.73, Miscellaneous Boards, Committees, and Representatives.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2293 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
FORMER FIRE CHIEF ERICHSRUD
(A-050-140)
Fire Chief Gunsauls announced that the Fire Chief for the City of Redding from 1975-1986,
Ken Erichsrud, passed away last weekend and a memorial service in his honor will be held
on Friday, May 10, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at the Redding Convention Center.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Fran Jenkins thanked the City Council for its action on the library and expressed hope that
the County will also support the request for funding.
(L-050)
John Biendara thanked Development Services Director Hamilton for his exemplary
assistance and action regarding access issues for his neighborhood during the Westside
Interceptor Sewer Project.
(W -020-610)
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 1 0:23 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
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