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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, C~lifornia
June 18,2002, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Frank Strazzarino.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Don Wood, Lassen View Community Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kight with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
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Also present were City Manager Warren, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney
Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton, Electric Utility Director Feider,
Admin~strative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Deputy Fire
Chief Becker, Community Services Director Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City
Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 4, 2002.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-5QO)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 23, check numbers 301160 through
301549 inclusive, in the amount of $3,442,050.09, for th~ period of June 4, 2002, through
June 13, 2002; Wire Transfers for the period of June 1, 2002, through June 15, 2002, in the
amount of $2,518,028.81; and Payroll Register No. 25, electronic deposit transaction
numbers 109047 through 109696 and check numbers 489648 through 489963 inclusive, in
the amount of $1,907,641.34, for the period of May 26, 2002, through June 8, 2002, be
approved. .
TOTAL: $7,867,720.24
Ordinance - Amending the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Plan
(R-030-050-010)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2295 be
adopted, an ordinanc~ of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
amendment to the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Red~velopment Plan (Amendment), approving the
environmen~al documentation prepared for the amendment, and making certain findings
pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California extending the time
limit to proceed with eminent domain by 12 years.
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Consulting and Professional Services Agreement Renewal - Economic Development
Corporation (EDC) of Shasta County; and
Redirecting Bay Area Program Funds - City of Redding Economic Development Web Page
Redesign
(B-130-030-045 & B-080-150)
It is the recom~endation of the Economic Development Director that the City Council
approve the renewal of the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement between the
City of Redding and the Economic Development Corporation (ED C) of Shasta County for
professional marketing consultant services for fiscal year 2002-03 in the amount of$126,000
effective July 1,2002, through June 30, 2003.
It is further recommended that $10,000 in unencumbered Bay Area Program funds be
redirected for use in an update/redesign of the City's Economic Development Web Page.
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Resolution - Accepting grant funds from the Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and
approving a grant agreement for Stillwater Business Park
(G-I00-070 & E-050) .
It is the reco~endation ofthe Economic Development Director that Resolution No. 2002-
89 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting grant funds
. in the amount of $470,500 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) for water and
wastewater infrastructure improvements for the Stillwater Business Park; providing 45% in
matching funds from the City of Redding in the amount of$384,954 for fiscal year 2003-04;
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and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Project Grant Agreement and any other
necessary documentation.
Modification to the Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP)
(R -030-100-400)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve
modifications to the Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP) to reflect existing market
conditions by increasing the maximum purchase price for a home from $123,000 to $140,000
and increasing the maximum DAP loan amount from $22,000 to $35,000 for low-income
applicants.
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Amendment to License Agreement - Olympic Security Services at Redding Municipal
Airport
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
First Amendment to the License Agreement with Olympic Security Services for 87 additional
square feet of office space within the Redding Municipal Airport terminal building in the
amount of$155 per month on a month-to-month basis.
Assignment of Lease - Jack W. Stringer to Darlene Y. Stringer
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Assignment of Lease from Jack W. Stringer to Darlene Y. Stringer for a corporate hangar
located at 3732 Flight Avenue at Redding Municipal Airport and authorize the Mayor to
execute same. Terms and conditions of the lease remain the same and Darlene Stringer will
be responsible for all obligations of the Lease Agreement with two five-year options
possible.
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Facilities Lease Agreement - County of Shasta for office space at 3740 Flight Avenue
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Facilities Lease Agreement with County of Shasta for 3,000 square feet of office space
located at 3740 Flight Avenue at Redding Municipal Airport in the amount of $1,505 per
month with an increase of 3% annually. Shasta County will remodel the interior to be used
by the California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CALMMET)
and fence the parking area. The City will provide access to the building complaint with
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. The term of the lease is June 25, 2002, through
October 31, 2004.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3543, Customer Service Lobby Remodel
(B-050-020/C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3543 (Job No.
9495), Customer Service Lobby Remodel, be awarded to Ken Behnke General Contractor
in the amount of $124,900; with an additional $10,000 for project management and
inspection, and an additional $15,000 for construction contingencies.
Council Member Cibula indicated he will vote no on this issue, expressing conceptual
support for better service for Electric Utility customers, opposing the cost, and opining hat
the timing is inappropriate.
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The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3564, three-phase, pad-type distribution transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3564, three-
phase, pad-type distribution transformers, be awarded to Pauwels Transformers in the
amount $158,932 to provide three-phase, pad-type distribution transformers for the period
of August 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003, on an as-needed basis and subject to availability
of funds; and authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award one year at the same
prices, terms, and conditions if mutually agreeable.
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Resolution - Revising the level of funding in Agreement No. 96-SNR-00II0 for Central
Valley Project Power Facilities; and
Resolutio~ - Revising the level of participation in Contract No. 00-SNR-00241 for Central
Valley Project purchase power and wheeling
(E-120-900)
It is the rec<;>mmendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2002-90 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Co~cil of the City of Redding revising the level of funding
in Agreement No. 96-SNR-00IlO for funding ofthe Operation and Maintenance of Central
Valley Project Power Facilities, by and between the following parties: United States
Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration, Sierra Nevada Customer
Service Region, Central Valley Project, California (Western); United States Department of I
Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region (Reclamation); and Central Valley
Project Customers (Customers); authorizing the Electric Utility Director to approve on an
ongoing basis the City of Redding's continued participation in Western's Annual Advance
O&M funding program up to 30% of Redding's annual power purchases from Western
(approximately $4 million). Any greater annual participation will be brought back for City
Council consideration.
It is furt~er recommended that Res()lution No. 2002-91 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City
Council ofthe City of Redding revising the level of participation in Advancement of Funds
Contract No. 00-SNR-00241 for Central Valley Project Purchase Power and Wheeling, by
and between; United States Department of Energy, Westt;rn Area Power Administration
(Western); and Certain Central Valley Project, Firm Electric Service Contractors
(participants) authorizing the Electric Utility Director to approve on an ongoing basis the
City of Redding's annual advance funding participation level up to the City's ability to
receive credits on the City's monthly power bill from Western.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Caldwell-Lake Redding Park topographical survey and
improvements to the Caldwell Recreation Center
(B-130-030/P-050-100/C-050-450)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2002-92
be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 50th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $21,000 in Park
and Recreation Facilities Impact Fees for a park topographical survey of Caldwell-Lake
Redding Park and for the Caldwell Recreation Center for fiscal year 2001-02.
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City Manager Warren added that staff will bring the remodel of the Caldwell Recreation
Center building to a future City Council meeting to allow the City Council to determine the
best use for the building.
Funding Agreements - Sacramento Watershed Action Group (SWAG) and the Bureau of
Land Management for trail development
(P-050..,460)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
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the Funding Agreement with Sacramento Watershed Action Group (SWAG) in the amount
of $20,000 of Proposition 12 funds to expand the engineering scope of services for trail
design and development of the Old 99 Trail.
It is further recomm~nded that the City Council approve the Funding Agreement with the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the amount of$55,300 of Proposition 12 funds for
engineering design services by the Army Corps of Engineers for trail design and
development for the River Rail Trail; and authorize the City Manager to execute both
agreements.
Agreement - Shasta College for Student Carpentry Services, Redding Aquatic Center
(Redding Plunge) Concession Building
(P-050-700-~00 & E-060-625)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
the Agreement for Use of Carpentry Students with Shasta College to construct a 1,200 square
foot concession stand at the Redding Aquatic Center (Redding Plunge) in the amount of
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$82,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
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Resolution - Accepting and appropriating grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice
for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
(B-130-070/G-I00-070/P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2002-93 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 49th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $11,618 for bulletproof
vest and accepting $11 ,618 in grant revenue from the U.S. Department ofJustice- Bulletproof
Vest Partnership Program which is 50% of the total cost.
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Grant Application - U.S. Department of Justice for COPS in Schools/Safe Schools Healthy
Students 2002 Program
(G-100-070 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council approve the submittal
of a grant application for funds over a three-year period in the amount of $125,000 to the
U.S. Department of Justice through the COPS in Schools/Safe Schools Healthy Students
2002 Program. Funding will provide a new School Resource Officer position at Shasta
Union High School District in partnership with their application to the U.S. Department of
Education - Safe Schools/Healthy Students Program.
Memorandum of Understanding - Shasta County District Attorney's Office and Shasta
County Sheriff s Office for participation in . the Northern California Computer Crime Task
Force; and
Resolution - Accepting and appropriating grant funds, and authorizing one full time
investigator
(P-150-150/G-I00-170/B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council approve the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shasta County District Attorney's Office
and the Shasta County Sheriff s office for participation in the Northern California Computer
Crimes Task Force to combat high-tech computer crime and identification theft; and
authorize the Chief of Police to execute same.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2002-94 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 51 5t Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $89,560 for a full-time police investigator;
authorizing one full-time investigator; and accepting $89,560 in revenue from Northern
Region High-Tech Task Force grant monies through the Shasta County District Attorney's
Office and the MOU for fiscal year 2002-03. If funding does not continue the City's
participation in the Northern California Computer Crimes Task Force will end June 30, 2003.
Renewal Agreement - Claims Management, Inc. for Workers' Compensation claims
administration
(R-100-950)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council
approve extension of the agreement with Claims Management, Inc., through June 30, 2005,
in the amount of $102,000, $107,000, and $112,250 to be paid 2002, 2003, and 2004,
respectively.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3479, City of Redding Corporation Yard storage
building
(B-050-020 & C-050-100-040)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3479
(Job No. 2162), City of Redding Corporation Yard storage building, awarded to Richelieu
Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be authorized to file
a Notice of Completion. The final contract amount is $314,746.47.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3560, Airport Road 24-inch water main project
(B-050-020 & W-030-725) .
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3560,
(Job No. 2179) Airport Road 24-inch water main project, be awarded to Bobby Martin
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,471,447.45, with an additional $90,000 for
administration, survey staking, and inspections fees, and an additional $150,000 for a
contingency fund. It was noted that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ED-II-97), the
Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring Plan for
the Airport Road 24-inch water main project were adopted by the City Council at the meeting
of March 5, 2002.
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Northern and Coastal California Water Bond Initiative Coalition
(A-05q-~00-250) , "
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
City of Redding to. join the Northern ~d Coastal California Water Bond Coalition
(Coalition).; The Coalition supports legislation allocating funding from future water bond
initiatives fqr North State projects related to water supply, sanitation"fisheries, water reuse,
flood control, non-point pollution prevention, wetlands, and Coalition-sponsored projects.
Upon becoming part ofthe Coalition, the City may submit a list of water related projects that
may receive funding from future statewide water b<?nd initiatives.
'Resolution - Authorizing grant application with the State Department of Conservation I
Division of Recycling .
(G-I00-170 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-95 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing submission of
a funding request to the California Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling in
the amoupt of $46,832 through the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter
Reql.;lction A~t to fund beverage container recycling apd litter abatement activities (aka
City/County Payment Program) for the Solid Waste Utility. It is also recommended that the
Assistant City Manager be autl10rized to execute the contract and request for payments.
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Resolution - Appropriating additional Gas Tax and Transportation Development Act funds
(~-130-070 & S-070-100)
It is the recomn;1endation of the Assistal1t City Manager that Resoluti~n No. 2002-96 be
~dopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the
52nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $425,000 for
allocation of excess Gas Tax and Sales Tax Revenue distributed through the Transportation
Development Act (TDA) funds for street maintenance purposes for fiscal year 2001-02.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
th,at all the foregoing items, or the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended, with the exceptio~ Qf~he item approved by separate vote as indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Ordinance No. 2295 and Resol~tion Nos. 2002-89, 2002-90, 2002-91, 2002-92, 2002-93,
2002-94,2002-95, and 2002-96 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS - Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County
(B-080-150) .'
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
reappointing Larry Leas, Michael Mayer, and Rob Midd.leton to serve four-year terms on the
Economic Qevelopment Corporation of Shasta County, expiring June 30, 2006.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Kight moved the item regarding acquisition of property by eminent domain, to this
portion of the agenda.
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY - Acquisition of property located at the west end of Canyon I
Creek Road owned by William T. Cox, by eminent domain
(C-070:-010 & S-070~100)
D~velopmel)t Services Director Hamilton recalled that at the regular meeting of June 4, 2002,
the City Council considered the proposed ~cquisition of property owned by William T. Cox
located at the end of Canyon Creek Road through eminent domain proceedings as a result
of unsuccessful negotiations to purchase the p'roperty. During the meeting and after lengthy
discussion, the City Council deferred furt,her action on the issue pending field trips to the
area to gain a better understanding of the topography and possible alternatives. Mr. Hamilton
explained that the prope.rty in question is necessary for the ~equired extension of Canyon
Creek Road.as a secondary access for Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 15. He provided
an overview of the Report to City Council dated June 14, 2002, incorporated herein by
reference, ~nd summarized the two options available to the City Council.
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He explained that Alternative 1 adopts the Resolution of Necessity and makes the necessary
findings that; 1) the public interest and necessity require the project, 2) the project is planned
or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the
least private injury, and 3) the property sought to be acquired is necessary for the project.
Mr. Hamilton described Alternative 2 explaining that if the Resolution of Necessity is not
adopted, the next development requesting approval to construct homes in the area will be
required to provide a new environmental review, and reexamine all reasonable alternatives
regarding secondary access.
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He related that the need for the Canyon Creek Road extension has been part of the General
Plan since 1970 and the City Council must determine if the use of eminent domain is the tool
necessary to satisfy the goal of the General Plan at this time. He advised that Country Height
Subdivision, Unit 15, will be built regardless of the outcome of tonight's meeting. The
developer, Paul Edgren of Signature Northwest, will be able to file a final map conditioned
upon entering into a standard subdivision improvement agreement with the City and
providing the necessary bond to ensure future construction of the road.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council adopt the Resolution ofN ecessity, making
certain findings to acquire a portion of William T. Cox's property located in Canyon Hollow
at the end of the existing Canyon Creek Road comprising portions of Assessor Parcel
Numbers 108-540-019, 203-190-05, 203-190-08, and 203-190-013, for the extension of
Canyon Creek Road by eminent domain.
City Manager Warren pointed out that the City of Redding is now experiencing "infill"
development within existing neighborhoods, and residents of those neighborhoods will voice
concerns regarding good planning and environmental review. He said that the determination
in 1995 to extend Canyon Creek Road was prudent planning, and alternative roads in the area
such as EI Reno and Power Line do not qualify as secondary access described and supported
by the General Plan.
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Mr. Warren suggested that although reasons for approving the Resolution of Necessity are
many and have been discussed at length, the City Council may wish to delay a final decision
regarding Mr. Cox's property pending preparation of a full environmental impact report
(EIR) which will include public input. He cautioned, however, that allowing the developer
to complete construction of an additional 38 homes without completing required conditions
may set a dangerous precedent for non-compliance with the General Plan and fire safety
Issues.
Council Member Pohlmeyer requested a summary of the judicial process in the event
eminent domain is utilized, specifically the requirement to provide compensation for
property. City Attorney Wingate explained that fair compensation must be provided by the
public agency filing a condemnation of property, providing fair market value based on an
appraisal of the property by a qualified real estate appraiser and often, the fair market value
must be deposited with the court at the time of action. He added that in the event the
property owner also provides an appraisal which does not coincide with that of the public
agency, it is left to a judge and/or jury to determine the amount of compensation, which
includes property value and compensatory damage to the remainder of the property by virtue
of the proposed public project.
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Council Member Stegall expressed concern regarding challenges from the community of
public versus private benefit on this particular issue. She related that opponents allege that
eminent domain is being used for economic development and she questioned the efforts of
Signature Northwest to acquire Mr. Cox's property prior to coming to the City for assistance.
Mr. Wingate responded that John W. Reese, Jr., attorney for Signature Northwest, submitted
a letter to the City Council outlining numerous attempts made to negotiate a sale.
William T. Cox, 970 Canyon Creek Road and owner of the property in question, suggested
that property necessary for the Canyon Creek Road extension should have been acquired
prior to construction of any homes in the area. He challenged staff s rationale to make
findings of public interest, necessity, and the greatest public good, alleging that there are
other alternatives available to provide secondary access. Mr. Cox asserted that he makes
himself accessible to those attempting to contact him, but added that he is out of town
frequently. He maintained that he had not received any offers to purchase his property from
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the developer an;d P?inted out that the appraisal prepared in conjunction with the City's offer
to purc4ase his property is ou,td,!-ted anq ~oes not r~flect current value. He urged the City
Co~ncil to research other a,lternatives for secondary access to Country Heights Subdivision.
In response to Coupcil Memb~r Stegall; Mr. C()x affirmed t~at he did not wish to sell his
property and opined that environmental issues must be resolved.
Susan Weale, representing Fri~nds of Canyon Creek, thanked the City Council for making
site visits to Mr. Cox's property. She opined that the City Coun~il cannot sustain findings
of necessity because further environmental review is required if the proposed extension to
Canyon Creek Road will serve up to 800 homes rather than the 140 homes proposed in the
original project approved in 1995. She urged the City Coun~il to reexamine the project,
provide additional epvirOnplental revi~w, and decline to adopt the Resolution of Necessity.
She suggested, that ~he Gener~l Plan has always been subject to revisions and amendments
when n~w information is brought forward and perhaps an amendment is appropriate in this
instance.
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Mi~h,ael Al.~el1' Z,ack Cox, KatrenaLaver, Ethan Slettelal1d, Daren Arono~fsky, Jessica Spain,
Dirk Trachy~ Eric ~assano, Mark M~ller, Kristopher Mandell, Dwight Bailey, Joy Newcom,
and Russ Wade expressed opposition to emillent domain citing the illegal seizure of private
prop~rty for comJn~rcial gain, tl;1e outdated Environment Impact Report (EIR), Assembly Bill
242 0* Woodlands Act which protects oa,k areas sl,lch as those in the Canyon Creek Road
area, and the availability of al~e~ative sites wl1~ch will not destroy the environment.
Council Member Stegall stressed that while private property fights are sacred, the City must
maintai!1 a stro:qg presence with the use of eminent domain as a last resort tool to allow
efficient and effective planning .of communities. Unfortunately, this may require private
citizen~ to give up t~eir property to provide for the greater good. However, she was not
cqnvinced that the City had firmly established that eminent domain was being used as a clear
hist resort in this case. She supported the need for a secondary access road but pointed out
that theEIR is more than seven years old and was prepared for a much smaller project than
is currently being proposed. Council Mel1lber Stegall suggested that a new EIR would
provide a clearer picture of iss~e~ in this area.
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Council Members McGeorge and Cibula concurred with Council Member Stegall.
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Cpuncil Me,mber Pohlmeyerexpressed support for the Resolution of Necessity which
conforms with the General Plan, noting that difficult choices are part of development and
progress. He pointed out th,at the conditio~ to provide the road exemplifies good planning
by providing alternative access for the area.
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Mayor Kight expressed support for the Resolution invoking eminent domain, observing that
secondary acceS$ is an absolute necessity for public safety and the road must go through in
that particular a;ea at some future p'oint. He noted that although eminent domain must be
used a last resort tool, it is part of orderly growth and good planning.
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City Attorney Wingate clarified that the process outlined in Alternative 2 is the prescribed
procedure Sign?ture Northwest must follow in order to construct Country Heights
Subdivision, Unit 15, Upon filing the final map, a surety bond will be required to ensure
fut~re constructlon.ofthe rqad, .~d at such time as future development is proposed for that
area, an envirornllental impact report will automatically be generated. He confirmed that this
process for subdivision approval doe~ not require City Council action.
MOTION: Made i],y Council Memper Pohlmeyer, seconded by Mayor Kight, making
findings and adopting the Resolution of Necessity to acquire real property by eminent
d9maill owned by William T. Cqx. The Vote: I .
A,YES: . Council Memqers - Pohlmeyer and Kight
NOES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, and Stegall
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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The motion failed.
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In response to Council Member Cibula, City Manager Warren explained that even if no
future development occurs in the area, the matter will be returned to the City Council for
review at a future meeting to address secondary access requirements.
Council Member Cibula suggested that staff work with the Fire Marshal to determine if
mitigation measures exist to reduce fire and public safety issues in the area due to the lack
of secondary access.
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Mayor Kight clarified for the benefit of the audience that eminent domain will not be
invoked for the extension of Canyon Creek Road at this time. He stressed, however, that
there is significant need for a secondary access in the area, and the exact location will be
determined through the environmental review process.
At the hour of 8:50 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting in recess.
At the hour of8:58 p.m., Mayor Kight reconvened the meeting.
ORAL UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Aquatic Center
(A-050-080 & P-050-700-600)
Community Services Director Niemer provided a progress update on the Aquatic Center
project relating that 80% of site utilities have been completed and the mechanical building
walls and roof are complete. She explained that the activity pool is 65% complete and the
competition pool is 50% complete and anticipated that both pools will be filled by the end
of August. She added that Shasta College students with the assistance of Pepsi Distributing
Corporation will be constructing the concession stand as part of their curriculum during the
coming school year.
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THE ZUCKER REPORT - Request from Shasta Builders' Exchange and the Redding
Chamber of Commerce
(A-050-122)
Mayor Kight recalled that at the City Council meeting of may 7, 2002, staffpr~sented the
"Customer Service for Development-Related Processes, Summary of Recommendations and
Implementation Measures" (Implementation Report) prepared by Development Services
Department staff in response to the report provided by Zucker Systems, Inc. entitled
"Customer Service and Development-related Processes" (Zucker Report). The Zucker
Report was initiated by the City to evaluate customer service and development-related
processes and practices to determine if improved service could produce a higher level of
customer satisfaction. At the meeting of June 4, 2002, Kent Dagg, Executive Director ofthe
Shasta Builders' Exchange, expressed concern that various Focus Group participants (formed
to provide input to Mr. Zucker's report) were not provided ample time to analyze
implementation recommendations and urged the City Council to delay implementation until
input could be provided.
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Consultant Scott Camp explained that he was retained by the Shasta Builders' Exchange
(Shasta Builders) and the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) to assess the
Zucker and Implementation Reports. He stated that while it appears staffhas embraced the
48 recommendations contained in the Zucker Report, staff maintains that successful
implementation can only be accomplished with additional personnel, increased funding, and
increased development fees. On behalf of Shasta Builders and the Chamber, Mr. Camp
opined that raising fees is not an appropriate response to service complaints. He also
. maintained that the Zucker Report contained subjective terms such as "raise the bar" and
provided vague direction and resolution of problems.
Mr. Camp urged the City Council to implement the Zucker Report recommendations but to
redefine them to be specific, provide measurable and attainable goals, relevant, and time line
driven. He also recommended:
1. Shorter time lines for processing paperwork.
2. Creation of an environment between staff and customers in which a staff person is
perceived as assisting applicants in the successful completion of their project and not
as a roadblock to the project.
3. Problem employees should be identified and terminated consistent with current City
policy.
4. Develop clear, simple, and flexible processing standards required of applicants.
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5. Crea~e a tempora1;'Y position of Ompudsmat1/ Advocate (for a period of two years) and
an oversight committye. consisting of a Council' l~aison, Deputy City Manager,
Building Official, representatives of Shasta Builders and the Chamber, and the Shasta
Association of Realtors.
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City M~nager Warren recalled that the City h~ performed self-evaluation iI;1 this area before
and many changes have been instituted through the yeafs. He suggested that Shasta Builders
and the Chal!lber be involved in development ofimplementati()n of the recommendation plan
for City Council consideration ~t the next meeting. He thanked Shasta Builders and the
Chamber for their interest and coIlUllents regarding tlW Zucke~ Report.
Council Member Stegall thlQl)<ed everyone for their contributions to the Zucker Report which I
she believed will aid City staff to better serve the community.
Council Member .pohlmeyer pointed out that the City initia,ted this process of self-
eXll!llin~tion, ~ot because the system isn't working, but because there is always room for
improvement and better sefvi~e. He noted that in some instances, reports of delays are the
(ault of the app~icapt lack,ing necessary or complete documentation. He suggeste4 that clear
inst11Jctionbe given to all appl~cants regarding what constitutes a complete application.
No action was required on this informat~onal item.
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RESOhUTION - Approving an application to California Pollution Control Financing
Autpority for Parkview N~ighborhood public improvements .
(G-100-170) ,
Deputy, City' Mal1ager StarIl1an stated that competition for the California Pollution Control
Financing Authority grant is ~t,~tew~qe and ,minimal funding is available. He pointed out that
only projects which fit the specific grant criteria and h~l.Ve plans in place will be considered.
Given this criteria, Mr. Starman suggested that the Parkview Avenue Neighborhood
Revitalization project would provide the City with the best chance of successfully obtaining
the grant.
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Mr., St~rman recommended that, a resolution be adopted authorizing submittal of a grant
applica~ion to the California Pqllution Control Financing Authority under the Sustainable
Comql1inities Grant and Loan Program for an ampunt up to $350,000 for the Parkview
Neighborhood Revitalization Project public impr()vement~.
Council Member C,ibula believed the grant fulfilled infill development needs and asked staff
to pursue all future infill possipilities.
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MOTION: Made by Council MeJ;l1ber Pohimeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
adopting Resolu,tion, No. 2002-97, ~ resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approy~ng a~ applicatiol). to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority under the
Sustainable Communiti~s Grant and Loap Program for grant funds in an amount up to
$359,000 for the Parkview Neighborhood Revitalization Project public improvements; and
authorizing the City Manager to ,execute all n~cessary dOCuments. The Vote:
AYES:' Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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RESOLUTION - Te~inating the Interim Rate Surcharge; and
REsqLUTION,. Amending City Council Policy No. 1407, by affirming the continuation of
the E\ectric U~il~ty Lifeline Rate
(E-090,.100 & A-050-060-555) : '
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to Council dated June 7,
2002, recalling that at the regular qty Council meeting of June 4, 2002, the City Council
request~d that a resolution be p~epared eliminating the Electric Utility 23% Interim Rate
Surcharge. He added t4at the July 26, 2002, billing cycle will reflect the elimination ofthe
Surcharge.
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Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution eliminating the 23%
Interim Electric Rate Surcharge and rescinding Council Policy No. 1405 entitled, "Rate
Reduction Fund," both to be effective July 1, 2002. He further recommended adoption of
the resolution amending City Council Policy 1407 entitled, "Electric Utility Lifeline Rate."
by affirming the continuation of the Electric Utility Lifeline Rate program to provide
. assistance to seniors (62 years and older) and permanently disabled customers with economic
need.
Mayor Kight thanked Mayors Emeriti Ken Murray, Bob Anderson, and David Kehoe, who
were present in the audience, as well as Council Member McGeorge for their foresightedness
in implementing the surcharge in the face of adversity to ensure the long term health of the
City's Electric Utility.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-98, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
eliminating the 23% Interim Electric Rate Surcharge and rescinding Council Policy No. 1405
entitled "Rate Reduction Fund", both effective July 1,2002. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-99, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding by
affirming continuation of the "Electric Utility Lifeline Rate" by amending Council Policy
. No. 1407. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2002-98 and 2002-99 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Adopting the 2001 California Fire Code, with amendments; and
RESOLUTION - Ratifying Buckeye Fire Protection District's Ordinance 02-01
(C-IlO-275 & P-150-070)
Deputy Fire Chief Becker provided an overview of the Report to Council dated June 4,2002,
incorporated herein by reference, explaining that every three years the California Building
Standards Commission amends the Uniform Fire Code to increase safety for occupants and
structures. He explained that amendments are made to the California Codes locally as
provided by Health and Safety Code Sections 13869.7 and 18941.5(b) making Findings of
Fact with regard to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
Mr. Becker noted that open burning permits allowing open burning only for the months of
November and April except as specified by the Fire Department for fire hazard mitigation
work or land clearing through special permits were also included in the amending ordinance.
Deputy Fire Chief Becker recommended adoption of the ordinance amending Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 (Fire Prevention), Chapter 14.08 (Water), Chapter 16.14
(Building Security), Chapter 17.32 (Subdivision Design), Chapter 17.38 (Improvement
Requirements), and Chapter 18.20 (Office [C-O] District) and adopting the 2001 Fire Code.
He also recommended adoption of the resolution ratifying Buckeye's Fire Protection
District's Ordinance 02-01, contracting fire protection and prevention from the Redding Fire
Department.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving amendments to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 (Fire Prevention), Chapter
14.08 (Water), Chapter 16.14 (Building Security), chapter 17.32 (Subdivision Design),
Chapter 17.3 8 (Improvement Requirements), and Chapter 18 .20 (Office [C-O ] District) and
adopting the 2001 California Fire Code with amendments. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2296 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20
(Fire Prevention), Chapter 14.08 (Water), Chapter 16.14 (Building Security), chapter 17.32
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(Subdivision pesign), Chapter 17.38 (Improvement Requirements), and Chapter 18.20
(Office [C-O] District) and adopting the 2001 California Fire Code.
l\fOTION: Made by Council Mel1?-ber Pohlmeyer, seco~ded by Council Membe~ Stegall,
that the. full reading of Ordinance No. 2296 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-100, a ~esolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
r~tifying Buckeye Fire Protec~ion District's Ordinance No. 02-01. The Vote:
A YES: CQuncil Me~bers - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 1.13.040 increasing
administrative citation fines
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(C-110-10q-400) .
DeputY Fire Chief. Becker explained that the proposed amendments are in response to
inconsistenc.ies in t4eRedding Municipa~ ~ode ~ffine amounts as liste~ in Section 1.13.040.
He noted that it is the policy of the Fire Department to issue citations only after all
alt~rnat.ives for co,rrective action have been exhausted. The citations relate to Code
EnforceIl1ent issues, such as a vacant building not properly secured to prevent trespass and
illegal entry by transients and the possibility of fires. He clarified that it is often a building
which has previously declared a nuisance. .
Mr. Becker recommended adoption of the ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 1.13.
Council Memb~r Cibula expressed concern that first time offenses not be cited without
exhausting all other alternatives. Mr. Becker assured him that was not the case.
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MOTION: . Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving amendments to Reqding Municipal' Code Chapter 1.13 (Administrative Citations)
Section l.l3.040-Amount of FiQes- subsection (A) to provide a fine of $50.00 fora first
violation of the Re<;lding Municipal Code; and subsection (D) providing a $100.00 fine for
the second and subsequent violations of Uniform Fire Code Section 1110 relating to
unsecured vac~nt buildings and combustible or hazardous material in vacant buildings.
The Vote: UnanimOUS Ayes
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Council Member Poh!meyer offered Ordinance No. 2297 for first reading, an ordinance of
the.City Co~cil of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 1.13
(Administrative Citations).
MOTION: Made by CouncJI Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2297 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - Approving an amendment to the contract with the
Califor~i~ Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) for members of the Peace
Officers Association of Reqding and the Redding Police Managers Association; and I
ORDINANCE - Amending the contract with CalPERS for police members
(P-1 OO-:-230/P-1 00-050-120/P-1 00-05Q-128)
Ad?1i~llstrative Services Direytor .6achman provided an overview of the Report to City
. Council dated June 11, 2002, recalling that the City Council approved the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Redding Police Managers Association on December 4,2001, and the
Peace Officers Association of Redding on May 7,2002, each of which contained a provision
. for the enhanced 3% @ 50 retirement plan to become effective December 8, 2002.
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Mr. Bachman recomrp.ended that the City Council adopt the Resolution ofIntent to approve
an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) and the City Council. He also recommended
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adoption of the ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City
Council and the Board of Administration of CalPERS.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member
Pohlmeyer, adopting Resolution No. 2002-101, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City
of Redding of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council
of the City of Redding to provide Section 21362.2 (3% @ 50 Full Formula) for local police
members only, effective December 8, 2002. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member
Pohlmeyer, authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City
of Redding and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement
System. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2298 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing an amendment to the contract between
the City Council and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member
Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2298 be waived and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
City Attorney Wingate advised the City Council that this particular ordinance cannot be
brought back for 20 days delaying final adoption to the meeting of July 16, 2002.
Ordinance No. 2298 and Resolution No. 2002-101 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(B-130-030-045 & B-080-150)
Eric Cassano, City of Shasta Lake resident, expressed opposition to the City of Redding's
participation in the Shasta County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) citing conflict
of interest regarding the City's membership while also funding projects, such as the
Stillwater Industrial Park. He alleged that such projects are advocation of private
development through tax dollars and urged the City Council not to renew the City's
membership with the EDC.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of9:44 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting
adjourned.
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