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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
April 15, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Convention and Visitor Bureau Manager
Green.
The Invocation was offered by Al Weissberg, Temple Beth Israel.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cibula with the following Council Members
present: Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Development Services Director Hamilton,
Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Community
Services Director Niemer, Convention and Visitor's Bureau Manager Green, Tourism Officer
Warren, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon, Associate Redevelopment
Project Coordinator Dent, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
RESOLUTION - Declaring April 28 - May 4, 2003, as "Mosquito and Vector Control and
West Nile Virus Awareness Week"
(A -050-060-600)
Mayor Cibula recommended that the resolution declaring April 28 through May 4,2003, as
''Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile Virus Awareness Week" in the City of
Redding be adopted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-55, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
declaring April 28 through M;:ty 4,2003, as ''Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile
Virus Awareness Week" in the City. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2003-55 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
PRESENTATION -Presentation ofthe Superior California Economic Development District's
Annual Report
(B-080-500)
Bob Nash, representing the Superior California Economic Development District (District),
highlighted the Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (CEDS) for the four-county
district comprised of Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta, and Modoc counties. He explained this
broadly-based planning document identifies key economic development planning activities
of each district, and projects must be identified in the document in order to be considered for
funding by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. He pointed out that a major
focus of the Plan is to provide assistance to small businesses primarily in the area of
procuring funding.
Mr. Nash added that City of Redding Electric Group Manager Keener was recently appointed
to the District's Board of Directors.
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No action was required on this informational item.
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of April 1, 2003.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 19, check numbers 805982 through
806504 inclusive, in the amount of $3,604,551.58, for the period of April 1 , 2003, through
April 10, 2003; Wire Transfers for the period of April 1, 2003, through April 11, 2003, in
the amount of $2,059,831.69; and Payroll Register No. 20, electronic deposit transaction
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numbers 123349 through 124030 and check numbers 503737 through 503947 inclusive, in
the amount of$l, 782, 754.16, for the period of March 16,2003, through March 29,2003, be
approved.
TOTAL: $7,447,137.43
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Ordinance - Amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to
rezoning real property located at 3939 Churn Creek Road
(L-01O-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2307 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to rezoning real property located at 3939
Churn Creek Road to "RM-9-PD" Residential Mixed Housing District with "PD" Overlay
and "RS-3.5-PD" Residential Single Family District with "PD" Overlay (RZ-I-03), by Jerry
Knighten.
Quarterly Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
Quarterly Property Status Report as of March 31, 2003, which includes the following: 1)
Surplus City Property; 2) Leases of City Land; 3) Offers to sell Land to the City; and 4) City-
Initiated Purchases of Land.
Designation - City as a participating jurisdiction relative to the Federal Home Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Program
(G-IOO-080)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council designate the City
as a "participating jurisdiction" relative to the Federal Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program and become eligible for annual allocations
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License Agreement - United States General Services Administration
(A-090-100 & C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
License Agreement with the United States General Services Administration to provide 826
square feet of office space for the Transportation Security Administration at Redding
Municipal Airport in the amount of $1,913.71 per month effective January 1, 2003, through
May 30, 2003, thereafter on a month-to-month basis.
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement and Authorization of Service #03-01 -
Omni-Means, Ltd.
(A-090-100 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Consulting and Professional Services Agreement and Authorization of Service #03-01 with
Omni-Means, Ltd. to provide engineering services for Redding Municipal Airport and
Benton Airpark for a term of three years with two one-year extension options.
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Consulting and Professional Services Agreement Amendment - RBF Consulting for Oasis
Road Specific Plan (ORSP) and Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR)
(G-030 & L-01O-075)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council approve an
amendment to the consulting and profession services agreement with RBF Consulting for
Oasis Road Specific Plan (ORSP) and Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) in the
amount of$18,549 to provide alternative selection, updated environmental work necessitated
by a proposed project submitted by Costco, and traffic modeling. It will also include
modifications to the scope of work in order to reallocate $30,912 from other funded tasks.
Resolution - Proclaiming May 8-9, 2003 as "California Peace Officers' Memorial Days ",
May 15,2003 as "Shasta County Peace Officers' Day", and May 11-17,2003 as "National
Peace Officers' Memorial Week"
(A-050-060-600 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2003-56 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming May 8 and May 9, 2003,
as "California Peace Officers' Memorial Days", May 15, 2003, as "Shasta County Peace
Officers' Day", and May 11 through May 17,2003, as "National Peace Officers' Memorial
Week."
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Public Safety Run - 10th Annual Shasta County Peace Officers' Memorial Run
(P-01O-050)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council approve the 10th Annual
Shasta County Public Safety Run on May 15, 2003, in honor of Shasta County Peace Officers
who lost their lives in the performance of their public duties. The 2003 Public Safety Run
will dedicate each of the 12 miles of the run to a specific slain Shasta County Officer.
Oppose State Legislative Bills - Assembly Bill 1221, Assembly Bill 136, and Senate Bill 100
(L-040-300)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council
authorize staff to oppose Assembly Bill 1221 - reducing local government's share of the
Bradley-Bums sales tax, Assembly Bill 136 - extending public safety compensation
payments for police and fire employees from one year to two years, and Senate Bill 100 -
raising the maximum retirement benefit for public safety employees from 90% to 100% of
their final salary, known to the Governor and State legislators.
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Mayor Cibula advised he will vote no on this issue because he believed each bill should have
been considered separately.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution - Accepting open space dedication in fee for public use in Crown Estates
Subdivision Unit 2
(C-070-01O & S-100-117)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-57
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for public use
the offer of "Open Space" dedication in fee shown on the map of Unit 2 of the Crown Estates
Subdivision (S-12-90) by IF. Shea Company, Inc. located along Olney Creek, Clear Creek,
and the Sacramento River in the area of Pit Road and Platinum Way.
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Resolution - Appropriating unexpended personnel funds to purchase Engineering Division
survey equipment
(B-130-070 & A-050-300-050)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-58
be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 9pt amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $53,100 to
purchase survey equipment for fiscal year 2002-03 utilizing unexpended personnel funds.
Parcel Map and Subdivision Agreement - Lot Split LS-8-96 located at the northeast comer
of Mountain Lakes Boulevard and Charles Drive, by Farley Family 1992 Trust
(L-OI0-150)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the Farley Family 1992 Trust (LS-8-96) Tentative Parcel Map located at the northeast comer
of Mountain Lakes Boulevard and Charles Drive by Webb Morrow, the Mayor be authorized
to execute the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk be instructed to record the map
with the Shasta county Recorder when all conditions of approval have been met and all
infrastructure is complete or securities for completion deposited.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3547, Buckeye 4.0 MG Water Tank I
(B-050-020 & W -030-450)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3547
(Job No. 2156), Buckeye 4.0 MG Water, awarded to CB&I Constructors, Inc., be accepted
as satisfactorily complete and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion.
The final contract price is $1,198,542.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3633, two (2) aluminum refuse transfer trailers;
Surplus Property - Two Live Floor Trailers
(B-050-100 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3633, two
Aluminum Refuse Transfer Trailers be awarded to Interstate Manufacturing in an amount of
$110,819.28 and the City Manager be authorized to execute the necessary documents. It is
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further recommended that 1994 S5035A Star Live Floor Trailer #01093 and 1994
GPH545RT Star Live Floor Trailer #01115 be declared as surplus equipment and revenues
deposited to the Solid Waste Utility's Rolling Stock fund.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds for a Gatehouse Project at the Solid Waste
Transfer/Recycling Facility
(B-130-070 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-59 be
adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
93rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $84,100 for the
Gatehouse Project at the Solid Waste Transfer/Recycling Facility.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for recyclable materials sorting
(B-130-070 & S-020-550) ,
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-60 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
920d amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $85,000 for
recyclable material sorting through the end of fiscal year 2002-03 due to increased amounts
of recyclables.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended, with the exception ofthe item approved by separate vote as indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None.
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Ordinance 2607 and Resolution Nos. 2003-56, 2003-57, 2003-58, 2003-59, and 2003-60 are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
PUBLIC HEARING - Use of Capital Outlay Funds by the Shasta Union High School District
(R-030-066f/Y~ i tF-tJ(pO-(P90
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding use
of Capital Outlay funds by the Shasta Union High School District (District) in an amount
not-to-exceed $60,317 for construction of a snack bar at Shasta High School's Thompson
Field.
At the hour of 7:22 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Pohlmeyer convened the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
Deputy City Manager Starman recalled that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency)
and the District entered into a property tax pass-through agreement in 1990 for the Market
Street Project. Through this agreement, funds are placed in a "capital outlay fund" to be used
for school capital improvements that will benefit the Market Street Project Area. The
District requested use of a portion of pass-through funds in an amount not-to-exceed
$60,317, to construct a snack bar at Shasta High School's Thompson Field.
Mr. Starman explained that the Agency and the City Council must find that the project meets
the requirements of the 1990 agreement and Redevelopment Law, is of primary benefit to
the project area, and that no other reasonable means of financing the project is available.
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Mr. Starman recommended that the Agency and the City Council make the necessary
findings and authorize pass-through funds from the Market Street Project Area for the
District's requested project in an amount not-to-exceed $60,317.
Mayor Cibula 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 Kight, making
findings and approving use of pass-through funds from the Market Street Project Area in an
amount not-to-exceed $60,317 for construction of a snack bar at Shasta High School's
Thompson Field. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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At the hour of 7:29 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Pohlmeyer adjourned the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION ~ Amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to include admission
and rental fees for the Redding Aquatic Center
(F-205-600 & P-050-700-600)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to include admission and rental fees for
the Redding Aquatic Center.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Noti~e of Public Hearing
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advisyd that no protests were received.
Community Services Director Niemer recalled that the City Council approved a conceptual
Aquatic Center admission fee of$2.50 at the regular meeting of October 9,2000, and based
on that amount, other fees were developed for various uses at the Aquatic Center. She also
requested that staffbe provided the latitude to negotiate special-use agreements such as swim
meets and school joint-use agreements in an amount not-to-exceed the cost of providing the
servIce.
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Ms. Niemer recommended adoption of the resolution amending the Schedule of Fees and
Service Charges to include admission and rental fees for the Redding Aquatic Center and
authorizing staff to negotiate special use agreements as set forth above.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTIQN: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-61, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending its Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to include admission and rental fees for
the Aquatic Center and authorizing staff to negotiate special use agreements for the Aquatic
Center. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2003-61 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Community Services Director Niemer also reported that staff is being hired and trained for
the Aquatic Center and swim class registration which opened approximately three weeks ago,
is 33% full. She advised that an additional grant was received through the Community
Development Block Grant program in the amount of $5,000 to provide free admission for
low-income residents and was supplemented with a grant in the amount of $2,000 from
Wells Fargo Bank. She announced that May 23,2003, at 10:00 a.m. is the grand opening for
the Aquatic C~nter and invit~d all to attend.
Ms. Niemer added that those coming to the Aquatic Center Grand Opening will notice that
work continues in the Caldwell Park playground where $150,000 of additional equipment
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has been donated by the East Redding Rotary Club, while the Redding Rotary has adopted
the picnic area by the Caldwell Memorial and will be making improvements there. She
stated that the Caldwell boat ramp and parking lot renovation project should begin next fall.
Council Member Stegall asked when work would be complete around the path going to the
Sundial Bridge. Ms. Niemer explained that concerns arose regarding the accuracy ofthe dial
symbol placement and staff must ascertain if the alignment is correct before work can
continue.
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APPOINTMENTS - Underground Infrastructure Development Impact Fee Citizens Ad-Hoc
Committee
(B-080-600 & F-205-600)
City Manager Warren recommended that the City Council approve the appointments of
Frank Sawyer, Mike Mayer, Karen Copsey, Randy Memeo, and James Theimer, to the
Underground Infrastructure Development Impact Fee Citizens Ad-Hoc Committee. The
Committee will be tasked with reviewing the Master Plans for Water, Sewer, and Storm
Drains and recommending appropriate fees to accommodate growth and methods of
financing. He stated that the Committee will bring its recommendations to the City Council
within 60 days for consideration.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
appointing Frank Sawyer, Mike Mayer, Karen Copsey, Randy Memeo, and James Theimer
to the Underground Infrastructure Development Impact Fee Citizens Ad-Hoc Committee.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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APPOINTMENTS -League of California Cities General Assembly Voting Delegates
(L-040-150)
Mayor Cibula explained that a special meeting of the League of California Cities General
Assembly has been called for May 15,2003, to consider one or more proposals prepared by
the League's Board of Directors concerning the State budget and State-local fiscal reform
and to formulate the League's position on pending legislation.
Mayor Cibula recommended that Administrative Services Director Bachman be designated
as Voting Delegate to represent the City at the special meeting and Council Member Mathena
be designated as Alternate Voting Delegate.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
appointing Administrative Services Director Bachman as Voting Delegate and Council
Member Mathena as Alternate Voting Delegate to the special meeting of the League of
California Cities General Assembly on May 15,2003. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex
(A-050-080 & P-050-600-200)
Assistant City Manager Perry reported that construction continues at the Sports Complex
with framing almost complete on the restaurant building and rough grading will continue
once the rains have ceased. He reported that the General Manager for Big League Dreams
of Redding is Gene Hawthorn and he is expected to arrive in the City at the end of July.
No action was required on this informational item.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - City's Tourism Program
(A-050-080 & A-050-11 0)
Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager Green announced some upcoming events at the
Redding Convention Center such as performances of "Cats" and "Raves" and observed that
Redding is fortunate to have such a highly-qualified and professional staff and indicated that
he is proud to work with such a competent team.
Tourism Officer Robert Warren provided an overview of tourism in Redding explaining that
the City's focus for tourism is that it stimulate economic activity. He pointed out that after
the terrorist attack in New York on September 11, 2000, safety became a very important
issue for travelers. The statistics reveal that vacationers prefer trips closer to home which
provide opportunities for acquiring knowledge about the area while enjoying the outdoors.
He pointed out that Redding is not only designated as a safe area to visit but according to
California Fast Facts produced by the Division of Tourism, Redding is the number one
tourist destination in California.
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In response to Council Member Stegall, Tourism Officer Warren advised that the Channel
8 tourism video will be updated this summer.
City Manager Warre~ added that the hotel tax is the fourth largest revenue producer for the
General Fund, pointing out that half of the revenue goes to the General Fund and half is
returned to promote tourism. He noted that tourism is an important industry in Redding and
staff continues to explore ways to broaden and increase its tourism draw.
No action was required on this informational item.
AGREEMENT - Shasta College re construction of the new Health Sciences Center in the
Downtown Mall
(M-O 1 0-200)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
April 1 0, 2003, relating that this is an excellent opportunity to partner with Shasta College
on a project to enhance the Downtown Mall. He advised that Shasta College proposes to
construct a 45,000:l: square foot, three-story, Health Science Center at 1400 Market Street
where the Rite Aid building now exists.
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In order to facilitate the proj ect, Mr. Starman explained that Shasta College is asking the City
and/or the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) to: 1) remove the roof over the
common area and rebuild Market Street in the Downtown Mall (Mall) adjacent to the Rite
Aid bui14ing by Summer of 2004 at an estimated cost of $926,000; 2) purchase 12,000
square feet of Market Street property from Shasta College if the City decides to reconstruct
Market Street through the mall in the amount of$21 0,000 (reflecting the City's pro rata share
to acquire and demolish the Rite Aid building); 3) approve a standard development fee credit
to Shasta College for demolition of the Rite Aid building in the amount of $166,000; 4)
reserve 130 parking spaces for Shasta College on the upper level of the California Street
public parking structure; and 5) agree that Shasta College will not be subject to any fees or
assessments that the City may currently collect from Mall property owners.
Mr. Starman stated that the Health Sciences Center is consistent with the Downtown Specific
Plan, it will accel~rate the reconstruction of Market Street and removal of a portion of the
roof over the Mall, and hopefully will serve as a catalyst for other redevelopment in the
Downtown. He caution~d, however, that the City and/or Agency would be required to
contribute approximately $1.1 million to the project, the City will lose 130 public parking
spaces in the Downtown, and the Health Sciences Center will not generate tax increment
revenue resulting in a loss of approximately $19,000 per year in revenue to the Agency.
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Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council conceptually approve construction of the
Shasta College Hea~th Sciences Center in the Mall and development of an agreement with
Shasta College including the deal points as outlined above.
In response to Council Member Stegall, Mr. Starman explained that if the Mall roof is not
repaired or removed, it is estimated that refurbishment will cost approximately $2 million.
He added that unfortunately, the portion of the roof proposed for removal is not the most
compromised.
Mr. Starman explained that during the initial process of removing the Market Street portion
of roof and street reconstruction, only pedestrian traffic will be possible, but minimal vehicle
traffic will be permitted at a later date dependent upon placement of a new entrance to the
Mall. He advised that a possible alternate entrance to the Mall would ~e on the south side
of Butte Street and the entran,ces to the Mall on the east and west side of Butte Street could
be opened with a covered walkway.
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Dr. Dan Winer expressed concern that the addition of the Health Services Center would
create a "medical hub" in the area which he asserted would depart from a functioning retail
Downtown and would not attract shoppers to the area.
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon stated that any activity extending beyond
the hours of 5 :00 p.m. is positive to the Downtown area. He related that at a recent meeting
of the Downtown Redding Business Association, business owners were supportive of the
project and perceived it as a benefit to the area. He stated that in order to rehabilitate the
Downtown area, people must be drawn there and it is hoped that students will assist in
creating an atmosphere that will attract additional businesses and other amenities. He
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explained that the Downtown Specific Plan indicates that the area could have a multi-plex
theater, library, or some type of facility to attract people after hours.
Linda Miller, Redding resident, expressed opposition to the Health 'Services Center and
believed an alternative draw to the Downtown area should be found. She also believed that
government was an inhibitor to business and the Mall should be left to private enterprise.
Council Member Stegall pointed out that the State initiative Bond Measure A on the March
2002 ballot approved the Health Services Center for Shasta College stipulating that the
building must go in Downtown Redding.
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Fran Jenkins, Earl Huyck, Celeste Jaznor, and Hana Y oon expressed support for the project
and believed it could be the impetus for a more productive Downtown area with small
specialty shops adding value to property owners.
Council Members Pohlmeyer and Kight expressed conceptual support for the project but
emphasized that the scope of work be clearly defined and costs be closely estimated in not-
to-exceed amounts. They expressed opposition to paying for a right-of-way believing it
would set a precedent for future negotiations in the area and also opposed reserved parking
which would reduce much needed parking in the Downtown area.
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In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Starman explained that assessments charged by
the City for the Downtown Mall for heating and air conditioning of the common area and
related expenses are based on square footage of each individual store. He added that
property owners in the Mall formed a benefit district to generate funds for maintenance and
they have a special nominal assessment for security. Council Member Kight requested that
assessment impacts to Mall property owners from the loss of square footage of the Rite Aid
building be included in the final report for consideration. Mr. Starman explained that since
the Rite Aid area would no longer utilize heat, air conditioning, maintenance, or security, the
amount should not impact the other business owner, but agreed that more information will
be provided in the report.
Mayor Cibula and Council Members Stegall and Mathena also conceptually supported the
project and stated that recent discussions with the Downtown Mall Association indicated that
they were not concerned with dedicated parking spaces for the project, especially if it would
jeopardize the project moving forward.
It was the consensus of the City Council to conceptually approve construction of a Health
Sciences Center by Shasta College at 1400 Market Street (former Rite Aid building) and
directed staff to: 1) resolve issues associated with reserved parking spaces in the California
Street parking structure; 2) provide a detailed scope of work; 3) provide a finite cost estimate
in an amount not-to-exceed; 4) provide an estimate of financial impacts to other Downtown
Mall property owners resulting from lost assessments for the former Rite Aid building; and
5) develop a formal agreement with Shasta College for Council consideration.
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RESOLUTION - Appropriating funds for construction of ball fields at Manzanita Elementary
School; and
JOINT -USE AGREEMENTS - Redding School District, Redding Youth Soccer League, and
West Redding Little League
(B-130-030 & B-130-070)
Community Services Director Niemer recalled that the baseball/soccer fields were completed
last year at Juniper Academy under the same type of joint use and funding agreements
currently under consideration.
Ms. Niemer recommended that a resolution be adopted appropriating $25,000 from the Park
Development Fund for construction of one soccer field, one baseball field, and a drinking
fountain at Manzanita School. She also recommended that the City Manager be authorized
to execute joint use and funding agreements with the Redding School District, Redding
Youth Soccer league and West Redding Little League.
Kristen Schreder, Redding Elementary School Board Member and Chair of the Manzanita
Field Development Committee, stated that the organizations represented within the
Committee are the Redding School District, West Redding Little League, and Redding Youth
Soccer League. She pointed out that West Redding Little League is contributing volunteer
and in-kind funding and Redding Youth Soccer League is contributing $20,000. She added
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that Shasta College students will be assisting in the project as part of their curriculum. She
thanked the City Council and City staff for the spirit of cooperation exhibited in these joint
use projects.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-62, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 94th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001'-104
appropriating $25,000 for a funding agreement with Redding Youth Soccer to assist in the
development of soccer and baseball fields at Manzanita School; the City Manager is
authorized to execute Joint Use and Funding Agreements with the Redding School District,
Redding Youth Soccer league, and West Redding Little League for development of one
soccer field, one baseball field, and a drinking fountain at Manzanita School. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2003-62 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS - Local Creeks
(T -080-720)
Assistant City Manager Perry presented several prototype signs to identify local creeks in the
area. He noted that the cost of 50 signs is estimated to cost $40,000 and costs will vary only
in the type of support and framing utilized. Funding may be considered during the budget
reVIew process.
Mr. Perry recommended that the City Council provide direction to proceed and allow staff
to include funding for this project during the budget review process.
Council Member Mathena stated that Redding Rotary has volunteered to install the signs.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
directing staff to proceed and include funding for the project in the two-year budget review.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060 & T-I00-300)
Richard Gersbach, Joseph Corbelli, and Marie Carr Fitzgerald expressed support for the
Railroad Grade Separation in the Downtown Area citing safety concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of9:25 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting
adjourned.
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ATTEST:
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Assistant City Cle
4/15/2003