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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
June 17, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Stegall.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Lyle Faudree, Redding Christian Fellowship.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cibula with the following Council Members
present: Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. Council Member Kight was absent.
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, Assistant City Attorney DeWalt, Support
Services Director Kersten, Community Services Director Niemer, Airports Manager Dinger,
City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
RESOLUTION - Commending the members ofthe Downtown Transportation Improvement
Citizens' Committee
(A-050-060 & B-080-600)
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-90 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
commending the members of the Downtown Transportation Improvement Citizens' Ad Hoc
Committee for valuable contributions to the City. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
Resolution No. 2003-90 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
PRESENT A TION - Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Downtown
Transportation Improvement Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee
(A-050-060 & B-080-600)
Mayor Cibula presented Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Downtown
Transportation Improvement Citizens' Ad Hoc Committee: Steve Baker, Mark Lascelles,
Charlie Menoher, Ken Murray, John Reit, Leroy Smick, and Jason Waybright. On behalf of
the City Council, Mayor Cibula thanked the members for their hard work and dedication to
the process.
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Council Member Stegall added that over the past year, the Committee carefully reviewed the
two projects, the Downtown Mall Circulation Improvement and Railroad Grade Separation
Projects, and related issues. She commended Committee members for ajob well done and
providing the City Council with sound recommendations. Ms. Stegall rebutted recent
criticism alleging that the City Council did not act on the recommendations ofthe Committee
and emphasized that, in fact, the City Council strictly followed the Committee's
recommendation which determined that both projects should go forward if possible.
No action was required on this informational item.
PRESENTATION - Caltrans
(S-050-100 & S-070-100-090)
Brian Crane, Caltrans District 2 Director, related that approximately $75 million in State
Highway projects will be under construction in Redding over the next few years such as:
1) the Eureka Way Rehabilitation Project ($14.5 million) - completion expected in 2003, 2)
Redding Route-Redesignation Project ($1.6 million) - completion projected Winter of2003,
3) North Market Street Rehabilitation Project ($13.6 million) - completion expected Winter
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pf 2004, 4) Red4ing DQwntown Project ($4.5 million) - completion Fall of 2005, and 5)
Dalla to Downtown Proj~ct whi~p will ~ include a n~w westbound onramp to Highway 44,
replacement oft~e Hig4way 44 b.ridge over the SaCfaplento River with a n~w six -lane bridge
and amenitjes such ,as? bicycle/pedestrian path ~n,cluding on the bridge allowing access from
Downtown to Shasta, Mall, see-through barrier ,rail~ on the bridge allowing views of the
Sacramento River, upgraded m~diaps, interchange landscaping, bridge structure aesthetics
and more, with a cost of$40 millipn to begin in 2Q06 and scheduled for completion in 2008.
Mayor Cibllla thanI.<ed Mr. Cr3:ne for the preseptation and for promoting the spirit of
cooperation between the City and Caltrans.
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Approval of Minutes - Special Meetings of May 2,2003, May 30,2003, June 3, 2003, and
June 10, 2003
Approval of Payroll and A~counts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500) ,
It is reco1l1ll?-ynded tpat A~coUl)ts Payable Register No. 23, check numbers 807920 tl,rrough
808263 in~lusive, in theamoqp.t of $3,~54,549.84, for the period of Jqne 3, 2003, through
June 12, 2003; Wire Transfers for !he period of June 1,2003, through June 15,2003, in the
amount of$537,159.98; al!d Payroll ~egister No. 25,electrqnic deposit transaction numbers
126843 through 127539 and check numbers 5050~8 through ~05395 inclusive, in the amount
of$1,878,68~.94, for the period ofM,ay 25,2003, through June 7, 2003, be approved.
TOTAL: $6,070,398.76
Ordinance - Rezonjng Sunset Oaks Townhomes located at 2905 Hartnell Avenue (RZ-3-02)
(L-010-211-003 & L-010-23Q)
It is the recomm~n<:lation oftl1e Development Service~ Director that Ordinance No. 2308 be
adopted, an ordin,ance of the Gity Council of the, City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Sec~ion 18.06.020 r~lating t~ rezoning property located at 2905 Hartnell I
Avenue from "RM-15" to "RM-15-PD" Re~idential Mixed Housing District with "PD"
Planned Development Overlay District and from "R~-2" to "RS-2-PD" Residential Single
Family District with "PD" Ph;mned Development Overlay District for the Sunset Oaks
Townhomes project (RZ-3-02) by Mark Tierney an,d Brad Lefler.
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Land Transfer - 9800 Old Oregon Trail and 2357 Abernathy Lane
(C-070-01O & R-030-050-050) ., "
It is the recommen,dation ofthe Deputy City M~:lI1ager that the City Council accept from the
Redding RedevelopmeIlt Agency (Agency) the transfer of two parcels of land located at
9800 Old Oregon Trail and 2357 Abernathy Lane and ,authorize the Mayor to execute the
Certificates of Acceptance. The property was acquired by the Agency for the Sports
Complex.
Request for Fee Waiver - ACI Telecentrics, Inc.
(F-205-600 & E-050)
It is the fe~ommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the
request by ACI Tel~centrics, Inc. to forgive one-half of its deferred building fees under th~
Jobs Credit and Fee Deferral Payment Agreement in the amount of$34,636.68 contingent
upon payment of the remaining half plus interest in the amount of $25, 181.25 within thirty
days.
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Sale of City-owned Surplus Propert,Y - Neil Christman (ACOMP) for Lot 10 at the Redding
Municipal Airport Industrial and Business Park
(C-070-200)
It is th~ recommendation, ofthe Support Services:I)irector that the qty Council approve the
Purchase and Sale Agre,ement with Neil Christman (ACOMP) for Lot 10 at the Redding
Munic;ipal Airport Industrial and. Bl,lsines~ Park i9- the amount of $129,285 to include the
purchase of the Knighten Road traffic signal.
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Resolution - Revising funding level the Central Valley Project Funding Program and
approving Amendment No.3 to Western Contract No. 96-SNR-00110
(E-120-900)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2003-91 be
adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding revising the level of funding
in Western Contract No. 96-SNR-00IlO (Contract) for the Operation and Maintenance for
Central Valley Project Power Facilities Agreement 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 Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region (Reclamation); and
Central Valley Project Customers (Customers); and authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No.3 to the Contract; and authorizing the Electric Utility Director to approve
on an ongoing basis Redding's annual advance funding participation level up to Redding's
ability to receive credits on Redding's monthly power bill from Western.
Amendment to Redding Municipal Code - Chapter 14.04 - Underground Utility Districts
(E-090-200)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize staff
to prepare an amendment to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.04 - Underground Utility
Districts, providing for reimbursement to property owners for costs associated with
converting to underground utilities.
Resolution - Authorizing implementation of Renewables Portfolio Standard for the City
(E-120)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2003-92 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a Renewables
Portfolio Standard for the City of Redding Electric System pursuant to modification of the
California Public Utilities Commission Code through Senate Bill 1078 which became
effective January 1, 2003.
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Lease Agreement - North Valley Art League
(C-070-100 & C-050-450-030)
It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that the City Council approve
the Lease Agreement with North Valley Art League for the former Carter House Science
Museum in Caldwell Park in the amount of $200 per month to create a roof maintenance
fund for the period July 1,2003 through June 30, 2013; and authorizing the Mayor to execute
the agreement.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Seasonal Firefighters
(B-130-070 & P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 2003-93 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 109th
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $10,500 for Seasonal
Firefighters for fiscal year 2002-03 due to above normal vegetation fire load.
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Resolution - Supporting the concept and efforts ofthe California Highway Patrol (CHP) to
conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Traffic Safety Project and authorizing entering
into an agreement with the CHP; and
Resolution - Accepting and appropriating grant funding from the Office of Traffic Safety
(0-100-170-700/B-130-070/P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2003-94 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting the concept and efforts of
the California Highway Patrol (CHP) needed to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
enforcement project Removing Impaired Drivers (RID) Project AL0307 and authorizing the
Chief of Police to execute an Agreement with the CHP as provided through the Office of
Traffic Safety.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2003-95 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 1 08th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2001-104 accepting and appropriating grant funds in the amount of$3,360
from the CHP for the RID Program for fiscal year 2002-03.
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Resolution - Approving a~en9ment to Memor("!.ndum ofUnderstandip.g with International
Broth~rhpod of Electrical Workers Unio~ (IBEW-Electric)
(P-IO,Q-D5D-07D)
It is the recommendatton of the A.dministrative Services Director that Resolution No. 20.0.3-
9,6 pe:. adopted, a ,resplution of ,the City COl,lncil qf the City of Redding aq1ending the
Memoran~um ofUnderstandir~g (MOU) b~tweell thepityand the International Brotherhoo<;l
of Electrical Works Union (IBEW-Electric) modifYing the salary range of Utility Worker
from five steps to three steps from $10..13-$17.98 to $13.l(j-$14.51 effective June 10,20.03.
Liability and Claims Agreement - Gregory B. Bragg & Associates
(R-lOD-375-4DD)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council
approve the Liability Claims Agreemept with Gregory B. Bragg & Associates from July 1,
20.0.3 to J~e 30.,20.0.6, in the amount of$2,66q administration fee monthly and Professional
Services and E,:xpenses as set forth in the Agreement.
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Request for V endin~ - Redding Digital, Inc.
(S-D7D-285)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the request by Reddi~g Digital, I~c. for vending in the public right-of-way at three specific
locations on Yu~a Street subject to cond~tions of approva,l for operation and acquisition of
an encroachment permit. .
Traffic lI?pact Fee Program (TIF) - Shflsta View Drive Extension project; and
Resolution - Appropriating TIf funds for the S~asta View prive Extension project
(S-D70-D5D-D5DIT -D8D-4DD/B-l 30.-0.70.) ,
It is the recommendation of the Development Servic;es Director that the City Council find
that: 1) the Shasta View Drive Extension projec.t (Shasta View Project) and related traffic
signal, at Hartnell Avenue ,and Shasta View Drive qualify for Traffic Impact Fee (TIF)
funding pursuap.t to the Mitig~tio!1 Fee Act; 2) direct &tafft~ add the Shasta V~ew Project and
traffic signal to the TIF project 1i~t and reduc~ funding for the South Bonnyview Widening I
Project; and 3) l:,lllocate $1,0.90.,282 in TIF funds for the Shasta View Project and $20.0.,0.0.0.
for the related traffic signal.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 20.0.3-97 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City
Council ofth,e City of Redding approving and adopting the ID6th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 20.0. 1-1 0.4 appropriating, $1,0.90.,282 for design and construction of the Shasta
View Project for fiscal year 20.0.2-0.3.
Accept Report - Caltrans re: State Route 299 over the Sacramento River
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(T-IDD-375 & T-08D)
It is the recommendation of the Developm~nt Services Director that the City Council accept
the report developed by Caltrans regarding State Route 299 over the Sacramento River from
l)~na Drive to A':lditorium prive for traffic cir~ulation improvements and authorize the City
Engineer to sign said report dated M~y 20.0.3.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3601, Highland Avenue Storm Drain Improvement
Project
(B-D5D-D2D & S-D6D-15D)
It is the recomme114.ation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 360.1
(Job No. 90.14-68), Highland Av~nue Storm Drain Improvement Project, awarded to Solid
Rock Construction of AJ;1c:1erson, be accepted as satisfactorily completed anq the City Clerk
be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final co.ntract amount is $111,846.
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Award of Bid - Bid SCl1edule No. 3643, construction of Gatehouse/Scale House at the
Transfer Station
(B-D2D-D5D & S-D2D-65D)
It is the recommen,dation qfthe Development Services Dire~tor that Bid Schedule No. 3643
(Job No. 2150.), constru~ti<?n of Oatepous~/Scal~ House at the Transfer Station be awarded
to Lakmann Construction in the amOl,mt of $148,50.0. incl~ding the additional cabinet work
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additive alternative in the ~ount of $7,50.0., an additional $20.,0.0.0. for contract
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ad~in~stration and l?idding costs, and $20.,0.0.0. for a construction contingency fund for a total
amount of$188,5DD.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2003-98 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 107th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $48,500 for the Transfer Station Gatehouse Project
for fiscal year 2002-03.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
ResolutionNos. 2003-90,2003-91,2003-92,2003-93,2003-94, 2003-95, 2003-96, 2003-97,
and 2003-98 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Confirming the Engineer's Report, and ordering levy and collection of
annual assessments in Landscape Maintenance District "A" for fiscal year 2003-04; and
ordering re-designation of various parcels
(A-170-075-050)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "A."
The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Support Services Director Kersten provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 9, 2003, regarding Landscape Maintenance District "A" (District) stating that various
lots in Unit 3 of the Hidden Hills Subdivision will be redesignated in Area 8 of the District.
He reported that the proposed assessment for fiscal year 2003-2004 is $29.46 per lot and
affects 22 subdivisions. Mr. Kersten stated that the assessment amount has remained status
quo since fiscal year 1997-1998 primarily due to the quality of work being performed by the
landscape maintenance contractor who has agreed to an increase of only 5% for next fiscal
year.
Support Services Director Kersten recommended adoption of the resolution ordering
redesignation, confirming the diagram of the District contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments for fiscal year 2003-2004.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-99, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the diagram of the District contained in the Engineer's Report and ordering the
levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2003-2004 in the amount of$29.46
per lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code); and re-designating various lots in Unit 3 of the
Hidden Hills Subdivision to Area 8 of the District.. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
Resolution No. 2003-99 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
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RESOLUTION - Confi,rming ,the diagrapl, and o~dering levy ang collection of annual
assessments in Landscape Mainte;nance District "B" for fiscal year 2003-04; and ordering
apnexations
(A-170-075-051)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "B."
The fo~19wing document is on file in the office of t~e City Clerk:
Affidavit ofPublic~tion - Notice ofPubli~ Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmay~r advis.ed tpat ;no written protests were receiveq.
Support Services pirector Kersten provi,ded an overview ofthe Report to City Council dated
J~~e 9, 20Q3, regar~ing Lan,<tscape Maintenance District "B" (District) stating that Tierra
Ben~ito Subdivision, Oak Meaqow~ Subdivision" Alqer Creek Subdivision (formerly
Hacienda Heights), and Land ~3;rk SJ.lbdivision will be annexed into tJ'le District. He reported
that the proposed assessment for fiscal year 2003-2004 is $71.00 per lot and affects 21
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subdivisions. Mr. Kersten stated tl1at the assessment has remained status quo since fiscal
year 1997-1998 pIjmarilyque to t~e quality of work being performed by the landscape
maintenance contractor wh~ has agreed to an increase <?f only 5% f()r next fiscal year.
Support Services Director Kersten recommended adoption oftqe resolution confirming the
diagram ofthe Di~tri~t contained in tJ'le Engi;nee(s Report, and ordering levY and collection
of a~sessmeD:ts for fiscal year 2003-2004 in the Di~trict and ordering annexation.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council rvr~IA~~r Poqlrpeyer, seco1,1ded by Co~ncil. Member Stegall,
adopting Re~olution No. 2003-100, a resoJuti<;>n of the City Council of the City of Redding I
confirming the diagram of~andscape Maintenance District "B" contained in the Engineer's
Report and ordering the levy and cOllection of annual assessrp.ents for fiscal year 2002-2003
in the amoUIit'of $71.00 per lot pursuant to the'Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(commencing with ~ect.iQn 22~00 of the Streets and Highways Code);' and ordering
annexation of the su1:>divis~ons set f~rth above. The V ot~:
AYES: Council M;~mbers - M~thena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and Cibula
NOES: Counci~ Members - None'
ABSTAIN: Counqil Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
Resolution No. 2003-100 is on file in the office of the City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Confirming the diagram and or4~ring levy and collection of annual
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "c" for fiscal year 2003-04
(A-170-075-052)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "C."
The following docume;nt is on file in the of~ce of the City Clerk:
Affidavit ofPu~lication - Notice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Support Services Director Ker.&tet:l provided an, overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 9, 2003, regarding Landscape Maintena;nce District "C" (District) reporting that the
proposed assessmentfor fiscal year 2003-2004 is $7.46 per lot and affects 9 s~bdivisions.
Mr. Kersten stl:lted tqat the assessment has remained status quo since fiscal year 1997-1998
primarily due to the quality of work being performed by the l~ll(lscape maintenance
contractor who has agreed to an increase of only 5% for next fiscal year.
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Support Servi4es Director Kersten recommended adoption of the resolution confirming the
diagram of the District contained in the Engineer's Report, and ordering the levy and
collection ofthe annual assessments for fiscal year 2003-2004. .
Mayor Cibula determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-101, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the diagram of Landscape Maintenance District "C" contained in the Engineer's
Report, and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2003-2004
in the amount of $7.46 per lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Kight
Resolution No. 2003-101 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex
(A-050-080 & P-050-600-200)
Assistant City Manager Perry reported that site grading for the Sports Complex is continuing,
the restaurant facility is nearly ready to receive windows and exterior finish, off-site work
is continuing and the project is approximately 35% complete.
No action was required on this informational item.
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JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
At the hour of 7:35 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Pohlmeyer reconvened the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council.
AGREEMENTS - Catholic Healthcare West and McConnell Foundation
(C-070-010 & R-030-100-010)
City Manager Warren recalled that in the Summer of 2002, the Governor's Commission on
California's Veterans Homes recommended Shasta County as an appropriate site for a new
Veterans Horne. At that time, Shasta Community College offered 40 acres of its campus and
for the project and it became the preferred sit~. He related that preliminary investigation
revealed that the installation of infrastructure at the site was prohibitively expensive and the
site was abandoned. In searching for an alternative site, the City located approximately 40
acres next to Simpson College off of College View Drive that meets the initial criteria which
is to provide cloud-free title to the State of California and provide infrastructure to the site.
Mr. Warren continued that approximately 11 acres of this site (2227 College View Drive)
is owned by Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) which has tentatively agreed to provide the
property to the City if the City will build a road to the new facility and extend utilities from
College View Drive to allow CHW to develop the remainder of the property. CHW has
agreed to reimburse the City one-half of the cost of the road as it builds out its project, and
Mr. Warren believed the agreement is close to fruition.
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In addition, Mr. Warren related that the McConnell Foundation has approximately 31 acres
contiguous to CHW's property located at 2235 College View Drive, of which 16 acres is
suitable for development. He explained that the property must be appraised and it is hoped
that it will be within budget. He referenced the potential for an option to purchase the land
with Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) funds and according to the State Housing
and Community Development Department (HCD) the funds may only be spent on low- to
moderate-income housing with a 55 year covenant placed on the property. Mr. Warren
pointed out that while this project meets the low- and moderate-income housing criteria, the
Vetenin's Administration expressed a desire for a deed without covenants or restrictions. In
hopes of resolving this issue, Mr. Warren advised that State Senator Annestad has sponsored
language in Senate Bill 965 intended to correct this technicality.
Mr. Warren added that funding will be necessary for not only acquisition of the property, but
for the road extension and a sewer lift station at the site. However, he noted that CHW will
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reimburse the City for half the cost of the road and the State will reimburse costs for the
sewer lift station over tim~.
Mr. Warren believed that this alternative site is best suited for the new Veterans Home
which, he said, will bring obvious benefits to veterans and their families and provide
economic benefits to the community as a whole.
Mr. Warren recommended that the City Council conceptually approve both agreements and
authorize the City Attorney to approve and enter into agreements to acquire the property for
a new Veterans Home, subject to negotiations.
Donald Boardman, Chair of North em California Organized Veterans Advocates (NOVA), I
thanked the City and staff, Senator Annestad, and other partners for their efforts on behalf
of veterans.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
conceptually approving agreements with CHW and McConnell Foundation; and authorizing
the City Attorney to approve and enter into agreements to acquire the property for a new
Veterans Home, subject to closed session parameters. The Vote: Un.animous Ayes
At the hour of 7:54 p.m., Vice Mayor! Agency Chair Pohlmeyer adjourned the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
RESOLUTION - Authorizing a' grant application for Small Community Air Service
Development Pilot Program at the Redding Municipal Airport
(0-100-070 & A-090-100)
Airports Manager Dinger explained that a U.S. Department of Transportation grant is
available to communities with small or non-hub airports through the Small Community Air
Service Development Pilot Program to aide in development and enhancement of air service.
He advised that it became available in May 2003, and staff proposes to co-author the grant
application with Humboldt County for the Eureka! Arcata Airport.
He explained that if successful, the $500,000 grant will assist in operating and advertising
costs for development of non-stop air service between Redding and Los Angeles and Horizon
Air has agreed to provide the twice-daily service.
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Mr. Dinger recommended that a resolution be adopted authorizing the filing of a grant
application for the amount of$500,000 with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, through the Small Community Air Service Development Pilot
Program.
In response to Council Member Mathena's inquiry regarding the amount of matching funds
required, Mr. Dinger replied that the City's share of matching funds would be $20,000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-102, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
authorizing filing a federal grant application in the amount of $500,000 to the Department
of Transportation under the Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program for
Redding Municipal Airport; and authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary
documents. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
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Resolution No. 2003-102 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.40 - Unlawful Camping
(P-150-150)
Chief of Police Moty recalled that when the new Zoning Ordinance was drafted and
subsequently adopted, Redding Municipal Code (RMC) 18.68.170 relating to unlawful
camping was deemed obsolete and removed in its entirety. He explained, however, that it
was never staffs intention to delete certain portions from the RMC relating to prohibitions
on camping in the City, specifically those which provide authority to address illegal transient
camps, but only to remove this section from the Zoning Ordinance.
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In order to correct the oversight, Chief Moty recommended that the City Council offer the
ordinance for first reading amending RMC Title 10 adding Chapter 10.40 relating to
unlawful camping.
In response to Mayor Cibula, Assistant City Attorney DeWalt provided thelegal authority
for such an ordinance with regard to its constitutionality and case history within the Supreme
Court.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving amendment to Redding Municipal Code Title 10 adding Chapter 10.40 - Unlawful
Camping. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2309 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Title
10-Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2309 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - Environmental Protection Agency (EP A)
(E-050-500)
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided highlights of the Report to City Council
dated May 14, 2003, advising that because the City has received federal funding from the
Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for the Stillwater Industrial Park, it is now necessary to comply with
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Although HUD provided the
greater amount of funding and has historically acted as lead agency, it preferred the City be
designated as lead agency in the project and agreed that EP A serve as cooperating agency for
NEP A purposes of preparation and review of the Environmental Impact Statement for the
Stillwater Business Park project.
To that purpose, Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
execute the Memorandum of Understanding with EPA for purposes ofNEPA designating
the City as lead agency and EP A as a cooperating agency for consultation, preparation and
review of an Environmental Impact Statement for Stillwater Business Park.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
authorizing the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding designating the
Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) as cooperating agency for purposes of the National
Environmental Protection Act (NEP A) relating to the Stillwater Industrial Park
Environmental Impact Statement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Ken Strathman, Redding resident, recalled that he approached the City Council several
months ago regarding a proposed park in the Country Heights Subdivision which had never
been built. He also recalled that he pointed out the overgrown condition of the lot at that
time, and subsequent repeated requests to the City for weed abatement to the lot have gone
unanswered.~..Mr. Stratham also expressed concern that the property, donated to the City for
the express purpose of providing a park to area residence, is now to be sold and questioned
the legality of the City selling dedicated property for profit.
City Manager Warren advised that the weeds on the lot will be abated this week.
Community Services Director Niemer stated that a neighborhood meeting will be held in the
Country Heights area regarding the park property.
ORAL COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Mayor Cibula announced Duane Fry has been selected as the new Redding Fire Chief
effective July 1, 2003.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of8: 17 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
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