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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
November 4, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledg;e of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Ross Domke.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Betty Harrison-Smith.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cibula with the following Council Members I
present: Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City
Attorney Fuller, Administrative Services Director B~chman, Development Services Director
Hamilton, Support Services Di~ect~r J(ersten, CQplmunity Services Director Niemer, Senior
Planner McGrath, City CI~rk ~trohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive
Secretary Stribley.
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 21,2003.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500) . .....
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.8, check numbers 812358 through
812790 inclusive, in the amount of $4,113,083.68, for the period of October 21, 2003,
through October 31, 2003; Wire Transfers ~or the period of October 18, 2003, through
October 31,2003, in the amount of $1,291,900.96; and Payroll Register No.9 electronic
deposit transaction numbers 134009 through 134708 and check numbers 511417 through
511665 inclusive, in the amount of $1,916,351.81, for the period of October 12, 2003,
through October 25,2003, be approved.
TOTAL: $7,321,336.45
Treasurer's Report - September 2003
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
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$128,908,373.08
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$190,048,383.32
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendationofthe Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for September 2003 be accepted.
Ordinance - Adopting Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Rezoning
property at 630 Hilltop and 2003 Park Marina Orive
(L-OI0-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2318 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning Map and amending the Zoning Map to rezone
property located at 630 Hilltop Drive from "OS" Open Space to "RM-9" Residential
Mul~iple Family District, ~d 2003 Park Marina Drive from "RM-I0-SP" Residential I
Multiple Family District with Specific Plan Overlay to "GO-SP" General Office with
Specific Plan Overlay. '
Ordinance - Rescinding Ordinance No. 2307 and amending the Zoning Map relating to the
rezoning of property loc~ted at 3939 Chum Creek Road
(L-01O-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2319 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Ordinance No.
2307 and amending the Zoning Map for property located at 3939 Chum Creek Road as set
forth in Rezoning Application RZ-I-03.
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Ordinance - Rescinding Ordinance No. 23Q8 and amending the Zoning Map relating to the
rezonip'-g 'of property located at 2905 Hartnell Avenue
(L-010-230), ' ( ,
It is th~ recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2320 be
a~opt~d, ~ 9r4ina~c~ ofthe City; Council o:fthe 'City of~edding rescinding Ordinance No.
2308 and amending the Zoning Map for property located at 2905 Hartnell Avenue as set forth
in Rezoning Applicatiot:l RZ-3-02.
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City:Council Subcommittee - Union Pacific RaHroad Company traffic issues
(B-080-650 & T-100-)00)
It is the recommendation of Mayor Cibula that the City Council appoint City Council
Members Mathena and Stegall to serve on a cOInmi!tee to work iQ. cooperation with Union
Pacific Ra.i~road to address traffj.c issues relating to Downtown Re4ding.
Resolution - Authorizing sale of Redding Redevelopment properties 2755, 2765, and 2775
West Street
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(R-030-100-033)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-169 be
adop~ed, a r~solution of the City Council of the City of Red4ing authorizing the Redding
Redevelopment Agency to sell r~al property located at 2755,2765, and 2775 West Street,
pursuant to Section 33433(c) of the Hefl1th,~ Safety Code.
Ma~or Cibula advised he wm abstai~ from voting on t~is issue due to family holdings in the
area.
Thy' Y ote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council rv1,'embers - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall
Council Members - None
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Council M~mbers - Cibula
CouncU Member~ - None
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Resolution - Authorizing submission of an application to the California Department of
Housing & Community Development re pxterior Acce~sibility Grant~ for Renters (EAGR)
Program
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It is the rec<)mmendation of the Deputy City Manager that Reso~ution No. 2003-170 be
adopted, a resolution of th,e City Co~ncil of the City of Redding authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to spbmit an appliGation for, funds up to $250,000 to the California
Department of Housing ~~ Commll;nity D~velop~ent under the Exterior Accessibility
Grants for Renters Program (EAGR) an4 to execute a standard agreement and any necessary
documents if selected to p~icip~te in EAG~.
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Resolution - AppropIjating fuQ.ds for ero~ion control at the Sports Complex
(B-130-070 & P-050-600-200) .
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Ihs the recommendation of the Assistant City MaJ?ager that Resolution No. 2003-171 be
adopted, a n;solution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
24th ~mend~e.ntto CitYJ;3udgetR.esol~tionNo. 2003-103 appropriating$100,000 for erosion
control at the Sports Complex for fiscal year 2003-04.
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Donation lof Computer Equ!pment - Haven Humane Society
(B-OtlO-190-;70.o &;A':130) 'I"
It is the recommendation of the Support S~rv;ices Dir~ctor that t~e City Co~ncil authqrize
domitipn of five used co~puter~ ,ang . ascesso~e~ to ,Haver HUllla11e SocietY/Animal
Regulation (Haven) for use in automating animal regulation files and other records.
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Grant c,l'4cConnell Foundatio!l re ,Fourth pf July Freedom Festiva.l fireworks display; and
Agreement - Boom Boom Productions for ~reworks d~.splay
(G-1;00 & C-0~0-050) . , . ,
It is the recomlllenda~ion of. ~~e Com~~nity Service~ Oirector that the City Council accept
a gr~t in the aploqp.t of$92'91O from t~e M~Conn~ll Foundation to fund a Fourth of July
Free~<?m F e$ti"al firewqrks display. It ~s further rec()mme!}ded that the Mayor be authorized
to t:x,ecute ~t:l AgreemenJ wit4 B90m B()9.m Produc~ions toprovide a fireworks display at the
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Resolution - Accepting and appropriating the Office of Traffic Safety Seat Belt Mini-Grant
(G-100-170-700/B-130-070/P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2003-172 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 23rd
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 recognizing $12,950 in additional
revenue and appropriating $12,950 to participate in the California Office of Traffic Safety
Seat Belt Compliance Campaign for fiscal year 2003-04.
Resolution - Accepting streets for the Palatine Hill Subdivision
Final Map and Improvements - Palatine Hill Subdivision
(S-101-034 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-
173 be adopted a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding accepting streets for
maintenance and operation in the Palatine Hill Subdivision (S-5-00) located north of Scenic
Drive, by Shirley Burger. It is further recommended that the City Council approve final map
and accept improvements as satisfactorily completed in the Palatine Hill Subdivision (S-5-
00), and the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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Resolution - Accepting streets for the Carriage Glen Estates Subdivision Unit 6
Improvements - Carriage Glen Estates Subdivision Unit 6
(S-100-068-100 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-
174 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding accepting streets for
maintenance and operation in the Carriage Glen Estates Subdivision Unit 6 (S-3-98) located
east of Shasta View Drive at the west end of Montana Sky Drive, by Boyce Muse. It is
further recommended that the improvements for the Carriage Glen Estates Subdivision Unit
6 be accepted as satisfactorily completed.
Subdivision Agreement - Chum Creek Park Subdivision Phase 2
(S-l 00-091)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute a new Subdivision Agreement for Chum Creek Park
Subdivision Phase 2 (S-3 8-90), located east of Chum Creek Road on Bonhurst and Fallworth
Drives, by Blossom Park V Corporation, with completion due November 5, 2004.
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Resolution - Approving and accepting a Watershed Coordinator Grant from the California
Bay Delta-Authority and Department of Conservation
(G-100-170 & A-050-122)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-
175, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an application for
funds and accepting (if selected) $206,000 from the California Bay Delta-Authority and
Department of Conservation, to provide a full-time salary for a Watershed Coordinator for
a term of three years, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contracts.
Lease Agreement - Cingular Wireless
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless to install cellular telephone
equipment at the City water reservoir located at 3100 Foothill Boulevard. The term of the
Lease if five years with four additional five-year renewal options and Cingu1ar Wireless will
pay the City Water Utility $1,900 per month the first year with a 3% annual increase
thereafter.
Accept Report - Planning Processing Fees
F-205-600)
It is the recommendation ofthe City Attorney that the City Council accept the report and take
no further action on the Planning Processing Fee Resolution No. 2003-167 adopted by the
City Council on October 21,2003.
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MOTION: Mage by Council Meplber Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
al\ the foregoing items on the Cot}sept Calend~r be approved and adopted as recommended,
withlthe exception oft,he item approved by s~parate vote as indicated above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Ki~t, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: , Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Ordinance No~. 2318, 2319, al)d 2320, and Resolution Nos. 2003-169,2003-170,2003-171,
2003-172,2003-173,2003-174 and 2003-175 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS - Community Service~ Advisory Commission
(B-080-128)
Mayor Cibula recommended the appointment of Leon a McCoach to the Community Services
Advisory COffiplissi9n to fill an unexpired term to January 1, 2006.
MOTION:, Made by Councill\.1ember Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
appointing Leona M;cCoach tQ the Compll.i~ity Services Advi~ory Comm!ssion to fill an
unexpired term to January 1,2006. TJ.1e Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - CaldwelJ Park Playgroun,4 Project partnerships with
Redding-);:a,st Rot~C.lub and Rotary Club ofR.eddjng
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Caldwell Park Playgroun~ - Jump Riv.er Playground
Senior Planner McGrath related that construction is underway at the Jump River Playground
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Project at Caldwe\l Park. The Project was designed by local architect Larry Hopson who also
serves as Project Coordipator for Redding E~st Rotary, and funding for Phase One of the
Project in the amount 'of$185,900 was provided by the Shasta County Office of Education,
Shasta Children and Families First Commission, Shasta County Public Health, US Bank,
Redding Rancheria, City Park Development hnpact Fees, and the Community Development
Block Grant Program. She not~d that addition~l funding in the amount of $185,000 would
be needed for future phases of the Project:
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Redding East Rotary Pr~sident I?on Selke ~dvi~ed that Rotarians have provided more than
600 hours of work on the Project thus far, with 300 ofthose hours being donated by a single
individual, Rotarian of the Year, Larry Hopson. Mr. Selke thanked the City for the
opportUnity to partner on such a worthwhile project. .
No action was required on this informatjonal item.
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Claude Caldwell Memorial Proiect
Ms. McGrath explained ~hat the Claude Caldwell Memorial Project, honoring Claude
CaldweJI, P~rk ~4 R7creaJion Co.mmi.s~io~er, wh~ passed away in the late 1960's will be
located along the Sacra.rp.~nto RiverTrail near the picnic area by the fish-viewing windows.
Sl:Ie adyised that the R~dding Rotary and the Caldwe.l.l family spearheaded the ~ffort to create
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a fitting memorial to this wel}respected indivi~u~1. The new memorial, designed by local
architect Joe Hansell, will iIlclude an eight-foot-tall monument, a plaza, and seven
brownstone picni~ 'tables. She noted that cons~dion is ready to commence.
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Architect Joe ~ansen explained p.is inspiration fqr the design of the memorial an9 Claude
Caldwell's son, Greg Caldwell, stating that, the i4ea f()~ a new memorial occurred.whef.1 an
attempt was made to redesign the ~ea ~e~ the original plaque wh~ch is now obscured by
overgrowth and is no longer easily accessible.
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Reddip.g ~otary pr,esident, Ross nomk~, aQvised th~t the project cost was estimated to be
$,60,000, Qut through donations aIld vphinteers, only $30,000 will be needed to complete the
project and 1his amount ha~ beel). pr()v~ded. by Redding Rotary, Rotary District 5160, the
Caldwell family, the Shasta BoarQ of Realtors, and the City. He believed that the project will
b~ a nice addit.ion for the cOI?munity.
No action was req,uired on this info~ational item. '
Mayor Cibula thaJ?-ked bot.h Ro~a.ry qubs for ongoing contribu~ions to the community.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Cypress Avenue widening and under grounding
(A-050-080 & S-070-100-072)
Development Services Director Hamilton reported that the Notice of Completion for the
Cypress Avenue Widening and Undergrounding Project will be brought to the City Council
for approval in the near future. He announced that the Project is coming in at budget and has
provided a more efficient traffic flow on Cypress Avenue, drainage improvements at Cypress
School, upgraded trees and shrubs, and aesthetic appeal through ornamental lighting.
No action was required on this informational item.
RESOLUTION - Appropriating funds for air service at Redding Municipal Airport; and
AGREEMENT - Allegiant Air
(B-130-070 & A-090-100)
Support Services Director Kersten explained that Allegiant Air, a commercial passenger
airline based in Las Vegas, recently approached the City proposing non-stop air service
between Redding and Las Vegas. He related that Allegiant Air has approached several cities
defined as "underserved" to ascertain the feasibility of providing non-stop service to Las
Vegas. He related that Allegiant Air is anticipating 110 passengers per flight with four
flights per week, and although prices are negotiable, initial fares are expected to range from
$59 to $69 one-way per passenger.
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In order to compete with other airports, Mr. Kersten stated that the City proposes to offer
Allegiant Air $80,000 (which must be matched by Allegiant Air) in advertising incentives
to promote the new service. In addition, the anticipated increase in ridership as a result of
the new service will make it necessary to provide a temporary expansion of the airport
passenger screening area which is estimated to cost approximately $45,000. However, ifthe
service is lucrative and becomes permanent, Mr. Kersten advised that Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) grants are available for that purpose.
Mr. Kersten related that the proposed service could possibly increase revenue to the Airport
in passenger facility charges, fuel flowage fees, automobile parking fees, and landing fees
by approximately $214,350 per year.
Mr. Kersten recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution appropriating $125,000
to enhance air service at Redding Municipal Airport and authorize the Support Services
Director and Airports Manager to negotiate an agreement with Allegiant Air to provide non-
stop air service to Las Vegas.
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Mayor Cibula pointed out that the new service would benefit the community by providing
convenient low-cost connection flights out of Las Vegas. In response to Mayor Cibula, Mr.
Kersten clarified that any other airport service being promoted with City funds would also
be required to provide matching funds.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-176, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 22nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103
appropriating $125,000 for enhanced air service for fiscal years 2003-04 and 2004-05; and
authorizing the Support Services Director and Airports Manager to negotiate an agreement
with Allegiant Air to provide non-stop air service to Las Vegas. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2003-176 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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RESOLUTION - Adopting detailed findings for denial of appeal re Use Permit UP-I-03 on
property located at 1505/1515 Dana Drive, by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
(L-010-390)
Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that at its regular meeting of October 7,
2003, the City Council denied the appeal by William Kopper and upheld the Planning
Commission's adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Mitigation Monitoring
Program, and its approval of Use Permit UP-1-03 (Wal-Mart Expansion), subject to
Conditions of Approval, on property located at 1505/1515 Dana Drive, by Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc. At that time, the City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution of detailed findings
in support of that decision and return to Council for consideration.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended adoption of the resolution of detailed findings supporting denial
of the appeal by William Kopper regarding the Planning Commission decision to approve
the Wal-Mart Expansion Project.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-177, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
adopting detailed findings supporting the October 7,2003, City Council denial of the appeal
by William Kopper and upholding the Planning Commission approval of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Use Permit UP-I-03 Wal-Mart
Expansion Project at 1505/1515 Dana Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval.
The Vote:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Mathena, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - Stegall and Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2003-177 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - General Fund
(B-130-070)
Administrative Services Director Bachman presented the General Fund report for September
2003, advising that total revenue to date is $11.4 million or $325,866 (2.8%) below staffs
cash flow projection. Expenditures to date, excluding encumbrances, total $16,066,855 or
$652,307 (4.2%) above staffs original cash flow projection, with encumbrances totaling
$2,302,090. He explained that low revenues are due to the timing of property tax payments
and because the State reimplemented vehicle license fees at a higher level while
discontinuing payments to reimburse agencies. He advised there is a three-month delay
between cessation of State reimbursement and receipt of the vehicle license fee funds, but
the State has pledged to refund the lost amounts in fiscal year 2006-07.
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Mr. Bachman pointed out that Standard and Poors (major market financial rating experts)
improved the City's credit rating to A+ on general obligation bonds and noted that in the
current financial environment, it is remarkable for an agency to receive an advanced credit
rating.
Mr. Bachman recommended acceptance of General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for
September 2003.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
accepting the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for September 2003.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Douglas Bennett, representing Citizens for Responsible Government, and Iraja Sivadas,
representing the Green Party of Shasta County, expressed concern regarding Public Law 107-
56, the Patriot Act, alleging that it will lead to erosion of civil liberties and privacy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of7 :50 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting
adjourned.
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