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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
May 4,2004, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Emeritus David McGeorge.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Cyndee Thomas.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyer with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Mathena, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Administrative Services Director Bachman,
Development Services Director Hamilton, Community Services Director Niemer, City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
RESOLUTION - "Mosquito & Vector Control and West Nile Virus Awareness Week"
(A-050-060-600)
Phil Hayes, Director of the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control, advised that West Nile
Virus has been identified in Southern California and is anticipated to move north to
Sacramento and Shasta counties this summer. He emphasized that all available resources are
concentrated toward mosquitoes that transmit disease to humans. Mr. Hayes recommended
that containers be emptied and all standing water around homes be minimized in order to
prevent West Nile Virus in the community.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pohlmeyer thanked Shasta Mosquito and Vector
Control for its efforts to prevent this potentially deadly disease in the community.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-64, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
declaring May 3 through May 9,2004, "Mosquito & Vector Control and West Nile Virus
Awareness Week" in the City. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2004-64 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of April 20, 2004.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-l00-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 20, check numbers 817613 through
818029 inclusive, in the amount of$6,705,380.28, for the period of April 19, 2004, through
April 30, 2004; and Payroll Register No. 22 electronic deposit transaction numbers 143504
through 144230 and check numbers 515041 through 515220 inclusive, in the amount of
$1,963,720.02, for the period of April 11, 2004, through April 24, 2004, be approved.
TOTAL: $8,669,100.30
Treasurer's Report - March 2004
(A -050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$135,752,540.04
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$198,519,275.64
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and.the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for March 2004 be accepted.
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Resolution - - Approving amendments to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Policy
(G-IOO-080-380)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-65 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing implementation
of amendments to the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Policy to ensure consistency with Federal
rules and regulations, respond to community needs, and ease in administration.
Right-of-way Easement - Bureau of Land Management
(C-070-01O)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City accept a Right-of-Way
easement from the Bureau of Land Management for property located M.D.M., T. 32N., R. I
5W., Sec. 21, SE ~ SE ~, approximately .50 acres between Buenaventura Boulevard and 850
Quartz Hill Road.
Resolution - Initiating proceedings for formation of territory into Landscape Maintenance
District "E"
(A-170-075-054)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-66 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding initiating proceedings for
the formation of territory into a landscape maintenance district to be known as Landscape
Maintenance District "E" purs~ant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and that the
City Engineer be directed to prepare and file an Engineer's Report with the City Clerk.
Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect
Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing for Landscape Maintenance District "A"
(A-l 70-075-050)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-67 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the report of the
Engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year
2004-05 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code, and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., June 1,
2004.
Resolution - Approving the Engineer's Report, Annexing Territory, Re-designating Territory,
Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting Public Hearing for
Landscape Maintenance District "B"
(A-170-075-05l)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-68 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the report ofthe
Engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to 1) re-designate a subdivided, remaining R-l
parcel ofthe Carriage Glen Subdivision as Unit 6 in Area 4 ofthe District, 2) annex Unit 4
ofthe Mountain View Heights Subdivision into Area 16 of the District, 3) annex Units 1 and
2 of the Robles North Subdivision into Area 18 of the District, 4) annex units 3A, 5, 6, and
remaining parcels, R-l and R-2, ofthe Gold Hills Subdivision into Area 19 of the District,
and 5) levy and collect assessments for fiscal ye~r 2004-05 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code,
and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., June 1,2004.
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Resolution - Approving the Engineer's Report, Re-designating Territory, Detaching
Territory, Declaring Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting Public Hearing
for Landscape Maintenance District "C"
(A-170-075-052)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-69 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the report of the
Engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to 1) re-designate a subdivided remaining parcel
of the Gold Hills Subdivision as Unit 6 of Area 4 of the Pistrict, 2) detach Units 3A, 5, 6 and
remaining parcels, R-l and R-2, of the Gold Hills Subdivisi<?n from Area 4 ofthe District,
and 3) levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2004-05 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code,
and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., June 1 2004.
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Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, rlltention to order formation, Declaring Intention
to Levy and Collect Assessments, and Setting a Public Hearing for Landscape Maintenance
District "E" ','
(A-170-075-054)
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-70 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report of the
Engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to 1) order the formation of territory into a
landscape maintenance District to be known as Landscape Maintenance District "E", 2) levy
and collect assessments for fiscal year 2004-05 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act
of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code, and setting a
public hearing for 7:00 p.m., June 1,2004.
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Resolution - Authorizing a Federal grant application to the Department of Transportation
(G-100-070 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-71 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing filing a federal
grant application to the Department of Transportation through the Small Community Air
Service Development Pilot Program in partnership with Humbolt County in the amount of
$500,000 for Redding Municipal Airport to subsidize service to and from Los Angeles, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Resolution - Adopting City Council Policy No. 216 - Warranty and Liability Disclaimer and
Website Linkage Policy
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-72 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding adopting City Council Policy
No. 216, Warranty and Liability Disclaimer and Web site Linkage Policy, for the City's
official web page.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3714, Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for
the West Ridge Master Plan Project; and
Agreement - Pacific Municipal Consultants
(B-050-1 00/L-01 0-075)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No.3 714,
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the West Ridge Master Plan Project be
awarded to Pacific Municipal Consultants in an amount not-to-exceed $144,350 for the
Greenview Development to be paid for by project proponent Paul Edgren and administered
by City staff. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute an
agreement with Pacific Municipal Consultants for said work.
Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for March 2004. Retail power sales revenue is
0.7%, or $348,813 below projections and wholesale power sales through March are
$8,483,819, or 44.4% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is $2,714,827
or 9.8% above year to date expectations. The total cost of electricity through March 2004
was $6,076,294 or 13.1 % above projections. The Utility's net operating results through
March is $11,537,656 or $4,511,654 or 64.2% above plan for the period.
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Grant Application - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
(G-100-070 & P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council authorize submittal of a
grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of
$84,000 for radio equipment for the Fire Department with a $36,000 match by the City.
Monthlv Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for March 2004. Total revenue at the end of
March is $38.2 million or $3,670 (0.1 %) below staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures
at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $41,935,227 or $4,763,377 (10.3%) below
staffs original cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $2,505,694.
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Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements for Mountain View Heights Subdivision
(S-100- 260 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-73
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for
maintenance and operation the streets in the ~oup.tain View Heights Subdivision (aka
Hacienda Heights Subdivision Units 4 and 5), located west of Shasta View Drive and south
of Palacio Drive, by Eckelman & Scarbrough, Inc. It is further recommended that the
improvements be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be instructed to
return on-site improvement securities to the devel?per and retain off-site improvement
securities for Palacio Drive.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3728, Clear Creek Wastewater Treabnent Plant Pond I
Mixing System Improvements
(B-050-020 & W-010-450)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No.3 728
(Job No. 2231-30), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Pond Mixing System
Improvements be a~arded to Ray Toney and As~ociates in the amount of $116,190,
approving $12,000 for administration an4 inspection fees, and an additional $12,000 for a
construction contingency fund for a total amount of$140,190.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3727,2003-04 Sidewalk Repair Project
(B-050-020 & S-070-285)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No.3 727 (Job No.
9507 -15), 2003-04 Sidewalk Repair Project, be awarded to Jason Abel Construction in the
amount of $334,682.25, approving $33,468.23 for administration and inspection fees, and
an additional $33,468.23 for a construytion contingency fund for a total amount of
$401,618.71.
Resolution - Appropriating funds from the Solid Waste unrestricted retained earnings fund
to hire additional help for the Transfer Station gate house
(B-130-070/P-100-320/S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-74 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appropriating $11,400 for
fiscal year 2003-04 and $49,000 for fiscal year 2004-05 for the Solid Waste Utility to hire
two part-time temporary positions, and upgrade the existing 3/4-time position to a full-time
position to assist at the Transfer Station Gate House.
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Resolution - Amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan and
Schedule of Classifications for Unrepresented Employees
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-75 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending the Executive Management
Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan and Schedule of Classifications for Unrepresented
Employees adding the cl'.lssification of E~ergy Tra4er, witl1 a salary range of $4,724 to
$7,612 monthly, effective May 9,2004.
Resolution - Amending the Memorandum of Understl;lnding for Service Employee's
International Union-Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit
(P-100-050-124/A-050-140/A-050-700)
It is the recommendation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-76 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Memorandum of
Understanding for Servi~e Employee's International Union-Clerical, Technical and
Professional Unit adding a full-time Fire D~partment Secretary position to be shared with the
Customer Services Division of the Ele~tric Utility Department, effective May 9,2004.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
ResolutionNos. 2004-65, 2004-66, 2004-67, 2004-68, 2004-69, 2004-70, 2004-71, 2004-72,
2004-73,2004-74,2004-75, and 2004-76 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Accepting the 2004-05 Action Plan and funding recommendations for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Program
(G-100-030-100 & G-100-075) ,
Council Member Cibula advised that he will abstain from discussion and voting on this item
due to spousal employment with a funding applicant.
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The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
the 2004-05 Action Plan and funding recommendations for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to Council regarding the
proposed Action Plan and funding recommendations relative to the CDBG and HOME
funding programs. He advised that the Community Development Advisory Committee
(CDAC) recently concluded its review process and finalized recommendations for the 2004-
05 program year. He explained that Redding is defined as an "entitlement city" by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and receives CDBG allocations
each fiscal year to develop and implement plans, programs, and projects that provide decent
housing and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
This year, the total amount available for allocations is approximately $1,032,124 in CDBG
funds which includes $26,124 in unspent returned funds from previous CD BG recipients for
reallocation. Mr. Starman reviewed allocated funding amounts for various activities:
$150,900 is available for Public Service Activities, $298,000 for Housing Management
Services, $100,600 for Program Administration, $33,000 for Long-Range Planning, and
$449,624 for other eligible public activities.
Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the proposed
2004-05 Action Plan and funding recommendations regarding the CDBG program, HOME
funds, and authorizing the City Manager to file the Action Plan with HUD.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
In response to Council Member Stegall, Community Services Director Niemer advised that
the Plunge Pass Program is being continued this year to provide low-income families access
to the Aquatic Center. Ms. Niemer explained that research of last year's pass program
indicated that many ofthe free swim passes were not utilized. In order to distribute as many
free passes to as many participants as possible, it is proposed that only five free swim passes
per family be distributed this year. She added that the Recreation Scholarship Fund is also
available to low-income families to access all recreation programs.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-77, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting the 2004-05 Action Plan and funding recommendations relating to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign all necessary
documents and submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: Cibula
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2004-77 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.040(C) - Citywide
Transportation Development Impact Fee Schedule
(T-080-400) ,
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.040(C), adjusting the Citywide
Transportation Development (Traffic) Impact Fee Schedule
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Nqtice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protest$ were received.
Administrative Services Director Bachman recalled that the last review ofthe Traffic Impact
Fee was conducted in 1999, at w~iGh time fees were implemented at 50% of the
recommendation. He also recalled that at the meeting of February 3,2004, the City Council
directed staff to prepare an ordinap.ce to increase Transportation Development Impact Fees
to provide additional funding for the Traffic Impa<;t Fee project list. The fee increases would
be phased in over three to five years dependent on the development category and become
effective July 1,2004. He stated that the increase will fund completion of approximately $46
million in projects over the ne,xt ten years. However, in order to complete as many projects
as soon as possible, he recommended that staffbe directed to prepare a bond issue to provide
immediate funding for project construction.
Mr. Bachman pointed out that in an effort to provide equitable distribution of increases
wherever possible, the commercial-retail fee is divided into three-tiers (low, average, and
high traffic generation) so that increases are commensurate with use. He related that
discussion continlloes on general office uses, but medical office will be re-classified apart
from general office and staff will return to the City Gouncil when an implementing resolution
is prepared for these issues in June.
Mr. Bachman recommended that the ordinanc~ be offered for first reading amending Redding
Municipal Code Section 16.20.040, adjusting the City-wide Transportation Development
Impact Fees.
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Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Mem~er Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.040 increasing City-wide Transportation
Development Impact fees effective July 1, 2004; and directing staff to return with an
implementing resolution. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Kigl:1t, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - Cibula
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Council Member Kight offered Ordinapce No. 2328 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City ofRed~ing a~ynding portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter
16.20.040 - City-wi~e Transportation Development Impact Fees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that the
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full reading of Ordinance No. 2328 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed tq read the
ordinance by title only and the City Clerk be authorized to publish a summary ordinance.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Mem1Jers - Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
APPOINTMENTS -League of California Cities General Assembly Voting Delegates
(L-040-150)
City Manager Warren explained that a special meeting of the League of California Cities has
been called for May 13, 2004, to briefthe membership on the status of the Local Taxpayers
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and Public Safety Protection Act and discuss possible alternatives to that initiative offered
by the Governor.
Mr. Warren recommended that Vice Mayor Stegall be appointed as Voting Delegate to the
League of California Cities meeting and Administrative Services Director Bachman be
designated as alternate Voting Delegate to represent the City at the special meeting.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight,
appointing Vice Mayor Stegall as Voting Delegate and Administrative Services Director
Bachman as Alternate Voting Delegate to the special meeting of the League of California
Cities General Assembly on May 13, 2004. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS
(A-050-080)
City Manager Warren deferred this item to the meeting of May 18, 2004.
PARKS. TRAILS. AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN - Adoption
SET PUBLIC HEARING - To consider adjusting park fees, and related actions
(G-03 0-070/F - 205-600/P -050/P -050-600- 200)
City Manager Warren recalled that more than fifty public meetings have been held regarding
the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan (Plan). He related that the proposed Plan
provides a twenty-year vision for the City and a comprehensive look at existing amenities,
needs, and future growth patterns in an attempt to disburse the facilities throughout the
community. He stated that the Community Services Advisory Commission and the Planning
Commission supported the recommendations incorporated in the Report to City Council
dated April 29, 2004.
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In response to questions posed at the Special City Council meeting of April 8, 2004,
regarding the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, Mr. Warren related that the City
currently employs one park maintenance worker for every 15 to 16 acres of parkland. He
explained that when future parks are constructed, an alternative to hiring additional workers
is possible privatization of park maintenance utilizing the competitive bid process. Mr.
Warren pointed out that large projects such as the Sports Complex are better served when
operated by private business like Big League Dreams or other entities which can operate the
facility at a lower cost than the City. He added that another alternative for funding
maintenance costs would be to form a lighting and landscape district during construction of
a new neighborhood where a park would be located.
Mr. Warren related that with regard to a request to provide park funds for the Stillwater
Business Park, it is recommended that $250,000 be provided as a reserve for the open space
area within the Park.
Mr. Warren stated that in response to the bonding questions, a $7.5 million bond issue would
provide immediate funds to implement the Park Plan. The bond issue would have a ten-year
term and utilize less than half the proceeds of park fees, leaving approximately $850,000 to
$1.3 million annually for other needs.
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City Manager Warren highlighted the proposed five-year capital improvement plan for
acquisition and development of parks, trails, and open space utilizing park fees and possibly
bonding as set forth in the Report to City Council dated April 29, 2004, incorporated herein
by reference. Mr. Warren recommended only one change to the recommendation regarding
the $1.8 million for Buenaventura Fields suggesting that the amount be set aside to provide
some flexibility for future needs and to alleviate the work load resulting from development
of many new parks. .
City Manager Warren recommended that the City Council: 1) approve the Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Master Plan, 2) approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration, 3) accept the in-
lieu and park development fee proposals, and 4) approve the five-year capital improvement
plan for development and acquisition of parks. Mr. Warren further recommended that staff
be directed to: 1) set a public hearing for May 18, 2004, to consider amendments to
ordinances adjusting park fees, 2) prepare a proposal for a $ 7.5 million bond issue to provide
funding for implementation of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, 3) prepare bid
documents for construction of soccer fields at the Sports Complex, and 4) pursue alternatives
for privatization of park maintenance.
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Council Member Mathena expressed concern regarding interest fluctuations in the bond
market and questioned if the City' s li~bility woul~ inprease. He also asked if the City would
receive a percentage of revenue from the proposed soccer fields if they were operated by an
outside vendor such as Big League Dreams or the Soccer Association. He urged that funds
from the sale of smaller park properties be divert~d to parks in the same area.
In response, Mr. Bachman related that the GeIleral Fund woulq ultimately back up the bond
issue; however, because the financial plan proposes to borrow only half of tJle expected
normal growth revenue ~tream, it would seem unlikely th~t the growth rate would drop below
half in a given year. Mr. Bachman added that the City will receive a percentage of the
revenues of the Sports Complex soccer fields if managed by a private vendor.
Fire Chiyf Fry stressed that many of the trails within th~ Plan will also serve as fire breaks
and provide access for fire personnel and equipment. He urged citizens to apply a minimum
of a 30- foot clearance around struct:ures to,ll).aximize protection from wild fires.
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Don Davis representing Shasta Association of Realtors, Kathleen Gilman, Execl.l;tive Director
of Shasta Land Trust, Lang Dayton representing the Trails ~nd Bikeways Council of Greater
Redding, Allyse Cope, District 9 Youth Referee of the Year, Brian Cope President of the
Palo Cedro Youth So<;cer Association, Pam Gluck representing the American Trails Board,
Jay Gibson representing the Great~r Redding. Chamber of Commerce Board, Cork
McGowan, Bert Meyer, Planning Commission liaison for the Parks, Trails, ~d Open Space
Master Plan, Fred Bergstrom, Presi,dent of th~ Redding Youth Soccer League, Andrew
Deckert, M.D., and Alex Byzick, urged the City Council to approve the Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Master Plan citing the following n;asons: substantial benefit to community by
integrating the trail system with parks and open areas, the need for ~nd benefits of soccer
fields (especially the all-weather type at the Sports Complex), and health benefits from
outdoor activities.
Paul Edgren, developer, urged approval oftht; Plan citing benefits to the community such as
a reduction in juvenile crime. He ,also requested that a mechanism for recouping interest
expense for developers be identified and believed that construction of park facilities in
tandem with new project development to be more cost effective.
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City Council Members thank~d those who worked so diligently to produce the Parks, Trails,
and Open Space Master Plan and believed it will preserve the quality of life in the
community.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight,
app~oving 1) the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan, 2) the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, 3) accepting the in-lieu and park development fee proposals, and 4) the five-year
capital improvement plan for development and acquisition of parks; and directed staff to: 1)
set a public hearing for May 18, 2004, to consider an ordinance amendment adjusting park
fees, 2) prepare a proposal for a $7.5 million bond issuance to provide funding for
implementation ofthe Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan projects as set forth in said
report, 3) prepare bid docu,ments for construction of ~occer fielqs at the Sports Complex, and
4) pursue alternatives for privatization of park m~i~tenaIlce. The Vote: U~animous Ayes
City Manager Warren acknowledged Coll1lllunity Projects Manager McGrath who
coordinated efforts to produce the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan.
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JOINT MEETING WITH THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
At the hour of 8:24 p.m., Vice Mayor/Chair Stegall convened the Special Meeting of the
Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) for a joint meeting with the City Council.
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FIVE- YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Redding Redevelopment Agency
and Community Development Block Grant Program
(G-I00-030/R-030-050-040/R-030-145-035)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided highlights of the Report to City Council and the
Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) dated April 22, 2004, incorporated herein by
reference, recalling that public input has been received over the past year regarding a
majority of the proposed projects. He pointed out t~at the categories for the Redding
Redevelopment Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (RRA Plan) and the Community
Development Block Grant Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CDBG Plan) include:
Development Partnerships, Downtown Improvements, Street Improvements,
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Streetscape/Beautification Projects, Open Space/River Access/Parks, Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements, Public Improvements, Target Neighborhoods, and
Miscellaneous.
Mr. Starman related that the list represents $20.7 million in projects and programs to be
accomplished over the next five years. He cautioned that although the Agency's budget was
developed with the state budget crisis in mind, it is possible that the state deficit will have
a greater impact on the Agency budget than anticipated and the Plan may have to be
revisited.
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Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council adopt the Community Development Block
Grant Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and the Agency adopt the Redding
Redevelopment Five-Year Capital Improvement Program as proposed and added that if a
project shows a possibility of earlier completion than expected, staff return to the~t~004
Council with a revised project priority list for consideration.
Council Member Kight urged that safety-related projects be moved forward on the project
list, such as the Dana Drive Streetscape which proposes to place some restrictions on left-
turn movements because of traffic congestion.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting the Community Development Block Grant Five- Year Capital Improvement
Program as set forth. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
At the hour of8:32 p.m., Vice Mayor/Chair Stegall adjourned the Special Meeting of the
Redding Redevelopment Agency.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:34 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
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APPROVED
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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5/4/2004