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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
May 18, 2004, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pohlmeyer.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ellis Martin.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyer with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Mathena, and Stegall. Council Member Kight was absent.
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, Support Services Director Kersten, Geographic
Information Systems Manager Coats, Management Analyst II Cherpeski, City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
PRESENTATION - "Kool April Nites"
(R-006-250)
Mayor Pohlmeyer related that the "Kool April Nites" event has grown over its fifteen-year
history to an event which draws vehicles, exhibitors, and spectors from the local area and
surrounding states. This year, more than 30,000 individuals attended the Cruise and the Car
Show. On behalf of the City Council and the community, Mayor Pohlmeyer thanked the
members of the Kool April Nites Committee and volunteers who dedicated many hours of
hard work to bring this event to fruition.
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Vice Mayor Stegall presented Certificates of Recognition to the following Kool April Nites
committee members: Duane Tomei, Bob Creighton, Dick Mattioli, Dave Noble, Jim Pope,
Cindy Randolph, Howard Stubblefield, Bonnie Coleman, Lorie Tessier, Vicki Cook, and Del
Dooly.
Duane Tomei, Board Chair for Kool April Nites, thanked the City for its generous assistance
and support which helps to make the event so successful. On behalf of the Board of
Directors ofKool April Nites, he presented a Plaque of Appreciation to the City.
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of Regular and Special Meetings of
May 4, 2004
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No., 21 check numbers 818030 through
818447 inclusive, in the amount of $11 ,928,544.51, for the period of May 1, 2004, through
May 14, 2004; and Payroll Register No. 23 electronic deposit transaction numbers 144250
through 144986 and check numbers 515257 through 515465 inclusive, in the amount of
$1,931,148.18, for the period of April 25, 2004, through May 8,2004, be approved.
TOTAL: $13,859,692.69
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Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.040(C)
(T -080-400)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2328 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending a portion of
Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.040, increasing the City-wide Transportation
Development Impact Fee.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
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Track Use Agreement - Heritage Operating, LP dba Northwestern Propane
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute the Track Use Agreement with Heritage Operating, LP dba Northwestern
Propane, to inspect 1,115 feet of railroad track in the Mt. Lakes Industrial Park and
indemnify the City against losses arising from use or inspection of the track in return for non-
exclusive use of said track. The Agreement may be terminated by either party with 90 days
written notice.
License Agreements - Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Hillside Aviation, Inc. I
for "Aviation Day 2004" at Benton Airpark
(A-090-020 & A-070-080)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute License Agreements with Experimental Aircraft Association and Hillside
Aviation, Inc. for use of a portion of Benton Airpark to (;ond~ct "Aviation Day 2004 on June
20, 2004, from 7 :00 a.m. to mid-afternoon. The City will not receive any revenue nor incur
any costs from this event.
Award of Bid - Request for Proposal No. 3700, Consulting Services for Evaluation of the
City's Americans with Disabilities Act compliance; and
Resolution - Appropriating funds from the Ri~k Management Fund
(B-050-100/B-130-070/L-040-070-040)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Request for Proposal
No. 3700, Consulting Services for Evaluation ofthe City's Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Compliance be awarded to Kitchell of Sacramento in an amount not-to-exceed
$111,900 to review the City's compliance and update the City's ADA Transition Plan.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-78 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 5151 amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating an additional $6,900 for the ADA Transition Plan
for fiscal year 2003-04.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3682, Lake Boulevard Sidc"alk Improvements
Project
(B-050-020 & S-070-285)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services DireGtor that Bid Schedule No. 3682,
(Job No. 9507) Lake Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project awarded to Robert Frank
Construction be accepted as satisfactorily completed ~d the City Clerk be authorized to file
a Notice of Completion. The final price is $134,030.80.
Final Map and Subdivision Agreement -River Ridge Terrace Subdivision Unit 2, located
south of Quartz Hill Road, by Thre'e Seasons Development, Inc.
(S-l 00-654- 700)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Final Map for the River
Ridge Terrace Subdivision Unit 2, located south of Quartz Hill Road, by Three Seasons
Development, Inc. be approved, that the Mayor authorized to sign the Subdivision
Agreement and the City Clerk be authorized to file the Map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
Final Map and Subdivision Agreement -River Ridge Terrace Subdivision Unit 3, located
south of Quartz Hill Road, by Thfee Seasons Development, Inc.
(S-l 00-654- 700)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Servic,es Director that Final Map for the River
Ridge Terrace Subdivision Unit 3, located south of Quartz Hill Road, by Three Seasons
Development, Inc. be approved, that the Mayor authorized to sign the Subdivision
Agreement and the City Clerk be authorized to file the Map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3644, Placer Street and Pleasant Street Traffic
Signal Installation Project
(B-050-020 & T -080- 700)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3644
(Job No. 2136), Placer Street and Pleas8;nt Street Traffic Signal Installation Project awarded
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to Richard A. Heaps Electrical Contractor, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and
that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final price is
$163,337.36.
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Resolution - Appropriating Transportation Development Act funds for street maintenance
(B-130-070 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-79 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
49th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $164,190 for fiscal
year 2002-03 excess Transportation Development Act (TDA) allocation for street
maintenance for fiscal year 2003-04.
Resolution - Authorizing submittal of a Used Oil Recycling Block Grant
(G-100-170 & P-150-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-80 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing submittal of a
Used Oil Recycling Block Grant for fiscal year 2004-05 Tenth Cycle-Application for a
Multiple Year grant to the California Integrated Waste Management Board through the
California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act in the amount of $26,007 by the Solid Waste
Utility for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007.
Resolution - Approving Bureau of Reclamation Contract No. 14-06-200-5272A-LTR1
(W-030-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-81 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the draft renewal
contract with the Bureau of Reclamation identified as Contract No. 14-06-200-5272A-L TR1
(Buckeye Contract) for purchase of 6, 140 acre feet of Central Valley Project water in order
to allow the Bureau to post the contract for public review and comment before completion
of the environmental documentation with a term of 40 years to expire in year 2044.
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Accept Report - Hazardous Material Business Plan
(P-150-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
status report regarding development of a Hazardous Material Business Plan pursuant to
California Health and Safety Code requirements. The plan will provide emergency response
information for each City-owned location that may contain hazardous material in quantities
of 55 gallons, 500 pounds, or 200 cubic feet.
Resolution - Approving amendments to Memorandum of Understanding with Service
Employees International Union, Clerical, Professional, & Technical Unit
(P-100-050-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-82 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Exempt Employee
Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges as set forth in the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Clerical,
Professional, and Technical Unit (CTP), creating a new position entitled Contract
Compliance Technician in the Development Services Department effective May 23, 2004,
with a monthly salary range of $2,880 to $4,052.
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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
with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
Resolution Nos. 2004-78, 2004-79, 2004-80, 2004-81,and 2004-82 are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.100, Park and Recreation
Facilities Impact Fees; and
ORDINANCE - Amending port~ons ofReddi~g Municipal Code Chapter 17.42, Park and
Recreational Land Dedications and In-Lieu Fees
(F -205-600/P-050/G-030-070)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor pohlmeyer opened the public hearing to
consider amending Redding Municipal Code Se~tion 16.20.100, adjusting Park and
Recreation Facilities Impact Fees and amending portions of Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 17.42, adjusting Park and R~creational Land Dedications and In-Lieu Fees.
The following document is on file in the Office of dIe City Clerk:
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Affidavit ofPubliqatiQn - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Community Services Director Niemer recalled that the Par}<:s, Trails, and Open Space Master
Plan (Plan) was approved at the City Cou~cil meeting of May 4, ~004, and in order to
implement the Plan, certain adjus~ents to fees are I!ec~ssary to fund acquisition and
development of parkland. She pointed out that because development results in increased
population and the need for additional park and recreation facilities, it is appropriate that
increases to impact and in-lieu fees be used for construction of these types of facilities.
Ms. Niemer advised that the first ordinance proposes an increase in the Park and Recreation
Facilities Impact fee collected from residential building permits. This increase would allow
the City to maintain future parks ~onsistent with today's level of service (6.78 acres of
developed parkland per one thousand people) and current development cost estimates which
would not only keep pace with increase~ population, but eliminate the necessity for the City
to continue to subsidize parks. She stated that the proposed fee schedu~e includes a base fee
for every single-family dwelling (increasing from $1,191 to $2,621) plus a fee for each
bedroom (increasing from $78 to $180) to reflect the potential number of individuals living
in the household and having an impact on facilities and service. The increased fees will be
transitioned in from August 1, 2004, through J al}u~ry 1, 2005, ~d adjusted annually with the
Construction Cost Index (CC~) to keep pace wit4.construction cos.ts. It is anticipated that this
increase would g~nerate an estima.ted $33.3 m~lliot:1 through the year 2020.
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Ms. Niemer related that the second proposed ord.inance amends portions of Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 17.42, Park and Rec~eational Land Dedications established to
provide land and/or funding for recreation sites' within neighborhood areas including
playgrounds, parks, playfields and other speciaFzed recreational facilities. She stated that
developers are required, as a condition of approval of a final or parcel map with fifty or more
units, to dedicate land to the City for park purposes, or, if there are less than fifty units, to pay
a fee in lieu ofland dedication ("In-Lieu" fe~). . She pointed out that the City's in-lieu fee
process to determine market value has not kept pace with current real property values and
therefore, it is usually less costly for a developer .to pay the "in-lieu" fee than to provide real
property. With t~at in mind, Ms. Niem~r related that staff is also recommending that an
"Improvement" fee be added that would coincid~ with the in-lieu fee requirement and would
provide funding for necessary street imp,rovements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, and stub out
utilities) at park sites. She noted that when a developer dedicates land, these improvements
are included but without an improvement fee, th~ City must fund these improvements from
other sources. It is estimated that these amendments would generate approximately $5.4
million through the year 2020.
Ms. Niemer observed that until rec.ent~y, the Cit):' has ~ccepted pocket size parcels as ~and
dedication but most are less than the new five acre mipimum and some are unusable as a park
area. In order to dispose of these s.malI de.dic';l~ed parle lands, staff is requesting approval of
amendments to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 ,that will provide compliance with
the State Map Act (Government Coqe Section 66477) and allow such disposition.
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Ms. Nit:mer recommended that all ordin~nce be offered for first reading amending Redding
Municipal Code Section 16.20.100 adjusting Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fees and
requested that the effective date of January 1, 2905, as stated in the Report to City Council,
be changed to January 15, 2005, to coincide with the effective date of other development
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impact fee increases. She also recommended that a second ordinance be offered for first
reading amending a portion of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 adjusting Park and
Recreational Land Dedications and In-Lieu fees with an effective date of July 1, 2004.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.100 - adjusting Park and Recreation
Facilities Impact Fees, effective January 15, 2005.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance No. 2329 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.100-
adjusting Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2329 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 - adjusting Park and
Recreational Land Dedications and In-Lieu fees, effective July 1, 2004.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance No. 2330 for first reading, an ordinance ofthe
City Council ofthe City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter
17.42 - adjusting Park and Recreational Land Dedications and In-Lieu fees.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2330 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the ordinance by title only. The Vote:" Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping
Projects
(A-050-080 & A-050-450)
City Manager Warren observed that the City's Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Division is one of the finest in California and that other agencies throughout the State visit
Redding's GIS Division to gain insight on how to operate an efficient and productive GIS
system.
Geographic Information Systems Manager Coats provided a Powerpoint presentation
regarding the Mobile GIS system depicting the benefits of the technology that provides
personnel in the field access to detailed maps and data through a hand-held device. This
device reduces the need for paper maps and provides error-free data entry, detailed editing,
elimination of transcription, instant map feedback in the field, next day reporting, higher
productivity, performance measuring, the ability to track historical problems and
maintenance activities, more efficient work scheduling, and conformance with National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) reporting requirements.
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In addition, Mr. Coats explained that a program for storm drain inlets was developed due to
new demands of the Clean Water Act through NPDES which requires the Storm Drain
Utility to map, annually inspect, and maintain stonn drains and report the status to NPDES.
Mr. Coats. reported that projected savings on manpower and resources for the storm drain
inlet project would be significant and similar savings would be realized for like inspection
and reporting programs for storm drain outfalls and channels. He anticipated that in the
future, the program will be linked to a work order system that will schedule inspections.
Assistant City Manager Perry thanked GIS for implementing services that provide assistance
and cost-cutting measures for many City departments.
The City Council thanked GIS for its hard work and dedication to the City and for serving
as an example of proficiency throughout the State.
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No action was required on this informational item.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex
(A-050-080/P-050-600-200) ,
Assistant City Manager Perry stated that when the City Council visited the Sports Complex
on May 4, 2004, the project was approximately 96% complete. He noted that the Project
should be substantially complete by the first few wee~s in J)lne with a grand opening in mid
to late July 2004.
No action was required on this infonnational item.
SUPPORTFOR ~HE SHASTA COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY; and
PARTICIPATION IN A LIBRARY GOVERNANCE AND FUNDING TASK FORCE
(L-050)
City Manager Warren pointed out t~at t4.e Library is a Shasta County facility and although
the City provides funding for ,operations, the budget and Qversight of operations is the
responsibility of the Co:unty. Beginning in the late 1980's, the City contributed $160,000
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annually to the Shasta County Redding Main Library. However, in 1999, Mr. Warren said
the Friends of the Library approached the City an~ County and asked them to partner with
their organization whereby each entity would contribute $58,000 annually to increase
operating hours at the Redding Ma,in Library; this, brought the City's annual contribution to
$218,000. Last year, the Friends Qfthe Library infomied the City that because it would be
focusing its efforts on fundraising for the new Library, it could no longer contribute its
$58,000 share and requested that the City increase its contribution by an additional $24,000
to sustain the increased operating hours. In response to that request, Mr. Warren related that
the City budgeted $242,500 for the Main Library in fiscal year 2004-05.
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Mr. Warren stated the newspaper re~ently reported that Shasta County has now increased its
funding by $100,000 for the Library system ~hich includes all three County libraries
(Redding, Anderson, and B~rney). He expl~inedth~t the County has been severely impacted
by the State's financial difficulties which has ,decreased the Library Foundation Grant over
the last four years from $200,000 annually to $75,000 this year, forcing the County to ,utilize
its financial reserves to fund ongoing operations. Without the City's increased funding it is
doubtful that the Library will be open 22 hours per week.
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City Manager Warren suggested that l:'llternativ~ ~nding mechanisms to assist the Library are
available if the Co:unty is receptive, to pr~)\:iding financia~ alternatives to offset current or
future City obligations. He explained that possible alternatives are: increasing County
development impact fees to assist the City with infrastructure in unincorporated area~,
reductions by the County of City prpperty tax administration and/or booking fees, transfer
of County-owned property to the City, a; County-wi~e gas tax increase to help fund road
maintenance, and/or a County-wide Emergency Response Fee to fund SHASCOM
operations. He pointed out that those mentioned only provide a few possibilities.
Council Member Stegall questioned that ifth~ County increased development impact fees
to assist the City, how many homes would ~aVie to be c~mstructed and at what fee. Mr.
Warren responded that a stu<;ly would b~ necessary, but estimated that a fee increase of
$1,000 per home in County areas located t;lear t4e City could provide up to $300,000 which
the City would use to build ,a park or a street and then provide a like amount to the County
in Library funding.
Mr. Warren recommended thl}t the City Council approve the c~rrent budg~ted $218,000 for
fiscal year 2003-04 and increase funding to $242,500 for fiscal year 2004-05. He also
recommended that a Library task force be formed to review governance and funding.
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Council Member Cibula believed tha,t the Library is an important issue and supported the
increase in funding, but asked for additional inform~tion before making further
commitments.
Council Member Stegall strongly urged increa$ed fund~ng for the Library and expressed
concern that the County is considering decreasing the Library hours to only twenty per week.
She cited the library's benefits to the community as an economic development tool, an
important element ofthe public safety structure, and a quality oflife issue. She believed the
cooperative funding suggestions could provide more hours of operation.
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Council Member Mathena concurred and expressed concern that although the City is
contributing a portion of the Library operational funds, it has no control over how those
funds are used. He questioned the rationale of increased City contributions and decreased
operating hours for the Library.
In response to Council Member Mathena, Management Analyst II Cherpeski explained that
any amount of decreased funding to the Library would directly impact the number of hours
the Library could remain open.
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Mayor Pohlmeyer urged continued funding for the Library at the highest level possible and
requested staff to hold discussions with the County for alternative funding.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving continued contributions to the Library in the amount of$218,000 for fiscal year
2003-04 and $242,500 for fiscal year 2004-05.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In a letter received from Shasta Library Foundation, City Manager Warren stated that
Executive Director Peggy O'Lea requested the City Council and Shasta County Board of
Supervisors (Board) to consider formation of a joint task force to explore options for future
governance and financing of the Library. The task force would consist of three to four
appointees from the City Council and a like number from the Board and include an appointed
representative from the City of Anderson and a representative from the Burney Friends of
the Library.
Council Member Stegall cautioned that because the City will be discussing alternative
funding with the County, duplicate discussions could transpire within the proposed library
task force. City Manager Warren suggested that funding alternative discussions can begin
at the task force level, but he will discuss immediate funding needs with the County
Administrator.
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It was the consensus of the City Council that the City participate in the library governance
task force and each Council Member return with the name of an appointee at the meeting of
June 1, 2004.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
At the hour of 8:00 p.m., Vice Mayor/Chair Stegall convened the Special Meeting of the
Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) for a joint meeting with the City Council.
PRIORITY PROJECTS WORK PLAN
(A-050-060 & R-015-300-700)
City Manager Warren recalled that the City Council held a Priority Projects Workshop on
April 22, 2004, to discuss the City's capital projects and services list at length. He provided
an overview of the Category I Priority Projects, the funding needed for completion, and staff
members spearheading each project. The Category I projects in alphabetical order are as
follows: Chum Creek Road Widening and Realignment, Dana Drive Streetscape, Downtown
Mall Roof, Downtown 300 Initiative, Hilltop Drive Business Improvement District, Martin
Luther King, Jr. Neighborhood Phase II, Police/Public Safety Headquarters Building, Sports
Complex Soccer Fields, Stillwater Business Park, and Street Maintenance.
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Mr. Warren advised that staff is not aggressively working on the Category II Projects at this
time. However, if there is capacity or if situations change which allow these projects to
move forward, staff will return the issue to the City Council for consideration.
Council Member Cibula requested that when the Dana Drive Streetscape left turn preventive
system is constructed that the City consider utilizing something more substantial than small
cement "lips" and suggested landscaped medians.
City Manager Warren recommended that the City Council and that the Agency confirm the
priorities outlined at the Special Meeting of April 22, 2004, conceptually approve the staff
work committees and budgets, and that the Agency adopt a resolution appropriating "seed"
money to begin the three time-sensitive projects (Dana Drive Streetscape, the Hilltop Drive
Business Improvement District, and the Chum Creek Road Widening and Realignment
Project).
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Council Member Mathena volunteered to assist the committee working on street
maintenance.
Council Member Cibula requested that additional statistics be presented after a study is
performed for the Chum Creek project and recommended that the California Horse Park and
Open Space be changed from Category II to Category I projects.
MOTION: Made by Counci,l Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
confirming the Priorities Proj~ct List as set forth at the Special Meeting of the City Council
on April 22, 2004, and conceptually appr~)Ving the staff work committees and budgets.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
At the hour of 8: 17 p.m., Vice Mayor/Chair Stegall adjourned the Special Meeting of the
Redding Redevelopment Agency. "
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 13.12.070, Use of Wheeled
Devices in Posted Areas
(T -080-300)
Support Services Director Kersten explained that the proposed ordinance is not intended to
prohibit bicyclists in the City, bl;lt to pn:vent nui~ance incidents where bicyclists are
car~ening in areas clearing indicated for pedestrian traffic.
Council Member Cibula urged thl;lt the ordinance be re-written to provide a more detailed
definition of activities to be avoided. He related that he understood the intent, but believed
the statute is too broad.
Mayor Pohlmeyer confirmed that the proposed ordinance is a vehicle to provide enforcement
of those neglecting safety, common sense, and common courtesy in areas intended for
pedestrians.
Council Member Stegall related that, in her past experience, efforts to write policies that
definitively identified each and every specific action that could occ~r did not clarify an issue
but provided more distortion and c~:mfusion. She opintid that the re-write task would be
almost insurmountable and she support,ed a broader ordinance that provided discretion.
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Robert Grass, Redding resident, opposed any r~striction of bicyclists in the City. In response,
City Attorney Fuller explained t~at the ordinance does not prohibitbicycling anywhere in the
City itself, it only allows the City and the private property owner to post an area prohibiting
bicycles.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
amending Redding Municipal Code Section 13.12.070, Use of Wheeled Devices in Posted
Areas to make prohibition of bicycle use in public pedestrian areas enforceable. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - Cibula
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance No. 2331 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 13.12.070,
Use of Wheeled Devices in Posted Areas.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that I
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2331 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the ordinance by title only. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - M;1thena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - Cibula
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:30 p.tp.., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
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