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. City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
. Redding, California
June 1, 2Q04 .
The Pledge.ofAllegiance to the Flag was led by Electric Group Manager Keener.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyerwith the following Council Members
present: Mathena, and Stegall. Council Members Cibula and Kight were absent.
Also present were City Manager W(!1Ten, Assis~ant City Manager P.erry, Assistant 'City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Deputy City Manager Bachman, Development
Services Director Hamilton, Support SerVices Director Kersten, Community Services
Director Niemer, Electric Group Manager Keener, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City
Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
City Manager's Department
(A-050-0,80)
City Manager Warren announced that Deputy City Manager Starman was promoted to
Assistant City Manager and Administrative Services Director Bachman was promoted to
Deputy City Manager to better reflect their assigned duties. He praised both for their hard
work and dedication. .
RESOLUTION - Commending the Shasta High School Team as winners of the 2004
Regional Science Bowl Competition
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Electric Group Manager Keener related that the National Science Bowl is sponsored each
year by the U.S. Department of Energy, and the City of Redding, through the Redding
Electric Utility, which has sponsored the Redding Regional Science Bowl for the past nine
years. He advised that this year's competition included 23 teams from 12 Northern
California high schools.
Mr. Keener announced that the Shasta High School Team emerged as the winners of the
competition and introduced the team members and coach. He advised that the Shasta High
School Team competed at the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. and placed 20th
in that competition with schools from all over the country. The Team also received the
"Civili ty Award" and placed second in the "Hydrogen Fuel Cell Model Car Challenge." The
"Civility Award" prize is an all-expense paid trip to Colorado this summer where they will
participate in an archaeological dig. Mr. Keener thanked the local sponsors of the Regional
Science Bowl and the many volunteers who assisted with the event.
Mr. Keener recommended adoption of the resolution commending the Shasta High School
Team for winning the Redding 2004 Regional Science Bowl.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-83, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
commending the Shasta High School Team for winning Redding's 2004 Regional Science
Bowl Competition and thanking all of the participants, sponsors, and volunteers that made
the Science Bowl a success. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula and Kight
Resolution No. 2004-83 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
M~yor Pohlmeyer presented First Place plaques to the Shasta High School team winners.
He also presented a check for $1,000 from the Redding Electric Utility to the team for the
Shasta High School Science Department.
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On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pohlmeyer accepted a Plaque of Appreciation from
Redding Electric Utility (REU) and thanked RED for providing this program to the
community. He expressed the City's Appreciation to community sponsors and volunteers
for making the program highly successful. . Mayor Pohlmeyer also commended the shasta
High School Team for bringing honor to its school and the City.
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Approval of Minutes - RegUlar and Special Meeting of May 18, 2004.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500) . I
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 22, check numbers 818448 through
818914 inclusive, in the amount of$11 ,861 ,231.26, for the period of May 17, 2004, through
May 28, 2004; and Payroll Register No. 24 electr()nic deposit transaction numbers 145006
through 145742 and check numbers 515506 through 515837 inclusive, in the amount of
$1,997,149.46, for the period of May 9,2004, through May 22,2004, be approved.
TOTAL: $13,858,380.72 .
Treasurer's Report - April 2004
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$137,545,158.72
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$200,977,494.38
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 April 2004 be accepted. I,
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.100 (Park and Recreation I
Facilities Impact Fees)
(F - 205-600/P -050/G-03 0-070)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Ordinance No. 2329 be
adopted, 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,
effective January 15, 2005.
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 (Park and Recreational Land
Dedications and In-Lieu Fees)
(F - 205-600/P -050/G-03 0-070)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director Ordinance No. 2330 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of
Redding Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 (Park and Recreational Land Dedications and .In-:-
Lieu Fees), effective July 1, 2004.
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 13.12.070 (Wheeled Devices in
Posted Areas)
(T -080-300)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Ordinance No. 2331 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Section 13.12.070 (Wheeled Devices in Posted Areas) to make prohibition I
of bicycle use in public pedestrian areas enforceable.
Amended Ground Lease Agreement - CAS Properties for FedEx Facility
(A-090-100 & C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Fourth Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement with CAS Properties subleased to . .
FedEx at the Redding Municipal Airport extending the right of first refusal for vacant land
adjacent to the FedEx facility through December 31,2009, providing potential property for
future expansion.
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Resolution - Authorizing an agreement with Cal-Air for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HV AC) maintenance and repair
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Department that a resolution be adopted
approving and authorizing the Support Services Director to execute a contract with Cal-Air
for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HV AC) maintenance services in the amount
of$163,000 for a one year term.
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Sally Riley, representing the Construction Industry Force Account Council, requested that
this item be pulled from the Consent Calendar and the resolution be rejected. She asserted
that the bid process should be utilized as several local businesses expressed interest in the
project.
Council Member Stegall advised that she will vote no. City Attorney Fuller explained that
resolutions must be approved by a three-fifths vote; therefore, with two City Council
Members absent, three affirmative votes are required from the City Council Members present
in order to adopt the resolution.
With the consensus of the City Council, Mayor Pohlmeyer removed this item from the
agenda and directed staff to place it on the agenda for the regular City Council meeting of
June 15,2004.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3749, Preparation of High-resolution Aerial Photography
and Elevation Contour Data
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3749,
Preparation of High-resolution Aerial Photography and Elevation Contour Data, be awarded
to HJW Geospatial, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $162,700 for preparation of high-
resolution digital orthophotography (aerial photographs) and digital elevation and contour
data.
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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 April 2004. Retail power sales revenue is
0.9%, or $530,043 below projections and wholesale power sales through April are
$13,966,803, or 72.6% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is
$4,389,243 or 14.7% above year to date expectations. The total cost of electricity through
April 2004 was $9,819,180 or 19.8% above projections. The Utility's net operating results
through April is $13,443,207 or $6,246,132 or 86.8% above plan for the period.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for preliminary studies re future park projects
(B-130-070 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-84
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting
the 53rd amendmentto City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $75,000 for fiscal
year 2003-04 for preliminary studies for future park projects included in the Parks, Trails,
and Open Space Master Plan.
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Resolution - Establishing the standard for purchase of fire. apparatus
(P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 2004-85 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
of Appleton, Wisconsin, as the standard for purchase of fire apparatus for the Redding Fire
Department for a period of five years to maximize firefighter effectiveness and reduce
maintenance costs.
Resolution - Accepting and appropriating funds from the U.S. Department of Justice-
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
(B-130-070 & G-100-070 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 2004-86 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 52nd
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103, accepting and appropriating $9,480
from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program for
fiscal year 2003-04 to purchase bulletproof vests for Redding Police Officers.
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Agreement - Shasta County Department of Social Services
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Police Chief
to ex~cute an Agreement (C-3728) with Shasta County Department of Social Services to
provide a Redding Police Investigator to work closely with Adult Protective Services (APS)
for a term of one-year. Shasta County will provide $87,848 for salary and benefits for the
officer and the City will provide $24,000.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept I
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for April 2004. Total revenue at the end of
April is $42.0 million or $87,172 (0.2%) abov~ staffs Cl;lsh flow projection. Expenditures
at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $46,056,816 or $5,853,994 (11.3%) below
staffs original cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $2,174,603.
Resolution - Amending City Council Policy No. 423, Transfer Between Funds, deleting the
General Debt Service Fund and establishing the Contingency Reserve Fund
(A-050-060-555 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-87 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending City Council
Policy No. 423, Transfers Between Funds, deleting the General Debt Service fund and
establishing the Contingency Reserve Fund.
Quarterly Report - Turtle Bay Exploration Park & Museum
(C-070-250-250)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the Quarterly Report from the
Turtle Bay Exploration Park for the third quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, be
accepted.
Set Public Hearing - Adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council set a public
hearing for June 15,2004, to consider ~djustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges pursuant to City Council Policy No. 802, Fee Evaluation and Adjustment.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3681, Hi~hway 273 at Canyon Creek Water Main Intertie
(B-050-020 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3681
(Job No. 2190), Highway 273 at Canyon Creek Water Main Interti~ be awarded to Solid
Rock Construction in the amount of $118,950, that an additional $20,000 be approved for
administration/inspections fees and outside materials testing, and an additional $20,000 be
approved for a construction contingency fund. The total price is $158,950.
Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Placer Pines Subdivision
(S-101-01O)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the final map Placer Pines Subdivision (S-5-02), located on the west side of Placer Street
between Thompson and Record Lanes, by Shasta Lake LLC, that the Mayor be authorized
to execute the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk instructed to file the map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution - Establishing Fair Market Values for residential lands and the result in-lieu fees I
(F-205-600 & P-050)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-88
be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding establishing fair market
values for residential lands and resultant in-lieu fees for use as a value basis for In-lieu Park
fees, effective July 1, 2004, to provide consistency with the Subdivision Ordinance.
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Recycling Market Development Zone
(E-050 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council decline to
reapply for the Recycling Market Development Zone at its expiration later this year because
it has provided no benefit to the City in the past ten years.
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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 ofthe item withdrawn from the agenda and continued as indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula and Kight
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Ordinance Nos. 2329, 2330, and 2331, and Resolution Nos. 2004-84, 2004-85, 2004-86,
2004-87, and 2004-88 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Confirming the diagram and ordering the levy and collection of annual
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "A" for fiscal year 2004-05
(A-170-075-050)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer 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
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
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Support Services Director Kersten stated that the proposed assessments to maintain
landscaping in Landscape Maintenance District "A" (District A) will affect 17 subdivisions
consisting of 1,829 lots and carry an annual assessment for fiscal year 2004-05 for each lot
of$29.46. Mr. Kersten stated that the assessment has remained status quo since fiscal year
1997 -1998 due to the proficiency of the contractor and built-in contingencies which mitigate
costs.
Mr. Kersten recommended adoption of the resolution confirming the maps contained in the
Engineer's Report, and ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments for fiscal
year 2004-05.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-89, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "A" contained in the Engineer's
Report, and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2004-05
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). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Cibula and Kight
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Resolution No. 2004-89 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Confirming the Engineer's Report, ordering re-designation and annexation
of various parcels, and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments in Landscape
Maintenance District "B" for fiscal year 2004-05
(A-170-075-051)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "B" (District B).
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 related that District B assessments will affect 23
subdivisions containing 1,208 lots and carry a proposed annual assessment for fiscal year
2004-05 of$71 per lot. He noted that this amount has not changed since 1997-98 due to
proficiency of the contractor and built-in contingencies which mitigate costs.
Mr. Kersten recommended that a resolution be adopted to 1) re-designate a subdivided,
remaining R-I parcel of the Carriage Glen Subdivision as Unit 6 in Area 4 of District B, 2)
annex Unit 4 of the Mountain View Heights Subdivision into Area 16 of District B, 3) annex
Units 1 and 2 ofthe Robles North Subdtvision into Area 18 of.District B, 4) annex ~its 3A, I
5,6, and remaining parcels, R-l and R-2, of the Gold Hills Subdivision into Area 19 of
District B, 5) confirm the maps of District B contained in the Engineer's Report, and 6) order
the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2004-05 in the amount of$71
per lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Kent Fowler, resident of the Gold Hills Subdivision Unit 5, questioned the boundaries for
the various districts and when that information is provided to property owners. He also
questioned why certain homes are assessed and others are not when both receive the benefits
of a landscape district.
Mr. Kersten explained that when a subdivision is developed or additions made to a an
existing subdivision, the developer (as the principle land owner at the time), is required to
sign a consent form agreeing to the formation of an assessment district and payment of fees
for each parcel located within the property. The assessment information is found in the title
report for the property. He further explained that older homes near these d.istricts may have
existed prior to development of a subdivision, but because they exist outside the boundaries
of the formed district they still enjoy the benefits of a district without assessment. Mr.
Kersten explained that Landscape Maintenance District "C" (District C) was formed as a
holding district for homes not yet assigned to a specific District. Rather than over assess a
homeowner, the property is placed in Oistrict C until such time as there are sufficient
completed homes or landscaping at which time those properties are detached from District
C and annexed to the appropriate district.
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Mayor Pohlmeyer requested that the City Attorney review the documents and methodology
for the Landscape Maintenance Districts tQ ensure that proper administration is being
provided. He also requested that staff contact Mr. Fowler to address any other concerns.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-90, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding I)
re-designating a subdivided, remaining R-l parcel of the Carriage Glen Subdivision as Unit
6 in Area 4 of Landscape Maintenance District B (District B), 2) annexing Unit 4 of the
Mountain View Heights Subdivision into Area 16 of District B, 3) annexing Units 1 and 2
of the Robles North Subdivision into Area 18 of District B, 4) annexing units 3A, 5, 6, and
remaining parcels, R-l and R-2, ofthe Gold Hills Subdivision into Area 19 of District B, 5)
confirming the maps of District B contained in the Engineer's Report, and 6) ordering the
levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2004-2005 in the amount of$71 per
lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 I
ofthe Streets and Highways Code). The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Mathena, Stegall and Pohlmeyer .
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula and Kight
Resolution No. 2004-90 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Confirming the Engineer's Report, ordering re-designation and detachment
of various parcels, and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments in Landscape
Maintenance District "c" for fiscal year 2004-05
(A-170-075-052)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Poh1meyer opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "C" (District C).
The following dQcument is on file in the office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Support Services Director Kersten related that District C assessments affect six subdivisions
containing a total of 42610ts and carry a proposed annual assessment for fiscal year 2004-05
of$7.46 per lot. He noted that this amount has not changed since 1997-98 due to proficiency
of the contractor and built-in contingencies to cover costs.
Mr. Kersten recommended that a resolution be adopted to 1) re-designate a subdivided
remaining parcel of the Gold Hills Subdivision as Unit 6 of Area 4 of District C, 2) detach
Units 3A, 5, 6 and remaining parcels, R-1 and R-2, ofthe Gold Hills Subdivision from Area
4 of District C, 3) confirming the maps of District C, and 4) 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.
Mayor Poh1meyer 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 Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-91, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding 1)
re-designating a subdivided remaining parcel of the Gold Hills Subdivision as Unit 6 of Area
4 of Landscape Maintenance District C (District C), 2) detach Units 3A, 5, 6 and remaining
parcels, R-1 and R-2, ofthe Gold Hills Subdivision from Area 4 of District C, 3) confirming
the maps of District C, and 4) ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for
fiscal year 2004-05 in the amount of$7.46 per lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972 (commencing with Se.ction 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Mathena, Stegall and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula and Kight
Resolution No. 2004-91 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Confirming the diagram and ordering the levy and collection of annual
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "E" for fiscal year 2004-05
(A-170-075-054)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Poh1meyer opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "E."
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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 written protests were received.
Support Services Director Kersten stated that Landscape Maintenance District "E" (District
E) is a new assessment district and the proposed assessment to maintain landscaping in the
District affects only one parcel (California Physicians' Service doing business as Blue Shield
of California) consisting of approximately 6,000 square feet of median on Bechelli Lane,
north of South Bonnyview Road and carries an annual assessment of $6,288 for fiscal year
2004-05.
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Mr. Kersten recommended adoption of the resolution confirming the maps of District E
contained in the Engineer's Report, and ordering the levy anq. collection of the annual
assessments for fiscal year 2004-05.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-92, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "E" contained in the Engineer's
Report, and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2004-05 I
in the amount of$6,288 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, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Cibula and Kight
Resolution No. 2004-92 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS - Library Governance and Funding Task Force
(B-080-600 & L-050)
City Manager Warren recalled that at the ,City Council meeting of May 18, 2004, each
Council Member was asked to submit the name of an individual to participate on the Task
Force.
Mayor Pohlmeyer recommended that Patte J elavich, Michael Dacquisto and Missy McArthur
Emmerson be appointed to serve on the Library Governance and Funding Task Force with
two additional individuals to be appointed at a future date.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
appointing Patte J elavich, Michael Dacquisto and Missy McArthur Emmerson to serve on
the Library Governance and Funding Task Force with two additional individuals to be
appointed at a future date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Carter House and Teen Center renovation
(A-050-080 & C-050~450-030)
Community Services Director Niemer provided a Powerpoint presentation depicting before-
and-after pictures of the Carter House renovation and Teen Center renovation as part ofthe
many improvements being made at Caldwell Park. She recalled that the Carter House
building has been used by the City as a museum and gallery and recently it housed the Carter
House Natural Science Museum. Ms. Niemer stated that the Teen Center was constructed
in the late 1970's and continues to serve as a facility which provides general-interest
programs. She pointed out that the projects were completed on budget and on time.
Ms. Niemer thanked the North Valley Art League, which will be the new tenant of the Carter
House, for its contribution of $20,000 to the project.
No action was required on this informational item.
BUDGET APPROVAL - Sports Complex Soccer Fields; and
REBID - Soccer field area
(P-050-600-200 & B-130-070) I
City Manager Warren recalled that at the City Council meeting of May 4,2004, staffwas
directed to provide a funding budget to build four soccer fields at the Sports Complex. He
stated that by using the average of previous bids proposed for soccer fields and adding
inflationary estimates, staff developed a proposed budget of $5.5 million. He pointed out
that specific costs will depend heavily on who will operate and maintain the soccer area.
City Manager Warren provided two recommendations for the City Council: 1) approve a
preliminary project budget in the amount of$5.5 million for four soccer fields at the Sports
Complex, direct staff to determine who will manage the soccer fields (Big League Dreams,
soccer organizations, or the City), prepare bid documents, and return to Council for approval
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when specific costs are ascertained, or 2) allocate $100,000 for a fact-finding study,
conceptually approve a $5.5 million budget, and direct staff to select a tenant/operator and
return to City Council for approval with a more itemized budget for the project. Mr. Warren
stated for the record that there will be changes to the budget once specific costs are known,
but he did not anticipat~ significant increases.
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In response to Council Member Mathena, Mr. Warren advised that ifthe City operates the
soccer fields, it would include responsibility for facility maintenance and operation of the
snack bar. However, he expressed preference that the soccer field operation be performed
by those who would use it.
Assistant City Manager Perry explained that the Sports Complex environmental documents
will be adequate for construction of the soccer fields, provided construction takes place in
the next 18 months. He added that the primary objective will be selection of a
tenant/operator and, if that is done quickly, bid documents could be ready as early as October
of this year. However, field construction would not occur until 2005 which would mean that
erosion control must be provided throughout the winter.
Council Member Stegall urged that a funding limit be set regarding the budget for the soccer
fields. Mr. Perry advised that a bid contingency could be added to provide some flexibility
and suggested a cap of $6 million.
City Manager Warren clarified that if the City Council chooses to provide funds to develop
a plan for the soccer fields and delay approval of the $5.5 million budget until costs are
known, it is unlikely that construction would begin this year.
Mayor Pohlmeyer and Council Member Mathena expressed reluctance to move forward until
costs are known.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
authorizing $100,000 to plan for the soccer fields. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Mathena requested that staff provide regular reports regarding progress of
the soccer fields.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - Turtle Bay Exploration Park & Museum re
the Sundial Bridge
(S-070-050-500)
Deputy City Manager Bachman advised that the Sundial Bridge (Bridge) project is
substantially complete and it is anticipated that a Notice of Completion will be brought for
consideration at the next City Council meeting.
Mr. Bachman related that negotiations have been ongoing to develop an agreement with
Turtle Bay for maintenance and operation ofthe Bridge, which includes rental of the facility,
reservations for the plaza areas at each end ofthe Bridge for special events, and maintenance.
He pointed out that the final cost of the Bridge was approximately $23 million and it is the
only one of its kind in North America. Because it will require specialized maintenance, Mr.
Bachman related that the agreement estimates costs at approximately $130,000 annually;
$55,022 for maintenance, $49,880 for security, and $26,000 for liability insurance to insulate
the City.
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Mr. Bachman explained that because the Turtle Bay Board of Directors has not acted on the
agreement, the recommendation for the City Council is to approve the agreement with Turtle
Bay Exploration Park, in concept.
In response to Council Member Stegall, Mr. Bachman clarified that the Bridge will remain
open to the public during private events, with rare and brief exceptions. He explained that
the Bridge is 27 feet wide but only the 18-foot section will be available for rent; the
remainder will be open for pedestrians. He added that the agreement will limit the number
of events to be held on the Bridge, noting that the primary function of the Bridge is to
connect the Sacramento River Trail with the Turtle Bay complex and the Redding
Convention Center.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
approving, in concept, an agreement with Turtle Bay Exploration Park for operation and
maintenance of the Sundial Pedestrian Bridge in the amount of $130,000 for fiscal year
2004-05. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:07 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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