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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
July 20,2004, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Richard Mrofka.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Debbie Ivey.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyer with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Mathena, and Stegall.
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Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Starman, Deputy City
Manager Bachman, Assistant City Attorney DeWalt, Development Services Director
Hamilton, Community Services Director Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City
Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of June 30, 2004 and Regular and Special Meeting
of July 6, 2004
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.1 check numbers 819946 through
820513 inclusive, in the amount of $6,491,380.32, for the period of July 1,2004, through
July 16, 2004; and Payroll Register No.1 electronic deposit transaction numbers 147286
through 148037 and check numbers 516598 through 516906 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,063,334.17, for the period of June 20,2004, through July 3,2004, be approved.
TOTAL: $8,554,714.49
Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendment - Pacific Gas & Electric
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve an
amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric amending the
land purchase price for six acres of wetlands in the amount of $210,000 to $249,000 and
reducing the City's responsibility for restoration and fencing amount from $64,000 to
$25,000.
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Status Report - Sports Cofuplex Soccer Fields
(P-050-690 & P-050-600.:200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
status report for the Sports Complex soccer fields through July 9,2004.
Option to Acquire Property - Veterans' Home Site on Knighton Road
(E-050 & C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to exercise the City's option to purchase approximately 47 acres on Knighton
Road (portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 054-320-008) from Thomason Development in
the amount of $1 00 for a Shasta County Veterans' Home Site. It is also recommended that
the City Council determine that the proposed purchase and planned use of the property is
consistent with the General Plan and is exempt from additional environmental review at this
time pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3).
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3748, furnishing electric line clearance services
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3748,
furnishing electric line clearance services, be awarded to Davey Tree Surgery Company in
the amount of$459,000 for electric line clearance services for fiscal year 2004-05. It is also
recommended that the Redding Electric Utility staffbe authorized to contract with Davey
Tree Surgery Company for supplemental line clearance work, as needed, in an hourly
amount as set forth in the bid schedule.
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Funding A,greement - Enterprise Elementary School District; and.
Res'olution - Appropriating Park Development Funds for same
(B-130-070 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Com~unity Services Director that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to execute a Funding Agreement with the Enterprise Elementary School
District to partner in the purchase of preschool-age appropriate equipment and construction
of a playground at Alta Mesa School in the amount of$12,140.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-116 be a~opted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 63rd amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2003-103 appropri~ting $12,140 for the construction of playground
equipment at Alta Mesa School for fiscal year 2004-05.
Resolution Accepting and appropriating Homeland Security Gr~t funds
(G-I00/P-150-070/B-13q-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 2004-117 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 61 sl
amendment to City Budget Resolutiqn No. 2003-1 03 approprial~ng $16,982 in grant funds
from tp.e U.S. Department of Homeland Se~urity for education:9fresidential fire sprinkler
safety. i .
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Partnership Agreement - Shasta- Tep.ama- Trinity Joint Community College District
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation ofthe Police Chiefthat the City Council authorize the Police Chief
to execute ~ five-ycyar ;Partnership Agreement with ,the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint
Community College District to provide Redding Police Officers for law enforcement services
at the Shasta College, campus in the amount of the cost associated with one police officer
position and equipment for the first two years and the costs associated with two police officer
positions and equipment for years three and four and the costs~ssociated with two police
officer positions and equipmept plus expenses in year five, with an option for renewal of the
agreement if mutually acceptable.
Res'olhtioh - Adopting appropria~ion limit for fiscal year 2004-05
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Man~ger that Resol!ltipn No. 2004-118 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Cpl,lncil of the City of Regding establishing the
appropriation limit of$136,821,465 for fiscal year 2004-05.
Mem6raridum or Understanding - Turtle Bay Exploration Park
(S-070-050-500) , ", .
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Managert~at the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute a I\1e~orandum of Understanqing with Turtle Bay Exploration Park
(Turtle Bay) for operations apd maintenance ofthy Sundjal Bridge in tq.e amount of$130,000
and to procure catastrophic bridge replacement insurance in an amount not-to-exceed
$50,000.
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Council Member Kight expressed copcern that Turtly Bay is only responsible to maintain 12
feet ofthe Sundial Bridge and it is unknown what,actual costs the City will incur to maintain
the additional 205 feet. He cautioned that spen,ding $560,00q annu~lly for Turtle Bay should
be <;;arefully considered because it is not included in the 10- Y ear Financial Plan. He ,also
believed that the bid process should have been utilized for hmdscape maintenance work at
the Bridge. Because of these concerns, Mr. Kight advised he' will vote no ~m this issue.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council MemJJers - Cibula, Mathena, Stegall, @d Pohlmeyer
Council Members - Kight '
Council Me~bers - None
Council M~mbers - None
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Award of Bid - Bid Schydule No. 3753,2004 Street Paving Overlay Project
(B-050-020) ,
It is, the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3753
(Job No. 2230), 2004 Street Paving Overlay Project, be awarded to J.F. Shea, Co. Inc. in the
amount of$I,448,068.90, and an additional $75,000 for administration and inspection fees
and outside materials testing, and also approve an a~ditional $150,000 for a construction
contingency fund for a total amount of$I,673,068.90.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3725, Transfer Station curb modifications
(B-050-020 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3725
(Job No. 2191), Transfer Station curb modifications be awarded to Robert J. Frank
Construction, Inc. in the amount of$113,392 with an additional $18,000 for administration
and inspection fees and to obtain outside materials testing, and an additional $12,000 for a
construction contingency fund for a total amount of $143,392.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3626, Stillwater Treatment Plant Storage Building
Project
(B-050-020 & W-010-560)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3626
(Job No. 2993), Stillwater Treatment Plant Storage Building Project awarded to BCM
Construction Company Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk
be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final
price is $183,792.13.
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Resolution - Amending the Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Salary
Ranges for the Service Employees International Union-Clerical Technical and Professional
Unit
(P-100-050-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-119 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the N on- Exempt Employee
Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges for the Service Employees International Union
(SEIU) - Clerical, Technical, and Professional Unit, adding the classification of Energy
Services Rebate Specialist with a salary range of$12.72 to $16.23 per hour, effective July
18, 2004.
Resolution;.. Intention to commence reporting value of Employer Paid Member Contributions
(EPMC) as compensation for Redding Police Officer's Association - Miscellaneous
Employees
(P-100-230 & P-100-050-120)
It is the recommendation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-120 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to commence reporting
value of Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) as compensation for Redding Police
Officer's Association - Miscellaneous Employees, effective June 6, 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
with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Kight, Cibula, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2004-116, 2004-117, 2004-118, 2004-119, and 2004-120 are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex
(A-050-080 & P-050-600-200)
City Manager Warren related that the Sports Complex is 99% complete and is being touted
as one of the nicest sports complexes in the United States. He added that this private-public
partnership project was funded by a $10 million grant and the City contributed $2.5 million.
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Community Services Director Niemer invited everyone to attend the grand opening of the
Sports Complex on Saturday, July 31,2004, with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. and entry is free
of charge. The dedication ceremony will begin at 7:15 p.m. and an all-star game will be
played after the dedication featuring Hall of Fame baseball players such as Maury Wills and
Roy Joiner and a selection of Hollywood celebrity softball players. She added that there will
be additional activities that night throughout the Complex and hoped everyone would join
in the festivities.
No action was required on this informational item.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Stillwater Industrial Pa,rk
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(A-050-080 & E-050-500)
Deputy City Manager Bachman presented a project schedule for the Stillwater Industrial Park
as follows:
- circulate \ the. drCl;ft environmental documents in late 2004
- envirorupental approval in lJ1id 2005
- acquire ~he Sanders property in mid 2005
- acquire the Airport property in late 20Q5
- add property to SHA~TEC in late 2005
- construction pl3!ls to be complete early 2006
- construction b~dqing in early 2006
- construction to begin in mid 2006
- open for bu,siness in 2007
Mr. Bachman advised tJlat recent a~tivities in the Park's development include: 1) a public
scoping meeting was held, 2) approximately 90% ofthe administrative draft Environmental
Initial Study (EIS) and Enviromllental Impact Report (EIR) is completed, 3) the u.S. Army
Corps of Engineers approved a City-funded Corps employee position to assist with the
permit process, 4) Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer has been 4ired to update preliminary engineering
and cost estimates, 5) th~ preliminary bridge study completed, and 6) development of
marketing materials ha~ begun. .
Mayor Pohlmeyer asked that staff provide an opportunity for all agencies involved in the
environmental prQcess to visit the Park site and attend all meetings that pertain to the
Stillwate~ Industrial Park to voice any concerns. He stressed the importance that everyone
understand this Project will provide jobs for the community.
No action was required on this informational item.
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CALIFORNIA HORSE PARK
(E-050) . .' ..
City Manager Warren recalled that the Galifornia Hqrse Park Project (Park) was considerep
by the City Council a~ its Special Prjority ~etting Meeting on ,April 22, 2004. At that time,
the City Council deteImined that the Park should be placed on the City's Priority 2 Project
list due to funding constraints.
Mr. Warren advi~ed that the McConnell I:o~nd~tiQn has requested that the City Council
consider a revised proposal for the Park that inch~des the following: 1) the City would
contribut~ $30 million for development of the California Horse Park which carries a $60
millipn project estimate, 2) the McConnell Foundation will guarantee the debt service
(prin~ipal and interest) on $23 million of the $30 million contributed by the City, estimated
at approximately $1.3 million ar;mually, 3) McGonnell consultants, with the assistance of
Chico State University, estimate that the City will recoup $1.3 million revenue through sales
and hotel tax revenue annually based on a 48,000 horse-stall-rental- per- year formula ($25
per stall perday) when the Park is operating at full capacity, 4) if there are less than 48,000
horse stall r~ntals in a year, McConnell woulq re~mburse the City the 4ifference. Should
there be more horse stall rentals ill; a year, the City would reimburse McConnell $12.50 fO,r
every stall over 48,000, the()~etic~llY giving the City $12.50 per stall revenue toward payment
of the $7 million debt seryice which is not gu~ranteed. Be st~ied that McConnell would be
responsible for any over-ruf!s at the Park above $6Q million, and the Park would not include
a conveption center but w<?uld include an indoor arena with seating for approximately 9,500
persons.
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Mr. W arr~n stated thl;lt a sum~ary proforma on the project reveals tl1at City funds would be
leveraging a, very nict( cOIl?ml,!njty ame~ity,. but tlle 9ty is very busy with other projects and
cannot afford to devote staff time or ~nding for a project which ~arries a high risk.
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Mr. Warren ,suggested that if the City Coun~i1 wisheg to pursue the Park as proposed, a new
priority session c<jlulq be set ~o reorganize the Priority Project list, ~ut he cautioned that a
project.ofthis magnitude would cause elimination and/or delay of other projects. However,
he suggested that if the City Council is interested in pursuing this project, a citizens'
committee could be appointed to study the Park proposal in great detail and review the
project iJ? juxtaposition to all of the City's priority projects and available funding
mechanisms and provide t4e City Council with recommendations.
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Dave Scott, Board Member of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, and Kent Dagg,
representing the Shasta Builder's Exchange, urged formation of a citizens' committee to
evaluate the Park citing the need to relocate the Redding Rodeo Grounds, creation of 1,400
acres of open space, employment and business opportunities, increased air service at the
Municipal Airport, and requested that Council allow 120 days for the committee to provide
a comprehensive report.
City Clerk Strohmayer provided email correspondence from Charles and Evelyn Poole,
Redding residents, expressing concern regarding the proposed location of the Park and
suggesting that Anderson or Cottonwood were better suited for such a project. They also
urged that City funds be spent on projects that benefit the entire community such as the new
Library, street maintenance, and/or the new Police Station.
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Area residents Mike Van Bockern, Art Wooden, Dr. Cindy Van Schooten, John Steiner,
requested a meeting with the McConnell Foundation to express concerns and provide input
on the Park's development, but they believed that the project would be an excellent amenity
for the community. Richard Mrofka, French Gulch resident, and Al Carter, Redding resident,
envisioned trail systems connecting to the Park and urged support for formation of a citizen
committee.
Council Member Kight acknowledged that the Park would be a tremendous amenity to the
community; however, he expressed concern regarding the accuracy ofthe statistics provided
by the McConnell Foundation's proposal and was not convinced that the figures contained
in the Chico State study were realistic. He favored formation of a citizens' committee to
carefully scrutinize calculations made by the McConnell Foundation and Chico State
University and suggested that individuals living adjacent to the proposed project, the
business and building community, and others be included on the committee. Council
Member Kight opined that the McConnell Foundation may continue to provide additional
revised proposals and negotiations for the Park.
Council Member Stegall recalled that the City Council supported the Horse Park as a good
idea when it was discussed at the Priority Project Setting meeting of April 22, 2004, but the
issue then and now is funding. When considering the priority of over 60 projects, the City
Council determined at that time that the Horse Park, although enticing, should be a Priority
2 project. She also recalled that when presented with the proposal from the McConnell
Foundation, the City Council did not say 'no' but countered with an offer to reimburse
infrastructure improvements with a cap on the amount in the same manner as the Blue Shield
and Mt. Shasta Mall projects. She did not support the City's participation in the revised
proposal citing: I) eight Priority I projects with funding estimates totaling over $77 million
for completion, 2) the current economic trends and state and federal budget constraints, 3) .
unknown revenue coming to the City and unknown financial performance of proposed
economic impacts and 4) the probable negative impact on the 5% General Fund reserve.
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Council Member Mathena concurred with Council Member Stegall and urged more focus
on road improvement projects. He pointed out that projects such as the Aquatic Center and
the Sports Complex, while of benefit to the community, take funding from less glamorous
but very important needs such as road maintenance and street improvements.
Council Member Cibula favored the project and strongly urged formation of a citizens'
committee to look at the Park in the context of the Priority Project lists.
Mayor Pohlmeyer stated that the project is very interesting and exciting, but he could not
support the investment of City funds as requested at this time. He maintained that the
Stillwater Industrial Park remains the number one project in the City because it will create
employment opportunities and benefit the entire community. He opposed formation of a
committee that would take staff time and resources from Priority 1 projects. He hoped that
individuals from the private sector would step forward and assist in completing this project.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
determining that the California Horse Park shall remain as a Priority 2 Project on the City's
Priority Project list as approved at the City Council Special Priority Setting Meeting of April
22,2004. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - Cibula and Kight
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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At the haur .of 8: 11 p.m., Mayar Pahlmeyer declared the. meeting in recess.
At the haur .of 8:22 p.m., Mayar Pahlmeyer recanvened the meeting.
SHAST ~ COUNTY WOMEN'S REFUGE - Request ta Fargive Cammunity Develapment
Black Grant Laan
(G-I00-030-039)
Cauncil Member Stegall abstained fram d~scussian and vating an this item due ta a past
emplayment relatianship with the Wamen's Refuge.
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Assistant City Manger Starman recalled that a laan afCarpmunity Develapment Black Grant
(CDBG) funds in the amaunt af$75,900 was made ta the Shasta CauntyWamen's Refuge
(Refuge) in 1983 ta purchase and rehabilitate a single-family hause ta serve as an emergency
shelter far battered wamen and children. In 1995, the City provided an additianal $74,459
laan .of CDBG fup.ds secured by a Deed .of Trust ta. th~ Refuge ta effect further
improvemeJ?,ts, and althaugh this ~ecand lqan daes nat accrue interest .afld daes n9t have a
terminatian date, a Funding Agreement is in place which provides that the laan shall be paid
if the property is saId pr II:lay be transferred ta a new parcel.
Mr. Starman r~lated that the City Cauncil has previausly fargiven a $75,000 laan but severe
budget canstraints are farcingthe Refuge ta a~k fargiveness afthe $74,459Iaan, as well. He
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explained that the Refuge is in the process .of selling its emergency shelter and will mave ta
its transitianal hausing camplex and hapes ta utilize the praceeds .of the sale ta pay .off ather
existing debts and establish cash reserves.
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Mr. Starman recammended that the City Cauncil fargive the $74,459 laan ta the Shasta
Caunty Wamen's R~fuge.
Cauncil Member Mathena propased tl1at the Deed afTDlst be recanveyed and then recarded
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an the transitianal property at a later date.
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Shasta Caunty Wamen's Refuge Executive Directar Susan Evans advised that the Refuge
has receivec.i Emergency Hausing and Assistance Pragram (EHAP) capital develapment
funds wqich is a seven-year laan that need nat be repaid, but the praperty caI}llat be
encumbered. She related tl1at the Refuge h~s taken steps ta maintain financial stability.
Cauncil M~tpber Mathena suggested that when "fargiveness" -type laans are braught befar.e
the City Cauncil, that it be indicate<;l as such at the .onset sa that future cauncils will
understand the intent .of the laan.
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l\1QTION: Made by Cauncil Member Kight, secanded by Cauncil Member Cibula,
forgiving the laan ta the Shasta Caunty Wamen's Refuge in the amaunt .of $74,459.
The Vate:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
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AGENCY ,
At the haur .of 8 :42 p:m." Vice Mayar/ Agency Chair Stegall canvened ~he Special Meeting
.of the Redding Redevelapment Agency far a jaint meeting with the City Cauncil.
Cauncil Metpbers - CibuJa, Kight, Mathena, and Pahlmeyer
Cauncil Members - Nane
CalJncil Members - Stegall
Cauncil Members - Nane
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RESOLlTTrON - Designating the Market Street Praject Area 2004 Amendment Survey Area
(R-030-115) ,
Cauncil Member Cibula adv~sed he will abstain fram discus sian and vating an this item
based an real property haldings in the area.
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As~istant City Manager StafI!lan recalled that in May 2Q04, the Redding Redevelapment
Agency (Agency) ,autharized staff ta analyze the feasibility .of amending the baundary area
.of the Market Street Rec.ievelapment Project Area (Area) ta include additianal blighted
praperties at variaus lacatians. He painted aut that the additian afland ta a project area is
cansidere4 a m~jar amenc.iment under Redevelapment Law and t~e process can take fram 9
ta 12 manths, and the survey area may shrink aver time as specific issues are reviewed.
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Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution designating the
maximum survey area boundaries related to the potential expansion of the Market Street
Project Area.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-121, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
designating the Market Street Project Area 2004 Amendment Survey Area.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2004-121 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
FUNDING REQUEST - Bryan & Nancy Matthews; and
RESOLUTION - Approving the use of tax increment funds for materials associated with
installation of fire hydrant within the Market Street Redevelopment Project area
(R-030-145-350)
Council Member Cibula advised he will abstain from the discussion and vote on this item
based on real property holdings in the area.
Assistant City Manager Starman related that Bryan and Nancy Matthews remodeled the
former True Value Hardware store located at Shasta and Oregon Streets to Bry's Specialty
Grocery in October 2003. As part ofthe remodel, they were required to install fire sprinklers
in the building, but because the cost was prohibitive, installation of a new fire hydrant was
provided as an alternative. The hydrant was installed on Oregon Street, north of Shasta
Street near Bry's Specialty Grocery at a cost of$21 ,900, of which $11,200 was for materials.
He related that the Matthews are strong advocates of the Downtown revitalization and have
opened two other businesses, Nannette's and Mr. Natural's Bistro, with little or no Agency
assistance but are now asking that the Agency provide $11,200 for the cost of materials for
the fire hydrant.
Mr. Starman explained that although the Matthews made their request after installation of
the hydrant, which could set a precedent, there was a need for a hydrant in that area and it
will serve the broader area, be of benefit to the adjacent businesses and properties, and
improve fire safety within the Market Street Redevelopment Project Area.
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Mr. Starman recommended thatthe City Council adopt a resolution making required findings
and approving the use of Tax Increment Funds to pay for the material costs associated with
installation of a fire hydrant on Oregon Street within the Project Area.
Bryan Matthews, property owner, requested assistance in order to continue investing in
businesses in the Downtown area that benefit the community. He pointed out that he would
pay for the installation of the hydrant.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-122, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding,
making findings that 1) the improvements are of benefit to the project area from which the
funds are derived or to the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located, 2) no
other reasonable means of financing the improvements are available to the community; and
3) the payment of funds for the improvements will assist in the elimination of blight within
the project area; and approving the use of Tax Increment funds to pay for material costs in
the amount of $11,200 for installation of a fire hydrant on Oregon Street, north of Shasta
Street, within the Market Street Redevelopment Project Area. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Cibula
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2004-122 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
At the hour of8:52 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Stegall adjourned the Special Meeting
of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
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AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND CONSULTING AGREEMENT
- Oasis Road Specific Plan Master Environmental Impact Report
(L-01O-075 & G-030-110)
Council Member Cibula advised he will abstain from discussion and voting on this item
based on real property holdings in the area.
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Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that at the regular City Council meeting
of February 17,2004, the project alternative for development of the Oasis Road Specific Plan
was approved. At that time, certain changes were requested by the City Council and have
been incorporated into the amendment to the Professional Services and Consulting
Agreement with RBF Consulting (C-3733) for preparation of the Oasis Road Specific Plan
Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) to include expansion of the traffic analysis and
environmental review to include Hawley Road alternatives and address Caltrans and Federal
Highway Administration (FHW A) environmental review requirements.
Mr. Hamilton pointed out that staff expressed concern regarding analysis of the possible
relocation ofthe freeway interchange. He stated that eventually all reasonable alternatives
must be analyzed to ensure that the interchange will operate properly. Although full analysis
is optional at this time, it will ultimately require analysis at some point in the future, and he
requested that staff be given direction.
Mayor Pohlmeyer did not see the purpose of spending time and funds to study an interchange
that has no associated private project or funding. Mr. Hamilton responded that the analysis
is optional for now but the interchange will have to be addressed in some fashion in the Oasis
Road MEIR.
Mr. Hamilton related that staff was also concerned with the selection of Omni-Means by
RBF to prepare the traffic analysis because Omni-Means has worked for Thomason
Development in the past. He stated that utilizing Omni-Means could be perceived as a
conflict of interest due to the their past relationship.
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Council Members Kight and Stegall and Mayor Pohlmeyer concurred that the appearance of
a conflict of interest in a project of this size is certainly a critical issue and suggested that an
alternate traffic consultant be sought.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
conceptually approving the amendments to the Professional Services and Consulting
Agreement with RBF Consulting for preparation of the Oasis Road Specific Plan Master
Environmental Report (MEIR) with the exception that RBF remove sub-consultant Omni-
Means due to a perceived conflict of interest and provide an alternative traffic analysis
consultant; directing staff to return with a revised Agreement in September 2004 for
consideration; and determining that an analysis of the freeway interchange relating to the
Oasis Road Specific Plan is not appropriate at this time due to funding constraints.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
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RESOLUTION - Adopting detailed findings in support of decision to uphold the appeal and
deny Tentative Subdivision Map, S-9-03, Planned Development Application, PD-3-03, and
Memory Park Subdivision and Planned Development; and
INITIATION OF REZONING ACTION - Review residential density of the Pioneer Lane
area
(L-01O-21O-007 & S-101-059)
Mayor Pohlmeyer advised that he will abstain from discussion and voting on this matter due
to a personal and family relationship with one of the attorneys representing a participant in
the matter.
Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated July 15,2004, incorporated herein by reference, advising that a resolution was
prepared for adoption of detailed findings in support of Council's decision to uphold the
appeal on June 21, 2004, and to deny Tentative Subdivision Map, S-9-03, Planned
Development Application, PD-3-03, and Memory Park Subdivision and Planned
Development at 3270 Pioneer Lane, by Duprey Investments.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution and that staff be given
direction regarding a review of the density of the Pioneer Lane area.
Council Member Stegall urged that Memory Park Developer, Beverly Kibler's investment
be protected as an excellent project and that she be allowed to resubmit her project with a
lesser density.
Mr. Hamilton stated that Ms. Kibler could reduce the density of her project to conform with
the General Plan and resubmit it immediately. With regard to rezoning the Pioneer Lane
area, he explained that in order to provide clear direction to others interested in developing
that area, staff suggested that the zoning be reviewed to reflect the rural flavor of the
neighborhood.
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Ms. Kibler expressed confusion and asked for clarification of the number of units that could
be built at the Pioneer Lane location before resubmittal of her project. She pointed out that
the project was two years in the development process and she believed she made every effort
to design the project to the specifications recommended by staff. She added that the Planning
Commission and staff recommended the project for approval at the meeting of June 21 ,2004,
and she fully expected acceptance of the project.
Assistant City Attorney DeWalt cautioned against receiving public testimony or holding
discussion regarding the Memory Park project because the public hearing was held and
concluded on June 21,2004. If Council wished to continue this discussion, he advised that
the issue must be re-noticed for a public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-123, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
adopting detailed findings: 1) that the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general
and specific plans as specified in Section 65451, 2) that the design or improvement of the
proposed subdivision is not consistent with applicable general and specific plans, 3) that the
site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development, 4) the proposed
development is not consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, standards, and programs I
of the Redding Municipal Code Section 18.53.060 and of the General Plan and any
applicable specific plan, including density and intensity limitations that apply, 5) the site for
the proposed development is not adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and
all yards, open spaces, setbacks, walls and fences, parking area, loading areas, landscape, and
other features required, 6) the proposed development, as conditioned, will have a substantial
adverse effect on surrounding property or the permitted use thereof and will not be
compatible with the existing and planned land use character of the surrounding area, to
support the June 21, 2004, City Council decision to uphold the appeal and deny Tentative
Subdivision Map Application, S-9-03, Planned Development Application, PD-3-03, for the
Memory Park Subdivision and Planned Development. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Pohlmeyer
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Council Members Stegall and Cibula stated their comments at the June 21, 2004, public
hearing only addressed the arbitrary density placed on this site during the general plan
process and was not intended to imply that the entire Pioneer Lane area should be rezoned.
City Manager Warren suggested that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for
a recommendation and report back to the City Council.
INDIAN GAMING LOCAL COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND - Grants
(G-100-170/P-150/S-070-100)
Deputy City Manager Bachman advised that the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit
Fund (Fund) was established by the state in order to mitigate some impacts created by Indian
gaming facilities. He reported that the City of Redding has been successful in receiving
grants through the Fund in the amount of: 1) $117,500 for replacement of Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus Mobile Refill Unit for the Fire Department, 2) $50,000 for Police
Department expenses related to additional enforcement, education, and equipment for
impacts from the casino facility, and 3) $30,000 for an archeological study required as part
of the South Bonnyview Road Widening Project.
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Mr. Bachman recommended acceptance of aforementioned three grants in the total amount
of $197,500 from the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Fund.
Mr. Bachman acknowledged the Win River Casino's contributions to the community through
the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Fund.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
accepting the above described three grants from the Indian Gaming Local Community
Benefit Fund in the total amount of$197,500.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Douglas Craig, Redding resident, extended an invitation to a community forum sponsored
by the Citizens for Responsible Government and the Shasta Trinity Bar Association, focusing
on essential liberties and the Patriot Act. The forum will include a panel discussion with
Constitution experts. The event will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, 5 :30 p.m., at the
First United "Methodist Church Social Hall at South and East Streets.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:31 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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