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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
September 21,2004, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Shane Ryan of Boy Scout Troop 122.
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, Kight, and Stegall. Council Member Mathena was absent.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Assistant City
Manager Starman, Deputy City Manager Bachman, Assistant City Attorney DeWalt,
Development Services Director Hamilton, Community Services Director Niemer, City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
RECOGNITION - Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan Committee Members
(B-080-600 & G-030-070)
In recognition of their hard work and dedicated service to the community, Mayor Pohlmeyer
and Vice Mayor Stegall presented framed prints of Roberta Baer' s painting "Time to Reflect"
depicting the Sundial Bridge to the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan Committee
(Committee) Members Leo Graham, Don Benner, Burton Brockett, Bill Cox, Shelley Kibler,
Ted Klasseen, Mike McLaughlin, Sam Nelson, Gerrinne Peckenpaugh, Alice Sharper, James
Theimer, Jason Waybright, and Bert Meyer. Oh behalf of the City Council, Mayor
Pohlmeyer thanked them for their perseverance through a difficult process and acknowledged
that the community would always be indebted_ to them.
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Leo Graham, on behalf of the Committee, thanked the City Council for the opportunity to
serve and commented that it was a valuable experience.
PRESENTATION - Redding West Rotary regarding Redding Municipal Airport Gateway
Monument signs
(A-090-100)
Sam Cannell, representing Redding West Rotary, and Wade Ellenberger, Architect with
Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto, provided a Powerpoint presentation depicting the proposed
Redding Municipal Airport Gateway Monument Signs Project which will enhance the
entrance to the Airport. They explained that the monuments utilize stone to convey a sense
of permanence and water to represent the Sacramento ~iver.
Mr. Cannell related that the estimated cost ofthe monuments is $450,000 and it is anticipated
to be funded through businesses within the community. He added that the project should
cause minimal disruption for approximately three months during the construction phase
which should begin by the end of the year.
On behalf ofthe City Council, Mayor Pohlmeyer thanked Mr. Cannell, Mr. Ellenberger, and
the members of Redding West Rotary for a spectacular project and their contributions to the
City.
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PRESENTATION - Frances Jenkins gift to the City
(A-050-060)
Frances Jenkins presented a framed architect's rendering of the new Civic Center as
proposed by Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto Architects. She noted that the drawing is signed
by Mayor Emeritus Robert Anderson, City Manager Warren, and Les Melburg. She
requested that it be displayed on the 3rd floor of the Administrative wing at City Hall. She
also presented calendars to the Mayor and the City Clerk depicting the Sundial Bridge.
Mayor Pohlmeyer thanked Ms. Jenkins for the very special memento.
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of September 7,2004.
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Approval .of Payrall and Accaunts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500) ,
It is recammended that Accaunts Payable Register Na. 5 check numbers 822037 thraugh
822601 inclusive, in the amaunt .of $10,379,939.34, far the periad .of September 1,2004,
thraugh September 17, 2004; and Payrall Register Na. 6 electronic depasit transactian
numbers 151179 thraugh 151937 and check numbers 518803 thraugh 519038 inclusive, in
the amaunt .of $2,035,703.52, far the periad .of August 29, 2004, thraugh September 11,
2004, be approved.
TOTAL: $12,415,642.86
Ordinance - Rezaning property lacated at 160 Quartz Hill Raad
(L-Ol 0-230/L-OI0-210-704/S-1 00-705-900)
It is the recammendatian afthe Develapment Services Directar that Ordinance Na. 2336 be
adapted, an .ordinance afthe City Cauncil .of the City .of Reqding finding that the Mitigated
Negative Decl,aratian far rezaning has been campleted and its supparting dacumentatian
reflects the indepe.ndentjudgement and analysis .of the City, and amending the Zaning Map
afthe Redding Municipal Cade relating ta the rezaning .of 245 acres (RZ-7-03) fram "RS-
2.5" Residential Single Family Zaning District ta "RS-2.5" Residential Single Family Zaning
District and "OS" Open Space District with "PD" Planned pevelapment Overlay, "RS-2.5"
Residential Si~gle F~ily Zaning District ta "RS-2.5" Residential Single Family Zaning
District and "OS" Open Space District with "PD" Pla~ed Develapment Overlay, far Alize
Subdivisian' Units 1 and 2, lacated at 160 Quartz Hill Raad, develaped by Cre<:j.tive Living.
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Ordinance - Adding Sectian 9.04.060 ta Redding Municipal Cade Chapter 9.04 - Health and
Sanitatian
(P-150-200 & P-150-150)
It is the recammendatian .of the Palice Chief th~t Ordinance Na. 2337 be adapted, an
.ordinance afthe City Caun~il afthe City afRt\dding adqing Sectian 9.04.060 (Urinatian and
Defecatian) to Title 9 .of the Redding MUQ.icipal Cade.
Right-af-way and Utility Easements - Airpart Raad/Rancha Raad traffic signal project
(C-q70-01O & R-030-200-200)
It is the recammendatian .of the Assistant City Manager that the City Cauncil, accept the
right -.of-way and uti,lity easements from the Redding Redevelapment Agency far the Airpart
Raad/Rancha Raad Traffic Signal project, and autharize the Mayar ta execute Certificates
.of Acceptance far same.
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Dispasitian and DevelapmentAgreement - Habitat far Humanity Shasta Cascade
(C-070-200)' ,
It is the recammendatian .of the Assistant City Manager that the City Cauncil autharize staff
ta negatiate the terms .of a Dispasitian and Develapment Agreement (DDA) with .Habitat far
Humanity Shasta Cascade (Habitat) far the sale .of City-awned praperty ta be used far
develapm~nt .of faur ta six affardable single-family hames in the Martin Luther ,King, Jr.
N eighbarhaad.
Cauncil Member Cibula advised he will abstain fram discussian and vating an this matter
due ta family haldings in the area. The Vate:
AYES: Cauncil Members - Kight, Stegall, and Pahlmeyer
NOES: Cauncil M~mbers - Nane
ABSTAIN: Cauncil Members - Cibula
ABSENT: Cal,lncil Members - Mathena
Accept Repart - Saccer fields update at Sparts Camplex I
(P-050-600-200 & P-050-690)
It is the recammendatian .of the Ass.ist~nt City M~nager that the City Cauncil accept the
Sparts Camplex Saccer Park upqate far September 21,2004.
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Award .of Bid - Bid Sch~dule Na. 3769, new tires, recaps, and repair services
(B-050~ 1 00)
It is the recammenda,tian .of the Suppart Services Directar that Bid Schedule Na. 3749, new
tires, recaps, and repair services be awarded ta Wingfaat Cammercial Tire in the amaunt .of
$333,978.74 ta provide tires and services far the periad .of Octaber 1, 2004, thraugh
September 30, 2005, and allth~rize the Purchasing Officer ta extend the bid award far up ta
twa cansecutive .one-year periads with price adjustments based an the Praducer Price Index,
with all ather terms and canditians the same if mutually agreeable.
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Consent to Assignment of Ground Lease - Joe Wong for the Shasta Livestock Auction Yard
Hangar at Redding Municipal Airport
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Consent to Assignment of Ground Lease from Shasta Livestock Auction Yard to Joe Wong
for the Shasta Livestock Auction Yard hangar at Redding Municipal Airport in the amount
of $284.35 monthly, for a term to May 31,2022, with two five-year options to extend the
agreement. The hangar will be used for aircraft storage.
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Resolution - Proclaiming the week of October 3 - 9, 2004, as "Public Power Week" in the
City of Redding
(A-050-060-600 & E-090)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2004-145 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, proclaiming the week of
October 3 - 9, 2004, as "Public Power Week" in the City.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for various parks and trail system enhancements
(B-130-070/P-050/P-050-460)
It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-146
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting
the 73rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $37,490 for
various park and trail system enhancements for fiscal year 2004-05.
Grant - California Office of Traffic Safety
(G-100-170 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Redding
Police Department to accept a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety in the
amount of$213 ,300 to purchase handheld citation devices, other equipment for traffic safety
enforcement, and overtime for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement efforts.
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Accept Improvements - Tierra Oaks Unit 4, Planned Development
(L-01O-211-002) ,
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept
the improvements in the Tierra Oaks Unit 4, Planned Development (PD-1-94), by North
Valley Properties, LLC located in the Tierra Oaks Gold Course complex, as satisfactorily
completed, and the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the developer.
Resolution - Accepting streets in Mary Lake Subdivision Unit 13, Phase III; aIld
Accept Improvements
(S-100-454 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-
147 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting streets in
the Mary Lake Subdivision Unit 13, Phase III (S-8-96), located on the northeast side of Mary
Lake Drive, by Mary Lake Development for maintenance and operation. It is further
recommended that improvements for the Mary Lake Subdivision Unit 13, Phase III be
accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities
to the developer.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3773, Lake Forest Drive storm drain replacement; and
Resolution - Appropriating storm drain construction fee funds for same
(B-050-020/S-060-150/B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No.3 773
(Job No. 2992-11), Lake Forest Drive storm drain replacement be awarded to Cox & Cox
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $166,561, an additional $17,000 be approved for
administration and inspection fees, and an additional $20,000 for construction contingency
funding for a total amount of$203,561.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-148 be 'adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 74th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating an additional $45,000 for the LakeiForest Drive
Storm Drain Project for fiscal year 2004-05.
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Final ~ap aI?-d Sui>division Aw~ement - Land Park Subdivision Unit 4
(S-101.,006) . . , . .
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the final map for Land Park Subdivision Unit 4 (S-8-93), located on the west side of
Buenaventura Boulevard south ofKeswi,ck I?~ Road, by Mountain Properties, Inc., th~t the
Mayor be authorized to, execute the Subdivision Agreement, an~ that the City Clerk be
instructed ~o file the map with the 'Sh~sta County Reco!d~r.
Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - East Park Subdivision
(S-101-042)' " . '. . ,
It is the reco~eIl4&tion ofthe Development Services Director that th~ City Council ~pprove I
the final map for E~st Park S'1bd,ivision (S-3-02), lo<;at~d east of Alta Mesa Drive at Suzette
Street, by Thr~~ S~asons Dev~lopment, Inc., t1}8;t the Mayor be authorized to execute the
Sub~ivisiQn Agreement, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta
County Recorder.
Resolution - Approving th~ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Overall Goals and
Methodology for Federal fiscal year 2094-05
(G-100-070-070) ,
It is the recopunendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-
149 be ad,pp.t~d, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, setting the
Dis~dvantaged BU,siness Enterprise (PBE) Progrm,n Annual Overall Goals and Methodology
for federal fiscal year 2004-05 of 4.65% as it pertains to Federal Highway Administration
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3764, Cypress va~lt relocation project; and
Resolution - Appropriating funds for same
(B-050-020 & B-130-070) ,
It is the recommendation ofthe Development S~rvices Director that Bid Schedule No. 3764
(Job No. 2210), Cypress vault reloc~tiqn project be ~warded to Cox & Cox CQl)struction in
the amount of$242,242.25, and that an a4ditio~al $34,000 be approved for admiJ}istration,
inspecti<?n, out~ide servic~s materials testi,ng, apd an additional $24,000 for aponstruc~ion
contingency fund for a t~tal amount of $300,242.25.
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It is fu~her recommende4 th~t Resolution No. 2,004-150 b~ adopted, a resolutiol). of the City
Council ofthe City of Redding approving and a~opting the 72od'amendment t9 City Budget
Resolution No. 2003-103 appropri~ting an additional $177,000 for the Cypress vault
relocation project for fiscal ye~r 2004-05.
Resolution - Authorizing modification of the Traffi<; Control Map
(P-030-160) !, :
It is the recommen~ation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2,004-151 be
adopt~d, a resolution of the City Co~nci1 of ~he City ofReqding authorizing modification of
the Traffic Control M~p as outlined in Redding Municipal Code 11.04.020 for the
installation of 30-minute and 2-h~ur timed parking on Commerce Street between Hilltop
Drive and Larksp\lr Lane in addition to making parkin~ permit exemptions permanent.
Resolution - Approving CalPERS Employer Paid Memb~r Contribution, (E,PMC) for
International ~roth~rhood pfElectrical Work,ers (II~EW) Union, Maintenance Unit
(P-lOP-230 & P-1 00-050-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-152 be adopted,
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a resolution of the City COl.l;Ilcil, of the City of R~4ding declaring intent to commence
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reporting the value of Employer Pai4 Mell1b~r Cotltributiqn (EPM C) as compensation for the
Int~rnational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Maintenance W ork~rs, effe~tive
September 26, 2004.
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Resolution - Amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan
updating job speci~cations ap.d creating a l)ew title, Settlements Analyst .
(P-1 00-320 ~ P-1 00-050-100)
It is the rer;oriImendation ofthe Personnel Director th~t Resolution No. 2004-153 be adopted,
a resolution ofthe City C~:)Ut1cil ofthe City of Redding amending the Executive Management
Pay-for-Perfonnanc~ Salary Plan for Unrepresent~~ Employees, effective S~ptemb~r 26,
2004, changing the cla~sification of Power and Fuel Con1!act Technician to, Settlements
Analyst with a salary r~~e of $3,76,6 to $5,888.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, 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:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Cibula, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Mathena
Ordinance Nos. 2336 and 2337 and Resolution Nos. 2004-145, 2004-146, 2004-147, 2004-
148, 2004-149,2004-150, 2004-151, 2004-152, and 2004-153 are on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Trails used for fire access
(A-050-080/P-050-460/F-210)
City Manager Warren recalled that the City Council directed staff to ensure that the trail
systems in the City also provide fire break protection in conjunction with recreational use.
Mr. Warren provided a overhead pictures depicting trails that have been integrated to include
fire protection abilities and pointed out that the Blue Gravel Trail in the Buenaventura
Boulevard area, the Stanford Hills Trail and the Middle Creek Trail (ajoint venture with the
California Department of Forestry (CD F)) all include some measure of fire protection. He
stated that the proposed development of the Sunset West area would include construction of
the Buenaventura Trail north of Eureka Way and provide fire hydrants, fire turnouts and
asphalt which will eventually assist in protectiofl of 3,000 homes.
Council Member Kight recalled Mayor Pohlmeyer's tenacity in ensuring that staff provide
elements of fire protection when planning or upgrading the City's trail systems, and he
thanked the Mayor for his vision and comprehensive use of public funds in this endeavor.
No action was required on this informational item.
FUNDING AGREEMENT - Stewardship Trust
(G-100-075-1 01)
Council Member Stegall advised she will abstain from discussion and voting on this item due
to a conflict of interest.
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Assistant City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
September 14, 2004, recalling that the Shasta County Women's Refuge recently decided to
sell its facility located at 2066 Placer Street (the Peterson House) used as an emergency
shel~er for battered women and children.
Mr. Starman related that the Stewardship Trust (a for-profit entity) specializes in helping
non-profit organizations secure housing for low-income individuals and families and would
like to partner with Samaritan Homes (a non-profit entity) to purchase the Peterson House.
He stated that it is intended to be used as a transitional facility for single men referred by
Good News Rescue Mission and Restoration Enterprises. These individuals may be on
parole or probation for non-violent and non-sex offender crimes or may be in~ividuals trying
to save enough money to obtain their own housing and most probably are employed full-
time.
Mr; Starman advised that the price of the Peterson House is $315,000.00, and the
Stewardship Trust has requested a loan in the amount of $ 100,000 from the City's Federal
- Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds to assist with the purchase. The loan
will be secured by the Peterson House with the City in second position on the Note. He
related that the note will stipulate that debt service payment will not be made for the life of
the note but will require repayment and a pro-rata share of equity or gain realized at the time
the facility is sold. The Stewardship Trust will enter into a lease/purchase agreement with
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Samaritan Homes relative to the Peterson House.
Mr. Starman recommended approval ofa loan in the amount of$100,000 utilizing HOME
funds to facilitate acquisition of the Peterson House by Stewardship Trust. He aqded that
this Joan is contingent upon receipt of an appraisal for the Peterson House of $315,000.
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MOTI9N: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving a loan in the amount of $100,000 from the City's Federal Home Investmept
Partnerships Progra,m (HOME) funds to th~ Stewardship Trust to facilitate the acquisition
of the Peterson House, conditioned upon an appraised property value of$315,000, to provide
transitional housing for single men attemptingto att~in self-sufficiency. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Stegall
ABSENT: Council Members - Mathena
MODIFICATIONS TO D~WNPAYME!'JT & HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE I
PROGRAMS
(R-030-l00-400)
Assistant City Manager Starman recalled that the City Council considered modifications to
the Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP), the Neighborhood Focus Area Downpayment
Assistance Program (DAP Plus), ~nd the Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) at the
regular meeting of October 7, 2003. Since that time, he advised that the median area
purchase price for a single-family home in Redding has increased significantly.
Mr. Starman stated that the proposed modifications to the pAP program woul~ increase the
purchase price from $154,000 to $237,400 and modify the policy to state that the maximum
purchase price is set at 95% of the median area purchase price for a single-family,home in
Redding. The DAP loan amounts will be increased to low income - up to, 30% of the
purchase price noHo-exceed $50,000, median-income - up to 15% of the purchase price not-
to-exceed $35,000, and moderate income - up to 10% ofth~ purchase ppce not-to-exceed
$20,000. <
Mr. Starman recommended that the DAP program modifications be adopted as proposed to
keep DAP effective in a changing housing market.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight, adopting
modifications to the Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP), the Neighborhood Focus
Area Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP Plus), and the Homeownersl:1ipAssistance
Program (HAP) as set forth in the staff report.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PURCHASE OF BREATHING APP ARA TUS (RESPIRATOR) MO~ILE REFILL UNIT
- Pierce M~:lIlUfach:1ring .
(B-050-100 ~ P-150-070)
Deputy City Manager Bachman explained that the Fire Department is requesting approval
to purchase a breathing apparatus (respirator) mobile re[1ll,unitfrom Pierce MarlUfacturing
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in the amount of$239,327. The new unit will replace a 1985 unit with a 16-year old refill
trailer. He advised that due to the grant received from the Indi~n Gaming Special
Distribution Fund in the amount of $117,500 and Buckeye Fire Protection District's
contribution of$117,500, the City's portion will only be $4,327.
Mr. Bachman recorpmended that the City Council approve the purchase of breathing
apparatus support unit from Pierce Manufacturing in the amount of$239,327.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Kight,
approving the purchase of a breatping support unit from Pierce Manufacturing in an amount
not-to-exceed $239,327.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(G-100-070 & E-050-500)
Deputy City Manager Bachman advised that notification was received from Representative
Herger's Office that day the City's request for a Department of Housing and Urban
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Development Economic Development Initiative (ED I)-Special Project grant in the amount
of $225,000 for the Stillwater Business Park has been approved.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of7:47 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
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