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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
October 5, 2004 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Girl Scout Troops 458 and 459.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
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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 Perry, Assistant City
Manager Starman, Deputy City Manager Bachman, Interim City Attorney Frediani, Electric
Utility Director Feider, Development Services Director Hamilton, Police Chief Moty, City
Treasurer Clark, Community Services Director Niemer, Electric Group Manager Keener,
City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
PRESENTATION - "Citizen's Award" by the Redding Police Department
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Moty presented a" Citizen's Award of Meritorious Conduct" to Wayne Davis
for his assistance in apprehending and holding a robbery suspect until the Police arrived at
the Wells Fargo Bank on July 15, 2004.
Mr. Davis thanked the City for bestowin~ this honor on him and was also thankful no one
was injured during the incident. "
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Mayor Pohlmeyer thanked Mr. Davis ang applauded his great act of heroism.
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RESOLUTION - "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and "Think Pink Day"
(A-050-060-600)
Melody Christenson, President of Nor-Cal Think Pink, thanked the City Council for its
continued support and promotion of breast cancer awareness and the "Think Pink"
Campaign. She pointed out that the "Think Pink" Campaign began in Redding eight years
ago and at that time only 800 "Think Pink" bags were distributed in Redding. This year, over
34,000 information bags will be distributed in Northern California communities including
Shasta County. She presented the City Council with a poster and "Think Pink" bags.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, adopting
Resolution No. 2004-154, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding declaring
October 2004, "Breast Cancer Awareness Month,"and October 21,2004, as "Think Pink
Day." The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2004-154 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of September 21, 2004, and Special Meetings of
September 21,2004, and September 27,2004.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.6, check numbers 820602 through
823064 inclusive, in the amount of $8,987,020.90, for the period of September 20, 2004,
through September 30, 2004; and Payroll Register No. 7 electronic deposit transaction
numbers 151957 through 152711 and check numbers 519050 through 519307 inclusive, in
the amount of$2,087,213.31, for the period of September 12,2004, through September 25,
2004, be approved.
TOTAL: $11,074,234.21
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Treasurer's Report - August 2004
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$129,322,589.40
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$191,794,608.75
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 August 2004 be accepted.
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Resolution - supporting legislation to amend the Am~ricans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
(L-040-070-040)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-155 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting legislation amending the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to require notice prior to filing legal action.
Report - Sports Complex
(P-050-600-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
status report regarding the Sports Complex for October 2004.
Report - Sports Complex soccer fields
(P-050-600-200 & P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
status report regarding the Sports Complex soccer fields for October 2004.
Purchase Agreement - Richard and Karen;Kelly; and
Resolution - Appropriating funds for same
(C-070-010 & B-130-070) ,I
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the Mayor be authorized to
execute the Purchase Agreement with Richard and Karen Kelly for acquisition of 11.19 acres
of property located at 10026 Old Oregon Trail in the amount of $800,000 subject to
environmental review, General Plan determination and verification that no hazardous soils,
water, or materials exist on the property, with close of escrow to occur after January 1, 2005.
The property will be utilized for expansion of the Corporation Yard.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-156 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 79th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $712,700 for purchase ofland as set forth above for
fiscal year 2004-05.
HOME Loan - Resources for Rural COmlnunity Development, Inc. (RRCD); and
Amended Pre-Development Agreement .:. RRCD
(G-100-075-101)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve a loan
to Resources for Rural Community Development, Inc. (RRCD) in an amount not-to-exceed
$434,700 utilizing the City's Federal Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds
for construction of an assisted care facility located at 3173 Bechelli Lane for developmentally
disabled individuals. It is further recommended that the Pre-Development Agreement with
RRCD be amended to increase funding; by $18,000 to facilitate Phase 2 of the project.
HOME loan - The Church of the Redeemed
(G-I00-075-10l)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve a loan
to The Church of the Redeemed in the amount of$216,200 utilizing the City's Federal Home
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) fun~s to refinance an existing mortgage and
rehabilitate a transitional housing f~cility at 1871 Kenyon Drive.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds for acquisition of 221 0 Abernathy Lane
(B-130-070 & C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-157 be
adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
78th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $355,000 for
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acquisition of land located at 2210 Abernathy Lane from Wanda and Randy Conrad to
expand the Solid Waste Transfer Station for fiscal year 2004-05 pending receipt of an
appraisal.
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Lease Agreement - Shasta Gem and Mineral Society
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the city Council approve the
Lease Agreement with the Shasta Gem and Mineral Society for the Marx House, located at
6471 Airport Road, to teach classes offered through the City of Redding Recreation Division.
The Shasta Gem and Mineral Society will provide all maintenance, utilities, and all other
costs associated with making the building habitable with a term of five years with automatic
one year renewals.
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 August 2004. Retail power sales revenue is
9.1%, or $1,264,193 above projections and wholesale power sales through August were
$1,982,337, or 42.9% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is $225,510
or 3.2% above year to date expectations. The total cost of electricity through August 2004
was $3,080,708 or 26.2% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through
August is $617,733 or $634,827 (50.7%) above plan for the"period.
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Transmission Agency of Northern California (T ANC) Project Agreement No.5 - wesTTrans
" Open Access Same Time Information System (OASIS)
(E-120-250)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize
Redding Electric Utility (REU) to participate in the Transmission Agency of Northern
California (T ANC) Project Agreement No.5 for the cost sharing of the expenses associated
with T ANC's participation in the wesTTrans Open Access Same Time Information System
(OASIS) to enhance overall transmission availability in the western states through sho~ term
unused transmission transfer capability available over the internet in accordance with
existing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) policy. It is estimated that REU's
share of costs will be approximately $34,500 annually.
Purchase of One Fire Engine - Pierce Manufacturing;
Resolution - Approving master lease agreement with Suntrust Leasing Corporation, an
escrow agreement and related instruments; and
Resolution - Appropriating funds for said purchase
(B-050-100/P-150-070/B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council authorize the purchase of one
fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing in an amount not-to-exceed $356,993 to be assigned
to Fire Station No.8. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-158 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the execution of a seven-
year Master Lease Agreement No. 01 with Suntrust Leasing Corporation, Equipment
Schedule No. 01, an Escrow Agreement, and.related documents for the purchase of one type
I fire engine from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. not-to-exceed $340,891.
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It is also recommended that Resolution 2004-159 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 77th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating an additional $290,900 to purchase a new fire engine
for fiscal year 2004-05.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the
General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for August 2004. Total revenue at the end of
August is $8.0 million or $877,672 (12.3%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures
at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $11,146,705 or $951,164 (9.1 %) above staff s
original projection. Encumbrances total $4,665,232.
Reiect All Bids - Bid Schedule No. 3755, Redding Municipal Airport Phase II remodeling
(B-050-020 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that all bids for Bid Schedule
No. 3755 (Job No. 9394), Redding Municipal Airport Phase II remodeling be rejected
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because all bids exceede4.the Engineer's Estimate of$200,000 and there is insufficient grant
funding to cover the additional costs, and dire~ted staffto incorporate the Phase II remodel
into.l:\. future, l;rrger F edera1 Aviation Agency (F AA) grant.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3725, Transfer Station curb modifications
(B-050-020 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3725
(Job No. 2191), Transfer Station curb modifications award~d to RobertJ. Frank Construction
be acct?pted as satisfactorily completed. The final price is $118,880.
Purchase of Roll-off Truck - Pacific System Sales LLC/Western Truck Parts & Equipment
(B-050-100 & S-020-100)
It is the recommend.ation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Solid Waste Utility'to purchase an additional roll-off truck from Pacific System Sales
LLC/Western Truck Parts & Equipment in the amount of$146,57 4.29 and authorize the City
Manager to execute all necessary purchase documents. It is also recommended that the 1993
Volvo GM R.oll-offTruck Engine No. 366 be declar~d as surplus and staff authorized to sell
the truck and deposit the revenue in the Solid Waste Utility's Rolling Stock Fund.
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Resolution - Approving revisions to the Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Federal Affirmative
Action Policy
(P-I00-060-150)
It is the recommend,ation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-160 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving revisions to the Equal
Employment Opportunity/Federal Affirmative Action Policy, effective October 5, 2004, to
comply with criteria for Community Development Block Grants and other Federal aid grant
programs.
Resolution - oflnt~ntion to report the value of Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)
as compensation for members of the Peace Officers Association of Redding
(P-I00-230 & P-100-050-120)
It is the recommenda~ion ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-161 be adopted, I
a resolution ofth~ City Council ofthe City of Redding declaring intention to report the value
of Employer Paid Contributions (EPMC) as compensation formembe1;'s of~he Peace Officers
Association of Redding effective September 12,2004.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that
all the foregoing items on the Cons~nt Calend~ be approved and adopted as recommended.
The y ote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
COJ,lncil Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2004-154, 2004-155., 2004-156, 2004-157, 2004-158,2004-159,2004-160,
and 2004-161 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Spending Plan for Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program
funds; and
RESOLUTION - Accepting and appropriating grant funds
(G-I00-170/P-150-150/B-130-070) I
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
the proposed spending plan for State funds received under the Citizens Option for Public
Safety (COPS) Program.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit qfPublication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Police Chief Moty highlighted the Report to City Council dated September 20, 2004,
regarding gr~t funding provided through the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS)
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program. He related that this year's grant in the amount of $128, 179 will be used to provide
personnel, equipment, and annual contribution to the Integrated Public Safety System (IPSS)
for mobile data expenses. '
Chief Moty recommended that the City Council approve the proposed spending plan and
adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating $128,179 in State COPS funds.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
approving the proposed spending plan for the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Program
grant funding and adopting Resolution No. 2004-162, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 75th amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2003-103 accepting and appropriating $128,180 in State Citizens Option for Public Safety
Program grant funds for fiscal year 2004-05. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2004-162 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Use of2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds;
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RESOLUTION - Accepting and appropriating grant funds
(G-100-070/P-150-150-/B-130-070)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
the proposed use of 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds.
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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 protests were received.
Police Chief Moty recalled that the City Council approved an application for block grant
funding in the amount of $33,113 under the U.S. Department of Justice Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant at its regular meeting of September 7,2004. He explained that this
amount includes a 10% funding match from the City in the amount of $3,311. The Federal
Block Grant funding program guidelines require that these funds be used in one of seven
purpose areas with the intent of reducing crime and improving public safety, and must
augment currently budgeted funds. Chief Moty explained that this year's funding will be
used for personnel costs for the City's Information Technology positions for the Integrated
Public Safety System (IPSS). He noted that the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Advisory Board approved the proposed allocation of funds on September 22,2004.
Chief Moty recommended that the proposed spending plan for the Local Law Enforcement
Federal Block Grant funds be approved, and a resolution be adopted accepting and
appropriating the grant funds. .
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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 Cibula,
approving the Federal Block Grant Utilization Spending Plan and adopting Resolution No.
2004-163, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 76th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 accepting and appropriating
$29,810 in U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for fiscal
year 2004-05. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2904-.163 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE - Report; and
RESOLUTION - Supporting State Proposition 1A; and
PROPOSE~ LETTER - To the Editor ofthe Record Searchlight
(L-040- 30.0)
Council Member Mathena, who attended the Annual League of California Cities on
September 17, 20p4, through September 19, 2004, in Long Beach, reported that the state has
taken approximately $7 bi~lio~ from cities and counties throughout California over the last
12 years. Beca~se of the financi~l impacts to local agencies, he said that the League of
California Cities (Le,ague) i~troduced an initi~tive to amend the California Constitution by I
preventing the legisl~ture from balancing the slate's budget with funds meant for cities and
counties. Through tl1e efforts of members of the League, he said sufficient signatures were
acquired to place Proposition 65 on the upcoming ballot in an attempt to remedy this issue.
In response to Proposition 65, Mr. Mathena advised that Governor Schwarzenegger has
proposed an altern~tive asking local governments to continue contributing revenues to the
state budget for the next two years in exchange for the G~)Vernor' s support of a similar ballot
me';lsure to protect local government revenue after that time. This compromise, Proposition
lA, will be decided by the voters in November. He pointed out that this proposition is
supported by the League of California Cities but will cost local agencies $5 billion over the
next two years, with the City's contribution totaling $1.25 million annually and an additional
$500,000 annually in lost redevelopment funds.
Council Member Mathena recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting
Proposition 1 A and approve the draft letter to the Editor ofthe Record Searchlight expressing
the City Council's support for Proposition 1A.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-164, a r~solution of t~e City COUl1cil of the City of Redding
in support of Proposition lA, statewide ballot initiative that will prevent the state from taking
local government revenues; and approving transmittal of Council Member Mc:tthena's Letter
to the Edit,or of the Record Searchlight expressing support of Proposition 1 A by' the City I
Council. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Me:t;nbers - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 20Q4-164 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
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(A-050-:-080 & B-080-650-37~)
Amy Beauchane, Executive Officer of Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO), recalled that in the year 2000, LAFCO was revampe,d by the state with a mandate
that a Mun~cipal Service Review must be complete~ by every agency within Shasta County.
She reported that in July 2004, the City submitted the necessary information for its Municipal
~ervice Review, and cummdy she is in the process of preparing an administrative draft for
consideration and eventual adoption by the City. She advi~ed that the Municipal Service
Review is necessary when reviewin~ issues relate~ to a municipality's sphere of influence.
Ms. Beauchane explained that each city and special district within Shasta County contributes
to LAFCO's budget which results in a qIore independent agency. LAFCO is comprised of
Commissioner repr~s~ntatives from each city, special district, the County, and the public.
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Council Member Stegall expressed concern that Redding, the largest City in the County, will
not have full represen,tation on LAFCO due to the current rotation process. Ms. Beachane
responded that th~ meth~d of rotation for Commissioner positions was set three years ago
by the City Selection Committee. She pointed out that it is the City Selection Committee
that wopld determine how the meml,ership could be reorganized.
In response to City Manager Warren, Ms. Beauchane related that new legislation regarding
annexation of areas of less than 100 acres will be a topic ()fdiscussion with City staff, but
she noted that the new legislation is intended to eliminateu!,\incorporated islands.
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No action was required on this informational item.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Clover Creek Preserve
(A-050-080 & P-050-135)
City Treasurer Clark provided a Powerpoint presentation of the nearly completed Clover
Creek Preserve (Preserve) project. She recalled that the Preserve began as a flood control
mitigation (detention basin) project, but in order to provide the community with an
alternative to a standard detention basin, the Preserve was envisioned to provide flood
mitigation, recreational benefits to the community, and preserve the environment. She stated
that an eco-mendly demonstration cottage is slated for construction in 2005 and will utilize
current technology to reduce energy consumption and will incorporate recycled materials
such as insulation, carpet, and roofing. It will be periodically open to the public for
educational purposes. Ms. Clark related that the Preserve is expected to open by November
2004 and added that future plans include soccer fields and a dog park.
Ms. Clark advised that the project was funded as a SHASTEC Redevelopment Project with
additional funds through a Proposition 13 water grant, Department of Water Resources grant,
developer fees, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and Storm Drain
Utility funds for a total of$l 0,540,000. She noted that of that amount, the state contributed
approximately $8 million.
No action was required on this informational item.
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STATUS REPORT - Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and upgrade
(W-010-450)
Assistant City Manager Perry related that the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
expansion and upgrade will be one of the largest capital fund projects undertaken by the City.
He related that the purpose of the expansion and upgrade Plan is to provide growth, replace
aging equipment, provide more efficient handling of peak wet weather flows and sludge
disposal, and prevent improper discharges and odors. Brown and Caldwell Engineers were
retained to prepare a Facility Plan for the project which is 85% complete and should be
finished by January 2005. While the Plan has a development cost estimate of$120 million
for expansion and modernization of the Plant, he said a joint value engineering report
prepared by Brown and Caldwell and CH2M Hill proposed two less costly expansion and
upgrade options in the amounts of$65 million and $45 million. Mr. Perry explained that the
difference between the less costly alternatives is the handling of peak wet water flows and
the ability to handle future growth. He advised that these alternatives will be considered in
depth at a future meeting.
No action was required on this informational item.
ELECTRIC UTILITY PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM
(E~090-1 00)
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City CounCil dated
September 27, 2004, recalling that Assembly Bill 1890 adopted in 1996, and Senate Bill
1194 adopted in 2000, require that the state's private and public owned electric utilities
spend 2.85% of their retail revenue for Public Benefits Programs (PBP) through 2012. He
observed that REU spent $1.8 million during fiscal year 2003-04 for PBPs administered
under four qualifying categories: 1) demand-side management/efficiency; 2) research,
development, and demonstration of new electric technologies; 3) renewable energy resource
development; and 4) low-income assistance.
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Mr. Feider related that in order to further increase efficiency of air conditioners in Redding,
REU is recommending adjustment of its program to provide tiered rebates for air
conditioning units by reducing incentives for air conditioning units with a Seasonal Energy
Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 13 and increasing incentives for units with a SEER of 14 or
higher, effective January 1, 2005.
In response to Mayor Pohlmeyer, Mr. Feider explained that a rebate benefit is applied to a
consumer's utility bill. As an example, he pointed out that if a $5000 upgrade was installed,
REU would rebate approximately 30% of that amount to the consumer as a credit on each
monthly utility bill until the full rebate amount was recovered.
Electric Group Manager Keener indicated that REU has developed an agreement to license
and adopt the Earth Advantage Program that promotes and demonstrates the construction of
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highly-efficient comm~rcial and residential buildings. Earth Advantage will provide training
to local builders regarding new products, technologies, and practices that can be used to
create ce~ified Earth Advantage homes or structures. He advised that local developers and
builders have expres~ed interest and support for the program. Mr. Keener believed that this
type of program will demonstrate that locally-owned utility companies can provide more
efficient use of energy than that regulated by governmental agencies.
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Mr. F eider recommended that the City Council accept the report regardiQ.g the REU' s Pu.lJlic
Benefits Program, approve adjustments to the rebates for air conditioning units with a SEER
of 13 or greater, and approve d,evelopment of an agreement to license and adopt the Earth
Advantage Program and other REU Public Benefit Programs that promote and demonstrate
construction of highly efficient commercial and residential buildings.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
accepting the report for Redding Electric Utility's Public Benefits Program, approving
adjustments to the rebates for air conditioning units with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency
Rating of 13 or greater, and approving development of an agreement to liGense and adopt the
Earth A4v~ntage Progr'),m aQ.d other REU Public Benefit Programs that promote and
demonstrate construction of highly efficient commercial and residential buildings.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Approving amendments to the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority
Lease Revenue Bonds (2003 Capital Projects); making certain findings and authorizing
related actions; and
PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT - McConnell Foundation
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(R-015-300 & C-070-200)
Interim City Attorney Frediani provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
October 1, 2004, recalling that in January 2003, the Redding Joint Powers Financing
Authority (Authority) issued Lease Revenue Bonds 2003 Series A in an aggregate principal
amount not-to-exceed $11.1 million and 2003 Series B in an aggregate principal amount not-
to-exceed $2.9 million related in part to financing of the Aquatic Center. An Acquisition
Agreement was also executed whereby the City sold to the Authority certain interest in real I
properties one of which wa,s the Redding Plunge. She stated that a Facilities Lease was also
executed be:tween the parties to lease back the properties to the City, but during this process
some property was inadvertently named in the Acquisition Agreement an~ Facilities Lease
that was not intended to be encumbered by the documents. This included a one-acre parcel
located south of the Lake Redding Golf Course, north of Quartz Hill Road and west of the
Union Pacific Railroa,d trestle. She point~d out that the City Council has discussed the sale
of this one-acre parcel to the McConnell Foundation in the past.
Ms. Frediani recommended that the City Council make necessary findings and adopt a
resolution approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an
amendment to the Acquisition Agreement and Quitclaim Deed and an amendment to the
Facilities Lease in order to release Gertaiil property relating to the Redding Joint Powers
Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (2003 Capital Projects); authorize related actions;
and approve the sale of said parcel to the McConnell Foundation in an amount to be
determined by a fair market appraisal. She added that an appraisal has been initiated and
although an official appraisal has not been received, the appraiser has provided a preliminary
appraisal of $1 05,000.
Council Member Cibula expressed concern that there is insufficient parking in the park and
did not believe it was expedient to sell property that could provide parking, he also
questioned if the parcel was considered as part of the master plan being prepared for
Caldwell Park.
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Community Services Director Niemer explained that although parking has.been an issue in
Caldwell Park, utilizing this particular piece of property would require individuals using the
Aquatic Center to ,cross Quartz Hill Road creating a safety issue, that parking near the train
trestle can be hazardous as debris frequently falls from trains, and not many parking spaces
would be re,alized because of existing buildings on the parcel. She believed the City would
be better serv~d by s~lling the property and using the proceeds to expand parking in another
portion of the park.
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City Manager Warren suggested that a more advantageous area for parking would be the
vacant pad next to the Women's Refuge Center.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-165, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
making findings that the execution and delivery of the Amendment to the Acquisition
Agreement and Quitclaim Deed and the Amendment to the Facilities Lease and recording
of the Quitclaim Deed shall not adversely affect the owners of the related Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (2003 Capital Projects), in that the parcel
to be released was inadvertently encumbered in connection with issuance of the Lease
Revenue Bonds, and approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery of
the Amendment to the Acquisition Agreement and Quitclaim Deed and the Amendment to
the Facilities Lease in order to release certain property relating to the Redding Joint Powers
Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (2003 Capital Projects);authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the McConnell Foundation for said parcel
for fair market value as determined by an appraisal; and directing staff to use the proceeds
of said sale to provide additional parking in Caldwell Park. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2004-165 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060 & P-150)
Jeff Burton, Redding resident, expressed concern regarding unruly juveniles in his
neighborhood on Reservoir Lane. Mayor Pohlmeyer suggested that Mr. Burton make contact
with the Redding Police Department and assured Mr. Burton that the matter will be
addressed in an appropriate manner.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:26 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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