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City Council, Regular Meeting .
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
June 21, 2005 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Russ Peterson.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mathena with the following Council Members
present: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
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Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Assistant City
Manager Starman, Deputy City Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Development
Services Director Hamilton, Fire Chief Fry, Deputy Fire Chief Becker, GIS Manager Coats,
Senior Planner Toy, Engineering Project Coordinator Aukland, City Clerk Strohmayer,
Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
PRESENTATION - Molly Bigelow for service on the Redding Board of Appeals
(B-080-050)
Mayor Mathena presented Molly Bigelow with an engraved commemorative clock in
appreciation of her service on the Redding Board of Appeals from 1999 to 2005, and thanked
her for her dedication to the City.
Ms. Bigelow thanked the City for the opportunity to serve and hoped that she would have a
similar opportunity in the future.
PRESENTATION - Northern California Veterans Cemetery Endowment Fund
(A-050-060) I
. Kim Chamberlain, representing the Northern California Veterans Cemetery Endowment
Fund, explained that due to budget constraints throughout California, the Endowment Fund
is experiencing a shortfall of approximately $200,000. She said these funds cover the cost
of water service fees to ensure that the cemetery grounds will be properly watered and
provide sufficient water to maintain the beauty of the cemetery in the future. She advised
that to date, approximately $80,000 has been raised for the Endowment Fund, and pointed
out unfortunately there will not be a shortage of veterans anytime in the future and all should
be guaranteed a place of honor in which to be interned.
Mayor Mathena thanked Ms. Chamberlain for her dedication to veterans and directed staff
to prepare a report outlining options for City assistance inthis matter.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meetings of May 24,2005, May 26,2005, and May 31,2005,
Regular and Special Meetings of June 7, 2005
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500) I
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 23, check numbers 830135 through
830741 inclusive, in the amount of$10,248,681.74, for the period ofJune 1,2005, through
June 17,2005; and Payroll Register No. 25 electronic deposit transaction numbers 165840
through 166603 and check numbers 523590 through 523852 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,210,425.24, for the period of May 22,2005, through June 4,2005, be approved.
TOTAL: $12,459,106.98
Resolution - Adopting City Council Policy No. 1902, Real Estate Asset Management
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation ofthe Management Assistant to the City Manager that Resolution
No. 2005-78 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting
City Council Policy 1902 - Real Estate Management Policy; and directing staffto revise City
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Cauncil Palicy No.. 1901- Dispasitian Guidelines to. canfarm with City Cauncil Palicy 1902
and return it to. the City Cauncil far cansideratian.
Status Repart - Sparts Camplex Saccer Park
(P-050-600-200 & P-050-690)
It is the recammendatian af the Management Assistant to. the City Manager that the City
Cauncil accept the repart regarding the Sparts Camplex Saccer Park far May 2005.
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Shasta Masquita and Vectar Cantral District Electian - Vate
(B-080-480)
It is the recammendatian afthe Assistant City Manager that the City Cauncil direct the City
Clerk to. cast a "yes" vate in the Shasta Masquita and Vectar Cantral District Electian an
behalf afthe City afRedding indicating its willingness to. pay an increased assessment each
year to. fund certain service and activities with regard to. masquita abatement.
Revacable Raad and Utility License - Lucas Richards
Reimbursement Agreement - Lucas Richards
(C-070)
It is the recammendatian af the Assistant City Manager that the City Cauncil approve a
Revacable Raad and Utility License to. Lucas Richards far access to. property lacated at 4930
Alae Vera Drive thraugh City-awned praperty at the end afVeramar Raad (APN 203-230-
111).
It is further recammended that the City affer a reimbursement agreement far extensian af a
water line to. 4930 Alae Vera Drive to. Mr. Lucas shauld he apply far a building permit and
that the extensian af a water line be a canditian af the permit as the end af the City's water
line is 900 feet fram his praperty.
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Funding Agreement and Lease Agreement - Shasta Caunty Arts Cauncil
(B-130-030/C-070-100/C-050-500)
It is the recammendatian afthe Suppart Services Directar that the City Cauncil approve the
Funding Agreement with the Shasta Caunty Arts Cauncil in the amaunt af $22,830 to.
provide funding suppart far building and graunds maintenance service far Old City Hall,
utility expenses (nat includ,ing telephane) far Old City Hall, printing af a bimanthly
newsletter and activities calendar, and a City staff persan to. serve as ex-afficia member an
the Baard af Directars far the periad af July 1, 2005, thraugh June 30, 2006. It is also.
recammended that the Lease Agreement with the Shasta Caunty Arts Cauncil far the Old
City Hall be approv~d far the periad July 1, 2005 thraugh June 30, 2006, with the City
maintaining the facility, includingjanitarial supplies in the amaunt af$25,000 and utilities
in the amaunt af$15,000.
Funding Agreement - Shasta Cascade W anderland Assaciatian
(B-130-030-700)
It is the recammendatian afthe Suppart Services Directar that the City Cauncil autharize the
Mayar to. execute a Funding Agreement with Shasta-Cascade W anderland Assaciatian
(SCW A) in the amaunt af $52,000 to. promate autdaar recreatian thr~)Ughaut the seven-
caunty Shasta Cascade Regian far the periad July 1, 2005 thraugh June 30, 2006, and that
SCW A seek autside funding in a minimum amaunt af $250,000 annually.
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Negatiate an Electric System Financing Propasal;
Agreement - "Rate Lack" f~ature; and
Primary Financing Team
(E-090)
It is the recammendatian afthe Electric Utility Directar that the City Cauncil autharize staff
to. develap and negatiate ~ electric system financing propasal to. fund capital projects and
reimburse priar capital .expenditures and return far Cauncil cansiderl;ltian. It is further
recommended that the City Cauncil autharize the City Manager ar his designee to. execute
a cantract for an interest rate "rate lock" to. secure favarable interest rates far financing
expected within the next six manths. It is also. recammended that the City Cauncil approve
a primary financing te~m camprised af either ar bath investment bankers Dan Hartman (Bear
Steams) and Alex Burnett (Citigraup), Financial Advisar Mike Mace (Public Financial
Management), Band Caunsel Rick Hiscacks (Orrick, Herringtan, & Sutcliffe), and City staff
to. include Finance Officer Strong, Redding Electric Utility Directar Feider, and Redding
Electric Finance Manager Graves.
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City Attorney Duvernay stated that for the record, the City's bond counsel (with whom he
concurred) recommended that the record clearly reflect that by approving the authorization
for Redding Electric Utility to negotiate a "rate lock" agreement, the City Council made
findings in accordance with California Government Code Section 5922, that the
authorization for an interest rate lock agreement is intended to reduce the City's exposure to
interest rate risk, and the intention is to reduce the City's overall cost of borrowing in
connection with future issuance of Electric system revenue bonds or certificates of
participation.
Decline to File a Notice ofIntent - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensing process
for the Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project
(E-120-050)
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that the City Council decline to file
a notice of intent with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing process
for the Kilarc-Cow Creek Hydroelectric Project due to anticipated environmental and
operating restrictions expected with a new license.
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Redding Municipal Airport Master Plan
(A-090-l00)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council adopt the
Redding Municipal Airport Master Plan.
Addendum to Authorization of Service #03-01 - Omni-Means, Ltd.
(A-090-l00 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve
Addendum to Authorization of Service #03-01 with Omni-Means, Ltd. for additional
engineering services for security fencing projects at Redding Municipal Airport and Benton
Airpark.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3836, City Hall Sculpture Park
(B-050-020 & C-050-025)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3836
(Job No. 2223), City Hall Sculpture Park be awarded to Valley View Excavating in the
amount of $624,842.27 with an additional $62,500 for administration, inspection, and
outside services for materials testing, and an additional $62,500 for a construction
contingency fee for a total amount of $749,842.27.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3797, Sacramento Street, Olive Avenue, and Gold
Street Water Main Replacement
(B-050-020 & W -030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3797
(Job No. 2291 ), Sacramento Street, 0 live Avenue, and Gold Street Water Main Replacement
awarded to Scott Herndon Construction be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the
City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder.
Final price is $177,270.
Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Clover Acres Subdivision Unit 1
(S-101-069)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Final Map for the
Clover Acres Subdivision Unit 1, S-20-03, located south of Forest Hills Drive and west of
Airport Road, by Ochoa and Shehan, Inc. be approved, that the Mayor be authorized to
execute a Subdivision Agreement with Ochoa and Shehan, Inc. for same, and that the City
Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Pohlmeyer, Murray, Stegall, and
Mathena
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Resolution No. 2005-78 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
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LETTER - Oak Meadows Homeowners Association
(P~050-135)
Mayor Mathena related that a letter was received from the Oak Meadows Homeowners
Association regarding the house donated by Lee Salter to Shasta Cascade Habitat for
Humanity (Habitat) for use as the caretak~rs's residence at the Clover Creek Preserve
(Preserve).
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David Lynn, Keith McIntosh, and Shirley Ellis of the O~s Meadows SlJ.bdivision expressed
opposition to the house recently moved to the Preserv~ defining it as an eyesore and not the
"demonstration" house originally proposed for the site. ~ey suggested that the $70,000
allocated by the City for improvements to the caJetaker's residence be utilized, instead, to
install restrooms at the Pres~rve. They urged that the house be removed or, at minimum, that
the City require Habit~t to renovate the house so that it is architecturally compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood and that it be governed by the same Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions (CC~Rs) as area hom~owners.
Assistant City Manager Starman recalled that several weeks ago, a temporary agreement was
approved with Habitatallowing them to move the donated house to the Preserve, but requires
further negotiation of a permanent agreement to renovate the house, define caretaker duties,
and set lease al).d rent requirements. He said once ~he house is refurbished, Habitat will lease
it from the City for a term of appr~ximately 55 years. Mr. Starman pointed out that upon
completion of negotiations with Habitat, the issue will be returned to the City Council for
final consideration of the long-term agreement. He suggested that meetings with area
residents co~tinue in ~rder to provide ~ opportunity for input, and he adde!1 that Habitat
should provid.e a II}ore d~:finitive plan to inch-Ide a rendering of the completed home.
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Jim Koenigsaec~er, Executive Director for Shasta Cascade Habitat for Humanity, expressed
confidence th,at the project, when complete, will make everyone happy. He st~ted that the
architect is working on the design and it was always the intent of Habitat to involve the
neighborhood and the City in the process. He a!1ded that CC&Rs are st~mdard in Habitat's
contracts and in most instances, are stricter t~an ~hat of neighboring subdivisions. He agreed
to provide drawings to Council for review and co~ent.
Council Member Murray asked that the drawings be provided to the Oak Meadow
neighborhood prior to pres~ntation to the City Council so that their comments could be
included.
No action was required on this inform~tional item.
PUBLIC BEARING
RESOLUTION - Aut~orizing the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMF A) to issue
revenue bonds
(G-100-075-200)
The hour of 7 :00 .p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
issuance of Multi-~amily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance
Authority to partially finance a 30-unit afforda,blereQtal housing project located at 2795 West
Street in the Martin Luth~r King, Jr. Neigllborhood.
The following documents are on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public llearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Assistant City Manager Starman provide,d an overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 9, 2005, incorporated h~rein by refer~nce, recalling that the City Council approved a
Disposition and Development Agreement with the Community Housing Improvement
Program, Inc. (CHIP) ~~ the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) that provided
(among other things) a residual receipts loan in the amount of$3, 796,500 to partially finance
a 30-unit affordable housing ren~al project at 2795 West Street in the Martin Luther King Jr.
Neighborhood. He stated that an addition,al compoQ.~nt of the funding process for the proj ect
requires that CHIP be allowed to issue tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds and,
in order to allow CHIP to receive the allo~ation of those bonds, the City must agree to act as
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a non-financial participant in the process. He advised that CHIP has selected the California
Municipal Finance Authority (CMF A) to be the joint powers agency that will issue the bonds
for the project. He assured the Council that the City would have no financial liability in this
transaction.
Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City to
become a member of CMF A, approving issuance of the Bonds by the Authority, authorizing
the Mayor to execute a Joint Exercise of Powers agreement to allow CMF A to issue tax-
exempt bonds for the project in the principal amount of $4.5 million to fund a 30-unit
affordable rental project at 2795 West Street in the Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood.
Mayor Mathena 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 Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-79, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the City to become a member of California Municipal Finance Authority
(CMF A), approving issuance of the Bonds by the Authority on behalf of the City for the
California Housing Improvement Program, Inc. (CHIP) and authorizing the Mayor to execute
a Joint Exercise of Powers agreement to allow CMFA to issue tax-exempt bonds to fund a
30-unit affordable rental project at 2795 West Street in the Martin Luther King Jr.
Neighborhood in the principal amount of$4.5 million. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and
Mathena
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Resolution No. 2005-79 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
amending the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
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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.
Deputy City Manager Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City Council, dated
June 17,2005, stating that in accordance with City Council Policy No. 802, City fees and
service charges are evaluated annually and submitted to Council for review and approval.
Mr. Bachman recalled that a description of the proposed adjustments and modifications to
the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule) was submitted to the City Council at
its meeting of June 7, 2005. He pointed out that the proposed fees and increases will not
exceed the administrative costs of providing these services for fiscal year 2005-2006.
Mr. Bachman stated that most ofthe recommended changes are tied to the Consumer Price
Index (CPI) of3.1 % as of April of2005, effective July 1, 2005, while other changes are tied
to the Construction Cost Index (CCI) and will increase by 4.7%.
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Mr. Bachman highlighted some of the fee changes such as rental of the Community
Room/Plaza Private Party Rates which will increase by $100 for week-end use, and the
damage deposit which will increase by $50.
Mr. Bachman recommended adoption ofthe resolution amending the City's Schedule of Fees
and Service Charges for fiscal year 2005-2006.
Mayor Mathena determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, syconded by Cou.n~il Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-80, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending'the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges pursuant to City Coun~il Policy No.
802. The Vote:
AYES:
Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and
Mathena
Council M~mbers - None
Council Mewbers - None
CouncH Melllbers - None
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Resolution No. 2005-80 is on file in the office ofthe City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - Amending the Zoning Ordinance of Redding Municipal Code Section
18.11.090', Appeals, completion of the administrative re,cord prior to consideration of appeals
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(L-01O-500)
The. hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
amending the Zoni~g Ordinance of Reqding Municipal Cqde Sectio!} 18.11.090, Appeals,
completion of the~dministrative record prior to consideration of appeals.
The following docul11ent is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - N9tice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised th~t no protests were received.
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Development Services Director Hrn;nilton explained that the proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance is in respo~se to several recent appeals to the City Council wherein the
appellant provided informatiqn and alternativ~s to the City Council not discussed at the
Planning Commission level a,nd, therefore, not part of the administrative record prior to the
public hearing. He pointed out that, thy appeal process is stifled when information is
withheld from the Planning COmmission thereby circumventing the process where relevant
experience and knowledge is provided to the City Council.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance-Redding Municipal Code Sectiqn 18.11.090, Appeals, completion of the
administrative record prior to co~sideration of appeals requiring full disclosure of the basis
of the appeal, off~r the ordinaI.1ce for first reading, l;lQ,d waive the full reading.
Mayor Mathena determined that no one present wishe4 to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray,
approving amendment of the ?:oning Ordinance, Reqding Municipal C04e Section 18.11.090,
Appeals, completion of the adminis~rative r~cord prior to consideration of appeals requiring
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full disclosure of the basis of the appeal. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2347 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council ofthe City of Redding ~ending Redding M~ni~ipal Code Title 18-Zoning,
Division I-General Provisions, Ch1;lpt~r 18.11-Common Procedures, Section 18.11.090-
Appeals adding sllbsections 18.11.090D.1, 1;).2, an~ 0.3, relating to appeals from zoning
pennits and associated environmental determinations.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, secondeq by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2347 be waived and the City Attorney be ,instructed
to read the ordinanc;e by title only. TheVote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Restructuring the Wastewater Utility Rate Schedule to comply with
State Water ResQurces Control B.oW-d req~ireme~ts; ~nd .
SET PUBLIC HEARING - To consider an ord.inance amending Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 14.16, Sew~rs
(W-020-590) , '
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor M~thena OPened the public hearing regarding
restructuring of the Wastew~ter Utility Rate S,~hedule for compliance with State Water
Resources Control Board requirements.
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The following documents 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.
Assistant City Manager Perry recalled that in 1999, the City Council authorized a 2.7% low-
interest loan from the State Water Resources Control Board (Board) in the amount of$16.8
million to design and construct the Westside Interceptor Sewer along Eastside Road. As a
condition ofthe loan, the Board required that the City adopt a revenue program to rehabilitate
and replace aging facilities (over time) and adopt a rate schedule with equitable service rates
paid by residential, commercial, and industrial customers based proportionately on both
volume of wastewater discharge produced and the strength of that discharge (total
concentration of pollutants in the water). He pointed out that the revenue program to replace
aging facilities was adopted in October 2003 and this report provides consideration of the
final Board requirement.
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Mr. Perry advised that several public workshops and meetings were held and have included
wastewater customers in the food industry in Redding. He related that the proposed rates
would decrease for single-family residents but increase for multi-family residents. He noted
that although commercial/industrial rates would increase slightly and food preparation
facility rates would almost double, the overall revenue stream for the Wastewater Utility
would not increase.
Mr. Perry recommended that the City Council approve a two-step, 12-month, phase-in, to
transition rates between customer classes with a single rate for customers in the food group
to be effective January 1, 2006, include a cost-of-living rate increase of 3% per year in
accordance with the 1 O-year financial plan through 2010, direct staff to prepare an ordinance
incorporating same, and set a public hearing for July 19,2005.
Mayor Mathena determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
approving a two-step, 12-month, phase-in to transition Wastewater Utility rates between
customer classes with a single rate for customers in the food group, effective January 1,
2006, including a cost-of-living rate increase of3% per year in accordance with the 10-year
Financial Plan through 2010, directing staff to prepare an ordinance incorporating same, and
setting a public hearing for July 19, 2005.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENT - Board of Appeals
(B-080-050)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
appointing Will Presleigh to the Board of Appeals to serve an unexpired term ending January
1,2007.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - South Bonnyview Widening Project
(A-050-080 & S-070-100) ,
Engineering Project Coordinator Aukland advised that the project will widen the South
Bonnyview corridor between the Sacramento River to State Route 273 to a four-lane road.
He related that project costs are estimated at $6.73 million of which $1.63 million will be
provided through State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding and the
remainder will be funded through the City's Traffic Impact Fees (TIF). He pointed out that
the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee provided $30,000 last year, and
will award a grant of $1 00,000 this year toward the project.
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Mr. Aukland stated that Mark Thomas and Company were retained to prepare a Project Study
Report. He observed that all tasks are either on or ahead of schedule and the Preliminary
Study Report should be complete by early September, and it is hoped that Request for
Proposals on the final design will be circulated shortly thereafter. If all goes as planned, he
advised completion of the project will be late Summer 2007.
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PRIORITY -SETTING MEETING FOLLOW-UP
(A-050-060)
City Manager Warren stated that the City Council Priority Setting meeting was held on May
31,2005, and the Stillwater Business Park remains the number one priority. He aqvised that
the Report to City Council dated June 10, 2005, sets forth the recommended strategies for
the 16 new projects or programs added to the list of existing priorities by the City Council
during that meeting.
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Mr. Warren suggested that with regard to the recommendation of selecting a committee to
review the California Horse Park Project, those selected have strong financial backgrounds.
Mayor Mathena advised that a letter was received from Tom Spade who had served on a
"grass roots" citizen's committee studying the Horse Park issue. In the letter, Mr. Spade
recommended that a new Ad Hoc Committee be empaneled comprised of five appointees
each form the Redding City Council and the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, and one
appointee each from the Redding Rancheria, the McConnell Foundation, the Redding Rodeo
Association, and Westwood Manor hotp~owners.
Council Member Pohlmeyer asked that previous committee members be polled to determine
who would be willing to serve again on the California Horse Park Ad Hoc Committee
(Committee).
Council Member Murray concurred that appointees for the Committee should have strong
financial backgrounds and su~gested that a method of how to track revenues be an added task
for the Committee.
It was the consensus of the City Council that each member of the Council 1l1ake one
appointment to the Committee ~t the next City Co:uncil meeting.
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With regard to the compo~ition of the Committee, Bruce Alexander, of the Redding Rodeo
Association, recommendeJi that in addition to financially astute individuals, the City Council
also consider those who: can compare finances to a viable plan for development and
operation. He suggested that a phased plan would be appropriate for a project of this size.
The City Council concurred with City Manager Warren's understanding that Mr. Alexander
was to be a member of the Horse Park Ad Hoc committee.
In response to Council Member Stegall regarding Priority Item No. 12, Tree Preservation
Ordinance, City Manager Warren stated that it would be referred to the Planning
Commission within the next 90 days.
Mayor Mathena advised that with r,egard to the Park Marina Drive Improvements, a member
of the City Council was to be appointed to form a committee to meet with property owners
(Kutras Family) to se.e when development ca,n be expected and a report returned to the City
Council within 45 days.
MOTION: Made by Mayor Mathena, seconded by Council Member Stegall, appointing
Council Member Pohlmeyer as Council liaison to form a committee of community leaders
to meet with the property owner, Kutras Family, and the current leaseholder ofthe property
to discuss development and improvements of Park Marina Drive area.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Pohlmeyer asked the City Council to provide names for consideration of
those they wished to see appointed to the Park Marina Drive committee.
Relative to development of a 10-year hiring plan for new employees, Council Member
Dickerson recalled that when this suggestion was discussed during the Priority Setting
meeting, it was intended for public-safety employees only. He pointed out that the intent is
to ensure that there is a sufficient level of public-safety employees as the City's population
grows.
Council Member Murray believed that hiring plans were not discussed in depth during the
Biennial Budget process and more officers are needed to improve response times.
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In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. Warren recalled that a hiring plan is in place
for public safety staffing and only lacks substantive financing plans. He suggested that staff
could prepare a report for future Council consideration and added that financial augmentation
would be a key issue.
Mr. Warren advised he will prepare an additional report incorporating Council comments
into the Priority list and return with time lines for implementation.
VISION-SETTING MEETINGS FOLLOW-UP
(A-050-060)
City Manager Warren advised that a public meeting and a City Council Meeting regarding
the Vision-Setting process were held last month with positive results. He related that at the
direction of City Council, staff compiled all citizen comments and ideas expressed during
those meetings, including a large number of e-mails, received in response to a vision for
Redding twenty years into the future. Mr. Warren said that during the Vision-Setting
meeting and at the suggestion of facilitator Nick Webb, Council directed staff to develop a
"Vision Statement" to serve as a companion document to the City's Mission Statement. Mr.
Warren suggested that the Council review and consider the three draft Vision Statements
attached to the Report to City Council dated June 15, 2005, and provide direction to staff.
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While Council Members Pohlmeyer and Stegall preferred Draft No.2, Council Member
Dickerson preferred Draft No.3 noting that the Vision Statement for the City is not just to
guide staff but to identify the vision for the City to others.
Council Member Murray concurred with Council Member Dickerson and opined that the last
two sentences of the third paragraph of Alternative No.2 should be removed. He suggested
that staff review the language once more and then post it on the City's Web Site for public
comment.
Mayor Mathena favored the statement made by facilitator Webb, which referred to the
unique character and important history of Redding.
Mr. Warren advised he would reorganize the information and return with a revised version
for Council consideration.
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RESOLUTION - Adopting Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Redding
(P-150-050)
Development Services Director Hamilton advised that the Federal Government has required
that the State of California comply with the Robert T. Stanford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 in order to be eligible to receive mitigation monies or
post disaster relief funding. In turn, he related that the state has passed this same requirement
on to cities, counties, or districts that wish to be eligible for these funds.
Senior Planner Toy stated that the most recent requirements by the Federal government are
linked to major disasters ofthe 1990's such as the Oakland Hills Fire and Hurricane Andrew.
She advised that development of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) provides a pro-
active design to mitigate future disaster events. The Plan outlines the types of risks/disasters
that could impact the community, estimates the losses that could occur, evaluates the
capabilities and resources and sets forth a mitigation strategy. She related that public
workshops were held during the process to obtain community input. She emphasized that
adoption of the Plan does not imply adoption of new regulations and/or ordinances, although
future code amendments may be proposed as implementation of the Plan occurs. She
explained that if the Plan is adopted, it will be submitted to the State Office of Emergency
Services (OES) for review and approval, then forwarded to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for its review and approval and will then be reviewed
annually by City staff.
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GIS Manager Coats explained that all possible hazards were not included in the report, such
as avalanches or coastal storms, but focused on flooding and wildfires. Less significant
hazards were also included such as severe winter weather, earthquakes, electrical and
extreme heat, aviation disasters, bio-terrorism, terrorism, dam overflow or failure, and the
effects of volcanos. The most significant hazards that must be addressed with a mitigation
measure include wildland fires, flooding, and hazardous-material spills. He pointed out that
very high hazard severity zones were already identified in the City's existing codes and
ordinances.
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Deputy Fire Chief Becker related that the Plan was developed in-house at a significant
savings to the City and provided more detailed and beneficial mitigations than would be
found in a generic plan developed by a consultant. Another benefit of the Plan were the
maps and data developed which centralized needed information. The community is now
entitled to a 20% reduction in flood insurance, but with the approval of the Plan, the
reduction would be 25%.
Mr. Becker recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution aqopting the Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan and authorize submission to the State OES and FEMA.
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While Council Member Murray complimented the quality ofthe document, he opposed some
of the mitigation items set forth in the Plan, such as wildland fires by proposing the
installation of fire sprinklers in every home. He observed that the Plan is a pre-cursor to
bringing forth changes to the City's codes and ordinances and it is setting forth goals for the
community not yet approved by the City Council. He continued that action items regarding
flooding appeared to create significant demands on the Storm Drain Utility that does not have
a similar type plan of implementation. He stated that without changes to some of the
language eliminating action items that have not yet been approved by the City Council, he
would not support nor vote on the Plan at this time.
Fire Chief Fry explained that significant losses in major disasters prompted the requirements
by the Federal government to be proactive rather than reactive. The Plan will fulfill
requirements allowing the City to be eligible for disaster funds. He stated that the fire
protection mitigation set forth in the Plan already exists in the current code.
City Manager Warren suggested that language could be changed from implementation of
action items to items to be considered for implementation. He felt that change would clarify
that the City Council was not approving the proposed actions but would consider them at a
later date.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer expressed unwillingness to consider a vote on the issue until
further review by staff that would ensure that the City Council did not appear to be adopting
all suggested mitigation measures within the Plan, particularly with regard to fire sprinklers.
City Manager Warren advised staff would return with a revised Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Ginger Carter, representing Vista Volunteers, stated that the first "Bike-the-Sundial" fund
raiser will be held this summer and it is hoped many more will follow in the years to come.
She stated that the fund raiser will benefit nine local children and youth programs and will
focus on health and safety. Ms. Carter requested financial support from the City to assistance
with the launching of their first annual event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:07 p.m., Mayor Mathena declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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ATTEST:
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