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City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
August 2, 2005 5:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Sharp.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Debbie Ivey.
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Mathena with the following Council I
Members present: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney
Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Deputy City Manager Bachman, City
Treasurer Clark, Support Services Director Kersten, City Engineer Tippen, City Clerk
Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meetings of July 19, 2005 and July 20,2005, and Regular
Meeting of July 19, 2005
Approval of Payroll and Account~ Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500) .
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.2, check numbers 831662 through
. 832159 inclusive, in the aI110unt of$8,137,576.93, for the period of July 18, 2005, through
July 29,2005; and Payroll Register No.2, electronic deposit transaction numbers 168196
through 168964 and check numbers 524517 through 524857 inclusive, in the amount of I
$2,412,271.79, for the period of July 3,2005, through July 16, 2005, be approved.
TOTAL: $10,549,848.72
Treasurer's Report - June 2005
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$131,131,425.59
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$201,521,789.30
John Harris, Redding resident, challenged the City Treasurer's Report alleging that the City's
purchase of the Stratte property, (82 acres located between Interstate 5 and the Sacramento
River at the terminus of Adra Road) in March 2004 and funded through a loan from the
Redding Electric Utility (REU) Reserves to the General Fund, should be reflected on the
Report as an asset of the REU Reserves and a liability to the General Fund.
City Treasurer Clark advised that several conversations and e-mails had been exchanged
between herself and Mr. Harris, and she maintained that the Stratte property purchase is
accurately reflected in the Report.
Deputy City Manager Bachman explained that the transfer of funds between REU and the I
General Fund is properly recorded in the City's annual financial statements; and althpugh he
was not party to the conversations b~tween Mr. Harris and City Treasurer Clark, he advised
that this is the appropriate reporting method used by the City for all financial loans. He
stated that he would contact Mr. Harris and schedule a meeting to further explain the process.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
accepting the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2005.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the Proof
of Cash Reconciliation for June 2005 be accepted.
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Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park
(P-050-600-200 & P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the Management Assistant to the City Manager that the City
Council accept the report regarding the Sports Complex Soccer Park.
Public Disclosure Statement - Contract with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services and
Mr. Don Meek
(H-150-200-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
public disclosure document regarding the City's and Shasta County's intent to con~act with
Northern Valley Catholic Social Services who will employ Mr. Don Meek to manage the
Continuum of Care process for fiscal year 2005-06. Mr. Meek was employed by the City of
Redding as a Housing Program Supervisor until April 2005, and because Commtmity
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be utilized to fund this progr~ and said
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CDBG funds are administered by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD),
it is required t~at individuals Wl;lO have exercis~d control over any CDI3G-funded activity
within the past year may not obtain a financial benefit from said funding activity unless
approved by HUp. It is, ther~fo!e necessary to disclose thi~ potential contlict.
Resolution - Authorizing single source procurement of new 800 megahertz Radio System
(B-050-100 & C-175-750)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2005-101 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the sole-source
purchase of an 800 megap.ertz (MHZ) Site Controller and associated radios from Motorola
Communications and Electronics, IQ.c., in an amo~nt not-to-~xceed $2,711,500 due t~ the
inability of other vep.dors to supply t~e required equipment (Redding Municipal Code
4.20.120(K)(2)), and authorizing the City Manager or the Support Services Director to
execute the necess~ document~.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule J856, Three-Phase, Pad-Type Distribution Transformers
(B-050-100) ,
It is th~ recommend~tion of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule 3856, Three-
Phase, Pad-Type Distribution Tn,uisformeTs be awarded to Howard Industries, In,c. in the
amo~nt of $332,274.27 to provide 'three-phase, pad-type distribution tran~formers for the
period of August 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006, and allow annual extensions of the bid if
mutually agreeable to the ven,dor at:ld th~ City.
Award of Bid - Bid S~hed,ule 3853, Furnishing Electric Line Clearance Services
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electri.c Utility Director th~t Bid Schedule 3853, Furnishing
Electric Line Clearapce Services be awarded to Utility Tree Service in the amount of
$392,600.50 for electric line clearan~e ~ervices for fisc~l year 2005-06 in two areas of south
Redding with hourly ra,tes for supplew~ntal, as-need~d, and emergency work.
Resolution - Appropriating Park Development Funds; and
Agreement - West Redding Little League for lighting improvement at Kiwanis Field #2
(B-130-070 & P-050-600-110)
It is the recommendation of the Comm\lnity Services Director that the City Council approve
the Funding Agreement with West Redding Little League to provide lighting improvements
at Kiwanis Field #2 in th~ amount ()f,$10,600.
It is further recommended that Resohltion No. 2005-1 02 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council ofthe City of Redding approving ~d adopting the 4th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $10,600 ip. Parl,cDevelopmep.t Funds for the Funding
Agreement with West Redding Little Leagtle to provide lighting impr()yel11.e~ts (:It Kiwanis
Field #2 off Quartz Hill Ro~.<i for fiscal year 20Q5-06. .
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. Keith Bierwirth, President of West Reqding Little Le~gue, thanked the City Council for its
continued assistance. to the yoqth of t:p.e ~omniunity and ,commented that the improved
lighting will be benefit the entire comnulnity. He also th~ed Redding Electric Utility
which partnered to provide a scoreboard fqr the playing fields.
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Accept Grant - Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) Assistance to Firefighters
Grant; and .
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Fire Department communication equipment
(G-100-070 & B-130-070 & P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council accept the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant through the Assistance to Firefighters
EMW-2004-FG-14761 program in the amount of $84,000 to replace and upgrade Fire
Department communication equipment.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2005-103 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 2nd amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $84,000 in FEMA grant funds and $18,000 from the
Buckeye Fire Protection District Capital Fund for a total amount of$l 02,000 to replace and
upgrade Fire Department communication equipment for fiscal year 2005-06.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds for Stillwater Business Park
(B-130-070 & E-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2005-104 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
5th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $2,000,000 from the
General Fund Reserve for development costs related to the Stillwater Business Park Project
for fiscal year 2005-06.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Deputy City Manager explained that, to date,
approximately $3 million has been appropriated from the General Fund. The total project
costs are estimated at between $30 and $35 million, and a total amount of$ll million has
been received to date fro.m utility funds for infrastructure, federal grants, and the General
Fund contribution.
License Agreement - Petroleum Helicopters International, Inc.
(A-070-080 & A-090-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize staff I
to execute a License Agreement with Petroleum Helicopters International, Inc. (PHI) for use
of a permanent tie down space at Redding Municipal Airport for a term of one year, effective
August 1, 2005, through July 31, 2006, with continuation thereafter on a year-to-year basis
in the amount of $2,400 for the first year and annual increases of3%.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3814, Oxford Road 8-inch Water Main
Replacement
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3814
(Job No. 2260), Oxford Road 8-inch Water Main Replacement awarded to Iron Mountain
General Engineering, Inc. 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
$169,925.
Resolution - Summarily vacating a portion of right-of-way at 961 Dana Drive
(A-010-040)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2005-
105 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating
a portion of street right-of-way located within 961 Dana Drive (A-8-05) dedicated in 1979
with the recording of Parcel Map PM-4-79. This request was made by property owner Fred
Zerull as the portion has not been used for the purpose to which it was intended in the last
five years.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, 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: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and
Mathena
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Resolution Nos. 2005-101,2005-102, 20Q5-103, 2005-104, and 2005-105 are on file in the
Offi~e of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Lan4scape Maintenance District "A"
RESOLUTION - Confi~ing the diagram, reapportioning vari9us parcels of River Ridge
Terrace Subqivision and Vist~ Ridge Sub<Jivision, and ordering the levy and collection of
annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "A" for fi,scal year 2005-06
(A-170.,075-050)
The hour of7:00 p.m.. having arrived, Mayor Ma~hena opened the public hearing regarding
assessments and reapportiomnents for Landscape MainteIlance District "A."
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Aftidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advise~ th(l,t a letter was receive~ from Virginia Dawes supporting
Landscape Maintenance Distric~s but asserting that the inain~enance anticipated by those
assessed has been less thap adequate for many areas.
Development Services Dir~ctor H~ilt9n stated that the proposed assesslllents to maintain
landscaping in Landscape Maintenapce District "A" (District A) will affect 17 sU'bdivisions
c,onsisting of 1 ,906 lo~s and catTy an annual assessment for fis~al year 2005-06 for each lot
of $29.46. He pointed out that the ~ssessment has r.emained status quo since fiscal year
1997-1998 due to the proficiency oftp.e contractor and built-in contingencies which mitigate
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costs. He related that the remaining parcels of the River Terrace Subdivision would be
reapportioned into Area 7 of the District; and the remai,nipg parcels of the Vista Riqge
Subdivision would be reapportioned into Area 14.
Mr. Hamilton recommended,adoption ofthe resolution copfirming the maps contained in the
Engineer's Report for District A, reapportioning the parcels in the River Terrace and Vista
Ridge subdivisioI)s as set forth al?ove, and orqering the levy and collection of the annual
assessments for fiscal year 2095-06.
Mayor Mathena determined that n9 one present wished to address this matter and clos~d the
public hearing.
, In response to Council Memper Dickerson, City Attorney Duvernay advised that Mr.
Oickerson's residency in District A, Area 7 did not preclude his consid~ration and voting on
the matter because he wo~ld be asses,sed in the s~ple manner as all other residents of the area.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-106, a resolution of the City Cc,mncil of the City of Redding
confirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "A" containe,d in th,e Engineer's
Report, reapportioning the remaining parcels ,of the River Terrace Subdivisi9n into Area 7
of Landscape Maintenance District "A", reapportioning the rem~ining parcels of the Vista
Ridge Subdivision into Area 14 of Landscape Maintenance Oi~trict "A", and ordering the
levy and collection of annu~l as~essrrieIlts for fiscal ye~r 2005-06 in the amo~nt of $29.46
per lot pursuailt to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing w~th Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code). The Vote:
AYES: 'Coun,cil Members: Dickerson, Mu~~y, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Coun(fil Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Mem~ers: None
Resolution No. 2005-106 is on file.in the Office Qfthe City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Landscape Maintenance Pistrict "B"
RESOLUTION - Confi~ing the di,agram and or4e~ng th~ levy and collection of annual
assessments for Lan4~cape Maipte~anceDistrict "B" for fiscal year 2005-06
(A-170-075-051)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor M~thena opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape M.~~nt,enan~e District "B."
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton stated that the proposed assessments to maintain
landscaping in Landscape Maintenance District "B" (District B) will affect 23 subdivisions
consisting of 1,238 lots and carry an annual assessment for fiscal year 2005-06 for each lot
of$71.00. He stated that the assessment has remained status quo since fiscal year 1997-1998
due to the proficiency of the contractor and built-in contingencies which mitigate costs. He
added that annexation of various parcels into District B would be considered at the public
hearing of September 20,2005.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended adoption of the resolution confirming the maps contained in the
Engineer's Report for District B, and ordering the levy and collection of the annual
assessments for fiscal year 2005-06.
Mayor Mathena 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 Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-107, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "B" contained in the Engineer's
Report, and ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2005-06
in the amount of $71.00 per lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2005-107 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Landscape Maintenance District "c"
RESOLUTION - Confirming the diagram and ordering the levy and collection of annual
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "c" for fiscal year 2005-06
(A-170-075-052)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "C."
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton stated that the proposed assessments to maintain
landscaping in Landscape Maintenance District "c" (District C) will affect 6 subdivisions
consisting of 403 lots and carry an annual assessment for fiscal year 2005-06 for each lot of
$7.46. He stated that the assessment has remained status quo since fiscal year 1997-1998 due
to the proficiency of the contractor and built-in contingencies which mitigate costs. He
added that detachment of various parcels from District C would be considered at the public
hearing of September 20, 2005.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended adoption of the resolution confirming the maps contained in the
Engineer's Report for District C, and ordering the levy and collection of the annual
assessments for fiscal year 2005-06.
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 MemQer Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2Q05-108, a resolution of the City Council oft~e City of Redding
confirming the m'aps of Landsc~pe Maintenance District "c" contait;ted in the Engineer's
Report, '.illd ordering the leVy and collection of annual assessments f9r fiscal year 2005-06
in the amount of $7.46 per lot pursuant to the Landscaping ap.d Lighting A~~ of 1972
(commencing with Section 22500 of the Street~ and Highways Cod~).
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
Council Members: Nqne
Council Members: None
Council Members: No~e
Resolution No. 2005-108 is on file in the Office oft,he City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Land~cape Maintenapce District "E"
RESOLUTION - ConfirqIing the di~grCJ!ll an4 ordering the leVy and collection of annual
assessments for Landscap~ Maint~n;lIlce Dist.ri~t "E" for fiscal year 2005-06
(A-170-075-054)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor PQ41meyer opel1ed the public hearing regarding
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "E."
The following documen~s are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit ofPu,blication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affi4avit of Mailing - Notice ofPuplic Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no writtep. protests were received.
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Development Services Director Hamilton st~ted t,hat t~e propos~d assessments to mai~tain
land.scaping in La,ndsc~pe Maintenanqt: Pis,trict "E" (District E) will aff,e,ct one .commercial
lot, California Physicians' Servi~~, doing b:usi~ess as Blue Shield ofGalifornia, wi~h a 4.3%
increase this assessment period for a total a~ount of$6,558.30 for fiscal year 2005",06. He
a~vised that the increase ~s du~ to an agr~ed l;lI1n.ual cost ipdexing pr~)Vision.
Mr. Hamilton recommended adoption ofthe resolution confirming the maps contained in the
Engineer's Report fqr Dist~ct E, and ordering the levy and coll~ction of the annual
assessments for fiscal ye~r 2005-06.
Mayor Mathena determined th;lt no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Memper Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-109, a reso~ution of the City Council of the City of Redd~ng
confirming the. maps of Landscape MaintenaAce 1;)istrict "E" .contained in the Engin~er's
Report, and ordering the l~vy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2005-06
in the amount' of $6,558.30 pursuant to the L~dscaping and Lighting Act of 1972
(commencing wit~ Section 22500 of the Streets ~d Highways Code). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlm~y~r, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2005-109 is on file in the Offic.e ofthe City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS - Voting Delegate and Alternl:lte Voting Delegate for the Annual League
of California Cities Conference in San Francisco
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(L-040-150)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, se~ondtfd by Counl;il ry1e~ber Dickerson,
appointing Mayor Ma~hena as vqting delegate anq D~puty City Managyr Bachman as
alternate voting delegate to th~ Annual League of California Cities conferenc~ in S;ln
Francisco on October 6 through October 8, 2005.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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COOPERATIVE PLANNING AGREEMENT - Shasta County
(T-OI0-700)
City Manager Warren recalled that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting
of July 26, 2005, directed Shasta County Resource Management Director Mull and Shasta
County Accounting Officer Pickering to meet with City representatives to clarify aspects of
the Cooperative Planning Agreement presented to the Supervisors by the Redding City
Council.
Mr. Warren recommended that he and Assistant City Manager Starman be appointed to meet
with the County representatives to review the proposed Agreement and return to the City
Council with a report.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
directing City Manager Warren and Assistant City Manager Starman to meet with the County
representatives to review and discuss the proposed Cooperative Planning Agreement, and
return with a report to the City Council.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20, Purchasing System; and
RESOLUTION - Amending City Council Policy No. 1501
(B-050 & A-050-060-555)
Support Services Director Kersten recalled that the City operates within the policies and
procedures of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act
(CUPCCAA) and previously incorporated associated force account and bidding requirements
into the Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 4.20-Purchasing and Chapter 4.22-Public
Projects.
Mr. Kersten advised that changes to the CUPCCAA policy effective July 1, 2005, make it
necessary to amend the related RMC chapters to provide compliance with the updates. He
stated that changes to the CUPCCAA include the dollar threshold allowed for force account
labor (work accomplished with City staff) increased from $25,000 to $30,000, and the
threshold requiring the formal bid process for public projects increased from $100,000 to I
$125,000. He pointed out that in order to maintain consistency between the RMC and City
Council Policy No. 1501-Selection of Technical Consultants, the Council Policy must also
be amended to reflect changes in City policies such as staff authority to execute contracts and
bidding requirements for the procurement of goods and services.
Mr. Kersten recommended adoption ofaresolution amending City Council Policy No. 1501-
Selection of Technical Consultants to reflect changes to the CUPCCAA, and that the City
Council offer an ordinance for first reading amendingRMC Chapter 4.20, Sections 4.20.090,
4.20.120,4.20.130, and 4.20.160 relating to the purchasing system.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-110, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
amending Council Policy No. 150 I-Selection of Technical Consultants to ensure compliance
with changes to the CUPCCAA policies and amendments to the RMC.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance No. 2350 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 4-Revenue
and Finance, Chapter 4.20-Purchasing System amending Sections 4.20.090 subsection B,
Section 4.20.120 subsections A, B, C, and G, Section 4.20.130 subsections A and B, and I
Section 4.20.160 subsection B relating to the Purchasing System.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2350 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the ordinance by title only.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDA nONS OF THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AD-HOC COMMITTEE - Affordable housing
(R-030-100)
Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that the Redding Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) established the Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Committee (Committee) on January
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10,2005, to review barriers and opportunities that e~ist relative to the creation of additional
affordable housing in the community and the Agency accepted the Cominittee's report on
May 16,2005. He stated that recommendations Nos. 1,2,5,8,9, and 10 of the report are
under the purview 'of the' Development Services Department and cover annexation of
residential land, sponsorship of additional u.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) positions,
zero lot line construction, proje~ts moving forward without Corps permits, a propqsed
density bonus ordinance, and re.tinement of the Development Impact Fee schedule.
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Mr. H~i1ton recommended that t~e City Council accept the Dev~lopment Services response
to the Redding Redevelopment Agency's Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Committee Report
and direct impl~mentation of~he actions as recommended in the Report to City Council dated
July 26, 2005, incorporated herein by r~fer~nce.
MOTION:, Made by Council MeIl?-ber Murray, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
accepting the Developplent Services Department's report in response to the Redding
Redevelopment Agt?ncy Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Committee's Recommendations Nos.
1,2,5, 8,9, and 10.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Cypress A venue
Bridge WideQing Project and recommendation of aesthetic option
(L-OI0-075 & S-070-050-050)
Development Services Director H~i1ton stated that the environmental documents for the
Cypress Avenue Bridge Widening Project (Project) are completed and the City Council ml,1st
make the necessary findings to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the
Project. He advised that the certification must be accoIl?-plished before co~struction funding
requests can be made and rights-of-way acquired.
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Mr. Hamilton related that the Council must also make a decision regarding the fundamental
design of the bridge in order to move forward with final design and cost estimates. He stated
that public meetings have been held with public comment incorporated into the proposed
designs and, once a basic design isdetermine4 by the City Council, details will be refined
and aesthetic alternatives incorporated. It is anticipate4 thll;t the completed pa~kage will be
brought to City Council for con&ideration either late Fall 2005 or early Spring 2006.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council make the necessary findings to adopt a
resolution certifying the FEIR and that the City Council direct staff ~o proceed with
development of plans and specifications for the Project incorporating Option "C" for
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proposed aesthetic treatments.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-111, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
making findings that the FEIR for the Cypress Avenue Bridge Widening Project conforms
to the California Environm~ntal Quality Act (CEQA), that the City Council reviewed and
considered information in the FEIR as presented, and that the FEIR reflects the independent
judgement and analysis of the City; and certifying FEIR-3-00 as complete. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2005-111 is on file in the Office;: of the City Clerk.
Council Member Murray supported Option "C" as a basic ~ridge constructiop. pattern for the
Project, but did not favor the proposed water featu,re, the decorative glass laptern towers, or
the decorative concrete for the bridge sidewalks.
Council Mem~er Dickerson also support~d Option "C"for the Project with the exception of
the decorative towers.
In response to Council Member Stegall, City Engineer Tippin advised that a decision
regarding the basic structural supports fqr the bridge was necessary in order to move forward
with the design of the bridge, but the aesthetic elements would be refined and fiQalized at a
later date when costs are more firmly identified.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
selecting Option "C" as the basic structural design for the Cypress Avenue Bridge Widening
Project with specific aesthetic elements to be brought back for consideration and selection.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
Electric Utility Director Feider related that retail power sales revenue for June 2005, was
$1,171,238 or 1.6%, below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is $4,176,383
or 15.6% above expectations. The total cost of electricity through June 2005, was
$30,877,867 above projections and the Utility's net operating results through June was
$6,505,132 above projections for the year. '
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Mr. Feider related that the Energy Bill which passed Congress last week will include nation-
wide reliability standards and funding incentives for renewable energy. He stated that the
only concern is that Congress is proposing to repeal the Public Utility Holding Company Act
which will not affect municipal utilities directly but will affect the competitive nature of the
business at the wholesale level.
Mr. Feiderrecommended that the City Council accept the Electric Utility Monthly Financial
Report for June 2005.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the Monthly Financial Report for the Electric Utility for June 2005.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AD-HOC COMMITTEE - Affordable Housing Fire Prevention
Options
(R-030-100 & F-21 0-000)
Fire Chief Fry recalled that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) established the
Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Committee (Committee) on January 10,2005, to review barriers I
and opportunities that exist relative to the creation of additional affordable housing in the
community and the Agency accepted the Committee's report on May 16, 2005. He advised
that the Committee made recommendations in Item #7 regarding reduction of fire apparatus
street access widths in exchange for projects with installed fire sprinklers. Mr. Fry pointed
out that in-fill projects can be very challenging when attempting to provide required fire
safety features, and he believed that fire sprinklers are a viable and cost-effective alternative
to projects unable to meet fire access road width standards. He presented photos of various
types of emergency scenarios depicting the need for adequate street widths to accommodate
large pieces of fire equipment.
Chief Fry recommended that the City Council accept the Fire Department's response to the
Report from the Redevelopment Agency's Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Committee regarding
affordable housing fire prevention options.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
accepting the Fire Department's response to the Redding Redevelopment Agency's
Affordable Housing Ad-Hoc Committee report.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Approving the proposed Electric Utility Department reorganization and I
adjustments to the Executive Management Salary Plan
(A-050-125 & P-100-320)
City Manager Warren explained that a substantial increase in the complexity of the electric
utility industry over the past five years and the recent retirements of key personnel in the
Electric Utility Department have resulted in the need for organizational and salary adjustment
to the top management levels ofthe Department. When recruitment began to fill the position
of the retired Distribution Systems Manager, he said it was discovered that the pay scale
offered by the City was not acceptable to top candidates applying for the position. Mr.
Warren related that in response, a survey was conducted to identify the average salary range
being offered by comparable public power utilities in Northern and Central California for
similar positions and it was learned that Redding's salary was significantly behind the current
market. He said that based on recruitment efforts and survey results in terms of
compensation levels and organizational structure, some adjustments for the top two levels
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of management in the Electric Utility Department are warranted.
Mr. Warren stated that it is proposed to reorganize the Electric Utility Department creating
three new positions, Assistant Director of Electric Utility-Distribution, Assistant Director of
Electric Utility-Power Operations, and Assistant Director of Electric Utility- Resource
Planning each with a salary range from $7,403 to $11,573 per month. The Group Manager
designation would be eliminated and the five Electric Program Manager designations would
be reclassified to Electric Managers with a salary range of$6, 169 to $9,644 reflecting a 10%
Increase.
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Mr. Warren recommended adoption of a resolution approving the Electric Utility Department
reorganization and adjustments to the Executive Management Salary Plan effective July 31,
2005.
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-112, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving the proposed Electric Utility reorganization and adjustments to the Executive
Management Salary Plan effective July 31, 2005. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and
Mathena
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2005-112 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 6:12 p.m., Mayor Mathena declared the
meeting adjourned.
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