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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
September 6,2005 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Pohlmeyer.
The Invocation was offered by Redding Police Chaplain Penni Tyler.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mathena with the following Council Members
present: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Assistant City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Duvernay, Electric Utility Director Feider, Development
Services Director Hamilton, City Engineer Tippin, Deputy City Treasurer Ervin, City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Assistant City Clerk Sherman.
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PRESENTATION - Shasta Coalition of Activity and Nutrition; and
RESOLUTION - Supporting the "Vision for California - 10 Steps Toward Healthy Living"
(A-050-060)
Marta McKenzie ofthe Shasta County Health Department and Gloria Espinosa-Hall of the
Shasta Coalition of Activity and Nutrition (CAN) gave presentations regarding the
importance of adopting a healthy living style based on good nutrition that includes five
servings of fruits and vegetables per day and adequate exercise. They pointed out that
obesity is at epidemic proportions in California and across the nation, especially in children
whose life expectancy may be less than previous generations due to the prevalence of disease
associated with obesity. Ms. Espinosa-Hall announced that on Saturday, September 17th,
CAN will host "Get Healthy Shasta County" at Kids Kingdom where Shasta County
residents will be challenged to adopt healthy eating habits and exercise programs for
themselves and their children. Ms. McKenzie and Ms Espinosa-Hall also urged Council and
community support for Governor Schwarzenegger's "Vision for California - 10 Steps
Toward Healthy Living" campaign.
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-113, supporting the "Vision for California - 10 Steps Toward
Healthy Living." The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and
Mathena
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2005-113 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of August 2, 2005.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 03, check numbers 832160 through
832579 inclusive, in the amount of$4,009,229.80, for the period of August 1,2005, through
August 12,2005; Accounts Payable Register 04; check numbers 832580 through 833048
inclusive, in the amount of$1 0,322,500.40, for the period August 12, 2005, through August
31,2005; Payroll Register No. 03, electronic deposit transaction numbers168985 through
169756 inclusive, and check numbers 524892 through 525585 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,526,976.12, for the period of July 17, 2005, through July 31,2005; Payroll Register No.
04, electronic deposit transaction numbers 169771 through 170550 inclusive, and check
numbers 525617 through 525945 inclusive, in the amount of $2,349,462.26 for the period
of August 1,2005, through August 12,2005; and Payroll Register No. 05, electronic deposit
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transaction numbers 170571 through 171342 inclusive, and check numbers 525946 through
526182 inclusive, in the amount of$2,180,558.67 for the period August 14,2005 through
August 27,2005, be approved.
TOTAL $21,388,727.25.
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that the ACR 133 Report and the Proof
of Cash Reconciliation for July 2005, be accepted.
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.20
(B-050)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Ordinance No. 2350 be
adopted, 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 Section 4.20.160 subsection B relating to the Purchasing
System, increasing the dollar thresholds for purchasing and bidding procedures to reflect
changes to the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Account Act (CUPCCA).
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Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Animal Regulation Services for Fiscal Year 2005-06;
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Contract - Haven Humane Society (C-1618)
(B-130-070 & A-130)
It is the recommendation of the Management Assistant to the City Manager that Resolution
No. 2005-114 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 3rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating
$115,000 for Animal Regulation Services for fiscal year 2005-06.
It is further recommended that the City Council approve a new contract with The Haven
Humane Society (Haven) for enforcement of Redding Municipal Code Title 7 - Animal
Regulation, for a term beginning September 2005 through September 2010 (sheltering I
services will continue under existing contract C-1618 through the year 2015 and incorporate
new terms and conditions therein) with a fixed fee for services for the first year of$518,624,
adjusted annually thereafter for inflation, and that the City shall pay Haven $3,500 per month
for use of the animal shelter, and one-time costs of $25,000 to replace an aging patrol van,
and $7,500 for digital radio conversion.
Resolution - Amending City Council Policy #1901 - Disposition of City-Owned Real
Property
(A-050-060-555 & C-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Management Assistant to the City Manger that Resolution
No. 2005-115 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending,
in its entirety, City Council Policy No. 1901 - Disposition of City-Owned Real Property.
Mayor Mathena related that the Report to City Council dated August 29,2005, is hereby
amended to incorporate the following sentence into page 3, paragraph 2 of City Council
Policy 1901: "When the amount of rental or purchase price offered are criteria for selecting
a lessee or purchase in competitive situations, the selection will be based on the highest net
rental or net purchase price without taking into account any brokerage fees involved in the
competitive/evaluation...". He related that this is not a change, but a clarification of current
policy to be included in the new policy.
Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park
(P-050-690 & P-050-200)
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 for August 2005.
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Letter of Support - Viva Downtown and the Main Street Program
(R 030-145-J50) 5-t)5o
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to sign a letter supporting the certification of Viva Downtown a~ a California Main
Street Organization to spur national recognition for the City of Redding and expand
opportunities for networking and exchanging information with other communities
undertaking similar downtown revitalization efforts.
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Resolution - Authorizing the Mayor to execute the deed and amended agreement conveying
City property to the State of California
(C-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager that Resolution
No. 2005-116 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding authorizing
the Mayor to execute the deed and amended Agreement conveying 26 acres of City property
on Knighton Road to the State of California to construct a Veterans Home in Redding.
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Redding resident Donald Bpardman reluctantly acknowledged that the land must be
transferred to the state in order for the project to move forward, but pointed out that it does
not guarantee that a Veterans Home will be built on the property. It was his sincere hope
that the goal of a Veterans Home would, ultimately, be realized.
Mayor Mathena explained that while the City Council shares in the frustration of a lengthy
process, signing the deed over to the state is a step in the right direction. He read a letter
dated August 18, 2005, incorporated herein by reference, from Thomas Johnson, Secretary
for the Department of Veterans Affairs, affirming the commitments of the state, Governor
Schwarzenegger, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to build the Veterans Home in
Redding and stating that full funding for the project is anticipated to occur in early 2007.
Amendment to Agreement - North State Security, (C-1144)
(C-050/P-050-700-6001W-010-450/E-120-150)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to executive the second amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services
Agreement with North State Security adding three City facilities (the Aquatic Center/
Caldwell Park, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Redding Power Plant) to the
agreement at a cost of $7,000 and providing for security scheduling and level of coverage
changes to one or more of the contracted locations as may be necessary during the contract
term due to budget constraints and or service level needs.
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United States Senate Bill 1504 - Opposition
(L-040-070 & T -040-050)
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
l\:1ayor to execute letters to Senators Feinstein and Boxer requesting opposition to U.S.
Senate Bill 1504 which seeks to eliminate or nationalize the cable and video franchising
process and deprive local government compensation for use of public rights-of-way.
Resolution - Renaming Junior Street to Kite Lane
(S-070-230)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2005-
117 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a street
name change for Junior Street located in the Parkview Neighborhood to Kite Lane.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3860, single-phase, pole-type distribution transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3860, single-
phase, pole type distribution transformers be awarded to Howard Industries for the price,
. including losses, of$102,708 for the period of September 1,2005, to August 31, 2006, and
authorizing the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid annually through August 31, 2008, with
the same terms and conditions, if mutually agreeable.
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Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the Monthly Financial Report
fo~ July 2005, be approved. Retail power sales revenue was $377,452 or 5.4% below
projections. Operating revenue after energy costs. was $606,741 or 31.2% above
expectations. The total cost of electricity through July 2005, was $1,401,663 or20.8% above
projections, and the Utility's net operating results through July 2005, were $847,084.
Civic Center Sculpture Garden - Leased Sculptures \;.
(R-100-375 & C-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council authorize
that the City's self-insured liability plan be extended to cover the leased sculptures to be
displayed in the Civic Center Sculpture Garden.
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Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manger that the Monthly Financial Report for
June 2005, be approved. Total revenue to d,ate is $67.2 million, or 20.0% above staffs cash
flow projects. Expenditures at the month e~d, ~xc1uding encumbrances, total $65,133,768
or 12.1 % below original projections and ~ncumbrances total $3,794,643.
The proposed resolution to appropriate funds for the Final Budget Adjustments for fiscal year
2004-05 was def~1!ed to th~ meeting of September 20, 2005.
Ouarterly Report - Turtle Bay Exploration Park & Museum
(C-070-250-250)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Quarterly Report for fiscal year ending June 30,2005, be accepted.
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License Agreement Renewal - Jim & I Aviators
(A-090-100) . ,
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manger that the City Council approve the
License Agreement with Jim & I Aviators to utilize a portion of the facilities ~t Redding
Municipal Airport to conduct a fund raiser for the Civic Air Patrol and an Open Day Fly-In
on Sa.turday, September 10,2005.
Expanded Lease - California Department of General Services
(C-070-100 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manger that the City Council approve the
Expanded Lease with the State of California, Department of General Services, California
Highway Patrol for air operations at B~nton Airpark by adding leases for Hangars E-2 and
E-3 to its existing leasehold, and authorize the Mayor to execute the lease for a term offour
years commencing October 1,2005, through September 30,2009, and continue thereafter on
a year-to-year basis. The initial monthly rental rate is $4,531.00.
Federal House Resolution 3135 & State Senate Constitutional Amendments 12 & 15 re I
Eminent Domain - Opposition
(L-040-070/L-040-300/C-070-010)
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that City Council oppose the following
bills related to the use of eminent domain: Feq.eral House Resolution 3135 (HR 3135), State
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 22 (ACA 22), and State Senate Constitutional
Amendments 12 and 15 (SCA 12 and SCA 15) due to the fact that federal and state law
currently provide important protections to private property rights and limitations for the use
of eminent domain.
It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to communicate the
City's opposition to the appropriate federal and state representatives.
Resolution - Establishing Fair Market Values for Residential Lands
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2005-
118 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing fair
market values for various types of residential lands, anq. the resultant in-lieu fees, to be used
as a basis for fees to be paid in lieu of park and recreation~lland dedications.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3851 I
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3851
(Job No. 2248-01), 2005 Street Overlay Project, be awarded to Tullis Inc., in the amount of
$1,815,794.1 0 and that an additional $164,000 be approved to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees and that an additional $300,000 be approved to provide
for a construction contingency fee for a total bid amount of $2,279,794.1 O.
Notice of Completion - Bid Sc~edule No. 3806
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept Bid Schedule No. 3806, (Job
No. 2244), Scott Road 8-Inch Water Main Replacement Project as satisfactorily complete,
and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion wit4 the Shasta County
Recorder. The final project amount was $141,867.00.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3859
(B-050-0201W -01 0-4501W -010-560)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3859.
(Job No. 2255), Clear Creek and Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plants' Filter
Rehabilitation be awarded to ERS Industrial Services Inc. in the amount of$315,484.49, and
that an additional $30,000 be approved to cover the cost of administration and inspection
fees and that an additional $31,500 be approved to provide construction contingency funding
for a total bid amount of$376,984.49.
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Final Map & Subdivision Agreement - River Ridge Park Subdivision, Unit 5
(S-100-654-600)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize entering into a subdivision agreement with Ochoa and Shehan, Inc., for the River
Ridge Park Subdivision, Unit 5 (S-6-0 1), located south of Quartz Hill Road and east of
River Ridge Drive, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the subdivision agreement, that the
final map be approved by minute order, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map
with the Shasta County Recorder.
Final Map & Subdivision Agreement - Sunset Oaks Townhomes Subdivision, Unit 2
(S-101-049)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize entering into a subdivision agreement with Northern California Land Company,
L.P., for the Sunset Oaks Townhomes Subdivision, Unit 2 (S-12-02), located south of
Hartnell Avenue and east of Heritagetown Drive, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
subdivision agreement, that the final map be approved by minute order, and that the City
Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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Final Map & Subdivision Agreement - Henry Avenue SubdivisIon
(S-101-087)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize entering into a subdivision agreement with Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade
for the Henry Avenue Subdivision (S-3-05), located at the west end of Henry Avenue on
West Street, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the subdivision agreement, that the final
map be approved by minute order, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with
the Shasta County Recorder.
Final Map - Eagle Ridge Estates, Unit 5
(S-1 00- 727)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
approve, by minute order, the final map for Eagle Ridge Estates, Unit 5 (S-9-04) located
north of Buenaventura Boulevard and east of Summit Drive, by Signature-Northwest
Partnership, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar, as amended, be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Ordinance No. 2350 and Resolution Numbers 2005-114, 2005-115, 2005-116, 2005-117, and
2005-118, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-8-05, Tarmac Ridge Villas,
Planned Development Application PD-3-05, and Rezoning Application RZ-4-05,
(L-01O-211-016/L-01O-230)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
Tentative Subdivision Map Application, S-8-05, Tarmac Ridge Villas, Planned Development
Application PD-3-05 and Rezoning Application, RZ-4-05, for property located at 2260
Tarmac Road, by John Musial, Seastar, Inc.
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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 aqvised tha.t no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton explained that a request to create 84 small-lot,
single- family parcels with a O. 76-acre natural greenway area on 8.62 acres situated northwest
of the intersection of Shasta View Drive and Tarmac Road was received from John Musial
of Seastar, Inc. In order to accommodate this project, Mr. Hamilton said that a zoning
amendment adding a "PD," Planned Development Overlay District, to the existing zoning
of "RM-15" Residential Multiple Family Distri,ct and General Plan designation of
"Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre" and "Greenway," is necessary in order to allow
construction of single-family units and provide for reduced lot sizes with variable building
setbacks. He pointed out that the streets within the subdivision will be private and include
decorative entry features and gates. A property owners' association will be formed to fund
maintenance for common areas, improvements and landscape, and a landsc~pe maintenance
district will be formed to provide maintenance for landscaping along Tarmac Road and
Shasta View Drive. Mr. Hamiltpn adqed that the homeowners association will also have
responsibility for enforcing the issue of recreational vehicle (RV) parking on streets and/or
common areas within the project boundaries, and that Fire Department street width
requirements to accommodate public safety equipment were included in the design.
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Mr. Hamilton said it is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the
City Council make the necessary findings, approve Rezoning Application RZ-4-05, accept
the ordinance for first reading by title only and approve Planned Development Application,
PD-3-05, and Tentative Subdivision Map S-8-05, for Tarmac Ridge Villas Subqivision.
Eihnard Diaz, representing developer Seastar, Inc. complimented City staff for their
willingness to work with his client and for developing innovative ideas and compromising I
where appropriate. He said that the only issue was the requirement to construct bulbouts as
traffic calming devices at several locations throughout the subdivision on private streets. Mr.
Hamilton responded that while the street,s are privately owned and maintaineci, the general
public will be accessing those streets for a variety of business, personal and other
miscellaneous purposes and tr~ffic calming devices continue to be popular in subdivisions
for safety reasons.
Mayor Mathena determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall
approving Tentative Subdivision Map, S-8-05, Tarmac Ridge Villas, Planned Development
Application PD-3-05, and making findings with regard to Rezoning Application, RZ-4-05
as follows:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Proj~ct will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code ofthe City of Redding, California; and approve
the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2351 for first reading, an ordinance of the I
City Council of the City of Redding amending section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal
Code relating to the rezQning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-4-05).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2351 be waived and the City At~orneyb~ instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
(P-150-050)
Mayor Mathena said that in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the many associated
tragedies, it may be an appropriate time for the City to review and update Redding's Disaster
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Preparedness Plan. He said that input should be sought from the Police and Fire
Departments to ensure that there is a clear understanding of responsibilities, processes and
procedures should the community be faced with a disaster.
Council Member Dickerson added that effectuation of any disaster plan must include
cooperation with all local and state agencies in order to present a cohesive and well-
organized response to a disaster such as a breach of Shasta Dam.
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City Manager Warren recalled that six years ago, the City Council authorized funding to
equip a disaster response office at the Corporation Yard. The Office of Emergency Services
(OES) was formed and provides valuable, ongoing training for many City employees who
would man the Center in a disaster situation. He concurred, however, that a review and
perhaps an upgrade of the plan may be in order to assure the community that the City is
prepared to respond in case of a natural or other type disaster. Mr. Warren said that staff
would report back to Council after a review of the City's Plan.
No action was required on this informational item.
MOSAICUL TURE INTERNATIONAL EVENT
(A-050-060)
City Manager Warren recalled that the Mosaiculture Committee (Committee) traveled to
Redding in June ofthis year, primarily to visit Turtle Bay Museum and Arboretum Executive
Director John Peterson who is also a member and co-founder of the Committee and to
designate Redding as an official Mosaiculture International Collaborator City.
Mr. Warren explained that Mosaiculture brings nature and the arts together with the creation
of very large pieces of sculpture made from plants and flowers. These mosaiculture exhibits
are very popular and draw visitors from throughout the world to view these works of art
which can result in a significant return on investment and enhanced economic development
for the hosting community.
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Mr. Warren pointed out that the next mosaiculture international event will be held September
through November of 2006, in Shanghai, China. With Mr. Peterson's leadership, the City
of Redding could be the representative for the United States at this event. Mr. Warren added
that in November 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger and his economic development team
travel to Shanghai as well as Mr. Peterson. He suggested that if the City is interested in
participating by exhibiting its mosaiculture sculpture "The Mallards" (to be displayed in the
Civic Center Sculpture Garden) in the international mosaiculture event' in 2006, it would be
appropriate for the Mayor to accompany Mr. Peterson to Shanghai. Because the Office of
Mayor is so high.lyregarded in Shanghai and by the Committee, having Redding's Mayor and
Vice Mayor (to provide continuity) travel to China would have an impact on the host
organizations and also help the City's relationship with the Governor's Office who will likely
support the City's participation in 2006. He added that Senator Feinstein contacted his
office earlier today in support ofthis project and indicated a willingness to introduce Redding
Officials to their counterparts in Shanghai. .
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Mr. Warren stated that the economic benefits will promote tourism for the region and the
prestige created with the Governor's Office would be very beneficial in the future should the
City decide to lobby for the mosaiculture international event to be held in Redding in 2008,
and make Redding the first city in the United States to host an event of this magnitude. He
said that Mr. Peterson agreed to help raise the funds to support the exhibit and, if successful,
the required funding to support the exhibit and travel costs in 2006 would come from
donations. In the event that fundraising efforts fall short, the City, Turtle Bay, and the
McConnell Foundation would share equally in the costs anticipated to be approximately
$150,000.
Turtle Bay Museum and Arboretum Executive Director John Peterson related that this
partnership would be a great opportunity for the City and having the Mayor and Vice Mayor
make the trip to Shanghai would be beneficial should Redding wish to host the 2008 event.
In response to Council Members Stegall and Pohlmeyer, Mr. Peterson assured that the size
of the event would be kept within what Redding could support but that no commitment
would be made until the City Council decides if it will pursue "host city" status for the 2008oevent.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer
authorizil!g the Mayor and Vice Mayor to ac~ompany Turtle Bay Museum President John
Peterson to Shanghai, China in November 2005 to promote Redding as a participant
exhibitor in the 2006 event in Shanghai and as the potential host city for the 2008
Mosaiculture Event. The Vote: UIlan~mous Ayes. .
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELO~MENT
AGENCY
At the hour of 8 :02 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Murray convened th~ Special Meeting
of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the city Council.
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PROPOSED FUNDING, DEVELOPMENT, AND LEASE AGREEMENT - Habitat for
Humanity Shasta Ca~cade relative to the residence at the Clover Creek Preserve
(C~070-1 00/P-050-135/R-030-1 00-055)
Assistant City Manager Starman recalled that at its meeting of May 17, 2005, the City
Council directed staffto negotiate an Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Shasta Casca(!e
(Habitat) to place a caretaker' s/demonstration house at the Clover Creek Preserve (Preserve)
to mitigate vandalism at the location and to provide housing for individuals and/or families
in need. Mr. Starman summarized the key concepts ofthe agreement previously considered
by Council as follows:
1. The City would lease a portion of the Preserve to Habitat for a period of 55 years at
no cost.
2. The Redding Redevelopment Agency would provide up to $35,000 to Habitat to pay
for building-related fees and to help defray the cost associated with moving the house
to the Preserve. Habitat woul4 be responsible for all remaining costs associated with
placing the house at the Preserve.
3. Redding Electric Utility would provide up to a maximum of$35,000 to Habitat to
pay for energy-efficient upgrades to the ho~se.
4. Habitat would be required to utilize the house as affordable housing for a minimum
of 55 years.
5. Habitat would be required to perform minor caretaker duties at the Preserve.
6. The City wold retain the ability to review and approve the final architectural design
for the project.
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It is recommended that the City Council approve the Funding, Lease and Development
Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade for placement of a house at the Clover
Creek Preserve as described.
Council Member Stegall applauded the efforts of staff and Habitat representatives for the
effort that went into making this proposal work.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
approving the Funding, Lease and Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity
Shasta Cascade for plac~ment of a house at the Clover Creek Preserve. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
At the hour of 8:06 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Murray adjourned the Special Meeting
of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
RESOLUTION - Amending the General Plan and Adopting General Plan Amendment GP A-
1-04 and General Plan Amendment GP A-4-04; and
ORDINANCE - Amending the Zoning Map re Rezoning Application, RZ-05-04; and I
ORDINANCE - Amending the Zoning Map re Rezoning Application, RZ-03-04
(G-030-010 & L-010-230)
Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that at its meeting of July 19, 2005, the
City Council conducted two public hearings and deferred action on implementing the
General Plan amendments and the rezoning ordinances in order to consolidate the actions
into a single amendment. Because sta,te law limits th~ number of times the General Plan can
be amended in a calendar year to four, he said consolidation was necessary in order to
preserve the ability to consider additional amendments later in the year should that be
necessary.
Mr. Hamilton summarized the requested action explaining that General Plan Amendment
GP A-4-04 anl.i Rezoning App~ication RZ-5-04 will change the General Plan and zoning
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designations from "Heavy Commercial" and "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre" on 62
acres ofland generally located near the intersection of Argyle and Airport Roads to a mix of
"General Commercial," "General Office," "Residential Single Family," and "Residential
Multiple Family" uses. He said that GP A-I-04 and RZ-3-04 will change the General Plan
and zoning designations from "General Office" to "Residential Single Family" uses for 1.5
acres of the Matrix Subdivision located at 4050 Eureka Way.
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He recommended that the resolution amending the General Plan relative to GP A-I-04 and
GP A-4-04, be adopted and that the ordinances relating to RZ-05-04 and RZ-03-04
respectively be offered for first reading by title only.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
adopting Resolution No. 2005-119, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending the General Plan Diagram of the City by adopting General Plan Amendment,
GP A -1-04, relating to 1.5 acres of the Matrix Subdivision located at 4050 Eureka Way, and
General Plan Amendment GP A-4-04, relating to 62 acres of real property generally located
near the intersection of Argyle and Airport Roads. The Vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and Mathena
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2005-119 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2352 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Zoning Map ofthe Redding Municipal
Code approving Rezoning Application RZ-05-04, rezoning certain real property in the City
of Redding located near the intersection of Argyle and Airport Roads from "HC" "Heavy
Commercial District and "RM-15" Residential Multiple Family District to "GC" General
Commercial District, "GO" General Office District, "RM-15" Residential, Multiple Family
District and "RS-2" Residential Single Family District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer seconded by Council Member Dickerson
that"the full reading of Ordinance No. 2352 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2353 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Zoning Map of the Redding Municipal
Code approving Rezoning Application, RZ-03-04, rezoning 1.5 acres of the Matrix
Subdivision, located at 4050 Eureka Way from "GO" General Office District to "RS-3"
Residential Single Family District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer seconded by Council Member Dickerson
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2353 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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RESOLUTION - Approving participation in the Sierra Nevada Electric Power Authority
(SNEP A), formation of the Authority, and joint powers agreement
(E-120)
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
August 29, 2005, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the formation of a joint powers
authority (JP A) between the City of Redding and the Northern California Power Authority
(NCP A) to further transactions and activities in connection with production, procurement
and/or sale or electric power, energy, facilities and resources. Mr. Feider recalled that
Redding has utilized the ability to participate in numerous JP A's throughout the years such
as the Modesto, Santa Clara, Redding (MSR), and the Transmission Agency of Northern
California (T ANC) to accomplish various electric utility functions that would have been
difficult or impossible to accomplish on its own.
Mr. Feider explained that over the past year, NCP A, its members, the Sacramento Municipal
Utility District (SMUD) and REU have been studying alternative approaches to enhance the
benefits of existing power supply resources and to develop new resources to meet the
growing needs in Northern California. He said the review team focused on several
alternative projects that would provide for optimizing a thermal/hydro resource mix with the
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federal Central Valley Project system. Ba,sed on the recommendation of the review team,
bond COUJ;lsel an~ counsel for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), staff
developed the necessary documents needed to form a new JP A that could be utilized for such
a purpose. Mr. Feider related that the proposed JP A, known as the Sierra Nevada Electric
Power Authority (SNEP A), would be organized under the laws of the State of California to
take advantage of tax-exempt financing and other regulatory rule exemptions that recognize
and maintain local control. SNEP A would be a completely separate public agency with its
own governing board basically composed of Redding and NCP A with provisions for other
public agencies to join in the fuh;lre. .
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the
formation of SNEP A.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Murray
adopting resolution No. 2005-120, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for formation of a Joint Powers Authority
to be known as the Sierra Neva9a Electric Power Authority to further transactions and
activities in connection with t~e production, procurement and/or sale of electric power,
energy, facilities and resources and appointing the Redding Electric Utility Director to
represent the City's interest in the Authority. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2005-120 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
TREASURER'S REPORT - JULY 2005
(A-050-100-600)
Deputy City Treasurer Ervin provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
August 23, 2005, explaining that the Total Treasurer's Accountability as of July 2005 is I
$125,938,258.01, and the Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of
Related Entities amounts to $196,831,821.87.
Ms. Ervin recommended tha~ the City Council accept the Treasurer's Report for the month
of July 2005.
John Harris, Redding resident, challenged the accuracy of the City Treasurer's Report
contending that Redding Electric Utility (REU) reserve funding was used to purchase the
Stratte property (approximately 82 acres located between Interstate 5 and the Sacramento
River on the north side of Smith Road) as a loan, and, as such, must be reflected as an asset
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in the Treasurer's Report. He urged the City Council to seek an independent opinion on the
transaction in the best interest of REU apd the rate payers.
City Attorney Duvernay explained that the City Council has the authority to invest funds for
which there is not an immediate need such as the REU reserve funds used to purchase the
Stratte property. He said the City Council can delegate that authority to the City Treasurer
provided there is a monthly reporting to the City Council detailing the status ofthe City's
investment portfolio. According to Mr. Duvernay, the Report is appropri~te and can be acted
upon by the City Council.
City Council Member Dickerson pointed out that since the purchase of the Stratte property, I
the City has undergone an audit by Hathaway & Ksenzulack, LLC. At the conclusion of that
audit, no discrepancies or irregularities were found.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
accepting the City Treasurer's Report for July 2005. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
RESOLUTION - Approving modified Engineer's Report, setting a public hearing re
Landscape Maintenance pi strict (LMD) "]", Sunset Avenue for November 1,2005; declaring
intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2006; ~nd declaring intention to order
the formation of various territories into LMD "J"
(A-170-075-059)
Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that at its meeting of July 19, 2005, the
City Council adopted resolutions dealing with the proposed formation of several new
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Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD's). The formation of these new LMD's requires the
public hearing process and a majority vote of affected homeowners in favor in order to form
the LMD's. Mr. Hamilton said that after that meeting, however, it was discovered that the
district boundary for LMD "J" was incorrectly drawn and had included some parcels in error.
He explained that in order to correct the problem, the property owners noticed in error have
been notified, a modified Engineer's Report has been prepared and a new public hearing
must, in accordance with the provisions of Proposition 218, be scheduled 45 days in advance
or November 1,2005.
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It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the
modified En~neer's Report for the subject LMD, set the date for the new public hearing for
November 1, 2005, declare the City Council's intention to levy and collect assessments and
to order the formation of various territories into Landscape Maintenance District "J."
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray
adopting Resolution No. 2005-121, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the modified Engineer's Report for Landscape Maintenance District "J," Sunset
Avenues, setting a public hearing for November 1, 2005, declaring intention to levy and
collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2006 and declaring intention to order the formation of
various territories into Landscape Maintenance District "J." The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2005-121 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PLAN LINE - Victor A venue between Hartnell A venue and State Route 44
(L-OI0-200 & T-080-400)
City Engineer Tippin recalled that at the recent priority-setting workshop, the City Council
identified Victor A venue as a priority for developing a plan that could lead to improvement
between Hartnell A venue to State Route 44. Mr. Tippin related that staff is seeking funding
authority and design guidelines from the City Council prior to embarking on the process.
Mr. Tippin emphasized that the issue before Council is the identification of a funding
mechanism to perform the study. He said that staffwill return to Council with some options
to consider regarding the improvements.
It is the recominehdation bf staff that Victor A venue Plan Line Study be added to the Traffic
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Impact Fee program to provide funding for Victor Avenue from Hartnell Avenue to State
Route 44 and to perform the planning, preliminary design and cost estimates for the
improvements.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer
approving the addition of the Victor Avenue Plan Line Study to the Traffic Impact Fee
Program for Victor Avenue from Hartnell Avenue to State Route 44 to perform planning,
preliminary design, and cost estimating The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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PLAN LINE STUDIES - Airport Road from the Sacramento River to State Route 44 and for
Shasta View Drive from Manzanoaks Drive to west of Interstate 5
(L-OI0-200)
City Engineer Tippin related that the Airport Road study will identify the costs and issues
associated with the widening of Airport Road and will support the Stillwater Business Park
and provide a benchmark estimate for future grant requests. He said that due to the
complexity of the Airport Road corridor, the study will be a detailed analysis exceeding that
which is routinely prepared for plan lines. The estimated cost of this update work is
approximately $700,000 and could be funded using Redevelopment and Traffic Impact fees.
Mr. Tippin pointed out that Airport Road is on the project list for the Traffic Impact Fee
program and has identified funding in the amount of $12,000,000 with an additional
$1,000,000 in the SHAS TEC Redevelopment Agency's Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal
year 2007-08.
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It is recommended that staff be directed to perform preliminary design work to determine
alignments for airport Road from the Sacramento River to State Route 44 and for Shasta
View Drive from Manzanoaks Drive to west of Interstate 5.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer
directing staff to perform preliminary design work to determine alignments or "plan lines"
for Airport Road from the Sacramento River to. State Route 44 and for Shasta View Drive
from Manzanoaks Drive to just west ofInterstate 5. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(A-050-060)
City Manager Warren related that he had attended a meeting earlier today at SHASCOM
regarding Hurricane Katrina and the a request from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for the public to assist in providing shelters for the evacuees. Mr. Warren
said that Shasta County has the potential to accept between 300 and 750 individuals and
provide the basic necessities including housing and food. He. stated that this is still in the
preliminary stages and the responsible agencies will continue to discuss the possibility of
accepting the Katrina evacuees.
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City Council members offered suggestions regarding assistance from non-profit agencies
such as the Women's Refuge and sending Redding Electric Utility crews to the devastated
areas to assist with infrastructure repairs. Suggestions were also received from the public
regarding amending the Redding Housing Authorities Action Plan to provide preferential
low-cost housing opportunities to the evacuees or asking landlords to provide one year of
rent-free housing.
ADJOURNMENT
There being" no further business, at the hour of 8:42 p.m., Mayor Mathena declared the
meeting adjourned.
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ATTEST:
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