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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
November 1,2005 7:00 p.m.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Council Member Pohlmeyer.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ben Adams.
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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, Finance Officer Strong, Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager Cherpeski, 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 Meeting of September 19,2005, Regular Meeting of October
4, 2005, and Special Meeting of October 17, 2005
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that A~counts Payable Register No.8, check numbers 834414 through
834875 inclusive, in the amount of $11,462,613.82, for the period of October 17,2005,
through October 31,2005; and Payroll Register No.9, electronic deposit transaction numbers
173697 through 174447 and check numbers 526941 through 527146 inclusive, in the amount
of$2,269,258.83, for the period of October 9, 2005, through October 22, 2005, be approved.
TOTAL: $13,731,872.65
Treasurer's Report - September 2005
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$129,376,621.15
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$195,873,196.92
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 September 2005 be accepted.
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Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding - Turtle Bay Exploration Park for the
Sundial Bridge and ancillary facilities
(S-070-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to execute a renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOD) with
Turtle Bay Exploration Park for scheduling, operation, and maintenance of the Sundial
Bridge and ancillary facilities (C-4212) in the amount of $130,000 for the first year to be
renewed on a year-to-year basis with adjusted compensation as mutually agreed upon and
authorizing the City Manager to make modifications as necessary and negotiate further
compensation to offset maintenance and operations costs.
Second Amendment to Agreement - Pacific Municipal Consultants for the West Ridge
Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(L-01O-075)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Pacific Municipal Consultants (C-4156) for
the West Ridge Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) approved by the City
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Council at its meeting of May 4, 2004. The amendment will include 50.19 acres of private
development in the area of Power Line Road and extends the completion date ofthe contract
to April 30, 2006 and increases the fee amount to $162,395. The additional $11,355 will be
paid by the West Ridge Project applicant.
Resolution - Approving execution of Supplement No.,4 to the Northern California Power
Agency (NCPA) Joint Powers Agreement to implement the full membership of the San
Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District
(E-120-400)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2005-146 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to I
execute Supplement No.4 to the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Joint Powers
Agreement to implement the full membership of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit
(BART) District.
Final Design Services Agreement - Boyle Engineering
Consultant Services Agreement - PACE Civil, Inc.
(W -030-600& W -030-450)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute a Final Design Services Agreement with Boyle Engineering
for the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project in an amount not-to-exceed
$640,000.
It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with PACE Civil, Inc. to provide final design services for the Buckeye
Transmission Main Extension Project in an amount not-to-exceed $160,000.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3839,2005 Chum Creek Road Micro-Surfacing
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3839
(Job No. 2248),2005 Chum Creek Road Micro-Surfacing awarded to Graham Contractors
be accepted as satisfactorily complete and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice
of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final price is $322,771.46.
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Emergency Water Intertie Agreement - Shasta Community Services District
(W-030-500 & W-030-700)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute an Emergency Intertie Agreement with the Shasta Community Service
District allowing the City to receive or transfer water in case of an emergency water outage
in an amount based on the current commodity rate per 100 cubic feet. The Agreement shall
continue in effect until either party provides written notice of termination.
Lease Agreements - Clear Wire LLC
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement for 3100 Foothill Boulevard and a Lease Agreement
for 941 Springer Drive with Clear Wire LLC for installation of wireless internet service
equipment and antennas at those City water reservoir sites. The term of each Lease
Agreement is for five years with an option to renew for four additional terms of five years
if mutually agreeable in the amount for each Lease of $1,900 per month for the first year with
a 3 % annual increase thereafter. Further, Clear Wire LLC will construct a 1,200 foot gravel
road at the Foothill Reservoir site, and will mount panels and security cameras on the hand
rail around the top of the tank at the Springer site.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3878, Pavement Striping and/or Removal Services
(B-050-100 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3878,
Pavement Striping and/or Removal Services be awarded to Apply-A-Line in an amount not-
to-exceed $255,000 for said service throughout the City.
Resolution - Approving an Amendment to the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance
Salary Plan
(P-100-050-100 & P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2005-147 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the amendment to the
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Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan reclassifying the existing Permit
Center Supervisor to a new classification title of Permit Center Manager with a salary range
of $4,407 to $6,890, and retaining the Permit Center Supervisor classification to be filled at
a later date.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2005-146 and 2005-147 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING & ELECTION
RESOLUTION - Certifying the Election and Formation of Landscape Maintenance District
"J"and levying annual assessment for fiscal year 2005-06
(A-170-075-059)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
certification of the election for the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "J", for the
Sunset Avenues Subdivision, Units 1 & 2, and levying of the annual assessment for fiscal
year 2005-06.
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
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton explained that formation, annexation, detachment,
and assessment of certain properties within Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) are
prescribed by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500
of the Streets and Highways Code) and more recently by Proposition 218 which added
additional requirements. The formation of a LMD provides a funding mechanism for
improvements and maintenance oflandscaped areas within a subdivision including medians,
open space, and entry areas. Only developable lots are assessed and the amount is based on
the extent of improvements and maintenance required. He added that improvements are
constructed only as lots are sold to ensure that early lot purchasers do not bear an inordinate
cost of the overall improvements.
Mr. Hamilton advised that during the tentative subdivision map process, the developer can
be required to agree to the formation of a LMD as a condition of approval. However, when
lots are sold prior to formation of the district, an election must be held to determine the
willingness of the new property owners to participate in forming the district and paying the
annual assessments.
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Mr. Hamilton related that the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "J" (LMD "J")
involves 63 lots ofthe Sunset Avenues Subdivision and the proposed annual assessments per
developable lot is $464.22.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that upon completion of the ballot count, if favorable, that the
City Council adopt a resolution confirming the results ofthe election and the maps of LMD
"]" contained in the Engineer's Report, ordering formation of LMD "J", and ordering
improvements and levying of the annual assessments.
Mayor Mathena determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
Election - City Clerk Strohmayer reported that the Special Mailed Ballot Election was
conducted according to assessment proceedings for Landscape Maintenance District "J."
With the votes tabulated, she certified that the ballots in favor (54) exceed the ballots in
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opposition (2). Therefore, the proposed formation of Landscape Maintenance District "J"
and annual assessments have passed.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-149, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding,
confirming the results of the election and the maps of Landscape Maintenance District, "J"
(LMD "J") contained in the Epgineer's Report, ordering the formation of LMD "J", and
ordering improvements and levying the annual assessments in the amount set forth above for
fiscal year 2005-06 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code). The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena I
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2005-149 is available in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of the Planning Commission approval of Summerfield
Meadows Unit 2 Tentative Subdivision Map
(S-lOO-711)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
an appeal submitted by Ivan Hall regarding the Planning Commission approval of Tentative
Subdivision Map, S-1 0-0 1, Summerfield Meadows Unit 2, located north of Reflection Street,
east of Seedling Drive, and west of Sacramento Drive, developed by Greg Snow.
The following documents are on file in the OfQce of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that at its meeting of October 11, 2005,
the Planning Commission approved the Summerfield Meadows Subdivision Unit 2 (S-lO-
01), which proposes to develop 57 single-family homes on 24 acres at the described location.
He pointed out that because access to the Subdivision will be primarily from Star and
Sacramento Drives and Girvan Road off Eastside Road, several property owners voiced
concerns regarding traffic impacts, and asserted that the 2002 traffic study for those streets
was "outdated."
Mr. Hamilton advised that because of these concerns, the City's Engineering Division
recently conducted traffic counts on affected streets and provided additional analyses of the
Eastside Road/Star Drive intersection. He stated that the new analysis provided substantially
higher traffic counts for some areas than was presented to the Planning Commission during
its consideration of the development which may have affected its decision to approve
Subdivision as presented. He noted that although the outcome may be the same, the
information should be provided and re-evaluated by the Planning Commission prior to City
Council consideration. Mr. Hamilton added that the new traffic information has been
discussed with the developer.
Mr. Hamilton stated that after review of the updated information, staff s recommendation has
changed from that provided i~ the Report to City Council dated November 1,2005, by
recommending that the appeal be upheld based on new information, that the issue be referred
to the Planning Commission for further consideration with the updated traffic analysis, that
the mitigated negative declaration prepared for the project be re-evaluated and corrections
made (once completed, the mitigated negative declaration be re-circulated for public review
and comment), and that the circulation notice for the Planning Commission meeting be
expanded to encompass a larger geographic area.
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In response to Mayor Mathena, Mr. Hamilton advised that the Traffic Engineer for the
developer will be asked to utilize the City's new information, review level of service issues
(particularly Sacramento Drive/Eastside Drive), and provide new and more accurate
background information to the City.
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Appellant Ivan Hall, Patty Duro, Richard Gunter, Teny Grafe, Wanda Lamb, Fred Westrip,
Karen Reddin, Roy Reddin, Lany Sergent, Nick Porter, Candace Ratledge, Mary Carr, John
Biendara, Chris Christenson, Hugh Tenney, Ben Adams, and Sean Vinson spoke to the issue
of the proposed subdivision, and while many were not necessarily opposed to the
development, they alleged that the associated traffic impact on the area had not been
adequately addressed or reported. They pointed out that the traffic analysis of 2002 was
outdated and they expressed concern regarding insufficient ingress and egress to the area,
specifically in the case of an emergency evacuation. In addition, the residents were very
concerned with hazardous driving and extreme speed exercised by drivers in their
neighborhood exacerbated by the lack of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
Jeff Swanson, Attorney for developer Greg Snow, clarified that there was no affirmative
misrepresentation of the meaning of the "trip numbers" used in the original traffic study. The
traffic count numbers supplied to the Planning Commission represented a sampling of area
traffic, but not necessarily peak hour numbers. He maintained that although his client
complied with all that was required of him, he supports staff s new recommendation to return
the matter to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Mathena determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
In light of the overwhelming concerns expressed relative to excess speed and reckless
driving, Council Member Murray urged consideration oftraffic calming devices. He also
noted that the City-owned lot on the north side of Sacramento Drive, proposed for the
Creekside Street extension to South Bonnyview Road, did not align properly and should also
be considered by the Planning Commission as part of the project to ensure proper alignment
of the intersection.
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Council Member Stegall concurred with Council Member Murray regarding traffic calming
devices and requested that information be obtained from the Redding Police Department
regarding the number of speeding citations issued in the neighborhood.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, 1)
upholding the appeal of Planning Commission approval of Summerfield Meadows Unit 2
Tentative Subdivision Map, S-lO-Ol, located north of Reflection Street, east of Seedling
Drive, and west of Sacramento Drive developed by Greg Snow; 2) referring the matter back
to the Planning Commission for a more extensive traffic study to include revised Average
Daily Trip (ADT) numbers and traffic analyses; 3) re-circulation of the Negative Declaration
after it has been updated to include the new information; and 4) expanding the geographic
area for the Planning Commission meeting notice.
The Vote: Unanimous
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LETTER TO STATE SENATOR AANESTAD - Senate Constitutional Amendment 15
(SCA15) and Assembly Constitutional Amendment 22 (ACA22)
(L-040-300)
City Council Member Murray related that Senate Constitutional Amendment 15 (SCA15)
and Assembly Constitutional Amendment 22 (ACA22) have been introduced to the State
Legislature to modify eminent domain proceedings. He advised that although the City
Council is sympathetic to issues surrounding eminent domain proceedings, he believed that
SCA15 and ACA22 do not address those concerns and would further complicate
proceedings. He stated that Senator Aanestad was amenable to consider introducing changes
to the two bills before final voting leaving the main consideration of the bills unchanged,
which prohibit taking private property for private gain. However, he related that
Congressman Hergeris co-sponsoring federal legislation that would achieve the same goals
without some of the negative side effects in the California legislation.
Council Member Murray recommended that the City Council authorize submitting a letter
to Senator Aanestad advising of pending federal legislation and proposing that the California
version of the legislation indicate that a city or county could not use economic development
as a reason to utilize eminent domain if any state funds are used to finance a proposed
project.
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Mayor Mathena expressed reluctance to send another letter in addition to the one sent in
September 2005. He believed the position expressed at that time by the City Council is
sufficient and should not be overshadowed by additional comments or additional legislation.
Council Members Dickerson, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall concurred.
Council Member Dickerson added that comments, if combined with the League of California
Cities and the California Association of Counties, would have a greater possibility of being
heard and acted upon.
It was the consensus ofthe City Council to stay the course taken relative to eminent domain I
proceedings and not issue additional correspondence.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Stillwater Business Park
(A-050-080 & E-050-500)
City Manager Warren advised that this matter would be deferred to the meeting of November
15,2005.
ORDINANCE - Amending Title 7 of the Redding Municipal Code - Animals
(A-130-150)
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Cherpeski recalled that Redding Municipal
Code (RM C) Title 7- Animals has remained virtually unchanged since 1987. He advised that
with the deaths of individuals in the Bay Area and Red Bluff in recent years by dangerous
dogs, staff conducted a review of the City's dangerous dogs ordinance and determined that
it should be revised. He related that the City conducts approximately 10 to 20 dangerous
dog hearings per year and they are increasing.
Mr. Cherpeski highlighted some of the proposed changes:
Creates RM C Chapter 7 .13- Dangerous Dogs to separate the issue of a dangerous dog
from other dog-related regulations.
Requires decla,red dangerous dogs to wear a special license andlor have a microchip
implanted.
Revises the hearing procedure used for determining whether or not a dog is
dangerous, shifting responsibility for the hearing from the City Manager's Office to
a hearing officer or board established by Chapter 1.13 of the RMC, with all decisions
appealable to the Superior Court.
Adds an additional fee for registering a declared dangerous dog.
Increases the amount of insurance the hearing officer may require for a dangerous
dog.
Revises the appeals procedure for dangerous dogs (clarify time limits and process).
Incorporates the City's RMC Title I-Administrative Hearing procedures for animal
nuisance complaints.
Clarifies the noise (barking) ordinance to make it more readily enforceable.
Provides editorial corrections to RMC.
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Mr. Cherpeski pointed out that on the second to the last page of the Report to City Council
dated October 24,2005, the paragraph marked "7 .13.140-Licensing of dangerous dog," the
sentence should read "The fee for a dangerous dog license shall be specified by resolution
of the City Council." He advised that when an appropriate cost is determined, the issue will
be returned for City Council consideration.
Mr. Cherpeski recommended that an ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Title 7-
Animals by amending Chapter 7 .04-General Provisions, amending Chapter 7 .12-Dogs, and
adding Chapter 7.13-Dangerous Dogs be offered for first reading, the full reading waived,
and that publication of a summary ordinance be authorized.
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In response to Steven Concepcion, a Redding resident who expressed confusion with
portions of the ordinance, Mr. Cherpeski related the following: 1) The proposed
amendments will require complaints from two individuals against a specific dog in order to
provide more credence to the allegations and to avoid one-on-one neighbor disputes. 2) The
appeals process following a City hearing for a dangerous dog will be processed through the
judicial system via the Shasta County Superior Court and 3)While the microchip requirement
is optional, a special license for a defined "dangerous dog" is not.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 7 -Animals, repealing and re-adopting Chapter 7 .04-
General Provisions and Chapter 7 .12-Dogs, and adding Chapter 7.13-Dangerous Dogs.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2354 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter
7 .04-General Provisions, amending Chapter 7 .12- Dogs, and adding Chapter 7 .13- Dangerous
Dogs to the RMC.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2354 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only, and authorizing publication of a summary ordinance.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNITY SURVEY AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM
(A-050-060)
City Manager Warren recalled that ten years ago, the City Council initiated long-term
financial plans for City funds, such as the 5 % reserve limit in all funds, and because of this
long-term planning, the City of Redding is a much stronger community financially. He
related that recently, a Community Survey was conducted which indicated that people
enjoyed living in Redding and were satisfied with service levels. The survey also revealed
that citizens were dissatisfied with the lack of open discussion and public input for future
projects and associated funding.
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Mr. Warren recommended that a task force be formed that would provide information
regarding City services and finances in a more understandable and meaningful way to the
public. He suggested that members of the task force have some background in the City
budget and various master plans, parks, and streets. He suggested Mr. James Finck be
considered as a potential task force member due to his service as a Community Survey
Committee Member which was tasked with review of the Request for Proposals for selection
of a firm to conduct the Survey, development of the Survey questions, and he is the
Executive Director of the YMCA. He stated that the committee should also include police
and fire representatives, past and/orpresent City Council liaison(s) , representation from the
Chamber of Commerce , citizens who have served on the Budget Committee, and others. Mr.
Warren opined that outreach opportunities could include radio-talk shows and other forms
of media. He believed the task force should be able to prepare a report within a five-month
period.
Council Member Murray stated that the function of the proposed committee would not be
to champion a sales tax increase as has been reported, but would specifically address the lack
of community awareness as revealed in the Community Survey.
Council Member Dickerson expressed confusion that although most ofthose surveyed were
pleased with City services, only 32 % thought the City was doing a good job. He hoped that
the proposed committee could clarify this issue. He urged that the committee be tasked with
developing methods to better educate the public on how services are delivered and believed
that goals and objectives should be set for the committee.
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Mayor Mathena stated that the survey had also identified public confusion and frustration
about the new Library and its proposed operation. He believed that the Library should be
included as a topic.
Council Member Stegall urged that the proposed committee members receive adequate
training and wanted the members to reach consensus on topics before them.
While James Finck believed it impossible for a committee of individuals from varied
backgrounds to totally agree on every aspect of its goals, he suggested that the committee
provide transparent discussions on where the City has been, where it wants to go, the
shortfalls involved, and to look at resources which could include a sales tax increase. He
pointed out that there are many issues that should be debated and concurred that the Library
should be included in committee discussions.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer nominated Council Members Stegall and Dickerson to represent
Council on the proposed committee.
Michael Czehatowski, Redding resident, believed that the Community Survey made it clear
that the majority of citizens would not vote for a sales tax increase and felt the City Council
should not spend further time and money on the issue. He also believed that the committee
could assist in community-wide education and possibly find more creative ways of financing
various projects.
Council Member Dickerson stated that the process was far from complete and the committee
is just another step in gathering information from the community in order to provide the best I
services possible.
Council Member Murray voiced support for community education and awareness. Although
he was not interested in measuring community sentiment or attempting to gain approval for
a sales tax initiative, he supported the proposed committee as a step toward education.
Mr. Warren advised that he would prepare a report and return to the City Council at a future
date listing goals and objectives for the committee within the parameters discussed by
Council.
Council Member Stegall pointed to the need for a new Library, a new police station, more
public safety personnel, and the lack of funding for these needs. She believed that the
community should be allowed to provide input but, in her opinion, dismissing a sales tax
initiative carte blanche is ill advised. She urged that it be included as a viable funding
alternative and that it be discussed in addition to other funding mechanisms by the
committee.
Council Member Pohlmeyer concurred and believed anything done to provide additional
education for the public would be beneficial.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray,
approving formation of a task force committee to promote public awareness of City services
and funding options and appointed Council Members Dickerson and Stegall as City Council
representatives to the committee. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members - Stegall
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(B-130-070 & E-090-100)
Electric Utility Director Feiderreported the Redding Electric Utility (RED) retail power sales
revenue was $1,329,846 or 6.1 % above projections. Operating revenue after energy ~osts
was $6,497,581 or 113.7% above expectations. The total cost of electricity through
September 2005, was $2,428,842 or 11.4 % above projections, and the Utility's net operating
results through September 2005, were $5,428,261.
Mr. Feider related that REU has done better than anticipated in the past few months and is
several million dollars above its original predictions. He recalled that during the budget
process, a rate increase in the amount of 3 % to 4 % was discussed for January 1, 2006, but
because of the favorable financial results he recommended that the City Council accept the
Electric Utility Financial Report for September 2005 and defer discussion of a possible rate
adjustment until March or April 2006.
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In response to Mayor Mathena, Mr. Feider advised that REU purchased natural gas in
advance of this year, and the cost to REU until 2008 is approximately $5 per unit, although
the current market is selling a unit at approximately $11. Mr. Feider stated that this
represents several million dollars in savings over the course of the year.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the Monthly Financial Report for the Electric Utility for September 2005, and
deferring consideration of an Electric Utility rate adjustment until Marchi April 2006.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - General Fund
(B-130-070)
Finance Officer Strong advised that total revenue at the end of September is $12.7 million
or $2,237,904 (21.2%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end,
excluding encumbrances, total $17,311,354 or $2,614,584 (13.2 %) above staffs original
projection. Encumbrances total $2,878,778.
Mr. Strong recommended that the City Council accept the General Fund Monthly Financial
Report for September 2005.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
accepting the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for September 2005.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 11.12 pertaining to speed
limits on certain streets
(T -080- 7 50)
Assistant City Manager Perry advised that the Engineering and Traffic Surveys, Volumes 1
and 2, Speed Studies are updated approximately every seven years and these updates
establish speed zones (pursuant to California Vehicle Code Sections 22357 and 22358) and
allow the Police Department to utilize radar or other electronic devices to detect speeding
violations. He related that without adoption of the ordinance, the speed limit on all City
streets would default to 25 miles per hour, and police officers would be forced to follow a
potential speeding vehicle at a higher rate of speed to gauge the extent of the violation.
Mr. Perry recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading amending Redding
Municipal Code Section 11.12.0lO relating to the establishment of speed zones on various
City streets, and that the full reading be waived.
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Council Member Dickerson pointed out that the ordinance states that the speed limit for
Hilltop Drive went from 25 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour. Mr. Perry responded that
all of Hilltop Drive is now in the City limits and that portion of the staff report was in error.
He advised that the ordinance will be changed to reflect the proper speed limit.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray,
approving the updated Engineering and Traffic Surveys, Volumes 1 and 2 establishing speed
zones for various streets in the City.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2355 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section
11.12.010 relating to the establishment of speed zones on various City streets.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2355 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ORDINANCE - Amendments to various chapters of the Redding Municipal Code re
Administrative Remedies;
RESOLUTION -Establishing administrative fines; and
PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATNE HEARINGS BOARD
(C-1lO-100/C-1lO-100-400/B-080)
City Attorney Duvernay recalled that the proposed ordinance was considered at the regular
City Council meeting of October 18, 2005, at which time, the City Council asked for
additional information regarding qualifications of persons considered for the hearing board
and the procedure for appointing board members. He stated that since that time, the City
Council was given additional information, as requested, indicating that there is no correct
model for evaluating and appointing potential board members. He stated that during the
appointment process, the City Council will need to bear in mind that the board members
must be able to provide fair and equitable hearings. He added that the proposed ordinance
is drafted to provide flexibility to the City Manager, allowing him to use a hearing board
and/or paid hearing officer(s) dependent on the situation.
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Mr. Duvernay pointed out that the proposed resolution will establish an Administrative
Citation Schedule of Fines for violations of the Redding Municipal Code (RMC).
Mr. Duvernay recommended that the City Council offer the ordinance for first reading
approving amendments to RMC Chapter 1.13, adding Chapters 1.14 and 1.15, adding
Chapter 2 .57 , amending Section 9.09.130 of Chapter 9 .09, repealing Chapter 9.1 0, repealing
Chapter 9 .11, amending Sections 9.20.190 and 9.20.200 of Chapter 9.20, and repealing Title
15 (Abatement) and reserving that Title number for future use; that the full reading be
waived, that the City Council authorize publishing a summary ordinance, and that a
resolution be adopted establishing an "Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines."
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member PoWmeyer, I
adopting Resolution No. 2005-148, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
establishing an "Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines" for violations of the Redding
Municipal Code; and authorized use of either a volunteer Administrative Hearing Board or
a single Hearing Officer at the discretion of the City Manager. 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. 2005-148 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2356 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 1.13
(Administrative Citations), adding Chapter 1.14 (Administrative Penalties and Abatement),
adding Chapter 1.15 (Abatement of Properties, Buildings, and Conditions), adding Chapter
2.57 (Administrative Hearings Board), amending Section 9 .09 .130 (Enforcement) of Chapter
9.09 (Neglected Vacant Buildings), repealing Chapter 9.10 (Property Blight), repealing
Chapter 9.11 (Relocation Benefits for Displaced Tenants), amending Sections 9.20.190
(Penalties) and 9.20.200 (Enforcement -Citation Authority) of Chapter 9 .20 (Fire Prevention);
and repealing Title 15 (Abatement) and reserving that Title number for future use, all relating
to remedies and administrative enforcement of the Redding Municipal Code.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2356 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only, and that publication of a summary ordinance be
authorized.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Bernie Rosen, Anderson resident, gave an update on the progress of the trip to D'Ilberville,
Mississippi to provide Thanksgiving dinner to 1,000 residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.
He stated he has received support from the community and will be accepting further
donations.
Vice Mayor Murray advised he would personally donate 30 canned hams for the dinner.
(A-050-060 & P-050)
Catie Barr, Senior at Bishop Quinn High School, advised that she chose as her Senior
Community Project the installation of a security system at Enterprise Park. She stated that I
a cost estimate for the project is $25,000 and she pledged to raise $10,000 and asked that the
City match that amount.
(A-050-060)
Jim Pace, Redding resident, requested that the drinking fountain flow inside the City Council
building be increased, that speed enforcement be done by the Redding Police Department on
Star Drive during peak hours, and that the improvements to South Bonnyview Road be
completed as proposed.
(A-050-060 & A-050-080)
Fran Jenkins, Redding resident, advised she was polled during the Community Survey and
the questions asked in the telephone interview focused on a potential sales tax increase.
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During the course of the conversation, she felt pushed to support such an initiative.
Consequently, she was not surprised that the media had reported the survey was a method
to sell a sales tax initiative.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:47 p.m., Mayor Mathena declared the
meeting adjourned.
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APPROVED
ATTEST:
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