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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
November 15,2005 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Stegall.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Skip Tyler.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Dickerson with the following Council I
Members present: Pohlmeyer and Stegall. Mayor Mathena and Council Member Murray
were absent.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Assistant City
Manager Stannan, Deputy City Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Electric Utility
Director Feider, Development Services Director Hamilton, Support Services Director
Kersten, Tourism Director Warren, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of minutes: Regular Meeting of October 18, 2005, and Special Meeting of
November 1,2005
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.9, check numbers 834876 through
835276 inclusive, in the amount of $4,836,285.84, for the period of November 1,2005,
through November 11,2005; and Payroll Register No. 10 electronic deposit transaction
numbers 174468 through 175224 and check numbers 527176 through 527366 inclusive, in I
the amount of $2 ,166 ,198 .55, for the period of October 22,2005, through November 5,2005,
be approved.
TOTAL: $7,002,484.39
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Chapter 7.04, re Dangerous Dogs
(A-130-150)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Assistant to the City Manager that Ordinance
No. 2354 be adopted, 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.
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11.12.010 re establishment of
speed zones on various streets
(T-080-750)
It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that Ordinance No. 2355 be adopted,
an ordinance ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code
Section 11.12.010 relating to the establishment of speed zones on various City streets.
Ordinance - Amending various chapters of the Redding Municipal Code re Administrative
Remedies
(C-IlO-100/C-IlO-100-400/B-080) I
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Ordinance No. 2356 be adopted, 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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Amendment to Agreement - PPM Energy
(E-120-500)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve an
Amendment to the Agreement with PPM Energy (C-2642) authorizing an increase in the
level of wind energy purchases with a tenn of 20 years and authorizing the City Manager to
sell or layoff any green energy that may initially be surplus to the City's energy needs.
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Letter to County of Shasta - Requesting use of Rule 20A Funds
(E-090-200)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize staff
to subinit a letter to Shasta County requesting to use Rule 20A funds to underground an
overhead PG&E power line along the southern end of Hilltop Drive; and direct Redding
Electric Utility staff to proceed with steps to underground utility lines along Hilltop Drive
from Hwy 44 to Cypress Avenue.
Grant & Memorandum of Understanding - McConnell Foundation; and
Agreement - Boom Boom Incorporated
(G-lOO & C-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council accept
a grant from McConnell Foundation in the amount of $90,000 and authorize the Mayor to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the McConnell Foundation to fund the 2006
Fourth of July Freedom Festival Fireworks Display.
It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute a Fireworks Display
Agreement with Boom Boom Incorporated to provide a fireworks display at the 2006 Fourth
of July Freedom Festival in the amou,nt of $90,000.
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Transfer of City-owned Land - Bureau of Land Management
(C-070-200)
It is th.e recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
the request from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Redding Field Office to transfer
ownership of29.8 acres of City-owned land on Clear Creek to the Department of the Interior
BLM, subject to a d,eed restriction that the land can not be sold and must remain available
for public use. The purpose of the transfer is to preserve open space along Clear Creek.
Fire Department Rel?ort - Airport Disaster Drill, November 3, 2005
(P-150-050)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council accept the Report for the
Airport Disaster Drill on November 3, 2005.
Request for Qualifications - Request for Qualifications No. 3867 to furnish Engineering
Services for the Redding Municipal and Benton Airports; and
Consulting and Professi~nal Services Agreements. Authorization of Service #05-02 and #05-
03 - Mead and Hunt .
(B-050-1001 A-090-0201 A-090-100)
It is the recommenqation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council award the
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 3867. to furnish engineering services for the Redding
Municipal and Benton Airports to Mead and Hunt, Inc. and approve the Consulting and
Professional Services Agreement for same.
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It is further recommended that the City Council approve Authorization of Service #05-02
with Mead and Hunt, Inc. to design airport security and communication systems projects
upgrade at the Redding Municipal in the amount of $69,400, and Authorization of Service
#05-03 for engineering services for reconstruction of Taxiways A and B at the Redding
Municipal Airport in the amount of $146,500 for a total amount of $215,900.
First Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Agreement - Economic
Development Corporation of Shasta County
Resolution - AppropriaHng funds for the Redding Municipal Airport
(B-130-0701B-130-030-0451 A-090-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the First
Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with the Economic
Development Corporation of Shasta County (EDC) to provide additional funds in the amount
of $60,000 for fiscal year 2005-06. The additional amount covers EDC's contribution for
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the required matching funds that were part of the Small Community Air Service
Development Pilot Program Grant ($500,000) accepted by the City of Redding earlier this
year from the Department of Transportation to enhance air service for the Redding Municipal
and the Arcata/Eureka Airports.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2005-150 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City
Council ofthe City of Redding, approving and adopting the 11th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $60,000 for the EDC for fiscal year 2005-06.
Lease Agreement - Williams Scotsman, Inc.
(C-070-100 & A-090-100) I
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the
Lease Agreement with Williams Scotsman, Inc. to provide a mobile office unit for the
Transportation Security Administration at the Redding Municipal Airport in the amount of
$1,739.95 per month and delivery and set-up by January 25, 2006, in the amount of
$13,384.01.
Subdivision Agreement - Chum Creek Park Subdivision Phase 2
(S-100-091 )
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute the Subdivision Agreement for the Chum Creek Park
Subdivision Phase 2 (S-38-90), located east of Twin View' Boulevard and east of
Constitution Way, by Blossom Park V.
Resolution - Authorizing the Purchase of Automated Refuse Containers on a Toter, Inc. Bid
Through the City of Fresno
(S-020-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2005-151 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of
2,100 automated refuse containers through the City of Fresno's contract with Toter, Inc. in
the amount of $115,308.90.
Equipment Purchase - Brown Bear Tractor Windrow Aerator
(W-01O-450)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
purchase of a Model 300 Brown Bear Tractor Windrow Aerator (SIN 300-027) in the amount
of $125,000 from the City of Y reka for dredging operations at the Clear Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Murray and Mathena
Ordinance Nos. 2354, 2355, and 2356 and Resolution Nos. 2005-150 and 2005-151 are on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS - Community Development Advisory Committee
(B-080-600-100)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
reappointing Roger Estey and Fred Quigley to the Community Development Advisory
Committee to serve three-year terms expiring December 1,2008, and appointing Sue Lang
to the Committee to serve a three-year term expiring December 1, 2008.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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APPOINTMENT - Redding Housing Authority Resident Advisory Board Member
(B-080-650275 & H-lOO)
Council Member Stegall recalled that the current vacancy on the Redding Housing Authority
occurred when Mr. Fred Castagna passed away earlier this year at the age of 93. She stated
that he was an inspiration to the community and pointed out that he never missed a Housing
Authority meeting.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
appointing Leslie Bosse to serve as the Resident Advisory Board Commission Member to
the Redding Housing Authority for an unexpired term to December 31,2008.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) & Tourism
(A-050-080 & T-01O-600) ,
City Manager Warren related that the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) has increased over
the years with the average per capita sales tax basis in California currently over $100 per
person, while Redding's per capita is slightly over $215. He suggested that the City's per
capita basis is greater than the state average by design, brought about by sound decision
making on capital projects such as the Aquatic Center, the Sundial Bridge, and Big League
Dreams which made Redding a desired destination. He pointed out that those amenities also
provide sales tax revenue through the City's retailers and restaurants.
Support Services Director Kersten stated that Redding's Tourism Officer Bob Warren, is also
Manager of the Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Association dedicated to promoting economic
development through tourism for the entire area. Through his contacts and associates,
numerous magazine articles about the area and its amenities have been published.
Tourism Officer Warren presented slides depicting the various tourism marketing methods,
the importance of "branding" (product or delivery of services) and providing a genuine
image, the purpose and strategy of a destination marketing organization (DMO), online
marketing, co-op marketing, the economic impact of local attractions and events, media
relations, and charts depicting the increase in Redding tourism which, in turn, produced an
increase in sales tax and TOT reven~e fortne City and surrounding agencies. (As example,
he related that the media relations effort accounted for $1.163 million equivalency value of
articles written just about the Sundial Bridge and even though two public relations firms
were paid $51,000 to assist in the promotion, the return on the investment was 2280%.)
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Council Member Stegall asked if discussions have been held with hotel owners regarding the
level of available accommodations should the 2008 Mosaiculture exhibition be held in
Redding. Mr. Warren responded that hotels from Yreka to Coming would be available.
No action was required on this informational item.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Stillwater Business Park
(A-050-080 & E-050-500)
City Manager Warren explained that several years ago, there were not enough large parcels
of land available to accommodate large industrial businesses interested in relocating to the
Redding area. At that time, an effort was organized to attract businesses that would provide
good-paying jobs and benefits, and it was apparent that this would require the availability of
large parcels that were environmentally permitted and which had completed infrastructure.
He related that this vision was the impetu,s to create the Stillwater Business Park.
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Deputy City Manager Bachman stated ~hat the public environmental documents are on
schedule and other project components of the Stillwater Business Park are moving forward
accordingly. He pointed out that staff contin\les to research grant availability for the project
and is waiting to see if a $2 million federal grant was successful. He said that release of
some Redding Airport property is being considered by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) as well as preparation of a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) packet
for annexation.
Jim Zauher, Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), advised
that the EDC is a member of two international corporate real estate organizations and has
attended discussions and workshops with marketing consultants regarding industrial users.
He stated that some of those consultants believe that the manufacturing sector is continuing
to expand, and that internati.onally, other countries will need a presence in the United States
market. He believed the project and its completion will be perfectly timed to provide for
increased needs of the manufacturing community based here and abroad. He stated that the
EDC has recently turned away several requests for 100-acre sites because there is nothing
available. He pointed out that the t~ree main characteristics companies are looking for when
considering a location for development are workforce, infrastructure (including ready
building sites and buildings), and the business climate. He stated that with completion of the
Stillwater Business park, the Redding area will provide all three requirements in abundance.
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City Manager Warren advised that prior to completion of the Stillwater Business Park, the
City will staff a planner, engineer, and building official at the site to assist prospective
businesses. Deputy City Manager Bachman added that when future businesses view the site,
the completed environmental process will dictate what type of business is best suited to
which area of the business park but that the underlying issues of environmental permitting
will already be accomplished.
Council Member Dickerson expressed concern that air quality issues would slow down the
permitting process for a business interested in the Stillwater location. Mr. Bachman stated
that the environmental documents will outline the types of businesses and associated air
quality limits, but businesses will know beforehand ifthere could be a problem in permitting.
Council Member Pohlmeyer urged that, weather permitting, an event be held to allow the
public to see the possibilities of the site first hand.
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No action was required on this informational item.
AMENDMENT TO THE W ATERAND WASTEWATER SERVICE FEE AGREEMENT -
Redding Rancheria
(W -020-500 & W -030-500)
Deputy City Manager Bachman advised that the Water and Wastewater Service Fee
Agreement (C- 3386) with Redding Rancheria was approved approximately 10 years ago with
an amendment in the year 2000 to add wastewater service. He stated that through this
Agreement, the Redding Rancheria has paid $200,000 annually to the City's General Fund
for impacts on public services normally associated with a casino. However, the state now
extracts funds from casinos to mitigate those types of impacts, and the proposed amendment
would alleviate "double dipping" for the same impact mitigation. Mr. Bachman pointed out
that the City received approximately $280,000 last year from Redding Rancheria, and in the
future (if the state does not extract impact funds from Indian gaming casinos) the City would
have the right to reopen negotiations and review the impact fees.
Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the
Water and Wastewater Service Fee Agreement with Redding Rancheria reducing the annual
fee to $100,000.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
approving the Second Amendment to the Water and Wastewater Service Fee Agreement with
Redding Rancheria reducing the annual fee to $100,000.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
JOINT MEETINGOFTHE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
At the hour of 8:00 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Dickerson convened the
Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) for a joint meeting with
the City Council.
RESOLUTION - Approving a Tax Exchange Agreement with Shasta County for the
Stillwater Business Park Annexation No. 99-4
(T -0 1O-700/A-150-258/E-050-500/R-030-200)
Deputy City Manager Bachman recalled that on October 4,2005, the City Council authorized
staff to negotiate a Tax Exchange Agreement with Shasta County relative to development
ofthe Stillwater Business Park and associated property annexations. He stated that pursuant
to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99, the City and the County must develop an
appropriate property tax transfer prior to submitting annexation requests to the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO). He related that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors
unanimously approved the Tax Exchange Agreement at its meeting this morning.
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Mr. Bachman stated that the basic terms of the agreement are that: 1) the City and County
agree to support annexations as set forth in the Agreement, 2) the County will retain 100 %
of its existing property tax revenue including the special tax revenue related to Measure B
for fire purposes, 3) the City and County will split 50/50 the growth in property tax
subsequent to annexation, 4) the Stillwater Business Park property, including subsequent
annexations, will be added to the SHASTEC Redevelopment Area, 5) the City and County
agree to forego property tax increments on property added to the SHASTEC Redevelopment
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area through fiscal year 2041, 6) the City and County redevelopment boards agree to support
issuance of bonded indebtedness for SHASTEC for purposes of building infrastructure
related to development of the Stillwater Business Park, with $1 million of the bond proceeds
reserved for widening the Airport Road bridge across the Sacramento River, and 7) the City
agrees to guarantee that if the SHASTEC property tax increment is not sufficient to service
the bond indebtedness, the City will make bond payments and hold the County's General
Fund harmless.
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Mr. Bachman pointed out that with regard to the proposed bond issuance, the City is not
indebting itself because the property tax increment in the SHASTEC area is sufficient to
service the proposed bonds without further development.
Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution providing for the
transfer of tax revenues for a reorganization proposal with Shasta County and addressing
other issues relating to the Stillwater Business Park Annexation pursuant to Revenue and
Taxation Code Section 99.
Carl Arness, Redding resident, questioned the final cost figure for the Stillwater Business
Park project at buildout, funding source for the project, if the assumptions have been tested,
if all costs have been included, the types of wages that could be expected for the jobs
generated by the project, if a surcharge had been included in the commercial properties for
future growth, and if funding would be obtained through limited partnership offerings.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-152, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
providing for the transfer of tax revenues for a Reorganization Proposal with the County of
Shasta and addressing other ancillary issues relating to Stillwater Business Park Annexation,
supporting, in concept, amending the boundaries of the SHASTEC Redevelopment Project
Area to include the Stillwater Business Park project. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Murray and Mathena
Resolution No. 2005-152 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
At the hour of 8:15 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern/Agency Vice Chair Dickerson adjourned the
Special Meeting of the Reddins Redevelopment Agency.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Dr. Ron Reece, President of the North Valley Medical Association, in partnership with the
Shasta County Public Health Department and the cities of Redding, Anderson, and Shasta
Lake invited the City Council to attend the January 2006 Workshop, "Building Healthy
Communities." He stated that this workshop for policy makers (by invitation only) will be
held on January 18,2006, fro1Jlll:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. at the Red Lion Inn and that a second
workshop for the public will be held on the same day from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the
Shasta County Administration Building. Mr. Reece said that the primary focus for
discussion will be better planning of infrastructure to provide the best possible health for the
community.
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Council Member Stegall expressed concern regarding possible violations of the Brown Act
in attending an invitation only event. City Attorney Duvernay advised he would research the
matter and work with Dr. Reece to ensure compliance with the Brown Act.
(A-050-060 & R-030-200)
Steve Conception, Redding resident, questioned why the City of Shasta Lake was not
included in SHASTEC. Assistant City Manager Starman explained that the City of Shasta
Lake is not contiguous to any portion pfthe SHASTEC Redevelopment Area and, therefore,
would have no vested interest. The cities of Redding and Anderson and Shasta County have
property within the boundaries of the SHASTEC area and are legally involved in the project
area.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8 :24 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Dickerson declared
the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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Mayor Pro Tern
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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