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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
January 17, 2006 7 :00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Assistant City Manager Starman.
The Invocation was offered 1:>Y Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murray with the following Council Members
present: Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Starman, Deputy City
Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Development SelVices Director Hamilton,
Support SelVices Director Kersten, Community SelVices Director Niemer, City Engineer
Tippen, Engineering Project Coordinator Aukland, Airports Manager Dinger, City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of minutes: Regular Meetings of December 6, 2005, and January 3, 2006, and
Special Meetings of December 21, 2005, and January 3, 2006
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check numbers 836662 through. I
837133 inclusive, in the amount of$5;297 ,199.60, for the period of January 3,2006, through
January 13,2006; and Payroll Register No. 14 electronic deposittransaction numbers 177571
through 178327 and check numbers 528142 through 528318 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,797,247.05, for the period of December 18,2005, through December 31, 2005, be
approved.
TOTAL: $8,094,446.65
Ordinance - Rezoning property at 2440 Airpark Drive
(A-130-150)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Assistant to the City Manager that Ordinance
No. 2357 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 18.01.050 - Zoning Map of the City of Redding,
approving Rezoning Application RZ-7 -05 rezoning property located at 2440 Airpark Drive
from "PF" Public Facilities District to "GO" General Office District, by Dr. Craig Kraffert.
Resolution - Amending the Schedule of Fees and SelVice Charges - establishing a license fee
for dangerous dogs
(F-205-600/ A-130-100/ A-130-050)
It is the recommendation of the Management Assistant to the City Manager that Resolution
No. 2006-06 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Redding Municipal Code Title 7 Section establishing a license fee ($58) for dangerous dogs I
pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 7.13.140 and amending the Schedule of Fees
and SelVice Charges for same.
Resolution - Approving the use of tax increment funds from the Buckeye Redevelopment
Project
(W -030-725 & R -030-030-600)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2006-07 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making required findings
and approving the use of tax increment funds from the Buckeye Redevelopment Project to
install a water main and fire hydrant on McElroy Lane located within the Buckeye
Redevelopment Project Area in the amount of $50,000.
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Agreement - Lawrence & Associates
Resolution - Appropriating capital projects funds
(B-130-070 & W -030-750)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff
to enter into an agreement with Lawrence & Associates for the Benton Landfill Gas
Monitoring Well Destruction and Replacement Project in the amount of $22 ,825 and approve
a $2,000 contingency fund for a total of $24,825.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2006-08 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 2151 amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $25,000 for Benton Landfill Gas Monitoring Well
Destruction and Replacemem Project for fiscal year 2005-06.
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 December 2005.
Lease Agreement - Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council
Lease Agreement - Shasta Consortium of Community Health Centers
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Lease Agreement with Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council and the
Lease Agreement with Shasta C~)llsortium of Community Health Centers for the Nonprofit
Business Park, located at 2280 Benton prive, Building C Suites A and C respectively,
effective April 2006, in the amount of $0.21 per square foot.
Resolution - Authorizing filing and execution of Bureau of Land Management Lease
application
(A-070-075 & P-050-070)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2006-09
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing filing of an
application for 19.01 acres of public land for recreation or public purposes to the U.S. Bureau
of Land Management (BLM) for property located adjacent to Buckeye Park for park
expanSIOn.
Park Development Credit Agreement - Ochoa & Shehan, Inc.
(F-205-600/P-050/S-1O 1-037)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
a Park Development Credit Agreement with Ochoa & Shehan, Inc. for design and
construction of a 7.3 acre park/open space in the Bel Air Estates Subdivision.
Amendment to Agreement - Shasta County Department of Social Services
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
execute the amendment to the Agreement with the Shasta County Department of Social
Services and the Redding Police Department to provide Shasta County with a Redding Police
Investigator to work with Adult Protective Services (APS) and increasing the funding
amount from $87,848 to $117,848 annually to provide assistance for elder abuse cases for
fiscal year 2005-06.
Grant - Office of Traffic Safety
(G-100-170-700 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize a grant
application to the Office of Traffic Safety to provide two full-time Driving Under the
Influence (DUI) enforcement officers, equipment, and training, in an amount up to $110,000
per officer.
First Amendment to the Master Ground Lease Agreement - Benton Hangar Association
(C-070-100 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the First
Amendment to the Master Ground Lease Agreement with Benton Hangar Association, et ai,
deleting the requirement of a $19,000 performance bond and replacing the bond with a
security deposit in the amount of $1,565. '
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First Amendment to Authorization of Service #05-101 - Mead & Hunt
(A -090-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the First
Amendment to Authorization of Service #05-101 with Mead & Hunt for design of the
aircraft rescue and firefighting facility at Redding Municipal Airport to increase the scope
of work due to unanticipated changes in an additional amount of $56,000.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2005
(F-205-150-075)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30,2005.
Mitigation Fee Act Report Update; and
Resolution - Making findings concerning unexpended funds
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept
the Mitigation Fee Act Report Update (Report) for fiscal year ended June 30,2005 and that
Resolution No. 2006-10 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
making findings concerning unexpended funds in the City's Impact Fee Program.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3821, Solid Waste Administrative Building
Addition Project
(B-050-020 & C-050-100-040)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3821
(Job No. 2232), Solid Waste Administrative Building Addition Project awarded to Scott
Herndon Construction be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final contract
amount is $292,846.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3863,2005-06 Slurry Seal Project No.1
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3863
(Job No. 2248), 2005-06 Slurry Seal Project No.1 awarded to Valley Slurry Seal Company
be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice
of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final contract amount is $386,455.22.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3859, Clear Creek and Stillwater Treatment Plants
Filter Rehabilitation Project
(B-050-020/W -01O-450/W -010-560)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3859
(Job No. 2255), Clear Creek and Stillwater Treatment Plants Filter Rehabilitation Project
awarded to ERS Industrial Services, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the
City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder.
Final contract amount is $363,684.49.
Resolution - Appropriating Traffic Impact Fee funding for the Plan Line Study for Victor
Avenue
(B-130-070/L-0l 0- 200rr -080-400)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2006-11
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 22nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $50,000 in Traffic
Impact Fees (TIP) for the Plan Line Study for Victor Avenue between Hartnell Avenue and
State Route 44 for fiscal year 2005-06.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3898, Heavy Duty Trommel Screening Plant for the Green
Waste Compo sting Operation
(B-050-100 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Interim Municipal Utilities Director that Bid Schedule No.
3898, Heavy Duty Trommel Screening Plant for the green waste compo sting operation be
awarded to Peterson Pacific Corporation in the amount of $207,421.50.
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Award of Request for Proposals - Request for Proposals No. 3879, Analyze Wastewater,
Surface Water, Groundwater, Sludge, Landfill Leachate and Drinking Water
(B-050-1 OOIW -0201W -030)
It is the recommendation of the Interim Municipal Utilities Director that Request for
Proposals (RFP) No. 3879, Analyze Wastewater, Surface Water, Groundwater, Sludge,
Landfill Leachate and Drinking Water be awarded to the following lowest responsive bidders
to provide analyses in each Group for a period of three years:
Group A, Group C, Group F - Columbia Analytical Services - $209,829.62
Group B - Frontier Geosciences - $36,895.21
Group D, Group E - Basic Lab - $92,950.00
Group G - Sierra Foothill Laboratory - $25,320.00
For a three-year total : $364,994.83 ($121,664.92 annually) expiring December 31,2008; and
authorizing the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid aw~rds for two additional one-year
periods (t~rough December 31, 2010) if mutually agreeable.
Insurance Policy Renewal - Property/Boiler and Machinery for Redding Power Plant
(R-100-375-200 & R-100-375-550)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that the City Council authorize staff to
purchase a one-year policy for the propertylboiler and machinery at the Redding Power Plant
from XL Insurance Company in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 for 2006-07, effective
February 5, 2006 to February 4, 2007.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
AYES: Coup.cil Members - Dj~kerson, Pohlmeyer, Mathena, Stegall, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Meplbers - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Ordinance No. 2357 and Resolution Nos. 2006-06, 2006-07,2006-08,2006-09,2006-10, and
2006-11 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
LETTER FROM THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - Public Comment Period of City
Council Meetings
(A-050-060)
Mayor Murray advised that Ms. Susan Wilson, President of the League of Women Voters
of the Redding Area, sent a letter to City Manager Warren requesting that the public
comment period for City C;ouncil meetings be scheduled at the beginning of the meeting
rather than at the end. City Clerk Strohmayer read Ms. Wilson's letter into the record.
Ms. Wilson opined that moving the public comment period to the beginning of the meeting
would allow participation of those who might be unable to stay to the end of a late meeting
such as persons using the City's bus service, which ends at 8:00 p.m., and those with family
obligations in the evenings. She stated tp,at other agencies such as the Shasta County Board
of Supervisors place the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting. In her
opinion, it ts problematic for the public to wait through the business portion of the agenda
to speak under public comment.
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Mayor Murray stated that although he was not opposed to the suggestion, there are other
alternatives in bringing iss~es to the City Council, such as submission of a request to be
heard at City Council meetings to be placed on the Agenda which would allow discussion
of the issue by the City Council. He pointed o~t that the City Council is precluded by law
from discussion or pote~tial aGtion of any item brought forward under the public comment
portion oftne agenda. Consequently, the public comment section is not the most productive
forum for presentation of an issue in which prompt resolution is sought.
Council Member Stegall supported moving the public comment period to the beginning of
the meeting and suggested that Council approve a trial period of six months.
Council Member Mathena concurred but also suggested that time limit of 30 minutes be set
for the beginning of the meeting with the understanding that if the time allotment was not
sufficient, individuals could address Council at the end of the meeting as well.
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Council Member Dickerson did not object to moving the public comment period to the
beginning of a meeting for a trial period, but he cautioned that there are some who will take
advantage of the television cameras to voice special interests or complaints not relevant to
the proceedings which unnecessarily lengthens meetings.
Council Member Pohlmeyer said that while he did not believe the change was necessary, he
would support a trial period of six months, but he was not in favor of offering additional
public comment at the end of the meeting.
City Attorney Duvernay emphasized that the "Public Comment" period is for non-agendized
items and the opportunity to comment pertains only to those matters under the jurisdiction I
of the City Council.
Mayor Murray suggested that the League of Women Voters monitor the trial period to
determine if the desired results are achieved.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
authorizing that the public comment period for regular City Council meetings be moved to
the beginning of the open session for a six-month trial period and identify it as public
comment period for non-agendized matters within the City's jurisdiction.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Re findings of the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting
Commission
(S-050 & S-070-200)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
findings of the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
City Manager Warren explained that during the Summer of 2005, City crews were used to
resurface streets in 26 locations throughout the City. Prior to performing the work, staff
calculated costs, classified the type of work to be performed at each location, and determined
that the work would not exceed the one-inch pavement depth and $30,000 Force Account
limits as specified under state law. However, at four of the locations (Kenyon Drive at
Cedars Road, Victor Avenue at Azoulay Court, Victor Avenue @ Cascade Lane and the
widening of Victor Avenue in front of two lots), City crews did slightly and inadvertently
exceed these limits. Mr. Warren said that staff failed to add overhead charges to the
equipment rental and asphalt purchase which caused the $30,000 threshold to be crossed.
Mr. Warren related that Sally Riley, of the Construction Industry Force Account Council
(CIFAC), subsequently filed a claim with the California Uniform Construction Cost
Accounting Commission (Commission) regarding these locations and the Commission
upheld Ms. Riley's claim, making the following findings:
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The depth of pavement was exceeded for maintenance resurfacing and, since the 1 "
threshold was exceeded, the $30,000 cost threshold was triggered;
The City's calculations for work to be done was less than $30,000, however, the City
did not add a 30 % overhead to either the equipment charge or the asphalt purchases.
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Mr. Warren explained that by adding the overhead (30% of the cost ofthe work) to the pre-
work calculations, work at three locations amounted to approximately $32,000 and at the
fourth location, the total was approximately $35,000. He said that state law requires a public
hearing be held on the Commission findings to disclose the violations, and he assured City
Council that staff has implemented the new accounting principle (including a 30 % overhead)
and it will be included in the cost estimate calculations for all future work of this type.
Mr. Warren recommended that after taking public comment, the City Council accept the
findings of the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission.
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Richar~ Greenberg, Chair of the California Unifonn Construction Cost Accounting
Commission (Commission), advised that the Commission is comprised of 14 members and
was fonned to resolve disputes and prevent lawsuits between state agencies, local
governments, and public works contractors. He advised that the City became a signatory of ,
the Comm~ssion in 1991, which raised its bid threshold from $5,000 to $30,000 and the
fonnal bid threshold to $125,000. At the Commission meeting of November 3, 2005, he
said the CIFAC complaint was accepted and he read a letter from the State Controller's
Office indicating that the City did not comply with Public Contracts Code Section 22042(b)
by exceeding force account limits. Mr. Greenberg believed that the purpose of the hearing
was to: 1) allow representatives of the Co~ission to present the findings to the City
Council, 2) give residents, contractors, and other interested parties an opportunity to address
the issue, and 3) call upon Council to find ways to prevent further violations.
Cathryn Hilliard, LaITy Elkins, Phil George, Kent Dagg, and John Williams contended that
City employees d~liberately circumvented Force Account law, utilized unethical accounting
procedures, perfonned substandard work, were unqualified to perfonn such work, and used
a double standard for jobs perfonned by private contractors versus City workers. They urged
that these types of jobs be subject to the competitive bid process and that pre-work cost
estimates be calculated to include 30 % ovemead.
Mayor Murray detennined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
Mayor Murray stated that after reviewing the staff report, he was satisfied that the City did
not intend to violate the law and that when the 30 % overhead charge issue was brought to
staff s attention, steps were promptly taken to modify internal operating procedures to correct
the problem for future jobs. He expressed disappointment that comments made this evening
deteriorated to castigation of City staff, and he strongly urged contractors and citizens to
contact him so that future problems could be swiftly corrected internally.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the findings of the California Unifonn Construction Cost Accounting Commission
regarding street work for 2005,. Th~ Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AUDITOR'S COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS
(F-205-150 & F-205-150-075)
Council Member Mathena related that this is the 21st consecutive year that the City has
received the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for its
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the Government Finance Officers
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Association ofthe United States and Canada (GFOA).
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Mr. Mathena advised ,that he attended m~etings of the Audit Committee and exit interviews
held with Independent Au~itor, Hathaway & Ksenzulak, LLP (Auditor) at the conclusion of
the City's audit for the year ended June 30, 2005. During the audit, a recommendation was
made regarding expired assessment districts (those with no activity but with funds remaining
on the books). He advised that this anomaly was created by an accounting system used by
Shasta County (since modified) that did not accurately track receipt and disbursement of
funds. Mr. Mathena stated that the City's bond counsel advised that those types of
assessment districts should be closed and the funds transferred to the City's General Fund.
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Council Member Mathena stated that employee timecards were also discussed, and the Audit
Committee recommended that spot checks be made to ensure that timecards were being
submitted and that supervisors be accountable for the timecards of employees in their unit.
Mr. Mathena observed that payroll timelines are difficult to meet because employees are paid
the week after they work and pointed out that in the private sector, wages are not paid for up
to two weeks after work is completed. The Committee also recommended that the City
conduct periodic internal auditing of its financial and administrative systems. With regard
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to grants receivable, he said the Committee focused on State grants which are slow to
materialize. It was recommenqed that the City bill and collect all receivables' as quickly as
possible because interest cannot be accrued on uncollected funds.
Mr. Mathena related that a new item has been instituted as part of the CAFR regarding
borrowing from a fund for purposes such as the purchase of property. This will now be
identified by parentheses that will refer to what property or for what project the funds were
borrowed.
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Council Member Mathena recommended that the City Council accept the Independent
Auditor's Communication to the Audit committee and the Single Audit Reports for the year
ended June 30, 2005.
Council Member Dickerson expressed concern regarding the lack of consistency in tracking
payroll and advised that staff is attempting to resolve the issue.
Council Members Pohlmeyer and Stegall complimented the Finance Division for its
excellent work.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the Independent Auditor's Communication and Single Audit Reports for the year
ended June 30,2005. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - South Bonnyview Road Widening Project
(A-050-080 & S-070-100)
Engineering Project Coordinator Aukland related that the South Bonnyview Road Widening
Project will provide four lanes (two each way) between the Sacramento River and Highway
273. Connected pedestrian facilities along the north boundary of the project are proposed
but the south side of Bonnyview Road will have curbs, gutters, and sidewalks only to
Eastside Road. He stated that the traffic study is complete and Request for Proposals have
been circulated for the final design of the Project to be opened on February 15,2006. He
advised that the environmental work is on schedule and draft environmental documents
should be completed in time to hold a public hearing next month. He advised that the current
project estimate is between $9 and $10 million. The City will receive $1.6 million from the
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the remainder will be from grants and
Traffic Impact Fees (TIF). He added that Indian Gaming has provided $100,000 and other
funding opportunities are being sought.
Mr. Aukland stated that staff is coordinating issues with the Public Utilities Commission, the
Union Pacific Railroad, and Caltrans. Mayor Murray noted that Union Pacific Railroad has
been slow to respond, impeding progress on the project.
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No action was required on this informational item.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Status of Emergency Declaration re Recent Flooding
(A-050-080 & P-150-050)
Fire Chief Fry stated that flooding in the City began to occur on December 30,2005, and was
most extensive on Jewell Lane where Olney Creek crested over its banks where it crosses
Highway 273. He pointed out that the culverts were operational but unable to handle the
high volume of rainfall in such a short period of time. He stated that most of the flooding
and damage occurred at the Safari Mobile Home Park.
Deputy Fire Chief Becker reported that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened at
5:00 p.m. on the evening of December 30, 2005, to coordinate responses and provide
information to the public. A damage assessment team was organized on December 31,2005,
and was able to relay accurate information to the Office of Emergency Services (OES). On
Tuesday, January 3, 2006, the City Council declared a state of local emergency and that
information was relayed to the Governor's Office who then declared Shasta County in a state
of emergency. He said this made the City and property owners eligible for relief funds. An
OES team will be viewing the damage first-hand on January 18,2006, and that assessment
must exceed a threshold of 25 homes andlor structures with major damage in order to
complete the eligibility for federal assistance with the Federal Emergency Management
Administration (FEMA).
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Mayor Murray applauded the quick response to the emergency by the Salvation Army and
Red Cross.
In response to Mayor Murray, City Engineer Tippen stated that the flooded area is considered
a floodplain and building would not be allowed there today. Further study will require a
meeting with Caltrans, Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District (ACID), and Shasta County
to determine how to make the system work as it should in the future.
No action was required on this informational item.
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PROPOSED FORMATION OF A MAYOR'S YOUTH TASK FORCE; and
RESOLUTION - Implementing the 40 Developmental Assets
(B-080-600)
Community Services Director Niemer recalled that the City Council included youth as a top
priority during the Priority Setting meeting last year. Since that time, staff has been working
with community partners on an effort called Developmental Assets for Youth. She explained
that the 40 Developmental Assets could be summarized as concrete, common sense, positive
experiences and qualities ess~ntial to raising successful young people. She stated that the
Assets espoused five factors'that promote successful youth: 1) a sense of control, 2) a skill,
3) an adult who is always there, 4) optimism, and 5) altruism.
Ms. Niemer stated that one goal of the Assets is to curb high-risk youth behaviors by
involving communities in youth-related programs and policies and promote a nurturing
environment through partnering with schools, churches, businesses, non-profit organizations,
city/county agencies, and law enforcement.
Ms. Niemer stated that a Mayor's Youth Task Force could be formed to work with youth and
develop a scope of work and parameters. This Task Force could make recommendations to
the City Council and departments regarding policies, programs, and issues related to youth.
She suggested that the Task Force be comprised of one to two dozen young people ages 14
to 18 years with divt:rse backgrounds. She also suggested that the Task Force be included
in the budget process for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 which would provide operating
funds and the Task Force would be encouraged to compete for grant funds.
Ms. Niemer recommended that the City Council approve formation of the Mayor's Youth
Task Force and a resolution be adopted implementing the 40 Developmental Assets approach
to youth-related programs and policies, and direct staff to return with a funding request.
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Breezy Cuellar, Eliz~beth Fox, Paul Sanftner, and Donnell Ewert, Redding residents, urged
support for the 40 Developmental Assets approach noting that youths participating in such
a program would be better prepa~9 for the community and the workplace and that Shasta
County would be a healthier place to liv~. They thanked the City Council for its
consideration of the Assets program and related they had attended the 2005 Healthy
Communities Confe.rence in Dall~s, Texas, in Nov,ember 2005. They felt it was a rewarding
experience which provided them with four goals for implementation in their community: 1)
organize, recruit, and train a youth advisory board, 2) expand a leadership skills club to all
local high schools, 3) provide a summer leadership camp for middle school students, and 4)
develop international service projects.
In response to Council Member Dickerson, Ms. Niemer explained that the City of San Jose
developed uniform contract language for grant type funds that would be earmarked for Asset
youth service organizations that perform services for a city. Staff has contemplated using it .
as a model to develop similar language for Redding. Mr. Dickerson requested that the City
Council be allowed to review that type oflanguage for various contracts before finalization.
Council Member Stegall expressed support for the program and suggested that the
community begin implementing some of the suggested assets as soon as possible. She asked
that the resolution be amended to include language that the City Council commit itself to
partnering with religious organizations in addition to schools, non-profit agencies, and others
mentioned in the draft resolution.
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Council Member Mathena asked that the $150,000 proposed funding be clarified. City
Manager Warren clarified that the City Council will be asked to consideration the proposed
funding during the mid-year budget review at the Secial City Council meeting of February
13,2006.
Council Member Pohlrneyer asked that definable goals be included in order to review
progress made over a year using the Asset approach.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-12 as amended, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, endorsing the 40 Developmental Assets approach for guiding youth-related
policies and programs in the City; approving formation ofthe Mayor's Youth Task Force,
and directing staff to ~turn with a funding request and more defined information.
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The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2006-12 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
BENTON AIRPARK MASTER PLAN AND NEGATNE DECLARATION
(A-090-020)
Airports Manager Dinger provided highlights of the Report to City Council dated January
6, 2006, recalling that in 2001, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided a grant
for preparation of the Benton Airpark Master Plan. The firm of Coffman Associates was
retained to prepare the Master Plan in 2002 and a 16-member Planning Advisory Committee
was formed to advise and make recommendations. A workshop was also held and public
comments taken to produce the draft document now before Council.
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Mr. Dinger advised that the Negative Declaration was prepared and it is determined that
there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment and therefore, preparation of an environmental impact report is not required.
He observed that the changes from the previously adopted Master Plan are relatively minor
in nature and include the following:
1. Construction of a perimeter road on the north end of the runway;
(He advised that the refueling vehicles must cross the runway to go from east to west
which is an unsafe maneuver according to the FAA and must be changed.)
2. Construction of runway safety area enhancements to the south;
(He related that there is an inadequate safety overrun area at the end of the runway.
The runway should be extended from the current 2,420 feet to 2,840 feet and can be
done by extending a safety area into the landfill area at the south end of the runway.)
3. The concept for ultimate development of corporate, executive, and conventional
hangars ;
(He stated that the Master Plan provides a concept for buildout on the east and west
sides of the runway.)
4. Improving the access to the aircraft wash rack;
(For safety it is necessary to provide more than one access to the wash area.)
5. Clearly defined airport property boundaries;
6. Updating forecasts for aircraft operations, based aircraft, fleet mix, and noise
contours .
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Jim Harris, representing Coffman Associates, explained that the Master Plan is a 20-year
development program for the Airpark. He stated that the single runway is designed to handle
aircraft up to 12,500 pounds and currently, there are 128 various weight aircraft based at the
Airpark. The Airpark experiences 34,000 landings and takeoffs per year but it is anticipated
that in 2022 it will increase to 47,000 with 145 based aircraft. It is predicted that it will
continue to service the smaller wing aircraft.
Mr. Harris related that the Airpark Layout Plan is essential in that FAA, Caltrans, and the
City utilize it to make development and funding decisions. He stated that over the 20-year
implementation period the cost of the various recommended Capital Plan improvements are
estimated to be $8.7 million. He pointed out that $5.8 million is eligible for federal funding,
$360,000 from state grants, and approximately $2.5 million will be funded by the City. He
related that the Benton Airpark provides an economic impact to the community at slightly
over $12 million annually, including $7 million from revenues and $5.4 million from indirect
benefits. He added that it provides payroll earnings of $6 million.
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Mr. Dinger recommended that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration, approve the
Benton Airpark Master Plan, in concept, and forward it to the Airport Land Use Commission
(ALUC) for review.
Council Member Pohlmeyer expressed concern that an estimate of the useful life of th~
Airpark was not included in the staff report or the Master Plan. He also questioned what
safety measures are required for a small airport like Benton Airpark. Mr. Dinger responded
that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the FAA have not directed
specific security measures for general aviation airports, but staff has secured grants for
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fencing and a gate at the Airpark and that should make it safer for the area as a whole.
Relative to the notion of consolidating operations, Mr. Dinger stated that general aviation and
commercial aviation could exist at one location, but it is preferable to separate the two as
much as possible, and it is envisioned that it will become more problematic in the future to
move Benton Airpark to the Municipal Airport location as usage increases. He added that
there is currently enough space at the Municipal Airport to take on the operations of the
Airpark should it close. However, that would greatly impact the Master Plan for the
Municipal Airport which does not include such a scenario.
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Council Member Stegall expressed concern that the Municipal Airport retain enough area
for future expansion. Mr. Dinger explained that site acquisition is underway to maintain the
ability for future expansion at Municipal Airport, but added that both facilities should be
maintained as there is a need for both types of airports.
Mayor Murray observed that the Master Plan is proposing improvements that will require
approximately $2.5 million from the City's General Fund over the next 20 years and
questioned if Airpark operations revenue is sufficient to warrant that type of investment. Mr.
Dinger replied that although a specific study was not performed regarding revenues, it is
estimated that the annual profit from Benton Airpark will be $100,000 and pointed out that
the proposed capital improvements are simply a plan that mayor may not be approved by the
City Council in the future. He added that the primary area to be funded by the General Fund
is hangar development and that could be subsidized, in large part, by the private sector.
Mayor Murray suggested that a study be performed contemplating making no further
improvements and spending no funds at the Airpark and determining those impacts to the
cash flow for the City. .
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Mayor Murray said that he understood that CNEL (community noise equivalent level) within
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that when a 55 CNEL curve is
reached in a construction field, that insulation must be installed to reduce interior noise, and
he questioned how that would affect the Airpark. Development Services Director Hamilton
stated that there are two standards, the sheer noise level of 65 dBL (decibel level) and an
interior noise level of 45 CNEL. If those are exceeded, improvements must be made to bring
the noise level down to a safe level.
In response to Mayor Murray, Mr. Dinger advised that helicopters are directed to fly into the
Airpark at a 45 degree angle to the runway to avoid standard aircraft on the runway; and,
although the 55 CNEL is acceptable for the runway, it is cumulative over a 24-hour period.
The noise level caused by helicopters is momentary even though helicopters use the 45
degree approach for takeoffs and landings. He added that the City does not have the
authority to dictate air space but can recommend that aircraft utilize specific areas and use
discretion in their flight patterns.
City Attorney Duvernay pointed out that the City has an obligation, through the airport
planning process, to identify the noise contour lines and the City cannot dictate air traffic
patterns. He advised that Mr. Dinger and the City's consultant, Coffman and Associates,
have calculated the mix of operations (helicopter and fixed wing) into then CNEL contour
lines represented in the document and those appear to be within legal limits .
Council Member Mathena pointed out that the map attached to the Report to City Council
dated January 6, 2006, should be amended to reflect the parcel purchase by Dr. Kraffert that
is no longer part of the airport boundaries.
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Council Member Mathena expressed concern that the Benton landfill is being proposed for
use as an extension to the runway. He recallyd that the landfill is an unstable area and should
not be used for aircraft landings and takeoffs. Mr. Dinger explained that additional fill would
be used to stabilize the landfill area and the area over the landfill would be an extended
safety area, not used for actual takeoffs and landings.
Mr. Dinger pointed out that should the City Council approve the Master Plan, it is under no
obligation to approve each project. He noted that individual projects would be brought to
the City Council and could be denied if funding is limited.
City Manager Warren suggested that the City Council direct staff to prepare a definitive
report incorporating the concerns of the City Council and return for future consideration
before referring the issue to ALUC.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
directing staff to prepare a comprehensive report regarding Benton Airpark incorporating
financial analysis, projected useful life expectancy, overcrowding, runway safety, regulation
of aircraft noise and flight patterns, impacts of moving a portion or all of the Benton Airpark
operations to Redding Municipal Airport, and other related issues.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Rusti Ruth, Redding resident, advised that she resides in the area of Bidwell Road and
believes it is unsafe for children to walk to the school in the area due to a narrow road
immediately adjacent to a ditch notorious for flooding. She hoped that something could be
done about the ditch such as filling it in with material.
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Warren Kerr, Redding resident, said that he has called the City each year regarding
maintenance of the ditch along Bidwell Road to prevent flooding. This year, however, he
did not call, and his home was flooded when the ditch overflowed. He urged the City to
prevent this from occurring in the future without being prompted by citizen complaints.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:37 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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ATTEST:
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