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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
March 7, 2006 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Dickerson.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murray with the following Council Members I
present: Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, City Attorney Duvernay, Deputy City Manager
Bachman, Development Services Director Hamilton, Senior Redevelopment Project
Coordinator Morgon, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Haddox, Management
Assistant to the City Manager Cherpeski, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk
Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060 & E-050)
John Harris, Redding resident, expressed opposition to use of public funds for recreational
projects and private development.
(A-050-060)
Council Member Stegall announced that the "Hope's Garden" project is still in need of
funding and donations could be made to the project. She stated that the project is a memorial
to Shasta County residents who have been victims of crime. It is hoped that the Garden will
be completed just prior to the "Take Back the Night" event to be held in April. She stated
that Duane Hoffman, owner of Spring Tree Landscaping, has agreed to complete the Garden
pro bono, but donations are still needed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of February 21, 2006
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check numbers 838198 through
838422 inclusive, in the amount of $5,556,840.39, for the period of February 21, 2006,
through February 28, 2006; and Payroll Register No. 18, electronic deposit transaction
numbers 180669 through 181431 and check numbers 529009 through 529185 inclusive, in
the amount of $2,192,576.68, for the period of February 12,2006, through February 25,
2006, be approved.
TOTAL: $7,749,417.07
Treasurer's Report - January 2006
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$144,703,050.93
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Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$234,487,016.86
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 January 2006 be accepted.
Ordinance - Amending Chapter 14,.08 - Water, Chapter 14.16 Sewer, and Chapter 16.20
Development Impact Fees
(W -030-400 & W -020-590)
It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that Ordinance No. 2359 be adopted,
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an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code
(RMC) Chapter 14.08-Water, Chapter 14.16-Sewer, and amending Chapter 16.20-
Development Impact Fees relating to Water and Wastewater Utility Fees effective July 1,
2006.
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Resolution - Authorizing application to the California Department of Housing & Community
Development (HCD) for Workforce Housing Reward Program (WHRP) funds, and
Grant Agreement -IiCD for the anticipated WHRP funds
(G-100-170)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2006-33 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City
Manager to execute an application, Standard Agreement, and any amendments pertaining
thereto to the California Department of Housing for a Workforce Housing Reward Grant in
an amount up to $175,000 to partially finance architectural design for the new Police
Administration facility.
Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-1307070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for January 2006. Retail power sales revenue
was 1.7%, or $758,681 below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was
$2,805,448 or 16.8 % above expectations. The total cost of electricity through January 2006
was $9,476,653 or 22.0% above projections. ' The Util~ty's net operating results through
January was $2,003,796.
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Agreement - Nichols, Melburg, & Rosetto
(C-050-550)
It is the recommendation of the Police Ch~efthat the City Council authorize deviation from
a request for proposal process as detailed in Council Policy No. 1501 and authorize the
Mayor to execute an Agreement with Nichols, Melburg, & Rosetto for site selection and
conceptual design phase for the new Police facility in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
Report - Parkview Neighborhood blight problems
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council accept the Status Report
regarding the transient and trespassing problem in the Parkview Neighborhood and direct the
Police Department to continue ~ts effort to resolve the problem.
Fran Jenkins, Loeta Rhodes, and Bill UI~h thanked the City Council and the Redding Police
Department for continued work on the Parkivew Neighborhood blight problems.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the
General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for January 2006. Total revenue at the end of
January is $36.4 million or $3,575,227 (10.8%) above staffs cash flow projection.
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Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $41,655,080 or $2,055,957
(4.8%) below staffs original projection. Encumbrances total $2,655,680.
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Amendment to the C~:msultant Services Agreement - PACE Engineering for the Foothill
Reservoir Replacement Project
(W -030-450)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to ex~cute an amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with
PACE Engineering for the Foothill Reservoir Replacement Project in an amount not-to-
exceed $150,000 for construction rn.anagement and inspection services.
Consultant Agreement - T Y Lin International
(S-070-100-707)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with T Y Lin International
for final design and right-of-way acquisition for the South Bonnyview Road Widening
Project in an amount n~t-to-exceed $1,500,000.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3894, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester
No.2 Mixing System Improvements
(B-050-020 & W-OI0-450)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3894
(Job No. 2209), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester No.2 Mixing System
Improvements be awarded to MDS Engineering & Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$238,892.00, and an additional $30,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees,
and an additional $24,000 for a construction contingency fund for a total amount of
$292,892.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3906, Foothill Reservoirs Replacement Project; and
Resolution - Appropriating Water Utility funds for same
(B-050-020/W -030-450/B-130-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3906
(Job No. 2241), Foothill Reservoirs Replacement Project be awarded to CB&I, Inc. in the
amount of $2,441,300 and an additional $200,000 be approved for a construction
contingency fund for a total of $2,641,300.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2005-34 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 27th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating an additional $172,000 for the Foothill Reservoir
Replacement Project for fiscal year 2005-06.
Resolution - Adopting the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan
(W -030)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2006-35 be
adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding adopting the Urban Water
Management Plan Update with current Federal Best Management Practices as required by
the California Department of Water Resources pursuant to Assembly Bill 797 "Urban Water
Management Planning Act" amending Division 6, Part 2.6 of the California Water Code.
Fire Hydrant Agreement - William T. Sutherland
(W-030-500 & F-210)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a Fire Hydrant Agreement with William T. Sutherland to provide fire
hydrant service outside the City at 8905 Airport Road pursuant to City Council Policy No.
1411.
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Pilot Proiect - Universal Waste Recycling
, (S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff
to begin a pilot project of universal waste recycling through December 31, 2006, to accept
household hazardous waste at its Hazardous Waste Facility at no cost to households in
Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, and the unincorporated area of Shasta County.
Resolution - Authorizing a Financial Assistance Application to the State Water Resources
Control Board's State Revolving Fund Loan program
(G-I00-170 & W-OI0-450)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2006-36 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City
Engineer or Municipal Utilities Director to submit and execute a Financial Assistance
Application to the State Water Resources Control Board for a Revolving Fund Loan Program
in an amount not-to-exceed $71 million for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
rehabilitation and expansion project.
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Resolution - Appropriating self-insurance reserve funds for the Liability Insurance Program
(B-130-070 & R-100-550-250)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2006-37 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 26th
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $350,000 for the Liability
Insurance Program for fiscal year 2005-06.
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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: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - None
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ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2359 a~d Res9lution Nos. 2006-33,2006- 34,2006- 35,2006- 36, and 2006- 3 7
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLU'~I6N ~ Confinning the Apnual Report and levying the annual assessment for fiscal
year 2006-07 in the Downtown ~edding Business Improvement District (BID)
(A-170-015-002)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
the Annual Report and levying the annual assessment for fiscal year 2006-07 in the
Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID).
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affi<;lavi~ of PuJ?lication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon recalled that the City Council, at its
meeting of February 2J, 2006, received the Annual Report presented by the Downtown
Redding Business Asso.ciation (DRBA) declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual
assessment for Fisc~l Year 2006-07 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement
District (BID).
Mr. Morgon noted that the Annual Report proposes no changes to BID boundaries or the
assessment fonnula as established in previous years. He advised that unless 50% plus one
of the businesses located in the BID protest the proceedings, the resolution confinning the
report and levying of ass~ssments can be adopted in order to provide revenues for
improvements and promote tourism in the Downtown Redding BID pursuant to the Parking
and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989.
Mr. Morgon recommended that the resolution confinning the Annual Report by the DRBA
and levying the assessment for the BID be adopted.
Mayor Murray detennined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2096-?8, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confinning the Annual Report for the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying
the assessment for the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District for fiscal year
2006-07.
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. 2006-38 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal by Bob Lehman of the Planning Commission's decision
concerning a shade structure at 3515 Riverview Drive
(C-llO-100-400) .
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
the appeal by Bob Lehman of the Pla~ng Commission's decision concerning a shade
structure at 3515 Riverview Drive.
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton related that Mr. Bob Lehman, who resides at 3515
Riverview Drive, was issued a Stop Work Order after a complaint was received from a
neighbor regarding an accessory shade structure constructed in the side-yard property-line
setback at Mr. Lehman's residence. He stated that Mr. Lehman had contacted the
Development Services Department and was informed that temporary accessory structures of
less than 120 square feet could be constructed without a building permit, but construction of
any type is not allowed within the property line setback.
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Mr. Hamilton advised that Mr. Lehman constructed a shade structure totaling 288 square
feet, less than a foot from the north property-line fence. He pointed out that Mr. Lehman
maintained that because the structure was anchored to the ground it would remain in place.
Therefore, it was the determination of the Building Official that the structure was not
temporary and would require a building permit, but it first must be removed from the side-
yard property-line setback.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the
determination of the Planning Commission that the shade structure may not be located within
a side-yard property-line setback.
Bob and MaIjorie Lehman advised that they have been working on a bus conversion for
many years at great expense, and they purchased the shade structure to protect their
investment. They contended that when they talked with the Redding Building Department
by phone and in person, they were assured that no permit was needed for a temporary shade
covering. However, after a complaint by their neighbor, the Building Department responded
to the location and advised that the structure could not remain in the side-yard property-line
setback. It was the Lehmans' assertion that many similar structures exist throughout the City
and presented several photographs to the City Council depicting shade structures.
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Ann Duchi, Redding resident, urged the City Council to support the determination of the
Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals, and the Building and Code Enforcement
Departments that the shade structure must be removed from the side-yard property-line
setback.
Mayor Murray determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
upholding the Planning Commission's determination that a shade structure located at 3515
Riverview Drive may not be located within a side-yard property-line setback and directing
staff to ensure removal of said structure.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal by Kip Rickel ofthe Development Services Director's Penalty
Determination
(C-llO-100-400 & L-01O-390-700)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
the appeal by Kip Rickel of the Development Services Director's penalty determination
regarding Site Development Permit SDP-35-04 (SDP) for 1390 College View Drive.
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests 'were received.
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Development Services Director H(j.milton advised that Kip Rickel was granted approval for
SDP-35-04 to construct 32 tQwnhouse apartment units on 3.15 acres at 2390 College View
Drive. The original application was for construction of eight fourplexes, but was later
modified to two sixplex units and four fourplex units to maintain the original 32 unit request
and still satisfy tree preservation and corp.mon open space requirements. Subsequent to a
building permit being issued on November 1,2005, Mr. Rickel and his engineer contacted
the City requesting construction of another fourplex building in a tree preservation area of
the site, and they were advised of the process for an amendment to remove trees in the
common area.
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Mr. Hamilton related that on December 27 ,2005, a complaint was received that the oak trees
to be preserved in the common area of the project had been .cut down just before Christmas.
City staff confirmed that 7 trees had been cut down at the location with trunk diameters from
10 to 27 inches.
Mr. Hamilton advised that after review, a penalty was assessed pursuant to Redding
Municipal Code 18.45.110 in the form ofa $7,000 fine, tree replacement in a ratio of2:1
with a minimum 24-inch box planting size with health and survival monitored for at least
three years by a qualified arborist, and that no additional development beyond the approved
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SDP-35-04 be allowed for a period of two years. He pointed out that Mr. Rickel appealed
the penalties specifically the cessation of development (other than SDP- 35-04) for two years
at the location.
Mr. Hamilton advised that Mr. Rickel states that a miscommunication existed between he
and his engineer regarding removal ofthe trees. However, staff believes that Mr. Rickel's
engineer was well aware ofthe process to request removal of the trees, and that it was instead
a blatant disregard for the permitting process.
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Mr. Hamilton stated that Mr. Rickel's appeal has been considered by the Planning
Commission which ul1animo~sly denied the appeal on January 31, 2006. He recommended
that the City Council uphold the Development Services Director's penalty determination and
the determination of the P,lanning Commission reg~rding SDP-35-04 and deny the appeal by
Mr. Rickel.
Jack Reese, Mr. Rickel's attorney, advised that Mr. Rickel has willingly paid the $7,000 fine,
but is appealing the two-year moratorium at the site because it makes the project cost
prohibitive. He contended that there was a misunderstanding between Mr. Rickel and his
contractor concerning tree removal.
Mr. Reese pointed out that the ,property is designated commercial and could have been
developed far more ~ntensely than the current proposal with the loss of additional trees. He
urged the City Council to withdraw the two-year moratorium penalty on additional
permitting for the property.
Mayor Murray determilled that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
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MOTI()N: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
upholding the Development Services Director's penalty determination and the determination
ofthe Planning Commission regarding SDP-35-04 at 1390 College View Drive and denying
the appeal by Mr. Rickel.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REPORT - California Horse Park
(E-050)
City Council Member S~egall recalled that at its February 13,2006, special meeting, Council
appointed 'Mayor Murray and her to work with staff in developing a proposal which
supported the City's participation in the California Horse Park (Park) Project without
impacting the City's General Fund. She provided an overview of the proposal emphasizing
that it will not impact the General Fund nor necessitate bonding for funds. She added that
this proposal has been submitted to the McConnell Foundation (McConnell).
In order to avoid a bond issuance by the City, she said that four components were developed
that would provide the needed $23 million as follows:
1. The City would credit McColll1ell with 100 % of the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
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associated with the proposed hotel and R V park to be constructed at the Horse Park.
The estimated value is $650,000.
The City will credit McConnell with 100 % ofthe sales tax revenue associated with
the Park and adjacent retail establishments that will be constructed as an integral part
ofthe Park. An estimated value of $100,000 per year.
Taking into consideration that the Park will cost up to $100 million and the amenities
such as the hotel and RV park will be an additional $30 million, the gross property
tax revenue would be approximately $1.3 million annually. If the County agrees to
allow the City to annex the Gore Ranch property (site for the proposed Horse Park)
without a tax sharing agreement, the City should be able to credit its 15 % ofthe $1.3
million to McConnell or approximately $200,000 per year.
The City would work with McConnell to create a Business Improvement District
(BID) where each visitor to the Park would pay a special BID fee. It is estimated that
the Park will generate 264,447 visitor days per year and could generate as much as
$1.3 million per year with a BID fee of $5 per visitor. If a BID is determined
impractical, the City would consider establishing an admissions tax to be collected
only at the Park.
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She pointed out that the City could credit McConnell with 100 % of the tax revenue and BID
revenue until the $23 million mark was reached from these sources. At that time, McConnell
would receive 50 % ofthe tax revenue to terminate after 40 years, but continue to receive the
BID revenue indefinitely.
Council Member Stegall observed that under these proposed conditions, there would be no
need for McConnell to provide a financial guarantee to the City. Furthermore, there would
be no requirement to dedicate a portion of the tax revenue that the City would need for
services such as police, fire, and/or street maintenance. The City has asked McConnell to
develop the Park as proposed including a 9,500 seat stadium and provide open space and
public trails through a conservation easement of 2,000 acres.
In order to provide the $7 million, a more suitable home for the Redding Rodeo Association,
and free up valuable riverfront property, Ms. Stegall said it is also proposed that the City
would sell the Rodeo grounds to McConnell at a reduced price after the Park is constructed
and the Redding Rodeo Association has been relocated to the new facility. Further, the
Redding Rodeo Association would be guaranteed use of the facility as its base of operation
through some type of long-term lease for a minimum of fifty (50) years. The value of the
rodeo grounds (15 acres) is approximately $9.8 million, but the City would sell the property
to McConnell for $2.8 million and treat the remaining $7 million savings as the City's
contribution to the Park project. The City and McConnell would agree on future
development and use of the rodeo grounds property that is acceptable to both parties and the
community .
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Council Member Stegall stated that the City's proposal should meet everyone's needs
without impacting the General Fund or future tax revenue. In conclusion, she stated that the
City is waiting for a response from McConnell regarding the proposal.
Council Members Mathena and Pohlmeyer expressed concern regarding gifting future tax
revenue for an indeterminate amount of time, but thanked Mayor Murray, Council Member
Stegall, and staff for their hard work.
It was the consensus of the City Council to accept the Report regarding the updated
California Horse Park proposal.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Mercy Oaks Village Senior Apartments
(A-050-080)
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Haddox provided an update on the Mercy Oaks
Village Senior Apartments, a senior affordable complex. It is located off College View
Drive and adjacent to Golden Umbrella, a senior nutrition center, and a senior service center.
She said the new facility will provide 52 one-bedroom fully-contained apartments and some
assistance will be available although it is not an assisted-living facility. The cost of the
project is approximately $8 million of which the Redding Redevelopment Agency provided
a loan of $500,000. Project completion is anticipated in May 2006, and applications are
being accepted.
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No action was required on this informational item.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Stillwater Business Park
(A-050-080 & E-050-500)
Deputy City Manager Bachman advised that anticipated completion of the Stillwater
Business Park (Park) remains 2007. He stated that the Environmental Initial Study (EIS) and
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are complete and awaiting comments. The EIS/EIR
has been published i~ the Federal Register and should come to the Planning Commission on
April 11, 2006, and to th~ City Council on April 18, 2006. He related that it is possible
more federal grants will be forthcoming this co:t;ning fiscal year. He stated that the Planning
Division is working on annexation of the property into the City, and the Redding
Redevelopment Agency is working on incorporating the property into the SHASTEC
Redevelopment Project Area. He stated that an impact analysis is being done on the Park
that will estimate revenues at various stages of build out to assist the City Council in making
decisions.
Mr. Bachman related that after consideration and adoption of the environmental documents,
the next steps will be to present revised cost estimates and a review of financial resources,
explore phasing alternatives, examine cost benefits of those alternatives, and choose a
phasing alternative that will provide the appropriate cost benefit to the community.
Council Member Pohlmeyer requested that staff be mindful of utilizing the Opportunity
Center at the Stillwater Business Park.
No action was required on this informational item.
LETTER OF INTENT - Ownership and Operation of Library
(L-050) ,
.. City Manager Warren provided highlights of the process for the ownership and operation of
the new Library. He stated that a Letter of Intent (LO!) has been drafted for City Council
consideration regarding library operations which represents the final phase of supplying
extended library services to the community. He summarized the points of the LOI:
1. The City and Shasta County would enter into two separate agreements effective no
later than January 1,2007 ;to formalize modification of the library system.
The City will agree to own and operate the Redding Main Library, and operate the
Anderson and Burney libraries on behalf of the County, with the City to maximize
hours of operational. The County will retain ownership of the Anderson and Burney
. library facilities including all fixtures, furnishings, and equipment and will maintain
both buildings and grounds.
The City will adopt ordinances necessary to institute the Redding Municipal Library
and the City Council will serve as the Redding Municipal Library Board.
The City will establish a citizen's advisory board consisting of five members, two
appointed by the City Council, two appointed by the County, and one by the Shasta
Library Foundation. This advisory board will help formulate library policy, conduct
planning, and provide recommendations regarding operations with the Library Board
maintaining final decision-making authority.
The City will staff and operate the three library facilities with City employees or by
an independent contractor. County library employees will be given an opportunity
to interview with the City or independent contractor to provide library services as a
City employee and be hired at a rate of pay no lower than the current pay rate with
the County unless that rate would exceed the maximum established by the City for
that position.
The County will complete construction and close out all state grant requirements for
the new Redding Main Library.
The County will donate its existing library collection to the City effective January 1,
2007.
The City and the County will maintain their existing levels oflibrary funding and will
provide an additional $170,000 each effective January 1,2007.
The term of the contract will be 40 years.
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City Manager Warren recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute
the Letter of Intent for operation and ownership of the Library.
Jenny Abbe Moyer, appointee to the Library Governance and Funding Task Force Ad Hoc
Committee, advised that the Committee has recommended and urges City Council approval
of the LOI and stated that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved the LOI at its
meeting today.
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Dave Ritchie, representing the Shasta County Employees, advised that current Library
employees are a valuable commodity in providing the best possible service to the
community. He spoke on their behalf regarding concerns of tenure and benefits accrued with
the County, and the change will require them to become probationary employees again if
chosen for a position. He urged that the City Council retain existing library employees.
Council Member Dickerson observed that the revenue flow in the City is more flexible than
that of the County and, therefore, the City is in a better position financially to manage the
Library, not that it will be operated better but it will have greater alternatives for operation
because of the funding. He did not believe the agreement should be contingent on moving
the County employees to City Library positions.
Council Members Pohlmeyer and Mathena thanked those who served on the Library
Governance and Funding Task Force Ad Hoc Committee and Management Assistant to the
City Manager Cherpeski for assisting and guiding the Task Force.
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Mayor Murray appreciated the concern for the Shasta County employees working in County
library positions, but he pointed out the instability of the library environment under
management of the County due to funding issues and believed there would be increased job
security if those employees became City employees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
authorizing the Mayor to execute the Letter of Intent regarding the ownership and operation
of the new Library.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE - Oasis Road Specific Plan and associated traffic impact mitigation issues
(G-030-110 & T-080)
Development Services Director Hamilton stated that the draft Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for the Oasis Road Specific Plan will be brought to the City Council at the first regular
meeting in June, 2006. It was also circulated for comment with the EIR and final completion
is pending Council action on the EIR and selection of a final land use plan for the area. The
Public Facilities Financing Program is being prepared with adoption anticipated for January
2007.
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Mr. Hamilton advised that infrastructure costs have been developed with the most complex
being transportation. It is estimated that rebuilding the Oasis Road interchange at Interstate
5 (1-5) will cost $25 million and additional mitigations for Highway 273/Market Street "fly-
over" and a direct connection to Twin View Boulevard estimated at $11.6 million. Caltrans
has estimated that adding a lane to 1-5 from South Bonnyview Road to Oasis Road will cost
$52 to $70 million and the City's portion of the mitigation would be $15 to $20 million and
must be included in the Specific Plan Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR). Staff
is planning to meet with the Regional Transportation Planning Agency and Caltrans, and
Council will be updated as information is developed.
It was the consensus of the City Council to accept the Report regarding the Oasis Road
Specific Plan and the traffic mitigations involved for the project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:27 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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ATTEST:
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