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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
March 21, 2006 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Community Services Director Niemer.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Penni Tyler. .
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 Services Director Hamilton,
Police Chief Moty, Interim Director of Municipal Utilities Duryee, Electric Group Manager
Keener, City Engineer Tippen, Senior Planner Manuel, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Assistant
City Clerk Sherman.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(E-050)
Mayor Murray reported that a letter, responding to the City's funding proposal for the
California Horse Park, was received from the McConnell Foundation (McConnell) just prior
to this evening's meeting. He read the letter in which the McConnell Foundation Board of
Directors determined that, due to escalating costs (an additional $30 million), the California
Horse Park project was no longer financially feasible for the Foundation. The Foundation
Board thanked the City and staff for the hard work and consideration that went into the
project in an effort to bring it to fruition.
Mayor Murray also expressed appreciation to everyone who had worked so diligently on the
project and acknowledged that the California Horse Park Committee members would be very
disappointed with this turn of events.
RESOLUTION - Honoring and commending the Kiwanis Club of Redding
(A-050-060-600)
Mayor Murray presented Kiwanis Club of Redding President Ray Johnson, President-elect,
Murray Blake, Vice President Curtis Barbarick, Secretary Lavada Williams, and Treasurer
John Williams with a resolution honoring and commending the Kiwanis Club of Redding
for 80 years of service to the community.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-39 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
honoring and commending the Kiwanis Club of Redding for 80 years of service.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
On behalf of the Kiwanis Club membership, Mr. Johnson thanked the City Council and City
staff for the recognition and thanked the community for the opportunity to serve.
Resolution No. 2006-39 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
PRESENTATION - Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency
(T-100-375)
Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) Executive Officer Dan
Little made a presentation regarding traffic issues and increasing traffic congestion in Shasta
County and a proposed State Highway System Needs Study to address these issues. He
explained that the Study would concentrate on developing a revenue program to address
growth and mitigate impacts on the state highway system, with a focus to the Interstate 5 (1-
5) corridor and surrounding main arterials.
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Mr. Little added that transportation is funded through state and federal gasoline taxes in the
amount of 18 cents per gallon. He pointed out that this amount remains static regardless of
the cost of gasoline at the pump. As a means of generating more transportation revenue, a
sales tax initiative is one alternative under consideration by the RTPA. He said that while
the likelihood of such an initiative passing at this time is doubtful, increasing traffic issues
will continue to plague the consumer and a sales tax measure will become more palatable.
Another alternative is an additional traffic impact fee placed on new development or possibly
assessment districts.
It was the consensus of the City Council to support the proposed RTPA Study.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
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Approval of minutes: Special Meeting of February 13, 2006, Regular and Special Meetings
of March 7, 2006
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 838397 through
839039 inclusive, in the amount of $9,608,800.37 , for the period of March 1,2006, through
March 17, 2006; and Payroll Register No. 19 electronic deposit transaction numbers 181452
through 182222 and check numbers 529219 through 529419 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,206,004.27, for the period of February 26, 2006, through March 11,2006, be approved.
TOTAL: $11,814,804.64
Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park
(P-050-690 & P-050-600-200)
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 March 2006.
Request for Proposals - Joint Impact Fee Study
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Council authorize staff
to work with Shasta County on the issuance of a J oint Impact Fee Study Request for Proposal
(RFP) to seek a consultant to determine types and amounts of potential development impact
fees for the County and the City, and approve, in concept, funding the City's proportionate
share of the study.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3912, scheduled maintenance service on Unit #3 Power
Plant combustion turbine
(B-050-100 & E-120-150-500)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3912,
scheduled maintenance s~rvice on Unit #3 Power Plant combustion turbine, be awarded to
Thomason Mechanical Corporation in the amount of $131 ,950 and that a contingency fund
in the amount of 15 % of the bid price be approved.
Acceptance of Grant - Office of Traffic Safety Seatbelt Mini-Grant
(G-100-170-700 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chiefthat the City Council accept a mini-grant from
.the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $22,540 to fund overtime for seatbelt
enforcement during a 21-day period from May 15, through June 6, 2006, including the I
Memorial Day holiday. .
Acceptance of Grant - Office of Traffic Safety, and
Approve Memorandums of Understanding - Anderson Police Department, Shasta County
Sheriffs Office', Shasta County Probation and California Highway Patrol
(G-100-170-700 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council accept a grant for
$240,000 from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to fund overtime and equipment, and enter
into Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Anderson Police Department, Shasta
County Sheriffs Office, Shasta County Probation Department and the California Highway
Patrol in a cooperative effort to reduce alcohol-involved traffic accidents.
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Lease Agreement - Aircraft Storage Hangar at Redding Municipal Airport
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the
Ground Lease Agreement with Phil Smith to construct a 16,900-square foot aircraft storage
hangar a Redding Municipal Airport in the amount of $464.75 per month for the first 12
months with a 3 % increase each year for a term of 30 years with two five-year options to
renew.
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Contract Amendment - Mead & Hunt, Inc., design of Phase I drainage improvements at
Benton Airpark (C-4271)
(A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the First
Amendment to the Authorization of Services 05-01 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. to perform
additional design services for Phase I Drainage Improvements at Benton Airpark in the
amount of $5,000.
Quarterly Report - Turtle Bay Exploration Park, second quarter fiscal year ending June 30,
2006
(C-070-250-250)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the
Quarterly Report from the Turtle Bay Exploration Park for the second quarter fiscal year
ending June 30, 2006.
Award Request for Proposal- Request for Proposal No. 3895, Audit Services; and
Approve audit services agreement - Caporicci & Larson
(B-050-100 & F-205-150)
It is the recommendation of the Audit Committee, that the City Council award Request for
Proposal No. 3895, and contract audit services to Caporicci & Larson in the amount of
$166,472 for a term of three years.
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Resolution - Adopting City Council Policy No. 425, Internal Audit Function
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the Audit Committee that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2006-40, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting City Council
Policy No. 425, regarding the internal audit function.
Easement - Pete Brunello, dba Lassen Forest Products, located at 5651 Airport Road,
(C-070-01O & W-030-750-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize the purchase of a permanent easement from Peter Brunello, dba Lassen Forest
Products, for property located at 5651 Airport Road for a total cost of $29,722. This will
allow the Well No. 14 project to be constructed appropriately without disrupting existing
improvements.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3836 (Job No. 2223), City Hall Sculpture Park
project
(B-050-020/P-050-435/C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept
the accept Bid Schedule No. 3836 (Job No. 2223), City Hall Sculpture Park project awarded
to Valley View Excavating as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be authorized
to file the Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final contract price
$776,386.30.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3828 (Job No. 9475), Henry Avenue Street
improvements project
(B-050-020 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept
the accept Bid Schedule No. 3828 (Job No. 9475), Henry Avenue Street improvements
project awarded to Hutchins Pavings & Engineering, Inc. as satisfactorily completed and that
the City Clerk be authorized to file the Notice of Completion with the Shasta County
Recorder. Final contract price $130,198.02.
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Resolution - Appropriating Traffic Impact Fee Funds for Plan Line Study
(B-130-070 & L-01O-200)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2006-41, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 29th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77, appropriating
$550,000 for Airport Road to the Sacramento River to State Route 44 Plan Line Study for
Fiscal Year 2005-06.
Resolution - Appropriating funds from the Dana Drive Benefit District for Chum Creek Road
sidewalk improvements
(B-130-070 & S-070-285) I
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2006-42, a resolution oftbe City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 30th amendment to City budget Resolution No. 2005-77, appropriating
$45,000 for the Chum Creek Road sidewalk and retaining wall project for fiscal year 2005-
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Appointment of representatives to the Solid Waste Disposal Committee - West Central
Lan~fill oversight
(B-080-650-642 & S-020-900)
It is the recommendation of Interim Municipal Utilities Director Perry that the City Council
designate the composition of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee as adopted by the Board
of Supervisors on February 21,2006, as follows: The County Chief Administrative Officer
for the County of Shasta, the City Manager for the City of Redding and the Member-at -large
position to be appointed by the County Chief Administrative Officer and the Redding City
Manager, by approving the draft Amendment No.1 amending Section 10 of the Operating
Agreement entered into between the City and County on July 26,1990.
Traffic modifications - Intersections ofPlacerlW est, Court/Butte, and CourtlYuba Streets to
enhance visibility of pedestrians crossing the intersections
(T-080-300 & P-030-250)
It is the recommendation of Interim Municipal Utilities Director Perry that the City Council
direct staff to proceed with striping, signing, and/or parking prohibitions at the intersections
ofPlacerlWest, Court/Butte, and CourtlYuba Streets to enhance the visibility of pedestrians
crossing these intersec~ions.
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Resolution - Amending the City of Redding Employment and Benefit Policies for
Unrepresented Employees by adding Section 12 to Hours & Overtime, to compensate the
Fire Marshal for Investigation Duty Coverage
(P-l 00-050-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that the City Council adopt Resolution
No. 2006-43, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 12
to Hours & Overtime, to c<?mpensate the Fire Marshal for Investigation Duty Coverage
effective March 26, 2006.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
that all the foregoing iteIIls on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
AYES: Council Me"?-~ers - Dickerson, Pohlmeyer, Mathena, Stegall, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - None
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ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2006-40, 2006-41, 2006-42, and 2006-43 are on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Underground Utilities along Hilltop Drive
ORDINANCE - Formation of the Hilltop Drive Utility District
(E-090-200-500). .
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
consideration of an ordinance for the formation of the Hilltop Drive Utility District, an
underground utility district along Hilltop Drive between Highway 44 and Cypress Avenue.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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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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Electric Group Manager Keener recalled that the Hilltop Hotel Business Improvement
District (HHBID), formed at the regular City Council meeting of December 6, 2005, created
a mechanism to fund improvements along Hilltop Drive and that the underground utility
district being considered is part of those improvements. He also recalled that in November
2005, staff was authorized to submit a letter to Shasta County asking to use a portion of its
allocation of PG&E Rule 20A underground funds to underground utilities along Hilltop
Drive. However, in order to utilize these funds, Mr. Keener pointed out that a public hearing
must be held and an underground utility district formed to determine that the street or road
right-of-way is extensively used by the general public and carries a heavy volume of
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, and/or the street or road right-of-way is considered an arterial
street or major collector as defined in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research
General Plan Guidelines.
Mr. Keener related that undergrounding the utilities will take approximately three years to
complete and will be constructed in tandem with proposed HHBID street enhancements to
minimize costs and traffic congestion. Redding Electric Utility (RED) estimates that the
City's share of the costs will be approximately $1.8 million and that amount has been
included in REU's business plan.
Mr. Keener recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading
approving formation of an underground utility district along Hilltop Drive.
Mayor Murray determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
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MOTION: M~de by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving formation of the Hilltop Drive Underground Utility District along Hilltop Drive
between Highway 44 and Cypress Avenue.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2360, for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding 1) declaring a certain area oft~e City as the Hilltop
Drive Underground Utility District pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.04; 2)
requiring the removal of utility poles, ovemead wires, and associated overhead structures
within the boundaries of said district; and 3) fixing the time of October 31, 2008 for said
removal and the time within which property owners within the District must be ready to
complete and receive underground service.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2360 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC HEARING - Negative Declaration, Planned Development Application PD-8-05,
and Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-17 -05, Searchlight Terrace Subdivision
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-6-05
(L-O 10- 230/L-0 10- 211-021/S-1O 1-10 1)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
Negative Declaration, Planned Development Application PD-8-05, Tentative Subdivision
Map Application S-17-05, and Rezoning Application RZ-6-05 for Searchlight Terrace
Subdivision, located at 5650 Constitution Way, by Empire Development.
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 Hamilton advised that the Searchlight Terrace Subdivision
will be a planned development consisting of approximately 6 acres of property to create 19
single-family residential lots.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the Negative Declaration be adopted, that Planned
Development Application PD-8-05, Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-17 -05, and
Rezoning Application RZ-6-05 rezoning 5.8 acres on Constitution Way from "RS-3"
Residential Single FaJ)lily District t9 "RM-6" Multiple Family District for the Searchlight
Terrace Sub,division be approved, that the ordinance be offered for first reading, and the full
reading be waived.
Marj Cantrell, Redding resident, urged approval of the Searchlight Terrace Subdivision.
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Gail Rich, Redding resident, expressed concern regarding increased traffic on Constitution
Way and the limited view of oncoming traffic when exiting the proposed subdivision.
Mr. Hamilton pointed out th3;t ~he subdivision plan includes unobstructed views of oncoming
traffic at all intersections withi!l the project including Constitution Way.
Mayor Murray determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
making findings and adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the Searchlight Terrace
Subdivision, and approving Planned Development Application PD-8-05, Tentative
Subdivision Map Application S-17 -05, and Rezoning Application RZ-6-05.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Dickerson offered Ordinance No. 2361 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section
18.01.050 relating to the Zoning Map rezoning 5.8 acres set forth in RZ-6-05 for the
Searchlight Terrace Subdivision located at 5650 Constitution Way from "RS- 3" Residential I
Single Family District to "RM-6" Multiple Family District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2361 be waived and that the City Attorney be
instructed to read t~e ordinance by title only.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 relating to storage of
recreational vehicles
(L-01O-500-050)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
the proposed amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18 relating to storage of
recreational vehicles.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affigavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton related that the Code Enforcement Division
receives approximately 200 to 300 complaints each year regarding illegal storage of
recreational vehicles (RVs) in residential neighborhoods.
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Senior Planner Manuel provided slides of various recreational vehicles parked at residences
within the City pointing out the difference between those parked legally and illegally with
a focus on side yard parking. He stated that many residents throughout the community park
their RVs at home not realizing that it is prohibited by the City's Zoning Ordinance and or
neighborhood Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs). He explained that in an
effort to address increasing RV ownership and limited storage facilities in the area, the
proposed ordinance will "relax" restrictions to parking RVs at residences. Mr. Manual
summarized that the proposed ordinance would allow storage of an RV within a street
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setback at a residence contingent upon payment and approval of a Zoning Exception Permit
(Permit) which would provide minor relief from a number of zoning standards such as
setbacks, parking, height and other non-use related standards.
Mr. Manuel recommended that the City Council offer the ordinance for first reading
amending RMC Title 18 Division IT relating to recreational vehicle parking.
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Mayor Murray observed that in addition to the permit fee, an individual applying for a
Zoning Exception Permit, must also produce a copy of the neighborhood CC&Rs, or a title
report which can cost as much as $400. Mr. Manuel explained that the proposed cost of the
Permit is $700, but staff plans to study the issue and present a recommendation to Council
at a later date to revise the Permit fee to cover only actual costs. He acknowledge, however,
that if the applicant did not have a copy of his title report, the fee to obtain one would be in
addition to the Permit fee.
In response to Council Member Mathena, Mr. Manuel suggested that a clause be added to
allow the Development Services Director to accept other forms of information in lieu of title
reports and CC&R's as deemed appropriate.
Ed Holiday, Eldon McGarity, Bob Hill, Carl Swanson, Carolyn Heaton, Dick Johnson, and
Dick Fyten, urged approval of the proposed ordinance citing the lack of private storage
facilities, the lack of security at those storage facilities, the expense of storing their vehicle
and they asked that a study be made of the fee amount.
John Steiner, Brad Garbutt, Steven Concepcion, and James Kennedy, expressed opposition
to the draft ordinance amending RV parking citing reduced property values, safety hazards,
blight, and the proposed provision that a two-neighbor-opposition to the Zoning Exception
Permit would preclude Permit approval. Mr. Steiner made an offer to store RVs on his
gated property, outside the City limits, for individuals who cannot afford a storage facility
to keep residential yards from becoming cluttered with recreational vehicles.
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Mayor Murray determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
Council Member Mathena expressed concern regarding adoption of a new, less stringent
ordinance simply to satisfy an easier enforcement process.
Council Member Stegall concurred with Council Member Mathena, but felt that the revised
ordinance should be given a one-year trial period and then revisited. She commented,
however, that there is the potential to pit neighbor-against-neighbor and she observed that
enforcement will still be difficult.
Council Member Dickerson concurred with Council Members Mathena and Stegall, and
believed that there would be a better chance of enforcement through the application process
and concurred that it should be given a one-year trial period.
Mayor Murray advised that enforcement of any ordinance is a monetary consideration and
the City simply does not have the personnel and funding to properly address the issue. He
emphasized that the fee charged for the Permit must cover the cost of providing the service.
He suggested adoption of the ordinance with an automatic three-year sunset clause.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer believed that a three-year sunset clause would be confusing to
the community but concurred with a one-year trial period. He also suggested that at the end
of the one-year trial period, staffbe directed to return with information regarding the efficacy
of the ordinance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving amendments to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18, Division IT Chapter
18.11 relating to storage of recreational vehicles and directing staff to return in six weeks
with fee recommendations and provide a report in 12 months to determine if the ordinance
is working as anticipated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2362 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 18, Division IT Chapter 18.11
relating to storage of recreational vehicles.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2362 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk be authorized to publish a
summary ordinance.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY MANAGER
(A-050-080)
Mayor Murray explained that at the conclusion of the City Council Closed Session meeting
on March 20, 2006, Council reconvened to open session and reported that Assistant City
Manager Kurt Starman was appointed to the position of Interim City Manager, effective _I
April 8,2006, with the appointment to last un,til such time as a permanent appointment is
made and the new appointee for the position of City Manager has reported to work and is
effectively on the Ci~ypayroll. While serving as Interim City Manager, Mayor Murray stated
that all the terms, conditions, and benefits presently accruing to Mr. Starman in his position
as Assistant City Manager will continue in full force and effect except that during the
duration of this interim appointment, his annual salary will be increased to $160,000.00.
Mayor Murray,stated that Council unanimously approved the interim appointment.
No action was required on this informational item.
UPDATE - Fish Screen Project at Pump House No.1
(W-030-125-01O)
City Engineer Tippen recalled that at the regular City Council meeting of December 6,2005,
the Pump House No.1 Fish Screen ~etrofit project was awarded to 0 & M Industries. He
explained that the fish screens protect endangered species and juvenile salmon, particularly
during intake of water for City use. The total cost is $1.5 million, of which $985,000 is in
the form of federal grant monies. Mr. Tippen said that the City received a lO-year waiver
from the National Oceanic and Atm9spheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries which
regulate the fish screens, and at the end of the lO-year period a reassessment will be made.
It is contemplated that after the reassessment, NOAA will require that the Pump House be
moved upstream and toward that end the current increase in water utility rates is setting aside
funds for this project.
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No action was required on this informational item.
RED-LIGHT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Moty recalled that in 2004, nine percent of the vehicle collisions occurring in
the City were caused by individuals failing to stop at red lights. In an effort to curb this type
of behavior, Chief Moty related that Redding Police Officers have been concentrating on red
light enforcement. However, as an alternative to policing intersections with officers, he
believed red light camera enforcement to be a more efficient means to address the problem.
He pointed out that this technology is a proven alternative used by hundreds of cities
throughout the country. Chief Moty also advised that there will most likely be no cost to the
City, depending on the vendor selected because many vendors waive fees when enough
violations occur to cover the costs.
Chief Moty stated that a survey regarding red light cameras was conducted in 2004, and
mailed with utility customer monthly bills. He advised that 72.4% of the 5,191 responses
returned were in favor of red light enforcement cameras at major intersections. He explained
that the red light camera photos would be reviewed by a Redding Police Officer to confirm
that a violation did occur and there would be a court appeal process available to alleged
violators.
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Chief Moty recomm~nded that the City Council authorize staff to issue a Request for
Proposals to install Red Light Cameras at several busy intersections in the City.
Council Member Dickerson expressed strong opposition to the red light camera technology
observing that it would be difijcult to recall the events or extenuating circumstances
surrounding the occurrence and impossible to challenge photographic evidence. He believed
that it undermined the backbone of the judicial system by eliminating the opportunity for the
accused to face and question the accuser.
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ChiefMoty responded that video tapes are routinely used as evidence in a variety of criminal
actions, such as ATM machines, mini-marts, and department store thefts.
John Falk, Steven Concepcion, Curtis Brown, and Chris H~essic expressed opposition to red
light camera enforcement contending that there could be possible costs to the City, the lack
of evidence supporting reduced traffic collisions, alleging that much of the information
contained in the staff report was inaccurate, lack of human contact, technical problems with
cameras, and further suggested that the matter be placed on the ballot.
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Carl Arness and Dick Fyten urged approval of the red light camera enforcement system.
Council Member Stegall sUPPQrted the use of cameras in order to free police officers for
other priority responses, but asked that additional information be provided regarding
statistics when the item is brought before Council for final consideration.
Council Members Pohlmeyer and Mathena believed that the system would serve as a
deterrent to many citizens and reduce the time and money spent processing accidents.
Mayor Murray concurred with Council Member Stegall that utilization of the system would
free police officers to respond to other crimes. He added that costs to the City would not be
known until the requests for proposals are submitted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
authorizing staff to circulate Requests for Proposals for installation of Red Light Cameras
at several busy intersections in the City.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and Murray
Council Members - Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 14.18.200, to require an
appropriate contractor's license to work on the public storm drainage system
(S-060-715)
Interim Director of Municipal Utilities Duryee explained that Chapter 14 . 18-Storm Drainage
Utility was added to the Redding Municipal Code (RMC) in 1993. Through the years, some
confusion has arisen regarding the types of licenses needed by contractors, particularly the
license to work in the right-of-way issued by the City, County, or state. He said the proposed
amendment will indicate Class A or Class C-34 licenses issued by the California State
Contractors Licensing Board in order to perform work on the Storm Drain Utility facilities.
Mr. Duryee recommended that the ordinance be offered for first reading amending RMC
Chapter 14.18-Storm Drainage Utility to indicate said license class.
City Attorney Duvernay pointed out a change to the draft ordinance in Section 14.18.200, the
word "water" will be changed to the word "storm drain."
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
approving amendments to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 14.18-Storm Drainage
Utility relating to changes to contractor licensing requirements.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2363 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Chapter 14.18 (Storm Drainage
Utility) by amending subsection C of Section 14.18.200 (encroachment permits and plan
review) relating to changes to contractor licensing requirements.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2363 be waived, and that the City Attorney be
instructed to read the ordinance by title only.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding Peace
Officers' Association
(P-100-050-120 & B-130-070)
City Manager Warren recalled that staff negotiated with the Redding Peace Officers
Association (RPOA) for some time and subsequently reached impasse. A State Mediator
was contacted to assist and the mediated proposal was accepted by the City and the RPOA.
Mr. Warren advised that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has a five-year term
and includes a total of23.75% phased salary increase with 6.75% in 2006, 5.0% in 2007,
4.5 % in 2008,4.0 % in 2009 and 3.5 % in 2010. The employees will pay 10 % of the premium
for health insurance effective July 1, 2006, medical insurance co-pays and deductibles are I
increased, effective March 12,2006. He added that the new contract with RPOA will impact
the General Fund in the amount of $125,000 annually.
Deputy City Manager Bachman explained that General Fund 10- Year Plan monies have been
set aside for future personnel costs averaging 3 %. Funds have been added to that set aside,
but the mediated proposal exceeds available funds by $125,000 and requires a change to the
10- Year Plan to balance the shortfall. He said that while ten areas in the General Fund have
been earmarked for reduction to meet the shortfall, and Council may select any options it
chooses, the first three fall within the Police Department and their combined total is
sufficient to cover the funding shortage.
Mr. Warren recommended adoption of a resolution approving the Memorandum of
Understanding with RPOA effective March 12,2006.
Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council select the first three options: 1) the
booking fees, 2) the elimination of a position of a position in the Crime Analysis Unit, and
3) hiring of one Police Officer position at entry level to offset the increased costs of the
RPOA contract.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-44, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding, I
approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Peace Officers Association of
Redding effective March 12,2006, and directing staff to take $125,000 in revenue from
items as recommended above to offset the shortfall to the General Fund.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2006-44 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:27 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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ATTEST:
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