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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
June 6, 2006 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led Jim Koenigsaecker.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Skip Tyler.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murray with the following Council Members
present: Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer and Stegall.
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Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Bachman, City Attorney
Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering
Director Tippin, Senior Planner Manuel, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk
Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(P-050-458 & B-080-600-300)
Victor Russo, Team Depot Captain, presented a Community Grant Award in the form of a
gift card in the amount of $4 ,000 from Home Depot to the Youth Action Council recognizing
the City's volunteer organization and work to construct the Vista Ridge Park in Redding.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
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Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 16,2006, and Special Meetings of May 15,
2006, and May 16,2006
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 22, check numbers 840470 through
841189 inclusive, in the amount of$12,929,941.52, for the period of May 15,2006, through
May 31, 2006; and Payroll Register No. 24, electronic deposit transaction numbers 185391
through 186169 and check numbers 530344 through 530568 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,344,122.80, for the period of May 7,2006, through May 20, 2006, be approved.
TOTAL: $15,274,064.32
Treasurer's Report - April 2006
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$147,068,147.86
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$234,368,238.49
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the
Proof of Cash Reconciliation for April 2006 be accepted.
Funding Agreement - Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
(B-130-030-700)
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association
(SCW A) in the amount of $52,000 to promote outdoor recreation throughout the seven-
county Shasta Cascade Region for the period July 1,2006 through June 30, 2007, and that
SCW A seek outside funding in a minimum amount of $250,000 annually.
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Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for April 2006. Retail power sales revenue was
2.2 %, or $1,402,982 below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was
$6,959,737 or 30.8 % above expectations. The total cost of electricity through April 2006
was $9,476,653 or 22.0% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through
April was $5,833,207.
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Resolution - Appropriating proceeds from sale of City-Owned property for parking
improvements at Caldwell Park
(B-130-070fP-050-100/P-030)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2006-76
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting
the 36th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $102,820 in City-
owned property sale proceeds to fund, additional parking at Caldwell Park for fiscal year
2005-06.
Second Amendment to Agreement - Shasta County Department of Social Services to provide
elder abuse investigator
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Shasta County Social Service to
increase funcHng from $117,848 to $128,159 per year to provide investigative services by the
Redding Pohce Department related to elder abuse.
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Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for April 2006. Total revenue at the end of April
is $47.0 million or $1,12~,242 (2.4%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at
month end, excluding encumbrances, total $57,703,240 or $3,782,229 (6.2 %) below staffs
original projection. Encumbrances total $1,727,176.
Grant - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Stillwater
Business Park
(G-100-070 & E-050-500)
It is the recommendatio~ of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept a grant
in the amount of$198,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
through its Economic Development Initiative for development of the Stillwater Business
Park and that the City Manager be authorized to serve as the authorized official to execute
all necessary documents.
Set Public Hearing - To consider adjustments to the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600) ,
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council set a public
hearing for June 20,2006, to consider adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges.
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Council Member Mathena pointed out that Page 3 of Attachment A of the Report to City
Council dated June 1,2006, proposes a $45 fee for the Fire Department to inspect each float
in a parade. He believed the fee to be inappropriate and requested staff remove the proposal
from the report for the public hearing on June 20, 2006.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3896, Solid Waste Floor Reconstruction and Slab
Stabilization Project '
(B-050-020 & A-050-150-325)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3896
(Job No. 2110), Solid Waste Flo()r Reconstruction and Slab Stabilization Project awarded
to Delta Pacific Builders, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily complete and that the City Clerk
be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost
was $339,100.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3927, Buckeye 30-inch Transmission Main Extension
(B-050-020 & W -030-600)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3927
(Job No. 2256), Buckeye 30- inch Transmission Main Extension be awarded to Bobby Martin
Construction, inc. in the amount of $3,147,219, and that an additional $280,000 be approved
for administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $322,781 be approved to
provide a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of $3,750,000.
Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement - PACE Engineering
(W -030-600)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City I
Council approve the Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with PACE
Engineering to provide construction management and inspection services for the Buckeye
30-inch Transmission Main Extension Project in an amount not-to-exceed $166,000.
Resolution - Appropriating Traffic Impact Fee (TIP) funds for the acquisition of2699 Bunker
Street
(B-130-070 & C-070-01O)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2006-77 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 35th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $210,000
for acquisition of real property and demolition of improvements located at 2699 Bunker
Street for fiscal year 2006-07 for future street widening of Victor Avenue.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3932, California Street 8-inch Water Main Replacement
(B-050-020 & W -030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 3932 (Job No. 2266), California Street 8-inch Water Main Replacement be awarded to
SJ&B Group, Inc. in the amount of $172,070, that an additional $36,000 be approved for
administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $17,500 be approved for a
construction contingency fund for a total amount of $225,570.
Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements in River Ridge Terrace Subdivision Unit
2
(S-100-654-700 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2006-78 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for
maintenance and operation, streets in the River Ridge Terrace Subdivision, Unit 2 (S-4-97)
located south of Quartz Hill Road, by Three Seasons Development, Inc., that the
improvements be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be instructed
to return securities.
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Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, ordering the formation and levying annual
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District "W", Crown Meadow Estates Unit 2
(A-170-075-075 & S-101-074)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2006-79 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the
maps of the assessment district, approving the Engineer's Report, ordering formation of
Landscape Maintenance District "w" (LMD "W") located in the Crown Meadow Estates
Unit 2 Subdivision in the amount of $118.22 for each developable lot, and ordering the levy
and collection of assessments in LMD "w" for fiscal year 2006-07 pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Sewer Service - Columbia School on Old Oregon Trail
(W-020-500 & E-060-180)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council conceptually approve the extension of sewer service to Columbia School on Old
Oregon Trail and authorize staff to work with the Columbia School District to provide same
pursuant to City Council Policy No. 1401.
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Resolution - Approving establishment of a Section 125 Plan for the Redding Peace Officers
Association
(P-100-050-120 & P-100-150)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2006-80 be adopted,
a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving establishment of a Section
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125 Plan to allow employees to redirect employee contribution, on a pre-tax basis, toward
the monthly medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance premium cost, for the
Redding Peace Officers Association (RPOA), and authorizing the Personnel Director as the
City's representative to execute and revise the Plan when necessary and serve as Plan
Administrator.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
that all the foregoinR items on the CO,nsent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended: The Vote
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2006-76, 2006-77, 2006-78, 2006-79, and 2006-80 are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.02.010, adopting the 2001
Edition of the California Building Code and Section 16.05.010, adopting the 2004 Edition
of the California Electrical Code
(C-IIO-200 & C-llO-250)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
amending Redding M,unicipal Code Section 16.Q2.01O, adopting the 2001 Edition of the
California Building Code a,nd Section 16.05.010, adopting the 2004 Edition of the California
Electrical Code.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of PubJication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that the State of California adopts an
updated Building StandC;lrds Code every three years, however, due to reorganization of the
code writing bodies and other issues at state level, California is currently using a structural
Building Standards Code that is nine y~ars old. In light of that fact, he stated that the
California Building Standards Commission adopted emergency regulations to update Title
24 of the California Code of ~egulations. He added that adoption of the Electrical Code is
necessary to make the Redding Municipal Code consistent with the requirements ofthe state.
Mr. Hamilton re~ommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading
amending Redding Municipal Code Sections 16.02.010 and 16.05.010 updating building
standards.
Mayor Murray determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.02.010, adopting the 2001 Edition of the
California Building Code and Section 16.05.010, adopting the 2004 Edition of the California
Electrical Code.
The vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2366 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code Sections
16.02.010-California Bu~lding Code Adopted and Section 16.Q5.010-California Electrical
Code Adopted, effective 60 days after adoption of the Ordinance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2366 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 - Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of Use
Permit Application UP-15-05, Parcel Map Application PM-24-05, and Zoning Exception
Application ZE-3-06 State Compensation Insurance Fund
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-IO-05, and
RESOLUTION - General Plan Amendment GPA-2-05
(L-O 10- 390/L-0 1 0-500/L-0 1 0-230/G-030-0 10)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of Use Permit Application UP-
15-05, Parcel Map Application PM-24-05, and Zoning Exception Application ZE-3-06,
Rezoning Application RZ-IO-05, and General Plan Amendment GPA-2-05 for property
located at 2505 & 2515 Tarmac Road and 2397 Shasta View Drive, by Nova Partners for I
State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Comp).
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 provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated June 6, 2006, incorporated herein, relating that State Comp currently provides
200 jobs in the City and is expanding its operation to include an additional 100 jobs. He
stated that the proposed project, located on Tarmac Road and Shasta View Drive, consists
of a 3-story, 74,500 square- foot office building on approximately 5.63 acres of Parcel A,
1,500 square-feet of retail uses on 1.33 acres of Parcel B, and 22,000 square-feet of retail
buildings with a drive-through pharmacy on 2.24 acres of Parcel C (Use Permit UP-15-05).
To obtain the necessary parcels, State Comp proposes to merge five parcels totaling 11.47
acres into four parcels, A through D (Parcel Map Application PM-24-05).
Mr. Hamilton stated that Rezoning Application RZ-IO-05 will rezone Parcel A-5.63 acres
from "GC" General Commercial and "NC" Neighborhood Commercial to "GO" General
Office to accommodate the proposed building size. General Plan Amendment GPA-2-05
will reclassify Parcel A from "General Commercial" and "Neighborhood Commercial" to
"General Office."
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Mr. Hamilton stated that State Comp is also requesting a Zoning Exception ZE-3-06 to
exceed the "GO" General Office District height limit of 50 feet ( 56 feet) to provide a rooftop
mechanical screened area for the building as opposed to the standard street-level areas which
require fenced screening.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
prepared for the project, approve UP-15-05, PM-24-05, and Zoning Exception ZE-3-06,
adopt a resolution approving GPA-2-05, and offer an ordinance for first reading and waive
the full reading approving RZ-I0-05.
Denise Burian, representing State Comp, said they had worked with Redding Electric Utility
to design a highly energy efficient system and urged approval ofthe project.
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, I
adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the State Compensation Insurance
Fund Project located at 2505 & 2515 Tarmac Road and 2397 Shasta View Drive, by Nova
Partners; approving Use Permit Application UP-15-05, Parcel Map Application PM-24-05,
and Zoning Exception Application ZE- 3-06 for same; and adopting Resolution No. 2006-81,
a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding, amending the General Plan Diagram
by adopting General Plan Amendment GP A-2-05 changing the General Plan designation of
Parcel A at said location from "General Commercial" and "Neighborhood Commercial" to
"General Office." The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2006-81 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
Council Member Dickerson offered Ordinance No. 2367 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code Zoning Map
by changing the zoning designation from "GC" General Commercial and "NC"
Neighborhood Commercial to "GO" General Office at said location pursuant to Rezoning
Application RZ-I0-05.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2367 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the ordinance by title only.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Master Environmental Impact Report (EIR-I-02), Oasis
Road Specific Plan
(L-01O-075 & G-030-110)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
certif,ication of the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (EIR -1-02) for the Oasis Road
Specific Plan located generally eas~ and west of the Interstate 5 (1-5) at the Oasis Road
interchange.
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 recalled that the City has been working for two
years to complete a legally adequate Master Environmental Impact Report (EIR -1-02) for the
Oasis Road Specific Plan which encompasses 762-acres surrounding 1-5 at the Oasis Road
interchange. It is anticipated that development of this area will occur over a twenty-year
period and include a range of commercial uses, and single- and multi-family residential uses
as well.
Mr. Hamilton stated that the Final Master Environmental Impact Report (FMEIR) identified
three areas as having the potential for significant environmental impacts (after mitigation)
from development: 1) air quality, 2) noise, and 3) parkland. Once findings have been made
by the City Council regarding these impacts, a Statement of Overriding Consideration will
be prepared. He added that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings must
be made prior to certification that: 1) the FME~ has been completed in compliance with
CEQA, 2) all required notices were made and public hearings held, 3) the FMEIR was
presented to the Council which considered the information contained therein prior to
approval of the project and were provided more than one alternative to reduce or eliminate
the significant impacts, and 4) the document reflects the City's independent judgment and
analysis.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that a resolution be adopted certifying the completeness and
adequacy of the FMEIR (EIR-I-02) prepared for the Oasis Road Specific Plan.
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John Schuller, Gail Rich, Diana Peacock, Phyllis Pollack, Kyle Westphal, Susan Weale, and
Che[.ie Gans opposed certification of the FME~ due to environmental impacts that cannot
be mitigated such as air quality, noise, traffic, flooding and degradation of Chum Creek,
quality of life, loss of wildlife habitat, and urged that the Environmentally Superior
Alternative land use a~ set forth in the Report to City Council be approved because it has the
fewest environmental impacts and does not include the future extension of Hawley Road.
Mark Miller, representing Levenson Development, urged the City Council to certify the
FMEIR for the Oasis Road Speci:fi:c Plan. He also submitted a letter received from Miller
Environmental Consultants dated June 5, 2006, providing a summary of potential
environmental impacts associated with the Draft Master EIR dated August 3, 2005, which
Mr. Levenson asked be included in the public comments.
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Eihnard Diaz, representing Thomason Development, urged the City Council to certify the
FMEIR for the Oasis Road Specific Plan and also urged support of land use Development
Scenario 2. He believed that issues surrounding the extension of Hawley Road should be
separated from the remaining land use proposals, and suggested a compromise to provide an
alternate access in the area large enough for emergency vehicles and fitted with a gated or
break-a-way system that could be used for secondary access when needed.
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 Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-84, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
making findings as set forth above and certifying the completeness and adequacy of the
Master Environmental Impact Report EIR-1-02 for the Oasis Road Specific Plan.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2006-84 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
FORMATION OF AD-HOC COMMITTEE - Downtown Parking
(B-080-600 & P-030)
City Manager Starman related that increased development and rehabilitation in the
Downtown area in recent years has created the need for additional parking and for a long-
term, comprehensive parking strategy.
To that end, Mr. Starman recommended approval in concept of formation of an ad-hoc
committee to identify tasks to develop said strategy, review existing studies related to
Downtown parking, determine the appropriateness of a consultant to work on the issue, and
assist in consultant selection. He suggested that the committee include a representative from
Viva Downtown Redding, the Downtown Redding Business Association, the Midtown Mall
Benefit Corporation and that each Council member appoint an individual to serve on the
committee and that a report on committee findings be returned to the City Council within 90
days.
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In response to Mayor Murray, Mr. Starman stated that while the Planning Commission is
busy with various projects at this time, it would be prudent to include a Planning
Commissioner on the committee.
Mayor Murray, Council Members Pohlmeyer and Mathena supported the idea of a citizen
committee, but believed that consideration of enlisting the service of a consultant to be
premature at this time. Mayor Murray believed that the committee should also study the
possibility of rezoning the Downtown area to require developers to provide funding to study
parking issues for their developments.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
approving formation of an ad-hoc committee to work on Downtown parking issues including
the rezoning issue, to be comprised of representatives from Viva Downtown, the Downtown
Redding Business Association, Midtown Mall Benefit Corporation, Caltrans, one Planning
Commissioner, and one representative to be appointed by each Council Member, with
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon to serve as staff liaison.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PREPARATION OF FINAL DRAFT FOR OASIS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE
DIAGRAM
(G-030-110)
Development Services Director Hamilton explained that staff is seeking Council direction
regarding land use requirements for the Final Draft of the Oasis Road Specific Plan (ORSP),
particularly in light of expressed opposition regarding the extension of Hawley Road north
to Oasis Road as depicted in the General Plan, and as an integral component to traffic flow
for development of the area.
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Senior Planner Manuel provided a Powerpoint presentation and an overview of the Report
to City Council dated June 6, 2006, incorporated herein by reference, pointing out that the
Project area is generally located east and west of Interstate 5 (1-5) and the Oasis Road
Interchange and consists of approximately 762 acres, 50 acres of which are located outside
City limits and not considered in tJ1e ORSP. He pointed out the Marketing Study ofthe area
performed by Bay Area Ecqnomics (BAE) indicates a demand for commercial and retail
development in the area to the year 2025 and beyond, although BAE's forecast for
commercial needs was less than the City's estimates.
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Mr. Manuel defined Development Scenario 1 (as set forth in the Report) as providing no park
land, includes the extension of Hawley Road from State Route 299 to Oasis Road as a four-
lane arterial connector, but had fewer potential environmental impacts than Development
Scenario 2 which had been selected by the City Council at its meeting of February 17,2004.
He explained that while Development Scenario 2 provides 22 acres of park land and includes
the future extension of Hawley Road, the environmental impacts are greater because of
increased commercial land use which affects air quality and noise levels due to increased
traffic. Mr. Manuel stated that an additional alternative, the "Environmentally Superior
Alternative," includes 73 acres of parks, does not include the extension of Hawley Road,
significantly reduces the amount of retail commercial acreage by 44%, and has reduced
impacts although some are still significant and unavoidable.
Mr. Manuel advised that within the three Scenarios, alternatives exist relative to the
diversion, extension, or no extension of Hawley Road. However, he cautioned that diverting
or not extending Hawley Road would result in traffic spilling into surrounding residential
areas even if Hawley Road is connected to Twin View Boulevard north to Oasis Road.
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Mr. Manuel recommended that the City Council direct staff to utilize Development Scenario
2 as a land use plan for the preparation of the Final Oasis Road Specific Plan, emphasizing
that under this Scenario, Hawley Road will not be extended to Oasis Road as a four-lane
arterial street, but would provide a possible future alignment of Hawley Road, as
development permits, as a connector to Twin View Boulevard from SR 299.
Development Services Director Hamilton pointed out that the need for Hawley Road to serve
as a connector road exists in order to allow ingress and egress for emergency vehicles and
to provide a timely response to life threatening emergencies. He also noted that if Hawley
Road does not serve as a reduced connector to Twin View Boulevard, it is inevitable that
"cut-through" traffic would significantly impact neighborhoods in the area. Mr. Hamilton
added that the potential itppacts to the area, particularly Chum Creek, would be greatly
reduced if compar~d to construction of a four-lane arterial.
Gail Rich, area resident, did not believe that the extension of Hawley Road was necessary
beyond its current paved area, except to connect to the Poppy Hills area as a secondary egress
for emergencies. She suggested that the Hawley Road area south of Chum Creek Park and
Constitution Way be paved to provide access and parking for a park/open space/trail system
for Chum Creek. She also suggested that the City consider exchanging City-owned property
north of the Blossom Park Sl.lbdivision for a pie-shaped piece of property south and next to
the Chum Creek Park Subdivision which lies within the floodplain and is contiguous to City-
owned property. She urged selection of any land use alternative that does not include the
extension of Hawley Road.
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In response to Council Member Mathena, Ms. Rich advised that the paved section of Hawley
Road north from SR 299 ended at Leaf Lane.
John Schuller, Diana Peacock, Phyllis Pollack, Kyle Westphal, Susan Weale, and Cherie
Gans, who testified this evening during the public hearing regarding Final Master
Environmental Impact Report (FMEIR) for the ORSP, urged approval of the
Environmentally Superior Alternative land use as set forth in the Report to City Council
because it has tl)e fewest environn:teQtal impacts and does not include the future extension
of Hawley Road.
Mark Miller, representing Levenson Development, urged the City Council to utilize
Development Scenario 2 which provides the greatest amount of square f90tage for'retail
purposes.
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Eihnard Diaz, representing Thomason Development, urged the City Council to support land
use Development Scenario 2. He believed that issues surrounding the extension of Hawley
Road should be separated from the remaining land use proposals, and suggested a
compromise to provide an alternate access in the area large enough for emergency vehicles
and fitted with a gated or break-a-way system that could be used for secondary access when
needed.
Council Member Stegall supported the Environmentally Superior Alternative because it
reflected the desires of the community that planning and development should be based on
how citizens want to live and how the community should grow, and not based on sales tax
revenue. She supported business and retail growth, but questioned the findings of the
Marketing Study and cautioned that it should not be the single concern in the decision-
making process. Ms. Stegall pointed out that the Community Survey taken last year
indicated that parks, trails, and open space were a priority for the citizens and she believed
that the Chum Creek area near Hawley Road should be maintained as pristine.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer supported Development Scenario 2 because it afforded better
land uses for the area than those in the original General Plan.
Council Member Mathena concurred but added that the Hawley Road extension should be
removed. He also supported the park concept noting that the Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Master Plan was not approved or available at the time the Oasis Road Specific Plan was
originally crafted.
Council Member Dickerson concurred with Council Member Mathena, supporting
Development Scenario 2 with the understanding that open space, parks, and trails would be
preserved. He asked that staff consider the feasibility of a property exchange and the
development of a park and trail system at that portion of Chum Creek.
Mayor Murray believed that the Marketing Study is not an issue for consideration by the City
Council but for the developers. He also supported Development Scenario 2 and supported
the suggestions by Ms. Rich for a park in the Chum Creek area and that Hawley Road not
be extended or constructed other than the portion suggested by Ms. Rich for a secondary
access for public safety. He cautioned, however, that the City should not relinquish any
easements acquired to date.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
directing the Planning Commission to prepare the Oasis Road Specific Plan (ORSP) based
on the City Council Proposed Land Use (Development Scenario 2), and that the ORSP not
include the extension of Hawley Road north of its existing terminus at Leaf Lane; and
directed staff to explore the feasibility of the suggestions made by Ms. Rich regarding parks
and open space. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - Stegall
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
LEASE AGREEMENT - PRC 359.9 - California State Lands Commission for the Cypress
Avenue Bridge over the Sacramento River
(S-070-050-050)
Transportation and Engineering DirectorTippin pointed out that the Cypress Avenue Bridge,
where it crosses the Sacramento River, is situated on public land and under the jurisdiction
ofthe California State Lands Commission (CSLC). The CSLC requires that the City execute
a lease for this area as part of the Cypress Avenue Bridge project with a term of 25 years.
He added that an amendment to the lease will be made at a later date to accommodate various
utilities that will be located on the bridge when the final design is complete.
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Mr. Tippin stated that although the lease will not financially obligate the City at this time,
the State reserves the right to set a monetary rent if CSLC finds such action to be in the
State's best interest.
Mr. Tippin recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute Lease PRC
359.9 with CSLC for a term of25 years to allow the Cypress Avenue Bridge project to move
forward.
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Council Member Mathena expressed concern with the City approving an open-ended
agreement that has the potential to financially obligate the City at some future time
(particularly in light of the State's record regarding arbitrarily tapping local government to
fill State budget shortfalls) and the relatively short lease term of25 years. He recognized that
the State utilizes a standard lease form for everything from water lines to public land, but he
suggested that City staff discuss the possibility of revising the format to more closely fit
individual projects.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
authorizing the Mayor to execute Lease Agreement (PRC 359.9) with the California State
Lands Commission (CSLC) as part of the Cypress Avenue Bridge Replacement Project to
be situated on public land over the Sacramento River for a term of 25 years; and directed
staff to work with representatives from the State to determine if the State's Master Lease
Agreement format can be modified.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Approving amendments to Memorandum of Understanding with the
Redding Police Managers Association
(P-I00-050-128)
Assistant City Manager Bachman recalled that through the meet and confer process,
agreement was reached with the Redding Police Managers Association (RPMA) and the City
for a revised Memorandum of Understanding to be effective March 25, 2007. He explained
that in order to promote equity between bargaining units, the RPMA will extend its contract
an additional five years beY9nd the April 20 ,2007, expiration date. Significant modifications
include a wage increase in a total amount of23.25 % over the term of the contract, employees
will be required to pay 10 % toward health insurance premium, medical insurance deductibles
will be increased, and uniform allowance is increased by $100.
Mr. Bachman recommended that a resolution be adopted approving the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding with the RPMA employees effective March 25, 2007.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-82, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding with the RPMA employees
effective March 25, 2007.
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. 2006-82 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION - Approving amendments to Part-Time Unrepresented Classifications and
Wage Rates Schedule
(P-100-050-100)
Assistant City Manager Bachman advised that there are eleven (11) different part-time
unrepresented employee classifications throughout the City with five wage step increases
within each range. These employees are primarily assigned to the Recreation Division and
the Police. and Fire Departments, have considerable tenure with the City and experience in
their classifications. In an attempt to retain these valuable employees, it is proposed that the
five wage steps be increased to eight and that it become effective July 2, 2006. He added that
the Police Chaplain title will be changed to Police Chaplain Coordinator.
Mr. Bachman recommended that a resolution be adopted amending the Employee Schedule
of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates for Part-Time Unrepresented Employees, effective
July 2, 2006, providing for the aforementioned changes.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-83, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending the Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates for Part-Time
Unrepresented Employees, changing the wage step schedule from five to eight and changing
the title of Police Chaplain to Police Chaplain Coordinator, effective July 2, 2006.
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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. 2006-83 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:19 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the
meeting adjourned.
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