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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
July 18,2006 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Murray.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Mary Langworthy.
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, Fire Chief Fry, Community Services Director Niemer, Management
Assistant to the City Manager Cherpeski, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive
Assistant Stribley. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Representing Kool April Nites, Duane Tomei presented a check to the City of Redding in the
amount of $10,000, in support of the Northern California Drag Racing Association
(NCDRA) and its youth drag racing program at the Redding Drag Strip. The funds represent
proceeds from the 2006 Kool April Nites Event. Paul Dickey, President of the Northern
California Drag Racing Association, thanked Kool April Nites and the City for their
continued support of the youth program.
PRESENTATION - Michael Mayer
(B-080-150)
Mayor Murray presented Michael Mayer a City of Redding Clock in appreciation of his
service on the Economic Development Corporatjon of Shasta County.
Mr. Mayer thanked the City for the recognition and urged continued support of economic
development in the community.
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PRESENT AnON - Shasta County Under Sheriff Larry Schaller
(S-OIO & P-150-150)
Shasta County Under Sheriff Larry Schaller provided information concerning the Needs and
Feasibility Study being conducted by Shasta County for a new correctional facility. He
recalled tha.t in May 2006, a Stakeholders Forum was held and served as a kick-off for the
Study to be prepared by Dan S,nith and Associates. He pointed out that the Shasta County
J ail has 151 fewer beds than in 1992 when the population was significantly less. The current
jail capacity is 237 inmates, but houses 281, and with 11,000 bookings each year, many
criminals are released back into the population due to inadequate jail capacity (1,929). He
related that the recidivism rate is 75 % in the first year due to a debilitated justice system and
that 5 % of the offenders are responsible for 85 % of crimes. He noted that an important
element of decreased crime is inmate industry to train inmates to work and live responsibly
in a community.
Under Sheriff Schaller stated that the State is focusing on the problems within the justice and
correctional facilities with the Governor initiating a special session to study the issue. A I
state and local bond act is anticipated to emerge from this session, and he urged favorable
support of such an initiative.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes: Regular and Special Meetings of July 5, 2006
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.1, check numbers 842170 through
842631 inclusive, in the amount of $11,923,207.47, for the period of July 3, 2006, through
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July 14,2006; and Payroll Register No.1 electronic deposit transaction numbers 187856
through 188691 and check numbers 531181 through 531411 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,325,079.20, for the period of June 18,2006, through July 1,2006, be approved.
TOTAL: $14,248,286.67
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O~inance -Rezoning The Reserve at Gold Hills Subdivision, located at 2141 Gold Hills
Drive and 6~11 Oasis Road to "RM-6-PD" (RZ-5-05)
(L-01O-230/L-01O-211-015/S-101-083)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2368 be
adopted, an ordi~ance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code, Section 18.01.050- Zoning Map, approving Rez,oning Application RZ- 5-05,
by Brian Burk, rezomng 2141 Gold Hills Driv~ ~nd 6111 Oasis Road from "RM-6"
Resiqential Multiple Family Dist~ct to "RM-6-PD" Residential Multiple Family District
with Planned Development Overlay District.
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.45 relating to Tree Preservation
(A-050-220-075)
It is the recoriupen,dation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2369 be
adopted, an ordinance o.f the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code (RMC) Section 18.45-Tree Preservation by repealing it in its entirety and
replacing it with a new Chapter 18.45- Tree Management Ordinance, and amending RMC
Section 18.61.0?0-Tre~ TeJ.1I1~ by repealing said terms and replacing it in its entirety.
Ordinance - ~ending Redding Municipal Code Section 17.26.010, modifying occupancy
requirelllents for stlllGtures
(A-050-300-050)
It is the reco,mmendation of the Transportat~on and Engineering Director that Ordinance No.
2370 be adopted, an ordi~ance ofthe City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code (RMC) Section 17.26.01O-Issuance of Building Permits relating to the
issuance of Building Pe~its (model hOITI.es).
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Resolution - Making findings for use of Buckeye Redevelopment Project Area Tax
Increment F~l1ds for constru~tion of Oasis Rqad Bridge Water Main Project
(B-050-020/W -030-725/R-030-030)
It is th~ recommendation of the City Manager that the Resolution No. 2006-119 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making findings to approve use of tax
increment funds in the Buckeye Redevelopment Project Area for construction of the Oasis
Road Bridge Water Main P!oject: 1) That the improvements are of benefit to the project area
from which the funds are derived or to the ill1mediate neighborhood in which the project is
located; 2) That no other ~asomible means of financing the improvements are available to
tl}.e community; ~nd 3) ~~t VIe payment of funds for the improvements will assist in the
elimination of blight with~n the project a~a and adopting the Analysis of Findings for the
Project.
Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park
(P-050-~90 & P-050'-6QO-290)
It is the recommendation of the ~anagement Assistant to the City Manager that the City
Council accept the report regarding the Sports Complex Soccer Park for June 2006.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3935, installation of 115/12kV Transformer Bank No.4
at Canby Substation
(B-050-020 & E-090-140-180)
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3935 (Job No.
9294~ 15), installation ~f 115iq~v ~~nsformer Bank No.4 at Canby Substation be awarded
to Cal-Electro, Inc. in the amount of $934,450 for installation of same, that the Mayor be
authorized to execute an agreement, and that the City Manager be authorized to approve
project construction change orders, if necessary, in a not-to-exceed total of $46,700.
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Resolutiol1 - Accept~ng a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Driving Under the
Influence'(DUI) enforcement
(G-100-170-700 & P-150-150)
It is the J;ecommend!ltio~ of t~e Police Chief that Resolution No. 2006-120 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing acceptance of an Office of
Traffic Safety grant in the amount of $503,667 to provide two full-time Dill enforcement
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officers, equipment, and training to begin October 1 ,2006, and authorizing the City Manager
to execute the Grant Award Agreement.
Award Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3929, Redding Municipal Airport Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting Facility; and
Resolution - Appropriating funding for same
(B-050-020~-130-070/C-050-275-070)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 3929 (Job No. 9397), Redding Municipal Airport Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Facility (ARFF), be awarded to Gifford Construction in the amount of $2,342,000, that an
additional $185,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees, an additional I
$235,000 be approved to provide a construction contingency fund, and an additional
$160,000 be approved to provide furnishings, appliances, and equipment for a total amount
of $2,922,000.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2006-121 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 41 sl amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $1 ,791 ,310 for the construction of the ARFF for fiscal
year 2006-07.
Resolution - Summarily vacating sanitary sewer easement (AA-06)
(A-01O-040)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2006-122 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily
vacating a ten-foot sanitary sewer easement (A-4-06), at 2195 Lafayette Court as requested
by property owner Dan Farrelly as it is not being used for the purpose intended.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3842, Pump House No.1 Fish Screen Retrofit
Project
(B-050-020 & W-030-125-01O)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 3842 (Job No. 2144), Pump House No.1 Fish Screen Retrofit Project awarded to O&M
Industries be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to file
a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost is $1,482,311.85.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3938, Oasis Road and Bow Lane Water Main
Improvements
(B-050-020 & W -030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 3938 (Job No. 2263), Oasis Road and Bow Lane Water Main Improvements be awarded
to Cox & Cox Construction, Inc. in the amount of $144,703, that an additional $20,000 be
approved for administration and inspection fees and outside materials testing, and that an
additional $15,000 be approved to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total
amount of $179,703.
Consultant Services Agreement - CH2M Hill
(B-050-020 & W-01O-450)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council direct staff to negotiate and authorize the Mayor to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with CH2M Hill in an amount not-to-exceed $450,000 for construction
management and inspection services for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation & Expansion Project, Bid Package 1.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as follows:
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Dickerson, Pohlmeyer, Mathena, Stegall, and Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Ordinance Nos. 2368,2369, and 2370 and Resolution Nos. 2006-119, 2006-120, 2006-121,
and 2006-122 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC;: HEARING - Tentative Subdivision Map S-25-05, La Quercias Subdivision,
Planned Devdopment Application PD-13-05
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ORDINANCE - Re~oning Application RZ-12-05
(S-1O 1-109/L-0 1O-211-029/L-0 10-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. ~aving arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
Te,ntative Subdivis~on Map S-25-05, Planned Development Application PD-13-05, and
~ezonin~ Application RZ-~2-05, f9r La Quercias Subdivision located at 1630, 1642, 1644
Dana Drive ap.d 1279 Old Alturas R<:>ad, by COl-pac pevelopment.
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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A(fidavit of Publication - Notice of Public lIearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Pub~ic Hearing
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton related that Corpac Development proposes to
subdivide 2.2 acres to create 28 tow~oIl?-e :r:e~ident,ial u~its in common-wall building clusters
with two-car garages at:ld related driveway parking, <;om.mon, areas, and facilities. He pointed
out that the rezoning request is to add the Planned Development Overlay District to the
existing zoning ~ithout cJlanging type or d~nsitY"it must be'approved by ordinance and
findings rpust be JTlad~ relative tq the environmental issues for adoption of the negative
decla,rati<?n.
M~. H~milton recop:unen4.~d tl1at the City Cpuncil m~k~ findings and adopt the Negative
Declaration, approv~ Tentative Subdivision Map S-25-05, Planned Development Application
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PD-13-05, an,4 Rezoning Applicatiqn RZ-12-05, for the La Quercias Subdivision, offer an
ordinance for first re~~ing by title only, and waive the full reading.
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Council Me.~ber Mathena expressed conce, 111 regarding the lack of additional parking for
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visit<?rs or familymt;mpers. Mr. ~ami!ton PC?i.nt~d out that although the street will be private
and mai~tained by a h9meow~ers' ~ssociation, each ~nit comes with a two-car garage and
a two-car driveway wQj~h ~sult.s i,n a four-car parking potential for each unit.
Mayor Muqay de~erm~ned t~~t 11,0 oIle present w~shed to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MpT~ON:<Made by Council MeI!lber Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
making findings th3;t La Quercias ~ubdivision lo~ated at 1630,1642, 1644 Dana Drive, and
1279 Old Alttiras Road will not have a sig'nificant effect on the environment and that the
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Negative Decla~tion reflects the indepe~de.nt judgment and analysis of the City; adopting
the Negative Declaljltion, app~oving Tentativ~ Subdivision Map S-25-05, Planned
D~vel9pment Application PD-13-0~, and ~ezoning Application RZ-12-05, for the La
Quercjas Subdivision by' Corpac' Developmen.t. '
The V ot~: UI1a.nimo~s A.ye~
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Coun,cil Member Stegall offered Ordinance No. 237~ for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City ()f Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code Section
18.01.050-Zoning Map approving Rezoning Application RZ-12-05 rezoning 2.2 acres at
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1642 and 1644 Dana Drive and 1279 O,ld Altu@s ~oad from "RM -12" Residential Multiple
Family District to "RM-12-PD" ~esidential Multiple Family District with Planned
Development Overlay District.
MOTION:. Made by COl;lIlcil Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that
the full reading of q~inaI1ce' No. 2371 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to ,read the qfl1inance by title only.
The Vote: Unan.i.Jl).OuS Aye~
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PUBLIC HEARING - Landscape Maintenance District "A"
RESOLUTION - Levying proposed assessments for 2006-07 and reapportioning one
remainder parcel within Area 7 9f Landscape Maintenance District "A"
(A-170-075-050)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
assessments and reapportionment for ~ndscape Maintenance District "A."
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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
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin stated that the proposed assessments to
maintain landscaping in Landscape Maintenance District "A" (LMD "A") will affect 1 ,926
lots and cany an annual assessment for fiscal year 2006-07 of $29.46 per lot. He pointed out
that the assessment amount has remained status quo since fiscal year 1997-1998 due to the I
proficiency of the contractor and built-in contingencies which mitigate costs. He related that
a remainder parcel in River Terrace Subdivision Unit 5 would be reapportioned into Area 7
of the LMD.
Mr. Tippin recommended adoption of the resolution confirming the maps contained in the
Engineer's Report for LMD "A", reapportioning the parcel in the River Terrace Subdivision
as set forth above, and ordering the levy and collection of the annual assessments for fiscal
year 2006-07.
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,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-123, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "A" contained in the Engineer's
Report, reapportioning a remainder parcel of the River Terrace Subdivision into Area 7 of
Landscape Maintenance District "A," and ordering the levy and collection of annual
assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount of $29.46 per lot pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code).
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2006-123 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTIONS - Confirming the diagram and levying proposed assessments for 2006-07
for Landscape Maintenance Districts B, C, D, E, F, G, J, L, M, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, and V
(A-170-075-051/052/053/054/055/056/059/061/062/064/065/066/067/068/069/071)
The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding
levying proposed assessments for 2006-07 for Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) B,
C,D, E,F,G,J, L,M,O,P,Q,R, S, T,and V
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
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
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Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin advised that LMDs "B" and "C" do not have
cost escalating factors and have not increased. However, he said that while LMDs "0" "P"
"Q" "R" "S" "T" and "V" do have cost escalating factors, there is no increase because they
were recently formed. LMDs "D" "E" "F" "G" "J" "L" and "M" also contain cost escalating
factors and have an increase this year.
Mr. Tippin stated the assessments for each LMD is as follows:
LMD "B" involves 1 ,296 parcels in various subdivisions and the proposed annual
assessments per developable lots is $71.00.
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LMD "C" involves 425 lots in various subdivisions and the proposed annual assessments per
developable lot is $7.46.
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LMD "D" involves 53 lots of the Vistas Subdivision and the proposed annual assessments
per developable lot is $634.54.
LMD ~'E" ~ill affect one commercial lot, California Physicians' Service, doing business as
Blue Shield 9f Califolp,ia, wit~ a cost indexing increase this annual assessment period for a
total amount of $6,7?6.98.
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LMD "F" involves 44 lots in, t~e Placer Pines Subdivision and the proposed annual
assessments per developable lot is $146.50.
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LMD "G" involves 34 lots in the Quail Run ~ubdivisionand the proposed annual
assessments per developable lot is $276.80.
LMD "J" i.nvolves 63 lots in the Sunset Avenues Subdivision and the proposed annual
assessments 'per developable 'lot'is $481.11.
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LMD "L" inyolves 38 lots in the Terra Vista S~bdivision and the proposed annual
assessments per developable lot is $365.12.
LMD "M" involves 33 lots in the ParkviewlLeland Subdivision and the proposed annual
. assessments per developable lot i~ $249.77.
LMD "0" involves 13 lots in the Nicolet ,Estates Subdivision and the proposed annual
assessments per 4evelopable lot is $849.84.
LMD "P" involves 9 lot~ in the Mill Pond Lane Subdivision and the proposed annual
assessments pe~ developaple lot is $527.60.
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LMD "Q" involves 46 lots in t,he Clover Acres Subdivision Units 1 & 2 and the proposed
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annual assessments per developable lot is $184.74.
LMD "R" involves 21 lots in the Cero Vista Subdivision and the proposed annual
assessrpents per d~velopable lot is $260.08.
LMD ."S" iI].volves 43 l()ts in the Fleur pu Lac S~bdivision and the proposed annual
assess~ents per 4eve~opable lot is $170.q2.
LMD "T" involves 10 lots in the Redw094 Meadows Subdivision and the proposed annual
assessments perdevelopabJe l~t is $709.60.
LMD ~'V" involves 37 lots in the Lakeside Avenues Subdivision and the proposed annual
assessments per developable lot is $482.24.
Mr. Tippin rec()mme,n,ded that resolutions be adopted for the aforementioned LMDs
confirming the maps and ordering tl,1e levy and collection of the annual assessments for fiscal
year 2006-07.
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Mayor Murray determine~ that no one present wished to add~ss this matter and closed the
public hearing.
M()TION: Made by Coum~il Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting:
Resolution No. 2006-124, a resolution o.fth,e City Council ofthe City of Redding confirming
the maps of Landscape Mair,tenance District "B" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and co~lection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $71.00 pursuant to the Landscaping a~d Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and ~ighwa~s Code). I:
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Resolution No. 2006-1~5, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding confirming
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "C" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection ?f annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
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of $7.46 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-126, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "D" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $634 .54 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-127, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "E" contained in the Engineer's Report, and I
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $6,796.98 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-128, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "P" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of$146.50 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-129, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "G" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $276.80 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-130, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "J" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $481.11 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section I
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-131, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "L" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $365.12 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-132, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "M" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of$249 .77 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-133, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "0" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of$849.84 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-134, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "P" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $527 .60 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code).
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Resolution No. 2006-135, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "Q" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $184.74 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-136, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confinning
the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "R" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
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ordering the ievy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
of $260 .08 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets a~d Highways Code).
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Resolution No. 2006-137, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming
the maps ,of Landscape Mai~tenan~e District "S" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
or"$170 .02 pursuant to t4e La~dscaping'apd Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 oft~e ~treets and ~.ighways Code).
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Resolution No. 2006-138, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming
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the maps of Landscape Maintenance District "T" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of ap1).ual assessme~ts for fiscal year 2006-07 in the amount
0~$709 .qO pursuant to the'Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Streets and Highways Code).
Resolution No. 2006-139, a resolution of the City Council ofth~ City of Redding confirming
the maps of Landscape Matntenance pi strict "V" contained in the Engineer's Report, and
ordering the levy and collection of a~ua~ ~ssessments for fis~lil year 2006-07 in the amount
of $482.24 pursuant to the Landscaping'and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section
22500 of the Stt:eets and Highways Coqe).
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The Vote:
AYES:
NO~S:
AB~TAIN:
ABSENT:
Cou",cil Members: Dickerson, Murray, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Mathena
Council Members: None
Council M~mbers: None
Council Members: None
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Resolution Nos. ~006-124, 2006-125,2006-126,2006-177,2006-128,2006-129,2006-130,
2006-131,2006-132,2006-~33,2006-134,2006-135,2006-136,2006-137, 2006-138, and
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2006-139 at:e on file in the Office of pIe City Clerk.
REPORT - Attendance at the California Association of Councils of Governments
(CALC09) Conference
(A-050-060) ,
Council Member Mathena related that he attended the California Association of Councils of
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Gov~mm~nts (CALCOG) Conference in Monterey recently. He stated several important
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issues we~ discus~ed such as th~ strategic growth plan proposed by the Governor for the
Novemper ballot as Proposition lA, which is ~ $37 biUion infrastructure package that will
return some funding to counties a,l).d citie~ an.4 will prevent the state from taking Proposition
42 funds from citie~ and ~ql,lIlt,ies for the staty's general fund without repayment and with
interest no !pore than twice in ten yelirs. H~ said tl1at Proposition 1B will be on the ballot
an~ would provide $19 .91?i1.v<;>~ for road i~frastructure. He pointed out that $1 billion will
b~ returned ~o ~iti,es aQ,d $1 biJlionto counties for dis!ribution by the Regional Transportation
and Planning Agency (RTPA). Mr. Mathena said that CALCOG recommends that citizens
vqte for'those propositions and al~o Proposition 1C-$2.85 billion for housing, Proposition
1D-$1O.4 billion for educat,ion, and ~E-$4 billion for levy repair.
No action was required on this infoI1!latJonal ~tem.
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AGREEMENT - Library Systems and Services
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(L-050) .
City Manager Starman recalled that in May 2005, the Library Governance and Financing
Task Force, fqrrne~ ~o exan:tine library governance and operations issues for the new Library,
recommended that the City of Redding assume operations of the County Library System. At
that time, he said an ad hQ(~ co~ittee, comprised of representatives from the City Council
and the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, was created to explore implementing the Task
Force's proposal. Mr. Starman reported that after learning of a successful venture in
Riverside County which employed ~he priv~te management firm of Library Systems and
Services, LLC (LSSI) to manage its library system, the committee assisted the City and
County in preparatio,n qf a Library 4tter of In.tent (LO I) to serve as t~e authority for the City
to assume respo~sibility for the County Library and provide the flexibility to seek proposals
from private firms f6~ library management.
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Looking to opening day of the new Redding Library in early 2007, Mr. Starman stated that
the City has studied the issue of operational costs and, within the parameters of the LOI, staff
prepared a Request for Proposal which was circulated to five firms, including LSSI, which
was the only respondent. He emphasized that while a private firm may ultimately manage
the Library, it will not redefine it as anything other than a Public Library.
Assistant City Manager Bachman gave a brief history of the process to date to provide a new
library to the community. He pointed out that the City has invested a great deal in the
construction and future operation of the New Library, providing not only the land, but
funding, studies and an ongoing commitment to provide funding for its maintenance and
operation. He stated that it was always the intention of the City to provide the quality of I
service commensurate with the type of facility under construction and did not believe that
operating only 10 hours per week was sufficient for the community.
Mr. Bachman stated that the RFP from LSSI proposed to operate the library sixty (60) hours
per week for the same cost the City could operate the Library 40 hours per week. He stated
that LSSI's experience included the Smithsonian Library and the Library of Congress in
Washington, D.C., and that all LSSI references were positive.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Cherpeski described the process utilized to
interview LSSI, and related that its proposal was reviewed at length by staff, the County, and
various library groups.
Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council authorize staff to negotiate an agreement
with LSSI for operation of the new Library.
J ames Finck President of Shasta Library Foundation, Gene Poch, President of Shasta County
Library, Luanne Sandoval, President of the Friends of the Anderson Library, Connie
Cleckler, library volunteer voiced strong support for the proposal to retain LSSI for
management of the new Library operations and applauded the additional hours of operation.
However, they expressed concern regarding the circulation of "mis-information" about
Library management.
Council Member Stegall expressed concern that existing County Library employees applying
for employment with LSSI would receive less pay and less generous benefit packages than
they are currently receiving as County employees. She believed that wages and benefits
should be preserved and that it should be included in the negotiations with LSSI. Mr.
Bachman responded that preservation of local experienced library staff at current wage and
benefit levels has been of particular concern during negotiations with LSSI.
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Council Member Mathena did not believe it was within the City's discretion to require
private enterprise to provide wage and benefit packages for a particular group of employees,
and he pointed out that within private enterprise there is always a risk of being replaced.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, James Finck advised that volunteer hours forthe
library would increase in order to keep the doors open to the public longer than proposed.
Jerry Hurley, Jim Ceragioli, Sally Kinsey, Mark Hansan, Doug Bennett, and Ron Largent,
supported the new Library, but expressed concern with private-enterprise management of a
public facility, lack the availability of financial and other relevant information, preservation
of existing Library employees, and the ability of the community to determine what books will
be purchased.
Council Member Dickerson advised that the effect of the proposed agreement between the
City and LSSI on existing Shasta County Library employees has been a major concern of the
City Council and staff, and has been brought to the forefront in discussions regarding
operation of the new Library. He related that Shasta County Chief Executive Officer Larry
Lees has guaranteed that a position within the County at current wages and benefits will be
provided for all existing Library employees who desire to remain with the County. If
selected by LSSI through the interview process to work at the new Library, existing Library
employees will have the option to leave the County with their wage and benefits package
intact, or move to a new position with the City or LSSI. Mr. Dickerson emphasized that
the employees will have the option to determine their own future. He also suggested that the
contract include language wherein LSSI will be required to disclose financial information
regarding Library operations to the public.
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Mayor Murray applamJed the process that has brought a new Library to the community and
pointed out that while th~ City is allocating $635,000 annually to the Library which could
proviqe many other services '.. a library is essential infrastructure for a community.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
directing staff to negotiate .a service agreement with Library Systems and Services, LLC
(LSSI), for manageme~t of the new Library.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Stillwater Business Park
(A-050-080 & E-050-500)
City Manager Starman pointed out that an item was added to the agenda and will be in future
agendas on a monthly basis, highlighting Project Status for various projects throughout the
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City. It is hoped that this information will answer some questions for the City Council, staff,
and the community.
Assistant City Manager Bachman recalled that environmental documents were issued last
Spring for the Stillwater Business :park (Stillwater). Requests have been made for additional
grant funding and CongressqIan Herger was able to secure a $650,000 grant for Stillwater
and other funding sources are constantly sought.
Mr. Bachman advised that the litigation regarding the Joe Sanders property on the north
portion of the Stillwater project was settled last week. He stated that there was some
Illis~nformation circulating regarding the City getting 10 acres less than planned. He clarified
that the City is paying $375,000 more for the property than anticipated per the settlement
agreement and Mr. Sanders is retaining 10 acres of the property for his and his daughter's
homes, but the loss of 10 acres was a calculation error because when the City did the
engineering survey for the property, th~ amount ~f property was actually 452 acres, instead
of 462 acres which was estimated using the aerial photographs.
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Mr. Bachman relat~d that tl.1e environmental lawsuit brought by Thomason was dismissed
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engine~rs 404 permit is under consideration and staff is
attempting to get it expedited, although the City financed Corps Engineer has left the
Redding area.
Mr. Bachman added that staff is working with two potential tenants who are considering
utilizing the Stillw~ter Busin~ss Park for their primary industry.
No action was required on this informatjonal item.
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PROJECT STUDY REPORT - Chum Creek RoadNictor A venuelRancho Road and Rancho
Road/ Alta Mesa A ve~1Ue intersection; and
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SOUTH REDDING COMMUNITIES FACILITIES DISTRICT FINANCING PROPOSAL
(S-070-1 OO/S-1 0 1-057 IT -010-650) .,
Development Services Director Ha~ilton recalled that in 2005, the City Council approved
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Shastina Ranch Development located south
of Rancho Road and west of Airport Road. Traffic mitigation was identified for the Project
which incll,lded the Chum CreeklRanchoNictor and Rancho/ Alta Mesa Roads corridor. To
determine tpe nature aI)d establish a program to ensure construction of the necessary
mitigations, Omni-Means was retained to prepare "Project Alternatives Study" identifying
improvements and co~ts, and, hopefully, provide lasting improvements for the community
and limit the need for "throw-away" improvements. A public workshop was held for
property owners in the area of the study on June 7, 2006, to provide an opportunity for
questions and input. He related that the Study is complete and the City Council should
consider alternatives to support the desired development in the area.
Mr, Hamilton stated that improvements to the Rancho/ Alta Mesa Roads intersection will be
necessary to allow tl)e Sh~stl:l Ranch Conditions of Approval to be satisfied, as well as the
Chum CreeklRanchNictor Roads intersection. He pointed out that a full width
"Symmetrical Widening Alternative" will cost approximately $2,730,000 in 2005 dollars,
whereas, if the "North Side Widening" is chosen, the estimated cost is $2,340,000. He
po~nted out that the majority of difference would be in the amount of property acquisition for
rights-of-way needed.
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Mr. Hamilton stated that even at this time, traffic problems exist with the intersections of
Chum CreeklRancho Roads and Victor Avenue. Two alternatives are suggested, one with
standard signalization and one which would provide a "roundabout." In both scenarios
realignment of Chum Creek Road and Rancho Road would be required. He advised that the
cost of a "roundabout" is less than standard signalized intersection. Alternatively,
signalization would operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" in 2025 peak hour traffic and
does not provide the long-term benefit that the "roundabout" does by having substantial
"reserve capacity" and operate at a LOS "B" to the year 2025.
Mr. Hamilton related that Palomar Builders and Premier Homes, in cooperation with
Schellinger Homes are proposing formation of a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District I
(CFD) to finance improvements (major and internal) for the Shastina Ranch and south-of-
Rancho Road improvements. He advised that staff is looking for direction on this type of
financing, which is only an alternative at this time.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council accept the "Project Alternatives Study,"
regarding the Chum Creek RoadlRancho RoadNictor Avenue and Rancho Road/AHa Mesa
intersection; determine that the Chum CreeklRanchoNictor "roundabout" Phase I and the
Alta M~saIRancho Road "North Side Widening" signal, Phase I improvements are the
preferred alternatives for development of engineering plans; direct staff to prepare a
comprehensive report on a CFD to fund improvements needed for development of the area
south of Rancho Road and west of Airport Road and fund the Rancho/ Alta Mesa and the
Chum CreeklRanchoNictor improvements.
In response to Mayor Murray, Mr. Hamilton advised that eminent domain is a possibility for
the Chum CreeklRanchoNictor widening improvements but property owners were made
aware during the public workshop of such an occurrence.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
accepting the "Project Alternatives Study," regarding the Chum Creek RoadlRancho
RoadNictor Avenue and Rancho Road/AHa Mesa intersections; determining that the Chum
CreeklRanchoNictor "Roundabout" Phase I and the Alta MesaIRancho Road "North Side
Widening" signal, Phase I improvements are the preferred alternatives for development of
engineering plans; and directing staff to prepare a comprehensive report on a CFD to fund
improvements needed for development ofthe area south of Rancho Road and west of Airport
Road and fund the Rancho/AHa Mesa and the Chum CreeklRanchoNictor intersection
improvements.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - Mid-Biennial Budget
(B-130-070)
Assistant City Manager Bachman related that the City's Biennial Budget for fiscal years
ending June 30,2006, and June 30,2007, is reviewed mid-way through its term to ensure
that revenues and expenditures are trending as staff originally anticipated and to make
recommendations for funding adjustment as necessary.
Mr. Bachman related that the City's General Fund received approximately $1 million more
in revenue than anticipated, a 1.5 % deviation from projections.
He stated that the City will be recouping approximately $625,000 from the state as part of
the Proposition 42 funds confiscated by the state earlier, and because this was unexpected,
staff is recommending that it be used for street maintenance. He added that $2 million was
allocated in this budget process for street maintenance and the unexpected windfall will
enhance that amount.
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Mr. Bachman provided highlights of the recommended adjustments stating that in addition
to accepting $625,000 state Proposition 42 monies for street overlay work, additional
expenditures are as follows: $350,000 for Turtle Bay Exploration Park, $125,400 for Police
and Police Management Memorandums of Understandings, $110,000 for Fire Department
overtime, and $80,000 to repair the K - 2 ballfield. The budget includes three new Fire Fighter
positions and a new position at the West Central Landfill.
Mr. Bachman recommended that a resolution be adopted unappropriating and appropriating
funds for items as recommended by the Mid-Biennial Budget Review Report. .
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Todd Slaughter, President of West Redding Little League, thanked the City Council for
adding funds for improvements and lighting to the K-field.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2006-140, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 40th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77,
unappropriating $630,690 and decreasing revenue estimates by $115,000 for fiscal year
2005-06 and appropriating $13,174,600 and increasing revenue estimates by $9,414,170 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. 2006-140 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:25 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the
meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED
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