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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
January 16, 2007 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Boy Scout Troop No. 37.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Betty Charlene Payment.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dickerson with the following Council Members
present: Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Bachman, City Attorney
Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering
Director Tippin, Community Services Director Niemer, Senior Redevelopment Project
Coordinator Morgon, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive
Assistant Stribley.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(E-050 & P-l 00-150)
Ms. Hollis Gillespie, representing Turtle Bay Exploration Park, in partnership with the
McConnell Foundation, Rotary International, and the Redding Bank of Commerce,
announced that the City of Redding's Mosaiculture art entry, entitled "Cowboy Style,"
received second place among 87 entries from cities throughout the world at the International
Mosaiculture Event held in Shanghai, China in 2006. She presented the trophy to Council
Member Murray, who promoted and participated in the Mosaiculture Event.
On behalf of the City and the City Council, Council Member Murray accepted the prestigious
award and thanked the many volunteers who participated.
PRESENT A TION - Diane Abair for service on the Community Development Advisory
Committee (CDAC)
(B-080-600-100)
Mayor Dickerson advised that Ms. Abair was unable to attend the meeting, but expressed
appreciation on behalf of the City and City Council for her services on the Community
Development Advisory Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of January 2,2007
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check numbers 847509 through
847930 inclusive, in the amount of$6,529,056.60, for the period ofJanuary 1,2007, through
January 12,2007; and Payroll Register No. 14 electronic deposit transaction numbers 198813
through 199604 and check numbers 534267 through 534406 inclusive, in the amount of .
$2,295,524.20, for the period of December 17, 2006, through December 30, 2006, be
approved.
TOTAL: $8,824,580.80
Mutual Aid Agreement - Municipal Electric Utilities and Rural Electric Cooperatives
(E-090-077)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement to enable Redding Electric Utility (REU) to
receive aid from or render aid to more than 700 municipal electric utility signatories.
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Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park
(P-050-690 & P-050-600-200)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council accept
the report regarding the Sports Complex Soccer Park for December 2006.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Settlement Agreement with Neil S. Christman, et aI.
(B-130-070 & L-I00)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2007-02 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the
59th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $129,300 for the
Christman Settlement Agreement regarding City of Redding v. Neil S. Christman, et aI., I
Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 156391, for property located at the Redding Airport
Business Park for fiscal year 2006-07.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Library operation
(B-130-070 & L-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2007-03 be
adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the
60th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $581,990 for
operation ofthe Redding Municipal Library and the Shasta County Branch Libraries in the
cities of Anderson and Burney for fiscal year 2006-07.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2006
(F-205-150-075)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2006.
Accept the Partial Improvements - Rivercrest Estates Subdivision Unit 2; and
Resolution - Accepting two streets for maintenance and operation
(S-101-045 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council accept a portion ofthe improvements in Rivercrest Estates Subdivision Unit 2 (S-7-
02), located east ofBechelli Lane and south of Wood acre Drive, by D. R. Horton, Inc. (with
that portion located adjacent to and including Egret Way and Rivercrest Parkway) as being
satisfactorily completed. A partial improvements acceptance is necessary to create a detour
from Woodacre Drive to Bechelli Lane.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2007-04 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting two streets (Egret Way and Rivercrest Parkway)
in the Rivercrest Estates Subdivision Unit 2 for maintenance and operation.
Resolution - Delegating Subcontractor Substitution Authority to the City Engineer
(B-050-020 & S-070-200-400)
It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007-05 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, delegating the
authority as the City of Redding authorized officer to the City Engineer to substitute
subcontractors on public works contracts pursuant to Public Contract Code S 4107 including
Bid Schedule No. 3969, North Market Landscaping Project and future capital contracts.
Insurance Policy Renewal - Property/Boiler and Machinery for Redding Power Plant
(R-I00-375-200 & R-I00-375-550)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that the City Council authorize staff to
purchase a one-year policy for the property/boiler and machinery at the Redding Power Plant
from Liberty International in the amount of $246,207 for fiscal year 2007-08, effective
February 5,2007, to February 4,2008.
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Resolution - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with the Services Employees
International Union - Clerical-Technical-Professional
(P-I00-050-124)
It is the recommendation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2007-06 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) - Clerical-
Technical-Professional (CTP), amending the Exempt Schedule of Classifications and Salary
Ranges, amending the classification titles for the Senior, Associate, and Assistant
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Redevelopment Project Coordinator positions by adding "Community," i.e., Associate
Redevelopment/Community Project Coordinator.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution Nos. 2007-02, 2007-03, 2007-04, 2007-05, and 2007-06 are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
LETTER OF RESIGNA nON - Emmett Burroughs from the Redding Board of Appeals
(B-080-050)
Mayor Dickerson announced that Emmett Burroughs submitted a letter of resignation from
the Redding Board of Appeals in order to serve on the Redding Planning Commission. On
behalf of the City Council, the Mayor thanked Mr. Burroughs for his continued service to the
community.
No action was required on this informational item.
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LETTER - Citizens for Smart Growth opposing an Auto Mall in the Chum Creek Bottom
Area
(L-O 10-075-57 5/S-0 I 0/E-050)
City Manager Starman explained that the County of Shasta is currently considering a General
Plan amendment and zoning change to accommodate construction of a proposed auto mall
at Knighten Road and Interstate 5 (1-5). In response to this action, the City of Redding
received a letter from the Citizens for Smart Growth opposing the Auto Mall in the Chum
Creek Bottom Area and requested that the Redding City Council take a formal position in
opposition to the project.
Mr. Starman pointed out that because the proposed Knighten Road auto mall project is not
within the City limits and outside the City's Sphere ofInfluence, it would be unusual for the
City to make recommendations to the County regarding such a proposal. He noted that
Development Services Director Hamilton responded to the Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) circulated by Shasta County and these comments serve as an official and appropriate
response.
Dr. Ron Reece, President of the North Valley Medical Association and representing Citizens
for Smart Growth, urged the City Council to officially oppose the proposed Chum Creek
Bottom Auto Mall project at Knighten Road and convey that opposition to the Shasta County
Planning Commission and ultimately to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors.
Council Member Murray pointed out that the Board of Supervisors and the City Council
represent the same constituency, and that it is more appropriate that these constituents voice
concerns to the elected representatives which have authority over the project. He maintained
that it is inappropriate for the City Council to make cominents other than those solicited by
the Board of Supervisors, such as the EIR circulation.
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Council Member Stegall concurred; and, although she shared some of the concerns of the
Citizens for Smart Growth, she agreed that comments beyond the EIR would be
inappropriate. Ms. Stegall said that the upcoming tax-sharing agreement discussions
between the City Council and the Board of Supervisors would present a proper forum for
discussion of such projects, but believed that planning a community around sales tax is the
wrong approach to growth.
Council Member Jones concurred that this project is a County land use issue and not within
the City's purview.
Council Member Bosetti recalled that he supported a similar project several years ago and
supports the proposed project. He believed that a tax-sharing agreement would be a pivotal
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undertaking for planning the community. He also urged consideration of extending City
services to the area suggesting that it would benefit the existing school and truck stop.
Mayor Dickerson believed it would not be appropriate for the City Council to support or
oppose a County project, particularly in light of the upcoming tax-sharing discussions
planned with the County in February.
PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning Application RZ-16-06
ORDINANCE - Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments and Adopting the
Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning Ordinance
(L-OI0-230)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing regarding
Rezoning Application RZ-16-06, proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments and the
Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning
Ordinance.
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The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton provided highlights ofthe Report to City Council
dated January 16, 2007, incorporated herein by reference, recalling that the Zoning Ordinance
became effective December 5, 2002. Since that time, staff has had an opportunity to "test"
the Code and has identified certain areas which should be modified, clarified, eliminated or
relaxed in order to provide flexibility and other areas where inconsistencies should be
corrected and "clean-up" issues addressed.
Mr. Hamilton stated that certain findings must be made that the City prepared an Addendum
to the Mitigated Negative Declaration and based on this Addendum, the proposed text
revisions will not have any significant impact on the environment and that the Addendum
and its supporting documentation reflect the independent judgment and analysis of the City.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council make the necessary findings to adopt the
Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, offer the ordinance for first reading
making text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, waive the full reading of the ordinance,
and authorize the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
Mayor Dickerson determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray
making findings as set forth above and adopting the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration prepared for the Zoning Ordinance, approving Rezoning Application RZ-16-06,
Zoning Ordinance text amendments by amending various portions of Title 18 of the Redding
Municipal Code.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance 2381 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Title 18 of the Redding Municipal Code as set
forth in Rezoning Application RZ-16-06.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, sec<;mded by Council Member Murray, that
the full reading of Ordinance 2381 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed to read the
full title, and that the City Clerk be authorized to publish a summary ordinance.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AUDITOR'S COMMUNICATION AND REPORTS
(F-205-150 & F-205-150-075)
Council Member Bosetti provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January
3,2007, regarding the draft Independent Auditor's Recommendations to Management and
the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2006. He said the financial statements
were audited by the independent audit firm of Caporicci & Larsen which reported that there
were no instances of noncompliance within the City's the statements. Mr. Bosetti also said
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that the Audit Committee also reviewed and accepted the City's Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) which, for the 22nd consecutive year, was awarded the Certificate
of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers
Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
Council Member Bosetti recommended that the City Council accept the Independent
Auditor's Communication to Management and the Single Audit Reports for the year ended
June 30, 2006.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Bosetti,
accepting the Independent Auditor's Communication and Single Audit Reports for the year
ended June 30, 2006. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
FINAL SUMMARY REPORT - Downtown Parking Ad Hoc Committee
(P-030 & B-080-600)
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon recalled that on June 6, 2006, the City
Council approved the formation of the Downtown Parking Ad Hoc Committee to review
issues of parking in the Downtown area. He provided slides of various portions of the
"Downtown Parking Committee Summary Report to the City Council" (Report) which
depicted the Downtown area juxtaposed to the Mt. Shasta Mall. Mr. Morgon explained that
a parking occupancy survey was conducted during a peak midday, midweek period which
revealed that only half of the available Study Area private and public parking spaces were
occupied. A count was also taken during a theater performance at the Cascade Theatre and
it was determined that 54% of the spaces were being utilized in that area.
Mr. Morgon said that the result of the surveys suggests that the parking problem, or lack of
parking, in the Downtown area is perceived rather than factual. Due to the lack of
connection from one location to another, distance is exaggerated or incalculable because of
fixed buildings that exist in the Downtown. He cautioned, however, that while it appears
that sufficient parking is not an issue at this time, if growth continues at its present rate, there
will be a problem within the next five years. He pointed out that the Committee provided
recommendations within the Report for short- and long-term solutions.
Mr. Morgon recommended that the City Council accept the Report and consider the
recommendations of the Report in the upcoming budget process.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Bosetti,
accepting the "Downtown Parking Committee Summary Report to the City Council" and
directing staff to include the recommendations of the Report in the upcoming budget process.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Lake Boulevard Revitalization Activities
(A-050-080 & A-050-11 0)
City Manager Starman recalled that the Redding Redevelopment Agency has been diligently
working to improve and rehabilitate certain target neighborhoods throughout the City such
as the Parkview Neighborhood and the Martin Luther King Neighborhood through upgrades
and elimination of blight. Approximately a year ago, a new target neighborhood was
identified in the Lake Boulevard corridor.
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon advised that the Lake Boulevard corridor
project is located within the Buckeye Redevelopment Project Area and was formed as a joint
project with the County of Shasta. He stated that the City acquired some property in the
location, and has identified and area for an in-fill housing project.
Community Services Director Niemer related a newly-purchased parcel in the Lake
Boulevard corridor, adjacent to a parcel purchased by the Gateway Unified School District,
is proposed to become a joint-use park and community center. She stated that a survey is
being circulated in the area to acquire neighborhood input, demographic information, and
priorities for improvement which, along with information from public agencies, will be
utilized to develop a neighborhood profile report to assist in development of a neighborhood
plan for the area.
No action was required on this informational item.
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RESOLUTION - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding - Service Employees
International Union - Clerical, Technical, Professional and Supervisory/Confidential
RESOLUTION - Appropriating funds for new positions in Municipal Utilities Department
(P-l 00-050-1 24/B-l 30-070/ A-050-l65)
Municipal Utilities Director Cupp recalled that the City Council, at its meeting of December
6, 2005, authorized creation of a new positjon within the Municipal Utilities Department,
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Coordinator, and filling an
existing GIS Analyst position, both of which have remained unfunded up to this time. After
development of duties and specifications for the NPDES Coordinator position and
negotiations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), it was determined to place
the NPDES position in the SEIU Supervisory/Confidential Exempt Employee Schedule of I
Classifications and Salary Ranges, with a salary range of$3,813 to $5,366 per month.
Mr. Cupp stated that while studying the various classifications, it was determined that Water
Systems Specialist, which resembled the NPDES position, should be moved from the SEIU
Clerical, Technical, and Professional (CTP) Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of
Classifications and Salary Ranges to the Supervisory/Confidential Exempt Classification
because it was similar in duties and requirements to the NPDES Coordinator. He related that
additionally, the single position of Hazardous Waste Specialist was eliminated because of
State regulations and three classifications, Hazardous Waste Technician, Hazardous Waste
Specialist I, and Hazardous Waste Specialist II, were created with commensurate levels of
education, experience, and training requirements. These did not result in new positions but
adjusted salary ranges depict the levels of experience and training required.
Mr. Cupp recommended that a resolution be adopted amending the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with SEIU - CTP and Supervisory/Confidential Classifications and
Salary Schedules, creating a new position of NPDES Coordinator, changing the Water
Systems Specialist from CTP to Supervisory/Confidential, and dividing the Hazardous Waste
position into three classifications. He further recommended that a resolution be adopted
appropriating $133,780 for the NPDES Coordinator and the GIS positions for fiscal year
2006-07.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting
Resolution No. 2007-07, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, amending
the Service Employees International Union-Clerical, Technical, Professional Employees and
Supervisory/Confidential Employee Classification and Salary Schedules to include changes
as set forth above, effective January 14, 2007.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting
Resolution No. 2007-08, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding, approving
and adopting the 61 st amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating
$133,780 to fund the existing GIS Analyst position and the new NPDES Coordinator
position.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution Nos. 2007-07 and 2007-08 are on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk
ORAL REPORT - City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at
City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234)
(A-050-060)
Council Member Jones reported attending the League of California Cities 2007 Mayors and
Council Members Academy Leadership Institute in Sacramento, January 10 through January
12,2007. .
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Council Member Murray reported attending the League of California Cities Environmental
Quality Electric Committee meeting in Sacramento on January 12, 2007. He related that the
Redding Electric Utility was selected to provide assistance in development of certain
policies.,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:20 p.m., Mayor Dickerson declared the
meeting adjourned.
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