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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
March 20, 2007 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Fran Jenkins.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Charlene Payment.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dickerson with the following Council Members
present: Jones, Murray, and Stegall. Council Member Bosetti was absent.
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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, Support Services Director Kersten, Assistant Electric Utility Director-
Distribution Hauser, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(P-Ol 0-1 00)
Fran Jenkins, Redding resident, presented City Council members and staff with scarves from
the Shasta County Cattle Women Association depicting all Shasta County cattle brands in
recognition of the upcoming Rodeo Days celebration.
PRESENTATION - "Citizen's Award"
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Moty presented Theodore (Ted) Lidgett with a "Citizen's Award" from the
Redding Police Department in recognition of his valiant efforts to save a young co-worker
as she was attacked by a man with a knife in front of Orchard Supply Hardware store on
Athens Avenue on February 16, 2007. Chief Moty advised that the suspect was later
apprehended and charged with kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon. Chief Moty
added that without Mr. Lidgett's assistance, this assault could have ended tragically.
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Mayor Dickerson thanked Mr. Lidgett on behalf of the City Council, staff, and the
community and added that he hoped all citizens would behave in such an honorable fashion.
PRESENTATION - Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District
(B-080-480)
William Hazeleur, District Manager of the Shasta Mosquito & Vector Control District
(District), reported that mosquitos pose a serious health hazard to both humans and animals
by spreading diseases such as eastern/western encephalitis and the potentially-deadly West
Nile Virus. He explained the many methods the District employs to track mosquito
populations and the eradication tactics used to keep the them in check. Mr. Hazeluer also
provided information on the numerous ways the public can discourage mosquito infestation
in their area by spraying and eliminating standing water where mosquito larvae thrive. He
related that in 2006, every dead bird and mosquito collected in Redding's downtown area
tested positive for West Nile virus, making the threat of infection more imminent without
proper and persistent eradication programs.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 6, 2007
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 849298 through
849952 inclusive, in the amount of$6,552,766.22, for the period of March 1,2007, through
March 16,2007; and Payroll Register No. 18 electronic deposit transaction numbers 202124
through 202937 and check numbers 534956 through 535083 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,377,646.12, for the period ofF ebruary 11,2007, through February 24, 2007, be approved.
TOTAL: $8,930,412.34
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Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Zoning Map and approving RZ-5-06,
rezoning property at Traviata Subdivision
(L-OI0-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2383 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding
Municipal Code Zoning Map rezoning 3.9 acres at the Traviata Subdivision (S-6-06) located
at 1375 Browning Street from "RM-12" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-12-PD"
Residential Multiple Family District with Planned Development Overlay District (RZ-5-06
& PD-4-06).
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Ordinance - Amendingthe Redding Municipal Code adding Section 16.20.071, establishing . .
the Chum Creek Road Impact Fee Zone
(T -080-400 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Ordinance No.
2384 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Redding Municipal Code adding Section 16.20.71 establishing and adopting the Chum Creek
Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone and setting the corresponding fees, to be effective 60 days
after adoption.
Grant Application - California Department of Housing and Community Development;
Resolution - Authorizing grant agreement with HCD for same
(G-I00-170)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to submit an application to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) through its CalHome Program for funds in an amount up to $600,000
to supplement existing City Housing funds for low- and very-low-income families for home
ownership programs.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2007-44 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing submittal of an application to the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for funding under the
CalHome Program and authorizing the execution of a Standard Agreement and amendments
thereto relative to participation in the Program.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3989, Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) for the Wyndham Pointe Tentative Subdivision Map Application
(B-050-1 OO/L-O 1 0-07 5/S-1 01-097)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3989,
Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Wyndham Pointe Subdivision
Tentative Map Application (S-13-05) located at 2705 Wyndham Lane by Frank Coughlin and
Tim Greenwood, be awarded to RBF Consulting in an amount not-to-exceed $150,454.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4007, One 35,000 GVW Truck with 55' Overcenter Aerial
Lift Platform
(B-050-100 & E-090)
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 4007, One
35,000 GVW Truck with 55' Overcenter Aerial Lift Platform be awarded to Altec Industries,
Inc. in the amount of$151,878.87.
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Second Amendment to Soccer Lease Agreement - Shasta Regional Soccer Association for
the Soccer Park
(C-070-100/P-050-690/P-050-600-200)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
the Second Amendment to the Soccer Lease (C-4401) Agreement with the Shasta Regional
Soccer Association (SRSA) for management of the Soccer Park at the Sports Complex
amending Section II.d to provide June 30, 2010, as the first quarterly payment to the City
for the replacement fund for synthetic turf, parking lot pavement maintenance, and
replacement of the heating, ventilation, and air-;conditioning (HV AC) system when
necessary.
Resolution - Amending City Council Policy 1902 - Real Estate Asset Management relative
to art installations
(A-050-060-555 & A-050-110)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2007-45
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending City Council
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Policy No. 1902-Real Estate Asset Management Policy to authorize the City Manager or his
designee to approve license agreements for the purpose of displaying artwork on City-owned
property.
Council Member Murray pointed out that the Council Policy as set forth in the staff report
has a grammatical error that will be corrected for the permanent record.
Grant Application - California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Department
(G-IOO-170 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council approve submission of a
grant application to the California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Department in an
amount up to $125,000 for overtime and equipment for the Police Department in order to
target underage drinking and other alcohol-related problems.
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Award Request for Proposal - Request for Proposal Schedule No. 3995, Construction
Management Services for the Widen Hilltop Drive Over State Route 44 Project;
Consultant Services Agreement - Caltrop Corporation; and
Cooperative Agreement - Caltrans
(B-050-1 00/S-070-1 00/S-050-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Request for
Proposal Schedule No. 3995, Construction Management Services for the Widening of
Hilltop Drive Over State Route 44 Project be awarded to Caltrop Corporation in an amount
not-to-exceed $320,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement with Caltrop for same.
It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute a Cooperative Agreement
with Caltrans relative to agency responsibilities for design and construction of said Project.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Bosetti
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Ordinance Nos. 2383 and 2384 and Resolution Nos. 2007-44 and 2007-45 are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Transportation projects scheduled in 2007
(A-050-080 & T-IOO)
Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin related that the City has a significant amount
of transportation projects planned for 2007, and combined with other infrastructure projects
such as waterline replacements, the total cost is $120 million. He stated that every effort will
be made to keep staff and the public informed to eliminate job duplicity and traffic
congestion whenever possible.
Mr. Tippin provided an overhead depicting the following projects:
I. North Market Street Streetscape Project - Construction to begin this month with
completion in June 2007. ($1,300,000);
2. Cypress A venue Bridge Replacement/Widening Project - Construction to begin in
April 2007 with completion in 20 10. Mr. Tippin added that Park Marina Drive will
be closed in the very near future will remain so through project completion.
($72,000,000);
3. Hilltop Drive Overpass Widening at State Route 44 Project - Construction to begin
June 2007, with completion by November 2007. This project will add an additional
lane and future left turn access onto State Route 44 allowing traffic to move to the
Downtown area from Dana Drive. ($4,000,000);
4. Chum Creek Road RealignmentlWidening Project - Construction will begin in June
2007, widening South Bonnyview Road to Denton Road and should be completed
by November 2007. ($7,000,000);
5. South Bonnyview Road/State Route 273 (SR273) to Sacramento River Widening
Project - Construction to begin August 2007, and will provide four lanes and
signalization. Completion anticipated in approximately one year. ($14,000,000);
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6. Hilltop Drive Streetscape Project - Construction to begin August 2007, and
completion in January 2009. ($5,000,000);
7. Old Alturas Road and Browning Drive Signalization Project - Construction to begin
July 2007, with completion by December 2007.
Mr. Tippin added that there are several utility-type projects planned during this same time
period, such as replacement of the waterline on Court Street, that will improve overall
infrastructure in the City.
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Mr. Tippin stated that Caltrans will also have projects under construction in the City during
2007, such as a maintenance overlay on Interstate 5 (1-5) from Oasis Road to Riverside
Drive, the Westwood traffic signalization, the Downtown Improvement Project (to provide
increased widths and turning lanes at the Eureka Way/North Market Street intersection), and
improvement to the southbound Lake Boulevard on ramp to 1-5.
Mayor Dickerson stressed that as much information as possible be provided to the public in
a timely manner in order to keep traffic congestion to a minimum by allowing the public to
modify routes when necessary.
No action was required on this informational item.
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RENAMING AUDITORIUM DRIVE TO "TURTLE BAY DRIVE"AND A SECTION OF
STATE ROUTE-44W TO "SUNDIAL BRIDGE P ARKW A Y"
(S-070-230 & S-050-1 00)
Support Services Director Kersten related that since the Sundial Bridge opened in July 2004,
it has attracted thousands oflocal, state, national, and international visitors. The hotels report
an additional 21 ,000 room rentals annually, and advise that directions to the Sundial Bridge
and Turtle Bay Museum are the primary questions of visitors to Redding. He stated that it
came to the attention of Tourism & Visitors Bureau staff that Caltrans will soon begin the
State Route 44 West (SR44) Project this year and it is believed that construction will provide
the perfect opportunity to rename that portion of SR44 "Sundial Bridge Parkway" and
Auditorium Drive "Turtle Bay Drive" with the least incurred cost. It is also believed that
renaming those areas will provide clearer direction to visitors wanting to a9cess the Bridge
and Museum.
Mr. Kersten pointed out that the Caltrans SR 44 Project will require that signs be changed
in any event, and new policies instituted by Caltrans indicate that less informational signage
will be allowed on the roadways including SR44 and Interstate 5(1-5). He added that it is
hoped that production of the signs will be "piggy-backed" on those which Caltrans has
already allocated funding for, but, worst case fiscal impact scenario, the signs could cost the
City $60,000 which can be absorbed with sufficient Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds.
Mr. Kersten added that Assemblyman LaMalfa' s office has indicated support for this project
and will present the request to the State Legislative on behalf of the City, and they believe
there will be no problem because there is no significant cost involved. He pointed out that
a letter of intent sent to Caltrans would be appropriate at this time in order to allow sufficient
time to include these changes into their construction plans. He said that area businesses and
the Turtle Bay Museum were polled and they also support the proposed changes. Mr.
Kersten indicated that the Planning Commission will be required to hold a public hearing
regarding the proposed changes to complete the process.
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Mr. Kersten recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit a letter of
intent to Caltrans requesting that Auditorium Drive be renamed "Turtle Bay Drive" and that
it coincide with planned construction for that portion of SR 44 West between 1-5 and
downtown Redding, direct the Planning Commission to hold the required public hearing
regarding same, and direct staff to seek State legislative support for renaming that section of
SR 44W to "Sundial Bridge Parkway."
Council Member Jones observed that the Civic Auditorium is also an icon of the City and
perhaps the only appropriate change should be to add a Sundial Bridge directional sign on
1-5.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
authorizing the Mayor to submit a letter of intent to Caltrans requesting that Auditorium
Drive be renamed "Turtle Bay Drive" and that it coincide with planned construction for that
portion of SR 44 West between Interstate 5 and Downtown Redding; directing the Planning
Commission to hold the required public hearing regarding same; and directing staff to seek
State legislative support for renaming that section of SR 44W "Sundial Bridge Parkway."
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - Bosetti
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RENEW ABLE "GREEN RATE" PROGRAMS
(E-090-100)
Electric Utility Director Feider recalled that during previous discussions of a proposed rate
adjustment for the Redding Electric Utility (REU), a citizen suggested that a "Green Rate"
be implemented for residents wishing to support renewable energy. At the direction of the
City Council, REU staff prepared a report relative to other agencies offering green rates and
the level of voluntary customer participation they receive. Mr. F eider said the cities included
the City of Alameda, Douglas Electric Co-op in Roseburg, Oregon, Palo Alto Electric,
Roseville Electric, Silicon Valley Power in Santa Clara, and Sacramento Municipal Utility
District. He stated that participation by customers ofthose agencies ranged from 1 % to 14%
and appeared to be closely related to the income of the area, with Alameda at the 1 % ratio
and Palo Alto at 14%. Mr. Feider recalled that interest in the City of Redding has been
limited and, therefore, concerns regarding the true cost of the program and staff time are at
Issue.
Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council direct staffto continue to monitor interest in
this option, but delay implementation until there is sufficient local consumer interest to make
the program viable.
Richard Oba, Redding resident, concurred that participation in such a program in the
Redding area would be low, but even 1 % would be beneficial. He believed that customers
should be afforded the opportunity to "vote" for green energy with their dollars through a
"green rate" on their utility bills.
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MOTION: Mady by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the report regarding "green rates" and directing staff to continue to monitor
customer interest in a "green rate" program, but to delay implementation until there is
sufficient local customer participation to make the process viable.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Expansion ofthe Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan
for legal professional classifications
(P-1 00-320/P-1 00-050-1 001 A-050-050)
City Attorney Duvernay related that the present classifications for legal professionals within
the City are not broad enough to create a complete professional career path and with the
increased complexity of the business and regulatory environment, it is critical to maintain
competent and efficient legal services.
Mr. Duvernay stated that it is prudent, strategic long-range planning to ensure that a range
of classifications exists in any professional discipline to create a full career path. He urged
City Council approval of three classifications, Deputy City Attorney which would be a
recruitment position for those just out of law school or with up to five years or less
experience, Assistant City Attorney I which would require five to ten years experience, and
Assistant City Attorney II with those having ten or more years experience in the practice of
law. He pointed out that approval of the proposed amendments to the Executive
Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan would have no fiscal impact at this time and
would not require reclassification of those currently employed in the legal department.
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Mr. Duvernay recommended that a resolution be adopted amending the Executive
Management Pay-For Performance Salary Plan to expand the range of Legal Professional
Classifications, effective March 25,2007.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting
Resolution No. 2007-46, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
amendments to the Executive Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan to expand the
range of Legal Professional Classifications, effective March 25, 2007, providing
classifications of Deputy' City Attorney (salary range $4,692 to $7,337 per month), Assistant
City Attorney I (salary range $5,720 to $8,944 per month), and Assistant City Attorney II
(salary range $6,541 to $10,228 per month). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti
Resolution No. 2007-46 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk
RESOLUTION - Service Employees International Union-Clerical, Technical, Professional
Unit Non-Exempt Salary Schedule re Electric Utility Distribution Technician
(P-100-050-070)
Assistant Electric Utility Director-Distribution Hauser recalled that the City attempted to fill
a vacant Electric Utility Distribution Technician position in December 2006, but those
individuals offered the position refused on the basis that the salary was too low. He stated
that a survey ofthe position in similar-size cities was performed and indicated that Redding
is 1612 % below the average for this position. To date, Mr. Hauser said the position remains
unfilled and a second vacancy has occurred in this critical classification. The proposal is to
increase the position by 10% in hopes of successfully recruiting individuals to fill these
vacanCIes.
Mr. Hauser recommended that a resolution be adopted approving changes to the Service
Employees International Union (SEIU) - Clerical, Technical, Professional (CTP) Unit-Non-
Exempt Salary Schedule providing Electric Utility Distribution Technician I and II
classifications.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting
Resolution No. 2007-47, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
the SEIU-CTP Unit Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates,
providing Electric Utility Distribution Technician I and II classifications with a salary range
of$18.93 per hour to $28.92 per hour, effective March 25,2007. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT:, Council Members - Bosetti
Resolution No. 2007-47 is on file in the Office of the 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 Stegall reported attendance at the State Legislative Utility and
Communication Committee meeting and provided testimony on March 13, 2007, In
Sacramento, California, where she met the Committee Chair Senator Christine Kehoe.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 7:58 p.m., Mayor Dickerson declared the
meeting adjourned.
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