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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
December 1, 2009 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Kent Dagg.
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The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Jim Holdridge.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bosetti with the following Council Members
present: Dickerson, Jones, McArthur, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Tippin, City Attorney
Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering
Director Crane, Executive Assistant Stockwell, and Executive Assistant Grimm.
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REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and
Mayor Pro Tempore
[A-050-060]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member
Dickerson appointing Vice Mayor Jones to the office of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore
McArthur to the office of Vice Mayor, and Council Member Dickerson to the office of
Mayor Pro Tempore, for one-year terms expiring December 2010.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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PRESENTATION - Mayor's Gavel Plaque
[ A-050-060-450]
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Jones presented Mayor Emeritus Bosetti with a Gavel
Plaque in recognition and appreciation of his service as Redding's Mayor from December
2008 to December 2009.
RESOLUTION - Commending Virginia Holmes
[B-080-465]
Community Services Director Niemer recognized Virginia (Jenni) Holmes for 15 years of
dedicated service to the community through her work with the Shasta County Arts Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, adopting Resolution No. 2009-194, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, commending Ms. Holmes for her outstanding service.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Resolution No. 2009-194 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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PRESENTATION - Mayor's Certificate of Recognition honoring Fran Brady
[A-050-060-600]
Mayor Jones presented the Mayor's Certificate of Recognition to Fran Brady for 21 years of
outstanding service to the community through her work as President of Shasta County
Citizens Against Racism (SCCAR).
Police Chief Hansen acknowledged the important work that Ms. Brady and SCCAR had
done to fight injustice at all levels and to support members of the community that needed
assistance.
Community Services Director Niemer noted that Ms. Brady was involved with starting the
Martin Luther King Center and thanked her for her support during the transition of the Center
to City operations.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special meetings of November 17,2009
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts
Payable Register No. 10, for check numbers 878775 through 879049, inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 6361 through 6409, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 1799 through
1828, inclusive, for a total of$14,878,212.00 for the period of November 14,2009, through
November 30,2009; and Payroll Register No.1 0, for electronic deposit transaction numbers
267794 through 268625, inclusive, and check numbers 545145 through 545254, inclusive,
in the amount of $2,713,990.21 for the period November 1,2009, through November 14,
2009. TOTAL: $17,592,202.21
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Treasurer's Report - October 2009 and Annual Statement of Investment Policy No. 408
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's
Report for the month of October 2009 and the annual statement of Investment Policy No.
408.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $128,120,208.54
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $231,173,438.07
Proiect Status Report
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status
Report for the month of November 2009.
Redding Redevelopment Agency - 2008-09 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and
required annual reports
[R-030-075]
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept Redding
Redevelopment Agency's 2008-09 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and required
annual reports to the State Controller as presented.
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Memorandum of Understanding - Shasta Regional Community Foundation (SRCF) related
to Redding Affordable Housing Fund
[L-OI0-005]
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and Shasta Regional
Community Foundation (SRCF) related to SRCF's role in disbursing the City's portion of
the Redding Affordable Housing Fund.
License Agreement - Regents of the University of California
[C-070-100/W-OI0-560]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
renewal of the license agreement with the Regents of the University of California for a term
of five years, for approximately 280 acres of pastureland immediately north of the
Sacramento River, adjacent to the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant, to evaluate the
economic and performance advantage of wintering beef cattle from the California
Northeastern Plateau in the Sacramento Valley.
Resolution - Waiving the 60-day notification requirement for establishing a county facility
in the City
[A-050-055-700]
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2009-195, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, granting
Shasta County's request to waive the 60-day noticing requirement, pursuant to Government
Code Section 25351, as related to 2486 Progress Drive.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4205, 115/13.8kV switchyard expansion for
Redding Power Plant Generating Unit No.6
[B-050-020/E-120-150-676]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract, performed by Wagner Electric, as satisfactorily compete and
that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County
Recorder. Final cost was $1,176,424.
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Monthly Financial Report -Redding Electric Utility for October 2009
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director-that the City Council accept the
Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for October 2009. Billed retail revenue
through October was $300,382 or 0.8% above projections for the four-month period and
wholesale power sales were $12,716,220 or 180.9 % above projections. Overall, operating
revenue through October came in $13,154,357 or 30.1 % above plan. The combined costs
for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts, and the
spot market were $13,425,849 or 48.9% above budget projections through October. Total
operating expenses for October were $1,223,068 or 13.4% below budget. The Utility's net
operating results for the first four months of the fiscal year are positive, as anticipated, and
are $951,575 better than budget projections. Capital expenditures through October were
$1,390,559 forrevenue-funded projects and $12,656,164 for bond-funded projects, most of
which is for construction of the Redding Power Plant Generating Unit No.6, which is on
schedule and within budget.
First Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract - Power Engineers, Inc.
[E-120-150-676]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract C-4808 with Power Engineers, Inc., to increase
the contract amount from $2,791,212 to $3,300,000 for professional consulting design
services for the Redding Power Plant Generating Unit No.6 project.
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Grant - Staffing through the Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program
[G-I00-070/P-150-070]
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council authorize the Fire Chief to
apply for a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in the amount of
$327,000 per year (for two years) to fund three positions through the Staffing for Adequate
Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund for October 2009
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the General
Fund's Monthly Financial Report for October 2009. Total revenue to date is $13.1 million
or $635,537 (4.7%) below staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures a~ month end,
excluding encumbrances, total $22,900,902 or $2,120,894 (8.5%) below staffs projection.
Encumbrances total $2,269,415.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4295 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion project, Bid Package No.6
[B-050-020/W -010-450]
It is the recommendation of ~he Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council award Bid Schedule No. 4295, to Auburn Constructors, Inc., in the amount of
$8,749,300 contingent upon receipt of Approval of Award by the State Water Resources
Control Board and contractor fulfillment of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise "Good
Faith Effort" process; that an additional $150,000 be approved for administration and
inspection fees; and that $ 875,000 be approved to provide construction contingency funding,
for a total of$9,774,300.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4196 (Job No. 2299), Butte Street Water Main
Replacement project
[B-050-020IW -030-725]
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council accept the subject construction performed by Sierra National Construction, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the
Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $622,298.
Oasis Road Interchange Project Report
[G-030-110/E-050]
It is the recommendation of the Director of Transportation and Engineering that the City
Council authorize the Director of Transportation and Engineering to recommend that
Caltrans District 2 approve the Oasis Road Interchange Project Report.
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Resolution - Shasta View Drive Roundabout Project
[B-130-070/T -080-400/S-070-1 00-700]
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 2009-196, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving the 10th amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2009-61, appropriating
Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) funding for right-of-way and appraisal services for the Shasta View
Drive Roundabout project.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, adopting Resolution No. 2009-196, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving the 10th amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2009-61 appropriating
Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) funding for right-of-way and appraisal services for the Shasta View
Drive Roundabout project. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution - Western Area Power Administration (W AP A) contracts related to Foregone
Central Valley Project Generation
[W -030-600/E-120-900]
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2009-197, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
designating the City Manager and Director of Municipal Utilities as authorized
representatives to amend Western Area Power Administration contract number 92-SAO-
18001 (C-2961), and for future contract amendments, to provide compensation to WAPA
for Foregone Central Valley Project Generation.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended, with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dickerson, Jones, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2009-194 through 2009-197 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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LETTER - Larry J. McKinney, Simpson University President, regarding the 20th anniversary
of the Redding campus
[E-060-700/ A-050-060]
Mr. Larry McKinney recalled that Simpson College moved from South San Francisco to
Redding in 1989 and has grown to an 85-acre, fully-credentialed university campus. Mr.
McKinney thanked the Council and staff for all the years of support and cooperative efforts
towards making Redding a wonderful place to live.
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LETTER - Kent Dagg - regarding the "Redding's Radical lOin' 10" committee
[A-050-060]
Mr. Kent Dagg, Shasta Builder's Exchange CEO, introduced the committee participants, as
outlined in a PowerPoint presentation and incorporated herein by reference, and stated that
the consensus of feedback he had received was that "doing something is better than not doing
anything at all, and the ten ideas are a good start". Several committee members presented
ten ideas, providing information on what, how, when, and the benefit/feature of each, as
detailed in the slide presentation.
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Council Member Stegall asked Mr. Dagg to clarify his expectations for this meeting. He
.responded that he understood that no decisions would be made immediately, restating the
intent to only present ideas for Council's consideration and further direction.
Mr. Jerry Wagar, Ochoa and Shehan Builders President, presented idea number one: "Money
for a Newly Constructed Home!" suggesting expansion of the City's Down Payment
Assistance program for new home construction and idea number two: "Repair Your House
Now!" suggesting expansion of the City's residential rehabilitation program for existing
homeowners.
Council Members Dickerson and Stegall expressed frustration over th~ lack of any detailed
information being provided for Council's review prior to the meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
Dickerson, tabling this item to the next Council meeting to allow the Council to be provided
with written materials for consideration and be more prepared to discuss the ideas and make
decisions.
Council Member Bosetti stated that he supported job creation and needed more details to
consider any of the ideas.
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Council Member McArthur stated her interest in hearing the ideas briefly.
Mr. Wagar requested that Council allow the committee to quickly introduce each idea and
then give direction to determine continuing discussion points, so that the committee could
provide greater detail on only ideas that Council endorsed and not waste time on ideas they
would not even consider.
Mayor Jones stated that no decisions could be made until a proper staff report had been
submitted to the City Council, however, he supported hearing the ideas succinctly at this
meeting.
Motion was withdrawn.
Ryan Denham presented idea number three: "First Lot Free in Stillwater Business Park", and
idea number four: "Partner Up!" suggesting that the City partner with developers to build on
surplus City property sites. Mr. Denham also suggested that the Council interface with the
committee at a workshop, so that ideas could be exchanged and guidance for report
preparation could be provided.
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Tracy Edwards presented idea number five: "Clean Up the Town" suggesting that a civilian
conservation corp comprised' of fifteen local youths could be hired to complete local
environmental projects that would not otherwise be done, and be paid through the SMART
Resource Center with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.
Kent Dagg presented idea number six: "Sales Tax" suggesting that a one-year, one-percent
sales tax increase and a list of dedicated infrastructure projects that would benefit from the
resulting revenue be added to the June 2010 primary.
Maureen Gaynor presented idea number seven:"Growing a Revenue Source" suggesting an
exclusive City-owned-and-operated medical marijuana dispensary and putting a measure on
the June 2010 ballot to impose a special tax on medical marijuana sales.
Marie Whitacre presented idea number eight suggesting a business incubator program
offering free rent for one year to new businesses or expansions that create new jobs.
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Mary Machado presented idea number nine suggesting the creation of a local venture capital
program dedicated to local business purposes.
Frank Strazzarino presented idea number ten suggesting the expansion of the "Shop
Redding" campaign with a drawing that makes every person who buys a new car or truck in
the first six months of2010 eligible for a $10,000 prize.
City Manager Starman recommended that Council conduct a workshop with staff and the
"Radical 10 in '10" committee in January 2010.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, to conduct a workshop in January 2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Dickerson opposed idea number seven and stated that cost and funding
source information was needed for all ideas.
PUBLIC HEARING - to consider a Resolution to amend the 2009-10 Action Plan, and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign all necessary documents relative to
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and Home Investment Partnerships
(HOME) program, and to forward the amended Action Plan to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
[G-1 00-030-1 00/G-1 00-030-054/G-1 00-075]
Assistant City Manager Tippin reviewed the highlights of the Report to City Council dated
December 1, 2009, stating that one of the City's proposed projects was not approved by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and, therefore, $200,000 of
CDBG funding can be redirected to alley improvements in the Parkview Neighborhood that
are needed to complete projects in that target neighborhood.
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Jones opened the public hearing.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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No protests were received.
Mayor Jones determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, adopting Resolution No. 2009-198, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, amending the 2009-10 Action Plan, authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to sign all necessary documents relative to Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, and forwarding the
amended Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Resolution 2009-198 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
OLNEY CREEK FLOODPLAIN - Status report related to Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) action on the remapping ofthe Olney Creek floodplain
[F-200-090]
Council Member McArthur recused herself from this item, stating that she owned property
affected by the FEMA action.
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Development Services Director Hamilton updated the Council on the status of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Map Modernization effort, which resulted
in the de-certification of the Olney Creek levee because it does not meet FEMA's revised
standards. Mr. Hamilton provided a PowerPoint presentation highlighting background
information ofthe levee, FEMA actions, projected flood water levels, and the area impacted
by the new Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) program.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council accept the Report to City Council dated
December 1, 2009, related to FEMA action on the remapping of the Olney Creek floodplain
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resulting from the decertification of the Olney Creek levee and stated that detailed
engineering and hydrologic analysis is needed before decisions can be made regarding
solutions to the inadequacy of the Olney Creek levee.
Responding to Council Member Stegall's question, Mr. Hamilton submitted that federally
backed mortgage lenders will require flood insurance on properties that lie within the new
DFIRM area; reduced rates may be available if insurance is purchased prior to the official
FEMA remapping and may be transferable to future property owners.
Mayor Jones commented on the possibility of a special assessment district, engineering cost
estimates, and solution-oriented efforts.
Larry Sargent, Don Matlin, Donna Briggs, Dale Holman, Jack Ratledge, Candace Ratledge,
FrankAmaru, Kelly Matlin, Collin Hammans, Barry Clause, Frank Studva, ShobhaPai, John
Biendara, Sylvia Cates, Margie Barnes, Ed Gilmore, Cindy Moore, Jerry Wagar, Lyle Van
Norman, Chuck Lynn, Phil George, and Gregg Duralia commented on this topic, with a
consensus of opposition to the FEMA action and objections to resulting negative impacts on
their properties; a petition to the City was submitted.
Recognizing the need for more information to be acquired as quickly as possible, Council
Member Stegall encouraged the Council to take action to protect homeowners in the
floodplain and expressed support for consideration of a special assessment district.
City Attorney Duvernay intetjected that levee maintenance will be challenging due to
defining federal, state, local, and private flood control project responsibilities. Mr. Duvernay
stated that current development standards that require easements did not exist when the
Olney Creek levee was built, and it is not clear that the City owns the levee.
Further Council discussion focused on defining responsibilities, estimated costs, funding
sources, and making the levee adequate to prevent flooding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, to accept the Report to City Council dated December 1, 2009, relating to FEMA
action on the remapping of the Olney Creek Floodplain resulting from the de-certification
of the Olney Creek levee as meeting FEMA standards for floodplain protection.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dickerson, Jones, Stegall, and Bosetti
Council Members - None
Council Members - McArthur
Council Members - None
Mayor Jones declared a five-minute recess at 8:45 p.m.
RESOLUTION - Formally opposing California State Ballot Petition 09-0015, the "New
Two- Thirds Vote Requirement for Public Electricity Providers - Initiative Constitutional
. Amendment"
[L-040-300]
Electric Utility Resource Planner Hadley provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated
herein by reference, describing the reasons that Redding Electric Utility opposes California
State Ballot Petition 09-0015 and recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution
declaring the City's formal position on the initiative.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
Dickerson, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-199, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, formally opposing California State Ballot Petition 09-0015, the "New Two-
Thirds Vote Requirement for Public Electricity Providers - Initiative Constitutional
Amendment". The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Resolution No. 2009-199 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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POLICE FACILITY - Select the property located at 4712 Mountain Lakes Boulevard as the
preferred alternative for relocating the police facility, authorize staff to enter into negotiations
to acquire the property, and direct staff to return to Council with alternative implementation
options, including financing
[C-070-01 0/ A-050-270]
Assistant City Engineer Auckland provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein
by reference, outlining the history of Council's direction relating to the Redding Police
Department's (RPD) facility needs, options, sites, and costs. Mr. Aukland submitted an
analysis and proposed retrofit costs associated with acquiring and converting a 22-year-old
building located at 4712 Mountain Lakes Boulevard (previously occupied by KMS) to a
police facility, along with panel recommendations and additional considerations. Mr.
Aukland relayed staffs recommendation to select the Mountain Lakes property (the
Property) as the preferred alternative for retrofitting and relocation ofthe Police Department,
authorize staff to enter into negotiations to acquire the property, and direct staff to return to
Council with alternative implementation options, including financing for the conversion of
the existing facility and RPD relocation costs.
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Mike Lusso, of Nichols, Melburg, and Rossetto Architects, described site layout, proposed
modifications to the Property, and cost estimates.
Vi Klaseen and Tina Hitchcock expressed opposition to purchasing the Property and
retrofitting it for a police facility, stating that a new building would be better.
Erin Salazar expressed support for the panel's recommendation to purchase and convert the
Property to a police facility, preferring it over the West Venture site.
Responding to Council Member Dickerson's question, Mr. Lusso explained that projections
for a new building and a retrofit have similar life expectancies because a large ratio of costs
are related to mechanical/electrical/security systems, which cannot be eliminated by doing
a retrofit.
Responding to Council Member McArthur's request, Police Chief Hansen addressed
concerns about the Property's distance from central Redding and its capacity to be retrofitted
to meet the long-term needs of the police department. Chief Hansen explained that officers
respond to calls from their vehicles and the location of the main police facility should not
impact response times, which is more dependent on staffing. He also explained that the
police department is attempting to implement two new technological improvements to lessen
the public's need to go to the police building for police/traffic accident reports (Crossroads)
and to report crimes (CopLogic), which would be available as online services. Chief Hansen
elaborated on the department's efforts to follow Council's direction to reduce costs for a
critically-needed replacement facility and noted the trade-offs that would have to be made
to accomplish that goal. Chief Hansen emphasized the importance of not trading one old,
high-maintenance facility for another.
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Council Member Stegall expressed concern about the lack of identified funding sources for
a retrofit of the Property and the time line required for occupancy, and stated continued
support/interest in a new building on the Cal-Fire property site, which is noted as option 5
in the Report to City Council dated December 1, 2009.
Council Member Bosetti relayed his experience while visiting the city of Ontario, California,
to tour a 20-year-old building that had been retrofitted for a police station, and his
observation of the positive interaction/attitude of the officers that occupied it. Mr. Bosetti
confirmed that response times were not dependent on the location of the police building and
expressed support for moving forward on the purchase of the Property.
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In response to Council Member Stegall, City Manager Starman affirmed that the City's
ability to construct or retrofit a new police facility is dependent on the economic recovery
driving revenue up, which will take an unknown number of years, but agreed that three-to-
five years is a reasonable estimate.
Mr. Lusso responded to Mayor Jones, stating that there were well-documented and
unprecedented construction cost increases between 2004 and 2008, and that the proposed
Property "front of the house" renovations were budgeted at $85 per square foot in today's
dollars; "back-of-the-house" improvements were budgeted at $150 per square foot because
there are no existing improvements. Mr. Lusso noted that substantial savings over
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construction costs for a new building (in 2009 dollars) can be realized by utilizing the
existing concrete slab and exterior shel1.
Mayor Jones expressed concerns about building costs, lack of identified funding sources, and
deterioration of the Property while waiting for funding.
Council Member McArthur asserted that going forward with negotiations for acquisition of
the Property is a step in the right direction and favored staff s recommendation.
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Council Member Stegall restated her unwillingness to commit to a sole option and urged
staff to keep the Cal-Fire site as a viable alternative.
Council Member Dickerson reiterated his support for a new building, expressing concern
about spending nearly as much money on a 22-year old structure, which would not be in the
best interest of the people and the police department for the long term.
Responding to Mayor Jo~es, Chief Hansen answered that the best option would be to build
a new police station, designed for police function from the ground up, at a location selected
with operational needs as a priority. Recognizing monetary concerns, Chief Hansen stated
that the Property is a reasonable alternative with certain advantages and disadvantages and
that its purchase would not preclude selling it and building a new building at a later date.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, to select the property located at 4712 Mountain Lakes Boulevard as the preferred
alternative for conversion to a functional police facility to house Redding Police Department;
authorize staff to enter into negotiations with the owner for possible acquisition of the
property; and direct staff to return to Council with implementation options, including
financing, for the conversion of the existing facilities and relocation ofRPD.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, McArthur, and Jones
Council Members - Dickerson and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and
Regulations) by Adding Chapter 6.12 (Medical Marijuana Cooperatives and Collectives)
relating to permitting and regulation of medical marijuana cooperatives and collectives, and
find that the proposed action is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA);
[M -020/C-ll 0-1 00/L-070]
City Attorney Duvernay stated that adoption of an ordinance is typically done from the
consent calendar, but in the interest of public comment and Council discussion, it was
scheduled as a discussion item this time.
Sean Merritt, Mike Martinez, Doug Bennett, and Rob McDonald opposed the adoption of
the ordinance.
Joe Monday and Tina Hitchcock favored adoption of the ordinance.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Stegall, to adopt Ordinance No. 2445, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and
Regulations) by Adding Chapter 6.12 (Medical Marijuana Cooperatives a~d Collectives)
relating to permitting and regulation of medical marijuana cooperatives and collectives, and
find that the proposed action is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The Vote:
AYES: ' Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - McArthur and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2445 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - To consider introduction and adoption of an interim Urgency
Ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on the establishment of any medical marijuana
collectives and/or cooperatives pursuant to Government Code Section 65858
[M-020/C-11O-100/A-050-060]
City Attorney Duvernay introduced an interim Urgency Ordinance extending a temporary
moratorium on the establishment of any new medical marijuana collectives and/or
cooperatives for an additional 120 days and explained how state law governs urgency
ordinances. Mr. Duvernay recommended adoption of the urgency ordinance.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing at 10:45 p.m.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
No protests were received.
Tina Hitchcock and Steven Gasparas favored the extension of the moratorium.
Mayor Jones determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing at 10:51 p.m.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Dickerson, to introduce and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2448, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding, extending a temporary moratorium on the establishment of
any new medical marijuana collectives, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858; and
modified the period of extension from 120 days (as presented) to 180 days.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of codified Ordinance No. 2448.
Ordinance No. 2448 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - to consider proposed adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and
Service Charges; and
RESOLUTION - to add a new fee to offset costs related to the processing of permits for
medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives
[F-205-600/P-150-150]
Police Chief Hansen proposed changes to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(Schedule) specific to the Redding Police Department and related to Ordinance No. 2445.
Chief Hansen recommended that the City Council approve a resolution to amend the
Schedule as detailed in the Report to City Council dated December 1, 2009.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing at 10:55 p.m.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
No protests were received.
Mayor Jones determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing at 10:56 p.m.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council MemberDickerson, seconded by Council Member
Stegall, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-200, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, amending the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges specific to the Redding
Police Department and add a new fee to offset actual costs incurred related to issuance of a
permit to operate a medical marijuana cooperative or collective based on the requirements
established in Ordinance No. 2445. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Stegall, and Jones
NOES: Council Members - McArthur
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2009-200 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 10:55 p.m., Mayor Jones announced that Council would adjourn to Closed
session to discuss:
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Eggert v. City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court, Case No. 163437
[L-I00]
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Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Speer
Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers AFL-CIO - Electric Employees and Maintenance Employees
[P-I00-050-070]
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 760 Cypress Avenue (Assessor's Parcel Number 102-410-033) and 2175 Civic
Center Drive (APN 102-410-032)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Sterling Savings Bank/lntervest Mortgage
Investment Company
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms
[C-070-010]
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S)
At the hour of 11 :45 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular meeting to open session and
reported that the City Council had authorized the full and final settlement of litigation in
Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 163437, Eggert v. City of Redding, by payment of
$77,500 to the Plaintiff (Agenda item 11A).
No reportable action was taken on the two subsequent items (Agenda items lIB and 11C).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 11 :46 p.m., Mayor Jones declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
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