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City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
August 7, 2007 4:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dickerson with the following Council Members
present: Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Stegall.
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Also present were City Manager Starman, City Attorney Duvernay, Assistant City Manager
Bachman, Electric Utility Director Feider, Assistant City Attorney Frediani, Assistant City
Manager Bachman, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and
Engineering Director Tippin, Assistant City Attorney Frediani, Community Services Director
Niemer, Municipal Utility Director Cupp, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk
Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
At the hour of 4:00 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that the City Council would adjourn to
closed session to discuss the following:
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: City Manager Starman
Employee: Director of Electric Utility
(A-050-125 & P-I00-050-100)
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
City v. PG&E, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 158810
Under Discussion: Acceptance of settlement of pending litigation and authorization of Mayor
to execute all necessary documents.
(L-I00)
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Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property located along South Bonnyview Road (Assessor Parcel No. 050-280-016)
Agency Negotiator: Assistant City Attorney Frediani, Public Works Project Coordinator
Aukland, and Independent Right-of-Way Agent Martin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding, Michiels Family Associates, L.P., a Washington Limited
Partnership, and McConnell Foundation
Under Negotiation: Proposed Contract of Acquisition with Michiels Family Associates, L.P.
and the McConnell Foundation for acquisition of two public service easements for utilities and
street right-of-way, a drainage easement, and an electric utility easement across subject property
and authorization for the Mayor to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the purchase.
(C-070-010)
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Johnson
Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees
(P-l 00-050-1 00)
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Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Johnson
Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Employees and Service Employees International Union
(SEIU)
(P-l 00-050-1 OO/P-l 00-050-124/P-l 00-050-126)
At the hour of 5 :00 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the Special Meeting to open session and
reported that with regard to existing litigation, the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute
a settlement of pending litigation with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) pertaining to acquisition
of electric utility transmission facilities in certain areas annexed to the City in 2000, and that
the documents will be available in the City Clerk's Office when completed.
Mayor Dickerson also reported that the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a contract
for acquisition and certificate of acceptance for two public service easements for utilities and
street right-of-way, a drainage easement, and an electric utility easement from the Michiels
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Family Associates, L.P. and the McConnell Foundation to facilitate the South Bonnyview Road
Widening Project and added that the documents would be available for review in the City
Clerk's Office when completed.
Mayor Dickerson stated that there was no reportable action taken on the other items.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Jones.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Mary Langworthy.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
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Approval of Minutes: Regular Meetings of June 19,2007, and July 3,2007; Special Meetings
of June 19, June 20, June 21, and July 3,2007
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.1, check numbers 853192 through
853699 inclusive, in the amount of$13, 182,523.19, for the period of July 2,2007, through July
13,2007; and Payroll Register No. 26 electronic deposit transaction numbers 208967 through
209861 and check numbers 536380 through 536551 inclusive, in the amountof$2,399,712.47,
for the period of June 3, 2007, through June 16,2007, be approved.
TOTAL: $ 15,582,235.66
It is further recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.2, check numbers 853700
through 854235 inclusive, in the amount of $13,794,772.21, for the period of July 16,2007,
through July 31,2007; Payroll Register No. 27 electronIc deposit transaction numbers 209885
through 210794 and check numbers 536583 through 536743 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,498,530.97, for the period of June 17,2007, through June 30, 2007, be approved.
TOTAL: $16,293,303.18
Treasurer's Report - June 2007
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
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$158,462,246.45
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$274,296,554.53
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the Proof
of Cash Reconciliation for June 2007 be accepted.
Ordinance - Rezoning Application RZ-2-06, Lowden Lane Subdivision
(L-01O-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2391 be
adopted, an ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal
Code Chapter 18.01-Zoning Map, by approving Rezoning Application RZ-2-06 and Planned
Development Plan PD-1-06 rezoning 4.3 acres of the Lowden Lane Subdivision S-02-06 from
"RM-lO" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-I0-PD" Residential Multiple Family
District with Planned Development Overlay District, located at 2953 and 3011 Lowden Lane,
by Sameer Kaul.
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Ordinance - Rezoning Application RZ-13-06, Samaire Glen Subdivision and Planned
. Development
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2392 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal
Code Chapter 18.01-Zoning Map, by approving Rezoning Application RZ-16-06 and Plan
Development Plan PD-8-06 rezoning approximately 5 acres of the Samaire Glen Subdivision
S-16-06 from "RM-9" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-9-PD" Residential Multiple
Family District with Planned Development Overlay District, located in the Parkview
Neighborhood at the south end of Leland Avenue, by 1. P. Semingson Architects.
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Ordinance - Rezoning Application RZ-15-06 for The Springs at Redding Planned Development
Senior Facility
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2393 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.0 I-Zoning Map, by approving
Rezoning Application RZ-15-06 rezoning the site to "RM-15- PD" Residential Multiple Family
District with Planned Development Overlay District, for The Springs at Redding Planned
Development Senior Facility located at 7 and 28 Hilltop Drive and 5 Canada Drive by Willow
Creek Management Company.
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Council Member Murray advised he will vote no on this item because of concerns regarding
the planned development portion which included insufficient parking and a crosswalk that was
the only means of a pedestrian traversing an extremely busy street. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - Murray
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Amendment No.4 to the Funding Agreement - Superior California Economic Development
District
(B-130-030 & B-080-500)
It is the recommendation of the Economic Development Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No.4 to the Funding Agreement with Superior
California Economic Development District (SCEDD) for fiscal year 2007-08 in the amount of
$10,790 to provide economic development planning and business development services.
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Sale and Disposition of Two City-owned Parcels - RHS NorCal Investments, LLC and UJB
Investments, LLC
(C-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
execute Sale Agreements for City-owned property located at 4455 Oasis Road and 4800
Mountain Lakes Boulevard to RHS NorCal Investments, LLC and UJB Investments, LLC, in
the amount of$250,000 or fair market value established by a Master Appraisal Institute (MAl)
appraisal, escrow to close in 120 days, and proceeds to repay the Wastewater Utility Fund.
Resolution - Declaring October 2007 as "The Big Read Shasta Month"
(A-050-060-600 & L-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2007-165 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring October 2007 as
"The Big Read Shasta Month" in the City.
Resolution - Accepting grant funds from the Federal Highway Administration on behalf of the
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association; and
Resolution - Appropriating grant funds for the "All American Roads" Program
(G-I00-070-100/^B-130-070/B-130-030-700)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2007-166 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting a Federal Highway
Administration grant in the amount of$74,333 on behalf of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland
Association through the California Department of Transportation to market the attraction
known as the "Volcanic Legacy All American Road." It was required that the City act as the
lead agency.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2007-167 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 5th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $73,600 in said grant funds for the "Volcanic Legacy
All American Road" program for fiscal year 2007-08 and providing the City with a 1 %
administration fee ($740).
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4051, One 35,000 Lb. GVW Truck with 55' Overcenter
Aerial Lift Platform
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid
Schedule No. 4051, One 35,000 Lb. GVW Truck with 55' Overcenter Aerial Lift Platform to
Altec Industries, Inc. in the amount of $172,864.70 for the Electric Utility.
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Resolution - Accepting and Allocating Grant Funds for Preschool Summer Camps to be held
at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
(G-IOO/^B-130-070/C-050-400)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Department that the City Council accept
grant funds in the amount of $10,500 awarded by the Shasta Children and Families First
Commission to construct physical improvements at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and
provide education materials related to the Recreation Division's "Summer of Fun" Preschool
Summer Camps.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2007-168 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 4th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2007 -127 appropriating $10,500 in grant funds for said use for fiscal year 2007-
08.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds for construction of a new 45 MW Combined Cycle Gas
Powered Generator (Unit 6) at the Redding Power Plant
(B-130-070 & E-120-150-676)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No. 2007-169 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 1 st amendment
to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $62 million for construction of a
combustion turbine generator (Generating Unit 6) and heat recovery steam generator system and
ancillary facilities at the Redding Power Plant for fiscal year 2007-08.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3927, Buckeye 30-inch Transmission Main Extension
(B-050-020 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No.
3927 (Job No. 2256), Buckeye 30-inch Transmission Main Extension awarded to Bobby Martin
Construction, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost was
$3,774,494.70.
Notice of Completion - 17 Hill Development, LLC, Streetscape Project on Placer Street
(R-030-145-350)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the 17 Hill
Development, LLC, Streetscape Project on Placer Street by 17 Hill Development, LLC, (Dr.
Kraffert), as set forth in the Participation Agreement with the Redding Redevelopment Agency
and the City, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost was $607,353.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4020, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 2007
Sludge Removal
(B-050-020 & W-OI0-450)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No.
4020 (Job No. 5331), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 2007 Sludge Removal awarded
to Air Water Soil Engineering, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final
cost was $137,104.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4027, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation
and Expansion, Bid Package 2
(B-050-020 & W-OIO-450)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No.
4027 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion,
Bid Package 2 be awarded to Meyers Earthwork in the amount of$4, 185,250, that an additional
$445,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $418,750
be approved for a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of $5,049,000.
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Amendment No.1 to Consultant Services Agreement - Kimley-Hom and Associates for the
Parallel Boulder Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
(W-020-61O)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No.1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with
Kimley-Hom and Associates for the Parallel Boulder Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
increasing the scope of work to include extending the limits of the Project southerly, perform
additional plant surveys, complete additional environmental, mapping, and design work on a
newly acquired access easement off St. Nicolas Avenue, ad provide additional analysis of
trenchless technology in residential areas, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,378,841.
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Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements in Rivercrest Estates Subdivision Units 1-2
(S-070-230 & ^S-101-045)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007 -170 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council accepting for maintenance and operation
the streets in the Rivercrest Estates Subdivision Units 1 and 2 (S-7 -02), accepting the
improvements as satisfactorily completed, and instructing the City Clerk to return securities.
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Resolution - Accepting streets and partial improvements for The Villages at Shasta View
Gardens Subdivision
(S-070-230 & ^S-101-081)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007 -171 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting for
maintenance and operation the streets in The Villages at Shasta View Gardens Subdivision (S-
15-04), accepting the improvements, excepting streetlights, as satisfactorily completed, and
instructing the City Clerk to return appropriate securities to the developer except fees for the
streetlights.
Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, Ordering the formation and levying annual
assessments for Landscape Maintenance District LMD-I-07, State Compensation Insurance
building
(A-170-075-084)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007 -172 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, confirming the
maps for Landscape Maintenance District LMD-I-07, State Compensation Insurance Building
located at Shasta View Drive and Tarmac Road, approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the
formation of LMD-I-07 and levying annual assessments for fiscal year 2007-08, pursuant to
the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
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Second Addendum to Authorization of Service #03-01 - Omni-Means, Ltd
(A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council
approve the Second Addendum to Authorization of Service #03-01 with Omni-Means, Ltd. to
expand the scope of services for design and engineering of the security fencing project at
Redding Municipal Airport in the amount of$3,525.
Resolution - Appropriating funds traffic signalization at Browning Street/Old Alturas Road
(B-130-070fT -080-700fT -080-400)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007 -173 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 3rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $200,000 .
for the construction of the Browning Street/Old Alturas Road Traffic Signal Project for fiscal
year 2007-08, utilizing Dana Traffic Benefit District Traffic Impact Fees and transferring
$150,000 from the pavement slurry funds to provide a total Project fund of$610,000.
Sole Source Procurement - Roberts Filter Group Filtration System for the Foothill Water
Treatment Plant Filter Replacement Project
(W-030-425)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council
make findings that the Roberts Filter Group filtration system be specified for the Foothill Water
Treatment Plant Filter Replacement Project because the product was used previously as a field
test unit and was found to eliminate sand migration, filter plugging and loss of air.
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Resolution - Summarily vacating a portion ofWaushara Avenue right-of-way at 1490, 1478,
1466, 1454, and 1442 Jen way (A-5-07)
(A-O 1 0-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007-174 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, summarily
vacating a portion ofWaushara Avenue street right-of-way at 1490, 1478, 1466, 1454, and
1442 Jen Way (A-5-07), by Premier Homes Properties, Inc. as it is not being used for street
purposes and there are no future plans to use it for street purposes.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4008, Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Instrumentation and
Control Expansion
(B-050-020 & W-030-600)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No.
4008 (Job No. 2247), Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Instrumentation and Control Expansion
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be awarded to Systems Integrated in the amount of $769,994, that an additional $15,000 be
approved for administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $100,000 be approved
to provide a construction contingency fund for a total amount of $884,994.
Reinstatement of the Emergency Intertie Agreement - City of Shasta Lake
(W -030-700-500)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Water with the City of Shasta Lake
to reinstate the emergency intertie for transfer of water. The City of Shasta Lake has agreed to
absorb all costs associated with the implementation of the intertie agreement.
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 with
the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above.
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
Ordinance Nos. 2391, 2392, and 2393 and Resolution Nos. 2007-165, 2007-166, 2007-167,
2007-168,2007-169,2007-170,2007-171,2007-172,2007-173, and 2007-174 are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk..
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Adjusting the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing regarding
amending the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Assistant City Manager Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City Council, dated
July 16, 2007, stating that in accordance with City Council Policy No. 802, City fees and
service charges are evaluated annually and submitted to the City Council for review and
approval. Mr. Bachman recalled that a description of the proposed adjustments and
modifications to the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule) was submitted to the
City Council at its meeting of July 3, 2007. He pointed out that the proposed fees and
increases will not exceed the administrative costs of providing these services for fiscal year
2007-2008.
Mr. Bachman said that most of the recommended changes are tied to the Consumer Price
Index (CPI) of3 .2% as of May of2007, while other changes are tied to the Construction Cost
Index (CCI) and will increase by 3.3%.
Mr. Bachman highlighted some of the changes such as increased dog licensing fees which
have not been raised since 1998. He pointed out that the rental fee for use of the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Center (MLK) was increased at the recommendation of the MLK Board to
be commensurate with what is charged for this type of facility throughout the community.
He related that the Development Services Department added a new fee, the Technology
Surcharge, which is placed on buildings through the permit process and will be used for the
future purchase of a new permit tracking software with the General Fund paying for one half
of the actual cost for the software.
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Mr. Bachman recommended adoption ofthe resolution amending the City's Schedule ofF ees
and Service Charges for fiscal year 2007-08.
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In response to Council Member Murray, Development Services Director Hamilton advised
that the Technology Surcharge will be collected from only development-related application
processes, and will not be applied to impact fees.
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Council Member Jones expressed concern with the Police Department's increased fee for
towing vehicles. Mr. Bachman explained that the Police Department primarily tows vehicles
only for violations of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and driving
without a valid drivers license, because of the high percentage oftraffic accidents caused by
these violations. The fee has not been increased in several years and the time involved in
filling out and processing the paperwork for those vehicles is substantial. He added that this
fee does not include the tow company's fee or storage fees.
Council Member Jones stated that although he would vote for the resolution amending the
Schedule of Fees and Services Charges, he wanted it noted for the record that he did not
support the increase to the towing fees.
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 Bosetti,
adopting Resolution No. 2007-175, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
amending the Schedule ofF ees and Service Charges pursuant to City Council Policy No. 802
for fiscal year 2007-08.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2007-175 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT
(A-050-080)
City Manager Starman explained that in order to expedite this evening's meeting so that
Council and staff could participate in "National Night Out," that the oral project status report
is deferred and he recommended that the written Project Status Report be accepted as
submitted.
It was the consensus of the City Council to accept the Project Status Report for July 2007.
ELECTRIC UTILITY'S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
(B-130-070)
Electric Utility Director Feider related that retail power sales revenue was $1 ,430,348 (1.9%)
above projections and wholesale power sales through June totaled $29,462,963 or 119.4%
above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was $1,403,690 or 5.1 % above
expectations. The total cost of energy through June 2007 was $30,601,836 or 41.1 % above
projections. The Utility's net operating results through June was $5,846,931 above
projections.
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Mr. Feider stated that Redding Electric Utility (REU) is closely monitoring Assembly Bill
32 which is attempting to return greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by the year 2020. He stated
that there was, however, the appearance of problems in decisions on how to proceed with
implementation strategies within the California Resources Board (with the resignation ofthe
top management positions) and Council will be apprised of future changes because AB32
will affect all sectors of California's economy.
Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council approve the Electric Utility's Monthly
Financial Report for June 2007.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones,
accepting the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for June 2007.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT - Steven and Merlene Gregory to acquire property for a park
site located between Oak Mesa Lane and Shasta View Drive near Tarmac Road
(C-070-010 & P-050)
Community Services Director Niemer advised that development in the area of Oak Mesa
Lane and Shasta View Drive dictates the need for a substantial-size park to serve several
subdivisions. She stated that staff has been working toward acquisition of the 22-acre site
with a seven-acre pond from owners, Steven and Merlene Gregory through various means
which, thus far, have been unsuccessful. In 2005, an appraisal of the property revealed a
value of $840,000, but Mr. Gregory challenged the appraisal and through several meetings
and discussions, a purchase price of $950,000 was negotiated for the property which
includes removal of a dilapidated home, site improvements, and brush clearance. It was also
requested by the Gregorys and agreed to by the City that the park be designated as Gregory
Lake. Ms. Niemer added that the Park Development and Park In-Lieu Funds have sufficient
cash flow to accommodate the purchase price.
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Ms. Niemer also suggested that the City-owned property on Quartz Hill Road (consisting of
114 acres) be declared surplus property and sold for its appraised value of $3.2 million to
assist with the purchase ofthe park site. She explained that the proceeds from the sale of the
Quartz Hill property would be sufficient to acquire the Gregory property ($950,000), provide
for a debt payment (for the Soccer Park) to the Park Development Fund ($1,350,000) and
repay the Waste Water and General Funds ($900,000) which were used to acquire the Quartz
Hill Road property.
In response to Council Member Jones, Ms. Niemer advised that at this time, a trail is not
planned to surround the pond but is envisioned at some point in the future. Should the park
site be purchased, she said that staff would approach area property owners to begin
negotiations for property purchases or easements to allow the trail to encircle the pond.
Ms. Niemer recommended that the City Council authorize purchase of the Gregory property
(APNs 077-290-033, -034, and -037) in the amount of $950,000, that staff be directed to
prepare a report for consideration by the City Council to declare the City-owned Quartz Hill
Road property as surplus and sold, that the proceeds be distributed as set forth above, and
that the park site be named Gregory Lake.
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In response to Council Member Murray's concern regarding previous problems with the
Gregory Pond dam, Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin explained that the
problems associated with the dam's spillway were corrected in connection with a subdivision
development and accepted by the City.
Council Member Jones suggested that the proceeds from the sale of the Quartz Hill property
be used for other City priorities such as the new Police Facility or roads, rather than to
purchase park property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase Agreement with Steven and Merlene Gregory
for the purchase of 22-acres including a seven-acre pond (APNs 077-290-033, -034, and-
037) in the amount of$950,000, and directing staffto prepare a report for consideration to
declare the City-owned property on Quartz Hill Road as surplus property and prepare it for
sale in the amount of $3.2 million with the proceeds distributed as set forth above, and that
the park site be named Gregory Lake. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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GENERAL FUND MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - June 2007
(B-130-070)
Assistant City Manager Bachman advised that although the City's General Fund financial
reports are strong, he cautioned that sales tax has softened and staff will be watching that
closely and report any changes to the City Council.
Mr. Bachman stated that total revenue at the end of June was $67.8 million or $199,731
(0.2%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding
encumbrances, total $69,248,529 or $6,949,247 (9.2%) below staffs original projection.
Encumbrances total $2,092,065.
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Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council accept the General Fund's Monthly
Financial Report for June 2007:
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones,
accepting the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for June 2007.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ELIMINATION HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY USER FEES
(S-020-500)
Municipal Utilities Director Cupp stated that in an effort to obtain greater compliance and
utilization of the Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located on
Abernathy Lane, staff is proposing to eliminate the user fee associated with disposing of
household hazardous wastes such as paint, motor oil, automotive products, pesticides, and
others. He stated that the fee represents only 6% ofthe total program funding, but represents
a significant burden in administrative costs versus benefits and is a hindrance to proper
disposal of items by the consumer. He pointed out that the loss of$15,000 annually in user
fees will be offset by increased tipping fees at the Richard W. Curry and West Cental
Landfills.
Mr. Cupp recommended that the City Council approve elimination of the user fee for
disposal of household hazardous waste at the Abernathy facility effective September 1,2007.
Council Member Murray applauded staffs efforts to assist the community in its endeavor
to keep the City clean and costs down.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
eliminating the user fees at the Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
effective September 1, 2007.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - Deleting the Electric Utility Senior System Operator classification from the
Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan and adding it to the Non-Exempt
Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates
(P-100-050)
Personnel Director Johnson related that the currently vacant Electric Utility Senior System
Operator position was approved for hiring during the 2007 -09 biennial budget. After further
review, however, it was determined that this position would be more appropriately placed
in the Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wages Rates, rather than the
Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan. This would also allow reduction
of the top step ofthe salary from 9% to 5% above the top step ofthe Electric Utility System
Operator.
Ms. Johnson recommended that a resolution be adopted amending the Executive
Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan by deleting the Electric Utility Senior System
Operator classification and adding it to the Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of
Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates with a salary of$38.54 to $46.84 per hour, effective
August 12, 2007.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2007-176, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding,
amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan by deleting the
Electric Utility Senior System Operator classification and adding it to the Non-Exempt
Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates with a salary of $38.54 to
$46.84 per hour, effective August 12,2007.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2007-176 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 5:47 p.m., Mayor Dickerson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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