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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress A venue
Redding, California
October 16, 2007 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Judge William Gallagher.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Cyndee Thomas.
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, Assistant City Manager/Police Chief Moty, City
Attorney Duvernay, Electric Utility Director Feider, Development Services Director
Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin, Community Services Director
Niemer, Personnel Director Johnson, Community Services Project Coordinator Glover, City
Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-125)
Ken J ones, Chair for the Shasta County Commission on Aging, presented a letter to Redding
Electric Utility (REU) Director Feider expressing appreciation for an REU presentation
regarding its programs available to seniors. The letter asserted that REU assesses a daily
non-pay fine to customers whose electricity has been turned off which increases until power
is restored and also requires payment of a deposit in advance of restoration of power. He
maintained that this alleged practice is punitive and exacerbates a serious financial handicap
for those least able to afford it, and asked that the REU review this practice.
Mayor Dickerson asked that REU staff contact Mr. Jones to clarify REU policy.
PRESENT A TION - Recognition of the 2007 Community Creek Clean-up Committee
(S-060-150)
Community Services Project Coordinator Glover provided photos of the 2007 Community
Creek Clean-Up of September 15, 2007. He also introduced local artists Elin Klaseen,
Celeste White, Bill Ulch, Bruce Greenberg, and Chris Pit, who created art pieces from some
of the debris removed from the creeks during the cleanup.
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Mr. Glover related that 400 volunteers worked on Cleanup Day removing more than 30 tons
of debris from 15.5 miles of creeks and streams throughout the community. He said that the
major sponsors for the event were the Shasta Association of Realtors, Pace Civil Inc., and
the City's Municipal Utilities Solid Waste Division. Mr. Glover introduced organizing
committee members Elin Klaseen, Vicki Marlar, Redding Rotary Stream Team, Sunset
Neighbors, Jane Worth, Gail Rich, Rayola Pratt, Shasta Service Guild, Randy Smith, and
Susan Weale who were presented with Certificates of Appreciation by Mayor Dickerson who
also thanked them for their community pride and spirit.
RESOLUTION - Commending Dr. Randy Smith for efforts to enhance the watersheds in and
around the City
(A-050-060)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones,
adopting Resolution No. 2007-195, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
commending Dr. Randy Smith for exemplary efforts to enhance the watersheds in and around
the City and for his commitment and dedication to the betterment of the community's
streams and waterways. The Vote:'
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2007-195 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Dr. Smith thanked the City Council and City staff for this honor and stated that without
strong community support, he would not be able to continue his work.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special and Regular Meetings of October 2,2007
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-l00-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.7, check numbers 856213 through
856633 inclusive, in the amount of$3,43 1,571.69, for the period of October 1, 2007, through
October 12,2007; and Payroll Register No.7 electronic deposit transaction numbers 216449
through 217296 and check numbers 537869 through 537996 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,559,744.53 for the period of September 23,2007, through October 6,2007, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,991,316.22
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 1.13- Administrative Citations and
Chapters 7.04-Animals, General Provisions 7.12-Dogs, and 7. 13-Dangerous Dogs
(A-130-150 & ^C-IlO-1 00-400)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Ordinance No. 2397 be adopted, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 1.13-Administrative Citations, Sections 1.13.110, 1.13.120, 1.13.130, 1.13.140,
amending Title 7-Animals, Chapters 7.04-General Provisions, amending Sections 7.04.010,
7.04.050, and 7.04.170, Chapter 7.12-Dogs, repealing Sections 7.12.010 and amending
Section 7.12.110, Chapter 7. 13-Dangerous Dogs, amending Section 7.13.080, adding Section
7.13.095, amending Sections 7.13.110, 7.13.120 and 7.13.150.
Amendment to Agreement - D. R. Horton, Inc.-Sacramento, for construction of Rivercrest
Park, Phase I
(P-050-390)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
the Amendment to the Agreement with D. R. Horton, Inc.-Sacramento (C-4677), for
construction of River crest Park, Phase I, extending the completion date to October 30,2008
Two-year Multi-Agency Methamphetamine Initiative Grant - Department of Justice
(G-I00-070 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council accept the
Methamphetamine Initiative Grant from the Department ofJustice in the amount of$449,559
for multi-agencies over a two-year period from September 1,2007 to August 31, 2009.
Accept Edward Byrne Discretionary Grant - Department of Justice
(G-I00-070 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council accept the Edward Byrne
Discretionary Grant in the amount of$130,627, through the Department of Justice for the
Shasta Anti-Gang Enforcement (SAGE) Program for a twelve-month period.
Equipment Purchase - Chouinard & Myhre, Inc. (A/S 400 Computer System upgrade)
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council approve the purchase of
an IBM Model 525 from Chouinard & Myhre, Inc. In the amount of$131 ,426 to upgrade the
existing IBM Model 820 for the A/S 400 Computer System as budgeted and approved by the
Integrated Public Safety System (IPSS) Directors on October 2,2007.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4001, Court Street 8-inch Water Main
Replacement
(B-050-020 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 4001 (Job No. 2252), Court Street 8-inch Water Main Replacement awarded to R.A.
Martin Constructors, 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 $1,090,499.36.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3980, Enterprise Well No. 23
(B-050-020 & W-030-750-100)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 3980 (Job No. 2286), Enterprise Well No. 23awarded to For H Investments, 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 $746,687.43.
Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements in Buenaventura Park Subdivision (aka
Airpark Manor)
(S-070-230 & ^S-101-084)
It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007-197 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding, accepting the
streets in Buenaventura Park Subdivision (aka Airpark Manor) (S-18-04/S-l9-04) for
maintenance and operation, located northeast of Buena ventura Boulevard off Cessna Drive,
by Northwest Homes; and accepting the improvements as satisfactorily completed and that
the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the developer.
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Award of Request for Proposal - Request for Proposal Schedule No. 4066, Professional
Security Services at Redding Municipal Airport; and
Agreement - North State Security for said security services
(B-050-100 & A-090-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Request for
Proposal Schedule No. 4066, Professional Security Services at Redding Municipal Airport
be awarded to North State Security in the amount of approximately $232,578 annually, plus
mileage in excess of 1,500 miles per month at the current City rate; and that a Professional
Services Agreement with North State Security be approved for same.
Resolution - Appropriating Federal Grant and Construction Tax Funds for preliminary design
of the Twin View Boulevard Bridge Replacement over Chum Creek
(B-130-070/G-1 00-070-1 00/S-070-050)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007 -198 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 12th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating
$278,680 in Federal Grant and Construction Tax Funds for the initial preliminary design of
the Twin View Boulevard Bridge Replacement over Chum Creek for fiscal year 2007-08.
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Award of Bid- Bid Schedule No. 4023, Chum Creek Road Realignment and Widening
Project
(B-050-020 & S-070-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 4023 (Job Nos 2238/2275), Chum Creek Road Realignment and Widening Project be
awarded to Axner Excavating in the amount of$4,266,914.65, that an additional $200,000
be approved for administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $640,000 be
approved for a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of$5,106,914.65.
Resolution - Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program,
and approving the Boulder Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
(W-020-610)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2007 -199 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting a
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Boulder Creek
Interceptor Sewer Project and approving said Project.
Resolution - Adopting a Records Retention Schedule for City records
(A-050-055-750)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 2007-200 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting a City-wide Records
Retention Schedule.
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Sole-source Procurement - Specialty, waste arrangement, high-drive, D8T - W A Dozer for
West Central Landfill
(B-050-100 & S-020-900)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council approve
a sole-source procurement of a specialty, waste arrangement, high-drive, D8T - W A Dozer
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(Caterpillar Tractor Corporation) for the West Central Landfill from Peterson Tractor
Company in the amount $611,668.64 because there is only one available source.
Development Plan and Schedule - City of Redding Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
(W -020)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council certify the
City of Redding Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP) for compliance with the State
Water Resources Control Board Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements.
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Resolution - Amending the Schedule of Wages and Classifications for the Executive
Management Pay for Performance Plan, for classifications in the Electric Utility Department
(P-l 00-050-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2007-201 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the Employment and
Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees Executive Management Pay- F or- Performance
Salary Plan adding the newly-created classifications of Electric Utility Information Systems
and Mapping Supervisor with a salary range of$4,356 to $6,913 per month, Electric Utility
Manager-Technical Services with a salary range of$4,287 to $6,803 per month, and Electric
Utility Manager-Customer Contact with a salary range of $3,800 to $6,059 per month,
effective October 21,2007.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended
above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance Nos. 2397 and Resolution Nos. 2007-197, 2007-198, 2007-199, 2007-200, and
2007-201 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Parkview-Wyndham Neighborhood Traffic Protection Plan
(T -080-500)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing regarding
the Parkview- Wyndham Neighborhood Traffic Protection Plan (Plan).
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton stated that the Plan identifies the neighborhood's
key traffic-circulation problems and provides options for improving the safety and livability
ofthe Parkview- Wyndham Neighborhood. He said that the Plan would be used to identify
the location and priority of traffic calming and other improvements such as curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, and the range of traffic improvements which would be applied when funds
become available and/or development occurs.
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Mr. Hamilton recalled that in November 2006, a Committee was formed consisting of
members of the Parkview Neighborhood to assist in the study and development ofthe Plan.
The Planning Commission considered the recommendations on September 11, 2007, and
while it supported the Committee's recommendations, it eliminated the removable rubber
speed tables in favor of asphalt speed tables for Freebridge Street, and recommended that
Polk Street be temporarily closed for six months to allow further study before a permanent
closure is implemented.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council accept the Parkview- Wyndham
Neighborhood Traffic Protection Plan as presented with the additional recommendations by
the Planning Commission.
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Bill Ulch urged Council to approve the Plan and thanked City staff for the opportunity to
work with them on the project for his neighborhood.
Mayor Dickerson determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
Mayor Dickerson announced that he would abstain from voting on the matter due to property
holdings in the neighborhood.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the Parkview- Wyndham Neighborhood Traffic Protection Plan as set forth in
Alternative No.2 to include a temporary closure of Polk Street to be reviewed after six-
months, and eliminating the use of removable rubber speed tables in favor of asphalt tables.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - Dickerson
Council Members - None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - North Redding Traffic Benefit District
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.20.040 - Development
Impact Fees, adding a new subsection for the North Redding Traffic Benefit District, and
adding a City-wide Transportation Development Impact Fee
(F-205-600/A-l 70-1 30-003/T-080-400)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the continued public hearing
regarding an ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 16.20-
Development Impact Fees, adding Section 16.20.072- North Redding Traffic Benefit District
Impact Fee Zone, and amending Subsection 16.20.040C-Fee Schedule (Citywide
transportation development impact fees).
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter was received from Jordan Taylor, President of
Chase and Taylor, Inc.
Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that at the meeting of August 21, 2007,
the City Council approved the North Redding Traffic Benefit District (NRTBD) Impact Fee
Study - Light Scenario, and directed staff to proceed with preparation of an ordinance and
resolution amending RMC Chapter 16.20-Development Impact Fees. At the public hearing
on September 8, 2007, Mr. Hamilton said the City Council continued the public hearing at
the request of the major property owners to allow them to discuss a methodology to raise the
amount of improvement funding to the Full Scenario and provide completion of a greater
amount of improvements during the first phase ofthe project. However, those meetings did
not develop legitimate alternatives.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading (consistent with
the light scenario approved at the meeting of September 18th) amending RMC Chapter 16.20-
Development Impact Fees, adding Section 16.20.072.;.North Redding Traffic Benefit District
Impact Fee Zone, and amending Subsection 16.20.040C-Fee Schedule (Citywide
transportation development impact fees), and waive the full reading.
Mike Dormer, Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer, expressed concern regarding the method of allocation
for both the Light and Full Scenarios. He pointed out that many of the parcels do not front
roads that will be improved and, therefore, would not enjoy the benefits of those roads. He
contended that when these non- fronting properties are developed, they will be required to pay
additional improvement monies not shared by the major property owners. Mr. Dormer
believed the minimum scenario was the most equitable to all property owners and allocations
should be based on the amount of property fronting the improvements.
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City Attorney Duvernay clarified that standard methodology for impact fees is based on the
number of trips generated at a site, not the footage fronting a particular road. If the City
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Council wished to change the standard methodology, it would require additional work by the
consultant.
Jordan Taylor, developer of Tuscany Villas, alleged that traffic impacts were not addressed
and he objected to paying frontage improvements for other developers' property in addition
to his property. He urged reconsideration of the Minimum scenario.
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Jeff Swanson, representing NorCal Investment Partners and Thomason Development,
acknowledged that his clients had requested either the Full or Minimum scenarios at the last
meeting, and asked for a per quadrant area of benefit allocation around the Oasis Road area.
He contended that the Light fee program would favor Levenson Development, and his clients
prefer either the Full or Minimum scenario.
Mary Machado, Executive Director for Shasta Voices, presented a matrix of possible fees
for the Oasis Road development area prepared by Shasta Voices. She believed a review of
the cumulative impact fee structure is needed.
In response to Council Member Jones, Mr. Hamilton explained that 87% of the NRTBD
Impact Fee can be directly allocated to improvements within and related to the development
fee boundary area, however, 13% had to be allocated and attributed to growth in the City as
a whole and is the Citywide fee portion of the proposal.
Council Member Stegall supported the Full scenario because it would provide the maximum
improvements at the earliest possible date and she would not support any other alternative.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Murray
approving the Light scenario for the North Redding Traffic Benefit District Impact Fee Zone,
and Citywide transportation development impact fees. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - Stegall
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Council Member Bosetti offered Ordinance No. 2398 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.20-
Development Impact Fees, adding Section 16.20.072-North Redding Traffic Benefit District
Impact Fee Zone, and amending Subsection 16.20.040C-Fee Schedule (Citywide
transportation development impact fees).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Murray, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2398 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - Stegall
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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RESOLUTION - Declaring City-owned property on the south side ofSt. Andrews Drive in
Gold Hills Subdivision as surplus
(C-070-200)
City Manager Starman recalled that the City Council deferred action on the disposition of
City-owned property located on the south side of St. Andrews Drive at the meeting of
October 2, 2007, to allow additional bids to be submitted as requested by Thomason
Development and the Gold Hills Homeowners Information and Action Group. He advised
that the 90ld Hills Homeowners Group has since withdrawn its request and Thomason
Development proposed that the property not be deemed surplus, or that the City should
provide the property to Thomason Development at no charge. Mr. Starman said that City
Attorney Duvernay has reviewed the information and advises that there is no legal reason the
property cannot be declared surplus and sold as originally intended.
Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to declare the 15,972
square feet of City-owned property located on the south side ofSt. Andrews Drive as surplus
property, make findings that the property is exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and that the provisions ofGovemment Code Section 54222 do not apply to the
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property, authorize the City Manager to negotiate the sale of the property to the owners of
record of the three parcels located immediately adjacent to the property on the south side of
St. Andrews Drive, and authorize the Mayor to execute documents necessary to effectuate
the transfer of title.
Jeff Swanson, representing Norcal Investment Properties and Thomason Development,
contended that the property was intended to prevent development and its use should be
maintained as a buffer. He did not believe that placing Conditions, Covenants, and
Restrictions (CC&Rs) on the property would guarantee the type of housing that would be
constructed on the properties located to the south of the City's strip ofland. He urged that
it not be sold.
City Attorney Duvernay explained that the CC&Rs would be part ofthe sales agreements and
would be recorded with the land. Then, ifthe properties are developed, the City would have
discretionary review of the development and would ensure that the CC&Rs are adhered to.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones,
adopting Resolution No. 2007-203, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding,
declaring the 15,972 square feet of City-owned property located on the southerly edge ofSt.
Andrews Drive as surplus property, making findings that the property is exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that the provisions ofGovemment Code
Section 54222 do not apply to the property, approving the disposition of said property,
authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the sale of the property to the owners of record of
the three parcels located immediately adjacent to the property on the south side of St.
Andrews Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute documents necessary to effectuate the
transfer of title. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2007-203 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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RESOLUTION - Possible donation of City-owned Property on Parkview A venue for a new
Shasta County Superior Courthouse
(C-070-200 & S-01O)
City Manager Starman recalled that the Shasta County Superior Court (Court) has been
searching for several years for a site to construct a new courthouse. Although the Court
prefers a location near the Shasta County Jail, none has been identified and the Court's
options are shrinking. Mr. Starman said that the Cdurt approached the City (October 2005,
and again in June 2007) and, because it has been unable to develop a plan with the County
of Shasta that is workable for both parties, requested assistance from the City. He pointed
out that the Court is approximately 9th in line for construction funding consideration by the
State of California, which places Shasta County in a realistic position to receive a grant of
$120 million for construction of a new courthouse, but state grant criteria also requires
cooperation with a local agency to assist in the endeavor. Mr. Starman advised that a letter
from the City to the Court in June 2007, suggested that the City would entertain the
possibility of donating property at 1407 and 1641 California Street or property on Parkview
Avenue for the project site. However, because of various parking restrictions and other
ancillary problems at the California Street sites, the Court has focused on the four-acre parcel
on Parkview A venue. Mr. Starman stated that the property value is estimated at $2.1 million,
although an updated appraisal would be necessary, and the existing softball field would have
to be relocated at a cost of approximately $1 million.
Mr. Starman recommended that a resolution be adopted supporting, in concept, the donation
of City property on Parkview A venue to the Shasta County Superior Court for construction
of a new courthouse.
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Shasta County Superior Court Presiding Judge Gallagher and Judge Baker related that a
preferred site for the new courthouse would be property just south of the existing courthouse.
However, because a majority of the property is in private ownership, the site does not meet
the state grant criteria of donated land at a reduced rate or free of charge to the state. They
observed that although Parkview A venue is not the ideal location, the need for anew, larger,
and more secure courthouse outweighs specific site disadvantages. They stated that a
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resolution demonstrating a partnership with a local government entity must be submitted to
the state by October 25,2007.
Shasta County Sheriff Besenko, and District Attorney Benito supported the need for a new
courthouse in Shasta County but opposed the Parkview Avenue site due to significant
logistical and financial impacts of tnlnsporting prisoners and files from Downtown to
Parkview Avenue.
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LarrY Lees, Shasta County Chief Executive Officer, supported the need for a new courthouse
and added that the hope of identifying a location downtown closer to the jail has not been
abandoned. He concurred that the financial impacts would detour funds from other necessary
services and pointed out that the resolution under consideration by the City Council was non-
binding and does not prohibit further efforts for a courthouse downtown.
Ann Duchi, Steve Courtney, Vi Klaseen, Elin Klaseen, Gary Cadd, and Robert Prolcup,
opposed the Parkview Avenue location as the site for the courthouse citing a waste of time
and money spent to rehabilitate the Parkview Neighborhood, traffic and parking impacts,
officer and neighborhood safety, loss of open space, gross inefficiencies resulting from the
separation of the court system, a negative impact to the Redding Library, lack of
consideration of alternative sites near the existing courthouse, and costs for transportation
ultimately borne by the members of the community.
Jeff Swanson, on behalf of Viva Downtown Redding, opposed the Parkview location for a
new courthouse maintaining that it would strip revenue from local businesses in the
Downtown area, devastating current efforts to revitalize and redevelop the Downtown. He
suggested a multi-party agreement that would include the City and the Court to locate a better
site in the area of the existing courthouse.
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Redding Mayor Emeritus Michael Pohlmeyer and Bill Ulch supported the Parkview Avenue
location citing the need for a new courthouse, the opportunity to receive a sizeable state grant
which would benefit the entire community, and pointed out that the Civic Center complex
was designed and dedicated as a governmental complex to include state and federal offices.
Council Members Stegall and Jones acknowledged the need for a new courthouse, but did
not support the Parkview Avenue site for that purpose. They pointed out that should a better
location not be found, the City Council would have to honor the proposed noil-binding
resolution.
Mayor Dickerson and Council Members Murray and Bosetti supported the proposal, but
hoped that the County and the Court would continue to look at alternative locations that
would be more efficient and cost-saving for the system as a whole.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Bosetti,
adopting Resolution No. 2007-202, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding,
supporting, in concept, the donation of City property to the Shasta County Superior Court for
the construction of a new courthouse on Parkview Avenue. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Murray, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - Jones and Stegall
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2007-202 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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SUPPLY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - Siemens Industrial
Turbomachinery, Inc. for Redding Power Plant Unit No.6 Project;
RESOLUTION - Increasing budget appropriation for Unit 6
(E-120-150-676 & ^B-130-070)
Electric Utility Director Feider advised that the City has completed negotiations with
Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, Inc. (Siemens) to furnish delivery of a SGT -800 gas
turbine power island and associated technical services for the Redding Power Plant Unit 6
Project (Project) in an amount not-to-exceed $21 million.
Mr. Feider related that due to the devaluation ofthe dollar in European markets (especially
Sweden) the cost of the turbine power island is more than anticipated and will significantly
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impact the City Council approved budget for the entire Project which is not to exceed $62
million. He said that if the Project is to continue, it would be necessary to increase the
Project budget from $62 million to not-to-exceed $64.5 million.
Mr. Feider recommended,that the Mayor be authorized to execute a Professional Services
Agreement with Siemens to provide a SGT -800 gas turbine power island and associated
technical services for the Project in an amount not-to-exceed $21 million, that the City
Manager be authorized to approve contract change orders up to $1 million with a total
aggregate not-to-exceed Project costs of $64.5 million, and that a resolution be adopted
increasing appropriations for the Project by $2.5 million for a new Project total of $64.5
million.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Siemens Industrial
Turbomachinery, Inc. to provide a SGT -800 gas turbine power island and associated
technical services for the Redding Electric Power Plant Unit 6 Project in an amount not-to-
exceed $21 million and that the City Manager be authorized to approve contract change
orders up to $1 million with a total aggregate not-to-exceed Project costs of $64.5 million;
and adopting Resolution No. 2007-204, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 13th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-
127, appropriating an additional $2.5 million for the construction of a combustion turbine
generator and heat recovery steam generator system and ancillary facilities at the Redding
Power Plant for Redding Electric Power Plant Unit 6 Project 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. 2007-204 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - Request for Proposal No. 4064, Design of the
Redding Power Plant Unit 6 Project; and
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT - Power Engineers, Inc.,
(B-050-100 & E-120-150-676),
Electric Utility Director Feider recalled that on June 19,2007, the City Council authorized
the construction of Unit 6 at the Redding Power Plant as well as procurement of design
services and required equipment. Mr. Feider said that in response to Request for Proposal
(RFP) No. 4064, Design of the Redding Power Plant Unit 6, three proposals were received
on September 13, 2007, with Power Engineers, Inc., as the lowest responsive bid in the
amount of$2,791,212. After review by a selection panel and it was determined that Power
Engineers demonstrated the best ability to meet the objectives of the RFP.
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Mr. Feider recommended that RFP No. 4064, Design of the Redding Power Plant Unit 6 be
awarded to Power Engineers, Inc. in the amount $2,791,212 to perform consulting and design
services for the Project, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a Consulting and
Professional Services Agreement with Power Engineers, Inc. for same, and that the City
Manager be authorized to sign contract change orders with Power Engineers up to an
aggregate, not-to-exceed total of $400,000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones,
awarding Request For Proposal No. 4064, Design ofthe Redding Power Plant Unit 6 Project
(Project) to Power Engineers, Inc. in the amount $2,791,212 to perform consulting and
design services for the Project, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Consulting and
Professional Services Agreement with Power Engineers, Inc. for same, and authorizing the
City Manager to sign contract change orders with Power Engineers up to an aggregate, not-
to-exceed total of $400,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - Approving grant application to the California Resources Agency under the
California River Parkways Grant Program for the Sacramento River Parkway Improvement
Project
(G-100-170/P-050-460-700/C-070-250-030)
Community Services Director Niemer recalled that the California Resources Agency
(Agency) awarded the City a California River Parkways Grant in the amount of$1,669,000
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in 2006, for work in the Turtle Bay Exploration Park area to extend the Sacramento River
Trail from the Sundial Bridge to Highway 44. This new grant will fund Phase II of the work
to connect trails in, around, anq along the Sacramento River.
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Ms. Niemer recommended that a resolution be adopted approving the application for a
California River Parkways Grant in the amount of $2,600,000 through the California
Resources Agency to connect the Highway 44 bikeway and the Sacramento River Trail to
North Bechelli Lane and Palisades A venue, improve pub lic access at Turtle Bay East, restore
30-acres of riparian habitat on City property at Turtle Bay East and install environmental
interpretive signage and a wayfinding program at Turtle Bay East and on the Highway 44
bikeway; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
Council Member Jones said that while he supported unpaved trails and riparian habitat, he
objected to the potential liability for the City to provide maintenance and repairs to additional
trails and believed that the funds should be used for projects such as road repairs.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
adopting Resolution No. 2007-205, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding,
approving application to the California Resources Agency for a California River Parkways
Grant in the amount of $2,600,000 to provide connection of the Highway 44 bikeway and
the Sacramento River Trail to North Bechelli Lane and Palisades Avenue, improve public
access at Turtle Bay East, restore 30-acres of riparian habitat on City property at Turtle Bay
East and install environmental interpretive signage and a wayfinding program at Turtle Bay
East and on the Highway 44 bikeway; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Bosetti, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2007-205 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapters 16.20 and 17.42 relating to
the application process for developer fees credit for construction of park facilities
(F-205-600 & P-050)
Community Services Director Niemer related that City staff and the Community Services
Advisory Commission recommend that clarification wording be added to Redding Municipal
Code (RMC) Chapters 16.20 and 17.42 relating to the application process for developer fees
credit for construction of park facilities. She said that the proposed changes would require
that developers request fee credits for park facilities at the beginning of the application
process so that the request and its implications can be reviewed with all other development
considerations and not after construction of improvements begin.
Ms.- Niemer recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading
amending RMC Chapters 16.20 and 17.42 relating to the application process for developer
fees credit for construction of park facilities and waive the full reading of the ordinance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall
approving amendments to the Redding Municipal Code Chapters 16.20 and 17.42 relating
to the application process for developer fees credit for construction of park facilities.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2399 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.20-
Development Impact Fees and Chapter 17.42-Park and Recreational Land Dedications and
Fees, Sections 17.42.010, 17.42.070, 17.42.090, and 17.42.100 relating to the application
process for developer fees credit for construction of park facilities.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2399 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ORDINANCE - Amending the Redding Municipal Code by adding Chapter 10.19 -
Aggressive Solicitation
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Moty explained that numerous complaints from the public prompted
development of the proposed ordinance prohibiting aggressive solicitation. He explained
that such solicitation included impeding vehicle or pedestrian traffic, following individuals
after having been refused a donation, using offensive language, and other actions that appear
aggressive. He stated that the overriding concern is for public safety and welfare while
continuing to allow persons to ask for money without being aggressive.
Chief Moty recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading and waive the full
reading, amending the Redding Municipal Code Chapter 1 0.19-Aggressive Solicitation
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti
approving amendments to the Redding Municipal Code adding Chapter 10.19 Aggressive
Solicitations to Title 10- Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare, pertaining to the regulation of
the time, place, and manner of solicitations for money or other things of value by aggressive
means. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Jones offered Ordinance No. 2400 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code adding Chapter 10.19
Aggressive Solicitations pertaining to the regulation of the time, place, and manner of
solicitations for money or other things of value-by aggressive means.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the
full reading of Ordinance No. 2400 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to
read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Approving modifications to the Benefit Policies for Executive Management
Unrepresented Employees - VantageCare Retiree Health Savings Plan
(P-l 00-050-1 00)
Personnel Director Johnson explained that the Vantage Care Retiree Health Savings Plan
(Plan) was offered to the Management-Unrepresented Employee Unit on a voluntary
contribution basis in 2002, and also made available to represented City employees in 2004.
Currently, the Plan allows all City employees to pay into a fund that, in turn, pays health-
related benefits to employees after retirement. Ms. Johnson related that after receiving
information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that the voluntary or elective feature
of the Plan violates IRS Code, modifications were made to the reimbursement arrangement
to allow represented City employee participants to continue to make elective contributions
until such time as their collective bargaining unit contract expires, but no later than
December 31,2010. However, the Management Unrepresented employee group will be
allowed to make voluntary contributions only until December 31, 2007, after which time,
participation will be mandatory. Ms. Johnson said that two informational meetings were
held and the majority of Management Unrepresented employee unit has opted to continue
the program on the mandatory contribution basis.
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Ms. Johnson recommended that a resolution be adopted approving modifications to the
Benefit Policies for Executive Management Unrepresented Employees - VantageCare Retiree
Health Savings Plan, effective January 1,2008.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting
Resolution No. 2007-206, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
modifications to the VantageCare Retiree Health Savings Plan Document and the
Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees, effective January 1, 2008,
to comply with the IRS tax code. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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ORAL REPORT - City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at
City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234)
(A-050-060)
Mayor Dickerson reported attending the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC)
Professional Forum in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 5-10, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:47 p.m., Mayor Dickerson declared the
meeting adjourned.
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