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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
February 19, 2008 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Murray.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Bosetti with the following Council Members
present: Dickerson, Jones, and Murray. Mayor Stegall was absent.
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Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Tippin, Police Chief
Moty, City Attorney Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Police Captain
Hansen, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Assistant City Clerk Sherman.
PRESENTATION - "Don't Trash Shasta" Pilot Program
(C-II0-I00-400)
Police Chief Moty explained that in conjunction with the City's participation in the "Don't
Trash Shasta" Pilot Program, the Redding Police Department would like to recognize and
reward two citizens, Steve Miller and Marjorie Reid, for their role in the apprehension and
successful prosecution of two individuals for illegal dumping inside the City limits. Chief
Moty related that Marjorie Reid observed a man dumping tree limbs and debris in a vacant
lot near Chum Creek and Hawley Road. She contacted ShasCOM, provided a description
of the vehicle and followed the individual to assist investigators in apprehending the suspect.
Mr. Moty said that Ms. Reid has since moved from the area and was unable to attend this
evening's meeting. Howev:er, she asked that her reward money be donated back into the
program.
Chief Moty then presented Steve Miller with a $500 reward for providing the license plate
of a man he observed dumping trash in a vacant lot near North Valley Baptist Church on
Hartnell Avenue.
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Shasta County District Attorney Jerry Benito commented that this pilot program is part of
a larger program covering all of Shasta County with a goal to keep the community clean, and
it enlists the help of citizens to report incidents of illegal dumping. In doing so, he said,
citizens help law enforcement apprehend and prosecute offenders and are rewarded for that
assistance. Mr. Benito said that while most illegal dumping convictions result in fines of
$100 to $150, the more egregious violators can earn jail time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes: Regular and Special Meetings of February 5,2008.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 15, check numbers 859727 through
860183 inclusive, in the amount of $8,425,169.83, for the period of February 1, 2008,
through February 15, 2008; Payroll Register No. 16 electronic deposit transaction numbers
224441 through 225292 and check numbers 538804 through 539314 inclusive, in the amount
of$2,373,432.58, fortheperiodofJanuary27, 2008, through February 9, 2008, be approved.
TOTAL: $ 10,798,602.41.
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Assign Private Activity Bond Fair Share Allocation
(R-030-100-400)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve assignment of
the City's 2008 Single-Family Private Activity Bond Fair Share Allocation to the California
Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority's Homebuyers Fund (CHF), and that a letter
reflecting same be sent to CHF and the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee.
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Downtown Redding Business Association - Annual Report; and
Setting Public Hearing
(A-170-015-002)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve the Annual
Report of the Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA) as filed, and adopt
Resolution No. 2008-14, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring
intention to levy and collect the annual assessments for fiscal year 2008-09 in the Downtown
Redding Business Improvement District and setting a public hearing for March 4, 2008.
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Turtle Bay Exploration Park - Quarterly Report
(C-070-250-250)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant to the City Manager that the City Council accept
the Quarterly Report from Turtle Bay Exploration Park for the second quarter of the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2008.
Lease Agreement - Amendment (C-4632)
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve an
amendment to the lease with Dale Bagley for 82 acres of City-owned property at Adra Road,
reducing the annual lease amount from $3,500 to $2,500.
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Westridge Annexation & Power Line Road Area
(A-150/S-101-068 & S-101-073)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council not
pursue annexation of any portion of a 50-acre parcel located generally southeast of Placer
Road between Power Line Road and the terminus of Sunglow Drive associated with the
Westridge Master Plan, identified as Westridge Annexation-Power Line Road Area (AN-2-
04 and AN-3-04). Property owners Leon Jones and Steve Hines have verbally withdrawn
the request.
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Award Request for Proposals - Consulting Services, Geospatial Enterprise Mapping System
and;
Approve Contract
(B-050-100 & E-090-160-150)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Request
for Proposal (RFP) No. 4088, professional consulting services for a Geospatial Enterprise
Mapping System to Telvent, Miner and Miner, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
agreement in the amount of$309,040.72 to perform design, development, deployment and
data conversion and migration for said mapping system, authorize the City Manger to
approve project change orders up to an aggregate, not-to-exceed total of$40,000, authorize
the purchase of associated computer software for the new system, and authorize entering into
associated software license and non-disclosure agreements.
California State Library Grant - School Rooms Online Homework Project
(G-100-170 & B-130-070 & L-050)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council accept
the California State Library grant to pilot the SchoolRooms Online Homework Assistance
Program and adopt Resolution No. 2008-15, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of
Redding accepting and appropriating $60,738 in California State Library Grant funds t6
initiate the Schoolrooms Online Homework Project for fiscal year 2007-08.
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Resolution - authorizing application for Proposition 1B-Local Streets and Road
Improvements
(G-100-170 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2008-16, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding authorizing
application for Proposition 1B-Local Streets and Roads Improvement, Congestion Relief,
and Traffic Safety Account funds in the amount of $1 ,448,312.52, and approving the 2008
Pavement Management Plan utilizing said funds to supplement Street Maintenance Funds.
Federal Grant - Highway Safety Improvement Program
(G-100-070 & T-080-700 & S-070-l00)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council direct staff to
apply for federal grant funds for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) as
follows:
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1. Freebridge Street Traffic Calming and Street Improvements in the amount of $850,000
2. Widening of Buenaventura Boulevard between Railroad Avenue and,SR-273 in the
amount of $860,000
3. Shoulder-widening on Buenaventura Boulevard for bike lane between Placer Street and
Lakeside Drive in the amount of $220,000 and
4. Pedestrian crosswalk enhancements at various location in the amount of $200,000
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4044, Lake Redding Boating Facility
Rehabilitation Project
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 4044 (Job No.
9222), Lake Redding Boating Facility Rehabilitation Project, awarded to Guiton & Son, 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 $713,539.24.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4067, Sacramento River Trail Extension Project
(B-050-020)
It isthe recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 4067 (Job No.
2181), Sacramento River Trail Extension Project, awarded to Site Work Solution 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 $190,398.88.
Sole Source Contract - Stoll Engineering
(A-050-300-050)
It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve Stoll
Engineering as the sole source provider to perform on-call construction inspection services
for various City construction projects in a not-to-exceed fee of up to $200,000, that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement, and that the City Manager be authorized to
approve amendments up to a contingency fund limit of $50,000.
Resolution - Proclaiming February 2008 as "Spay & Neuter Month" and February 26,2008
as "Spay Day"
(A-050-060-600 & A-130-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2008-
17, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding Proclaiming February 2008 as
"Spay & Neuter Month" and February 26,2008 as "Spay Day."
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State Grant - California Integrated Waste Management Board and;
Budget Resolution - Accepting and Appropriating funds
(G-100-170 & B-130-070 & S-020)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council accept the
California Integrated Waste Management Board's 15th Cycle Household Hazardous Waste
grant to fund Universal Waste and Sharps Disposal Programs and adopt Resolution No.
2008-18, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting $50,900 in
Household Hazardous Waste grant funds and appropriating same.
Award of Bid Schedule - Bid Schedule No. 4110, Two 35,000 1 b OVW 5-yard dump trucks
(B-050-100 & 'W -030)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that Bid Schedule No. 4110, for
Two 35,000 Ib GVW 5-yard dump trucks for the Water Utility be awarded to Riverview
International of West Sacramento for a net cost delivery of$198,321.34 and authorize the
sale of two surplus units and deposit the proceeds in the Water Utility's Equipment
Replacement Funds.
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Resolution - Authorizing application to State Water Resources Control Board
(0-100-170 & W-OI0-450)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council approve
the wording change from "loan! grant" to "financial agreement" as a housekeeping matter to
allow the Municipal Utilities Department to continue with the Clear Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant Expansion and Rehabilitation Project by adopting Resolution No. 2008-19,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing designated City officials
to file an application for financial assistance from the State Water Resources Control Board
and dedicate the source of revenue for payment to the State Revolving Fund Financial
Agreement to facilitate said change.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Jones, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended
above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Stegall
Resolution Nos. 2008-14, 2008-15, 2008-16, 2008-17, 2008-18 and 2008-19 are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
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CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE - New Police Facility
(C-050-550 & B-080-600)
On behalf of Mayor Stegall, City Manager Starman recalled that the City Council has
consistently reaffirmed a new police facility as a high priority and continues to explore every
means possible to identify a method to finance its construction. To that end, he said, Mayor
Stegall suggested that a 15-member citizens ad-hoc committee be empaneled to evaluate the
issue in more detail, with each Council Member selecting and appointing three members at
the regular meeting of March 4,2008.
It is recommended that the City Council establish a 15-member citizens ad-hoc committee
to explore the possibility of construction and financing a new police building and that each
Council Member be prepared to appoint three members at the regular meeting of March 4,
2008.
Fran Jenkins, Redding resident, supported the citizens committee commenting that Redding
citizens want to give back to their community through volunteer service and that it is a cost-
effective method of accomplishing community goals.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
creating a 15-member citizens ad-hoc committee to explore the possibility of constructing
and financing a new police building. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS/PROGRAMS - Youth Action'Council
(A-050-080 & B-080-300)
Community Services Director Niemer introduced Callie Froese, President of the Youth
Action Council (Y AC) to provide an update. Ms. Froese reported that Y AC is currently
working on the 40 Developmental Assets and also focusing efforts toward increased interest
in leadership roles among young people and participation in Y AC. She said they anticipate
approximately 150 young people in attendance at the upcoming Leadership Conference. Ms.
Froese thanked the City Council on behalf ofY AC for its continued support.
No action was required on this informational item.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS/PROGRAMS - 2007 Crime Statistics
(A-050-080 & P-150-150)
Police Captain Hansen provided a Power Point Presentation on the Redding Police
Department 2007 Review which provided a five-year comparison of violent and property
crime, traffic statistics and gang activity levels for Redding. He explained that many factors
contribute to the crime rate including unemployment, early release of prisoners, new laws
which no longer include incarceration for certain types of crimes, and popu~ation. Captain
Hansen said that although population and calls for service increased in Redding in 2007,
overall, crime levels dropped and response time improved. He said that the Department's
approach is proactive and community involvement plays a key role in making Redding a
safer place for all to live.
No action was required on this informational item.
Vice Mayor Bosetti announced that the Joint Meeting between the Redding City Council and
the Redding Redevelopment Agency would be taken out of agenda order and follow the Mid-
Year Budget Report item.
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MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT and
RESOLUTION - Making adjustments to the General Fund
(B-130-070)
City Manager Starman related that like most cities and counties throughout California and
the nation, Redding has been affected by the weak economy. In addition, the state is facing
a $14.5 billion budget crises that is likely to adversely impact city and county budgets
further. Mr. Starman highlighted some of the significant adjustments as follows:
1) Reduce the sales tax revenue estimate for fiscal year 2007-08 from $24.7 to $22.9
million
2) Include a potion of the in-lieu property tax revenue associated with Unit 6 at the
Redding Power Plant in the 10- Year Financial Plan
3) Continue the "soft hiring freeze" implemented in October 2007
4) Reduce projected property tax rate growth revenue from 5.5% to 4.5%
5) Adjust other General Fund revenue sources to reflect current activity
6) Reduce all General Fund budgets by .5%
7) Adjust the Biennial Budget to reflect higher-than-anticipated California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) rates
8) Adjust the 10- Y ear Financial Plan to reflect the cash flow savings of paying the
CalPERS obligation in one lump sum at the beginning of each year
9) Postpone the hiring of three firefighters in fiscal year 2009-1 0 and three in fiscal year
2012-13 for six to twelve months
10) Defer funding other new positions in revised 10- Year Financial Plan
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City Manager Starman recommended that the City Council accept the Mid-Year Budget
Report and adopt the resolution making adjustments to the City's 2007-08 and 2008-09
biennial budget.
Council Member Jones said that while he agreed with a majority of the proposed budget
adjustments, he did not support delaying the hiring of additional fire fighters to provide 3-
man fire engine companies for the community. He observed that this issue was identified
and reaffirmed by Council as a high priority, and asked ifthere were alternatives available
to move forward with hiring additional firefighters sooner rather than later.
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City Manager Starman responded that ifthe City Council chooses not to delay the hiring of
these positions, an additional $400,000 in budget cuts would have to be identified now and
each year thereafter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
accepting the Mid-Year Budget Report, and adopting Resolution No. 2008-20, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127,
appropriating $576,230 for fiscal year 2007-08 and $55,820 for fiscal year 2008-09.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, and Bosetti
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - Stegall
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
At the hour of7:55 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Bosetti convened the Special Meeting
of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - Lithia Real Estate, Inc.; and
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Traffic Impact Fees
(S-070-100/B-130-070 & R-030-010)
Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Bosetti announced that while the City Council and the Redding
Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Board will discuss the merits of the proposal and receive
public testimony, action will be deferred to the March 4, 2008, Council Meeting when the
full Council will be present.
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City Manager Starman recalled that in October 2005, the City, the Agency, Lithia Real
Estate, Inc. (Lithia) and Thomason Development Company (Thomason) entered into a non-
binding Letter ofIntent (LOI) relative to a proposed new auto mall at the Highway 44/ Airport
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Road Interchange, which included the purchase of the Cypress A venue/Hemsted Drive
property (current home of Lithia Motors) by Thomason. However, Mr. Starman explained
that when Thomason became reluctant to purchase the property at the improved value, the
Agency entered into negotiations with Lithia to purchase the property as a significant
redevelopment opportunity/investment, and to allow Lithia to move forward with the
proposed auto mall. Although appraised in 2006 for $9.8 million, Mr. Starman said that
Lithia has agreed to sell the Cypress Avenue property to the Agency for approximately $ 7.9
million (the original purchase price) to expedite its move to Airport Road. He pointed out
that in addition to increased sales and property taxes and other economic stimuli, the auto
mall project will also contribute approximately $865,000 in Traffic Impact Fees toward
needed improvements to Airport Road which have been in the planning stages for quite some
time. Mr. Starman observed that if Lithia is unable to develop this project, it may have to
relocate outside the City which would significantly reduce property and sales tax revenue to
the City.
City Manager Starman emphasized that the City and Agency have made certain
representations to Lithia, and Lithia has expended a considerable amount of money relying
on those representations as it moves forward with the project. He observed that this is a
matter of good business ethics and in keeping with the City's economic development
program to retain and help local businesses grow.
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Cooperative Agreement with
Lithia for the Airport Road Improvements and adopt the resolution appropriating funds for
said improvements. It is further recommended that the Agency Board approve the
Commercial Property Purchase Agreement with Lithia relative to the East Cypress
A venue/Hemsted Drive property.
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The following individuals spoke in opposition of the cooperative agreement and land
purchase citing an inflated land appraisal, unfairness to other businesses not being offered
the same type of assistance, Lithia's parent company was not local, Lithia is a wealthy
corporation that should not receive government assistance, defining the Cypress Avenue lot
as blighted, the proposed location for Lithia on Highway 44 would negatively impact nearby
residences and destroy the natural beauty of the area, lack of in~entives offered to other car
dealers to move to the Highway 44 location and the lack of a plan for rehabilitation of the
Cypress A venue property: Mike Quinn, J olene Mundell, Jeremy Cunningham, Ron Largent,
Willie Preston, Bruce Waggoner, Joe Machado, Mary Machado, Doug Bennett, Gary Cadd,
Jim Giacomelli, and Richard McMillan.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the cooperative agreement and land purchase
citing the fact that Lithia Motors is a local business and a good corporate neighbor, it
provides good-paying jobs for its employees as well as outside businesses such as gardeners,
maintenance companies, janitorial services, etc., strong sales tax generator, economic
stimulus, community involvement and philanthropy: Jason Lawrence, Kirk Bennett, Kevin
Bergt, Eric Iverson, Chad Wilson, Robert Sacks, Chris Solburg and Cindy Witts.
Council! Agency Member Jones supported the partnership between Lithia and the City with
respect to improvements on Airport Road. However, he expressed reservation with
purchasing the Lithia property on Cypress Avenue. Mr. Jones said that while he would
support continued City and Agency assistance to Lithia in its transition and expansion, he did
not support this type of proj ect, but would continue to consider the matter to find a working
relationship to make this happen.
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Council/Agency Member Dickerson observed that there are still many decisions to be made
by the City and the Agency relative to a plan for the Cypress Avenue property should the
Agency move forward with its purchas~. He noted that this project has a strong potential for
return on investment and will improve the Canby-Hilltop Redevelopment Project Area. The
City and Agency want to retain any existing business, regardless of where their headquarters
are located. He expressed support for the project and the land purchase.
Council! Agency Member Murray pointed out that while the housing market has deClined,
commercial property is still in demand, and the Cypress A venue parcel represents a great
commercial opportunity. He observed that the auto mall project would provide much-needed
construction jobs in Redding in keeping with the Council's commitment to create jobs, and
would also address its long-standing commitment to help existing businesses expand. Mr.
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Murray emphasized that the Agency would not purchase the property unless or until it was
environmentally clear at Lithia's expense, and he pointed out that the Redevelopment money
which would be used for the land acquisition, should Council approve the purchase, cannot,
by law, be used for others needs such as street maintenance, or a new police facility.
While acknowledging Lithia's importance to the economy of Redding, Vice Mayor! Agency
Chair Bosetti opposed the land purchase believing it would set a dangerous precedence. He
suggested that Lithia be offered certain incentives to assist with the project.
By consensus of the City Council! Agency Board, action was deferred to the City Council
meeting of March 4, 2008.
At the hour of 1 0:41 p.m. Vice Mayor! Agency Chair Bosetti, adjourned the Special Meeting
of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:42 p.m., Vice Mayor Bosetti declared the
meeting adjourned.
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