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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
June 3, 2008 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Susan Wilson.
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The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Betty Harrison-Smith.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stegall with the following Council Members
present: Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Murray.
Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Tippin, City Attorney
Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Fire Chief Fry, Transportation and
Engineering Director Crane, Support Services Director Kersten, Municipal Utilities Director
Russell, Community Services Director Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive
Assistant Stribley.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-130)
Herman Shoopman, Redding resident, advised that he contacted Haven Human (Redding
Animal Control) regarding a barking dog problem in his neighborhood and alleged that
Haven Humane did not follow through to resolve the issue.
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PRESENT A nON - Appreciation Plaque to Leonard Bandell for service on the Community
Services Advisory Commission
(B-080-128)
Mayor Stegall presented a City of Redding Clock with appreciation plaque to Leonard
Bandell in recognition of five years of service on the Community Services Advisory
Commission.
Mr. Bandell thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve the community.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of May 20,2008
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 22, check numbers 863070 through
863455 inclusive, in the amount of$17,921 ,462.96, for the period of May 19, 2008, through
May 31,2008; and Payroll Register No. 23 electronic deposit transaction numbers 230755
through 231646 and check numbers 540114 through 540256 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,582,420.68 for the period May 4,2008, through May 17,2008, be approved.
TOTAL: $20,503,883.64
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Treasurer's Report - April 2008
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$141,236,545.54
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$260,314,180.00
ACRl33 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of
Cash Reconciliation for April 2008 be accepted.
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Ordinance - Rezoning property at 11050 and 11106 Campers Court to "RM-9-PD"
Residential Multiple Family District with Planned Development Overlay (RZ-1-07), by
Thomas Martin and Associates
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2409 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Title 18, by approving Rezoning Application RZ-1-07 and Planned
Development Application PD-06-07, rezoning 16.2 acres ofthe Lakeridge Oaks Subdivision
in accordance with Tentative Subdivision Map S-7 -07, located at 11050 & 11106 Campers
Court from "RM -9" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-9- PD" Residential Multiple
Family District with Planned Development Overlay.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4139, Site Preparation for Generating Unit 6 at the
Redding Power Plant
(B-050-020 & E-120-150-676)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 4139 (Job No.
9860-09), Site Preparation for Generating Unit 6 at the Redding Power Plant be awarded to
Advanced Geosolutions, Inc. in the amount of $617,000, that the Mayor be authorized to
execute a Public Works Agreement for same, and that an additional $61,700 be approved for
a project contingency.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4146, Treated Wood Poles
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 4146, Treated
Wood Poles be awarded to North Pacific to provide treated wood poles in the approximate
amount of $240,700 for a one year period from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009, and that the
Purchasing Officer be authorized to extend the bid for two, one- year periods if mutually
agreed.
Amendment to Professional Consulting Services Agreement - Telvent Miner and Miner for
a Geospatial Enterprise Mapping System for the Electric Utility
(E-090-160-150)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve an
Amendment to Professional Consulting Services Agreement (C-4888) with Telvent Miner
and Miner for a Geospatial Enterprise Mapping System for the Electric Utility for an
additional amount not to exceed $56,643, and an increase of$l 0,000 to the contingency fund
to include a conflation process in the scope of work; extending the timeline by four months,
and authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders in an amount not-to-exceed
$50,000 total.
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Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for April 2008. Retail power sales revenue was
$1,469,387 (2.1%) below projections and wholesale power sales through April totaled
$27,177,947 or 137.3% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was
$3,304,993 or 13.1 % below expectations. The total cost of energy through April was
$29,264,054 or 43.9% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through April
are $3,843,116.
Resolution - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11.24.040 prohibiting parking in
designated areas
(P-030-250)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 2008-51 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code
Section 11.24.040 prohibiting parking of vehicles at: 1) the east side of Shasta View Drive
from Atrium Drive to Old Alturas Road; 2) the west side of Buenaventura Boulevard from
50 feet south of the intersection with Placer Street to a point 1,043 feet south of said
intersection; 3) the south side of South Bonnyview Road from the intersection with East
Bonnyview Road to Indianwood Drive; 4) the south side of Hilltop Drive from the
intersection with River Bend Road to a point 156 feet west of said intersection; and 5) the
east side of Victor Avenue from the intersection with Cypress Avenue to a point 400 feet
north of said intersection.
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Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the City Council accept the General
Fund's Monthly Financial Report for April 2008. Total revenue to date is $47.9 million or
$2,084,807 (4.2%) below staff s cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding
encumbrances, total $59,199,140 or $8,083,301 (12.1 %) below staffs original projection.
Encumbrances total $1,561,938.
Set Public Hearing - To consider adjustments the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the City Council set a public hearing for
June 17,2008, to consider adjustments to the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4141, Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 42"
Welded Steel Diffuser Pipe, Specials, Fittings, and Appurtenances Project
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 4141 (Job No. 2198), Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 42" Welded Steel
Diffuser Pipe, Specials, Fittings, and Appurtenances Project be awarded to Northwest Pipe
Company in the amount $495,199, that an additional $10,000 be approved for administration
and inspection fees, and that an additional $44,801 be approved for a construction
contingency fund, for a total amount of$550,000.
Benton Airpark Master Plan
(A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council adopt the Benton Airpark Master Plan.
Federal Grant Application - Safe Routes to School Program for Sidewalk Improvement
Projects
(G-100-070 & S-070-285)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council authorize staff to submit a grant application to the Safe Routes to School Program
for the Mistletoe Lane, Lorna Vista Drive, Shady Lane, and Freebridge Street Sidewalk
Improvement Projects.
Resolution - Accepting streets and Improvement in Nob Hill Subdivision Unit 4, Phase 1
(S-070-230 & ^S-l 00-51 0)
It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2008-52 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting streets
in Nob Hill Subdivision Unit 4, Phase 1 (S-13-02), located east of Manzanita School on
Shasta Street, by Nob Hill LLC, for maintenance and operation; that the improvements be
accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return securities
to the developer.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4148, Two 11,500 lb. Wheel Loaders for the Solid Waste
Utility; and
Resolution - Appropriating Solid Waste Utility funds for same
(B-050-100 & ^B-130-070) .
It is the recommendation ofthe Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council award Bid
Schedule No. 4148, Two 11,500 lb. Wheel Loaders for the Solid Waste Utility to Pape
Machinery, Inc. In the amount of $172,852.35, and that the sale of two surplus loaders,
Vehicle #384 and Vehicle #332, be authorized with proceeds to be deposited to the Solid
Waste Utility's Equipment Replacement Fund.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2008-53 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council ofthe City of Redding, approving and adopting the 35th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $93,000 from the Solid Waste Fund for said purchase
for fiscal year 2007-08.
Resolution - Establishing a Wastewater Capital Reserve Fund
(W-01O-450)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that Resolution No. 2008-54 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a Wastewater
Capital Reserve Fund in compliance with revenue program requirements associated with the
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State Revolving Fund and required by the State Water Resources Control Board for
construction of wastewater treatment facilities, relative to the loan process for modifications
to the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Resolution - Appointing the Plan Administrator for the Public Agency Retirement Services
(PARS) Post Retirement Health Care Funding Plan Trust
(P-100-240)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2008-55 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council ofthe CitY of Redding appointing the Personnel Director as
the City's Plan Administrator for the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Post
Retirement Health Care Funding Plan Trust.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, 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 - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2409 and Resolution Nos. 2008-51,2008-52,2008-53,2008-54 and 2008-55
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Revised List of Projects funded by the Transportation Enhancement
Program; and
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Transportation Enhancement Program funds for said list
(T-100-375 & ^B-130-070)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Stegall opened the public hearing regarding the
Revised List of Projects to be funded by the Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Assistant City Manager Tippin related that the Shasta County Regional Transportation
Planning Agency (RTP A) sub-allocates Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds to local
jurisdictions for the exclusive use of non-motorized capital and rehabilitation projects. On
January 4,2000, the City Council accepted a final list of eight projects (including sidewalks,
trails, and bicycle lanes) which was subsequently approved by RTP A. Mr. Tippin said that
since that time, four of the eight projects have been fully or partially funded, and other
priorities changed based on available funding and other factors. The Revised List of Projects
(Projects List) differs from the original to reflect those changes and to re-prioritize certain
projects such as the Diestlehorst Bridge Rehabilitation and Mistletoe School Projects which
must be included on the list because matching funds from other projects are being utilized
for their completion.
Mr. Tippin recommend that the City Council accept the Revised List of Projects to be funded
by TE funds and adopt a resolution appropriating $402,580 for said Projects.
Mayor Stegall determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
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Council Member Murray expressed concern that no trails on the east side of Redding are
included for allocation of funds, such as the Gregory Lake area. He also suggested that it
would be prudent to refer this matter to the Community Services Advisory Commission for
input.
Mr. Tippin responded that staff determined which projects would be considered based on
funding, rehabilitation needs and overall use by the community.
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MO:rION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones,
referring the Revised List of Projects to be funded with Transportation Element funds to the
Community Services Advisory Commission for consideration and recommendation,
excluding the Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation Project ($325,000), and the Mistletoe
School Project ($30,000), which must be included on the list because matching funds from
other projects are being utilized for their completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC HEARING - Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18-Zoning
ORDINANCE - Adding Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.23 - Historic/Architectural
Preservation
(L-OI0-500-050 & H-I00-500)
Council Member Jones recused himself from discussion and voting on this matter due to
ownership of certain investment properties in the area..
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Stegall opened the public hearing regarding
amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) adding Chapter 18.23-Historic/Architectural
Preservation.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Development Services Director Hamilton related that in an effort to provide mechanisms to
protect the City's historic buildings, the Historic/Architectural Preservation Chapter was
prepared to implement the Mills Act Historic Property Tax Abatement Program (Mills Act).
He said the Mills Act provides the ability for local agencies to enter into agreements with
owner(s) of historic buildings to maintain buildings in their original historic character and,
in return, receive a property tax reduction. Mr. Hamilton pointed out that participation is
strictly voluntary, but the agreements carry a term of 10 years, and are renewable and
transferrable. He advised that the Planning Commission would administer a local register
of historic properties and structures and would also oversee the process of adding properties
to the list.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council make findings that the RMC Chapter is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and offer an ordinance for
first reading, waive the full reading, amending RMC Chapter 18-Zoning, by adding Chapter
18.23-Historic/ Architectural Preservation.
Council Member Murray did not support designating structures less than 75 years old as
"historic" pointing out the resulting decline in property tax revenue to the City. He also
stressed that the City Council should retain final decision-making power when considering
tax breaks.
Council Member Bosetti stated that very few buildings in the City currently receive this tax
break, and he was confident in the Planning Commission's ability to make those decisions.
Deborah Atlas, Redding resident, concurred with Council Member Murray that buildings
should meet an age criteria greater than 75 years, and language to that effect should be
incorporated into the ordinance.
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Mayor Stegall determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
Council Member Dickerson suggested that the ordinance be adopted and that provision be
made for the City Council to set policies and guidelines by resolution.
City Attorney Duvernay suggested adding additional language to Section 18.23 .040B, the last
sentence prior to the listed criteria, "...and is consistent with any formal policy or guidelines
adopted by the City Council for evaluating historical significance..." He added that Mr.
Hamilton has committed to bringing back a Council policy guideline.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson
approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18-Zoning, adding
Chapter 18.23-Historic/Architectural Preservation, sections 18.23.010 through 18.23.070
relative to historic and architectural preservation and adding additional language to
Section18.23 .040B, the last sentence prior to the listed criteria, "...and is consistent with any
formal policy or guidelines adopted by the City Council for evaluating historical
significance..." The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - Murray
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Jones
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Council Member Bosetti offered Ordinance No. 2410 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 18-
Zoning, adding Chapter 18.23-Historic/Architectural Preservation, sections 18.23.010
through 18.23.070 relative to Historic/Architectural Preservation and adding additional
language to SectionI8.23.040B "...and is consistent with any formal policy or guidelines
adopted by the City Council for evaluating historical significance..."
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2410 be waived, and that the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District
RESOLUTION - Establishing the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District; and
RESOLUTION - Changing the salary range ofthe Tourism Officer
(A-170-015-004/^P-1 00-320/ A-050-500)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Stegall opened the public hearing regarding
establishing the Tourism Marketing Business Improvement District (TMBID).
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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Support Services Director Kersten provided highlights of the Report to City Council dated
May 23, 2008, incorporated herein by reference, stating that this is the final phase in
establishing the TMBID to assess owners/hoteliers a lodging industry assessment of 1 % to
provide funds for promotion and marketing of Redding to increase lodging occupancy. Mr.
Kersten advised that should a majority protest of more than 50% of the owners/hoteliers
within the TMBID be received, the City Council would be prohibited from taking further
action. Mr. Kersten emphasized, however, that Redding hoteliers have demonstrated a 90%
approval rating in favor of forming the TMBID. He related that the initial term is one year
commencing July 1,2008, and that the $100,000 hotel assessment program will be matched
by an additional $100,000 from the City to create a total marketing and promotions budget
of approximately $771,000. The advertising monies will be managed by a Board of
Directors comprised of hoteliers, with annual marketing plan development responsibility
being that of the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau.
In addition, Mr. Kersten stated that the City's Tourism Officer would serve as ex-officio
member of the Board, and his duties would increase significantly in this capacity.
Mr. Kersten recommended that a resolution be adopted declaring the results ofthe majority
protest proceedings and establishing the TMBID as set forth above. He also recommended
that a resolution be adopted amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance
Salary Plan for the classification of Tourism Officer increasing the salary range to $3,866 to
$6,166 to reflect additional duties effective June 29, 2008.
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Mayor Stegall determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing. She announced that the time for lodging business owners to submit written
and oral protests has ended and directed the City Clerk to report on any protests received.
City Clerk Strohmayer reported that the process for the TMBID has been conducted
according to assessment proceedings and no protests have been received.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Bosetti
adopting Resolution No. 2008-56, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
declaring the results of the majority protest proceedings and establishing the Tourism
Marketing Business Iinprovement District effective July 1, 2008; and adopting Resolution
No. 2008-57, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending the Executive
Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan for the classification of Tourism Officer
salary range to $3,866 to $6,166 effective June 29,2008. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2008-56 and 2008-57 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECT - Bikeway Plan
(A-050-080 & T-I00-050)
Community Services Director Niemer stated that in 1998, the City prepared and adopted the
Bikeway Plan to meet the requirements of the State Highways Code and to provide eligibility
for State Highway Bike Lane Funds. In 2004, the Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan
dedicated a section to bikeways which is now used for bikeway planning. Ms. Niemer
explained that in partnership with the Healthy Shasta Coalition, the Community Services
Department formed a committee to update the list of roads and sections, and proposed one
of three bike lane standards for each of the areas. The committee will have bicyclists
assessing the City's roads and will eventually develop a map that will illustrate the best
bicycle routes to transit the City. She said that upon completion of the map, a promotion
campaign will begin to urge citizens to use these routes.
No action was required on this informational item.
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RESOLUTION - Establishing incentives to stimulate residential construction activity
(F-205-600)
City Manager Starman recalled that at the regular City Council meeting of May 6,2008, the
City Council directed staff to prepare the necessary documents to formalize establishing
incentives to stimulate residential construction activity by:
1. Reducing Building Permit Processing Fees
2. Deferring Impact Fee Collections for New Homes
3. Electric Utility Rebates
4. Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans
5. Annual Traffic Impact Fee Inflation Adjustment
He stated that the incentives would be effective from July 1, 2008, to October 31, 2008.
Mr. Starman recommended that a resolution be adopted establishing the above incentives to
stimulate residential construction activity. '
Jerry Wagar of Ochoa & Sheehan, thanked staff and the City Council for the proposed
incentives, but urged Council to consider extending the four month term because of the
considerable amount of time it takes to work through the permittIng process for certain types
of construction. He said the four month window could be closed before the permit is
received. He also urged that payment of impact fees at the end of the construction process
be changed permanently because no impacts exist until the building is occupied.
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Council Member Murray favored a return to past practice when impact fees were collected
at the final inspection rather than the beginning of the permitting process. He also urged that
the incentives be revisited three months after implementation to determine if the desired
effect has been achieved.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones,
adopting Resolution No. 2008-58, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
establishing incentives to stimulate residential construction activity, and directed staff to
return after three months following implementation to determine if the process is working
as planned. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2008-58 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
AGREEMENT - Granicus, Inc. re video-on-demand of City Council meetings over the
Internet;
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Information Technology Internal Service Fund reserves for
same
(A-070-400 & ^B-130-070)
Support Services Director Kersten stated that in order to better serve the public, it is
proposed that a video-on-demand system be purchased to allow City Council meetings to be
viewed over the internet. He advised that the video will be interfaced with the City Council
agenda and staff reports of each meeting to better provide a layer of transparency in
government to the public. According to Mr. Kersten, the proposed Granicus system is widely
used by many cities throughout California with good results.
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Mr. Kersten related that the cost for implementing the service and equipment is a $26,000
with a monthly maintenance fee of $1 ,500. )
Mr. Kersten recommended that the City Council authorize the Support Services Director to
execute an Agreement with Granicus, Inc. to deliver video-on-demand of recorded City
Council meetings over the Internet; and that a resolution be adopted appropriating $44,000
in Information Technology Internal Service Fund Reserves for same.
Susan Wilson, President of the League of Women Voters, and Melinda Brown, Redding
resident, applauded the City's making these resources available to its citizens and believed
it is a step in the right direction.
Elin Klaseen, Redding resident, opposed the expenditure stating that the information
available at this time is adequate, and for a lesser amount the audio could be made available
on line as well. She did not believe the public would understand the proceedings by viewing
a video and she asked if closed captioning would be provided for the hearing impaired.
While sensitive to Ms. Klaseen's concerns, Council Member Murray supported purchase of
the video system because so much information is filtered through the media, and he said this
offers an opportunity for the public to access Council information directly and for the City
to become more inclusive and transparent. Mr. Murray expressed excitement about the
prospect of more citizens being able to observe Council in action and felt this was a positive
step in the right direction.
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Council Member Jones did not view this as an issue of transparency and felt there was
sufficient information on the City's web site as well as ample opportunities for the public to
voice their concerns. In looking at the costs to provide this service, he felt the funds could
be spent on other needs.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
authorizing the Support Services Director to execute an Agreement with Granicus, Inc. to
deliver video-on-demand of recorded City Council meetings over the Internet; and that
Resolution No. 2008-59 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 34th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127
appropriating $44,000 to fund the above Agreement for fiscal year 2007-08. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2008-59 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 modifying fire sprinkler
retrofit and fire hydrant spacing requirements
(F-210 & P-150-070)
Fire Chief Fry recalled that in 2002, the City Council adopted fire sprinkler requirements for
buildings of certain sizes based on construction type. He pointed out that there was no
provision made at that time to allow for minor additions, alterations or remodels of existing
buildings without required fire sprinkler retrofit. In June of 2002, the City Council also
passed an amendment to the California Fire Code allowing residents with fire sprinklers to
increase the required distance of a fire hydrant from 250 to 500 feet, but during a subsequent
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amendment in October of 2002, the hydrant spacing was inadvertently left out of the new
amendments.
Chief Fry recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading and waive
the full reading amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20-Fire Prevention, amending
Section 9.20.010C.1 regarding thresholds for retrofitting existing buildings with fire
sprinklers, and adding Section 9.20.065-Fire Hydrants Associated with New Development
regarding location, spacing, and fire flows associated with fire hydrants.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones
approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 9.20- Fire Prevention
amending Section 9.20.01 0C.1 regarding thresholds for retrofitting existing buildings with
fire sprinklers, and adding Section 9.20.065-Fire Hydrants Associated with New
Development regarding location, spacing, and fire flows associated with fire hydrants.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2411 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20-Fire
Prevention amending Section 9.20.010C.1 regarding thresholds for retrofitting existing
buildings with fire sprinklers, and adding Section 9.20.065-Fire Hydrants Associated with
New Development regarding location, spacing, and fire flows associated with fire hydrants.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2411 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 4121, Stillwater Business Park, Phase 1A
(B-050-020 & E-050-500)
Transportation and Engineering Director Crane advised that Bid Schedule No. 4121 (Job No.
2126/2292), Stillwater Business Park, Phase lA, received 5 bid proposals with the lowest
apparent bidder being J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. in the amount of $12,450,439.50. He
pointed out that the Engineer's Estimate for this project was $17,000,000 which provides a
savings of approximately $4.5 million.
Mr. Crane advised that a protest was received from Axner Excavating, the second lowest
bidder, but after review ofthe bid documents, the City's past experience working with J.F.
Shea Construction which the City believes can perform the work as set forth, the City
Attorney and Engineering staff have determined that the bid protest is without merit.
Mr. Crane recommended that Bid Schedule No. 4121 (Job No. 2126/2292), Stillwater
Business Park, Phase 1A be awarded to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$12,450,439.50, that an additional $200,000 be approved for administration and inspection
fees, and that an additional $1,200,000 be approved for a construction contingency fund, for
a total amount of$13,850,439.50.
Council Member Jones advised he would vote no on this matter because of his concerns
regarding the Stillwater Business Park development as a whole, and not due to the bid
process or successful bidder.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
awarding Bid Schedule No. 4121 (Job No. 2126/2292), Stillwater Business Park, Phase 1A
to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. in the amount of $12,450,439.50, approving an additional
$200,000 for administration and inspection fees, and approving an additional $1,200,000 for
a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of$13,850,439.50. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Mayor Stegall requested that options be provided at the June 17, 2008, regular City Council
meeting for use of the excess Stillwater Business Park construction funds.
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.080C.1.a, modifying the
Table for Assessment of Household Equivalents applicable to residential fire sprinkler
systems
(W -030-400-020)
Municipal Utilities Director R~ssell advised that the proposed ordinance would amend
Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 16.20.080C.l.a, modifying the Table for
Assessment of Household Equivalents. The proposed ordinance would bring the table into
conformance with current City practice of assessing a 5/8-inch meter connection charge for
single-family residential homes containing a 3/4-inch meter installed for dedicated support
of a fire sprinkler system for the structure.
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Mr. Russell recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading and the full reading
. waived, amending RMC Section 16.20.080C.1.a- Table for Assessment of Household
Equivalents for single-family residential homes with 3/4 inch meters and fire sprinkler
systems.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones
approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 16.20.080C.1.a,
modifying the Table for Assessment of Household Equivalents to bring the table into
conformance with current City practice of assessing a 5/8-inch meter connection charge for
single-family residential homes containing a 3/4-inch meter installed for dedicated support
of a fire sprinkler system for the structure. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2412 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section
16.20.080C.1.a- Table for Assessment of Household Equivalents for single-family residential
homes with 3/4 inch meters and fire sprinkler systems.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2412 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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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 Stegall reported that she attended the Northern California Power Agency Federal
Policy Forum on May 21 and 22, 2008, in Oakland and Alameda.
Council Member Murray reported attending the Sacramento Valley Division of the League
of California Cities on May 29 and 30, 2008, in Woodland.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of8:53 p.m., Mayor Stegall declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
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