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City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
June 17,2008, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was lead by Police Chief Moty.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stegall with the following Council Members
Present: Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Murray.
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The Invocation was provided by Redding Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Tippin, City Attorney
Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Electric Utility Director Feider,
Transportation and Engineering Director Crane, Police Chief Moty, Fire Chief Fry, Finance
Officer Strong, Community Services Director Niemer, Airports Manager Dinger, City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Executive Assistant Stribley.
PRESENTATION - Presentation of Appreciation Plaque to DeAnne Parker for service on
the Community Services Advisory Commission
(B-080-128)
Mayor Stegall presented a City of Redding appreciation clock plaque to DeAnne Parker in
recognition of her service on the Community Services Advisory Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar.
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of June 3, 2008
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 23, check numbers 863456 through
863874 inclusive, in the amount of$6,573,522.30, for the period of June 1,2008, through
June 13, 2008; and Payroll Register No. 24 electronic deposit transaction numbers 231696
through 232614 and check numbers 540265 through 540419 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,583,133.09, for the period of May 18, 2008, through May 31,2008 be approved.
TOTAL: $9,156,655.39
Ordinance - Adding Redding Municipal Code Chapter l8.23-Historic/Architectural
Preservation
(L-OlO-500-050 & H-lOO-500)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2410 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code (RMC) Title l8-Zoning, adding Chapter l8.23-Historic/Architectural
Preservation, sections 18.23.010 through 18.23.070 relative to Historic/Architectural
Preservation and adding additional language to Section18.23.040B "...and is consistent with
any formal policy or guidelines adopted by the City Council for evaluating historical
significance..."
Council Member Jones abstained from voting on this item due to property holdings in the
area. Council Member Murray advised he would vote "no" because he did not support
designating structures less than 75 years old as "historic" and citing the possible decline in
property tax revenue to the City.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, and Stegall
Council Members - Murray
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
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Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 - Fire Prevention, regarding
thresholds for retrofitting existing buildings with sprinklers and locations, and spacing and
fire flow associated with fire hydrants
(F-21O & P-150-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Fire Chiefthat Ordinance No. 2411 be adopted, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code 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.
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Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.080C.l.a, modifying the
Table for Assessment of Household Equivalents applicable to water service connection fees
(W -030-400-020)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that Ordinance No. 2412 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Section 16.20.080C.l.a- Table for Assessment of Household Equivalents for
single-family residential homes with 3/4 inch meters and fire sprinkler systems.
Resolution - Amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan by
replacing the Administrative Services Director classification with a Director of Finance
classification
(P-I00-320)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2008-61 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Executive Management
Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan by replacing the Administrative Services Director
classification with a Director of Finance classification with a salary range of $6,132 to
$9,682, effective June 29,2008.
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Renewal of Funding and Lease Agreements - Shasta County Arts
(B-130-030/^C-070-100/C-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the Shasta County Arts Council for funding
support in the amount of$22,830 to provide building and grounds maintenance services at
Old City Hall (located at 1313 Market Street), utility expenses excluding telephone, printing
of a bimonthly newsletter and activities calendar, and a City staff person to serve as ex-
officio member on the Board of Directors for the period of July 1, 2008, through June 30,
2009.
It is also recommended that the Lease Agreement with the Shasta County Arts Council for
the Old City Hall be approved for the period July.!, 2008, through June 30,2009, with the
City maintaining the facility, including janitorial supplies in the amount of $25,000, and
utilities in the amount of$15,000.
Funding Agreement - Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
(B-130-030-700)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association
(SCW A) in the amount of $53,300 to promote outdoor recreation throughout the eight-
county Shasta Cascade Region for the period July 1,2008, through June 30, 2009.
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Resolution - Establishing City Council Policy No. 1808-Criteria for participation in the Mills
Act Historic Property Tax Abatement Program or inclusion on the Local Register of
Qualified and Candidate Historic Properties
(A-050-060-555 & H-I00-500)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2008-62
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, adopting City Council
Policy No. 1808-Criteria for Participation in the Mills Act Historic Property Tax Abatement
Program or Inclusion on the Local Register of Qualified and Candidate Historic Properties.
Council Member Jones abstained from voting on this item due to property holdings in the
area. Council Member Murray advised he would vote "no" because he did not support
designating structures less than 75 years old as "historic" and citing the possible decline in
property tax revenue to the City.
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The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, and Stegall
Council Members - Murray
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4149, l5kV Cable for the Electric Utility
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 4149, 15kV
Cable for the Electric Utility be awarded to Prysmian Cable in an estimated amount of
$705,120 for a term of July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009; and authorizing an option to extend
the contract annually through June 30,2011, if mutually agreeable.
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Accept Grant - California Office of Emergency Services through the United States
Department of Justice to support regional anti-gang efforts
(G-I00-070 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Police Chief
to accept a grant from the California Office of Emergency Services through the United States
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $200,000 to support
regional anti-gang efforts for the period of May 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009.
Resolutions - Setting public hearings for July 1, 2008, re Landscape Maintenance Districts
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, HI, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06,
04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 09-06, 11-06, and 01-07
(A-170-075-050, ^051, 052, 053, 054, 055,056,057, 059,060,06 1,062,063,064,065,066,
067,068,069,070,071,072,073,074,075,076,077,078,079,081,083,084)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2008-63 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting a public
hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "A" for July 1, 2008, approving the
Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments in LMD "A" for fiscal
year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with
Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2008-64 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District
(LMD) "B" for July 1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy
and collect assessments in LMD "B" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-65 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "c" for July 1, 2008,
approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments in LMD
"c" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-66 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "D", the Vistas, for July
1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments
in LMD "D" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-67 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "E", Blue Shield, for
July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "E" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-68 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "F", Placer Pines, for
July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "F" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-69 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "G", Quail Run, for July
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1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments
in LMD "G" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-70 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "H", Clover Creek
Village, for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and
collect assessments in LMD "H" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-71 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "HI ", Clover Creek
Village, for July 1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and
collect assessments in LMD "HI" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-72 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "J", Sunset Avenues, for
July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "J" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
. Resolution No. 2008-73 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "K", Nob Hill, for July
1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect assessments
in LMD "K" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-74 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "L", Terra Vista Estates,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "L" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-75 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "M", Parkview/Leland
Subdivision, for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy
and collect .assessments in LMD "M" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping
and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways
Code.
Resolution No. 2008-76 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "N", The Villages at
Shasta View Gardens, for July 1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention
to levy and collect assessments in LMD "N" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-77 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "0", Nicolet Estates II,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "0" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-78 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "P", Mill Pond Estates,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "P" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-79 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "Q", Clover Acres, for
July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "Q" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-80 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "R", Cerro Vista, for
July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "R" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-81 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "S", Fleur Du Lac, Unit
1, for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "s" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-82 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "T", Redwood
Meadows, for July 1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and
collect assessments in LMD "T" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-83 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "U", Bel Air Estates, for
July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "U" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-84 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "V", Lakeside Avenues,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "V" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-85 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "W", Crown Meadows,
Unit II, for July 1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and
collect assessments in LMD "W" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code
and staying the levy of same for fiscal year 2008-09.
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Resolution No. 2008-86 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "01-06", Tarmac Ridge
Villas, for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and
collect assessments in LMD "01-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code
Resolution No. 2008-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "02-06", Galaxy Way,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "02-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-88 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "03-06", Hope Lane, for
July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "03-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code
and stay the levy of same for fiscal year 2008-09.
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Resolution No. 2008-89 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "04-06", Rivercrest
Estates, for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and
collect assessments in LMD "04-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-90 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "05-06", Monopoly
Estates, for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and
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collect assessments in LMD "05-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code
and stay the levy of same for fiscal year 2008-09.
Resolution No. 2008-91 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "06-06", Lowes HIW,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "06-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
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Resolution No. 2008-92 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "07-06", Buckeye Pines,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "07-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-93 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "09-06", Buenaventura
Park (formerly Airpark Manor), for July 1,2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring
intention to levy and collect assessments in LMD "09-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant
to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets
and Highways Code.
Resolution No. 2008-94 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "11-06", Tuscany Villas,
for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring intention to levy and collect
assessments in LMD "11-06" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code
and stay the levy of same for fiscal year 2008-09.
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Resolution No. 2008-95 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
setting a public hearing for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) "01-07", State
Compensation Insurance, for July 1, 2008, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring
intention to levy and collect assessments in LMD "01-07" for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant
to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 ofthe Streets
and Highways Code.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4150, 2008 Polymer Modified Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal
and Microsurface
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 4150 (Job No. 2295), 2008 Polymer Modified Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal and
Microsurface be award~d to International Surfacing Systems in the amount of$I,153,176,
that an additional $80,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees and obtaining
outside services for materials testing, and that an additional $100,000 be approved for a
construction contingency fund, for a total amount of$I,333,176.
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Letter - Opposing Senate Bill (SB) 1507, which prohibits capacity increasing projects on
state highways within one-quarter mile of a school boundary
(L-040-300)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the State Legislature in opposition to
Senate Bill (SB) 1507 (Oropeza), that proposes to prohibit capacity increasing improvement
projects on state highways within one-quarter mile of a school boundary.
Third Amendment to Gift Shop Lease Agreement - John and Judy Goold dba Cornucopia
Enterprises
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council approve the Third Amendment to the Gift Shop Lease Agreement with John and
Judy Goold dba Cornucopia Enterprises at the Redding Municipal Airport terminal building
extending the Lease for five years, expiring on June 30, 2013, providing construction
standards for expansion of the gift shop, and increasing the monthly fee of$369.93 or 5.5%
of its gross receipts, whichever is higher, effective July 1, 2008.
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Resolution - Setting public hearing re intention to levy assessments for Sanitary Sewer
Maintenance District SSMD-OI-07 (Hope Lane Subdivision)
(A-170-080-001)
It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2008-96 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the
Engineer's Report and declaring its intention to: set a public hearing for July 1, 2008, for
Sanitary Sewer Maintenance District SSMD 01-07 (Hope Lane) and the levy and collection
of assessments for same for fiscal year 2008-09 pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911,
Chapter 26, Maintenance Districts of the Streets and Highways Code Section 5820, et seq.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4126, Airport Road 12 and 16-inch Water Mains
(B-050-020 & W -030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 4126 (Job No. 2291), Airport Road 12- and 16-inch Water Mains be awarded to N&T
Digmore in the amount of $507,426, that an additional $50,000 be approved for
administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $80,000 be approved for a
construction contingency fund, for a total amount of $637,426.
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Notice of Biennial Review - List of Designated Positions Required to File an Annual
Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700
(F-OI0-150)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council give notice that the City's
Conflict ofInterest Code is to be reviewed and, if necessary, revised pursuant to Government
Code Section 87306.5, that the City Clerk be directed to advise all City departments to
review their list of designated positions and provide any revisions to the City Clerk, and that
the City Clerk be directed to prepare and present for consideration, any revisions to the City's
Conflict of Interest Code within 90 days of receiving notification.
Sole-source Procurement - Specialty, Waste Arrangement, High-Drive D8T - W A Dozer for
the West Central Landfill from Caterpillar Tractor Corporation
(B-050-100 & S-020-900)
It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council authorize
sole source procurement of a Specialty, Waste Arrangement, High-Drive D8T - W A Dozer
for the West Central Landfill from Caterpillar Tractor Corporation through Peterson Tractor
Company in the amount of$611 ,668.64 because this is the only manufacturer that produces
the equipment. It is also recommended that the existing 1998 D9R Dozer be declared as
surplus and sold with proceeds deposited to the West Central Landfill's Equipment Fund.
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Agreement - California State Association of Counties-Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-
EIA)
(R-I00-950)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that the City Council approve an
Insurance Policy from California State Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority
(CSAC-EIA) in the amount of $173,691 as the carrier of the City's excess worker's
compensation insurance for fiscal year July 1, 2008 through June 30,2009, and authorize
staff to execute the insurance policy.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended as .
indicated above with the exception of the items approved by separate vote as indicated
above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - None I
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance Nos. 2410, 2411, and 2412 and Resolution Nos. 2008-61 through 2008-96 are on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Adjusting the City's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Stegall opened the public hearing regarding
adjustments to the City of Redding Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
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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.
Finance Officer Strong provided an overview of the Report to City Council, dated June 9,
2008, stating that in accordance with City Council Policy No. 802, City fees and service
charges are evaluated annually and submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
He recalled that a description ofthe proposed adjustments and modifications to the Schedule
of Fees and Service Charges (Schedule) was submitted to the City Council at its meeting of
June 3, 2008, except for the newly authorized fee of $320 associated with the Mills Act
Historic Property Tax Abatement Program, which was added since that time. He pointed out
that the proposed fees and increases will not exceed the administrative costs of providing
these services for fiscal year 2008-09.
Mr. Strong said that most of the recommended changes are tied to the Consumer Price Index
(CPI) of3.8% as of May of2008, while other changes are tied to the Construction Cost Index
(CCI) and will increase by 2.5%.
Mr. Strong recommended adoption of the resolution amending the City's Schedule of Fees
and Service Charges for fiscal year 2008-09.
Norm Overbay and Herbert Zuidema, Redding residents, expressed opposition to the increase
in hangar and tie-down fees at Benton Airpark stating that no improvements have been made
. to their hangar or apron/tarmac areas in many years. They questioned what the rental funds
they paid were used for and urged that the hangar and tie-down fees be deferred until a
review of the fees was made.
Airports Manager Dinger stated that operational costs at Redding Municipal Airport and
Benton Airpark have increased substantially, and revenue from both airports go into a single
fund. He acknowledged that often times the smaller projects have been left unfunded in
order to maintain the overall health of the airports.
Council Member Dickerson related that it was easy to determine that when personal costs
such as gasoline are going up for the individual, government costs for providing services will
be increasing at the same rate. He pointed out that the fees are basic user fees for the services
used by these pilots.
In response to City Council concerns, Mr. Dinger explained that hangar fees varied because
some buildings were older and utilized longer than others and the rates are determined on a
methodology that has evolved over time taking these factors into consideration.
Mayor Stegall determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
Council Member Murray did not feel he was provided sufficient information to make a
decision at this time regarding the Airport fees. He suggested that the City Council be
afforded a tour of the Airports to more fully understand the methodology for the fee
structure, the types of maintenance required, and more information regarding the breakdown
of fees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones,
adopting Resolution No. 2008-97, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, excepting the Airport hangar fees.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2008-97 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENT - Community Services Advisory Commission
(B-080-128)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Murray,
appointing Judy Salter to serve an unexpired term on the Community Services Advisory
Commission, expiring January 1, 2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PRESENTATION FROM THE COUNTY OF SHASTA AND MUNIFINANCIAL - reJhe
Shasta County and City of Redding Public Facilities Impact Fee Study; and
CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
(F-205-600)
City Manager Starman recalled that in 2005, the City and County of Shasta negotiated a tax
sharing agreement to collect impact fees on behalf of each other for projects that would serve
both the City and County. He pointed out that although it was approved by the City Council,
the County decided not to proceed and, consequently, it was never implemented. The need
was evident, and the County decided to undertake a public facilities impact fee study.
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Mr. Starman recommended that after the presentation by MuniFinancial, the City Council
determine whether to set a public hearing for August 5, 2008, to consider the possibility of
adopting some or all ofthe fees outlined in the Impact Fee Study.
Jeff Kay, representing MuniFinancial, provided a Powerpoint presentation regarding the
"Shasta County and City of Redding Public Facilities Impact Fee Study." He recalled that
with the advent of Proposition 13, public agencies were compelled to find other methods of
providing infrastructure beyond raising property taxes. Because new development is
generally the impetus for increased infrastructure needs, it became apparent that impact fees
placed on new development could provide the necessary funds to meet those needs. He
stated that although a county jurisdiction may provide elements of infrastructure, such as
roads, libraries, public health, general government, or jails, that serve a combined city and
a county area, there is presently no provision to allow the city and county to share the costs
of joint infrastructure beyond asking one or the other agency to collect a fee on the other's
behalf.
Mr. Kay explained the methodologies proposed for collecting the fees and pointed out that
any new fee is governed by the Mitigation Fee Act which requires that a nexus be established
between development and the fee. He related that the City's portion of fees are estimated at
an additional $4,000 in impact fees for a single-family residence.
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Council Member Murray pointed out that the report mentions an "expenditure agreement"
but no information was presented. Mr. Kay advised that it has not been developed at this
time. Mr. Starman interjected that this is referenced as a Memorandum of Understanding by
the County and a Joint Powers Agreement by the City, but is essentially the same document
which will need to be worked out if the Council decides to move forward.
City Attorney Duvernay advised that the Joint Powers Agreement would be the most prudent
course for the City to take. He recommended that due to the quantity of fees and facilities
proposed for implementation with the majority of the projects controlled by the County, it
would be appropriate that the County indemnify the City against lawsuits or disputes arising
from the implementation of those fees.
Jim McDilda, Redding resident and general contractor, opposed the implementation of more
fees by either agency, citing the depressed economy, the current decline in construction, the
current fees on a 2,100 square foot single family home is already at $32,000., and the
proposed fees could add an additional $6,000 to the same home. He urged that the proposal
be tabled until the economy has improved.
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Jerry Wagar, Redding resident and contractor, stated that the averages fees and sales tax for
a 57-home development, is $44,000 per dwelling. Therefore, he urged rejection of any
additional fees. On behalf of the Shasta Builders' Exchange, he stated that there were
already sufficient fees in place and urged that the fee proposal be rejected.
Peggy O'Lea, Chair of the Library Advisory Committee, and Susan Cresto Baker,
representing the Shasta Library Foundation and Friends of the Redding Library, urged the
implementation of the fees to assist in funding of the public libraries and believed that
growth should pay for itself.
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Mary Machado, Executive Director of Shasta Voices, and Diane Barry, realtor with Caldwell
Banker, thanked the City Council for its current permit assistance program to spur economic
development in the City during difficult economic times and urged rejection of the County's
proposal to add more impact fees. They opposed home builders baring the brunt of costs for
the entire city and believed all areas within the county should pay their fair share.
Gary Cadd, Shasta Taxpayers Association, believed the impact fees are a tax and urged that
the proposal be tabled.
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Ron Reece, representing Citizens for Smart Growth, urged the City to work with the County
to develop ways to assess and adopt ways to fund county facilities and services that will
benefit all the cities and the county.
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Council Members Bosetti and Jones supported development of a sales tax agreement with
the County, but did not support additional impact fees and felt that until a response was heard
from the cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake, it was premature for the City to move forward.
Council Member Murray believed that insufficient information was provided, therefore, was
not in a position to make a decision at this point in time.
Council Member Dickerson did not believe that a tax sharing agreement would meet the
needs of the County through 2030 or 2040. He stated that local government will not be able
to deliver the same level of service 45 years from now using the current fee and tax structure.
He added that those who believe in some other way to pay for growth need to come forward
with any suggestions. Mr. Dickerson referenced the Builders' Exchange interest in spreading
the cost to all citizens which he believed translated to a sales tax. If the Exchange or others
are interested in recommending that course of action, he expressed his willingness to listen.
He also did not wish to move forward until the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake were able
to consider the issue. He also pointed out that the ultimate burden of the proposed impact
fee would be borne by home buyers.
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Larry Lees, Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Shasta, advised that the State of
California has mandated many programs without the associated funding such as the jail
system. He pointed out that over 3,000 prisoners will be released for lack of space and 70%
of those prisoners are City of Redding residents.
Mayor Stegall did not want to stop the process but also desired additional information in
order to gain a better understanding. She agreed that the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake
should participate in regional planning.
Council Member Murray favored scheduling a workshop for September presented by
MuniFinancial to include the City of Redding, the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake, and
Shasta County.
Council Member Bosetti preferred to wait until the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake were
presented the matter and did not believe it was appropriate for the City of Redding participate
in their discussions.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Mayor Stegall, postponing
a public hearing and requesting additional information from the County, MuniFinancial, and
staff, and deferring action until the City of Anderson and the City of Shasta Lake have
considered the issue. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, and Murray,
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Motion failed for lack of a majority.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
deferring action until the City of Anderson and the City of Shasta Lake have had an
opportunity to consider the issue.
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The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Member Dickerson felt additional information was necessary to more fully
understand the proposal by the County of Shasta and MuniFinancial.
Mr. Starman suggested that after presentations have been made to the Cities of Anderson and
Shasta Lake, if interest is shown, a study session could be scheduled.
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REALLOCATION OF SAVINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STILLWATER BUSINESS
P ARK PROJECT
(E-050-500)
City Manager Starman recalled that the Stillwater Business Park Project Phase I (A) was
awarded to J.F. Shea, Inc. in the amount of $12.5 million on June 3, 2008, providing
approximately $4.5 million savings from the original budgeted amount of$17 million. He
stated that the City Council directed staff to provide possible projects for the funds. Mr.
Starman pointed out that the monies were "one time" funds and must be used for
infrastructure purposes. He related that it was possible that the funds could be used for the
following:
1. Construction of future phases of the Stillwater Business Park Project;
2. Oasis Road/Interstate 5 interchange improvements;
3. New Police facility;
4. Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan implementation;
5. Additional street maintenance;
6. New Firearms Range; and
7. Contingency fund to protect against the weak economy
Mr Starman recommended that the City Council discuss the potential reallocation of savings
associated with the Project and provide additional direction to staff, as necessary, noting that
there is no rush to allocate the funds against any of the above projects.
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Council Member Murray urged that the matter be tabled until after the Police Facility Review
Committee report is submitted and the mid-year budget review has been held.
While Mayor Stegall supported Council Member Murray's suggestion, she related that she
saw an opportunity to repay Community Services Park Development Fund used to pay for
the Sports Complex lawsuit and asked to have this item put on the agenda because of
available funds from savings on the Stillwater Business Park bids. Since that time, she said
the Redding Redevelopment Agency this week voted to purchase the Quartz Hill Road
property from the City, and it is her understanding that a portion of the proceeds could be
used to reimburse the Park Development Fund.
In response to Council Member Jones, Mr. Starman explained that a bond issue was sold for
the Stillwater Project, but the debt service payments were complicated and included a
premium/penalty if paid in full early.
Leona McCoach, member of the Community Services Advisory Committee, believed the
Parks fund should be repaid for the funds borrowed for the Sports Complex lawsuit.
Eric Woodstrom, representing the Police Facility Review Committee, urged that the funds
be used to assist in funding the new police facility and that no decision be made on allocating
the funds until the report from the Committee is made.
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Greg O'Sullivan, representing the Economic Development Corporation, urged the City
Council not to allocate the funds for anything except the Stillwater project. He believed that
the Stillwater proj ect would eventuall y contribute funding to all of the other suggestions such
as libraries, parks, and others.
Gary Cadd, representing Shasta Taxpayers Association, believed the bond debt service
should be paid with the excess funds.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Murray,
retaining the excess Stillwater construction funds to a contingency fund until a future date
when more information is known regarding the City's budget and the economy in general.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS- Energy & Services Fair and Solstice at the Sundial
Bridge
(A-050-080 & A-050-125)
Electric Utility Director Feider invited everyone to attend the Energy and Services Fair and
.Solstice commemoration at the Sundial Bridge on Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 8:00 a.m.
to 1 :30 p.m., which will include a free breakfast, free "bucket-truck" rides, energy savings
information, display of energy efficient vehicles, games, and much more.
No action was required on this informational item.
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 by adding Redding Municipal
Code Chapter 11048 - Funeral Escort Services
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Moty related that requests have been received from individuals who wish to
provide funeral escort service through the City that would entail blocking intersections and
directing traffic in order to allow a funeral procession to stay together. He pointed out that
the changes to the Redding Municipal Code will require training and permitting of private
citizens so that funeral escort services will be accomplished in a regulated and lawful
manner.
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ChiefMoty recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading and the full reading
waived, amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title II-Vehicles and Traffic, by adding
Redding Municipal Code Chapter llA8-Funeral Escort Services.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones
approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title II-Vehicles and Traffic,
by adding Redding Municipal Code Chapter llA8-Funeral Escort Services.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Bosetti offered Ordinance No. 2414 for first reading, an ordinance ofthe
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11-
Vehicles and Traffic, by adding Redding Municipal Code Chapter 11.48-Funeral Escort
Services, sections 11.48.010 through 11.48.130.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, that the
full reading of Ordinance No. 2414 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to
read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.50 - Curfew
(P-150-150)
Police Chief Moty advised that schools requested changes to the curfew ordinance due to
habitual truancy issues which are not resolved with the existing truancy laws. The City's
current curfew law includes only the lateness of the hour for juveniles unattended. The
proposed ordinance will include school hours excepting those home schooled or other
different schooling methods such as charter schools. He emphasized that this is not an
attempt to search out students not attending school, but to provide a tool to law enforcement
for juveniles who are loitering elsewhere during school hours, and also to provide penalties
for parents who allow their children to habitually miss school. He said school officials are
concerned when children are not in school because they are not being educated; and, when
children are in school, they are less likely to get into trouble or be a detriment to society.
ChiefMoty recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading and the full reading
waived, amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) by repealing Chapter 10.50-Curfew in
its entirety, and adding Chapter 1 0.50-Curfew, Sections 10.50.010 through 10.50.060 relating
to regulations for minors pertaining to curfews and daytime loitering during schools hours.
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In response to City Council concerns regarding truancy, City Attorney Duvernay explained
that this ordinance is not designed for truancy which is a state issue, but loitering on public
streets is an issue for the City's law enforcement. He said the law is not modeled to go to a
home and arrest a student who is not in school, but for students loitering in public areas such
as parks, and public buildings unaccompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
The focus is "loitering" and would not include errands or emplOYment, and he said there are
many exceptions for why a student would be in a specific place during school hours.
Shasta County District Attorney Benito related that there are several attempts to get students
back into school through the truancy laws. The first step is to put a student into the School
Attendance Review Board (SARB) Program. If that does not remedy the issue, he said there
is an infraction process where parents are charged and go to juvenile court. If the parents
do not ensure the student is back in school, they can be cited through the misdemeanor
process. Mr. Benito stated that the goal is get a student back into school, but the process is.
not very successful in the junior high school and high school levels. He was confident that
the City's proposed ordinance would provide another tool for urging a juvenile back into
school and supported it in concept. He also pointed out that the ordinance allows the judge
to tailor consequences to a particular student and family.
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Torri Light and Erin Friedman, Redding residents, opposed the curfew ordinance citing
infringements on law abiding residents and believed the ordinance will not convert truants
into eager students.
Teresa Bible, SARB Board Member, believed the proposed ordinance would have an impact
on students who are not yet habitual truants. She stated that 90% ofthose in. prison were at
one time habitual truants. She believed that any efforts to get students back into school are
worth pursuing..
Debbie Livingston, Principal of Oasis School, supported the proposed ordinance to provide
an additional tool to get students back to school and learning.
Calle Froese, Youth Action Council member, believed kids should be involved in school and
the ordinance would help reduce the number of students cutting classes.
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Council Member Murray hoped the ordinance would include a requirement that the schools
provide the police with a list of truant students, and did not want every student out in the
town to be harassed just because it was during school hours. In his opinion, the thrust ofthe
ordinance dealt with truancy problems and not loitering. He could not support the ordinance
unless there is a proactive move to get a truancy list from the schools.
Council Member Bosetti supported the ordinance, but asked that a report be provided in six
months to determine whether or not the ordinance was providing the anticipated result.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Bosetti
approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) by repealing Chapter 10.50-
Curfew in its entirety, and adding Chapter 1O.50-Curfew, Sections 10.50.01 0 through
10.50.060 relating to regulations for minors pertaining to curfews and daytime loitering
during schools hours; and directing staff to return a report in six months to determine
adequacy. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Stegall
Council Members - Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Council Member Dickerson offered Ordinance No. 2413 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code by repealing
Chapter 1 0.50-Curfew in its entirety, and adding Chapter 10.50-Curfew, Sections 10.50.010
through 10.50.060 relating to regulations for minors pertaining to curfews and daytime
loitering during schools hours, including additional language for Section 20.50.030(b)
"Except for a student verified to be participating in a home school program meeting State
education requirements,...".
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Bosetti,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2413 be waived, and that the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title.
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The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Stegall
Council Members - Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER - Bid Schedule No. 3987, Cypress
Avenue Bridge ReplacementlWidening Project
(B-050-020 & S-070-050-050)
Transportation and Engineering Director Crane related that the Cypress A venue Bridge
ReplacementlWidening Project (Project) has been under construction for approximately 14
months. In an attempt to assist businesses in the area, he said staff has formulated a method
of accelerating work on the Project and has negotiated these changes with Kiewit
Construction. The current schedule would reconstruct the intersections at either end of the
Project at Athens Avenue and Parkview Avenue and Hartnell Avenue and Hemsted Road
commencing immediately and extending to September. However, by completely closing
Cypress Avenue on consecutive weekends this summer, the work should be completed in
two weeks. The cost of this acceleration work is estimated to be $250,000 and may be
federal grant approved.
Mr. Crane recommended that the City Council approve the Construction Change Order for
Bid Schedule No. 3987, (Job No. 2120), Cypress Avenue Bridge ReplacementlWidening
Project in the amount of$250,000.
Jerry Kuske, representing Crown Motors, Mary Machado, representing Shasta Voices, and
Alice Hinson, area resident, applauded the acceleration of work because the Project has
affected businesses, and they urged the City Council to approve the change order.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones,
authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Construction Contract Change Order for Bid
Schedule No. 3987, (Job No. 2120), Cypress Avenue Bridge ReplacementlWidening Project
in the amount of$250,000 and directing the contractor to accelerate the work relative to the
intersections of Cypress and Athens and Cypress and Hartnell for the,Project.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Restricting the City's ability to take property for transfer to a private entity
(Eminent Domain)
(C-070-01O)
City Attorney Duvernay provided highlights of the Report to City Council dated June 5,
2008, relative to Proposition 98 and Proposition 99 on the recent election ballots, advising
that Proposition 99 passed but Proposition 98 did not. Mr. Duvernay explained that
Proposition 99 amends the constitution to state that an entity cannot use eminent domain to
take real property from one private property owner and convey it to another private property
owner, and it creates definitions such as what it means to be a private property owner, and
the definition of conveyance.
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Mr. Duvernay stated that after the election, Council Member Murray requested that the City
adopt an ordinance that would provide the following language "The power of eminent
domain shall not be used to take real property if the purpose is to transfer fee title from one
private property owner to another private property owner." He stated that this would be a
City of Redding policy statement for future use of eminent domain. He noted that this would
only affect the City and not the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA), which could be .
initiated if the City Council wishes, but is a much more complicated and costly process.
Mr. Duvernay recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading by title only and
that the full reading be waived, restricting the use of eminent domain for the purpose of
taking property to convey fee title to another property owner.
Willie Preston, Shasta Taxpayers Association, and Gary Cadd, thanked the City Council for,
a good start, although Mr. Preston hoped it would have been more encompassing. They
urged the City Council to adopt the measure and direct the process to include the RRA.
Council Member Dickerson had problems with the proposed ordinance's language and was
not confident that it would accomplish what Council Member Murray wants. In his view,
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the purpose of the ordinance should be to clean up blight, not to transfer fee title. He also
did not want to bind RRA for extreme cases, such as blight issues.
Mayor Stegall advised that although she is against eminent domain except in extreme cases,
she would not support the language because of the potential legal issues involved.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones
approviflg a self-imposed restriction on the use of eminent domain for the purpose of taking
property to convey fee title to another private property owner(s); and directing staff to
prepare amendments to include this language in the Redding Redevelopment Agency's five
redevelopment project area plans regarding eminent domain policy, to be consolidated with
future amendments at the first available opportunity. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, and Murray
NOES: Council Members - Dickerson and Stegall
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2415 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding approving a self-imposed restriction on the use of
eminent domain for the purpose of taking property to covey fee title to another private
property owner(s).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2415 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 11 :45 p.m., Mayor Stegall declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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