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City Council, Special Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
August 5, 1997 5:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works Director Bob Russell.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Lonnie Johnson, Living Hope Compassionate Ministry.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Murray with the following Council Members present:
R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, and Murray. Mayor P. Anderson's absence was excused.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Electric Utility Director
Feider, Deputy City Manager Starman, Director of Public Works Russell, Fire Chief Wagner,
Assistant City Attorney Calkins, Human Resources Manager Bachman, Economic
Development/Asset Manager Hiller, Building Official Nagel, Senior Planner King, Airports Manager
Dinger, Deputy City Attorney Salter, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Secretary to the City
Council Rudolph.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 2, for the period July 15, 1997, through July
31, 1997, check numbers 249733 through 250518 inclusive, in the amount of$7,065,300.97, and
Payroll Register No. 1, electronic deposit transaction numbers 39852 through 40250 inclusive, and
check numbers 438338 through 439095 inclusive, totaling $1,494,708.50, for the period June 29,
1997, through July 12, 1997, and Payroll Register No. 2, electronic deposit transaction numbers
40241 through 40635 inclusive, and check numbers 439096 through 439821 inclusive, for the period
July 13, 1997, through July 26, 1997, totaling $1,484,225.47, be approved.
TOTAL: $10,044,234.94
Treasurer's Report - June 1997
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability $ 89,686,555.00
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust
and Funds of Related Entities $230,043,871.85
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation for
June 30, 1997, be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2185 - Amendment of Time Limitations re Market Street Redevelopment Project Area
(R-030-150 & R-030-145)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2185 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding, California, amending Ordinance No. 2150 establishing and amending certain limitations
with respect to the amended Redevelopment Plan for the Market Street Redevelopment Project Area,
specifically, the Agency shall not pay indebtedness or receive property taxes after January 1, 2031,
for the original project and after July 17, 2040, for the Added Area.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the Property
Status Report as of July 1997 which includes the following: (1) Surplus City Property; (2) Leases of
City Land; (3) Offers to sell land to the City; and (4) City-initiated purchases of land.
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Dedication of Property- by Redding Redevelopment Agency(adjacent to Fire Station No. 3)
(C-070-010 & R-030-145-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the Redding
Redevelopment Agency's offer to merge .37 acres of its property, depicted as Parcel 1 in the Report
to City Council dated July 25, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, with Fire Station No. 3 and
direct staff to proceed with the necessary lot line adjustment.
Contract - Strategic Materials, Inc. for Postconsumer Glass
(E-050 & B-050-100 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract with Strategic Materials, Inc. for postconsumer glass in order to fulfill the City's
contractual commitment to Knauf. The City agrees to pay $22.50 per ton for postconsumer glass.
Resolution - Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings at 4504 East Bonnyview Road, owned by
Philip R. Chase
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-124 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to begin abatement proceedings on
the real property located at 4504 East Bonnyview Road, currently owned by Philip R. Chase.
Development Services Monthly Activity Report - June 1997
(A-050-122)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Development Services
Department's Monthly Activity Report through June 1997 be accepted for the following work areas:
(1)Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; (2) Building and Population; (3)Housing
Assistance and Rehabilitation; and (4) General Plan Update.
Resolution - re Submittal of Loan Application to State of California, Division of Aeronautics for
Building Replacement at Redding Municipal Airport
(G-100-170-200& A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-125 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a loan
application with the California Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, for the
following project at Redding Municipal Airport (to replace a building destroyed by fire): construct
a 50'x 80' corporate-style hangar with a 55' bi-fold hangar door. Site work includes concrete slab,
electric, water, and sewer hookups. Said loan application would be in the amount of$83,000 for a
ten-year period at 5.5 percent.
1997-98 Community Development Block Grant Program
(G-100-030-042)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve the
Community Development Advisory Committee's final recommendations for the 1997-98 Community
Development Block Grant Program in the amount of$1,175,215 as outlined in the Report to City
Council dated August 5, 1997, incorporated herein by reference.
Resolution - Ordering Abatement of Structures on Property at 1023, 1025, and 1027 Parkview
Avenue, owned by Robert M. Netherland
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-126 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report and Findings
111 of the Board of Appeals and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly structures on
property at 1023, 1025, and 1027 Parkview Avenue, owned by Robert M. Netherland.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3119, Single-Phase and Three-Phase, Pole-Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3119, single-phase and
three-phase, pole-type distribution transformers, for the period September 1, 1997, to August 31,
1998, be awarded as follows: single-phase, pole-type distribution transformers (Group I) to Cooper
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Power Systems in the evaluated amount of $236,649; and three-phase, pole-type distribution
transformers(Group II)to Cooper Power Systems in the evaluated amount of$100,929. Funds for
these purchases are included in the Electric Department's 1997-98 fiscal year budget.
Resolution- Supplemental Appropriation to Correct Over-Budget Condition in the Fire Department's
1996-97 Budget re Overtime
* (B-130-070 & A-050-140) •
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 97-127 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 42nd amendment to City Budget No.
96-130 to appropriate$22,000 to correct overbudget conditions in overtime for the Fire Department.
Resolution - Authorizing Purchase of Three Trucks for Solid Waste Utility
Resolution - Transferring Funds
* (B-130-070 & B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Resolution No. 97-128 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of three trucks for
the Solid Waste Utility from Oakland Truck Center in the amount of$442,249.68.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 97-129 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 3rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
97-111 transferring $103,710 from the City's self-insurance fund and $42,050 from the Solid Waste
Fund into the Rolling Stock Replacement Fund.
Award of Bid-Bid Schedule No. 3124, Marilyn Avenue/Alden Avenue Storm Drain Improvements
(B-050-020 & S-060)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council make the following
findings regarding Bid Schedule No. 3124:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrcunding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code cf the City of Redding, California, and approve
the Negative Declaration authorized by the Development Services Department.
It is also recommended that Bid Schedule No. 3124 (Job No. 9051-12), Marilyn Avenue/Alden
Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Project, be awarded to Dunton Construction in the amount
of$225,245, an additional $20,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees,
and $25,000 be approved to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total of$270,245.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3121, Test and Repair Cross-Connection Control Devices
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3121, test and repair
cross-connection control devices, be awarded to Tavenner and Associates in the amount of$29,772.
Funds for this work are contained in the 1997-98 fiscal year budget.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Cinder Road/Oasis Road/Cascade Boulevard Waterline
Participation Agreement
Agreement-Owner/Participation Agreement with Bernie Thomason for Reimbursement of a Portion
of the Waterline Extension
* (B-130-070 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 97-130 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City, of Redding approving and adopting the 1st amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 97-111 to appropriate $165,000 for the Cinder Road/Oasis
Road/Cascade Boulevard Waterline Participation Agreement.
It is further recommended that the Owner/Participation Agreement with Bernie Thomason be
approved which authorizes staff to reimburse the developer for a portion of the Cinder Road/Oasis
Road/Cascade Boulevard waterline extension.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3047, Airpark/Placer Realignment and Traffic Signal
(B-050-020 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3047 (Job No. 9298),
awarded to River City Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $351,432.72.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson , that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, and Murray
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - P. Anderson
Resolution Nos. 97-124, 97-125, 97-126; 97-127, 97-128, 97-129, and 97-130 and Ordinance No.
2185 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESIGNATION - From General Plan Task Force Member John Dunlap
(G-030-010)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to accept
with appreciation John Dunlap's immediate resignation from the General Plan Task Force. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ELECTRIC UTILITY DIRECTOR
(A-050-125)
Vice Mayor Murray introduced the new Electric Utility Director, Jim Feider, and welcomed him to
the community.
Mr. Feider stated that he was prepared to take on the challenges of the Electric Utility Department
and was here to serve at the community's pleasure.
ORDINANCE NO. 2186 -Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.40.020 re Appointment of
Public Works Director
(A-050-300)
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Ordinance No. 2186 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Redding Municipal Code Section 2.40.020 pertaining to the Director of Public Works, specifically
the elimination of the requirement for the Public Works Director to be a Registered Civil Engineer.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, McGeorge, and Murray
Noes: Council Members - Kehoe
Absent: Council Members - P. Anderson
Ordinance No. 2186 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
1996-97 GRAND JURY REPORT #13
(B-080-600-800)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 30, 1997,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding the 1996-97 Shasta County Grand Jury Report #13. He
explained that the Grand Jury made the following six recommendations pertaining to the Shasta
County Library System: (1) Transfer jurisdiction and funding of the Redding Main Public Library
from Shasta County to the City of Redding; (2)Establish a task force to examine problems associated
with the Shasta County Library System and make recommendations; (3) Locate a new site for the
Redding Main Public Library; (4) Increase the Shasta County Library System's operating hours; (5)
Appoint a general manager to manage the Shasta County Library System; and (6) Develop an
ongoing training program for paid staff and volunteers.
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He recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit the response contained in the
Report to City Council. He summarized that the response indicates that the City Council concurs that
a task force should be appointed to examine the issues raised by the Grand Jury, but that action on
the other recommendations should be delayed until additional analysis is available.
Mr. Warren related that the California State Library has tentatively agreed to provide approximately
$10,000 to fund a consultant to assist the task force with its work if Shasta County and the City of
Redding each provided a$500 cash match. He noted that due to budget reasons, the funds must be
spent by September 30, 1997. He recommended that the City Council also authorize the $500 cash
match, as he believed the California State Library's involvement would prove to be invaluable. He
related that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors agreed to provide a cash match at its July 22,
1997, meeting.
Council Member R. Anderson questioned the composition of the task force. Mr. Warren envisioned
that the task force would contain five City representatives and five County representatives.
Council Member Kehoe questioned who would be responsible for providing staff support to the task
force. Mr. Warren replied that staff support would be provided through a joint effort between the
City and the County, particularly the County's Administrative Officer and himself. He added that if
the City Council concurs, staff would begin work immediately on obtaining the grant from the
California State Library.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to
authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the City's response to the 1996-97 Shasta County Grand
Jury Report#13 as depicted in the Report to City Council dated July 30, 1997, and authorize a $500
cash match for a$10,000 grant application from the California State Library to fund a consultant to
study the Shasta County Library System. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MAYOR SELECT COMMITT_F_,F MEETING- re Air Pollution Control Board Representation
(B-080-460 & B-080-650-150)
City Manager Warren highlighted the Report to City Council dated July 28, 1997, incorporated herein
by reference, regarding the Mayor Select Committee meeting on July 17, 1997, specifically the cities'
representation on the Air Pollution Control.Board. He related that it was the committee's consensus
that the best solution to the problem would be to recommend that the board consist of three County
representatives, three city representatives, and a seventh member which alternated on an annual basis
between the County and the cities. It was further recommended that this composition take effect
January 1, 1998.
Mr. Warren explained that there are three questions which the City Council must answer: (1) Is there
still a desire to have representation on the Air Pollution Control Board; (2) Is the alternative of having
majority representation by the cities every other year satisfactory; and (3) Is it enough to have one
representative from the City of Redding out of seven board members, or one-third of City
representation, when 47 percent of the population of the County lives in the city limits of Redding?
Vice Mayor Murray noted that a letter was received from Dwight Bailey outlining his opinions
relative to the composition of the County's Air Pollution Control Board.
George McArthur, 5869 Fairmont.Drive, stated that the State's Air Resources Board concurs that
the composition of the County's existing Air Pollution Control Board is not legal because the cities
are not properly represented and they suggest a seven-member board. He urged the City Council to
take the necessary steps to ensure adequate city representation on this board. A copy of a letter from
the Air Resources Board dated May 6, 1997, was tiled with the City Clerk.
Council Member McGeorge stated that the cities have a major stake in how this board is operated
and stressed the importance of having city representatives on the board. He favored utilizing a seven-
member board, with one board member rotating annually between the Cities and the County.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Warren confirmed that the City of Redding's population
represents at least 47 percent of the County's total population, with the City of Anderson
representing approximately 5 percent and the City of Shasta Lake approximately 6 percent.
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Council Member Kehoe stated that it did not appear equitable for the City of Redding, given its
population, to have only one representative on the board.
Mr. Warren related that one representative would represent approximately 14 percent of the County's
population. He indicated that from the standpoint of the three cities, three representatives would
equate to 43 percent of the County's population.
Council Member R. Anderson expressed concern with the City of Redding having only representative
on the board, as it was not only the majority city, but the largest population center in the County. He
noted that the City also has limited representation on the Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO) and the Regional Transportation Planning Agency. He believed that the legislation
governing the Air Pollution Control Board referenced population as a basis of representation and
believed the City of Redding should be working toward achieving more than one representative on
the board. He recommended that the Mayor Select Committee develop a more equitable distribution
of representation.
Vice Mayor Murray questioned the duties of the Air Pollution Control Board.
Mr. Warren related that the board is responsible for overseeing the Air Quality Management District's
budget and directing the staff s workload, responsibilities, and policies. He explained that the
district's employees are charged with monitoring the air quality issues within the region.
Senior Planner King interjected that the board administers the district's 31•rules and reviews adopted
air quality elements, permit applications, and its budget. He indicated that the district has
approximately eight highly-trained employees and receives staff assistance from County employees.
Council Member R. Anderson questioned whether the entire $1 million budget was used for
administrative salaries.
Mr. King related that approximately one-half of the district's annual budget is derived from vehicle
surcharges and the remaining money comes from permits and fees levied by the district. He estimated
that approximately 47 percent of the budget is spent on personnel.
Mr. Warren noted that the main concerns of the Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake were the cities'
representation on the board, rather than he district's budget.
In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Assistant City Manager Perry noted that the City of
Redding's main reason for seeking representation on the board was the fact that at some point in
time, the Air Pollution Control. Board would have substantial input as to the development which
occurs in the basin and applying conditions to mitigate air quality. He added that both he and the City
Manager would be meeting with the County to review the district's budget and acquire additional
background information.
Council Member R. Anderson questioned whether the City Manager felt one representative on the
board was adequate representation for the City of Redding. Mr. Warren replied that from the City
of Redding's standpoint, no; however, from the standpoint of the three cities combined, yes.
Vice Mayor Murray stated that he still did not understand the County's reasoning for not allowing
city representation on the board.
Council Member McGeorge noted that the City of Redding has taken considerable steps to improve
the relationship between the City and the County. He believed the recommendation by the Mayor
Select Committee was a step in the right direction and equitable for both the Cities and the County.
Council Member Kehoe suggested deferring action until information was received relative to the
board's duties and the impact the board's decisions could have on the City of Redding both now and
in the future. He related that if the board's decisions have long term effects on the City of Redding,
he would be inclined to seek more than one member on the board.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member K.ehoe, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to defer
action relative to the City's representation on the Air Pollution Control Board to allow staff to
prepare a supplemental study for the City Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MONTHLY FINANCIAL RE_F'SA.T - re General Fund
(B-130-070)
Deputy City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council dated July 24, 1997,
incorporated herein by reference, concerning the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for June
1997. Total revenue to date($33.0 million)was slightly below(2.7 percent) staff's original cash flow
estimate. Expenditures at year end (excluding encumbrances) total $33,876,488, or $2,974,078 (8.1
percent) below staff's original cash flow projections.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept the Monthly Financial Report for June
1997.
Council Member R. Anderson questioned why property tax revenues were below staff's estimate.
Starman related that assessed values only increased 2 percent. He noted that the County
indicated that there had been a substantial .ncrease in the number of requests for property
reassessment, wherein many property values decreased. He stated that staff reduced its property tax
revenue estimate by $300,000 during the mid-year budget review process.
In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Mr. Starman indicated that the 1997-98 fiscal year
budget projected property tax revenues to increase by 4 percent. He estimated a 1 percent increase
would equate to approximately. $50,000.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for June 1997 as presented. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REI' ;RT - re Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 24,
1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for
June 1997.
It is the recommendation of staff that the report be accepted as presented.
Vice Mayor Murray stated that there should be a better way of depicting the revenues collected in
the Rate Reduction Fund. He noted that the interim rate surcharge would only raise approximately
$90 million and that the public needs to underst .nd that the entire $200 million would not be raised
via the interim rate surcharge.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to accept
the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for June 1997 as presented. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Murray stated that the City Council would be adjourning to closed session to discuss the
following:
(1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 4201 Oasis Road
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Barr Brothers
Under Negotiation: Instructions to negotiator will concern sale price, terms of
payment, and other contractual matters
(C-070-200)
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: Redding Airport Business Park, Parcels 18 and 19
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and E. Robert Meissner, III
Under Negotiation: Instructions to negotiator will concern sale price, terms of
payment, and other contractual matters
(C-070-200)
(2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization: Local Union 1934 of International Association of Fire
Fighters - AFL-CIO
(P-100-050-050)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization: Peace Officers Association of Redding Miscellaneous
Employees
(P-100-050-120)
At the hour of 6:07 p.m., Vice Mayor Murray adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 7:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Murray reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Murray declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
August 5, 1997 7:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Redding City Council was cancelled. A Special Meeting was held at 5:30
p.m., August 5, 1997, due to the City Council and staff participation in "National Night Out."
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