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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, CA 96001
September 16, 1997 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Grovelle.
The Invocation was offered by Dr. Lyndell Cheeves of Church of Christ.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Murray with the following City 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, City Attorney Wingate,
Electric Utility Director Feider, Public Works Director Russell, Development Services Director
Swanson, Deputy City Manager Starman, •Community Services Director Gorman, Economic
Development Manager Hiller, Acting Housing Manager Meek, Senior Planner King, Senior Planner
Manuel, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary Rudolph.
PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUES -Former Members of the Airports Commission,
Recreation and Parks Cbmmission, and Tourism and Convention Commission
(B-080-010 & B-080-350 & B-080-540)
Vice Mayor Murray and Mayor Pro Tem R. Anderson presented the following individuals with
plaques for their service to the City: Airports Commission - Audrey Schutte; Recreation and Parks
Commission -Terry Quibell, Pat Moty, Ken Seamans, Leo Graham, William Cox, and Linda Davis;
and Tourism and Convention Commission - J. Warren Lane, Duane Lyon, and David Grabeal.
The following individuals were not present, but were recognized for their service: Airports
Commission-Lars Stratte, Lucille Muns, and Stephen Thomas; Recreation and Parks Commission -
Joseph Corbelli; and Tourism and Convention Commission - Dr. Allen Krohn, Connie Gill, and
Stephen Barry.
Vice Mayor Murray stated that the City only functions with involvement from the community. On
behalf of the City Council, he expressed appreciation to these individuals for taking time to serve the
community in which they live.
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. 5, check numbers 251415 through 251744
inclusive, in the amount of$3,151,750.75 be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 5, check
numbers 440972 through 441484 and electronic transfer numbers 41440 through 41847 inclusive,
in the amount of$1,341,902.92, for the period August 24, 1997, through September 6, 1997, be
approved.
TOTAL: $4,493,653.67
Resolution - Intention to Begin Abatement Proceedings at 2697 Bunker Street, owned by Kenneth
W. And Harriet Scott
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 97-158 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to begin abatement proceedings on
the real property located at 2697 Bunker Street, currently owned by Kenneth W. and Harriett Scott.
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Contract Amendment - J. Laurence Mintier& Associates - re General Plan Update
(G-030)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Modification of Agreement
for Consultant Services for City of Redding General Plan Update with J. Laurence Mintier &
Associates be approved, thereby resulting in a savings of approximately $8,500 in consultant costs
and relieve staff from the responsibility of preparing the Draft Environmental Impact Report and
authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement.
Development Services Department's Monthly Status Report
(A-050-122)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Development Services
Department's Monthly Status Report for August 1997 for the following work areas be accepted: (1)
Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; (2) Building and Population; (3) Housing
Assistance and Rehabilitation; and (4) General Plan Update.
Legislative Position - re Funding for Emergency Homeless Shelters
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(L-040-300)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept the letter
to Governor Wilson dated August 29, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Senate Bill
255 as a suitable legislative position regarding homeless shelters and represents the best interests of
the City of Redding.
Resolution - Proclaiming October 5-11, 1997, as Public Power Week
(A-050-060-600 & E-120)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 97-159 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming October 5-11, 1997, as Public
Power Week.
Resolution - re Amending Classification of Code Enforcement Supervisor
(P-100-050-100 & P-100-050-126)
It is the recommendation of the Human Resources Manager that Resolution No. 97-160 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Executive Management Pay-for-
Performance Salary Plan for unrepresented employees and the exempt (Pay-for-Performance)
employee schedule of classifications and salary ranges of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
entered into between the City of Redding and the Redding Employees Organization of the Service
Employees International Union (SEIU)-Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit, specifically the
removal of the classification of Code Enforcement Supervisor from the Executive Management Pay-
for-Performance Salary Plan and adding it to the SEIU Supervisory/Confidential MOU.
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Agreement with County of Shasta - re Use and
Operation of the County's West Central Landfill
(B-080-650-642 & S-020-900)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that the City Council approve Amendment
No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Agreement between the County of Shasta and the City of
Redding concerning the use and operation of the County's West Central Landfill and authorize two
City officials (the Mayor and City Manager) to approve information regarding the City that will be
presented in the Official Statement and to approve an agreement to provide continuing financial
disclosure regarding the City's West Central Landfill Fund.
Amendment to Agreement -Professional Associated Consulting Engineers, Inc. Re Design of Glass
Beneficiating Facility
(S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that the City Council approve the First
Amendment to City of Redding Consulting and Professional Services Agreement for the Glass
Processing Facility Design with Professional Associated Consulting Engineers, Inc. which does the
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following: (1) changes the design type to provide a design-bid project; (2) deletes Task V to provide
engineering and inspection services during construction; (3) changes the contract amount from
$120,448.00 to $104,357.00; and (4) changes the completion date from May 15, 1998, to February
5, 1998.
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Final Map and Improvements - Carriage Glen
Estates, Unit 5A (aka Highland Oaks Subdivision) (S-28-90) (east of Shasta View Drive and north
of Rancho Road)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-282)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 97-161 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Mt.
Whitney Way, Aspen Springs Court and Eastbrook Drive in Unit 5A of the Carriage Glen Estates
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Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements in Carriage Glen Estates, Unit 5A, developed by
Eckelman& Scarbrough, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be instructed to
file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Acceptance of Final Map - Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 16, Phase 4 (S-6-95)(South end of
Aspen Glow Lane and north of Canyon Creek Road) developed by Signature Northwest
(S-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for Country Heights
Subdivision, Unit 16, Phase 4, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision
Agreement, and the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Acceptance of Final Map - Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 14 (S-3-94) (West end of Blue Bell
Drive, north of Canyon Creek Road) developed by Signature Northwest
(S-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for Country Heights
Subdivision, Unit 14, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and
the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution - Contract with Bureau of Reclamation for Binding Agreement for Early Renewal of
Bureau of Reclamation Central Valley Project Contract No. 14-06-200-5272A (Water)
(F-200-200-050 & W-030-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 97-162 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into Binding Agreement for
Early Renewal No. 14-06-200-5272A-BA between the United States Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Reclamation (Central Valley Project, California), and the City of Redding.
Resolution - Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 02-12E with Caltrans for Traffic Signals
Resolution- Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 02-0013 for State Route 273 Traffic Signals and
Roadwork
Resolution - Approving Cooperative Agreement No. 02-0014 for Victor Avenue @ SR44 Traffic
Signals and Roadwork
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for said Projects
* (S-050-100 & T-080-700 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 97-163 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into an agreement for
sharing the cost of State Highway Electrical Facilities with the City of Redding at designated
locations within the City (District Agreement No. 02-12E).
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 97-164 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving entering into Cooperative Agreement No. 02-0013 with Caltrans
for improvements on State Route 273 at Wyndham Lane and Ellis Street.
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It is also recommended that Resolution No. 97-165 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving entering into Cooperative Agreement No. 02-0014 with Caltrans for
the Victor Avenue Overcrossing.
It is recommended that Resolution No. 97-166 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
approving and adopting the 5th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 97-111 appropriating
$250,000 for payment to Caltrans for Downtown Traffic Signal.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3130, Trucks for Water Division
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3130 (Job No. 9246-
05), one 'h ton full size pickup truck and one 3/4 ton truck with utility bed and crane, be awarded
as follows: 1/2 ton pickup to Crown Motors in the amount of$16,559.70 and 3/4 ton truck with utility
bed and crane to Green Valley Ford in the amount of$24,871.92. Funds are available in the Water
Utility rolling stock fund to purchase these vehicles.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3132, Benton Airpark Eastside Improvements, Phase 1
(B-050-020 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3132 (Job No. 9337),
Benton Airpark Eastside Improvements, Phase 1, be awarded to Tullis, Inc. in the amount of
$68,195, an additional $7,500 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and
$7,000 be approved to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total of$82,695.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, 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. 97-158, 97-159, 97-160, 97-161, 97-162, 97-163, 97-164, 97-165, and 97-166 are
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
. HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(P-150-200)
Dorene Bradshaw, Co-Chair of the Health Improvement Partnership (HIP), presented an overview
of HIP's activities. She stated that HIP was formed in August 1995 and is committed to making
Shasta County a healthier place to live. She explained that it is HIP's goal to understand the
community's strengths and address local priority health problems. HIP is building broad
partnerships in order to achieve common health goals and build a healthier community through
population-based interventions that maximize resources and demonstrate collaboration.
Ms. Bradshaw indicated that the four steps to community health planning are: assessment, planning,
action, and evaluation. She related that the Phase I assessment involved obtaining health statistics,
conducting a health behavioral risk factor survey, and a community health survey. It was determined
that the county's top priority health issues were the prevention of family violence and substance
abuse.
11 Ms. Bradshaw stated that Phase II involves the development of a health action plan. She requested
the City Council's endorsement of HIP's activities as it seeks funding from outside organizations.
The letters and resolutions of support would be incorporated into grant proposals to demonstrate the
community's support of HIP's activities as it seeks funding for Phase III, the implementation and
evaluation of the health action plan.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, directing
staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature stating the City of Redding's endorsement of the
Health Improvement Partnership Program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re 1996 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Grantee
Performance Report
(G-100-030-041)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding the
1996 CDBG Program Grantee Performance Report.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Staff recommendation dated September 16, 1997
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
September 16, 1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the 1996 CDBG Grantee
Performance Report. He presented the City Council with the report,as depicted in the Report to City
Council dated September 16, 1997, incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Swanson explained that during the past year, $1,037,758 in CDBG funds were expended on
activities which benefitted low- and moderate-income persons within the community. This included
projects which carried over from the previous year's programs. He highlighted the projects
undertaken during fiscal year 1996-97.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, he recommended that the City Council accept the 1996
Grantee Performance Report as presented.
Vice Mayor Murray determined that there was no one present wishing to address the City Council
on this matter and closed the public hearing.
Council Member Kehoe asked the City Manager how much of the annual CDBG funding he
anticipated to be diverted as a result of the priorities study currently being undertaken.
City Manager Warren replied that he anticipated diverting 50 to 70 percent of the monies after staff
time and disability goals were deducted. He estimated that there would be between $100,000 to
$200,000 available for community competition.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to accept
the 1996 Community Development Block Grantee Performance Report as presented. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Creation of the Community Services Advisory Commission
(B-080-128)
Community Services Director Gorman highlighted the Report to City Council dated September 4,
1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the formation of the Community Services
Advisory Commission. He summarized the Commission as follows: (1) comprised of seven
members; (2)two members will serve as Chair and Vice Chair; (3)will meet monthly; and(4)duties
are set forth in the proposed ordinance, but are primarily a combination of the duties previously
performed by the Recreation and Parks Commission and Tourism and Convention Commission. He
explained that the proposed ordinance also contained language which eliminated references to
commissions which no longer exist.
Council Member Kehoe opined that allowing a commissioner to miss four consecutive monthly
meetings seemed to be too lenient and recommended that it be changed to two meetings.
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Vice Mayor Murray noted that the ordinance did not address the commission overseeing the
development of a long-range recreational plan or the implementation of the Recreational Element
of the General Plan.
Mr. Gorman stated that the commission would review capital expenditures. He indicated that the
commission would begin developing a mission statement for both the commission and the
Community Services Department as soon as possible.
Vice Mayor Murray indicated that the ordinance does not contain language regarding the
commission's direct role of overseeing parks and recreational activities. He questioned the status
of the five- or ten-year plan for funding park improvements, as well as the elimination of pocket
parks. He related that the City Council would be requested at some point to increase park fees,
however, there was no plan on how to spend the money. He preferred the commission having a
more comprehensive charge which involved recommending programs to the City Council and setting
forth future goals. He was not interested in the commission managing departments,but was not sure
the ordinance, as proposed, adequately set forth the commission's responsibilities.
Mr. Gorman related that the proposed ordinance was a combination of the two ordinances
establishing the previous two commissions. He explained that the Tourism and Convention
Commission's ordinance was more specific than that of the Recreation and Parks Commission.
Vice Mayor Murray related that someone has to make a recommendation on to how to balance park
programs against recreational programs. He indicated that it would be necessary to amend fees to
acquire and develop more parks. He stressed that the development of parks resulted in increased
operational costs and could ultimately be detrimental to recreational activities. He asked who would
be responsible if the commission did not provide the City Council with recommendations regarding
the community's desires for recreational facilities. He reiterated his concern that the commission
had not been adequately empowered to perform the required duties.
City Manager Warren stated that a provision could be added whereby the commission would review
the department's budget at the beginning of each budget year and make recommendations through
the Community Services Director to the City Council. He suggested that Section 2.55.110(b) be
amended to add the following language: "as well as funding sources for said plan."
CityAttorney Wingate preferred not to make the ordinance so detailed. He explained that the City
Council could charge the commission with additional duties on a periodic basis and request that it
provide a recommendation to the City Council.
It was the consensus of the City Council that the language relative to the operation and management
of the convention center should be stricken from Section 2.55.110(C).
Vice Mayor Murray suggested that Section 2.55.110(H) be amended to add parks and recreational
efforts.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to offer
Ordinance No. 2190 for first reading with the following changes: Section 2.55.030(B) to read: "Any
member of the commission who fails to attend two consecutive regular meetings..."; Section
2.55.110(B) to read: "To make recommendations to the City Council and the Department of
Community Services regarding long-range planning on the development of park improvements and
open space policy improvements, as well as funding sources of said plan"; Section 2.55.110(C) to
read: "To make recommendations to the City Council and the Department of Community Services
regarding the City's tourism and convention promotion activities; Section 2.55.110(H) to read: "To
make recommendations to the City Council and the Department of Community Services regarding
the funding and coordination of various tourism, parks and recreation activities with other local state
or federal agencies; and repeal Section 2.42.010.
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VOTING DELEGATES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(L-040-150)
Vice Mayor Murray stated that the League of California Cities' Annual Conference is scheduled for
October 12 through October 14, 1997 in San Francisco. He explained that the City has been
requested to designate its voting delegate and alternate voting delegate, who would be present at the
business meeting on October 14, 1997.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R.Anderson,seconded by Kehoe,designated Council Member
Murray as the City's voting delegate and Assistant City Manager Perry as the alternate voting
delegate. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION - Appointments
(B-080-128)
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to
appoint the following individuals to the Community Services Advisory Commission: Duane Lyon
for a two-year term; Linda Davis for a two-year term; Ken Seamans for a three-year term; Terry
Quibell for a three-year term; David Grabeal for a four-year term; William Cox for a four-year term;
and Alan Krohn for a four-year term. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Supporting Purchase and Continued Operation of Simpson Paper Company's
Shasta Mill
(E-050)
Economic Development Manager Hiller highlighted the Report to City Council dated August 28,
1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the adoption of a resolution supporting the
purchase and continued operation of Simpson Paper Company's Shasta Mill. He explained that the
City developed a proactive strategy for avoiding the closure of the Shasta Mill. He stated that
Simpson has agreed to present all interested potential buyers with a package which contains
resolutions from the Cities of Anderson, Redding, Shasta Lake, and Shasta County pledging support
for maintaining operations at the mill. It would also identify $30 million in State Enterprise Zone
and State Investment Tax Credits available to a buyer for equipment purchases to upgrade the mill.
The goal is to provide the buyer with solid reasons why the Shasta Mill should be kept open and
upgraded.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the purchase
and continued operation of Simpson Paper Company's Shasta Mill.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 97-167 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
supporting the purchase and continued operation of Simpson Paper Company's Shasta Mill.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, and Murray
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - P. Anderson
Resolution No. 97-167 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT REPRESENTATION
(B-080-460)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated September 10,
1997, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Air Quality Management District. He
explained that when the City Council last considered representation on the Air Quality Board,
additional information was requested regarding the Air Quality Board's duties and specifics
regarding its budget. The Report to City Council set forth this information.
Mr. Warren stated that it was necessary for the City Council to answer the following questions
before it could proceed: (1) Does the City have an interest in serving on the board; (2) Does the City
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Council want to change the Air Quality Board's composition at this time; (3) What level of
representation should cities have on the Board; and (4) What level of representation should the City
of Redding have amongst the cities?
Motion by Council Member McGeorge to work with the Cities of Shasta Lake and Anderson to
attempt to achieve a majority of representatives on the Air Quality Board and to seek special
legislation to achieve this objective died due to lack of a second.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to
continue to have dialogue with the County regarding the Cities representation on the Air Quality
Board, but for the time being, take no action on the matter. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
FIRE STATION NO. 2 PROPERTY - Possible Sale and Replacement
(C-050-275-020)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated September
5, 1997,incorporated herein by reference,regarding the possible sale and replacement of Fire Station
No. 2 located at the southeast corner of Placer Road and Buenaventura Boulevard. He indicated that
several inquiries have recently been made as to whether this property could be acquired.
Mr. Perry related that from staff's perspective, there are three basic goals associated with this
property: (1)maximizing the value; (2) not going backwards on the quality of a fire station; and (3)
ensuring the reuse of the property is an asset to the westside of town, complements the shopping
center and is aesthetically pleasing. He explained that for other than a fire station, the type of use
that could go on this property would determine its value. Much of the property's value would be a
function of whether the existing building could be used.
Mr. Perry pointed out that involved with any sale of this property is the cost of a replacement fire
station. He stated that there is little point in selling the property if all the City receives is the
replacement cost for a new station. Therefore,he indicated that the sale should reflect the total cost
to replace a fire station plus additional revenue, and a reuse of the property that would be considered
positive.
Mr. Perry explained that staff is of the opinion that there is a strong possibility that the City could
get more for the property if it holds it off the market until after the shopping center is completed.
He related that whether or not a bid or a negotiated sale is sought, the City needs to get its estimates
in place to make an informed decision.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council direct staff to obtain an appraisal on the
property, develop a fire station construction budget, and report back to the City Council with this
additional information.
In response to Vice Mayor Murray, Mr. Perry stated that staff would develop a new fire station
construction budget and would not rely on the information previously provided to the City Council.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
direct staff to obtain an appraisal on Fire Station No. 2 located at the southeast corner of Placer Road
and Buenaventura Boulevard, develop a fire station construction budget, and prepare a report for the
City Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONTRACT AMENDMENT - Pacific Municipal Consultants - re General Plan Assistance
(G-030)
Development Services Director Swanson summarized the Report to City Council dated September
9, 1997,incorporated herein by reference,regarding an amendment to the Personal Services Contract
with Pacific Municipal Consultants for assistance on the General Plan update. He explained that the
reassignment of one staff member from the General Plan project to Redevelopment resulted in the
need for additional professional assistance which staff could not provide and ultimately resulted in
contracting with Pacific Municipal Consultants for these services. He related that this arrangement
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has worked exceedingly well and proven to be cost-effective. The benefits included the following:
(1) The individual assigned has extensive background in policy development; (2) The hourly cost
is approximately 60 percent of similarly qualified individuals with other firms; (3) A commitment
was made that a minimum of two days per week would be spent in Redding working closely with
stafff; and (4) there is no charge for travel time or for lodging in Redding.
Mr. Swanson explained that the agreement was entered into under the provisions of City Council
Policy No. 1501 which allows a Department Director, with justification, to waive the Request for
Proposals (RFP) process for negotiated contracts under $25,000. Staff fully expected that the
purchase order in the amount of$24,000 would be sufficient; however, because of the more active
role being taken by the General Plan Task Force and the reassignment of one of the staff members,
it is necessary to increase this funding by an additional $25,000, for a total of$49,000. He related
that there are sufficient funds available in the project budget to fund such an amendment.
In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Mr. Swanson stated that the individual from Pacific
Municipal Consultants has been drafting the technical elements of the General Plan and part of the
remaining work are revisions to those amendments. He stressed that continuity is important to this
process and amending the agreement would provide this vital element.
Council Member Kehoe did not believe it was in the public's good to amend the contract without
a competitive process. After reviewing City Council Policy No. 1501, he did not believe this
situation complied with any of the conditions set forth in the policy. He did not favor deviating from
the competitive bidding process.
As liaison to the General Plan Task Force, Council Member McGeorge did not want to see the
continuity of the work completed to date interrupted.
Council Member R. Anderson saw no other choice but to continue this particular agreement,
although he cautioned staff to handle future situations in concert with City policy.
MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
authorize staff to issue a purchase order in the amount of$25,000 to Pacific Municipal Consultants
to continue its work on the City's General Plan.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - R. Anderson, McGeorge, and Murray
Noes: Council Members - Kehoe
Absent: Council Members - P. Anderson
CLOSED SESSION
(P-100-050-050 & L-100)
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 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization: Local Union 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters-
AFL-CIO
(2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation - one (1) case
At the hour of 8:12 p.m., Vice Mayor Murray adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 8:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Murray reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Murray declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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