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City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
March 3, 1998 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Braxton Winn, Boy Scout Troop #459.
The invocation was offered by Pastor Ron Smith, First Baptist Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murray with the following Council Members present:
Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, and Murray.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate,
Development Services Director Swanson, Public Works Director Russell, Deputy City Manager
Starman, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Finance
Officer Strong, Electric Utility Director Feider, Community Services Director Gorman, Police Chief
Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, City Treasurer Linville, Senior Planner Hanson, Transportation
Coordinator Duryee, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive
Secretary Lack.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS - 1998 Redding Regional Science Bowl Winners
(A-050-125)
Electric Utility Director Feider announced that the team from Enterprise High School was the winner
of the 1998 Regional Science Bowl sponsored by the Western Area Power Administration and co-
sponsored by the Redding Electric Utility and the U.S. Department of Energy. Mr. Feider introduced
Rob Payton, coach of the winning team.
Mr. Payton said that 23 high schools participated in the rigorous competition, and Enterprise High
School won the opportunity to advance to the National Championships in Washington, D.C., May
1-4, 1998.
Mayor Murray presented plaques to the following Enterprise High School students: Jennifer
Minnich, Jerod McCully, Scott Burns, Keith Woody and Andrew West.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of minutes: Regular Meetings of December 2, 1997, and December 16, 1997, and
Special Meeting of December 9, 1997.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register 16, for the period February 17, 1998, through
February 28, 1998, check numbers 256195 through 256582 inclusive, in the amount of
$3,617,590.46, and Payroll Register 17, check numbers 46252 through 46704 inclusive, and
electronic deposit--check numbers 446746 through 447149 inclusive, totaling $1,407,064.20, for the
period February 8, 1998, through February 21, 1998, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,024,654.66.
Treasurer's Report - January, 1998
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability $ 98,292,387.11
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust
and Funds of Related Entities $203,120,961.04
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ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR 133 Report and Cash
Reconciliation as of January 31, 1998, be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2209 - re Rezoning Application RZ-13-96, Unit 5 of the Gold Hills Subdivision, by
Thomason Ltd., and Gold Hills Country Club
(L-010-230)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2209 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding amending section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of
certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-13-96) to "R-1-B10" Single Family Residential
District with lot-size minimums of 10,000 square feet.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property Status
Report as of February, 1998, which includes the following: (1) Surplus City Property; (2)
Leases/Renewal of Leases of City Land; (3) Offers to sell land to the City; and (4) City-initiated
purchases of land.
Resolution - Authorizing Purchase of a New Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle for
Redding Municipal Airport
Resolution - Approving Additional Funds to the Airports Fund
(G-100-070-095/B-130-070/A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 98-21 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of a Federal
Grant application for entitlement Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant monies to purchase an
aircraft firefighting and rescue (ARFF) vehicle and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
application and all subsequent documentation to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant
monies. The grant application is for 90 percent Federal matching funds in the amount of$350,000.
The remaining 10 percent local matching funds in the amount of $38,889 will come from the
Passenger Facility Charge Program.
It is also recommended that Resolution No. 98-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 16th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 97-1 11
appropriating $38,890 for a new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle at Redding Municipal Airport.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3161, Digitizing Services
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3161 for
digitizing services to scan and digitize 450 contour maps be awarded to Scan Conversion Services
of Delta, B.C., Canada, in the amount of$31,815.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3163, High Voltage Substation Relay and Control Panels
(B-050-100 & E-090-140-250)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3163 for purchase of
high voltage substation relay and control panels for the East Redding Substation project be awarded
to Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Co., in the amount of$53,542.
Resolution -Amending Schedule of Part-Time Employee Classifications and Wage Rates/Range for
Unrepresented Employees
(P-100-320 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Department that Resolution No. 98-23 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the schedule of part-time
employee classifications and wage rates/ranges for unrepresented employees, effective March 8, 1998.
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Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Increasing the Minimum Wage
(B-130-070 & P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Department that Resolution No. 98-24 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 17th
amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 97-1 1 1 appropriating $10,150 for the additional cost of
increasing the minimum wage.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3029, Clear Creek Lift Station Expansion Project
(B-050-020 & W-020-560)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3029 (Job No. 2059)
Clear Creek Lift Station Expansion Project, awarded to Rutherford & Smith Construction, Inc., be
accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion.
The final contract price is $3,147,075, which is 8.5 percent under the budgeted amount.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge and Murray
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 98-21, 98-22, 98-23, 98-24, and Ordinance No. 2209 are on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
LIBRARY PARK - Offer from Community Groups to Continue Renovation
(P-050-300 & G-100-030-043)
Senior Planner Hanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 23, 1998,
incorporated herein by refs;ence, regarding the offer from community groups to continue the
renovation of Library Park. Mr. Hanson noted that the success of Phase 1 renovation of Library Park
is an example of the City's commitment to public/private partnerships. Mr. Hanson explained that
during Phase 1, funding was not available for many of the park's planned amenities: the Carnegie
Stage, night lighting, an outdoor misting system, a water feature, and a park sign. The Shasta
Builders Exchange, Renaissance Redding, Viva Downtown Redding, and many community groups
and businesses are proposing to develop Phase 2 of the park through construction and donations.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council accept the offers from the Shasta Builders Exchange,
Renaissance Redding, Viva Downtown, Redding Rotary, Redding East Rotary and other community
groups. It is also recommended that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a reimbursement
agreement with the Builders Exchange for construction of the Carnegie Stage to reimburse them for
material costs based on invoices. It is further recommended that the City match the community
donations totaling $119,360 and redirect Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount
of$64,800 toward Library Park improvements.
Kent Dagg, President of Shasta Builders Exchange, said his organization is excited to be involved
with this project, and he anticipated that the stage will be completed in time for Marketfest.
Jan Kearns, President of Renaissance Redding, stated that 3,000 personalized bricks for Library Park
have been purchased and she presented a check in the amount of$14,006.
Jeff Swanson presented checks from Viva Downtown and the Redding Rotary in the amounts of
$20,000 and $6,500, respectively.
Jeff Peters presented a check in the amount of$2,500 on behalf of Redding East Rotary.
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Mayor Murray presented appreciation plaques to the following contributors for Phase 2 of the
Library Park renovations:
- Shasta Builders Exchange - construction and labor for Carnegie Stage
- Viva Downtown Reeding - donation for stage materials and second mister fan
- Renaissance Redding - donation for stage materials, night lighting and brick installation
- Redding Rotary - donation for stage materials
- Redding East Rotary - cash donation
- Downtown Redding Business Association - donation for bronze recognition plaque
- Trilogy Architecture - donation of stage design
- Bracken Gardens - donation of roses
- SECO Manufacturing/Color Craft - donation to powder coat fence
- Bob Richelieu Construction and Shasta Redi-Mix - donation for labor and materials to install
bricks
Shasta Rose Society - rose planting
- Wonderland Garden Club - donation of purchase and installation of additional landscape
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to accept
the offer of funds and labor from community groups for Phase 2 renovation of Library Park;
authorized the City Manager to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the Builders Exchange
for materials and labor to construct the Carnegie Stage; and authorized $64,300 in Community
Development Block Grant funds for the Library Park improvements.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Proposed Ordinance Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.72
Pertaining to the Processing of Variance Applications
(L-010-500-050)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 18.72, Variances
The following documents are 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.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
February 18, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding amendment of Title 18, Chapter
18.72, Variances. Mr. Swanson indicated that it is staff's intent to eliminate the requirement for the
City Council to set a public hearing when a variance appeal is filed. He said the proposed amendment
would authorize the City Clerk to set the public hearing date, thereby expediting the appeal process.
Mayor Murray determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the matter and closed
the public hearing.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the amendment of Chapter 18.72, changing
the procedure for setting a public hearing date for an appeal to the City Council of variance decisions
made by the Planning Commission.
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Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2210 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.72,
amending the procedures for setting a public hearing for an appeal to City Council of variance
decisions.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that the
full reading of Ordinance No. 2210 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the
ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map, S-2-91, Oak Meadows Estates
Subdivision, by Shasta View Investments, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, et. al. and
Benjamin J. Franklin
(S-100-535-700)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding appeal of
Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-91, by Shasta View Investments.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 26,
1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-91,
Oak Meadow Estates. The decision of the Planning Commission was appealed by three parties,
namely, one investor in the Shasta View Investments partnership (which is currently in bankruptcy
proceedings) and two attorneys representing investors or creditors in the partnership. The appeals
of this tentative map were not based on the design of the revised tentative map or the conditions of
approval of the map. The appeals were based on who has the right to go forward with a map
extension or amendment when the partnership is in bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court was scheduled
to make a decision on February 24, 1998; however, the court date has now been moved to March.
Mr. Swanson conveyed that the appeal by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors has been
withdrawn. It is the recommendation of staff that Council continue the public hearing to April 7,
1998.
Dennis Cowan, 1381 Edgewood Drive, representing creditors of Shasta View Investments, stated
that the bankruptcy hearing was continued to March 25, 1998. Mr. Cowan conveyed that the parties
are negotiating who will have the right to move forward with the Tentative Subdivision Map, and
they support the public hearing being continued to April 7, 1998.
Michael Hassen, 1331 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, court-appointed attorney working on behalf
of the Shasta View Investment Partnership, stated that Mr. Boggs, general partner of Shasta View
Investments, is in control of the project, and the majority of investors have voted to adopt Mr. Boggs'
plan. He opined that what happens in bankruptcy court is not a matter of concern, and no one wants
to see the project die. He added that this is not an issue of starting over with a new plan. Mr. Hassen
noted that Mr. Megan, attorney for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, has withdrawn
their appeal, and the other two appeals are not an issue. Mr. Hassen expressed support for the
project and urged Council to approve the amendment and deny the appeal.
Rick Boggs, 4401 Hazel Avenue, Fair Oaks, general partner of Shasta View Investments, stated that
he is in control of the project and he does not oppose the tentative map approved by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Boggs indicated that the committee has given their support to the tentative map.
In response to Mayor Murray, Mr. Boggs indicated that a lot of time has been spent on this issue and
they have waited long enough for a decision to be made.
City Attorney Wingate stated that City Council has the right to hear all substantive issues relating to
this matter and to know who it is dealing with. He indicated that Council can look at this matter
solely from a land use issue or wait until Council knows who is in control of the project. Mr. Wingate
explained that staff believed that Council did not have the ability to act until the bankruptcy court
decision was made; therefore, a complete packet of information was not provided to Council for
tonight's meeting. Mr. Wingate recommended that Council accept staff's recommendation.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to continue
the public hearing regarding Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-91 to April 7, 1998.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENT - Redding Planning Commission
(B-080-300)
Mayor Murray recommended the appointment of Maureen Gaynor to the Redding Planning
Commission, effective immediately, to serve the remainder of an unexpired term to May 1, 2001.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to appoint
Maureen Gaynor to the Redding Planning Commission, effective immediately through May 1, 2001.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REDDING DRAG STRIP -re Capital Improvements to the Drag Strip at Redding Municipal Airport
and Chip Sealing Old Oregon Trail
(A-090-100 & B-130-070)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 27, 1998,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding capital improvements to the Redding Drag Strip. Mr.
Warren explained that he, along with Deputy City Manager Starman and Development Services
Director Swanson, met with representatives from the Northern California Drag Racing Association
(NCDRA)Friends of the Drag Strip (FODS) and Kool April Nites in an effort to develop a creative
solution to finance the improvements. That meeting led to a discussion about the possibility of a
three-way partnership involving the NCDRA, Kool April Nites, and the City.
Mr. Warren highlighted several key issues that were discussed as follows:
1. Kool April Nites would contribute $30,000 or more this year to help finance the
improvements outlined in the attached report.
2. The City would agree to cap its share of the gate fees and concession fees at $6,200 during
the six-year period.
3. The City would loan the NCDRA the remaining$95,000 or less to finance the improvements.
The loan would be paid over a six-year period without interest.
4. Kool April Nites would agree to service the loan from the City. The NCDRA would be
expected to use the savings from gate/concession fees to help Kool April Nites service the
debt.
5. The City would not make the loan unless staff can demonstrate that the General Fund reserve
will not decrease below five percent.
Mr. Warren indicated that there are several advantages to this strategy such as the key stakeholders
in the drag strip are committed to working together to achieve mutual goals, Kool April Nites is in
a better position to service the loan from the City than NCDRA and the City is not required to fund
all of the improvements itself.
In regard to the section of Old Oregon Trail leading to the drag strip, staff has concluded that it
would be more expeditious and cost effective to chip seal the road and believes this project has merit
even if the other improvements to the drag strip cannot be completed this year.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that 1) City Council authorize staff to negotiate an
agreement with the NCDRA and Kool April Nites to enter into a three-way partnership, if the Board
of Directors of Kool April Nites agrees to participate in this arrangement; and 2) existing road
maintenance funds be used for materials to enable the NCDRA to chip seal the unimproved section
of Old Oregon Trail leading to the Redding Drag Strip.
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George Lewellen, 415 Knollcrest Drive, President of the Redding Drag Strip, expressed support for
the proposal. He noted the Kool April Nites drag races are in April and NCDRA is coordinating a
full slate of races for the summer. Therefore, the timing for completing the improvements to the drag
strip is crucial, and he urged Council to authorize the approval.
Mayor Murray assured that City Council is sensitive to this issue and is prepared to call a special
meeting if necessary.
Janet Lee, President of Kool April Nites, explained that Kool April Nites has made financial
commitments to other organizations in the community. Funds are not available at this time, and Kool
April Nites cannot make a commitment until it makes further contacts. The Board will make a final
decision at that time.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to direct staff
to use existing road maintenance funds for materials to enable the Northern California Drag Racing
Association to chip seal the unimproved section of Old Oregon Trail leading to the drag strip, and
authorize staff to continue negotiations with the Northern California Drag Racing Association and
Kool April Nites to explore the concept of a three-way partnership to fund capital improvements at
the drag strip. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.73.020 Pertaining to the
Qualifications for Membership on the Community Development Advisory Committee
(B-080-600-100)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February
27, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding amendment to Section 2.73.020 of the Redding
Municipal Code. Mr. Starman explained that the code currently states that members of the
Community Development Advisory Committee must be residents of the City of Redding. This
requirement is more restrictive than the requirements for other City boards, commissions, and
committees. In most cases, members on other City boards must be residents of the city, employed
within the city limits, or own a business located within the city.
It is the recommendation of s,aff that Section 2.73.020 of the Redding Municipal Code be amended
to allow people who work in the city or own a business in the city to serve on the Community
Development Advisory Committee.
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2211 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending a portion of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.73.020,
Miscellaneous Boards, Committees, and Representatives, to allow people who work in the City or
own a business in the City to serve on the Community Development Advisory Committee, and
changing the number of members to not less than thirteen and not more than fifteen.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the full
reading of Ordinance No. 2211 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the ordinance
by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Recommendation to Temporarily
Expand the Committee
(B-080-600-100)
No action required due to action taken on the previous item regarding Ordinance No. 2211, amending
section 2.73.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the size of the committee.
APPOINTMENTS - re Community Development Advisory Committee
(B-080-600-100)
Deputy City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 24, 1998,
incorporated herein by reference, in regard to new appointments to the Community Development
Advisory Committee (CDAC).
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Pursuant to Section 2.73.020 of the Redding Municipal Code, Mayor Murray recommended that
Council approve the following appointments:
1. Appoint Marcus Woodward to serve on the Community Development Advisory Committee
effective immediately. Mr. Woodward will replace Rick Bosetti as the Planning
Commission's representative on the Community Development Advisory Committee through
December 1, 2000.
2. Appoint Mr. Bosetti as a temporary member on the Community Development Advisory
Committee. Mr. Bosetti will serve on the Community Development Advisory Committee
until December 31, 1998.
3. Appoint Mr. Bosetti as the Chairman of the Community Development Advisory Committee.
4. Appoint Leo Graham as the Vice Chairman of the Community Development Advisory
Committee.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, appointing
Marcus Woodward to the CDAC for a term expiring December 1, 2000; Rick Bosetti for a term
expiring December 31, 1998, and appointing Rick Bosetti as Chair and Leo Graham as Vice Chair
of CDAC. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
DOWNTOWN RE.DDING BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - re Annual Report and Budget
RESOLUTION - re Downtown Redding Business Improvement District
(A-170-015-002)
Senior Planner Morgon highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 26, 1998, incorporated
herein by reference, regarding the annual report from the Downtown Redding Business Association
(DRBA) and the proposed levy of annual assessments for fiscal year 1998-1999 in the Downtown
Redding Business Improvement District. The report highlights accomplishments for the past year and
identifies activities and improvements to be funded for the coming year with assessments proposed
to be collected within the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District. The DRBA spent last
year electing a board of direc`prs, organizing committees, and billing and collecting the assessments
which totaled approximately $21,000. The DRBA also accomplished the following:
1. Paid for the design and production of a commemorative plaque to be installed as part of the
Market Street Streetscape Project.
2. Contributed to the completion of the mural on the California Street side of the parking
structure.
3. Initiated a program of cleaning and refurbishing tree wells in the downtown area.
For the upcoming fiscal year, the DRBA anticipates that it will collect approximately $30,000 in
assessments and plans to undertake the following:
1. Develop a data base of vacant buildings and properties available for lease or purchase.
2. Develop a downtown restaurant guide and a "Taste of Redding" series to showcase the
culinary offerings of the restaurants.
3. Pay for the design and production of a commemorative plaque for the Carnegie Stage in
Library Park.
4. Host a downtown "Park and Shine" in conjunction with Kool April Nites.
5. Produce a quarterly newsletter.
6. Facilitate a series of educational programs for downtown businesses, including enterprise
zone benefits and Small Business Administration loan programs.
7. Continue to work with the Police Department to reduce problems in the downtown area.
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8. Participate in the construction of downtown improvements.
Mr. Morgon indicated that billing and collecting the assessments will be handled by the City Clerk's
office in cooperation with the Finance Department. The annual costs are estimated to be $1,750. He
stated that in the first year the Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA) is responsible for
billing and collecting the as..,essments. After the first year, the City is responsible for billing and
collecting the assessments and the DRBA is to reimburse the City for its costs. The DRBA is
responsible for collecting all delinquent accounts.
It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve the Annual Report as
presented, and that the Downtown Redding Business Association be required to reimburse the City
for its administrative costs of approximately $1,750.
It is also the recommendation of staff that City Council adopt the resolution to consider levying the
1998-1999 annual assessment, and set a public hearing for March 17, 1998.
Mike Arnold, President of the Downtown Redding Business Association, stated that the
accomplishments were made possible because of the help of City staff. Mr. Arnold requested that
Council waive the administrative fees of$1,750 in order to keep the Association's costs down and
direct those funds into projects.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to approve
the Annual Report from the Downtown Redding Business Association, and waive $1,750 in City
administrative charges for one additional year. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 98-26 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring
its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for fiscal year 1998-1999 in the Downtown
Redding Business Improvement District and setting a public hearing for March 17, 1998.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, and Murray
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 98-26 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
GENERAL FUND MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - January, 1998
(B-130-070)
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
February 26, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the General Fund monthly financial
report for January, 1998. Mr. Bachman related that property tax revenue, sales tax revenue, and
transient occupancy tax revenue performed below what was expected in January while motor vehicle
in-lieu tax revenue and in-lieu property tax revenue performed as expected or better than expected.
Total revenue to date ($20.4 million) is below (1.1 percent) staff's original cash flow estimate.
Expenditures to date total $22,949,664 or $841,328 (3.6 percent) below staff's original cash flow
projection. Expenditures are trending as expected; no adjustments are recommended at this time.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that the
General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for January, 1998, be accepted as presented.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ELECTRIC UTILITY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - January, 1998
(B-130-070)
Administrative Services Director Bachman highlighted the Report to City Council dated February 23,
1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility monthly financial report for
January, 1998.
It was the consensus of the City Council to accept the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for
January, 1998, as presented, and the Electric Utility Director will present future monthly reports.
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SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDING- Request for Funding of Various Community Special Events
KOOL APRIL NITES - Request for Relocation of the Kool April Nites Parade Route to Hilltop
Drive
REDDING 3 DAYS - Request from Terry Tupper regarding Redding 3 Days Bicycle Race
(B-130-030 & P-010-050)
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
February 27, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, pertaining to special events funding. Mr.
Bachman explained that due to the requested change in the parade route for Kool April Nites, the
anticipated cost to the City for providing staff support could increase from $7,500 to $22,000. He
also indicated that the Redding Rodeo is going from a two-day event to a three-day event which will
increase anticipated staff costs from $5,000 up to $7,500. The City budgeted $77,125 for community
special events during the 1997-98 fiscal year. Mr. Bachman related that due to the fact that neither
Air Show nor Ja77 Festival funding was needed during this fiscal year, there is enough savings in the
community special events budget to accommodate these increases.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize expenditures from the special events fund in
an amount not to exceed $22,000.
Transportation Manager Duryee reported that the annual Kool April Nites event is scheduled for
April 15-19, 1998, and the event coordinators are requesting a change in the parade location from
Parade Route 1 in Downtown Redding to the Hilltop Drive area. It is estimated that 80 businesses
will be affected. While this is a positive modification for the parade participants, Mr. Duryee said it
is expected that some impacts will occur as follows: access to properties during the event; traffic
control to provide a secure parade route; detouring of traffic around street segments utilized for the
parade; parking for spectators and closures of I-5 north bound, Highway 44 off ramp to Hilltop Drive
to Victor Avenue and north to Victor Avenue.
Mr. Duryee indicated that the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) will not be providing shuttle
service, and it is unknown at this time whether or not shuttle service will be available. He conveyed
that staff is considering contracting for parade route closure services.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the relocation of the Kool April Nites parade
route to the Hilltop Drive area, and authorize staff to implement parking prohibitions and restrictions
to travel lanes as needed to hold the parade.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Howard Stubblefield, event organizer, 3643 Sunbird Court,
explained that all businesses with the exception of one have been contacted and are in support of the
event. Mr. Stubblefield noted that by relocating the parade route, many businesses will benefit
financially. He stated that this event is a great opportunity to return the City's investment to the
community, and participants would appreciate moving the parade to the Hilltop Drive area. Mr.
Stubblefield related that a "Show and Shine" event will be held in the downtown area on Thursday
afternoon, and they hope to eventually increase the number of cars participating in the parade to
4,000 cars.
Janet Lee, representing Kool April Nites, 4351 Carlow, stated that several years ago, Kool April
Nites asked participants where they were staying, and it was determined they reserved 500 hotel
rooms. She explained that this event will continue to grow and requested City Council's support.
John Zareen, representing Terry Tupper, conveyed that Redding 3 Days will be a national caliber
Pro/Am bicycle racing event to be held in and around Redding on April 3rd, 4th and 5th. Mr. Zareen
asked for up to $4,500 in City support which would include waiving City permit fees and providing
staff overtime during the Redding Criterium in the downtown area on Sunday. Mr. Zareen stated that
the race has the support of the downtown Redding businesses.
Mrs. Terry Tupper, 8087 Star Trek Drive, Shingletown, asked Council to support this event. She
indicated that Redding 3 Days has $24,000 for the first year's event, but they need additional support
from the City. She said they Lope to help promote the downtown area; and, if the race is successful,
they can increase the prize list next year. She explained that the race will be a showcase event for
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Redding and professional riders will be in attendance. Mrs. Tupper stated that the race course has
been approved and insurance certificates are on file.
It is recommended that Council approve $4,500 to cover additional City expenses associated with
the event.
In response to Mayor Murray, Mrs. Tupper indicated that the downtown businesses have been
informed of the race and support the event.
Rob Hammond, representing Downtown Redding Business Association and Redding Bookstore,
1712 California Street, expressed their support for the event.
Jeff Swanson, representing Viva Downtown, stated that this event will benefit the community and will
help promote the concept of downtown. He explained that 500 professional athletes, some from
Europe and Canada, are planning to participate and urged City Council to approve the request.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to approve
the use of additional funds within the special events budget item up to $22,000 to cover additional
City expenses associated with the Kool April Nites events. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to approve
relocation of the Kool April Nites parade route to Hilltop Drive and approve the necessary parking
prohibitions and traffic control necessary to provide a closed parade route.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to allocate
$4,500 to cover additional City expenses associated with the Redding 3 Days bicycle event to take
place in downtown Redding in early April. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(L-010-050)
Maureen Robison, 4480 Lairpin Lane, asked for clarification on the City's floodplain policy and
opined that the Montgomery Watson Study and the floodplain ordinance are the only documents
regarding this issue on file. Ms. Robison stated that a recent rain shower that was not considered a
100-year flood flooded her property. She asked for the description of a 100-year floodplain and
stated that no one has been able to tell her where the 100-year floodplain is.
Ms. Robison also inquired whether floodplain issues were currently being addressed. She noted that
subdivisions are being built with required mitigation measures, and the City consequently becomes
a partner and assumes some liability in the future. She asked how the maintenance of mitigation
ponds will be funded. Ms. Robison stated that City Council has a window of opportunity to stop the
development in the Clover Creek watershed. She asked who has property rights--the people already
living in their homes and impacted by downstream flooding or the developers who have a right to
develop their property. She added that FEMA floodplain maps are for insurance purposes only, not
for selling homes.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Murray stated that Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss the following:
(1) Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: North side of Old Alturas Road and east of Edgewood Drive
Negotiating party: Phil Perry
Under negotiation: Terms & Price
(C-070-200)
(2) Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: Lois 1 and 2, Redding Municipal Airport Business and Industrial Park
Negotiating party: Jerry Swanson
Under negotiation: Terms & Price
(C-070-200 & A-090-100)
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At the hour of 9:15 p.m., Mayor Murray adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 9:50 p.m., Mayor Murray reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:51 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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City Council, Special Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
March 3, 1998 7:00 p.m.
The Special meeting was called to order by Mayor Murray with the following Council Members
present: Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge, and Murray.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate,
Deputy City Manager Starman, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Police Chief Blankenship,
and Personnel Analyst Sciara.
CLOSED SESSION
(P-100-050-120)
Mayor Murray stated that the City Council will adjourn 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: Peace Officers Association of Redding
(P-100-050-120)
At the hour of 9:15 p.m., Mayor Murray adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 9:50 p.m., Mayor Murray reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:51 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST: Ma • V
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