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City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
April 21, 1998 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Michael Warren, City Manager.
The invocation was offered by Reverend Dick McBride, North Valley 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 August, Deputy City Manager
Starman, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Planning
Manager Keaney, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, Assistant City Engineer Russell,
Community Services Director Gorman, Senior Planner Hanson, Airports Manager Dinger, Electric
Utility Director Feider, Transportation Manager Duryee, Personnel Analyst Niemer, Transportation
Planner Hanson, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Lack.
RESOLUTION - Declaring the Week of April 27, 1998, through May 1, 1998, as "Just Say
No"/Youth Power Week
(A-050-060-600)
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson, that
Resolution No. 98-40 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring
the week of April 27, 1998, through May 1, 1998, as"Just Say No"/Youth Power Week.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Kehoe, McGeorge and Murray
Noes: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARK - Recognition of Donations for Fantasy Fountain
(P-050-145)
Community Services Director Gorman provided the Report to City Council dated April 10, 1998,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding recognition of donations for Fantasy Fountain.
Wendy Hoffman, President of Friends of the Playground, reported that they are hard at work on their
new project, Fantasy Fountain. Planned and built in partnership with the City of Redding, Fantasy
Fountain will be a 3,358 sq. ft. interactive water playground located next to Kids Kingdom, south of
the tile plaza. There are six features to Fantasy Fountain: misting caverns; a 10-feet high volcano;
a raining forest; two water cannons, one in a sinking ship and the other nestled into a fire lookout
station. Ms. Hoffman stated that the budget for Fantasy Fountain is $135,000. Over 80% ($116,000)
of the fund raising goal has been met, and several local contractors have made a commitment to help
build the facility which will be built over the fall of 1998, and spring/summer of 1999, by skilled
volunteers and professionals.
In addition to a $5,000 donation, Pepsi has agreed to pay the City a percentage of revenue from soda
machines at two locations in Enterprise Park. It is recommended that the revenue from those
machines be designated for the long-term maintenance of Fantasy Fountain, to be the responsibility
of the City, and a separate trust fund for this purpose be established.
Mayor Murray along with Wendy Hoffman from Friends of the Playground presented certificates of
appreciation to community groups, individuals, businesses and local contractors who have contributed
funds and/or in-kind labor and materials in support of Fantasy Fountain in Enterprise Community
Park.
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CITY COUNCIL - Ken Murray, Mayor
(A-050-060-450)
Mayor Murray thanked the City Council, staff and the community for allowing him to serve on the
Redding City Council for the past four years.
Council Members Anderson, Kehoe and McGeorge, along with City Manager Warren, thanked Ken
Murray for his dedication and contributions to Redding while serving on the City Council. Vice
Mayor Anderson presented a plaque to Ken Murray expressing appreciation for his service to the City
of Redding.
Mayor Murray left the dais.
RESOLUTION - re Declaring Results of April 14, 1998, General Municipal Election
(E-070-050)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 98-41 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring
the results of the General Municipal Election electing Pat Kight, David L. McGeorge and Mark H.
Cibula to the City Council for four-year terms, effective April 21, 1998, and Connie Strohmayer to
the office of City Clerk for a term of four years, effective April 21, 1998.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Murray
OATHS OF OFFICE - City Council Members
(A-050-060)
Assistant City Clerk Moscatello administered the Oaths of Office to Council Members elect Pat
Kight, Council Member David L. McGeorge and Mark H. Cibula.
REORGANIZATION OF THE REDDING CITY COUNCIL
(A-050-060)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that David A.
Kehoe be appointed as Mayor of the City of Redding, Robert C. Anderson as Vice Mayor and David
L. McGeorge as Mayor Pro Tem for one-year terms expiring April 1999.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
At the hour of 7:35 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting in recess for the purpose of holding the
Annual Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority.
At the hour of 7:37 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of February 2, 1998, the Regular Meeting of February 17,
1998, and the Special Meeting of February 26, 1998.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register 19, for the period April 2, 1998, through April 16,
1998, check numbers 257366 through 257882 inclusive, in the amount of$5,949,992.65 and Payroll
Register 20, check numbers 47624 through 48073 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction
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numbers 448112 through 448491 inclusive, totaling $1,319,241.00 for the period March 22, 1998,
through April 4, 1998, be approved.
TOTAL: $7,269,233.65
Rodeo Week Street Dance - re Request from Asphalt Cowboys to Possess and/or Consume
Alcoholic Beverages at the Street Dance
(A-110)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council grant the waiver of the provisions
of Section 6.38.060 of the Redding Municipal Code prohibiting the possession and/or the
consumption of alcoholic beverages at the street dance to be held on May 13, 1998, subject to the
coordination of the Street Dance with the Police Department.
Request to Aquire Former Well Site - 2199 Singletree Lane
(C-070-200)
It is recommended that City Council direct staff to refer the request from John and Gale Hall and Paul
and Sharon Weaver for the acquisition of a former well site at 2199 Singletree Lane to all City
Departments, the Planning Commission and the Housing Authority for review and comment to
determine if the property is needed for a public purpose and determine if the sale of the property
would be consistent with the General Plan. The property requested is a .41 acre parcel acquired by
the City in 1985 from Shasta Rancho Estates Mutual Water Company, Inc.
Transactions Listing - re First Quarter 1998
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council accept the transactions listing of items between
$5,000 and $25,000. Purchases between $5,000 and $25,000 are subject to the guidelines established
in the purchasing manual and are periodically reported to the City Council on a transaction listing.
Resolution - re Lease for Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) at Redding Municipal Airport
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Department that Resolution No. 98-42 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Lease No. DTFA08-98-L-
18441/REIL, RWY 16, with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Federal Aviation
Administration, for the operation and maintenance of Runway End Identifier Lights at Redding
Municipal Airport for the term beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 1999, and with
automatic annual renewal options not to exceed the year 2018.
Resolution - re Lease for Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI) at Redding Municipal Airport
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Department that Resolution No. 98-43 be
adopted, a resolution of the C;ty Council of the City of Redding approving Lease No. DTFA08-98-L-
18442/VASI, RWY 16, with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Federal Aviation
Administration, for the operation and maintenance of Visual Approach Slope Indicators at Redding
Municipal Airport for the term beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 1999, with
automatic annual renewal options not to exceed the year 2018.
Resolution - re Vacating a Dedicated Public Street known as Tower View Court
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Department that Resolution No. 98-44 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a dedicated
public street known as Tower View Court, in the Redding Airport Business Park Subdivision.
Portions of the street would be merged with Parcels 17, 18, 11 and 12 respectively, and an easement
for access to Parcels 11 & 12 would be reserved in order to avoid creating a landlocked parcel. The
City would market Parcels 11 and 12 as joint purchases with adjoining parcels.
Resolution- re Proclaiming the week of May 10, 1998, through May 16, 1998, as "National Police
Officers' Week"
(A-050-060-600 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 98-45 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming the week of May 10-16, 1998, as "National
Police Officers' Memorial Week," and May 14, 1998, as "Police Memorial Day" in the City of
Redding.
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Shasta County Peace Officer Memorial Run
(P-010-050 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve the Peace Officers'
Memorial Run on May 14, 1998, to honor Shasta County Peace Officers slain in the line of duty, and
authorize the City Clerk to notify Caltrans. One (1) mile will be run for each slain officer.
Resolution -Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
re Minimum Wage
(P-100-050-124)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Department that Resolution No. 98-46 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the non-exempt employee
schedule of classifications and hourly wage rates for the Service Employees International Union-
Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit, effective April 5, 1998, to approve raising the minimum
wage to $5.75.
Award of Bid - re Bid Schedule No. 3166, Parkview Neighborhood Project and Cypress Avenue
ADA Ramps
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that Bid Schedule No. 3166 (Job No.
8650-29 and 8650-79), for Parkview Neighborhood Project and Cypress Avenue ADA Ramps be
awarded to Dunton Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of$68,969.40, and an additional $13,800
be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $6,900 be approved to provide
a construction contingency fund, for a total of $89,669.40. This project will build curb, gutter,
driveways and sidewalks along both sides of State Street between Leland Avenue and Akard Avenue
within the Parkview neighborhood, and provide construction of ADA approved sidewalk ramps at
13 locations along Cypress Avenue.
Agreement - re Shasta County Water Resources Master Plan
(W-030-420)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that City Council authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement to proceed with the progress of the Shasta County Water Resources Master Plan
Phase 2 Study to identify the City's needs and protect its water for future growth and prepare an 111
engineering model of the Redding Groundwater Basin. The estimated maximum contribution by the
City for Phase 2 of the study would be$9,000. Funds have been budgeted in the 1997/98 fiscal year
Water Utility budget for this study. This agreement shall commence on the date of signing and shall
terminate upon completion by the Consultant of the Needs Assessment Study.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that all the
foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 98-40, 98-41, 98-42, 98-43, 98-44, 98-45, and 98-46 are on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING- re Rezoning Application RZ-15-97, on Property Located at 3375 Goodwater
Avenue, by Lyle Tullis
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing regarding Rezoning
Application RZ-15-97, requesting to rezone 17.75 acres of land located at 3375 Goodwater Avenue
(the northern terminus of Wimbledon Drive) from "U" Unclassified District to "R-1-BFM" Single
Family Residential District with lot sizes and dimensions determined by final map.
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
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Assistant City Clerk Moscatello advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
April 13, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding rezoning application RZ-15-97, by Lyle
Tullis. Mr. Swanson indicated that the Board of Administrative Review has reviewed the tentative
subdivision map, and the applicant is working on revisions to address Board and staff concerns. Staff
and the applicant would like the Planning Commission to consider alternate zoning classifications
prior to City Council action. Mr. Swanson conveyed that the applicant's representative concurs with
staff that alternates to the "BFM" classifications may better represent the proposed project and
concurs with referral of the zoning back to the Planning Commission.
It is the recommendation of staff and the request of the applicant's representative that the City
Council close the public hearing and refer RZ-15-97 back to the Planning Commission for review.
Gary Finley, 4121 Goodwater Avenue, expressed concern that approval of the rezoning application
will add to the downstream flooding that is currently being experienced in the Clover Creek basin.
Mr. Finley conveyed that since the urbanization of the Clover Creek basin, what was once a 100-year
floodplain event is now a 2- to 5-year floodplain event. He opined that in the past, the City Councils
did not fully understand the City's policies, existing floodplain ordinances or flood control
management. He explained that there is much more water flooding his property now and he opined
that the flood control systems do not work. Mr. Finley inquired how the detention ponds will be
funded and who will maintain and monitor these systems. He asked why the assurances he was given
have never materialized. He hopes that the City will do what is best for the community as a whole
and not just what is good for the City and the developers. Mr. Finley stated that several engineers
who studied the City's 1994 Floodplain Ordinance expressed concern that the City was moving too
fast and that the plan needed reconsideration. Mr. Finley stated that he holds the City of Redding and
its staff responsible for his flooding problems.
Maureen Robison, 4480 Lairpin Lane, stated that this is the third project in six months that has come
before City Council for approval. She noted that downstream flooding has been allowed to occur on
Clover Creek and the City cannot allow building to continue without a storm water plan. She noted
that the 1990 Boyle Report conveyed this. Noting that the area that is flooding is in the County, Ms.
Robison requested that the City and the County work together on a plan. She questioned if the
detention ponds would work and who would monitor them once they are built. Ms. Robison asked
Council to stop approving projects until a definite plan has been developed.
Mayor Kehoe determined that there was no one else present wishing to speak on the matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kight, directing staff
to refer RZ-15-97 back to the Planning Commission for further review and readvertised for a public
hearing at a future date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE NO. 2213 - re Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11 .24.070, Commercial
Vehicles on City Streets
(P-030-250)
City Manager Warren announced that since the first reading of the ordinance by City Council on April
7, 1998, several letters and telephone calls from people expressing their concern about noise, blocked
visibility and safety were received.
Mr. Warren recommended that City Council refer the ordinance back to staff and the Public Works
Department, the Police Department and the California Trucking Association meet with the concerned
parties. After the meeting, a full report will be submitted to the City Council.
Steve Codner, 4265 Waushara Avenue, spoke in favor of the ordinance for the following reasons:
large trucks are an eyesore, they block motorist's visibility of playing children and early morning start-
ups and refrigerator units are noisy.
Tammy Boone, 5125B Caterpillar Road, owner of Future Trucking Professionals spoke against the
ordinance citing the following reasons: the trucking industry employs many people and it provides
a service to the community.
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William Gardner, 1709 Chicory Court, spoke in favor of the ordinance because it is not an
appropriate use in residential areas.
Darrell Baker, 3989 Sunwood Drive, spoke in opposition to the ordinance stating that truckers
parking on Victor Avenue are courteous and there have not been any problems.
George Edgerton, 3251 Beacon Blvd., Sacramento, representing the California Trucking Association,
expressed support for referring the ordinance back to staff for further review.
Greg Aruss, 3455 West Street, spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Lori Johns, 1401 Alrose Lane #12, spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Mayor Kehoe requested that all the interested parties who would like to be notified of the meeting
place and time to discuss the ordinance submit their name to staff
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to refer
Ordinance No. 2213 back to staff and directed the Public Works Director and the Chief of Police to
meet with the interested parties and members of the community.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SISTER-CITY PROGRAM
(A-050-060)
City Manager Warren reviewed the Report to City Council dated April 16, 1998, incorporated herein
by reference, regarding a Sister-City Program. Mr. Warren related that in summer 1992, it was
suggested that the City adopt Staritsa, Russia as its sister city. After receiving specific information
the Mayor sent a letter to the Mayor of Staritsa expressing the City of Redding's interest in initiating
a sister-city relationship. The Mayor of Staritsa, in October of 1992, sent a letter in return also
expressing an interest in inviting the City Council of Redding to visit Staritsa at a convenient time.
However, there is no further correspondence in the file after this point.
Mr. Warren indicated that he and Dr. Treadway from Shasta College, believe that Huangshan City
of the People's Republic of China would be the appropriate city to select. Mr. Warren noted that Dr.
Treadway has some experience in this area, is familiar with the counter-part in Huangshan City and
will take a lead in working with the City. He conveyed that a sister-city relationship requires staff as
well as City Council time and could cost up to $12,000 if Redding hosted the city. This expense
includes accommodations, food and travel within the City. He opined that the negative aspect is the
City's already full workload and other priorities.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Warren opined that the "educational benefit" could
justify a sister-city relationship to the members of the community.
It was the consensus of City Council to offer conceptual support for the Sister-City Program;
however, Council is unwilling to fund the program at this time. It is further recommended that staff
prepare a letter encouraging Shasta College School District to establish a Sister-College Program.
PREFERRED ROUTES TO SCHOOL STUDY
(T-100-375)
Transportation Director Duryee provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated April 13,
1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Preferred Routes to School Study. Mr. Duryee
reported that in November 1996, the City Council authorized staff to develop and prepare a Preferred
Routes to School Study. He stated that the goal of the project is to reduce traffic accident rates for
school-aged bicyclists and pedestrians residing within the City through the development of a Preferred
Routes to School Program. As a result of the study, a handbook entitled "City of Redding - Preferred
Route to School Program - Guidelines for Safe Walking and Bicycling" has been developed that
includes the following topics:
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Handbook
- Preferred Route to School Map
- Safety Curriculum and Programs
- Other Resources
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It is staff's recommendation that the City Council accept the study and direct staff to distribute the
information to the schools through a presentation by the consultant to the school's representatives.
Jim Dason, engineer with Fehr & Peers Associates, Inc., explained that because of the increase in
student population, increase in traffic congestion and more students walking or biking to school, there
are more child-related accidents. Mr. Dason stressed that parents are ultimately responsible and
education is the key. He stated that the program could be implemented by providing each school with
the maps and booklets to be distributed to the parents.
Mayor Kehoe questioned the flexibility of the handbook and requested that it include phone numbers,
the name of a contact person and a personalized letter from the City Manager and/or Chief of Police.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, to accept the
Preferred Routes to School Study with specific changes. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(A-050-060)
Fran Jenkins thanked the candidates for City Council for running a great campaign.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(A-050-300)
City Manager Warren introduced Morton August, the new Public Works Director.
CLOSED SESSION
(L-100)
Mayor Kehoe announced that there would not be a closed session regarding Norman Levenson v.
City of Redding, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 126128.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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