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City Council, Special Meeting
City Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
August 4, 1998 5:15 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Glenn Miller.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Fred Bloomer.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kehoe with the following Council Members present:
Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Mayor Kehoe. Council Member Anderson was absent.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate,
Public Works Director August, Director of Development Services Swanson, Electric Utility Director
Feider, Community Services Director Gorman, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support
Services Director Kersten, Housing Manager Flory, Airports Manager Dinger, Planning Manager
Keaney, Information Systems Operation Manager Erwin, Senior Planner Haddox, Police Chief
Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, Battalion Chief Eckard, City Clerk Strohmayer and Executive
Secretary Sherman.
PRESENTATION BY THE SHASTA COUNTY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
(A-050-060)
Mr. Glenn Miller of the Shasta County Veterans of Foreign Wars presented Mayor Kehoe, Council
Member McGeorge, Community Services Director Gorman, Working Supervisor-Building
Schroeder, and Secretary-Steno Franks with plaques of appreciation for supporting and promoting
the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the projects and events which recognize and benefit Veterans in
the northstate. Mayor Kehoe thanked the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for recognizing
the efforts of Council and City employees, and confirmed that Council looks forward to working with
the Veterans for many years to come.
RESOLUTION - Proclaiming August 4, 1998, as "National Night Out" in Support of Police-
Community Partnerships
(A-050-060-600 & P-150-150)
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight adopting
Resolution No. 98-110, supporting crime and drug prevention efforts in Redding, and proclaiming
Tuesday, August 4, 1998, as "National Night Out." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Resolution No. 98-110, is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 19, 1998, and Regular Meeting of June 2, 1998.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 1, for the period July 2, 1998, through July
16, 1998, check numbers 259931 through 260385 inclusive, in the amount of$4,294,176.89, and
Payroll Register No. 1 check numbers 451313 through 451791 inclusive, and electronic deposit
transaction numbers 50891 through 51363, totaling $1,396,004.13, for the period June 28, 1998
through July 11, 1998, be accepted.
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It is further recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 2, for the period July 21, 1998,
through July 30, 1998, check numbers 260386 through 260813 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,486,059.75, and Payroll Register No. 2, check numbers 451792 through 452658 inclusive, and
electronic deposit transactions 51369 through 51842, totaling $1,674,324.09, for the period July 12,
1998 through July 25, 1998, be accepted.
TOTAL: $9,850,564.86
Treasurer's Report - June 1998
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 80,212,613.97
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $ 144,042,459.62
ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - June 1998
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report and the
Proof of Cash Reconciliation for June 1998, be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2219- Authorizing Employees of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
or Human Society to Issue Notices to Appeal in Court
(A-130-150)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2219, be adopted. An ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding adding Redding Municipal Code Section 7.04.005, authorizing contracted employees
of the public pound, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or the Humane Society to
issue notices to appear in court for violations of state animal control laws.
Resolution - Agreement with Shasta County Women's Refuge
(G-100-030-043)
It is the recommendation of the Housing Manager that Council adopt Resolution No. 98-111,
approving the agreement between the City of Redding and the Shasta County Women's Refuge to
provide Housing and Counseling Services, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement for a term of one year from November 1, 1998, through October 31, 1999, in an amount
not to exceed $35,000.
Property Status Report - July 1998
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the Report to City Council dated July
24, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the following areas be accepted: 1) Surplus
City property; 2)Leases of City land; 3)Offers to sell land to the City; and 4) City-initiated purchases
of land.
Offer of Fee Title Interest - Arboretum Drive by Don and Jan McElwain
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Council accept the offer from Don and
Jan McElwain to donate to the City fee title interest in a 20' X 84' strip of Arboretum Drive right-of-
way, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Certificate of Acceptance accepting the grant deed
to the property on behalf of the City.
111 Capital Outlay Funds - Shasta Union High School District and Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint
Community College
(R-030-050 & R-030-145 & E-060-690 & E-060-625)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Council set a joint public hearing with the
Redding Redevelopment Agency for 7:00 p.m., August 18, 1998, to consider use of capital outlay
funds in relation to the athletic/physical education facilities' remodeling project by the Shasta-
Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District, and new bleachers at Enterprise High School by
Shasta Union High School District.
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Resolution - Lease Agreement for Stairs and Walkway Bridge for the Parlay Investment Building
(C-070-100 & R-030-060)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Council adopt Resolution No. 98-112,
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign a lease agreement between the City of Redding, the
Redding Redevelopment Agency and Parlay Investments, Inc. for lease of the stairs and walkway
bridge to the second floor of the Downtown Mall for a term of four years, beginning July 8, 1998,
to May 31, 2002, for a sum of$360 per year for the first three years, and the $330.00 for the final
partial year of the contract.
Resolution - California Relocation Assistance Law and property Acquisition Procedures
(C-070-010-700)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Council adopt Resolution No. 98-113,
amending the City of Redding rules and regulations for implementation of the California Relocation
Assistance Law and Property Acquisition Procedures in order to bring the City's Rules and
Regulations into compliance with state law.
Request to Acquire City-Owned Land - 2199 Singletree Lane
(C-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Council approve the request of Mr. John
Hall to purchase City-owned property located at 2199 Singletree Lane, and direct staff to sell the
property for the fair market value of $2,500 subject to reservation of public service easements for
existing City water and electric facilities.
Transactions - 2nd Quarter
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council accept the
transaction listing of items between $5,000 - $25,000 for the 2nd Quarter 1998.
Lease/Purchase Option - IBM AS/400 Upgrade
(B-050-100 & A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Council approve the upgrade for the
City's AS/400 computing platform utilizing the Lease/Purchase option for a Reduced Instruction Set
Computing (RISC) based AS/400 at a cost of$6,190.05 per month for 36 months at an annual
interest rate of 4.75%, and authorize the City Manager to execute the lease/purchase.
Property Line Adjustment - Mary Lake Development (PLA-11-98)
(L-010-150-750)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Council authorize the property-
line adjustment request of Mary Lake Development to adjust the property line between City-owned
property of Mary Lake Park and the area of Mary Lake Subdivision, Unit 13, to reflect the alignment
of Lakeside Drive as illustrated in the tentative map and approved by the Planning Commission.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3187, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle for Redding
Municipal Airport
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Council award Bid Schedule No.
3187, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle for Redding Municipal Airport to Oshkosh Truck
Corporation in the amount of$321,155.84.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3207, Single-Phase and Three-Phase, Pole Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Council award Bid Schedule No. 3207,
Single-Phase and Three-Phase, Pole-Type Distribution Transformers as follows: 1)An annual contract
award to Central Maloney, Inc. for furnishing single-phase, pole-type distribution transformers at bid
unit prices during the period September 1, 1998, to August 31, 1999. 2) An annual contract award
to WESCO, Inc. for furnishing three-phase, pole-type distribution transformers at bid unit prices
during the period September 1, 1998, to August 31, 1999. It is further recommended that the
Purchasing Officer be authorized to extend these contracts for one year at the same prices, terms and
conditions if deemed prudent and mutually agreeable to Central Maloney, Inc. and WESCO, Inc.
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Reject Bids - Bid Schedule No. 3196, Mobile Command Post
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that, because all bids received on Bid Schedule No.
3196, Mobile Command Post, were over budget, the Police Department be directed to reject all bids
for Bid Schedule No. 3196, Mobile Command Post, and authorized to being negotiations with the
lowest bidder, Farber Specialty Vehicles, for purchase of the Mobile Command Post at a cost not to
exceed $60,000.
Resolution - Supplemental Appropriation
(B-130-070 & P-100-230)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Council adopt Resolution No.
98-114, appropriating $201,900 in the Employee Benefit Payroll Division, and $2,100 in the City
Treasurer's Office to correct an over budget situation.
Resolution - Supplemental Appropriation
(B-130-070 & P-100-150)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Council adopt Resolution No.
98-115, appropriating $495,000 to correct an over budget situation in the Employee Group Health
Division.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3166, Cypress Avenue American with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Ramps/Parkview Neighborhood Project
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3166, (Job No. 8650-
20 and -30) Cypress Avenue ADA Ramps/Parkview Neighborhood Project awarded to Dunton
Construction Company, Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract amount $112,250.93.
Resolution - Amending City Council Risk Management Policy No. 203
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Council adopt Resolution No. 98-116, amending
City Council Policy No. 203, entitled Risk Management Policy authorizing the Risk Manager to reject
or otherwise process claims, subject to prior review and concurrence of the City Attorney's office.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was
as follows:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge and Kehoe
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolutions Nos. 98-110, 98-111, 98-112, 98-113, 98-114, 98-115 and 98-116.
APPOINTMENTS - Ad-Hoc Study Committee
(A-050-060)
Mayor Kehoe explained that his election to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, District 1, will
create a vacancy on the City Council effective January 1999, and California Government Code
mandates the City Council to determine the disposition of the vacated position. Mr. Kehoe
recommended, with the concurrence of Council, that Vice Mayor Anderson and Council Member
Cibula be appointed to an Ad-Hoc Study Committee to identify options available to the Council, and
recommend a course of action for Council to follow in filling the vacated position. Mr. Kehoe related
that the Committee will present its findings and recommendations at the September 1, 1998, City
Council meeting.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, appointing
Vice Mayor Anderson, and Council Member Cibula to serve on an Ad-Hoc Committee to - 1)
Identify options available to the Council; 2) determine the legal sufficiency of each option; 3)
recommend a preferred alternative; 4) develop a methodology or process for proceeding with the
preferred alternative; and 5) establish a time-line relative to resolution of the matter to fill the vacated
position on the Redding City Council created as Mayor Kehoe assumes the role as Shasta County
Supervisor, District 1, effective January 1999. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
BLUE GRAVEL CANYON WALKING & BIKING TRAIL
(P-050-460-875)
City Manager Warren related that in 1998, Developer Paul Edgren presented the City with the
interesting concept of completing parks and walking trails in concert with subdivision development
and in lieu of paying park fees. Mr. Warren explained that the Recreation & Parks Commission
agreed to allow Mr. Edgren to make the improvements himself in lieu of paying into the Park Fund.
Mr. Warren pointed out that while the trail is not yet complete, more than two miles of walking trail
exists in the Placer/Buenaventura area along Canyon Creek Road. Mr. Warren commended Mr.
Edgren for his accomplishment and introduced him to present an overview of the project.
Developer Paul Edgren presented a pictorial summary of the design, construction, and build-out of
the Blue Gravel Canyon Walking Trail located at Placer Street and Buenaventura Boulevard along
Canyon Creek Road. Mr. Edgren explained that many people overlook this area as a potential park
setting, but he found the area rugged and well suited for walking. Mr. Edgren advised that the cost
of the trail was approximately $80,000, and plans for completion include an additional two miles of
trail to loop back along Canyon Creek for a total of six miles. Mr. Edgren thanked the City Council
for the opportunity to build the trail, and recognized members of the Recreation & Parks
Commission, as well as Vi Klaseen and former Recreation & Parks Director, Tom Riley for their
support and assistance.
The City Council applauded Mr. Edgren's efforts in building a beautiful recreational addition to the
City.
This item was presented for information only, no action was necessary.
ORDINANCE - Zoning and General Plan Consistency
(G-030)
Development Services Director Swanson explained that recent decisions and appeals concerning
development in the "R-3" Multiple Family Residential Districts have placed "R-3" zoning under
scrutiny. Mr. Swanson related that staff and the City Attorney's Office have identified an inherent
conflict between "R-3 " zoning which allows a density of 43.5 units per acre, and the City of
Redding's General Plan which suggests a density of no more than 9.0 or 12.0 units per acre. Mr.
Swanson reported that Government Code Section 65860 specifies that zoning codes must be
consistent with the General Plan, and any zoning district not consistent, is invalid. Mr. Swanson
related that after adoption of the General Plan, staff will initiate a program to refine zoning and
eliminate the discrepancy.
It is the recommendation of staff that the Council introduce the urgency ordinance which will place
the City of Redding in compliance with state law.
In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Swanson advised that no applications are pending which
will be affected by this ordinance.
In response to Mayor Kehoe, City Attorney Wingate advised that Ordinance No. 2220 is an Urgency
Ordinance and must be passed by a 4/5ths vote of Council. Mr. Wingate explained that the ordinance
requires only one reading and, if passed, will take effect immediately.
Council Member Kight offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2220 for reading and adoption.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, adopting
Urgency Ordinance No. 2220, establishing a moratorium on the issuance of all building permits and
other development permits which provide for or allow for uses not in conformity with the General
Plan, waiving the full reading of the Ordinance and instructing the City Attorney to read the full title.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Ordinance No. 2220 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Planning Commission Meeting Time
(B-080-300)
Development Services Director Swanson reviewed the Report to Council dated July 28, 1998,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding a request from the Planning Commission to amend
Redding Municipal Code Section 2.52.070, changing the meeting time of the Planning Commission
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to provide more opportunity for public participation.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the request to amend the Redding Municipal
Code to change the meeting time of the Planning Commission from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2221 for first reading, authorizing approval of an
amendment to Redding Municipal Code Section 2.52.070, changing the time of the Planning
Commission Meetings from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula that the full
reading of Ordinance No. 2221 be waived and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Ordinance No. 2221 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
STANDARD SMALL PACKAGE DELIVERY VEHICLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
(A-070-080 & A-090-100)
Development Services Director Swanson recalled that at the meeting of July 7, 1998, Council
approved adjustments to the City of Redding Schedule of Fees and Service Charges which included
the newly established Small Package Delivery Vehicle User Fee. Mr. Swanson explained that the user
fee was established to charge commercial delivery vehicle operators an appropriate amount to cover
a portion of the maintenance of vehicle access roads and the combination vehicle gate at the airport.
He said this type of fee if typical at similar airports. Mr. Swanson advised that the Small Package
Delivery Vehicle License Agreement is a standard agreement between the City and a variety of
different ground couriers which are permitted access to airport property for pickup and delivery
services.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the Small Package Delivery Vehicle License
Agreement permitting various ground courier services access to airport property in exchange for
payment of a user fee.
Mayor Kehoe stated that he requested that this item be moved from the Consent Calendar portion
of the Agenda because he opposed the new Schedule of Fees and Service Charges previously
considered by Council. Therefore, he was not in a position to approve the agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, approving
the Small Package Delivery Vehicle License Agreement permitting various ground courier services
access to Benton and Redding Municipal Airports' property in exchange for payment of a Small
Package Delivery Vehicle User Fee of$20.00 per month per vehicle, and authorizing the Airports
Manager to execute the Agreements. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Cibula, Kight and McGeorge
NOES: Council Members: Kehoe
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: Anderson
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SALE OF SURPLUS GENERATION EQUIPMENT
(B-050-100-700)
Electric Utility Director Feider explained that the City has certain surplus generating equipment
stored at Hickham Industries in La Porte, Texas for which the City is charged storage fees in the
amount of$612.50 per month, and additional generating transformers are stored at the Redding
Power facility. Mr. Feider related that the equipment was appraised in 1994, with the major pieces
valued at approximately $2,150,000. In the past, staff has responded to numerous inquiries
concerning the sale of the equipment, with a recent inquiry being received to purchase a major
component on an emergency basis requiring timely negotiations for a successful sale. Mr. Feider
pointed out that providing staff with the authority to negotiate sales will allow for quick responses
to emergency situations and enable the City to take advantage of sales opportunities.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize staff to negotiate terms, conditions, and price
on an individual inquiry basis, to interested buyers, subject to approval by the City Manager and the
City Attorney, of certain items of surplus equipment stored at Hickham Industries and Redding
Power.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council McGeorge authorizing staff to
negotiate terms, conditions, and price on an individual inquiry basis, to interested buyers, for the sale
of certain items of surplus equipment stored at Hickham Industries in La Porte, Texas, and the
Redding Power Plant, subject to approval of the City Manager and the City Attorney. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated July 24,
1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for
June 1998. Retail power sales revenue through June is 9.1%, or $6,781,953 below projections.
Wholesale power sales to date are 20.7%, or $5,358,776, above projections. Other revenue to date
is $1,353,888 above projections. Total operating revenue is 0.1%, or $69,289 below plan, and
operating revenue after energy costs is 0.3%, or $189,505 below projections.
Mr. Feider advised that the total cost of electricity through June is 0.3%, or $120,216, above plan.
The net income after energy costs, other operating expenses and net nonoperating revenues and
expenses is 41.2% or $3,822,466, above plan.
Mr. Feider related that the initial debt reduction goal was approximately $200 million, and by
December 1997, the normal amortization of outstanding principal had reduced the outstanding total
to $190 million. The first sweep of funds from the rate reduction account into irrevocable escrows
to permanently terminate debt occurred March 31, 1998, and left the Utility's outstanding direct debt
at $161.7 million. That figure was reduced further by schedule principal payments on June 1 and July
1, 1998, making the current outstanding balance at $156.8 million.
It is the recommendation of staff that the report be accepted as presented.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight accepting the
Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for June 1998. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - General Fund
(B-130-070)
Administrative Services Director Bachman highlighted the Report to City Council dated July 30,
1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for
June 1998. Total revenue to date is $34.8 million or $1,090,060 (3.1%) below staffs revised cash
flow projection. Expenditures through June 1998 (excluding encumbrances) total $37,490,396 or
$3,459,611 (8.5%) below staff's original cash flow projection.
It is the recommendation of staff that the report be accepted as presented.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge accepting the
General Fund Monthly Financial Report for June 1998. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - La Rinconada Sewer Trunk Line
(A-070-300, W-02-0575, & S-101-013)
Public Works Director August explained that residents in the area of Saratoga Drive between Rancho
Road and El Verano Street are experiencing severe problems with the area's septic system, and have
approached City staff regarding the formation of a sewer assessment district to receive City services.
Mr. August related that an opportunity has presented itself to provide long-term sewer service to the
residents of this area without installing a pump station - contrary to previous studies which indicated
that a pump station was necessary. Mr. August reported that developer James Huber is in the process
of constructing the La Rinconada Subdivision and sewer trunk line between Shasta View Drive and
Saratoga Drive, and with little modification, this sewer trunk line could be constructed to provide
sewer service to the Saratoga area. Mr. August explained that by installing the sewer system
approximately seven feet deeper, 200 feet longer, and oversizing it by two additional inches in
diameter, it will accommodate the 35 to 80 residents of Saratoga Drive. The City may legally
contribute to the increased cost associated with the modifications, and sufficient funds are budgeted
in the current fiscal year to satisfy the approximate $85,000 in costs. Mr. August cautioned that one
potential drawback is that the reimbursement agreement will have to be executed prior to the
formation of the assessment district in order to take advantage of this opportunity, and it is possible
that the residents may be unable to gain sufficient support to form the district.
Council Member McGeorge recused himself from discussion and voting on this matter.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council authorize entering into a reimbursement agreement with
James Huber to oversize, lengthen, and lower the sewer line through the La Rinconada Subdivision
to provide City sewer services to residents of Saratoga Drive.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, authorizing a
Reimbursement Agreement with James Huber to oversize, lengthen and lower the sewer line through
the La Rinconada Subdivision in an approximate cost of$85,000, prior to the formation of a sewer
assessment district, and to provide City sewer service to the residents of Saratoga Drive as soon as
a Sewer Assessment District can be formed. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Cibula, Kight and Kehoe
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: McGeorge
ABSENT: Council Members: Anderson
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
(G-100-170-700)
Public Works Director August explained that in June 1997, the California Office of Traffic Safety
(OTS) invited agencies to submit proposals for traffic safety projects for fiscal year 1998-99. Mr.
August related that in a cooperative effort of staff from the Police and Public Works Departments,
a plan was submitted for a Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Program in the amount of$125,000 covering
a two-year period. Mr. August reported that the plan focuses on reducing the number of fatalities
for pedestrians and bicyclists through education, enforcement of existing pedestrian and bicycle right
of way, and detection and apprehension of intoxicated drivers in areas of high pedestrian and vehicle
traffic. The proposed program utilizes existing staff from both departments which will result in a
reduction to the General Fund contribution to personnel costs, and facilitate the acquisition of
equipment to conduct the plan. Mr. August reported that staff has learned that the proposal has been
tentatively approved for approximately $70,000 over a two-year period.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council accept the grant and authorize staff to prepare an
agreement with the assistance of OTS staff, and return to Council for approval and execution.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. August confirmed that these funds cannot be used for
capital improvements, but have been earmarked by the OTS for educating children on bicycle safety
and assisting the Police Department in getting the message to the public.
Mr. Cibula asserted that as an enhancement to the bicycle safety program, the City should strive to
install more bike lanes on City streets. Mr. August concurred.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, approving
acceptance of the grant from the Office of Traffic Safety Grant in the amount of$70,000 over a two-
year period for the Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Program, and authorizing staff to prepare an agreement
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in conjunction with staff from the Office of Traffic Safety for Council consideration and approval at
a later date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
CLOSED SESSION
(L-100)
Mayor Kehoe stated that the City Council will adjourn to a Closed Session pursuant to Government
Code Sections 54956.9(a), 54956.6, 54956.8 and 54957 respectively to discuss the following:
Closed Session re significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) of California
Government Code Section 54956.9
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
One (1) Case
(L-100)
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers AFL-CIO Electric Employees and Maintenance Employees
(P-100-050-070)
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 2420 Sonoma Street
Negotiating Party: Phil Perry
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
(C-070-200)
Council Member McGeorge recused himself from discussion on this matter.
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Police Chief
(A-050-270)
At the hour of 5:53 p.m., Mayor Kehoe adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 6:54 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 6:55 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor D. id A. Kehoe
ATTEST:
City Clerk /
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