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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
September 15, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Assistant City Clerk Moscatello.
The Invocation was offered by Chaplain Cyndee Thomas.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Kehoe with the following Council
Members present: Anderson, Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Kehoe.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Public Works Manager-Wastewater Utility Craig,
Director of Development Services Swanson, Planning Manager Keaney, Risk Manager
Mlinarcik, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Electric Group Manager Russell, Fire Chief
Wagner, City Treasurer Linville, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Police
Lieutenant Moty, Personnel Analyst Sciarra, Personnel Analyst Neimer, City Clerk
Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller.
Resolution -Proclaiming October 1998 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October
22, 1998, as "Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Day"
(A-050-060-600)
Dr. Michael Figueroa delivered a presentation regarding breast cancer and community
awareness efforts, and Wanda Lamb, President of the American Cancer Society, spoke in
support of"Think Pink Day."
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
Resolution No. 98-134 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
declaring the month of October 1998 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and October 22,
1998, as "Think Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness Day, encouraging community members to
support this lifesaving endeavor and wear pink on that day to increase public awareness.
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 No. 98-134 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 August 18, 1998
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 5, check numbers 261616 through
261902 inclusive, in the amount of 3,708,908.02, for the period September 1 through
September 10, 1998, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 5, check numbers
453622 through 453987 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 52815 through
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53297, in the amount of 1,355,537.95, for the period August 23 through September 5, 1998,
be approved.
TOTAL: $5,064,445.97
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Repurchase of Property at 18185 Oasis Road
(B-130-070 & C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council adopt Budget
Resolution No. 98-135 appropriating funds for repurchase of property at 18185 Oasis Road.
The City sold the property to Walter Boehringer in October 1997, who subsequently
determined the property too expensive to develop and asked that the City repurchase the
property. City Council felt it appropriate to repurchase the property for the 1997 sale price
less title, recording, and escrow fees, for a total of$46,793. Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge
Noes: Council Members - Kehoe
Absent: Council Members -None
Abstain: Council Members -None
Operating Agreement - Bank of America- Participation in the HUD/FHA Title I Property
Improvement Loan Program
(G-100-080)
It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year
operating agreement with Bank of America relative to the HUD/FHA Insured Title I Property
Improvement Loan Program. This program was designed to increase private lending
participation in specific housing projects that require additional financial leverage,
compliments the City's existing Housing Rehabilitation Program, and would provide an
additional resource for funding affordable housing projects. The lender uses their own funds
while HUD insures the lender against loss to a maximum of 90 percent of the outstanding
principal balance. This agreement may be renewed with consent.
Development Services Monthly Activity Report - August 1998
(A-050-122)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Development Services that City Council accept
the Monthly Status Reports through August 1998 for the following work areas:
1. Zoning, Subdivision and General Plan Amendments
2. Building and Population
3. General Plan Update
Approval of Second Modification to Lease Agreement with Ascot Aviation, Inc., Redding
Municipal Airport
(C-070-100/A-090-100 [C-3640])
It is the recommendation of the Director of Development Services that City Council approve
the Second Modification to Lease Agreement with Ascot Aviation, Inc. The provisions of
the ground lease allow for commencement of fueling operations prior to completion of
construction of a fixed-base operation facility at Redding Municipal Airport. Ascot is not
currently required to pay ground rental until it receives a Certificate of Occupancy on the new
hangar/office complex. The Second Modification to Lease provides for the advance
installation and operation of a self-service fueling system and a monthly rental rate of$350
for the associated ground space.
Acceptance of Impact Fee Study Status Report
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Development Services that City Council accept
the Impact Fee Study status report which relates that a seven-member committee was
appointed to advise staff and Council on the conduct of the Impact Fee Study. Committee
meetings have focused on providing information on the City's basis for impact fees and its
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existing impact fee system, and three professional consulting firms were invited to make oral
presentations on October 2, 1998, prior to Council's consideration for award of the contract.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3197, Installation of 115/12kV Transformer Bank No.
1 at East Redding Substation
(B-050-020 & E-090-140-250)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3197, (Job No.
9288-15) Installation of 115/12kV Transformer Bank No. 1 at East Redding Substation, be
awarded to Cal-Electro, Inc., in the amount of$490,541.
Approval of Automatic Aid Agreement with County Service Area No. 1 to Provide Fire
Protection
(P-150-070-700)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council approve re-entering into an
Automatic Aid Agreement with the Shasta County Service Area No. 1 (CSA#1), and that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. The proposed agreement
will provide for the Redding Fire Department to respond to areas outside City limits and
automatic response of the CSA#1 to fires within the City limits in the area of the Redding
Municipal Airport, and the annual stipend of$15,000 from CSA #1 will be eliminated and
payment based upon actual costs of providing the service.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3219, Quartz Hill Road 12-Inch Water Main
(B-050-020) , iC c-!36,_ its
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Council make the following
findings regarding Environmental Determination ED-4-98:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and
ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of Administrative
Review.
It is further recommended that Bid Schedule No. 3219 (Job No. 2081), Quartz Hill Road 12-
Inch Water Main, be awarded to River City Construction in the amount of$215,915, an
additional $20,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and
$20,000 to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total of$255,915.
Recommendation to Reject Bids - Bid Schedule No. 3214, South Market Street/Cypress
Avenue Landscape Median Project
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and Community Services Director that
Council reject all bids for Bid Schedule No. 3214 (Job No. 8650-63 & 2102-70), South
Market Street/Cypress Avenue Landscape Median Project, and instruct staff to revise and
expand the project for rebidding. Staff initially believed a Class A licensed contractor was
required because the project included electric street light work; however, recent information
indicates a contractor with a C-27 landscape license may subcontract for electrical work. It
is felt prudent to reject all bids, revise project specifications, and solict new bid proposals to
take advantage of potential cost savings by expanding the type of contractor that can bid on
the project.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3205, 1998-1999 Slurry Seal Program
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3205 (Job No.
9519), 1998-1999 Slurry Seal Program, awarded to California Pavement Maintenance of
Sacramento, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file
a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was $133,000, which is 2.4 percent under
the City Council authorized 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, with the exception of those items approved by a separate vote as indicated
above. Voting was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 98-135 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-5-98 on Property Located South of
College View Drive, West of Shasta View Drive, and North of The Vineyard, by Robert
Loring and the City of Redding
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing re Rezoning
Application RZ-5-98. 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
Planning Commission recommendation dated August 31, 1998
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council,
dated August 31, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Rezoning Application
RZ-5-98 by Robert Loring and the City of Redding. On August 11, 1998, the Planning
Commission recommended approval of rezoning of 17 parcels in an area bounded by College
View Drive on the north and Shasta View Drive on the east from "U" Unclassified District
to "R-1" Single Family Residential District and "OS" Open Space District. The General Plan
designations of the properties are "Residential, 3.0 units per acre" and "Greenway" for areas
of steep slope. The original rezoning was requested by Robert Loring in relation to the 1991-
approved Stetson Subdivision tentative map, and the Planning Commission expanded the
rezoning to include 16 additional parcels. Representatives of Simpson College indicated at
the Planning Commission hearing that student housing (a multiple-family designation) will
likely be proposed through a General Plan amendment and rezoning request on several parcels
in the proposed rezoning area which the College either owns or has options to buy. The
primary issue is for Council to choose a zoning classification that would ensure the proposed
lot sizes are consistent with the General Plan designations.
It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that City Council approve the
Environmental Negative Declaration prepared for the rezoning and approve Rezoning
Application RZ-5-98, rezoning the property from "U" Unclassified District to "R-1" Single
Family Residential District and "OS" Open Space District, and offer the ordinance for first
reading.
Ron Cushman, Simpson College Director of Facilities, advised that the College does have
plans for student housing on several parcels in the area, and he wanted Council to be aware
that it is Simpson College's intent to request rezoning property that it either owns or leases
to multi-family residential.
Mayor Kehoe determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Swanson stated the purpose of rezoning is to
ensure property is zoned in advance of development so as to give better understanding of the
conditions under which it may be developed. He observed that with the existing "U"
Unclassified District zoning, the College would still need to submit a rezoning request for the
proposed development.
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Council Member Anderson advised that he would feel more comfortable anticipating Simpson
College's plans and rezoning a smaller portion of the area than suggested, which would give
future residents a more reliable representation of potential development. He asked Mr.
Swanson to describe a logical division of those parcels.
Mr. Swanson advised that rezoning Stetson Subdivision and its north- and west-bordering
properties "R-1" Single Family Residential District and "OS" Open Space District would
provide coverage for the two approved subdivisions.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that Council approve the rezoning for a reduced area of property, to include Stetson
Subdivision, located south of College View Drive, west of the terminus of Stetson Way, and
north of Dakota Way, and make the following findings regarding Rezoning Application
RZ-5-98:
1. Project, as modified, is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and approve
the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2227 for first reading, 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-5-98), the
area of rezoning reduced to include Stetson Subdivision and properties bordering to the north
and west, to "R-l" Single Family Residential District and "OS" Open Space District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2227 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to
read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
It was consensus of Council to direct staff to prepare a zoning study on the remainder of the
property.
Mr. Swanson stated that he will meet with the President of Simpson College on this matter.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal by Jeff Mora of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-97, North
View Estates
(S-101-024)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing re the appeal
by Jeff Mora of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-97, North View Estates. 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
Planning Commission recommendation dated September 1, 1998
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated September 1, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, relating to the appeal by Jeff
Mora of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-97, North View Estates. Mr. Mora is appealing
Condition 11 of the approved map, which requires a stub-street connection from the property
to Hendrika Way, an unimproved, graded county road which borders the subdivision to the
north and presently connects large-lot, single-family homes in the county with Old Oregon
Trail to the east. Mr. Mora appealed Condition 11 based on his position that the stub street
(36 feet paved, with curb, gutter, and sidewalk)is not needed in this location, and his engineer
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believes an emergency access (30-foot easement, 20 feet paved) with breakaway barricade
is more appropriate. The condition for the stub street was imposed after considering future
development potential of the area and the need to address long-term planning of streets.
Since the appeal, staff has identified the need to revise Condition 25 to define the
responsibility to contribute to a sinking fund to cover maintenance and operation of a sewer
lift station until the proposed residences are developed and occupied. Council approved the
Interim Sewer Study for the Stillwater Basin with the stipulation that costs for maintenance
and operation of the necessary lift station be borne only by those households using the lift
station.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission, retain Condition 11 of the approved map, and include
the revision to Condition 25.
Joe Golenor, 19536 Hendrika Way, contended that if access to Hendrika Way is provided by
a stub street, drivers may be tempted to use the private street as a short cut. He asked for
assurance that a sturdy barricade will be provided at the end of the stub street.
Mr. Swanson related that, should Council deny the appeal, a barricade and proper signage will
be installed.
Roger Lefeburr, 19115 Mountain Maple, represented his mother-in-law, a property owner
in the area. He opined that even a barricaded stub street would provide opportunity to access
Hendrika Way, and suggested maintaining a greenbelt at the site with the intention of the
future developer finishing the stub street when necessary.
Duane Miller, 2846 East Street, representative of the applicant, stated that Mr. Mora feels
a secondary fire access road approximately 30 feet wide would be more appropriate than a
stub street.
Council Member Kight advised it would be prudent for the City to maintain an easement of
56 feet to accommodate the future stub street.
Mr. Swanson observed that a stub street would be the only method of gaining future
neighborhood continuity and accessability for ultimate development.
When asked if a bond could be required for the cost of construction of a future stub street,
Mr. Miller explained that maintaining a road easement for a long period is a problem and
adjacent property owners start to rely on that use. He indicated that if the developer was
required to provide funds for the stub street, he would prefer to construct the street, and
added that Mr. Mora would build a solid wood fence barricade.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
the appeal be denied, maintaining Condition 11 requiring construction of a 100-foot-long stub
street to future Hendrika Way, including a solid wood fence connecting to adjacent lot fences
on the north end of the stub street per the requirements of the Public Works Department, and
adding Condition 25 requiring the subdivider pay into a sinking fund to cover maintenance
and operation of a sewer lift system. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Cibula requested staff ensure the fence is of adequate dimensions to assure
effectiveness.
Mayor Kehoe stated that Council wants staff to be very sensitive to the rights of the property
owners on Hendrika Way.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-4-98 by Don Shearing on Property
Located at 3350 Lawrence Road
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing re Rezoning
Application RZ-4-98. 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
Planning Commission recommendation dated September 4, 1998
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated September 4, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, relating to Rezoning Application
RZ-4-98. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application to rezone the
property consisting of 41 acres, from "U" Unclassified District and "U-FP" Unclassified
District with Floodplain Combining District to "R-1" Single Family Residential District and
"OS" Open Space District.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve the Negative Declaration and
rezoning as stated, offer the ordinance for first reading, and waive full reading of the
ordinance.
Mayor Kehoe determined there was no one present wishing to speak on this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
111 that Council approve the rezoning application as recommended, and make the following
findings regarding RZ-4-98:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and approve
the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2228 for first reading, 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-4-
98) to "R-1" Single Family Residential District and "OS" Open Space District.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2228 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to
read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CITY COUNCIL POSITION - Draft Application
(A-050-060)
Mayor Kehoe abstained from discussion and voting on this matter.
City Manager Warren reviewed the draft application for the future City Council vacancy,
which contains the information suggested by Council at the September 1, 1998, City Council
meeting. If approved, the application will be available Wednesday, September 16, 1998, in
the Clerk's Department.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve the City Council position draft
application and provide direction as to type and frequency of advertising for the future
opening.
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Council Member Anderson suggested evaluating the response of applicants before
determining the need for advertising.
Council Member Cibula indicated that the need for advertising should be measured by the
extent to which the news spreads through public service announcements.
Council Member Kight suggested advertising, if necessary, through the utility bills.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, for
approval of the draft application for the future City Council vacancy.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Kehoe
Vice Mayor Anderson advised the application would be available to the public at 8:00 a.m.
on September 16, 1998.
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - Kenyon Drive (Southwest Oregon Gulch)
(C-070)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
September 8, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, relating to approximately 385 acres the
City obtained at the west end of Kenyon Drive in the early 1980s as a potential site for a
landfill. The City subsequently entered into an operating agreement with Shasta County for
joint use of the West Central Landfill, which has an estimated life expectancy of 18 years or
more. The question at this time is whether to retain the property for a possible future landfill
site and determine an interim public use or sell the property.
It is the recommendation of staff that the property be referred to the Planning Commission
for recommendation of an appropriate land use classification, to City Departments to see if
there is a public use, to the Housing Authority pursuant to State law, and to the Shasta Union
High School and Redding Elementary School Districts to see if they have interest in acquiring
the property. Once this information is obtained, staff will report back to the City Council with
a recommendation on whether to retain the property in City ownership.
Council Member Anderson remarked that landfill property is difficult to obtain and there did
not appear to be a ready market for sale at this time. He advocated that the City maintain a
100-year landfill plan.
Council Member Cibula supported establishing a temporary public use for the property, as
long as any use would not preclude landfill use in the future.
Mayor Kehoe said it was the consensus of the City Council that the land not be sold, and
Council may be interested in a temporary public use for the property, with the understanding
the property is earmarked as a landfill.
This was an information item only for the City Council and no action was required.
PROPOSITION 9 - Electric Utilities, Assessments, Bonds, Initiative Statute
(L-040-300)
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
September 8, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, relating to Proposition 9, a voter
initiative which qualified for the November 3, 1998, statewide ballot. This proposition would
dramatically alter the provisions of California's electric industry restructuring legislation (AB
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1890), applying only to investor-owned utilities (IOUs) and not municipal electric utilities.
In summary, Proposition 9 provides for the following:
* Prohibits assessment of utility tax, bond payments, or surcharges for payment
of costs of nuclear power plants/related assets.
* Limits authority of private electric companies to recover costs for non-nuclear
generation plants.
* Prohibits issuance of rate reduction bonds and assessments on customers for
payment of bond principal, interest, and related costs.
* Provides judicial review of Public Utilities Commission decisions relating to
electric restructuring and financing costs by writ of mandate.
* May provide up to 20 percent electricity rate reduction for residential and
small commercial customers of IOUs by January 1, 1999.
* Restricts customer information dissemination.
The drafters of Proposition 9 argue that AB 1890 is unfair to residential and small business
customers, object to its provisions, and argue potential marketing abuses will further harm
residential and small business customers. The opponents contend the "deal" of AB 1890
would be undone, causing numerous legal battles and tying up the state's electric restructuring
process for years. They claim the state-backed bonds would become liabilities of the IOUs,
while others argue the burden to repay the bonds will fall upon the California taxpayers.
Given the potential impact if Proposition 9 were to pass, many organizations are staking out
positions for the upcoming public debates. If predicted scenarios come true, Redding citizens
would be negatively affected; however, if Proposition 9 is successful in shifting costs from the
IOUs' rate payer to the IOUs' stockholder, the impact to Redding should not be significant.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council take no position on Proposition 9 at
this time.
This was an information item only for the City Council and no action was required.
URGENCY ORDINANCE - re Use of Safety Equipment at Caldwell Park Skateboard
Facility
(R-100-800 & P-050-100)
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated September 15, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, relating to the opening
of the City's skateboard facility in Caldwell Park as early as the latter part of September 1998.
Section 115800 of the California Health and Safety Code requires operators of all such
facilities to enforce the use of helmets, elbow pads, and knee pads; however, unsupervised
facilities operated by local public agencies may comply with this section by adopting an
ordinance requiring their use and by posting signs providing notice of the requirement. As
is the case with most local public agencies staff is aware of, the City does not plan to
supervise their skateboard facilities and proposes to comply with the Health and Safety Code
by means of a City ordinance and signage.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council adopt the urgency ordinance, conforming
to the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code and affording the City certain
legal immunities in the event of bodily injury arising out of the use of the skateboard facility.
City Attorney Wingate advised that an urgency ordinance must be passed by a four-fifths vote
of Council. He explained that the ordinance requires only one reading and, if passed, will take
effect immediately.
Council Member Anderson offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2229 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adding Chapter 10.70 to the Redding
Municipal Code pertaining to the use of skateboards at city parks and recreational facilities.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
adopting Urgency Ordinance No. 2229, conforming to the requirements of the California
Health and Safety Code and affording the City certain legal immunities in the event of bodily
injury arising out of the use of the skateboard facility, waiving the full reading, and instructing
the City Attorney to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Ordinance No. 2229 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CITY TREASURER - Future Vacancy
(A-050-100)
Council Member Cibula explained that he requested this item be moved to the regular agenda
for further discussion.
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated September 10, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, relating to the issue of
replacing City Treasurer Peggie Linville, who has announced her retirement effective January
6, 1999. Ms. Linville fills the elected position of City Treasurer as well as Administrator -
Office of City Treasurer. Since discussion of this matter at the September 1, 1998, Council
meeting, a new alternative has been developed to include the search for City Treasurer with
the search for the City Council seat. The City Council Subcommittee could review applicants
for both positions, the City Council could make both appointments in January, and the City
Manager could choose to appoint that person to the administrative post or undertake a
different appointment.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council delegate to its subcommittee the
responsibility of searching for a City Treasurer, to be appointed by the Council in January, for
completion of Ms. Linville's unexpired term.
Peggie Linville, City Treasurer, concurred with staffs recommendation. She contended the
administrative duties are not defined clearly in the Redding Municipal Code, emphasized the
need for further study, and offered her assistance to the subcommittee in this process.
Mayor Kehoe requested that City Manager Warren and City Attorney Wingate make
themselves available to work with the subcommittee.
In response to Council Member Kight's concerns regarding the inability to fill the dual
position with an appointee, Mr. Warren stated that funds are allocated for the administrative
portion and could be used to employ someone in that position.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
delegate the City Council Subcommittee the responsibility of searching for a City Treasurer
to be appointed after January 6, 1999. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SELECTION OF INSURANCE CONSULTANT - Renewal with The Epler Company
(P-1 00-1 50)
Director of Administrative Services Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated September 10, 1998, relating to contracting for services of an insurance
consultant for the purpose of providing professional assistance with managing the City's
various employee group insurance programs. The City has contracted with the current
consultant, The Epler Company of San Diego, since 1996. The City renewed its contract in
1997 and extended it for an additional three months in 1998, at which time a request for
proposals(RFP)process was initiated to allow other insurance consultants to compete for the
City's business. An RFP was circulated to 19 insurance companies, and three responses were
received. A selection committee reviewed the responses, conducted interviews, and evaluated
RFPs upon a variety of criteria, and the firms were ranked in the following order: (1) The
Epler Company, (2) Total Benefit Solutions, and (3) Affiliated Benefit Services.
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It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City to enter into a contract with the
Epler Company of San Diego for insurance consultant services for the period of October 1,
1998, through September 30, 1999, at a cost of$20,000 for 1998, $22,000 for 1999, and
$24,000 for 2000, and to authorize up to two one-year extensions.
Mr. Bachman noted that he requested this item be moved to the regular agenda as Marge
Beck of Affiliated Benefit Services wished to address the City Council.
Marge Beck, Affiliated Benefit Services, expressed disappointment with the selection process,
particularly in that references were not reviewed except in the case of the top-ranked firm.
She submitted that Affiliated Benefit Services is the most qualified firm for providing the City
with consulting services, and had the City reviewed all references this would have been
realized. Ms. Beck admonished the City for selecting a non-local firm when qualified local
businesses are available.
Mr. Bachman explained that references of the top-ranked firm were reviewed for confirmation
after point scoring.
In response to Council Member Cibula, City Attorney Wingate clarified that City Council is
not obligated to choose the low bid, as the primary concern is the qualification of the bidder.
Council Member Anderson supported staffs judgement in the selection of insurance
consultant.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kight, to
authorize the City to enter into a contract with The Epler Company of San Diego and
authorize up to two one-year contract extensions, at a cost of$20,000 for 1998, $22,000 for
1999, and $24,000 for 2000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Cibula requested Administrative Services Director Bachman meet with Ms.
Beck concerning the RFP process.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Kehoe announced that Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss the following:
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: Placer Road and Buenaventura Boulevard
Negotiating party: Phil Perry
Under negotiation: Price, terms, and conditions
(C-070-200)
Council Member McGeorge abstained from discussion on this matter.
No action taken.
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization: Redding Police Managers Association
(P-100-050-128)
No action taken.
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Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
City of Redding v. Benjamin, Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 132314
(L-100)
No action taken.
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
(A-050-050)
The following action was taken:
1) The City Attorney's base salary was increased 5 percent, including a
3.6 percent COLA and a 1.4 percent Pay-for-Performance increase.
2) The City Attorney's car allowance was increased $50 per month from
$350 to $400 per month.
3) The City Attorney's vacation accrual was increased by one week per
year to a total of four weeks per year.
At the hour of 9:12 p.m., Mayor Kehoe adjourned the regular meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 9:30 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:30 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
Mayor
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