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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
October 20, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Cibula.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Bob Denham, Sr., First Church of the Nazarene.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Kehoe with the following Council
Members present: Anderson, Cibula, McGeorge, and Kehoe. Council Member Kight was
absent.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of
Development Services Swanson, Airports Manager Dinger, Information Systems Manager
Erwin, Director of Community Services Gorman, Planning Manager Keaney, Director of
Electric Utility Feider, Fire Chief Wagner, City Treasurer Linville, Support Services Director
Kersten, Assistant City Attorney Tranberg, Director of Utilities/Customer Service Vokal,
Administrative Services Director Bachman, Public Works Manager-Wastewater Craig, Parks
and Facilities Manager Masingale, Senior Planner King, Personnel Analyst Neimer,
Information Systems Analyst Barzin, Building Official Nagel, City Clerk Strohmayer,
Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller.
RESOLUTION - Proclaiming October 23 through 31, 1998, as "Red Ribbon Week" in the
City of Redding
(A-050-060-600)
It is recommended that Resolution No. 98-147, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding proclaiming October 23 through 31, 1998, as "Red Ribbon Week," be adopted,
in order to present a unified and visible commitment toward the creation of a drug-free
America, and signify an attitude of intolerance to the use of illegal drugs and the illegal use
of legal drugs. Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Kight
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 98-147 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUE
(A-050-060)
Mayor Kehoe accepted a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the City from Tom Mourehouse
of The Shasta County Opportunity Center for the City's participation in the training and
employment of persons with disabilities.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 6, 1998
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 7, check numbers 262405 through
262867 inclusive, in the amount of 3,385,189.31, for the period October 1, 1998, through
October 16, 1998, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 7, check numbers 454213
through 454868 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 53791 through 54275,
in the amount of 1,368,659.48, for the period September 20, 1998, through October 3, 1998,
be approved.
TOTAL: $4,753,848.79
ORDINANCE NO. 2213 - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11.24.070 -
Commercial Vehicles on City Streets, and Redding Municipal Code Section 9.10.030 -
Property Blight
(P-030-250 & P-150-200)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2213 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Section 11.24.070, commercial vehicles on city streets, and
amending Section 9.120.030(g), property blight.
ORDINANCE NO. 2230- re Rezoning Application RZ-15-96, by Mary Lake Development,
Property West of Mary Lake Park and North of Placer Street
(L-010-230)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2230 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
111 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 to "R-1," "R-1-B10," and "R-1-
B15"
R-l-
B15" Single Family Residential Districts; "OS" Open Space District; and "OS-1" Open Space
Combining District (RZ-15-96).
RESOLUTION - Authorizing Federal Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Application
(G-100-075-200)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 98-148 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to file
an application for federal fiscal year 1998 funding under the Home Investment Partnerships
Program in the amount of$1,000,000 with the California State Department of Housing and
Community Development.
Set Public Hearing - re Disposition of Redevelopment Agency Property at 2350
Buenaventura Boulevard
(R-030-145-050)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council set a joint public
hearing with the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) for Tuesday, November 17, 1998,
at 7:00 p.m, to consider the proposed sale of RRA property at 2350 Buenaventura Boulevard
to Jack and Marti Ginder. The terms of an agreement to sell the property were conceptually
111 approved by the RRA at its meeting of January 19, 1998.
Second Amendment of Design Contract for the Glass Beneficiating Plant - Pace Engineering
(S-020-550-250) and
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Additional Work at the Glass Beneficiating Plant
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
Second Amendment to the contract to design the proposed glass beneficiating plant at the
transfer station, and adopt Budget Resolution No. 98-149, a resolution of the City of Redding
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approving and adopting the Eighth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 98-92
appropriating $10,540 for additional work at the Glass Beneficiating Plant from the Solid
Waste Fund. The City will be reimbursed the cost of the extra work by Knauf Fiberglass
GmbH.
RESOLUTION - re Annexation Request for Property Located West of Mary Lake
Subdivision in West Redding (AN-1-98), by Robert Loring
(A-150-254) and
RESOLUTION - Providing for Transfer of Tax Revenues
(T-010-650)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Council make the
following findings regarding Annexation Request AN-1-98:
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.
It is recommended that Resolution No. 98-150 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving and adopting a negative declaration and requesting the
Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate proceedings for the reorganization of
territory, 6.2 acres adjacent to Mary Lake Subdivision between Placer Street and Eureka
Way.
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It is recommended that Resolution No. 98-151 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding providing for the transfer of tax revenues for the reorganization
proposal.
Development Services Monthly Activity Report - September 1998
(A-050-122)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Development Services that City Council accept
the Monthly Status Reports through September 1998 for the following work areas:
1. Zoning, Subdivision and General Plan Amendments
2. Building and Population
3. General Plan Update
Defer Development of Golf Course at Redding Municipal Airport
(P-050-665 & A-090-100)
In response to a request by Aviation Golf Services to lease 250 to 300 acres of land east of
Redding Municipal Airport, it is the recommendation of the Development Services Director
that staff be directed not to pursue development of a municipal golf course. The City Council
recently evaluated a list of projects for the current fiscal year and determined that the golf
course project should be deferred until the next fiscal year.
First Amendment to Redding Municipal Airport Restaurant Lease with Peter Chu (C-3078)
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the First Amendment to the Redding Municipal Airport Restaurant Lease Agreement
providing the restaurant with a secured storage area accessible at the street level, and
authorize the Mayor to execute same.
Reject Request for Proposals Schedule No. 3216. Airport Property Real Estate Broker, and
Cancel Proposal Process
(B-050-100 & A-090)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council reject
a proposal from Coldwell Banker C&C Properties for exclusive listing of Airports properties,
for which the City issued a Request for Proposals in August 1998, and cancel the proposal
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process. The City received only the one proposal by the closing date, and it seems prudent
to not award an exclusive listing at this time.
Amendment No. 1 to the Tucson/San Juan Power Sales Agreement
(E-120-500-750)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Tucson/San Juan Project Power Sales Agreement and
authorize the City Manager to sign the same. The Amendment causes the documents to
reflect the current ownership and certain changes in operating procedures, and conforms the
Agreement to other San Juan Project agreements.
Creation of an Art in Public Places Program
(A-050-110)
The Community Services Advisory Commission has considered the organizational options and
recommendations for an Art in Public Places Program and has elected to create an ad hoc
committee to devise and manage the program. The committee's performance will be
evaluated by the City Manager at the end of twelve months to determine whether dissolution,
continuation as an ad hoc committee, or creation of a formal advisory commission will be
recommended.
Acceptance of Final Map - Silver Creek Estates, Unit 1 (S-5-97), by Redding Properties III
(East Side of Shasta View Drive and North of Rancho Road)
(S-101-025)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final
Map for Silver Creek Estates, Unit 1, developed by Redding Properties III; authorize the
Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement; and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Final Map and Improvements - Stetson
Subdivision(S-10-91), by Three Seasons Development (South of SR 299 and East of Churn
Creek Road)
(S-070-230 & S-100-706)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 98-152 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Ortega Court and Stetson Way in the Stetson Subdivision.
It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Stetson Subdivision as
satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the
developer.
Agreements to Provide Sewer Service Outside the City
(W-020-500)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council approve three
proposed agreements with Shasta County, developers, and property owners for sewer
connection inthe subject county areas in compliance with United States Environmental
Protection Agency regulations, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements if no
substantive changes have been made. Since 1988, City annexation has been required prior
to receiving City utility services, however, certain parcels have preexisting agreements to
receive services without annexing. The proposed Shasta County agreement is required to
ensure that the City has the legal authority to enforce City sewer standards in the county area
and that City sewer standards are maintained and enforced.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Kight
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 98-148, 98-149, 98-150, 98-151, and 98-152, and Ordinance Nos. 2213 and
2230 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning Application RZ-6-98, by Edward and Judy Young (2821
Hartnell Avenue)
(L-010-230 )
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kehoe opened the public hearing re Rezoning
Application RZ-6-98. 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 16, 1998
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated October 9, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Rezoning Application RZ-
6-98 on property located at 2821 Hartnell Avenue rezoning property from "U" Unclassified
District to "RM-12" Multiple Family Residential District by Edward and Judy Young to
facilitate a phased senior housing complex. At its meeting of September 22, 1998, the
Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the rezoning request.
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
Rezoning Application RZ-6-98, approve the negative declaration, and waive full reading of
the ordinance.
Judy Young, 9301 Pond View Drive, supported staff's recommendation and offered to
receive questions from the public or City Council.
Mayor Kehoe determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that Council approve the rezoning application as recommended, and make the following
findings regarding Rezoning Application RZ-6-98:
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 Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2231 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-6-98).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2231 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to
read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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SENIOR CITIZENS' FACILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION - Appointment of Member
at Large
(B-080-450)
It is the recommendation of Mayor Kehoe that Willie J. Dinkins be appointed to serve in the
Citizen at Large position on the Senior Citizens' Facility Advisory Commission, effective
immediately and expiring May 1, 2000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
Willie J. Dinkins be appointed to serve on the Senior Citizens' Facility Advisory Committee
in the Citizen at Large position, effective immediately and expiring May 1, 2000. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
REPORT OF THE TURTLE BAY REVIEW COMMITTEE
(C-070-250-250 & S-070-050-500)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated October 16,
1998, relating to funding conditions for the Turtle Bay project. A previous report to the City
Council set forth that, should the project come in under budget, superfluous funds would be
placed in an endowment fund and used to help offset the City's ongoing contribution toward
future operating expenses. Mr. Warren suggested that this condition be modified to exempt
private funds and apply only to the Redding Redevelopment Agency's (RRA) proposed
$7,000,000 "contribution." Should those specifically funded projects come in under budget,
the issue would be brought back before the RRA to determine whether to recapture the
savings or use them to fund a subsequent Turtle Bay project. Mr. Warren introduced the
Chairman of the Turtle Bay Review Committee, Randy Denham.
Mr. Denham presented the Report of the Turtle Bay Review Committee outlining the City of
Redding's six funding requirements and committee conclusions. He reported it is the
committee's opinion the six requirements can be met as conditions for commitment.
Council Member Cibula thanked the members of the Turtle Bay Review Committee for their
efforts in producing the report.
George Brkich, 2600 Red Bud Lane, Anderson, asserted that the Turtle Bay project is not
a viable project, is not desired by City residents, and would not be the tourism draw it is
predicted to be.
John Fitzpatrick, Chair of the Turtle Bay Board of Directors, commented that the Committee
was helpful to the Board of Directors. He agreed with the funding restrictions recommended
by the City Manager and was confident that the conditions can be achieved.
Fran Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, enjoyed participating as a member of the Turtle Bay
Review Committee. She pointed out that museum attendance is gaining popularity among
families and would be a valuable asset to the City.
Bill Ivanhoe, 3631 Tara Lane, said it would be beneficial to the community to support this
program. He opined that the Turtle Bay Museum and Arboretum is a viable project.
Council Member Anderson agreed that the pedestrian bridge can be built without the need
for additional City funds, and stated the City should continue to seek grants for the bridge
which cannot be used for other needs or projects. He suggested binding funding agreements
be executed with all parties to ensure sufficient funds for the project.
Council Member McGeorge expressed appreciation to the Turtle Bay Review Committee.
He agreed with Council Member Anderson's statements and supported the commitment of
$7,000,000 in Redevelopment funds. He observed that the project will be an asset to the
community.
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Mr. Warren stated that the total commitment is for $10,100,000, assuming the RRA
contributes $7,000,000 to Turtle Bay.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
to accept the Report of the Turtle Bay Review Committee and approve the modified funding
conditions as follows. No funds will be released until:
1. The Agency makes the necessary findings required by State law.
2. A detailed funding agreement between the Agency and the Turtle Bay Museums and
Arboretum on the River(Turtle Bay) is executed.
3. The City/Agency is completely confident that the Turtle Bay Pedestrian Bridge can
be built without the need for any additional City/Agency funds (including any future
grant funds received by the City).
4. Turtle Bay raises all of the money that will be needed to complete the $46 million
project.
5. Turtle Bay creates a $5 million endowment (or more) to help offset future operating
costs.
In addition, should the RRA's capital projects associated with the $7 million be completed
under budget, the issue will be brought back to the Agency to determine whether to recapture
the savings or use the savings to fund a subsequent capital project associated with Turtle Bay,
and the City will continue to seek grants specifically for the pedestrian bridge, and refer the
matter to the RRA. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RECOMMENDATION - re Replacement of Impending City Treasurer Vacancy
(A-050-100)
Council Member Anderson provided an overview of the Committee's report to City Council
relating to the impending City Treasurer vacancy. The Committee recommends that the City
Manager and the City Treasurer select an appropriate standard application and interview
process utilizing the City management application, and an immediate advertisement and
recruitment campaign be undertaken with a termination date of December 15, 1998, for
receipt of applications. The City Manager and City Treasurer will make recommendations
as to the top four or five most qualified applicants, and submit those names and all other
applications to the City Council no later than January 19, 1999, and not before the vacancy
occurs. Council will then be responsible for making the final selection as soon as possible
after the vacancy.
Council Member Cibula pointed out that the deadline for submitting applications to Council
had changed from January 6, 1999, to January 19, 1999, and stressed the importance of
implementing the application process directly.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
directing the City Manager and City Treasurer to select an appropriate standard application
and interview process, begin an immediate advertisement and recruitment campaign, and
submit all applications with the names of the top four candidates to Council for selection by
January 19, 1999. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
STATUS REPORT ON MAJOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
(A-050-080, P-050-600-200, F-205-030, & P-050-100)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the status report on major programs and
projects. He stated that this presentation would highlight three topics - the Sports Complex,
the credit card payment program, and the skatepark-and noted that updates of selected items
will occur at future Council Meetings to track various stages of new programs and projects.
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Community Services Director Gorman gave a presentation on the skateboard facility located
in Caldwell Park. He advised that the project is complete and the dedication set at 4:00 p.m.,
October 29, 1998. He pointed out that the project was a volunteer effort and received
contributions from businesses and individuals. The skatepark value is estimated to be in the
range of$175,000.
Mr. Warren complimented Mr. Gorman for excellent work on the skateboard facility.
City Treasurer Linville provided an update of the credit card payment program. The City
Treasurer's office began a pilot program for payments other than utility bills, and a program
of larger scale for the Customer Service Utility Division will probably occur in December.
She related that the public seemed pleased with having another means of payment.
Deputy City Manager Starman presented an update on the Sports Complex. He revealed that
information received from North State Resources on environmental data has been favorable,
and that staff will report to the City Council and the Redding Redevelopment Agency at the
end of this year or early next year. A design consultant has been retained for the development
of conceptual facility plans, and needs to know whether the facility will be run by the City
with minimal fees to cover expenses, or leased by the City to a for-profit operator. Mr.
Starman recommended that the City operate the facility.
Mayor Kehoe stated that Council will defer making a decision on management of the Sports
Complex at this time.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS - Orcom Solutions, Inc., for Purchase of a Customer
Information and Billing System (CIS) Software Package
(A-070-400 & U-500) and
RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds
(B-130-070)
Support Services Director Kersten provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
October 9, 1998, relating to the award of contracts to Orcom Solutions, Inc., for the purchase
of a CIS Software Package required to meet the demands of a deregulated electric market.
This system offers flexibility and ease of implementing enhancements the current system does
not allow. On July 7, 1998, Council authorized staff to proceed with contract negotiations
with Orcom Solutions, Inc., and approved the financing arrangement wherein the Electric
Utility would pay upfront costs from reserves; the Utility would be repaid during the current
year from Solid Waste reserves for its share; and other utilities would repay with interest their
share of the system costs over a five-year period.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts
with Orcom for the purchase and implementation of a CIS package at a total cost of
$1,201,618, plus $80,000 in hardware costs divided between fiscal year 1998/1999 and
1999/2000; $40,000 for the temporary position required to assist the City's Project Manager;
and annual software maintenance costs beginning in fiscal year 1999/2000 of$71,475 with
a 7.5 percent cap on annual rate increases.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
to approve the End User Software License Agreement, Service Agreement, Software Support
Agreement, and Agreement for Supply of Third-Party Software with Orcom Solutions, Inc.,
for the purchase and implementation of its customer information and billing system at a total
cost of $1,393,095; and that Resolution No. 98-153 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding appropriating $1,393,095 for the Customer Information and
Billing System Project. Voting was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Kight
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 98-153 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
IMPACT FEE STUDY - Award of Contract
(F-205-600)
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated October 8, 1998, relating to the award of contract for performance of an impact fee
analysis to Hausrath Economics. A thorough consultant-selection process was conducted
through a Request for Qualifications process, and the five most qualified firms invited to
participate in a Request for Proposals initiated in July 1998. Of the three firms invited to
make oral presentations, the Impact Fee Advisory Committee and City staff rated Hausrath
Economics Group as having the best overall proposal with regard to assigned staff,
experience, quality of work, schedule, and involvement of the community and development
industry.
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the award of contract in the amount of $81,595, to Hausrath Economics Group for
performance of an impact fee analysis, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Swanson stated this process is essential for
the City to handle future growth. He noted that a very complicated system of impact fees has
been established, and recent court decisions and legislative changes call into question the
continued viability of the City's current system. He further stated that capital plans require
updating, as capital facilities necessary for planned growth are not fully funded.
Council Member Anderson agreed with the need for a study, but stated regardless of the
outcome, he would very likely not vote to increase fees or taxes.
Allyn Clark, Chair of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee, remarked that Hausrath
Economics Group stood apart as having a balanced perspective between development and the
needs of the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with Hausrath Economics Group for
performance of an impact fee analysis in the amount of$81,595. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mr. Swanson explained that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee would continue to assist
staff through the course of the study.
REVISION OF ORDINANCE - re Swimming Pools, Deletion of Decorative Barrier
Requirement
(L-010-500-050)
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated October 9, 1998, relating to Section 16.28.070.0 of the Redding Municipal Code
requiring outdoor pools located on the front half of a lot to be surrounded by a barrier fence
at least 72 inches high and constructed of solid decorative block wall or block post with wood
board fence. Mr. Swanson noted that the purpose of the clause was decorative as opposed
to functional, and pools on the back half of a lot require only a 60-inch barrier with no
restrictions on construction materials. He further stated that superior alternatives to wood
fencing are currently not allowed by this code section.
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It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the deletion of Redding Municipal Code Section 16.28.70.0 in its entirety to allow for a
consistent, logical code. The requirement for a 60-inch barrier would remain in place.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Swanson indicated that the issue is a question of
proper authority for esthetic guidelines. He stated that the purpose of the ordinance was to
provide safety guidelines.
Council Member Cibula complimented staff for bringing nonsensical legislation to Council's
attention and encouraged other departments to do the same.
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2232 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.28,
swimming pools, by deleting Subsection C in its entirety.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2232 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - re Revisions to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 14.16, Sewers
(W-020-500)
Public Works Director August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
October 9, 1998, relating to parcels outside City of Redding limits which receive City sewer
service without annexing to the City. To correct deficiencies in the RMC relating to the
ability to monitor and collect fees and charges and enforce the City Sewer Code, modified
code sections have been composed for consideration as follows:
• Chapter 14.16.205. Fees and Charges. Modified to clarify the existing City practice
of utilizing the date of application for a building permit to determine which impact fee
schedule is utilized for computing wastewater connection fees.
• Chapter 14,16,246. Obligation to Pay Sewer Service and Related Fees for Service
Outside City. A new section proposed to place primary responsibility for payment of
all sewer service and related fees and charges on the property owner when the parcel
is outside the City limits.
• Chapter 14.16.536, Interceptor Maintenance. Modified to clarify standard cleaning
practices for oil and grease interceptors which are used by restaurants to prevent
excessive oil and grease from entering the City sewer.
• Chapter 14.16,582, Prohibited Discharges. Amended to relax the upper pH limit for
discharges to the sewer from a maximum 11.0 to 12.0. The original pH 11.0 upper
limit was required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency until federal
standards were relaxed in 1997.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council approve the
proposed ordinance for first reading revising Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.16 as
noted.
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2233 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.16, sewers.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2233 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - Redding Area Water Council Memorandum of Understanding to Adopt
a Basinwide Groundwater Management Plan
(W-030-550)
Public Works Director August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
October 9, 1998, relating to a request for approval of a Redding Area Water Council
(RAWC) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to adopt a basinwide groundwater
management plan through participation in the Shasta County Water Resources Master Plan
Phase 2B Study. Since January 1993, when Utility staff became members of RAWC, Phase
I has completed a comprehensive inventory and assessment of current and anticipated future
water needs relating to surface and groundwater supplies in and available to Shasta County;
and Phase 2A has completed preparation of a groundwater management plan and associated
MOU, and the scoping of an integrated surface/groundwater model of the Redding
Groundwater Basin. With the completion of Phase I and Phase 2A, Council is now being
asked to approve the City's continued participation in Phase 2B and Phase 3.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the City Council accept the
MOU authorizing the City's participation in the Shasta County Water Resources Master Plan,
Phase 2B to occur in 1998 and 1999 at a cost to the City of$49,000, and Phase 3 at a cost
of$9,800 per year for five years; and adopt a resolution appropriating funds.
When questioned with regard to the appropriateness of the voting process, Mr. August stated
that only public agencies are able to vote, and the purpose of the RAWC is not regulatory but
to determine how the study will go forward. He recalled that the allocation of one vote per
agency was arrived at by consensus of the group.
In response to Mayor Kehoe's concern regarding the 12-month length of notice required for
a member to withdraw from the study, Mr. August stated that should a large agency pull out,
the other agencies would require sufficient time to budget additional funds into the contract.
City Attorney Wingate added that while this period of notice may seem lengthy, it is in the
best interest of the withdrawing agency not to have the withdrawal process complete until it
has a management plan in place. He assured that the voting process would not cause the City
to relinquish any rights with respect to land use or water regulation.
Council Member Cibula also voiced concern with the voting process. He inquired how much
of the purpose of the Water Council is informational or exploratory planning versus
substantive water rights.
Pat Mintern, Supervising Engineer of the Shasta County Water Agency, stated that Phase I
and 2A were strictly informational and, with the predicted population increase of the Redding
area, necessary to determine viable options for area resources. He related that necessary
environmental studies are delayed for future phases depending on the results of the Phase 2B
evaluation. The goal of the Water Council is to find ways to work together through synergy
so as to benefit each water district.
Mayor Kehoe thanked Mr. Mintern and noted the City's appreciation for his substantial
leadership.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
to accept the MOU authorizing the City's participation in the Shasta County Water Resources
Master Plan, Phase 2B occurring in 1998 and 1999 at a cost to the City of$49,000, and
Phase 3 at a cost of$9,800 per year for five years; and to adopt Resolution No. 98-154, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing entering into a Redding Area
Water Council MOU to adopt a basinwide groundwater management plan. Voting was as
follows:
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Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Kight
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 98-154 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - re Regulating the Sale of Over-the-Counter Drugs
(P-150-200)
City Attorney Wingate provided an overview of the ordinance regulating the sale of over-the-
counter drugs, and introduced District Attorney Scott.
District Attorney McGregor Scott declared he would like to form a united front in Shasta
County on the issue of over-the-counter drug sales. The manufacturers of methamphetamine
frequently use warehouse stores to purchase large quantities of cold medicine containing
ephedrine and its derivatives, an essential ingredient in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
He stated this ordinance proposes a limitation on the sale or purchase of these types of cold
medicines, and his office would like to expand the effort to surrounding counties.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Wingate stated that if Section 10.08.030(B)
regarding strict liability were eliminated, the liability issue would be deferred to the Court and
the ordinance itself would not be weakened.
Council Member Cibula offered Ordinance No. 2234 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding enacting Redding Municipal Code Chapter 10.08, limits
on retail sales of products containing ephedrine and phenylpropanolamine, with the
elimination of Subsection B of Section 10.08.030 regarding strict liability.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
the first reading of Ordinance No. 2234 and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the
full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REGARDING REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING AGENCY (RTPA) FUNDING ISSUES
(T-100-375 & S-070-200)
Public Works Director August provided a report to City Council via an overhead slide
presentation, incorporated herein by reference. He related that new RTPA funding of more
than $11 million will be available to the region from the 1997 Federal Transportation Act
(TEA-21); however, the annual anticipated funding of$600,000 for road maintenance from
TEA-21 will be only $300,000 for the first several years of the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP), to increase annually. With regard to the Transportation
Enhancement Program (TE), $2.1 million is available for nonmotorized related projects, and
an additional $9,356,000 is available for the region through the STIP fund.
With regard to the allocation of funds, RTPA's decision was to allocate 25 percent of the $9
million to each agency equally, and the remaining 75 percent on a population basis. Redding,
with approximately 47 percent of the area's population, would be allocated approximately
$3,900,000 of federal funds for rehabilitation in the spring of 1999.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve
allocating to cities and the county for rehabilitation projects, with any remaining funds going
to the current STIP project list. The City needs to determine projects to fund with new STIP
funds and provide input back to RTPA for its December 15, 1998, meeting.
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Council Member Anderson expressed disappointment with regard to the determination of
allocation of funds.
City Manager Warren explained that the RTPA, secondary to recommendation by the public
works directors of the cities, is prepared to divide the first 25 percent of the total funds
equally among the entities, an amount adequate to fund the smaller cities' current projects,
and allocate the remainder according to population. The City of Redding would lose
$472,000, leaving City projects with a balance of approximately $20,000,000. Mr. Warren
failed to see the logic in this allocation and stated that monies were disbursed without regard
to projects. He noted that Mr. August abstained from voting on the method of allocation.
Council Member Anderson said that the allocation of funds should have been based on
population, but advised that the issue at hand is whether the RTPA board can be persuaded.
Mayor Kehoe compared the representation of the RTPA board with population figures: The
City of Shasta Lake, with 6 percent of the total County population, has one vote; Anderson,
with 5 percent of the population, has one vote;the County, with 41 percent of the population,
has three votes; the City of Redding, with the majority of population at 47 percent, has one
vote; and RABA has one vote.
Mayor Kehoe commented that the City Council is very surprised with the recommendation
of the public works directors and the decision of the RTPA board. He asked City Attorney
Wingate if it was appropriate for the City Council to provide RTPA with its position in
writing, to which Mr. Wingate replied yes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that the Mayor be authorized to write a letter voicing Council's opposition to and questioning
rationale for the method of allocation of RTPA funds, and recommending that distribution be
determined based on population. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Regional Transportation Planning Agency Funds
(T-100-375)
Vi Klaseen, 2295 Oak Ridge Crest Drive, claimed that a drastic change is needed with regard
to the voting process of RTPA fund allocation, and suggested that all members of the City
Council attend the meeting of the RTPA as a show of force. She opined that TE funds should
be earmarked for enhancement projects for the bus system.
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
Offer to purchase City property located at 2425 Sonoma Street
Negotiating parties: Phil Perry and Mark Maki
Under negotiation: Price and terms
(C-070-200)
At the hour of 9:20 p.m., Mayor Kehoe adjourned the regular meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 10:33 p.m., Mayor Kehoe reconvened the meeting to regular session.
Mayor Kehoe stated that the offer to purchase City property was rejected.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:34 p.m., Mayor Kehoe declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
Mayor
ATTEST:
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