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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
November 17, 1998, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Frank Strazzarino.
The Invocation was offered by Mr. Michael Arnold.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Mayor Anderson with the following
Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Anderson. Mayor Kehoe 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, Chief of Police Blankenship, Police Captain Byard, Electric
Group Manager Ryan, Fire Chief Wagner, Support Services Director Kersten, Finance Officer
Strong, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Transportation Coordinator Duryee,
Director of Community Services Gorman, Senior Planner Morgon, Assistant City Attorney
Tranberg, Public Works Manager-Water Division Robertson, Personnel Analyst Neimer, City
Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of October 20, 1998
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 8, check numbers 262868 through
263254 inclusive, in the amount of$3,998,960.91, for the period October 19 through 30,
1998, and Accounts Payable Register No. 9, check numbers 263255 through 263580
inclusive, in the amount of$4,820,501.31, for the period November 3 through November 12,
1998, be approved and paid; and Payroll Register No. 8, check numbers 454637 through
455307 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 54281 through 54766, in the
amount of$1,398,798.84, for the period October 4 through October 17, 1998, and Payroll
Register No. 9, check numbers 444499 through 455768, and electronic deposit transaction
numbers 54772 through 55257, in the amount of$1,352,109.67, for the period October 18
through October 31, 1998, be approved.
TOTAL: $11,570,370.73
Treasurer's Report - September 1998
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $92,842,906.99
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $153,133,071.80
ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - September 1998
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the ACR 133 Report and the Proof
of Cash Reconciliation for September 1998 be accepted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2231 - re Rezoning Application RZ-6-98, by Edward and Judy Young,
2821 Hartnell Avenue
(L-010-230)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2231 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to
the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding to "RM-12" Multiple-Family
Residential District (RZ-6-98).
ORDINANCE NO. 2232 - re Amendment of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.28,
Swimming Pools
(L-010-500-050)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2232 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Chapter 16.28 of the Redding Municipal Code, deleting
Subsection C relating to decorative barrier requirements for swimming pools.
ORDINANCE NO. 2233 - re Sewer Service Outside the City
(W-020-500)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2233 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending portions of Chapter 14.16 of the Redding Municipal Code
relating to parcels outside the city limits which receive City sewer service without annexing
to the City.
ORDINANCE NO. 2234 - re Limits on Retail Sales of Products Containing Ephedrine and
Phenylpropanolamine
(P-150-200)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2234 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding enacting Chapter 10.08 of the Redding Municipal Code, limits on retail
sales of products containing ephedrine and phenylpropanolamine.
Amendment to Project Manager Contract for the Civic Center
(C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the contract with Wayne Nadon,
Nadon Management, for Civic Center Project Manager services be amended to reflect the
results which would allow payment of two incentive clauses in the Project Manager's
contract, as follows, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Amendment:
1. Payment of$7,500 if less than 70 percent of the construction contingency is used to
deal with contractor-initiated change orders.
2. Payment of$7,500 for having the final cost of Phase 2, including construction change
orders, not exceeding$15,057,699, including any add backs by the City ($14,340,666
plus contingency).
3. Payment of$5,000 for being able to move Information Systems into the building by
November 15, 1999.
4. Payment of$5,000 for no restrictions on full occupancy by all staff by December 29,
1999.
5. Payment of$5,000 for a notice of project completion for Phase 2 to the City Council
by February 16, 2000.
Offer to Sell Land to the City at 2701 Goodwater Avenue by Clare Wheeler-Brandt
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that staff be directed to advise Mrs.
Wheeler-Brandt that the City declines to purchase the property at 2701 Goodwater Avenue
secondary to unsatisfactory parcel configuration and topography and the limited benefit the
property offers for development of a detention basin, and to thank her for offering it to the
City.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3229 (Solid Waste Containers and Cardboard Recycling
Containers)
(B-050-100 & S-020-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3229, Solid
Waste Containers and Cardboard Recycling Containers, be awarded to Bay-Con, Inc., in the
revised amount of$36,507.90 for new containers, with the remainder of the budgeted funds
(approximately $36,000) held in reserve for the repair of worn-out dumpsters.
Transactions Between $5.000 and $25.000. Third Quarter 1998
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council accept the
transaction listing of items purchased at a cost between $5,000 and $25,000, incorporated
herein by reference.
Approve Blanket Vendor Program
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council approve the
blanket vendor program, wherein authorized City employees can acquire supplies, services,
and equipment through the use of blanket-type purchase orders, and authorize changes to the
program throughout the year as deemed necessary by the Purchasing Officer.
RESOLUTION -Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Properties at 928-942 Yuba Street,
Formerly Owned by John P. Elmore, Currently Owned by William J. Hendrix
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council adopt
Resolution No. 98-155, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing
abatement proceedings on property located at 928-942 Yuba Street. The abatement
proceeding was initiated on June 3, 1997; subsequently, the public nuisance has been abated
by the current owner, William J. Hendrix, through rehabilitation of the apartment complex,
and proceedings can now be released.
RESOLUTION -Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 483 North Market Street,
Formerly the Miracle Mile Manor Motel, Formerly Owned by Servillano Castillejos, Currently
Owned by Albert and Theresa Moore
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council adopt
Resolution No. 98-156, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing
abatement proceedings on property located at 483 North Market Street. The abatement
proceeding was initiated on December 3, 1996; subsequently, the public nuisance has been
abated by the current owners, Albert and Theresa Moore, through the demolition and removal
of the motel, excepting the rehabilitation of two of the motel units into a duplex dwelling unit,
and proceedings can now be released.
RESOLUTION - Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 40 Hilltop Drive,
Formerly "Doc's," Formerly Owned by Lois Marsh, Currently Owned by Tri-Counties Bank
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council adopt
Resolution No. 98-157, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing
abatement proceedings on property located at 40 Hilltop Drive. The abatement proceeding
was initiated on June 4, 1996; subsequently, the public nuisance has been abated by the
current owner, Tri-Counties Bank, through the demolition and removal of structures on the
property, and proceedings can now be released.
Memorandum of Understanding for Low-Interest Loans
(A-050-125-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that City Council authorize signature
of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redding Electric
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Department and North Valley Bank for subsidized energy-efficient loans for
commercial/industrial customers of the City of Redding Electric Department. Approval of
this MOU is a major step in instituting the low-interest loan program adopted by Council,
which has an approved budget of$175,000 and will have no additional fiscal impact.
Power Control Computer System Year 2000 (Y2K) Readiness
(E-120-150)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that City Council approve the
expenditure of$370,000 for single-vendor upgrades to the City's Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition and power control systems to ensure Year 2000 readiness, and authorize
staff to negotiate the necessary contracts/purchase orders and purchase the hardware/software
upgrades with each vendor.
Fourth of July Freedom Festival Fireworks Display
(C-050-050 & R-050)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Department Director that City Council
approve a contract with Boom Boom Productions, the only company to submit a bid for the
1999 Fourth of July Freedom Festival fireworks display, in the amount of$50,000.
RESOLUTION - Authorizing Purchase of Vehicle Extrication Equipment
(P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council approve Resolution No. 98-158,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of first
responder rescue equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $39,962.73 from
Santiam Emergency Equipment. There is no impact on the General Fund as the purchase is
fully reimbursable through a 1997 Office of Traffic Safety Emergency Medical Services grant.
Unclaimed Property Disposition
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council adopt Resolution No. 98-
159, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Tenth Amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 98-92 (1) establishing one new full-time crime analyst position,
(2) appropriating$62,000 for the crime analyst position, and (3)accepting $62,000 in revenue
from the General Fund. $64,746 in abandoned funds, which has accumulated over several
years, would be transferred to the General Fund pursuant to the Redding Municipal Code as
the owners of these funds cannot be located.
Mobile Data Terminal Purchase
(B-050-100, G-100-070, & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police and Information Systems staff that City
Council approve a request to purchase 34 Motorola MW-520 terminals from the Motorola
Corporation for approximately $210,000, and seek bids for the purchase of Toshiba
4000CDT laptop terminals at an estimated cost of approximately $70,000 for the mobile data
project, utilizing funding previously allocated by Council in the amount of$282,000.
Approval of Purchase of Airport Liability Insurance Policy for 1998-99
(R-100-375-100)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council approve
the purchase of a 1998-1999 Redding Municipal Airport liability insurance policy from
Reliance National Indemnity Company, with a coverage limit of$50,000 per occurrence at
a cost of$39,218.75.
Development of a City-Wide Student Internship Program
(P-100-060-850)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council approve
the development of a Student Internship Program, with no direct costs incurred, and the
indirect costs of which can be absorbed into the existing budget.
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RESOLUTION - to Approve Deferred Compensation Plan Documents
(P-100-030)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council adopt
Resolution No. 98-160, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the
provisions of the plan document for 457 Deferred Compensation plans, in order to more
efficiently administer the program and to comply with recent changes in legislation.
Extension of Agreement with Pharmaceutical Care Network
(P-100-150-110)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council authorize
the extension of the contract to provide medical prescriptions for the City's group health
program through Pharmaceutical Care Network for an additional 13-month period, ending
December 31, 1999.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3159, (Job No. 9219), Hangar Replacement,
Redding Municipal Airport
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3159 (Job No.
9219), awarded to Peters Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was $131,299,
which is 6.8 percent under the City Council authorized amount.
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Country Heights
Subdivision, Unit 16, Phase 5 (S-6-95), by Signature Northwest Partnership, North of Canyon
Creek Road and West of Buenaventura Boulevard
(S-070-230 & S-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 98-161 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Misty Glen Drive, Shadow Brook Lane, and Aspen Glow Lane in Unit 16,
Phase 5, of the Country Heights Subdivision.
It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Country Heights
Subdivision, Unit 16,Phase 5, as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed
to return the securities to the developer.
Resolution Accepting Streets-Acceptance of Improvements for River Ridge Park, Unit 4 (S-
1-93), by Jaxon Enterprises, South of Quartz Hill Road
(S-070-230 & S-100-654-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 98-162 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Landmark Court in Unit 4 of the River Ridge Park Subdivision.
It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in River Ridge Park
Subdivision, Unit 4, as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return
the securities to the developer.
Acceptance of Final Map and
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Carriage Glen Subdivision,
Unit 5B (S-28-90) (AKA Highland Oaks, Unit 5B), by Eckelman & Scarbrough, West of
Goodwater Avenue and North of Rancho Road
(S-070-230 & S-100-282)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final
Map for Carriage Glen Subdivision, Unit 5B, developed by Eckelman & Scarbrough,
authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk to file the
Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 98-163 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Eastbrook Drive, Calliope Court, and Montana Sky Drive in Unit 5B of the
Carriage Glen Subdivision.
It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Carriage Glen
Subdivision, Unit 5B, as satisfactorily completed ,
RESOLUTION -re Summary Vacation A-8-98 by Creative Living, Portions of Canby Road,
Lancers Lane, and Browning Street
(A-010-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council adopt Resolution
No. 98-164, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating
portions of Canby Road, Lancers Lane, and Browning Street pursuant to Conditions 4 and
6 of Lot Split No. LS-3-97 (A-8-98).
Appointment of Representative to the Redding Area Water Council
(W-030-420)
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council appoint Director of Public Works August
as the City's representative to the Redding Area Water Council and Public Works Manager-
Water Division Robertson as the alternate.
Acceptance of Final Map - Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 15, Phase 2 (S-8-94)
(S-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final
Map for Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 15, Phase 2, developed by Signature Northwest
Partnership, authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk
to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, 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 - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Kehoe
Abstain: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 98-155, 98-156, 98-157, 98-158, 98-159, 98-160, 98-161, 98-162, 98-163,
and 98-164, and Ordinance Nos. 2231, 2232, 2233, and 2234, are on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT PUBLIC
HEARING - Disposition of Redding Redevelopment Agency Property Located at 2350
Buenaventura Boulevard
(R-030-145-050)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor/Agency Member Anderson opened the
joint public hearing of the Redding City Council and the Redding Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) to consider the disposition of Agency property located at 2350 Buenaventura
Boulevard.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council and the
Agency dated November 10, 1998, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the disposition
of Agency property located at 2350 Buenaventura Boulevard. Secondary to the impending
alignment and possible closure of Westside Road, in April 1996, the Agency directed staff to
work with business owners who would potentially be impacted and authorized an appraisal
of the South City Shell station property at 4200 Westside Road, owned by Jack and Marti
Ginder, for a potential exchange of land. In March 1997, rather than an exchange, the
Agency conceptually agreed to sell the Ginders excess land at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Buenaventura Boulevard and Westside Road. On January 8, 1998, the Agency
agreed to revise the conceptual terms to allow the Ginders a one-year option to purchase the
property.
A Disposition Agreement between the Agency, the City, and the Ginders has been prepared
which provides the Ginders the option to purchase a 28,914-square-foot parcel of land and,
upon completion of the realignment of Westside Road, the conveyance of City-owned
Westside Road and Canyon Creek Road right-of-way adjacent to the Ginders' property at
4200 Westside Road should the City decide to abandon those sections for street purposes.
Under the agreement:
The Ginders would:
1. Waive all potential claims against the Agency and City arising from an actual or
perceived loss to Ginders' existing business of property located at 4200 Westside
Road resulting from limited access to and/or from Buenaventura Boulevard and/or
Westside Road, or the closure of existing Westside Road.
2. Perform all studies to determine the feasibility of purchase and development of Parcel
A during the option period.
3. Be responsible for all costs for soil studies and any remediation, if necessary.
4. Upon exercise of option, purchase Parcel A from the Agency for $4.00 per square
foot, or $115,650.
5. Be responsible for one-half of the title and escrow fees for Parcel A.
6. Initiate construction of a fast food restaurant or card lock facility within two years of
transfer of title or Parcel A will revert back to the Agency.
7. Should the Ginders resell Parcel A for a purpose other than the development of a fast
food restaurant or card lock facility, the Ginders and the Agency will share equally the
net proceeds of the sale over $4.00 per square foot.
8. Accept Parcel A in "as is" condition at close of escrow.
The Agency would:
1. Grant an option to purchase Parcel A for an initial option period of one year which
may be extended by the Ginders for a maximum of six months at an option payment
of 10 percent of the appraised value times the number of months the option is
extended.
2. Be responsible for one-half of the title and escrow fees for Parcel A.
3. Reimburse the Ginders the purchase price, without interest, if construction of a fast
food restaurant is not initiated within two years of close of escrow and title reverts
back to the Agency.
The City would:
1. Consider abandoning Westside and Canyon Creek Roads upon completion of the
realignment and conveying Parcel B to the Ginders.
2. Retain the entire area of Parcel B as an easement for existing utilities within the
current right-of-way.
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council adopt a resolution
approving the Disposition Agreement and making the necessary findings in connection with
the proposed disposition of the property at 2350 Buenaventura Boulevard. Staff further
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recommends that the Agency approve the disposition of the property at 2350 Buenaventura
Boulevard to the Ginders pursuant to the Disposition Agreement.
In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Starman stated that the Agency was inclined only
to consider construction by the Ginders of either a fast-food restaurant or a card lock facility
on the property located at the corner of Buenaventura Boulevard and Railroad Avenue;
however, the issue would be appropriate for discussion.
Vice Mayor/Agency Member Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to
address this matter and closed the public hearing.
With regard to Council/Agency Member Kight's concerns regarding the City locking into
limited use options, Vice Mayor/Agency Member Anderson noted that this issue could be
amended at any time.
Mr. Starman noted that these options were the suggestion of the Ginders and not City staff.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, to
adopt Resolution No. 98-165, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the Disposition Agreement by and between the City of Redding, the Redding
Redevelopment Agency, and Jonathan G. Ginder and Mary M. Ginder; making the following
findings in connection with the Disposition Agreement:
(a) The sale of the property at 2350 Buenaventura Boulevard will assist in the elimination of
blight and is consistent with the implementation plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490 of
the California Health and Safety Code; and
(b)The consideration is not less than the fair market value in accordance with the highest and
best use under the Redevelopment Plan;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge
Noes: Council Members -None
Absent: Council Members - Kehoe
Abstain: Council Members - None
The following motion was made by the Redding Redevelopment Agency:
MOTION: Made by Agency Member Kight, seconded by Agency Member Anderson, to
approve the disposition of property at 2350 Buenaventura Boulevard to the Ginders pursuant
to the Disposition Agreement. Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Agency Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge
Noes: Agency Members -None
Absent: Agency Members - Kehoe
Abstain: Agency Members - None
Resolution No. 98-165 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Status Report on Major Programs and Projects
(A-050-080/C-070-010-075/G-030/C-050-025)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated November
10, 1998, relating to the development status of major programs and projects. He stated that
the current report would provide updates on three major projects: (1) the driving range at the
Benton Landfill, (2) the General Plan, and (3) the Civic Center Project.
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Community Services Director Gorman presented an update with regard to the driving range
at the former Benton Landfill. He related that a recent Request for Proposals (RFP) attracted
one proposal, submitted by DC Investments, which was determined to be responsive to the
RFP requirements. The proposal includes development and management of the driving range
for 20 years and would include family recreation attractions. DC Investments proposed to
pay the City rent of$1200 a month or a percentage of revenue, whichever is greater. Due
to use restrictions on the property, the project requires the approval of various regulatory
agencies, and Mr. Gorman noted that staff has already circulated the proposal to the agencies
for review. Once that is complete, the project will be brought back for Council's
consideration.
Council Member McGeorge remarked that the project seemed to be a good opportunity for
the land.
City Manager Warren stated it would also be possible to entertain the idea of a dog park at
the site.
Development Services Director Swanson, presenting an update of the General Plan, said that
33 thousand copies of the General Plan supplement in the Record Searchlight have been
distributed, an information booth was staffed at Market Fest, and presentations have been
made to several civic and community groups along with television and public radio
announcements. Public comments received to date are being reviewed and will be presented
to the General Plan Task Force in January, who will make final recommendations to the
Planning Commission. Mr. Swanson revealed that the administrative draft of the
Environmental Impact Report is due to the City this month, the Planning Commission Report
is expected to hold hearings by the spring, and hopefully the City will be able to present
hearings in the summer.
Assistant City Manager Perry, relating an update on the Civic Center, stated the project is on
time and within budget. He summarized that the City has spent approximately $2 million to
date, that 14 percent of the construction is done, and the City has accomplished 72 percent
of the deductive change orders. Mr. Perry stated the underwork on the project has been
done, the administration building slab has been poured, and the site winterized. The slab for
the Council Chambers building is being poured this week.
Conflict of Interest Code
(F-010-150)
City Clerk Strohmayer provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated November
3, 1998, relating to Government Code Section 87302, which requires those positions which
involve the making or participation in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have
a material effect on their financial interest to file a Statement of Economic Interests. Due to
the reorganization of City departments and the creation of new positions, staff has determined
that the list of designated employees for Redding's Conflict of Interest Code should be
amended to reflect those changes.
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the ordinance amending the Conflict of
Interest Code List of Designated Employees for the City of Redding be offered for first
reading and that the full reading of the ordinance be waived, ensuring the City's Conflict of
Interest Code is up-to-date.
Council Member Cibula offered Ordinance No. 2235 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Appendix "A" to Redding Municipal Code
Chapter 2.90 entitled Conflict of Interest for Designated Positions of the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2235 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. Voting was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Cibula, Kight, and McGeorge
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Kehoe
Abstain: Council Members -None
Recommendation re Use of SB45 Funding
(R-010-750)
City Manager Warren noted that under Senate Bill 45, State funds from gas tax went to
CalTrans for street and road projects. Last year the County received $35 million, which was
divided by the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) on a formula basis between
the cities and County. With regard to the State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP), the County received $9.3 million, which was divided by the RTPA with the City's
share being $4.2 million. When Senate Bill 45 was passed and the first $35 million was
received, the projects in the other cities and the County were funded. Redding, with the
highest number of projects and transportation in the County, was not able to fund all of its
projects.
Public Works Director August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
November 13, 1998, relating to the recommendation regarding the use of SB45 funds. On
October 27, 1998, the RTPA allocated $4.2 million to the City of Redding of an additional
$9.34 million in STIP funds made available to Shasta County.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve the use of
an additional $4.2 million in STIP funds for the rehabilitation of existing roads, and authorize
staff to prepare and submit a pavement rehabilitation program to the RTPA on December 15,
1998. When it is determined what type of funds, Federal or State, comprise the $4.2 million
allocation, staff with prepare a rehabilitation program to use the funds accordingly.
Council Member Cibula announced that he had received concerns from citizens in the Sunset
Terrace and Parkview neighborhoods, and wondered if it would be possible to investigate
those concerns and potentially use some of the monies to address those issues.
Mr. August stated there is a list, including most of the older neighborhoods, as the areas that
need the most rehabilitation, which will be targeted first.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving the use of an additional $4.2 million in STIP funds for the rehabilitation of existing
roads, and authorizing staff to prepare and submit a pavement rehabilitation program to the
RTPA on December 15, 1998. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Recommendation re State Transportation Improvement Project Reauthorization
(T-100-375 & G-100-170)
Public Works Director August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
November 11, 1998, relating to the recommendation regarding State Transportation
Improvement Project (STIP) reauthorization. At the October 20, 1998, meeting, City
Council directed staff to present the City's project listing included in the current STIP for
consideration of reprioritization. The approved project listing includes the following:
• Cypress Avenue/Sacramento River Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening
• SR299/SR44 to Interstate 5 Auxiliary Ramp Improvements
• North Downtown One-Way Street Improvements
• Construction of the Parkview Drive/Sacramento River Bridge
The breakdown approved by the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) to
address the City's projects includes an entitlement of$3.5 million, $10.7 million for project
years one through six, and $20 million for project years seven and eight, for a total of$34.2
million. Because of limited funding, the $18 million SR299 Sacramento River Bridge
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widening and Dana Drive on-ramp project was not put on the list, and Mr. August noted a
great need for the traffic circulation improvement this project would provide. He also offered
as another project which may be considered in the use of these entitlement funds the
expansion of Cypress Avenue to six lanes within the existing right-of-way from Pine Street
to Athens Avenue, including the construction and landscaping of median islands, updated
street lighting, trees, and a new traffic signal at the entrance to the Civic Center.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve
reprioritizing the expenditure of SB45 funds and reestablish the discretionary $3.5 million
entitlement account, of which $2 million will be allocated to improve Cypress Avenue from
SR273 (Pine Street) to Athens Avenue, and $5 million toward the construction of SR299
westbound improvements from Interstate 5 to Auditorium Drive and the Dana Drive
connection to the Interstate 5/SR299 ramp.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. August agreed that the City has an obligation
from the State for the environmental process with regard to Downtown and the Parkview
Avenue Bridge, and the City will move forward with those projects. He stated that the City
would have to seek obligation for design and eventually construction in the future.
Frank Strazzarino, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Redding Chamber
of Commerce, communicated support of the proposed on-ramp access at Dana Drive. He
related that a number of businesses have cited the need for improved traffic movement and
access to westbound 299, and are complaining of increasing congestion and visitor frustration
in the Hilltop area. Mr. Straz7arino also pointed out that it would provide an easier approach
to the Turtle Bay area. The Chamber of Commerce supports the revitalization of Downtown
and planned expenditures for street improvements, and he suggested that these projects can
move forward concurrently. He encouraged Council to accept the recommendation of staff
and move the project up on the priority schedule.
James Theimer, 2515 Park Marina Drive, Trilogy Architecture in Redding, stated that
suggestions have been made with regard to improvement in the traffic circulation in
Downtown. He proposed that, while he is not speaking against the Dana Drive on-ramp
project, Downtown circulation is as important as any other improvements being proposed.
If the projects are not done concurrently, he believes the bottleneck of traffic will be shifted
to the Downtown area.
Mike Arnold, 1701 California Street, President of the Downtown Redding Business
Association, reported that his organization wants to see these projects advanced concurrently
for the viability of Downtown and the Dana Drive area. He felt that much can be done to
improve the traffic congestion and confusion, and supported the projects being implemented
concurrently.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. August stated that the Environmental Impact
Report(EIR)will identify alternatives to specific design and the City is in no way committed
at this time.
Council Member Cibula stressed the need to incorporate whatever plans the City has for
Downtown into the traffic circulation project, and stated that although he agreed with staffs
recommendation, he is not convinced it is the only project for Downtown.
Vice Mayor Anderson thanked those who were speakers on the subject, and also for working
out concerns with staff He explained that while also in favor of the staffs recommendation,
he would like to keep Parkview Avenue or another Sacramento River crossing in the planning
stages.
Mr. August assured that the EIR for Parkview Avenue would be pursued so the City will be
ready when the funds are available.
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City Manager Warren indicated that a bicycle path is being planned along with the Cypress
Bridge improvements.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to
approve reprioritizing the expenditure of SB45 funds and reestablish the discretionary $3.5
million entitlement account, of which$2 million will be allocated to improve Cypress Avenue
111 from SR273 (Pine Street) to Athens Avenue, and $5 million toward the construction of
SR299 westbound improvements from Interstate 5 to Auditorium Drive and the Dana Drive
connection to the Interstate 5/SR299 ramp. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Update on Current Cal-Fed Issues
(W-030-550- 0)
Public Works Director August provided an update on current Cal-Fed issues via presentation
by viewgraph, incorporated herein by reference. He related that Cal-Fed identifies solutions
to water quality and water supply problems in the Bay Delta and the movement of water from
Northern to Southern California. The City's lobbyist, John Mills, has asked the City for a set
of goals to use in negotiation with Federal and State officials. Mr. August stated that it
should be recognized that the City of Redding is a unique urban area which depends on the
Sacramento River and Trinity Diversion water 200 miles north of the Delta for its growth and
quality of life. In order to assist Cal-Fed in the protection of key aquatic species, funding
from the Cal-Fed program, Category III, and other appropriate sources should be directed
to fund beneficial projects in the greater Redding urban area.
He indicated that the Cal-Fed program anticipates the need for additional water resources for
ecosystem restoration within the Bay-Delta Watershed. Actions which minimize the need for
the use of surface water in areas tributary to the Bay-Delta may provide significant benefits,
and Cal-Fed should make available adequate funds for local communities, counties, and
special districts to carry out integrated resource planning of all available water resources.
This planning should include identification of groundwater basin's safe yield through
development of an integrated resources plan including a groundwater monitoring program and
model. In addition, funding should be available to assist in the development of reuse of
wastewater and reductions in water treatment process consumption.
The Cal-Fed program has recognized that the most important issue to urban California is
water quality; therefore, the program should empower local communities, cities, counties, and
special districts to enhance river water quality. Funding should be made available to make
improvements in the existing infrastructure where benefits to the Delta are available. Mr.
August noted that nearly evcry urban area of California will grow in population during the
Cal-Fed program's 30-year implementation schedule, and the Assurances package developed
by Cal-Fed must not preclude the availability of sufficient water at a reasonable cost to
Northern and Southern California communities.
Council Member Cibula complimented Mr. August on his hard work. He requested that the
prospect of extended funding be pursued in the process of working with Cal-Fed.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
accept the report and direct staff to work with the City's lobbyist. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Public Safety
(P-150-150)
Clifford Zirkle, 775 Locust Street, related concerns about the danger of the many child
molesters and sex offenders paroled in the Shasta County area and asked for increased police
protection. He mentioned that Redding is one of a few areas in the State where sex offenders
are paroled, and he feels more protection is needed where children are present. He also
alleged concerns with regard to Redding police officers he states have committed crimes, and
asked that a citizens' inquiry board be established to investigate complaints against the
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Redding Police Department. He further noted that a drug testing program should be
instituted for police officers.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:09 p.m., Vice Mayor Anderson announced that Council will adjourn to
closed session to discuss the following:
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(b):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 111
One (1) case
(L-100, T-010-600)
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight,
approving an agreement with Hospitality House for payment on delinquent Transient
Occupancy Taxes, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(e):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Director of Public Works
(A-050-300)
No action was taken.
At the hour of 8:29 p.m., Vice Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ayor
ATTEST
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