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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
April 20, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Kight.
The Invocation was offered by Dr. Jim Grant of Simpson College.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Anderson with the following Council
Members present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge.
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, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Chief of Police
Blankenship, Fire Chief Wagner, Support Services Director Kersten, Finance Officer Strong,
Administrative Services Director Bachman, Community Services Director Gorman, Assistant
City Attorney Tranberg, Wastewater Superintendent Craig, Information Systems Manager
Erwin, Housing Manager Flory, Public Works Project Coordinator Elder, Public Works
Manager Rader, Planning Manager Hamilton, Associate Planner Thompson, Assistant City
Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller.
APPOINTMENTS
City Manager Warren introduced the following recently appointed positions in the Public
Works and Planning Departments: Planning Manager James Hamilton, Public Works
Manager-Streets David Rader, and Public Works Project Coordinator James Elder.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of .Minutes -Regular minutes of April 6, 1999.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 19, check numbers 267168 through
267606 inclusive, in the amount of$5,183,904.50 for the period April 1 through April 16,
1999, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 20, check numbers 459770 through
460096 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 60283 through 60793, in the
amount of$1,359,161.55 for the period March 21 through April 3, 1999, be approved.
TOTAL: $6,543,066.05
Resolution - Approving Use of Redevelopment Funds for Construction of the Turtle Bay
Pedestrian Bridge
(R-030-050-310, S-070-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 99-62 be adopted,
a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the use of Redevelopment
Funds to assist with the construction of the Turtle Bay Pedestrian Bridge, and making the
following findings with respect thereto:
1. That the improvements are of benefit to the project area from which the funds
are derived or to the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located;
2. That no other reasonable means of financing the improvements are available
to the community; and
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3. That the payment of funds for the improvements will assist in the elimination
of blight within the project area.
Acquisition of Land - Request from Horsetown Creek Preserve for Acquisition of Land
along Clear Creek Road
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that staff be directed to develop a
land management agreement with Horsetown Preserve regarding the acquisition and
maintenance of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land to expand the Horsetown-Clear
Creek Preserve. The City can possibly obtain the land for free under the Federal Recreation
and Public Purpose Act, and eventually full title would transfer to the City.
Submittal of Recycling Grant - State Department of Conservation
(G-100-170, S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council approve
reapplication for a grant under the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter
Reduction Act, also known as AB 2020, in the amount of $28,936, from the State
Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling. Funds will be used for recycling of
plastic bottles at community events in Fiscal Year 1999/2000.
Request for Lease of City Property - 3155 South Street, by Gary Arel
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council authorize staff to
pursue a lease agreement with Gary Arel for City property located at 3155 South Street for
25 to 30 years to develop a mini-storage complex. Mr. Arel would be responsible for all
improvements, permits, code requirements, and property taxes during the period of the lease.
111 Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Kight, McGeorge and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members -None
Absent: Council Members -None
Abstain: Council Members - Cibula
Resolution - Approving Use of Tax Increment Revenue for the Sports Complex
(R-030-050-310, P-050-600-200)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 99-63 be adopted,
a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the use of tax increment
revenue from the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Project to acquire property and develop a sports
park and making the following necessary findings:
1. That the public improvements meet the definition of Redevelopment and are
of primary benefit to the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project area.
2. That no other reasonable means of financing the improvements are available
to the community; and
3. That the payment of funds for the public improvements will assist in the
elimination of one or more blighting conditions in the project area and is
consistent with an adopted implementation plan.
4. That the findings set forth in the resolution are based on the information
contained in the written staff report, the Analysis of Proposed Use of
Redevelopment Funds, and staff comments made at the City Council Meeting.
Use of the Downtown Mall Parking Structure by the Redding Certified Farmers' Market
(M-010-200, L-010-390)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the Redding Certified Farmers' Market be
allowed to continue utilizing the upper level of the Downtown Mall parking structure, subject
to the issuance of a use permit by the Board of Administrative Review.
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Participation Agreement - Hilltop Drive Burn Dump Remediation and Sacramento River
Trail Extension
(R-030-050-310, C-070-250)
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve a Participation Agreement
with the Redding Redevelopment Agency, City of Redding, McConnell Foundation, Benton
Village, and the Alliance of Redding Museums regarding the construction of an extension of
the Sacramento River Trail to Hilltop Drive by the California Integrated Waste Management
Board(CIWMB), and that CIWMB and its contractors be indemnified against future claims
resulting from the steepness of the trail.
Expenditure of Public Benefit Funds for Energy-Efficient Glazing at the New Civic Center,
and
Resolution - Appropriating Funds
(C-050-025, B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 99-64 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
nineteenth amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 98-92 appropriating $50,000 from the
Public Benefit Fund for energy-efficient glazing on the Civic Center glass.
Resolution - Authorizing Filing of State Airport Matching Fund Loan Application with
Caltrans for Redding Municipal Airport East Side Development
(G-100-170-200, A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 99-65
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of
a State Airport Matching Fund loan application in the amount of$80,746 to accomplish east
side development at Redding Municipal Airport and authorizing the Airport Manager to
execute same.
First Amendment to License and Permit for Commercial Activities with Horizon Air
Industries, Inc.
(A-070-080, A-090-100-300)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve the
First Amendment to License and Permit for Commercial Activities with Horizon Air
Industries, Inc. (C-3019), allowing use of the passenger lift apparatus at Redding Municipal
Airport.
Electric Utility's 1997/1998 Annual Report
(A-050-125)
The Electric Utility Director submitted the Utility's 1997/1998 Annual Report for City
Council's review, incorporated herein by reference, for Council's information and review.
Funding Agreement - Turtle Bay Pedestrian Bridge
(P-050-460-700)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve the
Pedestrian Bridge Funding Agreement with the Redding Redevelopment Agency and Turtle
Bay Museums and Arboretum on the River, enabling the City to transfer responsibility for
construction of the Pedestrian Bridge to Turtle Bay.
City Council Position - Assembly Bill 787, Assembly Bill 773, Assembly Bill 1411 and
Senate Bill 274
(L-040-300, P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council authorize the Mayor to sign
letters of support for Assembly Bills 773 and 787 and Senate Bill 274 regarding hazardous
materials, funding for the Shasta-Cascade Hazardous Materials Response Team and
reimbursement to comply with State mandates, and opposing Assembly Bill 1411 establishing
a new law entitled Firefighters'Procedural Bill of Rights Act.
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Resolution - Proclaiming National Police Officers' Week and Police Memorial Day
(P-010-050, A-050-060-600)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 99-66 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming the week of May 9 through
15, 1999, as "National Police Officers' Memorial Week," and May 13, 1999, as "Police
Memorial Day" in the City of Redding.
Grant Acceptance - Universal Hiring Program for Police Officers
(G-100-070, P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve the acceptance of
grant funds from the Universal Hiring Program through the U.S. Department of Justice in the
amount of $150,000 over three years, and the hiring of two additional school officer
positions. The City would be responsible for approximately $40,500 toward the cost of the
officers in the third year, and one-half of the cost the next year after completion of the grant,
with school contracts paying the remaining cost.
McConnell Foundation Grant Acceptance
(G-100, P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve acceptance of a
grant from the McConnell Foundation in the amount of$3,880, which together with grants
from the Koret Foundation and the Taub Family Foundation, will fund the total cost of a
regional Missing/Abducted Child (TRAK) System.
Grant Submission - Community-Oriented Policing Program Partnership (COPPS) with the
Redding Elementary School District
(G-100-070, P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that City Council approve submission of a
"School-Based Partnership" grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Community-Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of$150,000 for a one-year cooperative
research project between the Redding Police Department and the Redding School District to
identify school problems and implement solutions.
Award of Bid-Bid Schedule No. 3259, Repair and Retrofit Materials Recycling Facility and
Transfer Station Facility
(B-050-020 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3259 (Job No.
2104), Repair and Retrofit Materials Recycling Facility and Transfer Station Facility, be
awarded to Ray Toney and Associates, in the amount of$252,000, and an additional $28,000
be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $38,000 be approved
to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total of$353,000.
Public Works Department 1997/1998 Annual Report
(A-050-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council accept the
Department's 1997/1998 Annual Report, incorporated herein by reference.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight, 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:
Ayes: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Noes: Council Members -None
Absent: Council Members -None
Abstain: Council Members -None
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Resolution Nos. 99-62, 99-63, 99-64, 99-65, and 99-66 are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(B-080-300)
Mayor Anderson recommended the reappointments of Fred Weatherill and Tina Swanson to
the Planning Commission, each to serve a four-year term expiring May 1, 2003.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that Fred Weatherill and Tina Swanson be reappointed to the Planning Commission to serve
four-year terms expiring May 1, 2003. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR BICYCLE MOTOR CROSS (BMX) PARKS
(C-070, P-050)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated April 14,
1999, relating to a request to utilize City property for BMX parks. He indicated that
volunteers have expressed interest in developing four to five parks in areas such as Cascade
Community Park, Caldwell Park, Enterprise Park, and parks in the Mary Lake and Twin View
areas. Mr. Warren stated that volunteers would be responsible for design, construction, and
maintenance, and the City would be responsible for approving the design, providing water,
and constructing and installing signs. He explained that the parks would be implemented one
at a time and would not come back before City Council. Additionally, Mr. Warren suggested
it may be appropriate to research whether a BMX race track can be integrated at the site of
the future Sports Complex.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council provide conceptual approval
of the development of BMX parks on City property, and direct the Director of Community
Services and the Community Services Advisory Commission to work out the details with the
Risk Manager and City Attorney.
In response to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Warren related that staff has investigated similar
facilities in other cities. He said that the concept is not unlike the skateboard park, in that
there is a need for safety equipment and the City must make safety considerations in
approving the design. He mentioned that the other cities contacted have not had any
problems with the facilities and, in fact, there are more BMX parks than skateboard parks.
Community Services Director Gorman mentioned that the City's liability exposure is
acceptable and is similar to that of the skatepark. Staff will look at design and operation in
other cities.
Jeff Swanson, 2515 Park Marina Drive, indicated that BMX is a great sport for youth. He
said that kids construct homemade parks, the City and property owners concerned about their
liability level them, but the kids keep coming back and building new courses. Mr. Swanson
opined that BMX parks are a good use of City property and a very positive recreational
activity for the young people in the community.
Nick Scoma, 7046 David Trail, said that he represents the BMX riders in Redding. He
described in detail how the teenagers in his neighborhood created a series of trails and jumps
in Cascade Park, which they maintained for many years, until one day it was discovered that
the trails had been razed to make way for a softball field. Mr. Scoma indicated that at a
recent meeting with City staff, it was mentioned that more activities should be created for kids
or more policemen put on the street.
James Scrivner, 3045 Island Drive, explained that it takes a great deal of time to build a
bicycle jump, and related how disappointing it was to find their trails destroyed at Cascade
Park. He concluded that BMX is a fun sport, and thanked City Council for the opportunity
to speak.
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Sam Nelson, 3671 Sunwood Drive, stated that BMX has been around for many years, both
on City land and private property. Mr. Nelson opined that if a partnership were formed
between the City and the bicyclists rather than an adversarial relationship, the City will have
protection, the trails will be safer, and everybody will win.
Council Member McGeorge applauded Sam Nelson's contribution to youth in the City of
Redding.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to
approve volunteer development of BMX parks on City-owned land in concept, and authorize
the Director of Community Services and the Community Services Advisory Commission to
implement planning with the Risk Manager and City Attorney. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Kight said that he was proud of the teenagers for making this happen.
CENTREX SERVICE FOR THE CIVIC CENTER
(C-050-025, C-175-825)
City Manager Warren introduced a proposal to negotiate for Centrex Service in the Civic
Center. He disclosed there is a high savings potential with this contract, and credit should be
attributed to staff and Pacific Bell.
Director of Support Services Kersten provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated April 9, 1999, relating to a proposal to negotiate for Centrex Service for the Civic
Center. He said that due to a significant reduction in Centrex service cost, staff decided to
reevaluate whether Centrex would be a more cost effective telephone solution for the new
Civic Center rather than a new or expanded PBX system. He advised that the Centrex
solution appears to be the City's best option. The new Centrex solution, including the
purchase of special equipment through Pacific Bell to handle the unique needs of the
Customer Service Division, would cost the City a total of approximately $937,000 over ten
years. An upgraded PBX solution would cost approximately $1,065,000. Additionally, he
indicated that Pacific Bell has made an offer to install fiber optic cable at no additional cost
should the City pursue the Centrex system as well as contract for installation of data and
telephone wiring. Mr. Kersten said that the proposal for a telephone system should be
considered with the next agenda item relating to data and communication wiring for the Civic
Center.
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council authorize staff
to negotiate and contract with Pacific Bell for the installment of a Centrex telephone system
in the Civic Center, and to procure all necessary service and equipment from Pacific Bell as
a single-source provider.
Council Member McGeorge remarked that staff did an excellent job developing these
contracts.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
staff be authorized to negotiate and contract with Pacific Bell for the implementation of a
Centrex telephone system in the Civic Center, and to procure all necessary service and
equipment from Pacific Bell as a single-source provider. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
DATA AND COMMUNICATION WIRING FOR CIVIC CENTER
(C-050-025, C-175)
Director of Support Services Kersten provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated April 23, 1999, relating to data and communication wiring for the Civic Center. He
related that a Request for Proposals is ready to be distributed to obtain a contractor for the
installation; however, Pacific Bell submitted a proposal for the wiring as part of the Centrex
service proposal in the amount of$264,328, which is the lowest quote for labor and materials
they can offer to customers under their contract with the State. Staff estimates an additional
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$3,000 for some additional drops and wiring not originally included in the specifications
provided to them. Mr. Kersten stated that should Pacific Bell be awarded the contract as well
as the Centrex telephone system contract, the company will provide fiber optic cabling to the
new building at no additional cost. Mr. Kersten said that this proposal should be considered
as a package with the preceding item regarding Centrex Service for the Civic Center.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to
approve waiving the bid requirement and to execute an agreement with Pacific Bell under the
State of California Master Agreement for data and communication wiring in the New Civic
Center, to include providing fiber optic cabling and installation of an intertie across the
Sacramento River. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Anderson thanked Pacific Bell for working with the City and being a good corporate
citizen.
Council Member Cibula thanked Support Services Director Kersten for his work on the
proposal.
ORDINANCE - Adding Redding Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 re Weed Abatement
(A-030-100, A-030-040, F-205-600)
Fire Chief Wagner provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated April 15, 1999,
relating to a proposed ordinance which would add Redding Municipal Code Chapter 15.06,
Abatement - Weeds and Rubbish. Mr. Wagner pointed out that currently there is no
ordinance empowering the Fire Department to forcibly abate weeds, rubbish, and other
nuisances on private property. He disclosed that numerous complaints were received from
adjacent property owners concerned about hazards during the 1998 weed abatement season,
which resulted in several failures to respond to repeated requests and direction to resolve the
nuisances. He explained that the Department is unable to forcibly abate the hazards without
a weed abatement ordinance.
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that an ordinance be adopted adding Redding
Municipal Code, Chapter 15.06, Abatement - Weeds and Rubbish.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2242 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
of Redding adding Redding Municipal Code, Chapter 15.06, Abatement - Weeds and
Rubbish.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2242 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.12 re Transient Occupancy
Tax (TOT)
(T-010-600)
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated March 27, 1999, relating to a previous request by City Council that staff review
the Transient Occupancy Tax ordinance and recommend improvements to the process of
collecting funds. Mr. Bachman said that the current interest rate charged by the City on
delinquent accounts is 0.5 percent per month, which is well below the industry standards, and
that raising the rate to 1.5 percent would correspond with the City's other delinquent charges
and encourage hotel/motel owners to pay the taxes collected for the City. He also indicated
that in order for the City to follow up on delinquent accounts earlier and assist the Redding
Convention Center and Visitors' Bureau in monitoring and marketing efforts, the 30 days
allowed for businesses to submit a TOT return should be reduced to 20 days.
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It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that an ordinance amending
Chapter 4.12 of the Redding Municipal Code regarding Transient Occupancy Tax be offered
for first reading and that the full reading of the Ordinance be waived.
Mr. Bachman assured Council Member Cibula that the Hotel-Motel Owner's Association has
no objection to the changes in procedure.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2243 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.12.060 and
4.12.070-D of Title 4.12, Transient Occupancy Tax.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2243 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR THE WASTEWATER UTILITY MASTER PLAN
2000 PROJECT
(W-020-300)
In the Report to City Council dated April 13, 1999, Director of Public Works August stated
that the Department has completed the Request for Proposal process and recommended that
Carollo Engineers provide engineering services for the Wastewater Utility Master Plan 2000
Project. Mr. August indicated that a contract has been prepared at a price not to exceed
$295,000 for preparation of the plan, including a comprehensive hydraulic modeling effort
to determine system-wide deficiencies, recommendation of future system-wide improvements
to accommodate future growth and development, the development of a ten-year capital
improvement program, and a financial plan to help determine what is needed to fund the
necessary improvements to the sewer system. He said it is estimated this project will take
approximately ten to twelve months to complete.
City Manager Warren reviewed his cover letter dated April 14, 1999, and conveyed that while
the Wastewater Utility Master Plan is an important project, this specific plan is part of a larger
picture and the City needs to look at this expenditure from a broader perspective. Mr.
Warren suggested confirming that the recommended consultant will hold the contract price
and that the City Council defer consideration of the project until after 1999/2000 budget
approval.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
consideration of the Wastewater Utility's Master Plan be deferred until the budget
workshops, per the City Manager's recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PROJECT STATUS REPORT - Westside Sewer Interceptor
(W-020-610)
Director of Public Works August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
April 7, 1999, relating to the project status report of the Westside Sewer Interceptor. He
stated that due to the increased number of connections, the interceptor has overflowed into
the Sacramento River in several areas during recent storm periods, and if no corrective action
is taken the City could be faced with the consequences of having caused pollution of the river.
This could include damage claims from homeowners, enforcement action from the State
Regional Water Quality Control Board, and a building moratorium. He related that CH2M
Hill was hired to assist in performing a detailed study of the interceptor, which is being
finalized and is intended to provide an update on the progress in resolving numerous
complicated issues and seek direction on evaluating future decision alternatives. He indicated
that the lowest long-term cost alternative would be to construct a new gravity parallel
interceptor along Eastside Road from Cypress Avenue to Girvan Road, consisting of
approximately six miles of new sewer at a cost of$12.1 million. Phase 2, which would be
needed in about 2003, would run from Butte Street to Cypress Avenue at a cost of about $1.7
million. Finally, Phase 3 would be needed in about 2007, running from Girvan Road to the
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Clear Creek Plant for a cost of$2.5 million. Staff is now focusing on financing alternatives
for the parallel gravity interceptor, and these will be discussed thoroughly during the
upcoming budget and revenue program workshops with the City Council.
Edward Christofferson of CH2M Hill presented a computer graphic presentation via the
overhead projector, incorporated herein by reference. In summary, he stated that the problem
is one of hydraulic capacity, and the best solution is for the City to complete the Westside
Sewer Interceptor project as quickly as possible.
Mr. August stated that the Utility has budgeted approximately $6 million for the project and
is seeking loan funds of approximately$9 million from the State Revolving Fund. He pointed
out that the loan is gap financing, as the money will be returned via connection fees as
development occurs, and will not have any impact on rates.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. Christofferson said that the project could be
completed at the end of 2000 or early 2001. He explained that Phase I of the project would
provide relief in areas with hydraulic limitation even before implementing Phases II and III.
Mr. Christofferson specified that the normal life span of a sewer is approximately 50 years,
although there are many technical factors which can affect this.
Mayor Anderson advised that before he can support this project, he will need assurance that
sufficient development fees will be collected from sewer hookups in order to make the loan
payments.
This item was for information only and no action was required.
ORDINANCE - Correction to Redding Municipal Code re Public Parks - Prohibited
Activities, and Special Events
(C-110-100)
City Attorney Wingate explained that when the Community Services Advisory Committee
was created and the Parks and Recreation Commission deleted, a reference to Section
2.56.120 in Titles 10.20 (Public Parks-Prohibited Activities) and 11.44 (Special Events) was
inadvertently not changed to Section 2.55.120.
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that an ordinance be offered for first reading
correcting said code reference.
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2244 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City of Redding amending code references in Redding Municipal Code Sections
10.20.040.B.2.a. (Possession or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in City Parks) and
11.44.030 (Use of City Park and Recreational Facilities - Permit).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2244 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to
read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Cibula thanked the City Attorney for correcting this error in the Municipal
Code.
URGENCY ITEM - Turtle Bay Museum and Arboretum
(L-040-070, C-070-250-250)
City Manager Warren related that an item was recently brought to his attention regarding
Turtle Bay Museum and Arboretum funding, which he would like to present for City
Council's consideration as an urgency item.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
an urgency item regarding Turtle Bay Museum and Arboretum funding be admitted for
consideration by City Council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mr. Warren explained that he is requesting Council's authorization for the Mayor to sign a
letter to the City's federal representatives in support of federal funding to complete the Turtle
Bay Museum and Arboretum. He stated that a trip to Washington, D.C. is planned for May
5 through May 7, 1999, with representatives from Turtle Bay and the McConnell Foundation,
to visit Senator Feinstein, Congressman Herger, and Senator Boxer. Mr. Warren indicated
that the best person to represent the City is the Turtle Bay liaison, Council Member Cibula.
He said it is important to explain the project to our representatives, and that funding will
complete not only the museum and arboretum but also the Pedestrian Bridge.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the Mayor be authorized to sign a letter
to the City's federal representatives in support of federal funding for Turtle Bay Arboretum
and Museum, and that Council Member Cibula be authorized to represent the City in
Washington, D.C. on May 5 through May 7, 1999, pending schedule verification.
Council Member Cibula said he would be happy to attend if his schedule allows. He was
assured by the City Attorney that no conflict prohibited him from voting on this item.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter declaring support of federal funding for Turtle Bay
Museum and Arboretum, and that Council Member Cibula be authorized to represent the City
in Washington, D.C., on May 5 through 7, 1999, with representatives from Turtle Bay and
the McConnell Foundation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In response to the City Manager advising that Turtle Bay has offered to pay traveling
expenses for Council Member Cibula, Mayor Anderson stated that the City should pay those
costs.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
(C-070, P-050)
Frances Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, expressed her appreciation that City Council approved
the development of BMX parks on City property.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:12 p.m., Mayor Anderson announced that Council will adjourn to closed
session to discuss the following:
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Mike Kessell, et al. v. City of Redding, et al., Shasta County Superior Court Case No.
133544
(L-100)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Mary Heglin and Loretta Boone v. City of Redding, et al., United States District
Court, Eastern District of California Court Case No. CIV-S-97-1921 LKK DAD
(L-100)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Steve Frost v. City of Redding, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District
of California Case No. CIV-S-97-1640 EJG DAD
(L-100)
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Linda Murphy v. City of Redding, Officer Steve Morehouse, Shasta County Superior
Court Case No. 98CV932
(L-100)
At the hour of 8:24 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. He
stated that no action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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Mayor
ATTEST
Assistant City Cl-rk
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