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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
July 6, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Clay McLain.
The Invocation was offered by Chaplain Ole Olson of the Redding Police Department.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members
• present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge.
Also present were 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, Police Captain Byard, Administrative Services
Director Bachman, Parks and Facilities Manager Masingale, Management Analyst Dent, City
Treasurer Clark, Senior Planner Hansen, 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 Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 24, check numbers 269139 through
269730 inclusive, in the amount of$6,460,892.00, for the period June 15 through June 30,
1999, be approved and paid; that Payroll Register No. 25, check numbers 461658 through
462036 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 62878 through 63390, in the
amount of$1,533,129.27, for the period May 30 through June 12, 1999, be approved; and
that Payroll Register No. 26, check numbers 462089 through 462443 inclusive, and electronic
deposit transaction numbers 63388 through 63909, in the amount of$1,398,365.39, for the
period June 13 through June 26, 1999, be approved
TOTAL: $9,392,386.66
Treasurer's Report - May 1999
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $106,702,443.82
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $161,194,290.92
ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - May 1999
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the Proof
of Cash Reconciliation for May 1999 be accepted.
ORDINANCE NO. 2254 - Amendment of Chapter 18.62, Off-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations; Chapter 18.51, Administrative Use Permits; and Chapter 18.73, Zoning
Exceptions, of Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning); by the City of Redding
(L-010-500-050)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2254 be adopted amending Chapter 18.51,
Administrative Use Permits; Chapter 18.62, Ofd Street Parking and Loading Regulations; and
Chapter 18.73, Zoning Exceptions, of Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning).
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Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property
Status Report as of June 25, 1999, which includes the following: (1) Surplus City Property;
(2)Leases/Renewal of Leases of City Land; (3) Offers to sell land to the City; and (4) City-
initiated purchases of land.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3260, Modular Furniture for the Civic Center
(B-050-100, C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that staff be directed to negotiate a
contract regarding Bid Schedule No. 3260, Modular Furniture for the Civic Center, with
Contract Associates, in the amount of$382,947.49, for 172 work stations and to use existing
furniture for private offices and elsewhere in the building.
Reallocation of Savings from Civic Center Project Bids
(C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that savings realized from three recent
Civic Center bids in the amount of$522,000 be allocated as follows: $121,000 to fund items
associated with Phase II that were not part of the bid; i.e., trash enclosures, signage, a safe
for the City Treasurer's office, several code-related issues, light panels, etc., and the balance
of$400,000 be set aside as construction contingency for the remaining phases.
Award of Contract for Data Network Equipment at the Civic Center
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council authorize the
purchase and installation of data network equipment for the Civic Center from DataConnect
in the amount of$122,446, and allocate $10,000 from budgetary savings for the purchase of
peripheral network equipment.
Lease Agreement for City-Owned Property - Scott Pasture (C-2811), with Alton O.
Chatham
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Support Services that City Council accept the
report of the lease agreement (C-2811) with Alton O. Chatham for City-owned property
located on Riverside Drive known as Scott Pasture. The City Manager, as authorized by
Council policy, executed a short-term lease with Alton O. Chatham on June 25, 1999, with
terms and conditions the same as in previous years until such time as the Anderson-
Cottonwood Irrigation District takes control in order to access the diversion dam and banks
of the Sacramento River for the purpose of reconstructing fish screens.
License Agreement with United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service for Land
Use and Improvements at Redding Municipal Airport
(A-070-080, A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve the
License Agreement in the amount of$100 per year with the United States Department of
Agriculture - Forest Service to expand their aircraft parking apron at Redding Municipal
Airport to facilitate additional aircraft parking during the fire season for ten years,
commencing on July 1, 1999, and terminating on June 30, 2009.
Council Policy - Establishing Procedure for Public Hearings Pertaining to Land Use
Applications
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 99-95
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting Council Policy
No. 215 - Land Use Public Hearing Procedures.
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Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the Electric Utility's Monthly
Financial Report for May 1999, dated June 25, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, be
accepted. Retail power sales revenue through May 1999 is 0.6%, or $371,774, below
projections, and wholesale power sales to date are 20.2%, or $5,405,145, above projections.
Total operating revenue is 7.6%, or $6,919,204, above plan, and operating revenue after
energy costs is 12.6%, or$4,573,853, above projections. The total cost of electricity through
May 1999 is$2,345,351 above plan. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and
amortization were 18.7%, or $5,227,368, above plan. The current outstanding balance for
the Debt Reduction Program is $130.6 million.
Shasta County Arts Council Funding and Lease Agreements
(B-130-030, C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve the
Funding Agreement with the Shasta County Arts Council providing $20,700 in funding
support and Community Service Department personnel assistance, as well as the Lease
Agreement for Old City Hall, both commencing on July 1, 1999, and expiring June 30, 2000.
The Lease Agreement for Old City Hall provides that the City will maintain the facility,
including furnishing janitorial and utility services.
Approval of Turtle Bay Funding Agreement (C-3263)
(B-130-030, C-070-250-250)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve and
authorize the Mayor to execute the Funding Agreement with Turtle Bay Museums and
Arboretum on the River providing $400,000 annually for four additional years effective July
1, 1999, through June 30, 2003, as approved at the February 2, 1999, City Council Meeting.
Resolution - Proclaiming August 3, 1999, as "National Night Out"
(A-050-060-600, P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 99-96 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City of Redding supporting crime and drug prevention efforts in Redding,
and proclaiming Tuesday, August 3, 1999, as "National Night Out."
Resolution - re U.S. Department of Justice Universal Hiring Program
(G-100-070, P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 99-97 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the First Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 99-93 establishing two full-time police officer positions under the
U.S. Department of Justice Universal Hiring Program and supplemented by funds from Shasta
Union High School District, Redding Elementary School District, and Enterprise Elementary
School District.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No. 99-97 be adopted creating
two full-time police officer positions contingent upon continued grant funding.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the General Fund's
Monthly Financial Report for May 1999, incorporated herein by reference, be accepted. Total
revenue to date($33.6 million) is $950,808 (2.9 percent)higher than staff's original cash flow
estimate. Expenditures to date total $35,808,848, or $1,432,099 (3.9 percent) lower than
staff's original cash flow projection.
Resolution - Appropriating Park In-Lieu Funds for the Reimbursement Agreement with Paul
Edgren for Construction of Teton Drive Trail
(B-130-070, P-050-460)
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It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 99-98
be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 24th Amendment
to City Budget Resolution No. 98-92 appropriating$42,805 for the reimbursement agreement
for the construction of Teton Drive Trail with Paul Edgren.
Resolution - Establishing Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year Ending 2000
(A-050-135, B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 99-99
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing the
appropriation limit for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for the City of Redding at $106,923,670.
Resolution - Approving Salary Plan Changes and Employee Benefit Policies for
Unrepresented Employees
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 99-100
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Executive
Management Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan, the Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of
Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, and the Schedule of Part-Time Employee
Classifications and Wage Rates/Ranges for unrepresented employees, and amending the group
insurance policy for City of Redding unrepresented employees, effective July 11, 1999.
Set Public Hearing to Consider Adjustment of Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Service Director that City Council set a public
hearing on the issue of adjustments to the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges for July 20,
1999.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3270 (Job Nos. 2092, 2093, and 2123), Lake
Boulevard/Hiatt Drive, Lake Boulevard/Oasis Road, and Cypress Avenue/Athens
Avenue/Park Marina Drive Signal Installation and Modifications
(B-050-020, T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3270 (Job Nos.
2092, 2093, and 2123), Lake Boulevard/Hiatt Drive, Lake Boulevard/Oasis Road, and
Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue/Park Marina Drive Signal Installation and Modifications be
awarded to H&H Electric in the amount of$361,012; and that additional funds in the amount
of$241,282 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, contract fees,
and contingencies for Lake Boulevard/Oasis Road and Lake Boulevard/Hiatt Drive, with such
fees to be determined for Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue/Park Marina Drive. Staff is also
authorized to finalize the wood pole design and negotiate reduction in the scope of work for
the Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue signal.
Award of Bid-Bid Schedule No. 3291 (Job No. 9411), Demolition of Caltrans Maintenance
Yard
(B-050-020, C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3291 (Job No.
9411), Demolition of Caltrans Maintenance Yard, be awarded to Leckey Land Clearing in the
amount of $128,719.99, and an additional $10,000 be approved to cover the cost of
engineering and inspection fees, and $50,000 be approved to provide a construction
111 contingency fund, for a total of$188,719.99.
Consultant Selection for Inspection and Testing Services for 1999 Street Overlay Project
(B-050-020, S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council authorize staff to
negotiate a contract for inspection and testing services for the 1999 Street Overlay Project
with Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc. The Department had estimated that costs
would be approximately $200,000, and Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc., submitted
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the low bid estimate of$106,000. The final contract will be presented to Council for approval
at a future meeting.
License Agreement with Catholic Healthcare West North State for a Sewer Force Main
within the City Right-of-Way
(W-020-560)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve the License
Agreement to allow construction within the City right-of-way at Highway 299 East and
College View Drive to facilitate a previously approved private lift station and force main by
authorizing the Mayor to sign a License Agreement with Catholic Healthcare West North
State.
Surety Requirements for Recording Final Maps
(S-100, A-050-300)
Subsequent to City Council's direction at the April 6, 1999, meeting to implement a change
in the Municipal Code allowing deduction of funds a developer pays into a benefit district
from the cost of the project prior to calculating the bonding amount, and to return with a
recommendation on "fair" bonding requirements for all developers for recording final maps,
it is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council retain the existing
system of requiring securities for recording final maps and remove the requirement for
including contingency and inflation allowances on engineering estimates. Staff will return at
a future meeting with a modification to the Redding Municipal Code to reflect this change.
Grant Application to the Department of Interior and the Family Water Alliance for
Replacement of Fish Screens at Pump Station No. l
(G-100-070, W-030-125-030)
It is recommended that City Council authorize the Public Works Director to request grants
from the Department of the Interior and the Family Water Alliance to help fund the
replacement of fish screens at Pump Station No. 1 in order to meet new National Marine
Fisheries Service and Department of Fish and Game criteria.
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 - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Noes: Council Members -None
Absent: Council Members -None
Abstain: Council Members -None
Resolution Nos. 99-95, 99-96, 99-97, 99-98, 99-99, and 99-100, and Ordinance No. 2254
are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
(B-080-128)
Mayor Anderson advised that on June 17, 1999, City Council received a letter of resignation
from Dr. Allen Krohn in which he resigned from the Community Services Advisory
Commission effective immediately. Mayor Anderson noted that it is not necessary to fill the
vacancy because the eighth position was created to accommodate former members of the
Parks and Recreation Commission and the Tourism and Convention Commission until such
time as a vacancy occurred. It is recommended that the Dr. Krohn's resignation be accepted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
accepting the resignation of Dr. Allen Krohn from the Community Services Advisory
Commission effective immediately. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESIGNATION FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
(B-080-600-100)
Mayor Anderson conveyed that David Cook submitted a letter of resignation on June 8, 1999,
from the Community Development Advisory Committee, and it is recommended that the
resignation be accepted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
accepting the resignation of David Cook from the Community Development Advisory
Committee effective immediately. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING and
RESOLUTION - re Annexations and Assessments in Landscape Maintenance District "A"
(A-170-075-050)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re
Landscape Maintenance District "A." The following document is on file in the office of the
City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Parks and Facilities Manager Masingale provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated June 22, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Landscape Maintenance
District "A." He announced that assessments are proposed for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the
amount of$29.64 per lot, affecting 16 subdivisions consisting of 1,763 lots. Mr. Masingale
stated that the assessment has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1997-1998 due to the
quality of work performed by the landscape maintenance contractor, and the fact that he has
agreed to an equal level of maintenance for next fiscal year with only a four percent cost
increase. There are sufficient reserves and built-in contingencies to cover the increase without
raising assessments. Mr. Masingale advised that new areas of construction to be considered
for annexation into the Landscape Maintenance District are Unit 2 of the Bonnyview Estates
Subdivision and Unit 17 of the Ravenwood Estates Subdivision.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council adopt the resolution levying assessments
for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and annexing new construction into Landscape Maintenance
District "A."
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
Resolution No. 99-101 regarding Landscape Maintenance District "A" be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the annexation of Unit 2 of
the Bonneyview Estates Subdivision into Area 3 of the district; ordering the annexation of
Unit 17 of the Ravenwood Estates Subdivision into Area 5 of the district; confirming the
diagram of the assessment district contained in the engineer's report; and ordering the levy
of the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the amount of$29.46 per lot pursuant
to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets
and Highways Code). 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
Resolution No. 99-101 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING and
RESOLUTION - re Assessments in Landscape Maintenance District "B"
(A-170-075-051)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re
Landscape Maintenance District "B." The following document is on file in the office of the
City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication -Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Parks and Facilities Manager Masingale provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated June 22, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Landscape Maintenance
District "B." He announced that assessments are proposed for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the
amount of$71.00 per lot, affecting 16 subdivisions consisting of 664 lots. Mr. Masingale
stated that the assessment has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1997-1998 due to the
quality of work performed by the landscape maintenance contractor, and the fact that he has
agreed to an equal level of maintenance for next fiscal year with only a four percent cost
increase. There are sufficient reserves and built-in contingencies to cover the increase without
raising assessments.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council adopt the resolution levying assessments
for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in Landscape Maintenance District "B."
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and •
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
Resolution No. 99-102 regarding Landscape Maintenance District "B" be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the diagram of the
assessment district contained in the engineer's report, and ordering the levy of the annual
assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the amount of$71.00 per lot pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code). 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
Resolution No. 99-102 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING and
RESOLUTION - re Assessments in Landscape Maintenance District "C"
(A-170-075-052)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re
Landscape Maintenance District "C." The following document is on file in the office of the
City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication -Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Parks and Facilities Manager Masingale provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated June 22, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Landscape Maintenance
District "C." He announced that assessments are proposed for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the
amount of$7.46 per lot, affecting seven subdivisions consisting of 289 lots. Mr. Masingale
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stated that the assessment has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1997-1998 due to the
quality of work performed by the landscape maintenance contractor, and the fact that he has
agreed to an equal level of maintenance for next fiscal year with only a four percent cost
increase. There are sufficient reserves and built-in contingencies to cover the increase without
raising assessments.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council adopt the resolution levying assessments
for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in Landscape Maintenance District "C."
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
Resolution No. 99-103 regarding Landscape Maintenance District "C" be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the diagram of the
assessment district contained in the engineer's report, and ordering the levy of the annual
assessments for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the amount of $7.46 per lot pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code). 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
Resolution No. 99-103 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ANIMAL REGULATION CONTRACT WITH HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY
(A-130)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 17, 1999, relating to a proposal to enter a new contract with the Haven Humane Society
(HHS)for one year. The current contract terminated on June 30, 1999. Mr. Starman related
that HHS has notified staff it no longer intends to provide animal regulation services after
June 30, 2000; however, the organization is willing to consider providing animal shelter
services for a longer period of time.
Mr. Starman detailed that the proposed contract contains a fixed fee of $346,400,
representing a 4.5 percent increase, or $15,500, when compared to the current contract. It
provides for a new Animal Care Technician position needed to accommodate an anticipated
workload increase as a result of Senate Bill 1785 which requires longer holding periods for
most animals. The contract also would allow HHS to bill the City for veterinary services
mandated by California law for City animals of unknown ownership.
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council approve the animal
regulation contract with HHS, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement, and direct
staff to develop a transition plan relative to animal regulation services after June 30, 2000.
In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Starman said that HI-IS has indicated the reason
for discontinuation of animal regulation services is so the organization can concentrate on its
mission of humane treatment for animals and to afford the City a better grasp and
understanding of the depth of the animal control problem.
Council Member Pohlmeyer asked when proposals to the animal regulation issue will be
addressed by Council to allow staff adequate implementation time, and Mr. Starman stated
that staff will report back to Council no later than January 1, 2000.
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In response to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Starman advised that there are organizations which
provide animal regulation services in other counties, and staff is considering this type of
service as an option.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight, to
approve the Animal Regulation Contract with Haven Human Society at a fixed fee of
$346,400, providing for one new Animal Care Technician position and allowing the City to
be billed for veterinary services for City animals of unknown ownership; and directed staff to
develop a transition plan reflecting that the organization does not intend to provide animal
regulation services after June 30, 2000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESPONSE TO MRS. FRANCES JENKINS -re Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District
(A.C.I.D.) Canal
(W-030-700-010, P-050-460)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 30, 1999, relating to questions raised by Mrs. Frances Jenkins at the June 15, 1999, City
Council Meeting relating to a proposed public bicycle/pedestrian trail along the banks of the
A.C.I.D. canal through private property. He related that the issue was identified by a
consultant for the Redding Redevelopment Agency and Parkview Neighborhood Committee
as a topic for additional study, and the trail has subsequently appeared on the Draft General
Plan. Mr. Starman detailed reasons in favor of and in opposition to the project, and he
explained there are a number of unanswered legal questions as well as cost and liability issues.
Noting that many private property owners along the canal oppose the trail, staff believes this
may prove to be a divisive factor in a neighborhood working to resolve its current problems
and struggling to revitalize itself.
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council direct the consultant
and staff to discontinue work on the concept of an A.C.I.D. canal bicycle/pedestrian trail
through the Parkview Neighborhood.
Frances Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, reported that many private property owners along the
canal, both in the city limits and in the county, have been opposed to the concept of the trail
since its inception in 1997. Mrs. Jenkins indicated that the idea was put to rest at that time;
however, it has recently resurfaced, even appearing sketched on the Draft General Plan. She
warned that the banks of the canal are narrow, and in the summer the water is swift and cold,
raising the risk of liability. Alternatively, the waterway in the winter is a deep, muddy ditch
and not an aesthetically pleasing site for a bicycle/pedestrian trail. Mrs. Jenkins said that the
neighborhood is trying to resolve traffic throughway problems and create safe areas for
children to play, and this proposal does nothing to address these issues. She commented that
the effects of Cal-Fed on the A.C.I.D. canal are not known at this time, and this is a
complicated issue. Mrs. Jenkins requested that City Council take a position that will protect
private property rights and increase security along the canal.
Glenn Aldridge, 8805 Ponderosa Way, Shingletown, representing the Shasta County
Cattlemen's Association, expressed concern regarding the subject bicycle/pedestrian trail
through private property along the canal. He stated that people would be able to wander the
trail, looking in windows and throwing garbage in yards, and that such a trail would devalue
the affected properties. Mr. Aldridge contended that there is an ample amount of public
property which is intended for the use of bicyclists and pedestrians.
John Kite, P.O. Box 53, related that his father was involved in the creation of the A.C.I.D.
canal and drowned the first time water flowed through it. He advised it is an attractive
hazard, very cold and dangerous, and he knows of seven people who have lost their lives in
the canal. Mr. Kite said that while he understands people need a place to walk, a trail should
not infringe upon private property rights.
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Stuart Oliver reported that the banks of the canal are dangerous and the children of Juniper
Academy are regularly warned to avoid walking there. He related that two windows have
been broken by trespassers on his property, people ride motorcycles and litter along the
access road, and go so far as to dump shopping carts into the canal. He asked that City
Council put a stop to discussion of a proposed trail.
Council Member Kight declared it an infringement upon private property rights to develop
a bicycle/pedestrian trail through private property along the A.C.I.D. canal. While stating that
the City can do what it likes on public land, Council Member Kight opined that property
owners should be able to determine who comes and goes on their land, and for the City to
open it to the public is wrong.
Mayor Anderson suggested that staff be directed not to address the concept of a trail through
private property along the A.C.I.D. canal. It was noted that the study should continue on the
possibility of a trail along the canal from Butte Street to Parkview Avenue.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
staff and the Redding Redevelopment Agency consultant be directed to discontinue work on
a proposed public walking trail through private property in the Parkview Neighborhood along
the A.C.I.D. canal, and directed that the issue not be revisited. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CANBY-HILLTOP-CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - Amendment of Certain Time
Limitations
(R-030-050-651)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 1, 1999, relating to a proposed ordinance maximizing the amount of time for conducting
redevelopment activities and receiving tax increment revenue in the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress
Redevelopment Project area. He explained that when Assembly Bill 1290 became law,
changes occurred to the Community Redevelopment Law which included the requirement that
each redevelopment plan adopted on or before December 31, 1993, comply with certain time
limitations pertaining to incurring and repaying debt and the duration of redevelopment plans.
Based on this law, City Council established 2006 as the maximum effective date of the Canby-
Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project plan, and the year 2016 for receiving tax increment
revenue to repay debt.
Mr. Starman added that Assembly Bill 1342, effective January 1, 1999, allows extension of
pre-1994 project areas with shorter time limits than the maximum allowed by AB 1290 and
pertains to the time lines for the effectiveness of a plan and the receipt of tax increment. It
does not, however, pertain to the time limits for incurring debt. Mr. Starman indicated that
the maximum time line for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project is, therefore,
40 years, or July 20, 2021, and the time line for receiving tax increment revenue to repay debt
is extended to July 20, 2031.
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the ordinance be adopted
amending Ordinance No. 1552, establishing and amending certain limitations with respect to
the Redevelopment Plan for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project.
Council Member McGeorge offered Ordinance No. 2255 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City of Redding amending Ordinance No. 1552, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 1942 and
2104, establishing and amending certain limitations with respect to the redevelopment plan
for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2255 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Rowan O'Connell-Barger, 2480 Star Drive, read a statement, incorporated herein by
reference, regarding circuses and the cruel treatment of wild and exotic animals used in
circuses, particularly elephants. Ms. O'Connell-Barger requested that City Council consider
adopting legislation which would ban such circuses from performing in Redding. She
included a supporting petition signed by 106 people as well as a list of circuses which do not
use animals.
Mayor Anderson said that Council will take this under advisement and direct staff to consider
the issue raised by Ms. O'Connell-Barger regarding circuses.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at 7:43 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED
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