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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
September 7, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Shasta County Supervisor Molly Wilson.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Bud Hancock of Cottonwood Community Church.
The meeting was called to order 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, Support Services Director Kersten, Finance Officer Strong, Administrative
Services Director Bachman, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and
Executive Secretary Miller.
PRESENTATION BY FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CLUBS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
REDDING PLUNGE MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL
(P-050-700-600)
Management Assistant to the City Manager Niemer introduced Jim Howard of Total Fitness
who joined with a number of private fitness clubs to participate in fundraising for renovation
of the Redding Plunge municipal swimming pool.
Total Fitness co-owner Jim Howard thanked Kangaroo Courts, Sun Oaks, Worlds Gym,
Exercise for Life's Sake, and Lady Nautilus for participating in fundraising efforts for the
Plunge. He surmised that the swimming pool is an asset to the City which is in need of repair,
and he hoped that this contribution would kick off the renovation. Mr. Howard presented the
City with a check in the amount of$5,000.
Mayor Anderson thanked Mr. Howard and all those involved in the fundraising for the
Plunge. He said that the $5,000 contribution will be put to good use.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meetings of August 3, 1999, and Special Meeting of August
10, 1999
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 3, check numbers 270602 through
270965 inclusive, in the amount of$4,106,018.04, for the period August 3 through August
12, 1999, and Accounts Payable Register No. 4, check numbers 270966 through 271456
inclusive, in the amount of$5,503,868.32, for the period August 17 through August 31,
1999, be approved and paid; and that Payroll Register No. 3, check numbers 451565 through
464063 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 64973 through 65498, in the
amount of $1,435,201.07, for the period July 25 through August 7, 1999, and Payroll
Register No. 4, check numbers 463987 through 464493 inclusive, and electronic deposit
transaction numbers 65505 through 66033, in the amount of$1,477,129.09, for the period
August 8 through August 21, 1999, be approved.
TOTAL: $12,522,216.52
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Treasurer's Report - July 1999
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $96,246,813.47
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $148,766,294.83
ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - July 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 July 1999 be accepted.
Report re Upcoming Workshops
(B-130-010, R-030-145)
A report from the City Manager noted that a workshop is to be scheduled for late September
or early October regarding unfunded or underfunded projects, projects completed in the
previous fiscal year, and projects included in the new Bi-Annual Budget. A joint workshop
with the Planning Commission is anticipated for late October and will focus on Downtown
revitalization efforts and the Downtown traffic circulation project.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property
Status Report as of August 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.
Offer to Sell Property Located at 20173 Tarmac Road to the City
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council seek a purchase
option subject to outlined conditions for property at 20173 Tarmac Road for $275,000, or
the appraised market value, whichever is lowest, by Henrietta Bucklen, representing the
property owner. The acquisition would be funded by monies set aside for the future Sports
Complex by the Redevelopment Agency, and would be reimbursed if not used for that
purpose. Other potential uses for the site include the alignment of Tarmac Road and
secondary access to Old Highway 44.
Acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Realignment and Extension of Sonoma Street
(C-070-010, C-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council approve the
exchange of 1,436.5 square feet of City property for 125 square feet of property at 2395
Sonoma Street owned by Sigrid E. Rose in lieu of payment. Mrs. Rose was offered $500 for
the 125-foot acquisition subject to Council approval in April 1999, and she subsequently
requested the five-foot-wide strip of property in order to gain more distance between her
home and any future office or parking lot on the adjoining City property.
Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Street Improvements in the Parkview
Neighborhood
(G-100-030-042)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 99-121 be adopted,
a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the seventh amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $25,000 of Community Development Block
Grant Funds for curb and gutter improvements in the Parkview Neighborhood in Fiscal Year
1999-2000.
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Response to Grand Jury Report No. 7
(B-080-600-800)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council authorize the Mayor
to sign and transmit the City's response to Grand Jury Report No. 7 regarding "Caring for
the Homeless of Shasta County," incorporated herein by reference.
Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Air Quality Grant Agreement with Shasta County Air Quality
Management District
(G-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve an
Air Quality Grant Agreement with the Shasta County Air Quality Management District in the
amount of$60,000 funded by Assembly Bill 2766, Motor Vehicle Registration Surcharge.
The grant funds will be used to complete work on air quality-related General Plan work,
modifications to the Zoning Ordinance, and tracking of air quality impacts.
Resolution - Releasing Abatement Proceedings on Property at 3204 Veda Street
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 99-122
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding releasing abatement
proceedings on property located at 3204 Veda Street, currently owned by Amy Garland,
secondary to correction of all deficiencies.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3301, Electric Line Clearance Services
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3301, Electric
Line Clearance Services(tree trimming)in Areas 1 and 2, be awarded to Davey Tree Surgery
Company in the amount of$140,000.
Agreement with Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District for Exchange of Easements and
Construction Access
(C-070-010, C-070-200, W-030-700-010)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve an
agreement for the exchange of various easements and construction access with the Anderson-
Cottonwood Irrigation District for the replacement of fish ladders, a fish screen at the ACID
diversion dam, and construction of a fish viewing area in Lake Redding park.
Resolution - Authorizing the Fire Department to Conduct Cost Recovery Activities for
Certain Fires
(P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 99-123 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the recovery of costs for
certain fire department services associated with negligence on the part of an individual
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1.
Acceptance of McConnell Foundation Grant for the Police Department
(G-100, P-150-150)
It is recommended that City Council approve acceptance of a McConnell Foundation
Challenge Grant in the amount of $2,781 for the Police Department's Explorer Post,
contingent upon the Explorer Post raising $927 within a sixty-day time frame. The
department's grant application on behalf of the Explorer Post was approved at the City
Council Meeting of May 4, 1999.
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 July 1999 be approved. Total revenue to date ($2.6 million)
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is $8,454 (0.4 percent) higher than staff's original cash flow estimate. Expenditures to date
total $3,394,108, or $514,052 (13.2 percent), below staff's original cash flow projection.
Resolution - Approving Modification to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Service
Employees International Union, Local 1292 (SEIU) re Changes to Certain Classifications in
the Public Works Department
(P-100-050-124, P-100-050-126)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 99-124 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Exempt
Employee Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges for the Service Employees
International Union-Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit (CTP) and the Exempt (Pay-
For-Performance) Employee Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges for the Service
Employees International Union- Supervisory/Confidential Unit, effective September 5, 1999,
as follows: Elimination of the Right of Way Specialist classification, addition of the City
Surveyor classification, transfer of the Survey Party Chief classification to the CTP unit, and
a 0.5 percent increase in salary range.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3291 (Job No. 5870-2), Analyze Wastewater, Surface
Water, Sludge, Groundwater, and Landfill Leachate Samples
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3291 (Job No.
5870-2), Analyze Wastewater, Surface Water, Sludge, Groundwater, and Landfill Leachate
Samples, be awarded to the lowest qualifying bidders, as follows: Group A analyses to North
Coast Labs, Group B analyses to Frontier Geosciences, and Group C analyses to Basic Lab,
Inc., at an estimated annual cost of$43,000.
Acceptance of Final Map - Wimbledon Estates, North End of Wimbledon Drive, North of
Forest Hills Drive
(S-101-029)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final
Map for Wimbledon Estates, developed by Lyle Tullis, authorize the Mayor to sign the
subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County
Recorder.
Agreement with Shasta County for Funding Contribution to Regional Council of Rural
Counties (RCRC) for Water Initiatives
(W-030)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve an
agreement with Shasta County in the amount of $3,000 to share representation by the
Regional Council of Rural Counties (RCRC) on water initiatives such as CALFED.
Approve Change Order Reducing Project Scope at Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue (Bid
Schedule No. 3270)
(B-050-020, T-080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3270, Lake
Boulevard/Hiatt Drive, Lake Boulevard/Oasis Road, and Cypress Avenue/Athens
Avenue/Park Marina Drive Signal Installation and Modifications, awarded to H&H Electric,
be modified to reduce the project scope at Cypress and Athens Avenue. A deductive change
order in the amount of$100,588 has been negotiated with the contractor as follows:
• The City of Redding Electric Department will install wooden poles and string
overhead wires at an expected cost of$15,000
• The City of Redding Public Works- Street Division will remove existing islands in the
roadway and replace them with asphalt concrete at an expected cost of$15,000
• H&H Electric will perform all remaining work for $59,152, at a savings to the City
of$70,000
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It is also recommended that $9,000 be approved for field engineering and inspection and
$9,000 be approved to provide a contingency fund, for a total construction cost of$107,152
for signal modification.
Amendment to Contract with CH2M Hill for Final Design and Bidding Services, Phase I
Westside Sewer Interceptor Project
(W-020-610)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council approve an
amendment to Contract No. 3624 with CH2M Hill modifying the contract language and scope
of work for final design and bidding services at a base cost of$676,007, and maximum
amount including contingency of$743,607. Phase I has been extended slightly from Locust
Street to Girvan Road in order to accommodate new development. Contract language has
been modified to more clearly define responsibilities and allow consultant staff to enter the
construction site while providing services to the City. Wastewater Utility funds are available
for these services. Remaining construction funds are expected to be available for about $9
million or greater subject to final approval of State loan funding. Preliminary approval has
been received from the State for about $10 million, and final approval is expected after
completion and approval of the final design documents and utility financial plan.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3298 (Job No. 2127), Redding Municipal Airport 1999
Eastside Security Fencing Project
(B-050-020, A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3298 (Job No.
2127), Redding Municipal Airport 1999 Eastside Security Fencing Project, be awarded to
Weaver Woven Wire in the amount of$65,874, an additional $13,777 be approved to cover
the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $35,252 be approved to provide a
construction contingency fund, for a total of$114,903. The project is 90 percent funded by
the Federal Aviation Administration.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, 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. 99-121, 99-122, 99-123, and 99-124 are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
RESIGNATION OF DONALD C. CHAPMAN AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(B-080-150)
Mayor Anderson advised that a letter of resignation was received from Donald C. Chapman
as the City's representative to the Economic Development Corporation. Mayor Anderson
recommended that Council accept the resignation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the resignation of Donald C. Chapman as the City's representative to the Economic
Development Corporation be accepted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - re
Capital Outlay Funds for the Enterprise High School Bleacher Project
(R-030-050, R-030-145)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, the joint public hearing of the Redding City Council and
the Redding Redevelopment Agency was opened to consider the request for capital outlay
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funds from Shasta Union High School District to complete the Enterprise High School
bleacher project.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Staff recommendation dated August 16, 1999
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council and
Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) dated August 16, 1999, incorporated herein by
reference, regarding the Shasta Union High School District's (District) request for deposited
as well as the commitment of future capital outlay funds from the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress
(CHC) Redevelopment Project Area in the amount of$82,000 to complete the bleacher
project at Enterprise High School.
Mr. Starman explained that before the capital outlay funds could be released or committed
for a project, the City Council and the Agency had to determine that (1) the proposed public
improvements/facilities meet the requirements of the agreements and Redevelopment Law;
(2) are of primary benefit to the project areas or the immediate neighborhood in which the
project was located; and (3) no other reasonable means of financing such public
improvements are available to the community.
Mr. Starman indicated that the improvements are also in compliance with Redevelopment
Law and the terms of the property tax pass-through agreements on file in the Redevelopment
Agency's office. According to Mr. Starman, the District's Business Manager, James Cerreta,
reported that there were no other reasonable means to fund this project. He explained that
while the improvements were located within the CHC Project Area, they would continue to
be used for field and track events by students from Shasta High School, which is located in
the Market Street Project Area. Mr. Starman stated that staff believed that the capital outlay
funds from the two Project Areas should be proportionate to the benefit being received, 30
percent from the Market Street Project Area and 70 percent from the CHC Project Area.
Mr. Starman related that to date$58,130, or 34 percent, had been expended from the Market
Street capital outlay fund and $31,870, or 18.5 percent from the CHC capital outlay fund.
Accordingly, the $82,000 to complete the bleacher project should come from the CHC
Project Area, which would bring CHC's proportionate share of the project to 66 percent,
which was more in line with its anticipated use of the facility. Mr. Starman reported that the
CHC Project only had $9,165 in capital outlay funds. The remaining $72,835 would be paid
within the next four years when additional funds were available. He said that each Project
Area should only pay its proportionate share and indicated that funds earmarked for other
activities could be used in the interim to complete the project; however, those funds would
have to be replenished.
It is, therefore, the recommendation of staff that the City Council and the Agency find that
the proposed capital project is consistent with the agreements on file and Redevelopment
Law, is of primary benefit to the project area, and there are no other reasonable means of
financing the improvements. Staff further recommends that the Agency approve the
distribution of$82,000 in CHC capital outlay funds as they become available subject to the
submission of receipts relative to the requested funds.
Having determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the matter, the joint
City Council and Redding Redevelopment Agency public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving Shasta Union High School District's request for$82,000 in Canby-Hilltop-Cypress
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Cypress capital outlay funds for the completion of the bleacher project at Enterprise High
School and finding that the project was consistent with the agreements on file and
Redevelopment Law, was of primary benefit to the project area, and there was no other
reasonable means of financing the improvements and approving the distribution of$82,000
in CHC capital outlay funds as they become available subject to the submission of receipts
relative to the requested funds. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
The following motion was made by the Redding Redevelopment Agency:
MOTION: Made by Agency Member Kight, seconded by Agency Member Anderson,
approving Shasta Union High School District's request for $82,000 in Canby-Hilltop-
Cypress capital outlay funds for the completion of the bleacher project at Enterprise High
School and finding that the project was consistent with the agreements on file and
Redevelopment Law, was of primary benefit to the project area, and there was no other
reasonable means of financing the improvements and approving the distribution of$82,000
in CHC capital outlay
funds as they become available subject to the submission of receipts relative to the requested
funds. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
There being no further business, the joint meeting of the City Council and the Redding
Redevelopment Agency was declared adjourned at the hour of 7:13 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution Postponing Implementation of Senate Bill 1785 re
Holding Periods for Stray Dogs and Cats
(L-040-300, A-130-170)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing relating
to postponing implementation of Senate Bill 1785,Holding Periods for Stray Dogs and Cats.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication -Notice of Public Hearing
Letter from the Haven Humane Society Director dated August 11, 1999
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
August 25, 1999, relating to a request by the Haven Humane Society (HHS) to postpone
implementing the requirements of Senate Bill 1785 which mandates that public pounds retain
stray dogs and cats for a minimum of four or six business days, as specified. The City
supported Assembly Bill 1482, which enables cities and counties to postpone the
implementation date of SB 1785 from July 1, 1999, to July 1, 2000, providing a public
hearing is held, certain findings are made, and a resolution is adopted postponing the
implementation date. Mr. Starman referred to a letter submitted by HHS Director Robert
Timone,dated August 11, 1999,incorporated herein by reference. In the letter,Mr.Timone
indicates the organization is unable to consistently comply with the longer animal holding
requirements and will be forced to turn away animals at certain times during the year.
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council make the necessary
findings that the HHS is unable to consistently comply with the longer animal holding
requirements of SB 1785, and that a resolution be adopted postponing the implementation
date from July 1, 1999, to July 1, 2000, per AB 1482.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Starman said this action requires the City
Manager and staff to work closely with the HHS and the Board of Directors, and return in
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60 days with a plan to fully implement the spirit and intent of SB 1785. Mr. Starman advised
that AB 1482 indicates the City and HHS make a good faith effort to comply with the law
during the intervening period.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight,seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,that
Resolution No. 99-125 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
making the necessary findings and electing to comply with certain animal holding periods
set forth under state law in effect on June 30, 1999, as authorized by Chapter 81 of the
Statutes of 1999 of the State of California; and that staff return to the City Council on or
before November 2, 1999,with a plan to comply with the holding periods set forth in Senate
Bill 1785. 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. 99-125 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
(L-040-150)
Mayor Anderson announced that the League of California Cities Annual Conference is
scheduled to take place in San Jose from October 10-12, 1999,and it is necessary to appoint
a voting delegate to represent the City.
Noting that no council members were available to attend, the City Manager recommended
Administrative Services Director Bachman represent the City as voting delegate at the
conference.
MOTION:Made by Council Member Kight,seconded by Council Member McGeorge,that
Administrative Services Director Bachman serve as voting delegate for the City at the
League of California Cities Annual Conference on October 10-12, 1999. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
REDDING PLANNING COMMISSION COMPENSATION
(B-080-300)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated August 30,
1999, relating to a request by the Planning Commission to receive compensation in the
amount of$60 per meeting. The cost for one year would total approximately$10,000, and
because compensation is not budgeted, it requires an additional appropriation from the
General Fund. Mr.Warren conveyed that a survey of the cities used for comparison in salary
negotiations showed that seven of eighteen cities provide compensation to planning
commission members, at an average cost of $31 per meeting. Mr. Warren said that
commissioners are dedicated and attend lengthy meetings; however, approving the request
may open the door to other committees with the same request at a substantial cost to the City.
Mr. Warren recommended that compensation,if approved by Council, should be offered at
an amount between the survey average ($31 per meeting) and the amount requested by the
Planning Commission ($60 per meeting).
Mayor Anderson expressed opposition to the request due to the fact that the post has
historically been filled as a public service, and with the many hardworking board and
committee members serving the City, deciding where to provide compensation would be a
difficult task. Mayor Anderson noted that many applications continue to be submitted for
this commission, and his preference is to leave the positions uncompensated. He added that
budget time is the appropriate time for discussion of this matter.
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MOTION:Made by Council Member McGeorge,seconded by Council Member Kight,that
compensation for Planning Commission Members not be provided at this time, and that the
matter be addressed at budget discussions in June 2000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SHASTA re Extension of Sewer Service to
Unincorporated Areas
(A-150, T-010-650, W-020-500)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated September
2, 1999, relating to a proposed agreement with Shasta County for city services in areas
outside of city limits. The agreement provides for a property tax exchange agreement for use
in the event of annexations. The County will retain the current base property tax in the
annexed areas as well as the county fire district assessment, and the City will receive any
increase in future property taxes after annexation as well as current and future sales tax and
transient occupancy tax. In exchange for City services provided in the Knighton
Road/Interstate 5 area, the agreement allows annexation of five areas subject to survey of
property owners and registered voters. Mr. Warren stated that the agreement provides
developmental planning in areas surrounded by the City and make it possible to address
environmental issues through the extension of City services. Mr.Warren attributed creation
of the agreement to LAFCO Executive Director Julie Howard's report, Striking a Balance
II, and a cooperative effort between the City and County.
LAFCO Executive Director Julie Howard indicated that the proposed agreement is a step in
the right direction. She said that there are residents concerned with annexation costs and
related land use issues, and that delivery of services to the Knighton Road area will lead to
urbanization of Churn Creek Bottom. Ms. Howard proposed that the challenge will be
educating citizens in the concepts outlined in Striking a Balance II. She stated she looks
forward to the task, and that she has enjoyed working with City staff.
Mayor Anderson praised Ms.Howard for her role in preparing the agreement. For the Churn
Creek Bottom residents in attendance, he announced that a community service area(CSA)
will be formed by the County, and the City's role will be to provide requested services.
Jim Ochs, Superintendent of Pacheco Union School District, said that the school district is
not interested in becoming a member of the CSA. He objected to services being provided
to pave the way for the proposed Flying J truck stop relative to the health and safety of the
school children at Pacheco School. Mr. Ochs opined that Striking a Balance II addressed
various environmental hazards in relation to the truck stop which cannot be mitigated. He
pointed out that Pacheco School was built at this location before the truck stop was approved.
Julie Buick, Pacheco Union School District Trustee, commented that Ms. Howard's report
was prepared for the benefit of the Flying J truck stop without concern for the safety of the
schoolchildren. She commended the City and County for working together,but she opined
that the residents do not require sewer service from the City. Ms. Buick contended that the
original truck stop at Knighton Road and Interstate 5 should have never been built, and now
that it has caused environmental problems,the property owner should pay to correct it. She
pointed out that the area is labeled a greenbelt on the City's general plan, a fact she finds in
direct conflict with this proposal. Ms. Buick asserted that continued development will leave
the North State resembling San Jose's urban sprawl. She added that Pacheco School does
not want to be the focus of funding for sewer services so that a truck stop can be built across
the street.
Victor Ogrey, 7250 Churn Creek Road, congratulated the City and County for working
together,but he opined that the County is acting against the will of the people in this bid to
attain City sewer services. He stated that when the agreement was initially drafted it called
for sewer as well as water service,but water service was removed when the agreement was
approved by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Ogrey contended that the Churn Creek Bottom
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Homeowner's Association is against the proposal and residents are perfectly content with
wells and septic tanks. He opposed a second truck stop being built at the Knighton Road
location across from Pacheco School. Mr. Ogrey requested that the sewer service proposal
be deleted from the agreement because it is a different issue than annexations.
Nick Gardner announced that he conducted a survey of Wilshire Drive area residents, and
results showed that greater than 90%ofresidents are opposed to being annexed into Redding.
George Theobald submitted a petition opposing annexation in the Wilshire Drive area and
expressed frustration that this issue periodically resurfaces. Mr. Theobald requested that
Wilshire Drive be excluded from the current annexation proposal and asked for reassurance
that the issue will not be raised again.
Mayor Anderson explained that the issue at hand is a property tax exchange agreement for
use should the residents ever desire annexation; however, annexation will not occur if the
majority of property owners oppose it. Mayor Anderson warned while the matter may not
be pursued locally, state legislation could one day require annexations of islands surrounded
by City limits, so no guarantees can be given.
Assistant City Manager Perry said that the petition should be sufficient to exclude the
Wilshire Drive area from the annexation survey, although staff will be required to examine
the signatures. Mr. Perry explained that the subsequent agenda item relates directly to
annexation of certain areas,including Wilshire Drive,and Council may direct staff to forego
a survey of this area.
Jim Zauher, Director of the Economic Development Corporation, said that tax exchange
agreement negotiations have been an impediment to annexations in the past, and having a
preapproved agreement is very favorable. He applauded Ms.Howard for her report,Striking
a Balance II. Mr. Zauher relayed that the Economic Development Corporation supports the
agreement.
Council Member Cibula complimented staff and the essence of cooperation between bodies
of government. While expressing favor in many portions of the agreement,Council Member
Cibula questioned what the intent is with regard to the provision of service to the Knighton
Road area.
Council Member Kight commented that the property tax exchange agreement launches a new
era in city/county relations,and the Board of Supervisors met the City's offer more than half
way. He supported the agreement fully.
Council Member McGeorge agreed with Council Member Kight. He said that removing
sewer service from the agreement as requested by Mr. Ogrey would not serve the intention
of negotiations between the City and County.
MOTION:Made by Council Member McGeorge,seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that the Mayor be authorized to sign an agreement with the County of Shasta re extension of
City of Redding sewer services to the unincorporated Knighton Road/Interstate 5 area and
the annexation of unincorporated areas surrounded or substantially surrounded by the City
of Redding. Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Kight, McGeorge Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Noes: Council Members - Cibula
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - None
Mayor Anderson thanked Shasta County Supervisor Hawes, Shasta County Supervisor
Wilson, Shasta County Administrative Officer Latimer, and LAFCO Executive Director
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Howard. He remarked that the City and Council are entering into a new era of cooperation,
and hopefully this is the first of many cooperative efforts between the agencies.
REQUEST TO SURVEY TO DETERMINE INTEREST IN ANNEXATION
(A-150)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
August 25, 1999, relating to annexation of five areas in exchange for the City agreeing to
extend sewer services to the Knighton Road/Interstate 5 area. Mr. Perry advised it will be
necessary to survey both property owners and registered voters to determine whether a
majority is interested in annexation and decide if it is feasible to proceed. The areas proposed
for annexation are as follows:
1. Proposed industrial area east of Stillwater Creek and intervening land
2. Tarmac Road/Abernathy Lane area
3. Hilltop Drive/Lake Boulevard east area
4. Extension of East Cypress Avenue area along Churn Creek Road
5. Wilshire Drive area
Noting that Mr. Theobald submitted a petition during the previous agenda item requesting
that the Wilshire Drive area be deleted from consideration of annexation, Mr. Perry
questioned if Council would like staff to survey that area.
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council direct staff to
survey property owners and registered voters within the previously mentioned areas to
determine the feasibility of conducting annexation proceedings.
Mayor Anderson suggested deleting Wilshire Drive from the annexation process until the
petition is reviewed and signatures are verified.
In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Perry reported all registered voters are surveyed
regardless of whether they are property owners.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
staff be directed to survey property owners and registered voters to determine interest in
annexation in 1) the proposed industrial area east of Stillwater Creek and intervening land,
2) Tarmac Road/Abernathy Lane area, 3) Hilltop Drive/Lake Boulevard east area, 4) and
extension of East Cypress area along Churn Creek; and that staff remove the Wilshire Drive
area from the survey list until signatures on the petition opposing annexation have been
verified. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Anderson asked Assistant City Manager Perry to work closely with LAFCO Executive
Director Howard on annexation proceedings.
DISPOSITION OF CITY TRAILERS
(B-050-100-700)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
August 30, 1999, regarding the disposition of city trailers to be vacated upon completion of
the Civic Center project. Mr. Perry stated that numerous requests for the trailers have been
received from public and nonprofit agencies, and sales to these organizations would ensure
a use which would continue to benefit the community. He estimated that the sale of trailers
will produce $70,000 in revenue.
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council declare the trailers
surplus, and that staff be directed to set a minimum price for each trailer and enter into
agreements with public and nonprofit agencies to sell the trailers on a first-deposit-first-sold
basis, ensuring removal of the units by April 1, 2000.
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Mayor Anderson suggested that the trailers be sold to public/nonprofit agencies that meet the
criteria of providing the most public benefit to the community and its citizens.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight,
declaring the City trailers surplus, and directing staff to broaden the survey of public and
nonprofit agencies who need trailers, set a minimum price for each, and sell according to an
established criteria of need and public benefit. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ORDNANCE - Prohibiting Sales of Vehicles or Vessels on Public or Private Property
(L-010-500)
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated August 18, 1999, relating to an ordinance prohibiting the sale of vehicles on public or
private property. He advised that impromptu car lots create the potential for dangerous
traffic movement, increased dust pollution, increased parking needs, and an opportunity for
vandalism. The ordinance would make it illegal to display a vehicle, boat, or other vessel for
sale or rent on any public or private lot with the exception of properly zoned car lots, the
vehicle owner's personal property, and driving a vehicle displaying a sale or rent sign. Mr.
Swanson stated that the Police Department will be responsible for issuing citations which
carry a fine of$15 per infraction. Subsequent to adoption of the ordinance, a two-week
warning period and public information effort will be undertaken prior to implementation.
It is the recommendation of staff that an ordinance be adopted prohibiting sales of vehicles
or vessels on public or private property unless such use of the real property is permitted by
the City's zoning ordinance and the owner of the real property is duly licensed to transact
such business at that location.
Jeff Gore, 300 Agate Way, opined that automobile dealerships are less attractive than the
impromptu lots. He contended that the proposed ordinance is redundant as another ordinance
exists which addresses the same issue.
In response to Council Member McGeorge, Police Chief Blankenship related that an informal
car lot was the cause of an accident earlier this year. He said that the police department
receives a considerable number of complaints regarding impromptu car lots.
Council Member Kight questioned whether a $15 fine is adequate to address an issue which
concerns public safety. Mayor Anderson pointed out that this is a starting point and could
be increased at a later date.
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2258 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding adding Redding Municipal Code Section 11.24.265,
Displaying Vehicles or Vessels for Sale, Hire, or Rental.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2258 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(B-130-070, E-120-050)
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
August 27, 1999, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility's Monthly
Financial Report for July 1999. Retail power sales revenue through July 1999 is 2.9 percent,
or $191,733, above projections, and wholesale power sales to date are 40.3 percent, or
$1,019,355, above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is 20.2 percent, or
$759,000, above projections.
Mr. Feider advised that the total cost of electricity through July 1999 is 8.7 percent, or
$467,558, above plan. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization
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were 31.2 percent, or$916,734, above plan. The current outstanding balance for the Debt
Reduction Program is $126.8 million.
Mr. Feider related in an update on electric industry restructuring activities that the State
legislature has formed a conference committee with regard to a proposal by Pacific, Gas, &
Electric Company to shift its hydroelectric facilities to an unregulated subsidiary. He stated
that the main issues are the overall impact on the market price of power and the potential
impact on watershed and water development. Mr. Feider advised that a letter to
Assemblyman Dickerson has been prepared for the Mayor's signature expressing the City's
concern and requesting careful deliberation in this matter.
It is the recommendation of staff that the report be accepted as presented.
Council Member Kight, who serves as the Electric Utility liaison, stated that every option
is being pursued to ensure public input can take place on this important issue.
MOTION:Made by Council Member Kight,seconded by Council Member Cibula,to accept
the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report and the Electric Utility Industry Activities
Update for July 1999 as presented, and authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter to
Assemblyman Dickerson regarding PG&E's proposed restructuring. The Vote:Unanimous
Ayes
RESOLUTION -Establishing a Gardener Position in the Parks Division and Appropriating
Funds and Equipment, and
RESOLUTION - Establishing a Management Analyst Position in the Finance Department
and Appropriating Funds
(B-130-070, P-100-060)
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated August 26, 1999,relating to the establishment of two additional General Fund
positions and related costs. He indicated that $550,000 in funding has been identified as
available from the State of California's budget this year, as well as $250,000 a year in
ongoing reimbursement for City payment of booking fees. Mr. Bachman noted that
additional parks maintenance was placed high on the list of priorities by Council during the
1999-2001 Budget Study Session.
Mr.Bachman related that a previous grant coordinator working on a temporary basis through
the Police Department wrote $500,000 in grants in nine months, and staff would like to
create a Grants Coordinator position in Administrative Services to obtain grants for all City
departments.
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that resolutions be adopted
approving the additional Gardener and purchase of a truck to supplant the landscape
maintenance services currently provided by the Opportunity Center at the Corporation Yard
and Transfer Station, plus perform additional work associated with recent community
improvements;and additionally approve the purchase of replacement equipment to increase
the efficiency and effectiveness of Parks personnel and allow the proceeds of a sale of
existing equipment to be used to purchase a turf mower, and appropriate one new full-time
management analyst to assume the grants coordinator responsibilities.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
Resolution No. 99-126 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the Fifth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.99-93 1)establishing one new
full-time gardener position, 2) appropriating $80,370 for the gardener position and needed
equipment in Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and$32,085 for the gardener in Fiscal Year 2000-2001,
and 3) accepting$7,600 in revenue from the sale of equipment in Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
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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. 99-126 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
Resolution No. 99-127 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the Sixth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.99-93 1)establishing one new
full-time management analyst and 2) appropriating$33,865 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and
$52,975 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 for the management analyst position. 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. 99-127 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(A-130)
Margaret Despart, 2903 Alfreda Way, suggested that owners of barking dogs be issued one
warning when a complaint is filed with the Haven Humane Society,and any subsequent call
should result in a citation, thereby encouraging offenders to abide by City ordinances.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - re Change Order for Phase IV of the Civic Center
(C-050-025)
Assistant City Manager Perry requested that a special meeting be scheduled to discuss and
approve a change order for Phase IV of the Civic Center. It was a consensus of Council that
a Special Meeting take place on Thursday, September 9, 1999, at 11:30 a.m., at City Hall,
Conference Room A, 760 Parkview Avenue.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:26 p.m., Mayor Anderson announced that Council will adjourn to closed
session to discuss the following:
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: 8065 Eastside Road
Negotiating Parties: Phil Perry and Shasta Property Exchange Corporation
Under negotiation: Selling price and terms
(C-070-200)
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization:Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical
Works AFL-CIO - Maintenance Employees
(P-100-050-070)
Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session at the hour of 8:46 p.m. He
stated that no reportable action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:47 a.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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