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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
October 5, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Clay McClain.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Ernie Johnson of Redding Christian Fellowship 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, Fire Chief Wagner, Support Services Director Kersten, Finance Officer Strong,
Administrative Services Director Bachman, City Treasurer Clark, Senior Planner DeMallie,
Human Resources Director Johnson, Management Assistant to the City Manager Niemer,
City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller.
INTRODUCTION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
(A-050-230)
City Manager Warren introduced Human Resources Manager Linda Johnson, who began
working for the City on October 4, 1999.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meetings of September 7, 1999, and September 21, 1999
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 6, check numbers 271929 through
272318 inclusive, in the amount of$3,668,636.27, for the period September 21 through
September 30, 1999, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 6, check numbers
464916 through 465255 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 66575 through
67101, in the amount of$1,471,204.98, for the period September 5 through September 18,
1999, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,139,841.25
Treasurer's Report - August 1999
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $101,716,288.29
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $153,395,500.16
ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - August 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 August 1999 be accepted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2259 - re Landing Fees at Redding Municipal Airport and Benton
Airpark
(A-090-100, A-090-020)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2259 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 3.04.030, discontinuing
landing fees to operators of aircraft with a certified maximum gross take-off weight of more
than 12,500 pounds at Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property
Status Report as of September 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.
Resolution - Authorizing Application for Local Government Used Motor Oil Opportunity
Grant
(G-100-070, P-150-050-500, B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 99-130 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the submittal
of a Local Government Used Motor Oil Opportunity grant application (fifth cycle) to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board in the approximate amount of$22,000 to
implement a program to require use of re-refined motor oil in City vehicles, including a re-
refined motor oil public relations campaign, and to receive reimbursements from January 1,
2000, through April 30, 2002; and that a 3 percent preference to bidders for the purchase of
re-refined oil be approved, provided State grant funds are available to make up the difference.
Resolution - Approving Use of Tax Increment Funds for Parkview Riverfront Trail
(R-030-145-350, P-050-460-475)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 99-131 be adopted,
a Resolution of the City council of the City of Redding approving the use of tax increment
funds to assist in the development of a trail system (Parkview Riverfront Trail) and related
recreational amenities on City-owned property along Parkview Avenue, and making findings
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33678.
Waste Diversion Status Report
(S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that a status report regarding the
Waste Diversion Program and outlining a plan to reach the 50 percent goal rate by year 2000
be accepted.
Resolution - re Moving Services for Relocation into the Civic Center
(C-050-025, B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 99-132 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the procurement
of moving services without competitive bidding.
Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070, D-050-250-006)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director Feider that City Council accepted the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for August 1999. Retail power sales revenue
through August 1999 is $267,894, or 1.9 percent below projections, and wholesale power
sales to date are $1,856,991, or 35.2 percent above projections. Operating revenue after
energy costs is $1,422,585, or 15.9 percent, above projections. The total cost of electricity
through August 1999 is $2,009,873, or 29.4 percent above projections. The Utility's earnings
before interest, depreciation, and amortization were $1,794,053, or 24.7 percent above plan.
The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $125.6 million.
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It is recommended that City Council approve proceeding with termination of the 1993A debt
service reduction fund and defeasance of the remaining 1993A generation debt.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director Bachman that City Council
accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for August 1999. Total revenue to date
($5.7 million) is $350,107 (6.5 percent) above staff's original cash flow estimate.
Expenditures to date total $7,354,334, or $584,873 (7.4 percent) below staff's original cash
flow projection.
Notice of Completion - 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), awarded to Leckey Land Clearing, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the
City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was
$153,974.17, which is 18 percent under the City Council authorized amount.
Request for Proposal - Schedule No. 3304, Engineering Services for Design of Parallel
Eastside Interceptor Sewer Line Project
(B-050-100, W-020-610, W-020-575)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that staff be authorized to negotiate
a contract for Bid Schedule No. 3304, Engineering Services for Design of the Parallel
Eastside Interceptor Sewer Line Project, with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, in the amount of
approximately $425,000. The completed contract will be presented to City Council for
approval at a future meeting.
Award of Bid-Bid Schedule No. 3305 (Job No. 2066), Well No. 12 Waterline Construction
(B-050-020, W-030-750)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3305 (Job No.
2066), Well No. 12 Waterline Construction, be awarded to Hank Snow Backhoe in the
amount of$173,848, and an additional $5,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering
and inspection fees, and $17,385 be approved to provide a construction contingency fund, for
a total of$191,233.
Cooperative Grant Agreement with Bureau of Reclamation to Fund Fish Screen Replacement
at Pump Station No. 1
(G-100-070, W-030-125-010)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council ratify a Cooperative
Agreement for a Bureau of Reclamation grant in the amount of$288,070 to help fund the
replacement of fish screens at Pump Station No. 1. The terms of the agreement provide for
the Bureau to fund 50 percent of project costs, allow for the City to provide in-lieu
contribution, and does not obligate the City to proceed with a project. Grant funds are
available over a three-year period ending September 30, 2002.
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. 99-130, 99-131, and 99-132, and Ordinance No. 2259 are on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-3-99, by McDonald
Family Properties, Spring Hill Park Tentative Subdivision Map, East of Churn Creek and
West of the Hacienda Heights Subdivision
(L-010-230, S-101-003)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the continued public hearing
re Rezoning Application RZ-3-99 by McDonald Family Properties. The following documents
are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Continued Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that four written protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated September 28, 1999, relating to the continued public hearing re Rezoning Application
RZ-3-99, by McDonald Family Properties, requesting to rezone property located east of
Churn Creek and west of Hacienda Heights Subdivision from "U-FP" Unclassified District
with Floodplain Combining District to "R-1" Single Family Residential District, "OS" Open
Space District, and "OS-I" Open Space Combining District.
Mr. Swanson related that since the continuation of the public hearing on September 21, 1999,
a meeting attended by City staff; approximately 20 Parkwood Estate residents, and the
applicant was held to determine a compromise with regard to zoning designations in the
Minder Drive Park area. He said it was a consensus of the group to amend the proposal so
that the southern portion of land adjacent to Parkwood Estates is zoned "OS," allowing the
area to remain for the most part in its natural state. Mr. Swanson advised that the "OS"
designation does not preclude the extension of trails or creation of a stormwater detention
facility as contemplated with the tentative map approval.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council approve the negative declaration, offer the
ordinance for first reading rezoning the subject property to "R-1" Single Family Residential
District, "OS" Open Space District, and "OS-I" Open Space Combining District.
John Ward, 1337 Minder Drive, presented a petition signed by residents of Parkwood Estates,
incorporated herein by reference, requesting that Minder Drive not be extended to provide
access for Spring Hill Park Subdivision. Mr. Ward asked that the applicant be bound to
construct access roads and a bridge over Churn Creek per the tentative map in order to
alleviate any future need to extend Minder Drive.
Dennis Cowan, 1381 Edgewood Drive, stated that this evening's proceedings prove that the
democratic process works. Noting that City Council minutes played an important role in
reaching a mutual agreement, he requested that the petition submitted tonight by the residents
be recorded in the minutes for future review. While finding the meeting with staff and the
applicant informative and helpful, Mr. Cowan suggested that future meetings of these types
be held in neighborhood homes to encourage a town-meeting style of government.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Council approve the rezoning application as recommended, and make the following findings
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-3-99:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and approve
the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
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Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2260 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code
relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-3-99).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2260 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Proposed Spending Plan for the Citizens Option for Public Safety
(COPS) Program Funds
(G-100-170, P-150-150)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re the
proposed spending plan for COPS program funds. The following documents are on file in the
office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication -Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Police Chief Blankenship introduced Captain Byard, who provided an overview of the Report
to City council dated September 3, 1999, relating to the proposed spending plan for COPS
Program funds in the amount of$174,761. Captain Byard said that state law requires the
monies be used for funding personnel, equipment, and programs necessary for front-line law
enforcement service to the community, and may not supplant any existing funding.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council approve the expenditure of Citizens Option
for Public Safety Program funds in the amount of$174,761 as follows:
Rolling Stock Replacement Fund $108,000
Mobile Data Project $47,761
Digital Cameras $15,000
Cellular Phones $4,000;
and that the appropriation of any cost savings from this and prior years' grants for use in the
Mobile Data Project be approved.
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 Kight, to
approve the use of COPS program funds in the amount of$174,761 as follows:
Rolling Stock Replacement Fund $108,000
Mobile Data Project $47,761
Digital Cameras $15,000
Cellular Phones $4,000;
and authorize appropriation of cost savings for the Mobile Data Project. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - re Planned Development Application PD-1-99, Shasta Hills Estates,
Phase I, Unit 2, by Redwood Shasta Investors, L.P., North End of Mammoth Path and West
of Yolla Bolly Trail
(L-010-210-695)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re Planned
Development Application PD-1-99. The following documents are on file in the office of the
City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Mailing -Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated September 14, 1999
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Development Services Director Swanson provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated September 21, 1999, relating to Planned Development Application PD-1-99, Shasta
Hills Estates, Phase I, Unit 2, by Redwood Shasta Investors, which includes a request to
rezone 3.67 acres located at the north end of Mammoth Path and west of Yolla Bolly Trail
from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planned Development District. He noted that the
proposal was previously approved as Planned Development Applications PD-4-86 and PD-3-
94, but the rezoning and subdivision approval expired due to change of ownership and a
change in market conditions.
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Negative Declaration
approved in 1995 for Planned Development Application PD-3-94 be found appropriate and
applicable to PD-1-99, and that an ordinance be adopted approving Planned Development
Application PD-1-99, rezoning 3.67 acres located at the north end of Mammoth Path and
west of Yolla Bolly Trail from "U" Unclassified District to "PD" Planned Development
District.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Council approve the rezoning application as recommended, and make the following findings
regarding Planned Development Application PD-1-99:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and find that
the Negative Declaration adopted in 1995 for PD-3-94 is applicable to PD-1-99. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2261 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code
relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (PD-1-99).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2261 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
USE OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY BY NON-CITY RESIDENTS
(S-020-500, S-020-550)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
September 27, 1999, regarding the use of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility by non-
City residents. He related that the number of customers and volume of waste handled has
increased each year since the facility opened, with County resident usage increasing at a faster
rate than City resident usage. Mr. Perry noted that Council authorized a reduction of
operating costs in February 1999 to encourage each agency to fund its proportionate share
of fees; however, the County has declined to participate in this effort.
Mr. Perry presented a summary financial overview of the Household Hazardous Waste
Facility, incorporated herein by reference.
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that staff be authorized to contact the
Cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake and Shasta County offering the use of the Household
Hazardous Waste Facility to non-City residents upon reaching an agreement for funding,
without the inclusion of debt service, and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary
agreements and report back on final responses.
Council Member Kight opined that allowing non-City residents use of the Household
Hazardous Waste Facility is of regional benefit. He suggested that this may not be an
appropriate time to address the issue due to the recent progress made in City and County
relations, and that it should be reconsidered in one year.
Council Member Cibula agreed with Council Member Kight. He said that providing use of
the facility to non-City residents discourages illegal dumping.
Mayor Anderson concurred, advising that the City should work cooperatively with the
County. He favored providing continued services to non-City residents at this time.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to
continue the current practice of subsidizing non-City residents at the Household Hazardous
Waste Facility and to address funding issues at a later date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Amending Solid Waste Rates for Off-Street Collection Charge,
Incorporating Guidelines for Off-Street Collection, and Reconciling the Rate for Six-Yard
Containers to the Text
(S-020-500)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
January 20, 1999. He related that City Council adopted a comprehensive solid waste rate to
cover operating costs on June 15, 1999; however, staff recommends that there should be a
differentiation between off-street collection and servicing alleys or narrow lanes.
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that a resolution be adopted lowering
the off-street collection surcharge from $3 per month to $1 per month and applying a $2
credit for those customers serviced by the retriever truck, when there are three or more lots
on a road or easement at a ratio of one lot every 150 feet, or when recycling or green waste
pickup services cannot be provided; incorporating guidelines for application of off-street
collection charge; and clarifying language and correcting a multiplication error in the Redding
Municipal Code for consistency.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge,
that Resolution No. 99-133 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding further amending and restating the new Solid Waste Utility rates and charges,
effective July 1 of the years 1999 through 2003, providing a $2 credit to the off-street
collection surcharge for those customers serviced by the retriever truck, when three or more
lots are serviced on a road or easement at a ratio of one lot every 150 feet, or if the City
cannot collect either recyclables or green waste along with waste. 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. 99-133 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3314, Furnishing Wood Veneer Furniture and Chairs
(B-050-100, C-050-025)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
January 30, 1999, relating to the award of bid to purchase wood veneer furniture for the
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Electric Department in the Civic Center, with a caveat that any or all City Departments may
piggyback on the award for the term of the contract. He explained that the base bid is for the
provision of furniture in the Electric Department, and Western Contract Furnishers submitted
the low evaluated bid in the amount of$42,136; however, in order to maintain competition
and keep furniture prices down, Mr. Perry indicated that departments should be able to
receive competitive price quotes from more than one company.
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the base bid for wood veneer
furniture in the Electric Department be awarded to Western Contract Furnishers, and that
competitive price quotes based on existing price lists for the next 12 months be obtained by
departments from both Western Contract Furnishers and Contact Associates for other
purchases.
Mayor Anderson suggested that Jones-Campbell be included in competitive price quoting.
He said although the company's price quotes are honored for only three months, its
significantly low bid would encourage competition.
In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Perry explained that departments requiring
furniture would obtain competitive quotes from the three designated companies rather than
going through a bidding process.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
Bid Schedule No. 3314, Furnishing Wood Veneer Furniture and Chairs, be awarded to
Western Contract Furnishers for necessary furniture for the Electric Department, and that
competitive price quotes be obtained for other furniture purchases from Western Contract
Furnishers, Contract Associates, and Jones-Campbell. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(R-030-145)
Steven Deichen, 4858 Tralee Lane, of the Awareness Fellowship of Northern California,
related concerns with regard to future decisions on the allocation of City and Redevelopment
funds. He suggested there is an imbalance between the amount designated for various
projects, such as the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project, with the Market Street
Redevelopment Project.
Mayor Anderson advised Mr. Deichen to speak with staff regarding limitations on how
redevelopment funds can be spent on various projects.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:35 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
In the matter of Finley, et al. v. City of Redding, et al., Shasta County Superior Court
No. 1336633
(L-100)
Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: Acquisition of property located on Hilltop Drive (Assessor's Parcel No.
112-250-02)
Negotiating Parties: Gene Maxwell for NorCal EMS, and Len Wingate for City of
Redding
Under negotiation: Price and terms
(C-070-010)
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Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session at the hour of 8:10 p.m. He
stated that the following action was taken.
With regard to Gary Finley, et al., the Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement on behalf
of the City, and the City Attorney was authorized to negotiate a damage-sharing agreement
with Shasta County Council concerning future flood damages which may occur prior to
construction of a storm water detention facility.
Mayor Anderson stated that no reportable action was taken regarding real property
negotiations on Hilltop Drive.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:12 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
Mayor
ATTEST
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City Clerk
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