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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
December 17,2002, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Mathena.
The Invocation was offered by Father Gregory Jensen, St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cibula with the following Council Members
present: Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Development Services Director Hamilton,
Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Community
Services Director Niemer, City Engineer Goodwin, Senior Planner Manuel, and Assistant
City Clerk Sherman.
PRESENT A nON - Turtle Bay Exploration Park Project
(C-070-250-250)
Judy LaLouche, Chief Executive Officer of the Turtle Bay Exploration Park, provided a
Powerpoint presentation highlighting the Park expansion plan and project status covering
attendance, membership, public relations, marketing, finances, operations, and the future of
the project. She stated that although the Park is only partially complete, it has already
become a component of the new vision for the community. She advised that in April 2003,
a new Park business plan developed with consultants Wolf Keens and Associates will be
presented to the City Council for review and comment.
Mayor Cibula thanked Ms. LaLouche on behalf of the City Council for the presentation and
the wonderful accomplishments to date at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. He noted that
the City is eagerly anticipating completion of the Project.
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Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 3, 2002
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, check numbers 801873 through
802608 inclusive, in the amount of $3,812,430.25, for the period of December 3, 2002,
through December 12,2002; Wire Transfers for the period of December 1,2002, through
December 15, 2002, in the amount of $22,817,683.08; and Payroll Register No. 12,
electronic deposit transaction numbers 117829 through 118505 and check numbers 501449
through 501700 inclusive, in the amount of$I,912,694.65, for the period of November 24,
2002, through December 7, 2002, be approved.
TOTAL: $28,542,807.98
Ordinance - Amending "Appendix A" Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, Conflict of
Interest Code
(F-OI0-150)
It is the recommendation ofthe City Clerk that Ordinance No. 2303 be adopted, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Appendix "A" to Redding Municipal
Code Chapter 2.90 entitled "Conflict of Interest for Designated Positions in the City" for
designated employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interests.
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Resolution - Renaming Caymus Bay Court to Wedding Way
(S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2002-
178 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, renaming Caymus
Bay Court to Wedding Way, effective March 1,2003.
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Resolution - Accepting and appropriating grant funds from the McConnell Foundation for
the Fourth of July Freedom Festival Fireworks Display; and
Agreement - Boom Boom Productions
(G-lOO/B-130-070/C-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2002-179
be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 76th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $38,200 for 2003
Fourth of July Freedom Festival Fireworks Display and accepting an additional $48,200 in
grant revenue from the McConnell Foundation for fiscal year 2002-03.
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It is further recommended that the agreement with Boom Boom Productions of Hayfork to
provide a pyrotechnic display on July 4,2003, in the amount of$88,200 be approved.
Letter Agreement':' International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 1934
(P-100-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council
approve the Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1934
(IAFF), amending language regarding hazardous materials training and response.
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Renewal of Group Health Insurance Contracts
(P-1 00-150/P-1 00-150-11 0/P-1 00-150-030/P-1 00-150-055/P-1 00-150-060/P-l 00-150-160)
It is recommended by the Administrative Services Director that the City Council authorize
staff to renew agreements to provide group health insurance and related services with
Preferred Provider Discount Services (Blue Cross) in the amount of $140,440 annually;
Claims Administration Services with Managed Benefit Administrators (MBA) in the amount
of $170,694 annually; Prescription Drug Plan Services with Pharmaceutical Care Network
(PCN) of administrative fees in the amount of $30,000 annually; Life Insurance (Standard
Insurance Company) in the amount of$187,03 7; Stop-Loss/Aggregate Stop-Loss Insurance
(Safeco) in the amount of$393,009 annually; Medical Conversion Insurance (Celtic) in the
amount of $5,886 annually, and Vision Insurance Claims Administration (Vision Service
Plan (VSP)) in the amount of $20,483 annually; and enter into a new agreement with
Reliance Standard Insurance for Disability Insurance in the amount of $138,850, effective
through December 31, 2003.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3543, Customer Service Remodel
(B-050-020 & C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3543
(Job No. 9495), Customer Service Remodel, awarded to Ken Behnke Construction, be
accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of
Completion. The final contract price is $132,309.43.
Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Alder Creek (formerly Hacienda Heights)
Subdivision Units 7 A and & 7B
(S-100-260)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Final Map for the
Alder Creek (formerly Hacienda Heights) Subdivision Units 7 A and 7B (S-5-98) located on
the east side of Shasta View Drive between Hemingway Street and Palacio Drive, by Ochoa-
Shehan, Inc. be approved, the Mayor authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement, and
the City Clerk be instructed to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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Acceptance ofImprovements - Shasta Hills Estates Subdivision, Phase 2, Unit 1, Planned
Development
(S-101-036 & L-01O-210)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the improvements in the
Shasta Hills Estates Subdivision, Phase 2, Unit 1, Planned Development (S-l 0-00) located
on the west side of Chum Creek Road at Palacio Drive, by Redwood Shasta Investors L.P.
be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk instructed to return securities to
the developer.
Grant Application - U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for water conservation; and
Partnership Agreement - Turtle Bay
(G-100-070 & W-030-075)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve
submission of a grant application to the United States Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) in the
amount of $49,500 to fund implementation of the City's Water Conservation Plan Best
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Management Practices as required in the contract with the Bureau for Cental Valley Project
Water.
It is further recommended that the City Council approve a Partnership Agreement with Turtle
Bay to provide water conservation education effective October 1, 2002, through September
30,2003.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula I
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2303 and Resolution Nos. 2002-178 and 2002-179 are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges for new recreational
facilities and services
(F-205-600/P-050-100/P-050-145/P-050-050)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. h~ving arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
amending the Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to include rental and damage deposit
fees for the Caldwell Park Recreation Center, the Enterprise Park Recreation Room, and pay-
per-use lighting fees at the Benton Dog Park.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
Community Services Director Niemer provided an overview of the Report to City Council
dated December 9, 2002, recalling that with renovation of the Caldwell Recreation Center
and the Enterprise Park Recreation Room, additional meeting and event space is now
available for use by the community, primarily on weekends. The proposed rental fees for
these facilities would recoup operation costs outside the normal scope of City business.
Ms. Niemer also related that requests for lighting have been received from patrons of the
Benton Dog Park to facilitate evening use. However, there is concern regarding lighting the
park when not in use because of the potential waste of electricity and light pollution to the
surrounding neighborhood. She noted that in response to these concerns, it is proposed to
provide coin-operated lighting.
Ms. Niemer recommended that a resolution be adopted amending the Schedule of Fees and
Service Charges to establish rental fees for the Caldwell Park Recreation Center, Enterprise
Park Recreation Room, and pay-per-use lighting fees at the Benton Dog Park.
Scott Elford, Redding resident, urged City Council approval of staff s recommendation to
provide coin operated lighting at Benton Dog Park, citing safety issues and the many
residents that frequent the facility with their pets.
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Mayor Cibula opined that this facility and others should not charge residents for use.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one else wished to address this matter and closed the public
hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-180, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
amending its Schedule of Fees and Service Charges to establish rental fees for the Caldwell
Park Recreation Center, Enterprise Park Recreation Room, and pay-per-use lighting fees at
the Benton Dog Park. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - Cibula
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2002-180 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE - Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and revised Zoning Map
(L-O 1 0-500)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
adoption of a mitigated negative declaration prepared for the revised Zoning Map and
adoption of the revised Zoning Map.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
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Senior Planner Manuel highlighted the Report to City Council dated December 3, 2002,
recalling that the General Plan was adopted by the City Council in 2000, and the new Zoning
Ordinance was adopted in September of this year. He noted that most of the proposed
changes are in name rather than land use because upon adoption of the General Plan, 99%
of the Zoning Map was adopted concurrently. He advised that during Planning Commission
deliberations, Ryan Denham had expressed concern regarding the General Commercial-
Visitor/Retail (GC-VR) re-zoning of his property on North Market Street where he operates
a car dealership, and the "VR" subdistrict designation which will prohibit future expansion.
In addition, he related that Eihnard Diaz, representing the owner of Lawncrest Chapel and
Memorial Park (a portion was rezoned in 2001 to "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre"), was
concerned because that property was rezoned under the new Zoning Map to "Residential
Mixed District, 9 dwelling units per acre," with "Planned Development Overly" (RM-9-PD)
thereby eliminating one unit per acre. Mr. Manuel stated that it is staff s belief that the
zoning affords the City and the developer/property owner a great deal of flexibility for
development, but Mr. Diaz maintained his objection to the density and the "PD" overlay.
Mr. Manuel advised that a detailed explanation of the possibilities of the new zoning was
subsequently provided and Mr. Diaz has withdrawn his objections.
Mr. Manuel recommended that the City Council offer for first reading by title only the
ordinance adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the revised Zoning Map and adopt
the new Zoning Map as presented, but specifically deleting the Planned Development
Overlay District on properties identified as Assessors Parcel Numbers 116-150-06, -07, and
-09.
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In response to Mayor Cibula, Mr. Manuel clarified that the Zoning Map can be adopted and
the City Council can direct staff to provide text amendments to assist businesses like Mr.
Denham's, particularly in light of the zoning text which states that automobile uses are
"discouraged" in the North Market Street Focus Area. He added that the City Council can
also ask the Planning Commission to define the intent of "discourage" in this instance.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one wished to address this matter and closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the new City of Redding Zoning
Map; adopting the new Zoning Map as presented, but specifically deleting the Planned
Development Overlay District on properties identified as Assessors Parcel Numbers 116-
150- 06, -07, and -09; and directed the Planning Commission to revisit its interpretation of
the General Plan's North Market Street Focus Area relative to policies that "discourage" new
automobile oriented uses and the proposed GC- VR zoning which "prohibits" such uses, and
report its findings to the City Council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2304 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
the new City of Redding Zoning Map; and adopting the new Zoning Map as presented, but
specifically deleting the Planned Development Overlay District on properties identified as
Assessors Parcel Numbers 116-150-06, -07, and -09.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2304 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING I
ORDINANCE - Adopting an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration ofthe Zoning
Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance Amendments
(L-01O-500)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
adoption of an Add.endum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning
Ordinance (Title 18) and adoption of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment relative to lot
frontage, commercial lot widths and setbacks, industrial side-yard setbacks, and
miscellaneous clarifications and corrections.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
Senior Planner Manuel provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated December
3,2002, recalling that when the new Zoning Ordinance was adopted in September of this
year, it was anticipated that some corrections would be necessary. He stated that the
proposed amendments will provide consistency within the Zoning Ordinance and address
minor technical changes.
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Mr. Manuel stated that there will be a delay of up to one year for some regulations to allow
the Planning Commission an opportunity to thoroughly review the issues and provide
recommendations. He stated that other adjustments to the document will permit flexibility
in establishing front-yard setbacks for commercial districts and side-yard setbacks in
industrial districts, while other changes were primarily typographical in nature.
Mr. Manuel recommended that the proposed ordinance be offered for first reading adopting
an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning Ordinance
(Title 18) and adopting the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments and authorizing publication
of an ordinance summary.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one wished to address this matter and closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
adopting an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning
Ordinance (Title 18) and adoption of the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments relative to lot
frontage occupied by garage doors, commercial lot widths and setbacks, industrial side-yard
setbacks, and miscellaneous clarifications and corrections.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2305 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding adopting an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration prepared for the Zoning Ordinance (Title 18) and adoption of the Zoning
Ordinance Amendments.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2305 be waived, the City Attorney be instructed to read the
full title, and authorizing publication of a summary of the ordinance.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Adopting the Negative Declaration and amendments to the General Plan
Diagram GP A-4-02 for the Downtown Area
(G-030)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
adoption of a Negative Declaration and amendments to the General Plan Diagram GP A-4-02
for the Downtown Area in order to ensure consistency between the General Plan Diagram
and the Downtown Specific Plan.
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The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
Senior Planner Manuel explained that the proposed amendments would ensure consistency
between the General Plan Diagram and the Downtown Specific Plan amending the General
Plan "Mixed Use Core" classification in the Downtown Area to "General Commercial."
Mr. Manuel added that Redding Medical Center had requested that the entire hospital
campus be zoned "Public Facility or Institutional" (PF or I), and after review regarding "for
profit" and "nonprofit" hospitals, staff concurs and recommends approval of the request.
Mari Marien, Redding resident, asked if the proposed changes to the General Plan Diagram
will change zoning in the area of Trinity Street. Mr. Manuel advised that the General Plan
use is "Residential, 20-30 units per acre" on the north side of Trinity Street and is not
affected by the amendments.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one else wished to address this matter and closed the public
hearing.
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Council Member Mathena announced that he will abstain from discussion and voting on this
matter because he serves on the Board for Redding Medical Center.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-181, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
adopting a Negative Declaration and amendments to the Redding General Plan to ensure
consistency between the General Plan Diagram and the Downtown Specific Plan and existing
hospital uses in the Downtown Area. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Mathena
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2002-181 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING JOINT POWERS
FINANCING AUTHORITY
At the hour of 8:25 p.m., Chair Cibula convened the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority for a joint meeting with the City Council.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds
(D-050-175/R-006/C-175-825-100)
At the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Cibula opened the continued public hearing regarding the
proposed issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to finance certain recreational facilities and
refinance certain public safety communication facilities (Shascom facility).
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
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Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council and the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority (Joint Powers) dated November
23,2002, stating that the proposed resolutions authorize the sale of bonds for three projects,
the Aquatic Center, the Sports Complex (softball and baseball portion), and refinance of the
bonds used to finance construction of the SHASCOMjoint dispatch center. He added that
the resolutions propose the sale of bonds in a not-to-exceed amount of$14 million, however,
if construction of soccer fields at the Sports Complex is not approved, the amount needed
will be $10 million.
Mr. Bachm~ recommended adoption of the resolutions by the City Council and Joint
Powers Financing Authority, respectively, approving issuance and sale of Lease Revenue I
Bonds (2002 Capital Projects) to fund construction of the Sports Complex and Aquatic
Center projects, and refinancing of the 1993 Lease Revenue Bonds issued to construct the
SHASCOM facility with all attending documents.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one wished to address this matter and closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2002-182, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving issuance by the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority not-to-exceed $14
million aggregate principal amount of Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority lease
Revenue Bonds (2002 Capital Projects); approving the forms of and authorizing execution
and delivery of an Acquisition Agreement, a Facilities Lease, an Amendment to Facilities
Sublease, an Official Statement, and a Purchase Contract in connection with certain
municipal improvements; and authorizing related actions and matters. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2002-182 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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At the hour of8:32 p.m., Chair Cibula adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority.
APPOINTMENTS - City Council Liaison Assignments
(A-050-060/B-080)
City Manager Warren recommended approval of the list of City Council Agency,
Commission, Committee and Department liaisons as presented.
Council Member Kight explained that City representation to the California Municipal
Utilities Association, Modesto-Santa Clara-Redding, and the Transmission Agency of
Northern California is provided by Electric Utility Director Feider, and requested that those
agencies be removed from the list.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving the list of City Council Agency, Commission, Committee, and Departmental
Liaison Representatives and Council assignments and eliminating from the List the
California Municipal Utilities Association, Modesto-Santa Clara- Redding, and Transmission
Agency of Northern California because representation to these agencies is provided by
Electric Utility Director Feider. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENTS
(B-080-300)
Mayor Cibula recommended the appointment ofMr. James Finck to fill the vacancy on the
Planning Commission for an unexpired term ending May 1, 2006.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Kight,
appointing Mr. James Finck to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission for the
unexpired term ending May 1,2003. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex
(P-050-600-200)
Assistant City Manager Perry reported that construction on the Sports Complex is on
schedule. He advised that staffis awaiting an appraisal and a response from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers before making wetlands acquisition of the Pacific Gas & Electric
property. He stated that off-site work continues on items such as the water booster pump and
the Tarmac Road/Shasta View Drive traffic signal.
No action was required on this informational item.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Zucker Report Implementation Committee
(A-050-080)
Deputy City Manager Starman reported that the Zucker Report Implementation Committee
completed its work regarding the recommendations and is now drafting an implementation
plan. The Plan will be provided for City Council consideration and adoption at a City
Council meeting in January 2003.
No action was required on this informational item.
BROWN BAG LUNCH CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
(A-050-060)
City Manager Warren explained that the ",Brown Bag Lunch" City Council meetings provide
an opportunity for the community to meet with the City Council in the Community Room
to voice concerns and/or ask questions. He noted that approximately 15-30 persons attend
the meetings which are held quarterly. He asked that the City Council consider whether they
wish to continue the meetings.
Council Member Kight stated that the meetings should continue, but suggested they be
scheduled two to three times a year instead of quarterly.
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It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule Brown Bag Lunch City Council
meetings two to three times per year ~ith flexibility to initiate additional meetings as
necessary .
AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 3592, Soccer fields at the Sports Complex
(B-050-020 & P-050-600-200)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the pros and cons for construction of four
soccer fields as set forth in the Report to City Council dated November 4,2002, recalling that
the construction bid awarded to Dale Construction for the Sports Complex Project included
$1.2 million of infrastructure and grading for soccer fields. He explained that the proposed
bid package for construction ofthe soccer fields in the amount of$3.97 million will include
four soccer fields, parking, concession stands, and amenities such as synthetic turf. He noted
that the bid amount is $700,000 less than staffs estimate.
Mr. Warren cited the pros for construction: 1) the bid amount is less than staffs estimate
and costs will increase if constructed in the future; 2) the financing package can be added to
bonds to be reissued for the Sports Complex; 3) Redding Youth Soccer League will
contribute $20,000 toward costs; 4) there is a need for soccer fields in the community; and
5) soccer fields will make the Sports Complex more financially viable.
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Mr. Warren cautioned that the drawbacks to going forward with construction of the soccer
fields include: 1) the cost to the City will be approximately $400,000 per year; 2) the General
Fund cannot absorb any additional costs; 3) use of Park Development Funds will result in
less money being available for neighborhood parks and recreation projects in the community;
and 4) use of funds ($500,000) earmarked for Tiger Field improvements to lower debt
service would eliminate those improvements. He stated another alternative for funding
would be to increase the Park Development Fee by $500 to $1,000 per household equivalent.
City Manager Warren recommended approval of the Award of Bid No. 3592 to construct
four soccer fields at the Sports Complex utilizing Park Development Fees in a manner set
forth above.
Linda Davis, Rich Pinnell, and Roger Sculling, urged the City Council to go forward and
provide the soccer fields for the community predicting further contributions should City
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Council approve construction of the fields. They also believed that in order to be more cost
effective, the City should operate and maintain the fields.
In response to Council Member Mathena, Mr. Warren confirmed that if Big League Dreams
operated the fields it would be on a pay-to-play basis, but the cost would be nominal. He
noted that Big League Dreams revenues come primarily from food and beverage concessions
at the Sports Complex.
Mayor Cibula suggested that if the fields are not constructed at the Sports Complex, lesser
fields might be constructed at other community parks. City Manager Warren confirmed that
greens are provided throughout the community whenever possible.
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Mayor Cibula and Council Members Pohlmeyer, Kight, and Stegall concurred that while the
soccer field project would be an excellent addition to the Sports Complex, the use of the
proposed funds, in light of the State's current $20 billion budget shortfall, would not be
prudent at this time. They suggested the issue be revisited when the Parks, Trails, and Open
Space Master Plan is brought forward.
Council Member Mathena declared support for moving forward with the fields, citing current
low interest rates, but suggested a non-profit agency or the City maintain the soccer fields.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to
deny use of Park Development and General Funds to provide funding for construction of
soccer fields at the Sports Complex. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - Mathena
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of8:50 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting
adjourned.
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