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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
December 16,2003, 7:00 p.m.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Police ChiefMoty.
In recognition of military personnel stationed at home and abroad, a moment of silence was
observed in lieu of an invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyer with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Mathena, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Administrative Services Director Bachman,
Development Services Director Hamilton, Convention and Visitor's Bureau Manager Green,
Special Event Coordinator Byrd, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of November 17, 2003; Regular and Special
Meetings of December 2,2003.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, check numbers 813626 through
814005 inclusive, in the amount of $6,275,442.09, for the period of December 2, 2003,
through December 11, 2003; Wire Transfers for the period of December 1, 2003 through
December 15, 2003, in the amount of $643,030.28; and Payroll Register No. 12 electronic
deposit transaction numbers 136166 through 136870 and check numbers 512296 through
512539 inclusive, in the amount of $1,893,853.71, for the period of November 23,2003,
through December 6, 2003, be approved.
TOTAL: $8,812,326.08
Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 2080 Collyer Drive
(L-OI0-230)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2322 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding rezoning property located
at 2080 Collyer Drive to "RM-9-PD" Residential Multiple Family Housing District
(Maximum density of9 units per acre) with Planned Development Overlay District, by James
McDilda (RZ-2-03).
Redding Redevelopment Agency's Annual Report and Report to State Controller
(R-030-075)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept Redding
Redevelopment Agency's Annual Report and Report to the State Controller for fiscal year
2002-03.
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Amended Agreement - Community Housing and Improvement Program, Inc.
(G-I00-075-200)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Pre-Development Funding Agreement with
Community Housing and Improvement Program, Inc. (CHIP), extending the term of the
Agreement to June 30, 2004, to allow completion of engineering and architectural services
associated with the rental housing project at 2795 West Street in the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Neighborhood.
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Council Member Cibula advised he will abstain from voting on this issue due to family
property holdings in the area.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
Resolution - Amending Resolution No. 2002-51 and authorizing receipt of additional grant
funds from the Division of Aeronautics for sec.urity fencing at Benton Airpark; and I
Resolution - Amending Resolution No. 2003-65 and authorizing receipt of additional grant
funds from the Division of Aeronautics for perimeter fencing at Runway 15-33 at Benton
Airpark
(0-100-170-200 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-187 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No.
2002-51 to reflect increased grant funds and authorizing receipt of additional State grant
funds to match an existing F ederal Aviation Administration (FAA) California Aid to Airport
Improvement Program (AlP) grant for installation of security fencing and access gate
modifications at Benton Airpark.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2003-188 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, amending Resolution No. 2003-65 to reflect increased State
grant allocations and authorizing receipt of additional State grant funds to match an existing
FAA Airport Improvement Program (AlP) grant for installation of perimeter fencing
(approximately 1,000 linear feet) Phase III to improve Runway 15-33 safety area. The total
combined amount of increased funding for capital improvements is $18,883.00.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3665, Redding Power Plant Cooling Tower Overhaul
Project
(B-050-100 & E-120-150) I
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3665,
Redding Power Plant Cooling Tower Overhaul Project, be awarded to Alliance Cooling
Products in the amount of $76,055. Work will also be performed based on inspection of
certain elements of the cooling tower, in a potential amount not-to-exceed $248,945.
Resolution - Appropriating 2002 State Park Bond funds for the Redding Aquatic Center
(B-130-070 & P-050-700-600)
It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-189
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 29th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $216,100 in 2002
State Park Bond (Proposition 40) funds for capital improvements at the Aquatic Center for
fiscal year 2003-04
Letter of Intent - Indicating Participation in the Office of Traffic Safety for "Enforcing the
Underage Drinking Laws Discretionary Program: Community Trials Initiative"
(0-100-170-700 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize a Letter of
Intent to the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) indicating the Redding Police Department's
willingness to participate in the "Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws Discretionary
Program: Community Trials Initiative" (EUDL) through the grant program ofthe Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to educate the public regarding laws and
consequences of underage drinking and to reduce the number of youth offenders. A grant
application originally submitted to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
in March 2000 was denied, however, through that application, OTS determined that the
above program may be available to seven cities in California.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3600, Cypress Avenue Widening Project
(B-050-020 & S-070-100-072)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3600,
Cypress Avenue Widening and Utility Undergrounding Project, Job No. 2119 awarded to
Blaisdell Construction Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $2,013,152.19.
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Personal Services Agreement - Shasta County Opportunity Center
(S-020-550 & B-130-070) ,
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
Personal Services Agreement with Shasta County Opportunity Center to provide recyclable
material sorting services in the amount of$5,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2003-04
and $10,000 for fiscal year 2004-05.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3643, Transfer Station Scalehouse/Gatehouse
(B-050-020 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3643, Transfer
Station Scalehouse/Gatehouse, Job No. 2150-70, awarded to Lakmann Construction be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of
Completion. The final contract price is $181,230.93.
Resolution - Transferring Market Street Water Main Replacement Project funds to the
Caterpillar Road 12-inch Water Main Project '
(B-130-070 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-190 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the
28th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 transferring $110,000 in
appropriations from the Market Street Water Line Replacement Project to Caterpillar Road
12-inch Water Main Project for fiscal year 2003-04.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3695, Water Meters for the Buckeye Water Service Area
Meter Replacement Program
(B-050-100 & W -030)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3695, Water
Meters for the Buckeye Water Service Area Meter Replacement Program, be awarded to
Badger Meter Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the amount of $134,523 .68 to provide
423 water meters with encoder receiver transmitters (ERTs) for fiscal year 2003-04 and 422
water meters for fiscal year 2004-05.
Renewal of Group Health Insurance Contracts
(P-1 00-150-030/P-l 00-150-055/P-l 00-150-060/P-1 00-150-11 0/P-1 00-150-160)
It is recommended by the Personnel 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$154,570 annually; Claims Administration
Services with Managed Benefit Administrators (MBA) in the amount of$185,040 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 $196,930; Medical Conversion Insurance (Celtic) in the amount of $6,168
annually; Vision Insurance Claims Administration (Vision Service Plan (VSP)) in the
amount of $21,465 annually; Reliance Standard Insurance for Disability Insurance in the
amount of $240,000; and enter into a new agreement for Stop-Loss/Aggregate Stop-Loss
Insurance with Sun Life Financial in the amount of $293,946 for claims annually; all
effective through December 31,2004.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended,
with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2322 and Resolution Nos. 2003-187, 2003-188, 2003-189, and 2003-190 are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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REAPPOINTMENT - Shasta Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District
(B-080-480)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
reappointing Bob Michiels tq the S~asta Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District to
serve a four-year term expiring DeceI11,ber 1,2007. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - South Bonnyview Road Widening Project
(A-050-080 & $-070-100)
Devt;":lopment Services Director Hamilton rel~ted th(,l~ the South Bonnyview Road Widening
Project will expand this major arterial to accoml1).oqate significant traffic numbers and
alleviate peak rush hOlJr congestion. He addt?d that a tr;iffic signal was installed at
Indianwood Road to aid in traffic control. In order to accomplish the wiqening, Mr.
Hamilton explained that additional proP7rty right-of-way acquisitions will be necessary.
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Mr. Hamilton stated that the project is estimated to cost $5.3 million with some funding
allocated from the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and Traffic Impact
Fees (TIF) and constructioJ1 is anticipat~d to begin in 2005-06. Further alternatives for
funding will be brought to the City Co~ncil for consideration in January 2004.
No action was required on this informational item.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
(A-050-080 & W-OI0-450)
Assistant City Manager Perry advised that repairs to equipment necessary to control odors
at the Clear Creek Wastewater Treat Plant are u,nderway and consist ofth~ installation of one
new and one used digester. During this process, staff ~iscovered a crack in one of the systt:;m
boilers creating a safety hazard which could cause the failure of the two recently installed
digesters. He related that the City Manager is reviewing an emergency repair request at this
time.
Mr. Perry pointed out that the scope of work for the consultant developing the Master Plan
for expansion ofthe treatment plant was increased to include methods to eliminate odors at I
the plant.
No action was required on this informational item.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex
(A-050-080 & P-050-600-200)
Assistant City Manager Perryrela~t?d that the Sports Complex project is approximately 80%
complete and staff cqntinues to review the best method to proceed on the replica walls and
sod upgrades for the fields. Mr. Perryprovide4 ~ Powerpoint presentation depicting ongoing
work at the project site such as the pouring of concrete for the dugouts and mqlti-purpose
facility. He pointed out that the new "tot lot" has been completed which will provide
activities for young chilpren.
Mr. Perry advised that the bid package has been prepared for fencing the Sports Complex ,and
erosion in the soccer field area appears to have stabilized. I:Ie al~o related that meetings
continue with the Regional Water Quality ControlJ3oard and the Department of Fish and
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Game to ensure compliance 'Yit~ regulatory perrpits.
In response to Council Member Mathena, Mr. Perry explained that the multi-purpose facility
walls will be constructed of plastt:;r on steel studs.
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No action was required on this informational item.
SUPPORT OF LOCAL QUALITY HOME SHOW
(A-050-080)
City Manager W arren relat~d that tpe proposed local Quality Home Show would be similar
to the "Street of Dreams'; Home Show and has been prese~ted in other communities with
great success. He explained t~at the home show consists of 9.ifft::re~t builders constf1Jcting
four to six homes with a variety ofl~dscapes, interior designs, anq other innovative items
and charging a small fee (donate,d to charity) to those wishing to tour t~e homes.
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Mr. Warren related that, after attending a similar home show in another community,
developer Jaxon Baker approached the City for assistance in bringing an event ofthis type
to Redding. He related that it is a sought-after event because of its potential for generating
tourism for the community involved while providing an opportunity to shqwcase the City.
In anticipation ofthe event, Jaxon Baker has retained Strategy Event Management (SEM)
to coordinate the event. SEM estimates between 10,000 and 20,000 persons will view the
event tentatively scheduled for the Spring of2005.
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Mr. Warren explained that participating builders have asked the City for assistance with the
following:
1. Defer City building and development fees until the home is sold or 60 days following
the close of the show, whichever occurs first.
2. Assure timely processing of plan review and building permit issuance.
3. Assign a staffliaison for the event (Management Analyst II Cherpeski).
4.' Involve Redding Electric Utility (REU) in energy efficiency planning.
5. Market the show as a Redding event.
6. Provide adequate staff for traffic control and other portion of the event.
Mr. Warren suggested that other City tourist attractions such as Turtle Bay, the Aquatic
Center, or the Sports Complex be advertised in conjunction with the home show, and he
added that the benefits to the City would far outweigh expenses.
Mr. Warren recommended that the City Council approve support of a quality home show in
2005 and direct staff to take the necessary steps to accomplish the task.
In response to Council Member Mathena, Mr. Warren advised that the event will he held
near Stanford Hills Estates but will be separate from the existing subdivision. He added that
the event will be coordinated with area residents.
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Mayor Pohlmeyer inquired if proceeds from the event will reimburse associated City
expenses such as traffic control. Mr. Warren clarified that the City does not anticipate
receiving proceeds from the event and will bear the cost to provide assistance to participating
builders.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving support of a Quality Home Show in 2005 and directed staff to provide assistance
to participating builders as set forth in the aforementioned six items and to take necessary
steps to accomplish the task. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Authorizing Redding Electric Utility and City Manager to identify and
negotiate interests in physical gas reserves
(E-I20-I50-600)
Electric Utility Director Feider explained that Redding Electric Utility (REU) continues to
seek alternatives that will keep the price of natural gas at $4.00 or less per decatherm
(dtherm). He explained that purchasing natural gas for use in operating some ofREU's
generators consumes 20% of the Redding Electric Utility (REU) budget. He pointed out that
the request to identify and negotiate interest in natural gas reserves is intended to limit
exposure to the volatile natural gas market and, while 50% ofREU's natural gas needs are
locked in for the next three to five years, it is prudent to continue to investigate and pursue
acquisition of future reserves.
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In order to reduce exposure to risks while pursuing reserves, Mr. Feider recommended
retaining consulting and engineering services at a cost up to $100,000 and suggested
partnering with other agencies to further reduce risks. He advised that an investment of
approximately $18 million would provide an interest in a 10- to I5-year gas well to
accomplish the objective of holding costs at $4.00 per dtherm per day or less. He noted that
today's spot market cost for one dterm is $7.00 and, at that rate, a 10- to -I5-year gas well
would result in a savings of $3 million per year.
Mr. Fieder recommended conceptual approval of an agreement to be brought back to City
Council in three to six months for consideration. He further recommended adoption of a
resolution authorizing REU and the City Manager to identify and negotiate the purchase of
natural gas reserves in cooperation with Silicon Valley Power. .
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-191, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the Redding Electric Utility and the City Manager to identify and negotiate the
purchase of natural gas reserves in cooperation with Silicon Valley Power for up to $18
million; authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for required professional
services to include an investment bank, attorney services, engineering consulting services,
title insurance firm, and a consultant with natural gas reserves acquisition experience up to
$100,000; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Silicon Valley
Power to share exploratory costs. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None I
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2003-191 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk
RESOLUTION - Appropriating proceeds from "Big Bike Weekend" 2003 for Tourism
Promotion
(B-130-070 & R-006-250)
Convention and Visitor's Bureau Manager Green provided a Powerpoint presentation
detailing various events held during "Big Bike Weekend" 2003. He recalled that this event
has grown in popularity over the past few years; and, in order to accommodate increased
participation and larger crowds, the event was moved from Hilltop Drive to the Redding
Convention Center this year. He thanked Organizing Committee members Howard
Stubblefield, Dick Matioli, Angela Byrd, Kay Williams, Deborah Smitty and Michele
Martin-Streeby, and Doug Carney for making the event a resounding success this year. Mr.
Green related that the net profit from the event is $24,800 and the "Big Bike Weekend"
Committee recommends that funds be allocated to various tourism marketing efforts at the
Convention Center and Visitor's Bureau.
Mr. Green recommended adoption of the resolution appropriating "Big Bike Weekend"
proceeds in the amount of $24,800 to promote tourism for fiscal year 2003-04.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-192, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
approving and adopting the 30th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103
appropriating $24,800 in "Big Bike Weekend" 2003 proceeds for tourism promotion for
fiscal year 2003-04. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2003-192 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 7:41 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
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