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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
December 4,2001, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Kight.
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The Invocation was offered by Pastor Al Cassel, St. James Lutheran Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton,
Economic Development Director Mitchell, Chief of Police Blankenship, Police Captain
Byard, Police Captain Davidson, Deputy Fire Chief Kaylor, Assistant City Clerk Sherman,
and Executive Secretary Stribley.
REORGANIZATION OF THE REDDING CITY COUNCIL - Selection of Mayor, Vice
Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore
(A-050-060)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Mayor McGeorge, appointing
Council Member Kight to serve as Mayor, Council Member Cibula to serve as Vice Mayor,
and Council Member Pohlmeyer to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for one-year terms expiring
December 2002. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Kight presented a plaque to Council Member
McGeorge, in appreciation of his tenure as Mayor, and his leadership for the City. Mayor
Emeritus McGeorge thanked the City Council Members, staff and the community for the
opportunity to serve as Mayor and Council Member.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Linda Toney, representing State Assemblyman Dickerson's office, reported that
Assemblyman Dickerson, Shasta County Supervisor Molly Wilson, City of Redding
Economic Development Director Mike Mitchell, and she attended a joint meeting of the
Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization and a sub-committee on Veterans
Affairs in Los Angeles during the week of November 19th, 2001, to promote the need for a
Veterans' Home in Shasta County. She related that Assemblyman Dickerson spoke in
support of Shasta County being selected as the preferred site for a Veterans' Home to serve
northstate veterans and their families. Ms. Toney reported that Supervisor Wilson and
Economic Development Director Mitchell made a powerpoint presentation of Redding and
the Shasta County area which was well received by the Committee. She added that Leo
Burke, Chair of the Governor's Commission, was in attendance and reported on various sites
in California, including Shasta County, for placement of a Veterans' Home.
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Ms. Toney explained that the recommendation to the Governor was that concurrent
construction of several Veterans' homes begin immediately at the following locations in
order of priority: 1) West Los Angeles; 2) Fresno; and 3) Shasta County.
Mayor Kight and Council Members thanked Ms. Toney for her report and praised the efforts
of Assemblyman Dickerson to bring a Veterans' home to the Northstate.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meetings of November 12,2001, November 15,2001, and
November 20,2001, and Regular Meetings of November 6,2001, and November 20,2001.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.1 0, check numbers 295320 through
295692 inclusive, in the amount of $3,097,543.46, for the period of November 20,2001,
through November 30, 2001; Payroll Register No. 11, electronic deposit transaction numbers
99935 through 100560 and check numbers 485498 through 485758 inclusive, in the amount
of$I,874,936.60, for the period of November 11,2001, through November 24,2001; and
Wire Transfers for the period of November 17,2001, through November 30, 2001, in the
amount of $8,520,536.63, be approved.
TOTAL: $13,493,016.69
Treasurer's Report - October 2001
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
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$135,022,778.92
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$172,705,275.76
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F -205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for October 2001 be accepted.
Resolution - Authorizing Grant Application to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development
(G-100-170 & R-030-200-600)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-185 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving filing the
application for grant funds to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) under the Downtown Rebound Planning Grant Program (AB 2870) for
Housing Sites Inventory ($20,000), Conceptual Site Plan ($15,000), and Market and
Economic Feasibility Analyses ($35,000); and approving up to $7,500 in staff time in local I
matching funds to assist with and administer the Project; and appointing the City Manager,
or his designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents
which may be necessary for the completion of the Project.
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
ending June 30, 2001, as required by State law.
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Assignment of Lease Agreement - Hillside Aviation and U.S. Small Business Administration
(C-070-100 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Real Estate Lease and Agreement between the City of Redding, Hillside Aviation, and the
u.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds
to Hillside Aviation as disaster relief following the general aviation industry shut down
resulting from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and
Pentagon for their business located at the Redding Municipal Airport. The funds will assist
in maintaining the economic health of Hillside Aviation, and the Agreement will have no
direct economic impact to the City.
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Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for October 2001
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for October 2001. Retail power sales revenue
is 1.7%, or $480,179 below projections and wholesale power sales to date are 44.5% or
$10,725,601 below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is 21.9%, or
$5,085,442 below projections. The total cost of electricity through October 2001 is
$5,676,093 or 19.2% above projections. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation,
and amortization were $13,500,833. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction
Program is $68.3 million.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3511, Balance-of-Plant Electrical Infrastructure for
Generating Unit No.5 at the Redding Power Plant
(B-050-020 & E-120-150-675)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3511,
Balance-of-Plant Electrical Infrastructure for Generating Unit No.5 at the Redding Power
Plant (Job No. 9859-51), be awarded to Kneaper Electric of Eureka, California, in the amount
of $688,313 for completion in March 2002.
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Award of Request for Proposal- Request for Proposal No. 3506,Telephone System Purchase'
(B-050-100 & C-175-825)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the
proposal submitted by A vaya Communications (A vaya) and direct staff to move forward with
final negotiations to purchase a new telephone system and authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Avaya, in the amount of $645,000, subject to further negotiation
and final system configuration.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Enterprise Park Trailer Project Manager
(B-130-070 & P-050-145)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-186
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 27th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $10,000 for a
Project Manager to oversee the completion of the trailer relocation and installation at
Enterprise Community Park for Fiscal Year 2001-02.
Monthly Financial Report - re General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for October 2001. Total revenue to date is
($14.1 million) $1,825,165 (14.8 %) above staff s cash flow projection. Expenditures to date,
excluding encumbrances, total $14,664,309 or $1,898,620 (11.5 %) below staff's original
cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $3,295,105.
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Resolution - Amending the Schedule of Part-time Employee Classifications and Wages
Rate/Ranges for Unrepresented Employees
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-
187 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Schedule of Part-time Employees Classifications and Wage Rate/Ranges for Unrepresented
Employees, effective December 23, 2001, in order to comply with State law raising the
minimum wage to $6.75 per hour effective January 1,2002.
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Resolution - Amending the Non-exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and hourly
wage rates and Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges for Service
Employees International Union-Supervisory/Confidential (SEIU)
(P-100-050-124 & P-100-050-126)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No.
2001-188 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates and Exempt
Employee Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges for the Service Employees
International Union (SEIU) - Supervisory/Confidential Unit, effective December 9,2001: 1)
adding the classifications of Legal Assistant, Inspection Services Supervisor, and Electric
Utility Distribution Technician Supervisor; 2) changing the title of classifications of
Information Systems Supervisor to Information Technology Supervisor, and A/S 400
Administrator to Systems Administrator; and 3) deleting the classification of Building
Inspection Supervisor.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2001-189 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending the Non-exempt Employee Schedule of
Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, effective December 9, 2001: 1) adding
classifications of Electric Utility Distribution Technician I and IT; 2) adjusting the wage rates
for classifications of Lead Customer Service Representative, Wastewater Plant Operator,
Water Plant Operator, Senior Wastewater Plant Operator, Senior Water Plant Operator,
Working Supervisor-Wastewater Plant, and Working Supervisor-Water Plant; and amending
the Exempt Employee. Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges for the Service
Employee International Union-Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit, effective March
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18,2001, adding the classification of Senior Buyer and changing the title ofthe classification
of Lead Systems Analyst to Systems Analyst/Programmer m.
Resolution - Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Police Managers
Association, effective March 31, 2002
(P-100-050-128)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No.
2001-190 be adopt~d, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the
provisions oftJIe Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redding and
the Redding Police Managers Association (RPMA), effective March 31,2002, through April
2007, regarding wages and retirement, adding Martin Luther King holiday, retiree insurance,
and uniform allowances.
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Renewal of Group Health Insurance Contracts
(P-100-150/P-100-150-11O/P-100-150-030/P-100-150-055/P-100-150-060/P-100-150-160)
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 $129,504 annually;
Claims Administration Services with M:anaged Benefit Administrators (MBA) in the amount
of $165,300 annually; Prescription Drug Plan Services with Pharmaceutical Care Network
(PCN) of admini,strative fees in ,the amount of $20,000 annually; Disability Insurance
(UNUM Insurance) in the amount of$178,499; and Vision Insurance Claims Administration
(Vision Service Plan (VSP)) approved last yearby Council with no increase in fees through
December 31, 2002; and enter into new agreements with Stop-Loss/Aggregate Stop-Loss
Insurance (Safeco) in the amount of $330,084 annually and Life and Medical Conversion
Insurance (Standard Insurance Company) in the t;lmount of $224,061 annually, effective
through December 31, 2002.
Approve Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Shasta Hills Estates, Phase 2, Unit 1 (S-lO-
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(S-101-036)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the final map for Shasta Hills Estates, Phase 2, Unit 1 (S-1O-00) developed by Redwood
Shasta Investors, located on the w'est side of Chum Creek Road at Palacio Drive, instruct the
City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder, and authorize the Mayor to sign
the subdivision agreement.
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Amendment to Agreement - CH2M Hill for Cypress Bridge Environmental Review
(S-070-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council direct
staff to prepare an amendment to the Agreement with CH2M Hill for the Cypress Bridge
Environmental Review to inclqde a socioeconomic study to complete the environmental
review process in a timely manner and allow the subsequent phases of the project to proceed
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in an amount not -to-exceed $7,1 00.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3518, Redding Police Department Remodel; and
Resolution - Appropriating funds for the design fees
(B-050-020/C-050-550/B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3518
(Job No. 9248-07), Redding Polic~ Department Remodel, be awarded to Ken Behnke
General Contractor, in'the amount of $176,700, an additional $7,500 be approved for
administration and inspection fees, and $15,000 for a construction contingency for a total
amount of $199,200.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2001-191 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 29th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $29,100 for the Police Department Remodel for
Fiscal year 2001-02 to provide design costs, including engineering, environmental, and
consultant services.
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City Commissions. Boards and Committees Report
(B-080)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council accept the list of
appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions, and committees appointed by the City
Council, as required by California Government Code Section 54972.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3499, 2001-02 Pavement Overlay Program
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3499
(Job No. 2174), 2001-02 Pavement Overlay Program, awarded to J. F. Shea Company, Inc.,
for placement of asphalt on selected City streets, be accepted as satisfactorily completed and
the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$932,634.28.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2001-185, 2001-186, 2001-187, 2001-188, 2001-189, 2001-190, and 2001-
191 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Adopting the Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2001-2007
(B-130-010)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kight opened the public hearing regarding the
Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2001-2007.
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Assistant City Clerk Sherman advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview of the Report to Council
dated November 30, 2001, regarding the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2001-
2007. He explained that a CIP is a multi-year schedule for public improvements in
compliance with State law, identifying long-term projects and scheduling capital
expenditures to avoid coordination problems, a tool for implementation of the General Plan,
and used in the biennial budget process. Its primary focus is years 2001-2007, with some
projections extending beyond. The CIP is generated from the existing budget, the General
Plan, and individual facilities plans developed for the City's variety of public services, such
as wastewater, water, etc. Mr. Hamilton stated that the CIP does not commit funds or
approve any specific project as projects can change as development occurs.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution adopting the draft
Redding Capital Improvement Plan for years 2001-2007.
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In response to Mayor Kight's concerns regarding a new fire station in the northwest portion
of the City, City Manager Warren advised that the CIP is a synopsis of projects, some of
which mayor may not be undertaken, the location or size of a project may change, and
projects may be added as deemed necessary by the City Council. He noted a case in point
is the fire station, which is not included in the CIP, but is incorporated in the update of the
Police and Fire Departments Master Plan. Mr. Warren reiterated that the CIP is a very
flexible document and projects such as the fire station can proceed when alternative funding
is secured.
Mayor Kight determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2001-192, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting the Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2001-2007. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2001-192 is available in the Office of the City Clerk.
ORAL UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Emergency Response Procedures
(A-050-080 & P-150-050)
Police Captain Davidson presented an update of Emergency Response Procedures
summarizing the response of various local emergency agencies to the September 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, to protect dams, bridges, airports, power plants,
and significant government facilities in the City and Shasta County. He pointed out the
positive networking with other agencies which resulted in a cohesive team that continues to
plan for potential future threats. He also explained how information is shared by various
levels of government as well as other agencies.
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Captain Davidson also reported that an anti-terrorist unit has been formed by the Police
Department, and natural disaster procedures have been reviewed and updated as the
Department continues to develop policies and protocol for all potential emergencies.
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Deputy Fire Chief Kaylor also commented on the excellent working relationship between
agencies. He advised that plans and training continue for possible disaster incidents
involving airplanes, large wildland fires, flooding, dam breach, seismic activity, and
hazardous materials. He stated that a protocol for contaminated mail has been initiated and
reported that City-employees have been trained to operate the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) which will mobilize in the event of a large-scale disaster. Mr. Kaylor alsq pointed
out that the new public address system at City Hall was tested and a mock evacuation was
successful.
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Council Member Cibula thanked Police and Fire personnel for their dedication.
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No action was required on this informational item.
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STILL WATER BUSINESS PARK PROJECT - Grant funds and progress update
(G-100-070 & E-050)
Economic Development Director Mitchell provided an update on the progress of the
Stillwater Business Park Project. He related that the recently passed Veterans
Administration-Housing and Urban Dev.elopment Appropriations (V A-HUD) Conference
Report included an Economic Development Agency-Housing and Urban Development
(EDA-HUD) grant in the amount of $490,000 and an Environmental Protection Agency
(EP A) grant for wastewater infrastructure in the amount of$485,000 for the project requiring
a local 45% match of funds. He reported that staff received information that the City has
been successful in acquiring these funds, emphasizing that EDA-HUD arid EP A also
perceives Stillwater as a very important project for the area.
Mr. Mitchell stated that although there have been delays in the draft environmental
document, Requests for Proposals for the Stillwater Bridge design and other Phase 1 A design
features will be circulated in the near future in order to save time. He continued that the
public hearing process should take place between January and February of2002, certification
of the environmental document in the spring of 2002, and construction of the Stillwater
Creek Bridge will be complete in the late fall of2003.
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In response to Mayor Kight, Mr. Mitchell stated that the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) process makes projections uncertain, however, the first tenants could occupy
the Park by late 2003 or early 2004. He stressed the enormity of the project and the
tremendous impact it will have on the CitY.
No action was required on this informational item.
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RESOLUTION - Appropriating funds for a Police Department Corporal Position to serve at
the Redding School District
(B-130-070/G-I00-1701P-150-150)
Police Captain Byard presented an overview of the Report to Council dated November 27,
2001, advising that the new School Resource Officer Coordinator position for schools will
be funded from proceeds of the Redding School District Remedy Grant for the next three
years in the amount of $84,789, $89,028, and $93,480 in years one, two, and three,
respectively. The Redding Police Department will provide a vehicle and safety and
communication equipment in the amount of$65,000, although the School District will fund
$32,500 of that amount for a total of $299,797.
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Captain Byard advised that the School Resource Officer Coordinator position will coordinate
activities for five school resource officers as well as seven officers of the Citizens Options
for Public Safety (COPS) Unit to address problems identified in the grant proposal for the
School District.
Police Captain Bynard recommended approval of the resolution to authorize a new Police
Corporal position to serve as the School Resource Officer and appropriate the necessary grant
funds.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 2001-193 be adopted, approving and adopting the 28th amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2001-104: 1) appropriating grant funds in the amount of$74,895 in
Fiscal Year 2001-02 and $89,030 in Fiscal Year 2002-03 ($93,480 for Fiscal Year 2003-04
shall be appropriated upon adoption of the City's 2003-04 Fiscal Budget) for an additional
Corporal in the Police Department; and 2) authorizing a new School Resource Officer
Corporal position for the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2001-02 and Fiscal year 2002-
03.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2001-193 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
MA YORS' MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN
(C-050-025)
City Manager Warren announced that Redding Rotary is proposing to donate $200,000 to
construct the Redding Mayors' Memorial Fountain located on the south side of the Civic
Center. The City's contribution to the project will be installation of utilities, including
plumbing, in the estimated amount of $42,000 for a total cost of approximately $250,000.
Mr. Warren thanked Dee Domke, Redding Rotary Chair, for her efforts on this project.
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Dee Domke, of Redding Rotary, related that the project is rewarding and involves many
people within the community.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Kight thanked Dee Domke and the Redding Rotary for
their contribution.
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Mr. Warren recommended that the City Council approve an allocation of $42,000 for
installation of infrastructure for the Mayors' Memorial Fountain.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
approving allocation of$42,000 for installation of the infrastructure for the Redding Mayors'
Memorial Fountain located at the south entrance to the Civic Center. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, PoWmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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NEW LIBRARY PROJECT
(L-050)
City Manager Warren recalled that in March 2000, California voters passed Proposition 14
providing $350 million for library renovation and construction through grants from the
California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board. He advised that if awarded,
the grant will provide 65% of eligible construction costs, but will require the local applicant
to provide 35% of the construction costs and supplemental funds estimated at $8million.
Mr. Warren related that the City and County are each contributing $300,000 for required
studies and design work, and each will contribute an additional $250,000 per year for
maintenance should the new library become a reality. Mr. Warren emphasized that when
applying for library grant funds, only those cities showing the capability to raise the 35%
local funding and to efficiently operate a library will be seriously considered for the grant.
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Mr. Warren recommended that the City Council direct staff to continue to work toward
submission of a grant application by June 14, 2002, to the California Public Library
Construction and Renovation Board.
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Kathleen Jordan, President of New Library Now!, advised that her group met the goals set
by the City Council and Board of Supervisors by raising $2.44 million toward the cost of the
new library. The volunteers also developed a strategy to raise the remaining matching funds
and funding for additional library materials. She opined that the project will create economic
vitality and improve the quality of life for citizens in the Shasta County area.
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Charles Menoher, Shasta County Schools Superintendent, and Missy McArthur, New Library
Now! and Shasta Library Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for the new library, and opined
that it will provide the children of Shasta County with the opportunity to experience the
wonderful world of reading.
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Kathy Page, Critical Solutions, Inc., explained that she is working on the needs assessment
for the new library. She stated that the community-input process took place during August,
September, and October of 2001. She noted that the library will have a dual role as the
headquarters and main resource for the County of Shasta and serve as the main library for
the City of Redding. She recommended a two-story building consisting of73,000 to 77,000
square feet, with other added amenities. She stated that although the project is complex, the
impact it will have on the County and the City will be significant.
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Council Member Cibula complimented New Library Now! for exceeding their goals.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula
directing staff to work toward submission of a library grant application by June 14,2002, to
the California Public Library Construction and Renovation Board; and accepted the update
report regarding fund raising efforts from the "New Library Now!" Committee. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
AGREEMENT - LP A, Inc. Architectural Services for New Library
(L-050)
City Manager Warren related that the New Library project deadline for grant application is
June 14, 2002, and it is necessary to hire an architect for conceptual design and cost I
projections. He advised that a Request for Proposals was circulated in late August and in
partnership with the County of Shasta, the firm of LP A, Inc., was selected. The contract
between LPA, Inc., the County of Shasta, and the City provides a not-to-exceed amount of
$1.6 million for architectural services for the Shasta County Library Redding Main, all of
which should be grant eligible.
Mr. Warren stated the scope of work in the contract consists of two phases: Phase I includes
conceptual design and engineering work necessary to apply for a State Grant in the amount
of$109,105. Phase II will include all work necessary if the City is successful in obtaining
the grant, in an amount of$I,4 73,400. LP A will be working with the local architectural firm
of Nichols, Melburg, and Rossetto (NMR) which is familiar with the site and the community.
Mr. Warren pointed out that the contract includes the ability to cancel with a 30-day notice
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so the City and the County will not be liable for the $1.4 million in the event the grant
application is not successful.
City Manager Warren recommended the City Council approve the contract between LPA,
Inc., the County of Shasta, and the City of Redding to provide architectural services for the
New Library, with $198,752.50 as the City's portion of the contract.
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In response to Council Member Cibula, City Manager Warren proposed that drawings be
reviewed by a committee made up of one or two elected officials each from the County and
the City, two members of City staff (City Manager Warren and Grant Coordinator
Cherpeski), and two members of County staff (possibly the librarian and County
Administrator) and a representative of New Library Now!. The committee will act as the
recommending body to both the County and City, having authority to make some decisions,
with final authority reserved for the Board of Supervisors and the City Council. He noted
that it will be necessary to make some appointments to the Committee at the next few
meetings.
John Gatt, representing LP A, Inc., thanked Council for the opportunity to design the new
library which he felt would be the heart and soul of a community.
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efforts and believed the project is an excellent example of cooperation between jurisdictions.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall
approving a Contract between LPA, Inc., the City of Redding and the County of Shasta to
provide library architectural services, subject to City Attorney approval, and allowing LP A,
Inc., to begin working with the public and City and County staff to design the proposed
Shasta County Library Redding Main; and approving the City's portion of the contract at this
time in the amount of$198,752.50. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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ALLOCATION
(T-100-375 & B-080-600)
City Manager Warren explained that the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
has approximately $50 million in funds which will be available over the next five years for
distribution through the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTP A)
for traffic improvement projects which will be selected on the basis of congestion, air quality,
and safety mitigation measures. He recalled that the City Council determined that the
Parkview Bridge Project may not produce the reduction in traffic congestion at the
Cypress/Bechelli, Cypress/I-5, or Cypress/Hilltop intersections as originally projected and
asked R TP A for flexibility in utilization of the funds earmarked for the Project. It was
proposed that the $12 million in traffic improvement funds earmarked for the Parkview
Bridge Project be utilized for the Railroad Grade Overcrossing Project (Railroad project), or
the Downtown Mall Circulation Project (Mall project), and RTP A unanimously agreed,
suggesting the two projects be added to the project list until a determination could be reached
as to which project would provide the greatest benefit to the community. He highlighted pros
and cons ofthe three projects and suggested that Council may also wish to explore relocating
the railroad switching yard as a partial solution to traffic delays in the Downtown area.
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R TP A at its December 11, 2001, meeting and that staff be authorized to make project
presentations at that time, with the Railroad and Mall projects added to the list until a
determination can be made as to which project(s) best serve the community. He further
recommended that $150,000 in STIP funding be allocated to prepare studies for the Railroad
and $100,000 for the Mall projects. He explained that the studies will provide accurate
details and costs and provide time to determine project preference. He pointed out that
funding for these projects has not been available prior to this time, but Council now has an
opportunity to do one or more of these projects.
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Mr. Warren also asked Council to determine whether they wish to proceed with a study in
the amount of$150,000 for the Parkview Bridge Project. He clarified that $150,000 in 1998
STIP funds were earmarked for the Project and could be used for environmental studies,
however, if it is not used for the Parkview Bridge Project, the funds must be returned to the
State. He noted that the study could be useful as status baseline data to learn more about the
property behind Cobblestone Shopping Center, alignment for a future bridge could be
established, and an analysis of traffic circulation issues in the Parkview neighborhood could
be accomplished. He pointed out that if Council allowed the money to be returned, the funds
could be used elsewhere in the State for a project ready to be developed.
Mr. Warren suggested that a committee be appointed consisting of five to seven persons to
work with staff to gather information and provide final recommendations to Council
regarding the projects and hold public meetings to receive community input. He added that
the studies and recommendations should be returned in September.
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In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer regarding time constraints for use of STIP funds,
Dan Kovacich, Executive Director for RTP A, stated that the funds will be available in April
2002, for allocation and the City would have that fiscal year and three more fiscal years to
spend the funds.
Council Member Pohlmeyer asked if any action taken at the meeting relative to the Parkview
Bridge Project would make it impossible to fund that project at some point in the future.
City Manager Warren felt it may be possible, and Mr. Starman added that there may be
alternative funding available for some projects, such as Redevelopment funds.
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Project might not be realized as quickly as an investment in one of the other projects. He
cautioned that if Council attempted to re-submit the Parkview Bridge Project to the R TP A
in the next four years, funding approval may be more difficult to obtain.
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Marie Carr-Fitzgerald expressed strong support for the Railroad project in the Downtown
area.
Loni Reginato, Vice President of Renaissance Redding, expressed support for the Mall
project and asked that the roof over the Mall be removed. She opined that the City would
realize economics benefits and traffic circulation would improve. She offered her services
should an ad hoc committee be formed and Renaissance Redding would welcome the
opportunity to provide input.
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Eihnard Diaz, representing Thomas & Development of Fresno, potential developers of the
Downtown Mall, voiced concern that the Downtown Specific Plan and the Traffic Study
Report for the Railroad Grade Separation provided insufficient information to formulate a
decision on the feasibility of either the Railroad or Mall projects. He suggested a cost benefit
analysis be prepared with a focus on the long- and short-term benefits as well as direct and
indirect costs.
Chuck Hornbeck, retired civil engineer, expressed support for the Railroad project,
suggesting an alternative area for the railroad crossing at Linden Lane and Favretto Street.
He also commented that the one-way streets in the Downtown Area create confusion and
believed a simpler traffic pattern could be engineered.
John Dunlap voiced support for the Railroad project in the Downtown Area.
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Jeff Swanson, President of Viva Downtown Redding, advocated revitalization of the
Downtown Mall. He believed the railroad switching yard creates most of the delays and
expressed support for relocating the switching yard farther south. He opined that the
Downtown Specific Plan did not support construction of the Railroad project to relieve
traffic congestion, but the Mall project would produce a greater benefit in that area.
Lou Gerard, Chair of Cascade Restoration Committee, advised that the Committee supports
the Mall project, but, at a minimum, Council should adopt the recommendations made by the
City Manager.
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Gene Poch, retired Caltrans engineer, supported the Railroad project and believed State
Transportation funds should be used for transportation projects. He did not believe that
Downtown revitalization was transportation related and indicated that moving the switching
yard would not improve traffic circulation significantly. He also supported studies prior to
project determination.
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Jean Murillo, resident of the Parkview area, concurred that transportation funds should be
used to alleviate transportation problems, and although she did not support the Parkview
Bridge Project, she suggested moving traffic from Cypress Avenue via a new overpass at
SR 273 and the railroad tracks, would make another crossing to the east side of the
community.
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Roberta McLaughlin, Co-Chair of the Design Committee for Viva Downtown and a Caltrans
worker, expressed support for the Mall project.
Council Member Stegall asked that the relocation of the railroad switching yard be included
. in the $150,000 study for the Railroad Grade Separation and emphasized the importance of
public input.
Council Member Cibula believed more information was necessary in order to make an
informed decision and felt it was premature to eliminate any project at this point. He asked
if monies other than STIP funds might be available for the projects, and emphasized the
importance of public input.
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Mayor Kight recalled that the Downtown Specific Plan placed strong emphasis on pedestrian
movement. He found it difficult to contemplate spending transportation dollars for
pedestrian movement, but wanted the best value for expenditure of the funds. He favored
public monies for the Downtown Mall only in conjunction with private partnership
contributions, and supported formation of a seven-member committee asking each Council
Member to recommend one person and the City Manager to recommend two persons to serve
on the Committee by February 2002. He also asked that there be a minimum of three
meetings held to receive public input and that project recommendations from the Committee
be returned to Council by September 2002.
Mayor Kight asked staff to consider methods which will make the Railroad project,
relocation of the railroad switching yard, and the Mall project possible.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula
directing staff to: 1) make a: brief presentation to the Regional Transportation Planning
Agency (R TP A) on each project for STIP funding; 2) eliminate the Parkview Bridge Project
from the list of projects currently being considered for funding; 3) submit the Railroad Grade
Separation/Railroad Switching Yard Relocation and Downtown Mall Circulation projects
to the RTPA; 4) approving allocation of$150,000 to prepare studies for the Railroad Grade
Separation/Railroad Switching Yard Relocation project, and $100,000 for the Downtown
Mall Circulation project to develop details and cost estimates; and 5) approving formation
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public meetings. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
LETTER FROM REDDING RANCHERlA - DONATION FOR REDDING PLUNGE
(P-050-700-600 & G-l 00)
City Manager Warren reported that the City had received a letter from the Redding
Rancheria, dated November 14,2001, committing $80,000 in contributions on January 1 of
each year, for a term of five years, totaling $400,000 toward the Redding Aquatic Center
(Redding Plunge), beginning.2003. He expressed appreciation on behalf ofthe City to Tracy
Edwards, Chair of the Redding Rancheria Tribal Council for their support of the project.
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Fran Jenkins thanked Mayor Emeritus McGeorge for his outstanding service to the City of
Redding.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 1 0: 12 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting
adjourned.
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