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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2000-01-04 1 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California January 4, 2000, 7:00 p.m. ,I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Captain Mick Souder of the Salvation Army. The Invocation was offered by Father Jim Wilson of St. Michael's Episcopal Church of Anderson. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of Development Services Swanson, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Manager of Energy Services Keener, City Treasurer Clark, Management Assistant to the City Manager Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller. RESOLUTION - Declaring "Celebrating Nonprofits Day" (A-050-060-600) Mayor Anderson said it is recommended that a resolution be adopted declaring January 14, 2000, as "Celebrating Nonprofits Day" in the City of Redding. I MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that Resolution No. 2000-01 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring January 14,2000, as "Celebrating Nonprofits Day" in the City of Redding. Voting was as fqllows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula~ Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2000-01 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Janice Cunningham, on behalf of the Association of Nonprofits, thanked Council for its support. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: I Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 7, 1999 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, check numbers 273652 through 274129 inclusive, in the amount of$3,973,035.66, for the period December 2 through 16, 1999, and Accounts Payable Register No. 12, check numbers 274130 through 274483 inclusive, in the amount of$3, 5 85 ,286.35, for the period December 21 through December 30, 01/04/00 2 1999, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 12, check numbers 467180 through 467502 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 69816 through 70356, in the amount of $1,537,393.08, for the period November 27 through December 11, 1999, and Payroll Register No. 13, check numbers 467318 through 467582 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 70363 through 70898, in the amount of$I,448, 161.86, for the period December 12 through December 25, 1999, be approved. TOTAL: $10,543,876.95 Treasurer's Report - November 1999 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability I - $86,689,043.68 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $126,338,371.45 ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - November 1999 (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the ACR 133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for November 1999 be accepted. ORDINANCE NO. 2262 - re Home Occupations and Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (L-OI0-500-050, L-OI0-130) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2262 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.49 (Home Occupations) and renumbering a subsection in Chapters 18.08, 18.10, 18.12, and 18.16 regarding permitted uses in residential districts. ORDINANCE NO. 2263 - re Trees and Shrubs (A-050-220-075) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2263 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 13.40 re tree removal requests. I Property Status Report (C-070) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property Status Report as of December 1999, which includes the following: (1) Surplus City Property; (2) LeaseslRenewal of Leases of City Land; (3) Offers to sell land to the City; and (4) City- initiated purchases of land. Authorization to Negotiate Sale of City-Owned Land at Northeast Corner of Hartnell Avenue & Shasta View Drive (C-070-200) It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that City Council declare City-owned land at the northeast corner of Hartnell Avenue and Shasta View Drive surplus, and authorize staff to obtain an appraisal and negotiate with interested parties for sale of the property. Redding Redevelopment Agency Financial Report and Annual Report (R-030-075, R-030-075-020) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council accept the Financial Report and the Annual Report of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1999. I Renewal of Radio Communications Maintenance Agreement with Valley Industrial Communications (C-175-750) It is the recommendation of the Director of Support Services that City Council authorize 01/04/00 3 execution of an agreement with Valley Industrial Communications in the amount of$6,832 per month to continue maintenance of the City's 800-megahertz radio system and related equipment for a term ending June 30, 2001, automatically renewable on an annual basis thereafter. I Amendment to License Agreement with John and Judy Goold. dba Cornucopia Gifts (A-070-080,A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve the First Amendment to License Agreement with John and Judy Goold, dba Cornucopia Gifts, for advertising displays at Redding Municipal Airport, clearly defining advertising conditions, increasing the rental rate by approximately $4,000 annually, and extending the term by a net of three years. Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that City Council approve the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for November 1999, denoting retail power sales revenue of6.2 percent, or $2,024,894, below projections, and wholesale power sales to date of $5, 146,268, or 40 percent, above projections. Total operating revenue is 5.1 percent, or $1,040,135, above plan, and the total cost of electricity through November 1999 is $2,282,133, or 9 percent, above plan. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization were $1,773,371, or 11 percent, above plan. The current outstanding balance for thepebt Reduction Program is $110.4 million. I Resolution - Accepting Health Improvement Partnership Grant and Resolution - Appropriating Funds (G-I00, B-130-070, R-006-650) It is recommended that Resolution No. 2000-02 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting funds in the amount of$50,000 from the Community Grants Program to implement programs aimed at the prevention of substance abuse and family violence in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood. It is recommended that Resolution No. 2000-03 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twentieth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 establishing a program for a healthier Martin Luther King Neighborhood. Resolution - re Promotion Expenses at the Convention Center (B-130-070, C-050-050) It is recommended that Resolution No. 2000-04 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Eighteenth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 1) appropriating $150,000 for promotion expenses at the Convention Center and 2) increasing revenues for promotions by $150,000 for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. I Monthly Financial Report - General Fund (B-130-070) It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that City Council accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 1999. Total revenue to date ($16.1 million) is $411,590 lower (2. 5 percent) than staff's original cash flow estimate. Expenditures to date total $19,911,713, or $731,073 above (3.8 percent) staff's original cash flow projection. Acceptance of Final Map - Brooks Valley Subdivision (S-42-90), East of Twin View Boulevard and North of Valley Ridge Drive, by Redding Rancheria (S-100-065-250) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final Map for Brooks Valley Subdivision, developed by Redding Rancheria, authorize the Mayor 01/04/00 4 to sign the subdivision agreement. and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Transportation Enhancement Program Proiect List (T-100-375) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the list of projects to be funded by the Transportation Enhancement Program as follows, shown in order I of priority, and forward the list to the Regional Transportation Planning Agency to process for funding agreements and make needed revisions to the Capital Improvement Program. I Location I Improvement I Estimated I Cost Parkview Avenue/ACID Sidewalk $110,000 Riverside Drive from Caltrans to Court Street SidewalklPath $72,240 Buenaventura Boulevard from Placer Street to Trail ExtensionlPath $110,200 Eureka Way Lake Boulevard from Masonic Avenue to Sidewalk $159,200 Glenwood Drive Various School Locations Sidewalk $150,000 Sacramento River to Eureka Way Trail Extension $200,000 Churn Creek Road to Denton Way to South Bicycle $148,360 Bonnyview Local Match for Bicycle Transportation Program Bicycle $50,000 Total: $1,000,000 I Acceptance of Final Map - Villa de Oro Subdivision (aka Stanford Hills) (S-40-90), South of Keswick Dam Road and West of Quartz Hill Road (S-100-705-900) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final Map for Villa de Oro Subdivision, developed by Creative Living, authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Resolution - Appropriating Funds from the Dana Benefit District for Improvements along Churn Creek Road (B-130-070, A-170-130-001) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 2000-05 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twenty-second Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $27,000 for a sidewalk along Churn Creek Road between Browning Street and Old Alturas Road for Fiscal Year 1999- 2000. Acceptance of Final Map - Churn Creek Park Subdivision (S-38-90), East of Twin View Boulevard at the East End of Constitution Way (S-100-091 ) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final Map for Churn Creek Park Subdivision, developed by Blossom Park V, a California Corporation, authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. I 01/04/00 5 Acceptance of Final Improvements - The Vineyard, Unit 3 Planned Development (PD-1-89) (S-070~230, L~010-210-785) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the improvements for The Vineyard, Unit 3 Planned Development, by Scottsdale Company, Inc., authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. .1 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. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2000-01, 2000-02, 2000-03, 2000~04, and 2000-05, and Ordinance Nos. 2262 and 2263 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (B-080-600-100) Mayor Anderson recommended the appointment of Richard Gray to the Community Development Advisory Committee to serve an unexpired term to December 1, 2000. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Richard Gray be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee to serve an unexpired term to December 1, 2000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I APPOINTMENT TO THE REDDING PLANNING COMMISSION (B-080-300) Mayor Anderson recommended the appointment of Gary Brickwood to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term to May 1,2000. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Gary Brickwood be appointed to the Redding Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term to May 1,2000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CIVIC CENTER COMPLETION UPDATE and RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds (C-050-025, B-130-070) City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated December 27, 1999, regarding completion of the Civic Center and the project budget. He related that primarily finish work remains to be completed, and it is expected that staff will begin moving into the new building around February 1, 2000. Mr. Warren said it will be necessary to complete demolition of the old City Hall and make improvements to Cypress Avenue, Parkview Avenue, and Canal Drive before the Civic Center can be completed. I Mr. Warren conveyed that enhancements not previously included in the project were able to be purchased through budget savings, including precast concrete trash cans, planters, and benches, upgraded interior waste cans, directional signage, Fire Department appliances, and a new agenda board. Mr. Warren recommended that a resolution be adopted appropriating $160,000 for the following additional improvements to the Civic Center, noting a negligible effect to the General Fund, or a decrease of approximately OJ percent. Cost 1. Extension of contract with the Resident Inspector to proj ect completion $15,000 01/04/00 6 2. 3. 4. 5. Addition of two to four water features/fountains in the Plaza area Color staining of decorative concrete panels in the Plaza area Interior carpet borders Security, 10 to 12 hours per day, through June 30,2001 $30,000 $45,000 $20,000 $50,000 Total: $160.000 MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that Resolution No. 2000-06 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting .the Twenty-first Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $160,000 for additional Civic Center project work for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. Voting was as follows: I Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2000-06 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. SOLID WASTE UTILITY STAFFING and RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds (P-100-060, S-020, B-130-070) Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 20, 1999, relating to a request for personnel adjustments at the Solid Waste Utility. He noted that vehicular traffic at the transfer station has increased significantly since the transfer station opened in 1995, and changes are necessary in preparation to increase waste diversion. Furthermore, Mr. Perry indicated that lower-paid positions are currently being covered by higher-paid employees during absences. With regard to drivers, he related that there are no back-up drivers available, and either overtime is incurred or work goes undone. Mr. Perry said that due to increasing difficulty in hiring qualified temporary employees, the Utility is operating with fewer part-time Solid Waste Workers than necessary. In order to provide the flexibility needed to operate, he advised reducing the budget for temporary employees and budgeting two additional Solid Waste Crew Worker positions. I It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that a resolution be adopted authorizing the upgrade of one three-quarter time Gate House employee to full time; the upgrade of a temporary driver to permanent and the addition of another temporary driver; and the addition of two Solid Waste Crew Worker positions, at a total cost of$50,500 in Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and $151,000 in Fiscal year 2000-2001. Council Member McGeorge expressed his support and observed that these adjustments would free up workers to perform maintenance and repairs, saving the City money in the long run. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that Resolution No. 2000-07 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Nineteenth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 1) establishing two permanent full-time truck driver positions, deleting one part-time cashier position, adding one full-time cashier and adding two full-time positions and 2) appropriating $50,500 for the positions in Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and $151,000 for the positions in Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Voting was as follows: I Ayes: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Noes: Council Members - None 01/04/00 7 Absent: Abstain: Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2000-07 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. I FUNDING REOUEST BY NORTHERN VALLEY CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE (NVCSS) FOR REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS (G-100-030-043) Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 4, 2000, regarding a proposal to reallocate $9,000 in CDBG funds for the development of a Continuum of Care Plan identifying a long-term, comprehensive strategy for moving homeless persons toward self-sufficiency. Mr. Starman indicated that during the City's 1998-1999 Action Plan evaluation, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) noted that service providers in Shasta County have not been participating in several federal homeless assistance programs since Shasta Housing Development Corporation terminated its transitional housing services. Federal requirements call for the development of a comprehensive supportive housing plan in order to access federal monies, and it was strongly recommended by HUD that the City, along with other local stakeholders, consider the development of a Continuum of Care Plan. Mr. Starman related that Northern Valley Catholic Social Services was identified as lead agency by a Steering Committee of those entities who provide homeless services. NVCSS has subsequently requested funding in the amount of $9,000 each from the City and the Shasta County Community Action Agency. Mr. Starman eXplained that the 1998-1999 CDBG program set aside $91,900 for use in long-range planning activities, and a balance of approximately $9,000 remains. I It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council approve the funding request by NVCSS and authorize the reprogramming ofCDBG funds in the amount of$9, 000 for the establishment of a Continuum of Care Plan for addressing homeless issues in the community. Devel~pment of the Plan will take approximately three to six months. In response to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Starman said that the contract with NVCSS is strictly advisory in nature. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight, to approve the funding request by NVCSS and authorize the reallocation ofCDBG funds in the amount of $9,000 for the establishment of a Continuum of Care Plan to address homeless issues in the community. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR REDDING ELECTRIC SERVICE (CARES) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION (E-090-100) Energy Services Manager Keener provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated December 27, 1999, regarding implementation of the CARES Program. Mr. Keener conveyed that the program is designed to provide restoration of electric service that has been shut off and to avoid shutting off service for qualifying low-income customers and for those in need of emergency aid. Noting that the current Lifeline Rate Program assists qualifying low-income senior citizen and disabled customers by providing a monthly discount on electric service charges, Mr. Keener stated that the CARES Program will provide assistance to retain electric services on a one- time or temporary basis to customers able to pay the balance of non-electric service charges, as approved by the Electric Utility. He anticipated that the program will help retain customers and reduce the number of electric service terminations and the amount of uncollectible, past- due bills. 01/04/00 8 Mr. Keener related that program administration will be provided by the local Redding office of the Salvation Army in coordination with the Electric Utility's Energy Services group. All program costs and assistance fall under the City's existing Lifeline Rate Program, thereby qualifying as a State-mandated Public Benefits Program, and program funds for Fiscal Year 2000 are already budgeted within the Public Benefits Program. It is recommended that City Council approve implementation ofthe CARES Program through the end of Fiscal Year 2000 to provide emergency assistance in payment of electric utility bills. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to approve implementation of the CARES Program through the end of Fiscal Year 2000 to provide emergency assistance with payment of electric utility bills, and that a review of the program's effectiveness be performed prior to adopting the Fiscal Year 2001 budget for the Public Benefits Program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Member of the Community Services Advisory Commission (B-080-128) Assistant to the City Manager/Community Services Niemer provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated December 27, 1999, regarding a proposal to reduce the number of members appointed to the Community Services Advisory Commission. Ms. Niemer related that when the Commission was formed in 1997 with the consolidation of the Recreation Commission and the Tourism and Convention Commission, eight commissioners were appointed to staggered terms of two to four years. This number was reduced to seven per Redding Municipal Code requirements upon the recent resignation of one member. Ms. Niemer stated that the terms of two of the remaining commissioners are complete in January 2000, both having served eight years including service on the precursor commissions. She indicated that at this time Council may elect to fill the two vacant positions or reduce the size of the Community Services Advisory Commission from seven to five members. I In response to Council Member Cibula, Ms. Niemer noted that attendance on the commissions is quite reliable and a problem obtaining a quorum is not foreseen; however, reducing the number of commissioners would increase those odds. She agreed with Mayor Anderson that there are provisions in the Redding Municipal Code regarding attendance issues. Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2264 for first reading, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 2.55.020, Subsection A, pertaining to membership of the Community Services Advisory Commission, reducing the number of commissioners from seven to five. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2264 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Multiple-Family Dwelling Connection Fees (W-020-590) Director of Public Works August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated December 23, 1999, regarding Sewer Service Charges. Mr. August said that based on documentation provided in the Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Study performed by The Keese Company, Redding Municipal Code Section 14.16.240.B.l.b was amended to charge multiple-family dwellings 0.53 household equivalents per unit up from 0.50 household equivalents per unit. To be consistent, Mr. August stated the amendment should also have included the computation for multiple-family dwelling connection fees, and staff returns at this time for this amendment. I 01/04/00 9 It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that an ordinance be adopted assessing multiple-family dwelling connection fees at 0.53 household equivalents per unit. I Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2265 for first reading, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 14.16.230. A.l. b. (Sewer Connection Charges) of Title 14 (Utilities), assessing multiple-family dwelling connection fees at 0.53 household equivalents per unit. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2265 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (T -080-100) Jeanette Myers, 6200 Westside Road, stated that she and her seeing-eye dog were involved in a vehicle/pedestrian accident at the intersection of Market and Placer Streets. Ms. Myers requested that Council consider the possibility of installing a flashing red light at this location to improve pedestrian safety. (L-OI0-500-900) Kathy Kost, P.O. Box 994583, submitted a letter dated January 4, 2000, regarding disturbance of the peace in residential neighborhoods, particularly with regard to noise created by wind chimes. Ms. Kost requested Council consider adopting a noise ordinance. CLOSED SESSION At the hour of 7:35, Mayor Anderson announced that Council would adjourn to closed session to discuss the following: I Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a): CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Bradley McKinney v. City of Redding, et aI., U. S. District Court No. CIV S-1279 LKKPAN (L-lOO) Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Sale of Parcels 6 & 7 at the Redding Municipal Airport Business Park Negotiating parties: Jerry Swanson and Guillon Industrial Properties (C-070-200) Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session at the hour of 8: 18 p. m. He stated that no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8: 18 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I ~#e~ Mayor ATTEST !L;;~ City Clerk tj 01/04/00