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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2000-02-01 , . 27 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California February 1, 2000, 7:00 p.m. I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mrs. Frances Jenkins. The Invocation was offered by Reverend Bill Roscoe of the Good News Rescue Mission. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge. Council Member Kight was absent. 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, Fire Chief Wagner, Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services Director Bachman, City Treasurer Clark, Management Assistant to the City Manager Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller. I PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUE (B-080-128) Mayor Anderson presented a plaque of appreciation to Duane Lyon for service on the Community Services Advisory Commission. Mr. Lyon expressed appreciation for having had the opportunity to serve the City and to work with Community Services Director Gorman and Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager Bob Warren. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 18, 2000 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 14, check numbers 274803 through 275179 inclusive, in the amount of$3,451,385.55, for the period January 18 through January 27,2000, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 15, check numbers 468251 through 468578 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 71447 through 71981, in the amount of$I,496,043.65, for the period January 9 through January 22,2000, be approved. TOTAL: $4,947,429.20 Treasurer's Report - December 1999 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $66,467,282.18 I Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $106,181,868.85 ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - December 1999 (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for December 1999 be accepted. 02/01/00 28 ORDINANCE NO. 2266 - re Rezoning Application RZ-6-99, by Northern California E.M.S., Inc., and Shasta-Redding, a Limited Partnership, at 53-185 Hilltop Drive (P-150-150) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2266 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding to "C-1" Neighborhood ' Commercial District (RZ-6-99). I ORDINANCE NO. 2267 - re Burglary and Robbery Alarm Systems (L-010-230) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2267 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding revising Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.38, Burglary and Robbery . Alarm Systems, imposing a fine of $65 after three false alarms where dispatch occurs. Waiver of Fees for Community Room and Council Chambers (F-205-600, C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve waiving fees for the use of the new Community Room and Council Chambers on a one-time basis for nonprofit groups and service clubs until March 31,2000. Property Status Report (C-070) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property Status Report as of January 2000, which includes the following: (1) Surplus City Property; (2) Leases/Renewal of Leases of City Land; (3) Offers to sell land to the City; and (4) City- initiated purchases ofland. Resolution - Requesting Initiation of Annexation No. 99-5, Tarmac Road and Abernathy Lane Area, and Resolution - Providing for Transfer of Tax Revenues (A-150-259, T-010-650) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-19 be adopted, a Resolution of Application by the City Council of the City of Redding requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate proceedings for the reorganization of territory in the Tarmac Road and Abernathy Lane area for the future Sports Complex. I It is also recommended that Resolution No. 2000-20 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing for the transfer of tax revenues for a reorganization proposal in the Tarmac Road and Abernathy Lane area, Annexation No. 99-5, and the negative declaration be ratified. Job Credit and Fee Deferral Agreement with Earthgrains Company and Economic Development Service Agreement (E-050) It is the recommendation of the Economic Development Director that City Council approve the Job Credit and Fee Deferral Agreement with Earthgrains Company, modified to accept an unsecured promissory note in the amount of $46,500 for associated fee credits in lieu of a letter of credit. Earthgrains is expected to create an additional 31 jobs within the first year of operation and maintain these jobs for five years. It is also recommended that Council approve an Economic Development Service Rate Agreement providing for a reduction in the commercial electric rate of 25 percent in the first year and declining to 5 percent in year five. I Job Credit and Fee Deferral Agreement with Warner Enterprises (E-050) It is the recommendation of the Economic Development Director that City Council approve 02/01/00 I I I 29 the Job Credit and Fee Deferral Agreement with Warner Enterprises to aid in the development of a manufacturing facility at the Mountain Lakes Industrial Park. Warner Enterprises is expected to create an additional 23 jobs within the first year of operation and maintain the jobs for five years, and the City will defer development-related fees in the approximate amount of $23,000. Second Amendment to License and Permit for Commercial Activities with Horizon Air Industries. Inc.. at Redding Municipal Airport (A-070-080, A-090-100-300) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council approve the Second Amendment to License and Permit for Commercial Activities with Horizon Air Industries, Inc., at Redding Municipal Airport, effective from February 1, 2000. The amendment allows for the 149-square-foot expansion of existing office space in the passenger terminal and increases the monthly rental rate from $975 to $1,216. As a provision of the renewable lease, the rental rate will increase by Consumer Price Index calculations on November 1, 2000, and every two years thereafter. Resolution - Approving Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Works Maintenance Employees (P-I00-050-070) It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-21 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the City of Redding and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245, Maintenance Employees, effective December 12, 1999, to September 28, 2002. The agreement includes wage adjustments of 2.5 percent in 1999, 2.0 percent in 2000, and 2.25 percent in 2001; a 3.5 percent shift differential for employees working swing and graveyard shifts; and incentive pay for Water Plant and Wastewater Plant operation staff with advanced certification in their respective fields. Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Temporary Professional Staff Support Services in the Public Works Department (B-130-070, A-050-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 2000-22 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twenty-Eighth , Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 1) appropriating $65,000 for professional services within the Public Works Department and 2) accepting $65,000 in revenue for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 from unprogrammed revenues to be received from the State Local Transportation Partnership Program. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Kight Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2000-19,2000-20,2000-21, and 2000-22, and Ordinance Nos. 2266 and 2267 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. REORGANIZATION DATE OF THE CITY COUNCIL (A-050-060) City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 26, 2000, regarding a proposal to change the reorganization date of the City Council to the first meeting in December of each year. Atthe June 15, 1999, City Council Meeting, the date of 02/01/00 30 the General Municipal Election was changed from the second Tuesday in April of even- numbered years to the first Tuesday in November of even- numbered years; therefore, the next regularly scheduled General Municipal Election will be consolidated with the state-wide general election to be held on Tuesday, November 7,2000. He advised that if Council wishes to maintain the practice of selecting a new mayor and vice mayor in conjunction with the general municipal election, it would be appropriate to change the date of the City Council ' reorganization to a date following the November 2000 election. I Mr. Warren related that a second alternative would be to not change the reorganization date or to change to another date of choice; however, should the Council composition change as a result of the November election, it would be necessary for another reorganization to take place. Mr. Warren noted that Council may also wish to consider changing the reorganization dates for the Redding Housing Authority, Redding Area Bus Authority, Redding Redevelopment Agency, Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority, Redding Shasta-Home Financing Authority, and the Redding Housing Development Corporation in concept and defer consideration to the respective agencies. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the date of City Council reorganization be changed to the first Council Meeting in December, and that the decision for the date of reorganization of the Redding Housing Authority, Redding Area Bus Authority, Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority, Redding Shasta-Home Financing Authority, and Redding Housing Development Corporation be deferred to the respective boards. Noting that he was opposed to the extension of Council's terms, Council Member Cibula stated that because it was the citizens' expectation that reorganization occur in April, this is the more democratic option. He preferred that the Council reorganization date remain in April. I MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the date of City Council reorganization be changed to the first Council Meeting in December, and that the decision for the date of reorganization of the Redding Housing Authority, Redding Area Bus Authority, Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority, Redding Shasta-Home' Financing Authority, and Redding Housing Development Corporation be deferred to the respective boards. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - Cibula Council Members - Kight Council Members - None CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR THE CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX (C-050-025) City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 25, 2000, relating to a conceptual plan for the Civic Center Complex. With the aid of a detailed map created by the architectural firm of Nichols-Me Iburg & Rossetto, Mr. Warren presented a "governmental campus" plan for the City-owned property bordered by the ACID Canal, South Market Street, Parkview Avenue, and Cypress Avenue. He said that the complex would consist of government or quasi-government buildings occupied by such offices as county, school district, and state and federal legislators. A one-mile perimeter walking trail would surround the site, and the center would consist of walking paths, trees, and a park. Picnic areas, gardens, and the like would be interspersed between the buildings. I It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council approve the conceptual "governmental campus" plan for the Civic Center Complex. 02/01/00 I I :1 .~ 31 In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Warren said that the existing tennis courts and two little league practice fields would be eliminated and replaced by a building and decorative outdoor amenities. Council Member Cibula favored retaining the tennis courts and park facilities for the benefit of the Parkview Neighborhood. He felt that the plan should be scaled back so as not to hamper downtown recreational activities. Council Member Pohlmeyer supported the general concept of the plan. He agreed with maintaining an appropriate balance with regard to parks and development, and he suggested . that these park amenities be relocated. Council Member Cibula consented that relocating park facilities to the Parkview Neighborhood, ifusable and accessible, may compensate for losing the existing facilities. He stressed the importance of downtown locations for parks and recreation in community planning and development. Council Member McGeorge supported the plan in concept. He said that the City must plan for the future, although development may be a long way off Mayor Anderson concurred. He advised that the project is likely to undergo many changes, and therefore a great deal of staff time should not be expended making modifications at this point. Mayor Anderson noted that Council concurs in concept with the idea of a "government campus." Council supported Mr. Warren's recommendation that property in the Civic Center Complex be leased rather than sold. Bill Ulch, Vice Chair of the Parkview Neighborhood Committee, stated that the committee supports the conceptual plan. He related that the existing park facilities are not well situated for neighborhood use and the committee would like to see the development of neighborhood parks within the Parkview residential area. AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PEOPLE OF PROGRESS. INC.. OMITTING THE FREEBRIDGE GARDEN SITE (C-070-100) Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated January 24, 2000, regarding the lease agreement with People of Progress, Inc. (POP), pertaining to the Freebridge and Diestelhorst Garden sites. He noted that the consultant for the Parkview Neighborhood revitalization project has recommended that the Freebridge Garden site be relocated to allow the City-owned property to be developed as a passive park and provide additional public access to the Sacramento River. Mr. Starman added that the Parkview Neighborhood Committee concurs with this recommendation. He related that the Redding School District has offered POP an opportunity to relocate the garden at Juniper Academy, and although POP does not object to the concept of relocation, sufficient time has been requested to seek funding for fencing, irrigation, and preparation of the new site. It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council terminate the lease with POP regarding the Freebridge Garden effective October 31, 2000, allowing POP adequate time to relocate the garden. Gale Clarke, Chair of the Parkview Neighborhood Committee, said that the committee has no objection to the contract termination date in October. In response to Ms. Clarke, Mr. Starman conveyed that a provision of the lease requires the property be returned in clean, ready-for-use condition. He noted that the Redevelopment 02/01/00 32 Agency has allocated $30,000 for improvements in the area with the development ofa passive park. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the amendment to the lease agreement with People of Progress, Inc., be approved, omitting the Freebridge Garden site effective October 31, 2000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . RESOLUTION - Amending Council Policy No. 1807 re Deferral of Acceptance of General Plan Amendments during General Plan Update Completion Period, Extension (A-050-060-555) Development Services Director Swanson requested that staff be allowed an additional two weeks to discuss policy language with property owners who may be affected by the amendment. It is the consensus of Council to defer this matter for two weeks. I CLOSED SESSION At the hour of8:30 p.m., Mayor Anderson announced that Council would adjourn to closed session to discuss the following: Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency Negotiator: Ken Wagner Employee Organization: Local Union 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters - AFL-CIO (P-I00-050-050) Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session at the hour of 8:45 p.m. He stated that no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:46 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. I APPROVED 9d/C2-dL~ ~ayor ATTEST d-x-K//'~'1 City Clerk - . I 02/01/00