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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2000-03-21 57 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California March 21,2000, 7:00 p.m. I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Lou Gerard. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Emeritus Noble Streeter of the First Presbyterian Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members present: PoWmeyer and McGeorge. Council Members Cibula and Kight were absent. Also present were City Manager Warren, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of Development Services Hamilton, Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services Director Bachman, City Treasurer Clark, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Miller. RESOLUTION - Commending the Foothill High School Varsity Cheerleaders (A-050-060-600) It is recommended that a resolution be adopted commending the Foothill High School Varsity Cheerleaders for placing second in the National Cheerleading Competition. I MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that Resolution No. 2000-54 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding commending the Foothill High School Varsity Cheerleaders. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula and Kight Council Members - None Resolution No. 2000-54 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 7,2000 I Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 275973 through 276511 inclusive, in the amount of$3,934,478.30, for the period March 2 through March 16, 2000, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 18, check numbers 469321 through 469625 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 73088 through 73631, in the amount of$I,460,518.64, for the period February 20 through March 4,2000, be approved. TOTAL: $5,394,996.94 Resolution - Declaring April 2000 as "Fair Housing Month" (A-050-060-600) It is recommended that Resolution No. 2000-55 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring April as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Redding. 03/21/2000 58 Instrument of Release Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for Land at Redding Municipal Airport (C-070-200, A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council approve the Instrument of Release Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for 52.75 acres of land at Redding Municipal Airport to sell as parcels in the Airport Business Park. Resolution - re Abandonment Application A-I-00, Abandoning Open Space Easement at the Rear of 23 81 Cumberland Drive (A-01O-040) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-56 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to abandon 919 square feet, more or less, of the area dedicated to the City for open space and trail purposes with the recording of the map for Unit 6 of the Ridgeview Subdivision, and setting a public hearing for April 18, 2000. Electric Utility's 1998-1999 Annual Report (A-050-125) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that City Council accept the Electric . Utility's 1998-1999 Annual Report detailing the Utility's goals and accomplishments. Resolution - Approving Supplemental Appropriation for Relocation of a Trailer to Enterprise Community Park (P-050-145) It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-57 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Thirty-Fourth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $16,000 to move and set up a surplus trailer at Enterprise Community Park for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 for use by the recreation division. Grant Application with the California Alcohol Beverage Control for Enforcement Activities Related to Underage Drinking (G-I00-170, P-150-150) . It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that City Council authorize the submittal of a grant application to California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) for an amount up to $100,000, with no matching fund requirement, to enhance enforcement activities designed to reduce underage drinking. Resolution - Approving Grant Application with the State Department of Parks and Recreation for Shasta Kart Club's Go-Kart Track Improvement, Funding Agreement with Shasta Kart Club, and Resolution - Appropriating Grant Revenue (G-100-170, B-130-070, B-130-030) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000- 5 8 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving an application for grant funds in the amount of$10,000 with the State Department of Parks and Recreation for repairs and maintenance of the Go-Kart Track at Redding Municipal Airport. It is also recommended that Council approve execution of a funding agreement with the Shasta Kart Club to apply grant funds to reimburse the Kart Club for a portion of the repairs; and that Resolution No. 2000-59 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Thirty-Second Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 1) appropriating $9,850 for the Shasta Kart Club and 2) accepting $9,850 in grant revenue for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. 03/21/2000 ~~. , I I I 59 ,I Resolution - Approving Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for Traffic Signal at Benton Drive and North Market Street (S-050-100, T -080- 700) It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-60 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving entering into Cooperative Agreement No. 02-0030 [EA 02-346301] with Caltrans for the installation of a traffic control signal and lighting at the intersection of Route 273 and Benton Drive. The agreement shall terminate upon completion and acceptance of the construction contract by the State, or on December 1,2003, whichever is earlier in time. The total estimated project cost is $830,000, and Traffic Impact Fee funds in the amount of $200,000 have been budgeted for the City's contribution to the project. The agreement authorizes the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City as well as any supplemental agreements required to finalize the project documents prior to contract award. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3250, Household Hazardous Waste Building Expansion (B-050-020, S-020-650) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3250 (Job No. 2107), awarded to Daniel 1. Patten Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was $100,624.50, which is 11.1 percent under the City Council authorized amount. I Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3298, Redding Municipal Airport 1999 Eastside Security Fencing Project (B-050-020, A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager and the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 3298 (Job No. 2127), awarded to Weaver Woven Wire, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was $91,140.40, which is 10 percent under the City Council authorized amount. 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 - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula and Kight Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2000-54,2000-55, 2000-56, 2000-57, 2000-58, 2000-59, and 2000-60 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (B-080-600-100) Mayor Anderson recommended the appointment of Michael Mayer to the Economic Development Corporation to fill an unexpired term to June 30,2000. I MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that Michael Mayer be appointed to the Economic Development Corporation to fill an unexpired term to June 30, 2000. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - Cibula and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - None 03/21/2000 60 APPOINTMENT TO THE SHASTA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING (B-080-470) Mayor Anderson recommended the appointment of Fred Castagna to serve as the City's representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging, effective immediately and expiring January 3, 2002. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, approving the appointment of Fred Castagna as representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging, effective immediately and expiring January 3,2002. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - Cibula and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - None RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Environmental Review ofthe Proposed Stillwater Industrial Park (B-130-070, E-050-800) Economic Development Director Mitchell provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 10, 2000, regarding the appropriation of funds to conduct Phase I of an environmental review for the proposed Stillwater Industrial Park. He stated that the total cost of the Phase I scope of services is $111,789. Of this amount, SHAS TEC Redevelopment Area will contribute $25,000 along with a contribution in the amount of $10,000 from the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County. This will leave an amount of$76,789 needed from the General Fund reserves which must be appropriated in order to proceed. Additional indirect studies and consultation services associated with Phase I would also require General Fund reserve appropriations in the amount of $21,000. Mr. Mitchell explained that these additional related studies and consultation services were as follows: Subsequent to Council authorizing a Request for Proposals for an environmental impact report (EIR) in November 1999, staff has learned that a winter study of the site must be conducted for branchiopods (vernal pool fairy shrimp and tadpole shrimp). North State Resources was awarded the bid for the winter study which has been underway for several months; however, it is necessary that $7,000 be appropriated for the study. The City Attorney had advised staff to seek outside California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) counsel prior to providing direction to the EIR consultant, as staff guidance could dramatically alter the finished product and ultimately the success of the project development. The total cost for special counsel is expected not to exceed $5,000. He recommended that a Market and User Analysis be performed to define potential industries which may be attracted to the site and establish a ceiling or threshold of impact and mitigation measures when appropriate. The estimated cost of the study is $18,000, of which the EDC would provide 50 percent, thereby leaving a balance of $9,000 to appropriate. It is the recommendation of the Economic Development Director that a resolution be adopted appropriating $97,789 from the General Fund reserve to be combined with $25,000 from the SHASTEC Redevelopment Area and $10,000 from the Economic Development Corporation in order to complete Phase I of the Environmental Impact Report and other related studies and consultation services for the proposed Stillwater Industrial Park. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that Resolution No. 2000-61 be adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Twenty-Fourth Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $97,789 for the following: 03/21/2000 ;;,.. I I I 61 1. Environmental review for the proposed Stillwater Industrial Park for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 - $76,789 2. Early environmental study for Federally protected branchiopods - $7,000 3. CEQA special counsel- $5,000 4. Market and User Analysis - $9,000 I Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula and Kight Council Members - None Resolution No. 2000-61 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR THE STILLWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (L-01O-075, E-050-800) Economic Development Director Mitchell provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 9, 2000, relating to a consultant contract for Phase I of the proposed Stillwater Industrial Park environmental impact report (EIR). He said that subsequent to Council's approval to proceed with a full environmental review, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was circulated which drew responses from Pacific Municipal Consultants and Diaz Associates. Following review of the responses and interviews with the two companies, it was determined that the scope of work submitted by Diaz Associates was more encompassing and would provide the quality and detail necessary for the project. I Mr. Mitchell noted that Phase I consists of project initiation and technical studies at a total cost of$lll, 789, while Phase II will include the preparation and processing of the draft and final EIR at an estimated cost of $66,082. The project scope of services has been modified to include the conduction of full biological studies as well as National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements which are necessary for the project to qualify for Federal funding for infrastructure costs. Mr. Mitchell related that the schedule for completion of Phase I is July 7,2000, and staffwill return to Council to request authorization for Phase II. He said it is staff's intention to request that SHASTEC reimburse the City for the costs of environmental studies using the increment created from the successful development and recruitment of quality businesses within the Stillwater Industrial Park project. Mr. Mitchell also added that the City has requested a Technical Assistance Grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in the amount of$50,000 for the funding of Phase II of the scope of services. Economic Development Director Mitchell recommended that City Council approve the contract and scope of services with Diaz & Associates for Phase I of the Stillwater Industrial Park EIR in the revised amount of $111,789. II MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, . to approve the consultant contract and revised scope of services with Diaz & Associates for Phase I of the Stillwater Industrial Park Environmental Impact Report for project initiation and technical studies in the total amount of$111,789; and that staff request reimbursement from SHASTEC for Phase II environmental studies, purchase of land, and infrastructure costs. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula and Kight Council Members - None 03/21/2000 62 AWARD OF BID SCHEDULE NO. 3354. CITY HAiL (P ARKVIEW) DEMOLOITION CONTRACT (B-050-020, C-050-100) '( Director of Public Works August provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March 14,2000, relating to the award of bid for the demolition of the City Hall building on Parkview Avenue. He related that 14 bids were received, with the low bid in the amount of $63,730.42 from Delta Oilfield Service Company of Woodland; however, a letter was I received from the company on March 13, 2000, withdrawing its bid and concurring with forfeit of its 10 percent bid bond. ", Public Works then communicated with the second low bidder, John Jenkins Construction Company, Inc., of San Francisco, regarding the award of contract in the amount of$72,930; however, subsequent to an indication that the company would honor the bid, a letter withdrawing the bid was received on March 20,2000. Mr. August stated that the company has failed to respond to notification of forfeiture of the 10 percent bid bond. The third low bidder, Kernen and Son Engineering of Paradise, with a bid of$l 09,845, is still considerably under the $158,500 engineer's estimate. Mr. August said that the company is pleased to be given the opportunity to perform the demolition work. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that City Council accept $6,373.04 from Delta Oilfield Service Company, authorize the City Attorney to file a claim on the bid bond of John Jenkins Construction Company, Inc., and that Bid Schedule No. 3354 be awarded to Kernen and Sons Engineering of Paradise in the amount of $109,845, an additional $5,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $25,000 to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total project cost of$139,845. MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to accept $6,373.04 from Delta Oilfield Service Company, authorizing the City Attorney to file a claim on the bid bond of John Jenkins Construction Company, Inc., and that Bid Schedule No. 3354 be awarded to Kernen and Sons Engineering of Paradise in the amount of $109,845, an additional $5,000 be approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $25,000 to provide a construction contingency fund, for a total project cost of$139,845. Voting was as follows: I Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson Council Members - Cibula and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (P-1 00.1 00) Isaac Lowe, 1300 Branstetter Lane, requested that Council consider observing the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday on the third Monday of January and allow employees to have the day off. The following individuals spoke in support of Ms. Lowe's request: Tom O'Mara, Katrina Cantrell, and Paul Childs. City Manager Warren explained that each respective union would have to meet with staff and request that Martin Luther King Day be recognized as a formal holiday, and staff would either make the recommendation that the day be declared a holiday, or it could be negotiated that the day be substituted for another holiday or "floater" holiday. II (A-050-060) Fran Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, presented coffee mugs to City Council on behalf of the Shasta County Cattlewomen's Association in recognition of Agriculture Week. 03/21/2000 63 CLOSED SESSION Mayor Anderson stated that pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6, Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss the status of pending litigation in one case as follows: I CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 ofInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO - Electric Employees (P-I00-050-070) At the hour of 7:40 p.m., Mayor Anderson adjourned the regular meeting to closed session. At the hour, of 8:23 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. He stated that no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:24 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED 'U/ea~ , ayor :1 ATTEST: ~~ City Cler ,I 03/21/2000