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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2001-01-02 1 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress A venue, Redding, California January 2,2001, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Pohlmeyer I The Invocation was offered by Dr. James Grant, Simpson College 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, Administrative Services Director Bachman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton, Community Services Director Niemer, Electric Utility Director Feider, Electric Program Supervisor Keener, Chief of Police Blankenship, City Treasurer Clark, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary English. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of September 22, 2000, Regular Meetings of November 21,2000, and December 5, 2000, and Special Meeting of December 8, 2000 I Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, check numbers 284342 through 284882 inClusive, in the amount of $3,496,452.88, for the period of December 5, 2000, through December 14,2000, and Accounts Payable Register No. 12, check numbers 284883 through 285238 inclusive, in the amount of $1,672,503.24, for the period of December 19,2000, through December 28,2000, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 12, check numbers 467282 through 477252 and electronic deposit transaction numbers 84526 through 85107 inclusive, in the amount of $1,600,963.88, both for the period of November 26,2000, through December 9, 2000, and Payroll Register No. 13, check numbers 477311 through 477560 and electronic deposit transaction numbers 85118 through 85667 inclusive, in the amount of $1,521,031.91, both for the period of November 10, 2000, through December 23,2000, be approved. TOTAL: $8,290,951.91. Treasurer's Report for the Month of October 2000 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability $111,,553,689.26 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $152,007,920.18 I 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 November 2000 be accepted. ORDINANCE NO. 2278 Authorizing Amendment to Contract with Board of Administration of California Public Employees' Retirement System It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2278 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing an amendment to the contract with the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System to provide Indexed Level 1959 Survivor Benefits for miscellaneous employees. (P-100-230) 01/02/2001 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2279 - Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code Reflecting Changes to List of Designated Employees (F -010-150) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2279 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Appendix "A" to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.90 entitled CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS OF THE CITY to reflect the following changes in the City's organizational structure: (1) add Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager and Senior Planner (Community Services Department); (2) delete Risk Manager and Director of Utility Customer Service; and (3) rename/change Human Resources Manager to Personnel Manager and Building Official to Assistant Director I of Development Services/Building Official. Property Status Report as of December 21, 2000 (C-070) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the Property Status Report as of December 21,2000, 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 of land. Lease Agreement - John Van der Werff, DDS, Lease City Property on Hartnell Avenue for Parking . (C-070~ 100) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff to negotiate a lease agreement with John Van der Werff, DDS, to exchange the 'use of 4,000 square feet of the City's property along the Hartnell Avenue frontage for the installation and maintenance of approximately 5,000 square feet of landscape around the lift station and a ten-foot wide strip ofland adjacent to the back of the sidewalk on the south side of Hartnell Avenue west of Bechelli Lane. Resolution - Authorizing Purchase of Automated Refuse Containers from Toter, Inc. (S-020-100 & B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-1 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding authorizing the purchase of 21,000 96-gallon ($39.85 per container) and 1,500 64-gallon ($36.00 per container) automated refuse containers from Toter, Inc. through its contract with the City of Ontario at a cost of $976,806.19, including sales tax. I 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, 2000. Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update for November 2000. Retail power sales revenue billed through November is 2.1 percent, or $680,299, below projections, and wholesale power sales to date were 301.2 percent, or $39,302,216, above projections. Total operating expenses through November were 17.7 percent, or $917,161, below budget, and operating revenue after energy costs is 158.1 percent, or $25,044,015, above projections. The total cost of electricity through November 2000 is 45.2 percent, or $13,744,523, above projections. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization are 243.4 percent, or $25,961,176, above plan. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $87.2 million. I Bid.Schedule No. 3429 - Purchase 115/13.8-kV Generator Step-Up Transformer for Redding Unit No.5 Generator Project (B-050-100 & E-120-150-675) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid Schedule No. 3429, purchase of 115/13.8-kV generator step-up transformer for the Unit No.5 generator addition at Redding Power Plant, to the evaluated low bidder, Pauwels 01/02/2001 3 Transformers, Inc., in the amount of $667,393 (includes Bid Group II spare parts). It is agreed that the generation addition should be available and online by the summer of2002 to ensure continued reliable electric service. I Monthly Financial Report - 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 November 2000. Total revenue to date ($16.1 million) is $1,775,199 (12.3 percent) above staffs original cash flow projection. Expenditures to date ( excluding encumbrances) total $17,280,309 or $997,442 (5 .5 percent) below staffs original cash flow projection. Resolution - Amending Schedule of Part-Time 'Employee Classifications and Wage Rates/Ranges for Unrepresented Employees and Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates for Service Employees International Union-Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit. (P-100-320) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the schedule of part-time employee classifications and wage rates/ranges for unrepresented employees, effective January 7, 2001 and January 6,2002, and the non-exempt employee schedule of classifications and hourly wages for the Service Employees International Union-Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit, effective January 7, 2001, to reflect an increase in the California Minimum Wage Requirement of $6.25 per hour. I Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Construction of Turbine Generator and Heat Recovery Steam Generator System and Ancillary Facilities at the Redding Power Plant (B-130-070 & E-120-150-675) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2001- 3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 67th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $40,600,000 from Electric Utility retained earnings for construction of a turbine generator and heat recovery steam generator system and ancillary facilities at the Redding Power Plant for Fiscal Year 2000-01. Acceptance of Final Map and Approval of Subdivision Agreement - Eagle Ridge Estates (formerly Sunshine Ridge Estates), S-1-92, south of Canyon Creek Road and west of Highway 273 (S-100-727) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council (1) approve the final map for Eagle Ridge Estates (formerly Sunshine Ridge Estates), S-1-92, developed by Signature Northwest Partnership; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement; and (3) instruct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. I Exchange of Property at Well Site No.7, Property Line Adiustment No. 31-00 (L-010-150-750 & S-101-025) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve Property Line Adjustment No. 31-0 at Well Site No.7, as requested by the developer of Silver Creek Estates, reducing the size of the parcel from 43,677 square feet to 35,658 square feet (the land value is $13,.245.24) in exchange for substantial perimeter improvements (street and noise control) at the well site for a cost of approximately $34,082. The exchange will not affect the permit for the well. MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar are approved and adopted, as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None 01/02/2001 4 Resolution Nos. 2001-1, 2001-2, and 2001-3, and Ordinance Nos. 2278 and 2279 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Amendments to City's Community Development Block Grant Action Plan RESOLUTION - Authorizing Amendment of City's 2000-01 Action Plan RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Joint Use Agreement with Redding School District Regarding New Gymnasium at Juniper Academy AGREEMENT - Redding School District, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Turtle Bay School and Juniper Academy Gymnasiums AGREEMENT - Redding School District, Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds and Park In-Lieu Funds (G-100-030-100 & B-130-070 & E-060-500) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding the proposed amendment of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2000-01 Action Plan in order to assist in the construction of the Turtle Bay School and Juniper Academy gymnasiums. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: I Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohrnayer advised that no written protests have been received. Deputy City Manager Stamian reviewed the Report to City Council dated December 21,2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding proposed amendments to the City's CDBG 2000-01 Action Plan and to approve the joint use and funding agreements with the Redding School District. He reported that the Redding School District recently secured funds from the State of California to construct two new gymnasiums, one at Turtle Bay School and another at Juniper Academy. He recalled that at its regular meeting of November 21,2000, the City Council conceptually approved a $100,000 contribution to help construct the new gymnasium at Juniper Academy by providing money to fund amenities (i.e., bleachers and scoreboards) that school budget restraints do not allow. In return, the City will enter into a Joint Use Agreement with the Redding School District enabling the City to utilize both of the new gymnasiums for its recreation programs during non-school hours. The City would utilize $75,000 from the CDBG Revolving Loan Fund and $25,000 from the Park In-Lieu Fund to finance this project. I Mr. Starman noted that in order to utilize the CDBG funds, it is necessary to amend the City's Action Plan to reflect this proposed use. He described the Action Plan as a one-year planning document that describes the activities on which specified Federal funds will be spent. Mr. Starman indicated that Community Services Director Niemer held a meeting late this afternoon with'School Superintendent Mike McLaughlin regarding scheduling issues. He advised that some fine tuning to this portion of the agreement will be made and requested that Council authorize City Manager Warren to finalize those minor issues without returning to Council. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council (1) adopt a resolution amending the Action Plan; (2) adopt a budget resolution appropriating $100,000 for this project; (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the Joint Use and Funding Agreements with the Redding School District; and (4) authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit the revised Action Plan and all related documents to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). I Mayor McGeorge determined that there were no individuals present wishing to speak on the issue and closed the public hearing. 01/02/2001 5 Vice Mayor Kight pointed opined that this project is a good use of CDBG funds. Council Member Cibula applauded the cooperative approach used by the City and School District during development of this project. I MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, adopting Resolution No. 2001-4, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding (1) authorizing the amendment ofthe 2000-0 I Action Plan to include the expenditure of$75,000 in CDBG Revolving Loan Funds to assist in the construction of a new gymnasium at Juniper Academy; and (2) authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents relative to the amended Plan and submit documents to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2001-4 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, adopting Resolution No. 2001-5, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 63rd Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $100,000 for a Joint Use Agreement with Redding School District regarding the construction of a new gymnasium at Juniper Academy for Fiscal Year 2000-01. Voting was as follows: I Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2001-5 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, (1) authorizing the Mayor to execute the Joint Use and Funding Agreements with the Redding School District for the construction, operation, and maintenance ofthe Turtle Bay School and Juniper Academy Gymnasiums; (2) authorizing the use of the CDBG funds and Park In-Lieu Funds for this project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. APPOINTMENT TO THE REDDING HOUSING AUTHORITY (B-080-650-275) Mayor McGeorge requested Council's concurrence in the appointment of Fred Castagna to serve as the resident Commissioner to the Redding Housing Authority for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2004. MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, appointing Fred Castagna to serve as the resident Commissioner to the Redding Housing Authority for a four-year term expiring December 31, 2004. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. I ASSIGNMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO AGENCIES. COMMISSIONS. COMMITTEES. AND DEPARTMENTAL LIAISONS (A-050-060) Mayor McGeorge presented the list of City Council Agency, Commission, Committee, and Departmental Liaison Representatives and Council assignments and recommended its approval. 01/02/2001 6 MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, approving the City Council Agency, Commission, Committee and Departmental Liaison Representatives listing and Council assignments, as recommended by the Mayor. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PRESE~TATION BY POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING CITY PROGRAMS TO CURB JUVENILE VIOLENCE (P-150-150) Police Chief Blankenship explained that Council Member Pohlmeyer requested information on the Redding Police Department's (RPD) involvement with the issue of gang-related activities and crimes in the City of Redding. He reported that it became clear during the early 1990's that there was a problem with gangs in the community and schools. In response to this problem, RPD became very aggressive and developed a zero-tolerance policy for gangs and race-related crimes. He highlighted the various methods used by RPD during this process: I 1. The gang leaders and more aggressive members of the existing gangs were targeted for vigorous prosecution, reducing gang activity dramatically. 2. RPD developed a rapport with the schools and the community in an effort to educate the citizens about gangs. 3. The Graffiti Eradication Program was established. 4. RPD dealt with gang leaders and gang members from a standpoint of power. 5. A program to hold first-time offenders accountable was launched. 6. After-school tutoring by police officers and teachers is available for children. 7. RPD has developed partnerships with local school districts, by assigning police officers to schools to enhance safety. 8. Prevention and early intervention programs have been established. Captain Davidson presented a power point overview of the issue illustrating RPD efforts to educate the community on the potential for gang activity in the City of Redding and Shasta County. He also displayed headlines from Redding's local newspaper describing intensified gang activity which occurred during 1989-1994. . I Captain Davidson stated that in 1995, RPD created a three-person Gang Suppression Team, to target gang hot spots throughout the City, and permission was obtained from the Shasta County Probation Department to immediately arrest all gang members who violated conditions of their probation and book them into Juvenile Hall or the Shasta County Jail. As a result of these efforts, there was an 85 percent reduction in the number of gang-related incidents. Captain Davidson reported that RPD maintains the level of gang violence at a minimum through continued work with the youth of Redding focusing on prevention and early intervention. He cited the Youth Violence Prevention Council of Shasta County as a successful, county-wide approach to dealing with youth violence, and pointed out that the City is fortunate to have Council Member Cibula serving as a member of its Board of Directors. Captain Davidson announced that there were no acts of gang violence during 1999 and 2000, and the City of Redding' s reputation for zero-tolerance for gangs and racism has encouraged gang members to bypass this area. Chief Blankenship commented that the successful lowering of gang activity in the City of Redding is a result of the combined efforts of everyone involved, not just one agency or individual. I Mayor McGeorge opined that the entire community should be proud of this program. 01/02/2001 7 City Manager Warren commented that the successful efforts of Chief Blankenship and the quality of police officers working with the schools and youth of this area have greatly influenced the reduction in gang-related crime in Redding. He complimented Chief Blankenship and his department for promoting these programs and persevering in the face of resistance. This was an information item and no action was required. I LEASE AGREEMENTS - LCC International, Cellular Telephone Repeater Sites on City Property (C-175-825) Assistant City Manager Perry reported that a request was received from UbiquiTel Leasing Company through their agent, LCC International, which provides cellular telephone repeat~r sites for the Sprint network, to lease space at three different locations in the City for similar sites. The proposed sites are at Benton Airpark and the City's water tanks on Kenyon Drive and Browning Street. The proposal for the Benton Airpark site is to install a large 50-foot pole on the property and the cellular aerial would be attached to the wa,ter tanks and rise a total of six feet above the tanks. Mr. Perry explained that in preparation for this request, staffs goals were to ensure the market rate for leasing City property and develop some criteria for towers that are aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for the surrounding areas. The possibility of City use of the facilities will be reviewed, as well as co-locating several cellular telephone service providers. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council authorize staff to negotiate lease agreements, pursuant to City Council Policy No. 1901, and iflease agreements are reached, they will be submitted to the City Council for final approval. I Council Member Cibula expressed concern regarding the aesthetic effects ofthe equipment to be installed, and asked if this request would cause any adverse side effects to other satellites. Mr. Perry stated that this is an issue that would be investigated, and the Federal Aviation Administration would look into possible interference with the Benton Airpark control tower. He added that each site will require a use permit from the City. Council Member Cibula questioned how requests from other telephone companies will be addressed if these sites are developed for single use only. Mr. Perry restated staffs goal to negotiate for multiple uses in order to minimize the number of towers within the community. Vice Mayor Kight inquired as to whether there is a provision requiring UbiquiTel to remove the towers when technology advances and the towers become obsolete. Mr. Perry agreed that the useful life of the towers is a function of technology, and the City's standards obligate removal by the user-company in such cases. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Vice Mayor Kight, authorizing staff to (1) negotiate market rate lease agreements with LCC International for cellular telephone repeater sites on City property at Benton Airpark and the City water tanks on Kenyon Drive and Browning Street, pursuant to City Council Policy No. 1901; (2) explore multiple-use and/or sublease options for equipment and space; (3) address Council's concerns regarding aesthetic appeal of the equipment, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, and removal of the towers by LCC when obsolete; and (4) return to Council for final approval of lease agreements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. At 7:30 p.m., Chair Kight convened the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the Redding City Council. RESOLUTION - Accepting the Parkview Neighborhood Strategic Revitalization Plan, Action Plan, and Incentive Program; and 01/02/2001 8 RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds (R-030-l45-350 & B-130-070) Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council and Redding Redevelopment Agency, as well as the memorandum to the City Council, dated December 22 and 27, 2000, incorporated herein by reference. He outlined the following three documents for consideration by the Council! Agency: Strategic Revitalization Plan, Action Plan, and Incentive Program. Mr. Starman noted that the City Council received a letter from Stuart Oliver regarding a mapping error. The map incorrectly reflected a parcel on the comer of Parkview Avenue and Park Marina Drive as City-owned property which, in reality, is owned by the Gerard family. This error was also brought to the attention of the Planning Commission on November 28, 2000, and has since been corrected. I Mr. Starman reported that the Council and Agency began in 1998 to consider the best method of investing housing money the City receives from various sources. Up to that point, the Council and Agency had followed a very deliberate strategy to attempt to disburse these funds as thinly as possible throughout the entire community with the idea not to overburden any particular portion of the City with affordable housing issues. During its review of this policy, the Council and Agency determined that while there was merit to this strategy, the return on the City's investment was not adequate, and the City's resources should be focused on small geographic areas, particularly the older neighborhoods within the community. The City and Agency selected three broad areas for specific attention: The Parkview neighborhood, the Martin Luther King, Jr., Park area, and the Downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Starman announced that the proposal before the Council and Agency is a comprehensive and strategic approach to revitalizing an entire neighborhood (approximately 1,600 residents) within the City of Redding. He emphasized that significant public input was obtained in developing the proposed Plan as follows: 19 neighborhood meetings were held, 16 monthly newsletters were distributed throughout the neighborhood, there were three mass mailings to all of the property owners and residents, three workshops were conducted in the neighborhood, a Planning Commission meeting was held, and a survey of 620 households was conducted. I Mr. Starman stated that in an effort to maximize the impact of the resources in question, the related dollar amounts are quite large. However, the money will go fairly quickly once work begins, which makes it particularly important that a strategic plan be used in order to leverage the City's investments. Mr. Starman opined that the Parkview neighborhood project compliments the other projects and priorities of the City and Agency throughout the community, such as the Civic Center, the Agency's $1 million investment in improving the South Market Street corridor, the proposed widening of Cypress Avenue and Cypress bridge, the revitalization of the Downtown area, improvements to the intersection of Pine Street and Cypress A venue, etc. . Mr. Starman highlighted the chief goals of the Parkview Neighborhood Strategic Revitalization Plan: Improve the housing stock and increase home ownership; redevelop the Parkview Avenue corridor; build family-oriented facilities and amenities; enhance vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the neighborhood; and implement improvements to the basic infrastructure bringing the neighborhood up to current standards. I Mr. Starman discussed some of the major projects outlined in the Action Plan, as follows: 1. Parkview Riverfront Trail and Park - provides access to the Sacramento River, a future connection to the Sacramento River Trail, and a needed recreational amenity to the Parkview A venue neighborhood. The proposed site is located in the northeast portion of the Parkview Avenue neighborhood on 12.5 acres ofland currently owned by the City of Redding. 01/02/2001 I I I 4. 9 2. Leland/Junior Residential Project - creates a high-quality, affordable residential development integrating new construction with existing dwelling units to the greatest extent possible; provides a catalyst project to encourage private reinvestment in the Parkview A venue neighborhood; and provides a recreational amenity for the neighborhood, including construction of a new gymnasium at Juniper Academy. 3. Parkview Avenue Corridor - facilitates mixed-use development that allows retail, commercial office, and residential . components on Parkview Avenue with an emphasis on office uses; focuses on new construction with some conversion opportunities; pays attention to scale and detail in order to deal with issues of residential privacy; targets professional businesses that do business with the City; and ensures quality development compatible with the adjacent residential uses through the use of a strong set of guidelines and criteria. 4. Scale of Mixed Use - creates high-quality, affordable dwelling units for first-time home buyers and seniors; develops a professionally designed subdivision that can serve as a community model for attractive, affordable housing; and demonstrates that open space can be maximized while retaining the economic viability of the development. An example of a suitable subdivision was given encompassing 6,000 square feet of commercial space with 16 townhouses, including on-site parking, which was built on a 25,200 square foot lot with substantial landscaping and open space. 5. New and Infill Development - constructs or rehabilitates five to ten single-family residences for resale to first-time home buyers. The focus would be on traditional styles that would fit and compliment the current architecture on Parkview Avenue. Front porches and nice landscaping would be emphasized. High quality standards would be set for both the aesthetics of the project and the building materials. New development would be considered on the Woods property. Construction could be done through the Infill program by the Careers in Construction, a consortium which includes the Community Revitalization Corporation, Shasta Builder's Exchange, Shasta College students, a~d Regional Occupational Program (ROP) students, or other developers as opportunities arise. This would provide vocational training for students who would go into the neighborhood and help construct new housing on infill sites (old buildings being destroyed and reconstructed or a vacant lot). It would. also provide a better labor pool. Mr. Starman reviewed the Neighborhood Focus Area Residential Revitalization Incentive Package, which includes the following programs: 1. DAP Plus Program - provides direct financial assistance to eligible first-time home buyers when purchasing a home within the Parkview neighborhood. 2. Lease Option Program - offers eligible renters unable to immediately qualify for DAP Plus an opportunity to work toward overcoming identified barriers to home ownership while leasing a home under a contract to purchase in the future. 3. Homeowner Rehabilitation Program - provides rehabilitation assistance to existing low- to moderate-income homeowners in the form of low-interest loans. Rental Renaissance Program - provides direct financial assistance to owners of rental property to assist them in completing both interior and exterior repairs. 5. Good Neighbor Clean-up Program - provides funding of up to $3,000 per unit to low-income homeowners for exterior streetside facade or landscaping improvements and/or for off-site public improvements adjacent to the property. 6. Painting Voucher Program - provides painting supply vouchers to low-income homeowners and owners of rental properties occupied by low-income households to assist with the cost of exterior painting. 01/02/2001 10 Mr. Starman explained that the proposed circulation improvements would include conducting a traffic study to assess traffic calming and the impact of recommended traffic and circulation improvements on the neighborhood as a whole. The plan envisions Parkview Avenue as a boulevard with three lanes and pedestrian amenities; however, some of the neighbors believe this should remain a four-lane road. Changes to Parkview Avenue are dependent on the timing and status of the Parkview Bridge, which the plan assumes will be built. However, some of the neighbors do not believe the bridge is warranted. The Eastside Road alignment/extension should also be addressed. Mr. Starman reviewed code enforcement issues for the Parkview A venue neighborhood pointing out that the objective would be to improve the condition of the existing housing stock, increase neighborhood property values, improve the appearance of the neighborhood, and encourage private reinvestment. This would be accomplished through consistency, follow through, potential incentives, and the development of a strategy for nonconforming uses. I Mr. Starman explained the funding strategy for the Parkview A venue Plan would utilize current resources, minimizing the impact to current programs. The majority of City funds would be focused on the Parkview A venue neighborhood while adequate amounts would be reserved for other City-wide programs. He provided the following breakdown of funding sources: Redding Redevelopment Agency Set-Aside - HOME Community Development Block Grant State grants Other $4.5 million $1.3 million $0.5 million $0.6 million $0.3 million Mr. Starman indicated that the long-term funding strategy for the Parkview A venue Plan would be to consider bonding the City's housing set-aside funds; leveraging tax credits, mortgage revenue bonds, and other State programs; and encouraging private investments. Mr. Starman summarized that this is a comprehensive program for the entire neighborhood and involves more than just one street or house. The projects are integrated and connected to one another in an effort to compliment each other. He expressed the importance of the Agency taking the lead by setting the framework needed to revitalize the neighborhood and making strategic investments which will encourage development by the private sector of the community. He noted that the improvement of the Parkview Avenue neighborhood will impact the entire community. I It was staff s recommendation that the City Council (1) adopt a resolution approving the Revitalization Plan, Action Plan, and Incentive Package, and accepting the Negative Declaration prepared for this project; and (2) adopt a budget resolution. It was staff s recommendation that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (1) adopt a resolution approving the Revitalization Plan, Action Plan, and Incentive Package, and adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the project, which is consistent with the Planning Commission's action of November 28,2000; and (2) adopt budget amendments and a resolution making the findings necessary to utilize the Housing Set-Aside Funds in the Parkview Avenue neighborhood. Mr. Starman thanked the members of the Parkview Neighborhood Committee and his staff (specifically, Shawn Tillman, Sarah Haddox, Don Meek, and Sue Thompson) for their tremendous effort in the development of this project. He observed that ifthe proposed action is approved, this is only the first stage of the work necessary to improve the Parkview A venue neighborhood. I Gale Clarke, Chair of the Parkview Neighborhood Committee, 2945 Leland Avenue, provided a history ofthe Committee and its work on this project. She stated that the Action Plan submitted by the Agency is based on the Committee's priority list of projects they wanted to be addressed and is, therefore, endorsed by the neighborhood. She recognized that there are many steps to be taken as each goal moves toward action, and it is the obligation of the neighborhood and the residents most closely affected to stay informed and be diligent. 01/02/2001 11 This will ensure that the finished product truly changes the Parkview Avenue area to a safe, well-maintained, vital neighborhood. Mayor/Agency Member McGeorge commented that the neighborhood has contributed a great deal by cleaning up the area and helping individuals unable to complete the work themselves. He opined that when the neighborhood and the City become involved, others in the community will be prompted to similar action. He believed this project will have a significant ripple effect throughout the City of Redding. I Council/Agency Member Cibula questioned whether the total amount of housing available will increase or decrease as a result of this project. Mr. Starman clarified that per state law, the Agency is required to replace any unit demolished within a four-year period. Although he found it difficult to anticipate how housing availability will be affected at this time, he did indicate that the consultant made the assumption that the neighborhood's population will increase to some extent over a five-year period. Because some of the projects are expected to have lower densities than currently exist or create more available open space, he estimated a modest increase in available housing. Any increases will be fairly modest. Council! Agency Member Cibula asked whether any of the individual projects will also trigger a Negative Declaration. Mr. Starman responded that projects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether there are associated environmental consequences. He noted that staff is currently performing the environmental work on the Riverfront Park and Trail as a standalone project. Council! Agency Member Cibula supported the preservation of open space whenever possible and the use of public art in a creative manner. He also expressed a preference for front porches, and agreed that private development will be the largest driving force in this project, and urged the use of incentives and transfers of property for private development. I Mr. Starman explained that a large part of what the Redding Redevelopment Agency will do is purchase small lots and assemble them into a large site. Although the City will more than likely have to.underwrite this effort to some extent, development requirements will be placed on the projects. In response to Council! Agency Member Cibula, Mr. Starman emphasized that traffic issues will be addressed at a later date, and that transit issues on Parkview A venue, specifically covered bus stops and routes, are reviewed periodically by the Redding Area Bus Authority. Council/Agency Member Cibula expressed support for the plan and appreciation for the energy that went into its development, particularly from the community. Curtis Brown, 12053 Beltline Road, asked how the City would arrive at a fair price if the eminent domain process is used to acquire property. Mr. Starman explained that eminent domain will only be used as a last resort. He estimated that most transactions reach an agreement before it is necessary to initiate eminent domain proceedings, because the process is based on law which indicates that fair market value for property will be paid and there will be assistance for relocation. I Mr. Brown indicated that some people living in the Parkview Avenue neighborhood are elderly and live on fixed incomes. He asked how a resident will be able to find another home at cost within their limited income if their property is taken by eminent domain. City Attorney Wingate assured Mr. Brown that it is the responsibility of the City when acquiring occupied property to comply with relocation law and assist the resident in finding another home comparable or better than that which the City is acquiring by eminent domain. Richard Johnson, 3000 Valentine Lane, noted that the only public restrooms located along the Sacramento River are at the posse grounds and the Bonnyview boat ramp. He requested that Council consider .placing a public restroom in the new park being considered for Parkview A venue and find a way to ensure proper maintenance. He also asked that the City work with Juniper Academy to provide irrigation for their fields so they can be utilized by children. 01/02/2001 12 Mr. Starman thanked Mr. and Mrs. Johnson for their work in maintaining the area between Parkview Avenue and Freebridge. Mr. Johnson mentioned that Freebridge is used by many Shasta County vehicles as a shortcut. Stuart Oliver, 2755 Russell Street, referred to his letter to the City Council emphasizing his concern that additional bridges should not be built across the ACID Canal. He suggested that the new bridge over the Sacramento River not be built by way of Park view Avenue and that traffic be routed over Cypress Avenue and down Hartnell Avenue. Dr. Dennis Mihalka, 375 Smile Place, stated that the Civic Center was a catalyst for moving forward with improvements to this area. He indicated the importance of an infrastructure to the neighborhood's development and improvement of properties. He suggested that the south section of the City-owned land at Freebridge which drops approximately 125 to 200 feet be included in the Riverfront Park development to discourage use of this area by transients. He also suggested that there be high visibility in the park area to impede any undesirable activities. I Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Kight stated that housing money is a large source of income for the City, but historically these funds have been spread so thinly to individual families, the quality oflife of the community overall has not been improved. He opined that concentrating funds in one location will make a significant impact, with the result being something in which the community can take pride. MOTION: Made by Council/Agency Member Stegall, seconded by Council! Agency Member Cibula, (1) adopting RRA Resolution No. 2001-1, a resolution of the Redding Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redding approving the Parkview Neighborhood Strategic Revitalization Plan, the Parkview Two-year Action Plan, and the Residential Revitalization Incentive Policies, and making an Environmental Determination of aN egative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (2) adopting RRA Resolution No. 2001-2, a resolution ofthe Redding Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redding making findings regarding the use of housing set-aside funds for certain off-site improvements associated with the Parkview Revitalization Program. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Agency Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Agency Members - None Agency Members - None Agency Members - None I RRA Resolution Nos. 2001-1 and 2001-2 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Kight, seconded by Council/Agency Member Cibula, (1) adopting Resolution No. 2001-6, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Parkview Neighborhood Strategic Revitalization Plan, the Parkview Two-year Action Plan, and the Residential Revitalization Incentive Policies, and accepting the Environmental Determination of a Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (2) adopting Resolution No. 2001-7, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 70th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $150,000 for the Parkview Neighborhood Revitalization from Revolving Loan Funds for Fiscal Year 2000-01. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members' - None I Resolution Nos. 2001-6 and 2001-7 are on file in the office ofthe City Clerk. Council/Agency Member Cibula suggested placing information about the Parkview revitalization, specifically individual project updates, on the City's website. Mr. Starman indicated that staff would review the feasibility of implementing this suggestion. At the hour of 8:33 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Kight declared the special meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency adjourned. 01/02/2001 13 I PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM UPDATE - Initiate Redding Roundup Assistance Program (E-090-100) Electric Utility Director Feider related that one of the few positive things resulting from the deregulation of the electric utility industry in 1996, was the establishment of the Public Benefits Program. This state-mandated program requires the City to set aside 2.85 percent of its revenue requirements in the Electric Utility which may be spent in four different areas: low income assistance, energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy programs, and research and development. Another positive aspect of this deregulation legislation was that it left the governing of these funds to be determined by the City Council. Electric Program Supervisor Keener mentioned that Redding Electric Utility (REU) has provided several benefit programs targeting senior and low-income residents, including the Lifeline Assistance Rate and the CARES program, which have had a tremendous impact in assisting hundreds of families with payment of their utilities. Mr. Keener reported that during the past 12 months, there have been significant fluctuations in energy costs, especially in California. Although Redding utilities are fairly stable, some of its customers will be faced with increases in their gas utility costs of up to 100-percent. He noted that over the past few weeks, staff met with several senior citizens organizations to develop a program that would provide a means to further assist them with their utility costs. As a result of these meetings, it has become apparent that many senior citizens and low-income residents will be faced with the choice of either paying their utility bill or purchasing food. I Mr. Keener proposed the initiation of the Redding Roundup Assistance Program (RRAP) to be funded solely from the generous and voluntary contributions of the more affluent residents of the community. Under this program, the Redding Customer Service Division would make a provision, or line item directly on the utility bill, which would allow customers the opportunity to roundup the amount owing on their utility bill to an even dollar amount or authorize additional funds to be contributed toward the RRAP. Staff would work with the senior organizations (i.e., Golden Umbrella and/or Salvation Army) on a quarterly basis to allow these agencies to administer the contributed funds to those senior citizens or low- income families who are in need of assistance in paying their utility bills. The City would only be handling routine administrative procedures. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council authorize REU to move forward to initiate the RRAP, and direct staff to continue working with the local outreach organizations to administer this program. . Vice Mayor Kight asked if this information would be included in REU's newsletter. Mr. Keener indicated that a lively marketing campaign will be initiated for this program, and he anticipated that staff would have this option available on the billings within one week to ten days. I Mr. Keener reported that REU has allocated approximately $1.7 million to the Public Benefits Program for Fiscal Year 200 I, and there have been considerable successes in the new programs (i.e., Kool Vantage Program and Energy Star rebate program). The Kool Vantage Program has developed partnerships with local building and trade businesses, and . provides rebates to customers that install energy-efficient heating and air conditioning equipment. The Energy Star Program promotes the installation of the most energy-efficient appliances for households by providing customers with rebates for Energy Star-approved appliances and windows. Staff will attempt to increase both of these successful programs by substantial amounts in the future. He also highlighted REU's Energy Solutions Program, which is designed to (1) create partnerships between REU and its small to mid-sized business customers by performing energy analyses of facilities and equipment, (2) offer suggested energy-efficiency improvements, and (3) facilitate the development of an effective energy- management program. 01/02/2001 14 It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council authorize an additional $340,000 to the existing Public Benefits Program, as administered by REU, in support of peak-load reduction efforts and low-income assistance to improve overall energy efficiency, provide assistance to customers, and meet the spirit ad intent of any legislation which retains local control of the money spent on these programs. Council Member Cibula encouraged as much enhancement to the commercial energy savings program possible. City Manager Warren stated that it is important to note that Assembly Bill 1890 requires the City to set aside $1.7 million to assist the public with energy savings and conservation efforts. REU's proposal is to go above the state requirements. He anticipated that the City of Redding is one of the only local agencies within the State of California that is spending more than the required amount to serve its constituents and save money whenever possible. He commended Electric Utility Director Feider and his staff for not only meeting the letter of the law, but meeting the intent of the law. I MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, (1) authorizing the Redding Electric Utility to initiate the Redding Roundup Assistance Program; and (2) approving the transfer of $340,000 for the enhancement and implementation of the Public Benefits Program during Fiscal Year 2001. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RESOLUTION - Appropriating Funds for Shasta View Drive Improvements; and PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT - with the McConnell Foundation (B-130-070 & S-070-1 00-700) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve a proposal from the McConnell Foundation to fully develop Shasta View Drive adjacent to their property and install and maintain a landscape median on Shasta View Drive, if the City will provide water for irrigation, in exchange for the City's 3 percent inspection fee for public improvements. In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Perry clarified that the agreement has not yet been developed and staff is requesting conceptual approval only at this time in order to put the program in place. The agreement would be brought back to the City Council for final consideration. He anticipated a 20-year term for the landscaping agreement. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Vice Mayor Kight, (1) adopting Resolution No. 2001-8, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 69th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $140,200 for participation in improvements along Shasta View Drive for Fiscal Year 2000-01. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2001-8 is on file in the office ofthe City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Vice Mayor Kight, directing staff to develop a participation agreement with the McConnell Foundation to exchange extra costs for median landscape maintenance, engineering, and project coordination in lieu of the City's five-percent inspection fee for public improvements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. I TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2001- 2020 AND SPONSORSHIP OF STATE HIGHW A Y PROJECTS IN THE CITY (T-I00-375) Assistant City Manager Perry recalled that in November 2000, staff submitted a memorandum to the City Council which included a comprehensive list of traffic improvements that are projected to be needed over the next 20 to 25 years. This list provided a basis on which to submit a number of projects to the Regional Transportation Planning 01/02/2001 15 Agency (R TP A) for possible funding under the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). It is projected that during the next 20 years, the RTPA will have $120 and $200 million available for traffic improvements within Shasta County alone. He reported that the City is in competition for these funds with other agencies and the State which can also propose projects; however, their projects require city or county sponsorship. I Mr. Perry stated that the State submitted the following three projects: (1) add a westbound lane to State Route 44, (2) add an eastbound lane to State Route 44/widen the Auditorium Drive overcrossing, and (3) widen Interstate 5 (1-5) through Redding. The State will come up with the additional funds necessary for the westbound lane, and STIP will pay for the eastbound lane improvement. He explained that the State will conduct a planning study over the next three years to evaluate improvements needed on 1-5. He recommended that the City Council not sponsor the 1-5 project at this time, because the cost is too high given the limited amount of money available. This project could be considered again during the next phase of STIP funding. Mr. Perry indicated that a conceptual funding plan was developed listing all of the resources currently available and projecting them out over 20 years. He reported the City has developed its list of projects which were chosen to fit the RTP A scoring criteria used in the competitive evaluation process for funding, and by what is needed now and what will be need over the next 20 years. The funding plan will be adjusted as the scoring of projects is done. Projects receive points if matching funds are available, so staff has attempted to enhance the score of all of the City projects as much as possible. Staff would look at reshuffling the available funds for those projects that are dropped or receive a low score, and everything would be brought back before the City Councilor the Redding Redevelopment Agency for consideration, as deemed appropriate. I It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to support the enhancements on State Routes 273 and 299 (installation of up to eight traffic signals) and the improvements on that corridor, but not the 1-5 improvements; and conceptually approve the preliminary funding plan. Vice Mayor Kight requested an update on the status of the Browning Street project. Mr. Perry clarified that funding for Browning Street improvements is perceived to be part of the Dana Drive Benefit District funds or developer construction. He stated that the Redding Redevelopment Agency planned for the installation of two signals on Browning Street at one time. It was his understanding that the funding for one signal is still included in the budget and the other has been dropped. Deputy City Manager Starman stated that the signal for Hilltop Avenue and Browning Street is being designed at this time using Dana Drive traffic impact fees, and there is funding available in the City's long-term capital program for a signal at Canby Road and Browning Street. Monies have not yet been programmed for the Browning Street extension itself, but it was contemplated that this would be accomplished when the property is developed. However, staffhas had recent discussions to consider moving this project forward a bit using redevelopment resources due to general circulation issues. I Vice Mayor Kight agreed that at some point the extension should be completed for circulation reasons, and he would rather not wait for the development of this area before moving forward with this project. MOTION: Made by Vice Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, approving in concept the preliminary funding plan for various City traffic improvement projects for application purposes, and sponsorship of the following State projects: (1) install up to eight traffic signals on the State Highway system in Redding on State Routes 273 and 299; and (2) add an eastbound lane to State Route 44 and widen the Auditorium Drive overcrossing. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 01/02/2001 16 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (L-O 10) Al Hill, 2212 Sophy Place, addressed the City Council concerning growth issues in Redding. He urged Council to utilize its many resources wisely by preserving its undeveloped areas, discouraging urban sprawl, redeveloping older subdivisions, reusing existing buildings, promoting locally-established businesses, and carefully planning any new development. CLOSED SESSION Mayor McGeorge stated that Council will adjourn to a closed session to discuss the following items: I Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Offer to purchase City-owned property on Keswick Dam Road, APN #115-250-01 Negotiating parties: Phil Perry and Larry Standiford (C-070-200) Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Designated Agency Representative: Randy Bachman Employee Organization: All union-represented City employee units (P-100-050) At the hour of 8:56 p.m., Mayor McGeorge adjourned the regular meeting to a closed seSSiOn. At the hour of 10: 17 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting to a regular session. He stated that no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10: 18 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting adjourned to Thursday, January 4,2001, at 7 :30 a.m., to continue the closed session conference with its Labor Negotiator. I APPROVED /'l2#~ ' Mayor ATTEST: ~Lu~ City Clerk . I 01/02/2001