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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2001-04-17 91 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California April 17, 2001, 7:00 p.m. I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Pohlmeyer. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Mike Kerns, Vineyard Christian Fellowship. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Community Services Director Niemer, Personnel Manager Johnson, City Treasurer Clark, City Engineer Goodwin, Management Analyst McGrath, Assistant City Clerk Sherman and Executive Secretary Chilton. I ANNUAL OPERATIONAL REPORT, AND PRESENTATION BY WILLIAM C. HAZELEUR, DISTRICT MANAGER OF THE SHASTA MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (B-080-480) Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District Manager, William C. Hazeleur presented a brief report to the City Council regarding the critical need and importance of mosquito abatement efforts and control in Shasta County. Mr. Hazeleur related that the District has been serving the Redding area since 1919. He explained that mosquito abatement is performed in a multifaceted control approach through surveillance, biological control, public education, physical, and chemical control. He pointed out that mosquitos transmit diseases, but the high level of control provided by the District to Shasta County, allows people to enjoy the many recreational activities, including trails, parks, baseball fields, golf courses and general outdoor games with confidence and relative comfort. The City Council thanked Mr. Hazeleur and the District for their continued hard work and efforts on behalf of the Redding community. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meetings ofF ebruary 20, March 6, and March 20, 2001, and Special Meeting of March 20, 2001 Resolution - Authorizing purchase of four automated side-load collection trucks and one front-load collection truck for the Resource Recovery Division (B-130-070/S-020-550/B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution 2001-61 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 87th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $816,000 to purchase four automated side-load collection trucks and one front-load collection truck for the Resource Recovery Division for fiscal year 2000-01, to automate the collection of recYclables. I Signature fountain and landscaping at the Civic Center (C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council reassign existing funds earmarked for various other Civic Center projects not being considered at this time, to help fund the estimated cost of the signature fountain and landscaping for the circle area located at the north entrance to City Hall. 04/17/2001 92 Resolution - Construction of a storage building at the Corporation Yard (B-130-070 & C-050-1 00-040) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution 2001-62 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 93 rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $350,000 for construction of a storage building at the Corporation Yard for fiscal year 2000-01. It is further recommended that staffbe directed to proceed with the development of a storage building. I Resolution - Acquisition and Pre-Construction Funding Agreement with Christian Church Homes of Northern California; and Redding Redevelopment Agency for the Redding Hotel Resolution - Appropriating Funds (R-030-100-055 & B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution 2001-63 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an acquisition and pre- construction funding agreement between the City of Redding, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, and Christian Church Homes of Northern California, Inc., for the Redding Hotel. It is further recommended that Resolution 2001-64 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 90th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating $140,000 for the funding agreement with Christian Church Homes of Northern California, Inc. (CCH) for pre-construction activities relative to the Redding Hotel for fiscal year 2000-01. Resolution - Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Set Public Hearing for Landscape Maintenance District "A" (A-170-075-050) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution 2001-65 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report of the Engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2001-02 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code; and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., May 1, 2001. I Resolution - Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, Annex territory, and Set Public Hearing for Landscape Maintenance District "B" (A-170-075-051 ) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution 2001-66 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report of the Engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to 1) annex Unit 3 of the White Hawk Estates Subdivision into Area 13 of the District; 2) annex Unit 18 of the Ravenwood Estates Subdivision into Area 14 of the District; and 3) levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2001-02 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code; and setting a public hearing for 7 :00 p.m., May 1, 2001. Resolution - Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments and Set Public Hearing for Landscape Maintenance District "C" (A-170-075-052) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution 2001-67 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding approving the report of the Engineer as filed, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2001-02 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code; and setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., May 1, 2001. I 04/1 7/2001 93 Amendment to License and Permit - SunAir Express, LCC at Redding Municipal Airport (C-3794) (C-070-IOO & A-090-IOO) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Council approve the First Amendment to the License and Permit for Commercial Activities at the Redding Airport with SunAir Express reducing the contract insurance requirements relative to airline, aircraft, and auto liability insurance. I Resolution - Amendments to the Memorandums of Understanding with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees, & Supervisory/Confidential Employees (P-100-050-124 & P-100-050-126) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution 2001-68 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the Memorandums of Understanding entered into between the City of Redding and the Redding Employees Organization of the Service Employees International Union-Clerical, Technical and Professional Employees' Unit and Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit, effective January 1,2001. Resolution - Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements for Pacific Heights Subdivision, Unit 1, (a.k.a.: Silver Creek, Unit 4) S-5-97 (S-1 0 1-025 & S-070-230) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution 2001-69 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Pacific Avenue, Clark River Drive, and Yellowstone Drive in Unit 1 of the Pacific Heights Subdivision (a.k.a. Silver Creek Subdivision, Unit 4). I It is further recommended that the improvement in Pacific Heights Subdivision, Unit 1 (a.k.a. Silver Creek, Unit 4) be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the developer, Redding Properties, L.P. Acceptance of Final Map - Crown Estates Subdivision, Unit 1, S-12-90 (S-1 00-11 7) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the Final Map for the Crown Estates Subdivision, Unit 1, S-12-90 be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement with the developer J. F. Shea Company, Inc., and the City Clerk file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Resolution - Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements for Copper Creek Subdivision, Unit 2, (a.k.a Rancho Estates) S-34-90 (S-100-609-600 & S-070-230) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution 2001- 70 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Rush Creek Court and Rising River Court in Unit 2 of the Copper Creek Subdivision (a.k.a. Rancho Estates Subdivision) developed by Anton Maier, North Ridge Gardens. It is further recommended that the improvements in Unit 2 of the Copper Creek Subdivision (a.k.a. Rancho Estates Subdivision) be accepted as satisfactorily completed. I Subdivision Agreement - Copper Creek Subdivision, Unit 3, (a.k.a. Rancho Estates) S-34-90 (S-100-609-600) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a new subdivision agreement with Anton Maier for the Copper Creek Subdivision, unit 3 for a OI~e-year term in order to provide additional time to complete improvements. 04/1712001 94 Release of development monies collected to construct Palacio Drive in the College. Highlands Subdivision (S-070-100 & S-100-103) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize and release the developer contributions for Palacio Drive to Simpson College Highlands, Inc., including the reimbursement of any funds that will be collected with the development of the currently vacant lots at the time those funds are collected. A ward Request for Proposal - Engineering services for design of the Buckeye Reservoir (B-050-020 & W-030-450) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Request for Proposals No.3 444, engineering services for the design of the Buckeye Reservoir be awarded to PACE Civil, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $111,850.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. I Resolution - Appropriating funds for traffic signal installation at South Bonnyview A venue and Indianwood Drive (B-130-070 & T -080-700) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution 2001-71 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 92nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 appropriating an additional $40,000 for installation of a traffic signal at Indianwood Drive and South Bonnyview Road for fiscal year 2000-01. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution Numbers 2001-61, 2001-62, 2001-63, 2001-64, 2001-65, 2001-66, 2001-67, 2001-68,2001-69,2001-70 and 2001-71 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. UPDATE ON MAJOR CITY PROJECTS (A-050-080) City Manager Warren reviewed the Report to City Council dated April 6, 2001, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the City's major projects. He explained that the attached list was prepared as a handy reference for Council depicting those projects currently underway, their estimated costs, and anticipated completion dates. Mr. Warren continued that the list is not all inclusive - indicating that there are currently 29 projects scheduled for completion within 12 to 16 months. He advised that staff will provide status reports to Council on two projects at each Council meeting. However, Councils' questions and comments regarding any of the projects can be addressed by staff as requested at any meeting. I Council Member Cibula indicated that he would not be commenting on the projects. Deputy City Manager Starman discussed the Yuba Street renovation project which will commence next week. He explained that the project will encompass Yuba Street, West Street, and Oregon Street, unfortunately rendering them inaccessible during construction. The project will also affect some of the businesses located in the area, but accommodations are being developed to ensure their continued operation. The U.S. Post Office on Yuba Street is relocating the drive-up mail drop box to Gerlinger Steel located just across the street from the Post Office for continued access by the public. Mr. Starman related that the projected completion date is August 2001, and it is anticipated that this project will enhance revitalization efforts in the downtown area. I Community Services Director Niemer discussed projects generated through recommendations included in the City's Master Plan and General Plan. She explained that the new ad hoc committees (Parks & Trails Master Plan, Sports Complex, and Aquatic Center) will begin holding meetings this week, and staff is conducting an inventory of all parks and parcels to determine which merit consideration as a park. 04/17/2001 95 Mr. Warren briefly discussed an article published in the Chronicle last week regarding Redding's beautiful parks and trails. He indicated that the article was very complimentary and positive, and prompted over 200 phone calls and countless e-mails to the Community Services Department from interested individuals. I PUBLIC COMMENT (A-050-080 & C-050-025) Carl Arness questioned the funding method for many of the City major projects discussed earlier. Mayor McGeorge assured Mr. Amess that funding was secured prior to any project approval by Council, and Assistant City Manager Perry briefly recited the funding mechanisms for most of the projects included on the list. Francis Jenkins asked when and why Council approved relocating the Farmer's Market from its Downtown Redding site to the Cypress Avenue location, northwest and immediately adjacent to the Civic Center. Ms. Jenkins recalled that the Civic Center Committee's recommendation explicitly excluded any commercial activities on the Civic Center campus. She also questioned utilization of City Hall restroom facilities by the public shopping at the Market. Mr. Warren explained that Council approved (earlier this year) a lease agreement with the Farmer's Market due to the temporary unavailability of its Yuba Street site which is currently undergoing renovation. Mr. Warren advised that the term of the lease is on a year-to-year basis, and if Council so directed, the lease can be terminated when the Yuba Street site becomes available again. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:49 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting adjourned. I APPROVED: " ~". ",'c'''' :'l' -;;;.2~~,:,,~"'J) ,\ ATTEST: ~~, City Clerk / 1 I 04/17/2001