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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2001-06-26 - Special Meeting 137 City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Community Room 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California June 26,2001, 10:00 a.m. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, and Stegall. Council Member Pohlmeyer was absent. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Electric Utility Director Feider, Police Chief Blankenship, Development Services Director Hamilton, Fire ChiefGunsauls, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Community Services Director Niemer, Support Services Director Kersten, City Treasurer Clark, Finance Officer Strong, Information Systems Manager Erwin, Budget Officer Davis, City Clerk Strohmayer and Assistant City Clerk Sherman. I RESOLUTION - Adopting Council Policy re Procedures for Accumulating and Appropriating Funds for Equipment Replacement (A-050-060-555) Administrative Services Director Bachman explained that adoption of the proposed resolution establishing a Council Policy regarding procedures for accumulating and appropriating funds for equipment replacement will simplify the budgeting process. He pointed out that current policy requires City Council approval for appropriating transfers between funds with the exception of the Rolling Stock Fund. However, the proposed policy authorizes department directors, with the approval of the City Manager, to transfer and expend funds accumulated for equipment, and allows divisions to accumulate resources to purchase equipment by transferring cash into an Equipment Replacement Fund. Mr. Bachman related that the transfers will ultimately be approved by Council through the standard budget process or through budget amendments. It is the recommendation of staff that the resolution adopting City Council Policy No. 422, Equipment Replacement Fund, be approved. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight adopting Resolution No. 2001-103, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting Council Policy No. 422, Equipment Replacement Fund, in order to: 1) accumulate resources to purchase certain equipment; 2) manage equipment resources in the most efficient manner possible; 3) provide departments with a mechanism to manage equipment and accumulate resources to replace certain equipment. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members: Cibula, Kight, Stegall and McGeorge Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: Pohlmeyer Resolution No. 2001-103 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I RESOLUTION - Adopting the City of Redding Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2001-2003 (B-130-070) . Mayor McGeorge welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked staff for its efforts and hard work in preparation of a balanced budget for fiscal years 2001-2003 while maintaining a substantial reserve. City Manager Warren explained that Redding began using the biennial budget approach in 1997 in order to produce a more comprehensive and efficient document. The process for the proposed 2001-03 budget began six months ago with Council's goals and objectives directing the course of this revenue-driven document. The ultimate goal was to produce a balanced budget while maintaining services pursuant to Council's direction. He related that the differential in the biennial budget for 2001-2002 of$212,107,890, and $195,473,870 for fiscal year 2002-03, is largely due to a decrease in capital projects which can create significant swings between fiscal years. 06/26/01 138 Mr . Warren reported that the General Fund budget is $43,621,410 for fiscal year 200 1-02 and $46,446.20 for 2002-03. Staffs prediction for Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue for the coming year is approximately 4%, based on a three-year rolling average. He indicated that there is no proposal for an additional increase in the Enterprise Funds other than that which Council has already undertaken. As discussed over the last year, the Electric Utility surcharge should be retired no later than July 2002 - two years earlier than predicted, and necessary adjustments will have to be made to that fund. Mr. Warren explained that the City was hit hard with an enormous increase in insurance costs in excess of $2 million. In addition, the cost of fuel has increased, and a continuing need for additional personnel in Information Systems Division, and the Police and Fire Departments makes it difficult to stay within the ten-year plan; however, he pointed out that staff is confident the budget as proposed will support the ten-year expenditure plan. I Some major projects such as Clover Creek, renovation of The Redding Plunge municipal swimming pool, and the Sports Complex are experiencing increased development fees creating shortfalls which will be brought to Council for consideration in the next fiscal year. In-Lieu Tax is in-lieu of the 1 % property tax paid by private utilities and is an important source of General Fund revenue. Staff is reviewing the in-lieu amounts charged to various utilities to bring them in line with property tax methodologies including the maximum 2% annual growth in accessed valuation. The in-lieu charge to the Electric Utility has been increased by accessed valuation growth as well as to account for construction of Generation Unit 5 at the Redding Power Plant. The combination of these increases will generate approximately $750,000 to the General Fund. Recreation fees for programs' cost recovery is currently 75% not including overhead, and the budget is predicated upon an average cost recovery for direct costs of 85% which will help fund a number of long-deferred projects. The Airport Passenger Facility Fees budget is based on an increase from $3 per passenger to $4.50 per passenger and will drive annual revenue up by approximately $100,000. This increase will help the Airports Division meet its capital improvement plan and begin to repay long-term loans and advances from the General Fund. I Mr. Warren outlined the City's unmet needs and/or funding shortfalls: · The Library · Streets · Planning Commission Stipend · Sports Complex Soccer Fields · Clover Creek Preserve · Aquatics Center · Civic Center Landscaping . Additional Planners in Development Services Department · Additional Information Systems Division Personnel · Open Space · Retirement and Arbitration · Shooting Range · Additional Fire Department Personnel · Police Department Building I Mr. Warren explained that the budget is sound for the next ten years, and the City is more financially secure than it has been in many years. However, should Council wish to fund a specific project, the budget can be decreased; a bond issue can be considered; or an increase in sales tax. He pointed out that the projects approved thus far by Council have all been prudent, but in order to maintain financial health, not all projects can be funded at once. Mr. Warren related that in relationship to like cities, Redding is doing very well, and he opined that within two years, Redding will be a different community of which the citizens and Council can be proud. 06/26/01 139 City Manager Warren introduced the Citizen's Budget Committee Members explaining that they two members of the public were selected and invited to sit in on the budget process, not only to observe but to make suggestions and recommendations and to see, first hand, how the City develops its budget. Mr. Warren introduced Don Mathena and Debra Atlas, and thanked them for their hard work and efforts in the budget process. Administrative Services Director Bachman, Finance Officer Strong and Senior Accountant Maxwell were also acknowledged for their invaluable assistance in preparation of the budget. I Citizen's Budget Committee Members' Comments Debra Atlas thanked the City Manager for providing the opportunity to participate in the budget process. Ms. Atlas related that anyone interested in learning more about the way in which local government operates should take advantage of this experience. She explained that while it is a difficult process, she was impressed with the caliber of the departmental presentations by directors. She noted that nearly all funding requests were earmarked to provide better services to the community. Ms. Atlas was equally impressed with the depth of knowledge and the conciseness of staff, in addition to the willingness of departments to make cuts by developing innovative ideas and creative ways for generating revenue in order to meet target budgets. Ms. Atlas explained that she found it helpful to visit the various City facility sites in order to gain a better perspective of the City's needs. John Mathena also thanked Mr. Warren and staff for allowing him to participate in the budget process. He concurred with Ms. Atlas's observations and added that the budget is a quality document. Mr. Mathena related that the City is truly run like a business and he encouraged everyone to tour the various City facilities, noting that they are far better than many other cities' facilities. He opined that the City is doing a great job. Mayor McGeorge thanked the committee members for their time and hard work. I City Manager Warren indicated that despite a relatively strong economy in the North State it was difficult to develop a balanced budget. The justifiable needs and the financial commitments to a number of major projects outstripped available resources. However, Mr. Warren maintained that the budget is sound and urged Council's support for its adoption because it is balanced, provides adequate funding to continue to provide quality service, increases service levels in several areas, provides adequate funding to complete capital projects to which the City is committed, and provides an adequate contingency for weathering the unknown. I Budget Assumptions Administrative Services Director Bachman provided and overview of the budget assumptions relating that the City maintains conservative assumption estimates in order to support the ten year plan. Predicated on the State's economy to continue its upward swing in fiscal years 2001-03, and local construction increases in 2001-02, the inflation rate is expected to be 3 %, and interest rates associated with City investments will remain relatively constant. The City's population should increase approximately 2.5% and revenue should grow at rates below historical averages. The General Fund property tax, sales tax and TOT revenues will increase by 4.0% per year, as will revenue from licenses and permits, fines and penalties and service charges. Motor vehicle in-lieu fee revenue is assumed to increase by 6.0% and revenue from other governmental agencies will increase by 3%. Revenue from internal departments will increase by the rate of inflation, and other miscellaneous revenue is assumed to increase by the rate of inflation. Mr. Bachman indicated that, in general, revenue will increase by the historical rate of growth. For the Enterprise Funds electric rates are not scheduled to increase and it is anticipated that by July 1, 2002, rates will decrease by the interim surcharge amount. Water and wastewater rates will increase as previously approved by Council in February 2001, and solid waste rates will increase on July 1,2001, and July 1, 2002. Storm drainage fees are not scheduled to increase, and while Internal Service funds will remain stable or decrease slightly, Special Revenue Funds are expected to increase by the historical rate of growth. Non Departmental Administrative Services Director Bachman explained that the non-departmental budget covers those issues/items which are not the sole responsibility of anyone department or division. 06/26/01 140 With regard to a new Shooting Range Facility, Mr. Bachman indicated that a request by the Redding Gun Club to consider funding a new shooting range will be addressed later in the agenda. In the past, the Electric Utility Department has provided crews and equipment to perform the labor associated with the Banner Program by hanging banners advertising or recognizing special events across Pine Street at a cost of approximately $100 per week. However, workload issues relating to electric utility have prompted the Department to request that a contractor be hired to hang banners at a cost of approximately $250 each time the banner is changed. Historically, the City has not charged for this service and the proposed budget includes only $6,500 to complete scheduled hangings through 2001. Staff is recommending that the City Council consider either discontinuing the Banner Program at the end of the year, or imposing a fee to those groups utilizing the service equal to the cost of $250. I Mr. Bachman also related that due to a change in State law, the City is now required to pay a proportional share for the cost of staffing and operations of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). He advised that the City's share is $50,000 and is included in the budget. Council Members Cibula and Stegall opposed discontinuing or charging for the Banner Program indicating that it is a nice community service. Council Member Stegall observed that the City is paying very high credit card fees and suggested that by limiting the amount a customer can place on a credit card to $500.00, the money saved in this area can be earmarked to subsidize the Banner Program. Council Member Cibula acknowledged significant changes at LAFCO and requested a full report. City Manager Warren indicated that the issue will be covered in an upcoming Friday Memo. REDDING GUN CLUB (C-070-0 1 0-050) City Manager Warren explained that members of the Redding Gun Club have requested that Council consider the issue of funding a new shooting range facility during budget discussions today. He related that a new shooting range facility is not included on the City's list of projects, and he recalled that Council determined not to add new projects to an already full schedule. He added that should monies become available, Council may wish to apply those funds to current projects which are slightly underfunded such as the Clover Creek Preserve, the Redding Plunge and soccer fields for the Sports Complex. I Patrick Jones of the Redding Gun Club (Gun Club) recalled that when the City closed the old shooting range (generally located at Starlight and Buenaventura Boulevards) in 1987, the City Council serving at that time made a commitment to the Gun Club to assist in locating a site for a new shooting range. Mr. Jones explained that the current range does not meet the needs ofthe community, and he asserted that the City has a responsibility to not only provide a new site, but to also fund a new shooting range facility. He related that the Gun Club is very interested in acquiring a 160-acre parcel owned by the Bureau of Land Management on Walker Mine Road for the new shooting range, and requested that the City purchase this land. Mr. Jones assured Council that the Gun Club wants to work with the City in developing a new range, and the $400,000 requested will begin the process. According to Mr. Jones, the community wants and needs a safe place to shoot, and reiterated that because the City was responsible for closing the shooting range in 1987, it is obligated to provide a new shooting facility. The following individuals spoke in support of a new shooting range facility citing the assurances of previous City Council Members in 1987; the community need for a new and larger facility; safety issues and; economic benefit to the community through national and local shooting matches and related events: Shasta County Sheriff Jim Pope, City of Anderson Council Member Norma Comnick, former City of Redding Council Member Charlie Moss, Northern California Hunter Education Coordinator for the Department of Fish and Game Dave Smith, California Department of Forestry representative Fred Furtes, President of the Shasta County Sportsman's Association Robert Richardson, Shasta Shooters representative Todd Lofgren, Single Action Shooting Society representative Dave Boddy, Peter Boracci, Marshall Jones, Murray Kullrich, James Rodgers, Glenn Cameron, and Sterling Finn. I 06/26/01 141 Chuck Shultz, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), related that many public lands are being utilized legally and illegally for target shooting and related activities. He indicated that the BLM receives complaints on a continual basis from residents living in and around the areas of this activity. He stated that the 160-acre site on Walker Mine Road being considered by the Gun Club is available and compatible for the intended use. He urged the City to consider acquiring the land. I Police Chief Blankenship explained that while he supports the development of a new shooting facility and acknowledges the community need, he opined that it should be developed as a joint venture by local government agencies and the Redding Gun Club. He explained that in order to realize the development of a new, modem facility, Shasta County, the cities of Anderson and Shasta Lake and the Redding Gun Club must make a commitment to work together to find a location and develop a funding mechanism to provide a facility for the community. While Council Member Kight supported the right to bear arms, and acknowledged the need for a nice shooting facility, he stressed that it must be considered on a regional level. However, he observed that no agency has stepped forward to help fund its development. Mr. Kight explained that the City still needs a library, a new fire station and many other necessary projects which must be funded with limited monies. He expressed reluctance in providing any assistance without additional information regarding the facility's retum-on- investment potential, who will utilize the facility, what the City's investment will buy, and who will administer the facility. Unfortunately, the City does not have the money to fund this project at this time, and he echoed Police Chief Blankenship's observation that a shooting facility should be developed as a partnership with other agencies and private clubs. Mr. Kight stated that the commitment made 14 years ago by previous Council Members was made under very different circumstances than exist today, and the $400,000 requested by the Gun Club for a new shooting facility is not in the budget. I Council Member Cibula favored exploring the possibility of assisting the Gun Club in its pursuit of a new shooting range citing that a safe location for this type of recreation is necessary. However, Mr. Cibula concurred with Council Member Kight in the need for much more information, and a commitment from local government agencies to work collectively to bring the facility to fruition. Council Member Stegall agreed with Council Members Kight and Cibula, indicating that she has many questions which have not been answered. Ms. Stegall questioned the funding request by the Gun Club which increased from $100,000 in January to $400,000 in March. She concurred that it should be a regional facility and not a City facility, and was not inclined to move forward without offers of assistance from other agencies. Mayor McGeorge stated that he is a gun enthusiast and supports a new shooting facility on a regional level. However, he recalled that Council recently agreed not to add any additional projects to its very ambitious project schedule at this time. He suggested that ifthe Gun Club actively solicits support from other agencies, public and private, and rallies funding support for a new facility, the City would be more inclined to participate in the project. He also indicated that much more information is needed, including the facility's return on investment potential. I Patrick Jones urged the City Council to move forward and assured that he would provide additional information addressing Council Members' questions, and agreed to work cooperatively with the City on the issue. It was the consensus of Council that no action be taken on this matter at this time. RECESS At the hour of 11 :55, Mayor McGeorge declared the Special Meeting in recess. At the hour of 12:30, Mayor McGeorge reconvened the Special Meeting. 06/26/01 142 Electric Department Electric Utility Director Feider presented the budget for the Electric Utility Department relating that the past year has presented challenges for staff in preparation of a two-year budget given today' s volatile energy market. He pointed out that utility deregulation and the Pacific Gas & Electric bankruptcy have forced staff to take a wait-and-see approach for paying down the debt as uncertainties may undermine the ability to plan long term. He indicated that the Department budget for fiscal year 2001-02 is $108.6 million, and $114 million for fiscal year 2002-03, including the addition of ten new staff members. In conclusion, Mr. Feider assured Council that the City is on target to terminate the electric utility surcharge by July of 2002. Council Member Cibula complimented Mr. F eider on the Department's budget but expressed concern regarding the problems experienced with the Customer Service Division's phone system, and asked if the budget included funds to resolve the problem. Mr. Cibula also questioned the rationale of hiring ten new positions given the volatility in today' s wholesale market. I Mr. Feider responded that there have been challenges to meet, but the three additional Customer Service Representative positions and the new phone switching system have improved services in the Customer Service Division. He added that a scheduled remodel for the west side entrance to that Division in the amount of $120,000, will also enhance customer service. Of the ten additional staff members, the majority are slated as power plant workers or as schedulers and coordinators. Mr. Feider related that the Electric Utility Department will continue to work on enhancements. Council Member Cibula was pleased that the Electric Department's budget included funds for electric utility undergrounding, opining that it will be a nice aesthetic improvement. Solid Waste Assistant City Manager Perry reviewed the biennial budget for the Solid Waste Division acknowledging staff for their invaluable assistance in preparation of the budget. He spoke briefly about automation and indicated that the projected increase in recyclables will be approximately 40%; this, coupled with budget increases for more litter abatement, will demonstrate a good faith effort to the State in reducing waste in the landfill. In addition, Mr. Perry related that the State is in the process of banning cathode ray and fluorescent tubes found in televisions and P.C. monitors from landfills. He indicated that there are no other significant changes or issues in the budget. I At the hour of 1 :07 p.m. Council Member Pohlmeyer arrived. Public Works Assistant City Manager Perry presented the budget for the Public Works Department and provided a brief overview of the responsibilities of the five divisions: Engineering, Streets, Storm Drain Utility, Water Utility and Wastewater Utility. He related that one new position was added to the Streets Division, and through additional grant opportunities, additional street work can be performed. He provided a brief overview of the wastewater utility describing new discharge requirements which are expected but were not factored into the budget. Should these requirements materialize, staff will come back to Council for direction. Mr. Perry cautioned that the City is below the minimum water resource for fire danger, and efforts are ongoing to augment the water supply. State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Funding - (T-I00-375) Council Member Cibula asked the status of the overpass for the railroad. Mr. Perry responded that the City is making efforts to develop an overpass through State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding. However, the overpass did not receive high marks on the approved projects list. Discussions with CalTrans and RTPA to determine the appropriateness of utilizing some discretionary funds to perform a design study for all the streets in the area that cross over the tracks are ongoing but it may be a three- to four-year process. I 06/26/01 143 Council Member Stegall indicated that she is interested in a cost analysis for moving the railroad switching station out of town if an overpass is not possible in the near future. I Development Services Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview of the Department's budget which includes the Planning, Building and GIS Divisions. The Department comprises approximately 7.5% of the overall City budget with a staff of 44 employees. Mr. Hamilton indicated that the budget is status quo with the exception of additional funds required for consultants. He indicated that there will be challenges to meet with some changes in policies relative to the way permits are handled in juxtaposition to the General Plan and zoning ordinance. In response to Council Member Stegall, Mr. Hamilton explained that while there is a small backlog of permits, most is due to the extraordinary amount of time spent on regulatory issues. He indicated that staff is struggling to keep pace with the large volume of permits, and additional staff would help alleviate the problem. However, ongoing review of procedures should eliminate/minimize obstacles and expedite the process. I Community Services Community Services Director Niemer gave an overview of the Community Services Department. She described a very busy year with many new recreational projects underway such as the Sports Complex and The Plunge Renovation. She discussed Fantasy Fountain and a new Three-On- Three Basketball event. She also mentioned that plans are being developed for the Fourth of July Freedom Festival 2002. She pointed out that the City of Redding's trail system and other recreational amenities have been featured in national magazines and the City was successful in receiving an award of $35,000 in grants for the Market Street trails. She related that the Convention Center is staying very busy with events but is experiencing some problems with the phone system. With respect to The Plunge renovations, Ms Niemer indicated that the City will be looking for new funding partners within the next 45 days to address a shortfall. She indicated that the Parks/Trail/Master Plan is on schedule, and a new survey to poll 500 recreation users for their recreational facility priority is planned. Ms Niemer indicated that a triple-wide mobile is currently being renovated for a summer day camp, however more programs are desperately needed. In response to Council Member Cibula's question regarding additional funding for The Plunge renovation, Ms. Niemer explained that while the cost will exceed original projections, additional funds can be secured from outside sources. Council Member Cibula also questioned the rationale for reducing fee subsidies to children's recreational programs. He stressed that these programs should command a higher priority, and disagreed with the proposal. Ms. Niemer explained that the proposed increased cost recovery for recreation programs' fees from 75% to 85% was a hard decision. She related, however, that staff continues to explore ways to expand children's programs without increasing costs. I Police Police Chief Blankenship presented the budget for the Police Department. He provided a brief overview of the programs, and announced that the Department has been successful in reducing the per capita crime rate to its lowest level of any year since record keeping began in the the 1970's. The Department has implemented the new electronic document imaging system, and has also developed automated access to on-line bail information. The only budget increases are due to hard costs and interdepartmental allocation increases. Capital outlay requests are less than 1 % of the total budget for two years, and the Operating Materials and Supplies (O&M) portion is held to a 1.6% increase less the 3% allowed. Chief Blankenship indicated that a major boost-to the Department's ability to keep pace with increasing costs is maximizing grant opportunities and has received $100,000 for personnel and technology through grants. While he realized there is no funding on the horizon for a new Police Facility, he asked that Council give consideration to this need when money is available. 06/26/01 144 Fire Fire Chief Gunsauls presented the biennial budget for the Fire Department. He reported that a new Master Plan for the Fire Department will include a new fire station #8. In addition, plans to curb escalating overtime expenses amounting to over $1.1 million (;!Ie being developed and will be presented to Council in the near future, An additional priority is to develop long-range planning for the Department's rolling stock plan over a period of 30 years. He explained that the Department is implementing a new program to hire seasonal fire fighters, and continues to explore ways to better utilize available resources. Support Services Support Services Director Kersten reviewed the Support Services Departmental budget including Airports, Purchasing, Parks Maintenance, Customer Service, Reprographics, Information Systems, Communications, Building Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance Divisions. He reported that the Redding Airport finances are now operating "in the black" and after five years of subsidy from the General Fund, this division will begin repaying its loans. Reprographics is going out to bid again on copiers for the City in hopes of reducing the per copy cost. In addition a 3/4 time position is needed due to the recent transfer of the Reprographics Manager, and the vacant positions in the Purchasing Division has been filled. Due to increases in utilities, the Building Maintenance budget allocation increases had to be passed along to other departments/divisions. Mr. Kersten related that Building Maintenance will be recruiting a position for an individual with heating and air conditioning skills in order to reduce contract costs which will ultimately pay for the position. Parks and Facilities Maintenance has been able to keep pace with new parks and landscape projects. I General City Government The City Manager noted that the budgets for the City Council, the City Manager, and City Attorney's Departments were status quo. City Clerk's Office - City Clerk Strohmayer indicated that the City Clerk's Departmental budget was status quo. City Manager Warren pointed out that when asked for additional cuts to the City Clerk's Departmental budget, the Finance Division indicated that close scrutiny revealed a lean department budget which could not withstand further reductions. I City Treasurer's Office - City Treasurer Clark advised that the Treasurer's Department budget is status quo. She thanked the City Council for continued support and approval of the temporary personnel in her department to replace a staff member dealing with the catastrophic illness of a family member. Administrative Services Department Administrative Services Director Bachman reviewed the budgets for Finance, Personnel, V olunteer Services and Risk Management. He indicated the departmental budget was status quo with the exception of an additional $25,000 required to cover consultant service fees for binding arbitration. Public Comment Greg Dunbar with Sharrah Dunlap expressed concern that no new personnel was being added in the Development Services Department. He indicated that today's developer is faced with many obstacles and environmental and residential issues continue to be problematic. Mr. Dunbar opined that the Planning Division needs additional personnel to streamline the permit process and provide a more efficient turnaround time for permits. I Council Member Cibula concurred with Mr. Dunbar that additional personnel in the Planning Division should be a priority. Mr. Warren indicated that there has been some turnover in personnel and there are a few vacant positions that should be filled. He indicated that an environmental specialist may be an appropriate addition to staff to assist in that area of the permit process. Council Member Stegall suggested that the $1.5 million earmarked for streets be shifted to the relocation ofthe Greyhound Bus Depot to RABA's Intermodal Facility. In her opinion, the bus depot is an obstacle to revitalization of the Downtown area. 06/26/01 145 Mr. Warren responded that this is an issue for consideration when Council discusses STIP and Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) funding issues. City Manager Warren recapped issues requiring staff follow up: · Gun Range - Answer questions regarding site access, and Redding Gun Club will pursue involvement oflocal agencies and private groups in planning, financing and operation of a regional shooting facility. I . Banner Program - Explore limiting credit card charges by developers to $500.00 and utilize service charge savings to subsidize the Banner Program. · Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Prepare a report regarding State- law-imposed costs to the City for staffing and operations ofLAFCO. · Railroad Grade Separation - Attempt to locate funding to perform a study and prepare plans regarding location, costs, etc. for a railroad over/under crossing in the Downtown area. · Permit Center - Report back to the City Council in October 2001 regarding progress on improvements to the plan check process. · Greyhound Bus Depot - Report back to the City Council regarding relocation of the Depot during STIP funding issues and strategies. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight adopting Resolution No. 2001-104, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving the 2001-03 City of Redding Biennial Budget, with the exception of imposing a fee for use of the Banner Hanging Program. The Vote: I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer Stegall & McGeorge Council Members: None Council Members: None Council Members: None Resolution No. 2001-104 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 2:35 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk ~ 06/26/01