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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2002-10-01 211 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California October 1,2002,7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Fuller. I The Invocation was offered by Captain Wayne Wetter, Salvation Army. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kight with the following Council Members present: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. Also present were Assistant City Manager Peny, City Attorney Fuller, Development Services Director Hamilton, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Community Services Director Niemer, City Engineer Goodwin, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley. RESOLUTION - Declaring the month of October 2002, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October 17,2002, as "Think Pink Day," and October 18,2002, as "National Mammography Day (A-050-060-600) Dr. Figueroa, founder of "Think Pink Day," reported that the City of Redding has supported and participated in "Think Pink Day" for six years. He explained that community participation has, dramatically increased over the years and has been instrumental in making women aware of the need for mammography in early detection of breast cancer. This year, they expect to hand out 20,000 information bags, an increase of 10 ,000 over the previous year. Dr. Figueroa added that through their efforts and community involvement, many more women are diagnosed at early curable stages. I On behalf of the City Council and community, Mayor Kight thanked Dr. Figueroa and the Nor-Cal Think Pink Committee's efforts to bring breast cancer awareness to communities throughout California. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adopting Resolution No. 2002-143, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring the month of October 2002, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," October 17, 2002, as "Think Pink Day," and October 18,2002, as "National Mammography Day." The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2002-1,43 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of September 17,2002. Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.6, check numbers 304505 through 304980 inclusive, in the amount of $5,524,998.53, for the period of September 17,2002, through September 30, 2002; Wire Transfers for the period of September 14, 2002, through September 30, 2002, in the amount of $4,340,836.09; and Payroll Register No.6, electronic deposit transaction numbers 113752 through 114417 and check numbers 492569 through 492842 inclusive, in the amount of $1,822,433.40, for the period of September 1,2002, through September 14,2002, be approved. TOTAL: $11,688,268.02 10/1/2002 212 Treasurer's Report - August 2002 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability $133,509,933.57 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds ~eld in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $175,862,075.39 ACRI33R~port and Cash Recon~iliation (F-205-095-650) '. .' It is the recommendation of the A4minist~tive Servi~es Director that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for August 2002 be accepted. I Ordinance - Authorizing an amendment to the Contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) (P-100-230) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Ordinance No. 2300 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System relative to a provision for the enhanced 3 % @ 50 retirem~nt plan for local safety members only, effective December 8, 2002. Ordinance - Adopting a new Zoning Ordinance, Title 18 of the Redding Municipal Code (L-01O-500) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2301 be adopted, an or4inan~e of the City, Council of the City of Redding repealing Redding Municipal Code Title 18, Zoning and adding.a new Title 18, Zoning, effective December 5, 2002, with the exception of Section 18.10.060, City to be Held Harmless, to be revisited at a later date. Ouarterly Property Status Report (C-070) " . . It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the I Quarterly Property Status Report as of SepteII.1ber 20,2002, which includes the following: 1) Surplus City Property; 2) ~ases of City Land; 3) Offers to sell Land to the City; and 4) City-Initiated Purchases of Land. Lease Agreement - Peter Chu at Redding Municipal Airport (C-070-100 &A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the Lease Agreement and Permit for Commercial Activities with Peter Chu for the restaurant located at the Redding Municipal Airport tern:Iinal for five years, with two five-year renewal options, at a cost of $2,000 per month through October 2004 to increase by $250 per month thereafter with each renewed option. Annexation Survey - Annt::xation Application AN-2-02 (A-150-266) It is the recommendat~on of the Development Services pirector that staff be authorized to survey property owners in the vi~inity 9f Annexation AN-2-02 generally located at the northwest comer of Rancho Road and Airport Road to determine feasibility of expanding the , ' .... '.. ,. ,. , . annexation i;lrea. It is furt4et; rec01l1Il1en~~d that the City Council reaffirm that sales tax revenues be used to offset the impact of public services provided to development in annexed areas and be unav.ailable for consideration in tax exchange agreements. Council Member Cibula advised that he will abstain from the vote. I The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None 10/1/2002 213 Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for August 2002. Retail power sales revenue is 11.7%, or $1,498,762 above projections and wholesale power sales through August are 34.8% or $1,831,768 below projections, due to ongoing weakness in wholesale spot-market conditions. Operating revenue after energy costs is $91,932 or 1.5% below expectations. The total cost of electricity through August 2002 is $165,161 or 1.4% below projections. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization is $3,093,889. 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 August 2002. Total revenue to date is $7.6 million or $1,226,699 (19.2%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures to date, excluding encumbrances, total $10,202,080 or $1,573,692 (13.4%) below staffs original cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $3,324,546. Resolution - Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) (P-I00-050-070) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2002- 144 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Memorandum of Understanding entered into with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245, Maintenance Employees, effective September 15,2002. The major provisions provide a four-year term and cost-of-living-adjustments of 3% per year. Council Member Cibula advised that he will abstain from the vote. I The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Meridian Pointe Subdivision Unit 2 (S-101-043 & S-100-248) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the City Council approve the Final Map for Meridian Pointe Subdivision Unit 2, (a.k.a. Greenway Subdivision Unit 3)(S-9-93), located south of Hartnell Avenue and east of Chum Creek Road, by Gray & Snow Enterprises, Inc., that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk be instructed to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Resolution - Summarily vacating Lakeside Drive excess right-of-way (A-01O-100) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2002- 145 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating excess right-of-way for Lakeside Drive and other public purposes on property located at 1747 Ridge Drive (A-5-0 1). The request is by Sherie Williams, owner, as the right-of-way has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3597, Front End Loader (B-050-100 & S-020-550) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3597, Front End Loader, be awarded to Peterson Tractor Company in the amount of $192,032.20, with funding from the Solid Waste Utility Rolling Stock Fund. Request for Proposals - Facilities Plan for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (B-050-100 & W-01O-450) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize preparation and circulation of Requests for Proposals for consultants to produce a Facilities Plan for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in order to meet the time line for needed plant expansion in 2007. 10/1/2002 214 MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended, with the exception of the items approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, PoWmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Ordinance Nos. 2300 and 2301 and Resolution Nos. 2002-143, 2002-144, and 2002-145 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GP A-2-02 (Blue Shield) (G-030-010 & L-OI0-230) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Kight opened the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment (GPA-2-02) and Rezoning Applications (RZ-2-01) for property located at 4700 Bechelli Lane, by Williams and Paddon Inc. for Blue Shield of California (Blue Shield). The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that two letters were received. A letter from Ron and Gloria Speigle, appealing Phase II of the proposed Blue Shield Project and requesting additional mitigation measures to address stormwater-erosion and light and noise impacts; and a letter from the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County supporting the project. Development Services Director Hamilton highlighted the Report to City Council dated September 19,2002, recalling that a Use Permit for Phase I of the Blue Shield Project was approved by the Planning Commission on September 10,2002, to construct an 82,000 square foot, three-story, office building to accommodate up to 450 employees on a 16.6 acre site at 4700 Bechelli Lane. Phase II of the development would consist of an additional 100,000 square foot, three-story building accommodating up to 550 additional employees. I Mr. Hamilton observed that in order for Blue Shield to continue to Phase II development, approximately 5 acres at the northwest corner ofBechelli Lane and South Bonnyview Road must first be rezoned from "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre" to "General Office," and from "U" Unclassified District to "CO" Office District and "OS" Open Space District. He emphasized that the City Council is only considering the land use issue at this time, not the Blue Shield Project. Mr. Hamilton noted four major areas of concern: 1) traffic circulation; 2) stormwater erosion; 3) land use compatibility; and 4) housing stock. He maintained that the land use compatibility of General Office is preferable for a transitional area between residential use and intensive retail commercial, given projected future traffic intensity for that location. In addition, the current designation providing high density residential will require significant measures to address lighting and noise impacts as development occurs. Geographically, the property is isolated from surrounding residential properties having large commercial development to the east and large office development to the south. He also noted that the 250-foot wide drainage swale between the proposed office use and neighboring residences is a natural buffer that will significantly diminish noise and light impacts and provide privacy. He added that the use permit process is required for any development of the site and impact mitigation will occur at that time. I In regard to housing stock, Mr. Hamilton noted that although the property is currently designated for 10-20 and 10-30 high density residential units per acre, there are currently 1,700 acres City-wide with that particular land use designation, and the loss of approximately five acres will constitute a reduction of only .3% ofthe total land use designation area which is not significant to the City's ability to satisfy its housing goals. Mr. Hamilton pointed out that a traffic analysis has been completed with projections to the year 2020 and provides specific mitigation measures for the area including development of 10/1/2002 215 the site with an office use designation. These mitigation measures include road and intersection widening, additional signalization, interchange ramp work, etc., and will be put in place during construction of the recently approved Phase I. He related that the City is meticulous regarding changes which may affect stormwater, explaining that storm water from any type of development at the site will be directed to a drainage swale at the north end of the property and will include an on-site detention basin. The land use change will increase runoffby only .5% and Blue Shield's Phase I construction. will provide much of the necessary mitigation for drainage and stormwater runoff. I Mr. Hamilton recommended adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications and recommended adoption of the resolution amending the General Plan and offering the ordinance for first reading to amend Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code. In a memorandum to City Council dated September 24, 2002, City Manager Warren emphasized that the letter from Ron and Gloria Speigle appealed Blue Shield's rezoning request for Phase II of the proposed project and did not include Phase I. He also commended Blue Shield for delaying construction of Phase I until a public hearing could be held to consider the letter from the Speigles and invite public comment. Council Member Stegall questioned the timeline for Phase II (development of the five-acre parcel) and the rationale for addressing the rezoning issue at this time. She also expressed concern regarding the loss of even a small percentage of multi-family housing land, particularly in the event that Blue Shield should decide not to proceed with Phase II of the project. Mr. Hamilton explained that for reasons previously mentioned and regardless of who develops the property, utilizing the site as General Office rather than high-density residential is a more balanced choice. I Bill Gelonek, Redding resident, expressed concern regarding stormwater runoff and erosion to the drainage swale which is contiguous to his property. He stated that the proposed detention pond will actually allow a longer flow into the swale and cause greater erosion. He asked that a master drainage plan be provided for the entire area to encompass all proposed and future projects. Duane Lyon, Redding resident, asserted that his review of the environmental initial study and mitigated negative declaration revealed deficiencies in the air quality and the transportation and circulation elements. He urged Council to postpone a decision until an adequate environmental analysis is complete which includes related mitigation measures. Thomas Wright and Mo Orwig expressed concern regarding traffic circulation citing that South Bonnyview Road is still two lanes in many areas and cannot handle increased traffic flows. Lisa Halsey, Redding resident, read the aforementioned letters from Ron and Gloria Speigle. I Frank Strazzarino, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, expressed support for the Blue Shield project and the related jobs the project will generate. He thanked City staff and the Economic Development Corporation for providing relevant demographics to entice companies to Redding which in turn generate jobs. Jim Zauher, Shasta County Economic Development Corporation, clarified that Blue Shield was interested in acquiring and developing campuses which will allow for future expansion and is making a significant investment in the site to ensure that that option will be available. Kent Dagg, Shasta Builders' Exchange, expressed support for the Blue Shield project and urged approval of the land use change. Mark Posnick, Architect for the Blue Shield Project, responded to issues cited earlier explaining that a zoning change will not affect the path of stormwater runoff because it will divert to the swale whether the parcel is zoned office or multi-family. He pointed out that trip numbers from the Traffic Impact Study represent projected numbers following a total buildout of the entire area to the year 2020 including a proposed hotel, commercial-retail 1011 /2002 216 shopping center, and other unidentified projects. Half of the traffic count numbers attributable to the Blue Shield project were approved in the Use Permit process for Phase 1. In response to Council Members Stegall and Cibula, Mr. Posnick stated that Blue Shield is making a sincere commitment to the City of Redding because it was forced to leave the City of Red Bluff due to an inability to expand its landlocked facility. He also noted that it is not date certain when Phase II of the development will begin, but because of the time involved in the use permit process, Blue Shield applied for the zoning change to eliminate further delays when it is ready to expand. Council Member Stegall clarified that a master drainage plan and other issues of concern by I property owners will be addressed during the use permit process. Mr. Hamilton explained that measures required during the use permit process are an analyzation of water drainage and mitigation of other perceived impacts. He noted that a master plan for drainage and air quality mitigation measures are required by the City for all project development. He added that traffic analyses look at project level numbers including cumulative impacts and identify specific mitigation measures. In response to Council Member McGeorge, Mr. Hamilton stated that a full traffic analysis for the area has been completed, but an overall master drainage plan has not been designed because not all development of vacant properties has been proposed. Council Member McGeorge asked if a mechanism was available to perform a more comprehensive study of the drainage problem in the area. Mr. Hamilton explained that the City is currently considering the issue of drainage City-wide. Assistant City Manager Perry opined that a comprehensive drainage study encompassing the entire City may take up to two years, and he recalled that completed and proposed improvements for South Bonnyview Road included the recently awarded traffic signalization at Indianwood Road, and future street widening once State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds are received. Council Member Cibula asked that the geographic area for public notification during the use permit process for the Blue Shield Phase II project be expanded. I Mayor Kight determined that no one else wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. He reiterated that the land use designation and the rezoning of property is the only issue before the City Council at this time. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2-02 and Rezoning Application RZ-1-02; and adopting Resolution No. 2002-146, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan by adopting General Plan Amendment GPA-2-02 to reclassify property located at 4700 Bechelli Lane from "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre" to "General Office" by Williams and Paddon Inc. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, amending Redding Municipal Code Section 18.06.020 and rezoning property located at 4700 Bechelli Lane from "U" Unclassified District to "CO" Office District and "OS" Open Space District, requested by Williams and Paddon Inc. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. I Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2302 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 10.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City (RZ-1-02). MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2302 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Ordinance No. 2302 and Resolution No. 2002-146 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 10/1/2002 217 UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Westside Fire Station (A-050-080 & C-050-275) Assistant City Manager Perry reported that staff is reviewing geo-technical information for the proposed site of the new Wests ide Fire Station, as well as fire stations recently constructed by other agencies. Additional information from a recent survey is being used to develop interior and exterior layouts for the proposed fire station. No action was required on this informational item. I CONSULTANT SERVICES - Material testing and surveying for Sports Complex (P-050-600-200) Assistant City Manager Perry highlighted the Report to City Council dated October 1, 2002, noting that in addition to the award of bid, other services including surveying and staking of improvements such as utility lines, curbs, buildings and materials testing for compaction, concrete strength, welds, and other elements of construction are required. He opined that in order to eliminate costly errors, the survey and staking should be sole-sourced using the same firm (SHN Consulting) that performed design engineering for the Sports Complex at an estimated cost of $80,000. Mr. Perry continued that a Request for Proposal (RFP) will be circulated for materials testing which is also estimated at $80,000. Mr. Perry recommended that staffbe directed to negotiate a contract with SHN Consulting Engineers to perform staking unless a fair price cannot be negotiated, in which case a RFP for this component will be circulated. He further recommended that staff be directed to circulate a RFP for materials testing at the Sports Complex Project. Greg Dunbar, Chief Executive Officer for Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer, Inc., concurred that the design engineering firm should do construction staking. However, he asserted that the City historically has utilized the RFP process when work exceeds $25,000. He urged that the staking project go through the RFP process. I Council Members Cibula and Stegall expressed support for the RFP process for both surveying and staking and materials testing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula, directing staff to circulate Requests for Proposals for the Sports Complex Project surveying and staking improvements and materials testing for compaction, concrete strength, welds, and other elements of construction. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 3592, construction of the Sports Complex project (B-050-020 & P-050-600-200) Assistant City Manager Perry recalled that development of the Sports Complex Project began in 1997, and after much time and effort is now ready for construction. He stated that Dale Construction was the lowest responsive bidder in the amount of$12,117,163 including the base bid and Additive Alternate #1-Field House Upgrade. Mr. Perry recommended that Bid Schedule No. 3592, Construction of the Sports Complex Project (Job No. 2166-71) be awarded to Dale Construction in the amount of$12,117,163 to include the base bid and Additive Alternate #1-Field House Upgrade. I In a communication to City Council dated September 25,2002, City Manager Warren noted that if the City Council wished to include construction of the soccer fields using Additive Alternate #2 ($2,705,474) and/or Additive Alternate #3 ($1,265,820), it would entail an allocation of additional funds. He suggested that the issue of soccer fields be revisited during the next 12 months at which time funding sources may be identified, management of the fields can be defined, and local soccer clubs may agree to raise a portion of the funds. Rich Pinnell and Randy Bright urged construction of all four soccer fields. They believed that management of the soccer fields and the issue of what type of all-weather material to apply to the fields have not been properly addressed. They also suggested using Park Development Funds to construct soccer fields, opining that the fields are integral to ensure success of the Sports Complex Project by providing year-round use of the Complex. James Theimer and Leo Graham, both members of the Citizens Committee for the Park Master Plan, urged caution in utilizing Park Development funds for construction of soccer fields at the Sports Complex. The draft Park Master Plan will be brought to the City Council 10/1 /2002 218 in the near future, and will identify uses for those funds including construction of soccer fields in City parks. They urged Council to review the Park Master Plan before encumbering Park Development Funds. Community Services Director Niemer clarified that the draft Park Master Plan should be brought to the City Council for review in approximately four weeks. Council Members Stegall, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge expressed support to revisit the soccer fields issue within the next 12 months when more information becomes available regarding possible funding sources, what type of soccer field management contract could be negotiated with Big League Dreams, and the amount of funding local soccer clubs will agree to raise. Ms. Stegall did not wish to pursue soccer fields at the cost of Park Development funds for many years. I Council Member McGeorge emphasized that he would have preferred soccer fields be added to the project rather than adding a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system to the field house. Mayor Kight and Council Member Cibula expressed satisfaction and enthusiasm that the Project is ready for construction and suggested that the soccer field issue be returned within the next two months, rather than 12 months, due to a potential increase in project costs over time. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, Awarding Bid Schedule No. 3592, construction of the Sports Complex Project (Job No. 2166-71) to Dale Construction for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate # 1 (Field House Upgrade) in the amount of $12,117,163, with an additional $605,358 for a construction contingency fund; and directing staff to locate $250,000 in deductive change orders, research possible funding sources, develop a financial plan to include soccer fields at the Sports Complex, and return a proposal to the City Council for consideration within 60 days. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BIG BIKE WEEKEND (P-01O-050) Community Services Director Niemer announced that "Big Bike Weekend" will be held October 11-13, 2002, based at the Holiday Inn on Hilltop Drive. She related that the Oakland Police Department Drill Team will be performing and encouraged everyone to attend this family-oriented event. I PUBLIC COMMENT (W-030) Several Redding residents expressed support for Measure A and opposition to fluoridation of the City's water system, citing safety hazards, increased costs to fluoridate water, and urged the City Council to provide a public forum for the issue. Mayor Kight announced that the League of Women Voters will be sponsoring a public forum regarding the pros and cons of fluoridation on October 17,2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9: 11 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I 9<.t ~L Mayor ATTEST: ~4r~~/1~ City Clerk 10/112002