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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2002-12-03 250 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California December 3, 2002, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member McGeorge. The Invocation was offered by Pastor Bill King. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kight with the following Council Members present: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Development Services Director Hamilton, Electric Utility Director Feider, Police Chief Blankenship, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, City Engineer Goodwin, Community Services Director Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley. RESOLUTION - Honoring retiring Police Chief Robert P. Blankenship (A-050-060 & A-050-270) Mayor Kight read aloud and presented Resolution No. 2002-164 to retiring Police Chief Robert Blankenship, and on behalf of the City Council and a grateful community he thanked Chief Blankenship for his dedication, exemplary service, and the manner in which he served the City as a Redding police officer and as Chief of Police for 30 years. Police Chief Blankenship expressed his appreciation to Council and praised his staff for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to serving the community. He also thanked the City Council for their support over the years, opining that effective law enforcement is a partnership which requires cooperation at all levels of local government and the assistance of the community. I MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adopting Resolution No. 2002-164, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding honoring retiring Chief of Police Robert P. Blankenship for 30 years of outstanding service to the City of Redding. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2002-164 is on file with the office of the City Clerk. PRESENT A TION OF STATE SENATE RESOLUTIONS - Honoring retiring Police Chief Robert P. Blankenship and retiring Tourism Development Representative Bonnie Sharp (A-050-270 & A-050-500) State Senator Maurice Johannessen presented a State Senate Resolution honoring retiring Chief Blankenship for his many accomplishments, contributions and dedication to law enforcement at the state, county and local levels. Chief Blankenship thanked Senator Johannessen for his ongoing support of law enforcement statewide. I Senator Johannessen also presented a State Senate Resolution honoring retiring Tourism Development Representative Bonnie Sharp for her enthusiastic promotion of Redding and the many contributions she made to the community throughout her career. Ms. Sharp thanked the Senator, the City Council, her colleagues, and citizens of Redding for allowing her to represent Redding, the best "product" in the State. 12/3/2002 251 Mayor Kight also expressed appreciation on behalf of the City Council and the community to Senator Johannessen for his ongoing support, promotion and assistance to the community. I RESOLUTION - Certifying Election results of the November 5, 2002 (E-070-050/ A-050-060/ A-050-055/W -030) City Clerk Strohmayer reported that the Consolidated General Municipal Election was held in the City of Redding on November 5, 2002, for the purpose of electing three City Council Members and the City Clerk for four-year terms. Also on the ballot was Measure A, the result of an initiative petition circulated by the "Citizens for Safe Drinking Water" regarding fluoridation of the City's water system. Ms. Strohmayer explained that the Shasta County Elections Department canvassed the returns for certification, and the candidates receiving the highest number of votes for the office of Council Member are Mark Cibula, John Mathena, and Pat Kight. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the office of City Clerk is Connie Strohmayer. Ms. Strohmayer added that with a majority vote in favor of Measure A, said Measure passed. City Clerk Strohmayer recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution certifying the canvass of the election ballot and declaring the results of the November 5, 2002, Consolidated General Municipal Election. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adopting Resolution No. 2002-165, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding certifying the canvass of the election ballot and declaring the results ofthe November 5, 2002 Consolidated General Municipal Election. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2002-165 is .on file with the office of the City Clerk. I OATH OF OFFICE - City Clerk-Elect (A-050-055) Mayor Kight administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk-Incumbent Connie Strohmayer for a four-year term expiring December 2006. OATH OF OFFICE - City Council Members Elect (A-050-060) City Clerk Strohmayer administered the Oath of Office to City Council Members-Incumbent Mark Cibula and Pat Kight and City Council Member-Elect John Mathena for four-year terms expiring December 2006. Retiring Council Member McGeorge stepped down and incoming Council Member Mathena assumed his seat on the dais. PRESENTATION OF STATE SENATE RESOLUTIONS - Recognizing retiring City Council Member David L. McGeorge (A-050-060) State Senator Maurice Johannessen presented a State Senate Resolution to retiring Council Member David L. McGeorge in appreciation of his numerous contributions and dedication to the community as a Council Member and citizen. I Council Member McGeorge thanked Senator Johannessen for the honor. RESOLUTION - Honoring retiring City Council Member David L. McGeorge (A-050-060) Mayor Kight read aloud and presented Resolution No. 2002-166 to retiring Council Member David L. McGeorge, highlighting his many accomplishments including early elimination of the 23% Electric Utility Surcharge, completion of the Redding Civic Center, completion of RABA's Intermodal Facility, the Downtown Specific and General Plans, Generating Unit No.5 at the Redding Power Plant, and many others. Mayor Kight pointed out that Council Member McGeorge is one of the finest persons to hold office. 12/312002 252 Council Member McGeorge expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community he loved and related that it has been his honor to serve with so many fine men and women on the City Council over the years. Mr. McGeorge also thanked City staff for their assistance and support, pointing out that their hard work and dedication made his tenure rewarding and demonstrated the shared commitment to build a better community. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Resolution No. 2002-166, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding commending and honoring retiring Council Member David L. McGeorge for his distinguished service to the City of Redding. The Vote: I Ayes: Council Members - Cibula, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2002-166 is on file with the office of the City Clerk. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL - Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore (A-050-060) MOTION: Made by Mayor Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena appointing Council Member Cibula to the office of Mayor, Council Member Pohlmeyer to the office of Vice Mayor, and Council Member Stegall to the office of Mayor Pro Tempore for one- year terms expiring December 2003. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Mayor Cibula welcomed newly elected Council Member Mathena and congratulated incumbents City Clerk Strohmayer and Council Member Kight on their re-election. He also thanked his colleagues, the community and his family for their support. PRESENT A nON - Appreciation Plaque to retiring City Council Member David L. McGeorge (A-050-060) On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cibula presented a marble plaque to retiring Council Member David McGeorge listing the names of the men and women with whom he had served, and added that it had been an honor to serve with him. Mayor Cibula pointed out that Council Member McGeorge continually went beyond the call of duty to serve the community. I Council Members Stegall and Pohlmeyer echoed Mayor Cibula's sentiments adding that David L. McGeorge was a man of great integrity and high standards. Mr. McGeorge thanked the City Council Members, staff, and the community for the opportunity to serve the City as Mayor and City Council Member for the last eight years. PRESENTATION - Commemorative Gavel Plaque to Mayor Pat Kight (A-050-060) Mayor Cibula, on behalf of the City Council, presented a commemorative Mayor's Gavel Plaque to outgoing Mayor Pat Kight thanking him for his leadership and exemplary service as Mayor. Council Members Stegall and Pohlmeyer expressed appreciation for having had the opportunity to serve with Mayor Kight. I Mayor Emeritus Kight thanked the City Council and the community opining that one should always give more than they take. At the hour of7:47 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting in recess. At the hour of 8:03 p.m., Mayor Cibula reconvened the meeting. 12/3/2002 253 Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of November 19,2002. I Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 10, check numbers 801497 through 801872 inclusive, in the amount of $2,853,642.15, for the period of November 19,2002, through November 27,2002; Wire Transfers for the period of November 16,2002, through November23, 2002, in the amount of$1 ,855,882.84; and Payroll Register No. 11, electronic deposit transaction numbers 117149 through 117816 and check numbers 501170 through 501407 inclusive, in the amount of $1,830,376.10, for the period of November 10,2002, through November 23,2002, be approved. TOTAL: $6,539,901.09 Treasurer's Report - October 2002 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability $131,150,502.90 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $180,506,350.60 ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for October 2002 be accepted. I Resolution - Recognizing State Senator K. Maurice Johannessen (A-050-060) Council Member Kight expressed the sincere gratitude of the City Council and the community to State Senator K. Maurice Johannessen for all he has accomplished in the State Senate on behalf of the City Redding and the community. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Resolution No. 2002-167, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding recognizing State Senator K. Maurice Johannessen for significant contributions to the City of Redding. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula Noes: Council Members - None ~bsent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - None 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 October 2002. Retail power sales revenue is 5.7%, or $1,355,553 above projections and wholesale power sales through October are 30.8 % or $2,823,525 below projections, due to ongoing weakness in wholesale spot-market conditions. Operating revenue after energy costs is $2,919,134 ($618,833 or 4.9% above expectations). The total cost of electricity through October 2002 is $4,309,613 ($165,161 or 1.4% below projections). I Resolution - Appropriating funds for construction of Caldwell Park Playground (B-130-070/G-100/P-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2002-168 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 7300 amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 accepting $30,000 in contributions from Shasta Children and Families First Commission and $15,000 in contributions from the Shasta County Department of Public Health, and appropriating $95,000 (including $50,000 in Park Development funds) for design and construction of a playground at Caldwell Park for fiscal year 2002-03. 12/3/2002 254 Set Public Hearing - Amending Schedule of Fees and Service Charges (F-205-600;P-050-100/P-050-145/P-050-050) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council set a public hearing for December 17, 2002, to consider amending the Schedule of Fees and Services Charges to include rental and damage deposit fees for the Caldwell Park Recreation Center and the Enterprise Park Recreation Room, and implement pay-per-use lighting fees at the Benton Dog Park. Resolution - Authorizing three new Police Officer recruits (B-130-070 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2002-169 be adopted, I a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 75th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 authorizing three full-time positions for a four-month period for the Police Department for fiscal year 2002-03 to replace three retiring three full-time Police Officers in 2003. 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 October 2002. Total revenue to date is $15.2 million or $1 ,329,974 (9.5 %) above staff s cash flow projection. Expenditures to date, excluding encumbrances, total $18,265,938 or $936,048 (4.9%) below staffs original cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $2,025,698. Resolution - Establishing a new Employer/Employee Relations Policy and rescinding Resolution No. 4217 / (P-100-050) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2002- 170 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 4217, Employer-Employee Relations Resolution and establishing new policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of employer-employee relations. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3455, Parallel Eastside Interceptor Sewer (B-050-020 & W -020-610) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3455, (Job No. 9034), Parallel E~stside Interceptor Sewer, awarded to Dale Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract amount is $2,462,720.91. I Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Stanford Hills Subdivision Unit 2 (S-40-90) (L-01O-21O-704 & S-100-705-900) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve. the Final Map for Stanford Hills Subdivision Unit 2 (S-40-90), located south of Keswick Dam Road and east of Buenaventura Boulevard, by Creative Living, and 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 a portion of a public service easement in Oak Meadows Estates Subdivision, S-2-91, (A-12-01) (A-01O-040) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2002- 171 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of a 20-foot public service easement in Oak Meadows Estates Subdivision, S-2-91, I (A-12-01). The request is by C. Boggs, Inc., property owner, as the right-of-way has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated. Resolution - Summarily vacating a portion of a drainage easement at 1720 and 1748 Highland Avenue (A-4-02) (A-01O-040) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2002- 172 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of a 10- foot drainage easement at 1720 and 1748 Highland Avenue (A -4-02). The request is by the City of Redding on behalf ofthe property owner, Raymond A. Merlo, as the easement is being relocated. 12/3/2002 255 Resolution - Summarily vacating a portion of a View Avenue right-of-way between East Palisades Avenue and Rockaway Drive (A-2-01) (A-O 10-1 00) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2002- 173 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding summarily vacating a portion (12.5 feet) of a View Avenue right-of-way between East Palisades Avenue and Rockaway Drive (A-2-01), Rockaway Subdivision. The request is by property owner Gateway Pacific Properties, due to relocation of a portion of the right-of-way. I Resolution - Accepting streets and acceptance of improvements in Oak Meadows Estates Subdivision Unit 1 (S-2-91) (S-070-230 & S-100-535-700) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2002- 174 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Galaxy Way, Bristol Drive, Newbury Lane, Meadow Oak Way, and Saffron Way in Unit 1, of the Oak Meadows Estates Subdivision (S-2-91), located on the east side of Shasta View Drive at Galaxy Way, by Shasta View Investors. It is further recommended that the improvements in Oak Meadows Estates Subdivision, Unit 1 (S-2-91), be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be instructed to return securities to the developer. City Commissions. Boards and Committees Report (B-080) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council accept the lists of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions, and committees appointed by the City Council, as required by California Government Code Section 54972, relative to term expirations. I Resolution - Authorizing destruction of certain inactive records (A-050-055-750) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 2002-175 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing destruction of certain records which have met retention requirements and have been reviewed by the City Attorney and appropriate departments. Resolution - Appropriating funds for water main replacement prior to Caltrans/Market Street/SR273 Rehabilitation Project (B-130-070 & W-030-725) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-176 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 7151 amendmentto City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104, appropriating $220,000 for the cast iron water line replacement on Market Street/State Route 273 between Trinity Street and Riverside Drive. The replacement project should be completed prior to the Caltrans reconstruction project on Market Street between Trinity Street and Riverside Drive scheduled for 2003. Mayor Cibula related that he will abstain from discussion and voting on this matter due to family interests in the area. I The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None Resolution - Appropriating funds from the Solid Waste Utility to the Resource Recovery Recycling (B-130-070 & S-020-550) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-177 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 72nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $35,000 for compo sting supplies for fiscal year 2002-03. 12/312002 256 MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended, with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2002-167, 2002-168, 2002-169, 2002-170, 2002-171, 2002-172, 2002-173, 2002-174,2002-175,2002-176, and 2002-177 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY The hour of 8:04 p.m. having arrived, Chair Kight convened the Regular Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority for a joint meeting with the City Council. Approval of Minutes - Annual Meeting of December 4, 2001, and Special Meetings of November 6, 2001, and September 17, 2002. Reorganize to Ratify Mayor and Vice Mayor as Chair and Vice Chair (R-015) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority reorganize and ratify Mayor Cibula and Vice Mayor Pohlmeyer as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. MOTION: Made by Board Member Stegall, seconded by Board Member Mathena, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. I PUBLIC HEARING - Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds (D-050-175/R-006/C-175-825-100) At the hour of 7:00 p.m., Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing continued from the meeting of November 19,2002, regarding the proposed issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to finance certain recreational facilities and refinance certain public safety communication facilities (Shascom facility). Administrative Services Director Bachman recommended that the public hearing be continued to the meeting of December 17,2002. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, continuing the public hearing regarding the proposed issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds to finance certain recreational facilities and refinance certain public safety communication facilities (Shascom facility) to December 17,2002. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. At the hour of 8: 1 0 p.m., Mayor/Agency Chair Cibula adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority. UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - General Plan and Oasis Road/Interstate 5 Specific Plan (A-050-080/G-030-110) I Development Services Director Hamilton provided an update on the status of the General Plan adopted in 2000, stating that certain elements within the General Plan must also be updated to maintain consistency, particularly various Specific Plans. He recalled that the Zoning Ordinance (adopted October 2002, and effective December 5, 2002) and Design Criteria (adopted within the new Zoning Ordinance) is part of the discretionary review for development projects. He explained that the next major component to provide consistency with the General Plan is consideration and adoption of the new Zoning Map which will be brought to Council at the meeting of December 17, 2002. The Zoning Ordinance and Map are the day-to-day tools utilized for review of development throughout the City. 12/312002 257 Mr. Hamilton related that the Housing Element update is well underway and will be brought to the City Council for review at a future meeting. He added that the Master Parks, Trails, and Open Space Specific Plan and Subdivision Ordinance are moving forward as well as updates to other items such as the Tree Preservation Ordinance and Subdivision Standards. Mr. Hamilton pointed out that the three remaining major commercial development land areas along Interstate 5 (I-5) are Oasis road, Dana Drive, and Bechelli Lane/South Bonnyview Road, and once infrastructure is completed in those areas, residential development will follow. I Mr. Hamilton explained that the purpose of a Specific Plan is to develop, with significant property-owner participation, a comprehensive planning effort which ensures quality development, adequate infrastructure (funded equitably), minimal subsequent discretionary review of projects, and integration of existing natural resources into the development as it occurs. He explained that the Oasis Road/I-5 Specific Plan area includes 162 parcels, 84 of which are in the City, encompasses a total area of 763 acres (661 acres in the City), with 70% of the property being owned by four individuals. Mr. Hamilton stated that the Oasis Road Specific Plan was initiated 2~ years ago, but due to traffic modeling delays encountered when attempting to apply a project of this magnitude to the regional traffic model adopted by the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA). The items currently completed are the preliminary infrastructure analysis, preliminary cost estimates ($45 to $48 million for infrastructure), archaeological and biological studies, wetland delineations, and partial drafts of the Specific Plan and the master environmental document. Recently an agreement was reached with Caltrans resolving some of the traffic issues to allow completion of traffic modeling. He advised the next major component is selection of a project alternative and resolution of long-term infrastructure funding. I Mr. Hamilton related that Costco submitted an application to move its Dana Drive store to the Oasis Road location, and will track simultaneously with the Oasis Road Specific Plan. He expressed some concern associated with the Plan such as the possible elimination of Twin View Avenue north of Oasis Road, adequate rights-of-way, and long-term financing of infrastructure. City Manager Warren clarified that the Costco development will not be hindered and will not be at cross purposes to the Specific Plan. He added that other development is considering the Oasis Road area but they expect infrastructure to be in place. Conceivably, funding could occur with Redevelopment funds, but Mr. Warren suggested a special work session for Council, possibly including the Planning Commission, to clearly delineate the process. Mayor Cibula questioned why the Downtown Area was not included in the total of commercial property available. Mr. Hamilton responded that the major retail areas under discussion are along the 1-5 corridor. Council Member Pohlmeyer recalled that staff originally anticipated completion of the Oasis Road Specific Plan in 12 months or less, and expressed concern that if there is a need for a Specific Plan for the South Bonnyview Road area it should be currently underway. Mr. Hamilton advised that a Specific Plan was not envisioned for the BechelliLane/Bonnyview Road area as most ofthe fundamental improvements are already in place. Council Member Pohlmeyer supported a workshop to resolve some of the issues associated with Oasis Road and infrastructure funding. I No action was required on this informational item. CYPRESS BRIDGE PROJECT AL TERNA TIVE SELECTION (S-070-050-050) City Manager Warren provided a highlight of the Cypress Bridge project explaining that the Bridge is actually comprised of two bridges; the eastbound portion being 53 years old and the westbound portion being 33 years old. He stated that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) inspects bridges annually to ensure safety and determine when rehabilitation is appropriate. After its last inspection, Caltrans recommended full replacement of the Bridge because the cost for rehabilitation is estimated at 75% of replacement costs. However, Caltrans will accept specific maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement and has indicated that its High Cost Bridge Replacement Program (part of the 12/3/2002 258 the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) Program) provides reimbursement of bridge costs to local agencies in excess of $10 million. He advised that because environmental impacts, traffic control, rights-of-way acquisition, utility dollars, river construction, and other costs are fixed whenever a river is traversed, replacing only half of the bridge is not cost effective with estimates approximating 75% of reconstructing an entire bridge. He pointed out that a side benefit of either rehabilitation or reconstruction will be two additional lanes which will accommodate future traffic growth. Mr. Warren provided a detailed overview of the pros and cons for each of the three options of maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of the bridge comparing cost, bridge longevity, improvements and funding. I Mr. Warren cautioned that the HBRR Program grant is only available one time for a particular bridge. Therefore, if the maintenance or rehabilitation option is chosen, the City will not be able to reconstruct (if need be) the bridge 20 years from now with funds from that program. With that in mind, Mr. Warren pointed out that the issue becomes City funding and provided four options: 1) General Fund; 2) Traffic Impact Fee Fund; 3) Community Development Block Grant funds; and 4) Redevelopment funds. He strongly suggested that the General Fund not be considered. He pointed out that although Traffic Impact Fees were increased in 2000 and the Cypress Bridge project was not included as a project at that time, the Cypress Bridge project could be added and another project delayed or Traffic Impact Fees increased. He suggested that the Cypress A venue Reliever Project be delayed because $6.4 million in Traffic Impact Fees had been earmarked for that purpose. Mr. Warren recommended that the Cypress Bridge be replaced, that staff be directed to prepare construction documents and amend the design contract with T.Y. Lin to include the increased scope of work, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the amendment, staff be directed to ame1,1d the Traffic Impact Fee Program deferring the Cypress Avenue Reliever Project and redire~ting those funds to the Cypress Bridge Project, and that staffbe authorized to apply for a grant from the Caltrans HBRR High Cost Bridge Program. Mayor Cibula expressed concern regarding traffic congestion on Cypress Avenue, particularly at the Hilltop A venue intersection. He asked ifthere is a future project planned, such as a major interchange, to alleviate traffic in that area. Mr. Goodwin responded that the cost for an effective, sophisticated cloverleaf-style interchange in that area would cost approximately $45 million and would be a minimum of four years out pending the next State Traffic Improvement Program (STIP) cycle. I Mayor Cibula asked what other projects, in the short-term, might alleviate the congestion on Cypress Avenue. Mr. Goodwin explained that because the intersection at Hartnell Avenue will be improved with a rehabilitation or reconstruction of the bridge, traffic will make the turn on Hartnell Avenue and cross over the freeway at that location instead of proceeding east on Cypress Avenue. He further clarified that the cost savings between rehabilitation and reconstruction of the bridge would not provide enough funding for any other traffic congestion mitigation project on Cypress Avenue. Council Member Stegall asked if development in the area will be contributing funds for relief of traffic congestion, opining that they should bear some of the cost. Administrative Services Director Bachman responded that some projects have been removed from the Impact Fee Program and are now funded entirely through Redevelopment or STIP funds. He explained that the Traffic Impact Fees are phased in incrementally through 2007 (with 2007 collecting the maximum amount in the program), but will not equal 100% of the funds necessary. Mr. Warren stated that staffwill return to Council in the near future with issues of funding traffic improvements in certain areas, and clarified that the bridge project was not considered when Traffic Impact Fees were discussed a few years ago. I Council Member Pohlmeyer asked how long it will take to accumulate $6.4 million to refund the Cypress Avenue Reliever Project. Mr. Bachman explained that the amount will be part of$40 million in funds collected through the Impact Fee Program over a 20 year period. Council Member Pohlmeyer questioned the feasibility oftaking part oftheneeded funding from each of the four suggested funding sources for the project. Mr. Warren responded that it was possible, but reiterated that the General Fund was not a good funding source because of other commitments. 12/3/2002 259 In response to Mayor Cibula, Mr. Goodwin stated that construction on the bridge near Hilltop and Dana Drives by Caltrans may begin in 2006, and the potential construction of the Cypress Bridge would be coordinated with Caltrans to maintain four open lanes at all times. In response to Council Member Mathena, Mr. Goodwin explained that once Highway Bridge Replacement Rehabilitation Program funds are used, even in a small amount for the maintenance option, the City would no longer be eligible for any future funding from that program for this bridge. However, if the City does not use any funds at this time, it could compete in the future for funds, but with inflation, the funding might not be as beneficial then as it is today. I Richard Johnson, Redding resident, urged support for reconstruction of the Cypress Bridge. He believed that maintenance costs will outweigh any savings realized from alternate options. He also contended that any funds spent now for reconstruction will save the City many times that amount for construction of a new bridge in 20 years. Council Members Kight, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer opined that it would be shortsighted of the City Council not to move ahead with reconstruction of the bridge because the amount and type of funding now available may not be in the future and, in any case, will certainly cost more. Council Member Mathena expressed concern that priority projects may be sacrificed or manipulated in order to construct a new bridge. He believed that future funding of a new bridge would be possible and that the Cypress Bridge is sound. Mayor Cibula expressed concern regarding traffic congestion on Cypress Avenue, but believed that funding for the new bridge will not be available in the future and reconstruction of the bridge will produce some alleviation of congestion on Cypress Avenue. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, approving the replacement of the Cypress Bridge and directing staff to: 1) prepare construction documents for the Cypress Bridge Project; 2) amend the design contract with T.Y. Un to include the increased scope of work and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment; 3) amend the Traffic Impact Fee Program to defer the Cypress Avenue Reliever Project and redirect funds previously allocated for that project; and 4) apply for a grant from the Caltrans High Cost Bridge Program through Highway Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement funding. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula NOES: Council Members - Mathena ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None NORTHEAST FIRE STATION (C-050-275) City Manager Warren advised that staff is recruiting an architect and developing cost estimates and will bring back a report to the City Council at the meeting of January 7, 2003. I SALE OF SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - 2440 Airpark Drive (C-070-200) City Manager Warren recalled that a request was received to develop the City-owned property at 2440 Airpark Drive (2.66 acres) as an office building. He noted that the consultant (Coffman Associates) preparing the Benton Airpark Master Plan advised that the property was not necessary for airport services and could be sold. At that time, Support Services Director Kersten and Airport Manager Dinger met with citizens at Benton Airpark for input, and also received verbal approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the sale. Support Services Director Kersten explained that staff s recommendation to sell the property was based on advice from Coffman Associates that the property could be sold without long- term detriment to Benton Airpark and the FAA approval. However, at 4:00 p.m. today, the FAA withdrew its verbal approval for sale of the property and has requested that staff develop an Airpark Layout Plan which, among other things, will except out the Airpark Drive property releasing it from FAA's jurisdiction. Once the City Council has had an opportunity to consider and adopt the plan, staff will return to the FAA for its adoption of the Plan. 12/3/2002 260 Mr. Kersten recommended that staffbe authorized to prepare the Plan and return to the City Council for consideration and formal approval of the Plan and sale of the property. Russ Schildt, President ofthe Redding Area Pilot's Association, urged the City Council to adopt the Airpark Layout Plan and seek FAA approval on the issue before continuing with the sale of the Airpark Drive property. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, directing staff to develop a Benton Airpark Layout Plan and return it to the meeting of January 7, 2003, for consideration and adoption by the City Council. The Vote: Unanimous I Ayes ELECTRIC UTILITY PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM (E-090-100) Electric Group Manager Keener provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated November 22,2002, recalling that Assembly Bill 1890 adopted in 1996 and Senate Bill 1194 adopted in 2000 require that the State's private- and publicly-owned electric utilities spend 2.85% of their retail revenue for Public Benefits Programs (PBP) through 2012. He observed that equates to approximately $1.6 million in revenue for the Redding Electric Utility which but comes from the Electric Utility Reserves. He noted that the PBP programs are administered under four qualifying categories: 1) Demand-side management/Efficiency; 2) Research, development, and demonstration of new electric technologies; 3) Renewable energy resource development; and 4) Low-income assistance. Mr. Keener recommended that the City Council accept the report and authorize continued development of projects and programs designed to benefit the Redding community as proposed in REU's budget request for fiscal year 2003. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,. accepting the report and authorizing continued development of projects and programs designed to benefit the Redding community as proposed in REU's budget request for fiscal year 2003. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I ORDINANCE - Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code (F-OI0-150) City Clerk Strohmayer highlighted the Report to City Council dated November 22, 2002, recalling that Government Code Section 87302 requires positions involved in making or participating in making decisions which may have a material effect on their financial interest to file a Statement of Economic Interests. Government Code Section 87306 ofthe Political Reform Act requires that local government agencies amend its Conflict of Interest Code when circumstances change. She stated that due to the reorganization of City departments and the creation of new positions, the list of designated employees for Redding's Conflict of Interest Code should be amended to reflect those changes. Ms. Strohmayer recommended that the ordinance amending the Conflict oflnterest Code List of Designated Employees for the City of Redding be offered for fist reading. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, amending Appendix "A" to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.90 entitled "Conflict of Interest for Designated Positions in the City." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2303 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Appendix "A" to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 2.90 entitled "Conflict ofInterest for Designated Positions in the City." I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2303 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Ordinance No. 2303 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 12/3/2002 261 PUBLIC COMMENT (A-050-060) Dick Johnson, Redding resident, urged the City Council to look at costs over the life of a project, specifically when evaluating infrastructure and capital improvement projects in order to reduce impacts to citizens and development. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of9:49 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting adjourned. I APPROVED ~/~i Mayor ATTEST: Lj1J ~j:J- City Clerk . I I 12/3/2002