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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2003-03-18 48 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California March 18,2003, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Don Gallino. The Invocation was offered by Pastor O. Kris Widmer, Seventh Day Adventist Church. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cibula with the following Council Members present: Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Fuller, Development Services Director Hamilton, Electric Utility Director Feider, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Support Services Director Kersten, Field ForemanlElectrical Technician Landis, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley. PRESENTATION - Appreciation Plaques to Greg Dunbar and Ted Voges for service on the Board of Appeals (B-080-050) On behalf ofthe City Council, Mayor Cibula thanked Ted Voges and Greg Dunbar for their service on the Board of Appeals and presented each with an engraved wooden clock. The Mayor recalled that Mr. Voges previously served for many years as the City's Building Official, and that Mr. Dunbar also served the community on many charitable projects. RESOLUTION - Redding 2003 Regional Science Bowl winners (A-050-125) Electric Utility Director Feider explained that Redding Electric Utility partners with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and the U,S. Department of Energy to sponsor the annual Regional Science Bowl to promote an interest in math and science among high school students. Contest winners receive a trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the National Finals held in May. I Mr. Feider thanked Simpson College for hosting the event, and the many sponsors and volunteers including KMS, Inc., Energy Solutions, Letro Industries, T-Shirts Unlimited, North Valley Bank, Morpheus Lights, Wallner Plumbing and for their support and assistance in conducting the competition. He related that nine area schools provided 19 teams with Redding's Enterprise High School Team #1 once again taking top honors. Mr. F eider presented plaques to the winning team members, Anthony Corbelli, Bryan Carter, Andrew Day, Troy Kuersten, Kelly White and coach David Peek. He also introduced the team's mentor, Rob Peyton. Electric Utility Director Feider recommended adoption of the resolution commending Enterprise High School Team #1 for winning Redding's 2003 Regional Science Bowl competition and thanking all participants, sponsors, and volunteers. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Resolution No. 2003-35, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding commending the Enterprise High School Team #1 for winning Redding's 2003 Regional Science Bowl competition and thanking all of the participants, sponsors, and volunteers that made the Science Bowl a success. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2003-35 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of March 18,2003. 3/18/2003 I I I 49 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A~050-1 00-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 805043 through 805523 inclusive, in the amount of$2,875,137.10, for the period of March 4,2003, through March 14,2003; Wire Transfers for the period of March 1,2003, through March 15,2003, in the amount of $916,702.00; and Payroll Register No. 18, electronic deposit transaction numbers 121964 through 122642 and check numbers 503198 through 503421 inclusive, in the amount of $1,794,666.09, for the period of February 16,2003, through March 1, 2003, be approved. TOTAL: $5,586,505.19 Coordinated Conservation Plan - Shasta Plains Coordinated Conservation Plan (NCCP) (E-020) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that action be deferred until arrangements can be made to provide speakers to testify regarding benefits, problems, and issues related to similar plans already in place in other areas. Sports Complex Proiect - Purchase of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment re: Big League Dreams Lease (P-050-600-200) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff to purchase fixtures, furnishings, and equipment as stipulated in the lease agreement with Big League Dreams without additional City Council approval when there is only one available source or the competitive bid process is used, or an open market purchase is made after receipt of three competitive quotes. Lease Agreement Amendment - Airborne Express, Inc. at Redding Municipal Airport (C-070-100 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Department that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Hangar/Office Complex Lease with Airborne Express for lease of the Evergreen facility located at 5900 Old Oregon Trail at the Redding Municipal Airport, eliminating the five-year option, and extending the Lease Agreement from May 6, 2003 to May 5, 2006, in the amount of $50,652 for the first year, $51,660 and $52,692 for year two and three respectively, with no further change in terms. Resolution - Approving lease agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, for operation and maintenance of the Glide Slope, ILS Localizer, and ILS Middle Marker at Redding Airport (C-070-100 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Department that Resolution No. 2003-36 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Lease No. DTF A08-03- L- 22322 for the lease of property by the F ederal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate and maintain the Glide Scope, ILS Localizer, and ILS Middle Marker facilities at Redding Municipal Airport extending use to September 30,2003, to continue thereafter on a year-to-year basis with automatic renewal until September 30, 2022 Reiect all bids:' Bid Schedule No. 3617, Remodeling the Redding Electric Utility Power Plant Administration Building (B-050-020 & E-120-150) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council reject all bids received for Bid Schedule 3617, Remodeling the Redding Electric Utility Power Plant Administration Building, and direct staff to scale-down and redesign the remodel proj ect and prepare and circulate Request for Bids for a smaller project. Resolution - Approving updated Official Statement to facilitate conversion of the Electric System Revenue Certificates of Participation, 2002 Series C-2 (D-050-250-005/D-050-250-006/E-120-150-675) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2003-37 be adopted; a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the revised Official Statement for conversion, from taxable to tax-exempt debt, of the City of Redding Electric System Revenue Certificates of Participation, 2002 Series C-2. 3/18/2003 50 Resolution - Appropriating f)..mds for lighting repair at Kiwanis Ball Field No.4 (B-130-070 & P-050-600-130) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-38 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 90th amendment to City J,3udgyt Reso,lu,tion No. 2001-104 appropriating $30,000 for field lighting at joint-use Kiwanis Field No.4 at Parsons Middle School for fiscal year 2002-03. Agreement Amendment - CI~ims Management, Inc. for workers' compensation claims administration (R-I00-950) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the Agreement with Claims Management, Inc. (CMI) for Worker's Compensation claims be amended to authorize CMI to issue checks for amounts up to $30~000 without City staff approval. I Mayor Cibula advised he will vote no on this issue because he favors third party authorization for checks. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None Council Members - None Final Maps and Subdivision Agreements - Robles North Subdivision Units 1 & 2 (S-I-00) (S-101-032) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve final maps for Robles North Subdivision, Units 1 & 2 (S-I-00), located on the north side of Meadow View Drive west of Airport Road, by Adolph Meyer. It is also recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute the subdivision agreements and the City Clerk be instructed to file the maps with the Shasta County Recorder when the subdivisions are complete. Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements for Copper Creek Subdivision Unit 3, a.k.a. I Rancho E'states Subdivi~ion (S-34-90) (S-100-609-600 & S-070-230) It is the recommendation ofthe I?evelopment Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-39 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Copper Creek Drive and Lost Creek Court of the Copper Creek Subdivision, Unit 3 (aka Rancho Esta~es Subdivision) located at the northeast comer of Rancho Road and Shasta View Drive, by Anton Maier. It is further recommended that improvements in the Copper Creek Subdivision Unit 3 be accepted as satisfactorily completed. Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements for Pacific Heights Subdivision Unit 3, Phase 2, formerly Silver Creek Estates (S-5-97) (S-101-041 & S-070-230) It is the recommen9ation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-40 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Yellowstqne Drive, Ross Creek Court, and Smith River Drive in Pacific, Heights Subdiv~sion Unit 3, Phase 2, formerly Silver Creek Estates (S-5-97), located east of Shasta View Drive and north of Rancho Road, by Redding Properties, LP. Resolution - Summarily vacating Fairlane Drive and adjacent 5- foot public service easements at Redding Airport Business Park Subdivision (A-I-03) (A -010-040) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-41 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating Fairlane Drive and adjacent 5- foot public service easements as shown on the map of Redding Airport Business Park Subdivision (A-I-03). I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3627, Market Street waterline replacement project (B-050-020 & W-030-725) , It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3627, M,arket Street waterline replacement project (Job No. 2203), be awarded to J. B. Excavating 3/18/2003 51 in the amount of$120,213, with an additional $20,000 for administration, survey staking, and inspection fees, and an additional $18,000 for a construction contingency fund. The total bid amount is $158,213. Mayor Cibula advised he will abstain from voting on this issue due to family holdings in the area. I The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall Council Members - None Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None Resolution - Authorizing submittal of a Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (G-100-170 & P-150-050-500) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-42 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing submittal of a Used Oil Recycling Block Grant 2003-04 - Ninth Cycle - multiple year application to the California Integra~ed Waste Management Board in the amount of $26,078 to offset costs relating to collection equipment and supplies, public education materials, and promote local certified used oil collection centers. I Resolution - RatifYing appointment ofthe Management Assistant to the City Manager as the abatement hearing officer (A-050-080 & A-030) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 2003-43 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ratifYing the appointment of the Management Assistant to the City Manager as the Abatement Hearing Officer for proceedings under Redding Municipal Code Chapters 15.04 and 15.05 for a term of two years. Mayor Cibula advised he will vote no on this issue because he believes an independent party should review citizen concerns. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None Council Members - None MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, 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: A YES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2003-36, 2003-37, 2003-38, 2003-39, 2003-40, 2003-41, 2003-42, and 2003-43 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I PUBLIC HEARING - Abandonment Application (A-7-02) by Shasta County RESOLUTION - Abandonment of Butte Street between Court and West Streets and the alley between Butte and Tehama Streets (A-OlO-lOO) Mayor Cibula advised he would recuse himself from participation in the discussion and vote regarding the abandonment of Butte Street due to family holdings and the close proximity of his business to the area under consideration. The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding Abandonment Application A-7-02, by Shasta County Department of Public Works, requesting abandonment of Butte Street between Court and West Streets and the alley between Butte and Tehama Streets, to facilitate construction of the proposed Shasta County Administration Center. 3/18/2003 52 The fo.llo.wing do.cuments are o.n file in the Office o.f the City Clerk: i Affidavit o.fPublicatio.n - No.tice o.fPublic Hearing Affiq~vit o.f Mailing - No.tiGe o.f Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no. pro.tests were received. Develo.pment Services Directo.r Hamilto.n highlighted the Repo.rt to. City Co.uncil, dated February 28, 2003, advising that Shasta County is propo.sing co.nstructio.n o.f a 110,000 squar~ fo.o.t, three-~to.ry AdmiI1istratio.n Building as well as a three-Ievyl parking garage at the Butte Street 100Gatio.n. He related that the Planning Co.mmissio.n reco.mmended approval o.f the project subject to. Co.nditions o.f Appro.val as follo.ws: 1) underground o.verhead utilities; 2) install fo.ur-way traffic signalizatio.n and asso.ciated improvements at Co.urt and Tehama Streets; 3) pro.vide access via Tehama Street to. the parking structure; 5) relo.catio.n and/o.r replacement o.f utility facilities as necessary; and 6) delay reco.rdatio.n o.f the abando.nment until improv~ment plans and epcroachment permits have been signed by the City. I Mr. Hamilto.n reco.mmended aQo.ptio.n o.f the reso.lutio.n making findings that the pro.po.sed vacatio.n is .co.nsistent with the G~neral Plan, the street and alley are unnecessary fo.r present o.r projecteq. public use, and the Co.unty's enviro.nmental do.cument adequately addresses the pro.po.sed vacation and wo.uld no.t result in anY significant environmental impacts and o.rdering vacatio.n o.f Butte Street between Cpurt and West Streets and the alley between . . Butte and Tehama Streets. Vice Mayo.r Po.hlmeyer determined that no. o.ne present wished to. address this matter and clo.sed the public hearing. In respo.nse to. Co.uncil Member Stegall, Suppo.rt Services Directqr Kersten explained that the histo.ric Jury Ho.use 100~ated o.n the site will be mo.ved by the Co.unty to. the no.n-profit business p~k adjacent to. Caldwell Park. MOTION: Made by Co.uncil Member Kight, seco.nded by Co.uncil Member Stegall, ado.pting Reso.lutio.n No.. 2003-44, a reso.lution o.fthe City C<;lUncil o.fthe City o.fRedding making findings and o.rdering the vacatio.n o.fButte Street between Co.urt and West Streets and the alley between Butte and Tehama Streets (A-7-02) subject to. Co.nditio.ns o.f Approval. The Vo.te: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: I Co.un,cil Members - Kight, Mathena, Po.hlmeyer, and Stegall Co.uncil Members - No.ne Co.unGil Members - Cibula Co.uncil M.embers - No.ne Reso.lutio.n No.. 2003-44 is o.n file in tl1e Office o.f the City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION - Co.nfirming and levying the annual assessment fo.rthe Do.wnto.wn Redding Busin~ss Improvement District fo.r fiscal year 2003-04 (A-170-015-002) The ho.ur o.f 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayo.r Cibula o.pened the public hearing regarding levying the annual assessment fo.r the Do.wnto.wn Redding Business Impro.vement District fo.r fiscal year 2003~04. Affidavit o.f Publicatio.n - No.tice o.f Public Hearing I The fo.llo.wing do.cument is 0.)1 file in the Office o.f the City Clerk: City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no. protests were received. Senio.r Redevelo.pment Pro.ject Co.o.rdinato.r Mo.rgo.n recalled that the City Co.uncil, at its meeting o.fMarch 4,2003, received the Annual Repo.rt presented by the Do.wnto.wn Redding Business Asso.ciatio.n (DRBA) an~ declared its intentio.n to. levy and co.llect an annual assessment fo.r Fis<::al Year 2003-2004 in the l)o.wnto.wn Redding Business Impro.vement District (BID), and set a public hearing date o.fMarch 18,2003. 3/18/2003 53 Mr. Morgon noted that the Annual Report proposes no changes to BID boundaries or the assessment formula as established in previous years. He advised that unless 50% or more of the businesses located in the BID protest the proceeding, the resolution confirming the report and levying of assessments can be adopted in order to provide revenues for improvements and promote tourism in the Downtown Redding BID pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. Mr. Morgon recommended that the resolution confirming the Annual Report by the DRBA and levying the assessment for the BID be adopted. I Mayor Cibula determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight, adopting Resolution No. 2003-45, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the Annual Report for the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying the assessment for the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2003-04. 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. 2003-45 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Right-of-Way and Traffic Improvement Committees (A-050-080 & B-080-650) City Manager Warren recalled that the City Council has often requested that a method be developed to ensure that roads are constructed prior to or concurrent with development rather than after the fact. In an attempt to resolve the issue, he said that a Right-of-Way Committee was established comprised of Assistant City Manager Perry, Development Services Director Hamilton, and Land Development Manager Otremba, to form procedures and criteria for development of projects. Highlighting Right-of-Way Committee progress, Development Services Director Hamilton related that criteria was established to evaluate right-of-way issues based on: 1) a need to address current traffic congestion; 2) a need to address safety issues; 3) the degree of difficulty of future acquisition due to development; 4) a need to address growth over the next 20 years; and 5) if an area is surrounded by existing development. Utilizing this criteria, he related that 36 projects were identified and as funding opportunities are presented, proposals will be brought forward. Mr. Hamilton stated that the Committee determined the major areas of focus are Oasis Road Interchange, Quartz Hill Road widening, Victor Avenue and Airport Road widening, South Bonnyview Road/Highway 273 intersection, and the Cypress Avenue/I-5 interchange. Mayor Cibula observed that while widening a street is an option to alleviate congestion, alternative routes should be considered whenever feasible. Mr. Hamilton responded that many roadway links were identified within the 36 projects and, when completed, those links would provide alternative routes to improve overall traffic flow. I Highlighting progress of the Traffic Improvement Committee, Administrative Services Director Bachman explained that the Committee was tasked to identify and prioritize existing transportation projects and develop ways to move them forward, and develop future transportation projects that would provide linkage and traffic congestion relief. He noted that projects which are fully funded and in progress were not considered by the Committee. Mr. Bachman explained that the criteria for prioritizing projects was based on: 1) the necessity to solve existing traffic problems, 2) the potential for current or pending development to create traffic problems, and 3) the necessity to meet other City goals such as economic development. Using this criteria, he identified the top seven projects: 1) Airport Road widening from Highway 44 to Fig Tree Lane, 2) Cypress Avenue interchange improvements, 3) South Bonnyview Road widening, 4) Downtown Rail Grade Separation/Mall improvements, 5) Hartnell Avenue/Airport Road Intersection, 6) Oasis Road interchange, and 7) Hilltop Drive/Highway 44 overcrossing. 3/18/2003 54 Mr. Bachman recommended that the City Council direct staff to: 1) include both lists from th~ Right-of-Way and the Traffic Improve~ent Committees in the Capital Improv~ment Plan update this year and attempt to budget the highest priority projects as soon as possible; 2) update cost estimates in~lude4 in the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program and provide a report reviewing fee levels; 3) increase State and Federal lobbying efforts to assist in fu,nding projects; 4) perform further analysis regarding bonding TIF revenues in order to complete priority projects sooner; 5) continue to acquire right-of-way and improvements at the time of new development; and 6) in<;:lude $100,000 to $200,000 for right-of-way acquisition in the fiscal years 2003-05 biennial budget an<i the 1 0- Year Financial Plan. Council Member Mathena questioned the procedure to move funds from the Downtown project to the Bonnyview Road/Highway 273 project. Mr. Warren responded that the City would have to seek approval from the Regional Tr~nsportation Planning Authority (RTP A) to divert ~l1ds earmarked for the Downtown Rail Gra,q.e Separation/Mall Improvement project becau~e RTP A had previol;lsly agreed to transfer $12 million in State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) f~ds earmarked for the Parkview Bridge Project to fund the Downtown Rail Gra4e Separation/Mall project. He opined that it would be difficult to explain to RTPA that the City ~ow wished to divert those funds once again to another project. I Council Member Mathena did not support earmarking additional funds for the Cypress A venue/I;5 Interchatlge Reliever Project, as $6.5 million previously dedicated to this project was subsequently diverted to the Cypress Bridge Project. He wa~ also concerned that monies intended for road maiI).tenanqe would be used to fund projects. Mr. B(ichman assured that road maintenance funds would not be utilized to fund projects. . . Council Member Kight urged that the community be provided an opportunity for input if the Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program is revisited. He recalled that in 2000, the City Council provided an escalation clause for the TIF program over its term. He added that it may be appropriate to begin the TIF review process now in order to have a new program ready for implementation when the current program expires. Mr. Bachman explained that the City Counc~l approved a six-year program which will expire in 2006 all.d did include an escalation clause. I Council Member Kight expressed COlJ.cern regarding the use of lobbyists which would require additional funding and his opposition to borrowing funds in the wake of the State's budget deficit. He opined that it was inappropriate to add $100,000 to $200,000 to the City's budget to provide funding for right-of-way acquisition when the State's budget deficit is unresolved. He suggested that the City's upcoming budget review process would be a more appropriate forum for discussion of funding potential projects. Council Member Stegall noted that the previous TIF citizens committee was made up largely of members from the development community and urged that a broader cross section of the community be included if the committee is revived. No action was required on this informational item. UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Sports Complex (A-050-080 & P-050-600-200) Assistant City Manager Perry reported that construction continues at the Sports Complex with foundations poured for the administration building and restaurant and sewer connections were completed. He stated that the project is approximately 19.3% complete and on schedule. I No action was required on this informational item. UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Traffic signal activation technology (A-050-080 & T-080-700) Field Foreman/Electrical Technician Landis provided a Powerpoint presentation re~arding traffic signal video detection systems. He related that conventional and video traffic detection systems are utilized to optimize traffic flow through an intersection by sensing vehicles and cycling the traffic signals accordingly. He recalled that the City's first traffic video detection camera was installed in 1996 and currently, 27 of 73 traffic signals have 3/18/2003 55 video detection systems. Mr. Landis pointed out that there is no initial cost difference between conventional traffic signal loop systems, which require underground wires, and an overhead video detection system. He noted that the advantages of a video detection system include: significantly less maintenance over the long term, less traffic disruption, and the system can be installed year round. No action was required on this informational item. I PUBLIC COMMENT (W -030) Betty Doty, Michael Czehatowski, and Donna Williamson expressed concern regarding a recent "Record Searchlight" newspaper article regarding the State's attempt to enforce fluoridation in the City ofWatsonville. (A-050-060) William Shadish, Redding resident, urged support of the soldiers fighting for freedom and requested a resolution supporting all the men and women serving in the armed forces as well as the Commander-in-Chief. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of8:23 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk I tj I "", ". ~ 3/18/2003