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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2004-02-17 28 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California February 17, 2004, 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Boy Scouts of America Troop 259, Troop Leader Devon Bartolomei. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Betty Harrison-Smith. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyer with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Kight, Mathena, and Stegall. I Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Development Services Director Hamilton, Senior Planner Manuel, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley. Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of February 3,2004. Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 15, check numbers 815286 through 815725 inclusive, in the amount of $4,658,625.37, for the period of February 2, 2004, through February 13, 2004; and Payroll Register No. 16 electronic deposit transaction numbers 139084 through 139796 and check numbers 513458 through 513716 inclusive, in the amount of $1,861,397.22, for the period of January 18, 2004, through January 31, 2004, be approved. TOTAL: $6,520,022.59 Sports Complex Update (P-050-600-200) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the status report for the Sports Complex for February 2004. I Letter of Support - Veterans Home and Veterans Cemetery (E-050) It is the recommendation ofthe City Manager that the Mayor be authorized to sign letters of support for the Veterans Cemetery and Veterans Home projects to be sent to the Governor and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Funds Exchange - Sports Complex and New Library; Resolution - Accepting and appropriating State Proposition 40 funds for the Sports Complex Project; and Resolution - Approving use of Redevelopment funds to assist with the development of a public library and making the required findings (G-I00-170/B-130-070/L-050/P-050-600-200) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-17 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the use of Redevelopment Funds for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress-Redevelopment Project Area in the I amount of $1.2 million to assist with the development of a public library. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-18 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 38th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 accepting and appropriating $1 ,200,000 in State grant funds passed through from Shasta County for the Sports Complex Project for fiscal year 2003-04. Resolution - Approving tax increment funds from the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project for improvements on North Market Street, and making the required findings (R-030-050-310) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-19 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making findings and 2/1712004 29 approving the use of tax increment funds to install landscaping, street lighting, and water- feature improvements in the North Market Street corridor within the Canby- Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project Area. I Resolution declaring March 12,2004, as "Community Tree Planting Day" otherwise known as "Arbor Day" and March 8 through March 12,2004, as "Arbor Week;" and Recognition - Tree Line U.S.A. Utility Award and Tree City U.S.A. Award (A-050-060-600 & A-050-220-075) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring March 12,2004, as "Community Tree Planting Day," otherwise known as "Arbor Day;" and March 8 through March 12,2004, as "Arbor Week" and accepting the Tree Line U.S.A. Utility Award for the tenth consecutive year and Tree City U.S.A. Award for the 23m consecutive year from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Agreement - Enterprise Rent-A-Car Sacramento (A-090-100 & C-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for car rental concessions at Redding Municipal Airport for a term of one (1) year in the amount of 10% of gross receipts related to all rental car transactions at the Airport, effective February 19,2004, with the option to automatically renew the agreement on a year-to-year basis. I Request for Proposal- Request for Proposal No. 3706, Management of paid-parking facilities at Redding Municipal Airport; and Management Agreement - Action Security (B~050-100 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Request for Proposal No. 3706, Management of paid-parking facilities at Redding Municipal Airport be awarded to Action Security for 2004, 2005, and 2006 in the amount of $108,300, $111,500, and $114,900 respectively. It is further recommended that the Management Agreement with Action Security be approved. Resolution - Approving grant application to Federal Aviation Administration for capital improvement projects at Redding Municipal Airport; and Resolution - Approving grant application to Federal Aviation Administration for capital improvement projects at Benton Airpark (G-100-070-095/ A-090-100/ A-090-020) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-21 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing filing a federal grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration for Entitlement and Discretionary Airport Improvement Program (AlP) funds in the amount of $3,667,000, with matching funds in the amount of$193 ,000 to accomplish capital projects at Redding Municipal Airport and authorizing the City Manager or Support Services Director to execute the application and all necessary documents. I It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing filing a federal grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration for Entitlement and Discretionary Airport Improvement Program (AlP) funds in the amount of $300,000 with matching funds in the amount of $15,790 to accomplish capital projects at Benton Airpark and authorizing the City Manager or Support Services Director to execute the application and all necessary documents. Resolution - Amending City Council Policy No. 408 - Investments (A-050-060-555) It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that Resolution No. 2004-23 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending City Council Policy No. 408 entitled "Investment Policy" to incorporate changes resulting from annual reviews. Ouarterly Report - Turtle Bay Exploration Park (C-070- 250- 250) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept the report from Turtle Bay Exploration Park for the second quarter of fiscal year ending June 30,2004. 2/17/2004 30 Notice of Completion- Bid Schedule No: 3612, Signal Installation Project at Old 44 Drive and Old Oregon Trail, and Shasta View Drive and Tarmac Road (B-050-020) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3612 (Job Nos. 2173 & 2176), Signal Installation Project at Old 44 Drive and Old Oregon Trail, and Shasta View Drive and Tarmac Road, awarded to H&H Electric Co., be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $318,405.26. Resolution -it~ccepting streets and improvements for Chandon Court (L-01O-150'~ S-070-230) I It is the recommend~tion of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-24 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation the street in Chandon Court (PM-2-03 and PM-7-02) located on the east side of Bodenhamer Boulevard, north of Chum Creek Road, by Chase & Taylor and Farrell Construction and accepting all improvements as satisfactorily completed. Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements for Silver Creek Estates Subdivision Unit 6, Phase 2 (S-101-025 & S-070-230) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-25 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting streets for maintenance and operation in the Silver Creek Estates Subdivision Unit 6, Phase 2 (S-5-97) located on the east side of Shasta View Drive, south of Western Oaks Drive, by Redding Properties III and accepting improvements as satisfactorily completed. Amended Agreement - Brown & Caldwell's Contract (W -010-450) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the City Council approve the amendment to the agreement with Brown & Caldwell for engineering services eliminating the following tasks: 1) Provide assistance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit renewal process, and 2) Design improvements to the chlorine storage facility, for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Facilities Plan. The elimination of the tasks will result in a savings of $75,770. I Resolution - Authorizing destruction of certain inactive records (A-050-055-750) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No, 2004-26 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. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3715, Purchase and Installation of Horizontal Surface Mixerslbrush Aerators for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; and Resolution - Appropriating Wastewater Division unallocated funds for same (B-050-1 OOfW -01 0-450/B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3715, Purchase and Installation of six (6) Horizontal Surface Mixerslbrush Aerators for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant be awarded to Fast Fabricators, Inc. in the amount of $290,575 and the City Manager be authorized to execute the necessary documents. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-27 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 39th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $300,000 forthe surface mixerslbrush aerators at the Wastewater Treatment Plant for fiscal year 2003-04. I Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant - Letter to Regional Water Quality Control Board re the State Revolving Fund Loan Program (S-050-420 & W-010-450) It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) requesting that a priority listing be given to the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant for State Revolving Fund Loan Program monies to upgrade and expand the Plant. 2/17/2004 31 Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3713, l8-inch and 24-inch Henry Pratt Butterfly Valves (B-050-100 & W-OI0-450) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3713, 18-inch and 24-inch Henry Pratt Butterfly Valves and associated equipment for Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant be awarded to JM Squared Associates, Inc. in the amount of $117,005.46 and that the City Manager be authorized to execute necessary documents. I Resolution - Approving amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union (SEIU)-Clerical, Technical and Professional and the Supervisory/Confidential Employees (P-lOO-050-124 & P-lOO-050-126) It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2004-28 be adopted, a resolution of the. City Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the Memorandums of Understanding between the City and the Service Employees International Union-Clerical, Technical, and Professional Employees' Unit and - Supervisory/Confidential Employees' Unit, effective January 1, 2004, for a term of four years. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution Nos. 2004-17,2004-18,2004-19,2004-20,2004-21, 2004-22, 2004-23, 2004-24, 2004-25,2004-26,2004-27, and 2004-28 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I UPGRADE OF FIELD TURF AT THE SPORTS PARK; and LEASE AMENDMENT - Big League Dreams (P -050-600- 200) City Manager Warren recalled that at the regular meeting of January 20, 2004, Council directed staff to obtain and provide additional information regarding the use of synthetic turf at the Sports Complex and alternative funding. He advised that on Sunday, February 15, 2004, members of City Council, staff and interested citizens traveled to Danville, California to examine a comparable facility at that location using synthetic turf. He reported that the approval rating of those viewing the fields in Danville was very high. Mr. Warren related that Big League Dreams (BLD), after learning that sufficient funds to purchase synthetic turf for the Complex did not exist, proposed to contribute toward the purchase of turf through a 10-year loan from the City in the amount of $866,000 at 2~ % interest using the fields as collateral. In exchange, BLD would assume responsibility for replacement and maintenance of the turf, the City would be covered against loss through the turf warranty and a contract to purchase and install the turf would be executed. He explained that the remaining cost ofthe turf ($240,000) would be paid by the City utilizing construction contingency funds and $100,000 remaining in the construction contract for the installation of grass. Mr. Warren pointed out that staff projects the synthetic turf will increase the number of play days at the Sports Complex by up to 20% which will result in increased revenues, especially for BLD, and will assist in repaying the loan. I Mr. Warren recommended that staff be directed to: 1) Prepare a change order to the construction contract with Dale Construction deleting grass stolens and adding base rock and flat drains, 2) prepare an amendment to the agreement with BLD to fund and install synthetic turf at the Sports Complex, 3) approve the use of contract contingency funds not to exceed $240,000 to install synthetic turf and, 4) prepare a budget resolution appropriating $240,000. Council Member Cibula expressed concern that the only security offered by BLD for the loan is the Sports Complex fields themselves, and he maintained that the increased heat factor associated with synthetic turfhad not been adequately addressed. In response to Council Member Cibula, Assistant City Manager Perry related that the life expectancy of the synthetic turfbeing considered is 10 years and is currently manufactured and marketed by several companies. 2/1712004 32 Rick Wagner, Men's Softball League, and Sonny Stupek, Shasta College Softball Coach, explained that they participated in the tour ofthe Danville facility and examined the synthetic turf with initial skepticism. However, after playing on the fields and talking to a number of individuals enjoying the facility, they were convinced that synthetic turf is the best choice for the Sports Complex and urged the City Council to support staff's recommendation. Chris Brace, Redding resident, expressed concern regarding the increased heat factor associated with synthetic turf during hot weather and believed that the City's loan to BLD for more than $800,000 should be diverted to other priority projects. Susan Weale, Redding resident, opposed taxpayer funds being used for upgrades at (what she described as) a private enterprise facility. She asserted that increased play days would not necessarily result in increased revenue to the City and contended that the revenue and financing numbers do not support staff's conclusions. I In order to clarify funding sources for the Sports Complex, City Manager Warren explained that the Sports Complex was paid for utilizing $3.5 million in Redevelopment Funds, $10 million in State grants and only $2.5 million from the General Fund. He added that this leveraging of funds has allowed the City to produce a quality $16 million complex for a relatively. small investment. He further pointed out that BLD is charged with the sole responsibility to operate and maintain the Complex, primarily because the City lacks the resources and funds to maintain a facility of this size, and the loan would be repaid through rent payments from BLD to the City. Mayor Pohlmeyer acknowledged his earlier opposition to the purchase of synthetic turf comparing it to the "astro" turf of years ago. However, after examining the Danville fields and speaking with facility users, he became convinced that synthetic turf is far superior to grass or sod and supports the upgrade. Council Member Mathena pointed out that the individuals utilizing the Danville field did not feel that the increased heat of synthetic turf was a significant factor, pointing out that while the field surface itself maybe as much as 120 degrees, appropriate foot wear disperses the heat adequately at that level. I Council Member Kight observed that recreational amenities, by their nature, are not designed to repay the investment made in dollars, but through aesthetic appeal and enjoyment for the community. Council Member Cibula advised that although he supports the project and believes it will be a great addition to the community, his concerns regarding the heat factor of synthetic turf and the unsecured loan to BLD will not allow him to support the upgrade. MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena, approving upgrade to synthetic turf at the Sports Complex and directing staff to: 1) prepare a change order to the construction contract with Dale Construction qeleting grass stolens and adding base rock, 2) prepare an amendment to the agreement with Big League Dreams (BLD) to fund and install synthetic turf, 3) prepare a budget resolution appropriating $240,000; and 4) approved use of the contract contingency funds not to exceed $240,000 to install synthetic turf. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer Council Members - Cibula Council Members - None Council Members - None I At the hour of 8:09 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the meeting in recess. At the hour of8:19 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer reconvened the meeting. OASIS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE ALTERNATIVE (G-030-110) Council Member Cibula advised he will abstain from discussion and voting on this issue due to family property holdings in the area. Development Services Director Hamilton advised that the Oasis Road Specific Plan (Specific Plan) will encompass approximately 762 acres in the area of Oasis Road and the Interstate 2/17/2004 33 5 (I-5) interchange and provide approximately 20 years of potential commercial development. He recalled that in 2002, an alternative analysis was completed and on December 9,2003, the Planning Commission approved project map Land Use Alternative 6, incorporated herein by reference, for City Council consideration. He emphasized that consideration of the Specific Plan itself is not before the City Council this evening, but a methodology to move forward with land use plan environmental documentation. I Mr. Hamilton explained that alternatives for the project should address objectives of the original project (development of a well-planned area to include commercial and residential development with a variety of public facilities and amenities), be feasible and reduce identified environmental impacts. The selected land use plan will serve as the basis for preparing goals, policies, standards, and guidelines for future development of the Specific Plan. He stressed that selection of an alternative does not restrict adjustments and modifications to address concerns during future subsequent review of the project. Mr. Hamilton then identified concerns of the two principal property owners of the project area explaining that Thomason Development (owner of property primarily on the west side of 1-5, north and south of Oasis Road with one smaller parcel on the east side ofI-5, south of Oasis Road), has requested modifications to Land Use Alternative 6 which include reclassifying all commercial properties directly adjacent to the 1-5/0asis Road interchange from "GC" General Commercial to "RC" Regional Commercial, that additional "RC" acreage be provided in the northeast quadrant and that 14 acres in the southeast quadrant be reclassified from "RC" to "Residential, 10 to 20 units per acre." I Mr. Hamilton continued that Levenson Development (owner of property on the east side of 1-5, north and south of Oasis Road), was also requesting modifications to include the elimination ofthe proposed Twin View Boulevard extension north of Oasis Road, additional commercial acreage in the northeast quadrant, reclassification of all commercial properties in the vicinity of the 1-5/0asis Road interchange from "GC" to "RC," and that the proposed park site at Gold Hills Drive and Oasis Road be reclassified to "Residential 1 0-20 units per acre." Mr. Hamilton added that Gold Hills neighborhood residents requested that signalization be provided at Oasis Road and Gold Hills Drive and that Hawley Road residents were opposing the proposed extension of Hawley Road to connect State Route 299 East to Oasis Road. Mr. Hamilton pointed to various traffic circulation goals for the area recalling that the proposed Hawley Road extension has been part of the General Plan since 1970 and was reaffirmed with the most recent adoption of the General Plan in 2000. However, he explained that studies have determined that the Hawley Road extension will not take place until 1.3 million square feet of development occurs at the Oasis Road site estimated to be ten years in the future. Mr. Hamilton recommended approval of Land Use Alternative 6 as the project alternative for purposes of preparing the Oasis Road Specific Plan and its required Environmental Impact Report (EIR). I Eihnard Diaz, representing Thomason Development, suggested that it is short-sighted not to plan beyond the year 2025 due to the scale ofthe land involved and its potential for various types of development. He related that the Planning Commission rejected his client's request for reclassification of certain areas siting the importance of maintaining high-density residential lands within the Specific Plan area, and the lack of a demonstrated need for commercial lands beyond what is contained in the recommended alternative land use plan. However, Mr. Diaz indicated that in order to ensure that there is no net loss in residential development potential, his client has proposed to reclassify 14 acres of Regional Commercial land to high density residential. Mr. Diaz asserted that this area is more appropriately classified and developed as multi- family units because experience indicates that single family dwellings are less compatible with regional commercial uses. He urged favorable consideration of the modifications requested by his client, Thomason Development. Mike Ashby, representing Levenson Development, briefly reviewed the modifications requested by his client as indicated earlier by Mr. Hamilton. He pointed out, however, that the requested elimination of the proposed Twin View Boulevard extension north of Oasis Road was of paramount concern to his client because its planned route transects the proposed Costco building site, effectively precluding its development. He added that the purpose of 2/17/2004 34 creating more Regional Commercial areas is to provide for and invite large scale development to Redding. Mr. Ashby also pointed out that because of extremely rugged and rocky topography, the park site proposed in Land Use Alternative 6 was better suited to multi-family development, and he added that Levenson Development has offered to install a traffic signal at Gold Hills Drive and Oasis Road to address concerns of residents in the Gold Hills Subdivision and surrounding area. He acknowledged that traffic is a major concern in the Oasis Road area and large scale development combined with his client's requested elimination of the Twin View Boulevard extension will obviously generate the need for significant improvements to the interchange. To address this problem, Levenson Development retained T.Y. Lin International/CCS Traffic Engineer Chwen Siripocanont who has studied the area and determined that traffic circulation will work equally well despite the loss of the Twin View Boulevard extension. I Ms. Siripocanont provided a Powerpoint presentation depicting various stages of development at the I-5/0asis Road interchange focusing on current and future traffic numbers and improvements designed to mitigate congestion, concluding that the loss of Twin View Boulevard would not impede traffic circulation in that area. Howard Samuels, President of Samuels & Company explained that, over the years, he has assisted with the development of Price Club and Costco stores nationwide and more recently has been working with Levenson Development on the proposed Oasis Road development. He affirmed that retail-commercial development of this type will provide sales tax and property tax revenues and believed that mitigation measures are available which will satisfy most concerns. The following individuals spoke in opposition of the Hawley Road extension from SR 299 East to Oasis Road and the proposed development siting concerns of possible loss of trails, wetlands and endangered species, traffic increases and safety, loss of property values, increased crime and noise, flood hazards and that the Oasis Road development will have a detrimental impact on the Dana Drive and Downtown Redding shopping areas: Marion Schmitz, Dale Pooley, Diana Peacock, Vincent Neidlinger, Don Rich, Gail Rich, Dennis Bettencourt, Tom Andrews, John Crosley, Parker Pollack and Phyllis Pollack On behalf of Gold Hills Community Group, William O'Connor thanked Mayor Pohlmeyer and the City Council for addressing their concerns and providing progress updates regarding the proposed Specific Plan and development at 1-5 and Oasis Road. I Development Services Director Hamilton reiterated that the Hawley Road extension has been part ofthe City's circulation element for more than 30 years because it provides circulation into and out of several subdivisions located between SR 299 East and Oasis Road. In response to Council Member Stegall, Mr. Hamilton explained that during the Environmental Impact Report for the Specific Plan some analysis will be directed to the Hawley Road extension. Mayor Pohlmeyer observed that as development occurs throughout the City, it will be necessary to add new roads and connect smaller streets to major arterials. While it is understandable that residents in proximity to a new or extended road may oppose its placement in their neighborhood, it is essential to accommodate growth. Mayor Pohlmeyer and Council Member Stegall concurred that the requested modifications in land use designations made sense observing that regional commercial developers will be drawn to large contiguous properties and providing more multi-family housing has long been identified as a City priority. I , , Council Member Kight believed that the modifications requested by both Thomason Development ~d Levenson Development were sound. He emphasized that as a major retail center and revenue producer, Costco should be accommodated, when possible, in their relocation efforts. Mayor Pohlmeyer pointed out that Costco's application is in process and will continue to move forward simultaneously with the development of the Specific Plan. He concurred that the requested modifications by Levenson and Thomason to Land Use Alternative 6 were reasonable agreeing that the Twin View extension through the northeast quadrant of the 2/1712004 35 Levenson property would defeat Costco' s planned relocation and that the topography in the proposed park site was not conducive to a safe environment for children. Council Members Kight and Mathena agreed that the proposed park site should be eliminated suggesting that a more suitable site could be found elsewhere. Mayor Pohlmeyer requested that roads and traffic improvements be well planned with a focus toward identifying and eliminating potential problems such as installing left turn lanes to reduce traffic gridlock and that they be developed simultaneously with the project. I It was the consensus of the City Council to approve Planning Commission Land Use Alternative 6 as the project alternative for preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Oasis Road Specific Plan with modifications incorporating requests by Levenson Development and Thomason Development for changes in land use designations, elimination of the park designation at the intersection of Gold Hills Drive and Oasis Road, elimination of the proposed extension of Twin View Boulevard north of Oasis Road; and directed that an analysis ofthe extension of Hawley Road south of Chum Creek be included in preparation of the Environmental Impact Report. MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT; and RESOLUTION (B-130-070) Administrative Services Director Bachman highlighted the Report to City Council dated January 26,2004, incorporated herein by reference, advising that the report focuses primarily on the General Fund but also includes information regarding each of the City's enterprise funds such as Water, Wastewater, Storm Drainage, Electric, Solid Waste, Airports, and Tourism/Convention. Expenditures are trending as expected or lower than expected while revenues are trending as expected in most funds. Mr. Bachman pointed out that one adjustment is being recommended for FY 2002-03 to the Fleet Maintenance Internal Service Fund for vehicle repair in the amount of $65,000. I Mr, Bachman related that the Governor's proposed State budget includes a $500,000 shift in property tax from the City to schools and a $254,000 reduction in the City's booking fee reimbursement. Mr. Bachman stated that in order to ensure that the City remains fiscally sound, staff recommends that the Governor's proposed changes be incorporated into the City's General Fund Ten Year Plan. The Finance Division estimates that the General Fund will end fiscal year 2003-04 with an 18.7% reserve and should not fall below 5.1 % during the 10 year forecast period. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council accept the Mid- Year Budget Report as outlined and adopt the budget resolution. In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Bachman related that staff continues to work with the Governor's legislative team to remind them of importance oflocal government. In addition, he said that the League of California Cities is sponsoring an initiative for the November 2004 ballot that would protect local government revenues. City Manager Warren noted that staff met with the Governor's transition team regarding possible legislation that would provide some relief to local government regarding enforcement of state mandates. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena accepting the Mid-Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 and adopting Resolution No. 2004-29, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the 114th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104, appropriating $65,000 for additional vehicle repair and maintenance costs for Fleet Maintenance for fiscal year 2002-03. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula. Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2004-29 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 2/1712004 36 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - Extension of Shasta View Drive, with Colburn R. Thomason (S-070-100-700) Development Services Director Hamilton explained that pursuant to the approval ofthe Gold Hills Subdivision, developer Colburn R. Thomason (Thomason), prior to recording the subdivision's 175th lot, is required to construct the remaining segment of Shasta View Drive between Posey Lane and Manzanoaks Drive to serve as a second access into the Subdivision and to benefit other approved developments in the area. Mr. Hamilton related that the City created the Shasta View Drive Benefit Zone (Zone) to partially finance construction costs for this portion of Shasta View Drive and collected development impact fees in the amount of $517,669.38 from residential construction establishing the Shasta View Drive Benefit Zone Fund (the Fund). However, Mr. Hamilton explained that in May 200 1, the Zone was merged into the Transportation Development Impact Fee (TIF) Program which includes the Shasta View Drive link from Collyer Drive to Oasis Road and has earmarked $600,000 for its construction to commence sometime after 2008-09. The Zone Funds remain in a separate account. I In accordance with Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.150(B), Mr. Hamilton advised that Mr. Thomason would like to enter into a reimbursement agreement to construct the Shasta View Drive extension in exchange for reimbursement of costs from the Shasta View Drive Benefit Zone Fund and also from the TIF Program. In addition, Mr. Hamilton pointed out that the ordinance provides that the City may enter into an agreement with a developer for reimbursement ahead of scheduled construction. It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council direct completion of an agreement with Colburn R. Thomason for reimbursement of costs for construction of Shasta View Drive between Posey Lane and Manzanoaks Drive and authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement when prepared. Mayor Pohlmeyer suggested there may be an economy of scale if adequate financing exists to construct Shasta View Drive to Oasis Road instead of a piece-meal approach. City Manager Warren recommended review of additional funding through TIF and Transportation Enhancement (TEA) funds, returning to City Council at a future date with recommendations. I Henry Bose of Carr, Kennedy, Peterson & Frost Law Firm representing developers Jeff and Marsha Mora expressed frustration that his clients have been patient, waiting for this project to move forward but have not seen any progress in the completion of improvements. Mr. Bose related that while his clients have no objection to allowing Mr. Thomason to continue the project, they do request that the City Council set a date for completion, and should Mr. Thomason fail to complete the project, that the Moras be allowed access to these funds to complete the road improvements themselves in order to move forward with their new subdivision, Avalon Estates. They also requested an extension of the tentative subdivision map for their development. Senior Planner Manual related that according to state law, additional extensions to the subdivision map are not available. However, he explained that a defacto moratorium, effectively extending the map, may exist because the Moras were relying on another developer to complete road improvements into their subdivision so they could move forward. City Attorney Fuller interjected that staff and the two developers will meet and he assured Council that the issue would be resolved. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena authorizing the Mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement with Colburn R. Thomason for costs associated with construction of Shasta View Drive between Posey Lane and Manzanoaks Drive. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PUBLIC COMMENT (A-130) Redding resident, Kevin Nagy explained that a family of skunks has taken up residence under his home. He related that repeated attempts to work with local animal control to trap, relocate or destroy the animals have been unsuccessful because Redding Municipal Code Section 7.04.090 prohibits the hunting trapping or keeping of wild animals. 2/17/2004 37 Mayor Pohlmeyer suggested that it may be necessary to amend the Code, but requested that the City Attorney's Office arrange a meeting with Mr. Nagy and a representative from Haven Humane to resolve the problem. City Attorney Fuller advised Council that he would meet with Mr. Nagy sometime this week. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:48 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the meeting adjourned. I APPROVED Mayor ATTEST: I ~~P'7 City Clerk I 2/17/2004