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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2005-05-17 106 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California May 17, 2005 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Doni Greenberg. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Cyndee Thomas. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mathena with the following Council Members present: Dickerson, Murray, and Pohlmeyer. Council Member Stegall was absent. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Assistant City Manager Starman, Deputy City Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Fire Chief Fry, Community Projects Manager McGrath, Management Assistant to the City Manager Cherpeski, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 3,2005. Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 21, check numbers 829231 through 829666 inclusive, in the amount of$3,957,652.97, for the period of May 2,2005, through May 15, 2005; and Payroll Register No. 23 electronic deposit transaction numbers 164293 through 165041 and check numbers 523055 through 523233 inclusive, in the amount of $2,403,276.81, for the period of April 24, 2005, through May 7,2005, be approved. TOTAL: $6,360,929.78 I Ordinance - Rezoning application RZ-3-05, Zoning Map Cleanup (L-010-230) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2344 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Zoning Map and adopting amendments to portions of the Zoning Map to provide consistency with General Plan classifications. Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Cod~; Section 14.08 - Water (W-030) , It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Ordinance No. 2345 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of ReddIng amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.08-Water, by adding Section 14.08.245 relating to prohibited additives in the City's public water supply. Request for Funding - Shasta County Mental Health Facility I (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that. the City Council defer a decision regarding a funding request from the County of Shasta to participate in a Detoxification Center in the amount of $100,000 annually until 'after consideration ofthe City's 2005-0? Biennial Budget. Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park (P-050-600-200 & P-050-690) It is the recommendation of the Management Assistant to the City Manager that the City Council accept the report regarding the Sports Complex Soccer Park for April 2005. 5/17/2005 107 Solid Waste & Recycling - Implementation of Assembly Bi112176 (S-020-550 & L-040-300) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that staff, in response to Assembly Bi112176, be directed to develop an ordinance pertaining to solid waste and recycling at large events or venues, and to review the Zoning Ordinance for compliance with areas for recycling on development projects. I Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement - Pacific Gas & Electric Company (C-070-010) , It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) to acquire 30 acres of property at 3504 Old 44 Drive providing a new closing date of December 31,2005. Resolution - Transferring the Veteran's Home site to the State of California (C-070-200) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2005-61 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the State of California conveying title of approximately 26 acres on Knighton Road to the State for construction of a Veterans' Home. Mayor Mathena thanked Assemblyman LaMalfa for persuading the State to proceed with construction of the Veterans' Homes in Los Angeles and Redding concurrently, to minimize costs and expedite completion. I Award of Request for Proposals - Request for Proposals No. 3817; and Agreement - ACCO Engineered Systems (B-050-100 & A-070-020) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council award Request for Proposals No. 3817 to ACCO Engineered Systems in the amount of $189,299 for maintenance and repair of approximately 250 heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units (HV AC) at 50 City locations for a term of five years, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for same. Quarterly Report - Turtle Bay Exploration Park & Museum (C-070-250-250) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the Quarterly Report from the Turtle Bay Exploration Park for the second quarter ending March 31, 2005, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, be accepted. Resolution - Accepting streets and accept improvements in East Park Subdivision (S-101-042 & S-070-230) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2005-62 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation the streets in the Ea~t Park Subdivision located east of Alta Mesa Drive at Suzette Street, by Three Seasons Development, Inc. (S-3-02), accepting improvements for s~e, and that the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the developer. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3821, Solid Waste Office Addition; and Resolution - Appropriating Solid Waste Utility funds for same (B-050-020/B-130-070/S-020) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director and the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3821 (Job No. 2232), Solid Waste Office Addition, be awarded to Scott Heamdon Construction, Inc. in the amount of$236,000, with an additional $31,100 approved for construction administration inspection fees, and an additional $17,000 be approved for a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of $284,100. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2005-63 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, approving and adopting the 1 07th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $55,000 for the Solid Waste Office Addition Project. 5/17/2005 108 Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3805, Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Filter Replacement (B-050-020 & W -030-600) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3805 (Job No. 2253), Buckeye Water Treatment Plant Filter Replacement be awarded to ERS Industrial, Inc. in the amount of $260,441.02, with an additional $35,000 for construction administration and inspection fees, and an additional $26,000 for a construction contingency fund, for a total of$321,441.06. Contribution Agreement - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (T -080- 700/S-070-1 00/S-050-1 00) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Contribution Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $60,000 (Traffic Impact Fees) as the City's contribution for construction of a traffic signal and related intersection improvements at State Route 44 eastbound off-ramp and Airport Road I Sole Source Professional Services Agreement - Quincy Engineering, Inc. (S-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Sole Source Professional Services Agreement with Quincy Engineering, Inc. (pursuant to City Council Policy No. 1501) for design of the widening of the Hilltop Drive Bridge over State Route 44 in an amount not-to-exceed $185,000. Resolution - Appropriating Wastewater Utility funds for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant's additional fuel and chemical costs (B-130-070 & W-OI0-450) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2005-64 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 1 06th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $130,000 for Clear Creek Water Treatment Plant's utility and operating expense for fiscal year 2004-05. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Pohlmeyer, Murray, and Mathena NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Stegall I Ordinance Nos. 2344 and 2345, and Resolution Nos. 2005-61,2005-62,2005-63, and 2005- 64 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. LETTER OF RESIGNA nON - Board of Appeals Committee (B-080-0S0) MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, accepting Molly A. Bigelow's letter of resignation from the Board of Appeals. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal by Applicant Jeff Morrow Concerning Condition No. 19 for Site Development Permit No. SDP-D-55-04 (L-OIO-300) I The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding the appeal by applicant Jeff Morrow concerning Condition No. 19 for Site Development Permit No. SDP-D-55-04, on property located at 2040 Shasta Street. The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter was received from Jim and Carole Blymyer opposing the widening of Rose Avenue. 5/1712005 109 Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that Mr. Morrow previously appealed the. authority of the Fire Chief to require the widening of Rose Avenue to 26 feet as a condition of approval for his site development permit to construct two split-level office buildings at 2040 Shasta Street. While that appeal was denied, Mr. Hamilton explained that Mr. Morrow is now appealing the necessity to widen Rose A venue to allow access of certain public safety vehicles and equipment. I Mr. Hamilton advised that the appeal includes assertions that there was miscommunication regarding neighborhood involvement and preferences, financial impacts (estimates for fire sprinkler installation), and failure to consider or study other viable alternatives. Mr. Hamilton explained that Rose Avenue is a substandard street with a 16-foot width within a 20-foot right -of-way, and he related that Mr. Morrow was given two other alternatives in lieu of improvem~nts to Rose A venue: I) to remove the overhead utility lines by undergrounding utilities, or 2) to provide fire sprinklers. Mr. Hamilton added that cost estimates for improvements on a project are not intended to be used as firm and finite numbers. Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council deny the appeal and maintain Condition No. 19 to ensure adequate public safety access to the project and the neighborhood. Jeff Morrow, applicant/appellant, suggested that a fourth alternative be considered: that the required widening of Rose Avenue be reduced from 26 feet to 20 feet, and that rolled curbs and sidewalks be installed on both sides. He asserted that rolled curbs (as opposed to square curbs) would allow fire apparatus to utilize the sidewalks for deployment of ladder equipment and large fire trucks. He reqllested that this alternative be returned to staff for further study. I Fire Chief Fry advised that this alternative was discussed during informal meetings with Mr. Morrow and he was informed, at that time, that it was not an acceptable alternative. Mr. Fry explained that when the Fire Departm~nt responds to a location, it would be extremely difficult, particularly at night, to determine the exact location of improved curbs versus standard curbing. He pointed out that the increased load of a fully deployed ladder truck is significant and would pose safety hazards if placed on unstable footings. He noted that staff has made a significant compromise by allowing that Rose Avenue be widened to only 26 feet when compared to most improved roads which must be at least 32 feet wide. He added that this alternative was not discussed by the Planning Commission during Mr. Morrow's appeal to that body because it was understood it was not a viabl~ option. Mayor Mathena determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member Dickerson recalled that he was present at the Planning Commission meeting when Mr. Morrow appealed Condition No. 19, and he confirmed that this fourth alternative was not heard at that time. Council Member Pohlmeyer expressed concern that further study of this alternative would set a precedent allowing appellants to develop new alternatives at the City Council level that were not considered by the Planning Commission, setting in motion aback -and- forth process without end which would erode the appeal process. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, upholding the decision ofthe Planni~g Commission and denying the appeal by applicant Jeff Morrow concerning Condition of Approval No. 19 for Site Development Permit No. SDP-D- 55-04, on property located at 2040 Shasta Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LIBRARY GOVERNANCE AND FINANCING TASK FORCE - Final Report (L-050) Victoria "Missy" McArthur, Library Governance and Financing Task Force (Task Force) Chair, advised that, the Library Governance and Financing Task Force Final Report (Report) is the unanimous recommendation ofthe Task Force, and she urged City Council acceptance. James Finck, Vice President of the Shasta Library Foundation and member of the Task Force, advised that the Task Force believes that a partnership between the City and Shasta County should be developed for more efficient operation of the library system. He stated that 5/17/2005 110 the goals of the Task Force are to provide the community with increased operating hours for the library, better facilities, and a method to generate additional revenue to fund these improvements. With the construction ofthe new Library on the horizon, he urged formation of a City-County library system that would share ownership and responsibility of the building and operations. He further stated that, under the Task Force's proposal, the City would assume ownership ofthe new Library building within the City limits and the branch libraries (Anderson and Burney) would remain under the purview and ownership ofthe County. Mr. Finck said that the Task Force envisions the centralized administration for the library system to remain with the County and the cities would contract for operations, overhead, and provide increased operating hours above the current 20 hours per week. He indicated that the County currently provides $10 per capita for library operation and it is hoped the City would provide an additional $5.81 per capita to bring the total to $15.81. Although this would be one of the lowest per capita amounts in the state, he believed it is closer to providing proper library services to the community. I In order to accomplish the goals of the Task Force, Mr. Finck recommended the following: 1) Representatives from the City be appointed to a committee to begin dialogue with Shasta County and Anderson,2) A feasibility study be prepared regarding a November 2006 ballot initiative for a sales tax increase in the City and a parcel tax by zone in the County service areas of Anderson and Burney to fund increased library operation, and 3) A Memorandum of Understanding, Joint Powers Authority, or some type of agreement be prepared and executed by December 2005, to determine facilities ownership, distribution of assets, administration of library system, levels of service, and public funding formulas. The Mayor and City Council Members thanked the Task Force for their hard work and for preparing an excellent and thorough report. MOTION: Made by Mayor Mathena, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, accepting the Library Governance and Financing Task Force Final Report; appointing Council Members Dickerson and Stegall, Management Assistant to the City Manager Cherpeski, Library Ad-Hoc Committee Member Jenny Abbe Moyer, and Library Governance and Financing Task Force Committee Member Michael Dacquisto to a committee to begin dialogue with the County of Shasta and the City of Anderson regarding governance and financing of the Shasta County Library system. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Fire Station No.8 (A-050-080 & C-050-275-080) Fire Chief Fry provided a Powerpoint presentation depicting various phases of con~truction work on Fire Station No.8, located at 131 Chum Creek Road. He pointed out that the completed building pad, site grading, water detention area, stubbed utilities, and ground drilling for the geothermal heating system. He added that although the weather has been problematic, the project is on schedule. No action was required on this informational item. UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Vista Ridge Park Playground (A-050-080 & P-050-458 ) Community Projects Manager McGrath recalled that last year, Home Depot and Kaboom, a non-profit organization, agreed to partner with the City and residents of the Vista Ridge area to construct a park at a location dedicated for a park 14 years earlier. She provided a Powerpoint presentation portraying the May 5, 2005, construction workday at Vista Ridge I Park. Ms. McGrath related that 140 volunteer workers from Home Depot, KaBoom, residents of the area, and off-duty City employees and fire crews came to assist in the completion of many of the park amenities such as a trail, play area, and playground equipment. She noted that the park is about 50% complete and an invitation to volunteers will be extended again when the park completion workday is scheduled. Although the day was rainy and cold, Ms. McGrath related that all the volunteers remained enthusiastic and worked hard to build this project. She thanked the Mayor for his assistance at the ribbon cutting ("wood-sawing") ceremony. Victor Russo, Manager of the Redding Home Depot, thanked the City Council and the community for coming together to build such a nice project and for providing the opportunity for Home Depot to give back to the community in such a meaningful way. 5/17/2005 111 On behalf of the City Council and the City, Mayor Mathena thanked Home Depot and KaBoom for making the Vista Ridge Park possible, and he thanked all the volunteers who gave so freely of their time to construct a park for the community. No action was required on this informational item. I AGREEMENT - Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade House at the Clover Creek Preserve (P-050-135) Assistant City Manager Starman related that a new development has occurred that could enable Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade (Habitat) to construct a single-family house at the Clover Creek Preserve sooner than anticipated. He advised that Mr. Lee Salter has offered to donate a house to Habitat, provided that the house be removed from the property immediately so that Mr. Salter can begin construction on his new home at the existing location. Mr. Starman stated that Habitat has indicated it would be willing to move the two-bedroom, one-bath home to the Clover Creek Preserve and assume responsibility for making any necessary repairs and improvements. The home would then be used for affordable housing for a minimum term of 55-years and the residents would provide minor caretaker services at the Preserve via a long-term lease. He advised that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) would provide approximately $35,000 to move the house and cover the costs for any building and development impact fees associated with the project. Redding Electric Utility (REU) would provide approximately $35,000 to upgrade the house to an "Earth Advantage" home, for a total City investment of$70,000. Mr. Starman pointed out that the original Habitat estimate for construction ofa new single-family home was $110,000. Because time is of the essence, Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a short-term lease with Habitat to allow the house to be moved to the location, to be superceded by a long-term agreement to be considered by Council at a future date. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a short-term agreement with Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade (Habitat) for placement of a house, donated by Lee Salter to Habitat, at the Clover Creek Preserve, to be superceded by a long-term agreement at a future date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I ORDINANCE - Adding Chapter l6.l6-Supplemental Sizing and Improvements, to Redding Municipal Code Title l6-Buildings and Construction (L-01O-045) Development Services Director Hamilton explained that the proposed ordinance will permit the City Council to direct reimbursement to a developer for costs associated with oversizing public facilities from other properties which benefit from the improvements. Mr. Hamilton explained that when a developer is required to install infrastructure and improvements greater than the immediate need, future developers benefit from that already-installed infrastructure and at a reduced cost. He added that, in the long run, oversizing infrastructure ensures logical and orderly development of surrounding areas and the City would benefit with less disruption of public services such as street maintenance when streets must be excavated for upgrading. Mr. Hamilton stated that the purpose of the law is to provide infrastructure in the most cost-effective manner and spread costs equitably to adjacent property owners. He explained that the proposed ordinance will allow reimbursement funds to be passed to the developer( s) of the original oversized improvements at a later date when funds are collected from surrounding developing properties for up to 20 years after the initial development. Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council approve the amendment to Redding Municipal Code Title l6-Buildings and Construction adding Chapter l6.l6-Supplemental Sizing and Improvements to ensure logical arid orderly development of areas, offer the ordinance for first reading by title only, and waive the full reading. In response to Mayor Mathena, Mr. Hamilton assured that the City Council would be the final decision-making body and would hear appeals in the event a property owner( s) disputed a reimbursement. 5/1712005 112 MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16-Buildings and Construction by adding Chapter 16. 16-Supplemental Sizing and Improvements to provide reimbursement to developers for oversized infrastructure requirements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2346 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adding Chapter 16.16-Supplemental Sizing and Improvements to Redding Municipal Code Title 16-Building and Construction. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Murray, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2346 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I PUBLIC COMMENT (A-050-080) City Manager Warren advised that he attended a Great Valley Center meeting last week, which is an organization that supports activities and other organizations that promote economic, social, and environmental well-being of the Great Central Valley. He related that many representatives from other cities and agencies approached him to say how much they admired what has been accomplished by Redding City Councils in preparing the City for growth and the orderly methodology used to produce that growth. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8: 19 p.m., Mayor Mathena declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk .tj I 5/1 7/2005