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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2006-02-21 42 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California February 21, 2006 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Stegall. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ellis Martin. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Murray with the following Council Members present: Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Starman, Deputy City Manager Bachman, City. Attorney Duvernay, Electric Utility Director Feider, Development Services Director Hamilton, Senior Planner Hansen, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley. PUBLIC COMMENT (P-150-150) Fran Jenkins, Bill U1ch, and Gale Clarke, Parkview Neighborhood residents, expressed concern regarding the increasing number of vagrants and transients camping on or near their property. They stated that the problem seems to be an extension of individuals using the services of the Redding Gospel Rescue Mission and the Living Hope Church located a short distance from the Parkview Neighborhood. These individuals continue to trespass, litter and vandalize public and private property even after being cited and released by the Police Department. They urged the City Council to consider increasing the ability of the Police Department to curtail this type of behavior. (A-050-060) Matjy Cantrell, Redding resident, felt that important issues should not be considered by the City Council when the meeting is held following a three-day weekend because many people are out of town and may not b~ aware of, or have time to prepare to address those issues. I Council Member Stegall responded that City Council agendas and staff reports are available online at the City of Redding website by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Tuesday City Council meeting. (A-050-060) Donald Com~tock, Redding resident, observed that many large stores in the community have no exit markings on the aisles within the store directing people to the nearest available exit in the event of an emergency. For safety reasons, he believed that something should be added the Fire Code to ensure emergency signage. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of minutes: Regular and Special Meetings of February 7, 2006 I Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 15, check numbers 837600 through 838197 inclusive, in the atp.ount of $7,270,662.25, for the period of February 1, 2006, through February 17, 2006; and Payroll Register No. 17 electronic deposit transaction numbers 179889 through 180648 and check numbers 528460 through 528976 inclusive, in the amount of$2,169,352.63, for the period of January 29, 2006, through February 11,2006, be approved. TOTAL: $9,440,014.88 2/21/2006 43 Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.14, relating to the regulation of card rooms (L-070-030) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Ordinance No. 2358 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redciing amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 - Card Rooms Sections 6.14.100, 6.14.120 and 6.14.130 relating to regulation of card rooms. I Deductive Change Orders - Bid Schedule No. 3850, New Soccer Park at the Sports Complex (B-050-020 & P-050-690) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize deductive change orders in the amount of$I,591,100, forBid Schedule No. 3850 (Job No. 2245), New Soccer Park at the Sports Complex awarded to Gifford Construction, approve a contingency fund in the amount of $450,000, and approve $150,000 for fixtures, furnishing, and equipment for a total amount of $9,870,000. I Annual Report - Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA); and Resolution - Declaring intention tplevy & collect an annual assessment for fiscal year 2006- 07 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvemept District, Setting Public Heari~g; and Waive DRBA Reimbursement (A-170-015-002) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the Annual Report for the powntown Redding Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.39, from the Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA). The report noted tq.at contributions were made to: Viva Downtown Committee ($5,000), Koql April Nites ($3,000), MarketFest night for District members ($2,000), sponsorship for Christmas Parade (Redding Trade Club) ($2,500), Library Park Bike Racks ($1,500), Viva Downtown Beer and Wine Festival ($3,500), Viva Downtown Business Directory ($4,500), Judge Eaton Memorial Clock ($500), sponsorship for Shasta County Arts Council Film Festival ($1,500), and sponsorship for Winterfest ($5,500). It is further recommended that R~solution No. 2006-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redciing declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2006-07 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District am~ setting a public hearing for March 7,2006, regarding same. It is also recommended that the City Council waive reimbursement from the DRBA to the City for administrative costs of appro'ximately $1,750 to bill and collect the annual assessments. Lease Agreement - Sh~st,a County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council (C-070-100) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the Lease Agreeme~t with the Shasta County Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council (SCCAPCC) for 2,465 square feet of total offi~e space at 2280 Benton Drive, Bldg C, Suites A & B in the amount of $0.29 per square foot ($714.85) per month for a term of 25 years. I Agreement - Shasta County Opportunity Center (SCOC) (A-070-020) It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the renewal of the Agreement wi~h the Shasta County Opportunity Center (SCOC) for janitorial services at the Civic Center and other various City locations in the amount of $221 ,940 for the first year with annual increa~es for a three-year term ending February 28, 2009. Amended Agreement - Jones & Stokes (L-01O-075 & L-01O-390) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services , , ' Agreement with Jones & Stokes revising the Scope ofW ork for preparation of the W ai-Mart Expansion Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Mitigation Monitoring Program in the amount of $4,377 and extend the expiration date to June 1,2006. 2/21/2006 44 Set Public Hearing - Fonnation of an Underground Utility District along Hilltop Drive (E-090-200-500) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council set a public hearing for March 21,2006, to consider fonnation of an Underground Utility District along Hilltop Drive between Highway 44 and Cypress Avenue. Resolution - Amending City Council Policy No. 408, Investment of City Funds (A-050-060-555) It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer and Investment Advisory Committee that Resolution No. 2006-21 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding amending Council Policy No. 408 entitled Investment Policy to provide current infonnation I and guidelines as required by California Government Code 53646(a). Resolution - Authorizing destruction of certain inactive Police Department Records (A-050-270 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 2006-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the destruction of certain records in the custody of the Redding Police Department which have been retained from two to seven years, pursuant to Penal Code Section 832.5 and are eligible for destruction with written consent of the City Attorney. Accept Grant - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Stillwater Business Park (G-100-070 & E-050-500) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve and accept the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant in the amount of $198,400 for the Stillwater Business Park. Resolution - Amending the City's General Fund Budget and the Ten-Year Financial Plan (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2006-23 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 25th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $4,470,000 and authorizing four full-time positions for the Police Department for fiscal year 2005-06 and appropriating $1,067,000 for fiscal year 2006-07. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3896, Solid Waste Utility Facility Floor Reconstruction and Slab Stabilization; and Resolution - Appropriating Solid Waste Unrestricted Retained Earnings funds for same (B-050-020/S-020/B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3896 (Job No. 2110), Solid Waste Utility Facility Floor Reconstruction and Slab Stabilization be awarded to Delta Pacific Builders in the amount of $310,000, an additional $20,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees, and $31,000 be approved for a construction contingency fund for a total of $361 ,000. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2006-24 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 24th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $25,500 for the Solid Waste Utility Floor Reconstruction project for fiscal year 2005-06. . Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, ordering fonnation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District "0", and ordering levy of assessments for 2005-06; I Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, ordering fonnation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District "Q", and ordering levy of assessments for 2005-06; Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, ordering fonnation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District "R", and ordering levy of assessments for 2005-06; Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, ordering fonnation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District "S", and ordering levy of assessments for 2005-06; Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, ordering fonnation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District "T", and ordering levy of assessments for 2005-06; Resolution - Approving Engineer's Report, ordering fonnation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District "V", and ordering levy of assessments for 2005-06; (A-170-075-064/A-170-075-066/A-170-075-067 /A-170-075-068/A-170-075-069/A-170- 075-71) 2/21/2006 I I I 45 It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2006-25 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "0" and approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "0," and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in District "0" located in the Nicolet Estates II Subdivision in the amount of $849.84 per developable lot/remaining parcel. It is also recomm~nded t!Iat Resolution No. 2006-26 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "Q" and approv~ng the Engine~r's Report, ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "Q," and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in District "Q" located in the Clover Acres Subdivision Units 1 and 2 in the amount of $184.74 per developable lot/remaining parcel. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 2006-27 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding confirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "R" and approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "R," and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in District "R" located in . . . the Cerro Vist~ Subdivision in the .amount of $260 .08 per developable lot/remaining parcel. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 2006-28 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City ofRe~4ing ~onfirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "S" and approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "S," and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in District "S" located in the Fleur Du Lac Unit I Subdivision in the amount of $170.02 per developable lot/remaining parcel. It is also recomme~ded t}:lat Resolution No. 2006-29 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Reddtng confirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "T" and approving the Engine~r's Report, ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "T," and ordering the levy and collection of assessments in District "T" located in the Redwood Me~dows Subdivision in the amount of$709 .60 per developable lot/remaining parcel. It is also recommended that Resolution No. 2006-30 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the maps for Landscape Maintenance District "V" and approving the EngiIleer's Report, ordering the formation of Landscape Maintenance District "V," an~ ordering the levy and collection of assessments in District "V" located in the Lakeside Avenues S~Q4ivision in the amount of $482.24 per developable lot/remaining parcel. Final Map and' Subdivision Agreement - Lakeside Avenues Subdivision (S-101-067) . It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve the Final Map for the Lakeside Avenues Subdivision (S-18-03), located at Lakeside Drive and Buenaventura Boulevard, by Lakeside Avenues, LLC, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement, and ~hat the City Clerk be instructed to file the Map with the Shasta County Recorder. Accept Improvements - Shasta Hills Estat~s Planned Development Phase III (L-01O~210-695 & S-'101-036) It is the recommendation of the ;Development Services Director that the City Council accept the improvements for the Shasta Hills Estates Planned Development Phase III (S-15-03), ~located on the west side of Chum Creek Road south of College View Drive, by Shasta Redwood Investors, LP as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return securities. Accept Letter - California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) (B-080) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize staff to discuss f<?rmation of a co~ncil of governments with agencies in Shasta County and possibly Tehama County and return with a report for consideration to the City Council. 2/21/2006 46 MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Pohlmeyer, Mathena, Stegall, and Murray NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 2358 and Resolution Nos. 2006-20, 2006-21, 2006-22, 2006-23, 2006-24, 2006-25,2006-26,2006-27,2006-28,2006-29, and 2006-30 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. PUBUC HEARING - Grant application and spending plan for the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (G-100-070 & P-150-150) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding the proposed grant application and spending plan for the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (formerly Local Law Enforcement Block Grant). I The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Police Captain Hansen explained that the Redding Police Department applies each year for this funding to the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. This year, he said there is n9 required match of funds and the amount applied for is $26,798 which will be used to support information technology personnel. Captain Hansen recommended that the City Council approve the submission, acceptance, and proposed spending plan for the JAG grant in the amount of $26 ,798 for fiscal year 2005-06. I Mayor Murray determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Mathena, approving the submission, acceptance, and spending plan for the U.S. Department of Justice through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program grant in the amount of $26,454 for fiscal year 2005-06. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBUC HEARING - Appeal by Don Nelson of the Conditions of Approval for Variance Application Amendment V -4-94, and Use Permit Amendment UP-17 -94, at 7051 Riverside Drive (L-01O-41O & L-01O-390) The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding an appeal by applicant Dr. Don Nelson of the Conditions of Approval for Variance Application and Amendment V-4-94, and Use Permit Amendment UP-17-94, at 7051 Riverside Drive. 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 I City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. Development Services Director Hamilton related that Dr. Nelson recently submitted building plans to the City for construction of a home on his property located at 7051 Riverside Drive. After discussions with the Development Services staff, his request to waive Conditions of Approval No.8 for Variance V -4-94 and Use Permit Amendment UP-17 -94 was denied. Mr. Hamilton recalled that on January 31, 2006, Dr. Nelson appealed that decision to the Planning Commission which was unanimously rejected, and he is now appealing the matter to the City Council. 2/21/2006 I I I 47 Mr. Hamilton explained that the appeal centers on Condition No.8 of Variance V-4-94 which states, "No portions of a structure, including porches, shall encroach east of a line which is a southerly extension of the east line of the porch on the residence to the north." . . Mr. Hamilton related that simply stated, Dr. Nelson's proposed building may not extend beyond the covered P9rch of his neighbor; this is a required setback reviewed and upheld by the City Council ~n 1994 and 1995. Mr. Hamilton recommended tl1at the City Council uphold the determination of the Planning Commission and deny the appeal by Dr. Nelson regarding Conditions of Approval No.8. Dr. Donald Nelson, applicant, contended that the original variance approved in 1994, allowed construction of a residence on his property to extend 10 feet beyond his neighbor's structure. However, after a modification to the variance in 1995, City staff stipulated that he could not build beyond the covered porch of his neighbor. Dr. Nelson then provided overhead views of a map depicting various boundary and property lines which he asserted were inaccurate. Mr. Hamilton explained that, essentially, there was no change between the 1994 variance and the 1995 amendment other than it allowed Dr. Nelson to place fill within the floodplain, removed the requirement for an open space easement, and eased encroachment into the floodplain 30-foot setback from the highwaterelevation. He pointed out that Condition No. 8 has r~mained fi~ and that the map has always indicated that Dr. Nelson could build a house 10 feet beyond his neighbor's home, but not beyond the neighbor's porch. Mayor M,urray advised that he was a Redding City Council Member in 1995 when the variance ap1endment came before Council, and recalled that the City Council made a field trip to Dr. Nelson's lot at 7051 R.iverside Drive to obtain a first-hand view of the topography and better understan~ the issues. Mayor Murray emphasized that there was never any intent when the amendment was approved in 1995 to allow Dr. Nelson to build beyond his neighbor's covered porch. In response to Council Member Dickerso~, Dr. Nelson advised that the current proposed building plans exteJ;l4 construction six feet beyond his neighbor's covered porch and he asked that the City Council set as~de the 1995 amendment to Variance V-4-94. Mayor Murray determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, denying the appeal by applicant Dr. Don Nelson of the Conditions of Approval for Variance Application and A~en4ment V-4-94, and Use Permit Amendment UP-17-94, at 7051 Riverside Drive and up~olding the determinations by the Development Services Director and the Planning Co~ission for same. ' The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinapce adjusting rates for the Water and Wastewater services; and RESOLUTION - ~ending the S~lid Waste Utility Rate Schedule and Service Policies (W -030-4001W -0~0-590/S-020-500) The hour of 7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Murray opened the public hearing regarding consideration of proposed adjustments to the rates for the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utility services. The following do~uments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notic~ of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised that a letter was received from Mary Bryden (not a property owner) opposing the utilities rates adjustm~nts. Mayor Murray invited anyone wishing to file a protest form to do so at this time. He pointed out that fonps were only provided to property owners and only one protest form could be submitted per person. He advised that all procedures used to conduct the public hearing were , in strict compliance with Stat~ Propositio~ 218. 2/21/2006 48 Acting Municipal Utilities Director (recently retired Assistant City Manager) Perry advised that of the 29,766 protest notices mailed, approximately 1.8 % were returned protesting the proposed increases to Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities. He stated that the proposed increases will be phased in beginning July 1,2006, through January 1,2008. The rate adjustments are necessary to provide funding for operating cost increases occurring over the last several years including internal charges and external changes such as mandates from the state. Mr. Perry provided highlights of proposed changes stating that the Water Utility will have a surcharge in order to prepare for the possibility of moving Pump House No. 1 Fish Screens pursuant to an agreement with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) if the screens do not operate as anticipated. If the fish screens must be relocated, it is hoped that grants will provide up to 50 % of the costs with the City contributing 1/4 of the remaining cost over the next 10 years and another 1/4 over the successive 10 years. Mr. Perry pointed out that the Wastewater Utility will include an adjustment rate that will reflect the strength and volume of wastewater discharge as required by Proposition 218. He related that Solid Waste rates will include an increase in self-haul fees at the Transfer Station because it is estimated that over 40% of those utilizing the Transfer Station are non-City residents. He added that the increases have not factored in other capital projects that may be necessary in the future. I Mr. Perry recommended that the City Council approve the rate increases for the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utilities and offer the ordinance amending the Redding Municipal Code for first reading by title only, adopt the resolution amending the Solid Waste Utility Rate Schedule and Service Policies, and authorize publishing of a summary ordinance. Mary Rae Bryden, Donald Comstock, and Philip Clinger opposed the proposed increases contending that all rate payers were not notified or given an opportunity to protest, the total percentages and dollar amounts of the increases were not provided and were underestimated, there were errors in the report regarding the number of solid waste customers, there will be hardships for individuals living on fixed incomes, and seniors cannot afford increases. They also asserted that developers should be paying the increase to compensate for poor building practices such as locating hot water heaters at the end of the residence farthest from use and homes built with sloping yards which create runoff and waste. I Mayor Murray determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. In response to Council Member Stegall, Electric Utility Director Feider explained that the Electric Utility is exempt from Proposition 218 and, therefore, may initiate alternative payment processes for seniors and low-income individuals. He pointed out that Proposition 218 prohibits the other utilities from providing varying rates for customers based on age or Income. City Clerk Strohmayer advised that of the 29,766 protest notices mailed, 530 protest forms were received for the proposed Water Utility rate adjustment, 535 protest forms were received for the proposed Wastewater Utility rate adjustment, and 546 protest forms were received for the proposed Solid Waste Utility rate adjustment. Therefore, she said that a majority protest does not exist regarding the aforementioned rate adjustments. MOTION: Made by Council Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adoptirig Resolution No. 2006-31, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Solid Waste Utility Rate Schedule and Service Policies effective July 1,2006. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: I Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Member Mathena offered Ordinance No. 2359 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 14.08- Water, Chapter 14 .16-Sewer, and amending Chapter 16.20- Development Impact Fees relating to Water and Wastewater Utility Fees effective July 1,2006. 2/21/2006 49 MOTION: Made by Coun~il Member Mathena, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that the full reading of Or<,linance No. 2359 be waived, that the City Attorney be instructed to read the ordinance by title only, and that the City Clerk be authorized to publish a summary ordinance. < . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolutiop. No. 2006-31 is on file in tQe Office ofthe City Clerk I UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Airport Fire Station (A-050-080 & C-0~0-275) . Fire Chi.ef Fry related ~hat Fire Station No.7 at Redding Municipal Airport (Airport) was determined i~adequate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The existing station is located inside the fenced area at the Airport and was built in 1975. He said one of the most significant problems is that fire tt;Ucks must exit the Airport by navigating around parked aircraft, then out locked gates when responding to calls outside the Airport. The new fire station will be constructt:d out~ide the fenced area of the Airport to allow more direct access for fire appaJ;Cltus and reduce response times. However, it will have open access to the Airport to maintain a quick response in that direction as. well. Chief Fry advised that the City, has received grants from the FAA and SHASTEC Redevelopment Agency for replacem~nt of Station No.7, and those funds should be adequate to complete the project estimated at $6 million. He stated that plans have been received, bids will be circulated in April 2006, with construction to begin in May and completion anticipated in early 2007. No action was required on this informational item. I PRESENTA:nON - Bureau of Land Management (F-200-200-040 & A-050-080) . . Steve Anderson, Field Manager for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bill Kuntz, Outdoor Recreation Supervisor for the BLM, presented soon-to- retire City Manager Warren with a plaque in appr~ciation of his efforts and cooperation with the BLM over the years. Mr. Kuntz provided a PowerPoint presentation depicting projects and programs as part of the B LM "Closing the Gap" program to provide connecting and interconnecting trails of mutual interest to the City, lands used for open space ap.d parks (Sulphur Creek Park, Sacramento River Trail, Wests ide Trail and others), Shasta Trinity Trail Network, the Sacramento River Parkway, and the Clear Creek Par~ay. H~ stated'tpat it is the goal ofBLM to connect trails from the Anderson River Park to the Sacramento River Bend area near Red Bluff. He explained that the uses of the BLM areas are many and varied and include hiking, horse trails, mountain bikes, off-road vehicles, and even target shooting. No action was required on this informational item. RESOLUTION - Supporting the establishment of the Sacramento River National Recreation Area (F-200-200-040 & R-200) Senior Planner Hansen stateq. that t4e Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requested that the City support establishment of the Sac~mento ;River National Recreation Area which would extend from Balls Ferry to Red Bluff and comprise 17,000 acres. This designation will provide access to fed~ral resources to enhance recreation amenities in the area. I Mr. Hansen recommended that a resolution be adopted supporting the establishment of the Sacramento River National Recreation Area. Kevin Ward, Redding resident, stated that he and others use the Sacramento River Bend area near Red Bluff for target practice, although there are more horseback riders in the area than years ago. He urged the City COl.1;ncil and BLM to preserve the decades-old target shooting and hunting areas becau~e ~here are few places that provide that type of recreation. Steve Anderson, Field Managerforthe Bureau of Land Management (BLM), responded that BLM has closed the ~rea i~ qu~stion for target shooting after review of safety and public use impacts. Because the population is increasing, more people are using the area, and it is not possible to allow shooting in the vicinity of areas that are used for numerous other 2/21/2006 50 recreational pursuits. He pointed out that there is an area by the Coleman Fish Hatchery on Spring Branch Road left open for target shooting enthusiasts. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Resolution No. 2006-32, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding supporting the establishment of the Sacramento River National Recreation Area. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2006-32 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the hour of 9:18 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Dickerson convened the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council. AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT- FaithWORKS; AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE RENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT - Resources for Rural Community Development (RRCD); PRE-DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - RRCD (R-030-100-055 & G-100-075-101) Assistant City Manager Starman recalled that in 2004, the City Council approved a Predevelopment Funding Agreement and a H9ME Rental Program Agreement with Resources for Rural Community Development (RRCD) to purchase a single-family home on property located at 3173 Bechelli Lane and convert it to a four-bed affordable congregate living facility for severely, developmentally-disabled persons. Additionally, he recalled that the City Council approved a Disposition and Development Agreement and two associated Amendments with the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) and FaithWORKS Community Coalition, Inc. (Faithworks) for the Francis Court Transitional Housing Project. I Mr. Starman related that the State of California determined that maximum funding limits for the RRCD project have been exceeded. In order to comply with that determination, it is recommended that HOME funds for the RRCD Phase I project on Bechelli Lane be reduced by $130,710 and that the RRA Housing Set-Aside funds be used to fill the shortfall. The $130,710 HOME funds would then be reallocated to the Faithworks Francis Court Project. He explained that HOME program regulations dictate that before a jurisdiction may access new HOME grant funds, it must first expend all accrued program income resources. r Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council approve allocating $569,290 in additional HOME funds to the Faithworks Francis Court Project and recapture that same amount in Housing Set-Aside funds to finance other affordable housing projects in the future. He also recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Predevelopment Agreement with RRCD for Phase IT of its Bechelli Lane project which will consist of 16 affordable to low-income rental-housing units at 600 Saginaw Street. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, approving the reduction of HOME funds in the amount of $130,710 for the RRCD Phase I project at 3173 Bechelli Lane and allocating RRA Housing Set-Aside funds in a like amount for the project, and reallocation of the HOME funds to the Faithworks Francis Court Project; I approving allocation of HOME funds in the amount of $569,290 for the Faithworks Francis Court Project and reduction ofRRA Housing Set-Aside funds for the same Project in a like amount; and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Predevelopment Agreement with RRCD for Phase IT of its Bechelli Lane project for development of 16 affordable to low-income rental housing units to be located at 600 Saginaw Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT - Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (R -030-145- 350/M -01 0-200/E-060-625) Assistant City Manager Starman recalled that at a joint meeting on July 1, 2003, with the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA), a Letter of Intent was approved with Shasta- 2/21/2006 51 I Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) to facilitate development of the College's Health Sciences and University Center at the Downtown Mall on the site of the former Rite Aid Store. He said that the College is preparing bid packages for construction of the building and is prepared to enter into a Participation Agreement with the same stipulations except that it is withdrawing its request to have dedicated parking at the Downtown Mall, that the payment of $210,000 to the College for a City right-of-way will include only $40,000 of Public Benefits Program and the College will compensate the remainder with its future tax revenue pass-through funds from the RRA with the RRA to amend its Pass-through Agreement with the College to provide flexibility for use of those fun~s, and the College would be authorized to landscape the pedestrian plaza dedicated right- of-way and be reimbursed by the ~. Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council approve the Participation Agreement with Shasta College relative to the Health Sciences and University Center at the Downtown Mall. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, approving the Participation Agreement with Shasta College relative to the Health Sciences and University Center at the Downtown Mall as set forth above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT - Levenson Development Company, Inc. re the Redding Oasis Towne Center Project (L-01O-100-550 & R-030-030) Assistant City Ma~ager Starman recalled that Levenson Development Company, Inc. (LDC) owns property at the noqheast and southeast quadrants of the Oasis Road/Interstate 5 interchange and has been actively pursuing development of the Redding Oasis Towne Center Project. He advised 'that LDC estimates a $30 million price tag for infrastructure at the location and has submitted a proposal to staff to construct all necessary infrastructure simultaneously in an effort to save time and money for all parties involved. I Mr. Starman stated that LDC proposes to provide construction financing and (if the necessary valuation is there) upon completion of the infrastructure, the City and Redding the Redevelopment Agency (RRA) would issue tax-exempt debt (tax revenue generated by the LDC project and/or property tax increment generated by the development) to reimburse LDC for some or all costs incurred related to infrastructure. He stated that this endeavor is very complex, would take a great amount of staff time and emphasized that outside expertise would be necessary. Mr. Starman added, that due to the lack of specific infofD;lation in the proposal, staff is reluctant to make specific recommendations on items that have yet to be , . . studied and negotiated. Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council authorize: 1. staff to begin negotiation with LDC on an Owner Participation Agreement; 2. the City Attorney to retain the services of Kane, Ballmer, and Berkman as special counsel to assist and represent the City and RRA in those negotiations; 3. the City Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with LDC; and 4. an ad hoc committee be formed to include one City Council and one RRA Board Member. I Kevin Ward, Redding resident, urged the City Council to require that the developer pay for infrastructure needed as a result of impacts created by such a large project. He stated that property owners pay development fees with the expectation that funding will go for parks and playgrounds, etc., and not used on centralized projects. He believed that developers such as LDC sho~ld pay their fair share and not leave the City looking for funding for the rest of the City's needs. After lengthy discussion, the City Council concurred that more information was needed before an informed decision could be made on a proposal of this magnitude, emphasizing that discussions are prem3:tu,re at this time. At the hour of 10:27 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Dickerson adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. 2/21/20061 52 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:27 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk ( 1 I I 2/21/2006