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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2006-04-04 I I I 77 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California April 4, 2006 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Duvernay. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Debbie Ivey. 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, City Attorney Duvernay, Electric Utility Director Feider, Deputy City Manager Bachman, Development Services Director Hamilton, Police Chief Moty, Fire Chief Fry, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley. PUBLIC COMMENT (E-020-01O) Doug Craig, Dane Wigington, and Douglas Bennett expressed concern regarding global warming and significant climate change issues and asked the Mayor to considerjoining other mayors by signing a Climate Protection Agreement. (F-200-100) Mauro Oliveira related that the federal government is proposing to sell portions of the National Forest, particularly 20,000 acres in the area of Lassen National Park, and wanted the citizens and Council to be aware and take action and oppose the sale. RESOLUTION -Commending Shasta High School Team 1 as the Redding 2006 Regional Science Bowl winners (A-050-125) Electric Utility Director Feider related that the Redding Regional Science Bowl (Science Bowl) is sponsored each yearby the U.S. Department of Energy, the Western Area Power Administration, and the City of Redding (through the Redding Electric Utility) which has sponsored the Science Bowl for the past ten years. In addition, local sponsors such as City of Shasta Lake, Coca Cola Bottling, KMS, Lassen Municipal Utility District, Morpheus Lights, North Valley Bank, Simpson University, Trinity Public Utility District, and Wallner Plumbing also helped to ensure the success of the Science Bowl. Mr. Feider announced that the Shasta High School Team 1 won the competition which included 28 teams from 13 area high schools, and he introduced team members and coach. Mr. Feider recommended adoption of the resolution commending Shasta High School Team 1 for winning the Redding 2006 Regional Science Bowl. Mayor Murray presented First Place plaques to the Shasta High School Team 1 winners of the Science Bowl. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Resolution No. 2006-45, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding commending the Shasta High School Team 1 for winning Redding's 2006 Regional Science Bowl Competition and thanking all of the participants, sponsors, and volunteers that made . the Science Bowl a success. The Vote: AYES: .NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2006-45 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 4/4/2006 78 PRESENTATION - Redding Police Department's Citizen Meritorious Conduct Awards (P-150-150) Police Chief Moty advised that Ms. Sandra Downs owns several rental properties in the area of Buckeye Terrace, Masonic, Boulder, and Clay Streets and has worked diligently with the Redding Police Department through the Crime-Free Multi-Housing Program to rehabilitate her properties in an effort to reduce drug and criminal activity in the area. He presented Ms. Downs with a Citizen Meritorious Conduct Award from the Redding Police Department. Chief Moty related that Ms. Jean Ludwigsen, a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) nurse, assisted the Redding Police Department in the investigation of a developmentally- disabled sexual assault victim by collecting evidence which led to the successful prosecution of the man responsible. He presented Ms. Ludwigsen with a Citizen Meritorious Conduct Award from the Redding Police Department. I PRESENTATION - Award to the City from Shasta County Opportunity Center (A-050-060) Jane Patterson, Manager of the Shasta County Opportunity Center, and Shasta County Opportunity Center staff presented the City with an award for providing support and employment opportunities to the disabled community allowing them to be contributing members of society. On behalf of the City, Mayor Murray thanked the Opportunity Center for its hard work and advised that businesses would be well-advised to utilize the services of these workers. Ms. Patterson also presented retiring City Manager Warren with a book about Kim Peek (the inspiration for the motion picture "Rainman") in appreciation of his courage to utilize persons with disabilities, and a plaque thanking him for changing attitudes about disabilities. Mr. Warren thanked the Opportunity Center and presented its working staff with baseball caps reading "City Slickers" in recognition of their hard work at many City-owned facilities. RESOLUTION - Commending retiring City Manager Michael Warren for-distinguished service to the City of Redding (A-050-080) MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, adopting Resolution No. 2006-46, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding commending Mike Warren for distinguished service as City Manager for the City of Redding from January 4, 1995, to April 7,2006. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: I Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2006-46 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS - Retiring City Manager Michael Warren (A-050-060) Dave Muerer, representing Congressman Herger's office, presented City Manager Warren with a flag that flew over the Capital building in Washington, D.C. in appreciation of his public service and recognition of his retirement. Nadine Bailey, representing Senator Aanestad's office, presented Mr. Warren with a Senate Resolution in recognition of his public service. I Brenda Haynes, representing Assemblyman LaMalfa's office, presented Mr. Warren with a resolution commending his years of public service. Shasta Superior Court Presiding Judge William Gallagher, Assistant Presiding Judge Stephen. Baker and Immediate Past Presiding Judge Monica Marlow presented Mr. Warren with a picture of the California Supreme Court in recognition of its recent visit to Redding and a letter of recognition for his work and contributions to Shasta County and the City. 4/4/2006 79 Shasta County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Cibula and Supervisor Kehoe presented an Award of Appreciation for Mr. Warren's service to the community. Joe Goeden and Tony Cardenas, representing the League of California Cities Sacramento Division, presented a Plaque to Mr. Warren honoring him and congratulating him on his retirement. Jack Osburn, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local #1245, congratulated Mr. Warren on his retirement. I Mayor Murray advised that the City of Anderson and the International City Managers Association sent Mr. Warren a proclamation and letter of commendation for his service to the community as well as congratulations on his retirement. Police ChiefMoty presented a Plaque from the Redding Police Department recognizing Mr. Warren's integrity and leadership and wished him a happy retirement. Mr. Warren thanked everyone for the well wishes, recognition, and presentations and observed that a good city manager surrounds himself with talented, hard-working, people and the rest takes care of itself. He recognized City Council members under whom he has served over the past eleven years and commented that they were the key to the accomplishments and successes the community has enjoyed. He was appreciative of the opportunity to work for and contribute to a wonderful community. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: I Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of March 20, 2006, Regular and Special Meetings of March 21, 2006 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 18, check numbers 839040 through 839402 inclusive, in the amount of $5,996,264.97, for the period of March 18,2006, through March 31,2006; and Payroll Register No. 20, electronic deposit transaction numbers 182243 through 183006 and check numbers 529430 through 529597 inclusive, in the amount of $2,185,179.51, for the period of March 12,2006, through March 25, 2006, be approved. TOTAL: $8,181,444.48 Treasurer's Report - February 2006 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability $146,419,703.30 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $234,692,745.29 I ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for February 2006 be accepted. Ordinance - Declaring that certain area along Hilltop Drive as an Underground Utility District (E-090- 200- 500) It is the recommendation ofthe Electric Utility Director that Ordinance No. 2360 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding 1) declaring a certain area of the along Hilltop Drive between Highway 44 and Cypress Avenue as the Hilltop Drive Underground Utility District pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.04; 2) requiring the removal of utility poles, overhead wires, and associated overhead structures within the boundaries of said district; and 3) fixing the time of October 31 , 2008 for said removal and the time within which property owners within the District must be ready to complete and receive underground service. 4/4/2006 80 Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 18.01.050 rezoning property at 5650 Constitution Way-Searchlight Terrace Subdivision (L-01O-230 & S-lOl-lOl) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2361 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 18.01.050 relating to the Zoning Map rezoning 5.8 acres set forth in RZ-6-05 for the Searchlight Terrace Subdivision located at 5650 Constitution Way, by Empire Development, from "RS-3" Residential Single Family District to "RM-6" Multiple Family District. Ordinance - Amending Redding Mnnicipal Code Title 18 relating to stol1lge of recreational I vehicles (L-01O-500-050) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2362 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 18, Division II Chapter 18.11 relating to storage of recreational vehicles. Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 14.18.200, to require an appropriate contractor's license to work on the public storm drainage system (S-060-715) It is the recommendation of the Interim Municipal Utilities Director that Ordinance No. 2363 be adopted, an ordinance ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding amending RMC Chapter 14.18 (Storm Drainage Utility) by amending subsection C of Section 14.18.200 (encroachment permits and plan review) relating to changes to contractor licensing requirements. Resolution -Amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan (P-100-320 & P-100-050-100) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No. 2006-47 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan, approving salary range increases for the Assistant City Manager ($7,675 to $12,000), Police Chief ($7 ,593 to $12,000), Support Services Director ($6,177 to $9,658), and Information Technology Manager ($5,068 to $7 ,923), effective April 9,2006. I Resolution - Declaring April 2006, as "Fair Housing Month" (A-050-060-600) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2006-48 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring April 2006, as "Fair Housing Month" in the City to educate tenants and landlords on their rights and responsibilities under the Federal Housing Law. Oppose Budget Reductions - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (G-100-030) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council oppose additional budget reductions to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and urge Senators Feinstein and Boxer, and Congressman Herger to oppose additional reductions. 2006 Progress Report - General Plan (G-030) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept I the 2006 Progress Report on the General Plan pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(b)(1) and refer the report to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for February 2006. Retail power sales revenue was 2.8%, or $1,427,112 below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was $3,899,776 or 21.2 % above expectations. The total cost of electricity through February 2006 was $12,029,162 or 24.8% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through February was $2,971,106. 4/4/2006 81 Resolution - Appropriating Park Development funds for various parks, trails, and open space plan related projects (B-130-070 & P-050) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2006-49 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 3Pt amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $75,000 in Park Development Fees for various park, trails, and open space projects for fiscal year 2005-06. I Monthly Financial Report - General Fund (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for February 2006. Total revenue at the end of February is $40.2 million or $3,084,978 (8.3 %) above staffs cash .flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $46,437,922 or $4,032,398 (8.0%) below staffs original projection. Encumbrances total $3,443,698. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3822, Airport Road/Rancho Road Traffic Signal (B-050-020 & T-080-700) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3822 (Job No. 2172), Airport Road/Rancho Road Traffic Signal awarded to Ron Hale Construction be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final project cost was $567,528.20. I Resolution - Appropriating Water Utility funds for the Buckeye 30-inch Transmission Water Main Project on Keswick Dam Road (B-130-070 & W -030-725) It is the recommendation of the Interim Municipal Utilities Director that Resolution No. 2006-50 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 32nd amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $2,022,550 for the Buckeye 30-inch Water Transmission Main Project on Keswick Dam Road from Quartz Hill Road to Lake Boulevard for fiscal year 2005-06. Resolution - Prohibiting parking on a portion of the southerly curb line of Placer Street, and declaring that portion of street to be unsuitable for parking (P-030-250) It is the recommendation of the Interim Municipal Utilities Director that Resolution No. 2006-51 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on a portion of the southerly curb line of Placer Street east of West Street for a distance of 190 feet and declaring that portion of the street to be unsuitable for parking. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Murray NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Ordinance Nos. 2360,2361,2362 and 2363 and Resolution Nos. 2006-47,2006-48,2006-49, 2006-50, and 2006-51.!~0!!...file in the-9ffice of the Ci~ Clerk:- _ _ I APPOINTMENT - Shasta County Commission on Aging (B-080-470) MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Mathena, appointing Ms. Willie Smith to serve as the City's representative on the Shasta County Commission on Aging for a two-year tenn expiring January 7, 2008. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Amending Executive Management Salary Plan creating a new classification entitled Director of Transportation and Engineering (P-100-320) City Manager Warren advised that evaluating the City's organizational structure with a focus toward improvement is an ongoing endeavor, and the recent appointment of a new Director of Municipal Utilities, spurred a review of that Department and related functions. 4/4/2006 82 It was determined that certain functions of Municipal Utilities Department, namely those dealing with transportation issues, should be separated and administered under a new department. Mr. Warren said it is proposed that a new Department of Transportation and Engineering be created and have authority over the following divisions and functions: 1. Engineering (previously in Development Services). 2. Street Maintenance (previously in Municipal Utilities). 3. Airports (previously in the City Manager's Office). 4. Redding Area Bus Authority (previously in the City Manager's Office). . 5. Transportation Policy (shared by the City Manager's Office, Development Services, and Municipal Utilities). Mr. Warren pointed out that in order to implement thischange, it would be necessary to establish a new employee classification as well. The Director of Transportation and Engineering would administer the functions ofthe new Department, and if Council approves the new classification, it is his intention to appoint City Engineer Tippen to the Director of Transportation and Engineering position. I To that end, Mr. Warren recommended that a resolution be adopted amending the Executive Management Salary Plan creating the new position of Director of Transportation and Engineering, effective April 9, 2006. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena, adopting Resolution No. 2006-52, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending the Executive Management Salary Plan to create the new position of Director of Transportation and Engineering with a salary range of $6,417 to $10,031, effective April 9, 2006. 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. 2006-52 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 16.020.040(D)(1)(e) eliminating exemption from the Traffic Impact Fee Program for certain surplus real property sold by the Redding Redevelopment Agency (T-080-400 & R-030) Assistant City Manager Starman advised that Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 16.020.040 exempts certain surplus real property sold by the Redding Redevelopment Agency (AgencyY from the City's Traffic Impact Fee (TIP) Program. He stated that in some instances, an automatic exemption may not be needed or wanted, and, if a waiver fee is desired, it may be more appropriate for the Agency to utilize its resources for that purpose rather than TIP funds. Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading deleting RMC Section 16.020.040(D)(I)(e) to eliminate from the TIP Program the exemption of certain surplus real property sold by the Agency. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Mathena, approving deletion of Redding Municipal Code Section 16.020.040(D)(1)(e) to eliminate from the TIF Program the exemption of certain surplus real property sold by the Redding Redevelopment Agency. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I Council Member Dickerson offered Ordinance No. 2364 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Title 16, Chapter 16.20- Development Impact Fees by repealing Subsection 16.020.040(D)(1)(e)-Exemptions and Credits relating to exemptions for the sale of surplus property by the Redding Redevelopment Agency. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2364 be waived and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 4/4/2006 83 JOINT MEETING OFTHE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the hour of 8:37 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Dickerson reconvened the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council. I EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT - Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade re Downtown Parking Lot No.4 at 1795 Pine Street (C-070- 200/P-030/R -030-100-055) Assistant City Manager Starman recalled that the City owns Parking Lot No.4 (Lot 4) located at 1795 Pine Street and the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) owns property immediatefy adjacent to Lot 4 at 1701 Pine Street. The Agency's property is slated for renovation to house the Riverfront Playhouse (Playhouse) and Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade (Habitat) recently submitted a request to negotiate with the City to acquire Lot 4 as part of a proposal to develop 16-market rate townhomes, 4 affordable housing units, one live/work unit, and up to 3,000 square feet of commercial space for its project, "Theater Square Town Homes." As an aside, Habitat proposes to serve as general contractor and construction manager for the Playhouse renovation project at 1701 Pine Street. Mr. Starman stated that Lot 4 enjoys only minimal use as a public parking lot and Habitat proposes to maintain 50 parking spaces for their project. Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City, the Agency, and Habitat for potential development of Parking Lot located at 1795 Pine Street as set forth above; and authorize staff to negotiate with Habitat to develop a Disposition and Development Agreement to be returned to the City Council for consideration. I In response to City Council concerns, Mr. Starman stated that Habitat and the Plahouse are satisfied there will be sufficient parking in the surrounding area to accommodate all needs. He added that the revenue derived from the sale of surplus property can be applied to any area as the Council directs, including downtown parking. Jim Koenigsaecker, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Shasta Cascade, urged the City Council to move forward with the proposal and confirmed that they have held preliminary discussions with surrounding property owners regarding parking. Dan Kupsky, Vice President of the Board for the Riverfront Playhouse, stated that they are working diligently to bring the Playhouse to Downtown and are pleased with the proposal by Habitat. He related that Playhouse supporters have raised approximately $200,000 in the last few months, and predicted the final project cost at approximately $2 million. Mr. Kupsky added that the Playhouse goal is to present a performance in the new facility in 2008. He urged the City Council to begin negotiations with Habitat and concurred that Playhouse Board Members are satisfied there will be ample parking opportunities in the area. John Ryan, Jean Wopat, Buck Lang, and Carl Arness urged approval of the proposal believing the project to be an appropriate use for Downtown and long overdue. MaDY Cantrell, Redding resident, contended that the project appeared appropriate on the surface, but the already critical parking situation in the Downtown, will be exacerbated by the project. She urged that long term solutions to the parking dilemma be studied prior to further development. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement between the City, the Agency, and Habitat pertaining to potential redevelopment of Parking Lot No.4 at 1795 Pine Street as a mixed-use project featuring town .homes, live/work space, and commercial/retail space. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes At the hour of 9:13 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Dickerson adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. 4/4/2006 84 AUTHORIZE REVIEW THE EXISTING FIRE FACILITIES IMPACT FEES (F-205-600 & P-150-070) City Manager Warren recalled that in "2004, when the City Council reviewed and increased Traffic Impact Fees, Development Fees, Water Connection Fees, and Wastewater Connection Fees, Fire Facilities Impact Fees were not raised even though they were considered low at that time. He said that the cost to construct Fire Station No.8 was $2.9 million, but only $85,000 of that amount was available through Fire Facilities Impact Fees. He advised that staff is concerned that potential revenue from the existing fire fee structure will not be sufficient to provide future fire protection needs for a growing community, particularly in view of the proposed Interstate 5 (1-5) and Oasis Road major development. Mr. Warren recommended that the City Council direct staff to review existing Fire Facilities Impact Fees to ensure adequate funding will exist to meet future needs and to bifurcate the report with a City-wide review and the proposed commercial development identified in the Oasis Road Specific Plan. I Mr. Warren believed that a report would take approximately six months and would be returned at that time for further consideration by Council. . Fire Chief Fry observed that Fire Station No.8 impacted the General Fund by $700,000, but ifthe Fire Facilities Impact Fees had been increased earlier, the impact to the General Fund would have been significantly less. In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. Warren related that a study could reveal the necessity to vary fees throughout the City, dependent on development and specific needs. Deputy City Manager Bachman explained that a major commercial development such as that proposed at Oasis Road/I-5 may warrant a Fire Facilities Impact Fee and a another specific fee for development of that area over and above that paid by the rest of the City. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Dickerson, directing staff to review the existing Fire Facilities Impact Fees to ensure that adequate funding will exist for future needs, to bifurcate the study if necessary for clarity, and bring recommendations for Council consideration within the next 60 days. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I COUNCIL ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES /MEETINGS (A-050-060) Mayor Murray reported that he and Council Members Stegall and Mathena attended a legislative session with state elected officials in Sacramento, regarding AB 1554, on March 27,2006. Council Member Stegall reported that she attended the Northern California Power Agency legislative committee meeting in Turlock on March 22, 2006. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:27 p.m., Mayor Murray declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: I cL'R- ~ City Clerk - 4/4/2006