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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2007-03-06 54 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California March 6, 2007 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Gary Ingle. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Betty Harrison-Smith. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dickerson with the following Council Members present: Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson. I Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Electric Utility Director Feider, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin, City Treasurer Detwiler, Engineering Project Coordinator Aukland, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Assistant Stribley. PUBLIC COMMENT (P-050-460) Francis Jenkins, Redding resident, expressed strong opposition to the proposed construction of a trail (in connection with the new Mary Glen development for active seniors) along the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation Canal (ACID) where it runs through the Parkview Neighborhood. Ms. Jenkins related that she has lived in the area for many years and recently sold her property on Sharon Street to facilitate construction of Mary Glen where she plans to live once it is completed. She explained that because she still holds the note on the property and because her room in the new facility would be located close to and overlook the proposed trail, she believed she had a vested interest in speaking on the issue. She recalled that this issue was discussed during the General Plan updates in the year 2000, and at that time, the City Council determined that a trail in this area would violate pri vate property rights and declined to consider it further. Ms. Jenkins added that she had appeared before the City Council within the last year to address the numerous problems created by an increasing transient and homeless population illegally camping and trespassing in the Parkview Neighborhood and the blighted conditions that resulted, as well as safety issues with illegal campfires escaping into the surrounding brush. She emphasized that a trail would only exacerbate the problem, making access even easier. I Wilma Kite, Loeta Rhodes, and Lois Busby, Parkview area residents, also expressed opposition to the proposed trail across private property in the Parkview area citing theft and trespassing by transients, private property rights, and real estate principals that preclude the use of an easement on private property beyond its recorded definition. Elin Klaseen, resident and member of the Parkview Neighborhood Association, advised that this matter will be on the Association agenda for next week's meeting. She asked that time be provided to the neighborhood to discuss and resolve the issue before the matter is heard by the Planning Department. City Manager Starman concurred that discussion is premature because the Mary Glen and another project for the area are in the very early stages of the permitting process and no requirements had been drawn for approval for either project. (A-130 & A-I 30-050) April Ashton, Redding resident, expressed concern regarding an ongoing problem with a dangerous dog in her neighborhood. She contended that the animal has bitten at least two individuals and has made numerous attempts to attack her children in their yard and others. She urged the City Council to take action before the consequences are dire. I PRESENT AnON ~ Donation from the Exchange Club of Redding for the Redding Municipal Airport (G-IOO & A-090-100) Bill Wagner, Exchange Club of Redding member and Chair of Air Show 2006, related that every other year, the Exchange Club presents an Air Show with part of the proceeds 3/6/2007 55 dedicated back to the community. He presented a check for $5,000 in appreciation of the City's support of Air Show 2006 for Redding Municipal Airport improvements. The City Council thanked the Exchange Club for their community service. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of February 20,2007 I Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-l00-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check numbers 849053 through 849297 inclusive, in the amount of $11,093,011.84, for the period of February 17, 2007, through February 28, 2007; and Payroll Register No. 17 electronic deposit transaction numbers 201280 through 202099 and check numbers 534779 through 534925 inclusive, in the amount of$2,286,286.59, for the period of January 28, 2007, through February 10, 2007, be approved. TOTAL: $ 13,379,298.43 ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for January 2007 be accepted. Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 6.14.028 re Card Rooms (L-070-300) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Ordinance No. 2382 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 6. 14-Card Rooms, Section 6.14.028-Wagering Limits. I Resolution - Declaring Intention to abandon a portion of a public open-space easement at 3007 & 3049 Sunglow Drive, and 3040 & 3052 Stonecrest Place (A-5-06), and setting public hearing (A-OlO-040) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2007-34 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring its intention to abandon a portion of a public open-space easement located on 3007 and 3049 Sunglow Drive and 3040 and 3052 Stonecrest Place (A-5-06) in the Country Heights Subdivision by Signature-Northwest Partnership and setting a public hearing for April 17,2007. 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 January 2007. Retail power sales revenue was $165,535 above projections and wholesale power sales through January were $12,652,347 or 95.3% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was $2,382,899 or 14.3% above expectations. The total cost of electricity through January 2007 was $12,829,884 or 29.4% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through January is $1,341,324. I Resolution - Appropriating funds for playground equipment; and Joint Use Agreement - Shasta County Office of Education for Magnolia Park (B-130-070/E-060-630/P-050) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2007-35 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 58th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77 appropriating $50,000 for playground equipment at Magnolia Park for fiscal year 2006-07. It is further recommended that the City Council approve a Joint Use Agreement with the Shasta County Office of Education for joint use of Magnolia Park. Council Member Stegall advised she will abstain from discussion and voting on this matter due to a conflict of interest through her family. 3/6/2007 56 The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - Stegall Council Members - None Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park (P-050-690 & P-050-600-200) It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that the City Council accept the report regarding the Sports Complex Soccer Park for January 2007. Resolution - Authorizing destruction of certain inactive Police Department Records (A-050-270 & A-050-055-750) . It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Resolution No. 2007-36 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 five years, pursuant to Penal Code Section 832.5 and are eligible for destruction with written consent of the City Attorney. I Monthly Financial Report - General Fund (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report January 2007. Total revenue at the end of January is $38.4 million or $2,385,195 (6.6%) above staff's cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $41,049,963 or $1,208,260 (2.9%) below staff's original projection. Encumbrances total $2,140,690. Resolution - Summarily vacating a portion of West Street right-of-way (A-7-06) adjacent to 2750 and 2270 West Street (A-Ol 0-1 00) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No. 2007-37 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating a portion of West Street right-of-way adjacent to 2750 and 2270 West Street (A-7- 06), by Brothers Development, Inc. as it is not being used for street purposes, a public- service easement is being retained. I Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Clover Creek Villages Subdivision Units 2 & 3 (S-101-051) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council approve the final map for Clover Creek Villages Subdivision Units 2 & 3 (S-15-02), located west of Airport Road and east of the Clover Creek Preserve, by Clover Creek Development, LLC, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a Subdivision Agreement, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement - PACE Civil, Inc. (W-030-600 & W-030-725) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement (C-4397) with PACE Civil, Inc. for Buckeye 30" Water Transmission Main Extension adding $30,000 for construction management and inspection services. Master Services Agreement - CH2M Hill (W-OI0-450) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with CH2M Hill for construction management services for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation and Expansion Project in an amount not-to-exceed $5,588,642, and authorize the City Manager to authorize individual Construction Task Orders related to the MSA. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3999, One (1) Cab and Chassis with Truck Mounted Hydro Excavator (B-050-l00 & A-050-165) It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Council award Bid Schedule No. 3999, One (1) Cab and Chassis with Truck Mounted Hydro Excavator (for the Water Utility) to Riverview International Truck, Inc. in the amount of$261,325.06. 3/6/2007 57 MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None I Ordinance No. 2382 and Resolution Nos. 2007-34, 2007-35, 2007-36, and 2007-37 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the hour of7:39 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Stegall convened the Special Meeting- of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION - Approving proposed sale of Redevelopment Agency property located at 851 Browning Street to Redding Hilltop Center, LLC (R-030-050-050) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson and Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Stegall opened the public hearing regarding the proposed sale of Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) property located at 851 Browning Street to Redding Hilltop Center, LLC. The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohrnayer advised that no protests were received. I City Manager Starman provided highlights of the Report to City Council dated February 27, 2007, incorporated herein by reference, stating that in January 2006, the Redding Hilltop Center, LLC expressed interest in acquiring RRA property located at 851 Browning Street. Redding Hilltop Center, also known as Gateway Pacific Properties, LLC, owns the adjoining property and would like to develop a commercial center of approximately 180,000 square feet. I Mr. Starman advised that the property is in the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Proj ect Area and the proposed purchase price for the property will be $400,000 or fair market value as determined by an appraisal, whichever is greater. He pointed out that the 33433 Summary Report of the California Health and Safety Code is required by Redevelopment Law and findings must be made that: 1. The improvements are of benefit to the project area from which the funds are derived or to the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located; 2. No other reasonable means of financing the improvements are available to the community 3. The payment of funds for the improvements will assist in the elimination of blight within the project area; 4. The consideration for the property is not less than fair market value at its highest and best use; and 5. There is no new environmental documentation necessary under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Mr. Starman recommended that a resolution be adopted making the necessary findings, accepting the 33433 Summary Report, and approving the sale ofthe property. Council Member Stegall expressed concern that this particular developer has not followed through on other agreements with the City. Mr. Starman responded that the developer was required, in another purchase/development agreement, to acquire a right-of-way on the west side of Hilltop Drive for a development on that side of the roadway, but, to date, that has not occurred. He stated that it would be stipulated in the agreement for acquisition of the 851 Browning property, that escrow would not close until all requirements were fulfilled relative to other agreements between the developer and the City. 3/612007 58 Mayor Dickerson determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting Resolution No. 2007-38, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, making CEQA and redevelopment findings as set forth above, approving disposition of Redding Redevelopment Agency real property located at 851 Browning Street, Assessor Parcel Number 107-260-001, located in the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project Area, to Redding Hilltop Center, LLC, accepting the 33433 Summary Report, and determining that consideration for the property (not less than $400,000) is not less than fair market value at its highest and best use. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2007-38 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk At the hour of7:45 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Stegall adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. PUBLIC HEARING - Downtown Redding Business Improvement District RESOLUTION - Confirming the Annual Report and levying the annual assessment for fiscal year 2006-07 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID) (A-170-0l5-0Q2) The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing regarding the Annual Report and levying the annual assessment for fiscal year 2007-08 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID). The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing I City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received. City Manager Starman recalled that the City Council, at its meeting of February 22,2007, received the Annual Report presented by the Downtown Redding Business Association (DRBA) declaring its intention to levy and collect an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2007-08 in the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District (BID). Mr. Starman noted that the Annual Report proposes no changes to BID boundaries or the assessment formula as established in previous years. He advised that unless 50% plus one of the businesses located in the BID protest the proceedings, the resolution confirming the report and levying of assessments can be adopted in order to provide revenues for improvements and promote tourism in the Downtown Redding BID pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. Mr. Starman recommended that the resolution confirming the Annual Report by the DRBA and levying the assessment for the BID be adopted. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Starman advised that the City Council had a fiduciary responsibility to review the use of the funds which could be altered or removed by the City Council if deemed necessary. I Mayor Dickerson determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adopting Resolution No. 2007-39, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the Annual Report for the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying the assessment for the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2007-08. 3/6/2007 59 The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - None Resolution No. 2007-39 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I PUBLIC HEARING - Traviata Subdivision Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-6-06 ORDINANCE - Amending the Redding Municipal Code Zoning Map and approving Planned Development Application PD-4-06 and Rezoning Application RZ-5-06 (S-lOI-I 1 4/L-01O-2 1 I-030/L-OIO-230) The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing regarding Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-6-06 Planned Development Application PD-4-06, and Rezoning Application RZ-5-06, Traviata Subdivision, located at 1375 Browning Street, by Traviata Development Group, LLC. 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 no protests were received. Development Services Director Hamilton provided highlights ofthe Report to City Council dated February 16, 2007, relating that the Traviata Subdivision consists of approximately 3.9 acres which is to be subdivided into 34 single-family residential lots. I Mr. Hamilton stated that a letter of concern was received from property owner Harinderpal Ahluwalia (1186 Old Alturas Road) during the Planning Commission process. Mr. Ahluwalia's home is located behind the proposed project and he requested that a block wall be installed along the property line between the two properties. Mr. Hamilton stated that the Planning Commission determined that given the 30-foot vertical separation and horizontal separation of 1 00 feet, the wall would provide little benefit, however, it has been agreed that an alternate driveway will be provided on Grouse Drive for the property owner, who now uses a gravel road adjacent to the proposed project. I Mr. Hamilton advised that several findings must be made relative to approval of the Subdivision. The findings are that: Tentative Map 1. The proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans 2. The design or improvement is consistent with applicable general and specific plans 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development 4. The site is physically suitable for the density of the development 5. The design of the subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage or serious public health problems 6. The design of the subdivision will not contlict with easements Planned Development 7. The proposed development is consistent with goals, policies, & standards of applicable general and specific plans 8. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use 9. The site has adequate access 10. There are adequate public services and the development will not result in .the reduction of public services 11. The development will not have an adverse effect on surrounding property and will be compatible with existing and planned uses Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council make the necessary findings, adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the Traviata Subdivision, approve the Tentative Subdivision Map (S-6-06), approve Planned Development Application PD-4-06 and Rezoning Application RZ-5-06, and offer an ordinance for first reading rezoning 1375 Browning Street from "RM-12" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-I2-PD" Residential Multiple Family District with Planned Development Overlay District and waive the full reading of the ordinance. 3/612007 60 City Council discussion ensued regarding pedestrian access to amenities in the area such as the Movie Theater. Mr. Hamilton pointed out that the primary access for future residents of the project would be at Old Alturas Road and Browning Street where there is signalization. Mike Dormer, with Sharrah, Dunlap, and Sawyer, advised that the developer would be amenable to landscaping the small City-owned lot adjacent and contiguous to the project at the northwest comer. He concurred with staff regarding the use of a signal controlled intersection for pedestrians and pointed out that a through street such as Browning Street would not be appropriate for a cross-walk without some additional traffic control. Cherie Maestro, Redding student, questioned why additional single-family housing is being constructed when there appears to be a real estate glut of unsold homes. Council Member Murray explained that it is not within the purview of the City to determine if projects are financially viable. I Mayor Dickerson determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, making findings as set forth above, adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the Traviata Subdivision, located at 1375 Browning Street, by Traviata Development Group, LLC, approving the Tentative Subdivision Map (S-6-06), Planned Development Application (PD-4-06), and Rezoning Application (RZ-5-06). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance 2383 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code Zoning Map rezoning 3.9 acres at the Traviata Subdivision located at 1375 Browning Street from "RM-12" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-12-PD" Residential Multiple Family District with Planned Development Overlay District (RZ-5-06). MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the full reading of Ordinance 2383 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. I PUBLIC HEARING - Chum Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone ORDINANCE - Amending the Redding Municipal Code adding Section 16.20.071, establishing the Chum Creek Road Impact Fee Zone (T -080-400 & S-070-1 00) The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dickerson continued the public heaiing from February 20, 2007, regarding the Chum Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone and consideration of amendments to Redding Municipal Code to add Section 16.20.071, establishing the Chum Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone (Zone). Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin recalled that at its meeting of February 20, 2007, City Council continued the public hearing to this date. During that meeting, it was related that the Zone proposes to impose an impact fee on new development within a specific area at Chum Creek Road and Interstate 5 that includes 12 parcels abutting Chum Creek Road between South Bonnyview Road and Denton Way near the 1-5 interchange. He advised that the cost of improving Chum Creek Road to a four-lane road with sidewalk curbs and gutters along the westerly portion of the road, was estimated at $7 million; and, if the proposed Zone is approved, the property owners would provide $3,191,293 toward that amount. It is proposed that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) contribute $7 million in funding through Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Area Tax Increment funds and that an agreement be developed that would direct the Zone fees for partial repaYment up to $3,191,293 back to the RRA. To that end, a Reimbursement Agreement was approved at the meeting of February 20, 2007, with Vitalis Partners, Inc. which is planning a small commercial development at the south end ofthe project area wherein they would contribute $3,191,293 toward the road construction so that it could be completed all at once. In return, Vitalis would be reimbursed $600,000 ofthe Zone fees it fronted as development occurred on the remaining parcels along Chum Creek Road. He reiterated that the Zone fee would be charged only when development occurred or use changed of parcels located within the Zone. Mr. Tippin explained that Michael Michelak, a property owner within the proposed District, had asked that the hearing be continued to this date so that he could provide input in opposition to the formation of the District and imposition of the fee. I 3/612007 61 John Kenny, representing Michael Michelak, contended that the fee study was flawed and advised that his client was opposed to the proposed fee on his property (APN 68-27-037) of $250,000. He related that the opposition was based on staffs assumption that every business fronting the roadway would receive the same benefit from its widening and improvement and believed the methodology should be changed. He pointed out that the property to the south of the Zone area was already beginning development and should be paying the lion's share of the fees. He related that his client did not believe he should pay for 66 feet of an easement already on the property, or an area where the City has a sewer pump. He urged that the impact fees be reconsidered, that payment of the fee be reviewed and that there be a stipulation that the fee be paid only when a certificate of occupancy is obtained. I Mr. Tippin explained that the methodology was developed based on the road frontage, of which the southern most properties, belonging to Vitalis Partners, LLC , would have a total realignment and easement within the boundaries of their property and the road at that location would be 124 feet wide with curb, gutters, and sidewalk. The remaining properties would have improvements on only the western most portion of th~ir property, a road width of only 84 feet, curbs and gutters, but no sidewalk would be constructed from Arizona Street north to Denton Way. He said that although the formula used to determine the fee was the same for all properties, the amount of improvements differed so some properties (those southerly) were, in fact, paying a larger fee. Mr. Tippin pointed out that Mr. Michelak was not paying as great a fee as the Vitalis Partners, and noted that Vitalis would pay all but $600,000 of the $3.1 million in impact fees. Mr. Tippin recommended that the City Council make findings pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65016 through 66018, offer an ordinance for first reading approving amendments to the Redding Municipal Code adding Section 16.20.071 establishing the Chum Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone and set the corresponding traffic impact fees to provide for costs to widen and partially realign Chum Creek Road from South Bonnyview Road to Denton Way, and waive the full reading of the ordinance. I Council Member Murray believed that the Zone fees would save the property owners money ifpaid now instead of when development occurred in the future and construction costs had escalated. City Attorney Duvernay clarified that this would be an impact fee paid at the time of permitting and was not a lien or assessment against properties. He added that there was a 20- year term for the reimbursement agreement and if development occurred after that time, there would be no fee. Mr. Duvernay pointed out that in order to trigger the impact fee, the permit application must be for a higher intensity use than currently exists on each property and that every effort to provide proportionality was exercised in the formula for determining the impact fee. He did not believe that it was appropriate to receive payment for the impact fee at the point of Certificate of Occupancy as that was not when all other fees were paid. " Michael Michelak alleged that the formula utilizing a per-lineal-foot basis was fair, pointing out the 66-foot easement on his property which prohibited development of that portion as well as the area around the City's sewer pump located on the comer of his property. In response to Mr. Michelak, Mr. Tippin explained that a few years ago, improvements along Mr. Michelak's property probably could have been performed for $157,000, but escalating construction costs over the last few years coupled with the fact that the City must pay prevailing wage, the cost is now estimated at $215,000. I Mayor Dickerson determined that no other individual wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray, making findings pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65016 through 66018 that a notice of public hearing was sent 14 days prior to the hearing, the report and supporting documentation was available to the public 10 days prior to the hearing, a public hearing was held and an implementing ordinance would be adopted to establish the Chum Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone and corresponding traffic impact fees would be set to provide for costs to widen and partially realign Chum Creek Road from South Bonnyview Road to Denton Way. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 3/612007 62 Council Member Stegall offered Ordinance 2384 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code adding Section 16.20.71 establishing and adopting the Chum Creek Road Traffic Impact Fee Zone and setting the corresponding fees, to be effective 60 days after adoption. MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the full reading of Ordinance 2384 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. At the hour of 9:00 p.m., Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting in recess. At the hour of9:10 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the meeting. I APPOINTMENTS - Alternate City Council Representative to the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTP A) (T -100-375/ A-050-060/B-080) MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, appointing City Council Member Jones to serve as the Alternate City Council Representative to the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTP A). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Redding Municipal Library Grand Opening and Dedication (L-050-500 and A-050-080) Assistant City Manager Bachman provided a Powerpoint presentation depicting the Grand Opening ofthe Redding Municipal Library on Saturday, March 3, 2007. He stated that 3,000 volunteers signed up for the book-passing event which moved 743 books from the old Library to the Redding Municipal Library. The Library opened to the public at noon and 2,400 books were checked out that day and many new library cards issued to enthusiastic attendees. He pointed out various areas within the Library and stated that it is a beautiful building and was well received by the public. No action was required on this informational item. I SET PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REDDING ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENTS (E-090-100) Electric Utility Director Feider recalled that it has been two years and two months since the last rate adjustment for the Redding Electric Utility (REU). He advised that two-thirds of REU operating expenses come from costs to supply power, and he pointed out that the cost of natural gas has increased approximately 40% in the last two years. He stated it is estimated that a rate increase of 4.5% to 6% will be necessary, that it will be applied to all rates in all customer classes, and it should be implemented in the near future and then again in 2008. Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council set a public hearing for April 3, 2007, to consider REU rate adjustments. Kalen Becerra, Redding resident, opposed the rate increase as it would unfairly increase utility rates for those less able to afford it. Richard Oba, Redding resident, urged that a "green rate" be considered during the rate discussions. He felt it would create dialogue regarding global warming and give residents the option to assist with global warming. I Council Member Murray asked that staff provide a report, before the rate considerations, ascertaining if the "green rate" does, in fact, provide any value in the cities where it is used, such as Sacramento or Alameda. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, setting a public hearing for April 3, 2007, to consider REU rate adjustments. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 3/612007 63 I PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOLAR PROGRAM INITIATIVE; and RESOLUTION - Authorizing an Electric Utility Demand Side Management Coordinator and appropriating Electric Utility Energy Services funds for the position (E-120-200 & B-130-070) Electric Utility Director Feider explained that Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) known as the California Solar Initiative was signed into law last year. It requires municipal utilities such as Redding Electric Utility (REU) to offer rebates and incentives for the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential and commercial applications and to make available a pro-rata share of the state's funding goal ($784 million) over the next 10 years beginning January 1, 2008. He said it is estimated that Redding's share will be $8 million to $10 million over that 10 year period, with an average of approximately $1 million per year. He pointed out that the funds utilized in the public benefits program are prohibited from use in the new solar program, which unfortunately means that rate-payers would have to supply the new funding. He also said that REU is recommending beginning the rate adjustment in July 2007, in order to move forward and possibly gain purchasing advantages. However, the proposed details will be included in the rate adjustment hearing on April 3, 2007. Mr. F eider related, to that end, REU is proposing a three-part solar energy program to obtain compliance with state law. The proposed program would: 1) implement SB 1 mandates, 2) enhance the on-going Public Solar Initiative that spotlights solar opportunities in Redding, and 3) develop a demonstration solar thermal program showcasing potential benefits for Redding customers. He pointed out that because REU staff is stretched thin, it would be necessary to add one full-time position to administer the programs and ensure compliance with SB 1, adding that many of the state mandated programs had overriding costs not part of the actual mandate, such as personnel for implementation. Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council authorize implementation of the three-part solar energy program for compliance with the California Solar Initiative, with specific details to be discussed at the public hearing for rate adjustments on April 3, 2007, and that a resolution be adopted creating one-full time Electric Utility Demand Side Management Coordinator to administer the program and appropriating funds for that position. I Council Member Murray urged that the proposals also be targeted to the elderly and low income so that they are aware of the availability ofthese services. Mr. Feider responded that the amount of funding to target specific areas within the proposal would be determined through the budget process and these would he provided as a consideration for Council at the public hearing. Council Member Murray did not support use ofREU reserve funds to initially start up the solar PV rebate account even though it would be repaid. He preferred waiting until funds were received for that purpose through the proposed rate increase. Council Member Jones expressed concern that hiring a full-time employee now for this program could be premature, particularly ifthere is not a great demand for solar power now or in the future. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, authorizing the three-part implementation of the solar energy program for compliance with California Senate Bill 1; and adopting Resolution No. 2007-40, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, approving and adopting the 70th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2005-77, authorizing the addition of one-full time position, Electric Utility Demand Side Management Coordinator in the Electric-Energy Services Division for fiscal year 2006-07. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Resolution No. 2007-40 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk TREASURER'S REPORT - JANUARY 2007 (A-050-100-600) City Treasurer Detwiler reported that the Treasurer's Report for January 2007 included: Total Treasurer's Accountability $159,419,186.15 3/6/2007 64 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $254,467,650.50 Ms. Detwiler recommended that the Treasurer's Report for January 2007 be accepted. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall, accepting the City Treasurer's Report for January 2007. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Amending the Service Employees International Union -Confidential, Technical, and Professional Non-exempt Salary Schedule, creating positions of Technician I, II, and III (Development Services) (P-100-050-124 & A-050-122) Development Services Director Hamilton related that review of City employee classifications is an on-going process. He stated that the Development Services Department has evaluated its need and in particular the existing Development Services Technician position. Mr. Hamilton said that the goal of any modifications is to allocate personnel and budget resources to accomplish Department business efficiently and in a cost-effective manner, to create flexibility in replacing vacant positions, provide increased professional opportunities to motivate staff, and to "flatten" overall organizational structure where possible. The Development Services Department would like to combine the Development Services Technician and Building Technician into a single series, Development Services Technician I, II, and III and proposes the elimination of an Administrative Assistant position to be replaced with a Development Services Technician. I Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the proposed changes to the Employees International Union-Confidential, Technical, and Professional (SEIU-CTP) Non-exempt Salary Schedule, creating positions of Technician I, II, and III. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting Resolution No. 2007-41, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the SEIU-CTP Non-Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Wage Rates, creating the position of Development Services Technician I, II, and III, with a salary range of $13 .08 to $23.27 per hour, effective March 11, 2007. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2007-41 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk ORAL REPORT - City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234) (A-050-060) Council Member Stegall reported attending the Northern California Power Agency (NCP A) monthly meeting in Sacramento on January 24,2007, through January 26,2007. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:52 p.m., Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ~~/. I Mayor ATTEST: c~~~ 3/6/2007