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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2007-08-21 189 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California August 21,2007 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Police Chaplain Charlene Payment. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Charlene Payment. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dickerson with the following Council Members present: Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Stegall. Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering Director Tippin, Electric Utility Director Feider, Deputy Fire Chief Becker, Community Services Director Niemer, Community Services Project Coordinator Glover, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Assistant Stribley. PUBLIC COMMENT (A-050-060) Bob Talbott, Redding resident, urged the City Council to close abortion clinics. (L-01O-045) Jeff Morrow, Redding resident, presented information to the City Council regarding his proposed development on Shasta Street wherein he alleged that the Fire Department was imposing regulations on the project outside its jurisdiction and without basis. He also expressed continued opposition to the results of past appeals to the City Council regarding his project and believed he should be allowed a third appeal. I PRESENT AnON - Turtle Bay Exploration Park' (C-070-250-250) Allyn Clark, Chief Financial Officer for Turtle Bay Exploration Park, provided a Powerpoint presentation providing financial information past, current, and future for the Turtle Bay Exploration Park (Park). She highlighted the various cooperative projects and partnerships, acknowledged Park sponsors and also spoke about existing and future projects for the Park. Ms. Clark stated that although Park attendance for this fiscal year amounted to approximately $157,000.00, revenue from those numbers was not sufficient to maintain operational services at the Park and additional financial support is needed to bridge the gap. Ms, Clark thanked the City for its continued support and believed that the momentum generated at the Park this year will strengthen successful partnerships with the City and other partners and sponsors. I PRESENT A nON of Meritorious Conduct Awards by the Redding Fire Department (A-050-140) On behalf of the Redding Fire Department, Fire Marshal Becker presented Meritorious Conduct Awards to Guy Beeman and Jim Cole, employees of the Cowboy Mattress . Company on North Market Street, for their assistance on June 14, 2007, extinguishing two fires. He stated that on that date, these individuals witnessed the eruption of two separate fires on the opposite side of Market Street and called the Fire Department. While awaiting the arrival of the Fire Department, Mr. Beeman and Mr. Cole were able to contain both fires with fire extinguishers until emergency personnel arrived. Mr. Becker stated that either fire could have quickly spread to homes without the quick action of these two men. He added that they were also able to identify the individual responsible for setting the fires and that individual was subsequently apprehended. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Special Council Meeting of August 7, 2007 8/21/2007 190 Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.3, check numbers 854236 through 854908 inclusive, in the amount of$9,90 1,276.40, for the period of August 1,2007, through August 17,2007; Payroll Register No.1 electronic deposit transaction numbers 210811 through 211724 and check numbers 536776 through 537031 inclusive, in the amount of $2,732,958.78 for the period of July 1, 2007, through July 14, 2007; Payroll Register No.2 electronic deposit transaction numbers 211771 through 212689 and check numbers 537041 through 537196 inclusive, in the amount of $2,523,602.77 for the period of July 15, 2007, through July 28, 2007; and Payroll Register No.3 electronic deposit transaction numbers 212736 through 213661 and check numbers 537206 through 537391 inclusive, in the amount of$2,779,220.17 for the period of July 29,2007, through August 11,2007, be approved. TOTAL: $17,937,058.12 I Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg) Letter - In opposition re Transportation Planning - Preferred Growth Scenarios relative to emission reductions (L-040-300) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to Darrell Steinberg of the California State Legislature, opposing Senate Bill 375-Steinberg (SB375) designed to alter the process used by local governments to establish land uses and to respond effectively to local transportation and land use planning needs with locally crafted scenarios. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4041, Furnishing Electric Line Clearance Services (Tree Trimming) (B-050-100 & E-090-160) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 4041, Furnishing Electric Line Clearance Services (Tree Trimming) be awarded to Utility Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $377,090.40 to provide electric line clearance services for fiscal year 2007/08 pursuant to state regulations and standards. Second Amendment to the Right-of-WayAgreement - Caltrans for Sacramento River Trail connection to Auditorium Drive; and Resolution - Appropriating funds for same (B-130-070 & P-050-460-700) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Second Amendment to the Right-of-Way Agreement (C-43 78) with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) relative to the Highway 44 Widening Project increasing the amount of purchase by $70,000 for a total amount of$126, 700 and requiring the City to relocate the fire access road and install 210 meters of chain link fence to a location outside the new highway right-of-way to facilitate completion of the Sacramento River Trail connection at an earlier date, and eliminating the First Amendment to the Agreement in its entirety. I It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2007-179 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 9th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $126,700 for the Sacramento River Trail connection at Auditorium Drive for fiscal year 2007-08. Council Member Jones advised he will vote no on this item for consistency with previous meetings. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None I Resolution - Appropriating Park Development funds for purchase of property on Oak Mesa Lane for a park site (B-130-070/C-070-0 1 0/P-050) It is the recommendation of the Community Seryices Director that Resolution No. 2007-180 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 10th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $950,000 for the purchase of22 acres of property located on Oak Mesa Lanes (Assessor Parcel Numbers 077- 290-003, -034, and -037) from Steven and Merlene Gregory for a park site. 8/21/2007 191 Council Member Jones advised he will vote no on this item for consistency with previous meetings. , The Vote: AYES: NOES: 'ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None I Set Public Hearing - Consider ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 - Fire Prevention, and adopting the 2007 California Fire Code (C-llO-275) It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that the City Council set a public hearing for September 4, 2007, to consider amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20-Fire Prevention adopting the 2007 California Fire Code and Standards, limit the area of storage of very low temperature flammable fluids, establish construction reference documents relative to protecting homes from wildland fires, establish regulation prohibiting tampering with fire sprinkler service lines, establish a new appeal process designating the Fire Chief and Board of Appeals as final decision makers for adjudicating appeals interpreting the Fire Code, and other updates. Grant - U.S. Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (G-I00-070 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Mayor to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice' Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) in the amount of$50,124 to reduce crime and improve public safety and fund the salary of the Information Technoloy Supervisor in charge of the Police Department's Integrated Public Safety System (IPPS) Project. I Quarterly Report - Turtle Bay Exploration Park (C-070-250-250) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the Quarterly Report from the Turtle Bay Exploration Park for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4026, North Market Lift Station Replacement; and Resolution - Appropriating Wastewater Utility funds for said project (B-050-020/^B-130-070/W -020-560) It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No. 4026 (Job No. 2249), North Market Lift Station Replacement be awarded to Ray Toney & Associates in the amount of $2,424,000, that an additional $250,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees and outside materials testing, and that an additional $200,000 be approved for a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of$2,874,000. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2007-181 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 6th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating an additional $1,039,000 for the North Market Lift Station, Force Main, and Line Demolition jobs for fiscal year 2007-08. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4044, Lake Redding Boating Facility Rehabilitation; and Resolution - Appropriating state grant funds and Park Development funds for said project (B-050-020/^B-130-070/P-050-650) It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Guiton & Son be relieved of its bid error of July 24,2007, reducing the Additive Alternate cost for Bid Schedule No. 4044 (Job No.9222), Lake Redding Boating Facility Rehabilitation from $117,600 to $82,600 and that the Bid be awarded to Guiton & Son in the amount of $577,015, that an additional $38,000 be approved for administration and inspection fees, and that an additional $58,000 be approved for a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of$673,015. It is furtherrecommended that Resolution No. 2007-182 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 8th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $52,000 for the Lake Redding Boat Ramp Project for fiscal year 2007-08. 8/21/2007 192 License Agreement - Bob and Joye Lidell dba Redding Drag Strip for operation ofthe drag strip at Redding Municipal Airport; and Termination of the Agreement - Northern California Drag Racing Association (C-070-1 001 A-090-1 001 A-070-080) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City approve the License Agreement with Bob and Joye Lidell, dba Redding Drag Strip, for operation of the drag strip at the Redding Municipal Airport in the amount of$7,080 annual license fee, plus 6% of the gross revenue over $118,000, 6.5% of the revenue between $150,000 and $200,000 and 7% of the revenue over $200,000 for a term from September 1, 2007, through August 31, 2010. It is further recommended that the License Agreement with the Northern California Drag Racing Association be terminated without cause effective September 1, 2007. I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4053, Taxiways A and B Reconstruction at Redding Municipal Airport; and Resolution - Appropriating FAA grant and Passenger Facility Charges funds for said project (B-050-0201^B-130-0701 A-090-1 00) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No. 4053 (Job Nos. 9456, 9547, 9548, and 2272), Taxiways A and B Reconstruction, Municipal Boulevard, and Taxi Lane Extension Project at Redding Municipal Airport be awarded to Tullis, Inc. in the amount of $2,753,037.50, that an additional $203,500 be approved for administration and inspection fees and to obtain outside materials testing, that an additional $280,000 be approved for a construction contingency fund, for a total amount of$3,033,037.50, and that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Federal Aviation Administration grant. It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2007-183 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 7th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $905,540 for construction of Taxiway AandB atthe Redding Municipal Airport for fiscal year 2007-08. Additional Contingency Funds -Bid Schedule No. 4001, Court Street 8-inch Water Main Replacement (B-050-020 & W-030-725) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council approve additional contingency funds for Bid Schedule No. 4001 (Job No. 2252), Court Street 8-inch Water Main Replacement awarded to R.A. Martin Constructors, Inc. increasing the fund from $83,000 to $103,000 ($20,000 increase from the Water Utility Fund) to provide a metal beam guard rail and provide funds for additional work around unmarked utilities if necessary. I Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3988, Tiger Field Renovation Phase II-Concession Area Remodel Project (B-050-020 & P-050-600-250) It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No. 3988 (Job No. 9586), Tiger Field Renovation Phase II-Concession Area Remodel Project awarded to J .H. Mack Construction, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost was $405,360.96. Resolution - Amending the Administrative Guidelines for the Calculation and Determination of Development Impact Fees to clarify protest and appeal rights (F-205-600) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 2007-184 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 2004-101 and adopting the amended Administrative Guidelines for the calculation and determination of Development Impact Fees pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.20. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended with the exception of the items approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 8121/2007 I I I 193 Resolution Nos. 2007-179,2007-180,2007-181, 2007-182, 2007-183, and 2007-184 are available in the Office of the City Clerk. RESPONSES TO THE 2006-07 SHASTA COUNTY GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT (B-080-600-800) City Manager Starman stated that the City received the 200612007 Shasta County Grand Jury Final Report on July 7, 2006, and because a response is required on or before October 7, 2007, staff prepared a draft response for City Council consideration. Mr. Starman related that the following issues require responses from the City Council: 1. Animal Shelters in Shasta County, Our Animal Friends, and 2. Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA), An Underused Resource Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit the responses to the 200612007 Shasta Grand Jury Final Report to Presiding Judge William Gallagher of the Shasta County Superior Court. Council Member Stegall suggested that a sentence be added to the issue regarding RABA Ridership stating, "The City of Redding would recommend that decisions regarding marketing and advertising be postponed until after decisions are made relative to the current short-range transit plan." MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, authorizing the Mayor to transmit responses, as amended, to the 200612007 Shasta Grand Jury Final Report to Presiding Judge William Gallagher ofthe Shasta County Superior Court. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PROPOSED CHANGES TO REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 7 - Dogs Running at Large and Dangerous Dogs (A-130) City Manager Starman recalled that Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 7 relative to animals running at large and dangerous dogs was last reviewed and re\\ised in 2005. At that time, Council Member Murray requested that the City Council consider possible changes to Section 7.04.050-Running at Large and Section 7.13.010m et seq.-Dangerous Dogs. He related that the current fine for dogs running at large is $100 for the first offense, $150 for the second offense, and $200 for the third and all subsequent offenses. Mr. Starman reported that 59 dogs have been defined as "Dangerous Dogs" since June 2001, and to date, 32 "dangerous dogs" remain in the City limits. Mr. Starman advised that Council Member Murray's concern focused on the fact that, in many instances, the amount of the fine did not serve as a deterrent nor did it bring about compliance. He stated that 154 citations were issued for dogs running-at-Iarge, 12 of which were repeat offenders. He added that Council Member Murray also wanted to discuss more punitive measures that could be taken against the owner of a dog determined to be a "dangerous dog" and where non-compliance issues also exist. Mr. Starman said that the Administrative Board of Review could impose any or all conditions listed in the RMC on the owner of a dangerous dog for non-compliance, and it is Council Member Murray's belief that not only should all the conditions be imposed but that they be monitored as well. . Mr. Starman recommended that after discussion, the City Council provide direction to staff on how to proceed, and additional information will be returned at a later date for Council consideration. David Gritton, Redding resident, alleged that the Redding Police Department inappropriately handles situations involving dogs and asked for further investigation into such incidents. Debbie Vieira, President of Raining Cats and Dogs Animal Rescue Group and Board Member of North State Animal Rescue Coalition, advised that concern for animals and protection of the community should be a priority and she presented an extensive list of recommendations, incorporated herein by reference, designed to address pet overpopulation, humane treatment toward animals and responsible pet ownership. Cheryl Gorewitz, volunteer with the Redding Area Homeward Bound Golden Retriever r Rescue and Board Member of Northstate Animal Rescue Coalition, and Laura Rathe, 8/21/2007 194 President of Pets Without Partners and a Board Member of Northstate Animal Rescue Coalition, supported Ms. Vieira's comments adding that a report by the American Veterinarian Medical Association Task Force on canine aggression and human-canine interaction entitled "A Community Approach to Dog Bite Prevention" concluded that a number of factors must be considered when determining if a dog will bite, but that the dog owner is directly responsible for the presence or absence of those factors. Ms. Gorewitz suggested that a community coalition and dog bite prevention program be developed to focus on irresponsible pet owners in the community. Council Member Murray said that he has received numerous phone calls regarding this problem and suggested that even though 154 citations were issued last year, that number was overshadowed by the number of offenses and warnings given prior to issuance of a citation. He suggested that perhaps the current program is too lenient, observing that most, if not all, animal control problems are the result of irresponsible pet ownership. Mr. Murray recommended that staffbe directed to work with the various agencies and owner-interest groups to examine whether regulations should be more stringent to encourage or force responsible pet ownership, and that the comments received this evening be incorporated into additional information for Council consideration. I Council Member Jones concurred, adding that his primary focus is the dangerous dog issue and suggested that owners of dogs declared "dangerous" be required to post a $50,000 insurance liability certificate, have the dog spayed or neutered, and require that an identification chip be implanted in the animal. Council Member Bosetti questioned the amount of staff time that would be diverted from other projects to research this issue, but also suggested that a method be developed to alert law enforcement when responding to calls for service involving a dangerous dog. He expressed skepticism that any type of legislation could eliminate dangerous dogs. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, directing staffto study options and improved regulation regarding dangerous dogs in concert with citizens' groups, and return recommendations for Council consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I Council Member Bosetti also requested statistics for dog bites resulting from running-at- large violations. UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Presentation re Creek Cleanup Project for 2007 (A-050-080 & S-060-150) Community Services Project Coordinator Glover and Planning Commissioner Dr. Randy Smith announced that the Community Creek Cleanup Project will be held on September 15, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. He referenced the successful cleanup project of 2006 performed on Chum Creek and predicted that this year would be equally successful. He stated that westside neighborhoods and creeks will be targeted this year and will include: Calaboose Creek, Canyon Hollow Creek, Clear Creek, Jenny Creek, Linden Creek, Middle Creek, Oregon Gulch, Olney Creek, and Salt Creek. Dr. Smith read the names of the many supporters of the Chum Creek Cleanup Project and asked the City for monetary participation. He also hoped that the City Council would participate. Mr. Glover invited everyone to attend these events and participate in cleaning the streams and creeks in the City. He stated that individuals interested in volunteering can access information at www.reddingcreekactiongroup.com. or call at 225-4505. He added that a lunch and a swim at the Redding Aquatic Center will be available for volunteers following the work detail. I Council Member Murray urged the community to participate, expressed appreciation to all the volunteers and advised that he will be attending. No action was required on this informational item. 8/21/2007 195 I FEE PROGRAM ALTERNATIVE - North Redding Traffic Benefit Zone (Oasis Road Area) (A-170-130-003 & T-080-400) Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that the City Council adopted the Oasis Road Specific Plan (ORSP) on October 3,2006, outlining development of approximately 665 acres surrounding the Oasis Road and Interstate 5 (1-5) interchange. He advised that Chapter 7 of the ORSP outlines policies for implementation and administration of the Plan and specifically to fund infrastructure needed to serve the area through creation of the North Redding Traffic Benefit District (NRTBD). The policies shall ensure that new development within the Oasis Road area will fund all the public-facility costs it generates where such improvements do not provide a citywide benefit; that except for facilities which benefit the entire City, such as master storm-drain systems, improvements necessary to service the Specific Plan area shall rely primarily on private financing techniques; and that public infrastructure cost shall be allocated to property within the Plan area based on benefits received. Mr. Hamilton related that after the first draft of the NRTBD, Impact Fee Study meetings were held and comments taken from property owners and other individuals, and on July 10, 2007, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the matter. He pointed out that the Fee Study documents the principles and policies and findings that will allow the City Council to ultimately adopt a fee up to the maximum justifiable allowed by law for this area. Bob Spencer ofMuni Financial explained that the planning horizon for this Plan is 2025 but will not represent full buildout. The Fee will spread the burden across all new development and that the Full Scenario will cost $71.2 million of which the NRTBD would fund $46.7 million, Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) is estimated to fund $16.9 million (through tax increment funding), and the citywide portion would be $7.6 million. Mr. Spencer said that the Light Scenario will cost approximately $55.3 million and construct most the same improvements excepting certain road segments which would only have the inner travel lane improved leaving the median, the outer lane, and curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements to the developer at the time development occurs. I Council Member Stegall expressed concern that this would develop in piece-mail fashion which she felt was inappropriate. Mr. Hamilton responded that the fee structure would have a reimbursement mechanism built in to allow developers to complete sections of roadway with the expectation of future payment. Mr. Spencer pointed out that under the Minimum Scenario ($42 million), certain roadway links would not be included for construction, but would be the responsibility of developers without a reimbursement mechanism. He stated that the next step in the process will be to develop a financing plan based on the alternative chosen this evening. Mr. Spencer said that the funding burden would not be excessive under the Light Scenario fee which was most typical for development throughout the state and he provided an example of an estimated fee for all scenarios for a single family unit as follows: Full Scenario - $5,900; Light Scenario - $4,200; and Minimum Scenario - $2,500. Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council select a fee program alternative and direct staffto proceed with preparation of an ordinance and resolution necessary to amend Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter i6.20-Development Impact Fees and return at the September 18, 2007, Council meeting for consideration. I In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Hamilton explained that the financing plan will depend on the scenario chosen and the level of improvements in that scenario. The capital that can be generated to provide improvements will depend on the value ofthe land an4 the potential development of the area, as well as economic conditions. However, he said consideration of the capital alternatives will be brought back at a future meeting. He reiterated that adoption of an ordinance to amend the RMC at the meeting in September will adopt a cash flow stream (to repay financing when acquired) without adopting the actual capital financing, which will be considered at' a later date. He added that this financing would pay 2/3 of the total amount of the alternative chosen by Council with RRA providing $16.9 million and the City paying the remainder. Ron Reece, Co-Founder of Citizens for Smart Growth, expressed concern that 2,500 family units are planned in an area of one square mile, and that no park or school site is planned for these families. He stated that Citizens for Smart Growth supports the Full Scenario which 8/21/2007 196 appears to assure full transportation improvements and he stated this would ensure that the improvements would be completed in a coordinated manner. Chuck Rhoads, Oasis Road property owner, stated that he owns approximately 35 acres in the area and urged that the NRTBD Light Scenario be selected. J effSwanson, representing the Thomason interests in the Oasis Area, advised that Thomason supported approval of the NRTBD and is willing to pay its fair share for improvements, but contended that under the current proposal, it is being asked to pay more. He believed the fee program would not control what will be built and he expressed concern regarding the scope of work and that the Light Scenario would require property owners to pay for work that would normally be the sole responsibility of a developer (improvements in front of their development) resulting in some property owners subsidizing others. He suggested that another workshop be held to provide clarification but also urged the City Council to support the Full Scenario. I Mark Miller, Executive Vice President of Levenson Development, supported the Light Scenario and did not support additional workshops observing that this process has gone on for more than eight years. He felt the Light Scenario to be a reasonable compromise for property owners in the area. Mr. Miller pointed out that it has been proposed that Levenson's land be dedicated as collateral for capital financing, but he did not believe it would be sufficient security for the Full Scenario. While observing that growth is a partnership, Council Member Stegall did not support the City spending money for developer properties. She pointed out that the tax increment monies could be utilized in several ways such as construction of a fire station or purchase of parklands. She supported the Full Scenario because for the same RRAlCity funding input the City would have $71 million in transportation improvements and she continued to oppose piece-meal construction of improvements stating that costs will only increase, and 10 years from now developers will come to the City Council with complaints of "unfairness" because costs have escalated. She added that performing the improvements now will provide a better product. Mayor Dickerson concurred, however, because he doubted that a financing mechanism could be achieved in the Full Scenario at $71 million, he supported the Light Scenario. I Mr. Hamilton clarified that the $71 million would be spent in any case, but the difference would be as to who paid and when it was paid. The reimbursement issue would come into play with the Light Scenario and most certainly with the Minimum Scenario. He said the primary difference between the scenarios is allocation of costs between the land owners and whether the fronting property owners pay up front or when development occurs. Council Member Murray supported the Light Scenario believing it to be the most equitable for property owners developing in the area. He felt that the Full Scenario distributed costs through the entire District while the Light Scenario distributed costs to the fronting property owners. He added that while it will not reduce improvements, it will change the timing of when development occurs. Council Member Jones supported the Light Scenario pointing out that it is in keeping with the current City practice of making development pay for improvements (curb, gutter, and sidewalk, etc.) at the time of development. Council Member Bosetti expressed concern that support for the Full Scenario would inhibit development in the Oasis Road area because of economic factors. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, approving the North Redding Traffic Benefit District Impact Fee Study - Light Scenario and directing staff to proceed with preparation of an ordinance and resolution amending the Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.20-Development Impact Fees. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Jones, Murray, and Dickerson NOES: Council Members - Stegall ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None 812112007 197 Council Member Murray also requested that staff provide a timeline for the Oasis Road process. I RESOLUTION - Amending the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary"Plan re Salary Ranges for certain non-represented classifications in the Electric Utility Department (P-I00-050-100 & A-050-125) Electric Utility Director Feider explained that vacancies for Redding Electric Utility (REU) Project Coordinator and Electrical Engineer have existed since September of 2006, and no applications have been received. In light ofthis, Personnel Department Johnson performed ajob survey which indicated that REU was approximately 13% below the salary range for those classifications. in order to attract qualified applicants, Mr. F eider recommended that a resolution be adopted increasing the salary range for the positions of Electrical Engineer, Electric Utility Engineer, and Electric Utility Project Coordinator by 8.95%, that the salary for the position of Electric Program Supervisor be increased by 7.14%, that the Electric Manager salary range be increased by 1.01 % and that the vacant position of Senior Electrical Engineer be removed from the salary schedule, with changes to be effective August 26,2007. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting Resolution No. 2007-185, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, amending the Executive Management Pay-F or- Performance Salary Plan, increasing the salary range by 8.95% for the positions of Electrical Engineer ($5,791 to $9,200), Electric Utility Project Coordinator ($5,791 to $9,200), and Electric Utility Engineer ($5,324 to $$8449), increasing the salary range by 7.14% for the position of Electric Program Supervisor ($6, 115 to $9,660), and increasing the Electric Manager salary range ($6,547 to $10,337) by 1.01%, and removing the vacant position of Senior Electrical Engineer from the salary schedule, with changes to be effective August 26, 2007. 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. 2007-185 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:52 p.m., Mayor Dickerson declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ' rJ2g ~ Mayor I ATTEST: c~~ 8/21/2007