HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1987-09-01 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California September 1, 1987 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Director of
Finance Downing.
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Paul Hewept of the St.
Luke's Traditional Episcopal Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dahl with the following
Council Members present: Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, City Attorney
Hays, Director of Public Works Arness, Director of the Electric
Utility Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development
Perry, Chief of Police Whitmer, Engineering Manager Russell,
Superintendent of Public Works Galusha, Resources Manager
Coleman, Auditorium Director Montgomery, Director of Finance
Downing, Director of Recreation and Parks Riley, Assistant City
Attorney McNeill, Director of General Services Masingale, Field
Foreman of the Electric Utility Smith, Police Lieutenant Alvord,
Senior Planner Keaney, Director of Personnel Services Bristow,
Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of
Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Housing Administrator Maurer,
Transportation Coordinator Duryee, Budget Services Officer
O'Lane, City Treasurer Linville, City Clerk Nichols and Secretary
to the City Council Moscatello.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of August 11, 1987
Regular Meeting of August 18, 1987
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 04, check numbers
127241 through 127713, inclusive, in the amount of $2,693,474.44,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 04, check numbers
247529 through 248262, inclusive, in the amount of $596,401.32,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $78,554.51, for
the period August 9, 1987 through August 22, 1987, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,368,430.27
Resolution - 1987 Slurry Seal Program
* (B-130-070 & B-050-020)
The bid award for the 1987 Slurry Seal Program exceeds the amount
of funds budgeted for this project by $6,400. It is recommended
that the shortfall be transferred from the Public Works Paving
Project to the Slurry Seal Project.
Shasta County's share of the project was not budgeted; therefore,
it is recommended that a supplemental appropriation in the amount
of $24,750 be provided.
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 87-252 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain
funds transfer and supplemental appropriations, calculated as of
September 1, 1987 and to be effective for the remainder of the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1988.
9/1/87 Lease/Purchase of Trailer Unit - Risk Management
(B-050-100 & R-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Council approve a lease/purchase agreement with Scotsman Manufacturing Co., Inc. for a modular office to be used by the Department of
Risk Management. Staff will inspect the proposed unit prior to City commitment to a contract, and it will be subject to approval
by the Board of Administrative Review. There will be a down
payment required of $4,800 and thirty-six monthly payments of
$436.69, plus tax, delivery charges, set-up charge and DOH fees.
The end lease/purchase cost of the mobile unit will be
$22,874.94. Funds are budgeted under Building Maintenance and
Construction for this purchase.
Set Public Hearing - Planned Development Application PD-3-87,
Summerfield Meadows, (south and west of Sacramento Drive and east
of Lucerne Court) by City of Redding
(L-010-210-705)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 29, 1987, to consider
Planned Development Application PD-3-87.
Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-8-87, (northeast
corner of Highway 44 and Tarmac Road, and south of Highway 44
between Victor Avenue and Churn Creek Road) by City of Redding
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 29, 1987, to consider
Rezoning Application RZ-8-87.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application GPA-7-87
(3599 Rancho Road and 5492 and 4893 Airport Road) by Shasta
Enterprises
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a Public
Hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 15, 1987 to consider
General Plan Amendment Application GPA-7-87.
Set Public Hearing - Amendment of Redding Municipal Code Section
18.38.010, by City of Redding
(C-110-100 & L-010-500-050)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a Public
Hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 15, 1987 to consider the
Amendment of Redding Municipal Code Section 18.38.010 by City of
Redding.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment GPA-5-87 and Rezoning
Application RZ-7-87 (2003 Park Marina Drive) by Jack Dollard
(G-030-010 & L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a Public
Hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 15, 1987, to consider
General Plan Amendment GPA-5-87 and Rezoning Application RZ-7-87.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application GPA-2-87
(south side of Hartnell) by James Davis and City of Redding
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a Public
Hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 29, 1987 to consider
General Plan Amendment GPA-2-87.
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Resolution - Designated Through Roadways, Peppertree Lane
* (T-080-500 & T-080-720)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that Resolution No. 87-253 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending the Traffic Control Map by the reclassification of certain streets as through Roadways,
and the installation of stop signs on roadways entering said
through roadways.
It is recommended that Peppertree Lane, from Hilltop Drive to
Woodcliff Drive, be considered for through roadway designation.
This designation will allow the placement of regulatory devices
at locations entering the through roadway.
Resolution - Stop Control on Carnelian at Lake Redding
(T-080-720)
It is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission
that Resolution No. 87-254 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the installation of a
stop sign controlling westbound traffic on Carnelian Way at Lake
Redding Drive.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 1908, New Roof System at
Hillside Aviation Building, Benton Airpark
(B-050-020 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 1908 (Job No. 9667), construction of a new roof
system for the Hillside Aviation Building at Benton Airpark,
awarded to Van Dyke Construction, be accepted as satisfactorily
completed and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of
Completion. The final contract price is $76,481.12.
Clover Creek Sewer Trunk Line - Negative Declaration
(A-170-100-080)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Council ratify the draft negative declaration for the alignment
of the Clover Creek Sewer trunk line and a branching line and
make the following findings:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use; and
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California.
Federal Aid Urban Priority List
(G-100-070-100)
The Federal Aid Urban Committee has prioritized those projects
submitted by Caltrans, Shasta County and the cities of Anderson
and Redding for highway improvement projects on the Federal Aid
Urban highway system. Funding for these projects will be
provided by the Federal Highway Administration and local
agencies.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
recommended projects list dated August 10, 1987, be approved for
final review by the Shasta County Regional Transportation
Planning Agency.
Resolution - Supplemental Agreement No. 18 re Court/Placer and
California/Shasta Traffic Signals, Project M-3063(1)
(G-100-070-100 & T-080-700 & S-050-100)
Local Agency-State Agreement No. 2-5068 between the City of
Redding and Caltrans requires that a supplemental agreement
covering project funding be executed by the City for each
Federally funded project constructed by the City.
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It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 87-255 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving Supplement No. 18 dated August 13, 1987, to Local Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid
Projects No. 02-5068, Project No. M-3063(1), at the intersection
of Court and Placer Streets and the intersection of California and Shasta Streets, and authorizing the Mayor to sign all
necessary documentation.
Clover Creek Interceptor Sewer Line - Recommendation re Contract
for Engineering Services
(A-170-100-080)
It is recommended that a contract for engineering services for
the new Clover Creek interceptor sewer line, which will provide
the basic sewer network for the new Stillwater Treatment Plant,
be awarded to Hobbs and Associates, based on their estimated cost
of $50,000 and a completion time of eight weeks. It is
recommended that the City Attorney prepare the contract and
submit it to Council for review and award at the September 15
meeting.
Resolution of Intention - Abatement Proceedings at 1779 Willis
Street, owned by Terry Michael Evans
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-256 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement
under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real
property in the City of Redding (owned by Terry Michael Evans).
Resolution of Intention - Abatement Proceedings at 5830 Oasis
Court, owned by Martha Brockschmidt
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-257 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement
under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real
property in the City of Redding (owned by Martha Brockschmidt).
Resolution of Intention - Abatement Proceedings at 2921 North
Bonnyview Road, owned by William and Genevra Melendy
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-258 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement
under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real
property in the City of Redding (owned by William C. Melendy and
Genevra A. Melendy).
Resolution - Authorizing Participation in California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority Group Programs
(R-100-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Attorney and Risk
Manager that Resolution No. 87-259 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing participation
in the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Group Programs
for property insurance, workers' compensation excess liability
insurance, and special events insurance.
Resolution - Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance Agreement
with Accu-Temp North, Bid Schedule No. 1885
(A-070-020 & B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-260 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the heating and air conditioning maintenance
agreement between the City of Redding and Accu-Temp North, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
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Resolution - Council Policy Manual
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Attorney that
Resolution No. 87-261 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding establishing and adopting
procedures for the preparation, distribution and maintenance of
Council policies and a Council Policy Manual.
Resolution - Promotional Funding Agreement with Jeff Roake, dba
Vulcan Tour
(B-130-030)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-262 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the promotional funding agreement with Jeff
Roake, doing business as Vulcan Tour, to offset expenses during
the 1987 Coca-Cola Vulcan Tour Bicycle Classic Race, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The Agreement will pay Jeff Roake $3,000 to offset lodging and food expenses of race participants and one medical staff person
during the 1987 Coca-Cola Vulcan Tour Bicycle Classic Race to be
held in the Redding area September 16-20, 1987. Resolution Ordering Abatement - 1786 Kenyon Drive, owned one-half
by Ernest E. & Velma D. Babcock, and one-half by Charles W. &
Gayle A. Pasley
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
87-263 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the report and findings of the Board of
Appeals, and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly
buildings and debris on the property at 1786 Kenyon Drive, owned
one-half by Ernest E. & Velma D. Babcock, and one-half by Charles
W. & Gayle A. Pasley.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Gard, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 87-252, 87-253, 87-254, 87-255, 87-256,
87-257, 87-258, 87-259, 87-260, 87-261, 87-262 and 87-263 are on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Vietnam Veterans of America - Superior Northern
California Chapter
(A-050-060-450)
A letter was received from Jon Soltis, President of the Superior
Northern California Chapter of Vietnam Veterans, asking that they
be kept advised of the status and operation of the new Veterans'
Administration outpatient clinic opening in Redding. Mr. Soltis
expressed his gratitude to Mayor Dahl for his efforts in securing
the new clinic in Redding.
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Mayor Dahl reported that the clinic will be located on Eureka Way
and is now under construction. Request from Coca Cola Vulcan Tour - re Beer Garden at Civic
Auditorium (A-110-100)
A letter was received from Jeff Roake, Director of the Coca Cola
Vulcan Tour, requesting permission to have a "beer garden" at the
Civic Auditorium on September 20, 1987, in conjunction with the
Vulcan Tour Bicycle Classic Race.
Council Member Carter relayed that he is the liaison to the
Vulcan Tour, and he supports this request. He noted that the
annual bicycle race has been very successful.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Johannessen, granting permission for the Coca Cola Vulcan
Tour to sell alcoholic beverages at the Civic Auditorium on
September 20, 1987.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Johannessen and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Gard
Absent: Council Members - None
Letter from Marcia Burke - re Seven Lakes Hunting Club
(C-070-010-050)
A letter was received from Marcia Burke, and many residents of
Bella Vista and Palo Cedro, expressing their gratitude to Council
for its decision not to locate a recreational firing range in the
Bella Vista area. Mayor Dahl noted that it is nice to receive
some positive reinforcement on this issue.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Electric Utility Rate Increase
(E-090-100)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the
public hearing re the Electric Utility Rate Increase.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Certificate of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Electric Utility Commission recommendation dated August 20, 1987
Electric Director Lindley stated that the Electric Utility
Commission and the Electric Department are recommending a rate
increase of 10.5%, effective September 1, 1987. Mr. Lindley
explained that an 8.7% increase would provide adequate debt
service coverage for FY1987-88 and FY1988-89 and the additional
1.8% increase will establish a reserve fund to accommodate the
orderly transition towards supplemental power sources and to
minimize the adjustment of rates. Mr. Lindley pointed out that
the proposed rate increase is the last in a series of rate
increases needed to offset the City's increased purchased power
costs.
Bob Wallenberg, 1430 Carter Drive, asked Council to consider the
effect of a rate increase on those people on fixed incomes. Mr.
Wallenberg noted that there has been a 228% increase in rates
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since 1982, and the increase proposed would bring it to 250%. He
asked Council to deny the rate increase at this time, pending further study by a citizen's group. Mr. Wallenberg hoped to find a solution, other than a rate increase. Council Member Gard referred to WAPA's 300% rate increase to the
City in 1982 and pointed out that it is difficult for any
business to absorb such a rate increase.
Mr. Wallenberg noted that the City may recoup its losses from the
San Juan project and questioned if rates would then be readjusted
down. In reply to Mayor Dahl's inquiry, Mr. Wallenberg stated
that he has not attended any of the Electric Utility Commission
meetings.
Council Member Fulton pointed out that the Electric Utility
Commission has been studying the issues for a long time and
questioned what could be accomplished by delaying the increase
for a month.
Luke Mutchie, 4371 Clay Street, stated that many years ago, local
agencies encouraged senior citizens to come to Redding, based on
the availability of low electric rates. He stated that 20% of
Redding's population is composed of senior citizens, and if rates
are raised 10.5%, it will show bad faith.
Azi Barzin, 1987 Shasta Pines, conveyed that he is speaking as a
private citizen and as the Vice-Chairman of the Electric Utility
Commission. Mr. Barzin stated that a rate increase is necessary
to maintain our bond rating, but he voted against the 10.5%
increase because it was too high. He explained that a 4%-5%
increase would be sufficient to satisfy the bond requirements and
give the City time to find a meaningful resource plan.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Member Gard explained that all Council Members share in
the concern of how a rate increase will impact citizens on fixed
incomes. She pointed out that, even with an increase, our
utility rates are still very favorable. Council Member Gard
stated that as a business, the electric utility has had to pass
on to the ratepayers a large percentage of the increased cost of
wholesale power. She emphasized that we are trying to keep rates
as low as possible, but it is necessary to be financially
responsible and maintain the integrity of the electric utility.
Council Member Gard pointed out that this rate increase was part
of a five year plan.
Council Member Carter noted that the proposed rate increase has
been put forth to offset increased costs of power purchases by
Western and PGandE and costs incurred by the San Juan project.
He stated that he is opposed to an 8.7% rate increase because it
has been a mistake to make a commitment by annexation and to go
beyond Western's 116 megawatt allotment to us and thus requiring
the purchase of expensive supplemental power from PGandE.
Council Member Carter advised that staff should have made the
old, as well as the new, Council aware of the implications of
creating additional electrical demand through annexations. He
stated that, although he is not against annexing areas that
logically should be, those areas should not have been
automatically included into the Electric Department's service
area without first making preparations to supply energy without
subsequent contractual penalties.
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Council Member Carter added that he is also opposed to this increase because Western rates will be decreasing. He noted that we are being requested to allocate nearly 1.5 million dollars in
expenditures to the San Juan Project, which is mired in litigation. Council Member Carter stated that a much smaller increase may be justified for a short duration of approximately
six months, and then staff should return and advise Council what
specific rate increase is needed to meet a minimum funding level.
Council Member Johannessen stated that we are in the process of
rethinking and reallocating priorities in the resource plan, and
this may make a change in our future based on today's bonding.
Council Member Johannessen pointed out that over 40 million
dollars has been spent on projects which may or may not come to
fruition, and we need to be very cautious about what we get
involved in.
Council Member Johannessen noted that there are some conflicting
ideas about the amount of power available and what our energy
future will entail. He pointed out that the Energy Commission
has stated that we are awash in power. Council Member
Johannessen pointed out that the difficulty lies in transmitting
the power here. He noted that the answer may lie in projects
like COTP, or perhaps PGandE may have future power resources for
sale. Council Member Johannessen pointed out that Western is
anticipating a rate decrease of 12% to 15% sometime in 1988/89
and the City is hoping to recoup money from the San Juan project.
Council Member Johannessen stated that he would like to forego
the rate increase at this time. He noted that we have many
potentials going for us. A rate increase may have to be imposed
later but he would prefer to see the utility run lean rather than
fat.
Council Member Fulton stated that one cannot run a utility on
hunches, you run it on sound fiscal principles. He pointed out
that we have built a solid electrical utility; and to stay
solvent, we should go ahead with a lower rate increase. Council
Member Fulton noted that we have been looking for alternative
energy sources, but have not been very successful. He added that
the power glut affects the large private utilities; the municipal
utilities do not have the same type of resources.
Council Member Carter stated that he is not opposed to a rate in-
crease, but his question lies in determining how much of a rate
increase should be implemented.
Council Member Gard noted that Redding has had an open door
policy with regard to annexation. She pointed out that the trade
off for control over land use was the impact on the electric
utility. Council Member Gard stated that they knew how expensive
it would be to provide urban services, but believed the cost was
worth it in the long run.
Council Member Gard explained that low electrical rates are an
impetus to annexation. She questioned if areas would have chose
annexation and developed to urban City standards or remained in
the County and developed to rural standards.
Mayor Dahl emphasized that no one wants to raise the rates, but
he does not see any other way out. To not raise the rate would
be fiscally irresponsible.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Johannessen, to not increase the electric utility rate at
this time.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard and Dahl
Absent: Council Members - None
This motion did not pass.
In response to a question from Council Member Johannessen, Mr.
Lindley said that if circumstances prevail that will allow the
City a "windfall" from the San Juan project, the City Council
could consider giving rate relief to the electric utility
customers. He said, however, that if the rate increase is not
approved now, there is a possibility that a staggering increase
might be needed by May or June, 1988.
Mr. Lindley pointed out that the City may not recoup monies from
the San Juan litigation for a long time. He explained that they
will not go to trial until the beginning of next year and there could be a lengthy appeal process. Mr. Lindley stated that if Council adopts a rate increase below 8.7%, the Electric Department will be back asking for an additional rate increase.
He added that the proposed Western rate decrease will not go into effect until May 1988 and will probably go back to current levels to 1991. Mr. Lindley noted that Western's adjustment has already been accounted for in the Department's suggested rate increase.
City Attorney Hays pointed out that while the City of Redding is
a bit player in the San Juan litigation, he believes we will be
successful. In the meantime, the San Juan debt obligation has to
be met from revenues.
Mr. Jim Gibbs, Senior Vice President of Shearson-Lehmann
Brothers, advised that a contract is a contract and Redding's
obligation through M.S.R. states that all financing must be paid
as operating expense out of revenues. It cannot be paid out of
arbitrage.
Mayor Dahl stated that he is inclined towards a lower rate
increase at this time, and he is willing to come back at a later
time and increase rates if necessary. He noted that having a
strong electric utility is important to growth, and we will have
to address the realities.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Mayor Dahl,
that Resolution No. 87-264 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding establishing electrical utility
rates for service to customers within the corporate limits of the
City of Redding with an electric utility rate increase of 7.2%.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Carter and Johannessen
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 87-264 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Mr. Lindley noted that City policy has traditionally been to
provide electric service to all residents within the City, and
the Electric Department has clearly stated what the impact of
annexation is on electric rates. Mr. Lindley pointed out that
the time of cheap power is past; and although there is plenty of
power to purchase, we will have to pay the price.
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Council Member Gard emphasized that the rate increase should have been at least 8.7%. She added that it would be a sorry day if
the bondholders forced a rate increase upon the City. PUBLIC HEARING - re Landscape Maintenance District #1, Bonnyview
Estates Subdivision (A-170-075-001)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the
public hearing re the Landscape Maintenance District #1.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated August 25, 1987
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the
formation of the Landscape Maintenance District was a requirement
of the conditions of approval for Bonnyview Estates Subdivision.
Mr. Perry submitted a resolution levying the assessment for
fiscal year 1988-89.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Carter that Resolution No. 87-265 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding levying an assessment on City
of Redding Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for the fiscal
year 1988-89.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 87-265 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-5-87, by City of
Redding (adjacent to Airport Road between Rancho Road and Lassen
View Lane)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dahl opened the
public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-5-87.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated August 26, 1987
Planning and Community Development Director Perry explained that
the public hearing for RZ-5-87 was inadvertently scheduled for
September 1, 1987. In order to adopt RZ-5-87 as proposed, the
"B" Combining District must be amended to provide for
50,000-square-foot lot sizes. The public hearing for amending
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the "B" District is scheduled for September 15, 1987, and it is
staff's recommendation that the two items be processed concurrently. MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, that the public hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-5-87, by City of Redding, be continued until 7:00 p.m.,
September 15, 1987. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - re Rezoning Application RZ-6-87, by City of Redding
(north of Highway 299 West and west of Wildwood Avenue)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1816 be
waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard, that Ordinance No. 1816 be adopted, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning
of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-6-87).
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1816 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CATERING CONTRACT AT CIVIC AUDITORIUM - Bid Schedule No. 1953
(B-050-100 & C-050-050)
Director of Finance Downing recommended that the contract for
catering services at the Civic Auditorium be awarded to Richard
Paulson of Paulson's Catering, as a single caterer with exclusive
right and obligation to provide food and beverages to all events
at the auditorium. Ms. Downing stated that Susan Rayner, of The
Shack, initially appeared to provide the most attractive proposal
to the City, but Ms. Rayner has subsequently withdrawn her
proposal for health reasons.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Fulton, Auditorium
Director Montgomery stated that the caterers submitted their
proposals based on inclusion of the Auditorium grounds, as well
as the building, in a contract.
Council Member Johannessen pointed out that one of the problems
with opting for a single caterer is that it leaves no options.
He stated that he would not like to see the auditorium grounds
included in the contract, and there should be an option for some
community groups to cater their own events.
Mr. Montgomery stated that it will be very difficult to decide
who shall and shall not be allowed to provide their own food
services. Council Member Johannessen said that exceptions may
need Council approval. Council Member Fulton stated that he
agrees with this idea in principle, but in reality, we need a
contract and a caterer. Council Member Carter asked to see a
copy of the contract. City Attorney Hays noted that it is not a
problem to draw up a contract that excludes the Auditorium
grounds.
A motion made by Council Member Fulton and seconded by Council
Member Gard, to award the contract to Paulson's Catering
including the Auditorium grounds, died when Council Member Gard
withdrew her second.
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Mr. Montgomery pointed out that the current caterer, Paulsons Catering, has agreed to stay on until a decision is reached. Council expressed their appreciation to Richard Paulson for
providing the catering service during the interim period. MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to reject all bids, and resubmit the Request for
Proposal for catering services at the Civic Auditorium, excluding
the Auditorium grounds. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
VIDEO PRESENTATIONS FOR CONVENTION AND TOURIST BUREAU
(B-050-100)
Director of Finance Downing stated that they would like to
proceed with requesting proposals for video presentations. Staff
would like to acquire from one to four color video presentations
for use in promoting the City. Ms. Downing explained that it
would enhance staff's ability to bid conventions and promote
tourism and economic development in the Redding area. Each tape
would be eight to ten minutes long and designed with a particular
market in mind. Funds are available in the 1987/88 budget for
the purchase.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Carter, approving the proposal process for acquisition of
video presentations for promotion of the City of Redding. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES
(B-050-100)
City Manager Christofferson explained that staff's request for
the purchase of 13 police vehicles from Swift Dodge, although
following a different direction than normal, will add up to a
substantial savings. Mr. Christofferson noted that for the past
several years, the City has purchased vehicles through the State
bid process. Swift Dodge, although not the successful 1987
bidder, has received permission to offer Dodge Diplomats to
State, City, County and political subdivisions who are qualified
to buy under the State bid. Swift Dodge has offered to hold 13
vehicles, at a purchase price of $146,261.88, until September 2,
1987. This purchase price represents a total savings in the
amount of $13,778.31.
Council Member Johannessen stated that he is concerned about the
practice of deviating from the normal bidding process. He noted
that the letter was received in February, and only now is Council
being asked to consider the purchase. Council Member Johannessen
pointed out that local dealers did not have enough time to make a
qualified bid. He emphasized that we should not bypass the the
bidding process. We should honor our established procedures.
Lieutenant Alvord noted that the Department did not have budget
approval when the letter from Swift Dodge was received. When the
Department became aware of the offer, local dealers were
immediately contacted. They either did not wish to bid, or were
unable to meet the price offered by Swift Dodge.
Mayor Dahl said this is a unique situation and the dealer agreed
that they could not meet this bid.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Gard, to accept the offer from Swift Dodge for 13 marked
police vehicles, for the purchase price of $146,261.88.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Johannessen
Absent: Council Members - None
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ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT - September 1987
(A-050-125)
Electric Director Lindley submitted the Electric Department Project Status Report for September 1987. This was an
information item and no action was required. RESOLUTION - Abandonment Application A-3-87, by City of Redding
(formerly Churn Creek Road south of Mistletoe Lane)
(A-010-100)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that
Council had previously approved in concept the abandonment of
what was formerly Churn Creek Road south of Mistletoe Lane before
the street was realigned. It is the recommendation of staff that
Council adopt the resolution abandoning the right-of-way, subject
to the retention of easements for existing utilities. It is
further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the
grant deed, deeding the area to the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
The appraised value of the Agency's property and the right-of-way
is $95,000.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 87-266 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and
abandonment of a portion of Churn Creek Road right-of-way located
immediately south of Mistletoe Lane (A-3-87)
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 87-266 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REDDING CIVIC AUDITORIUM IDENTIFICATION
(C-050-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that
staff is seeking Council's recommendation on an appropriate name
for the Auditorium facility, as staff had been directed to
proceed with a monument sign and bronze letters on the building.
Mr. Perry reported that the Tourism and Convention Commission, as
well as the Planning Department staff, recommend that the
building be named the Redding Convention Center. Auditorium
Director Montgomery has recommended that the principle name of
the facility be the Redding Civic Auditorium.
Council Member Gard stated that the street on which the facility
is located is named Auditorium Drive; and it would be appropriate
to name the facility, Redding Civic Auditorium - Convention and
Trade Center.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Gard, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the name Redding Civic Auditorium - Convention and
Trade Center be adopted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-17-87 - Summerfield Meadows, by
Redding Investments (west of and adjacent to Sacramento Drive and
east of Lucerne Court)
(S-100-711)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
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permission to subdivide 8.8 acres into 17 single-family lots on
property located west of and adjacent to Sacramento Drive and east of Lucerne Court, described as Tentative Subdivision Map
S-17-87, Summerfield Meadows. A map of the area was shown on the
Vu Graph and Council was given a copy of the conditions of approval. This was an information item. PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
(P-100-050-100)
Personnel Director Bristow submitted a resolution modifying
and/or establishing Personnel Policies for Unrepresented
Employees not covered by a M.O.U.
Council Member Johannessen stated that he would like to see the
resolution tabled at this time. He suggested that the continuing
education program not be limited to classes taken at Shasta
College.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Dahl tabled this item
until the next Council meeting.
REQUEST TO SELL BEER AND WINE - Asphalt Cowboys
(A-110-100)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley submitted the Asphalt
Cowboys' request to sell beer and wine coolers at their 34th
annual barbecue in Lake Redding Park on Sunday, September 13,
1987. Mr. Riley stated that the Recreation and Parks Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the request.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Johannessen, approving the request of the Asphalt Cowboys
to sell beer and wine at their annual barbecue to be held
September 13, 1987.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Johannessen and Dahl
Noes: Council Members - Gard
Absent: Council Members - None
RESOLUTION - Limited Parking on Various City Streets
(non-metered)
(P-030-160)
Public Works Director Arness reported that requests have been
received from Morrison's Warehouse, the Ice House and Bob's Barn
to provide for turn-over parking in front of their businesses.
It is the recommendation of staff that two-hour parking limits in
the above stated locations be authorized.
Council Member Johannessen noted that there have been many
complaints about the availability of parking in the downtown
area. He pointed out that we are basically squeezing parking
away from downtown and towards the Courthouse area. Council
Member Johannessen questioned if it would be possible to look
into either a parking structure, or lot, for employees in the
downtown area.
Council Member Gard remarked that the City has, and does, lease
the Southern Pacific parking lot area. Transportation
Coordinator Duryee stated that employees of the Post Office use
that particular lot, but it is not convenient for downtown
employees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Resolution No. 87-267 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
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the traffic control map by establishing two-hour parking in the
1700 block of Sacramento Street from the alley easterly to Oregon
Street; the 1800 block of Oregon Street from South Street to Sacramento Street; and the north side of Cypress Avenue from Bechelli Lane to Rosemary Avenue. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution 87-267 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT - September 1987
(A-050-300)
Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning
Reports for September 1987. This was an information item only,
and no action was required.
RESOLUTION - Stop Sign at Trinity and California Streets
(T-080-720)
Public Works Director Arness reported that the City and Caltrans
traffic staff met and reviewed the question of stop signs on
California at Trinity Street. Staff has indicated that the
installation of stop signs would not change the driving patterns
of users of California Street. It is recommended that Council
approve installation of stop signs to control the north and
southbound vehicles on California at Trinity by creating a
four-way stop controlled intersection. It is also recommended
that the northbound curb lane on California be retained as an
uncontrolled right turn to aid in the disbursement of traffic.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Johannessen, that Resolution No. 87-268 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing
the installation of stop signs controlling northbound and
southbound vehicle traffic on California Street at Trinity
Street.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Fulton, Gard, Johannessen and
Dahl
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution 87-268 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association
(B-130-030-700)
Publicity
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(S-050-350)
1988 Attrition Rate Adjustment
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Hot-To-Go Video (Bijan Moaveniyan)
2135 Pine Street
Circle K Store (Circle K Convenience Stores, Inc.
SEC Hilltop & Peppertree
Perry's Redding Lounge (Don D. Perry)
1748 Market Street
Country Kitchen Restaurant (Merlene & Ralph Dulong)
1099 Hilltop Drive
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS REDDING CENTENNIAL (B-080-650-130)
Council Member Gard reported that the Interdenominational Choral presentation to kick off the final Centennial week will be held
Sunday, September 27. She also noted that there will be a free showing of the Historical Musical for children, and the
Homecoming Picnic and Fireworks Display will be held Sunday,
October 4.
Council Member Gard explained that there have been few entries
for the parade, and she is requesting additional publicity from
the media to encourage participation.
BICENTENNIAL OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION
(F-200)
Council Member Carter stated that the bell at Old City Hall will
be rung at 1:00 p.m., September 17, 1987, in honor of the signing
of the American Constitution.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:58 p.m., Mayor
Dahl
declared the meeting adjourned to 9:00 a.m., September 12, 1987
at the
Shasta House.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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