HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-07-05 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California July 5, 1988 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Planning and
Community Development Director Perry.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Chad Orton of the Lake
Boulevard Church of the Nazarene.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johannessen with the
following Council Members present: Buffum, Carter, Dahl, and
Fulton.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City
Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works
Galusha, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry,
Chief of Police Blankenship, Engineering Manager Russell,
Director of Finance Downing, Director of Recreation and Parks
Riley, Assistant City Attorney McNeill, Director of General
Services Masingale, Police Lieutenant Alvord, Superintendent of
Waste Treatment Craig, Associate Civil Engineer Aasen, Director
of Personnel Services Bristow, Director of Information Systems
Kelley, Housing Administrator Maurer, Communications Specialist
Teach, Senior Building Inspector Gungl, Systems Analyst Erwin,
Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer, 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 - Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 26, 1988
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 1, 1988
Regular Meeting of June 7, 1988
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 8, 1988
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 13, 1988
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 15, 1988
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 16, 1988
Regular Meeting of June 21, 1988
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 24, check numbers
135342 through 135823 inclusive, in the amount of $5,835,415.95,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 26, check numbers
262106 through 262817 inclusive, in the amount of $621,593.15,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $101,484.81, for
the period June 12, 1988, through June 25, 1988, be approved.
TOTAL: $6,558,493.91
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2039, Rescue Tool - Fire Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2039, Rescue Tool, be awarded to the low bidder, L.
N. Curtis & Sons, in the amount of $10,160.10. Funds for this
purchase were carried over from the 1987/88 budget.
7/5/88
Approve Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance - Various City Locations - General Services
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Council authorize contracting with MMP, Incorporated, second low bidder in the original Bid Schedule No. 1885, to provide maintenance
service for various City locations in the amount of $928.62 per month through December 31, 1988. As a result of a staff investigation, it was deemed necessary to terminate the
maintenance contract with Accu-Temp North due to noncompliance
with the terms of the contract.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2074, Three Phase Pad Type
Distribution Switches - Electric Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2074, Three Phase Pad Type Distribution Switches, be
awarded to the second low bidder, General Electric Supply Company
in the amount of $36,009.64. The low bidder did not meet the
requirements of the bid specifications. Funds for this purchase
are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2075, Single Phase Pole Type
Distribution Transformers - Electric Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2075, Single Phase Pole Type Distribution
Transformers, be awarded to the low evaluated bidder, RTE
Corporation, in the purchase price of $30,432.60. Funds for this
purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2076, Single Phase Pad Type
Distribution Transformers - Electric Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2076, Single Phase Pad Type Distribution
Transformers, be awarded to the low evaluated bidder,
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, in the amount of
$127,579.48. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1988/89
budget.
Citywide Communication System - Approval of Contract with
Motorola Communications
(C-175)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director and the communi
cations staff that a contract with Motorola Communications, Inc.
for Phase I be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to
sign said contract. Motorola Communications was the sole
respondent to the RFP, and the Phase I total for fiscal year
1988/89 is in the amount of $101,980.
Resolution re Budget Appropriation & Resolution re Funding
Agreement - Economic Development Corporation
* (B-130-070 & B-130-030-045)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution
No. 88-237 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 1st Amendment to the
City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating $12,500 for a
temporary Funding Agreement with the Economic Development
Corporation.
It is also recommended that Resolution No. 88-238 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Economic
Development Corporation for industrial promotion during fiscal
year 1988-89, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
The temporary Funding Agreement is an interim measure until the
amount of funding for outside agencies is determined.
7/5/88
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment GPA-9-85, by City of
Redding (Columbia Plan - Shasta View Drive on the west, Old
Alturas Road on the north, Stillwater Creek on the east, and Highway 44 on the south) (G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., July 19, 1988, to consider GPA-9-85
Resolution - 1988 Community Development Block Grant Agreement
(G-100-030-033)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-239 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Entitlement Grant for the City of Redding and authorizing
the City Manager to sign same. The Grant is in the amount of
$403,000, and $7,700 will be carried over from last year to fund
this year's projects.
Resolution - Fair Housing Services
(G-100-030-032)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-240 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of
Redding and Senior Legal Center of Northern California, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
The Senior Legal Center will administer a housing counseling
program for all age groups funded by Community Development Block
Grant funds.
Resolution - Annexation 86-4, Twinview North Property Tax
Exchange Agreement
(A-150-203)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-241 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding involving property tax transfers between the
County of Shasta and the City of Redding for the Twinview North
reorganization involving annexation of territory to the City of
Redding and detachment of same from County Fire Protection Zone
#1.
Resolution - Document Destruction
(A-050-055-750)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk and appropriate
department heads that Resolution No. 88-242 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing
the destruction of certain records.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 1954, Construction of
North Loop 115/12kv Transmission Line
(B-050-020 & E-090-160-210)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 1954 (Job No. 9606-39), Construction of North Loop
115/12kv Transmission Line, awarded to Tri-O Inc., be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$1,708,370.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2029, Lake Redding Park
Area Lighting Replacement
(B-050-020 & P-050-270)
7/5/88
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2029 (Job No. 9785), Lake Redding Park Area Lighting
Replacement, awarded to Systems Automation, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $17,850 Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2061, South Bonnyview/Rancho Road
Water Transmission Line (B-050-020 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2061, (Job No. 9737 and 9803) South Bonnyview/Rancho
Road Water Transmission Line, be awarded to low bidder, Cox & Cox
Construction, in the amount of $1,085,000, and that $50,000 be
appropriated from the budgeted amount for possible change orders
which may arise during construction.
It is also recommended that Council make the following findings
re Bid Schedule No. 2061:
l. 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.
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of
Redding, California.
and, ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on April 20, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Resolution - Discontinuing Abatement Proceedings at 2940, 2940A,
2944, and 2944B Leland Avenue (Goodale)
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
88-243 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding releasing the proceedings of abatement under Chapter
9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in
the City of Redding located at 2940, 2940A, 2944, and 2944B
Leland Avenue, owned by W.O. and Leona J. Goodale (previously
owned by David E. and Wanda M. Allen). The aforementioned
apartments have been rehabilitated through the City's housing
rehabilitation loan program.
Resolution - Abatement Proceedings at 1522 Dana Drive (Kamisky &
Rouse)
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
88-244 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
building(s) and debris on the property located at 1522 Dana
Drive, owned one-half by Dennis K. & Linda J. Kamisky and
one-half by Ernest R. & Mary V. Rouse.
Resolution - Joint Use Agreement with Enterprise School District
- Parson Junior High School Soccer Field
(P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Director of
Recreation and Parks that Resolution No. 88-245 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Redding and
Enterprise School District covering the renovation and operation
of the Parsons Junior High School Soccer Field, effective June 1,
1988, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
The Enterprise School District is contributing 50% of the cost,
or a maximum of $54,500, whichever is less, toward the renovation
of the football field into a lighted soccer field.
7/5/88
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar
be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 88-237, 88-238, 88-239, 88-240, 88-241,
88-242, 88-243, 88-244, and 88-245, are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-3-88,
by Lorraine Eoff and City of Redding (1405 through 1573 Victor
Avenue)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re GPA-3-88.
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 June 30, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of GPA-3-88 to amend
the General Plan from "Residential, 4.0 units per acre" to
"Residential, 6.0 units per acre." Approval was based on the
undesirability of single-family lots with frontage and direct
access on Victor Avenue and the probability of reducing the
number of driveways through duplex development. It is the
recommendation of staff that GPA-3-88 be approved, in concept,
and staff bring a resolution to Council at a later date.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Council make the following findings re
GPA-3-88:
l. 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.
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of
Redding, California;
ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on June 1, 1988; approve GPA-3-88 in
concept, and bring back a resolution for adoption at a later date
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
7/5/88
PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-7-88, by Charles Marx
(3141 Churn Creek Road) (L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened the public hearing re RZ-7-88. 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 June 30, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of RZ-7-88 to rezone
a portion of property from "U" Unclassified District to "RM-9"
Multiple Family Residential District. Mr. Perry reported that
the applicant's request for "RM-9" zoning is consistent with the
General Plan classification. It is the recommendation of staff
that the property be rezoned as stated.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Council make the following findings re RZ-7-88:
l. 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.
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of
Redding, California.
and, ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on June 1, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1855 for first
reading, 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-7-88).
PUBLIC HEARING - re Amendment of Planned Development PD-3-82,
Meadow Wood Estates Homeowner's Association (north of Girvan
Road, south and east of Ely Lane, and west of Olney Creek)
(L-010-210-465)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re PD-3-82.
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 June 30, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of an amendment to
PD-3-82 to create one additional lot by granting a waiver from
the PD Ordinance standard that requires a minimum amount of
open-space area. This will result in a .01% shortfall to the
requirement. It is the intention of the Homeowner's Association
to sell the lot and use the funds for on-site recreation
improvements. It is the recommendation of staff that the
amendment request be approved.
7/5/88
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 1856 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Ordinance No. 1594, which amended Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real
property in the City of Redding (PD-3-82).
PUBLIC HEARING - re Sewer Rate Structure and Connection Fees, by
City of Redding
(W-020-590)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re the sewer rate structure and connection
fees.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City
Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Public Works Department recommendation dated June 28, 1988
Public Works Director Galusha reported that the existing sewer
rates and connection fees are not capable of supporting
improvements necessary to provide a reliable system and construct
expansions required by new development. The Clear Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need of major expansion and many
of the City's existing major sewer trunk lines and interceptor
sewers are at capacity. The Master Plan, adopted by Council,
recommends diversion of sewage from the Clear Creek system to the
proposed Stillwater Sewer Plant and construction of large sewer
trunk lines parallel to existing lines. Mr. Galusha noted that
without a major improvement and expansion program, raw sewage
overflows will occur and the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board could place a building moratorium on the City.
It is the recommendation of staff that the monthly sewer rates be
increased an average of 20 percent over the next three years and
the current connection fee be rescinded and a new sewer treatment
plant expansion fee of $1000 per household equivalent and a new
sewer collection system improvement fee of $800 per household
equivalent be adopted.
Noting that the increase in connection fees is very sudden,
Council Member Fulton questioned if those fees could be phased in
as the raise in proposed sewer rates has been.
Mr. Galusha explained that the bonds are sold on the basis of the
connection fees, and the impact of the sale of bonds is not felt
until the second and continuing years. He noted that Council can
modify or stage the connection fee, but the time to put the
package together is tight. The problem is here, now, and the
revenue to meet the expenses is needed.
Council Member Carter noted that although Council has been
discussing this issue for some time, there are people who have
house plans in the works who will be hit with this unforeseen
cost. He suggested that some method to phase in the fees be
devised. Mr. Galusha explained that anyone with a current
application or building permit would be eligible for the old fees
and their loans protected.
7/5/88
Council Member Dahl asked when Redding would face a building moratorium if proper funds are not found, and Mr. Galusha explained that plant capacity could be reached in 1990/91. Council Member Buffum proposed a 45 day grace period before enacting the connection fees rather than staging the fees. Mayor Johannessen commented that the last sewer plant was
constructed to a large extent by Federal Grant funds which are no
longer available to cities of this size. He said there is little
choice in the matter; but, the concerns are legitimate and
Council should consider continuing the hearing for 30 days.
Lowell Simons, 2463 Carnelian Lane, stated that he plans to
develop 134 condominiums on property located at Hartnell Avenue,
and the raise in sewer connection fees will be an extreme
hardship on him. Mr. Simons questioned who will benefit from the
new system and asked if the need for additional sewer service was
created from within the City boundaries or a result of new areas
being annexed. He stated that people can buy County land cheap
and then request annexation and City services; while those who
purchase land in the City pay high prices. Mr. Simons asked why
those in the City should pay for increases in property value.
Kent Dagg, Executive Director of the Shasta County Builders
Exchange, 2410 Larkspur Lane, stated that he is speaking on
behalf of the Builders Exchange, Board of Realtors, Economic
Development Corporation, and Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Dagg
opined that Council may act too quickly to raise the rates, and
the group he represents is requesting a 30-day extension before
adoption of new fees. Mr. Dagg acknowledged the need for the
Stillwater Plant but explained that their concern is with the
mechanism for attaining the plant.
Hank Hodge, 2963 Clear View, Anderson, stated that although he
lives near the City of Anderson, he is concerned about being
annexed to Redding and having to pay these fees. Mr. Hodge
submitted a letter to Council stating that a large group of
landowners in the Prairie School area intend to file a
class-action law suit on the premise that construction of the
Stillwater Plan will decrease land values. He added that this
action may impact the total projected costs for the plant.
Council Member Fulton noted that there is still some flexibility,
and the issue should be considered at greater length before the
hearing is closed.
Council Member Dahl concurred and said he believes the community
wants to see growth continue, and agreed that postponing adoption
of the fees will allow Mr. Dagg and other representatives an
opportunity to meet with staff and clarify some of the issues.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, to continue the public hearing regarding the sewer
rate structure and connection fees to 7:00 p.m., August 2, 1988.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-21-87, by Nor Cal
Construction (1072 Lake Boulevard)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1854 be
waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous
7/5/88
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Carter, that Ordinance No. 1854 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-21-87)
Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1854 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY ON LIBRARY SERVICE
(L-050)
City Manager Christofferson reported the results of the third
portion of the library service public opinion survey distributed
through the utility billing system. Mr. Christofferson conveyed
that a total of 3168 questionnaires were returned, and the
results, in general, were very similar to those of the first two
segments and tend to support Council's action calling a special
election predicated on a utility user tax.
Mr. Christofferson noted that Wheeler-Brandt & Associates
submitted Marketing Recommendations for the Redding Library
Committee and it is his suggestion that the report be referred to
the committee that is organizing support for Measure L. With the
concurrence of Council, Mayor Johannessen referred the Marketing
Recommendations for the Library Committee to "People Who Care."
DRAFT POLICY RE IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURE L
* (E-070-100 & L-050)
City Manager Christofferson submitted the draft policy for
implementation of Measure L for Council's consideration. Mr.
Christofferson noted that Measure L, if approved, would enact a
utility user tax of up to 3% on electricity, water, gas,
telephone, and cable television dedicated solely to library use.
He indicated that it would be appropriate for Council to
enunciate its intentions with regard to how the subject ordinance
implementing Measure L would be structured, and he suggested that
Council consider the draft policy and refer it to "People Who
Care," the support group for Measure L, for comment, and
entertain comment from any other citizen groups.
Mr. Christofferson noted that the draft policy suggests an
initial rate of levy of 1.85% for fiscal years 1988-89 and
1989-90 during which time the County building will be available
for City use. He conveyed that if it becomes necessary to
provide a library building, the 3% rate could be levied. Mr.
Christofferson explained that the draft also recommends a
discount of 50% on the tax on electricity and water for lower
income citizens under an application/certificate system.
Robert Edkin, Chairman of "People Who Care," stated that the
support group for library service has been organizing activities
and campaigning support for Measure L. Mr. Edkin reported that
the committee will be appearing on radio, distributing brochures,
setting up a phone bank to answer questions, and a business task
force will be put together to help the business community
determine how the tax will affect them.
7/5/88
Mr. Edkin requested that Council call a meeting on July 26, 1988 to receive another report and adopt the policy statement. He conveyed that it is necessary to have an Agreement regarding the library building, books, etc. ratified by the County and the City by July 19. Mr. Edkin emphasized that the two key issues they
will be taking to the voters is the Agreement with the County and Council's policy statement. Mr. Edkin conveyed that the committee has established a campaign
budget of $25,000 and are accepting donations.
Mr. Edkin noted that many people have questions regarding the
disposition of assets and the future of library service in the
unincorporated areas. He added that once library service is
established in Redding, then the issue becomes how do areas like
Burney get library service back.
Mr. Christofferson noted that the County is now considering
leasing the library building for a period of 18 months to 2
years. He noted that the books may be allocated based on who has
paid for those books; Redding having paid for 34%, Anderson 5%,
and the County 61%. The City's 34% credit is transferred to the
City, and the County's 61% credit becomes an asset credited to
the County. Mr. Christofferson reported that the book appraiser
will be reporting back in about two or three weeks. Mr.
Christofferson said that the unincorporated areas are asking
where an Agreement between the County and City will leave them,
and it has been suggested that the City enter into an Agreement
with any member library whereby those books are held in escrow
for a specified time and then released when library service can
be provided. If unable to do so, the books would revert back to
the collection.
Mr. Edkin conveyed that everything should be done to ensure that,
in the event a library building must be constructed, the utility
tax is the vehicle of last resort. He added that if 2/3 of the
people can be convinced to operate the library, other ways can be
found to construct a library building. Mr. Edkin stated that the
Friends of Shasta County Library are launching an effort to find
funding for construction of a building, and they can go a
considerable way toward mitigating the impact of the capital cost
of constructing a building on the utility tax. Mr. Edkin
stressed that they believe alternative funds are available for
construction of a library building, and the business community is
very strong on this idea.
Council concurred that the library support committee "People Who
Care" has done an excellent job and shown pride in their
community.
With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Johannessen referred the
draft Policy of Redding City Council in Implementing Measure L to
the campaign support committee, "People Who Care", for comment,
and a meeting will be held on the 26th of July at 5:15 p.m. He
noted that Council will adopt the ordinance after the successful
passage of Measure L.
UNDERSTANDING WITH REDDING SCHOOL DISTRICT - Location of School
Site in Benton Ranch
(C-070-010)
7/5/88
City Manager Christofferson stated that staff has been addressing the question of locating an elementary school in the Benton Ranch area. Dr. William Kipp, Superintendent of the Redding School District, has asked, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, for priority in locating an elementary school on the site; and after
considering the alternatives, it is the recommendation of staff to give priority to a school site in the Benton Ranch. Mr. Christofferson noted that staff should be able to report back at
the next meeting if the City has been successful in acquiring the
Benton Ranch property.
Mr. Christofferson explained that the school district is looking
for the most cost-effective location possible and have asked that
the site be located with ease for developing access to Market
Street and connection with existing utilities. He added that the
request is not site specific.
Council Member Carter noted that the area is growing and pointed
out that on tonight's agenda is a new tentative subdivision map
for 205 single-family homes near the Lake Redding area. He added
that the School District has been proposing to locate a school at
this site for ten years and Council should give them priority.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, stating the intent of the City Council to prioritize the
location of a school site for the Redding School District at
Benton Ranch, pending City acquisition of the property. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mr. Christofferson stated that he will draft a letter to the
Board of Trustees stating Council's intent.
RESOLUTION - Salary Increases for Unrepresented Employees
(P-100-320)
City Manager Christofferson noted that the Memorandum of
Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers provides for a general wage increase of a guaranteed 1%
plus eight tenths of one percent for each one percent change of
the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers. This formula equates to 4.04%, effective June 26, 1988.
It is recommended that, as a matter of uniformity and equity, an
wage increase of 4.04% be provided to non-management
unrepresented employees and the Management Pay-for Performance
salary ranges be adjusted by the same amount.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 88-246 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution
No. 86-147, partially amended by Resolution Nos. 87-12, 87-48,
87-115, 87-212, 87-213, 87-249, 88-4, 88-12, 88-31, 88-42,
88-174, and 88-236 by:
A. (1) deleting, as of midnight, June 25, 1988, the current
Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan;
and
(2) establishing a new Executive Management
Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan as set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto,
effective June 26, 1988.
B. (1) deleting the existing Employee Classification Schedule
and Salary Plan as of Midnight, June 25, 1988; and
(2) establishing a new Employee Classification Schedule and
Salary Plan as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached
hereto, effective June 26, 1988.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Carter, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-246 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Mayor Johannessen suggested that staff look into a Pay-for-Performance Plan for all unrepresented employees of the
City. He said it is important that employees have an opportunity to move within their salary range based on ability rather than
longevity, and those that go the extra mile can be promoted monetarily. Mayor Johannessen noted that a Pay-for-Performance
Plan could be included in the classification study.
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE - Segments No. 4 and 5
(G-030-150)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
LAFCO will be reviewing Segments 4 and 5 of the Redding Sphere of
Influence. It is the recommendation of staff to seek to maintain
the present boundary of Segment 4 which is west of Interstate 5,
north of the present City limits, and east of the Sacramento
River. Mr. Perry recommended that staff seek to include an area
at the west end of Branstetter Lane which has petitioned for City
annexation in the boundary for Segment 5 which is located outside
and west of the City limits between Clear Creek and the
Sacramento River.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, authorizing staff to seek to maintain the present
boundary of Segment 4 and seek to include the areas now
requesting annexation in Segment 5. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-11-87 and REZONING APPLICATION
RZ-16-87, by FHK Investment Company - Land Use and Reimbursement
Agreement (Northpoint Plaza - 55 and 133 Lake Boulevard and 301,
355, and 395 Northpoint Drive)
* (G-030-010 & L-010-230)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
staff was directed to prepare an Agreement as a precursor to
enacting a resolution to change the General Plan for 20.44 acres
to "Retail" and adoption of an ordinance to rezone the property
to "C2-B15-F." Mr. Perry submitted the Land Use and
Reimbursement Agreement to Council and recommended that Council
authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement, subject to receipt of
a signed agreement and approval of the Agreement by the City
Attorney. He noted that the ordinance and resolution to
implement the zoning and General Plan amendment will be brought
to Council for adoption after the Agreement has been executed by
all parties.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Land Use and
Reimbursement Agreement, subject to receipt of a signed agreement
and approval of the Agreement by the City Attorney. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL BRIDGE DESIGN - Project Update
(P-050-460-700)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that, at
the invitation of the Redding East Rotary Club, Charles Redfield
and Jiri Strasky will be in Redding July 12 and 13 to give a
presentation of the proposed Sacramento River Trail Bridge, and
the Rotary Club is extending an invitation to Council to attend
the presentation. The presentation will include the history and
use of the stress ribbon design bridge.
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TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-9-88 - Lake Redding Estates, Unit 2, by Home Capital Development Group (east side of Quartz Hill Road and north of Benton Drive) (S-l00-420)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 156 acres acres into 205 single-family
lots, located on the east side of Quartz Hill Road and north of Benton Drive, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-9-88. A
map of the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were
submitted to Council. This was an information item.
ANNEXATION 88-4, VIKING WAY
(A-150-203)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that a
petition was received from Anita Verrett, representing the
Redding Auto Center, requesting annexation to the City of
Redding. It is the recommendation of staff that the item be
referred to various City Departments, the Board of Administrative
Review, and the Planning Commission.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Annexation Request 88-4, Viking Way, be referred to
Departments for review and comment; to the Board of
Administrative Review for an environmental determination; and to
the Planning Commission for prezoning. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT - Third Quarter July
1988
(A-050-125)
Engineering Manager Russell submitted the Electric Department
Project Status Report for the third quarter, July 1988. This was
an information item and no action was required.
BUCKEYE PARK EXPANSION
(P-050-070)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that the City of
Redding was issued a Recreation and Public Purpose Lease, with
the option to purchase, for 59.17 acres of public land currently
administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Mr. Riley
noted that Oasis Road divides the land into two sections. The
northern 20 acres of the property are adjacent to the existing
Buckeye Park, and the Recreation and Parks Commission has
recommended a design to complement the existing park facilities.
Mr. Riley explained that representatives from the BLM have
conveyed their desire to have the southern 40 acres developed
with park and picnic amenities. At the Recreation and Parks
Commission meeting of June 15, 1988, Commissioners expressed
interest in the project, but noted that, in light of the many
other proposed City recreation projects, it would not be prudent
planning to commit a planned development for this site at this
time.
It is the recommendation of staff and the Recreation and Parks
Commission that the BLM be informed of the City's intention to
strongly consider the southern 40 acre parcel for a future trail
system and open space area; and if this concept is not approved,
the lease should be terminated.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, authorizing staff to convey to the BLM the City's
intention to consider the southern 40 acre parcel for a future
trail system and open space area, and if the concept is not
approved by BLM, terminate the lease, and if in that case, BLM
decides to sell the property on the open market, the City of
Redding would be given first right of refusal. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT - Third Quarter 1988
(A-050-300)
Director of Public Works Galusha presented the Public Works Quarterly Report for the third quarter 1988. This was an
information item and no action was required. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-100)
Pay'n Save Drugs #70 (Useacq Corporation I)
1291 Hilltop Drive
Pay'n Save Drugs #45 (Useacq Corporation I)
1811 Cypress Avenue
TRS Enterprises (Tom Ralph SCHENKE)
1950 Gold Hills Drive
Redding Gun Club (Redding Gun Club)
5962 Old Alturas Road
Thrifty Drug and Discount Store No. 770 (Thrifty
Corporation)
Lake Boulevard and Market Street
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:10 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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