HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-11-15 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California November 15, 1988 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney
Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Chad Orton of the Church of
the Nazarene Lake Boulevard.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johannessen with the
following Council Members present: Buffum, Carter, and Fulton.
Council Member Dahl was absent.
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, Fire
Chief Bailey, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Recreation
and Parks Riley, Assistant City Engineer Lang, Director of
General Services Masingale, Associate Civil Engineer Mathis,
Senior Planner Keaney, Director of Information Systems Kelley,
Assistant Director of General Services Kohn, Assistant City Clerk
Strohmayer, Litter Abatement Officer Roach, Public Information
Officer Hastings, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary to the City
Council Moscatello.
URGENCY ITEM
(P-010-050)
City Attorney Hays asked Council to consider a request by the
Chamber of Commerce to hold the Christmas Parade on December 2 as
an urgency item. Mr. Hays explained that if Council so chooses,
Council will consider the item later this evening.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, finding that the request by the Chamber of
Commerce to hold the Christmas Parade is an urgency item. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CALIFORNIA CLEAN PROGRAM - Award Presentation
(A-030-040)
Assistant Director of General Services Kohn stated that the
City's Litter Abatement Program received an award plaque and
$1000 check from the California CLEAN Program as a result of the
City's successful litter abatement program. Mr. Kohn stated that
Litter Abatement Officer Pete Roach and Assistant Paul Caylor
were successful in procuring the award by presenting a video,
produced by Channel 28, outlining the highly successful
Clean-A-Thon held earlier this year.
Litter Abatement Officer Roach thanked everyone who participated
in the Clean-A-Thon and made special note of Mr. Caylor's
contribution to the success of the event, as well as Community
Access Specialist Kit Clements and Assistant Shari B.
Della-monica's video production.
Candy Robertson, representing California CLEAN Program, stated
that the CLEAN program was initiated as a means to encourage
litter enforcement at the community level. Ms. Robertson stated
that Redding is far ahead of most other California communities in
its efforts to combat and prevent litter. She said one reason
why Redding received this award is because of Mr. Roach's work
with schools and the media. Ms. Robertson stated that she is
available to the City for technical assistance.
The video of the Clean-A-Thon was shown to Council, staff and the
audience.
Council concurred that staff certainly deserves the award and
recognition for a job well done.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 09, check numbers
139487 through 139813 inclusive, in the amount of $2,861,138.05,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 09, check numbers
268512 through 269166 inclusive, in the amount of $629,878.85,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $107,895.82, for
the period October 15, 1988, through October 29, 1988, be
approved.
TOTAL: $3,598,912.72
Treasurer's Report - October 1988 (B-l30-l50)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $19,423,927.57 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $67,795,563.36 Resolution - Agreement re CITYLINK Services
(L-040-150-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No.
88-401 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving the CITYLINK Subscriber Agreement between
the City of Redding and Information for Public Affairs, Inc., and
authorizing the City Manager to sign same. The annual cost is
estimated at $2100 for 60 hours of service.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Surplus Sale Activities
* (B-130-070 & B-050-100-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-402 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 25th
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating
$1000 for surplus sale activities.
Resolution - Appropriating and Transferring Funds for June Street
Redevelopment Agency Project
* (B-130-070 & R-030-050-310 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-403 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 27th
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating
$2,500 from Park Development Funds and a contribution of $2,500
from the Enterprise Elementary School District (EESD); and
transferring $10,000 from Minor Street Activity, to pay the
Redding Redevelopment Agency (RRA) for the City and EESD share of
the June Street extension (RRA) project.
Resolution - Annexation 88-1, Tarmac Road II
(A-150-200)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-404 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 Tarmac Road II
reorganization involving annexation of territory to the City of
Redding and detachment of same from County Fire Protection Zone
#1.
Resolution - Annexation 88-4, Viking Way
(A-150-203)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 88-405 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 Viking Way
reorganization involving annexation of territory to the City of
Redding and detachment of same from County Fire Protection Zone
#1.
Resolution - Purchase of PG&E's Electric Facilities in the Debbie
Lane Area, Annexation 86-12
(E-090-020 & A-150-192)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution
No. 88-406 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the purchase and sale agreement between
Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of Redding covering
the electric distribution facilities of Pacific Gas and Electric
Company within the unincorporated area known as the "Debbie Lane
Area, Annexation No. 86-12," and authorizing the Mayor to sign
all necessary documentation. The purchase of the electric
facilities is in the amount of $35,632, and funds for this
purchase are available in the 1985 Electric System Project
Financing Program.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2119, Three-Phase Pad Mount
Distribution Transformers - Electric Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2119, Three-phase pad mount distribution
transformers, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder,
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co., in the amount of $64,541.28.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Resolution - Implementing Career Criminal Apprehension Program
and Authorizing Grant Application
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution
No. 88-407 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the implementation of a project
designated the City of Redding C-CAP Program, and authorizing the
City Manager to execute an application for and a grant award agreement, and any extensions or amendments thereto, through the
Office of Criminal Justice Planning. C-CAP is a 3 1/2 year program which will provide a comprehensive
crime analysis system designed to improve organizational effectiveness through crime analysis techniques, directed patrol
operations, and management of criminal investigations. The C-CAP
Grant will provide $402,500 in State funds and the City will
provide matching funds in the amount of $94,875.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2120, Brochures "Redding, Another
California" - Convention and Visitors Bureau
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Director that Bid Schedule No. 2120, brochures "Redding, Another
California," be awarded to the low bidder, C.P. Printing, for
50,000 brochures in the amount of $10,163.28. Funds for this
purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2114, Turf Truckster - Recreation
and Parks Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Recreation and Parks
that Bid Schedule No. 2114, Turf Truckster, be awarded to the
sole bidder, Duke Equipment and Irrigation, in the amount of
$8,954.53. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1988/89
budget.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2117, Roof and Gutter Replacement
for Martin Luther King Memorial Center - Recreation and Parks
Department
(B-050-100 & C-050-400)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2117, roof and gutter replacement for the Martin
Luther King Memorial Center, be awarded to the low bidder, F. B.
Roofing, in the amount of $8,654. Funds for this purchase are
included in the 1988/89 budget.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2110, Sidewalk Construction on
Hartnell Avenue
(B-050-020 & R-030-050-310)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2110 (Job No. 9965), sidewalk construction on
Hartnell Avenue, be awarded to the low bidder, Arcadian
Enterprises, in the amount of $13,198.60. Funds totaling $13,000
(Job No. 9965) from the Redding Redevelopment Agency and $1,000
(Job No. 9500) from Public Works minor street projects are
available for this project. It is also recommended that the
entire $14,000 be allocated in order to cover engineering and
inspection costs and to provide a small contingency fund.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2126, Foothill Boulevard Curb,
Gutter and Sidewalk
(B-050-020 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2126 (Job No. 9954), Foothill Boulevard curb,
gutter, and sidewalk, be awarded to the low bidder, Arcadian
Enterprises, in the amount of $28,070. It is also recommended
that an additional $3,430 be approved to cover the cost of
engineering and inspection fees and contract change orders for a
total of $31,500. Funds for this purchase were approved by
Resolution No. 88-358 on October 4, 1988.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2118, One Compact Pipe
Pusher-Puller with Accessories - Public Works Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2118 (Job No. 9073-48), one compact pipe
pusher-puller with accessories, be awarded to the low bidder,
Streater Service and Supply, in the amount of $5,648.87. Funds
for this purchase are included in the 1988/89 water utility
account.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2067, Parsons Soccer
Field Improvements
(B-050-020 & P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2067 (Job No. 9832), Parsons Soccer Field
improvements, awarded to Enterprise Landscaping, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is
$112,442.31.
Acceptance of Public Service Easements - Parcel Map 3-89 -
Ridgewood Sewer Assessment District (Ridgewood Road and Collyer
Drive)
(C-070-010 & A-170-100-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the 15 foot public service easement, as depicted on Parcel Map 3-89
for G. Teasley, be accepted by the City and the City Clerk be
authorized to sign the parcel map. The easements for sanitary sewers installed in the Ridgewood Sewer Assessment District are outside the City limits. Acceptance of Final Map - Blue Oak Subdivision, Unit 2 (East of
Hilltop Drive and south of Peppertree)
(S-100-045)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
Final Map for Blue Lake Subdivision, Unit 2, developed by Drake
Homes, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
Acceptance of Final Map - River Park Highlands, Unit 1 (North of
Benton Drive and east of Quartz Hill Road)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
Final Map for River Park Highlands, Unit 1, developed by Redding
Woodcrest Investors Ltd., be approved, the Mayor be authorized to
sign the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the map
with the Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution - Abatement Proceedings at 1280 Lake Boulevard, owned
by Max Hammon
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
88-408 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 located at 1280 Lake Boulevard, in the City of Redding
(owned by Max Hammon)
Resolution - Abatement Proceedings at 1606 Cottonwood Avenue,
owned by Gregg M. Titoni and Mary K. Titoni
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
88-409 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 located at 1606 Cottonwood Avenue, in the City of
Redding (owned by Gregg M. Titoni and Mary K. Titoni).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that all the foregoing items on the Consent
Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution Numbers 88-401, 88-402, 88-403, 88-404, 88-405,
88-406, 88-407, 88-408, and 88-409 are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Christmas Parade - Request by Chamber of Commerce
(P-010-050)
A letter was received from the Chamber of Commerce requesting
permission to hold the annual Christmas Parade on December 2,
1988 at 6:30 p.m. The parade route will start at the Convention
Center parking lot and continue down Park Marina Drive to Locust
Street.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, approving the Chamber of Commerce's request to
hold the annual Christmas Parade on December 2, 1988, pursuant to
proof of adequate insurance and approval by the Police
Department. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
California State Legislature Resolution
(L-040-300)
Mayor Johannessen read a resolution adopted by the California
Legislature proclaiming the week of November 21 through 27, 1988,
as 1988 California Family Week. The resolution encourages all
Californians to establish family ties and reinforce and institute
family traditions through feasting, worship, and other ap
propriate activities.
PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-15-87,
by Sharrah Dunlap and Associates (300 Hartnell Avenue)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened the public hearing re General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-15-87. 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 November 9, 1988
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended the reclassification of 5.7
acres located at 300 Hartnell Avenue from "Residential, 4.0 units
per acre" to "Office." The property is part of 14 acres
presently approved for a Planned Development, PD-3-85, consisting
of 75 residential units. The Planning Commission expanded the
request from 3.5 acres to 5.7 acres, thereby, designating
additional Hartnell Avenue frontage for office use also (known as
Plan B). Mr. Perry explained that the Commission wanted to
enhance the public's view of the property from Hartnell Avenue
and avoid piecemeal requests for additional "Office" property.
It is the recommendation of staff that the request be approved in
concept and an implementing resolution be adopted in December.
Mr. Perry indicated that an amendment request to the Cobblestone
Planned Development must be submitted. He also pointed out that
the Commission's action was contingent upon the Planned
Development District houses being upgraded to include stucco
siding and tile roofs.
Mayor Johannessen questioned if this was the same property where
another request for office designation was denied. Mr. Perry
noted that the Commission probably recognized the need for
uniform development along Hartnell Avenue.
Mayor Johannessen expressed concern over the type and height of
the structures. Mr. Perry stated that the developer will be
submitting the amendment request to the Planning Commission for
their review.
Frank Sawyer, 3161 Bechelli Lane, stated that he is a principle
of Sharrah Dunlap and Associates, and is available to Council for
any questions. Mr. Sawyer stated that Sharrah Dunlap supports
Plan B, the Planning Commission's recommendation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, certifying Environmental Impact Report EIR-2-81,
together with the traffic-analysis addendum, as adequately
addressing the environmental impacts of GPA-15-87. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, approving General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-15-87 as recommended by the Planning Commission, in concept,
and directing staff to bring back an implementing resolution in
December. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ROTARY CLUB MEMORIAL - Proposal by Rotary Club of Redding
(P-050)
City Manager Christofferson stated that a letter was received
from the Redding Rotary Club asking permission to erect a
memorial to the members of the three Redding Rotary Clubs and
those of the Anderson Rotary Club who have contributed to the
community over the past decades and who have since died. The
Rotary is requesting a suitable site on City property, but all
expense for the construction and maintenance of the memorial will
be the responsibility of the Rotary Club.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the Rotary Club
request be referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, referring the request by the Redding Rotary Club
to place a memorial on City property to the Recreation and Parks
Commission for analysis and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
CITY SUPPORT FOR COUNTY LIBRARY - Request by Shasta County Board
of Supervisors
(L-050)
City Manager Christofferson stated that a letter was received
from the Shasta County Board of Supervisors requesting City support for the Shasta County Library. It is the Board's
intention to appropriate $91,000 for the purpose of reopening the County library during the second half of the current fiscal year and has requested that the City of Redding contribute $40,000 and
the City of Anderson contribute $20,000. Mr. Christofferson stated that it would be appropriate to respond positively to the Board's request and, therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that Council direct staff to
identify the principal alternative potential sources of funding
for this purpose and report back at the next meeting. It is also
recommended that the City's contribution be contingent upon the
County's contribution and the reopening of at least the Redding
and Anderson libraries for the second half of the current fiscal
year. He also recommended that the City's contribution be
contingent upon the development of a specific and viable plan for
long-term library services; and that the long-term, if not the
interim plan, provide funding for reasonable augmentation of the
book collection as well as basic operations.
In response to Council Member Fulton's inquiry, Mr.
Christofferson explained that two committees are working on
library issues. The Joint Agency Library Committee has been
ongoing and will be meeting again soon, and an ad hoc committee
is studying the levels of library service which could be made
available to the community.
Council Member Carter noted that early January has been targeted
as an opening date, and every effort should be made to open the
library. He pointed out that with the passage of Proposition 98,
the State will have to fund K-14 schools, and this may impact
County funding.
Council Member Buffum noted that if this plan falls in place, the
Joint Agency committee will work on funding and the ad hoc
committee will work on implementation. She stated her support
for the library, but noted that the contribution should be
contingent upon long-term answers. Council Member Buffum said
she does not want to see the library reopen and then close again.
Mayor Johannessen emphasized that temporary band-aids will not
work. A long-term financing plan must be developed. He said the
County, as an arm of the State, has access to funds that the City
does not. Mayor Johannessen noted that the City made a strong
stand by trying to implement Measure L, and now the County must
make a strong commitment to the Library. He stated that the City
should make an effort to go forward with this plan, as long as
there is a solution for a strong County library.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, directing staff to come back at the next meeting
with more information and identify the principal alternative
potential sources of funding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Johannessen reiterated that funding the library will be
contingent upon the County's firm proposal. Council concurred.
JOINT MEETING WITH REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
(A-050-060-350)
Noting that Council has expressed an increasing amount of
interest in the activities of the Redevelopment Agency, City
Manager Christofferson recommended that Council hold a joint
meeting with the Redevelopment Agency.
Council concurred that a meeting with RRA would be beneficial and
set a meeting for Monday, November 28, 1988, at 5:15 p.m., in the
City of Redding Conference Room at 760 Parkview Avenue.
BENTON RANCH PROPERTY
(C-070-010-020)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that Council considered a
report from staff recommending that Council invite a proposal
from the Civic Center architects to study Benton Ranch property
as a site for a multi-purpose public service facility. Mr.
Christofferson noted that staff felt it was appropriate to
provide Council and the public with the basis for a decision for
possible uses of Benton Ranch and where Civic Center facilities
might best be located.
Mr. Christofferson suggested Council hold a study session with
the architects, and thus givie the architects an opportunity to
present some of their ideas regarding utilization of Benton
Ranch. He said it would be in Council's best interest to
evaluate the probable cost of building a facility at different
sites. Mr. Christofferson suggested that Council meet with the
architects on November 22, 1988. Council Member Carter said he is willing to listen to the
architects; however, the comments, phone calls, and letters he has received indicate support for the Parkview site. He added that the architects will have to persuade Council and the community that a City Hall at Benton is within the City's means.
He opined that Council is losing time by not making a decision to build a new City Hall at Parkview, and pointed out that employees
are working in cramped quarters and cannot serve the public
adequately.
Mr. Christofferson estimated that Council may lose approximately
four months by studying the Benton Ranch site. Noting that a new
facility should serve the City for 75 years, Mayor Johannessen
said this is not a considerable amount of time. He noted that a
facility must be provided that serves the City best.
Council Member Carter noted that streets, sewers, power, and a
bridge must be provided at Benton Ranch.
Mayor Johannessen noted that it may be possible to use the State
funds for the replacement of Diestelhorst Bridge for a bridge at
Benton Ranch; thus, the cost to the City would only be $700,000.
He noted that the Parkview site has serious problems, such as
moving the corporation yard and baseball diamonds for upcoming
softball tournaments.
Council Member Buffum stated that she is willing to take another
look at Benton Ranch, but not drag the process out any longer.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, to meet with the Civic Center architects on
Tuesday, November 22, 1988, at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall Conference
Room. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PROPOSITION 70 PARK FUNDS
(P-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the passage of Proposition 70, the California Wildlife, Coastal
and Parkland Conservation Bond Act of 1988, made several grant
programs available to local agencies. Mr. Perry reviewed the
recommendations for submitting grant applications for those
programs the City is eligible for. It is recommended that staff
defer submitting grant applications until next year when such
projects as the softball complex, Enterprise Park, Mary Lake
Trail, Sacramento River Trail, and museum siting will be further
along.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, to defer submitting grant applications for
Proposition 70 Park Funds until next year. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
HIDDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION MAP S-22-87 - Amendment Request (North
of the Bella Vista Water Treatment Plant)
(S-l00-273)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised Council
that the Planning Commission has denied a request to amend the
tentative subdivision map for Hidden Hills Subdivision. The
amendment request asked for direct access to Bodenhamer Boulevard
for single-family lots. The basis of the request was the cost of
developing the off-site portion of Bodenhamer Boulevard and Churn
Creek Road without the benefit of access. The Commission
affirmed the importance of maintaining Bodenhamer Boulevard as a
non-access street to accommodate the anticipated traffic as a
result of General Plan densities in the area. This was an
information item and no action was required.
LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE REDDING GENERAL PLAN
(G-030-070)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the
draft Request for Proposal for the preparation of an update of
the City's Land Use Element of the General Plan. He noted that
funds were provided in the 1988/89 budget to prepare the update.
Mr. Perry invited Council to provide comments prior to
circulating the RFP and noted that Council may contact himself or
Senior Associate Planner King.
Noting that it would be appropriate for a member of Council to
sit on the interview panel along with a Planning Commissioner and
staff, Mr. Perry asked if Council would like to participate in
the consultant selection.
As Council liaison to the Planning Department, Mayor Johannessen
stated that he would like to sit on the selection committee. In response to Council Member Carter's inquiry, Mr. Perry stated that the update will take approximately three years. RESOLUTION - Approving the General Plan Amendment and Specific
Plan Application Fee (F-205-600 & G-030-010)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council adopted a new fee schedule in October, and subsequent to
adoption of the resolution, it was noted that the fee for General
Plan Amendment and Specific Plan applications was mistakenly left
out of the fee schedule. Mr. Perry noted that the fee proposal
was included in all other material reviewed by Council and the
Shasta Builders Exchange. It is the recommendation of staff that
the omission be corrected by adopting the resolution implementing
the new fee.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Resolution No. 88-410 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
its schedule of fees and service charges.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 88-410 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
UNITED WAY BUILDING AND LEASE
(C-070-100)
Mayor Johannessen stated that the United Way requested that this
agenda item be continued until December 6, 1988.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, to continue the agenda item regarding the United
Way Lease and Building until December 6, 1988. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Adopting Minimum Standards for Hiring and Training
Public Safety Dispatchers
(P-150-150)
Chief of Police Blankenship reported that the California State
Penal Code 13510 has been amended to require the Commission on
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to establish minimum
selection and training standards for Public Safety Dispatchers.
The Commission adopted standards as part of a voluntary Public
Safety Dispatcher Program; and all agencies that are now in the
POST Peace Officer Program are eligible to participate in the
program. Agencies will be reimbursed for certain dispatcher
training costs only if they participate in the dispatcher
program.
Chief Blankenship stated that the minimum standards for the
program are the same as the Police Department's current
standards; thus, the only difference will be the Department
receiving reimbursement for training costs from the State.
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1870 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Section 2.36.060 of the Redding Municipal Code accepting
Penal Code requirements relating to the selection and training
standards of Public Safety Dispatchers.
RESOLUTION - Awarding Part and Rejecting Part of Bid Schedule No.
2100, Vehicles - Various City Departments
(B-050-100)
General Services Director Masingale said that staff believes a
more favorable price can be obtained for a portion of Bid
Schedule No. 2100, three sedans, by open market negotiations than
received by the low bidder, Rodway Chevrolet. It is staff's
opinion that three late model used sedans can be purchased for a
not-to-exceed cost of $11,000 each. The remaining portion of Bid
Schedule 2100, pickup trucks and cargo van, will be awarded to
low bidder, Rodway Chevrolet, in the amount of $84,089.34. Funds
are available in the 1988/89 budget.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-411 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding (1)
awarding part and rejecting part of a bid for vehicles (Bid
Schedule No. 2100); and (2) declaring that the three sedans may
be acquired at a more favorable price in the open market, and
authorizing the negotiation thereof and execution of contracts by
the City Manager. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Fulton, and
Johannessen Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl Resolution No. 88-411 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SENIOR CITIZENS FACILITY - Request for Air Conditioning Project
(C-050-700)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley noted that the Senior
Citizens facility is in need of a new heating and air
conditioning unit. The water-cooled unit has not been
functioning properly; and when presented with the problem, the
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission recommended to the Senior
Citizens that an engineering analysis be prepared on how to solve
the problem. CH2M Hill was retained and they recommended that a
new refrigerated 24-ton air conditioning unit be installed and a
proposal was submitted for $16,000 to design the plans and
specifications. Mr. Riley stated that the total project cost
would be $56,500 which includes $38,000 for equipment, $16,000
for plans and specifications, and $2,500 for an air conditioning
study. He explained that the Senior Citizens do not have
adequate funds in their building and improvement fund for this
purchase and have requested that the City contribute matching
funds toward this purchase.
Mr. Riley also conveyed that the Senior Citizens Advisory
Commission requested that the Senior Citizens have an independent
audit of their financial records prepared, and Nystrom and
Company completed the audit on June 17, 1988. Nystrom and
Company recommended new accounting procedures be implemented and
that Senior Citizens of Shasta County, Inc. and the City of
Redding set forth, in a written document, the relationship
between the parties with respect to the collection and
disbursement of the building rental income and related matters.
Mr. Riley advised that Senior Citizens has adopted the
recommended accounting procedures.
Noting that $16,000 is a lot of money for designs and
specifications, Council Member Buffum asked why an engineer,
rather than an air cooling company, was contacted.
Associate Civil Engineer Mathis stated that the current air
conditioning system is unique and the ceiling cannot be altered.
He noted that part of the problem is trying to eliminate the
humidity.
Mayor Johannessen pointed out that an air conditioner will remove
moisture from the air. He asked if the old system could be
ignored and a new system installed.
Mr. Mathis stated that the services of a mechanical and
electrical engineer will be necessary to put the system together,
and a complete new system would be more expensive. The humidity
problem cannot be solved with a typical air conditioning system;
thus, they are trying to adapt a new system to the existing one
which draws cold water from the Sacramento River and circulates
it through coils and a heat exchange connected to ducts in the
ceiling.
Mayor Johannessen asked if an air conditioning company would be
able to design plans and specifications.
Council Member Carter asked if the RFP process should be used.
Mr. Mathis opined that the quality of the product would be higher
if an engineering firm prepared the plans because an equipment
manufacturing company does not have the appropriate type of staff
available.
Mr. Riley said the reason the RFP process was not used is because
the Senior Citizens believed they could solve the problem
themselves and have already invested money in the study.
Doyle Tinkey, representing CH2M Hill, stated that the project is
unique. He explained that they are trying to incorporate a new
air conditioner into the existing system without changing the
structure of the building or exposing the duct work.
Incorporating the two systems will enable the Senior Citizens to
use the 24-ton air conditioner during June, July, and August and
use the less expensive to operate system during the rest of the
year.
Council Member Fulton stated that he is not completely convinced
that the cost is not excessive. Mayor Johannessen concurred.
Council Member Buffum conveyed that it will be a challenge to
incorporate both systems. Mayor Johannessen asked the Senior Citizens if there were any objections to using the RFP process. The Senior Citizens group said there were no objections as long
as the new system was installed by April.
Mr. Mathis said that is not a very long period of time
considering that the specifications must be prepared and the job
put out to bid.
Council Member Carter pointed out that if the RFP process begins
to drag, staff could fall back on the initial plan.
Mr. Mathis noted that there could be some savings if the
consultant could be authorized to contact one or more
manufacturers and work out a joint venture without the
competitive bidding process.
Mr. Tinkey stated that CH2M Hill has explored ways to lower the
price. He said the problem with the RFP process is that the
nature of the project cannot be defined in order to submit a
competitive bid. Mr. Tinkey indicated that their costs would
rise if they had to submit full specifications.
City Attorney Hays pointed out that Public Works projects must be
put out to bid; however, engineering services are not covered by
State bidding procedures.
Council Member Buffum pointed out that CH2M Hill is already
familiar with the project. She noted that combining both systems
together will be cost effective over time.
City Manager Christofferson advised that it may be possible to
save some money by using a time and materials basis; however,
this method could cost more, too.
Mr. Tinkey conveyed that they are not trying to make a lot of
money on this project, and they will try to keep their costs as
low as possible.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, to accept the Senior Citizens of Shasta County,
Inc. audit and recommendation from Nystrom and Company and
authorize a written policy between the City of Redding and the
Senior Citizens organization for the rental income and
disbursement of funds; and authorize the expenditure of $28,500
to be derived from Park Development Funds, to match the Senior
Citizens share of funds for the air conditioning project. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SHASTA HILLS ESTATES PD-4-86 - Sewer Connections and Monthly Fees
(Churn Creek Road south of College View Drive)
(L-010-210-695)
Mayor Johannessen stated that Alan Hill, representing BHS
Investments, requested that Council continue this matter until
the Council meeting of December 6, 1988.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, to continue the agenda item regarding Shasta Hills
Estates sewer connections and monthly fees to December 6, 1988.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CLOSED SESSION
(P-100-320)
Mayor Johannessen stated that pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54957, Council will adjourn to closed session to
discuss employee performance evaluations.
At the hour of 8:55 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the meeting
adjourned to closed session.
At the hour of 9:07 p.m., Mayor Johannessen reconvened the
meeting to regular session.
RESOLUTION - Approving City Attorney Compensation
(P-100-320)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Resolution No. 88-412 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, 88-236, 88-246, 88-267, and 88-369 by (1) deleting
the existing Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan as of Midnight, June 25, 1988; and (2) immediately thereafter
establishing a new Executive Management Pay-for-Performance
Salary Plan effective June 26, 1988. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Fulton, and
Johannessen Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 88-412 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Evaluation and Compensation Procedure for City
Clerk, City Treasurer, City Manager, and City Attorney
(P-100-320)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Resolution No. 88-413 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
establishing a procedure for the evaluation and compensation
consideration for City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Manager, and
City Attorney in January of each calendar year.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 88-413 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association - Publicity
(B-130-030-700)
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
(A-110-140)
Days Inn (Inn Days, Inc. (P-12 ING)
2180 Hilltop Drive
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:08 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned to 5:15 p.m., November
22, 1988, at the City Hall Conference Room located at 760
Parkview Avenue, to hold a study session regarding the uses of
Benton Ranch.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
11/15/88