HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-12-06 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California December 6, 1988 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Director of
Finance Downing.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Reinhold Tilstra of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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 the Electric Utility Lindley, Director of
Planning and Community Development Perry, Chief of Police
Blankenship, Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan,
Engineering Manager Russell, Resources Manager Coleman, Police
Captain McDonald, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Parks
and Recreation Riley, Assistant City Engineer Lang, Director of
General Services Masingale, Superintendent of Waste Treatment
Craig, Supervising Associate Civil Engineer Aasen, Director of
Information Systems Kelley, Director of Utilities/Customer
Services Vokal, Housing Administrator Maurer, Systems Analyst
Erwin, Transportation Coordinator Duryee, City Clerk Nichols, and
Secretary to the City Council Moscatello.
RESOLUTION - Awarding Steven Horstman the Public Service and
Productivity Award for November 1988
(P-100-200)
Mayor Johannessen stated that Steven Horstman, employed in the
Recreation and Parks Department, suggested that certain equipment
on the traffic side of City vehicles be relocated to the curb
side of the vehicle to reduce the employees' exposure to possible
injury. He noted that Mr. Horstman's suggestion will provide
safer working conditions for City employees.
Mayor Johannessen presented a plaque to Mr. Horstman and
congratulated him for his idea.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-414 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding recognizing
the November 1988 "Employee of the Month" in the City's Public
Service and Productivity Award Program.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-414 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of November 1, 1988
Regular Meeting of November 15, 1988
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 10, check numbers
139814 through 140292 inclusive, in the amount of $2,974,077.23,
be approved and paid; and Payroll Register No. 10, check numbers
269167 through 269831 inclusive, in the amount of $648,213.67,
and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $113,373.25, for
the period October 30, 1988 through November 12, 1988, be
approved; and Payroll Register No. 11, check numbers 269832
through 270489 inclusive, in the amount of $637,331.23, and
Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $109,611.37, for the
period November 13, 1988, through November 26, 1988, be approved.
TOTAL: $4,482,606.75
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Bid Schedule No. 2100,
Pickup Truck - Public Works
* (B-130-070 & B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution
No. 88-415 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 24th Amendment to the
City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating $880 for the
purchase of a pickup truck. Bid Schedule No. 2100 was awarded at
the Council Meeting of November 15, 1988.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for an Air Conditioning System at the Senior Citizens Center * (B-130-070 & C-050-700)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that Resolution No. 88-416 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 28th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating $54,000 for the
design and installation of an air conditioning system at the Senior Citizen's Center. The air conditioning system for the
Senior Citizen's Center was approved on November 15, 1988.
Resolution - Agreement with the Shasta County Arts Council
(B-080-465)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that
Resolution No. 88-417 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving the 1989 Lease Agreement
of Old City Hall between the City of Redding and the Shasta
County Arts Council, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The
term of the Agreement is for the period January 1, 1989, through
December 31, 1989, and provides for a grant to the Shasta County
Arts Council in the amount of $18,800 to be paid in two
increments of $9,400 each, the first on January 1, 1989, and the
second on June 1, 1989.
Copier Lease Purchase Agreement
(A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that the
Agreement for the lease purchase of two copier machines in the
Electric Department (one mid-size and one small) and one copier
machine in the Police Department (one large) be approved. Funds
in the amount of $14,000 are available in the Police Department
budget, and funds in the amount of $4,800 are available in the
Electric Department budget for the lease purchase.
Set Public Hearing - General Plan Amendment Application
GPA-12-88, and Rezoning Application RZ-12-88, by Terrance Miller
(1434, 1436, 1440, 1448, 1536, 1548, and 1552 Trinity Street and
1095 Center Street)
* (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., December 20, 1988, to consider
GPA-12-88 and RZ-12-88.
Annexation 88-7 - Old Highway 44 (4070 Old 44 Drive)
(A-150-206)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Annexation
Request 88-7, by Thomas D. & Leatrice J. Crockett, be referred to
City Departments for review and comment; to the Board of
Administrative Review for an environmental determination; and to
the Planning Commission for prezoning.
Resolution - Spring Creek Pumped Storage Project - Geotechnical
Survey
(E-120-070-655)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Resolution
No. 88-418 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding authorizing the appropriation of additional
funding of up to $16,000 for the geotechnical work for the Spring
Creek Pumped Storage Project. Rock conditions encountered during
the drilling have caused an unavoidable drilling expense. Funds
for this request are included in the 1985 Electric System Project
Financing.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2121, Envelopes for Monthly
Utility Statements - Utility/Customer Service
(B-050-100))
It is the recommendation of the Director of Utility/Customer
Services that Bid Schedule No. 2121, envelopes for monthly
utility statements, be awarded to the low bidder, Federal
Envelope Company, in the amount of $13,033.76. Funds for this
purchase are included in the 1989/90 budget.
Resolution - Purchase of Off-Set Printing Press - Print Shop
(A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Utilities/Customer
Services that Resolution No. 88-419 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Commercial
Installment Note and ancillary documentation with the Redding
Bank of Commerce for the purchase of an offset printing press for
the City's in-house print shop, and authorizing the City Manager
to sign all necessary documentation. A Multigraphics 1862 GPA
two color offset printing press in the amount of $28,275.80 will
be purchased. The term of the note is for four years and will
require an annual expenditure of $8,415. Funds in the amount of
$8,600 were included in the Printing and Reproduction 1988-89
budget.
Resolution - Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Public
Safety Dispatchers Association (P-100-050-150)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that
Resolution No. 88-420 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and the Redding Public Safety Dispatchers Association (RPSDA), effective
December 6, 1988.
The resolution will terminate the MOU with the General Teamsters
and approve a new MOU with RPSDA as representative of employees
in the classifications of Public Safety Dispatcher, Senior Public
Safety Dispatcher, and Communications Shift Supervisor. There
are no other substantive changes to the MOU, and the term is
unchanged.
Downtown Mall Association Income and Expenditures Statement
(M-010-200)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the Downtown Mall
Association Income and Expenditures Statement for January 1,
1989, through December 31, 1989, be approved.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2122, Tractor with Box Scraper -
Recreation and Parks Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director
that Bid Schedule No. 2122, tractor with box scraper, be awarded
to the sole bidder, Buffalo Machinery, in the amount of
$18,518.20. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1988/89
budget.
Resolution Accepting Streets - Parkside Manor, Unit 3, Phase 4
* (S-070-230 & S-100-580)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 88-421 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and
operation all of Capella Street and Celestial Street in the
Parkside Manor Subdivision, Unit 3, Phase 4.
Acceptance of Improvements - Paris Park Planned Development (End
of Paris Avenue next to the ACID Canal)
* (S-070-230 & L-010-210-573)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
Improvements in Paris Park Planned Development, developed by
Brian Burk, be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to
return the securities to the developer.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2130, 36-Inch Bore and 12-Inch
Waterline Extension Across State Route 44 (East of Shasta View
Drive from Tarmac Road to Goodwater Avenue)
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid
Schedule No. 2130, 36-Inch Bore and 12-Inch Waterline Extension,
be awarded to the low bidder, Sharette Construction, in the
amount of $73,737.50 and that an additional $11,262.50 be
approved to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees,
and for contract change orders. Funds for this purchase are
included in the 1988/89 budget.
It is also recommended that Council make the following findings
re Bid Schedule No. 2130 and Environmental Determination
ED-17-88:
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 November 16, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2124, Traffic Signs
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid
Schedule No. 2124, traffic signs, be awarded to the low bidder,
Zumar, Inc., in the amount of $19,522.29. Funds for this
purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2080, Hilltop Drive
Median Landscaping (South of Cypress Avenue)
(B-050-020 & S-070-200-400)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2080 (Job No. 9508), Hilltop Drive median
landscaping, awarded to McEntire Landscaping, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $28,833
Resolution - Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans re Signalization at Caterpillar Road and State Route 273 (G-100-070-100 & T-080-700 & S-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 88-422 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving Cooperative Agreement No. 02B588 between the City of Redding and the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, for a traffic control signal, safety lighting,
and roadwork at the intersection of Caterpillar Road with State
Highway Route 273, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
Resolution - Renewal of Permit for Commercial Activities at
Redding Municipal Airport in favor of Anthony L. Feist, dba A
irport Bus Service
(A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Airports that
Resolution No. 88-423 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving the Permit for
commercial activities (Airport Bus Service) at Redding Municipal
Airport between the City of Redding and Anthony L. Feist, doing
business as Airport Bus Service, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign same. The term of the Agreement is for the period December
1, 1988, through November 30, 1989.
Resolution - Abatement Proceedings on Property Located at 2635
Oxford Road, owned by Mary K. Pine
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
88-424 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 located at 2635 Oxford Road,
owned by Mary K. Pine, a married woman.
Request for Outside Legal Assistance
(C-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Council
approve the retention of Walt NcNeill, resigned Assistant City
Attorney, to do limited litigation on cases which were ongoing
and under his control at the time of his departure from City of
Redding employment. The City Attorney's fiscal year budget
contains $15,000 for outside legal services.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, 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 88-414, 88-415, 88-416, 88-417, 88-418,
88-419, 88-420, 88-421, 88-422, 88-423, and 88-424, are on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from James L. Williams - Chairman of the Redding
Redevelopment Agency
(B-080-370)
A letter was received from James Williams, Chairman of the
Redding Redevelopment Agency, stating his intention to retire at
the end of his term on January 1, 1989.
Mayor Johannessen stated that Council accepts Mr. Williams'
retirement with deep regret.
Council Member Fulton stated that Mr. Williams has been with the
Redevelopment Agency from its beginning. He noted that the
Redevelopment Agency is on a sound financial basis and Council
owes Mr. Williams a great deal for that.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-4-88, by City of
Redding (South side of South Street and west of the ACID Canal
Bridge)
(A-010-100)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Abandonment Application A-4-88.
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 November 28, 1988 Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval to abandon a portion of
South Street right-of-way. Mr. Perry noted that this is part of
the proceedings for the construction of the South Street Bridge. It is the recommendation of staff that the right-of-way be
abandoned subject to an easement being retained over the entire
area for Pacific Bell and City of Redding utilities, installation
of landscaping and paving improvements, and recordation of
easement deeds from A.C.I.D. to adjoining property owners as
outlined in the Planning Commission staff report.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, 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
Abandonment Application A-4-88:
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 April 6, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, directing staff to bring back a resolution implementing
Abandonment Application A-4-88 after compliance with the
following conditions of approval: (1) An easement shall be
retained over the entire area for Pacific Bell and City of
Redding utilities; (2) installation of landscaping and paving
improvements as per Landscape Plan/Drawing No. A-5249A; and (3)
Recordation of the easement deeds from the Anderson Cottonwood
Irrigation District to the property owners at 611 South Street
and 2165 Canal Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Selection and Training Standards of Public Safety
Dispatchers
(P-150-150)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1870 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 Dahl, that Ordinance No. 1870 be adopted, 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.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1870 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Mt. Shasta Ski Area Development
(E-050)
Council Member Carter submitted a resolution in support of the
Carl Martin Mt. Shasta Ski Area development directed to State
Attorney General Van de Kamp. He noted that the resolution is in
response to Van de Kamp's appeal of the Mt. Shasta Environmental
Impact Statement furnished by the U.S. Forest Service. Council
Member Carter pointed out that Council has been pursuing
environmentally sound and tourism-related industries, and this
ski area development deserves Council's support.
Egon Harrisser, stated that he is speaking as a concerned citizen
and one of the founders of Save Our Skiing (SOS). Mr. Harrisser
noted that skiing on Mt. Shasta has been a long standing problem
and referred to a Record Searchlight article written on August
12, 1978, about problems developing the ski area. He said the
appeal is ill advised and a waste of time and taxpayer's money.
Mr. Harrisser expressed his full support of the resolution and
indicated that SOS will try to get resolutions from others in
California.
Moe Orwig, 3824 Bechelli Lane, commended Council for its strong support on this issue. Council Member Buffum complimented Council Member Carter for his
leadership on this issue. She pointed out that this is not a new ski facility, but a replacement facility. Mayor Johannessen stated that the development of a modern ski resort on Mount Shasta was the late Carl McConnell's dream. He
conveyed that the appeal is absolutely uncalled for.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Carter, that Resolution No. 88-425 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding to Attorney
General John Van de Kamp in support of the Carl Martin Mt. Shasta
Ski Area development.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-425 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Reopening of Shasta County Library
* (B-130-070 & L-050)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that Council considered a
request for financial assistance in the amount of $40,000 by the
Shasta County Board of Supervisors to reopen the County Library,
and staff was directed to identify sources for such funding. Mr.
Christofferson advised that $40,000 was included in the budget
for library transition contingent on the passage of Measure L.
He stated that $6,060 was used for the appraisal of books and
other purposes and there is currently $33,940 remaining since
Measure L failed. Mr. Christofferson suggested that funds from
right-of-way acquisition for various projects be used to make up
the difference. He stated that Council may consider releasing
the funds to the County once a credible long-term solution to the
Library crisis is available or release the funds without one if
Council believes the County is committed.
Mr. Christofferson introduced Barbara Campbell, Library
Consultant for Shasta County.
Barbara Campbell stated that the County is looking at a
three-step program. Ms. Campbell said it is a bare bones plan to
open the Redding and Anderson libraries on January 30, 1989, and
the plan is contingent upon City funding. Modest library service
is anticipated in 1989-90, and hopefully library service in
Burney will also become available. She explained that the County
is already making budget considerations and recommendation should
be forthcoming in the Spring of 1989.
Ms. Campbell said the City must approve the request for funds in
good faith. She said County funds for 1989-90 have not been
designated at this time, but she opined that the Board of
Supervisors is committed to library service. She explained that
the Board's commitment will depend on the reopening of the
library, because it is difficult to build on something that is
closed. Ms. Campbell urged Council to consider the request
without the requirement of long-term funding being in place
because the library may not open otherwise.
Mayor Johannessen noted that Supervisor Reit was in the audience
and invited him to speak. Supervisor Reit concurred with Ms.
Campbell's remarks and noted that Ms. Campbell conveyed the
situation very well.
Council Member Buffum expressed her appreciation of the
presentation by Ms. Campbell and said she agreed with that
philosophy. She also indicated that she would like to see a
joint powers agreement or a written contract between the County
and City indicating goals.
Council Member Carter said the County is trying to move ahead in
a credible fashion even though there is a lot of uncertainty.
Council Member Dahl indicated that it is a modest plan and all
the County and City can afford at this time. It is a first step,
and now a long term viable plan is necessary. The County is
moving ahead, and the County and City should work together for a
long term solution.
Council Member Fulton said he is in full accord with Mrs.
Campbell's recommendation. He noted that it is necessary to work
with the County and Anderson and expressed some concern about
Anderson's reluctance to move ahead at this time.
Mayor Johannessen referred to County Executive Officer Johnson's letter dated November 29, 1988, and noted that Mr. Johnson has
suggested that the City and County focus effort on a second stage interim plan to fund the libraries next fiscal year prior to and during the development of the 1989-90 budgets. He asked Council
to be aware of what Mr. Johnson is intimating and noted that no
one has indicated where those funds could come from. He pointed out that the County receives funds from the State that can be
used for library funding but the City does not have that source
of funding. Mayor Johannessen said he has no objection to giving
the County $40,000 for reopening the library, but wants to know
what will happen in the future.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, to provide Shasta County with one-time funding in the
amount of $40,000 to be used for library services. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton said he has confidence that the Board of
Supervisors will work out a plan.
Council Member Buffum emphasized that this is a one-time, stopgap
of funds.
Council Member Carter conveyed that the joint agency committee is
working on the short-term problems, and the ad hoc committee is
working toward long-term solutions.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that Resolution No. 88-426 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 29th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235
transferring $6,060 from right-of-way acquisition to the Library
Special Project Account for contribution on behalf of the City
towards reopening of the Library.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-426 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Agreement with Nichols, Melburg, and Rosetto re Site
Analysis of Benton Ranch
RESOLUTION - Budget Appropriation for Site Analysis
* (B-130-070 & C-070-010-020)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that Council took action to
retain the services of Nichols, Melburg, and Rosetto to perform
an analysis of the Benton Ranch site to determine its suitability
for a variety of uses and to provide a comparison between the
cost of developing the Benton Ranch site and the Parkview site.
Mr. Christofferson stated that no provision has been made for the
appraisal of the Parkview property. Staff has made no
recommendation to sell that property, but if Council so chooses,
an appraisal could be done.
Council Member Dahl asked where the funds for the site analysis
will come from.
Mr. Christofferson said the funds will come from the
unappropriated reserve.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-427 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the terms of the Letter Agreement from Nichols, Melburg, and
Rossetto, AIA, to the City of Redding dated December 2, 1988, for
analysis of the Benton Ranch site and the Parkview site, which
analysis is not to exceed $25,000 and is to be presented to City
Council no later than January 23, 1989.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - Carter and Dahl
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-427 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-428 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 30th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No.
88-235 transferring $25,000 from right-of-way acquisition for a
special architectural study of the Benton Ranch property.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Fulton, and Johannessen Noes: Council Members - Carter and Dahl
Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 88-428 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Amendment to Agreement with Economic Development
Corporation
(B-130-030-045)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that Council approved and
allocated the sum of $50,000 to fund the Economic Development
Corporation Marketing Agreement. Mr. Christofferson said the
Agreement needs to be amended to include the new work program
agreed upon with the EDC and approved by the EDC Board of
Directors. It is the recommendation of the City Manager that
Council approve the Amendment to the Agreement with EDC.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-429 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the First
Amendment to Agreement dated July 5, 1988, 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 amendment includes the new work program agreed
upon with the EDC and approved by the EDC Board of Directors.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-429 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Redding Municipal Airport Restaurant Lease Agreement
(A-090-100)
Director of Finance Downing reported that the proprietors of the
Airport Restaurant, Pegasus, requested that the Lease Agreement
with the City of Redding be renegotiated because of the extreme
difficulty the restaurant is having in paying the rent. Ms.
Downing stated that a delinquency of $14,250 was accumulated as
of August 1, 1988. She said the restaurant is utilizing the
services of a local business assistance group to restructure
their operations to make it more viable.
Ms. Downing stated that staff has recently entered into
negotiations with the Pegasus Restaurant and the following was
agreed upon: (1) the amount of $14,250 is to be repaid over the
next eight years of the contract at $231.60 per month; (2) the
Lease Agreement would reduce the second and final option period
to three years from five years; (3) the current fixed amount of
rent paid ($2000) would be replaced with a rate schedule based on
gross sales; and (4) the $8000 performance bond would be replaced
with a lien against personal property.
It is the recommendation of the Finance Department and the
Airport Department that the renegotiated Lease Agreement with
Pegasus be approved.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Carter, Ms. Downing
stated that Pegasus Restaurant will provide staff with a monthly
income and expenditure statement, and the City will have the
right to audit. She stated that the minimum amount of rent will
be $1000.
Mayor Johannessen expressed concern about the current lack of a
performance bond and directed staff to keep closer tabs on these
matters.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, that Resolution No. 88-430 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Redding
Municipal Airport Restaurant Lease Agreement between the City of
Redding and Edward Skoniecki and David J. Allen dated December 2,
1988, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members
- Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-430 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
1989 EQUIPMENT FINANCING
(R-015)
Director of Finance Downing conveyed that the Tax Reform Act of
1986 eliminated, except in a few isolated circumstances, the opportunity for local governments to benefit from arbitrage earnings. One of the exceptions is given to "small issuers," and
the City finds itself in a position to qualify as a "small issuer" in the current calendar year. She added that the City could issue up to an additional $4 million in debt, at an effective interest rate of approximately 6.5%, and be able to
benefit from arbitrage during the period the proceeds were held.
Ms. Downing conveyed that the City has $1.1 million in existing
equipment loan and lease obligations with interest rates of
approximately 10% and an additional $.5 million in such
obligations with interest rates in the 8% range. She conveyed
that staff projects that the City will need to purchase equipment
totalling $3.3 million during the next three years and will have
to enter into debt obligations for the majority of these
purchases. In anticipation of such equipment purchases, the City
could issue "small issuer" debt and lock in a rate of interest
that the City could not expect to achieve otherwise. Ms. Downing
stated that the City could benefit from reduced interest costs of
approximately $150,000. Ms. Downing added that the money may not
be used for operating expenses, only equipment purchases, and the
money must be expended within three years.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council direct staff to
pursue such a financing plan and return with the necessary
documents at the next meeting.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, directing staff to pursue the "small issuer"
financing plan and return with the necessary documentation at the
next Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Annexation 88-6, Metro Property (North of Country
Oaks Subdivision)
(A-150-205)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council previously considered Annexation 88-6. Mr. Perry stated
that the land is currently vacant, and the property owner plans
to develop the property with single-family units. He conveyed
that because of the topography, any zoning should be done in
conjunction with a tentative map; therefore, it is recommended
that Council request that LAFCO accept this request without the
prezoning requirement. It is the recommendation of staff that
the annexation request be approved.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-431 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding requesting the Local
Agency Formation Commission to take proceedings for the
annexation to the City of Redding of uninhabited territory
designated City of Redding Annexation No. 88-6 (Metro Property).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-431 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
UNITED WAY BUILDING AND LEASE
(C-070-010)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
staff submitted the drawing for the proposed United Way building
in the Diestelhorst Landing. Mr. Perry reviewed the cost
estimates for the building based on square footage and cost
per-square foot. It is the recommendation of staff that a 2,600
square foot building be constructed at a cost of $65 per
square-foot. Mr. Perry noted that the higher per-square-foot
cost factor than the original design contract of $50
per-square-foot will provide a more attractive building for the
occupant and one that the donor of the gift, Mrs. McConnell, will
be satisfied with. He added that this recommendation will
require the United Way to contribute $20,000.
Mr. Perry also discussed the appraisal value of the site based on
United Way leasing 20,819 square feet of land area. He explained
that Council has a range of options to consider from leasing the
land at full market value to something less. Mr. Perry noted
that staff was directed to charge market value. He explained
that the maintenance and replacement component of the lease for a
2,600 foot building is $520 per month, and one-half the market
rate of the land value totals $434 per month.
Mr. Perry stated that Council should determine the land-lease
payment and decide if the land-lease moneys should flow to the
General Fund or be placed in a special fund along with the
maintenance component to do other work on this site. In response to a question by Council Member Dahl, Mr. Perry stated that the land where Diestelhorst Landing and the Senior Citizen's Hall is located was donated by the Soroptimist Club. Council Member Dahl asked how many facilities can be placed at
Diestelhorst Landing. Mr. Perry conveyed that the site plan illustrates seven buildings; but, depending on where the
Diestelhorst Bridge replacement is located, there could possibly
be nine.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, authorizing the construction of a
2,600-square-foot building with a $65 per square-foot cost factor
at a cost of $170,000 including $20,000 from the United Way. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In response to Council's inquiries, City Attorney Hays stated
that the monthly maintenance fee would be adjusted on a yearly
basis based upon the bids received.
Council Member Dahl said the City should not be subject to the
landscaping maintenance charge. He opined that the nonprofit
park concept is different in that the City should not try to
generate income on the property. Council Member Dahl pointed out
that the property has been land banked for 25 years. He
suggested that the United Way enter into a 25-year lease
arrangement with a $520 monthly maintenance fee with an annual
adjustment clause.
Council Member Carter concurred.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, directing staff to formulate a 25-year lease with the
United Way, with option to renew, and charge a monthly
maintenance and replacement cost fee of $520 per month, with a
clause for annual adjustment due to inflation or deflation. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Johannessen noted that the United Way organization serves
six counties and asked if any other City or County gives the
United Way financial aid.
Jack Gallup, representing the United Way, stated that United
Way's main office is in Redding and no other City or County gives
them financial aid.
CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE - Redding Redevelopment Agency
(R-030-010-050)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
the Redevelopment Agency requested that Council form a citizen's
committee to develop community consensus, provide input, and
review potential redevelopment projects in the Highway 273
corridor from the Sacramento River to Clear Creek Road. It is
the recommendation of the Planning Director that staff be
directed to submit a list of names to the Mayor, including both
property owners and lessees in the project area, with which to
form a committee.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, authorizing the formation of a citizen's committee to
develop community consensus, provide input, and review potential
redevelopment projects in the Highway 273 corridor from the
Sacramento River to Clear Creek Road and directing staff to
submit names to the Mayor for consideration. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
HAZARDOUS WASTE PLANNING
(P-150-050-500)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
State legislation enacted in 1986 (AB 2948-Tanner) mandated a
comprehensive process at the City, County, and State level for
the planning and siting of hazardous waste facilities. Mr. Perry
noted that Shasta County received about $100,000 to prepare a
draft Hazardous Waste Management Plan and environmental impact
report. He explained that the plan was submitted to the State
Department of Health Services for comments and to the cities for
approval.
Mr. Perry noted that the plan does not propose any hazardous
waste sites in the Redding sphere of influence. It is the
recommendation of staff that Council hold a joint workshop with
the Planning Commission to review the implications of the Tanner
Bill. In addition, staff suggests that people knowledgeable with
the Tanner Bill be brought in to discuss the issue.
Mayor Johannessen noted that the County has the responsibility to establish hazardous waste sites, and at this point, there is no comprehensive plan. He stated that Shasta County should not be
considered suitable for a toxic waste site because this area is Northern California's water shed. Mayor Johannessen said the City should be in the position of listening to and being informed of what is happening.
Council Member Buffum noted that the Tanner Bill was discussed at
the League of California Cities meeting, and Shasta County's
draft plan was held up as an example of a good start. She
pointed out that if this situation is not addressed, Council will
be putting their heads in the sand. Council Member Buffum
conveyed that the City and County can determine their own fate;
and if not, the State may determine it for us.
Council Member Carter expressed concern about the transportation
of toxic waste through the City.
Mayor Johannessen said the County's study should prove that a
toxic dump cannot be placed in Shasta County. He said the County
is not mandated to find a site, they are mandated to make a
study.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, approving a joint City Council/Planning Commission
workshop on January 10, 1989, to review the implications of the
Tanner Bill prior to the City taking any action on the Hazardous
Waste Management Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AWARD OF BID - Bid Schedule No. 2123, Walk-In Type Van - Electric
Department
(B-050-100)
Director of the Electric Utility Lindley reported that a City of
Redding Electric Department 1976 IHC van was hit by a pickup
truck in August of 1988. The low bid to repair the truck was
$3,080. Because of the age, overall condition of the vehicle,
and amount of repair costs, the General Services Division
recommends replacing the vehicle. Mr. Lindley recalled that
Council approved a supplemental appropriation for the purchase of
a truck and staff issued 27 invitations to bid. Two replies were
received and one did not meet the specifications. It is the
recommendation of the Electric Director that Bid Schedule No.
2123, walk-in type van, be awarded to the second low bidder, F.
B. Hart Company, in the amount of $26,681.20.
Mayor Johannessen noted that the cost of repairing the vehicle is
far less than the cost of purchasing a new one.
Mr. Lindley stated that staff made the decision to purchase a new
vehicle because the truck was scheduled for replacement next
year. Staff believed it would be more economical to replace the
vehicle now, rather than repair the van and then replace it next
year.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Bid Schedule No. 2123, walk-in type van for the
Electric Department, be awarded to F. B. Hart Company, in the
amount of $26,681.20.
Voting was as follow:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, and Fulton
Noes: Council Members
- Johannessen
Absent: Council Members - None
RESOLUTION - Power Cost Adjustment
(E-090-100)
Electric Utility Director Lindley reported that the Western Area
Power Administration (Western) recently enacted a Revenue
Adjustment Clause (RAC) which is intended to ensure that
Western's revenue is sufficient to meets its expenditures. Mr.
Lindley said the RAC could result in either a charge or a credit
to the City of as much as $2.5 million annually.
Mr. Lindley conveyed that the Electric Utility Commission (EUC)
and Electric Department staff assessed the implications of the
RAC, and public workshops and public hearings were held. It is
the recommendation of the EUC and staff that Council consider
establishing a corresponding power cost adjustment in order to
appropriately adjust the City's retail rates for increases and
decreases in the Electric Utility's wholesale power costs due to
the Western RAC. He stated that the worst case impact on the
customer would be $3 to $4 per month. Mr. Lindley said the PCA
factor will be calculated and made effective every six months.
Council Member Fulton expressed concern about putting the PCA in
place, and said he would rather Council hold public hearings to make rate adjustments. Mr. Lindley said that Western's increase or decrease is the only one the Department will be dealing with; and although public hearings can be held, the time and revenue margin is very tight.
He said if Council believes energy charges are going to increase dramatically in the future, then regular rate proceedings can be held. Mr. Lindley conveyed that the customers will receive 30
day's notice.
Council inquired if PG&E or other public utilities have
implemented automatic power cost adjustments.
Mr. Lindley conveyed that Western just implemented the RAC and it
is very probable that other utilities will also respond in kind.
He said Redding is not on the forefront, and it is timely to act
now. Mr. Lindley stated that the Department will keep Council
and the public informed.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-432 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting
the Power Cost Adjustment pertaining to City of Redding Municipal
Utilities--Schedule of Rates.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-432 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REQUEST TO REMOVE LIQUIDAMBAR TREES - By Joe Wong, Burger King,
located at 802 Cypress Avenue
(A-050-220-075)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley stated that a request was
received by Joe Wong to remove two liquidambar trees in front of
Burger King at 802 Cypress Avenue. The Recreation and Parks
Commission reviewed the request and recommended that the trees
remain.
Joe Wong, 802 Cypress Avenue, submitted pictures of Burger King
to Council. Mr. Wong stated that the reason for removing the
trees is to increase sign visibility and make it easier for
customers to find the restaurant. He said he is willing to
remove the trees at his own expense and plant smaller trees.
Council Member Dahl opined that Mr. Wong's request is not
unappropriate.
Mayor Johannessen pointed out that other businesses may ask to
remove trees along Cypress Avenue also.
Council Member Buffum noted that Council will consider further
requests on a case-by-case basis.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, to allow Joe Wong to remove two liquidambar trees at 802
Cypress Avenue and replace them with two smaller trees at his
expense. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SHASTA HILLS ESTATES - PD-4-86 - Sewer Connection and Monthly
Service Fees (Churn Creek Road, south of College View Drive)
(L-010-210-465)
In a memo to Council dated November 17, 1988, incorporated herein
by reference, Public Works Director Galusha recalled that Council
continued the issue of sewer connection fees and monthly service
charges for Shasta Hills Estates from November 1, 1988.
Mr. Galusha noted that a letter was received from property owners
adjacent to Shasta Hill Estates opposed to defining Shasta Hills
Planned Development as a mobile home park.
Mr. Galusha stated that, according to California Civil Code
Section No. 798.4, a mobile home park is defined as an area of
land where two or more mobile home sites are rented or held out
for rent, to accommodate mobile homes used for human habitation.
He conveyed that under the California Health and Safety Code
Section No. 18008, the definition of a mobile home is defined as
a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and
equipped to contain not more than two dwelling units to be used
with or without a foundation system. Mobile home does not
include a recreational vehicle, commercial coach, or
factory-built housing.
Mr. Galusha outlined the various procedures and regulations for
processing mobile home parks, regular subdivisions, and the Shasta Hills planned development. He referred to Table 1 of the Report to Council dated November 7, 1988 which compares taxes, household equivalents, payment of water and sewer connection fees, etc. Based on these procedures and regulations, staff
believes that Shasta Hills is not a mobile home park. Mr. Galusha said it is staff's opinion that Shasta Hills Estates was proposed and presented as a planned development with manufactured housing units constructed on individually owned
lots, not as a mobile home park.
Mr. Galusha contended that Council has been very supportive of
affordable housing in this development and provided the developer
with the following concessions: reduced street improvement
standards, reduced lot size, increased densities, reduced lot
setbacks for side, front, and rear, and standard internal
City-style street lights were not required. The in-lieu park
development fees were also reduced by 75% as an offset for the
developer's construction of on-site facilities. He added that
Shasta Hills qualified as a HUD Title 10 land development project
with those concessions, but Title 10 approval was not tied to a
reduction in development fees.
Mr. Galusha concluded that if Shasta Hill's request is granted,
annual sewer revenues would be decreased by approximately
$16,000, and connection fee revenues in the amount of $170,000
would be lost. He added that if other proposed developments
similar to Shasta Hills are granted this concession, revenues
would be further impacted and additional increases in the rate
structure would be required to compensate for the loss.
Mr. Galusha noted that other developments that may request this
same type of consideration are the Cobblestone Development, East
Redding Estates, Keswick Estates, and Paris Park. Planning and
Community Development Director Perry noted that a development on
Hawley Road with 86-100 units may also request reduced fees.
Mayor Johannessen asked if these developments received the same
type of concessions as Shasta Hills. Mr. Galusha responded yes.
Eihnard Diaz, from Sharrah Dunlap and Associates and representing
Shasta Hills Estates, stated that what was basically lost from
staff's report was the direction to investigate a monthly service
charge based on one household equivalent (HE) and connection fees
charged at 1/2 HE. Mr. Diaz explained that this alternative
would require the Redding Municipal Code to be modified. He
submitted to Council proposed Code modifications. Mr. Diaz
stated that, under the modified code, sewer connection fees for
manufactured houses would be assessed at 1/2 HE if the following
conditions are met: (1) units are in a planned development, (2)
subdivision is an approved HUD Title 10 project, or a similar
future replacement program, and (3) the subdivision is developed
under a Federal or State affordable housing program. Mr. Diaz
stated that these conditions would allay staff's concerns that a
floodgate of requests would be opened.
Council Member Dahl noted that Mayor Johannessen mentioned the
1/2 sewer connection charge compromise at the last meeting.
Council Member Dahl said Shasta Hills is unique.
Mr. Diaz reiterated that Shasta Hill's developers are presenting
the proposed amendment to the Code because staff did not address
it. He added that the current Code is not clear.
Mr. Perry stated that staff processes one mobile home park every
several years, and there are currently two proposed mobile home
parks.
Mayor Johannessen stated that the amount of effluent from homes
in Shasta Hills will be about the same as a single-family home
and to make this type of distinction for this project will open
the gate for more requests. He added that approving the request
would be a gift of public funds.
Council Member Buffum asked Mayor Johannessen if he no longer
supported the compromise solution. She stated that the Code does
not address the problem. Council Member Buffum conveyed that the
compromise solution was a good idea. She said there is an
obligation to honor a commitment.
City Attorney Hays stated that Mr. Hill was not proposing a
mobile home park as we know it.
Mr. Galusha noted that Mr. Hill was issued permits in June and
paid the full sewer connection rate. He added that stick-built
homes can also be built at Shasta Hills.
Alan Hill, developer of Shasta Hills Estates, explained that the
sewer hookup was issued for a sales center outside of Shasta
Hills. Mr. Hill said their intent was to develop a fancy mobile
home park. He explained that the project was initially proposed to them by current mobile home owners. Mr. Hill said the only
difference between Shasta Hills and a mobile home park is that land and title can be acquired at Shasta Hills. Mr. Hays, referring to Mr. Galusha's reference to the Minutes of February 17, 1987, where Mr. Diaz stated that Shasta Hills is not
a mobile home park, asked if the record is not clear that it was not proposed as a mobile home park.
Mr. Hill said it was their intention to develop a
state-of-the-art mobile home park where the land would be owned
by the residents.
Mr. Hill said it was his belief that Mayor Johannessen was
interested in pursuing a compromise solution and that the Mayor
was concerned about the long-term effect.
Mayor Johannessen said he did ask Council to consider charging
1/2 HE for sewer connection fees, but it is not allowed in the
Code. He conveyed that Council would open Pandora's box if
manufactured housing is designated a 1/2 HE sewer connection
charge.
Council Member Fulton responded that manufactured housing is not
the only criteria involved, Shasta Hills is a Title 10 project.
Mayor Johannessen advised that this is special legislation.
Council Member Carter asked how a reduction in fees will affect
the Clover Creek Sewer Assessment District.
Mr. Galusha indicated that a reduction in fees for Shasta Hills
will not affect Clover Creek; but, Mr. Galusha noted that if fees
are reduced here, there will be more pressure to decrease fees
elsewhere.
Mayor Johannessen pointed out that Council cannot review sewer
fees on a case-by-case basis. There must be a consistent system,
not separate consideration for each project.
Council Member Buffum agreed with this point; but, she noted that
it is difficult to go back in time and find out what happened.
She said Council should correct the Code because it does not
cover the situation, and it is inadequate. Council Member Buffum
indicated that most of these developments will not create a lot
of sewage.
Mayor Johannessen asked Council Member Buffum how many people
live in her home.
Council Member Buffum replied one.
Mr. Hays pointed out that that is the basis of the argument and
that he has seen 2500 to 3500 square foot homes in manufactured
home subdivisions.
Council Member Dahl stated that a compromise solution is the only
answer.
Mr. Hays stated that Council Members are proposing an additional
system and a rational basis for that system must be made. It
cannot be arbitrary. He asked what the difference is between
stick-built houses and manufactured houses. Mr. Hays advised
that Council must be able to say that manufactured houses use
only 1/2 HE.
Council Member Buffum stated that the issue is the amount of
effluent, not how the house is built.
Mr. Hays stated that the Code addresses that issue. The Code
states that single-family dwellings use 1 HE.
Council Member Buffum advised that the Code was adequate for the
last 25 years, but now there are senior citizen's developments.
Mr. Hays asked Council Member Buffum if senior citizens should be
entitled to 1/2 HE. He stated that sewer use is not based on
age. Mr. Hays reiterated that mobile home parks, which are
assessed at 1/2 HE, take responsibility for operating and
maintaining the sewer system.
Council Member Buffum maintained that it may be necessary to
develop a third category.
Mr. Hill advised that the rationale for allotting 1/2 HE is that
the flows from Shasta Hills will be comparable to that of a
mobile home park. He pointed out that the Public Work's study
shows that mobile homes use 1/2 HE. Mr. Galusha explained that at the time that study was prepared, there were about 250 mobile homes on individually owned lots in Redding. He stated that these mobile homes, on an average, had
9/10 HE sewage flows and are assessed 1 HE. Mr. Galusha conveyed that mobile home parks are changing, and mobile homes are larger than they used to be. He advised that
when staff reviews sewage flows, the assessment could be raised
to 1 HE. Mr. Galusha noted that when the study was prepared in
1983, the average flow was .5 HE. He pointed out that sewage
flows from mobile home parks are difficult to determine because
they are mastered metered.
Mayor Johannessen said this is no longer a question of household
equivalents. The question is should Council make a decision to
give 1/2 HE connection fees for this particular project. He
agreed with Mr. Galusha that staff should look closely at fees
for mobile home parks. Mayor Johannessen asked if Council wants
to change the ordinance and allow one-half the hook-up charge to
anyone who builds a HUD project.
Mr. Perry advised that Title 10 is just a financing program
similar to FHA.
Council Member Carter asked if a stick-built house can be built
under Title 10, and Mr. Hays responded affirmatively.
Council Member Carter asked Mr. Galusha if anything should be
eliminated from the ordinance.
Mr. Galusha stated that the Code sufficiently covers the issues.
He conveyed that staff is trying to operate the sewer system as
an enterprise account. Mr. Galusha noted that the amount of
sewage flow for single-family homes in Redding varies, but the
average flow is 1 HE. He opined that housing units in Shasta
Hills will not be any less.
Mr. Hill stated it was his belief that Shasta Hills would receive
.5 HE connection charges and monthly sewer fees.
Council Member Buffum suggested that the proposed modified Code
be studied and then Council can deal with the issues.
Mr. Hays conveyed that now is not an appropriate time to review
the modified Code that Mr. Diaz just submitted. He pointed out
that staff only just received it. Mr. Hays opined that staff
does not feel they were told that Shasta Hills is a mobile home
park.
Mayor Johannessen clarified that the "compromise" solution to
charge 1/2 HE connection charge and 1 HE monthly fees was simply
a question he put to Council, not something he supported.
Council Member Buffum noted that this situation is like the
reader board sign issue. The Code is not adequate to address the
situation.
Mr. Hays reiterated that Council should focus on the rational
basis for charging 1/2 HE for connection fees. He said logic
dictates that if the connection fee is 1/2 HE, the monthly
service fee should be 1/2 HE.
Mayor Johannessen asked if the Code would be violated if Council
gave Shasta Hills 1/2 HE connection charge. Mr. Hays responded
yes, Council is being asked for special legislation.
Mayor Johannessen asked if the ordinance could be changed to
accomplish 1/2 HE connection charge. Mr. Hays responded
affirmatively.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, to continue the issue regarding Shasta Hills
connection charges and monthly sewer fees to the next meeting in
order to get further legal counsel. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mr. Hays asked Council for direction. He stated that Council
does not have anything to act upon.
Council Member Buffum said to disregard special treatment of a
special problem and to develop a .75 HE category.
Council Member Fulton concurred that a new category of .75 HE be
created.
Council Member Dahl asked if an ordinance allowing 1/2 HE
connection charges and 1 HE monthly service compromise could be
prepared. Mr. Hays stated that one could be prepared. He stated that ordinances creating two different billing levels for sewer
service and connection charges will be prepared. SKATEBOARDING PROHIBITION - Downtown Area
(T-080-300)
Transportation Coordinator Duryee conveyed that skateboarding has
increased in the Downtown Redding area and skateboarders are
utilizing planters, benches, window ledges, parked vehicles, and
curbs to jump over or land on. These actions are causing
destruction to both public and private property. The Downtown
Mall Association and other private businesses have contacted
staff and requested assistance to control the actions of
skateboarders. Mr. Duryee noted that the Traffic and Parking
Commission, due to the lack of a quorum, has been unable to act
on this issue. It is the recommendation of staff that the C-4
zoning area which is bordered by Shasta Street, East Street,
South Street, and the railroad tracks be signed to prohibit the
use of skateboards, roller skates, or any other human propelled
device, other than a bicycle.
Council Member Fulton inquired why the Traffic and Parking
Commission does not have a quorum. Mr. Duryee stated that there
are only three members on the Traffic and Parking Commission.
Mayor Johannessen noted that appointments have not been made to
the Traffic and Parking Commission because of the potential
reorganization of same.
Council Member Carter agreed that the problem is serious and
acknowledged that it is an enforcement problem, too. He pointed
out that skateboarding is also a traffic problem.
Police Chief Blankenship explained that approval will give the
Police Department authority to act. He explained that where
skateboarding is presently prohibited and signs are posted, there
is not a problem.
Council Member Carter said that parents need to get the message
and suggested a public relations campaign.
Chief Blankenship stated that staff has been conducting a public
relations campaign in the schools. He noted that when the
skateboards are taken away and citations issued, parents will
listen.
Council Member Buffum noted that she owns a business in the area
and will abstain from commenting or voting on the issue.
Mr. Duryee conveyed that certain private parking lots will also
post signs prohibiting skateboarding.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Carter, prohibiting the use of skateboards, roller skates, and
any other human propelled devices, other than a bicycle or device
which is being used by or for disabled persons, in the C-4
District bordered by Shasta Street, East Street, South Street,
and the railroad tracks, and authorizing staff to post the C-4
zoning area in conformance with the Redding Municipal Code.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Buffum
RESOLUTION - Agreement with Crabtree Security Agency to Perform
Security Services at the Downtown Redding Mall
(M-010-200 & B-050-100)
Director of General Services Masingale recalled that Council
previously approved contracting with Crabtree Security to perform
security services at the Downtown Redding Mall. An agreement has
been prepared and executed by Crabtree Security. Mr. Masingale
stated that this type of Agreement is amended fairly frequently
and a paragraph authorizing the City Manager to execute future
amendments has been included.
Mr. Masingale stated that the City was providing more hours of
security service at the Downtown Mall than the City is presently
providing.
Mayor Johannessen noted that the City Manager now has the
authority to change those hours without going back to Council.
Mr. Masingale advised that staff will not increase the number of
hours of Security Service; and if the Mall Merchants want more hours of security, the Mall Merchants will pay for it. City Manager Christofferson concurred. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-433 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and Crabtree Security Agency to perform Security Services at the Downtown Redding Mall for the
period November 1, 1988, through October 31, 1989, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-433 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Downtown Parking Modifications
* (P-030-150 & P-030-160 & P-030-240 & P-030-230 & P-030-220)
City Attorney Hays recalled that on August 2, 1988, Council
approved, in concept, various parking modifications in the
Downtown Area. Mr. Hays submitted for Council's consideration
the following Ordinance and Resolutions implementing same.
Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 1871 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City Council of City of Redding amending
Redding Municipal Code Sections 11.24.060, angle parking;
11.28.060, time limits, charges and hours of operation; and
11.28.070, renting in City lots.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-434 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No.
73-43, and further providing for the issuance of permits for
parking in City-owned or City-operated parking lots, and on
streets designated as on-street permit parking areas.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-434 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-435 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding amending the traffic
control map by establishing on-street metered parking zones
around the Courthouse.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-435 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Resolution
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 88-436 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding establishing new parking
meter rates in the City of Redding effective January 19, 1989.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-436 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
1989 WASTEWATER PROJECT
* (W-010-560 & R-015)
Assistant City Manager McMurry recalled that Council previously
adopted a revenue program for the financing and construction of
the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities and the
construction and oversizing of certain trunk sewers. Mr. McMurry
explained that it will be necessary to sell bonds to finance the
construction of these facilities and the best method of
accomplishing this objective would be to create a Joint Powers
Financing Authority (JPA). It is proposed that the Redding
Housing Authority and the Redding City Council enter into a JPA.
The Authority would be authorized under State law, pursuant to the "Marks-Roos Local Bond Pooling Act of 1985," to issue bonds
for financing public capital improvements. Mr. McMurry stated that Shearson Lehman Hutton Inc., bond underw riters on the Wastewater Project, reviewed the wastewater revenue program adopted by Council on October 18, 1988, and indicated
that the rate structure would permit the sale of $24,605,000 in wastewater revenue bonds and maintain a coverage ratio of 125
percent.
Mr. McMurry emphasized that Council is not being asked to approve
the sale of bonds tonight, only the preliminary documents.
Jim Gibbs, Shearson Lehman Hutton, Inc., reported that Shearson
Lehman Hutton has been working with City staff to create
financing to deliver funds when the City needs them and to obtain
those funds with interest rates that are attractive and under
terms which will create the least impact on sewer rates.
At the hour of 10:28 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the City
Council meeting adjourned in order to convene the Redding Housing
Authority.
At the hour of 10:32 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the City
Council meeting reconvened.
RESOLUTION - Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority
(R-015 & W-010-560)
Director of Finance Downing stated that the purpose of this
resolution is to approve the formation of the Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority (JPA) and approve the Installment
Sales Agreement between the City and JPA. Ms. Downing noted that
the Installment Sales Agreement is an Agreement required by the
JPA and the City of Redding whereby the City obligates the
wastewater revenue to be the source of repayment of the bonds to
be issued for the Wastewater Project and provides for the
purchase of the project from the JPA. In addition, it provides
for the retirement of the City's 1977 sewer revenue bonds.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Resolution No. 88-437 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the form of an
Installment Sale Agreement for acquisition, installation and
improvement of the Municipal Sewer System and authorizing the
execution and delivery thereof; approving the form of a Joint
Exercise of Powers Agreement and authorizing the execution and
delivery thereof; and approving the issuance by the Redding Joint
Powers Financing Authority of not to exceed $24,605,000 aggregate
principal amount of sewer revenue bonds, 1989 Series A.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Carter, Dahl, Fulton, and
Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 88-437 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
At the hour of 10:34 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the meeting
of the City Council adjourned in order to convene the special
organizational meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing
Authority.
At the hour of 10:39 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the City
Council meeting reconvened.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association - Publicity
(B-130-030-700)
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
(A-110-140)
Shasta Lanes (Bay Bowl, Inc.)
11093 Black Marble Way
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:40 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
12-6-88