HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1989-03-07 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California March 7, 1989 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney
Hays.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johannessen with the
following Council Members present: Buffum, Dahl, and Fulton.
Council Member Carter was absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City
Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of the Electric
Utility Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development
Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of
Parks and Recreation Riley, Associate Civil Engineer Russell,
Senior Planner Keaney, Director of Information Systems Kelley,
Director of Utilities/Customer Services Vokal, Airports Director
Homan, Risk Manager Kirkpatrick, Senior Assistant Planner Hanson,
Science Museum Director Howe, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary
to the City Council Moscatello.
TOURISM AND CONVENTION COMMISSION - Presentation of Plaques to
Commissioners Foust and Wertz
(B-080-540)
Mayor Johannessen conveyed Council's appreciation and thanks to
retiring Tourism and Convention Commissioners Ray Foust and Paul
Wertz. The Mayor presented plaques to Commissioners Foust and
Wertz.
Commissioners Foust and Wertz expressed their appreciation for
having the opportunity to serve on the Commission. Commissioner
Foust stated that the Commission is doing a great job and has
great value.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the
Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 14,
1989
Regular Meeting of February 21, 1989
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(B-130-110)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check numbers
142411 through 142752 inclusive, in the amount of $4,077,583.81,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 17, check numbers
273933 through 274672 inclusive, in the amount of $779,076.69,
for the period February 05, 1989, through February 18, 1989, be
approved.
TOTAL: $4,856,660.50
Market Street Committee - Highway 273 Redevelopment Plan -
Appointment of Mike Vincelli to Committee
(R-030-090-600)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Mike
Vincelli be appointed to the Market Street Committee to review
possible redevelopment activities along the Market Street
corridor.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Planning Department
Personnel Changes * (B-130-070 & P-100-060)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 89-69 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 43rd Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 transferring $3,600 from
part-time salaries to full-time salaries and transferring $3,600
from the Housing Authority to create an Intermediate Clerk
position in the Planning Division.
Resolution - Plan Check Consultant Services
* (B-130-070 & A-050-250-030)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 89-70 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving and adopting the 45th Amendment to the
City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating $40,000 for
Building Department Professional Services. Additional Plan Check
services for the remaining fiscal year are necessary to maintain
service to the community.
Resolution - Rental Rehabilitation Grant Application
(G-100-145)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 89-71 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to file an
application for funding under the Rental Rehabilitation Grant
Program in the amount of $100,000 in Bonus Performance Funds with
the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Resolution - Annexation 88-6, Metro Properties
(A-150-205)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution
No. 89-72 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding involving property tax transfers between the City
of Redding and the County of Shasta for the City of Redding
Reorganization No. 88-6 (Metro).
It is also recommended that Council make the following findings
re Annexation 88-6:
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 30, 1988.
Set Public Hearing - Appeal of Denial of Variance Application
V-2-89, by Dennis Howell (4440 Alta Mesa Dr.)
(L-010-410)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., March 21, 1989, to consider the
Appeal of Denial of Variance Application.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2142, 1-Phase Pole Type
Distribution Transformers - Electric Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that
Bid Schedule No. 2142, 1-Phase pole type distribution
transformers, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder,
Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, in the amount of $88,389.16
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1988/89 budget.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Kiwanis Park #2 Aluminum
Bleachers * (B-130-070 & P-050-600-110)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Recreation and Parks that Resolution No. 89-73 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 42nd Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating
$4900 from Park Development Funds (to be transferred to the
General Fund) for the construction of aluminum bleachers at
Kiwanis #2 field.
Rejection of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2144, Landscaping Maintenance
Service at Various Locations
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director
that Bid Schedule No. 2144, landscaping at various locations, be
rejected. Five landscaping areas were put out to bid; and after
receiving the bids, staff determined that it was more cost
effective for the City to maintain two (Bonnyview and St. Thomas)
of the landscape areas. Thus, staff recommends that the three
(Churn Creek, Hartnell, and Hilltop) remaining landscape areas be
rebid for the period May 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990.
Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Clover Creek Neighborhood
Park
* (B-130-070 & P-050-135)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director
that Resolution No. 89-74 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 44th
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 88-235 appropriating
$60,000 from Park In-Lieu Funds (to be transferred to the General
Fund) for the development of Clover Creek Neighborhood Park as
intended in the FY1987/1988 annual budget; and authorizing the
Director of Public Works to advertise for bids.
Sacramento River Boat Docks
(P-050-650 & P-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director
that two Sacramento River boat docks located at the Posse Grounds
and Caldwell Park be replaced. Polyethylene pontoons can be
purchased in the amount of $8500 and other necessary materials
should not exceed $1500. It is therefore recommended that Park
Development Funds in the amount of $10,000 be used to replace the
docks.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2143, One (1) 20,000 lb. GVW Cab
and Chassis
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2143, One 20,000 lb. GVW Cab and Chassis, be awarded
to the low bidder, Riverview International Trucks, Inc., in the
amount of $22,015.97. Funds for this purchase are included in
the 1988/89 budget.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2097, Construction of
Municipal Airport Air Cargo Ramp
(B-050-020 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2097 (Job No. 9942), Construction of Municipal
Airport Air Cargo Ramp, awarded to Jelcon Construction, be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract
price is $333,550.50.
Purchase of Open Office System Furniture - Public Works
Department
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.080 providing for purchases not using the formal bidding procedure, the purchase of
open office system furniture from Tab Products Company for the Transportation Division be approved in an amount not to exceed
$23,000.
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements,
Country Heights, Units 1 and 2 (West end of Howard Drive)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 89-75 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation
all of Crystal Tree Lane, Howard Drive, Crimsonwood Drive, and
Summerbreeze Place in Country Heights Estates Subdivision Unit
No. 1, and all of Crimsonwood Drive and Summerbreeze Place in
Country Heights Estates Subdivision Unit No. 2.
It is also recommended that the improvements in Country Heights
Subdivision, Units 1 and 2, be accepted as satisfactorily
completed and the City Clerk be instructed to return the original
securities to the developer and retain two supplemental
securities until all repairs have been completed. Repairs to the
pavement will be completed as soon as weather permits or not
later than June 1, 1989, and construction of a graveled fire
access road and placement of a concrete, low-flow crossing of
Canyon Creek will be completed in conjunction with the
construction of Unit 3 or by October 31, 1989.
Extension of Shasta View Drive - Ravenwood Estates, Units 5, 6,
and 7 (South of Old Alturas Road)
* (S-070-100-700 & C-070-010 & S-100-614)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
City contribute $30,000 for the acquisition of right of way and
construction of Shasta View Drive to Old Alturas Road. A
condition of approval for the Ravenwood Estates, Units 5, 6, and
7 requires the developer to provide secondary access to the
subdivision from Old Alturas Road. The current owners of
Candlewood Estates and Shasta View Manor Subdivisions have
indicated willingness to participate with the developer of
Ravenwood Estates if the City will also participate. Sufficient
funds are available in the "Right of Way Acquisition" account for
this purpose.
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements,
Rocky Point Subdivision (Off Tamarack Drive in the Lake Boulevard
Subdivision)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-665)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that
Resolution No. 89-76 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation a
portion of Sherman Way in the Rocky Point Estates Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements in the Rocky Point
Subdivision, developed by Don Sherman, be accepted as
satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk file the map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
Resolution - Discontinuing Abatement Proceedings at 1606
Cottonwood Avenue, owned by Transamerica Financial Services
(previously owned by Gregg M. Titoni and Mary K. Titoni)
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No.
89-77 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding releasing the proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding located at 1606 Cottonwood Avenue, owned by
Transamerica Financial Services (previously owned by Gregg M. Titoni and Mary K. Titoni). The building and debris were abated by the owner.
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, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Resolution Numbers 89-69, 89-70, 89-71, 89-72, 89-73, 89-74,
89-75, 89-76, and 89-77, are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Amendments to Planned Development PD-4-86, by
BHS Investments (South end of Hawley Road and west of Churn
Creek)
(L-010-210-695)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Amendments to Planned Development PD-4-86.
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 March 2, 1989
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of BHS Investments'
request to modify Condition No. 47 of the Planned Development
Ordinance for PD-4-86 Shasta Hills Estates. The amendment
request would modify the roof-overhang requirement for one side
of the garage only to less than eighteen inches. The reduction
in the overhang shall only be that dimension necessary to avoid
the use of parapet walls.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1882 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Ordinance No. 1815, which amended Section 18.06.020 of
the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain
real property in the City of Redding (PD-4-86).
PUBLIC HEARING - re Amendments to Rezoning Application RZ-16-87,
by FHK Investments (Northwest corner of Lake Boulevard and
Highway 273)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Johannessen opened
the public hearing re Amendments to Rezoning Application RZ-16-87
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 March 1, 1989 Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment to
the site-plan-review criteria to permit an additional driveway on
Northpoint Drive where a 191,250 square-foot shopping center is
planned for the site. Mr. Perry stated that the City Traffic
Engineer has determined that the additional driveway poses no
potential traffic hazard and will improve on-site circulation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 1883 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
Ordinance No. 1857, which amended Section 18.06.020 of the
Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real
property in the City of Redding (RZ-16-87).
ORDINANCE NO. 1880 - Development Agreement with Sunset Plaza
Partnership (Eureka Way and Buenaventura)
(L-010-100-750)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1880 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 Buffum, that Ordinance No. 1880 be adopted, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Ordinance No.
1821, which adopted the Development Agreement with Sunset Plaza
Partnership, pursuant to the procedures and requirements
established in Resolution No. 81-87.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Ordinance No. 1880 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1881 - Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Vendors
(C-110-100)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Buffum, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1881 be
waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full
title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Ordinance No. 1881 be adopted, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Title
6--Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations--of the Redding
Municipal Code pertaining to Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Vendors.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Ordinance No. 1881 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION (P-050-460-700)
Council Member Dahl stated that both staff and Council agree that the Sacramento River Trail should extend through Benton Ranch.
Noting that dedicated funding is available, he asked if in-house
staff is available to design the trail or if a design consultant
should be hired so that construction may be started this summer.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that he
will be meeting with the attorney for Leah McConnell, Lee Salter,
to see if the balance of dedicated money can be used for the
trail. He indicated that staff will also be researching for the
availability of grants. Mr. Perry stated that the trail design
will be fairly simple; however, the critical design area is
constructing the bridge across Sulphur Creek. Mr. Perry said
there will be little in-house support; but he will check and get
back to Council at the next meeting.
Council Member Dahl pointed out that vandalism along the south
side of the Sacramento River diminished when the south end of the
trail was constructed. He conveyed that extending the trail
through Benton Ranch may help protect and clean up the area.
Mr. Perry stated that staff can solve vandalism problems at
Benton Ranch. He added that additional parking will have to be
provided when the trail is constructed.
In response to Council Member Dahl's question, Mr. Perry stated
that the trail will run from the east end of Benton Ranch,
underneath the Market Street Bridge, through Lake Redding Park to
north of the Senior Citizens Hall. At that point, access to the
Trail is reached either by public street or walking south across
the Diestelhorst Bridge. He explained that one additional
easement was acquired along the north side of the River; however,
an easement through the Elk's Club has not been acquired.
Mayor Johannessen stated that it is the consensus of Council for
staff to proceed with the continuation of the Sacramento River
Trail through Benton Ranch.
In response to Mayor Johannessen's inquiry, Mr. Perry stated that
he does not have a cost estimate for consultant services to
design the Sulphur Creek Bridge. He noted that this could be
considered as a separate project.
CIVIC CENTER SITE SELECTION
(C-050-025 & C-070-010-020)
Council Member Buffum stated that Council should take a vote at
the next meeting on civic center placement. She indicated that
she is not willing to do any more studies, and Council ought to
respond to the public. Council Member Buffum invited all
commissioners and agency members to individually comment and
convey their wishes to Council.
Council Member Dahl concurred with Council Member Buffum. He
stated that Council should take action at the next meeting, and
he cannot justify spending any more money either. Council Member
Dahl said there are many other priorities and Council should be
directing energy in those areas.
Council Member Fulton agreed. He suggested that commission
members submit their recommendations to the respective Chairman.
Council Member Buffum explained that individual contact is more
efficient. She pointed out that some commissions would have to call special meetings to make a recommendation, and contacting Council individually would allow commissioners the opportunity to
reach Council.
Council Member Dahl stated that the commissions are not being
circumvented, Council wants input.
Council Member Buffum pointed out that if each commission had a
meeting to discuss the issues, it would drag on forever.
Mayor Johannessen stated that he understands the political
niceties of saying Council should do the job, but he is very
conscious of the value of commissions. He pointed out that the
commissions requested time to look at this matter, not do more
studies, but look at the issues and give Council their findings.
Council would be remiss to not let them do this. The idea of
commission members making decisions on their own and conveying
them to each Council Member is totally wrong. Mayor Johannessen
stated that the commission structure is very important to
Council. The commissions should deliberate among themselves and
then make a recommendation to Council, from the entire
commission, not from individual members. He conveyed that this
is a bad precedent, and he urged Council not to take action yet.
Mayor Johannessen suggested that Council consider this matter in
thirty days and make decisions based on commission
recommendations, not individual recommendations.
Council Member Buffum stated that commission work is created out
of compromise and consensus. She said she is not trying to
circumvent people's thoughts. Council Member Buffum conveyed
that she talked to some Planning Commissioners and asked them if
they would be upset if she made her decision without getting
their recommendation, and they said it was okay.
Mayor Johannessen expressed surprise that Council Member Buffum
would take that stand. He said there is no purpose being served,
and he asked why immediate action should be taken when Council
can wait another thirty days to receive the commission's
recommendations.
Recreation and Parks Commissioner Klaseen stated that while
serving on a commission, she is both an individual and a
commissioner. She explained that she would approach Council and
express her thoughts and feelings as an individual, but she would
hesitate to comment to Council individually as a commission
member. Commissioner Klaseen said that Council should hear from
the entire commission.
Commissioner Klaseen noted that the Recreation and Parks
Commission has not been asked to make a recommendation to
Council. She conveyed that the commission has held informal
discussion and focused on where the City was going to be within
the next ten to twenty years. Commissioner Klaseen said there is
concern that money to develop Benton Ranch will not be available
if City Hall is placed on Parkview. Commissioner Klaseen urged
Council to wait and decide. She said the commissions feel
bypassed--the Recreation and Parks Commission has been bypassed.
Commissioner Klaseen pointed out that softball parks are located
on the Parkview site, and there is a strong focus on serving that
part of the community. An official response is necessary.
Mayor Johannessen asked how long it would take to make a
recommendation and if the recommendation could be ready by
Council's April 4 meeting. Commissioner Klaseen stated that the
commission will have a meeting within the next two weeks and a
recommendation could be ready at that time. Commissioner Klaseen opined that Council has not decided how to use their commissions. There is some mistrust of consultants and some question as to how Council is going to use advisory people.
Mayor Johannessen asked Council if this matter could be discussed
at the first meeting in April. Council Members Dahl and Buffum
replied no. Council Member Dahl stated that Council should make
a decision right away, and he will not be at the April 4 meeting.
Mayor Johannessen suggested the second meeting in April. Council
Member Dahl said no.
Mayor Johannessen stated that he would rather wait than be blamed
for being quick on the draw. Council Member Dahl pointed out
that the site selection process was held in 1986. Mayor
Johannessen stated that Benton Ranch was not considered at that
time.
Council Member Buffum acknowledged what Commissioner Klaseen
said. However, she opined that the whole volume of information
cannot be digested in one meeting, and it would take 45 days or
more and two or three meetings before recommendations could be
made. She said that this issue is tearing apart the community.
Council Member Buffum conveyed that Council has been studying the
issues, and it takes a while to get the commissions up to speed.
She said she has done her homework and Council is not bypassing
the commissions.
Mayor Johannessen asked for Council's consensus.
Council Member Dahl stated that the item should be placed on the
agenda for the 21st of March, a decision made, and then Council
should move on.
Mayor Johannessen asked if Council is willing to accept the
commissions' recommendations. Council Member Dahl stated yes,
but the commissioners should not be pressured to make a decision.
Council Member Buffum stated that the commissioners are free to
lobby Council, but Council cannot lobby them.
Mayor Johannessen stated that it is the consensus of Council to
discuss civic center site selection at the Council meeting of
March 21, 1989, and the commissions have two weeks to make a
recommendation, if they want.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
(L-040-300)
City Manager Christofferson reported that AB498 would require
that before a new project area and redevelopment plan can be
adopted or amended, the Redevelopment Agency would be required to
make a finding that "no other financing alternative or
combination of alternatives can be expected to relieve the
conditions of blight and the implementation of the redevelopment
plan would relieve those conditions." It is the recommendation
of the City Manager that Council take a position opposing AB498
and direct staff to prepare letters to the appropriate
legislative representatives and committees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, to oppose AB498 and directing staff to prepare the
appropriate letters to legislative representatives and legislative committees for the signature of the Mayor. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes DUI FINES WITHHELD BY COUNTY OF SHASTA - Consideration of Legal
Action
(C-090-100)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that the County of Shasta
has been withholding fines collected from DUI (driving under the
influence) offenders since 1981. He added that City staff felt
this action was not legal under the laws of the State of
California and consulted with a special legal counsel who advised
staff to investigate and document the case. This has been done,
and legal counsel has confirmed the soundness of the City's
position. Shasta County's probation program must be of a formal
nature in order to qualify under the law, and staff feels the
elements of formal probation are not being met.
Mr. Christofferson stated that staff has met with County staff to
discuss the potential for settlement of the issue, and it appears
that the City and County will be unlikely to reach direct
settlement. It is the recommendation of staff to hold an
executive session to discuss filing suit in this matter as the
most likely way in which to resolve the issue.
Mayor Johannessen stated that it is the concurrence of Council
that DUI fines withheld by Shasta County will be discussed in
executive session later tonight.
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
(A-050-060-555 & S-070-200-400)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that
the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a
proposed City Policy delineating the responsibilities of owners
and developers for designing and developing projects which meet
the City's minimum landscape standards pertaining to
street-frontage and parking-lot landscaping. Mr. Perry explained
that it generally applies to office, commercial, and industrial
areas.
Mr. Perry reviewed the issues and recommendations of the Planning
Commission and staff, and the Report to Council dated March 2,
1989, which outlines the landscaping policies is incorporated
herein by reference. He recommended that Council authorize staff
to prepare a resolution incorporating the policy. Mr. Perry
suggested that the policy be implemented for one year, and if
successful, incorporate the policy by ordinance.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, authorizing the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution incorporating policies pertaining to street-frontage
and parking-lot landscaping into the Council Policy Manual. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
STANDARD SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS
(A-050-060-555 & S-100)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that a
subdivision is approved subject to a list of conditions. It is
the recommendation of staff to establish standard conditions for
subdivisions to let people know what "standard conditions" apply;
reduce the perceived length of conditions of approval; reduce
discussion of items which are routine; allow staff and the
developer to focus on the real issues of the project, and
eliminate accidental deletion of standard conditions. Mr. Perry
suggested that a resolution be prepared incorporating the standard subdivision conditions into the Council Policy Manual. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, authorizing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution to
establish standard conditions for subdivisions into the Council
Policy Manual. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SACRAMENTO RIVER TRAIL RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION
(P-050-460-700)
Senior Assistant Planner Hanson stated that the Builders Exchange
and the Redding East Rotary have offered to construct two
restrooms along the Sacramento River Trail as a community
project. Mr. Hanson reported that Les Melburg and Tom Brower,
members of Redding East Rotary, contributed designs for the
restrooms, and the plans and specifications are completed.
Staff has developed a tentative agreement with both groups for
joint City/Service Group contributions. The City will contribute
the engineering, inspection, two Shasta County Health Department
Permits, and two Shasta Waterless Systems for an estimated cost
of $14,393.58. The service groups will contribute labor and
materials from member businesses and excavate for the underground
sanitation systems and construct the building on top of the
systems. The actual work will be performed by students in the
Shasta High School Regional Occupation Program and get under way
in September 1989.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that
there is already $10,000 budgeted for construction of one
restroom, and Council's approval of the project will require an
additional allocation of funds in the amount of $5,900 in next
year's budget to accommodate both restrooms.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, that Council make the following findings regarding
construction of two restrooms along the Sacramento River Trail:
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 February 1, 1989. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, directing staff to work with the Redding East Rotary and
the Shasta Builders Exchange to construct two restrooms on the
Sacramento River Trail and appropriate funds in the amount of
$5,900 in next year's budget for the restrooms. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Policy Amendment re Service Outside the City
(A-050-060-555)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that
Council adopted an interim policy regarding provision of services
outside the City and directed staff to report back within 90 days
on any suggested changes to the policies. Mr. Perry submitted
the revised policy and conveyed that for the most part, the
changes are clarifications and language-style improvements. It
is the recommendation of staff that the proposed modifications be
adopted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-78 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 88-335, which established and adopted a Policy Statement concerning the extension of City services outside City limits.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, and Johannessen
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Carter
Resolution No. 89-78 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
* (E-090-160 & E-120-070-655)
Electric Utility Director Lindley reported that the Electric
Department's Associate Electric Utility Planner resigned. His
job assignments were to complete the supply and financial
analysis required for the Common Forecasting Methodology 8
Proceedings (CFM8) filing which is due by June 1, 1989, and
complete a dispatching analysis of the Spring Creek Pumped
Storage Project so that an adequate feasibility study could be
included in the FERC License Application due June 1, 1989.
Noting that there is insufficient time to fill the vacancy and
meet the stated deadlines, Mr. Lindley stated that existing staff
cannot perform this work without postponing other critical work
assignments. He explained that the Department is staffed for
projects, not for short-term requirements, and there is not
enough staff to accommodate people that may or may not resign.
He explained that the only possibility for meeting the two
deadlines is to obtain consulting services without going through
the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Mr. Lindley conveyed
that it will cost an estimated $50,000 for work on CFM8 and
$25,000 for work on the Spring Creek Pumped Storage Project. He
said that Resources Management International (RMI) is the only
firm which currently possesses sufficient information to prepare
the CFM material and RMI or Black & Veatch is best suited to
perform the work for the Spring Creek Project. It is the
recommendation of the Electric Department that staff be
authorized to negotiate with RMI and Black & Veatch for the
consulting services.
In response to Mayor Johannessen's question, Mr. Lindley stated
that staff was able to apply information from CFM6 and CFM7 to
CFM8 and the resultant cost savings reflect that. Mr. Lindley
explained that there has also been a substantial increase in
additional reporting requirements. He added that the City's
forecast has been adopted in each case.
Council Member Buffum asked what would happen if the filing
deadline for CFM8 was not met. Mr. Lindley said that many
municipals do file late, and although he cannot say for sure
filing late is the cause, none of those agencies had their
requests adopted. They have been modified to the detriment of
the filing agency.
Mr. Lindley conveyed that staff is considering the possibility of
extending the deadline. However, staff is only asking to
negotiate the contracts at this time. Staff will then present
them to the Electric Utility Commission and to Council for
approval. He added that staff is also proceeding with the
recruitment process.
Mayor Johannessen noted that the Electric Utility Commission
recommended that the City negotiate a contract price for consulting services as well as provide an in-house plan if
consulting services are not obtained.
Mr. Lindley explained that staff is trying to find surplus funds
from other accounts so the overall budget will not be affected.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, authorizing staff to negotiate a contract price for
consulting services regarding CFM8 and the Spring Creek Pumped
Storage Project and provide an in-house plan for action if the
City chooses not to obtain consulting services. Unanimous Ayes
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM
(G-100-030-034 &
Science Museum Director Howe stated that $15,000 in Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been set aside in the
1988-89 program year for planning activities in the development
of Heritage Park which includes the development of the museum
park project. The Museums and the Department of Planning and
Community Development propose to use the CDBG funds to initiate
concept planning for the Native American Museum, involve the
State Department of Parks and Recreation in the planning process,
and ensure that Redding is included in the State's Indian Museum
plan.
Ms. Howe conveyed that Pete Dangermond, Dangermond & Associates,
has worked with the museums on a consulting basis and has
experience in planning projects at the State level. Mr.
Dangermond has proposed to do the work with the funds available.
She explained that CDBG does not require an RFP for contracts
under $25,000 as long as the RFP process was initially used to
retain the consultant. It is the recommendation of staff that a
contract with Pete Dangermond be authorized for concept planning
the Native American Museum.
In response to Mayor Johannessen's question, Planning and
Community Development Director Perry stated that the Community
Development Advisory Committee and Council approved funds for the
Heritage Park design. He added that the Native American Museum
is very likely to receive State grants. Mr. Perry stated that
the concept design will not be site specific, but will provide
everything up to that point.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council
Member Fulton, authorizing staff to develop a contract with
Dangermond and Associates, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, to
initiate concept planning for the Native American Museum, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
AIR SHOW '89 - Request to Hold Air Show '89 and Sell Beer and
Wine
* (A-090-100 & A-110-100)
Exchange Club representative, Phil Putnam, stated that the
Exchange Club is requesting permission to hold Air Show '89 at
the Municipal Airport on May 13 and 14, 1989, and to sell beer
and wine.
Mr. Putnam conveyed that the flight line has been extended to
allow general admission tickets unobstructed access to the
Airshow, and plans have been made to install 3,000 bleacher seats
at the north end of the runway. He stated that the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and City staff have planned a joint project to target Chief Executive Officers to consider moving
business, industry, etc. to the Redding area. Mr. Putnam stated that EDC will develop the targets and prospectus and Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Heuer and City staff will provide
the entertainment.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Buffum, granting permission to hold Air Show '89 at the Redding
Municipal Airport on May 13 and 14, 1989, and to sell beer and
wine. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION CRITICAL WATER YEAR REDUCTIONS - Sacramento
River Water Contracts
(W-030-070)
Associate Civil Engineer Russell reported that the United States
Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) notified the City of Redding that
1989 is expected to be a "critical water year," and is requiring
that water diversions be reduced in 1989 by 25%. Mr. Russell
explained that the City has two water service contracts with the
Bureau, one for the City and one for water service to the Buckeye
area. He also added that there are groundwater wells in the
Enterprise and Cascade area which supplement the City's water
supply.
Mr. Russell stated that staff first believed that water could be
transferred from the Buckeye contract to the Redding contract to
make up for any potential shortfall. He conveyed that that is
not possible; however, the difference between the amount of water
allocated last year and the amount of water used last year is
transferable. Mr. Russell indicated that staff does not see any
problem meeting the consumer's demands this year.
Mayor Johannessen asked about the status of the City's ground
water, and Mr. Russell noted that the Enterprise ground water is
probably the best in Northern California.
In response to Mayor Johannessen's question, Mr. Russell stated
that when the current USBR contract expires, the contract will be
renegotiated. Water will be available, but the cost will be
negotiable.
Council Member Dahl asked how City residents serviced by Bella
Vista will fare. Mr. Russell conveyed that Bella Vista was
reduced by 50%, and they will suffer a shortfall. City Attorney
Hays stated that the City will be able to serve them.
Mr. Russell stated that the Department is actively pursuing a
water conservation program. A packet which outlines the City's
conservation program was submitted to Council. This was an
information item and no action was required.
CLOSED SESSION
* (P-100 & C-090-100)
Mayor Johannessen stated that Council will adjourn to closed
session pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.9(a), to discuss personnel matters and to Code Section
54956.9(c) to discuss pending litigation.
At the hour of 8:45 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the meeting
adjourned to closed session.
At the hour of 11:09 p.m., Mayor Johannessen declared the meeting
reconvened to regular session. Mayor Johannessen announced that Council authorized legal action against Shasta County over the handling of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) fines and against John Kite over the costs of cleaning up hazardous waste materials.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association - Publicity
(B-130-030-700)
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
El Pollo Asado Mexican Cafe (Quick Dining Pleasures, Inc.)
86 Lake Blvd.
Simphaly's Oriental Food Store (Monhty Luangsrinhotha)
2643-A Bechelli Lane
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 11:10 p.m., Mayor
Johannessen declared the meeting adjourned to 8:30 a.m., March
11, 1989, at the Shasta House to hold a Council Workshop.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
3/7/89