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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1989-07-11 299 7/11/89 City Council, Adjourned Regular Meeting Redding Convention Center Redding, California July 11, 1989 7:00 p.m. The Joint Meeting of the Redding City Council, Shasta County Board of Supervisors, and the Anderson City Council was called to order. The following Redding City Council Members were present: Buffum, Carter, and Johannessen. Council Members Dahl and Fulton were absent. The following Shasta County Board of Supervisors were present: Reit, Bosworth, Sullivan, Wilson, and Peters. The following Anderson City Council Members were present: Stevens, Lewis, Clarke, Smolenski, and Walsh. Wilson Curle, Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court, is the Facilitator. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, City Attorney Hays, Police Chief Blankenship, Police Captain McDonald, Director of Finance Downing, Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Information Systems, Kelley, Senior Associate Planner King, and City Clerk Nichols. PROPOSED REGIONAL FIRING RANGE (C-070-010-050) Redding Senior Associate Planner King gave an overview of the proposed regional firing range. Mr. King stated that the City of Redding has committed the necessary funds to act as the applicant, prepare the necessary environmental documents, establish a joint task force, create a development and capital improvement plan, and provide its fair share of funds for site acquisition. Discussion was held and approval for the project was given in concept; however, Supervisors Sullivan and Bosworth expressed concern about the proposed site. Mr. King stated that the County has not articulated what the issues are, and the City has not prepared an environmental response. Council Member Johannessen said there is no guarantee the Hunt Ranch property can even be purchased because the owner is involved in a lawsuit, and the City will need to determine this before proceeding. Mayor Carter assured the Board that Redding will listen to the concerns of the residents in District 3 and stated that it is not Council's intention to "steam-roller" this project. Mr. King stated that if there is no interest in a joint effort, including sharing in the cost of consultant fees for alternate site studies, the City will pursue a site independently. Supervisor Peters and Anderson Council Member Clarke indicated their support for the Hunt Ranch location, and Supervisors Bosworth and Sullivan expressed reservations. It was agreed that the three agencies will create a task force comprised of two representatives from each City and the County to study the feasibility of the Hunt Ranch as the site for a regional firing range and to implement the plan, if approved. JOINT OPERATION OF THE WEST CENTRAL LANDFILL (S-020-900) 300 7/11/89 Shasta County Public Works Director Richard Curry summarized the status of the plans for the expansion of the West Central Landfill to be operated jointly with the City of Redding and the County of Shasta beginning January 1, 1990. Mr. Curry advised that the County has arranged for approximately a million dollars in financing to cover the expansion which will be repaid out of the tipping fees. The exact amount will be worked out with a financial advisor. The Board of Supervisors unanimously carried a motion authorizing the appointment of Shearson-Lehman-Hutton as underwriter and Orrick, Herrington, Rowley & Sutcliffe as bond counsel for obtaining increased financing for the expansion of the landfill. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Buffum, approving the appointment of Shearson-Lehman-Hutton as underwriter and Orrick, Herrington, Rowley & Sutcliffe as bond counsel for obtaining increased financing for the expansion of the landfill. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes "TEETER PLAN" - PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATION (T-010-650) Shasta County Auditor-Controller Davis and investment banker Charles Lee explained the "Teeter Plan." They stated that this alternate method of tax apportionment provides for advance apportionment of current secured taxes based upon the tax levy, rather than periodic distribution based upon collections. Mr. Davis said this provides for a more predictable source of tax revenue, since delinquencies are not a factor and cash flow is improved since taxes are apportioned upon determination of the tax in September or October rather than in December, April, and June. Mr. Davis pointed out that the fundamental difference between the alternate method and the currently employed method is that the former is an accrual method which recognizes taxes receivable as an expendable resource. Mr. Davis explained that a tight time-line exists if a change to this plan is to occur for the 1989-90 fiscal year. The Board must adopt a resolution authorizing the procedures necessary to participate by July 15, 1989. He added that many safeguards are contained in the plan, and the Board may order its discontinuance at any time. Council Member Johannessen expressed concern about the uncertainties he has perceived in the plan. Mr. Davis said the County would like some expression of intent so a plan can be put together; and on October 15th, the final proposal will be presented and all agencies will have the opportunity to opt out of the plan, if desired. City Manager Christofferson recommended against participation in the plan. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Buffum, opposing participation in the tax allocation proposal known as the "Teeter Plan." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes The Board of Supervisors unanimously carried a motion to adopt Shasta County Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 89-155, adopting a property tax allocation proposal known as the "Teeter Plan." The Anderson City Council unanimously carried a motion to study the "Teeter Plan" and make a final decision in October, 1989. LIBRARY FUNDING - Fiscal Year 1989-90 (L-050) 301 7/11/89 Discussion was held concerning committed funding contributions to the library from each of the three agencies. Support was given to place the money in a restricted fund to be used for library services only. The City of Redding has committed to $100,000 and Shasta County has committed to $340,000. The Board of Supervisors assured the City that the County intends to place library funding outside the County's general fund. Anderson Council Members stated that they will not be able to make any contribution unless property tax money is restored. Supervisor Bosworth indicated his support for the formation of a library district and suggested that this issue be taken to the voters at some future time. PUBLIC COMMENT (S-020-900) Bob Hill, Redding resident and general contractor, complained about the charges at the county dump and said the public is being "ripped off." Judge Curle noted that the agenda did not specifically state that no public comments would be received at this meeting; however, he stated that the purpose of the joint meeting is to provide a forum for the three agencies to discuss together problems of mutual concern. Judge Curle suggested that a notation to this effect should appear on the Agendas of future joint meetings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:30 p.m., Mayor Carter declared the meeting adjourned. 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