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11/21/89
City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
November 21, 1989 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Reverend Chad Orton of the Lake
Boulevard Church of the Nazarene.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carter with the following
Council Members present: Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter.
Council Member Buffum was absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager
McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Planning and Community
Development Perry, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of the
Electric Utility Lindley, Chief of Police Blankenship, Electric
Utility Operations Manager Ryan, Engineering Manager Russell, Director
of Finance Downing, Director of Parks and Recreation Riley, Assistant
City Attorney Schouten, Assistant City Engineer Lang, Director of
General Services Masingale, Field Foreman Electric Utility Smith,
Supervising Associate Civil Engineer Aasen, Director of Personnel
Services Bristow, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of
Utilities/Customer Services Vokal, Assistant Director of General
Services Kohn, Transportation Coordinator Duryee, Assistant City Clerk
Strohmayer, City Treasurer Linville, City Clerk Nichols, and Secretary
to the City Council Moscatello.
URGENCY ITEMS
City Attorney Hays stated that there are two urgency items to be
considered by Council tonight. Mr. Hays noted that a resolution has
been prepared to give some notoriety to the Senior Nutrition
Walkathon, and the annual Christmas Parade must be approved by Council
prior to Caltrans' approval of the parade route.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, to consider a resolution supporting the Senior Nutrition
Walkathon and approval of the Christmas Parade as urgency items on the
agenda. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mr. Hays noted that the Senior Nutrition Walkathon will be considered
on the regular agenda and the Christmas Parade will be place on the
consent calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent
Calendar:
Approval of Minutes
- Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 28, 1989
Regular Meeting of November 7, 1989
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 09, check numbers 150141
through 150658 inclusive, in the amount of $1,750,732.47, be approved
and paid, and Payroll Register No. 10, check numbers 287405 through
288051 inclusive, in the amount of $685,684.87, and Automatic Payroll
Deposits in the amount of $152,732.66, for the period October 29,
1989, through November 11, 1989, be approved.
TOTAL: $2,589,150.00
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Treasurer's Report
- October 1989
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $24,672,214.66
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $145,727,431.79
Resolution
- Foreclosure Action of Delinquent Accounts
(A-170)
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that Resolution No. 89-
402 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding ordering judicial foreclosure of delinquent assessments
pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915, and ordering that the
Tax Collector be credited with those assessments.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2260, State of the City Report
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No.
2260, State of the City Report, be awarded to the low bidder, Press
Room, Inc., dba River City Printing & Publishing, in the amount of
$7,522.82. It is also recommended that an extra $500 be authorized
for contingencies. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1989/90 budget.
Resolution
- Agreement re Citylink Services
(L-040-150)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Resolution No. 89-
403 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Citylink Service Addendum to the Agreement
between the City of Redding and Information for Public Affairs, Inc.,
extending the term through November 30, 1990, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign. Service for 1990 is in the amount of $1,995.
Resolution
- Annexation 89-10, Clear Creek Road Area II
(A-150-216)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
89-404 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding ordering territory designated as "Annexation 89-10, Clear
Creek Road Area II" annexed to the City of Redding.
Set Public Hearing
- Annexation 89-8, Placer Road Area
(A-150-214)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 5, 1989, to consider Annexation
89-8, Placer Road Area.
Set Public Hearing
- Annexation 89-9, Airstrip Road
(A-150-215)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 5, 1989, to consider Annexation
89-9, Airstrip Road Area.
Set Public Hearing
- Annexation 89-7, Old Alturas Road Area III
(A-150-213)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 5, 1989, to consider Annexation
89-7, Old Alturas Road Area III.
Set Public Hearing
- Annexation 89-6, Old Alturas Road Area II
(A-150-212)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 5, 1989, to consider Annexation
89-6, Old Alturas Road Area II.
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Set Public Hearing
- Annexation 89-4, Abernathy Lane
(A-150-210)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 5, 1989, to consider Annexation
89-4, Abernathy Lane.
Set Public Hearing
- Annexation 89-2, South Hawley Road Area
(A-150-208)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 5, 1989, to consider Annexation
89-2, South Hawley Road Area.
Set Public Hearing
- Annexation 89-1, Old Alturas Road Area
(A-150-207)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., December 5, 1989, to consider Annexation
89-1, Old Alturas Road Area.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2264, "Redding, Another California"
Brochures - Convention and Visitors Bureau
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Director that Bid Schedule No. 2264, "Redding, Another California"
brochures, be awarded to the low bidder, Redding Printing, in the
amount of $10,203.03. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1989/90 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2263, Multi-Pen Plotters - Information
Systems & Electric Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Information Systems that
Bid Schedule No. 2263, Three (3) Multi-Pen Plotters, be awarded to the
low bidder, California Surveying and Drafting Supply, in the amount of
$22,565.92. Funds in the amount of $15,044 for two of the plotters
are included in the Information Systems Department 1989/90 budget, and
funds in the amount of $7,522 for a third plotter are available from
the 1985 Electric System Financing.
Resolution
- Purchase of Ammunition - Police Dept.
(B-050-100 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No.
89-405 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of
California to purchase ammunition in the amount of $14,085.51 for the
City of Redding Police Department, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the appropriate documentation.
School Training Orientation Program
- Grant Proposal
(G-100 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that a grant from the
McConnell Foundation be accepted in the amount of $85,000 to fund one
full-time Police Officer and purchase a vehicle for the School
Training Orientation Program.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2249, Playground Equipment -
Recreation and Parks Dept.
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2249, playground equipment, be awarded to the sole
bidder, Columbia Cascade Company, in the amount of $44,051.48. Three
of the wooden play structures are to be installed at the Clover Creek,
Peppertree, and Amethyst neighborhood parks purchased with a
combination of park development and in lieu park fees. The fourth
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playground structure will be installed at the Martin Luther King park
and funds are available in the annual repair and replacement fund.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2156, Clover Creek
Neighborhood Park
(B-050-020 & P-050-135)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2156 (Job No. 9779), Clover Creek Neighborhood Park,
awarded to Russ Howington, be accepted as satisfactorily completed,
and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The
final contract price is $45,359.73.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2222, Irwin Road Waterline
Replacement
(B-050-020 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2222 (Job No. 9953)Irwin Road waterline replacement,
awarded to Robert J. Frank Construction Co., be accepted as
satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a
Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $105,280.
Acceptance of Final Map
- Westgate Subdivision, Unit 4, Phase 2 (East
of Ridge Drive, west of Buenaventura and south of SR299W)
(S-100-787)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final
Map for Westgate Subdivision, Unit 4, Phase II, developed by Jaxon
Enterprises, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the map with the Shasta
County Recorder.
Resolution Accepting Streets
- Acceptance of Improvements for River
Park Highlands, Unit II (North of Benton, east of Quartz Hill, and
west of the SPRR trestle)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-654)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 89-406 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding accepting for maintenance and operation all of Kingswood Way
and Kingswood Court in the Riverpark Highlands Subdivision, Unit 2.
It is also recommended that the improvements for River Park Highlands,
Unit II, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk
return the securities to the developer, Redding Woodcrest, Ltd.
Resolution Accepting Streets
- Acceptance of Improvements for Stone
Ridge Estates (West end of Foothill Blvd. and adjacent to the Knolls
Development)
* (S-070-230 & S-100-707-710 & A-070-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 89-407 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding accepting for maintenance and operation all of Greenstone
Place and Stone Ridge Place in the Stone Ridge Estates Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements for Stone Ridge Estates
be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk return the
securities to the developer, Stone Ridge Partners.
The City will reimburse Stone Ridge Partners, per City policy, in the
amount of $12,064.19 from the Minor Water Line Extension Account for
the oversizing of waterline from 8 inches to 12 inches.
Resolution
- Reimbursement Agreement with PG&E re Hartnell Avenue
Electrical Facilities Relocation
(A-070-300 & R-030-050-100)
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It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 89-408 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the flat sum contract between the City of Redding
and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the relocation of PG&E
facilities in the road widening project of Hartnell Avenue between
School Street and Bechelli Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
the contract. PG&E will be compensated in the amount of $2,149.13 to
relocate the facilities and the reimbursement is funded by the Redding
Redevelopment Agency.
Christmas Parade
(P-010-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the annual
Christmas Parade sponsored by the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce
be approved. The parade will be held on the evening of December 9,
1989, and the parade route will be on California, Sacramento, and Pine
Streets.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 586 Markwood
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
409 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under
Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on the substandard garage
and debris located on certain real property at 586 Markwood Drive, in
the City of Redding (owned by Emil Benbrook and Bernice Benbrook,
trustees under the Emil and Bernice Benbrook 1987 Trust).
Resolution
- Abatement Proceeding at 530 Branstetter Lane, owned by
DeAnn Sieglock
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
410 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under
Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property
located at 530 Branstetter Lane, in the City of Redding (owned by
DeAnn Sieglock, an unmarried woman).
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 3125 Leonard Street, owned by
Lucille E. McDonald
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
411 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 3125 Leonard Street, owned by Lucille
E. McDonald, a married woman, as her separate property.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 1005 Pine Street, owned by
Ronald Jon Kleeber, Jr.
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
412 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 1005 Pine Street, owned by Ronald Jon
Kleeber, Jr., an unmarried man.
Resolution
- Abatement Proceedings at 620 Locust Street, owned by
Joyce G. Tucker
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
413 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under
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Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in
the City of Redding located at 620 Locust Street, owned by Joyce G.
Tucker, a widow.
Resolution
- Funding Agreement with the Economic Development
Corporation
(B-130-030-045)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 89-
414 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the funding agreement between the City of Redding
and the Economic Development Corporation for industrial promotion in
the Redding area during fiscal year 1989-90, in the amount of $50,000,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign same.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution Numbers 89-402, 89-403, 89-404, 89-405, 89-406, 89-407, 89-
408, 89-409, 89-410, 89-411, 89-412, 89-413, and 89-414 are on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Russell Hunt
(S-020-550)
A letter was received from Russell Hunt requesting to speak about a
proposed curbside recycling program.
Russell Hunt, 2058 Sonoma Street, stated that there is a landfill
crisis and the cost of opening and closing a landfill is expensive.
Mr. Hunt stated that a curbside recycling program will save money in
the long term, and he urged Council to support a pilot curbside
recycling program.
Mayor Carter stated that he visited Marin County and reviewed their
recycling program. He noted that it costs Marin County residents
$1.25 per household, per month. Mayor Carter pointed out that the
City of Redding will be required to implement a recycling program by
1995.
Council Member Dahl conveyed that he and Council Member Johannessen
will be reporting back to Council in the near future about the
curbside recycling program.
RESOLUTION
- Funding Agreement with Shasta-Cascade Wonderland
Association, Inc.
(B-130-030-700)
City Attorney Hays stated that a funding agreement with the Shasta
Cascade Wonderland Association for promotion of the Redding area
during fiscal year 1989-90 is before Council for consideration.
John Reginato, General Manager of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland
Association, noted that there is some concern about his plans for the
immediate future. Mr. Reginato said he has advised the Board of the
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association that he plans to retire at a
time that is convenient for the organization. He conveyed that he is
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not withdrawing from his responsibilities, and a replacement will be
appointed. He added that he will still be employed as an Advisory
Board Member and with the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association for at
least another year, at least in an advisory capacity.
Council Member Johannessen stated that he was concerned about the
future of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association when he heard that
Mr. Reginato was planning to retire. He noted that Council's criteria
for funding requires knowing how the money will be spent and how it
will benefit the community. Council Member Johannessen stated that he
has no problem funding the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association as
long as Mr. Reginato is involved in the organization.
Mr. Reginato explained that the Executive Board plans to continue
operating the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association. He said the
promotional methods Shasta Cascade has followed have been excellent
tools, and his replacement will be aware of the benefits and value of
this type of publicity.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 89-415 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding approving the promotional
funding agreement between the City of Redding and the Shasta-Cascade
Wonderland Association, Inc., in the amount of $35,000 for fiscal year
1989-90, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Voting was as
follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution No. 89-415 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Senior Nutrition Programs, Inc. - Miles-for-Meals
(A-050-060)
Council Member Dahl recommended that Council support the Shasta Senior
Nutrition Programs Miles-for-Meals walkathon being held November 25,
1989.
Virginia Webster, 1205 Court Street, stated that a walkathon will be
held at Shasta High School to support the efforts of the Senior
Nutrition Program which provides hot meals to senior citizens in their
homes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-416 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding supporting the Miles-for-Meals
Walkathon by the Shasta Senior Nutrition Programs, Inc. on November
25, 1989.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution No. 89-416 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Amendment to Landscape Maintenance District No. 3,
Candlewood Estates
(A-170-075-003)
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The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding the Amendment to Landscape Maintenance District No.
3, Candlewood Estates.
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 14, 1989
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that it is
necessary to amend the landscape maintenance district for Candlewood
Estates. The current assessment is $55 per lot per year for 59 lots
in Phase I and a remaining lot to be divided into 60 additional lots.
The remaining lot was subsequently divided in July of 1989 and it is
necessary to amend the district to spread the yearly maintenance costs
over all 119 lots in the subdivision. The revised engineering report
proposes a $30 per lot per year assessment.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-417 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 89-191,
and levying an amended assessment on City of Redding Landscape and
Lighting Assessment District No. 3 (hereafter renamed Landscape
Maintenance District No. 3) for fiscal year 1989-90.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution No. 89-417 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-4-89, by L.
B. Properties (2837 Twin View Boulevard)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding GPA-4-89.
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 16, 1989
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
Planning Commission recommended approval to reclassify land along Salt
Creek east of Twin View Boulevard from "Greenway" to "Residential, 6.0
and 9.0 units per acre." Mr. Perry stated that portions of the
"Greenway" boundaries would be reclassified to match the
channelization proposed for Salt Creek, and an additional 51 units
would be permitted on the property for a total of 225 units. It is
the recommendation of staff that Environmental Impact Report EIR-1-87
be recertified, and the amendment be approved in concept and staff be
directed to prepare an implementing resolution.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, to recertify Environmental Impact Report EIR-1-87 as adequate
in addressing the impacts associated with General Plan Amendment
Application GPA-4-89, and approving GPA-4-89 in concept and directing
staff to prepare an implementing resolution. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Planned Development PD-3-86, Country Homes, by O.
G. Rosolia (Southeast corner of Oasis Road and Gold Hills Drive)
(L-010-210-100)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public
hearing regarding PD-3-86.
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 November 16, 1989
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the
developer of Planned Development Application PD-3-86 was granted
permission in 1986 to develop 52 units on 39 acres. Since that time,
the General Plan was amended from "Residential, 2.0 units per acre" to
"Residential, 4.0 units per acre," and the general plan will now
permit the development of 154 units. Mr. Perry reported that the
Planning Commission recommended amendment of PD-3-86, a request to
permit 154 units. Mr. Perry added that project amenities include a
clubhouse, pool, landscaped common open areas, as well as pathways
throughout the development. The Recreation and Parks Commission also
recommended that a 75% credit be given in in-lieu park fees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, to recertify Environmental Impact Report EIR-1-87 as
adequately addressing the impacts of Planned Development PD-3-86, and
that the in-lieu park fees be waived up to 75% of the amount required.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Johannessen offered Ordinance No. 1910 for first
reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Conditions 2, 12, 13, 14, 30, 34, 37, and 42 of Ordinance No.
1793, which amended Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code
relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of
Redding (PD-3-86).
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
(L-040-150)
City Manager Christofferson noted that the League of California Cities
Annual Conference was rescheduled to December 17-19. Mr.
Christofferson stated that it is necessary to submit a new voting
delegate form; and depending on Council's plan, Council may wish to
consider cancelling the regular meeting of December 19, 1989. Noting
that Vice Mayor Buffum was appointed the voting delegate for the
originally scheduled conference, Mr. Christofferson asked if Council
would like to reaffirm that appointment.
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Mayor Carter stated that it is the consensus of Council to reaffirm
Vice Mayor Buffum as the voting delegate and Council Member
Johannessen as the alternate for the League of California Cities
Annual Conference December 17-19.
It is the concurrence of Council to cancel the regularly scheduled
Council meeting of December 19, 1989.
COMPENSATION REPORT
(P-100-320)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that adoption of the Nash
compensation report was continued from the meeting of November 21,
1989. Mr. Christofferson stated that staff has determined that the
estimated cost of implementing the Nash compensation plan is $283,395
for the current fiscal year.
Council Member Dahl stated that Council Member Buffum prepared a
written statement for tonight's meeting pertaining to the compensation
report. Council Member Dahl read the statement which is incorporated
by reference herein. In brief, the statement is as follows; there are
too many errors, statistically and in the mathematical processes, to
trust the resulting information; the report suffers from inaccurate
comparisons; and the City did not get its money worth. However,
Council Member Buffum states that the process may have some worth
because the City has taken a look at where it stands for the first
time in 30 years. Council Member Buffum recommends that Council not
rush into adopting the suggestions in the report because it is
seriously flawed, and that the report be placed with the Personnel
Committee which consists of Council Members Dahl and Johannessen for
detailed study.
Council Member Dahl stated that he concurs with Council Member Buffum.
He is not satisfied with the report because it fails to give proper
consideration to local private sector wages. He added that adoption
of this report will impact the general fund and the impact will be
compounded next year. Council Member Dahl agreed that it should be
referred to the Personnel Committee to determine what steps should be
taken. He said it is Council's intent to run the City like a
business.
Council Member Johannessen noted that it was extremely important to
have the classification study prepared. However, he said it was not
without flaws, and a new job classification was recommended for almost
every employee. He stated that there are problems with the
compensation part of the report. There was a misunderstanding about
comparing City of Redding classifications with comparable cities. He
added that it was not his intent to compare every classification in
the City with those in other cities, but only to compare those jobs
without comparison to the local job market. Council Member
Johannessen explained that there was no solid local study of the
private job market prepared. He said the report is not a total loss,
and staff has gathered information from the public sector in Northern
California which needs to be reviewed. Council Member Johannessen
asked if there have been any changes in salary since July 1, 1989,
other than cost of living increases, as a result of this study.
City Manager Christofferson stated that there have been step
increases, but no changes in structure.
Council Member Fulton asked what referring the report back to the
Personnel Committee will accomplish.
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Council Member Johannessen noted that the information from the public
sector in Northern California is quite voluminous and will take some
time to compile. He noted that the only thing to do is to take it
back to Personnel and determine how one city or county or the private
sector is compared to another.
Council Member Fulton agreed that the report should be referred to the
committee. He pointed out that the report pushes up the higher
salaries, and the people doing the work bare the brunt of the market
and would not receive raises that they would normally anticipate. He
added that if the report is adopted now, it would be very expensive to
implement.
Mayor Carter pointed out that the report could affect next year's
negotiations with represented employees and the impact on the budget
could go even higher. He said he is uncomfortable with an outlay of
that amount. Mayor Carter also said he would prefer some type of
internal process governing the report. He explained that there is a
problem with the benchmark cities and with the study of the private
market. Mayor Carter said he is concerned about the morale problems
this report has caused with City staff. He expressed hope that staff
will continue their hard work for the City and not let the report
interfere.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Johannessen, to refer the compensation report to the Personnel
Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONVENTION CENTER
- Criteria for Community Wide Events
(A-050-060-555 & C-050-050)
Assistant City Manager McMurry stated that Council Member Buffum asked
that the agenda item regarding the establishment of criteria for
designating community wide events for the purpose of receiving
preferential booking priority, etc. at the Redding Convention Center
be continued until the Council meeting of December 5, 1989.
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
(A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the
Monthly Status Report for October 1989 for the following work areas:
(1) redevelopment activities; (2) housing activities; (3) annexations;
(4) planning applications; (5) building applications; and (6) parks
design. This was an information item and no action was required.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-17-89
- Knollcrest Subdivision, by Frank
Wilson
(S-l00-395)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 16.68 acres into 10 single family lots,
located adjacent to the City's water treatment facility, east of the
recently completed Stone Ridge estates, and west of the Knolls Planned
Development, described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-17-89. A map of
the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were submitted to
Council. This was an information item.
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-21-89
- Amanita Heights Subdivision, by
Richard Wymore
(S-l00-025)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 3.7 acres into 11 single family lots, located
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south of Oasis Road and east of Lake Boulevard, described as Tentative
Subdivision Map S-21-89. A map of the area and a copy of the
conditions of approval were submitted to Council. This was an
information item.
AWARD OF BID SCHEDULE NO. 2235
- Construction Contract for Eureka Way
Substation and Installation of 115kV Breaker at Moore Road Substation
and
RESOLUTION
- Project Change Order
* (B-050-020 & E-090-140-260 & E-090-140-475)
Electric Utility Director Lindley stated that the low bid for Bid
Schedule No. 2235, construction contract for the Eureka Way Substation
and installation of a 115kV breaker at the Moore Road Substation, was
received from Lamb Engineering and Construction Company in the amount
of $1,000,000. It is the recommendation of staff that the bid be
awarded to Lamb Engineering and that Council adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to approve project change orders up to an
aggregate not to exceed $70,000. Funds for this project are included
in the 1985 Electric System Project Financing Program.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Bid Schedule No. 2235, construction contract for the
Eureka Way Substation and installation of a 115kV breaker at the Moore
Road Substation, be awarded to Lamb Engineering and Construction
Company, in the amount of $1,000,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 89-418 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to
sign project change orders on the Public Works construction contract
with Lamb Engineering and Construction Company for construction of the
Eureka Way Substation and installation of a 115kV breaker at the Moore
Road Substation, up to an aggregate not to exceed $70,000.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution No. 89-418 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Transfer/Compost Project at Benton Landfill
(S-020-650)
Director of General Services Masingale stated that the City landfill
will be closed to the public as of January 1, 1990. In an effort to
minimize the impact of closing the landfill, to reduce the waste
stream in accordance with Assembly Bill 939, and reduce the amount of
roadside litter and illegal dumping, it is the recommendation of staff
to operate a temporary transfer station and compost facility at the
Benton Landfill after January 1, 1990. Mr. Masingale stated that
approximately $111,000 in costs for transportation and disposal
associated with the compost activity will be avoided; however, total
out-of-pocket costs for operating the transfer station will vary from
$577,000 for a five day a week program to $613,000 for a seven day a
week program. Mr. Masingale recommended that the transfer/compost
station provide service seven days a week and that the users of the
transfer/compost station pay for the service.
Council Member Dahl stated that a transfer/compost station should be
available to the public. He stressed that the operation should be
self-supporting with a user fee schedule and not be subsidized by the
ratepayers. Council Member Dahl suggested that the facility be open
five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday.
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Council Member Fulton stated that although the proposition is well
taken, he objects to the fee schedule. He pointed out that people
currently use the landfill for free. Mr. Masingale noted that the
user fee will defray the City's costs to transfer the waste to the
West Central Landfill and pay tipping fees to the County. He said the
additional costs for offering this service should be borne by the
individuals who are using it.
Council Member Fulton asked why the City is paying tipping fees to the
County. Mr. Masingale explained that the County owns the West Central
Landfill and the City operates it. The City is like a customer. Mr.
Masingale emphasized that staff will try to keep the rates and fees
for use of the landfill low. He pointed out that extra garbage is
collected on the first scheduled garbage pickup of each month, so
there is no reason for most people to go to the transfer station.
Council Member Dahl asked how the rate schedule compares to the
County's. Mr. Masingale indicated that the City's rate schedule is
lower.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Resolution No. 89-419 be adopted, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the temporary
Transfer/Compost Project Proposal, and directing that the operation be
conducted five days a week, other than holidays, and that the users be
charged in accordance with the transfer fee schedule set forth on Page
One of said proposal.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Buffum
Resolution No. 89-419 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Johannessen pointed out that the cost of closing the
Benton Landfill and opening a new landfill without the benefit of
joining with the County would have been staggering. He explained that
the cost would have been $18 to $20 per month per residence.
Council Member Fulton pointed out that charging for use of the
landfill is a drastic change in policy.
Carl Arness asked if Council would be amenable to looking at the
private sector providing this service. He clarified that Council
adopted a plan providing service at the Benton transfer/compost
station five days a week.
AWARD OF BID SCHEDULE NO. 2256
- Two (2) Mid-Size Sedans
(B-050-100)
Director of General Services Masingale stated that the second low bid
for Bid Schedule No. 2256, two (2) mid size sedans, was received from
Rodway Chevrolet for two 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Sedans in the amount of
$24,522.72. Mr. Masingale stated that the low bid did not meet all
the requirements of the specifications. Funds for this purchase are
available in the 1989/90 budget.
Mr. Masingale stated that vehicles in the City's fleet are replaced
every 90,000 miles or if the engine or transmission is blown. The
statistics on the vehicles to be replaced were provided to Council.
Council Member Johannessen noted that in budget session, funds were
budgeted to purchase new vehicles, but Council wanted to determine if
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the replacement was justified. He stated that the data provided to
Council justifying the purchase is excellent.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Bid Schedule No. 2256, two (2) mid size sedans, be
awarded to Rodway Chevrolet, for two 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Sedans, in
the amount of $24,522.72. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
AWARD OF BID SCHEDULE NO. 2258
- Various Vehicles
(B-050-100)
Director of General Services Masingale stated that the low bid for Bid
Schedule No. 2258, eight (8) mid-size pickups; one (1) mid-size pickup
with utility body; one (1) half-ton full-size pickup; one (1) half-ton
full-size pickup with extended cab and utility body; two (2) three-
quarter-ton full-size pickups; one (1) one-ton diesel truck with
utility body, and one (1) mid-size compact cargo van, was received
from Fremont Ford in the amount of $173,651.32. Funds for this
purchase are available in the 1989-90 budget.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council
Member Dahl, that Bid Schedule No. 2258, eight (8) mid-size pickups;
one (1) mid-size pickup with utility body; one (1) half-ton full-size
pickup; one (1) half-ton full-size pickup with extended cab and
utility body; two (2) three-quarter-ton full-size pickups; one (1)
one-ton diesel truck with utility body, and one (1) mid-size compact
cargo van, be awarded to Fremont Ford in the amount of $173,651.32.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Randolpho Henri-Nievas, Redding, stated that if this was a mock
session of Congress, he would have been offended that he was not
allowed to speak earlier in the evening. Mr. Henri-Nievas said it is
not an issue of black or white, male or female, but it is a question
of human rights.
CLOSED SESSION
(P-100 & C-070-010-050)
Mayor Carter stated that Council will adjourn to closed session
pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6(a) to discuss
personnel matters and pursuant to California Government Code Section
54956.8 to discuss real property negotiations for the purchase of the
Hunt property.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
(A-110-140)
Shasta View Market #11 (West Side Markets Inc.)
1260 Court Street
Shasta View Market #1 (West Side Markets, Inc.)
4460 Hwy 99S
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:47 p.m., Mayor
Carter adjourned the meeting to 5:15 p.m., November 28, 1989, for a
meeting with the Alliance of Redding Museums in the City Hall
Conference Room at 760 Parkview Avenue.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk