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HomeMy WebLinkAbout90_02_20.R 78 2/20/90 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California February 20, 1990 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays. The Invocation was offered by Mayor Carter. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Carter with the following Council Members present: Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Electric Utility Lindley, Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Recreation and Parks Riley, Senior Planner Keaney, Director of Personnel Services Bristow, Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of Utilities/Customer Service Vokal, Airports Director Ruff, Assistant Finance Director Sundin-Gruber, Communications Specialist Teach, Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Moscatello. RESOLUTION - Commending Police Captain Jack McDonald (A-050-270) Mayor Carter stated that Police Captain McDonald is leaving the Redding Police Department to take the position of Police Chief for the City of Bethel, Alaska. Mayor Carter conveyed that Captain McDonald has been a dedicated officer, an inspirational department leader, an energetic innovator for police science techniques and ideas, and a key player in bringing the department to its high level of training and professionalism. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that Resolution No. 90-101 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding recognizing the outstanding achievements and energetic dedication to public and community service of Police Captain Jack W. McDonald; congratulating Captain McDonald on his appointment as Police Chief for the City of Bethel, Alaska; and wishing him and his family great success and happiness. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 90-101 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 15, check numbers 152892 through 153370 inclusive, in the amount of $1,311,918.99, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 16, check numbers 291555 through 292237 inclusive, in the amount of $704,800.64, and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the amount of $145,006.36, for the period January 21, 1990 through February 03, 1990, be approved. TOTAL: $2,161,725.99 79 2/20/90 Treasurer's Report - January 1990 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability - $29,664,637.72 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust and Funds of Related Entities - $91,992,676.16 Set Public Hearing - Rezoning Application RZ-13-89, by City of Redding (North of Highway 44, south of Gold Hills Golf Course, and both sides of Churn Creek) (L-010-230) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., March 6, 1990, to consider RZ-13-89. Resolution - Clerical Positions in Housing Division * (B-130-070 & P-100-320 & P-100-060) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 90-86 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. 89-286 establishing one (1) Intermediate Clerk Position and deleting two (2) Part-Time Clerk I positions in Community Development. This position is funded by Federal and State grants. Resolution - Agreement with Economic Development Corporation to Administer the Revolving Loan Fund Program * (B-130-030-045 & G-100-030-029) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 90-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Economic Development Corporation for a revolving loan fund, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. Community Development Block Grant funding in the amount of $98,000 was approved for the two-year period, 1988-1990, for the administration of the revolving loan funds by the EDC. Resolution - Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Survey Area Amendment (R-030-050-651) It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No. 90-88 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending City Council Resolution No. 89-304 adopted on September 5, 1989, correcting map and legal description of the boundaries of the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Survey Area. There were some minor technical errors in the map and legal description that needed to be corrected. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2291, 1-Phase Pad Type Distribution Transformers (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Bid Schedule No. 2291, 1-phase pad type distribution transformers, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder, Cooper Power Systems, in the amount of $116,354.38. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989/90 budget. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2295, Three Phase Pad Type Distribution Transformers (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Director that Bid Schedule No. 2295, three phase pad type distribution transformers, be awarded to the evaluated low bidder, Pauwels Transformers, in the amount of $71,054.69. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989/90 budget. 80 2/20/90 Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2297, Envelopes (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Director of Utility/Customer Service that Bid Schedule No. 2297, utility billing envelopes, be awarded to the low bidder, Unisource, in the amount of $14,114.25. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989/90 budget. Resolution - Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force Budget FY 89-90 (P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 90-89 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the fiscal year 1989-90 budget for the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force (SINTF) in the amount of $37,000. Funds are available from asset forfeitures seized by SINTF personnel. Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Tool (B-050-100 & G-100-170) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that funds provided by a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) be used to purchase a Speed Monitoring Awareness Radar Tool (SMART) in the amount of $7,293, from Mobil Traffic Zone, Inc. Airshow 90 - May 5-6, 1990 (A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that the request by the Exchange Club to hold Air Show '90 at the Municipal Airport on May 5-6, 1990, be approved. Airshow 90 - Request to Sell Beer and Wine (A-110-100 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the Airports Director and the Airports Commission that the request by the Exchange Club to sell beer and wine at Air Show '90, to be held at the Municipal Airport on May 5-6, 1990, be approved. The request has the approval of the Chief of Police. Resolution - Appointing Election Officers - April 10, 1990 Municipal Election (E-070-050) It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 90-90 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appointing election officers, fixing compensation for said election officers, designating polling places for each election precinct, and designating consolidation of election precincts for the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Redding on Tuesday, April 10, 1990. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2294, Neighborhood Park Sign (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Bid Schedule No. 2294, neighborhood park signs, be awarded to the low bidder, Northern Woodcrafts, in the amount of $9,945. Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989/90 budget. Resolution and Award of Bid - Enterprise High School Swimming Pool * (B-130-070 & B-050-020 & P-050-700-300) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 90-91 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 40th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating $4000 for the Enterprise Swimming Pool repair project. River City Pools and Plastering was awarded the bid on this project at the December 1, 1989, Council meeting; however, River City was not 81 2/20/90 able to provide the required performance bond for the project. The City readvertised for the project, and it is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that the low bidder, Russ Howington, be awarded the project in the amount of $28,640. Additional funds from the Park Development Fund is necessary to complete the project. Resolution and Award of Bid - Senior Citizen's Hall Restroom * (B-130-070 & C-050-700) It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Resolution No. 90-92 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 41st Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 89-286 appropriating $6,500 for the renovation of ladies restroom at the Senior Citizens Center. It is also recommended that Bid Schedule No. 2282, renovation of the ladies restroom at the Senior Citizens Facility, be awarded to All Weather Construction, in the amount of $13,474. The low bid was $5,974 above the estimate, and the Board of Directors of the Senior Citizen's organization is requesting that the City of Redding equally share the difference. This brings the City's total share of costs to $7,750. Council Study Session - 1989 Master Water Plan Update (W-030-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that a Council study session to review the Master Water Plan Update for the Water Utility with staff and OTT Engineering be held at 5:15 p.m., March 13, 1990, in the City Hall Conference Room. A copy of the 1989 Master Water Plan Update was submitted to Council for review. Resolution - Supplemental Agreement No. 25 - State Highway 273 and Quartz Hill Road Traffic Signal (G-100-070-100 & S-050-100 & B-050-020) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 90-93 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Supplement No. 25 dated January 29, 1990, to Local Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects No. 02-5068, Project No. HES-5273(010), on State Highway 273 at the intersection of Quartz Hill Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documentation. Supplemental Agreement No. 25 covers financing for the preliminary engineering of the signal project. Federal funding covers 23.84% of the estimated cost and the remainder of the costs will be divided between Redding and the State of California. The City's estimated cost is $25,000. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 2196, Hartnell Avenue Redding Redevelopment Project, Bechelli Lane to Churn Creek Road (B-050-020 & R-030-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 2196 (Job No. 6594), Hartnell Avenue Redding Redevelopment Project, awarded to Tullis and Associates, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $621,222.26. Rejection of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2273, Wastewater Collection Management Software (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that all bids for Bid Schedule No. 2273, Wastewater Collection Management Software, be rejected and that Information Systems develop the software in- house. The sole bid was over the budgeted amount and it was determined that staff could produce a software package within the budgeted amount. 82 2/20/90 Resolution - Air Show '90 Parking (P-030-250 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 90- 94 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking at the Air Show 1990 celebration on May 5 and 6, 1990 at the Municipal Airport. Resolution - Memorandum of Understanding between City of Redding and the Alliance of Redding Museums (A-050-060) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 90- 95 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City Council of the City of Redding and the Alliance of Redding Museums, a Public Benefit Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The MOU represents the negotiated document concerning the concept of a Museum Park. Resolution - Lease to Hawes River Acres, Inc., Pasture Land at Redding Municipal Airport (C-070-100 & A-090-100) It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 90- 96 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the renewal Lease Agreement between the City of Redding and Hawes River Acres, Inc. for pasture land near the Redding Municipal Airport, for the period February 6, 1990, through January 31, 1993, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Dahl, 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, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution Numbers 90-86, 90-87, 90-88, 90-89, 90-90, 90-91, 90-92, 90-93, 90-94, 90-95, and 90-96 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. - - - - - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Bill Rhyne (S-070-230) A letter was received from Bill Rhyne proposing that the name of Airport Road be changed to Airport Boulevard. Mr. Rhyne notes that Airport Road is now a busy arterial and rapid growth in the area is expected. Council Member Johannessen noted that it is a good suggestion. Planning and Community Development Director Perry conveyed that staff should contact the County because one-half of the road is in the County. He indicated that to rename a street requires a public hearing at the Planning Commission. Mr. Perry added that there is a street renaming fee. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to refer the proposal by Bill Rhyne to rename Airport Road to 83 2/20/90 Airport Boulevard to staff for review and to gather the opinion of Shasta County regarding same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Letter from Lillian H. Nelson (L-010-150 & C-070-010) A letter was received from Lillian H. Nelson, Trustee of the Nelson 1985 Revocable Trust, asking the City to refuse to take, by eminent domain, property owned by the Nelson Trust for a 60-foot easement to satisfy Condition No. 3 of Lot Split No. LS-65-89, by the Bethel Church. Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that prior to the Council meeting, the Bethel Church announced that they were withdrawing Lot Split Application LS-65-89; therefore, no further action is required. Letter from Dawn Gama (T-080-300) A letter was received from Dawn Gama stating that the intersection of Highway 44 and Shasta View Drive is unsafe. Noting that there have been seven accidents at this intersection within the past two weeks, Ms. Gama requested action to make this intersection safe. Bert Brockett, Deputy District Director of Caltrans for Maintenance and Operations, stated that the intersection has a history of accidents and warrants a full intersection. Caltrans will move forward towards that end, and when the environmental and design work is completed, construction on the intersection will begin. In the meanwhile, Caltrans has upgraded the signage and installed blinking lights warning motorists of cars entering the highway, and the Redding Police Department and California Highway Patrol are increasing the level of traffic enforcement. Mr. Brockett noted that Caltrans reviewed the options and received input from staff and the public. The alternative to close the median was not acted upon. Mayor Carter expressed his appreciation to Caltrans and staff for their efforts in this matter. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA- 11-88 and Rezoning Application RZ-11-88, by Stoney Ridge Partners (3597 Eureka Way) * (G-030-010 & L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public hearing regarding GPA-11-88 and RZ-11-88. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing Planning Department recommendation dated February 15, 1990 Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that a letter was received from Al Shipman, Stoney Ridge Partners, requesting that GPA-11-88 and RZ-11-88 be continued indefinitely. It is the recommendation of staff that the public hearing be closed and the public hearing readvertised at a later date. Mayor Carter determined that there were no comments from the floor. MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 84 2/20/90 PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-15-89 and Rezoning Application RZ-16-89, by Sunset Plaza Partnership (3685 Eureka Way and 1397 Buenaventura) * (G-030-010 & L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public hearing regarding GPA-15-89 and RZ-16-89. 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 February 15, 1990 Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of a request by Sunset Plaza Partnership to reclassify property from "Residential, 3.5 units per acre" to "Office," "Retail," and "Greenway." The Commission also recommended approval of a rezoning application for "C1-B40," CO-B40- F," and "U-F" zoning districts with site plan review criteria. Mr. Perry conveyed that the Planning Commission reviewed six alternatives and recommended Alternative 5 which is the approval of a portion of the request, but less than the amount of office area request. It is the recommendation of staff to approve the applications as recommended by the Planning Commission with site plan review criteria, in concept, and staff will prepare the implementing documents. Jim Graves, Sunset Plaza Partnership, stated that he concurs with the recommendation of staff and the Planning Commission with two exceptions. Mr. Graves explained that there is a clerical error in Condition No. 6 in the Site Plan Review Criteria for RZ-16-88 regarding the number of parking spaces allowed. The Condition should state that 45 parking spaces are allowed, not 35 spaces. He stated that Condition No. 7 states that the architecture of the building(s) shall utilize the same exterior materials as the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center. Mr. Graves conveyed that his intent is to build a nice office complex, and he would like the flexibility to use other materials that are of the same quality or better than that of the shopping center. Mr. Graves indicated that the architecture of the office building will be in keeping with the shopping center. Mr. Perry noted that Condition No. 7 is similar to a condition required of developers of office area east of Sunset Plaza; and if Council wants to provide this flexibility to Sunset Plaza Partnership, then that same flexibility should be provided to others. Mr. Perry indicated that if Mr. Graves wants to use a different material, it should be at least better than that of the shopping center. Council Member Buffum asked if Mr. Perry would be comfortable with upgrading the exterior material. Mr. Perry explained that there are no standards to go by. He added that he does not have any problem with upgrading the exterior. Dennis Mihalka, Stoney Ridge Partners, asked for clarification regarding the height of the building and pad level. Mr. Perry conveyed that the maximum height of the proposed office is two stories. He estimated the office pad level at 695 feet, and the elevation of the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center at 671 feet. Mr. Mihalka said the height of a two-story building will impact the residential area above the proposed office. He stated that the 85 2/20/90 developers should have a responsibility to not encroach on the view of the residential area. Mr. Perry explained that the proposed pad site is already zoned C-1, and the application covers the area surrounding it. Council Member Johannessen asked what the height of the pads in the residential area above the shopping center are. Mr. Mihalka stated that he is not prepared to answer that question. Regarding the proposed commercial development of Stoney Ridge partners to the east of Sunset Plaza, Mr. Mihalka explained that they propose to build their development at the same level as the shopping center, and a single story building for the step-up. Mr. Graves indicated that the pitched roof of the proposed office building will block the view of the flat roof of the market. He added that Stoney Ridge Partners were aware of Sunset Plaza's use permit for this property prior to purchasing the residential lots. Mr. Graves estimated that the residential lots are probably 70 to 80 feet above the proposed office. 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 Buffum, that Council make the following findings re GPA-15-89 and RZ- 16-89: 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 Declarations authorized by the Board of Administrative Review on November 15, 1990. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to approve Rezoning Application RZ-16-89 and General Plan Amendment Application GPA-15-89 in concept and modifying Condition No. 6 of the Site Plan Review Criteria to allow 45 parking spaces and Condition No. 7 to allow exterior materials that are the same or better than that of the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center, and direct staff to submit a resolution to amend the General Plan and an ordinance to implement the zoning change in March to coincide with other general plan amendments. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-14-89 and Rezoning Application RZ-15-89, by Barbara Shirley (Northwest corner of Placer Street and Buenaventura Boulevard) * (G-030-010 & L-010-230) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public hearing regarding GPA-14-89 and RZ-15-89. 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 February 14, 1990 Council Member Johannessen stated that he will abstain from discussing or voting on this matter. 86 2/20/90 Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of an amended request to classify property as "Office" and "Residential, 3.5 units per acre." Mr. Perry recalled that Council referred the application back to the Commission to consider an amended request for less area as "Office." Mr. Perry conveyed that it is the opinion of the Planning Commission and staff that the amended request is reflective of access and land use concerns. The bulk of the property will be used in a manner consistent with the land use pattern of the area and office use is restricted to the most congested area. It is recommended that Council approved the classification of the corner parcel to "Office" and rezone the area with site plan review criteria. Harry Holmquist, 1701 Regent Street, stated his opposition to the rezoning and general plan amendment applications. He explained that amending the general plan will create an island of office in a residential area. Noting that a great deal of time is spent preparing the general plan, Mr. Holmquist asked how often the general plan is changed. He pointed out that the Commission does not have to live with the zoning change, and approximately 50 to 60 people have signed a petition opposed to the amendment. Mr. Holmquist also expressed concern about traffic and speeding and explained that the ingress and egress for the project will create a traffic hazard, and the last traffic study stated that the average car speed is 10 mph faster than the speed limit. Mr. Holmquist warned that if the zoning is changed and an office is not constructed, other types of commercial uses may occur. In response to Council Member Fulton's comment, Mr. Perry explained that if the area is zoned residential, access will come from the cul de sac. Commercial access would be from Placer and Buenaventura. He added that the site plan will limit the access to one driveway on Placer and one driveway on Buenaventura. Mayor Carter asked what the desirability of residential zoning on the parcel is. Mr. Perry conveyed that it is a judgement call because different people like different things. He pointed out that if a traffic signal is placed on the corner, traffic noise will increase. Bill Downs, Shield Development Company, stated that he is developing residential property with fourteen lots contiguous to Ms. Shirley's property. He explained the topographical problems of the area and explained that her project will help his subdivision. Mr. Downs spoke in favor of the general plan and rezoning applications. He opined that there is not an ingress and egress problem, and pointed out that property west of Ms. Shirley's parcel is zoned "C-1 F" and owned by the City. He said there will be a minimal impact on traffic. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Dahl clarified that Mr. Holmquist's concern is not so much with the office designation as that someone will try to come back later and create a commercial development. He asked if a reversion clause could be included in the agreement. Mr. Perry conveyed that a land use agreement is an option. In response to City Attorney Hay's question, Mr. Perry stated that the zoning designation will allow professional and medical offices and a sit down restaurant, but not a fast food restaurant. 87 2/20/90 Mr. Holmquist asked if retail or commercial uses would be possible. Mr. Perry noted that people in the area would probably object and keep the area from being upgraded. Council Member Dahl stated that he was originally opposed to the proposal; however, he explained that he cannot see any other use for the property. He conveyed that there must be some flexibility to change the general plan. Council Member Dahl pointed out that a determining factor for him is that the adjoining property owner endorses the project. Council Member Buffum recalled that she dealt with this issue on the Planning Commission, and at that time, the Commission decided to keep the corner residential. She expressed apprehension about the zoning designation because of commercial penetration into the Buenaventura area. Council Member Fulton concurred with the Commission's recommendation. Mayor Carter pointed out that the corner parcel is a transition area. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to approve GPA-14-89 and RZ-15-89 in concept and directing staff to prepare a resolution to amend the general plan and an ordinance to rezone the property with site plan review criteria. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Johannessen abstaining. PUBLIC HEARING - re Landscape Maintenance District No. 8 for River Ridge Park Subdivision (A-170-075-008) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public hearing regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 8. 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 Department recommendation dated February 15, 1990 Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council undertook steps to formulate a landscape maintenance district for landscaping improvements being installed in conjunction with development of the River Ridge Park Subdivision. The Engineer's Report proposes a $42 per lot per year assessment. The developers will maintain the landscaping until June 30, 1990; whereupon, the maintenance responsibility and assessments will be borne by individual property owners. It is the recommendation of staff that the resolution levying the assessment for Fiscal Year 1990-91 be adopted. Mayor Carter determined that there were no comments from the floor. 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 Dahl, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 90-97 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding levying an assessment on City of Redding Landscape Maintenance District No. 8 in the amount of $42 for each lot within said District for Fiscal Year 1990-91. Voting was as follows: 88 2/20/90 Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 90-97 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Denial of Amendment to Variance Application V-5-89 and Use Permit Application UP-25-89, by D. Rudh (775 East Cypress Avenue) * (L-010-390 & L-010-410) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public hearing regarding V-5-89 & UP-25-89. 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 February 15, 1990 Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the request is to amend two existing permits which granted permission to establish a drive-through restaurant without interior seating. The applicant has now requested a variance to establish a drive-through restaurant with less than the required off-street parking, a 40% reduction reducing the required off-street parking from 25 to 15 spaces, and an amendment request to establish interior seating in association with the drive-through operation. Mr. Perry conveyed that Mr. Rudh proposes to construct a retaining wall along the south property line and backfill a steep slope area to create additional on- site parking. Mr. Perry reported that it is the Planning Commission's and staff's opinion that the variance criteria are not in evidence. He explained that the property could be utilized for a variety of other uses. It is the recommendation of staff that the appeal be denied. In the alternative, if Council should chose to uphold the appeal, staff feels that the City Code should be changed to allow other similar restaurants the same opportunity. Council Member Johannessen asked what the material difference is between this request and that made by Kentucky Fried Chicken. He pointed out that Kentucky Fried Chicken does not meet the parking requirement. Mr. Perry conveyed that the Commission felt there was an operational difference between the two businesses. Council Member Dahl pointed out that the precedent has already been set. City Attorney Hays noted that the precedent was not followed by subsequent applications by fast food places. Council Member Buffum said she would like to keep these types of places together and that hardship is a consideration. Bart Fleharty, Wells, Wingate, Small, and Graham, representing David Rudh, said that Mr. Rudh is willing to limit the seating capacity to 25 or 26 seats. He pointed out that Kentucky Fried Chicken was granted a variance for reducing parking spaces from 50 to 28. Mr. Fleharty stated that Mr. Owen, who drafted the parking ordinance for the City of Redding, admitted to making a mistake. The parking requirement should have been one parking space for every 2 seats in the restaurant. Mr. Fleharty asked why parking should be based on gross square footage when one-half of the area is used for seating and 89 2/20/90 the remainder is hallway, restrooms, etc. He conveyed that he surveyed five jurisdictions, and four of the five cities had parking space requirements less restrictive than Redding. Mr. Fleharty opined that the City Code needs to be amended, but what is needed now is to grant Mr. Rudh the variance. Council can make findings for special circumstances and grant a variance allowing 15 spaces rather than 25, and it will not affect the safety and health of citizens of Redding. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Dahl noted that the precedent was set with Kentucky Fried Chicken. Apart from that, Mr. Rudh's situation is unique, and there is probably a valid argument for a variance. Council Member Dahl said that Council should uphold the appeal, but the Commission should follow up and consider whether the off-street parking requirements are too restrictive. Council Member Buffum asked if the required number of parking spaces based on seating should be considered. She said this may be the best method for calculating parking spaces for fast food and pointed out that parking criteria should be measured in more than one way. Council Member Johannessen noted that there is plenty of room for business to expand on the outskirts of town, but urban sprawl is created. He said there has to be special concerns for the inner city area because downtown property must be utilized, and Council should encourage existing downtown uses. Council Member Fulton expressed concern that the Planning Commission and staff stated that there were no grounds for granting a variance. He pointed out that two wrongs do not make a right. However, he concurred with Council Member Johannessen and stated that there are extenuating circumstances. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to uphold the Appeal of Denial of Amendment to Variance Application V-5-89 and Use Permit UP-25-89, and direct the Planning Commission to reevaluate parking criteria. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Designating the City Council as the Redevelopment Agency (A-050-060 & B-080-370) The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Carter opened the public hearing regarding designating the City Council as the Redevelopment Agency. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Attorney recommendation dated February 15, 1990 City Attorney Hays recalled that Council directed staff to initiate the procedure to substitute itself as the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Hays noted that the City of Redding has experienced unparalleled growth in the last ten years, and the City, through the Redevelopment Agency, has undertaken various projects. The City Council determined that if the City Council constituted itself as the Redevelopment Agency, the activities of the Agency would be better coordinated. In addition, the Council is ultimately responsible for the growth and development of the community. 90 2/20/90 Russell Hunt, 2058 Sonoma Street, stated that the redevelopment area will be greatly expanded to include much of the City, and it will become imperative that Council become the Agency. Mr. Hunt applauded Council and opined that this is best way to serve the public. Mr. Hunt recommended that the Agency also appoint a non-voting member of County government to participate as a liaison to improve communication between the County and City. Council Member Johannessen noted that the Agency meetings are open to the public; and on occasion, people from the County do attend when there are items of interest. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Attorney Hays stated that the Redevelopment Agency is created by statute and there are guidelines to follow. The Agency can be composed of the Council or of a body appointed by Council. There is no ability to have a non-voting member of the County. Planning and Community Development Director Perry conveyed that the County receives copies of all the Redevelopment Agency agendas. Council Member Johannessen offered Ordinance No. 1913 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing the City Council as the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Redding by repealing Chapter 2.64 of the Redding Municipal Code and enacting a new Chapter 2.64. REDDING COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (B-080-650-540) Mayor Carter recommended that Council Member Buffum be appointed to represent the City Council on the Board of the Community Access Corporation. Mayor Carter also recommended that Jim Holdridge, David Rose, Tom Langkau, and Tina Swanson be reappointed to the Community Access Corporation for two year terms ending February 1, 1992. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to appoint Council Member Buffum to represent the City Council on the Community Access Corporation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Fulton, to reappoint Jim Holdridge, David Rose, Tom Langkau, and Tina Swanson to the Community Access Corporation for two year terms ending February 1, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (B-080-600-100) Mayor Carter recommended that David Kehoe be appointed Vice Chair of the Community Development Advisory Committee. He noted that Vice Chair Katherine Garrity is now an employee of the City, and is no longer a member of the Committee. MOTION: Made by Council Member Buffum, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, to appoint David Kehoe to serve as Vice Chair of the Community Development Advisory Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 91 2/20/90 SIGN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE (B-080-600-815) Mayor Carter recommended that Muriel Weissberg be appointed to represent the Redding Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) on the Sign Ordinance Committee. Mayor Carter noted that Sheila Hurst has resigned her position. MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to appoint Muriel Weissberg to represent the Redding Branch of the AAUW on the Sign Ordinance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE NO. 1911 - Rezoning Application RZ-19-89, by City of Redding (3280, 3312, and 3356 Rancho Road and 4850, 4908, and 4919 Persistence Lane) (L-010-230) MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1911 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. 1911 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the prezoning of certain real property adjacent to the City of Redding (RZ-19-89) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1911 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE NO. 1912 - Expenditure of Park Development Fees (L-010-100) MOTION: Made by Council Member Johannessen, seconded by Council Member Fulton, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1912 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 Fulton, that Ordinance No. 1912 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 16.05 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section 16.05.020 in its entirety and substituting therefor a new Section 16.05.020 pertaining to Park Fund Utilization. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Ordinance No. 1912 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. INTERAGENCY LIBRARY TASK FORCE (L-050) Council Member Dahl requested that the liaisons to the Interagency Library Task Force ask the Chairman of the Task Force for a status report by the next City Council meeting. Council Member Johannessen indicated that he would ask the Chairman for a status report. 92 2/20/90 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY (P-100-320) Council Member Dahl recalled that Council asked the Personnel Committee, comprised of Council Members Dahl and Johannessen, to consider how to address the Nash study and report back to Council. The Personnel Committee recommends that Council consider information gathered from a study of the local job market to be conducted by the American Society for Personnel Administration before adopting revisions in the City's pay plan. Staff will submit a report integrating the new data with the Nash study data for Council's evaluation. The Personnel Committee also recommended that because there are unresolved issues being held in abeyance, (such as classification issues) that staff report back on the feasibility of selective implementation of the Nash study to resolve as many issues and problems as possible without prejudicing the end product of the compensation portion of the study. It is also recommended that the Personnel Committee and the office of the City Manager conduct a critical review of the study with the objective of simplifying and streamlining the classifications. Staff should be directed to reduce the overall number of job descriptions. Once the plan is adopted, it is recommended that the classification and pay plan be updated on a regular basis beginning in the Spring of 1991. Staff should evaluate the appropriateness of the agencies used for comparison purposes and report back on this point to Council within 90 days. Noting that Council adopted a Salary Policy, the Personnel Committee asked Council to consider if any changes are appropriate. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Buffum, to accept the recommendations of the Personnel Committee in its entirety. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (L-040-300) City Manager Christofferson reviewed the Report to City Council dated February 15, 1990 and recommended that Council support SB88, regarding the Gann Appropriations Limit, and send letters to members of the Conference Committee and to our representatives. Mr. Christofferson also recommended that Council support AB264, regarding driver's licenses for fire fighters, and send letters to committee members and to our representatives. It is also recommended that Council oppose AB2158, regarding cities paying an annual operating fee to the State Department of Health Service to compensate for regulation of water systems, and send a letter to Senator Nielsen as AB2158 has already passed the Assembly. Mr. Christofferson recommended that council support AB2660, regarding the annual appropriations bill for state reimbursement of local mandated costs, and send letters to members of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee as well as to Assemblyman Vanconcellos and our representatives. It is also recommended that Council oppose AB17X, regarding a mandate to make major expenditures in the area of seismic repairs under redevelopment projects, and send a letter to Assemblyman Cortese 93 2/20/90 urging him to work with the League to eliminate the objectionable features of this bill. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to support SB88, AB264, and AB2660, and oppose AB2158 and AB17X, and send the appropriate letters to the appropriate committees and representatives. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE (F-205-150) City Manager Christofferson recalled that the independent auditors recommended establishing a Council Audit Committee. It is also the recommendation of the City Manager to establish an Audit Committee comprised of two Council Members. Mr. Christofferson explained that the Council should be in a position to control the direction of the audit; and while there have not been any problems in the past, this would avoid any problems in the future. He added that the committee may also be comprised of private citizens. Council Member Dahl recommended that the council members who serve on the Finance Committee, Council Members Dahl and Johannessen, be appointed to serve on the Audit Committee. Council agreed that the Audit Committee should also be comprised of two private citizens. Mayor Carter asked Council to recommend people knowledgeable in the field, and he will make the appointments. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, appointing Council Members Dahl and Johannessen to serve on the Council Audit Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes UNIFIED PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT (B-050-100) Assistant Director of Finance Sundin-Gruber reported that the California Legislature passed the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (UPCCA). The legislation provides for alternative bidding procedures for use by public agencies when undertaking public project work and requires development of a uniform construction cost accounting procedure for implementing same. Ms. Sundin-Gruber reviewed the alternative bidding procedures. It is the recommendation of staff to begin implementation of the UPCCA and bring the City's purchasing and non-public projects limitations in line with this program; authorize staff to prepare changes to the Municipal Code to reflect the UPCCA guidelines and the new purchasing and non-public projects limitations, and authorize the preparation of a resolution adopting the program and changing the Code. Council Member Fulton asked how the UPCCA is different. Ms. Sundin- Gruber stated that under current procedures, projects and purchases above $5,000 must go through formal bidding procedures and are brought to Council for approval. The UPCCA allows projects that are less than $75,000 to not go to bid or be brought to Council. She explained that Council can adopt the act and determine the monetary limits it feel comfortable with. She added that UPCCA allows the use of City staff for projects. Council Member Johannessen stated that it is okay to raise the limits, but $75,000 is high. He conveyed that Council needs more control than that. Council Member Dahl concurred that Council should maintain the control. He explained that as long as Council has the oversite, he 94 2/20/90 has no objection to the program. He noted that UPCCA will create considerable cost savings. Council Member Johannessen recommended that the limits be set for Public Works projects at $25,000 and general purchases remain at $5,000. City Manager Christofferson reiterated that Council may place the threshold wherever it wishes. He recommended that staff bring back a report to Council with options. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, to adopt the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Program in concept and directing staff to bring back a report outlining the options. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Dana Drive Traffic Benefit District (A-170-130-001) Council Member Johannessen stated that he will abstain from discussing or voting on this issue. Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed Dana Drive Traffic Impact Benefit District. Staff was then directed to prepare an ordinance to implement the proposed district. It is the recommendation of staff that the ordinance be offered for first reading. City Attorney Hays stated that the fees will be set by resolution and staff will bring back a resolution setting fees for Council's approval. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Council make the following findings: the impacts of the district are identified in EIR-3-79 together with its Traffic Supplement and that implementation of the benefit district is a mitigation measure identified in that Traffic Supplement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Council Member Johannessen abstaining. Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 1914 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing the Dana Drive Traffic Impact Fee District and making new Chapter 16.43 of the Redding Municipal Code. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (A-050-250) Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the Monthly Status Report for January 1990 for the following work areas: (1) redevelopment activities; (2) housing activities; (3) annexations; (4) planning applications; (5) building applications; (6) parks design; and (7) cable. This was an information item and no action was required. POLICE AND ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS (C-050-025) Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that a draft of the space-needs analysis for the new Police and Administration Building has been completed. Mr. Perry conveyed that the report still needs to be finalized. The issues for Council to consider are the design size (build for the year 2000 or 2010), Council office area, expansion space, and site selection and exterior 95 2/20/90 style. Mr. Perry asked under what forum Council would prefer to discuss these issues. Council concurred that a Council Workshop would be the best forum for discussing these issues. Staff will arrange a meeting time and place. RESOLUTION - Agreement and Budget Appropriation for Construction Engineering Services on the Stillwater Plant - CH2M Hill * (B-130-070 & B-050-020 & W-010-560) Public Works Director Galusha recalled that Council awarded a construction contract for the Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant to Humphrey Construction Company, and the contractor is expected to begin moving onto the construction site on March 8, 1990. Mr. Galusha conveyed that the consultant, CH2M Hill, will provide supplemental construction engineering support services on the project. Staff has negotiated with CH2M Hill to perform this service, and it is the recommendation of staff that Council appropriate $366,000 for the contract and $30,000 for potential change orders from the 1989 sewer bond revenues for the supplemental engineering services. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 90-98 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. 89-286 appropriating $396,000 for Supplemental Engineering Services from CH2M Hill. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 90-98 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 90-99 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding (1) authorizing CH2M Hill California, Inc. to provide Supplemental Engineering Construction Services for the Stillwater Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, as set forth in "Attachment D" to the CH2M Hill Standard Agreement for professional services adopted by City Council on October 20, 1987, Resolution No. 87-322; and (2) authorizing the Mayor to execute said "Attachment D" on behalf of the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 90-99 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Budget Appropriation for Public Works Construction Inspector * (B-130-070 & P-100-060) Public Works Director Galusha stated that the workload in the area of construction inspection of capital outlay projects has increased substantially over the last several years. Mr. Galusha reviewed the inspection services of the Public Works Department. He emphasized that current growth rates appear to be accelerating, and if the City is to provide a level of inspection that assures new Public Works improvements meet City standards, additional construction inspection staff is needed. It is the recommendation of staff that an additional 96 2/20/90 full-time inspector be hired. The cost for the inspector would be funded from fees collected from subdivision development, encroachment and grading permits, and from funds allocated from each capital outlay project. MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member Buffum, that Resolution No. 90-100 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 39th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 89-286 establishing one (1) Chief Engineering Technician effective May 1, 1990, and appropriating $7,500 for salary and benefits for the Public Works Department. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Buffum, Dahl, Fulton, Johannessen, and Carter Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 90-100 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Letter from Bill & Linda Hoblin supporting purchase of additional river recreation land (C-070-010) Alcoholic Beverage License Applications (A-110-140) Strings, The Pasta Place #9 (Pan-Nova, Inc.) 1340 Churn Creek, Ste. 11 Le Chamois Deli (Robert W. & Shirley A. Hilton) 630 N. Market ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Redding Airports (A-090-100) Airports Commissioner Mistal stated that the premature release of a first draft document regarding lease space at City airports has caused misunderstanding in the general aviation community. Commissioner Mistal conveyed that the Airports Commission is forming a committee headed by Commissioner Stratte to be comprised of commission members and representatives from the general aviation community to resolve these issues of concern. She indicated that the Commission will appreciate Council's support and approval. Commissioner Mistal offered to answer any questions. Council Member Fulton suggested that a Council Member sit on the committee. Commissioner Mistal agreed that would be appropriate. Mayor Carter stated that the Airports liaison, Council Member Johannessen, will serve on the committee. Council Member Dahl applauded the Commission for organizing the committee. He conveyed that he has not seen the document under discussion. Rick Brown, 2233 Vista, applauded Council's support for Airports Director Ruff. Mr. Brown conveyed that he is disturbed by things he has seen at the Airports, especially in general aviation. He noted that actions by members of Council have been unfair towards general aviation. The efforts of staff, who have been following procedures in dealing with the community, have been undermined. Noting that Mr. 97 2/20/90 Ruff is a professional and doing the job he was directed to do, Mr. Brown expressed support for Mr. Ruff. Randy Thompson, 2403 Neoma Lane, a member of the general aviation community, said the draft document gave the aviation community the opportunity to realize that there is a major attempt to squelch general aviation in this area. He said this is not good for general or commercial aviation. Mr. Thompson opined that Mr. Ruff is not necessarily doing what is best for the community along the lines of general aviation. Ken Mariette, 990 West Street, maintained that this is not a witch hunt. Mr. Mariette stated that airports issues have been brought before the community, and they will try to bring the issues before the committee. Council Member Johannessen reiterated that the draft lease is a working document. Noting that a committee is being formed to act on these issues, Council Member Buffum asked Mr. Mariette if he is willing to work with the committee. Mr. Mariette replied affirmatively. He reiterated that they are not on a witch hunt; however, they are asking that Mr. Ruff not be retained. Mr. Mariette conveyed that they were not being given their chance at due process. Council Member Dahl asked what the procedure is for processing a draft lease. City Attorney Hays conveyed that the lease is a draft document which has not left his office and still requires input from the Airports Director, City Manager, Airports Commission, and Council. Council Member Johannessen noted that new standards are being set. He pointed out that hangars are being used for purposes other than their intended uses. Council Member Johannessen said the process to enforce the rules and regulations that have been in effect all the time has begun. Regarding Airports Director Ruff, Council Member Johannessen stated that Mr. Ruff did what he was asked to do. Mr. Mariette indicated that the draft lease was not the issue. The issue is that general aviation's concerns are not being addressed, and the system is not open. Council Member Dahl stated that Council wants to remain open to the public and accessible. Council Member Buffum conveyed that staff is trying to be fair and monitor the situation to assure that the proper permits are in effect. She expressed hope that Mr. Mariette can work with the committee. Council Member Johannessen conveyed that there are serious problems relating to airport hangars that need to be addressed and guidelines need to be established. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:18 p.m., Mayor Carter declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: 98 2/20/90 __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Assistant City Clerk