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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
Redding, California
September 4, 1990 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Greg Tyree of the First
Presbyterian Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Buffum with the following
Council Members present: Arness, Fulton, Moss and Buffum. Council
Member Dahl was absent.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager
McMurry, City Attorney Hays, Director of Planning and Community
Development Perry, Electric Utility Director Lindley, Fire Chief
Bailey, Director of Finance Downing, Director of Recreation and Parks
Riley, Director of General Services Masingale, Assistant City Engineer
Lang, Director of Personnel Services Bristow, Director of Information
Systems Kelley, Senior Associate Planner King, Assistant City Clerk
Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Moscatello.
RESOLUTION
- Flying of American Flag
(A-050-060-600)
Mayor Buffum stated that the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Redding Post
7169, requested that the City Council ask the City of Redding's
residents to fly their American flags during the month of September in
honor of the young men and women defending our Country's principles in
Saudi Arabia.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Resolution No. 90-440 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding supporting the flying of American
Flags in Redding during the month of September 1990 in recognition of
American Forces defending our Country's principles in Saudi Arabia and
surrounds.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-440 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
City Attorney Hays read Resolution No. 90-440 into the record.
OLD CITY HALL FOUNTAIN
(P-050-375)
City Attorney Hays stated that Chuck McAllister, owner of McAllister
Plumbing, donated parts and labor to improve the fountain at the Old
City Hall. Mr. McAllister donated a brass spray ring, water pumps,
lights and a timer.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, to accept the donation of improvements to the fountain at the
Old City Hall with thanks. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent
Calendar:
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
Recommend that Accounts Payable Register No. 04, check numbers 159827
through 160374 inclusive, in the amount of $4,127,407.43, be approved
and paid, and Payroll Register No. 04, check numbers 301901 through
302652 inclusive, in the amount of $834,889.69, and Automatic Payroll
Deposits in the amount of $197,560.80, for the period August 05, 1990,
through August 18, 1990, be approved.
TOTAL: $5,159,857.92
Resolution
- Lease/Purchase of Reproduction Equipment
(A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution
No. 90-441 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing: (1) bypass of the formal bidding process; (2) the
lease/purchase of Xerox equipment for a centralized reproduction
program for City Hall departments; and (3) execution of the necessary
documentation by the City Manager.
One high-production copier will be leased for $2,019 per month for 60
months and six satellite machines will be leased for $1,521 per month
for 36 months.
Resolution
- Agreement for Water Service to Lake Redding Golf Course
(C-070-100 & W-030-750 & P-050-270)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution
No. 90-442 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Lease of a
0.98-acre parcel adjacent to the Lake Redding Golf Course entered into
between the City of Redding and Leah F. McConnell. The parcel will be
leased for $10 per year.
It is also recommended that Resolution No. 90-443 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the "Agreement for untreated water
service to Lake Redding Golf Course" between the City of Redding and
Leah F. McConnell. Payment for the service is $382 per month for
electrical energy to power the pumps, $25 per month for maintenance of
the pump and lines, and an annual water charge. The Agreement is
proposed to run for ten years, providing the golf course is maintained
as a golf course open to the public.
Resolution
- Funding Agreement with Shasta Cascade Wonderland
Association, Inc.
(B-130-030-700)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution
No. 90-444 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the Funding Agreement between the City of Redding
and the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association for advertising
promotion for tourist travel in the Redding area in the amount of
$40,000 during fiscal year 1990-91 and authorizing the City Manager to
sign same. The term of the Agreement is July 1, 1990, through June
30, 1991.
Resolution Setting Public Hearing
- Abandonment Application A-7-90, by
Paul Edgren
(A-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Resolution No.
90-445 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring it intention to abandon 7,200 square feet of
dedicated open-space area generally located west of Blazingwood Drive
and north of Dawnridge Drive (A-7-90) and set a public hearing for
October 2, 1990.
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Set Public Hearing
- General Plan Amendment Application GPA-11-88, by
Stoney Ridge Partners
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 18, 1990, to consider GPA-11-
88, a request to reclassify property to "Office."
Set Public Hearing
- 1990 Community Development Block Grant Grantee
Performance Report
(G-100-030-034)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 18, 1990, to consider the 1990
Community Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Report.
Annexation 90-12
- Quartz Hill/Keswick Dam Area II
(A-150-234)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that Annexation 90-
12, Quartz Hill/Keswick Dam Area II, be referred to Departments for
review and comment, and to the Board of Administrative Review for an
environmental determination.
Set Public Hearing
- Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-27-90,
Quartz Ridge Heights, by the State Department of Fish and Game
(S-100-609-500)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director that a public
hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., September 18, 1990, to consider the
Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-27-90.
Old City Hall
(C-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Planning Director to approve the
addition of 90 feet of movable partitions to the art gallery in Old
City Hall. The partitions were financed through a grant from the
McConnell Foundation.
It is also recommended that a proposed 15-square-foot monument sign to
identify Old City hall as a theater and art gallery and to advertise
upcoming events be approved.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2368, Single Phase Pole Type
Distribution Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2368, single phase pole type distribution transformers,
be awarded to the low bidder, Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, in
the amount of $112,715.31. Funds for this purchase are included in
the 1990/91 Capital Improvement Program as part of the 1989 Electric
System Project Financing Program.
Resolution
- Eureka Way and Moore Road Substations
(B-050-100 & E-090-140-260 & E-090-140-475)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that
Resolution No. 90-446 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the purchase from Ilex Systems, Inc., of
additional RTU equipment for the Moore Road Substation, and a remote
terminal unit to integrate the Eureka Way Substation into the existing
system control and data acquisition system in the amount of
$14,999.69, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 4.20.120 H.2.,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documentation.
Funds for this purchase are included in the 1989 Electric System
Project Financing Program.
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Resolution
- Contract with Ralph Andersen & Associates
(P-100-060)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services that
Resolution No. 90-447 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the Professional Services Agreement with
Ralph Andersen & Associates, for recruitment of an Assistant City
Attorney in the amount of $12,500 plus expenses, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign all necessary documentation. Funds for this contract
are included in the 1990-91 budget.
Police Department
- Management Analyst Position
(P-100-060-600)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that staff be
authorized to fill the position of Management Analyst in the Police
Department.
Resolution
- IBM Personal Computers
(A-070-090)
It is the recommendation of the Information Systems Director that
Resolution No. 90-448 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the Installment Agreement dated August
6, 1990, in the amount of $37,964.26 between the City of Redding and
International Business Machines Corporation, Reference Agreement No.
G720172, Customer No. 7489602, for four PS/2 Model 70 Computers, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documentation.
Funds are included in the 1990-91 budget for this purchase.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2375, Curbside Recycling Containers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of General Services that Bid
Schedule No. 2375, curbside recycling containers, be awarded to the
second low bidder, Microphor, Inc., in the amount of $38,728.12. The
low bidder did not meet the requirements of the specifications. Funds
for this purchase are included in the 1990/91 budget.
Resolution
- Document Destruction
(A-050-055-750)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 90-449
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the destruction of certain records.
Resolution
- Part-Time Clerk I Position - City Clerk
* (B-130-070 & A-050-055)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 90-450
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and adopting the 7th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution
No. 90-362 appropriating $6,500 for reinstatement of authorization for
a part-time Clerk I position, not to exceed 1,000 hours, in the City
Clerk's office.
Request to Sell Alcohol
- Asphalt Cowboys
(A-110-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Recreation and Parks and
the Recreation and Parks Commission to approve the request of the
Asphalt Cowboys to sell beer and wine at the 7th Annual Barbecue in
Lake Redding Park on September 9, 1990.
Acceptance of Final Map
- Ridgeview Subdivision, Unit 6 (South of
Placer Street and east of Placer Hills Subdivision)
(S-100-640)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final
Map for Ridgeview Subdivision, Unit 6, developed by Dempsey
Construction Corporation, be approved, and the City Clerk file the map
with the Shasta County Recorder. This is a two-parcel subdivision and
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is being created in order to allow the owners to dispose of the
property.
Acceptance of Final Map
- River Ridge Terrace, Unit 1 (South of Quartz
Hill Road and east of Keswick Dam Road)
(S-100-654-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final
Map for River Ridge Terrace, Unit 1, developed by River Ridge Terrace
Associates, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the
Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the map with the Shasta
County Recorder.
Acceptance of Final Map
- Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit 4 (East of
Canby Road and south of Churn Creek Road)
(S-100-607)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final
Map for Quail Ridge Subdivision, Unit 4, developed by Lui & Cole
Development Corporation, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign
the Subdivision Agreement, and the City Clerk file the map with the
Shasta County Recorder.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2136, Sacramento River Trail
Pedestrian Bridge
(B-050-020 & P-050-640-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2136 (Job No. 9773), awarded to Shasta Constructors,
Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price
is $689,295.11, with the potential exception of an outstanding claim
in the amount of $17,870.35 submitted by the contractor.
Acceptance of Improvements
- The Vineyard Planned Development, Unit 1
(East of Churn Creek, south of Simpson College, and west of Shasta
View Drive)
(S-010-210-785)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the
Improvements in The Vineyard Planned Development, Unit 1, be accepted
as satisfactory completed, and the City Clerk return the securities to
the developer, Scottsdale Company.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2360, Sacramento River Trail, Phase 8
(B-050-020 & P-050-460-700)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2360 (Job No. 9929), construction of the Sacramento River
Trail, Phase 8, be awarded to the low bidder, Russ Howington, in the
amount of $153,391, and that an additional $12,309 be approved to
cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees and contract change
orders. Funding for the trail extension is a $350,000 donation, of
which $100,000 has been appropriated for the Sulphur Creek Bridge and
$20,000 for archaeological mitigation measures, and $125,000 for Phase
9.
It is also recommended that Council make the following findings
regarding Bid Schedule No. 2360 (Environmental Determination ED-13-
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 Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on July 3, 1990.
Resolution
- Wastewater Collection Inflow/Infiltration Project
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* (B-130-070 & W-020-575)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution
No. 90-451 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving and adopting the 8th Amendment to the City Budget
Resolution No. 90-362 appropriating $45,000 for the Wastewater
Collection Inflow/Infiltration Program.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be
approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution Numbers 90-441, 90-442, 90-443, 90-444, 90-445, 90-446, 90-
447, 90-448, 90-449, 90-450, and 90-451 are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Board of Directors
- Redding Museum and Art Center
(A-050-175)
A letter was received from Bill Evanhoe, Chairman of the Board of
Directors of the Redding Museum and Art Center stating that the Board
of Directors voted to request the City Council to approve a name
change for the museum. The Board requests that the new name be the
Redding Museum of Art and History.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, to change the name of the Redding Museum and Art Center to the
Redding Museum of Art and History. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Letter from Eugene A. and Mary Dianne Ravizza
(C-050-025 & C-070-010)
A letter was received from Mr. and Mrs. Ravizza offering to lease/sell
their building in the Redding Mall to the City of Redding for $.50 per
square foot per month triple net for a period of 20 years at the end
of which time, the City would own the building.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, to acknowledge receipt of the letter from Eugene A. and Mary
Dianne Ravizza offering to sell/lease their property in the Redding
Mall. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment GPA-1-89, by Tony
LaBella (west of Quartz Hill and east of Keswick Lake)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the
continued public hearing regarding GPA-1-89.
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 August 29, 1990
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that the
public hearing regarding GPA-1-89 was continued from the meeting of
August 7, 1990, to give Council an opportunity to look at the area.
Noting that Council Member Dahl was unable to attend tonight's
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meeting, Mr. Perry conveyed that Council Member Dahl requested that
the item be continued until the next meeting so that he may
participate. It is the recommendation of staff that the public
hearing be continued to September 18, 1990.
Mayor Buffum determined that all the citizens at tonight's hearing
will be able to attend the meeting of September 18, 1990, to hear this
matter.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, to continue the public hearing regarding General Plan
Amendment Application GPA-1-89, by Tony LaBella, to September 18,
1990. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re General Plan Amendment Application GPA-13-90, by
Charles Jewell (435 Beagle Lane and 2760 Bechelli Lane)
(G-030-010)
The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public
hearing regarding GPA-13-90.
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 August 30, 1990
Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were
received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
Planning Commission recommended approval to reclassify property from
"Residential, 6.0 units per acre" to "Retail Commercial." Mr. Perry
conveyed that Mr. Jewell's intent is to expand his retail business,
"The Oak Tree." It is the recommendation of staff to approve the
general plan amendment application, in concept, and staff will prepare
a resolution to implement GPA-13-90.
Mayor Buffum determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that Council make the following findings regarding GPA-13-90:
l. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan.
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form.
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use.
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California.
and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on July 3, 1990. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, to approve GPA-13-90 in concept, and direct staff to bring a
resolution to Council for consideration at a later date. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-14-90, by Leon Waggoner
(751 Twin View Boulevard)
(L-010-230)
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The hour of 7:00 P.M., having arrived, Mayor Buffum opened the public
hearing regarding RZ-14-90.
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 August 30, 1990
Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were
received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone property from "R-3-
15" Multiple Family Residential District to "C-3" Heavy Commercial and
Light Industrial District with site-plan-review criteria. Mr. Perry
indicated that the proposed zoning is consistent with the General Plan
and surrounding land uses. It is the recommendation of staff to
approve the rezoning application.
Mayor Buffum determined that there were no comments from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Fulton, that Council make the following findings regarding Rezoning
Application RZ-14-90:
l. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan.
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form.
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use.
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California.
and, ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administrative Review on July 18, 1990. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Arness offered Ordinance No. 1938 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of
certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-14-90).
ORDINANCE NO. 1932
- Rezoning Application RZ-13-90, by Dave Hankin and
Hal Williams (2185 Terrace Street)
(L-010-230)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1932 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
Arness, that Ordinance No. 1932 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 rezoning of certain real
property in the City of Redding (RZ-13-90).
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1932 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1933
- Density Bonus
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(L-010-500-050)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1933 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Ordinance No. 1933 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Title 18, Zoning, of the
Redding Municipal Code by adding Chapter 18.07, Density Bonus.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1933 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1934
- Utilities Customer Service
(A-050-700 & U-500)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1934 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Ordinance No. 1934 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section
14.08.240 of Chapter 14.08, Water; and Chapter 14.20, Collection of
Public Utility Accounts, by changing all reference to Director of
Finance to Director of Utility Customer Service
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1934 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1936
- Taxicab Driver Fingerprinting Fee
(L-070-200 & T-100-500-100)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1936 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
Arness, that Ordinance No. 1936 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section
66.22.040 of Chapter 6.22, Peddlers, Solicitors, and Itinerant
Vendors, pertaining to issuance of permits; and Section 6.32.220 of
Chapter 6.32, Vehicles for Hire, pertaining to qualifications for
Driver's Permit.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1936 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 1937
- Transient Occupancy Tax
(T-010-600)
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1937 be waived and the
City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, that Ordinance No. 1937 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Section 4.12.140 of Title 4,
Revenue and Finance, of the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to
Transient Occupancy Tax.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Ordinance No. 1937 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PROPOSITION 138, NEW FORESTRY INITIATIVE
(A-050-060-600)
City Attorney Hays conveyed that Council Member Dahl requested that
Council consider and adopt a resolution presented by the Shasta
Alliance for Resources and Environment (SHARE) supporting Proposition
138, the New Forestry Initiative.
Council Member Arness expressed his concern about Council supporting
one initiative over another. He pointed out that many initiatives are
before the citizens of California for consideration and Council should
not begin supporting initiatives.
Council Member Fulton noted that Council does discuss pending
legislation and goes on record to support or oppose legislation.
However, he said Council should not support the resolution as
represented at this time.
Council Member Moss concurred with Council Members Arness and Fulton.
He stated that if Council wants to put the City's name behind a
proposition, a public hearing should be held to hear both sides of the
issue.
Mayor Buffum noted that during her time on Council, she has voted not
to take political stands except when it affects the City directly.
She asked Council if they would like to hold a public hearing on this
matter.
Council Member Moss stated that it could be placed on the next agenda.
Council Member Arness questioned if Council would be setting a
precedent, and he pointed out that considering both sides of this
issue will be very lengthy. Council Member Fulton agreed and said it
is better not to get involved.
Mayor Buffum asked if Council objects to Council Members stating their
position as an individual.
Council Member Moss said that a Council Member can still speak as a
private citizen, and he does not have a problem with that. However,
if the City supports a position, both sides need to be heard.
Mayor Buffum said it is a sad commentary on the times to have been
reduced to initiative government. She said the question is if Council
would like to hold a public hearing or speak as individual members.
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Council Member Moss suggested that Council continue discussion
relating to Proposition 138 to the Council meeting of September 18,
1990. Noting that Council Member Dahl requested the item be placed on
the agenda, Council Member Moss noted that he may want to address this
issue.
It was the concurrence of Council to continue the matter of
Proposition 138 to September 18, 1990.
FIRE HALL NO. 3
- Request for Easement Across City Property
(C-050-275-030 & A-070-045)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that Redding
Veterinary Clinic, located at 4220 South Market Street, has requested
a 12-foot-wide easement across City-owned land at Fire Hall No. 3. It
is the opinion of the Fire Chief that the proposed easement is not
needed for the operation of the Fire Hall. Staff believes that a
long-term encumbrance of the property or selling off a 12-foot wide
strip is not in the City's best interest. It is the recommendation of
staff to grant an encroachment permit or lease subject to conditions
outlined in the Report to City Council dated August 28, 1990. Mr.
Perry noted that with these stipulations, the arrangement would not
affect the City's property, create any reliance on the access, or
cause a defacto interest in the City's property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member
Arness, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an encroachment
permit or lease subject to the conditions outlined in the Report to
Council dated August 28, 1990, with Redding Veterinary Clinic for
access across City-owned land at Fire Hall No. 3. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-12-90
- Crown Estates, by J.F. Shea
(S-l00-117)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 53.7 acres into 107 single-family residential
lots, located south of Girvan Road at the terminus of Pit Road,
described as Tentative Subdivision Map S-12-90, Crown Estates. 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-25-90
- King James Estates, by Doug
Smedley
(S-l00-383)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 9.6 acres into 15 single-family residential
lots, located south of Highway 299E and east of Churn Creek, described
as Tentative Subdivision Map S-25-90, King James Estates. 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-35-90
- Churn Creek Heights Subdivision,
by Wallace James Baker
(S-l00-084)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 15.1 acres into 52 single-family residential
lots, located at the eastern terminus of Gordon Lane and Arizona
Street west of the Churn Creek drainage, described as Tentative
Subdivision Map S-35-90, Churn Creek Heights. A map of the area and a
copy of the conditions of approval were submitted to Council. This
was an information item.
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TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP S-37-90
- Crystal Estates Subdivision, by
Charles Jewell
(S-l00-110)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted
permission to subdivide 9.6 acres into 30 single-family residential
lots, located at 6070 Oasis Road, described as Tentative Subdivision
Map S-37-90, Crystal Estates Subdivision. A map of the area and a
copy of the conditions of approval were submitted to Council. This
was an information item.
LAFCO ANNEXATION POLICIES
(A-150 & B-080-650-375)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) determined that current
policies are not sufficiently specific to adequately deal with the
growth issues facing Shasta County and directed LAFCO staff to prepare
draft policy revisions for consideration. The draft policies were
submitted to Council for review, and Mr. Perry indicated that the
draft was modeled after draft Sacramento LAFCO policies.
It is the intention of staff to meet with Sacramento staff following
their public hearing to discuss the policy issues in detail and obtain
a copy of their Sphere of Influence Plan. He added that Shasta LAFCO
will hold a policy workshop and public hearing on this matter. This
was an information item, and no action was taken.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
- City Hall Site and Other Uses
(C-050-025 & C-070-220)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reported that the
Planning Commission recommended that the best location for a new City
Administration Building is east of Akard Avenue. The Commission also
stated that either Turtle Bay or Benton Ranch would be appropriate for
museums as long as they do not utilize key recreation land next to the
Sacramento River. Regarding a multipurpose facility, the Commission
suggests that if the facility is for exhibits or dining for up to
2,000 people, then Turtle Bay is the preferred location. If the
facility is to be a 9,000 to 10,000 seat arena, then the City should
consider a separate site on North Market, Oasis Road, or Highway 44.
This was an information item, and no action was taken.
RESOLUTION
- Miscellaneous Employees Benefits for Fire Management
Personnel
(P-100-050-100)
Personnel Services Director Bristow stated that as a result of 1990
negotiations with City Firefighters, certain benefit changes were
implemented resulting in a different level of benefits between the
represented Firefighters and Unrepresented Fire management employees.
Mr. Bristow reviewed the employee benefit changes pertaining to
education incentives, holiday compensation, vacation accrual, and
family sick leave and funeral leave. It is the recommendation of
staff to implement the recommended personnel policies for
Unrepresented Fire Management employees.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Fulton, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-452 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding (1) rescinding Resolution No. 90-315
effective Midnight, September 3, 1990, and (2) establishing a new
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Personnel Policy for Unrepresented Employees not covered by a
Memorandum of Understanding effective September 4, 1990.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-452 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE
- Business License Fee Schedule
(L-070-100)
Assistant City Clerk Strohmayer recalled that Ordinance No. 1935,
amending portions of the Municipal Code pertaining to Business fees
was offered for first reading at the meeting of August 21, 1990. A
number of questions and comments were received since the Ordinance was
introduced and staff has reviewed each concern and changes have been
made that are sufficiently substantive to require the Ordinance to be
reintroduced. Ms. Strohmayer reviewed the changes.
Noting that there are five convalescent hospitals in Redding, Council
Member Fulton asked if the hospitals were notified of the amended
ordinance.
Ms. Strohmayer indicated that a letter was sent to the Shasta-Trinity
County Medical Society.
In response to Mayor Buffum's question, Assistant City Manager McMurry
conveyed that the Request for Proposal process for consultants will be
revised to require a consultant working in the City to be licensed.
Mayor Buffum asked if the legal interpretations of Proposition 13 and
62 have changed. City Attorney Hays replied yes and explained that
Council may now raise the business license tax without a vote of the
people.
Marie Whittaker, Executive Director of Board of Realtors, 804 Remor,
said she is concerned about the how the ordinance is interpreted. She
noted that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers a real estate
agent as an individual contractor; however, the agents consider
themselves employees. She explained that a real estate agent's
business is done under a broker and their compensation is received
from the broker. Ms. Whittaker asked Council to address why each
agent will be charged $90.
Mr. McMurry explained that the business license fee program is a
revenue generating process. Each individual agent is being required
to purchase a business license; however, the City does not regulate,
and the business license does not convey any privileges other than
those already held by the agent.
In response to Ms. Whittaker's question, Mr. Hays explained that the
letter he wrote to Ms. Whittaker in January, 1990, related to the
current ordinance. The proposed ordinance considers real estate
agents individual contractors and will charge them an individual rate.
Ms. Whittaker asked Council to consider maintaining the current
formula which considers the agent an employee. She noted that
insurance agents are not required to purchase a business license.
Mr. Hays explained that the State prohibits the City from licensing
insurance agents.
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Ms. Strohmayer stated that the prevailing practice throughout the
State is to charge real estate agents for a business license.
Mike Bradyn stated that it is not fair to single out the real estate
industry or portions of the business community and charge them money
for a license. He noted that it is a misdemeanor not to buy a
license.
Council Member Moss pointed out that the business license fee schedule
has not been changed since 1956. He noted that a Chico store with
eleven employees pays less than a Redding store with 77 employees.
Mayor Buffum conveyed that she had designers working for her for many
years, and the IRS would not recognize them as independent
contractors.
Sharon Eaton, President of the Shasta County Board of Realtors,
stated that she does not understand why real estate agents are being
singled out. She reiterated that an agent cannot conduct business
without a broker. She asked how Council can consider her to be more
than an employee.
Mr. Hays stated that persons working as real estate agents have a
different tax status from employees. They are entitled to business
deductions and similar things which an employee does not have. What
is being suggested is the recognition of an individual who is being
treated tax-wise as an independent businessman.
Ms. Eaton stated that it does not make any difference how she pays her
taxes because she still works under a broker. She recognized that the
City has fallen behind with its business license fee program; however,
charging agents an individual fee is not fair or the best option.
Ginger Lane, 2295 Hilltop Drive, Banner Real Estate, noted that
employees who do extra services independent from their regular duties,
such as a high school coach who earns more than $600, receives a Tax
Form 1099, the same as a real estate agent.
Buck Buckman, Banner Real Estate, emphasized that a real estate agent
cannot work without a broker. Mr. Buckman asked what cities are
licensing real estate agents.
Mr. Whittaker said she does not object to a real estate broker paying
the business license fee. However, an employee should not be charged.
Bob Lee, 2295 Hilltop, stated that the IRS tax laws have nothing to do
with business license fees. He stated that if the fees are low, the
City should raise them.
Mr. McMurry explained that 51% of the cities in California are on a
gross receipt system; however, Redding's business community objected
to this system. The majority of the remaining cities have a law such
as this.
William Lundgren, Heavenly Hearth, asked who determines who is a
professional. Mayor Buffum noted that testing and certification would
determine a professional.
Ms. Whittaker pointed out that a broker must carry Worker's
Compensation on all of his agents. Mr. Hays added that the broker
does not withhold any taxes.
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Robert Curry, 2775 Teal Court, stated that he is not a member of the
real estate community, nor does he have any relatives in the business.
He stated that the broker has many responsibilities that an agent
does not have, and to charge each individual real estate agent as much
money as a broker is unfair.
Mr. Hays conveyed that the broker is responsible for paying the fee
for support staff; thus the broker would pay more than the agent.
Council Member Arness indicated that the ordinance can be implemented,
and if it does not work, Council can always come back and make
changes. He indicated that he is ready to move forward with this
item.
Janet Leigh, 2295 Hilltop Drive, Banner Real Estate, suggested that
the City raise the fee for additional employees as a means to generate
more money.
Council Member Moss asked what is involved when an agent moves from
one broker to another. Ms. Leigh stated that she must file the
necessary forms and withdraw her license from one broker and go to
another broker, if they will hire her.
Council Member Moss said that he believes that a real estate agent is
a professional and should fall under the same general categorization
as accountants, etc.
Council Member Moss reintroduced Ordinance No. 1935 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending
portions of Chapters 6.02 and 6.04 of the Redding Municipal Code
pertaining to Business Licenses and License Fees.
GOLF MARKET AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY and
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS
* (B-130-070 & P-050)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley stated that golf has become the
number one recreational activity in the United States. Mr. Riley
reviewed the golf facilities in the Redding area and pointed out that
there is not an 18-hole municipal golf course north of Chico. He
reported that the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended that
Park Development Funds be expended on a golf feasibility study to
determine whether or not the Redding area can financially support a
municipal golf course.
Council Member Arness asked if the study will be site specific. Mr.
Riley replied no.
Noting that a municipal golf course will probably attract more than
local golfers, Council Member Moss asked if the study will cover more
than the Redding area. Mr. Riley replied yes.
Mayor Buffum asked if the City would be competing with local golf
courses. Mr. Riley explained that a municipal facility will encourage
golfing activities, thus, private golf courses will benefit.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member
Moss, that Resolution No. 90-453 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Ninth
Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 90-362 appropriating
$13,000 for a Municipal Golf Course and Economic Feasibility Study.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Arness, Fulton, Moss, and Buffum
Noes: Council Members - None
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Absent: Council Members - Dahl
Resolution No. 90-453 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Application
(A-110-140)
Grandview Market (Bonnie & Larry Nelson)
3504 Railroad Avenue
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor
Buffum adjourned the meeting to 8:30 a.m., September 15, 1990, for a
quarterly workshop at the Shasta House, 8750 Wonderland Boulevard.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk